Publications by authors named "N M Di Benedetto"

Community structure and ecosystem function may be driven by the size or the energy within a given habitat, but these metrics (space and energy) are difficult to separate, especially in systems where the habitat itself is also food, such as detritus. Only a handful of studies have attempted to isolate potential mechanisms experimentally, which has left a notable knowledge gap in understanding the drivers of community structure and function. Here, we tested whether fine woody debris (FWD) affects leaf litter communities primarily as a source of space or energy.

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Introduction: The current investigation presents a two-fold approach to rediscovering the potential of as a wild edible plant, both in its raw extract form and as a nanoformulated product. Furthermore, the study aimed to promote the valorization of traditional dishes and contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of , thus enhancing economic profits.

Methods: Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses were conducted to characterize the metabolite profile of the raw and cooked leaf extracts, and the extract from discarded leaves.

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Fibromyalgia is a multifaceted and frequently misunderstood chronic pain disease marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain and cognitive/somatic dysfunction. This trial aims to contribute to the existing knowledge on treating fibromyalgia (FM) with medical cannabis ( L.) and explore a safer and more effective cannabis administration method.

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  • - Patterned hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects about 50% of the global population, and current medications have limited effectiveness, prompting the need for safer alternatives.
  • - Recent research indicates that Annurca apple extract, rich in procyanidin B2, may enhance keratin production and promote hair growth, showing promise as a treatment for preventing hair loss.
  • - The study found that Annurca apple extract reduces harmful reactive oxygen species and boosts antioxidant enzyme activity, along with increasing levels of key proteins that stimulate hair growth, suggesting its potential as a nutraceutical option for hair loss treatment.
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(L.) Dunal is a medicinal plant belonging to the traditional Indian medical system, showing various therapeutic effects such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective activity. Of great interest is 's potential beneficial effect against neurodegenerative diseases, since the authorized medicinal treatments can only delay disease progression and provide symptomatic relief and are not without side effects.

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