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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Effects of grafting on chemical constituents, toxicological properties, antithrombotic activity, and myocardial infarction protection of styrax secreted from the trunk of Liquidambar orientalis Mill
ClearCharacterization of Botanical Parts of Erythrina crista-galli Using Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry and Multivariate Analysis
Researchers characterised the chemical composition of five botanical parts of Erythrina crista-galli (bark, flowers, leaves, roots, and twigs) using pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry combined with principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis. The multivariate analysis clustered the botanical parts into three groups based on chemical similarity and identified lignin G content as the primary differentiating factor, with roots showing the highest relative lignin G abundance.
Chemical Profiling and Biological Activity of Psydrax dicoccos Gaertn
This study profiled the chemical composition and biological activity of Psydrax dicoccos leaf and bark extracts, testing their potential against breast cancer cells as a safer natural alternative to synthetic chemotherapy drugs.
Physiological Responses of Populus cathayana and Salix babylonica to Combined Stress of Diesel Fuel and Sr2+ Stress in Soil
Male and female seedlings of Populus cathayana and Salix babylonica exposed to combined diesel fuel and radionuclide stress showed species- and sex-specific physiological responses, with some individuals demonstrating greater tolerance for potential phytoremediation use. The study identified plant sex as an underappreciated variable in selecting trees for contaminated soil remediation.
Evaluation of valoneic acid and the cytostasis properties of lagerstroemia speciosa ethanolic leaf extract on the accumulation of MPS in the complete blood count of the albino rats
Researchers evaluated valoneic acid from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaf extract for its potential to mitigate the effects of microplastic accumulation on blood parameters in albino rats exposed to microbeads and glyphosate. The study explores medicinal plant compounds as protective agents against microplastic and pesticide-associated hematotoxicity.
Metabolic and transcriptomic responses of Taxus mairei to nano-pollutants: insights into AgNPs and PsNPs impact
Taxus mairei plants exposed to polystyrene nanoplastics (PsNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) showed distinct metabolic and transcriptomic responses, with both nano-pollutants disrupting primary and secondary metabolism—including taxol biosynthesis pathways—at different doses, with implications for medicinal plant cultivation in polluted environments.
[Screening of quality markers and activity verification of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma based on small molecule compound-protein interaction].
Researchers screened 27 chemical compounds in licorice root (Glycyrrhizae Radix) to identify quality markers by measuring how strongly each compound binds to mouse organ proteins. Seven active components were identified, and their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties were confirmed in a cell model where macrophages were stressed using microplastics.
Unveiling the medicinal treasure of Habenaria intermedia D.Don: A review
This review compiled traditional medicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, and toxicological data for Habenaria intermedia—a Himalayan orchid used in Ayurvedic medicine—finding it rich in antioxidants with immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and cell regeneration properties supporting its continued medicinal use.
Mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Semen cuscutae in treating recurrent spontaneous abortion based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Researchers used network pharmacology and molecular docking to investigate how compounds from the traditional Chinese medicine Semen cuscutae may interact with inflammatory targets related to recurrent spontaneous abortion. The study identified sesamin as a key compound that showed strong binding affinity to relevant molecular targets, providing a theoretical basis for further investigation of this traditional remedy.
Unleashing the Potential of Portuguese Agroforestry Biomass: Extraction, Characterization, and Valorization of Biomolecules
This review examines the extraction, characterization, and valorization of biomolecules including polysaccharides, phenolics, and essential oils from Portuguese agroforestry species such as carob, cork oak, aromatic plants, and maritime pine, highlighting eco-friendly extraction techniques and applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and bio-based materials.
Bibliometric Evaluation of Lagerstroemia
Not relevant to microplastics research; this paper is a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on Lagerstroemia, an ornamental flowering plant genus, examining research trends in its ecology and medicinal uses.
Nanoplastic toxicity induces metabolic shifts in Populus × euramericana cv. '74/76' revealed by multi-omics analysis
Researchers used transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling to show that polystyrene nanoplastics accumulate in poplar tree roots, penetrate chloroplasts in leaves causing photosynthesis disruption, and trigger a metabolic shift from normal growth to defensive flavonoid production under severe exposure conditions.
