Boosting the human antiviral response in conjunction with natural plant products
Frontiers in Natural Products,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
The
increasing
prevalence
of
viral
infections
and
the
emergence
drug-resistant
or
mutant
strains
necessitate
exploration
novel
antiviral
strategies.
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
that
natural
plant
products
have
significant
potential
to
enhance
human
response.
Various
(PNPs)
known
for
their
properties
been
evaluated
ability
modulate
immune
responses
inhibit
infections.
Research
has
focused
on
understanding
mechanisms
by
which
these
PNPs
interact
with
system
complement
existing
therapies.
control
compounds
such
as
alkaloids,
flavonoids,
terpenoids,
polyphenols
promote
cytokine
synthesis,
increase
T-cell
macrophage
activity,
activate
genes.
Studies
investigated
molecular
interactions
between
PNPs,
viruses,
host
cells,
exploring
combining
conventional
drugs
efficacy.
However,
several
challenges
remain,
including
identifying,
characterizing,
standardizing
PNP
extracts,
optimizing
dosages,
improving
bioavailability,
assessing
long-term
safety,
navigating
regulatory
approval.
promising
is
being
explored
develop
new,
effective,
This
review
outlines
a
framework
an
integrative
approach
connect
full
in
combating
health.
By
treatments,
more
effective
sustainable
management
diseases
can
be
achieved.
Language: Английский
Caffeic acid alleviates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by directly targeting Keap1N532/M550 and promoting its degradation
Ying Zhang,
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Huan Lan,
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Wenjuan Zhai
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et al.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101219 - 101219
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Chemical Variation of Leaves and Pseudobulbs in Prosthechea karwinskii (Orchidaceae) in Oaxaca, Mexico
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 608 - 608
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Prosthechea
karwinskii
is
an
endemic
orchid
of
Mexico
with
significant
value
for
its
traditional
uses:
ornamental,
ceremonial,
and
medicinal.
The
pharmacological
activity
this
plant
has
been
studied
using
specimens
recovered
from
religious
use
during
Holy
Week
in
Oaxaca,
Mexico,
sourced
various
localities
within
state.
Geographical
variability
can
influence
the
chemical
composition
plants,
as
environmental
factors
affect
production
their
secondary
metabolites,
which
impact
biological
properties.
This
research
evaluated
leaves
pseudobulbs
P.
obtained
different
comprising
95-790
g
376-3900
fresh
material
pseudobulbs,
respectively,
per
locality.
Compounds
were
identified
UHPLC-ESI-qTOF-MS/MS
following
ultrasound-assisted
hydroethanolic
extraction.
Twenty-one
compounds
twenty
pseudobulb.
findings
revealed
differences
across
between
species.
Roaguia
locality
exhibited
highest
extraction
yield
potential
leaves.
For
Cieneguilla
showed
yield,
El
Lazo
had
lowest
but
potential.
study
represents
first
comprehensive
analysis
variation
a
native
Mexican
orchid.
In
all
localities,
contained
known
activity,
validating
species
medicine
highlighting
medical
applications.
Language: Английский
Bioactives derived from egg by-products: Preparation, health benefits, and high-value-added applications
Yue Huang,
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Rui Chuang,
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Mengzhuo Liu
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et al.
Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 143889 - 143889
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
The emerging role of honeysuckle flower in inflammatory bowel disease
P. De Muro,
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Caihong Jing,
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Zhihan Zhao
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et al.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 28, 2025
Crohn's
disease
(CD)
and
ulcerative
colitis
(UC),
referred
to
as
inflammatory
bowel
(IBD),
pose
considerable
challenges
in
treatment
because
they
are
chronic
conditions
that
easily
relapse.
The
occurrence
of
IBD
continues
rise
developing
countries.
Nonetheless,
the
existing
therapies
for
have
limitations
fail
address
needs
patients
thoroughly.
There
is
an
increasing
need
new,
safe,
highly
effective
alternative
medications
patients.
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
(TCM)
employed
drug
development
management
due
its
wide-range
biological
activities,
minimal
toxicity,
limited
side
effects.
Extensive
research
has
shown
certain
TCM
exhibits
significant
therapeutic
benefits
treatments.
Honeysuckle
(Lonicera
japonica)
was
used
clinical
settings
IBD.
Bioactive
metabolites
L.
japonica,
such
luteolin,
quercetin,
cyanidin,
chlorogenic
acid
(CGA),
caffeic
(CA),
saponin,
exhibit
managing
honeysuckle
flower
a
potential
candidate
anti-inflammatory,
immune
system-regulating,
antioxidant
qualities.
This
paper
reviews
It
discusses
fundamental
mechanism
japonica
bioactive
prevention
Language: Английский
Comparative metabolomic profiling and biomarker identification reveal nutritional and antioxidant differences between Prunus tomentosa and Prunus avium
Xingfan Li,
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Minghui Yang,
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Xinyi Du
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et al.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. 102485 - 102485
Published: April 1, 2025
This
study
compares
the
nutritional
and
antioxidant
attributes
of
Prunus
avium
tomentosa
while
investigating
their
metabolite
relationships.
The
results
indicate
that
P.
has
higher
levels
vitamin
C,
total
anthocyanins,
soluble
protein,
Ca,
K,
Zn,
capacity.
Additionally,
its
pits
demonstrate
superior
antimicrobial
activities
compared
to
those
avium.
Metabolomic
profiling
using
UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS
identified
1019
metabolites,
predominantly
within
flavonoids,
organic
acids,
phenolic
saccharides.
Weighted
gene
co-expression
network
analysis
linked
these
metabolites
traits,
emphasizing
key
pathways
such
as
phenylpropanoid
flavonoid
biosynthesis.
