NP Discovery 2027 Scientific Program

Title: Niosomes encapsulated with natural products for cancer therapy

Natural products continue to play a central role in drug discovery, yet their therapeutic potential is often limited by poor aqueous solubility, chemical instability, and low bioavailability. Niosomes—self?assembled, non?ionic surfactant vesicles—offer a versatile nan [....] » Read More

Title: From historically used plants to novel peptides for the treatment of type-2 diabetes and alzheimer’s disease

Several plants and plant-derived bioactive substances show significant promise in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). They often act on shared pathways like insulin signaling, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. Natural c [....] » Read More

Title: Global challenges in safety, quality, and adulteration of herbal products used in daily life

Herbal products, botanical preparations, and plant-based nutraceuticals are increasingly integrated into daily healthcare practices worldwide owing to the growing demand for preventive healthcare, natural therapeutics, functional foods, and wellness-oriented lifestyles. The globa [....] » Read More

Title: A cross-sectional study on traditional knowledge and practices for mental health treatment in Uttarakhand, India

Background: Mental health issues are an increasing concern in modern society, often arising from occupational and family stress, social problems, environmental pollution, and substance abuse. Disorders such as hyperactivity in children and depression in youth are common, while Al [....] » Read More

Title: Optimization of collagen extraction assisted by pepsin enzyme of Holothuria fuscogilva

The marine environment remains underexplored compared to the terrestrial environment. Indeed, limited accessibility and resources contribute to this situation. In Pacific islands, people are highly dependent on marine resources, particularly fish and shellfish. Fishing is mainly [....] » Read More

Title: Dimerization Is essential for PLP-dependent MilM catalysis during the biosynthesis of the antifungal natural product mildiomycin

Background: Natural products remain a rich source of therapeutic and agrochemical agents, with their structural diversity largely arising from specialized biosynthetic enzymes. Mildiomycin is an N-nucleoside-derived antifungal natural product produced by Streptoverticillium rimof [....] » Read More