Differences in Root Endophytic Bacterial Communities of Chinese Cork Oak (Quercus variabilis) Seedlings in Different Growth Years
Researchers used high-throughput sequencing to compare root endophytic bacterial communities in Chinese cork oak seedlings of different ages, finding that seedling age influences the composition and functional potential of root microbiomes in forest regeneration contexts.
Exploring the Potential of Fique Fiber as a Natural Composite Material: A Comprehensive Characterization Study
This study comprehensively characterized fique fiber (from the Furcraea plant) for potential use as a natural engineering composite material, analyzing its chemical composition, physical, thermal, mechanical, and textile properties.
Application of Band-Selective HSQC NMR in Species Discrimination and Adulteration Identification of Panax Linn
This is an analytical chemistry paper presenting an NMR method to distinguish and detect adulteration among Panax ginseng species; it is not a microplastics research paper.
Antioxidant Potential of Mangifera foetida Bark, Mangifera foetida Leaves, and Cinnamomum burmanii Leaves Extract in Mitigating Nanoplastic‐Induced Toxicity and Disruption of Glycolipid Metabolism
Researchers tested whether plant extracts from Mangifera foetida and Cinnamomum burmanii could reduce nanoplastic-induced metabolic disruption in rats, finding that the antioxidant compounds in these extracts partially mitigated nanoplastic-associated disruption of glycolipid metabolism.
Impacts of root exudates on the toxic response of Chrysanthemum coronarium L. to the co-pollution of nanoplastic particles and tetracycline
Researchers grew Chrysanthemum coronarium under combined nanoplastic and tetracycline exposure and found synergistic oxidative damage and biomass reduction, with root exudates containing malic, oxalic, and formic acids found to partially alleviate toxicity by reducing reactive oxygen species levels.
Functional Genomics of Root Development in Populus and Its Ecological Implications
This review summarises research on functional genes governing poplar root system development, covering transcriptome analysis, gene editing, and epigenetic approaches to understand how roots respond to drought, nutrient deficiency, and microbial interactions, with implications for afforestation and ecological restoration.
Reveal resistance mechanisms of Mirabilis jalapa L. when exposed to galaxolide and polystyrene microplastics stress, from individual, cellular and molecular level
Researchers studied how the ornamental plant Mirabilis jalapa tolerates exposure to galaxolide (a synthetic fragrance) and polystyrene microplastics. They found that the plant activates defense mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level, including boosting antioxidant enzymes and adjusting its root structure. The study suggests that certain plants may have built-in resistance strategies that could be useful for cleaning up soils contaminated with microplastics and personal care product chemicals.
Green synthesis of lignin nano- and micro-particles: Physicochemical characterization, bioactive properties and cytotoxicity assessment.
This study produced lignin nanoparticles and microparticles using a green synthesis method and characterized their properties, finding they have good thermal stability and bioactive characteristics. While focused on biomaterial applications rather than pollution, lignin-based particles represent a potential biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic microbeads used in consumer products.
Effects of Light Intensity on Seedling Emergence and Early Growth of Liquidambar formosana Hance
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it studies how different light intensities affect the germination and early growth of the tree species Liquidambar formosana.
Burnos gleivinės preparato su natūraliais bioaktyviais junginiais modeliavimas ir technologija
Researchers modeled and developed an oral mucosal preparation containing natural bioactive compounds, investigating formulation technology for a pharmaceutical product designed to interact with the oral mucosa using naturally derived ingredients.
The impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on lignin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.)
Researchers exposed Arabidopsis plants to polystyrene nanoplastics and found that the particles penetrate root tissues and trigger a concentration-dependent buildup of lignin — the structural polymer that stiffens plant cell walls — as a defensive stress response, accompanied by increased oxidative damage markers and upregulation of lignin-biosynthesis genes.
Formulation and Physical Characterization of a Polysaccharidic Gel for the Vehiculation of an Insoluble Phytoextract for Mucosal Application
Researchers developed polysaccharide-based gel formulations to deliver an insoluble plant extract for mucosal applications, demonstrating that natural polymer hydrogels can maintain insoluble active ingredients in stable suspension for cosmetic use.
Rapid Determination of Taraxacum kok-saghyz Rubber Content by Pyrolyzer Hyphenated with a Miniaturized Mass Spectrometer
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper develops a pyrolysis-mass spectrometry method to rapidly quantify natural rubber content in the dandelion species Taraxacum kok-saghyz, a candidate alternative to rubber trees.