Ultrastructure and development of the floral nectary from Borago officinalis L. and phytochemical changes in its secretion.

Although Boraginaceae have been classified as good sources of nectar for many insects, little is still known about their nectar and nectaries. Thus, in the present contribution, we investigated the nectar production dynamics and chemistry in Borago officinalis L. (borage or starflower), together with its potential interaction capacity with pollinators.

Antiproliferative and apoptosis-inducing effect of common Tunisian date seed (var. Korkobbi and Arechti) phytochemical-rich methanolic extract.

In this study, the potential of date seed extracts to induce growth inhibition and apoptosis in HepG2 and HeLa cells was investigated. Analysis of the phytochemical compound content of the two Tunisian minor date seed extracts named Arechti and Korkobbi was determined. Moreover, their antioxidant properties are assessed through different assays including DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, TBARS, and phosphomolybdenum methods.

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities of three halophyte plants from Algeria and detection of some biomolecules by HPLC-DAD.

Antimicrobial activity of hydroalcoholic extracts (30/70) from leaves and stems of three halophytes ( and ) was investigated. toxicological study and anti-inflammatory activity of leaf extract of were tested on carrageenan-induced inflammatory paw edema. possessed significant anti-inflammatory activity at 150 and 300 mg/kg confirmed by histological study of inflamed tissues.

Cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of different extracts of Lam on lymphoid and monocytoid cells.

Lam. (MO) is one of the most well-known and widely distributed species of the Moringaceae family in African communities, and various preparations of are used for the treatment of several diseases. Due to the extensive worldwide use of MO products, and the use of MO aqueous extract in traditional African medicine, the aim of the present study was to investigate the anti-proliferative, cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic activities of different aqueous extracts from leaves and seeds of (MOE), which have been prepared using different protocols, in lymphoid and monocytoid cells.

Plant defense factors involved in Olea europaea resistance against Xylella fastidiosa infection.

Olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS) is a dangerous plant disease, caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which targets olive (Olea europaea). Since field observations suggested that some olive cultivars (i.e.