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In the development of drug delivery systems, researchers pursue multifunctionality to target more complex problems, while maintaining biocompatibility and high encapsulation efficiency. Herein, we describe the preparation of noncytotoxic particles with intrinsic antimicrobial properties able to entrap bioactive compounds. The particles are composed of a recombinantly produced elastin-like recombinamer functionalized with an antimicrobial peptide, and are spontaneously formed in mild conditions by exploiting the thermoresponsiveness of the elastin-like portion. This chapter provides advice and methods for the preparation of the self-assembled antimicrobial particles, the evaluation of antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity, and the basis to set up the methodology for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds.
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J Agric Food Chem
September 2025
College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030000, China.
Atherosclerosis (AS) is increasingly recognized as a disease influenced not only by lipid metabolism and inflammation but also by the gut microbiota and their bioactive metabolites. Isoquercitrin (ISO), a natural flavonoid with food-medicine homology, has shown promising antiatherosclerotic potential, yet its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, ISO administration significantly reduced plaque burden, improved lipid profiles, and restored gut microbial balance by enriching beneficial taxa, such as , , and .
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September 2025
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute), 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, U.P, 201306, India.
Introduction: The white water lily (Nymphaea alba) is a traditional medicinal plant recognized for its diverse array of bioactive properties. However, its potential in wound healing remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical profile, cytotoxicity, and wound healing efficacy of Nymphaea alba flower extract (NAFE) using both in vitro and in vivo models, as well as computational network analysis.
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September 2025
NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia. Electronic address:
Indigenous Australians have long recognised and utilised the therapeutic potential of Australian native plants for generations to treat and manage various diseases. In recent years, these native plants have been explored in preclinical research for their chemical profiles and therapeutic properties for conditions such as skin disorders, colds and flu, various cancers, neurological disorders, metabolic syndrome, and other inflammatory conditions. Notable species studied include Kakadu plum, Davidson's plum, Burdekin plum, Illawarra plum, anise myrtle, lemon myrtle, lemon aspen, quandong, muntries, and Tasmanian pepperberry.
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August 2025
School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address:
HDAC inhibitors, which have been proven to be effective for some cancers, have potential as treatments for Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Building on the core structure of the highly selective HDAC6 inhibitor J22352, we modified various zinc-binding groups of this inhibitor. The resulting compounds 1-8 were designed and synthesized to explore potential derivatives and assess their effects on NSCLC bioactivity.
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August 2025
College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Yunnan Provincial Engineering Research Center for Edible
Background: Walnut septum, a Juglans regia L. by-product with culinary-medicinal value, is a rich source of bioactive polyphenols. The chemical complexity and anti-colitis activities of these polyphenols remain uncharacterized.
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