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View article: Comparative Analysis of Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity in Conventional, Civet, and Elephant Coffees: Is There a Definitive Authentication Marker of Elephant Coffee?
Comparative Analysis of Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity in Conventional, Civet, and Elephant Coffees: Is There a Definitive Authentication Marker of Elephant Coffee? Open
Novel methods of coffee processing, including animal-assisted fermentation, are gaining popularity—among them, elephant dung coffee stands out for its rarity and high price, making it a likely target for adulteration. This study aims to di…
View article: Uncaria tomentosa extract exerts antimicrobial activity against boar seminal bacteria and influences sperm resilience under different conditions
Uncaria tomentosa extract exerts antimicrobial activity against boar seminal bacteria and influences sperm resilience under different conditions Open
Uncaria tomentosa (UT) or cat's claw, is a vine belonging to the Rubiaceae family and native to South and Central America. Various parts of the plant, including bark, showed many therapeutic activities (e.g., antioxidant and antibacterial)…
View article: Pattern-triggered immunity in blue and white seed cultivars of <i>Papaver somniferum</i>
Pattern-triggered immunity in blue and white seed cultivars of <i>Papaver somniferum</i> Open
Papaver somniferum (poppy) is a traditional component of Central and Eastern European cuisine and an important oilseed crop in the region. The crucial thread for poppy stable yield is pathogen infection. Thus, we need to understand poppy d…
View article: Chemical characterization and encapsulation of Ganoderma pfeifferi extract with cytotoxic properties
Chemical characterization and encapsulation of Ganoderma pfeifferi extract with cytotoxic properties Open
Mushrooms of the genus Ganoderma are known for diverse biological activities, demonstrated both traditionally and experimentally. Their secondary metabolites have shown cytotoxic potential across different cancer cell lines. Besides explor…
View article: Multiple mutations in polyketide synthase led to disruption of Psittacofulvin production across diverse parrot species
Multiple mutations in polyketide synthase led to disruption of Psittacofulvin production across diverse parrot species Open
Polyketide synthases (PKSs) are crucial multidomain enzymes in diverse natural product biosynthesis. Parrots use a type I PKS to produce a unique pigment called psittacofulvin in their feathers. In domesticated budgerigars and lovebirds, t…
View article: Ability of soil microorganisms to degrade aminopyralid and its effect on their growth
Ability of soil microorganisms to degrade aminopyralid and its effect on their growth Open
The study aimed at the isolation of microorganisms from aminopyralid (AP)-contaminated soil, evaluation of their ability to degrade AP, and examination of the effects of AP on microbial growth. Geotrichum candidum, Cladosporium herbarum, C…
View article: Phytochemical <i>S</i> -methyl- <scp>L</scp> -cysteine sulfoxide from Brassicaceae: a key to health or a poison for bees?
Phytochemical <i>S</i> -methyl- <span>L</span> -cysteine sulfoxide from Brassicaceae: a key to health or a poison for bees? Open
Intensive agricultural practices impact the health and nutrition of pollinators like honey bees ( Apis mellifera ). Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) is widely cultivated, providing diverse nutrients and phytochemicals, including S -methyl- L …
View article: Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects
Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects Open
Scope This multi‐omic study investigates the bidirectional interactions between gut microbiota and silymarin metabolism, highlighting the differential effects across various age groups. Silymarin, the extract from Silybum marianum (milk th…
View article: Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects
Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects Open
Scope This multi-omic study investigates the bidirectional interactions between gut microbiota and silymarin metabolism, highlighting the differential effects across various age groups. Silymarin, the extract from Silybum marianum (milk th…
View article: Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects
Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects Open
f silymarin components, particularly isosilybin B, which was associated with higher abundance of Faecalibacterium and Erysipelotrichaceae UCG-003. Conclusion This study provides insights into microbiome functionality in metabolizing dietar…
View article: Multiple mutations in polyketide synthase led to disruption of Psittacofulvin production across diverse parrot species
Multiple mutations in polyketide synthase led to disruption of Psittacofulvin production across diverse parrot species Open
Polyketide synthases (PKSs) are crucial multidomain enzymes in diverse natural product biosynthesis. Parrots use a type I PKS to produce a unique pigment called psittacofulvin in their feathers. In domesticated budgerigars and lovebirds, t…
View article: Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects
Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects Open
f silymarin components, particularly isosilybin B, which was associated with higher abundance of Faecalibacterium and Erysipelotrichaceae UCG-003. Conclusion This study provides insights into microbiome functionality in metabolizing dietar…
View article: Anticholinesterase Activity of Methanolic Extract of Amorpha fruticosa Flowers and Isolation of Rotenoids and Putrescine and Spermidine Derivatives
