Research Advances in Multi-Omics on the Traditional Chinese Herb .

Kimura et Migo is an important epiphytic plant, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. There are various bioactive components in e plants, mainly including polysaccharides, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds. These compounds have been demonstrated to possess multiple functions, such as anti-oxidation, immune regulation, and anti-cancer.

Transcriptomic Analyses Shed Light on Critical Genes Associated with Bibenzyl Biosynthesis in .

The plants (members of the Orchidaceae family) are used as traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. Bibenzyl, one of the active compounds in , occurs in low amounts among different tissues. However, market demands require a higher content of thes compounds to meet the threshold for drug production.

Exopolysaccharides from bacteria and fungi: current status and perspectives in Africa.

Bacterial and fungal exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are extracellular metabolites of living organisms (plants, animals, algae, bacteria and fungi) associated with adaptation, survival and functionalities. The EPSs also afford humans multiple value-adding applications across different spheres of endeavors. The variable chemical and biochemical architecture that characterizes an EPS presets its biological functionality and potential biotechnological benefits.

Fibroblast growth factor 21; review on its participation in vascular calcification pathology.

Vascular calcification (VC) is an independent cardiovascular event and also a complication commonly found in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic patients. The mechanisms underpinning pathophysiology of VC is yet to be fully understood. Nevertheless, certain processes are generally believed to participate in its onset and progression.