Herbal medicine
Research has been conducted to investigate the proinflammatory effect of Dieffenbachia seguine leaf extract nanoemulsion via the intranasal route in rats. The study aimed to measure the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) following intranasal administration. The results showed that the 4%
Herbal medicine
Research has been conducted to investigate the proinflammatory effect of Dieffenbachia seguine leaf extract nanoemulsion via the intranasal route in rats. The study aimed to measure the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) following intranasal administration. The results showed that the 4%
Genomics
Scientists at the Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Nanning, People's Republic of China, have published research on the edible medicinal plant Platostoma palustre, highlighting its significant role in traditional food production and medicinal applications. The study, funded by the Special Project for Basic Research Business of Guangxi
Genomics
Chinese herbal medicine Chelidonium majus has been found to possess significant medicinal value, with its genome remaining uncharacterized until now. A team of researchers from China Three Gorges Corporation has successfully assembled a high-quality chromosome-scale genome for C. majus, providing a vital resource for future gene screening, drug discovery, and
Herbal medicine
Research conducted by Xu Feng Huang and colleagues at the School of Pharmacy, Sichuan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has shed new light on the effects of shading stress on endogenous hormone levels in Eleutherococcus giraldii. The study found that shading treatment consistently promoted the accumulation of specific hormones, including
Herbal medicine
Research conducted by investigators at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has yielded new insights into the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, demonstrates the therapeutic potential of Wu-Wei-Zi decoction (WWZ) in modulating the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) and inhibiting
Herbal medicine
Investigators at Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine have published a new report detailing the effects of drought stress on Cyclocodon lancifolius seedlings. The research highlights the significant impact of drought on seedling growth, development, and photosynthesis, leading to reduced biomass accumulation and altered physiological and biochemical characteristics. Key Takeaways:
Herbal medicine
Researchers at the University of Novi Sad have evaluated the antiviral potential of five polyphenolic compounds found in medicinal plants against bovine alphaherpesvirus type 1 (BoAHV-1), a model for the Orthoherpesviridae family. The study aimed to assess the cytotoxicity and antiviral activity of quercetin, rutin, baicalein, (-)-epicatechin, and ethyl
Herbal medicine
Researchers at Kyungpook National University have made significant discoveries regarding the genetic responses of Cnidium officinale to high-temperature conditions. This study, published in BMC Genomics, provides crucial insights into the plant's ability to adapt to heat stress. By employing a temperature gradient tunnel and de novo transcriptome assembly,
Asian medicine
Investigators at Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine have published a new report detailing the effects of drought stress on Cyclocodon lancifolius seedlings. The research highlights the significant impact of drought on seedling growth, development, and photosynthesis, leading to reduced biomass accumulation and altered physiological and biochemical characteristics. Key Takeaways:
Cancer treatment
Recent research on carboxylic ester hydrolases was conducted by investigators at An-Najah National University, focusing on the essential oil derived from the dried leaves of Teucrium polium L., also known as felty germander or Palestinian Ja'adeh. The study aimed to investigate the chemical composition of the essential oil
Cancer treatment
Researchers at Harbin University of Commerce, led by Lijing Zhang, have successfully isolated and structurally characterized two previously undescribed compounds, and a known compound, from the endophytic fungus Fusarium oxysporum LZC03. The new compounds, and, demonstrated moderate cytotoxic effects against the HCT-116 human colon cancer cell line, with IC values
