The reorientation of Callisia fragrans (Lindl.) Woodson, from therapeutic to ornamental use, exemplifies a broader domestication trend, favoring aesthetics over medicinal properties. Renewed phytomedicinal interest and the rise of plant extract markets drive demand for organic, sustainable consumer products, heightening the competition for superior cultivars.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeurodegenerative disorders (NDs) are typically characterized by progressive loss of neuronal function and the deposition of misfolded proteins in the brain and peripheral organs. They are molecularly classified based on the specific proteins involved, underscoring the critical role of protein-processing systems in their pathogenesis. Alpha-synuclein (α-syn) is a neural protein that is crucial in initiating and progressing various NDs by directly or indirectly regulating other ND-associated proteins.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFinfections present a significant threat to the global healthcare system. The increasing resistance to existing antibiotics and their limited efficacy underscores the urgent need to identify new antibacterial agents with low toxicity to effectively combat various infections. Hence, in this study, we have screened T-muurolol for possible interactions with several -specific bacterial proteins to establish its potential as an alternative antibacterial agent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus infections significantly threaten global health. With rising resistance to current antibiotics and limited solutions, the urgent discovery of new, effective, and affordable antibacterials with low toxicity is imperative to combat diverse MDR S. aureus strains.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEssential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. has valuable therapeutic potential that is highly desired in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Considering these advantages and the rising market demand, induced polyploids were obtained using oryzalin to enhance essential oil yield.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEssential oils (EOs) from Indian spices like (L.) Maton (small green cardamom), (L.) Merr.
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