Magnesium Lithospermate B Downregulates the Levels of Blood Pressure, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Pregnant Rats with Hypertension by Kaixiang Xu, Xiaohong Zang, Mian Peng, Qian Zhao, Binbin Lin

“…MLB also recovered the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plasma of PIH rats together with levels of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity in the placenta of PIH rats. The decreased expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and NO observed in PIH rats were increased by MLB. …”
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Lapsi (Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) B.L.Burtt & A.W.Hill): A review on traditional uses, chemical constituents and biological activities by Summi Rai, Sawan Kumar Rajbanshi, Jashuda Chauhan, Pooja Shah, Eliza Acharya Siwakoti, Anima Shrestha, Prakash Poudel, Ajaya Bhattarai, Hari Prasad Devkota

“…These compounds exhibited antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. …”
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Research advances in Pimpinella thellungiana: Nutrients, bioactive compounds, and functional properties benefitting livestock by Shuxian Zhang, Minglu Yang, Tao Xu, Qiongxian Yan, Allan Degen, Xiaoling Zhou

“…This paper summarizes and classifies a total of 106 bioactive compounds that were isolated and identified from P. thellungiana, including flavonoids, simple phenylpropanoids, coumarins, volatile compounds, and simple polyphenols, and discusses its pharmaceutical benefits, including its growth-promoting, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, and hepatoprotective properties. …”
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Enhanced bioavailability of Quercetin-loaded niosomal in situ gel for the management of Parkinson’s disease by Abhishek A. Revankar, Archana S. Patil, Reshma Karishetti, Krutuja R. Chougule, Priyanka Patil, Abhijit Salokhe

“…This study investigates the formulation of quercetin, a natural bioflavonoid with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as niosomes for intranasal delivery to enhance its bioavailability and therapeutic potential for PD.MethodsThe niosomal formulation was optimized for critical parameters including particle size, entrapment efficiency, and zeta potential. …”
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Spray drying of saffron extract-loaded coacervates by carboxymethyl cellulose/maltodextrin/saffron petal anthocyanins by Hamid Rajabi, Samineh Sedaghati, Hamidreza Farajnezhad, Seid Mahdi Jafari

“…An active/dual encapsulation system was designed to enhance the stability of saffron bioactive compounds (SBCs) by incorporating saffron petal extract (SPE) as a natural antioxidant into the wall material. SBCs were encapsulated using complex coacervation of pectin (PE) and gelatin (GE), followed by spray drying (SD) with maltodextrin (MD, 15–25 g/100 mL), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC, 0–2 g/100 mL), and SPE (0–10 mg/100 mL) as wall materials. …”
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Fluorofenidone alleviates cigarette smoke exposure-induced chronic lung injury by targeting ferroptosis by Yuan Wu, Binbin Li, Yixuan Xuan, Yu Jiang, Jinping Chen, Hong Liao, Jihua Feng, Jianfeng Zhang

“…Fluorofenidone (AKF) has a wide range of pharmacological effects, including anti-fibrotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the role of AKF in lung injury and its underlying mechanisms. …”
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Bioactive compounds in blackberry fruits under the conditions of Central Russia by М. A. Мakarkina, О. A. Vetrova, L. A. Gruner, B. B. Kornilov

“…Blackberry is becoming increasingly popular in Russia for its rapid early-fruiting, high self-fertility and late flowering, contributing to longer consumption of fresh berries, a source of antioxidant compounds. There is a need to study the biochemical composition of blackberries.Materials and methods. …”
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Protective effects of myrtenol against paraquat-induced toxicity in rats by Fatemeh Amin, Hosein Basirat, Najmeh Parvaz, Morteza Khademalhosseini, Elham Hakimizadeh, Iman Fatemi

“…Myrtenol (Mrl), an essential oil derived in various plants, exhibits several biological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. This study aims to investigate the protective potential of Mrl against oxidative stress and inflammation caused by PQ exposure. …”
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Research note: Effects of L-carnitine and L-arginine on sperm quality and fertility potential of aged broiler breeder roosters by Habibeh Samiei, Shaban Rahimi, Mohammad Amir Karimi Torshizi, Ali Baghbanzadeh, Rasoul Vaez Torshizi, Vahid Esmaeili, Jesse Grimes

“…In general, LC and the mixture of LC and L-Arg probably improve the sperm quality of aged cockerels through the supply of adenosine triphosphate, antioxidant effects, and the synthesis of nitric oxide.…”
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Effects of Red Clover Isoflavones on Growth Performance, Immune Function, and Cecal Microflora of Mice by Rongrong Guo, Xuqin Song, Xiaodie Li, Cheng Zeng, Ying Chen, Chunjie Li, Jian Yang, Deyuan Ou

