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Essid R, Kefi S, Damergi B, Abid G, Fares N, Jallouli S, Abid I, Hussein D, Tabbene O, Limam F. Promising Antileishmanial Activity of Micromeria nervosa Essential Oil: In Vitro and In Silico Studies. Molecules 2024; 29:1876. [PMID: 38675696 PMCID: PMC11055018 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to evaluate the leishmanicidal potential of the essential oil (EO) of Micromeria (M.) nervosa and to investigate its molecular mechanism of action by qPCR. Furthermore, in silicointeraction study of the major M. nervosa EO compounds with the enzyme cytochrome P450 sterol 14α-demethylase (CYP51) was also performed. M. nervosa EO was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Results showed that α-pinene (26.44%), t-cadinol (26.27%), caryophyllene Oxide (7.73 ± 1.04%), and α-Cadinene (3.79 ± 0.12%) are the major compounds of M. nervosa EO. However, limited antioxidant activity was observed, as this EO was ineffective in neutralizing DPPH free radicals and in inhibiting β-carotene bleaching. Interestingly, it displayed effective leishmanicidal potential against promastigote (IC50 of 6.79 and 5.25 μg/mL) and amastigote (IC50 of 8.04 and 7.32 μg/mL) forms of leishmania (L.) infantum and L. major, respectively. Molecular mechanism investigation showed that M. nervosa EO displayed potent inhibition on the thiol regulatory pathway. Furthermore, a docking study of the main components of the EO with cytochrome P450 sterol 14α-demethylase (CYP51) enzyme revealed that t-cadinol exhibited the best binding energy values (-7.5 kcal/mol), followed by α-cadinene (-7.3 kcal/mol) and caryophyllene oxide (-7 kcal/mol). These values were notably higher than that of the conventional drug fluconazole showing weaker binding energy (-6.9 kcal/mol). These results suggest that M. nervosa EO could serve as a potent and promising candidate for the development of alternative antileishmanial agent in the treatment of leishmaniasis.
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- Rym Essid
- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Biotechnology Center of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (S.K.); (N.F.)
- University of Tunis-El Manar, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached, BP-94 Rommana, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Biotechnology Center of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (S.K.); (N.F.)
- University of Tunis-El Manar, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached, BP-94 Rommana, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Biotechnology Center of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (S.K.); (N.F.)
- University of Tunis-El Manar, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached, BP-94 Rommana, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Legumes and Sustainable Agro-Systems, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Biotechnology Center of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (S.K.); (N.F.)
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Biotechnology Center of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (S.K.); (N.F.)
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- Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Health, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA;
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Biotechnology Center of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (S.K.); (N.F.)
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Biotechnology Center of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (S.K.); (N.F.)
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Vlachou G, Papafotiou M, Daferera DJ, Tarantilis PA. Yield and Composition of the Essential Oil of Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri as Affected by Harvest Season and Cultivation Method, i.e., Outdoor, Greenhouse and In Vitro Culture. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:4098. [PMID: 38140425 PMCID: PMC10747734 DOI: 10.3390/plants12244098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri is an aromatic herb with a mint-oregano flavor, used in Mediterranean regions in traditional medicine. The aerial parts of the plant are rich in essential oil that has antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties as well as insecticidal activity. The aim of our work was to determine the yield and composition of the essential oil of the plant, in relation to the harvest season and cultivation method, i.e., outdoor, greenhouse and in vitro culture, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) as an analytical tool. Essential oil yield fluctuated similarly in outdoor and greenhouse plants during the year (0.9-2.6%), with higher percentages (2.1-2.6%) in the hottest periods June-October (flowering stage) and April (vegetative stage), and was similar to the yield in in vitro plants (1.7%). More compounds were identified in the oil of outdoor and greenhouse plants (35) compared to that of in vitro plants (21), while the main compounds were the same, i.e., pulegone (13.0-32.0%, highest in February-April, 15.0% in vitro), piperitenone oxide (3.8-31.8%, lowest in February, 34.2% in vitro), piperitone epoxide (4.6-16.4%, highest in February, 15.5% in vitro), D-limonene (2.1-8.8%, lowest in February, 10.0% in vitro), isomenthone (2.3-23.0%, highest in February, 4.6% in vitro), germacrene D (1.9-6.5% highest in December-April, 2.9% in vitro) and dicyclogermacrene (2.1-5.3%, highest in December-April, 5.2% in vitro). Therefore, greenhouse and in vitro cultures were equally efficient in yielding essential oil and its constituents as outdoor cultivation, while in outdoor and greenhouse cultivations, the harvest season, mainly due to the prevailing ambient temperatures, affected the essential oil yield and its percentage composition.
