Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Diana Ofelia Lopez-Cantu, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Saul Antonio Hernandez Martinez, Rafael G. Araujo, Lizeth Parra-Arroyo, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Nanozymes, artificial enzymes based on engineered nanomaterials, have been developed to overcome inherent drawbacks of natural enzymes, showing great potential for various applications. Carbon dots have garnered significant attention for their high catalytic activity and biocompatibility, serving as possible alternatives in biomedical and environmental fields. Studies have shown that carbon dots can mimic different oxidoreductases, exhibiting multiple enzyme-like activities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Inmaculada Garrido, Marcos Hernandez, Jose Luis Llerena, Francisco Espinosa
Summary: This study used time series analysis to analyze the effect of water regime on two cultivars at different stages of ripeness over three consecutive years. The results showed that water regime, variety, and year all had significant effects on fruit and oil yield, as well as other related parameters.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Namrata Singh, G. R. Sherin, Govindasamy Mugesh
Summary: Nanozymes, nanomaterials with enzyme-mimicking activity, have attracted significant interest in biomedical applications, particularly in oxidative stress-mediated disorders. The challenge lies in designing nanozymes that can selectively differentiate between physiological oxidative stress and pathological oxidative stress and mediate appropriate redox reactions in cells, tissues, and organs. This review summarizes the advancements in redox-active nanozymes and their therapeutic significance in various disease models, such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. It also discusses the future prospects and challenges associated with the biomedical applications of nanozymes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Amal F. M. Zein El Din, Rasmia S. S. Darwesh, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim, Gehan M. Y. Salama, Ibrahim M. Shams El-Din, Walid B. Abdelaal, Ghada A. Ali, Maha S. Elsayed, Ismail A. Ismail, Eldessoky S. Dessoky, Yasmin M. R. Abdellatif
Summary: The addition of antioxidant GSH in the maturation media of developing somatic embryos of date palm has been found to promote their growth and differentiation, increase the number of somatic embryos, enhance their conversion and formation of secondary somatic embryos. Additionally, GSH can also increase the activity of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase, as well as the accumulation of proteins in somatic embryos.
Article
Horticulture
Mohammad Pourebrahimi, Saeid Eshghi, Asghar Ramezanian, Shiva Faghih
Summary: High salinity levels can lead to various adverse effects on plants, including osmotic stress and nutritional disorders. In this study, the combined use of hydrogen sulfide and selenium compounds was found to alleviate the negative effects of salt stress on strawberry yield and enhance the antioxidant and nutritional quality of the fruits.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bita Soheili-Moghaddam, Mehdi Nasr-Esfahani, Sedigheh Mousanejad, Hamed Hassanzadeh-Khankahdani, Houssein Karbalaie-Khiyavie
Summary: Rhizoctonia solani AG-3PT-stem-canker is a devastating disease in potatoes globally. This study explored resistance in potato genotypes to R. solani, analyzing biomass growth parameters and antioxidant enzyme activity. Additionally, gene markers were analyzed using RT-qPCR. Results showed significantly increased enzymatic activity and gene expression in resistant and partially resistant genotypes, correlating with disease severity. Studying the physiological metabolic pathways of antioxidant enzymes activity is important for understanding resistance to R. solani in potatoes.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pavlina Hemerkova, Martin Valis
Summary: ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons and currently has no cure. Free oxygen radicals are known to play a role in the pathogenesis of ALS, while antioxidant enzymes like SOD1 are crucial for antioxidant protection.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu Ah Hong, Cheol Whee Park
Summary: Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species play crucial roles in kidney injuries, making antioxidant agents, especially catalytic antioxidants that mimic antioxidant enzymes, effective in combating oxidative stress-related kidney diseases. Research has shown the effectiveness of several catalytic antioxidants in treating disease models associated with oxidative stress.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Kabala, Malgorzata Reda, Anna Wdowikowska, Malgorzata Janicka
