Comparison of Essential Oils of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. from Different Processing Methods and Harvest Seasons Based on GC-MS and Chemometric Analysis by Xue Pan, Haiying Li, Dingfang Chen, Jinjin Zheng, Longhua Yin, Juan Zou, Yalun Zhang, Kaiwen Deng, Meifeng Xiao, Lei Meng, Fuyuan He

“…Moreover, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) and principal component analysis (PCA) successfully distinguished the chemical constituents of DHC and FHC oils. Additionally, according to orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), eleven components were selected as chemical markers for discriminating DHC and FHC, and two and four chemical markers for discriminating two harvest seasons of DHC and FHC, respectively. …”
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Investigating the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of Nypa fruticans: a multifaceted approach to skin protection and aging by Seul Ki Kim, Sang-Back Kim, Seul Bi Lee, Kang sub Kim, So-Ri Son, En Jin Choi, Byung Chul Park, Eunyoung Hong, You Ah Kim, Byoung Seok Moon, Sullim Lee

“…In this study, we evaluated the potential of Nypa fruticans (NF), which is known for its antioxidant properties, to mitigate tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)- and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)-induced damage in normal human epidermal keratinocytes. The major active constituents identified in NF include protocatechuic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, procyanidin B, catechin, and epicatechin. …”
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Postoperative Tongqi Formula ameliorates postoperative ileus via p38 MAPK signaling pathway and metabolic disorder by Mengmeng Yang, Yuxuan Lu, Shufan Jin, Wanqiu Liu, Miaoshi Yao, Zhiwei Jiang, Yachun Shu

“…Results: A total of 130 chemical constituents were identified in PTQF. Following the network pharmacology analysis of these compounds, the p38 MAPK signaling pathway was chosen for further investigation. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Multiple Active Components from Bushen Pills and Application in a Pharmacokinetic Study in Rats by Houli Li, Benjie Wang, Guiyan Yuan, Xiaoyan Liu, Jing Huang, Lilong Xiong, Di Zhang, Weiyi Feng, Ruichen Guo

“…Two chromatographic methods, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), were applied to analyze the multiple active components of BSPs in dosage form for quality evaluation and in rat plasma for pharmacokinetics study, respectively. Three active constituents of BSPs, including paeoniflorin (PF), berberine hydrochloride (BBR), and schizandrin (SCH), were simultaneously determined by the established LC-MS method with electrospray ionization (ESI) in positive selected ion monitoring (SIM) mode at m/z 503.1, 336.0, and 455.2. …”
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Liquid crystal template-assisted electrodeposition of nanoporous nickel microspheres: A sensitive electrochemical sensing platform for electrocatalytic oxidation and quantitative d... by R. Dehdari Vais, M. Negahdary, S.R. Rasouli Nasrabadi, A. Rahi, S.A. Dastgheib, H. Heli

“…l-carnitine (LC) is a vital constituent of mammalian tissues, has a significant role in the function of different biological systems, and its determination is of great interest. …”
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Size-resolved Compositional Analysis and Source Apportionment of Submicron Aerosol during Lockdown Period Using HR-ToF-AMS by Prodip Acharja, Akash Vispute, Prasanna Lonkar, Suresh W. Gosavi, Sreyashi Debnath, Narendra G. Dhangar, Kaushar Ali, Gaurav Govardhan, Sachin D. Ghude

“…The size-resolved analysis showed the unimodal size distribution of organic and inorganic constituents with peaks at 550 nm, implying the dominant presence of mixed and aged aerosol species. …”
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Phytochemical Profiling, GC-MS Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Sida acuta leave Extracts Against Helicobacter pylori by Kamoldeen Ajijolakewu, Ayobami Elias Ajadi, S A Ayoola, Sheriffdeen Issa Bale, Taiwo Ayodeji Sorunke, Saheed Abayomi Onifade, Tomisin Oyawoye

“…Leaves of S. acuta were extracted using hexane, ethanol, and water, and their phytochemical constituents were analyzed through established qualitative and quantitative methods.  …”
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Microtubule inhibition as a proposed mechanism for the anthelmintic effect of phytochemicals isolated from Cicerbita alpina by Mark James Horgan, Ines Sigg, Ioanna Poulopoulou, Francisco J. Rodriguez-Mejias, Eva Albertini, Pietro Fusani, Florian Fischer, Eftychia Martinidou, Daniela Schuster, Stefan Martens, Pidder Jansen Dürr, Matthias Gauly, Hermann Stuppner, Alexander Weiss, Veronika Temml, Bianka Siewert

“…The anthelminthic assays revealed the more polar fractions to be most active against Ascaridia galli embryos (BuOH | 68% ED | c = 500 µg/ml and EtOAc | 65% ED | c = 500 µg/ml) and Caenorhabditis elegans adult worms (BuOH | 49% WMT | c = 150 µg/ml and EtOAc | 74% WMT | c = 150 µg/ml) suggesting the fraction’s constituents possess dual anthelmintic activity against multiple life-cycle stages (i.e., eggs, worms) of helminths. …”
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Increased pro-SFTPB in HDL promotes the pro-inflammatory transition of HDL and represents a sign of poor prognosis in ARDS patients by Liu Yang, Zhuo Xu, Zhenyan Wang, Fangping Ding, Zhipeng Wu, Xiaoqian Shi, Jing Wang, Yingmin Ma, Jiawei Jin

