Anticancer Molecular Mechanisms of Phytosterols: An Updated Review on Clinical Trials
Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.Phytosterols, a form of naturally occurring substance structurally related to cholesterol, have been getting considerable interest due to their possible anticancer properties. Phytosterols induce apoptosis, block the cell cycle, and abrogate the invasion and metastasis of cancer cells, offering a multi‐manifestation treatment of cancer.
Muhammad Shahbaz +14 more
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Insight into Cd Detoxification and Accumulation in Wheat by Foliar Application of Ferulic Acid. [PDF]
Plants (Basel)Li S +6 more
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Dry‐Milled Corn and Corn Products and Health: A Narrative Review
Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.This review describes research regarding products of dry‐milled corn (maize) including potential health implications. Foods can be produced from whole or more highly refined versions of grits, cornmeal, or corn flour and may or may not be nixtamalized, which can impact nutrient contents and bioavailability.
Mark Kern, Shirin Hooshmand
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Enhanced antitumour efficacy of ferulic acid nanoparticles in combination with doxorubicin - a promising strategy for breast cancer treatment. [PDF]
Contemp Oncol (Pozn)Salama AF +5 more
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Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 311, Issue 2, February 2026.This study presents an optimal hydrogel that matches the physicochemical and biological properties of neural tissue. The presence of carbon nanotubes and polypyrrole in the GelMA‐chitosan matrix improved the biomechanical and bioelectric properties of the scaffold and increased the adhesion and viability of PC12 and SH‐SY5Y cells.
Pegah Madaninasab +2 more
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FAD012, a Ferulic Acid Derivative, Preserves Cerebral Blood Flow and Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity in the Rat Photothrombotic Stroke Model. [PDF]
BiomedicinesSugoh H +7 more
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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 +8 more
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ChemistryOpen, Volume 15, Issue 2, February 2026.Polygonum cognatum extracts exhibit strong antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial activities. This study demonstrates, for the first time, histone deacetylase inhibitory activity, revealing epigenetic modulation potential.
Serhat Karaman +2 more
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Active Packaging Based on Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose/Fungal Chitin Nanofibers Films for Controlled Release of Ferulic Acid. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Cabrera-Barjas G +8 more
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Role of Altered Metabolites and Metabolic Pathways in Major Tuber Crops Under Drought Stress
Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT Drought stress poses a significant challenge to growth and productivity of major tuber crops, particularly cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.). These crops are among the most widely cultivated tubers globally and play a critical role in food and nutritional security ...
Maltase Mutanda +2 more
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