“…Isoflavone components extracted from red clover have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune boosting effects. We hypothesize that red clover isoflavones (RCIs) achieve health-promoting effects via altering the gut microbiota. …”
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Single-cell transcriptome analysis reveals cellular reprogramming and changes of immune cell subsets following tetramethylpyrazine treatment in LPS-induced acute lung injury by Mingyan Wu, Shanmei Wang, Xiaolan Chen, Li Shen, Jurong Ding, Hongbin Jiang

“…Conclusions Our findings suggest that TMP appears to alleviate LPS-induced lung injury by regulating the immune response, promoting epithelial cell survival and boosting the antioxidant potential of endothelial cells. This study highlights the potential therapeutic use of TMP in the management of ALI.…”
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Influence of a Sulphur Dioxide Active Storage System on the Quality of Ribes rubrum L. Berries by Luca Brondino, Davide Cadario, Nicole Roberta Giuggioli

“…Weight loss, total soluble solid content, titratable acidity, total phenolic and anthocyanin contents, antioxidant activity, microbial count, and visual and sensorial appearance were monitored after 30 and 60 days. …”
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GC-MS Profiling and Therapeutic Potentials of Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC: Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Insights by Asaad Khalid, Eltuhami A. Abdalgadir, Iman K. Abdel Gadir, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Husham E. Homeida, Shahnaz Sultana, Zia ur Rehman, Rym Hassani, Ahmed Shaher Alqahtani, Hassan A. Alhazmi

“…Besides, varying amounts of some silicon derivatives, which were reported to have antimicrobial activity, were detected with octasiloxane, which showed the highest amount (18.47%). 6-Ethoxy-6-methyl-2-cyclohexenone (antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiobesity, and antimicrobial) was detected in considerable quantity. …”
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Ultrasonication-assisted lipase-catalyzed esterification of chlorogenic acid: A comparative study using fatty alcohol and acids in solvent and solvent-free conditions by Chia-Hung Kuo, Parushi Nargotra, Tsung-Han Lin, Chwen-Jen Shieh, Yung-Chuan Liu

“…Chlorogenic acid, a well-known antioxidant, has potential applications in health care, food, and cosmetic sectors. …”
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A Comparative Study on Ascorbic Acid Concentration, Total Phenol, and Flavonoid Content in Citrus Species Grown in a Different Region of Western Nepal by Roshani Gurung, Sabina Baral, Santosh Parajuli, Dhana Dhami, Sushila Ghimire

“…Also, this study can help the food industry to use an alternative source of synthetic antioxidant such as ascorbic acid, phenol, and flavonoid. …”
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Effect Of Zinc And Ingredients Of Protein Supplement On Sperm Parameters And Male Reproductive Hormones- An RCT Study by Saira Safdar, Irfan Afzal Mughal, Noor Ul Ain, Sidra Jabeen, Muhammad Hassaan Farooq, Asma Irfan

“…Conclusion: Regular addition of antioxidant Zinc with protein supplements has the potential to restore normal functions of the male reproductive system. …”
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Microwave Drying Modelling of Stevia rebaudiana Leaves Using Artificial Neural Network and Its Effect on Color and Biochemical Attributes by Baldev Singh Kalsi, Sandhya Singh, Mohammed Shafiq Alam, Surekha Bhatia

“…At 720 W power level, the highest content of stevioside (11.84 mg/g) and rebaudioside A (7.11 mg/g) along with maximum retention of ascorbic acid (∼86%) was observed, while the highest total phenol content (56.98 mg GAE/g) and antioxidant capacity (74.22%) was reported in microwave dried samples at 900 W.…”
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Enhanced stability and oxidation resistance of Acer truncatum Bunge seed oil Pickering emulsion using rice bran protein modified by phytic acid by Jianjun Huang, Ruyi Sha, Jing Dai, Zhenzhen Wang, Min Cai, Xianxiu Li, Jianwei Mao

“…In this study, rice bran protein (RBP) was employed as an emulsifier for the fabrication of Acer truncatum Bunge seed oil Pickering emulsion. The impact of antioxidant-phytic acid (PA) on the stability of Pickering emulsion and the underlying mechanisms were further investigated. …”
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Moringa oleifera Flower Extract Suppresses the Activation of Inflammatory Mediators in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages via NF-κB Pathway by Woan Sean Tan, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Govindarajan Karthivashan, Sharida Fakurazi

“…(M. oleifera) possess highest concentration of antioxidant bioactive compounds and is anticipated to be used as an alternative medicine for inflammation. …”
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Multi-Omics Research Reveals the Effects of the ABA-Regulated Phenylpropanoid Biosynthesis Pathway on the UV-B Response in <i>Rhododendron chrysanthum</i> Pall. by Wang Yu, Xiangru Zhou, Jinhao Meng, Xiaofu Zhou, Hongwei Xu

“…Multi-omics analysis revealed that ABA application mitigates the detrimental effects of UV-B on photosynthesis and bolsters the plant’s antioxidant defenses. Additionally, both UV-B exposure and ABA treatment significantly influenced the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway, activating key enzyme genes, such as 4CL, CCR, and HCT. …”
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