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Molecular characterization of diosgenin biosynthesis in different organs of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.

Journal of Aridland Agriculture
Fenugreek, an annual herb, is a significant source of diosgenin, a triterpene with bioactive properties. This study aimed to molecularly characterize diosgenin biosynthesis in various organs of fenugreek, including flowers, immature leaves, developing leaves, mature leaves, stems, roots, and pods. The biosynthetic pathway involves vital enzymes such as
Do Yeon Kwon, Jinsu Lim, Ramaraj Sathasivam, Md. Romij Uddin, Jae Kwang Kim, Sang Un Park   +5 more
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Exploring the medicinally important secondary metabolites landscape through the lens of transcriptome data in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.)

Scientific Reports, 2022
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a self-pollinated leguminous crop belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is a multipurpose crop used as herb, spice, vegetable and forage.
Mahantesha B. N. Naika, Nitish Sathyanarayanan, Radha Sivarajan Sajeevan, Teerna Bhattacharyya, Pritha Ghosh, Meenakshi S. Iyer, Mahita Jarjapu, Adwait G. Joshi, K. Harini, K. Mohamed Shafi, Neha Kalmankar, Snehal D. Karpe, Bhavika Mam, Shaik Naseer Pasha, Ramanathan Sowdhamini   +14 more
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Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis of the Dioscin Rich Medicinal Plant Dioscorea nipponica [PDF]

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2017
Dioscorea contains critically important species which can be used as staple foods or sources of bioactive substances, including Dioscorea nipponica, which has been used to develop highly successful drugs to treat cardiovascular disease.
Wei Sun, Wei Sun, Bo Wang, Bo Wang, Jun Yang, Weihao Wang, An Liu, Liang Leng, Li Xiang, Chi Song, Shilin Chen   +10 more
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Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Identifies Putative Genes Involved in Dioscin Biosynthesis in Dioscorea zingiberensis

Molecules, 2018
Dioscorea zingiberensis is a perennial herb native to China. The rhizome of D. zingiberensis has long been used as a traditional Chinese medicine to treat rheumatic arthritis.
Jia Li, Qin Liang, Changfu Li, Mengdi Liu, Yansheng Zhang   +4 more
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Bio-Assisted Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanosheets From Graphene Oxide: Promising and Efficient Cytotoxic and Antidiabetic Potency in In Vitro, Kinetic, and In Silico Models. [PDF]

Int J Biomater
Green chemistry has recently made strides in the sustainable synthesis of next‐generation nanomaterials using reducing agents sourced from plants. Biocompatible conversion of reduced graphene oxide from graphene oxide nanomaterials is of particular interest in medical applications. The leaf extract of C.
Yadav M, Vashishth D, Bhardwaj M, Yadav JP, Kataria SK.   +4 more
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Unveiling the Molecular Profile and Antiviral Potential of Costus arabicus L. Against Zika Virus. [PDF]

Chem Biodivers
Analysis of the chemical profile and antiviral potential of Costus arabicus L. extracts. ABSTRACT Widely used in Brazilian folk medicine, Costus arabicus L. (Canarana) is a herbaceous plant with promising pharmacological potential. Here, we profile the molecular composition of extracts from different plant organs and evaluate their in vitro activity ...
Carvalho ARV, Reis JDE, Ferraz AC, da Silva Menegatto MB, da C Lopes J, Pamplona SDGSR, da Silva MN, de Brito Magalhães CL, Gomes PWP, Yoshioka E Silva CY.   +9 more
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Antimicrobial Effect of Spices and Their Phytochemicals: A Novel Approach to Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance. [PDF]

MedComm (2020)
This graphical abstract shows the antibacterial potential of phytochemicals from 15 spices, showcasing key compounds, their extraction methods, and mechanisms of action. It highlights membrane disruption, ROS generation, enzyme inhibition, and biofilm prevention as core antibacterial pathways.
De Silva HB, Dai Y, Homer-Vanniasinkam S, Edirisinghe M.   +3 more
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Identification and functional characterization of DzS3GT, a cytoplasmic glycosyltransferase catalyzing biosynthesis of diosgenin 3-O-glucoside in Dioscorea zingiberensis

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2017
Dioscorea plants produce pharmaceutical diosgenin, which usually exists in plants in the form of saponins and has been a starting material for the production of steroids over seven decades. The first step of steroidal saponin biosynthesis from the corresponding aglycone is glycosylation by 3-O-sterol glycosyltransferase (S3GT), transferring the ...
Ting Ye, Wei Song, Jia-Jiao Zhang, Mei An, Shan Feng, Shan Yan, Jiaru Li   +6 more
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NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF DIOSCOREA HISPIDA FROM DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AROUND LEUSER ECOSYSTEM AREA

Jurnal Natural, 2018
Proximate analysis of Dioscorea hispida tubers, collected from five locations around Leuser ecosystem in Aceh Province, showed variations amongst samples.
Sitti Saleha, Nurdin Saidi, Saiful ., Murniana ., Saida Rasnovi, Teuku M. Iqbalsyah   +5 more
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Differential responses of two fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) landraces pretreated with melatonin to prolonged drought stress and subsequent recovery

BMC Plant Biology
Background Drought impairs growth, disturbs photosynthesis, and induces senescence in plants, which results in crop productivity reduction and ultimately jeopardizes human food security.
Masoud Maleki, Abdolali Shojaeiyan, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli   +2 more
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