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In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potential of <i>Mentha</i> × <i>smithiana</i> R. GRAHAM Essential Oil from Western Romania

Călin Jianu, Daniela Stoin, Ileana Cocan, Ioan David et al. • Foods (2021)

This study was conducted to identify the volatile compounds of Mentha × smithiana essential oil (MSEO) and evaluate its antioxidant and antibacterial potential. The essential oil (EO) content was assessed by gas chromatography–mass spectrom...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/foods10040815

Formulation, characterization, and valorization of the antioxidant, antibiofilm, and anti-adhesion potentials of a clove essential oil nanoemulsion

Enis Ben Bnina, Jihen Missaoui, Mohamed Firas Gannouni, Lotfi Achour et al. • OpenNano (2026)

Food safety and control are fundamental public health issues that maintain consumer confidence and protection. This design (management) requires monitoring production, processing, and conservation processes while limiting microbiological, c...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2026.100286

Multifunctional properties of Phlomis aurea extracts: In-vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, potent repellency against two mosquito vectors and molecular docking studies

Mohamed A. M. El-Tabakh, Ahmed Z. I. Shehata, Ahmed M. Sadek, Salem S. Salem et al. • Applied Biological Chemistry (2025)

Abstract To develop economically viable and environmentally benign methodologies for organic reactions and reveal the practical utility of transitional natural compounds and their derivatives. In addition, a new research method to conduct d...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13765-025-00982-2

Metabolites extracted from browntop millet (Urochloa ramosa (L.) T.Q. Nguyen) mitigated the proliferation of breast- and colorectal carcinoma cells in vitro and retarded the EAC tumors in vivo by binding to oncogenic proteins

Mahadevaswamy G. Kuruburu, Venugopal R. Bovilla, Rimshia Naaz, Zonunsiami Leihang et al. • Frontiers in Pharmacology (2026)

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an inverse correlation between millet-based diets and incidence of cancers of colon and rectum. These findings highlight the potential of millets as functional foods for effective management of canc...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2026.1805287

Effects of Organic/Synthetic Fertilizers on Stimulated Biosynthesis of Polyphenol Compounds: Efficiency and Sustainability of Plants and Weeds in Monoculture and Competitive Conditions

Danijela Šikuljak, Sanja Đurović, Ana Anđelković, Layth Nesseef et al. • Agronomy (2026)

Intensified use of fertilizers enhances crop yield; however, it can also make weed management more challenging. In addition to providing nutrients to crops, fertilizers also provide nutrients to weeds when they grow together with crops. All...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/agronomy16141334

Chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of essential oils from different parts of Daphne mucronata Royle

Iqra Ashraf, Muhammad Zubair, Komal Rizwan, Nasir Rasool et al. • Chemistry Central Journal (2018)

Abstract This research work was executed to determine chemical composition, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial potential of the essential oils extracted from the leaves and stem of Daphne mucronata Royle. From leaves and stem oils fifty-one di...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13065-018-0495-1

Structural Design, Synthesis and Antioxidant, Antileishmania, Anti-Inflammatory and Anticancer Activities of a Novel Quercetin Acetylated Derivative

Saul Vislei Simões da Silva, Orlando Maia Barboza, Jéssica Teles Souza, Érica Novaes Soares et al. • Molecules (2021)

Quercetin (Q) is a bioflavonoid with biological potential; however, poor solubility in water, extensive enzymatic metabolism and a reduced bioavailability limit its biopharmacological use. The aim of this study was to perform structural mod...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/molecules26226923

Fatty acid composition, bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant properties and oxidative stability of edible fruit seed oil: effect of preharvest and processing factors

Tafadzwa Kaseke, Umezuruike Linus Opara, Olaniyi Amos Fawole • Heliyon (2020)

Fruit seed is a by-product of fruit processing into juice and other products. Despite being treated as waste, fruit seed contains oil with health benefits comparable or even higher than the conventional seed oil from field crops. In additio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04962

Development and quality evaluation of a fermented dessert made from donkey milk fortified with oat flour, wheat germ oil, and pomegranate extract

