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Mendes PM, Gomes Fontoura GM, Rodrigues LDS, Souza AS, Viana JPM, Fernandes Pereira AL, Dutra RP, Nogueira Ferreira AG, Neto MS, Reis AS, Berretta AA, Monteiro-Neto V, Maciel MCG. Therapeutic Potential of Punica granatum and Isolated Compounds: Evidence-Based Advances to Treat Bacterial Infections. Int J Microbiol 2023; 2023:4026440. [PMID: 38144901 PMCID: PMC10746376 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4026440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Punica granatum Linn has been known for its nutritional and medicinal value since ancient times and is used in the treatment of various pathologies owing to its antibacterial properties. This review reports the results of the most recent studies on the antibacterial effects of P. granatum and its isolated compounds on bacteria of clinical interest. A search in the PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science) databases was performed, which included articles that evaluated the antibacterial activity of P. granatum extracts and excluded articles that analyzed other microorganisms or nonpathogenic bacteria, as well as theses, dissertations, duplicate articles, and those not fully available. The literature suggests that P. granatum extracts can act on bacteria, such as methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. In addition, fruit peel was the most commonly used pharmacogen and methanol, ethanol, and water were the most common solvents for the extraction of bioactive compounds. The antibacterial potential of the methanolic extract of pomegranate peel could be attributed to the presence of active compounds, such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, punicic acid, gallic acid, and punicalagin. Thus, there is evidence that these plant extracts, having high polyphenol content, can disrupt the bacterial plasma membrane and inhibit the action of proteins related to antimicrobial resistance. P. granatum shows antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with great potential against multidrug-resistant strains. Further research is needed to clarify the mechanism of action related to this biological activity and investigate the isolated substances that may be responsible for the antibacterial effects.
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- Graduate Program in Health and Technology, Center of Sciences in Imperatriz, Federal University of Maranhão, Imperatriz 65915-240, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Afya Faculty of Medical Sciences, Bragança 68600-000, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health and Technology, Center of Sciences in Imperatriz, Federal University of Maranhão, Imperatriz 65915-240, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health and Technology, Center of Sciences in Imperatriz, Federal University of Maranhão, Imperatriz 65915-240, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health and Technology, Center of Sciences in Imperatriz, Federal University of Maranhão, Imperatriz 65915-240, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health and Technology, Center of Sciences in Imperatriz, Federal University of Maranhão, Imperatriz 65915-240, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health and Technology, Center of Sciences in Imperatriz, Federal University of Maranhão, Imperatriz 65915-240, Brazil
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- Research, Development & Innovation Department, Apis Flora Industrial e Comercial Ltda, São Paulo 14020-670, Brazil
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Nobre Lamarão ML, Ferreira LMDMC, Gyles Lynch D, Morais LRB, Silva-Júnior JOC, Ribeiro-Costa RM. Pentaclethra macroloba: A Review of the Biological, Pharmacological, Phytochemical, Cosmetic, Nutritional and Biofuel Potential of this Amazonian Plant. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1330. [PMID: 36987018 PMCID: PMC10058800 DOI: 10.3390/plants12061330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Pracaxi (Penthaclethra macroloba (Willd.) Kuntze) is an Amazonian plant, traditionally used by the native population to treat health disorders such as inflammation, erysipelas, wound healing, muscle pain, ear pain, diarrhea, snake and insect bites as well as for cancer treatment. Other common uses include using the oil for frying, skin and hair beautification, and as an alternative source of energy. This review is focused on highlighting its taxonomy, occurrence and botanical origins, popular uses, pharmacology and biological activities, cytotoxicity, biofuel activity and phytochemistry in order to explore future therapeutic use and other applications. Pracaxi contains triterpene saponins, sterols, tannins, oleanolic acid, unsaturated fatty acids and long-chain fatty acids, with a high behenic acid value, which may serve for incorporation into drug delivery systems as well for the development of new drugs. These components are correlated with its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, healing, anti-hemolytic, anti-hemorrhagic, antiophidic, and larvicidal activities against Aedes aegypti and Helicorverpa zea, which ratify the popular/traditional uses. The species is nitrogen fixing; it is easy to propagate in floodplains and the terra firma, and it can be used for the reforestation of degraded areas. Additionally, the oil extracted from the seeds can leverage the bioeconomy of the region based on sustainable exploration.
