Phyto-safe in vitro regeneration and harnessing antimicrobial-resistant endophytes as bioinoculants for enhanced growth and secondary metabolites yield in Nilgirianthus ciliatus.

Nilgirianthus ciliatus, extensively exploited for its pharmacological properties, is now classified as vulnerable. In vitro micropropagation offers a sustainable approach for ecological conservation and rational utilization of this biodiversity resource. This study aimed to reduce endophytes during in vitro propagation and isolating antimicrobial-resistant endophytes from N.

Network pharmacology: an efficient but underutilized approach in oral, head and neck cancer therapy-a review.

The application of network pharmacology (NP) has advanced our understanding of the complex molecular mechanisms underlying diseases, including neck, head, and oral cancers, as well as thyroid carcinoma. This review aimed to explore the therapeutic potential of natural network pharmacology using compounds and traditional Chinese medicines for combating these malignancies. NP serves as a pivotal tool that provides a comprehensive view of the interactions among compounds, genes, and diseases, thereby contributing to the advancement of disease treatment and management.

Comprehensive and evaluation of therapeutic potential of Bacopa-derived asiatic acid against a human oral pathogen .

Dental caries is a common human oral disease worldwide, caused by an acid-producing bacteria . The use of synthetic drugs and antibiotics to prevent dental caries has been increasing, but this can lead to severe side effects. To solve this issue, developing and developed countries have resorted to herbal medicines as an alternative to synthetic drugs for the treatment and prevention of dental caries.

Methyl jasmonate and salicylic acid as powerful elicitors for enhancing the production of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants: an updated review.

Plant secondary metabolites are bioactive scaffolds that are crucial for plant survival in the environment and to maintain a defense mechanism from predators. These compounds are generally present in plants at a minimal level and interestingly, they are found to have a wide variety of therapeutic values for humans. Several medicinal plants are used for pharmaceutical purposes due to their affordability, fewer adverse effects, and vital role in traditional remedies.

Assessing the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Bacopa-Derived Bioactive Compounds Using Network Pharmacology and Studies.

is reported as a potent Indian medicinal plant that possesses numerous pharmacological activities due to the presence of various bioactive compounds. These pharmacological activities were used in the ancient medicine system to cure inflammatory conditions. Bacopa has the ability to reduce acute pain and inflammation by inhibiting the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase-2 () and reducing -arbitrated prostanoid mediators.

Application of CRISPR/Cas system in cereal improvement for biotic and abiotic stress tolerance.

Application of the recently developed CRISPR/Cas tools might help enhance cereals' growth and yield under biotic and abiotic stresses. Cereals are the most important food crops for human life and an essential source of nutrients for people in developed and developing countries. The growth and yield of all major cereals are affected by both biotic and abiotic stresses.

Transcriptomics, Cheminformatics, and Systems Pharmacology Strategies Unveil the Potential Bioactives to Combat COVID-19.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a viral disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is becoming a global threat again because of the higher transmission rate and lack of proper therapeutics as well as the rapid mutations in the genetic pattern of SARS-CoV-2. Despite vaccinations, the prevalence and recurrence of this infection are still on the rise, which urges the identification of potential global therapeutics for a complete cure. Plant-based alternative medicine is becoming popular worldwide because of its higher efficiency and minimal side effects.

Multi-Omics and Integrative Approach towards Understanding Salinity Tolerance in Rice: A Review.

Rice ( L.) plants are simultaneously encountered by environmental stressors, most importantly salinity stress. Salinity is the major hurdle that can negatively impact growth and crop yield.

Jasmonates in plant growth and development and elicitation of secondary metabolites: An updated overview.

Secondary metabolites are incontestably key specialized molecules with proven health-promoting effects on human beings. Naturally synthesized secondary metabolites are considered an important source of pharmaceuticals, food additives, cosmetics, flavors, etc., Therefore, enhancing the biosynthesis of these relevant metabolites by maintaining natural authenticity is getting more attention.

Unraveling the multi-targeted curative potential of bioactive molecules against cervical cancer through integrated omics and systems pharmacology approach.

Molecular level understanding on the role of viral infections causing cervical cancer is highly essential for therapeutic development. In these instances, systems pharmacology along with multi omics approach helps in unraveling the multi-targeted mechanisms of novel biologically active compounds to combat cervical cancer. The immuno-transcriptomic dataset of healthy and infected cervical cancer patients was retrieved from the array express.

Global Integrated Genomic and Transcriptomic Analyses of MYB Transcription Factor Superfamily in C3 Model Plant (L.) Unravel Potential Candidates Involved in Abiotic Stress Signaling.

