Evaluation of Environmental Factor Effects on the Polyphenol and Flavonoid Content in the Leaves of L. and Its Habitat Suitability Prediction Mapping.

The leaves of L. are known to have various bioactive compounds; however, industrial use is extremely limited. To overcome this situation by producing high-quality leaves with high bioactive content, this study examined the environmental factors affecting the phytochemical content and antioxidant activity using leaves collected from 22 sites in Kochi Prefecture, Japan.

Turkish Plants, Including Quercetin and Oenothein B, Inhibit the HIV-1 Release and Accelerate Cell Apoptosis.

The introduction of combined anti-retroviral therapy (cART) in 1996, along with a continual breakthrough in anti-human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) drugs, has improved the life expectancies of HIV-1-infected individuals. However, the incidence of drug-resistant viruses between individuals undergoing cART and treatment-naïve individuals is a common challenge. Therefore, there is a requirement to explore potential drug targets by considering various stages of the viral life cycle.

Phytochemical Analysis and Habitat Suitability Mapping of (Thunb.) Makino Collected at Chiburijima, Oki Islands, Japan.

Cardiocrinum cordatum, known as ubayuri in Japan, has antihypertensive properties and has been shown to inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which contributes to the production of angiotensin II, a hypotensive substance in the renin−angiotensin system. C. cordatum has been the subject of various studies as a useful plant and is applied as a functional food.

Phytochemical Analysis and Habitat Suitability Mapping of L. Collected in the Hatay Region of Turkey.

The growth and quality of licorice depend on various environmental factors, including the local climate and soil properties; therefore, its cultivation is often unsuccessful. The current study investigated the key factors that affect the contents of bioactive compounds of L. root and estimated suitable growth zones from collection sites in the Hatay region of Turkey.