Chromosome-level genome assembly and functional annotation of Citrullus colocynthis: unlocking genetic resources for drought-resilient crop development
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DOI: 10.1007/s00425-024-04551-7
Abstract: The chromosome-level genome assembly of Citrullus colocynthis reveals its genetic potential for enhancing drought tolerance, paving the way for innovative crop improvement strategies. This study presents the first comprehensive genome assembly and annotation of Citrullus… read more here.
Keywords: citrullus colocynthis; genome assembly; colocynthis; chromosome level ... See more keywords
A Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract acutely enhances insulin-induced GLUT4 translocation and glucose uptake in adipocytes by increasing PKB phosphorylation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113772
Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad is a common fruit in traditional medicine and used as remedy against various diseases, especially diabetes. Up to now, its anti-diabetic effects have been fully attributed to its enhancement… read more here.
Keywords: insulin; glut4 translocation; fruit; glucose uptake ... See more keywords
Synergistic properties of garlic and Citrullus colocynthis on reproductive injury caused by diabetes in male rats: Structural and molecular evidence.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14467
Abstract: This study evaluates the synergistic effect of garlic and Citrullus colocynthis on diabetic reproductive damage by suppressing the AGEs/RAGE/Nox-4 signaling pathway. Thirty-five male Wistar rats were divided into five groups (n = 7/group): Control, Diabetic, Diabetic+G (Garlic,… read more here.
Keywords: citrullus colocynthis; colocynthis; reproductive injury; garlic citrullus ... See more keywords
Systematic induced resistance in Solanum lycopersicum (L.) against vascular wilt pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici) by Citrullus colocynthis and Trichoderma viride
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278616
Abstract: The antifungal effects of Citrullus colocynthis extract (Hexane, chloroform, methanol, and water) were tested in vitro on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (Sacc.) W. C. Snyder & H. N. Hans (FOL), the causal agent of… read more here.
Keywords: citrullus colocynthis; colocynthis; fusarium oxysporum; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Aspergillus flavus as a Model System to Test the Biological Activity of Botanicals: An Example on Citrullus colocynthis L. Schrad. Organic Extracts
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins11050286
Abstract: Citrullus colocynthis L. Schrader is an annual plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, widely distributed in the desert areas of the Mediterranean basin. Many pharmacological properties (anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, analgesic, anti-epileptic) are ascribed to different organs… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; biological activity; citrullus colocynthis; colocynthis ... See more keywords