Plant transcription factors (TFs) are significant players in transcriptional regulations, signal transduction, and constitute an integral part of signaling networks. MYB TFs are major TF superfamilies that play pivotal roles in regulation of transcriptional reprogramming, physiological processes, and abiotic stress (AbS) responses. To explore the understanding of MYB TFs, genome and transcriptome-wide identification was performed in the C3 model plant, ().

L. derived specialized molecules unveil the multi-targeted therapeutic avenues against COPD: a systems pharmacology approach.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease caused by increasing breathing passage obstruction which completely disrupts human homeostasis. Some patients require lung transplantation or long-term oxygen therapy. COPD is one of the noxious diseases and its fourth leading cause of death around the globe.

Molecular Insights into Freezing Stress in Peach Based on Multi-Omics and Biotechnology: An Overview.

In nature or field conditions, plants are frequently exposed to diverse environmental stressors. Among abiotic stresses, the low temperature of freezing conditions is a critical factor that influences plants, including horticultural crops, decreasing their growth, development, and eventually quality and productivity. Fortunately, plants have developed a mechanism to improve the tolerance to freezing during exposure to a range of low temperatures.

Plant Derived Bioactive Compounds, Their Anti-Cancer Effects and Approaches as an Alternative Target Treatment Strategy for Breast Cancer: An Updated Overview.

Cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases that occur worldwide, among which breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. The subtypes are associated with differences in the outcome and were selected for treatments according to the estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor. Triple-negative breast cancer, one of the subtypes of breast cancer, is difficult to treat and can even lead to death.

Seed Dormancy and Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Rice-An Updated Overview.

Pre-harvest sprouting is a critical phenomenon involving the germination of seeds in the mother plant before harvest under relative humid conditions and reduced dormancy. As it results in reduced grain yield and quality, it is a common problem for the farmers who have cultivated the rice and wheat across the globe. Crop yields need to be steadily increased to improve the people's ability to adapt to risks as the world's population grows and natural disasters become more frequent.

RNA-Seq based global transcriptome analysis of rice unravels the key players associated with brown planthopper resistance.

Rice production is adversely affected by biotic and abiotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses, brown planthopper (BPH) majorly affects the rice yield. Comprehending the genome and candidate players is essential for the resistance to BPH.

An Overview of Abiotic Stress in Cereal Crops: Negative Impacts, Regulation, Biotechnology and Integrated Omics.

Abiotic stresses (AbS), such as drought, salinity, and thermal stresses, could highly affect the growth and development of plants. For decades, researchers have attempted to unravel the mechanisms of AbS for enhancing the corresponding tolerance of plants, especially for crop production in agriculture. In the present communication, we summarized the significant factors (atmosphere, soil and water) of AbS, their regulations, and integrated omics in the most important cereal crops in the world, especially rice, wheat, sorghum, and maize.

Staphyloxanthin inhibitory potential of thymol impairs antioxidant fitness, enhances neutrophil mediated killing and alters membrane fluidity of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading pathogen responsible for mild to severe invasive infections in humans. Especially, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is prevalent in hospital and community associated infections. Staphyloxanthin is a golden yellow color eponymous pigment produced by S.

Carvacrol Targets SarA and CrtM of Methicillin-Resistant to Mitigate Biofilm Formation and Staphyloxanthin Synthesis: An and Approach.

Carvacrol is an essential oil traditionally used in culinary processes as spice due to its aromatic nature and also known for various biological activities. In the present study, the antivirulence efficacy of carvacrol against methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is explored. MRSA is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing various superficial and systemic infections in humans.

Proteomic and Systematic Functional Profiling Unveils Citral Targeting Antibiotic Resistance, Antioxidant Defense, and Biofilm-Associated Two-Component Systems of Acinetobacter baumannii To Encumber Biofilm and Virulence Traits.

has been reported as a multidrug-resistant bacterium due to biofilms and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. Hence, novel therapeutic strategies are necessary to overcome infections. This study revealed that citral at 200 μg/ml attenuated biofilms by up to 90% without affecting viability.

The protective effects of polyamines on salinity stress tolerance in foxtail millet ( L.), an important C4 model crop.

Abstract: Soil salinity is a major abiotic stress that adversely affects crop growth, development and productivity worldwide. In this study, the individual and synergistic roles of putrescine (Put) and spermidine (Spd) in salinity stress tolerance of foxtail millet ( L.) was assessed.

Global multi-omics and systems pharmacological strategy unravel the multi-targeted therapeutic potential of natural bioactive molecules against COVID-19: An in silico approach.

Understanding the immunological behavior of COVID-19 cases at molecular level is essential for therapeutic development. In this study, multi-omics and systems pharmacology analyses were performed to unravel the multi-targeted mechanisms of novel bioactives to combat COVID-19. Immuno-transcriptomic dataset of healthy controls and COVID-19 cases was retrieved from ArrayExpress.