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Gastrodia elata Blume, a traditional medicinal plant, the dynamic metabolic changes and the mechanisms underlying the accumulation of medicinal components remain poorly understood during its key developmental stages (tub...

Symbiont bacteria associated with Polycarpa aurata are known to produce secondary metabolites with diverse bioactive properties, including antibacterial, anticancer, antifungal, and antiprotozoal activities. This study e...

Ageing is a complex biological process marked by gradual functional decline, reduced cellular resilience, and increased vulnerability to chronic diseases. Maintaining cell health has become a crucial strategy for extendi...

BackgroundRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and joint damage. Despite available treatments, many patients fail to achieve adequate disease control, prompting interes...

Abstract Background Terpenes and phenolic compounds are multifunctional plant metabolites that contribute to defense, signaling, and ecological interactions, while supporting industrial applications. Here, we implemented...

Abstract The anthelminthic activity of the essential oil (EO) of Piper aduncum L. was tested in vitro on eggs and larvae of resistant (Embrapa2010) and susceptible (McMaster) isolates of Haemonchus contortus. The EO was ...

Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham. is reported here for the first time in Bhutan, specifically from Zhemgang District. The species holds significant local value; its fruits are consumed as food and used as dye mo...

“Cagaita” is the fruit of the “cagaiteira” (Eugenia dysenterica), a native fruit tree of the Myrtaceae family, found in the Brazilian “Cerrado”. This fruit is a rich source in nutrients and bioactive compound...

IntroductionGastrodia elata f. glauca represents a superior cultivar of G. elata with considerable commercial value and broad market acceptance. The growth of its tubers and the accumulation of bioactive secondary metabo...

Cognitive impairment is a growing public health concern associated with aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and chronic stress. Polygonatum sibiricum Red. (P. sibiricum, Huang Jing), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, ...

With the widespread application of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, cardiotoxicity associated with anti-tumor treatment has gained increasing attention. Drug-induced cardiac injury can significantly imp...

Abstract Background The therapeutic efficacy of programmed cell death-1 (PD-1)/programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitors in lung cancer management remains suboptimal. Sporoderm-removed Ganoderma Lucidum Spore Pow...

Abstract Oxidative stress and impaired glucose metabolism are central to the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Medicinal plants provide valuable sources of bioactive compounds with antioxidant an...

Background and Aim: Anisakis simplex is a zoonotic nematode responsible for anisakidosis in humans, mainly transmitted through the consumption of raw or undercooked marine fish. Increasing resistance to synthetic anthelm...

Velvet antler, a valued traditional medicine of animal origin, contains an abundance of bioactive compounds including amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleosides. It exhibits notable health-promoting properties such...

Studying the organoleptic properties of heated tobaccos in relation to natural flavors is essential for understanding how lower-temperature processing influences the release of intrinsic tobacco flavor compounds. Unlike ...

Ophiocordyceps sinensis (formerly known as Cordyceps sinensis), commonly referred to as “dongchongxiacao” in Chinese, is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine whose bioactive small molecules form the essential mate...

Herbal medicines have been extensively used for centuries owing to their therapeutic benefits and comparatively low incidence of adverse effects. Despite their clinical potential, the effectiveness of many herbal formula...

A high performance liquid chromatography photo diode array UV detection electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-PDA-ESI/MSn) method was developed and validated for the quality evaluation of gamboge (dryed ...

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar in vitro o efeito do óleo essencial de Thymus vulgaris (tomilho) puro ou incorporado em uma formulação farmacêutica de uso oral (enxaguatório bucal), frente ao Streptococcus mut...