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- Maria Louze Nobre Lamarão
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Technology, 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil
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The article examines the opportunity to use extracts and Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot fruit powders in the production of sugar confectionery for the substitution of synthetic dyes. In the technology of manufacturing confectionery masses, synthetic dyes are used that can cause various allergic reactions, as well as hyperactivity syndrome and lack of concentration in children. The composition of hydroalcoholic extracts was analyzed, and the metabolites of polyphenols, individual anthocyanins and organic acids were quantified. Antioxidant capacity and CIELab chromatic parameters were tested. The technology for manufacturing confectionary masses with extract and powder of aronia was developed. The sensory profile, physicochemical and microbiological quality parameters, antioxidant activity and color characteristics of the confectionary masses with the extract and powder of aronia addition were determined on the 1st and 50th day from the production date. The evolution of DPPH antioxidant activity of confectionery masses during storage was measured in vitro, in the conditions of gastric digestion. The results showed that Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot extract is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins, the main organic acids being represented by malic, citric, acetic and ascorbic acid. During the 50th storage day, the antioxidant activity was higher in confectionery masses containing aronia compared to the control. The sensory and microbiological testing of confectionary masses demonstrated that the combination of extract and aronia powder ensures the optimal shelf life and organoleptic scores. It was demonstrated that during the storage of confectionery masses with aronia, the physicochemical indicators of quality were in accordance with the regulated admissible values. Positive effects of aronia were observed on confectionery masses’ color saturation. These results underline the opportunity to use aronia extract and/or powder in confectionery industry to replace synthetic dyes and obtain products with enhanced functionality.
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Sharifi-Rad J, Quispe C, Castillo CMS, Caroca R, Lazo-Vélez MA, Antonyak H, Polishchuk A, Lysiuk R, Oliinyk P, De Masi L, Bontempo P, Martorell M, Daştan SD, Rigano D, Wink M, Cho WC. Ellagic Acid: A Review on Its Natural Sources, Chemical Stability, and Therapeutic Potential. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:3848084. [PMID: 35237379 PMCID: PMC8885183 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3848084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ellagic acid (EA) is a bioactive polyphenolic compound naturally occurring as secondary metabolite in many plant taxa. EA content is considerable in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) and in wood and bark of some tree species. Structurally, EA is a dilactone of hexahydroxydiphenic acid (HHDP), a dimeric gallic acid derivative, produced mainly by hydrolysis of ellagitannins, a widely distributed group of secondary metabolites. EA is attracting attention due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, and antiproliferative properties. EA displayed pharmacological effects in various in vitro and in vivo model systems. Furthermore, EA has also been well documented for its antiallergic, antiatherosclerotic, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, and neuroprotective properties. This review reports on the health-promoting effects of EA, along with possible mechanisms of its action in maintaining the health status, by summarizing the literature related to the therapeutic potential of this polyphenolic in the treatment of several human diseases.
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Avda. Arturo Prat 2120, Iquique 1110939, Chile
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Group, Science and Technology Faculty, Universidad del Azuay, Av. 24 de Mayo 7-77, Cuenca, Ecuador
- Universidad del Azuay, Grupos Estratégicos de Investigación en Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición Industrial (GEICA-UDA), Av. 24 de Mayo 7-77, Apartado 01.01.981, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Universidad del Azuay, Grupos Estratégicos de Investigación en Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición Industrial (GEICA-UDA), Av. 24 de Mayo 7-77, Apartado 01.01.981, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources (IBBR), Via Università 133, 80055 Portici, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Centre for Healthy Living, University of Concepción, 4070386 Concepción, Chile
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, 58140 Sivas, Turkey
- Beekeeping Development Application and Research Center, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, 58140 Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via D. Montesano, 49 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Heidelberg University, Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, INF 329, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Makky EA, AlMatar M, Mahmood MH, Wen KX, Qi TBG. In-vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial studies of ethanolic plant extracts of P. granatum, O. stamineus, A. bilimbi, M. nigra, and E. longifolia. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2021; 23:1284-1312. [PMID: 34132178 DOI: 10.2174/1389201022666210615113854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acne is a serious skin problem that affects mostly adolescents. The topical and systematic therapies are effective but could lead to several side effects and the emergence of antibacterial resistance of the acne-causing bacteria. Plant resources have been used as traditional medicine for centuries and can be the alternative therapies for acne treatment. Antioxidants are compounds that can prevent or delay the oxidation of substrates when present in low concentrations. Antioxidants are usually involved in several mechanisms of action, including the inhibition of free radical generation, enhancement of the scavenging capacity against free radicals, and reducing power. METHODS In this study, three antioxidant assays, DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP were used to evaluate the antioxidant properties of the ethanolic extracts of five plant extracts (A. bilimbi, M. nigra, O. stamineus, P. granatum, and E. longifolia). Furthermore, the study aimed to identify the most potent plant extracts and their combination which could provide better antibacterial activities against acne-causing bacteria. Ethanolic extracts of A. bilimbi, O. stamineus, M. nigra, P. granatum, and E. longifolia were prepared by the Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) technique. Their phytochemical contents were screened using several biochemical tests and GC-MS analysis. RESULTS The study found that only the extracts of P. granatum and O. stamineus exhibited good antioxidant activity using DPPH assay (82.37% and 81.72% μg/mL respectively) and in ABTS assay (87.25% and 88.85% μg/mL respectively); their observed FRAP values were 115.1667 ± 5.6182 and 41.3860 ± 2.4583 μg/mL, respectively. The preliminary antibacterial screening using the disc diffusion method showed that P. granatum and O. stamineus were the most potent extracts; hence, both extracts were combined at the ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 2:1 to a total concentration of 400 mg/mL. DISCUSSION The antibacterial efficacy of the mixture was studied using the disc diffusion method and the MIC value was determined. Both S. aureus and S. epidermidis were sensitive to all the individual and combined extracts but C. acnes was resistant to all of them. CONCLUSION The antibacterial activity of the combined extracts against S. aureus showed a synergistic effect at the ratio of 2:1 with the inhibitory zone diameter of 18.00 ± 1.00 mm and MIC value of 12.5 mg/mL; however, antagonistic effects were observed against S. epidermidis while no effect was noted against C. acnes. Therefore, all the selected plant extracts exhibited antibacterial activities against certain bacteria and their effects may be enhanced by combining the plant extracts.
