Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Priyankaraj Sonigra, Mukesh Meena
Summary: The genus Ferula, mainly distributed in Central and South-West Asia, the far-East, North India, and the Mediterranean, is known for its oleo-gum-resins and various phytochemicals. These plants are valued for their medicinal properties and are currently under research for their diverse biological activities exhibited by the essential oils extracted from different species.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angelo Antonio Barbosa de Moraes, Celeste de Jesus Pereira Franco, Oberdan Oliveira Ferreira, Everton Luiz Pompeu Varela, Lidiane Diniz do Nascimento, Marcia Moraes Cascaes, Dehon Ricardo Pereira da Silva, Sandro Percario, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade
Summary: This study reports the productivity, chemical composition, and antioxidant profile of the essential oil of Myrcia paivae, a species from the Myrtaceae family in the Amazon. The essential oil showed a production rate of 1.69% and predominantly consisted of hydrocarbon monoterpenes. It exhibited good antioxidant capacity, attributed to its high monoterpene content.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yuanyuan Miao, Yanyun Hu, Shanyong Yi, Xuejia Zhang, Ninghua Tan
Summary: The study aimed to establish an in vitro culture system for Rubia yunnanensis to reduce reliance on wild populations. Hairy roots were successfully induced using Agrobacterium rhizogenes, showing high accumulation of biomass and production of quinones in the culture medium. This hairy root culture system may offer a promising perspective for the production of pharmaceutical compounds.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Huiyu Luo, Junbin Chen, Chuhong Su, Longying Zha
Summary: Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that poses a threat to human health. Saponins, a type of phytochemicals, exhibit multiple bioactivities that are beneficial for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jaeeun Yu, Hana Lee, Huijin Heo, Heon Sang Jeong, Jeehye Sung, Junsoo Lee
Summary: This study found that exogenous sucrose treatment had a negative impact on the growth of mung bean sprouts, but increased the content of polyphenols, flavonoids, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and enhanced antioxidant capacity. Mung bean sprouts treated with 2-3% sucrose also showed improvement in insulin resistance and oxidative damage in cells.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhi-Jing Ni, Xin Wang, Yi Shen, Kiran Thakur, Jinzhi Han, Jian-Guo Zhang, Fei Hu, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: Essential oils, natural active compounds, have been widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries for their flavor and fragrance. Recent studies have shown significant biological activities and health benefits of essential oils, leading to their potential as safe alternative therapeutics in various industries.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Shuai-Ling Qu, Su-Su Li, Dong Li, Pei-Ji Zhao
Summary: This article reviews the metabolites in the Cordyceps genus and emphasizes their importance in drug development. The Cordyceps fungi have evolved specific mechanisms to evade the host's immune system and produce unique metabolites.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ilias Marmouzi, Najat Bouchmaa, Mourad Kharbach, Shahira M. Ezzat, Rana M. Merghany, Inssaf Berkiks, Meryem El Jemli
Summary: Thymelaea is a large genus of evergreen and flowering plants, mainly native to the Mediterranean area. Despite their interesting chemical diversity and potent activities, there is still a lack of information about their chemistry and mechanisms of action. Thymelaea species demonstrate potent anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, and antioxidant activities.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kittiya Phinyo, Khomsan Ruangrit, Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Thida Kaewkod, Kritsana Duangjan, Chayakorn Pumas, Nakarin Suwannarach, Jaturong Kumla, Wasu Pathom-aree, Wenhui Gu, Guangce Wang, Sirasit Srinuanpan
Summary: This study comprehensively characterized phytochemicals and evaluated multifunctional bioactivities in the ethanolic extract of cyanobacterium Leptolyngbya sp. KC45. The extract was found to contain chlorophylls, carotenoids, phenolics, and flavonoids. It demonstrated high antioxidant activity, inhibitory effects on enzymes related to diseases, and a strong cytotoxic effect on cancer cells, confirming the apoptosis mechanisms. It has potential applications in various industries.
Review
Plant Sciences
Matthew J. Perry, Phurpa Wangchuk
Summary: This review provides the first summary of the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and bioactivities of the Corymbia genus. The study reveals that certain species of Corymbia have potential medicinal uses for various conditions, highlighting the importance of studying this underexplored genus.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ejaz Aziz, Riffat Batool, Wasim Akhtar, Tasmeena Shahzad, Ayesha Malik, Muhammad Ajmal Shah, Shabnoor Iqbal, Abdur Rauf, Gokhan Zengin, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Maksim Rebezov, Nalok Dutta, Muhammad Usman Khan, Mars Khayrullin, Maria Babaeva, Andrey Goncharov, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Muthu Thiruvengadam
Summary: Rosemary is a plant that can be easily grown across the world and contains many bioactive compounds. It has various bioactive properties such as antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. Rosemary is used as a flavoring agent, preservative, and has applications in the food industry.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marina Volpato Dacoreggio, Gabriela Soster Santetti, Heloisa Patricio Inacio, Aniela Pinto Kempka, Renata Dias de Mello Castanho Amboni
Summary: Uvaia, a native Brazilian plant, is rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, and has the potential to prevent and treat various diseases. Uvaia compounds have been found to possess biological activities such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Previous studies have shown that uvaia fruit extract has strong anti-inflammatory properties in rats. This review summarizes the nutritional composition and biological activities of uvaia, highlighting its beneficial effects on health and the need for further research.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Manoj Kumar, Mrunal D. Barbhai, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Baohong Zhang, Vijay Sheri, Sangram Dhumal, Nadeem Raise, Radha, Eman Mohammad Said Al Masry, Deepak Chandran, Ravi Pandiselvami, Marisennayya Senapathy, Abhijit Dey, Sheetal Vishal Deshmukh, Mohamed El Sayed Negm, Marthandan Vishvanathann, Sangeetha Kizhakkumkara Sathyaseelan, Sabareeshwari Viswanathan, Pran Mohankumar, Jose M. Lorenzo
Summary: Apple seeds, as a novel ingredient, are rich in amino acids, fatty acids and polyphenolic compounds, presenting dense nutritional and phytochemical properties. They have potential applications in food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, although safety considerations regarding the presence of amygdalin need to be acknowledged.
Review
Plant Sciences
Abdulaziz Albeshri, Nabih A. Baeshen, Thamer A. Bouback, Abdullah A. Aljaddawi
Summary: Rhazya stricta, a local medicinal plant, has been used in different cultures for treating various medical disorders. Phytochemical studies revealed alkaloidal, fatty acid, flavonoid, and terpenoid compounds in R. stricta extract. Pharmacological and biological activities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, larvicidal, and phytoremediation have been identified in the extract, while toxic, genotoxic, and mutagenic properties were also observed. Further research is needed to explore the potential medical, veterinary, and ecological uses of the novel phytochemical compounds present in R. stricta.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Majid Mohammadhosseini, Alessandro Venditti, Claudio Frezza, Mauro Serafini, Armandodoriano Bianco, Behnam Mahdavi
Summary: This comprehensive review focuses on the chemical profiles, ethnobotany, and biological activities of different species of Haplophyllum plants in the Rutaceae family. Various valuable natural compound groups have been isolated and characterized in different organic extracts of these plants, demonstrating significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and other beneficial pharmacological properties.