The Korean Journal of Community Living Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(4), P. 539 - 552
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
evaluate
the
antioxidative
activities
and
quality
characteristics
Yanggaeng
made
with
addition
Molokhia
(Corchorus
olitorius
L.)
powder.
powder
(1,
3,
5,
7%)
added
based
on
total
weight
white
bean
paste.
Total
polyphenol
flavonoid
contents,
as
well
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazy
(DPPH)
radical
2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic
acid
(ABTS)
scavenging
Yanggaeng,
increased
increase
in
content.
There
no
significant
difference
moisture
content
between
control
additive
groups.
pH
value
Hunter’s
L
powder,
tended
decrease
an
However,
a
b
values
significantly
amount
increased.
sugar
group
higher
than
that
samples
texture
evaluation
indicated
resulted
hardness,
cohesiveness,
fracturability,
chewiness,
whereas
adhesiveness
springiness
decreased.
These
results
indicate
may
be
useful
improving
its
characteristics.
Green Processing and Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
polymeric
nanocomposites
(NCs),
constructed
from
okra
(
Abelmoschus
esculentus
)
fruits
mucilage
(OM),
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs),
and
chitosan
(Ch),
were
fabricated
as
potential
candidates
to
overcome
drug-resistant
Salmonella
Typhimurium
bacteria.
AgNPs
directly
mediated
by
OM,
with
4.2
nm
mean
diameters.
composed
NCs
Ch/OM/AgNPs
innovatively
synthesized
the
various
ratios
of
Ch:OM/AgNPs
affected
particles’
size
charges.
infrared
analysis
employed
materials/NCs
validated
their
interactions
conjugations.
antibacterial
assays
against
different
resistant
S.
strains
indicated
efficiency
inhibit
bacteria
significant
superiority
over
standard
antibiotics.
that
contained
equal
Ch
OM/AgNPs
best
formulation
(mean
diameter,
47.19
surface
charge,
+16.9
mV)
exhibit
strongest
actions
toward
Typhimurium.
caused
severe
deformation,
destruction,
lysis
in
exposed
bacteria,
traced
scanning
microscopy.
biosynthesis
using
OM
nanoconjugation
provided
effectual
natural
biopolymers
enhanced
expected
biosafety
S
.
strains,
which
supports
applications
disinfectant,
sterilizing,
curative
agents.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
AbstractCorchorus
olitorius
L.
Moench
(Molokheia)
is
a
common
edible
plant
that
rich
in
terpenoids
and
flavonoids.
Later,
for
the
first
time,
this
article
was
planned
to
study
potential
of
C.
roots
their
nanocrystals
against
breast
cancer
(MCF-7),
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HepG2)
colon
(Caco-2)
cell
lines.
Generally,
total
methanolic
extract
(TMECOR)
inhibited
growth
MCF-7,
HepG2
Caco-2
cells
with
IC50
values
42.68
±
1.96,
37.14
1.6
18.63
1.16
µg/mL,
respectively.
Whereas,
displayed
significantly
higher
antiproliferative
especially
HepG-2
value
23.288
1.08
12.156
0.61
respectively,
While
MCF-7
showed
62.497
3.63
µg/
mL.
To
discover
which
these
compounds
responsible
activity,
metabolomic
analysis
TMECOR
studied.
It
revealed
presence
diversity
metabolites
(1–15)
largely
dominated
by
phenolic
compounds.
In
silico
network
molecular
docking
explore
anticancer
efficacy
HepG2,
Central
hub
genes
implicated
key
oncogenic
pathways,
such
as
EGFR
BRAF,
were
pinpointed
subjected
rigorous
protocols,
using
crystal
structures
(PDB
ID:
1M17)
BRAF
V600E
5JRQ).
The
outcomes
highlight
significant
binding
affinities
within
extract,
notably
Chlorogenic
acid
Rutin,
implying
dual
inhibitors
critical
pathways.
These
findings
offer
foundational
understanding
subsequent
empirical
studies
crafting
novel
therapies.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: May 9, 2025
Ethiopia
harbors
a
wealth
of
plant
biodiversity,
diverse
ecological
zones,
rich
cultural
heritage,
and
long-standing
traditional
knowledge
medical
practices.
Despite
documentation
this
in
few
regions,
information
remains
limited
for
the
Addi
Arkay
district
northwestern
Ethiopia.