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- Georgia Vlachou
- Laboratory of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Crop Science, School of Plant Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Crop Science, School of Plant Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Chemistry, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, Greece; (D.J.D.); (P.A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Chemistry, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, Greece; (D.J.D.); (P.A.T.)
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Kumaraguru D, Osman K, Hamzah NH, Desa WNSM, Gabriel GF. Volatile organic compounds of diesel and porcine bone in a simulated controlled fire. CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FORENSIC SCIENCE JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00085030.2023.2172128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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- Dheephikha Kumaraguru
- Forensic Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Forensic Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Forensic Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Forensic Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Forensic Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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GC–MS-Based Metabolites Profiling, In Vitro Antioxidant, Anticancer, and Antimicrobial Properties of Different Solvent Extracts from the Botanical Parts of Micromeria fruticosa (Lamiaceae). Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10051016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The present study assessed the metabolites and bioactivities of Micromeria fruticosa plant parts extracted with various solvents (ethanol, n-hexane, and water) through the steeping extraction method. Thereafter, the extracts were analyzed using GC-MS. Moreover, the extracts were tested for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antitumor activities. The quali-quantitative analysis of Micromeria fruticosa crude extracts revealed the occurrence of 27 secondary metabolites. Some major bioactives identified were menthone, oleamide, pulegone, and menthol. Numerous antioxidant minerals, viz., Fe, Zn, and Mn, were present. The water extract of leaves exhibited the highest DPPH scavenging activity (89.73%), followed by the water extract of flowers (80.07%) at 100 μg/mL. The stems’ water extract demonstrated greater antimicrobial activity against all the bacteria species tested. The ethanolic leaf and aqueous stem extracts exhibited strong activity against C. albicans and E. coli. Flowers’ aqueous extract demonstrated the highest cytostatic effect on the colon cell line by reducing viability, followed by the leaves’ ethanol extract. The extraction solvents influenced the recovery of phytocompounds, and the highest pharmacological activities of the different extracts could be correlated to the presence of additional bioactives. Our results suggest that the Micromeria fruticosa plant is a favorable source of natural products with promising properties for potential nutraceutical and functional food applications.
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Giménez-Santamarina S, Llorens-Molina JA, Sempere-Ferre F, Santamarina C, Roselló J, Santamarina MP. Chemical composition of essential oils of three Mentha species and their antifungal activity against selected phytopathogenic and post-harvest fungi. ALL LIFE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2021.2022007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Departamento de Estadística e Investigación Operativa Aplicadas y Calidad, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Cátedra Bayer Crop science de la Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Ecosistemas Agroforestales, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Ecosistemas Agroforestales, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
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Perrino EV, Valerio F, Gannouchi A, Trani A, Mezzapesa G. Ecological and Plant Community Implication on Essential Oils Composition in Useful Wild Officinal Species: A Pilot Case Study in Apulia (Italy). PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10030574. [PMID: 33803659 PMCID: PMC8002985 DOI: 10.3390/plants10030574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The study focused on the effects of ecology (plant communities and topographical data) on composition of essential oils (EOs) of some officinal wild plant species (Lamiales): Clinopodium suaveolens, Salvia fruticosa subsp. thomasii, Satureja montana subsp. montana, and Thymbra capitata, in different environments of Apulia (Italy). C. suaveolens and S. fruticosa subsp. thomasii are rare species of conservation interest, while S. montana subsp. montana and T. capitata, have a wide distribution and are used in traditional medicine or as spices. Results showed that the ecological context (phytosociological and ecological features) may influence the composition of EOs of the studied species. High differences in the compound composition have been found in S. montana subsp. montana, whereas minor effects were observed in C. suaveolens, S. fruticosa subsp. thomasii, and T. capitata accessions. The understanding of such aspects is necessary for providing optimal conditions to produce EOs rich in compounds known for their biological activities. The results are of great interest also for EOs producers and at the same time to improve our knowledge and valorize wild officinal plants.
