Invasion Potential of Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T. Aiton and Xanthium strumarium L. in the Anthropocene of Ethiopia: Implications for Management [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionThe spread of invasive species presents a significant global challenge that threatens natural habitats, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity. In Ethiopia, Calotropis procera and Xanthium strumarium are aggressively invasive noxious weeds whose ...
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Genome-Wide Development and Characterization of 169 gSSR Markers in the Invasive Plant Xanthium strumarium L. [PDF]
PlantsXanthium strumarium L. is a plant species native to North America; however, it has become a serious invasive threat in northern China due to its great environmental adaptability in the colonized regions.
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Differences and related physiological mechanisms in effects of ammonium on the invasive plant Xanthium strumarium and its native congener X. sibiricum [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Few studies explore the effects of nitrogen forms on exotic plant invasions, and all of them are conducted from the perspective of nitrogen form utilization without considering the effects of ammonium toxicity.
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Isolation and Biological Evaluation of Human Tyrosinase Inhibitors from the Fruit of Xanthium strumarium L. [PDF]
MoleculesTyrosinase catalyzes the rate-limiting steps of melanin production, posing as an important target for treating skin pigmentation. This study investigates bioactive human tyrosinase inhibitors from Xanthium strumarium L.
Gengxuan Shi +6 more
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Xanthium strumarium seed extract boosts osteogenesis in human dental pulp stem cell model [PDF]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2023 Background: In traditional medicine, Xanthium strumarium is used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic plant-based medicine. Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells (hDPSCs) are an ideal in vitro model for drug and bioactive compound screening.
Avinash Kharat +6 more
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Xanthium strumarium L. Exhibits Potent Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Effects by Modulating MAPK and PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathways and Inhibiting Ferric Chloride-Induced Thrombosis [PDF]
BiomedicinesBackground: Cardiovascular diseases, driven by platelet hyperactivation and thrombosis, remain the leading global cause of death. Excessive platelet activation contributes to atherosclerosis and thrombo-inflammatory disorders, underscoring the urgent ...
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Effect of Xanthium Strumarium on HIV-1 5′-LTR Transcriptional Activity and Viral Reactivation in Latently Infected Cells [PDF]
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) are widely used in Asian countries. They show multiple pharmacological activities, including antiviral activities. The 5′-long terminal repeat (LTR) region of HIV-1, required for viral transcription, is a potential drug ...
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Interspecific competition with the American Xanthium orientale L. as a possible cause of the decline of the Old-World X. strumarium L. [PDF]
Scientific ReportsXanthium is represented in Europe by three species complexes: X. strumarium L., X. orientale L., and X. spinosum L. The former two complexes are similar, in both morphology and ecological requirements.
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Traditional Uses, Botany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology of Xanthium strumarium L.: A Review [PDF]
Molecules, 2019 Xanthium strumarium L. (Asteraceae) is a common and well-known traditional Chinese herbal medicine usually named Cang-Er-Zi, and has been used for thousands of years in China. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the progress of modern research, and
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Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Identifies Putative Genes Involved in the Biosynthesis of Xanthanolides in Xanthium strumarium L. [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2016 Xanthium strumarium L. is a traditional Chinese herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. The major bioactive components of this plant are sesquiterpene lactones, which include the xanthanolides.
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