Claudia Antonino, Graziana Difonzo, Giuseppe Natrella, Giacomo Squeo et al. • Applied Food Research (2024)

The dairy sector is constantly innovating in response to the critical issues connected to sustainability and healthiness and to the increasing consumer demand for products with nutritional benefits. This study aimed to develop an innovative...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.afres.2024.100507

The Relationship between Exercise and Salivary Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review

Raphael Charchar Campos Alves, Railson Oliveira Ferreira, Deborah Ribeiro Frazão, Yago Gecy de Souza Né et al. • Antioxidants (2022)

Salivary content has been reported as a potential biomarker for oxidative stress assessments especially in context of exercise-induced oxidative stress. This systematic review following PRISMA guidelines aimed to evaluate the effects of phy...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081489

Development of functional cookies form wheat-pumpkin seed based composite flour

Feriehiwote Weldeyohanis Gebremariam, Eneyew Tadesse Melaku, Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy, Henock Woldemichael Woldemariam • Heliyon (2024)

To develop high quality cookies, even seemingly smallest changes depended on factors that can affect taste, texture, and nutritional value. In this light, this study aimed to investigate the upshot of refined wheat flour and pumpkin seed fl...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24443

Optimization of cationic nanoparticles stabilized by poloxamer 188: A potential approach for improving the biological activity of Aloe perryi

Tahany Saleh Aldayel, Mohamed M. Badran, Abdullah H. Alomrani, Nora A. AlFaris et al. • Heliyon (2023)

Aloe perryi (AP) has gained considerable interest as a medicinal herb in various biological applications due to its rich phytochemical composition. However, the therapeutic benefits of AP could be potentiated by utilizing nanotechnology. Mo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22691

Dietary antioxidants and lifespan: Relevance of environmental conditions, diet, and genotype of experimental models

Alfonso Varela-López, José M. Romero-Márquez, María D. Navarro-Hortal, César L. Ramirez-Tortosa et al. • Experimental Gerontology (2023)

The rise of life expectancy in current societies is not accompanied, to date, by a similar increase in healthspan, which represents a great socio-economic problem. It has been suggested that aging can be manipulated and then, the onset of a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112221

Emodin inhibits Newcastle disease virus replication via regulating the phosphorylation levels of eEF2K/eEF2 and targeting viral N protein to reduce viral protein production

Wenjie Wu, Rongjing Xia, Si Ma, Zenglei Hu et al. • Poultry Science (2026)

Newcastle disease (ND) caused by Newcastle disease virus (NDV) infection is a highly contagious avian disease that causes substantial threat to the global poultry industry. Emodin (EMO), a member of the free anthraquinone compounds derived ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.107180 PMC: PMC13265661

Optimization of lactic fermentation parameters of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) puree with Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus casei

S. Khalajian, N. Mooraki, M. Honarvar, A. Akhavan Sepahi • Applied Food Research (2026)

This research investigates the lactic fermentation process of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) puree with the aim of creating a functional probiotic product. The focus is on optimizing fermentation conditions to enhance health benefits, thereb...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.afres.2026.101754

Antioxidant activity assay of white Turi (Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers.) extracts using DPPH radical scavenging method

Jamilatur Rohmah, Ida Agustini Saidi, Chylen Setiyo Rini, Zulfida Ainindiyah Putri Purwanto et al. • Pharmaciana (2020)

Turi (Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers.) is a type of plant belonging to the Fabaceae family that is widespread in Indonesian territory and has the potential as a natural free radical scavenger. The study aims to compare the antioxidant activ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.12928/pharmaciana.v10i3.16643

Hesperidin encapsulation in mung bean isolate protein-dextran conjugate-stabilized nanoemulsions: Preparation and characterization

Zixi Xue, Xianrong Xiang, Jiaying Tang, Wen Qin et al. • Grain & Oil Science and Technology (2025)

Encapsulation and protection of hesperidin (HES) in mung bean protein isolate (MPI)-dextran (DX) conjugate-stabilized nanoemulsions (MDC NEs) were investigated in this study. The degree of grafting of MDC prepared by a dry-heating method re...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.gaost.2025.07.001