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Exploring Floristic Diversity and Medicinal Plant Uses in Venda, Limpopo, South Africa

Feddes Repertorium, Volume 137, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Plants have been an important source of medicine for thousands of years. To better understand the current diversity and usage of medicinal plants, floristic studies are essential. This report documents an expedition conducted in the Venda region of Limpopo, South Africa. The study was carried out in Shanzha and surrounding villages, as well as
Gurusamy Manikandan, Iliassou L. Mouafon, David R. Katerere   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and Optimization of a Nanophytosomes‐Based Thermogel as a Topical Anti‐Psoriatic for Increased Solubility and Bioavailability

MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Schematic illustration of the development, optimization, and therapeutic evaluation of the Leucas aspera phytosome‐based thermogel for topical antipsoriatic therapy, highlighting its enhanced solubility, skin deposition, and in vivo efficacy in an imiquimod‐induced psoriasis model. Created with BioRender.com.
Ananda Kumar Chettupalli, Thatipally Rajeshwar, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Skin and Oral Hydration Benefits of Caryophyllene Through Aquaporins 3 and 5 Type Modulation in Keratinocytes: in silico and in Vitro Research

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Skin xerosis and xerostomia are partially associated with decreased expression and molecular activity of aquaporins 3 and 5 types (AQP3 and AQP5) in skin epidermal cells. While cosmetic occlusive agents and emollients are effective in improving symptoms of skin dryness, maintaining intensive water transport and physiological ...
Alina Yarovaya, Elizaveta Patronova, Egor Ilin, Viktor Filatov, Barbara de Freitas Carli, Samara Eberlin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanistic Review of Topical Therapies Targeting Dermal Fibroblasts in Skin Aging and Rejuvenation

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Skin aging appears in multiple forms, including wrinkles, sagging, scarring, atrophy, and photoaging. Although each phenotype has distinct biological features, all are rooted in dermal fibroblast dysfunction. This review examines the molecular pathways underlying these conditions and evaluates topical interventions designed to ...
Seyedeh Melika Akaberi, Mohammad Esfandiyari, Hamid Reza Ahmadi Ashtiani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experience With a Non-Hormonal Centella Asiatica, Hyaluronic Acid and Prebiotic-Based Vaginal Gel in Women With Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Case Studies

Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, 2023
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) affects millions of women worldwide, severely impairing their quality of life. Despite the existence of multiple induction and maintenance therapeutic strategies, mainly based on antifungals, relapse rates are ...
Manuela Amorós, José Carlos Mora Palma, María Esteve, Mercedes Salado, Mónica G Macatangga, Guadalupe Aguarón Benítez, Pablo Luque, Javier Cortés   +7 more
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Beyond Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Hype: Practical Solutions and Remaining Hurdles in EV Research, Manufacturing, and Clinical Translation

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 26, 8 May 2026.
ABSTRACT Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale mediators of intercellular communication with diverse molecular cargoes that reflect their cell of origin. Advances in isolation, detection, and single‐particle analytics have revealed increasing molecular and functional heterogeneity, while exposing limitations in how EV identity and activity are ...
David J. Lundy, Zoe L. Chau, Sheng‐You Chen, Nanami Fujisawa, John J. Hill, Barnett M. Hsu, Joanne K. Liu, Karol W. Mai, James J. Lai   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Upcycling Pomegranate Peel Waste for Comparative Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization and Biological Applications

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 5, May 2026.
Pomegranate peel waste is upcycled for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using facile, microwave, and autoclave methods. The microwave approach produces smaller, crystalline nanoparticles with enhanced antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, particularly against food‐borne pathogens.
Mandy Sibiya, Tshiamo B. Leta, Jerry O. Adeyemi, Stephen O. Amoo, Olaniyi A. Fawole   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extracellular matrix as the early structural marker for Centella asiatica embryogenic tissues

Biologia Plantarum, 2011
Embryogenic and non-embryogenic calli were induced from the Centella asiatica leaf explants on Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with kinetin and 2,4-dichlorophenophenoxyacetic acid.
K. S. Lai, K. Yusoff, M. Maziah
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Asiatic Acid Ameliorates MNNG‐Induced Chronic Atrophic Gastritis by Inhibiting the Activation of the HRAS/PI3K/AKT/GSK3β Signaling Axis

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 5, Page 2210-2229, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG), a widespread gastrointestinal condition, is widely acknowledged as a precursor to gastric cancer (GC). The incidence of CAG has been steadily increasing, yet effective pharmacological interventions remain unavailable.
Feifei Zhou, Cuiyu Zhu, Wanwan Yuan, Wenkun Peng, Qianqian Xu, Hongli Yang, Ruofan Cao, Ben Wang, Meiqian Wang, Hongwei Xu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent insights into therapeutic potential and nanostructured carrier systems of Centella asiatica: An evidence-based review

Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine
Introduction: Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. is an authentic herbal medicine that is frequently used in Southeast Asian regions and scientific investigations have demonstrated the benefits of Centella asiatica and its constituents in various health issues ...
Keshav Bansal, Hemant Bhati, Vanshita, Meenakshi Bajpai   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source