Metabolomics and quantitative analysis to determine differences in the geographical origins and species of Chinese dragon’s blood [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceObjectiveThe aim of this study was to comprehensively analyze the differences in Chinese dragon’s blood (CDB), specifically Dracaena cochinchinensis and Dracaena cambodiana, from different geographical origins.MethodsMetabolomic analysis of CDB was ...
Xiuting Sun +6 more
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Genome-wide identification of the DFR gene family in Dracaena cambodiana and its expression analysis under wound stress [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyDracaena cambodiana Pierre ex Gagnep. is divided into two distinct groups: the Yunnan clade with soft leaves (D. cambodiana A) and the Hainan clade with hard leaves (D. cambodiana B).
Shuang Li +10 more
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Molecular mechanisms of dragon's blood in treating ulcerative colitis based on NF-κb/NLPR3/Caspase-1 pyroptosis signaling pathway. [PDF]
PLoS ONEObjectiveTo elucidate the molecular mechanism of dragon's blood (DB) in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC).MethodsBioactive metabolites of DB absorbed into the bloodstream were characterized via LC-MS.
Bilian Cai +7 more
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Characterization and determination of six flavonoids in the ethnomedicine “Dragon’s Blood” by UPLC-PAD-MS [PDF]
Chemistry Central Journal, 2012 Background “Dragon’s Blood” (DB) has long been used as an ethnomedicine in China to invigorate blood circulation for the treatment of traumatic injuries, blood stasis and pain.
Yi Tao +5 more
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Chromosome-level and haplotype-resolved genome assembly of Dracaena cambodiana (Asparagaceae) [PDF]
Scientific DataDracaena cambodiana Pierre ex Gagn. (Asparagaceae) is the source plant of Dragon’s blood and has high ornamental values in gardening. Currently, this species is classified as the second-class state-protected species in the National Key Protected Wild ...
Bao-Zheng Chen +8 more
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Release of natural extracts from PVA and PVA-CMC hydrogel wound dressings: a power law swelling/delivery [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyIntroductionPVA hydrogels present many characteristics of the ideal dressing, although without antimicrobial properties. The present work aims to study the physical, mechanical and release characteristics of hydrogel wound dressings loaded with either of
Renata Nunes Oliveira +3 more
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A new species of dragon’s blood Croton (Euphorbiaceae) from Serra dos Órgãos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) [PDF]
PhytoKeys, 2019 Croton rizzinii Farias & Riina, sp. nov. is a new species from Serra dos Órgãos National Park in the Atlantic Rain Forest domain (Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil).
Sabrina Queiroz de Farias +2 more
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Space: Science & Technology, 2022 During space manned missions, radiation is a serious health risk. Radiation can not only directly cause damage to target organs but also trigger side effects to affect nontarget organs.
Bo Li +6 more
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 Dragon’s blood is a traditional medicine in which flavonoids are the main bioactive compounds; however, the underlying formation mechanism of dragon’s blood remains largely poorly understood.
Jiahong Zhu +13 more
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Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2021 Background In this study, we present and analyze toponyms referring to Socotra Island’s endemic dragon’s blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) in four areas on the Socotra Archipelago UNESCO World Heritage site (Republic of Yemen).
Abdulraqeb Al-Okaishi
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