Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2023
Abstract
In
plant
microbial
fuel
cells
or
p-MFCs
living
plants
photosynthesize
between
two
electrodes.
The
exudes
organic
waste
material
from
the
roots.
rhizosphere,
bacteria
consume
these
wastes
by
oxidizing
them
in
contrast
to
atmosphere
that
reduces
it.
This
redox
reaction
along
with
photosynthesis
can
be
harnessed
as
an
energy
source
form
of
bioelectricity.
this
work,
Withania
somnifera
(L.)
Dunal
was
used
for
generating
bioelectricity
root
exudates
and
matter
available
soil.
An
open
circuit
voltage
930
±
21
mV
achieved
multiple
cycles
operation.
cell
further
increased
1260
140
enrichment
discards
vegetable
matter.
peak
recorded
1400
mV.
Graphite
fibre
felt
electrodes
ensured
uniform
growth
power
densities
were
at
57
mW/m
2
84
without
respectively.
ATR-FTIR
demonstrated
complete
degradation
specific
compounds
attached
carbon
matrix
soil
polysaccharide
content
enrichments.
Additionally,
work
also
monitored
changes
pH
its
homogeneity,
impact
photosynthetically
active
radiation,
humidity,
presence
CO
air,
how
it
affects
ultimately
microbes
rhizosphere
which
accounted
bioremediation
resultant
production.
SEM
imaging
confirmed
importance
anaerobic
environment
electrode
properties
allow
conductive
biofilms
electrochemically
present
Steroids,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
207, С. 109439 - 109439
Опубликована: Май 11, 2024
The
bushy
plant
Withania
frutescens
(L.)
Pauquy
is
well
distributed
in
the
West-Mediterranean
area,
notably
south
of
Spain,
Algeria
and
Morocco
where
it
used
traditionally
for
treatment
various
human
diseases,
including
diabetes.
Unlike
two
major
species
W.
somnifera
coagulans
extensively
studied,
genomically
close
has
been
much
less
investigated.
Nevertheless,
this
shrub
displays
a
comparable
phytochemical
profile
marked
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
properties,
at
origin
reported
pharmacological
effects
its
traditional
uses.
Here
we
have
analyzed
diversity
biological
with
leaves
root
extracts
frutescens.
Hydroalcoholic
prepared
from
aerial
parts
revealed
antihyperglycemic
cell-protective
activities
along
antimicrobial
anticorrosive
effects.
contained
diverse
polyphenolic
compounds
few
alkaloids
(calystegines)
but
most
observed
attributed
to
presence
withanolides
which
are
modified
C28
ergostane-type
steroids.
Our
analysis
focused
part
on
specific
found
frutescens,
particular
an
unusual
3-O-sulfated
withanolide
considered
as
potential
pro-drug
active
compound
withaferin
A
(WA)
lead
development
drug
candidate.
mechanism
action
sulfated
WA
analogue
discussed.
Altogether,
our
unprecedented
extensive
highlighted
atypical
medicinal
plant.
By
analogy
cultivated
species,
market
little-known
underlined.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
46(7), С. 7668 - 7685
Опубликована: Июль 18, 2024
The
aim
of
this
review
is
to
provide
experimental
evidence
for
the
programmed-death
activity
Ashwagandha
(Withania
somnifera)
in
anti-cancer
therapy
breast
cancer.
literature
search
was
conducted
using
online
electronic
databases
(Google
Scholar,
PubMed,
Scopus).
Collection
schedule
data
article
covered
years
2004–2024.
active
substances,
especially
Withaferin
A
(WA),
are
most
promising
compounds.
WS
exerts
its
effect
on
cancer
cells
by
inducing
programmed
cell
death,
apoptosis,
at
molecular
level.
has
been
found
possess
a
potential
treating
cancer,
estrogen
receptor/progesterone
receptor
(ER/PR)-positive
and
triple-negative
Plant Science Today,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2023
Withania
somnifera
(L.)
Dunal.,
commonly
referred
to
as
Ashwagandha,
is
a
medicinal
plant
from
the
solanaceae
family
with
wide
range
of
pharmacological
properties.
W.
rich
source
withanolides,
such
withanolide
A,
B,
D,
withaferin
etc.
and
these
molecules
are
attributed
for
large
number
activities.
In
present
study,
impact
heavy
metals
cadmium
(Cd),
mercury
(Hg),
lead
(Pb)
has
been
assessed
on
growth,
biochemical
parameters,
antioxidant
activity
A
content
somnifera.
The
seeds
were
germinated
in
cocopeat
treated
different
concentrations
Cd
(0–200
ppm),
Hg
(10–100
Pb
(0–2000
ppm)
21
days.
There
have
substantial
differences
between
metal-treated
plants
control
lowest
germination
20%
observed
2000
ppm
Pb.
selected
inhibited
vegetative
growth
length
3.07
cm
biomass
0.74
g
180
200
respectively.
With
addition
metals,
parameters
like
protein,
carbohydrate,
chlorophyll,
total
phenol,
flavonoid,
proline
varied
significantly
showed
metal
tolerance
by
exhibiting
at
lower
concentrations.
accumulation
occurred
dose-dependent
manner
highest
14.30
mg
kg?1,
42.45
217.46
kg?1
dry
plants.
increased
up
specific
concentration
decreased
further
increase
concentration.
1200
1.7
g?1
DW,
80
3.2
DW.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2023
Abstract
In
plant
microbial
fuel
cells
or
p-MFCs
living
plants
photosynthesize
between
two
electrodes.
The
exudes
organic
waste
material
from
the
roots.
rhizosphere,
bacteria
consume
these
wastes
by
oxidizing
them
in
contrast
to
atmosphere
that
reduces
it.
This
redox
reaction
along
with
photosynthesis
can
be
harnessed
as
an
energy
source
form
of
bioelectricity.
this
work,
Withania
somnifera
(L.)
Dunal
was
used
for
generating
bioelectricity
root
exudates
and
matter
available
soil.
An
open
circuit
voltage
930
±
21
mV
achieved
multiple
cycles
operation.
cell
further
increased
1260
140
enrichment
discards
vegetable
matter.
peak
recorded
1400
mV.
Graphite
fibre
felt
electrodes
ensured
uniform
growth
power
densities
were
at
57
mW/m
2
84
without
respectively.
ATR-FTIR
demonstrated
complete
degradation
specific
compounds
attached
carbon
matrix
soil
polysaccharide
content
enrichments.
Additionally,
work
also
monitored
changes
pH
its
homogeneity,
impact
photosynthetically
active
radiation,
humidity,
presence
CO
air,
how
it
affects
ultimately
microbes
rhizosphere
which
accounted
bioremediation
resultant
production.
SEM
imaging
confirmed
importance
anaerobic
environment
electrode
properties
allow
conductive
biofilms
electrochemically
present
