Metabolic engineering of hairy root cultures in for enhanced production of vanillin, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and vanillyl alcohol.

The flavor of vanilla is a complex blend of compounds, with vanillin as the most prominent, along with vanillyl alcohol and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. Natural vanillin extracted from vanilla beans is expensive, so researchers use heterologous synthesis to produce nature-identical vanillin in plant hosts. Consequently, alternative traditional farming and gathering methods are required to bridge the significant disparity between supply and demand.

Chemical compositions, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and mosquito larvicidal activity of Ocimum americanum L. and Ocimum basilicum L. leaf essential oils.

Background: Ocimum americanum L. (O. americanum) and Ocimum basilicum L.

Current Status and Perspective on the Use of Viral-Based Vectors in Eukaryotic Microalgae.

During the last two decades, microalgae have attracted increasing interest, both commercially and scientifically. Commercial potential involves utilizing valuable natural compounds, including carotenoids, polysaccharides, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are widely applicable in food, biofuel, and pharmaceutical industries. Conversely, scientific potential focuses on bioreactors for producing recombinant proteins and developing viable technologies to significantly increase the yield and harvest periods.

The traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of spearmint (Mentha spicata L.): A review.

Ethnopharmacology Relevance: Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae), commonly called Spearmint, is wildly cultivated worldwide for its remarkable aroma and commercial value. In addition to traditional foods flavouring agent, M.

Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Peppermint (Mentha × piperita L.)-A review.

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita L) is a perennial, glabrous and strongly scented herb belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is cultivated in a temperate region of Europe, Asia, United States, India and Mediterranean countries due to their commercial value and distinct aroma. In addition to traditional food flavouring uses, M.

Neuropharmacological and molecular docking studies of xanthones from Swertia corymbosa.

Anxiety represents a public health problem consistently found to be the most prevalent class of mental disorders among people of all ages. Xanthones possess many biological properties, including neuroprotective, antioxidant or antidepressant-like. In this study, we aimed to investigate anxiolytic-like antidepressant and anticonvulsant properties of isolated xanthones from Swertia corymbosa.