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- Enrico V. Perrino
- CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.G.); (A.T.); (G.M.)
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production (ISPA), National Research Council, Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.G.); (A.T.); (G.M.)
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- CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.G.); (A.T.); (G.M.)
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- CIHEAM, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano, Italy; (A.G.); (A.T.); (G.M.)
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Phytochemistry, Bioactivities, Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity Prediction of Selaginella repanda with Its Anticancer Potential against Human Lung, Breast and Colorectal Carcinoma Cell Lines. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26030768. [PMID: 33540783 PMCID: PMC7867377 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigated the bioactive potential (antibacterial and antioxidant), anticancer activity and detailed phytochemical analysis of Selaginellarepanda (S. repanda) ethanolic crude extract for the very first time using different in vitro approaches. Furthermore, computer-aided prediction of pharmacokinetic properties and safety profile of the identified phytoconstituents were also employed in order to provide some useful insights for drug discovery. S. repanda, which is a rich source of potent natural bioactive compounds, showed promising antibacterial activity against the tested pathogenic bacteria (S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. coli and S. flexneri). The crude extract displayed favorable antioxidant activity against both 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) (IC50 = 231.6 μg/mL) and H2O2 (IC50 = 288.3 μg/mL) molecules. S. repanda also showed favorable and effective anticancer activity against all three malignant cancer cells in a dose/time dependent manner. Higher activity was found against lung (A549) (IC50 = 341.1 μg/mL), followed by colon (HCT-116) (IC50 = 378.8 μg/mL) and breast (MCF-7) (IC50 = 428.3 μg/mL) cancer cells. High resolution-liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (HR-LC–MS) data of S. repanda crude extract revealed the presence of diverse bioactive/chemical components, including fatty acids, alcohol, sugar, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, coumarins and phenolics, which can be the basis and major cause for its bioactive potential. Therefore, achieved results from this study confirmed the efficacy of S. repanda and a prospective source of naturally active biomolecules with antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer potential. These phytocompounds alone with their favorable pharmacokinetics profile suggests good lead and efficiency of S. repanda with no toxicity risks. Finally, further in vivo experimental investigations can be promoted as probable candidates for various therapeutic functions, drug discovery and development.
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Prasse A, Munzert V, José E, Zeller K, Siehl H, Berger S, Sicker D. Die Polei‐Minze im Wandel der Zeiten. CHEM UNSERER ZEIT 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ciuz.201800860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Institut für Organische ChemieUniversität Leipzig Johannisallee 29 D‐04103 Leipzig
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Božović M, Ragno R. Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi and its Main Essential Oil Constituent Pulegone: Biological Activities and Chemistry. Molecules 2017; 22:E290. [PMID: 28216606 PMCID: PMC6155702 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22020290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Medicinal plants play an important role in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, even if their chemical constituents are not always completely recognized. Observations on their use and efficacy significantly contribute to the disclosure of their therapeutic properties. Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi is an aromatic herb with a mint-oregano flavor, used in the Mediterranean areas as a traditional medicine. It has an extensive range of biological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, as well as anti-ulcer and insecticidal properties. This study aims to review the scientific findings and research reported to date on Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi that prove many of the remarkable various biological actions, effects and some uses of this species as a source of bioactive natural compounds. On the other hand, pulegone, the major chemical constituent of Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi essential oil, has been reported to exhibit numerous bioactivities in cells and animals. Thus, this integrated overview also surveys and interprets the present knowledge of chemistry and analysis of this oxygenated monoterpene, as well as its beneficial bioactivities. Areas for future research are suggested.
