Published in mSystems
Using a combination of genomics and metabolomics, this study’s findings offer new insights into the chemical diversity of Suillus fungi, which serve a critical role in forest ecosystems.
Limonene-O 2-N 2 and α-pinene-O 2-N 2 mixtures were oxidized in a jet-stirred reactor at atmospheric pressure, in the cool flame regime, and fuel-lean conditions. Samples of the reacting mixtures were analyzed by on-line Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and collected, dissolved in acetonitrile for analysis by flow injection or chromatographic sepa...
Published in Helia
Cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is not typically considered to have a pleasant floral fragrance. In field production, seed yield is often limited by pollination services, particularly in the production of hybrid seed. Improved floral fragrance, as determined by volatile organic compounds, may be a route to improving pollinator attraction f...
Published in Frontiers in Plant Science
Introduction Ainaxiang (Blumea balsamifera (Linn.) DC.) is cultivated for the extraction of (-)-borneol and other pharmaceutical raw materials due to its abundant volatile oil. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the structural basis and composition of volatile oil accumulation in fresh B. balsamifera leaves. Methods To address this probl...
Published in Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
Malaria control efforts have been hampered due to the emergence of resistant malaria parasite strains and the coinciding events of Covid-19. The quest for more effective and safe treatment alternatives is driving a slew of new studies that must be accelerated if malaria can be overcome. Due to its reported antimalarial activity, we studied the effe...
Published in International journal of molecular sciences
Understanding marine bacterioplankton composition and distribution is necessary for improving predictions of ecosystem responses to environmental change. Here, we used 16S rRNA metabarcoding to investigate marine bacterioplankton diversity and identify potential pathogenic bacteria in seawater samples collected in March, May, September, and Decembe...
According to animal studies, saffron and its main volatile compound safranal may reduce biological and behavioral signs of acute stress. However, little is known about its impact in humans. This study investigated the acute effect of a saffron extract and safranal on the biological and psychological stress responses in healthy men experiencing a la...
Published in AAPS PharmSciTech
Psoriasis is a recurrent, life-threatening anti-inflammatory condition that affects nearly 1-3% of the global population. It is an autoimmune illness distinguished by hyperplasia of skin cells or fast skin cell development, resulting in abnormally irritating scales and skin patches. Curcumin, as a selective phosphorylase kinase inhibitor, actively ...
Published in Natural product research
Opuntia monacantha is a Cactaceae found in regions with few nutrients and water. This study aimed to identify bioactive compounds in the fruit of O. monacantha in the southern region of Brazil. In the fruit of O. monacantha, five phenolic compounds were identified: protocatechuic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, catechin and quercetin. The feru...
Published in Frontiers in Plant Science
Above-ground material of members of the mint family is commercially distilled to extract essential oils, which are then formulated into a myriad of consumer products. Most of the research aimed at characterizing the processes involved in the formation of terpenoid oil constituents has focused on leaves. We now demonstrate, by investigating three mi...
