Sesame Seeds: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

P Mostashari, A Mousavi Khaneghah - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L.) have been cultivated for thousands of years and have
long been celebrated for their culinary versatility. Beyond their delightful nutty flavor and …

Insight into the potential mechanisms of endocrine disruption by Dietary Phytoestrogens in the context of the etiopathogenesis of endometriosis

D Szukiewicz - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Phytoestrogens (PEs) are estrogen-like nonsteroidal compounds derived from plants (eg,
nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables) and fungi that are structurally similar to 17β-estradiol …

Molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies reveal the anticancer potential of medicinal-plant-derived lignans as MDM2-P53 interaction inhibitors

TH Shoaib, N Abdelmoniem, RM Mukhtar, AT Alqhtani… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The interaction between the tumor suppressor protein p53 and its negative regulator, the
MDM2 oncogenic protein, has gained significant attention in cancer drug discovery. In this …

From plants to wound dressing and transdermal delivery of bioactive compounds

GO Isopencu, CI Covaliu-Mierlă, IM Deleanu - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Transdermal delivery devices and wound dressing materials are constantly improved and
upgraded with the aim of enhancing their beneficial effects, biocompatibility …

Protection against cancer therapy-induced cardiovascular injury by planed-derived polyphenols and nanomaterials

Y Liao, Q Meng - Environmental Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Cancer therapy-induced heart injury is a significant concern for cancer patients undergoing
chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and also targeted molecular therapy. The use …

Pharmacological and mechanistic aspects of quercetin in osteoporosis

TT Deng, WY Ding, XX Lu, QH Zhang, JX Du… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Osteoporosis (OP) is a bone disease associated with increasing age. Currently, the most
common medications used to treat OP are anabolic agents, anti-resorptive agents, and …

Activity of Colocasia esculenta (Taro) Corms against Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cells: Chemical Study and Molecular Characterization

T Esposito, S Pisanti, L Mauro, T Mencherini… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott is a tuberous plant, also known as taro, employed as food
worldwide for its renowned nutritional properties but also traditionally used in several …

The role of erα and erβ in castration-resistant prostate cancer and current therapeutic approaches

NES Jefferi, AA Shamhari, NKZ Noor Azhar, JGY Shin… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Castration-resistant prostate cancer, or CRPC, is an aggressive stage of prostate cancer
(PCa) in which PCa cells invade nearby or other parts of the body. When a patient with PCa …

Tailoring Potential Natural Compounds for the Treatment of Luminal Breast Cancer

FC da Silva, DC Brandão, EA Ferreira, RP Siqueira… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Breast cancer (BC) is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide, mainly affecting the epithelial
cells from the mammary glands. When it expresses the estrogen receptor (ER), the tumor is …

[HTML][HTML] In-vitro and in-vivo anti-inflammatory properties of extracts and isolates of Pangdahai

MB Oppong, S Cao, SM Fang, SK Amponsah… - Phytomedicine Plus, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background: Pangdahai (matured, ripened, and dried seeds of Scaphium affine
(Mast.) Pierre) is widely used in managing several diseases in countries like China …