Multiple
factor
affirmed
robustness
findings,
random
forest
pinpointed
kaempferol
3-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-7-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside,
leucodelphidin,
quercetagetin
contributors
attributes.
In
conclusion,
this
identifies
biomarkers
associated
with
properties,
providing
a
scientific
foundation
for
enhancing
cultivation
fruit
quality
improvement.
Language: Английский
Anti‐Inflammatory Effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 Strain Co‐Fermented Cucumbers in Association with Increased Polyphenols and Exopolysaccharides
Journal of Food Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
90(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Long‐term
and
excess
chronic
inflammation
is
related
to
most
degenerative
disorders
in
the
body;
however,
particular
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB)
fermented
foods
with
anti‐inflammatory
potential
may
reduce
risk
of
these
diseases.
To
develop
LAB
co‐fermented
cucumbers,
a
Lactiplantibacillus
(
Lpb
.)
plantarum
NCHU–FC1
strain
was
isolated
for
preparing
5‐day
Lpb.
cucumbers
spontaneously
were
selected
compare
their
immunomodulatory
functions.
Water
extracts,
ethanol
exopolysaccharides
(EPS)
from
samples
treat
RAW
264.7
macrophages
without
or
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
evaluate
potential.
Proinflammatory
cytokines
(interleukin
[IL]‐1β,
IL‐6,
tumor
necrosis
factor
[TNF]‐α)
cytokine
(IL‐10)
produced
by
treated
determined.
The
relationships
between
functional
ingredients
extracts
effects
analyzed.
results
showed
that
water
both
decreased
pro‐/anti‐inflammatory
secretion
ratios
LPS‐stimulated
macrophages,
exhibiting
However,
EPS
(LEPS)
demonstrated
better
effect
than
those
cucumbers.
Total
polyphenol,
flavonoid,
saponin
contents
significantly
negatively
correlated
IL‐6
levels
IL‐6/IL‐10
corresponding
cells,
respectively.
Our
suggest
ingredients,
including
polyphenolic
components
LEPS,
inhibit
macrophages.
novel
LAB‐fermented
using
have
broader
implications
developing
foods.
Language: Английский
Preparation and Properties of Crosslinked Quaternized Chitosan-Based Hydrogel Films Ionically Bonded with Acetylsalicylic Acid for Biomedical Materials
Jingjing Zhang,
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Linqing Wang,
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Yingqi Mi
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et al.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(10), P. 450 - 450
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
The
aim
of
the
current
study
is
to
develop
chitosan-based
biomaterials
which
can
sustainably
release
acetylsalicylic
acid
while
presenting
significant
biological
activity.
Herein,
an
innovative
ionic
bonding
strategy
between
hydroxypropyl
trimethyl
ammonium
chloride
chitosan
(HACC)
and
(AA)
was
proposed,
skillfully
utilizing
electrostatic
attraction
bond
achieve
controlled
drugs.
Based
on
this
point,
six
crosslinked
Language: Английский
Noncentrifugal Sugar Extracts from Ethyl Acetate Inhibited Inflammatory Factor Expression through Relieving Cell Oxidation in Caco-2 Cells
Liyixia Zhang,
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Ronghua Chen,
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Yuhuan Luo
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et al.
ACS Food Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Noncentrifugal
sugar
(NCS)
is
a
type
of
unrefined
made
by
evaporating
the
juice
cane
without
separating
molasses,
thus
it
contains
variety
bioactive
components.
This
study
compared
chemical
properties
and
antioxidant
activities
NCS
extracts
with
different
solvents,
anti-inflammatory
were
evaluated.
The
ethyl
acetate
extract
showed
higher
efficiency
in
active
ingredients
highest
content
total
phenols
(28.80
mg/g)
flavonoids
(92.21
mg/g).
Caffeic
acid,
chlorogenic
acid
protocatechuic
main
components
nine
phenolic
substances
extract.
Results
that
100
μg/mL
significantly
reduced
ROS
levels
78%
t-BHP-induced
Caco-2
cell
models.
SOD
GSH-Px
increased,
MDA
was
noticeably
decreased,
which
could
almost
eliminate
effect
t-BHP
induced
oxidative.
secretion
interleukin
IL-6
decreased
72%,
NO
iNOS
expression
declining.
Language: Английский
Changes in the Profile of Phenolic Compounds and in the Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, and Antidiabetic Activities of a Beverage Based on Sesame By-Product Caused by the Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion Process
Beverages,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 115 - 115
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
The
by-product
of
extracting
oil
from
sesame
has
good
functional
properties
for
use
in
the
development
new
food
products.
In
this
study,
effect
simulated
gastrointestinal
digestion
on
bioaccessibility
phenolic
compounds,
as
well
antioxidant,
antidiabetic,
and
hypoglycemic
a
beverage
by-products
was
analyzed.
Oral
significantly
decreased
total
content
beverage,
while
flavonoid
increased.
Both
phytochemicals
increased
after
gastric
intestinal
digestion.
Twenty-five
compounds
were
characterized
including
feruloylquinic
acid,
which
present
all
digestive
fractions
most
abundant
free
quercetin,
also
digested
fractions.
On
other
hand,
isorhamnetin.
During
digestion,
antioxidant
activity
inhibitory
effects
α-glucosidase
DPP-IV
improved,
ability
to
inhibit
α-amylase
during
oral
remaining
constant
throughout
Correlation
analysis
indicated
that
flavonoids,
may
be
with
greatest
evaluated
activities.
results
study
not
only
improve
understanding
impact
but
suggest
potential
applications
formulating
foods
enhanced
hypoglycemic,
antidiabetic
properties,
contributing
health-promoting
Language: Английский