Summary: The up-regulation of NADPH oxidase and endogenous H2O2 seems to be an early response to salinity in cucumber plants. Increasing salt concentration leads to elevated activity of NADPH oxidase and H2O2 levels, as well as the activation of antioxidant enzymes.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Rejane Santos Sousa, Caroline Santos Sousa, Francisco Leonardo Costa Oliveira, Paulo Ricardo Firmino, Isadora Karolina Freitas Sousa, Valeria Veras Paula, Nohora Mercado Caruso, Enrico Lippi Ortolani, Antonio Humberto Hamad Minervino, Raimundo Alves Barreto-Junior
Summary: Blood loss in sheep can cause clinical, hematological, blood gas, and biochemical alterations, leading to oxidative stress and reduced antioxidant activity.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Forestry
Kseniya M. Nikerova, Natalia A. Galibina, Yulia L. Moshchenskaya, Tatiana V. Tarelkina, Marina N. Borodina, Irina N. Sofronova, Ludmila I. Semenova, Diana S. Ivanova, Ludmila L. Novitskaya
Summary: AOS enzymes can serve as biochemical indicators of abnormal xylogenesis in Karelian birch. The increase in enzymatic activity is correlated with the intensity of wood figure, reflecting different biochemical strategies in various xylogenesis scenarios. Results demonstrate that the formation of figured wood is closely linked to secondary metabolism processes, with AOS enzymes acting as markers of figured wood formation during active cambial growth.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fatemeh Najafi, Gholamreza Kavoosi, Roghayeh Siahbalaei, Amina Kariminia
Summary: The study demonstrated that Agastache foeniculum essential oil and oil fraction have inhibitory effects on oxidative stress induced by hyperglycemia and inflammation, mainly by regulating the activity and expression levels of relevant enzymes to reduce the production of oxidative stress. At the molecular level, the components of AFEO and AFoil were found to interact with corresponding proteins through molecular docking, showing antioxidant and anti-diabetic effects.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zi-Yang Liao, Wei-Wei Gao, Ning-Ning Shao, Jia-Min Zuo, Tao Wang, Meng-Zhen Xu, Feng-Xiu Zhang, Ya-Mu Xia
Summary: FePO4-HG, a new antibacterial agent, has demonstrated excellent antibacterial ability against antibiotic-resistant pathogens and can promote wound healing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Tarek A. Shalaby, Said M. El-Bialy, Mohammed E. El-Mahrouk, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Hassan El-Ramady
Summary: The production of in vitro banana transplants is an important practice in global banana production. The application of nanofertilizers of Se and Cu during the acclimatization period enhances the growth and survival rate of banana transplants, while improving photosynthetic pigments and antioxidant enzymatic activities.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angelo Zinellu, Arduino A. Mangoni
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis showed that statins significantly increased the concentrations of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase in the blood, indicating an antioxidant effect. However, the impact on catalase was minimal.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Zakrzewska, Aleksandra Lj Mitrovic, Dragosav Mutavdzic, Tanja Ducic, Ksenija Radotic
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tijana Cvetic Antic, Dusica Janosevic, Vuk M. Maksimovic, Miroslav Zivic, Snezana Budimir, Jasmina Glamoclija, Aleksandra Lj Mitrovic
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ana Alimpic Aradski, Dusica Janosevic, Ilinka Pecinar, Snezana Budimir, Zora Dajic Stevanovic, Vlado Matevski, Petar D. Marin, Sonja Duletic-Lausevic
Summary: This study conducted a detailed micromorphological and structural analysis on Salvia amplexicaulis Lam., S. jurisicii Kosanin and S. ringens Sibth. & Sm. collected in the Republic of North Macedonia using light and scanning electron microscopy, as well as spectroscopic analysis. The results revealed differences in anatomical structures and chemical compositions of nutlets and mucilages among the three species.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maja Belic, Snezana Zdravkovic-Korac, Dusica Janosevic, Jelena Savic, Sladana Todorovic, Nevena Banjac, Jelena Milojevic
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2020)
Article
Neurosciences
Dunja D. Bijelic, Katarina D. Milicevic, Milica N. Lazarevic, Djordje M. Miljkovic, Jelena J. Bogdanovic Pristov, Danijela Z. Savic, Branka B. Petkovic, Pavle R. Andjus, Miljana B. Momcilovic, Ljiljana M. Nikolic
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nina Devrnja, Dijana Krstic-Milosevic, Dusica Janosevic, Vele Tesevic, Branka Vinterhalter, Jelena Savic, Dusica Calic
Summary: In this study, in vitro culture of tansy was established without the need for plant growth regulators, with a focus on the secretion-rich glandular trichomes and the potent 3,5-O-DCQA compound. Biotechnological interventions on secondary metabolite production from trichomes could enhance the production of important tansy metabolites for potential pharmaceutical applications. Further investigation will be directed towards exploring the pharmaceutical potential of tansy in vitro obtained metabolites.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jelena Stanojkovic, Sladana Todorovic, Ilinka Pecinar, Steva Levic, Snezana Calic, Dusica Janosevic
