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Diosgenin: Ethnopharmacology, Mechanism of Actions, and Formulations [PDF]

Diosgenin, a unique steroidal saponin, offers a variety of pharmacological benefits due to its distinctive chemical structure. To fully harness its therapeutic potential, it is crucial to thoroughly understand its chemical and physical properties ...
Priyanka Singh Chaudhary
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Antimicrobial Effect of Spices and Their Phytochemicals: A Novel Approach to Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
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.
Hettiyahandi Binodh De Silva, Yanqi Dai, Shervanthi Homer‐Vanniasinkam, Mohan Edirisinghe   +3 more
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Bioengineering of Important Secondary Metabolites and Metabolic Pathways in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)

Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2010
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) has a long and respected history of medicinal uses in Middle East and Persian medicine. The hypocholesterolaemic and hypoglycaemic effects of fenugreek were attributed to its major steroidal sapogenin, diosgenin ...
A Mehrafarin, A Qaderi, Sh Rezazadeh, H Naghdi Badi, Gh Noormohammadi, E Zand   +5 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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Unveiling the Molecular Profile and Antiviral Potential of Costus arabicus L. Against Zika Virus

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 2, February 2026.
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 ...
Alice Rhelly V. Carvalho, José Diogo E. Reis, Ariane Coelho Ferraz, Marília Bueno da Silva Menegatto, Juliana da C. Lopes, Sônia das G. S. R. Pamplona, Milton N. da Silva, Cintia Lopes de Brito Magalhães, Paulo Wender P. Gomes, Consuelo Yumiko Yoshioka e Silva   +9 more
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Binding of diosgenin to α-glucosidase active pocket.

, 2014
(a) Depicts docked conformation of diosgenin with yeast alpha glucosidase (3AXI.pdb), (b) hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions from alpha glucosidase-diosgenin inhibitor complex.
Navanath Kumbhar (629096), Sougata Ghosh (499449), Boppana Ramanamurthy (629098), Dilip D. Dhavale (499460), Balu A. Chopade (499461), Vaishali S. Shinde (499458), Piyush More (499452), Pramod Markad (629094), Adersh Asok (629095), Ajay B. Patil (499455), Mahemud L. Shaikh (629097), Abhishek Derle (499450)   +11 more
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The Biochemical Role of Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) Aqueous Extract in Regulating Hepatic Gluconeogenesis in Rats Fed Ketogenic Diet

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet and bitter melon extract on hepatic gluconeogenesis and glucose–lipid homeostasis. ABSTRACT The ketogenic diet (KD) has been suggested as a useful lifestyle intervention for metabolic syndrome; however, its long‐term metabolic effects remain debated.
Ghalia Shamlan
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Metabolomic changes in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under different drought stress levels

Guan'gai paishui xuebao
【Objective】Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses limiting potato growth and yield in many regions. Understanding metabolic responses of potato to drought is essential for elucidating the mechanisms underlying its adaptation to drought and breeding
LIU Yaqi, SU Riguga, LIU Sujun
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Natural Products in Cancer Prevention and Therapy: Current Challenges and Future Directions

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.
Natural products play a pivotal role in cancer therapy. They induce cancer cell death by reprogramming four metabolic pathways while precisely targeting the tumor microenvironment and immune cells. These compounds not only leverage novel delivery systems for innovative applications but also demonstrate unique therapeutic efficacy across clinical stages:
Ruimiao Qian, Jun Ge, Ni Fan, Zheng Sun, Chengcheng Zhao, Yujiao Sun, Yingpeng Li, Yunfei Li, Hui Fu   +8 more
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DIOSGENIN DETERMINATION OF Costus speciosus WATER EXTRACT USING HPLC METHOD [PDF]

, 2017
Costus speciosus has been reported to have biological activity among antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemia, antioxidants. One of the chemical constituents that is responsible for some of the biological activity is diosgenin.
Susanti, Hari, Sari, Ika Puspita, Subagus Wahyuono, Ratna Asmah Susidarti, Hari Susanti, Susidarti, Ratna Asmah, Ika Puspita Sari, Wahyuono, Subagus   +7 more
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