Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 311, Issue 2, February 2026.This work enhances the antioxidant and antitumor effects of phytocompounds, such as betulinic acid (BA) and taraxerol (TA), using a co‐loaded PCL nanoparticle (NP) system. Results show synergistic effects when BA and TA are co‐encapsulated, indicating PCL nanocarriers could be a promising platform for cancer therapies and other medical uses.
Cyril Tlou Selepe +8 more
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A chromosome-level genome assembly reveals triterpenoid biosynthesis in Clinopodium chinense. [PDF]
BMC Plant BiolLi G +8 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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High‐Throughput Screen of NPQ in Sorghum Shows Highly Polygenic Architecture of Photoprotection
Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT Natural genetic variation in photosynthesis and photoprotection within crop germplasm represents an untapped resource for crop improvement. Sorghum bicolor (sorghum) is one of the world's most widely grown crops, yet the genetic basis of photoprotection in sorghum is not well understood.
Richard L. Vath +9 more
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Comprehensive Identification and Abscisic Acid-Responsive Expression Profiling of NAC Transcription Factor in Triterpenoid Saponin in <i>Hedera helix</i>. [PDF]
BiomoleculesDeng X +5 more
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Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT This study investigates the foliar secondary metabolite profiles of four Mitragyna species naturally occurring in Thailand: M. diversifolia, M. hirsuta, M. rotundifolia, and M. speciosa (kratom). Using untargeted gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), 409 secondary volatile metabolites were annotated across the four species.
Tushar Andriyas +5 more
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Aster pekinensis Extract Mitigates High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction in Mice. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Moon HJ +4 more
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Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 2, Page 1974-1984, February 2026.Resistance to Plutella xylostella in collard greens is mediated by antixenosis and antibiosis, associated with traits such as leaf wax, hardness, and color. Genotypes showed strong resistance potential, supporting their use in breeding and integrated pest management strategies. Abstract BACKGROUND The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera:
Aline Marques Pinheiro +6 more
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Metabolic engineering of Phaeodactylum tricornutum for heterologous production of the plant triterpenoid friedelin. [PDF]
Microb Cell FactNguyen K, Choi MS, Seo S, Song J, Jin E.
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Synthetic Oleanane Triterpenoids Reduce Tumor Growth and Promote an Anti-Tumor Immune Response Independent of Cancer <i>KEAP1</i> Mutational Status. [PDF]
Antioxidants (Basel)Occhiuto CJ +3 more
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