R2R3-MYBs constitute one of the largest families of plant transcription factors and several members are involved in the regulation of distinct branches of the phenylpropanoid pathway, acting as activators or repressors of the biosynthesis of a plethora of specialized metabolites. Although R2R3-MYBs have been extensively characterized as regulators of lignin deposition in distinct cellular contexts and species, still little is...

Metal contamination, particularly by copper (Cu) and lead (Pb), is a persistent environmental threat, yet the adaptive responses of Neotropical bryophytes to such stressors remain largely unexplored. This study evaluated biomass production, photosynthetic performance, and metal accumulation in two native Brazilian mosses ( Campylopus savannarum (Müll.Hal.) Mitt. and Polytrichum juniperinum Willd. ex Hedw.) exposed to increasin...

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a malignancy with a relevant genetic component, with germline mutations identified in up to 12% of cases. International guidelines recommend universal germline testing; however, its implementation in routine clinical practice remains inconsistent. This nationwide survey aimed to assess current clinical practice, attitudes, and barriers related to genetic testing among Italian specialists within the...

Boswellia serrata is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat inflammatory conditions and this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of B. serrata dry extract (BSDE) in treating gastric ulcers and ulcerative colitis. Chronic gastric ulcers were induced using 80% acetic acid. For seven days, rats were given oral doses of BSDE (30, 100, or 300 mg/kg), omeprazole (40 mg/kg), or vehicle. Ulcer area, mucin content, and biochemi...