Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque^1,2, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman², Nayan Chandra Howlader³, Soosan Tavakoli⁴, Md. Mezanur Rahman⁵, Shahin Imran⁶, Mallesham Bulle⁷, S. M. Ahsan^2,4,*, Hyong Woo Choi^4,8,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 3805-3826, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.069827 - 29 December 2025

Abstract Cannabis sativa is highly valued for its use in fiber production, medicine, and recreational products. Its secondary metabolites (SM) are renowned for their wide range of health benefits and psychoactive properties. While much of the existing research has focused on cannabinoid production in the plant’s aerial parts, particularly the leaves and flowers, the root system remains understudied in terms of its SM profile. One promising in vitro approach for metabolite production involves the use of ‘hairy roots (HRs)’. These roots mimic the phytochemical profile of native roots but grow more efficiently and yield higher quantities of metabolites.… More >

Xiaobing Li^1,2, Yongsheng Liu¹, Limin Wei¹, Li Rao¹, Jingxin Mao^1,*, Xuemei Li^3,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.5, pp. 813-832, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.062124 - 27 May 2025

Abstract Yeast-based models have become a powerful platform in pharmaceutical research, offering significant potential for producing complex drugs, vaccines, and therapeutic agents. While many current drugs were discovered before fully understanding their molecular mechanisms, yeast systems now provide valuable insights for drug discovery and personalized medicine. Recent advancements in genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology have improved the efficiency and scalability of yeast-based production systems, enabling more sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing processes. This paper reviews the latest developments in yeast-based technologies, focusing on their use as model organisms to study disease mechanisms, identify drug targets,… More >

ANJANI DEVI CHINTAGUNTA¹, SAMUDRALA PRASHANT JEEVAN KUMAR², NUNE SATYA SAMPATH KUMAR^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.8, pp. 1181-1195, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.050540 - 02 August 2024

Abstract Depleting global petroleum reserves and skyrocketing prices coupled with succinct supply have been a grave concern, which needs alternative sources to conventional fuels. Oleaginous microalgae have been explored for enhanced lipid production, leading towards biodiesel production. These microalgae have short life cycles, require less labor, and space, and are easy to scale up. Triacylglycerol, the primary source of lipids needed to produce biodiesel, is accumulated by most microalgae. The article focuses on different types of oleaginous microalgae, which can be used as a feedstock to produce biodiesel. Lipid biosynthesis in microalgae occurs through fatty acid More >