Two new species of Xylaria (Xylariaceae, Ascomycota) associated with fallen leaves in Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, China by Xiaoyan Pan, Zongzhu Chen, Yiqing Chen, Jinrui Lei, Xiaohua Chen, Tingtian Wu, Yuanling Li

“…Xylaria is a large and complex genus of macrofungi, playing a critical role in ecosystems as decomposers and possessing antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. This paper described two new Xylaria species discovered on fallen leaves in Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, based on morphological characteristics and genetic sequences. …”
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Mini review on how ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) supports post-exercise recovery by Austin Widyasari Wijaya Putu, Sri Ekayanti Ni Wayan, Evayanti Luh Gde, Subrata Tanjung

“…Ashwagandha is known to have many health benefits such as anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, anti-stress, antioxidant, and revitalizing properties. In the field of sport, Ashwagandha can maintain endurance and reduce post-exercise stress response. …”
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Nematicidal Action of Microencapsulated Essential Oil of Flesh Fingered Citron by Xixi Piao, Lirong Zhang, Songxing Zhang, Fengping Yi

“…The four main compounds in EO can each kill nematodes by reducing antioxidant activity. Since microencapsulation can improve FFC EO stability and prevent product loss due to adverse environments exposed to the air, encapsulating FFC EO in MCs has great potential as a new nematicide.…”
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Nasal Delivery of Asiatic Acid Ameliorates Scopolamine-Induced Memory Dysfunction in Mice by Su Lwin Lwin Myint, Ratchanee Rodsiri, Hattaya Benya-Aphikul, Tissana Rojanaratha, Garnpimol Ritthidej, Ridho Islamie

“…Therefore, intranasal administration of AA produced a rapid onset in the protection of learning and memory deficits induced by scopolamine through acetylcholinesterase inhibition and antioxidant effect.…”
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Comparative Study on the Physicochemical and Volatile Compounds of Dalbergia odorifera T. Chen Honey From Guizhou, China, and Honey From Different Floral Sources by Haoxiang Xu, Qingfeng Wang, Ting Li, Bo Yu, Yuanfeng Zhao, Ran Jiang, Jing Rui Zhou, Juan Li, Lu Lei

“…The moisture content, 5-HMF, antioxidant capacity, sugars, amino acids, minerals, and volatile compounds were measured. …”
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Unlocking the potential of banana peel bioactives: extraction methods, benefits, and industrial applications by Khalid Mehmood Wani, M. Dhanya

“…The bioactive composition of banana peels and its health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities, are thoroughly examined. …”
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Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology of Spilanthes acmella: A Review by Suchita Dubey, Siddhartha Maity, Mahendra Singh, Shubhini A. Saraf, Sudipta Saha

“…Literature survey proposed that it has multiple pharmacological actions, which include antifungal, antipyretic, local anaesthetic, bioinsecticide, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, analgesic, pancreatic lipase inhibitor, antimicrobial, antinociception, diuretic, vasorelaxant, anti-human immunodeficiency virus, toothache relieve and anti-inflammatory effects. …”
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Biogenic nanoparticles as a promising drug delivery system by Rehab M. Abdel-Megeed

“…We also looked at the important medicinal uses of nanoparticles, including their antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The current study highlights the findings of recent research in this field and discusses various methods proposed to describe the bio-mediated acquisition of novel nanoparticles.. …”
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and salinity stress mitigation in plants by Mohammad Reza Boorboori, Lenka Lackóová

“…Furthermore, result of the present review indicates that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have a significant effect on increasing plant resistance in saline soils by improving the soil structure, as well as stimulating various plant factors including photosynthesis, antioxidant defense system, secondary metabolites, absorption of water and nutrients.…”
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Moringa oleifera: A review on nutritive importance and its medicinal application by Lakshmipriya Gopalakrishnan, Kruthi Doriya, Devarai Santhosh Kumar