Therefore,
study
aimed
to
document
indigenous
local
on
use
human
livestock
medicinal
plants.
Ethnobotanical
data
were
collected
between
October
December
2024
through
semi-structured
interviews,
guided
field
observations,
focus
group
discussions,
ranking
exercises
conducted
with
385
informants.
Stratified
sampling,
random,
purposive
sampling
techniques
employed.
A
mixed-methods
approach
(both
qualitative
quantitative)
was
used
analysis.
Quantitative
analyses
included
preference
ranking,
Direct
Matrix
Ranking
(DMR),
Informant
Consensus
Factor
(ICF),
fidelity
level
(FL),
Jaccard
Similarity
Index
(JSI),
Rahman's
(RSI).
T
tests
one-way
ANOVA
employed
compare
mean
levels
across
different
socio-demographic
socio-economic
factors.
This
documented
112
species
(105
genera,
58
families,
including
four
endemic
one
nearly
endemic)
remedies
district,
Fabaceae
dominant
family
(7.14%).
The
majority
(75.89%)
treat
ailments,
while
smaller
proportion
(5.36%)
livestock,
18.75%)
both
ailments.
most
frequently
parts
leaves
(34.6%)
followed
by
roots
(27.9%),
grinding
common
method
preparation
(30.4%).
exercise
revealed
Opuntia
ficus-indica
as
top
choice
treating
hemorrhoids
Phytolacca
dodecandra
preferred
treatment
rabies
livestock.
DMR
Cordia
africana,
Olea
europaea
subsp.
cuspidata,
Terminalia
leiocarpa
threatened
multipurpose
values
ranged
from
0.63
0.93.
Fidelity
analysis
that
effective
against
rabies,
Rubia
cordifolia
cough
Plumbago
zeylanica
swelling.
Agricultural
expansion
posed
significant
threat,
overgrazing
fuel
(charcoal
wood).
highest
predominantly
transmitted
orally
lines,
paternal
contributions
often
playing
role.
Compared
other
studies
Ethiopia,
(JSI%)
plants
value
6.9%
68.92%
veterinary
10.91%
27.91%,
whereas
(RSI)
0.98%
15.63%.
Ten
novel
uses,
not
previously
or
elsewhere,
identified.
pioneering
revealing
array
resources
utilized
primary
healthcare
services.
However,
threats
agricultural
expansion,
overgrazing,
wood)
necessitate
situ
ex
conservation
actions.
Implementing
sustainable
harvesting
practices
community-based
initiatives
is
recommended
protect
continual
generations
besides
ensuring
preservation
valuable
ethnomedicinal
knowledge.
Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Documentation
of
resources
used
in
the
indigenous
diets
are
important
for
preservation
cultural
heritage,
biodiversity
conservation,
sustainability,
and
food
systems
resilience.
In
view
this,
edible
plants
list,
processing,
values,
challenges
associated
to
foods/dishes,
beverages
Mogoditshane,
Mmopane
Metsimotlhabe
villages,
Botswana
were
investigated
through
face-to-face
interview
focus
group
discussion
(FGD).
Fifty-four
(54)
wild
plants,
most
available
after
rains
documented.
Fruits,
roots,
tubers,
nuts,
leaves
different
forms
some
as
diet
recipes,
snacks,
herbal
tea,
substrates,
an
inoculum
source
fermented
products.
For
some,
medicinal
value
was
reported.
Among
domesticated
crops,
beans,
maize,
sorghum,
watermelon,
cooking
melons,
sweet
reed,
ditloo,
letlhodi,
makgomane,
groundnuts,
morogo
millets
mentioned.
beverages,
bojalwa
ja
setswana
(traditional
sorghum
beer)
khadi
widely
To
products,
safety
taboos
challenge
indicated.
Because
high
temperature
low
rainfall,
availability
indicated
scarce.
products
mould
spoilage
from
inadequately
dried
presence
insects/pests
soil
impurities
challenging.
Some
beans
cereal
grains
taking
long
time
cook
leading
consumption
energy.
Mogoditshane
village,
because
conurbation
Gaborone
city,
limited
land
farming,
crop
production
resulting
into
life-style
changes
toward
western
culture
diets.
Reluctance
collect
foods
bush
challenging
young
generation.
Most
consumed
sugar
fat,
but
wholesome
like
(whole
grains,
with
dietary
fibers,
vitamins,
minerals)
potential
diversifications.
