Engineering Saccharomyces cerevisiae for medical applications
Abstract Background: During the last decades, the advancements in synthetic biology opened the doors for a profusion of cost-effective, fast,…
cost-effective natural products
Characterization of phenolic compounds and evaluation of anti-diabetic potential in Cannabis sativa L. seeds: In vivo, in vitro, and in silico studies
Abstract Moroccan Cannabis sativa L. seeds were investigated for their phenolic profile and antidiabetic potential. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with diode…
Trema micranthum (L.) Blume as a new source of cannabinoids
Abstract Trema micranthum (Cannabaceae) has emerged as a promising new source of cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD). Given the substantial medicinal…
Cannabinoid-Inspired Inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus 2′-O-Methyltransferase (2′-O-MTase) Non-Structural Protein (Nsp10–16)
Abstract The design and synthesis of antiviral compounds were guided by computationally predicted data against highly conserved non-structural proteins (Nsps)…
Medicinal plants and plant-based traditional medicine: Alternative treatments for depression and their potential mechanisms of action
Abstract Background: Clinical depression is a serious public health issue that affects 4.7 % of the world’s population and can…
Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants as Potential Adjuvants in the Treatment of Mild Acne Vulgaris
Abstract In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants and phytochemicals as potential…
Pseudovirus-Based Systems for Screening Natural Antiviral Agents: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract Since the outbreak of COVID-19, researchers have been working tirelessly to discover effective ways to combat coronavirus infection. The…
A comprehensive review on phytochemicals in the treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer: Focusing on their mechanism of action
Abstract Background and Aims: Pancreatic cancer develops in the normal tissues of the pancreas from malignant cells. The chance of…
Water Extracts from Industrial Hemp Waste Inhibit the Adhesion and Development of Candida Biofilm and Showed Antioxidant Activity on HT-29 Colon Cancer Cells
Abstract The evolution of regulatory perspectives regarding the health and nutritional properties of industrial hemp-based products (Cannabis sativa L.) has…
Treating Epilepsy with Natural Products: Nonsense or Possibility?
Abstract Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by recurrent seizures that can lead to uncontrollable muscle twitching, changes in sensitivity…