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Computational Analysis of Balanites aegyptiaca Phytochemicals as Inhibitors of Human Pancreatic α‐Amylase

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Balanites aegyptiaca (BA) is a plant of paramount potential for the management of diabetes mellitus. The study investigates in silico studies of natural library compounds including that from BA with the assistance of network pharmacology. Balanitesin (compound 1) exhibited the highest docking score and binding free energy (∆G) values of −14 ...
Surendra Kumar Gautam, Rakesh Kumar Paul, Smita Jain, Iqrar Ahmad, Ammar A. Razzak Mahmood, Harun Patel, Penke Vijaya Babu, Muhammad Wahajuddin, Kaisar Raza   +8 more
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Uncovering the Key Factors Influencing Phytochemical and Phytopharmacological Properties During Medicinal Plant Processing

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
From farm to pharma, this review details the engineering of quality in medicinal plants through a science‐driven approach: it first elucidates how genetic and environmental factors inscribe the plant's phytochemical and phytopharmacological profile before harvest, and then dissects the postharvest techniques and technologies—chemical and thermal pre ...
Elyas Aryakia
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Novel steroidal saponins with cytotoxic activities from the roots of Ophiopogon japonicus (L. f.) Ker-Gawl

RSC Advances, 2018
Six new steroidal saponins (1–6) and one known steroidal saponin (7) were obtained from the roots of Ophiopogon japonicus (L. f.) Ker-Gawl. Their structures were determined by the detailed analysis of extensive nuclear magnetic resonance and mass ...
Yan Wu, Su-Xia Bi, Zhen-Cong Huang, J. Qi, Boyang Yu   +4 more
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Ricinus Communis: Nutritional Importance, Health Benefits, and Industrial Applications

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
The current paper summarizes the nutritional composition, phytochemistry, health benefits, safety studies, and applications of castor beans and their oil. Moreover, the diverse bioactive compounds, including saponins, emodins, terpenoids, anthraquinones, flavonoids, steroids, and alkaloids, exhibit therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anticancer,
Hassan Raza, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Asad Abbas, Aimen Mazhar, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Ehab M. Mostafa, Ahmed H. El‐Ghorab, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Samy Selim, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Anjuman Gul Memon, Entessar Al Jbawi   +13 more
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Steroidal Saponins from the Roots and Rhizomes of Tupistra chinensis

Molecules, 2015
Two new furostanol saponins 1–2 and a new spirostanol saponin 3 were isolated together with two known furostanol saponins 4–5 from the roots and rhizomes of Tupistra chinensis. Their structures were characterized as 1β,2β,3β,4β,5β,26-hexahydroxyfurost-20(
Yuze Li, Xin Wang, Hao He, Dongdong Zhang, Yi Jiang, Xinjie Yang, Fei Wang, Zhishu Tang, Xiaomei Song, Zhenggang Yue   +9 more
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Functional and Organic Foods in Enhancing the Oral and Dental Health and Hygiene—A Comprehensive Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Functional and organic foods contain effective and bioactive compositions. Organic foods and foods enriched with phytochemicals provide promising oral health. Functional foods and beverages in the diet can control and treat oral illnesses ABSTRACT Maintaining oral and dental hygiene, it is significantly related to individuals' quality of life as well ...
Elahe Aleebrahim‐Dehkordi, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Abdolah Ghasemi Pirbalouti   +2 more
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Labidiasteroside A, a Novel Saponin from the Antartic Starfish Labidiaster Annulatus

Molecules, 2000
Purification of the ethanolic extract of the starfish L. annulatus led to the isolation of two sulfated glycosides and a pentahydroxylated steroid. One of the saponins contains a novel pentasaccharide chain attached to C-6 of the steroidal aglycone.
M. E. Díaz de Vivar, M. S. Maier, A. M. Seldes   +2 more
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Anti-acute inflammatory effect of hibiscus rosa-sinensis l. and hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. alba flower and leaf ethanol extracts and its mechanism of action in rats [PDF]

, 2013
Hibiscus rosa-sinesis L. is a plant having medicinal properties especially its flower and leaf but not much on its variant; alba. The study was carried out to determine and compare the anti-acute inflammatory activities and its mechanism of action of ...
Raduan, Siti Zaleha
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GAME9 regulates the biosynthesis of steroidal alkaloids and upstream isoprenoids in the plant mevalonate pathway [PDF]

, 2016
Steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs) are cholesterol-derived molecules produced by solanaceous species. They contribute to pathogen defence but are toxic to humans and considered as anti-nutritional compounds.
Aharoni, Asaph, Burdman, Saul, Cárdenas, Pablo D, Dewangan, Veena, Giri, Ashok P, Goossens, Alain, Malitsky, Sergey, Meir, Sagit, Pollier, Jacob, Rogachev, Ilana, Sonawane, Prashant D, Tal, Lior, Vanden Bossche, Robin, Weithorn, Efrat   +13 more
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The Application of Iron Nanoparticles Green‐Synthesized by Coptis chinensis Leaf Aqueous Extract in Reducing the TNF‐α and IL1‐β Inflammatory Cytokines in the Rat Periodontal Model

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Treatment of periodontitis by the iron nanoparticles. ABSTRACT The study purpose was to examine how the green‐synthesized iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) made from Coptis chinensis extract affected the TNF‐α and IL1‐β gingival levels in the rat periodontal model. The extract from C. chinensis was utilized as a green reducing agent and a great stabilizer for
Jialing Wu, Xinjie Gao, Ruiqi Li
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