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- Essam A Makky
- Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Gambang, 26300 Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Gambang, 26300 Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Gambang, 26300 Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Gambang, 26300 Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Gambang, 26300 Kuantan, Malaysia
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Siddiqi KS, Husen A. Current status of plant metabolite-based fabrication of copper/copper oxide nanoparticles and their applications: a review. Biomater Res 2020; 24:11. [PMID: 32514371 PMCID: PMC7268245 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-020-00188-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Since green mode of nanoparticles (NPs) synthesis is simple, advantageous and environment friendly relative to chemical and physical procedures, various plant species have been used to fabricate copper and copper oxide nanoparticles (Cu/CuO-NPs) owing to the presence of phytochemicals which often act as capping as well as stabilizing agent. These Cu/CuO-NPs are highly stable and used in the degradation of organic dyes like methylene blue and reduction of organic compounds such as phenols. They are also used as antibacterial, antioxidant and antifungal agent due to their cytotoxicity. They are also examined for agricultural crops growth and productivity. Cu-NPs increased the root and shoot growth of mung bean. In wheat plants, these particles reduced shoot growth; and enhanced the grain yield and stress tolerance through starch degradation. Similarly, CuO-NPs treated seedlings have shown reduced chlorophyll, carotenoid and sugar content, whereas proline and anthocyanins were increased in Brassica rapa seedlings. Overall, this review presents the recent understanding of plant-mediated Cu and CuO-NPs fabrication and their application in biomedicine, environmental remediation and agricultural practices. A comparison of the traditional/conventional method of fabrication of NPs with those of green protocols has also been made. Some misconception of copper chemistry has also been critically discussed in terms of oxidation and reduction reactions.
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- Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box: 138, Wolaita, Ethiopia
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MÁRQUEZ-LÓPEZ A, AYALA-FLORES F, MACÍAS-PURECO S, CHÁVEZ-PARGA MDC, VALENCIA FLORES DC, MAYA-YESCAS R, GONZÁLEZ-HERNÁNDEZ JC. Extract of Ellagitannins starting with Strawberries (Fragaria sp.) and Blackberries (Rubus sp.). FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.42918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Abd-El-Aziz ABED, A Sallam R. Antibacterial effect of green tea and pomegranate peel extracts on Streptococcus mutans of orthodontic treated patients. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/16878507.2019.1693733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Amany Badr El-Deen Abd-El-Aziz
- Department of Radiation Microbiology, National Center of Radiation Research and Technology, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of health Radiation, National Center of Radiation Research and Technology, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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Costa NN, de Faria Lopes L, Ferreira DF, de Prado EML, Severi JA, Resende JA, de Paula Careta F, Ferreira MCP, Carreira LG, de Souza SOL, Cotrim MAP, Boeing T, de Andrade SF, Oréfice RL, Villanova JCO. Polymeric films containing pomegranate peel extract based on PVA/starch/PAA blends for use as wound dressing: In vitro analysis and physicochemical evaluation. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110643. [PMID: 32229007 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Chronic wounds constitute a serious public health problem, and developing pharmaceutical dosage forms to ensure patient comfort and safety, as well as optimizing treatment effectiveness, are of great interest in the pharmaceutical, medical and biomaterial fields. In this work, the preparation of films based on blends of poly(vinyl alcohol), starch and poly(acrylic acid), polymers widely used as pharmaceutical excipients, and pomegranate peel extract (PPE), a bioactive compound with antimicrobial and healing activities relevant to the use as a bioactive wound dressing, was proposed. Initially, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the PPE was investigated by an in vitro method. Then, the best concentration of the PPE to be used to prepare the films was researched using an antimicrobial susceptibility test with the disc diffusion method. The microbiological assay was performed in films prepared by the solvent casting method in the presence of two concentrations of PPE: 1.25% w/v and 2.5% w/v. Films containing the lower PPE concentration showed antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, with a difference that was not considered statistically significant when compared to the higher concentration of the extract. Therefore, the films prepared with the lower proportion of PPE (1.25% w/v) were considered for the other studies. The miscibility and stability of the extract in the films were investigated by thermal analysis. Parameters that determine the barrier properties of the films were also investigated by complementary techniques. Finally, in vitro biological tests were performed for safety evaluation and activity research. Analysis of the results showed that the incorporation of the higher proportion of starch in the blend (15% v/v) (PVA:S:PAA:PPE4) yielded smooth, transparent, and domain-free films without phase separation. Additionally, the PVA:S:PAA:PPE4 film presented barrier properties suitable for use as a cover. These films, when subjected to the in vitro hemolytic activity assay, were nonhemolytic and biocompatible. No toxicity from the extract was observed at the concentrations studied. The results of the wound healing in vitro test showed that films containing 1.25% PPE are efficient in reducing the scratch open area, provoking almost total closure of the scratches within 48 h without cytotoxicity.
