Structure, Immune and Anti-aging Activities of Capsular Polysaccharide Produced by Lactobacillus plantarum W1 by Yongjiao GAO, Kun WANG, Jing ZHAO, Feng ZUO

“…Concurrently, CPS significantly enhanced the antioxidant system of C. elegans (P<0.05), prolonged their lifespan, and improved their stress tolerance. …”
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Aged polylactic acid microplastics with ultraviolet irradiation stunted pakchoi (Brassica chinensis L.) germination and growth with cadmium in hydroponics by Lei Sun, Ya Liu, Yakun Feng, Zequn Fan, Lei Jiang, Can Lu, Cuiling Jiang

“…Therefore, this study incubated aged polylactic acid (PLA) MPs through a UV irradiation aging process and used an indoor hydroponic experiment to systematically investigate the single and combined effects of Cd and BMPs (virgin and aged) on pakchoi (Brassica chinensis L.) germination, photosynthesis, antioxidant systems, and Cd accumulation. The results showed that after 21 days of UV irradiation (UPLA MPs), PLA MPs formed a fractured surface, demonstrating more detrimental effects on pakchoi than virgin ones. …”
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An Escin-loaded Glutaraldehyde-Albumin nanoparticle system for enhancing anticancer activity on lung cancer A549 cells by Murugan Alwarkurichi Munusamy, Muruganantham Bharathi, Abdurahman Hajinur Hirad, Abdullah A. Alarfaj, Samer Hasan Hussein-Al-Ali, Shobana Sampath, Ali Kudumba

“…The expression of apoptotic proteins and oxidative markers increased, while antiapoptotic protein and antioxidant levels were reduced in the albumin-Escin NPs-treated A549 cells. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals the key role of photosynthetic traits in the formation of differences in photothermal sensitivity in tobacco by Yanfeng Zheng, Qiwei Yu, Anbin Lu, Xiue Chen, Kai Yang, Jingyao Zhang, Ying Huang, Renxiang Liu

“…In the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway, genes such as FLS, CHI, and PAL were significantly upregulated, which enhanced the plant’s antioxidant capacity. This effectively mitigated the harmful effects of oxidative stress, helping to maintain normal photosynthetic function. …”
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Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats by Triawanti, Didik Dwi Sanyoto, Meitria Syahadatina Noor, Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga

“…In South Kalimantan, natural resources such as pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack.) and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) are recognized for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Comparative Biochemical and Histopathological Studies on the Efficacy of Metformin and Virgin Olive Oil against Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Sprague-Dawley Rats by Khadijah Saeed Balamash, Huda Mohammed Alkreathy, Elham Hamed Al Gahdali, Sawsan Omer Khoja, Aftab Ahmad

“…Treatment of diabetic patients with antioxidant, such as extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), may be beneficial in numerous debilitating complexities. …”
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A comprehensive review on alpha-lipoic acid delivery by nanoparticles by Navid Mosallaei, Amirhossein Malaekeh-Nikouei, Setayesh Sarraf Shirazi, Javad Behmadi, Bizhan Malaekeh-Nikouei

“…Despite its remarkable antioxidant properties, ALA is hindered by challenges such as low bioavailability, short half-life, and unpleasant odor. …”
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Gardenoside attenuates Staphylococcus aureus-induced mastitis by inhibiting inflammation and ferroptosis through Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway by Guoqing Sui, Wei Jiang, Lianyue Guan

“…The biochemical method was used to detect the antioxidant factors glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), and iron content. …”
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Dietary Niacin Requirement of Juvenile Chinese Mitten Crab, Eriocheir sinensis by Xuran Liu, Wenlong Wan, Mengge Li, Jiayuan Shi, Jie Xu, Zihan Zhou, Anran Wang, Shuyan Miao

“…Effects of dietary niacin on the growth performance, intestinal histomorphology, body composition, and antioxidant capacity were investigated in the present study to determine the optimum requirement of niacin for juvenile Eriocheir sinensis. …”
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Immunological Evaluation for Personalized Interventions in Children with Tuberculosis: Should It Be Routinely Performed? by Laura E. Carreto-Binaghi, Esmeralda Juárez, Silvia Guzmán-Beltrán, María Teresa Herrera, Martha Torres, Alejandro Alejandre, José Arturo Martínez-Orozco, Eduardo Becerril-Vargas, Yolanda Gonzalez

“…We assessed the functionality of several innate immunity receptors, IL-12 receptor, and IFN-γ receptor, as well as the antioxidant levels (glutathione), which are essential mechanisms for fighting intracellular pathogens such as M. tuberculosis. …”
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Using Brown Algae in the Plant–Soil System: A Sustainable Approach to Improving the Yield and Quality of Agricultural Crops by Oscar Sariñana-Aldaco, Luz Leticia Rivera-Solís, Adalberto Benavides-Mendoza, Armando Robledo-Olivo, Rosa María Rodríguez-Jasso, Susana González-Morales