“…It is used as potential antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and antimicrobial agent. …”
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Formulation and evaluation of polyherbal anti-acne patch by Nilofar Khan, Anjali Prabhakar Pawar, Sakshi Patil, Prajakta Ravindra Patil, Payal Vinayak Patil, Prathamesh Navnath Patil, Sweety R. Dalvi, Shubhangi V. Kshirsagar, Mohan Kale

“…Conclusion: The study developed anti-acne patches using ethanol extracts from marigold flowers and neem leaves, known for their antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Effective against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, the patches demonstrated significant bacterial inhibition through agar well diffusion and broth microdilution methods, suggesting their potential as safe, natural acne treatments.…”
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Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Methanol Extract and Fractions of <i>Picralima nitida</i> (Apoceanacea) by Osayemwenre Erharuyi, Abiodun Falodun

“…The methanol extract of P. nitida and its fractions were subjected to in vitro antioxidant evaluation using the DPPH free radical scavenging method. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Ginger against Renal Injury Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Rats by Manal A. Hamed, Sanaa A. Ali, Nagy Saba El-Rigal

“…The evaluation was done through measuring kidney antioxidant parameters: glutathione (GSH), lipid peroxides (LPO), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). …”
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Skewed Epigenetics: An Alternative Therapeutic Option for Diabetes Complications by Gabriele Togliatto, Patrizia Dentelli, Maria Felice Brizzi

“…Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and a lack of efficient antioxidant machinery, a result of hyperglycaemia, mainly contribute to this problem. …”
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On the Reaction of 2-Alkanoylnaphthohydroquinones with Hydroxylamine: Access to Cytotoxic 2-(Hydroxyamino)-1,4-naphthoquinone and Their 3-(Hydroxyimino)alkyl Analogous by Jaime A. Valderrama, Andrea Pérez-Herrera, Giulio G. Muccioli, Edmundo A. Venegas-Casanova, Rafael Jara-Aguilar, Pedro Buc Calderon, Julio Benites

“…Oximes are known for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. Frequently, modification of biologically active carbonyl compounds into oximes leads to increased activity. …”
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Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl. in Ethnopharmacology: Pharmacognosy, Safety, and Drug Development Perspectives by Anandarajagopal Kalusalingam, Kamaliah Kamal, Abdullah Khan, Bama Menon, Ching Siang Tan, Venkateshan Narayanan, Sattanathan Kumar, Khang Wen Goh, Kah Seng Lee, Jactty Chew, Long Chiau Ming

“…The review discusses the plant's phytochemical composition and its diverse medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antiulcer, antiviral and anticancer activities. …”
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The Oxidative State of Chylomicron Remnants Influences Their Modulation of Human Monocyte Activation by Sandra Armengol Lopez, Kathleen M. Botham, Charlotte Lawson

“…CMR-like particles (CRLPs) were prepared in three different oxidative states, normal (CRLPs), protected from oxidation by incorporation of the antioxidant, probucol (pCRLPs), or oxidised with CuSO4 (oxCRLPs). …”
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Neuroprotective effects of baicalin and baicalein on the central nervous system and the underlying mechanisms by Lujia Si, Yupu An, Jiahang Zhou, Yu Lai

“…Multiple studies have indicated that these substances effectively reduce the severity of illnesses such as depression, stroke, and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system by exerting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, regulating programmed cell death, and reducing mitochondrial malfunction. …”
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In vivo human skin penetration of (–)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate from topical formulations by Scalia Santo, Trotta Valentina, Bianchi Anna

“…The aim of the study was to examine the effect of topical vehicles on the in vivo human stratum corneum penetration of the antioxidant and skin photoprotective agent (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). …”
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Synergistic Effects of Germination and Ultrasonication on Nutritional and Structural Characteristics of Kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum) and Little (Panicum sumatrense) Millet by Swarnima Dey, Alok Saxena, Yogesh Kumar, Tanushree Maity, Ayon Tarafdar

“…Significant changes in the treated samples were recorded, including lower levels of antinutrients such as tannin and phytates, and higher antioxidant activity, improving their nutritional value. …”
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