Extract Ameliorates Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Regulating Androgen Levels, Cell Proliferation, and Apoptosis.

Background/objectives: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent urological condition affecting elderly men. L. (PV), a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects.

Physiological and sucrose metabolic responses to waterlogging stress in balloon flower ( () ).

Unlabelled: Waterlogging stress is a major limiting factor resulting in stunted growth and loss of crop productivity, especially for root crops. However, physiological responses to waterlogging have been studied in only a few plant models. To gain insight into how balloon flower ( () ) responds to waterlogging stress, we investigate changes to sucrose metabolism combined with a physiological analysis.

Molecular Cloning and Functional Characterization of Heat Stress-Responsive Superoxide Dismutases in Garlic ( L.).

Superoxide dismutases (SODs) are key antioxidant enzymes that can detoxify the superoxide radicals generated by various stresses. Although various plant SODs have been suggested to improve stress tolerance, SODs in garlic, an economically important vegetable grown worldwide, remain relatively unknown. In this study, we found that heat stress strongly induced the activities of Cu/ZnSODs, FeSODs, and MnSODs in garlic leaves.

UPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS-Based Metabolite Profiling, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Different Organ Extracts of .

Plant extracts have gained more attention as natural therapeutic agents against inflammation characterized by an overproduction of several inflammatory mediators such as reactive oxygen species and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Although Nakai is generally known for its ornamental value, recent pharmacological research has demonstrated its potential therapeutic properties. Thus, to further evaluate the applicability of in the food, cosmetic, and medical industries, we identified the phytochemicals in three organ extracts (fruits: AF, branches: AB, leaves: AL) of .