The complexity of kodo millet: genomic analysis and implications in crop improvement.

This article explores possible future initiatives, such as the development of targeted breeding and integrated omics approach to boost kodo millet production, nutritional value, and environmental adaptation. Kodo millet is grouped under the genus Paspalum and family Gramineae. It is a tropical African crop that was initially domesticated in India approximately 3000 years ago.

Improvement of little millet (Panicum sumatrense) using novel omics platform and genetic resource integration.

This article explores possible future initiatives, such as the development of targeted breeding and integrated omics approach to boost little millet production, nutritional value, and environmental adaptation. Little millet (P. sumatrense) is a staple grain in many parts of Asia and Africa owing to its abundance in vitamins and minerals and its ability to withstand harsh agro-ecological conditions.

Structure, Self-Assembly, and Phase Behavior of Neuroactive -Acyl GABAs: Doxorubicin Encapsulation in NPGABA/DPPC Liposomes and Release Studies.

N-Acylated amino acids and neurotransmitters in mammals exert significant biological effects on the nervous system, immune responses, and vasculature. -Acyl derivatives of γ-aminobutyric acid (-acyl GABA), which belong to both classes mentioned above, are prominent among them. In this work, a homologous series of -acyl GABAs bearing saturated -acyl chains (C8-C18) have been synthesized and characterized with respect to self-assembly, thermotropic phase behavior, and supramolecular organization.

Structure, thermotropic phase behavior and membrane interaction of N-acyl-β-alaninols. Homologs of stress-combating N-acylethanolamines.

β-Alaninol and its derivatives were reported to exhibit interesting biological and pharmacological activities and showed potential application in formulating drug delivery vehicles. In the present study, we report the synthesis and characterization of N-acyl-β-alaninols (NABAOHs) bearing saturated acyl chains (n = 8-20) with respect to thermotropic phase behavior, supramolecular organization and interaction with diacylphosphatidylcholine, a major membrane lipid. Results obtained from DSC and powder XRD studies revealed that the transition temperatures (T), transition enthalpies (ΔH), transition entropies (ΔS) and d-spacings of NABAOHs show odd-even alteration.