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Open AccessEnhancing broiler chicken health and performance: the impact of phytobiotics on growth, gut microbiota, antioxidants, and immunity
The total ban on antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock nutrition, introduced in EU (European Union) countries on 1 January 2006, presented animal nutritionists with a considerable challenge in finding a...
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Polyphenols and terpenoids derived from Ocimum species as prospective hepatoprotective drug leads: a comprehensive mechanistic review
The hepatic regulatory role in metabolism involves exposure to a diverse array of xenobiotic compounds leading to the potential accumulation of harmful toxins and subsequent manifestation of hepatic conditions...
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Giant milkweed: a comprehensive review of chemical constituents and their insecticidal properties
Calotropis gigantea (L.) W.T. Aiton, a common barren land weed, referred to as Giant Milkweed, has attracted considerable attention due to its rich abundance of phytochemicals possessing potent insecticidal prope...
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Open AccessSticky business: the intricacies of acylsugar biosynthesis in the Solanaceae
Plants display tremendous chemical diversity. Like all organisms, they possess a core set of metabolites for growth and development. However, plants are notorious for their specialized chemical repertoire. Bio...
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An updated and comprehensive review of traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological progress on the Hypecoum genus
The Hypecoum genus belongs to the family Papaveraceae, consists of roughly 16 accepted species, and is extensively distributed from the Mediterranean to Central Asia and Northern China. It was used widely for the...
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Sustainable extraction methods for the recovery of polyphenolic compounds from grape pomace and its biological properties: a comprehensive review
Grape pomace (seeds, skin, and stalks) holds promise as a feedstock for various industrial applications. This comprehensive review describes advancements in sustainable and novel extraction processes for recov...
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A comprehensive review on essential oils and extracts from Iris rhizomes
Iris spp. rhizomes (commonly known as orris rhizomes) are a precious raw material used in perfumery, as sources of high-value violet odorant substances, mainly consisting of irones. The review comprehensively and...
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Open AccessSymphytum genus—from traditional medicine to modern uses: an update on phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and safety
With around 34 recognized species, Symphytum genus (comfrey) has a noteworthy position within the Boraginaceae family. Comfrey species have been empirically used since ancient times as wound-healing and skin-rege...
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Antiviral potential of essential oils and their plant sources, delivery methods, and drug development strategies with special focus on their mechanisms: a comprehensive review
The rise in viral infections has presented a multitude of public health concerns on a global scale, including the emergence of influenza and SARS-CoV-2. The emergence of drug-resistant virus strains has unders...
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The genus Pittosporum: current knowledge on traditional use, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activity
Background: Pittosporum (the family Pittosporaceae) contains flowering plants, which was used as folk medicines in some countries of Asia, Europe, and Africa. Traditional use and pharmacological values of plants ...
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Open AccessSpecialized metabolites of the genus Zephyranthes Herb.: a critical review on taxonomy and phytochemistry
This article is a critical review of the taxonomy and phytochemistry of the genus Zephyranthes Herb., a group of plants known for their beautiful flowers and traditional medicinal uses. The present review summari...
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Phytomedicine approach for management of diabetes mellitus: an overview of scientifically confirmed medicinal plants with hypoglycaemic properties and their probable mechanism of action
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that can lead to various complications affecting the heart, kidney, and eye. Several synthetic and natural products have been used for disease management, but the dise...
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Open AccessThe current status on secondary metabolites produced by fungi of the genus Diplodia associated with plants
Fungi of the genus Diplodia have a worldwide distribution and are typically associated with plants. Diplodia is well‐known for the diseases it causes on economically and ecologically relevant plants. In particula...
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Open AccessWhat goes underground comes around: the molecular basis of crosstalk between plants and soil microorganisms
The co-existence of plants and microorganisms throughout their evolution resulted in an intertwined ecological network that serves as the basis for the functioning of today’s terrestrial ecosystems. The intera...
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Open AccessComprehensive review of Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae) phytochemistry and anti-inflammatory properties
Herbal medicinal products are widely considered beneficial and gaining importance in preventing and treating several diseases. Urtica dioica L. (UD) is a medicinal plant that has been used as an herbal remedy and...
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Exploring Lamiaceae-derived bioactive compounds as nature’s arsenal for sustainable pest management
Intensive agriculture has long been associated with the excessive use of synthetic pesticides, leading to environmental pollution, health risks, and the development of pesticide-resistant insect populations. I...
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Phytochemical diversity and pharmacological effects of sesquiterpenes from Artemisia spp.
Artemisia L., belonging to the Asteraceae family, consists of 498 species worldwide. Studies show that sesquiterpenes, as the main bioactive compounds from the genus, have exhibited a wide range of pharmacologica...
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Eleutherococcus giraldii (Harms) Nakai: a review of botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and quality control
Eleutherococcus giraldii (Harms) Nakai (EG, thereafter) is a perennial shrub, widely recognized for its medicinal properties. The stem bark of this plant is a widely used traditional Chinese herb with the effects...
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The different parts of Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, and product development status and potential
Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (D. officinale), a valuable medicinal and edible homologous plant, is a synonym of Dendrobium catenatum Lindl. D. officinale has been used for thousands of years in daily heal...
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Role of secondary metabolites in plant defense mechanisms: a molecular and biotechnological insights
The plants produce secondary metabolites (SMs) as defence compounds against both abiotic and biotic stresses. These stresses instigate the secretion and release of SMs by up or down-regulating the concerned ge...