Summary: Glandular trichomes are secretory organs with diverse characteristics, such as shape, size, location, and composition of secondary metabolites. Sucrose has an impact on the development, density, and chemical composition of leaf glandular trichomes of in vitro cultured Inula britannica, affecting growth and biomass accumulation. A lack of sugar does not affect growth, but a high sugar concentration inhibits biomass production in vitro. Differences in the chemical profiles of glandular trichomes grown in different sugar concentrations mainly come from phenolic compounds.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aleksandra Lj Mitrovic, Jasna Simonovic Radosavljevic, Milos Prokopijevic, Dragica Spasojevic, Jovana Kovacevic, Olivera Prodanovic, Bratislav Todorovic, Branko Matovic, Mira Stankovic, Vuk Maksimovic, Dragosav Mutavdzic, Milos Skocic, Mirjana Pesic, Ljiljana Prokic, Ksenija Radotic
Summary: The study revealed that both UV-B and UV-C radiation can induce multiple modifications in the structure of plant cell walls, including changes in relative content and chemical composition. These alterations in the cell walls help plants maintain physiological functions and are correlated with specific phenolic compounds.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jasna Simonovic Radosavljevic, Aleksandra Lj Mitrovic, Ksenija Radotic, Laszlo Zimanyi, Gyozo Garab, Gabor Steinbach
Summary: Modern light microscopy imaging techniques have significantly advanced our understanding of the ultrastructure of plant cells and their organelles, and also enabled the combination of microscopy imaging with spectroscopic measurements. Differential polarization imaging techniques have provided unique and quantitative information on the anisotropic molecular organization of plant cell constituents, particularly on plant cell walls and chloroplasts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marija Cosic, Dusica A. Janosevic, Mariana M. Oaldje, Milorad M. Vujicic, Ingeborg Lang, Marko S. Sabovljevic, Aneta D. Sabovljevic
Summary: The response of three selected moss species to NaCl and ABA stress varied, with two funaroid mosses showing regulation of terpenoid production by ABA while the pottioid moss exhibited constitutive presence of terpenoid compounds in all stress treatments.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Mina Peric, Danijela Bataveljic, Dunja Bijelic, Katarina Milicevic, Pavle R. Andjus, Jelena Bogdanovic Pristov, Ljiljana Nikolic
Summary: This study presents an approach for studying the physiology of single live cells using a novel upright microscope/patch-clamp configuration. It demonstrates that a microscope with a movable z-axis stage and a fixed objective can effectively combine with the patch-clamp technique, providing stable recordings and high success rate in whole-cell patch-clamp trials.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Milos Prokopijevic, Jasna Simonovic Radosavljevic, Dragica Spasojevic, Katarina Vojisavljevic, Ksenija Radotic, Aleksandra Lj Mitrovic
Summary: Leaning stems of woody plants form reaction wood called tension wood (TW), which has special fiber structure. Xyloglucan endotransglycosylases (XETs) play a key role in cell wall modifications in TW, and the colorimetric assay can be used for fast detection of TW presence.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marijana Skoric, Ana Ciric, Snezana Budimir, Dusica Janosevic, Boban Andelkovic, Marina Todosijevic, Sladana Todorovic, Marina Sokovic, Jasmina Glamoclija, Vele Tesevic, Uros Gasic, Danijela Misic, Angelos K. Kanellis
Summary: Cistus creticus subsp. creticus, a Mediterranean shrub, is traditionally used in folk medicine and contains various secondary metabolites. The trichomes of the plant produce bioactive compounds, including the antibacterial compound ent-3 beta-acetoxy-13-epi-manoyl oxide. This discovery provides a foundation for further research on the antibacterial properties and biosynthesis of this compound.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ana Alimpic Aradski, Mariana Oalde Pavlovic, Dusica Janosevic, Sladana Todorovic, Uros Gasic, Danijela Misic, Dejan Pljevljakusic, Katarina Savikin, Petar D. Marin, Abdulhmid Giweli, Sonja Duletic-Lausevic
Summary: This study examined the micromorphology, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the endemic species Nepeta cyrenaica for the first time. The plant was found to have different types of glandular trichomes on its leaves, with lipophilic secretion being predominant. The main component of the essential oil was 1,8-cineole. Various phenolics and iridoids were tentatively identified in the leaf extracts. The study demonstrated the potential medicinal value of the bioactive compounds in Nepeta cyrenaica.
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
