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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...

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...

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 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...

Antioxidants have the capacity to donate electrons, thereby neutralizing free radicals responsible for oxidative damage linked to various disease. Aquilaria malaccensis possesses strong antioxidant potential and is a pro...

IntroductionSustainable management of bioactive-rich byproducts, including pomegranate peels, is crucial to support the rise of environmentally resilient intensive camel farming. The objective of this study was to invest...

Abstract Inflammation, defect skin barrier and oxidative stress contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriasis, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) represents a promising treatmen...

Abstract Background Lavandula stoechas L., commonly known as lavender, has been traditionally used in various therapeutic applications, including as a smoking cessation aid. The aim of this study was to investigate the a...

This study evaluated the ameliorative effect of dietary inclusion of lemongrass infusions in D-galactose-induced ageing in Drosophila melanogaster. The flies were randomized into 5 groups comprising Control (fed on a nor...

Persistent cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the key biological event underlying high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, cervical cancer development, and recurrence risk. Botanical drugs and their bio...

Traditional rice varieties are known to exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and cardioprotective properties due to their nutritional profile and diverse phytochemical composition. The pre...

Abstract Dianthus superbus var. superbus (D. superbus) and Petasites paradoxus (Retz.) Baumg. (P. paradoxus) are traditionally used medicinal plants from the Italian flora. This study presents the first investigation int...