Even
though,
foods/beverages
still
consumed,
there
worries
that
generation
has
knowledge
skills
process.
The
communities
have
unlike
old
days
relying
on
foods,
these
they
buy
imported
processed
supermarkets.
BMC Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Nov. 18, 2023
Endophytic
fungi
are
very
rich
sources
of
natural
antibacterial
and
antifungal
compounds.
The
main
aim
this
study
is
to
isolate
the
fungal
endophytes
from
medicinal
plant
Corchorus
olitorius
seeds
(F.
Malvaceae),
followed
by
antimicrobial
screening
against
various
bacterial
strains.Seven
endophytic
strains
belonging
different
three
genera
were
isolated,
including
Penicillium,
Fusarium,
Aspergillus.
seven
isolated
revealed
selective
noticeable
activity
Escherichia
coli
(ATCC25922)
with
varied
IC50s
ranging
1.19
10
µg
/mL,
in
which
Aspergillus
sp.
(Ar
6)
exhibited
strongest
potency
E.
(ATCC
25,922)
candida
albicans
10,231)
15
respectively.
Therefore,
chemical
profiling
crude
extract
was
performed
using
LC-HR-ESI-MS
led
dereplication
sixteen
compounds
classes
(1-16).
In-silico
analysis
dereplicated
metabolites
highlighting
responsible
for
extract.
Moreover,
molecular
docking
showed
potential
targets
metabolites;
Astellatol
(5),
Aspergillipeptide
A
(10),
Emericellamide
C
(14)
C.
albicans.These
results
will
expand
knowledge
provide
us
new
approaches
face
global
antibiotic
resistance
problem
future
production
undiscovered
antibiotics
classes.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 556 - 563
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Aim
of
present
study
was
to
investigate
the
preliminary
screening
aerial
part
Corchorus
olitorius
extracts
for
anti-inflammatory
and
wound-healing
activity
on
experimental
animals.
Different
with
respective
solvents
i.e.
petroleum
ether,
chloroform,
ethyl
acetate,
ethanol
aqueous
C.
were
obtained
by
successive
solvent
extraction.
All
screened
using
Xylene-induced
ear
edema
in
mice
wound
healing
effect
studied
incision
model
mice.
The
weight
lobes
biochemical
measurements,
nitric
oxide
(NO)
levels
MPO
tissue
sample
used
detect
effect.
observed
measurement
tensile
strength
protein
hydroxyproline
level
assessment
healed
tissues.
Observations
confirmed
that
extract
(EECO)
showed
significant
(p<0.05)
inhibition
NO
decreased
significantly
EECO-treated
Wound
potential
improvement
as
well
In
conclusion,
found
most
effective
through
reduction
Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 35 - 44
Published: June 30, 2024
The
samples
of
soil,
leaves,
and
shoots
jute
were
collected
from
twenty
spots
(variety
BJRI-Tossa-8)
fields
different
locations
in
the
Narail
district
Bangladesh
under
AEZ-12
during
year
2022.
study
intended
to
evaluate
soil’s
physicochemical
properties
nutrient
concentrations
leaves
120
days
old
plants
(at
harvesting
time
plant).
soil
pH
was
neutral
slightly
alkaline
(6.6
7.4),
with
organic
matter
content
1.03
1.71%.
Electrical
conductivity
found
non-saline
which
40
150
μS/cm
at
0
15
cm
depth.
dominant
textural
class
clay.
total
N,
P,
S
soils
be
0.21
0.31%,
0.027
0.0283%
0.0002
0.0023%,
respectively
available
0.0058
0.0087%,
0.0007
0.0018%,
0.0001
0.0006%.
nutritional
values
ranged
3.00
11.75%,
0.2281
0.5627%,
0.0056
0.0197%,
respectively.
0.17
5.07%,
0.0012
0.2935%,
0.0011%,
indicated
that
are
enriched
nutrition
may
a
good
source
nourishment
for
human
health.
This
research
also
illustrated
field
had
low
medium
fertility
status.
It
is
suggested
farmers
should
follow
fertilizer
recommendation
doses
cultivation
higher
fiber
yield
allow
sufficient
decomposition
roots
debris
sustain
succeeding
crop
production
fertility.
has
given
new
information
guidelines
researcher
future
investigation.
Biodivers.
Conserv.
Bioresour.
Manag.
2024,
10(1):
35-44
