Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT, EC 2.3. 1.20) catalyzes the last reaction in
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …

Chinese herbal medicines (CHM) have been used to cure diseases for thousands of years.
However, the bioactive ingredients of CHM are complex, and some CHM natural products …

Fermented vegetables have a long history and are enjoyed worldwide for their unique
flavors and health benefits. The process of fermentation improves the nutritional value, taste …

Cocoa butter is extracted from cocoa beans, and it is mainly used as the raw material for the
production of chocolate and cosmetics. Increased demands and insufficient cocoa plants led …

A defining component of agroforestry parklands across Sahelo-Sudanian Africa (SSA), the
shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is central to sustaining local livelihoods and the farming …

Shea butter is a natural fat that is extracted from the kernels of the shea butter tree, and it is
widely used in food preparation, cosmetics, and therapeutic practices. Shea trees are …

Vitellaria paradoxa (CF Gaertn.) is a multi-purpose tree species distributed in a narrow band
across sub-Saharan Africa. The species is integrated into cropping and agroforestry systems …

The gastrointestinal tract, the largest human microbial reservoir, is highly dynamic. The gut
microbes play essential roles in causing colorectal diseases. In the present study, we …

Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) is one of the main bioactive components of licorice, and it is widely
used in traditional Chinese medicine due to its hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anti …

The fruit of Lycium barbarum L.(goji berry) is used as traditional Chinese medicine, and has
the functions of immune regulation, anti-tumor, neuroprotection, anti-diabetes, and anti …