Anticholinesterase Activity of Methanolic Extract of Amorpha fruticosa Flowers and Isolation of Rotenoids and Putrescine and Spermidine Derivatives Open
Five putrescine and spermidine derivatives (1–5) together with five rotenoids (6–10) were isolated from a methanolic extract of the flowers of A. fruticosa that displayed promising inhibition of 76.0 ± 1.9% for AChE and 90.0 ± 4.0% for BuC…
View article: Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects
Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota in Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects Open
This study investigates how the dietary supplement silymarin interacts with gut microbiota, with a focus on aging populations. Using advanced techniques such as next-generation sequencing, NMR and LC-MS, we analysed the dual impact of the …
View article: The Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota from Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects
The Mutual Interactions of Silymarin and Colon Microbiota from Healthy Young and Healthy Elder Subjects Open
This study investigates how the dietary supplement silymarin, interacts with gut microbiota, with a focus on aging populations. Using advanced techniques such as next-generation sequencing, NMR, and LC-MS, we analyzed the dual impact of th…
View article: Anthelmintic activity of European fern extracts against Haemonchus contortus
Anthelmintic activity of European fern extracts against Haemonchus contortus Open
Most drugs used in the treatment of helminthiasis in humans and animals have lost their efficacy due to the development of drug-resistance in helminths. Moreover, since anthelmintics, like many pharmaceuticals, are now recognized as hazard…
View article: Study of auxin metabolism using stable isotope labeling and LCMS; evidence for<i>in planta</i>auxin decarboxylation pathway
Study of auxin metabolism using stable isotope labeling and LCMS; evidence for<i>in planta</i>auxin decarboxylation pathway Open
The natural plant hormone auxin indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) influences many physiological processes in plants. Here, the metabolism of IAA was studied in detail using tobacco BY-2 cells as a model and compared with the in planta metabolism …
View article: Anthelmintic activity of European fern extracts against Haemonchus contortus
Anthelmintic activity of European fern extracts against Haemonchus contortus Open
Most drugs used in the treatment of helminthiasis in humans and animals have lost their efficacy due to the development of drug-resistance in helminths. Moreover, since anthelmintics, like many pharmaceuticals, are now recognized as hazard…
View article: Cytokinins act synergistically with heat acclimation to enhance rice thermotolerance affecting hormonal dynamics, gene expression and volatile emission
Cytokinins act synergistically with heat acclimation to enhance rice thermotolerance affecting hormonal dynamics, gene expression and volatile emission Open
Heat stress is a frequent environmental constraint. Phytohormones can significantly affect plant thermotolerance. This study compares the effects of exogenous cytokinin meta-topolin-9-(tetrahydropyran-2-yl)purine (mT9THP) on rice (Oryza sa…
View article: The Impact of Pesticide Use on Tree Health in Riparian Buffer Zone
The Impact of Pesticide Use on Tree Health in Riparian Buffer Zone Open
The result of the enormous usage of pesticides in agriculture is the contamination of soil and water bodies surrounding the fields. Therefore, creating buffer zones to prevent water contamination is very useful. Chlorpyrifos (CPS) is the a…
View article: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Five Medicinal Mushrooms of the Genus Pleurotus
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Five Medicinal Mushrooms of the Genus Pleurotus Open
Within the group of higher fungi, edible medicinal mushrooms have a long history of being used as food and in folk medicine. These species contain biologically active substances with many potential beneficial effects on human health. The P…
View article: Toxicity Assessment and Treatment Options of Diclofenac and Triclosan Dissolved in Water
Toxicity Assessment and Treatment Options of Diclofenac and Triclosan Dissolved in Water Open
The presence of pharmaceutical and personal care products in water is increasing tremendously nowadays. Typical representatives are diclofenac (DCF) and triclosan (TCS). Acute toxicity of these substances was experimentally assessed using …
View article: Polyketide Derivatives in the Resistance of Gerbera hybrida to Powdery Mildew
Polyketide Derivatives in the Resistance of Gerbera hybrida to Powdery Mildew Open
Powdery mildew is a common disease affecting the commercial production of gerbera flowers ( Gerbera hybrida , Asteraceae). Some varieties show a certain degree of resistance to it. Our objective was to identify biomarkers of resistance to …
View article: Metabolism of Selected 2-Arylbenzofurans in a Colon In Vitro Model System
Metabolism of Selected 2-Arylbenzofurans in a Colon In Vitro Model System Open
2-arylbenzofurans represent a small group of bioactive compounds found in the plant family Moraceae. As it has not been investigated whether these substances are stable during passage through the gastrointestinal tract, their biological ef…
View article: In Vitro Antibacterial Effect of the Methanolic Extract of the Korean Soybean Fermented Product Doenjang against Staphylococcus aureus
In Vitro Antibacterial Effect of the Methanolic Extract of the Korean Soybean Fermented Product Doenjang against Staphylococcus aureus Open
Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry showed soyasaponin I and the isoflavones daidzein, genistein, and glycitein to be the main components of the methanolic extract of the Korean soybean fermented product doenjang…