“…This type of biostimulants derived from brown algae improve seed germination, increase the accumulation of plant biomass by accelerating cell division and elongation, activating the antioxidant system of plants, making them more resistant to stress, and contributes to the absorption and translocation of nutrients present in the soil. …”
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Apoptosis of colon cancer CT-26 cells induced polysaccharide from Cyclocarya paliurus and its phosphorylated derivative via intrinsic mitochondrial passway by Liuming Xie, Mingyue Shen, Rong Huang, Xuan Liu, Yue Yu, Hanyu Lu, Jianhua Xie

“…Additionally, CP treatment triggered mitochondrial membrane potential depolarization and Ca2+ overloading, and broke down the balance of antioxidant system, Na+/K+-ATPase and Ca2+-ATPase. Further analysis found CP induced cell apoptosis through improving the activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9, and increasing the level of cytochrome C. …”
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Histopathological analysis of the liver in hypercholesterolemia rats treated with Dillenia serrata fruits by Tien, Tri Wistya Utami, Pranita Aritrina, Laode Kardin, Sukurni, Andi Noor Kholidha Syarifin

“… Background: Dillenia serrata (locally known as singi) is a natural product with the potential to improve liver function in hypercholesterolemia, due to anticholesterol and antioxidant properties. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of D. serrata on the histopathological features of rat livers induced by a high-fat diet. …”
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Improving Storability of Strawberries with Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide in Perforated Clamshell Packaging by Chiabrando Valentina, Giuggioli Nicole, Maghenzani Marco, Peano Cristiana, Giacalone Giovanna

“…During the short storage time (3 days at 4°C + 2 days at 20°C) fruit treated with ClO2 maintained better quality parameters, as color, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, anthocyanins, antioxidant capacity and lower values of weight loss. …”
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Norcantharidin induces G2/M arrest and apoptosis via activation of ERK and JNK, but not p38 signaling in human renal cell carcinoma ACHN cells by Huang Shuaishuai, Tuergong Gulimire, Zhu Hangjie, Wang Xue, Weng Guobin, Ren Yu

“…Norcantharidin (NCTD), a therapeutic compound derived from medicinal plants, has been shown to trigger apoptosis, as well as antimetastatic and antioxidant activities in several tumor cells. However, NCTD’s mechanism of antitumor activity in the RCC cell line remains unclear. …”
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The Role of Quercetin, a Flavonoid in the Management of Pathogenesis Through Regulation of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Biological Activities by Hajed Obaid A. Alharbi, Mohammad Alshebremi, Ali Yousif Babiker, Arshad Husain Rahmani

“…Its role in the prevention of various pathogenesis has been well-documented, primarily through its ability to inhibit oxidative stress, inflammation, and enhance the endogenous antioxidant defense mechanisms. Electronic databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, Medline, and Web of Science were searched for information regarding quercetin and its role in various pathogeneses. …”
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Polystyrene microplastics disrupt adrenal steroid synthesis in male mice via mitochondrial dysfunction by Ying Xiong, Zhe Chen, Hanmin Xiang, Yi Liu, Yanlin Wang

“…In vivo, we further observed that chronic exposure to PS-MPs (0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg/d for 4 weeks) could induce abnormal mitochondrial morphology and functional disruptions of adrenal glands in male mice, along with an imbalance in cellular oxidative stress, manifested as increased level of reactive oxygen species, diminished antioxidant activity (glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase). …”
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Ginkgo biloba L.: An Updated Review on the Pharmacological Activities, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions by Zahra Moeinipour, Maryam Akaberi, Zahra Sobhani

“…Its leaf extract exhibited anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-apoptotic properties. …”
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Insights into selection and application of carbohydrate-based carriers for microencapsulation: Stability and functional properties of maltodextrin, gum Arabic, and β-cyclodextrin i... by Pegah Mehrali, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Amir Akbarmehr, Khashayar Sarabandi

“…The produced peptides were rich in hydrophobic (∼44 %), antioxidants (∼19 %), and essential (∼49 %) amino acids. …”
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Metabolic and motor activity effects of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) in laboratory mice by E. L. Zavjalov, D. V. Petrovskii, G. V. Kontsevaya, V. V. Mak, I. P. Uvarov, Y. L. Zav’yalova, O. A.  Rozhkov

“…Showing anticoagulation, antioxidant and antitumor activities of Chlorella revealed its hypotensive properties. …”
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