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Jatropha curcas belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family which has potential economically. This plant has been reported to contain toxic compounds such as curcin and phorbol ester and its derivatives. These compounds may beco...

Fig (Ficus carica) is a fruit rich in bioactive compounds with potential health benefits, including the ability to modulate blood glucose levels and reduce oxidative stress. Efficient extraction of these bioactive molecu...

Free radicals exert numerous detrimental impacts, necessitating the presence of antioxidants to mitigate these adverse consequences. Previous studies have documented the antioxidant activity of sea cucumber from the Holo...

Abstract Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill., a prominent member of the Cactaceae, possesses notable economic, medicinal, and cosmetic relevance. This study characterizes the seed oil of O. ficus-indica, assessing its phytoc...

Abstract This study reports the green biosynthesis of bioactive selenium nanoparticles using Catharanthus roseus extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. Liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization tandem mass sp...

A wide variety of plant-derived phytochemicals with anthelmintic effects have been described. Most of them have shown activity against parasites in vitro but have not been extensively explored in vivo. The aim of the cur...

Aging is a normal process experienced by humans. One of the causes of aging is the body's intrinsic activity, such as the activity of one of the extracellular matrix-breaking enzymes, collagenase. Demand for skin care to...

Abstract The plant Chenopodium opulifolium is traditionally consumed as a food and for treating ailments. Despite its use in Uganda for treating malaria, there are no scientific studies on its phytochemicals and biologic...

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...

Abstract Germination is an effective bioprocessing strategy for enhancing the nutritional quality and functional potential of legumes. This study systematically evaluated the effects of controlled germination on the nutr...

Abstract Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn., commonly known as Ragi or finger millet, is a nutrient-rich cereal traditionally valued for its health-promoting properties. However, its precise molecular mechanisms and therapeu...

Abstract Rhynchostylis orchids are native to Thailand and have considerable commercial importance. However, species delimitation remains difficult because of overlapping morphology, environmental plasticity, short flower...

IntroductionHormone-associated cancers use steroid metabolism to grow and avoid the immune system, while traditional treatments have to deal with drug resistance and systemic toxicity.MethodsThis study is mainly divided ...

Background: Honey contains bioactive compounds that may accelerate wound healing; however, its therapeutic effectiveness varies depending on botanical origin. Wamena Pugima honey, a local Papuan honey, is presumed to pos...

ABSTRACT Piper cachimboense is recorded only for the Amazon region of Brazil and Colombia, and the objective of this study was to report the first phytochemical assessment of the composition of the essential oils (EOs) f...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cholinergic dysfunction, making acetylcholinesterase (AChE) a key therapeutic target. Although Garcinia kola has been widely reported ...

Reciprocal crosses and F1 hybrids revealed maternal effects and heterosis, highlighting the role of genetic background and parent selection in enhancing tomato quality. This study assessed ten tomato genotypes, including...

Pothos scandens, belonging to the Araceae family, locally known as “batilata,” is traditionally used for treating various chronic diseases in folk medicine, such as epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, wounds, snakebites...

ABSTRACT For centuries, medicinal plants with abundant supplies of phytochemicals that are physiologically active have been used in traditional medicine. Numerous of these contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualit...

ABSTRACT Mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and dengue fever, remain a significant public health concern, especially in developing regions. The limitations of synthetic insecticides, such as resistance and enviro...

Abstract Immunotherapy serves as the fourth modality for cancer treatment, following surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, its efficacy remains inconsistent due to the heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironm...

Marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus) is a native Philippine tree commonly found in Southeast Asia, used to treat various ailments. To provide a scientific basis for such a claim, this study evaluated the potential of marang...

The development of medicine depends heavily on medicinal plants. They include various phytochemicals that can have physiological effects on people. Among them is the Borassus flabellifer Linn., also known as the lontar p...