“…However, the relationship between HDL protein constituents and functional remodeling is unknown in ARDS. …”
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Metabolite profile and antioxidant activities of Trikatu, black pepper, Javanese long pepper, and red ginger essential oils by Dewa Ayu Ika Pramitha, Tati Herlina, Iman Permana Maksum, Ari Hardianto, Abd. Wahid Rizaldi Akili, Jalifah Latip

“…However, the strong pungency of the TR constituents poses challenges for oral administration. …”
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Quzhou Aurantii Fructus Flavonoids Ameliorate Inflammatory Responses, Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction in DSS-Induced Colitis by Modulating PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway and Gut Microbi... by Wang H, Huang W, Pan X, Tian M, Chen J, Liu X, Li Q, Qi J, Ye Y, Gao L

“…Haiou Wang,1 Wenkang Huang,1 Xiaoya Pan,1 Meizi Tian,1 Jiahui Chen,1 Xiaotong Liu,1 Qin Li,1 Jianhua Qi,2 Yiping Ye,1 Lijuan Gao1 1School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310013, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Lijuan Gao; Yiping Ye, Hangzhou Medical College, 182 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310013, People’s Republic of China, Email gaolijuan04141002@126.com; yeyiping2005@163.comPurpose: To explore the protective effect and underlying mechanism of Quzhou Aurantii Fructus flavonoids (QAFF) on Ulcerative colitis (UC).Methods: The constituents of QAFF were accurately determined by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). …”
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Circulations migratoires des peuples de l’Ouest Cameroun : impacts culturels et cultuels by Gisèle PIEBOP

“…Suivant la mouvance de cette logique, les peuples Camerounais en général, et précisément ceux originaires de la région de l’Ouest qui s’avèrent plus démarcatifs de par leur dynamisme, ont retenu l’attention du présent travail, au point d’en constituer la principale matière d’œuvre. On est alors en droit de se demander comment se déploient ces éléments identitaires. …”
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Artificial intelligence-driven identification and mechanistic exploration of synergistic anti-breast cancer compound combinations from Prunella vulgaris L.-Taraxacum mongolicum Han... by Chunlai Feng, Jiaxi Cheng, Mengqiu Sun, Chunxue Qiao, Qiuqi Feng, Naying Fang, Yingying Ge, Mengjie Rui

“…These superior extracts were subjected to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis to identify their constituent compounds. A deep learning-based prediction model, DeepMDS, was applied to predict synergistic anti-breast cancer multi-compound combinations. …”
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Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Cymbopogon nardus Ethanol Extract on 3T3-L1 Cells by Rohmawaty E, Wiraswati HL, Zahra TA, Amalina SN, Ramadhanti J, Rosdianto AM, Laelalugina A, Nasution GTD, Kamisah Y

“…Recent studies have suggested that its bioactive constituents possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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In Vitro Acaricidal Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used against Ticks in Eastern Ethiopia by Jelalu Kemal, Tesfaheywet Zerihun, Sisay Alemu, Kedir Sali, Musa Nasir, Ashebr Abraha, Teka Feyera

“…Standard procedures were applied to screen the phytochemical constituents of the tested plant parts. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of a condensed amount of tannins in all extracts. …”
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THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF GLOBAL STRATEGIES FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIETY AND EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CRITICAL THEORY by Viktor V. Zinchenko

“…He is a public a person, which is the totality of all social definitions included in society and its constituent individuals. For such a "total subject" Object of interest is not something external; on the contrary, the latter appears as a product of his own activity. …”
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Étude des diarrhées en milieu périurbain à Abidjan par l’approche écosanté by Brama Koné, Mohamed Doumbia, Ibrahima Sy, Kouassi Dongo, Yveline Agbo-Houenou, Pascal Valentin Houenou, Benjamin Fayomi, Bassirou Bonfoh, Marcel Tanner, Guéladio Cissé

“…Les maladies diarrhéiques constituent la deuxième cause de morbidité chez les enfants de moins de 5 ans en Afrique, au sud du Sahara et plus particulièrement en Côte d’Ivoire. …”
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Quand les routes fermées de montagne racontent les territoires. L’exemple du Vercors : entre invisibilités, réappropriations et mises en valeur (XIXe -XXIe siècles) by Emma-Sophie Mouret

“…Cet article propose de mesurer en quoi les routes fermées en montagne peuvent représenter une particularité en tant que friche, et constituer un outil pour l’analyse des territoires. …”
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Statut foncier et services écosystémiques fournis par les palmiers dattiers (Phoenix dactylifera L) des oasis du Kawar (Nord-Est du Niger) by Malam Moussa Dagrama, Tidjani Adamou Didier, Moustapha Moustapha Aboubacar, Elhadji Mohamoud Chekou Koré

“…Le système oasien du Kawar constitue un écosystème unique situé entre l’erg du Ténéré et celui de Bilma. …”
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Time to Reconsider the Straddle-Arm Technique: Providing Care for the Conscious Infant who is Choking

“…L'objectif de cet article est de présenter les résultats initiaux issus des travaux exploratoires visant à étayer ce point de vue et suggérant la nécessité de poursuivre les travaux afin d’améliorer le caractère universel de cette compétence. Cet article constitue un rapport sur l’état des lieux.Hora de reconsiderar la técnica del brazo a horcajadasLa práctica de montar las piernas del bebé en la parte superior del brazo del reanimador sigue siendo un método que se enseña para ayudar al bebé a dar golpes en la espalda y empujes en el pecho para despejar una obstrucción de las vías respiratorias por cuerpo extraño (FBAO por sus siglas en inglés) en un bebé consciente. …”
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