The Genus Is at Least as Well Supported as , , and . Comment on Moreyra et al. African Mountain Thistles: Three New Genera in the - Group. 2023, , 3083.

Moreyra and co-authors, in their recent paper published in , presented a desperately needed Hyb-Seq phylogeny of the genus . Through their findings, they provided a critical assessment of an earlier proposal of ours to separate sect. and into the genera and , respectively.

Carob pulp flour as an innovative source of bioactive molecules for the preparation of high-value-added jellies.

The rising demand for healthier alternatives to traditional sugary products has driven the exploration of natural substitutes for sucrose. This study aimed to investigate carob pulp flour (CPF) as a viable alternative to sucrose in the production of high-value jellies with enhanced health benefits. Carob pulp flour was spectroscopically characterized, revealing the presence of bioactive molecules, such as natural antidiabetic polyols and polyphenols.

The Use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) to Characterize Bitumen Used in the Road Pavements Industry: A Review.

Bitumen, a vital component in road pavement construction, exhibits complex chemo-mechanical properties that necessitate thorough characterization for enhanced understanding and potential modifications. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy emerges as a valuable technique for probing the structural and compositional features of bitumen. This review presents an in-depth exploration of the role of NMR spectroscopy in bitumen characterization, highlighting its diverse applications in determining bitumen content, group composition, molecular dynamics, and interaction with additives.

Formulation of Polymeric Micelles to Increase the Solubility and Photostability of Caffeic Acid.

Caffeic acid (CA), a hydrophobic polyphenol with various pharmacological activities, exhibits a low aqueous solubility and sensitivity to light. In order to improve its chemical properties and overcome the limits in its application, the compound was loaded in P123 micelles (MCs) prepared using two polymer concentrations (10 and 20% /, MC10 and MC20). The micelles were characterised in terms of the size distribution, zeta potential, drug encapsulation efficiency, rheology, and cumulative drug release.