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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ya-Jing Wang, Nan Ma, Yong-Fu Lu, Si-Yang Dai, Xue Song, Chang Li, Yi Sun, Yue-Hu Pei
Summary: The study investigated the secondary metabolites of the endophytic fungus Fusarium sporotrichioides isolated from Rauvolfia yunnanensis Tsiang, which has anti-tumor activity. It identified five trichothecenes, including a previously undescribed metabolite. Surprisingly, 8-n-butyrylneosolaniol (3) showed stronger anti-tumor activity than T-2 toxin and promoted apoptosis in Huh-7 cells.
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Parasitology
Carla Janaina R. M. do Rosario, Aldilene S. Lima, Caritas de J. S. Mendonca, Isabelle S. Soares, Eduardo B. A. Junior, Matheus N. Gomes, Livio M. Costa-Junior, Jose Guilherme S. Maia, Claudia Q. da Rocha
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jie Yuan, Wenqin Yuan, Yuyang Guo, Qian Wu, Fei Wang, Hongzhuan Xuan
Summary: This study found that propolis essential oil (PEO) has antibacterial effects on cariogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) by decreasing bacterial viability within the biofilm and damaging the biofilm structure. The underlying mechanisms may involve inhibiting bacterial adhesion and glucosyltransferases (GTFs) activity, resulting in decreased production of extracellular polysaccharides (EPSs). Additionally, PEO showed no cytotoxicity on normal oral epithelial cells.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luigi Menghini, Claudio Ferrante, Simone Carradori, Marianna D'Antonio, Giustino Orlando, Francesco Cairone, Stefania Cesa, Antonello Filippi, Caterina Fraschetti, Gokhan Zengin, Gunes Ak, Massimo Tacchini, Kashif Iqbal
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of hemp essential oils from different cultivars in mice infected with Leishmania tropica, showing promising effects in tissue wound healing. The components in hemp essential oils displayed affinities towards various receptors and enzymes, suggesting potential pharmacological applications for infective diseases.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amr M. Shehabeldine, Ahmed S. Doghish, Walaa A. El-Dakroury, Mahmoud M. H. Hassanin, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Hamada AbdElgawad, Amr H. Hashem
Summary: In this study, clove oil nanoemulsion (CL-nanoemulsion) and emulsion (CL-emulsion) were prepared using an ecofriendly method. The CL-nanoemulsion showed antibacterial, antifungal, anti-biofilm, and anticancer properties, with minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values between 0.31 and 5 mg/mL against bacteria and significant antifungal activity against various fungal strains. The CL-nanoemulsion also exhibited lower IC50 values in MCF-7 breast cancer cells compared to CL-emulsion, indicating its potential as an anticancer agent.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rym Essid, Ameni Ayed, Kais Djebali, Houda Saad, Mondher Srasra, Yasmine Othmani, Nadia Fares, Selim Jallouli, Islem Abid, Monerah Rashed Alothman, Ferid Limam, Olfa Tabbene
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yotsanan Weerapol, Suwisit Manmuan, Nattaya Chaothanaphat, Siriporn Okonogi, Chutima Limmatvapirat, Sontaya Limmatvapirat, Sukannika Tubtimsri
Summary: This study found that stable nanoemulsions of essential oil from Amomum kravanh can be produced with the use of specific fixed oils and varying amounts. These nanoemulsions exhibit anticancer effects on oral cancer cells and have the potential for future development in cancer treatment.
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Horticulture
Lucia Galovicova, Natalia Cmikova, Nenad Vukovic, Milena Vukic, Przemyslaw Lukasz Kowalczewski, Ladislav Bakay, Miroslava Kacaniova
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Agricultural Engineering
Yi Hong, Xiongli Liu, Huijuan Wang, Min Zhang, Minyi Tian
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Biology
Ammar Bader, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Najla A. Obaid, Lamees Youssef, Hind M. Naffadi, Mohamed E. Elzubier, Riyad A. Almaimani, Guido Flamini, Ylenia Pieracci, Mahmoud Zaki El-Readi
Summary: This study analyzed the essential oil obtained from the flowering aerial parts of Forsskal's Basil Ocimum forskolei Benth, which grows in extreme environmental conditions in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia. The main constituents of the essential oil were phenylpropanoids, monoterpene, and sesquiterpenes. The essential oil showed inhibitory effects on colon cancer cells and demonstrated antimicrobial activity against various bacteria.
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Farah M. Abdelhamed, Nourtan F. Abdeltawab, Marwa T. ElRakaiby, Rehab N. Shamma, Nayera A. Moneib
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CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yunjiao Yang, Wen Deng, Yue Wu, Changyan Zi, Qiu Chen
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Agronomy
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Summary: Hedychium puerense essential oil exhibits broad-spectrum antibacterial properties, inhibitory effects on enzymes, and suppression of inflammatory mediators. It shows potential for applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
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Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
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Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
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Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
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Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
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Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
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Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
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(2024)