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- Mijat Božović
- Rome Center for Molecular Design, Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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- Rome Center for Molecular Design, Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
- Alchemical Dynamics s.r.l., 00125 Rome, Italy.
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Essential Oil Extraction, Chemical Analysis and Anti-Candida Activity of Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi subsp. glandulosa (Req.) Ball-New Approaches. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22020203. [PMID: 28134788 PMCID: PMC6155801 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22020203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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A comprehensive study on essential oils extracted from different Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi subsp. glandulosa (Req.) Ball samples from Tarquinia (Italy) is reported. In this study, the 24-h steam distillation procedure for essential oil preparation, in terms of different harvesting and extraction times, was applied. The Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis showed that C. nepeta (L.) Savi subsp. glandulosa (Req.) Ball essential oils from Tarquinia belong to the pulegone-rich chemotype. The analysis of 44 samples revealed that along with pulegone, some other chemicals may participate in exerting the related antifungal activity. The results indicated that for higher activity, the essential oils should be produced with at least a 6-h steam distillation process. Even though it is not so dependent on the period of harvesting, it could be recommended not to harvest the plant in the fruiting stage, since no significant antifungal effect was shown. The maximum essential oil yield was obtained in August, with the highest pulegone percentage. To obtain the oil with a higher content of menthone, September and October should be considered as the optimal periods. Regarding the extraction duration, vegetative stage material gives the oil in the first 3 h, while material from the reproductive phase should be extracted at least at 6 or even 12 h.
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Buleandra M, Oprea E, Popa DE, David IG, Moldovan Z, Mihai I, Badea IA. Comparative Chemical Analysis of Mentha piperita and M. spicata and a Fast Assessment of Commercial Peppermint Teas. Nat Prod Commun 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1601100433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The hydrodistilled essential oils and volatile compounds (by static headspaces technique) of Mentha piperita L. and M. spicata L. were characterized by GC-MS. Headspace analysis of Mentha piperita revealed the existence of menthone (25.4%), 1,8-cineole (17.7%) and menthol (12.1%) as the main components, while the essential oil contained high amounts of menthol (46.8%) and menthone (25.6%). By contrast, headspace analysis of M spicata showed a high content of limonene (37.0%) together with carvone (13.0%), β-pinene (10.4%) and α-pinene (9.8%), while the essential oil was reach in carvone (51.7%), dihydrocarveol (11.5%) and cis-dihydrocarvone (9.1%). Eleven samples of peppermint tea available on the Romanian market were analysed by headspace GC-MS. The volatile profile of the tea samples was compared with that of Mentha piperita L. and certain differences were emphasized and discussed.
