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J Pharm Anal 2022 Feb 13;12(1):35-57. Epub 2021 Jul 13.

Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, and Genomic Center of Human Pathologies, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 4014, Morocco.

Moroccan medicinal plants exhibit several pharmacological properties such as antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects, which are related to the presence of numerous bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. In the present review, we systematically evaluate previously published reports on the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Moroccan medicinal plants. The in vitro investigations revealed that Moroccan medicinal plants inhibit several enzymes related to inflammatory processes, whereas in vivo studies noted significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects as demonstrated using different experimental models. Read More

Front Nutr 2022 29;9:890786. Epub 2022 Apr 29.

Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy.

The supplementation of bioactive compounds in astronaut's diets is undeniable, especially in the extreme and inhospitable habitat of future space settlements. This study aims to enhance the Martian and Lunar regolith fertility (testing two commercial simulants) through the provision of organic matter (manure) as established by resource utilization (ISRU) approach. In this perspective, we obtained 8 different substrates after mixing Mojave Mars Simulant (MMS-1) or Lunar Highlands Simulant (LHS-1), with four different rates of manure (0, 10, 30, and 50%, w/w) from monogastric animals. Read More

Front Nutr 2022 28;9:877324. Epub 2022 Apr 28.

School of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.

The effects of ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation on the physiological properties, phenolic acid accumulation, and dough-making quality of wheat during germination were investigated. UV-B radiation inhibited the wheat sprout length and reduced the dry matter loss. As phenolic acids were principally present in the kernels' bran, UV-B radiation could promote their accumulation in the interior of germinated wheat (GW). Read More

Front Nutr 2022 28;9:854680. Epub 2022 Apr 28.

Food Science Institute, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China.

Olive leaves, which are the most abundant byproducts of the olive industry, offer multiple health benefits. The investigation of the phytochemical profiles and relevant biological activities is an essential step toward transforming these low-value byproducts into value-added ones. This study systematically investigated the phytochemical profiles, antioxidant capacity, and inhibition rates of olive leaves from four cultivars on the α-glucosidase, α-amylase, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Read More

ACS Omega 2022 May 26;7(18):15982-15995. Epub 2022 Apr 26.

College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266590, China.

The potential pollution risk of underground coal gasification (UCG) has become a key factor restricting the development of UCG industrialization. Therefore, studying the migration and diffusion behavior of harmful pollutants is of great significance for preventing UCG pollution. In this paper, a large-scale three-dimensional similar simulation experimental device for UCG is used to simulate the gasification of Tianjin fat coal under actual working conditions. Read More