7 citations
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May 2024 in “Molecules” In this study, red rice was found to contain 87.2% carbohydrates, 9.1% proteins, and demonstrated bioactive properties due to its flavan-3-ol phenolic compounds, suggesting potential health benefits beyond its nutritional content.
5 citations
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March 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria” This study synthesized existing research on 11 tropical seed varieties, underscoring their potential in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries due to their phytochemicals and nutrients, such as phenolics and vitamins, which could reduce waste and support sustainable practices.
2 citations
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September 2018 in “Walailak Journal of Science and Technology (WJST)” This study found that Thuja orientalis fruits have higher monoterpene, flavonoid, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity than leaves, suggesting potential value for the pharmaceutical industry.
April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
December 2025 in “Revista em Agronegócio e Meio Ambiente” This study investigated the effects of ultrasound-assisted extraction on sunflower seed oil mixed with defective green coffee grains, finding that higher coffee grain ratios decreased oil yield but increased phenolic content and antioxidant activity, with potential applications for wound treatment.
63 citations
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November 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reports that a Rutin-loaded nanophytosomal formulation with improved physical stability can enhance the bioavailability and antioxidant property of rutin for use in food and pharmaceutical products.
11 citations
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested a gel containing apocynin-loaded nanoparticles that showed promising results in treating rheumatoid arthritis in rats, suggesting potential for novel topical treatments in inflammatory conditions.
216 citations
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September 2020 in “Scientific African” This review discusses the potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient, highlighting their promising bioactive compounds and health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
53 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
45 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant polyphenols to overcome multidrug resistance in various solid cancers and reports no new experimental results; further research is suggested.
30 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review examines the phytochemistry, biological activities, and potential applications of Akebia species in medicine and cosmetology, highlighting the differences in chemical composition between A. quinata and A. trifoliata.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” In this study on rat dermal papilla cells, hydroxytyrosol, an antioxidant found in olive oil, was reported to protect against oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, and enhance hair growth factors, suggesting its potential to prevent hair loss.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition” This review discusses the functional and nutraceutical importance of wheat straw, emphasizing its bioactive compounds and potential benefits, and reports no new experimental findings.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Life” This study found that the aerial parts (leaves and flowers) of Scorzonera undulata from southwest Tunisia demonstrated higher antioxidant activity and beneficial biological properties compared to its tubers.
7 citations
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December 2022 in “Plants” This study suggests that guava leaf extract may inhibit hair loss by downregulating genes involved in androgen synthesis, potentially offering a natural alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy review” This systematic review highlights the diverse uses and bioactivities of Impatiens plants, particularly their antimicrobial, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-anaphylactic, and antioxidant properties, while noting the need for more research to validate their ethnobotanical applications and isolate major bioactive compounds.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity” This study found that endophytic bacteria isolated from Leea indica leaves showed high antioxidant activity, suggesting they could be a novel source of natural antioxidants.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Heliyon” This study identified 1965 different metabolites in various tissues of *Oresitrophe rupifraga* Bunge using a targeted metabolomics approach and found significant metabolic differences between its aboveground and underground parts, providing insights into the plant's unique growth traits and potential cultivation and utilization.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The study highlights Teak's (Tectona grandis) diverse applications beyond high-quality timber, emphasizing its bioactive compounds' pharmacological potential in cancer treatment and other uses across traditional medicine, cosmetics, and biodiesel production.
2 citations
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November 2009 in “DSpace (Federal University of Santa Catarina)” Brunfelsia uniflora has good antioxidant properties and moderate antibacterial activity.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” This study suggests that the floral secretions of Brasiliorchis schunkeana may attract Diptera as potential pollinators, but field observations are needed to confirm this pollination syndrome.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that shallot (Allium ascalonicum) extracts reduced oxidative stress in human nasal epithelial cells caused by PAH exposure by decreasing ROS generation, suppressing lipid peroxidation, and restoring SOD activity, with quercetin being a key antioxidant component.
October 2023 in “Journal of food chemistry & nanotechnology” In this review, the authors highlighted the medicinal potential of Ziziphus jujuba seeds, emphasizing their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, and called for further research to better understand their therapeutic effects and mechanisms.
January 2008 in “Annals of Biomedical Sciences” This study found that water extracts of Spondias mombin bark led to significant recovery in rats with induced cancer, while alcohol extracts did not produce significant effects.
21 citations
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February 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study reports that extracts from pomegranate leaves contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and skin-beneficial properties, suggesting their potential use in nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications.
17 citations
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September 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study assessed the antioxidant properties and contents of carotenoids and chlorophylls in 10 plant oils, finding fenugreek seed oil to be highest in carotenoids and pomegranate oil most active against free radicals, highlighting their potential as natural materials with antioxidant benefits.
16 citations
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June 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study reported that both Sterculia villosa bark and Vernonia patula plant extracts showed concentration-dependent antioxidant activities, with Vernonia patula demonstrating a stronger effect.
16 citations
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June 2022 in “Agronomy” This study found that the application of plant-derived biostimulants, Trainer® and Auxym®, significantly affected various physiological traits in lettuce, but responses varied depending on the cultivar.
12 citations
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December 2023 in “Antioxidants” In this study, researchers found that blackberry leaves exhibited higher liposoluble antioxidant levels and inhibited lipid peroxidation more effectively than raspberry leaves, while raspberry leaves showed greater water-soluble antioxidant content and hydroxyl radical inhibition in vitro.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of edible flowers, particularly the genus Impatiens, for their chemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties but does not report new clinical findings.