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- Mihaela Buleandra
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 2-14 Blvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 2–14 Blvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 2-14 Blvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 2-14 Blvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 2-14 Blvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 2-14 Blvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 2-14 Blvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018, Bucharest, Romania
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Orhan I, Senol FS, Gülpinar AR, Kartal M, Sekeroglu N, Deveci M, Kan Y, Sener B. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitory and antioxidant properties of Cyclotrichium niveum, Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus var. caucasicus, Echinacea purpurea and E. pallida. Food Chem Toxicol 2009; 47:1304-10. [PMID: 19285534 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2009.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2008] [Revised: 02/20/2009] [Accepted: 03/02/2009] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, ethanol, and aqueous extracts of Cyclotrichium niveum (CN) and Thymus praecox subsp. caucasicus var. caucasicus (TP), Echinacea purpurea (EPU), and E. pallida (EPA) along with the essential oils of CN and TP were assessed for their anti-acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and antioxidant activities. AChE inhibition was estimated using spectrophotometric method of Ellman. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and ferrous ion-chelating power tests. Ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of CN and TP were also tested. CN essential oil was found to contain isomenthone (56.21%) and pulegone (19.76%). The ethyl acetate (83.11-87.98%) and dichloromethane (73.45-84.02%) extracts of CN showed the highest AChE inhibition. The ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts of TP exerted significant DPPH scavenger effect. The water extracts of CN and TP and the chloroform extract of the aerial parts of EPU displayed the highest ferrous ion-chelating effect. The leaf and flower essential oils of TP had the best FRAP.
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- I Orhan
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, 06330 Ankara, Turkey.
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Kitic D, Zlatkovic B, Palic R, Jovanovic T, Ristic M. Fatty acids of some plants of the genus Calamintha. Chem Nat Compd 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-009-9295-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cook CM, Maloupa E, Kokkini S, Lanaras T. Differences Between The Inflorescence, Leaf And Stem Essential Oils Of WildMentha PulegiumPlants From Zakynthos, Greece. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2007. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2007.9699269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Karousou R, Balta M, Hanlidou E, Kokkini S. "Mints", smells and traditional uses in Thessaloniki (Greece) and other Mediterranean countries. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2007; 109:248-57. [PMID: 16962274 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2006.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2006] [Revised: 07/19/2006] [Accepted: 07/20/2006] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The herbs of the "mint" group traded in the herbal market of Thessaloniki include eight taxa, members of two genera, Acinos (two species) and Mentha (four species and two hybrids). The essential oil content of 72 samples examined ranged from traces up to 1.69ml/100g of dry weight. Besides three almost scentless samples, the different "mints" are distinguished according to their prominent smell differences, i.e. samples with a pungent, musty and sweet type of smell. As a result, the commercial names attributed to them correspond to a particular type of smell and not to a particular taxon. A number of 29 medicinal uses were recorded in total. In most cases uses were not associated with particular taxa but were rather determined by plant smells. A literature survey has shown that the "mints" traded in Thessaloniki are also used as herbal medicines all over the Mediterranean area, with 67 different therapeutic uses. Among them the 22 uses, already mentioned by Dioscurides, show that the utilization of "mints" as herbal medicines in the Mediterranean countries has a long tradition.
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- Regina Karousou
- Laboratory of Systematic Botany & Phytogeography, School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Kitic D, Stojanovic G, Palic R, Randjelovic V. Chemical Composition and Microbial Activity of the Essential Oil ofCalamintha nepeta(L.) Savi ssp.nepetavar.subisodonda(Borb.) Hayek from Serbia. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2005. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2005.9699036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Chalchat JC, Maksimovic ZA, Petrovic SD, Gorunovic MS. Essential Oil of Acinos hungaricus(Simonkai) Silic, Lamiaceae. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2004. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2004.9698646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Góra J, Lis A, Kula J, Staniszewska M, Wołoszyn A. Chemical composition variability of essential oils in the ontogenesis of some plants. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2002. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.1126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Kokkini S, Hanlidou E, Karousou R, Lanaras T. Variation of Pulegone Content in Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegiumL.) Plants Growing Wild in Greece. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2002. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2002.9699830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Kitic D, Jovanovic T, Ristic M, Palic R, Stojanovic G. Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil ofCalamintha nepeta(L.) Savi ssp.glandulosa(Req.) P.W. Ball from Montenegro. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2002. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2002.9699802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Stojanovic G, Palic I, Ursic-Jankovic J, Vajs V, Dokovic D. Chemical Composition of the Essential Oil ofMicromeria albanica(Griseb. ex K. Maly) Silic. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 1999. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.1999.9712021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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