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- Nubya Nascimento Costa
- Programa de pós-graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Engenharias, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produção Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia e Nutrição, Centro de Ciências Exatas, Naturais e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produção Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia e Nutrição, Centro de Ciências Exatas, Naturais e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produção Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia e Nutrição, Centro de Ciências Exatas, Naturais e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de pós-graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Engenharias, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil; Laboratório de Produção Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia e Nutrição, Centro de Ciências Exatas, Naturais e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de pós-graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Engenharias, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de pós-graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Engenharias, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil; Laboratório de Produção Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia e Nutrição, Centro de Ciências Exatas, Naturais e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Rural, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Engenharias, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Rural, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Engenharias, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Engenharia de Polímeros e Compósitos - LEPCom, Escola de Engenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG, 31.270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Engenharia de Polímeros e Compósitos - LEPCom, Escola de Engenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG, 31.270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Investigacões Químico-Farmacêuticas - NIQFAR, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - UNIVALI, 88.302-202 Itajaí, SC, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Investigacões Químico-Farmacêuticas - NIQFAR, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - UNIVALI, 88.302-202 Itajaí, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Engenharia de Polímeros e Compósitos - LEPCom, Escola de Engenharia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG, 31.270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de pós-graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Engenharias, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil; Laboratório de Produção Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia e Nutrição, Centro de Ciências Exatas, Naturais e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES, 29.500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil.
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Chaibub BA, Parente LML, Lino Jr RDS, Cirilo HNC, Garcia SADS, Nogueira JCM, Conceição ECD, Thomaz DV, Santos SDC, Bara MTF. Investigation of wound healing activity of Lafoensia pacari (Lythraceae) leaves extract cultivated in Goiás state, Brazil. RODRIGUÉSIA 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/2175-7860202071058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Abstract Lafoensia pacari has been used in traditional folk medicine in Brazilian Cerrado to treat wounds. It is important to develop studies that can clarify how the biological activity of L. pacari occurs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the healing activity of L. pacari leaves extract in an animal model. The extract was prepared from plants cultivated in Goiania-GO, Brazil. The healing activity was assayed using cutaneous wound model in rats, and macroscopic, morphometric and histological analysis of wounds were also conducted. The presence of hydrolysable tannins was detected in thin layer chromatography and in high performance liquid chromatography analysis, may be suggested the presence of ellagitannins. In the evaluation of cutaneous wounds in rats it was possible to observe that the treatment with 10% (w/v) L. pacari extract provided a reduction in the time of cutaneous wound healing, with a significant increase in variables involved in healing, such as the number of blood vessels and collagen production. Therefore, this study shows that L. pacari wound healing potential may be related to the presence of ellagitannins and corroborates to ethnopharmacological reports regarding this plant.
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Smaoui S, Hlima HB, Mtibaa AC, Fourati M, Sellem I, Elhadef K, Ennouri K, Mellouli L. Pomegranate peel as phenolic compounds source: Advanced analytical strategies and practical use in meat products. Meat Sci 2019; 158:107914. [PMID: 31437671 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The growing demand for natural food preservatives has promoted investigations on their application for preserving perishable foods. Consequently, the meat market is demanding natural antioxidants, free of synthetic additives and able to diminish the oxidation processes in high-fat meat and meat products. In this context, the present review discuss the development of healthier and shelf stable meat products by the successful use of pomegranate peel extracts containing phenolics as natural preservative agent in meat and meat products. This paper carries out an exhaustive review of the scientific literature on the main active phenolic compounds of pomegranate peel identified and quantified by advances in the separation sciences and spectrometry, and its biological activities evaluation. Moreover, the impact of pomegranate peel use on the quality and oxidative stability of meat products is also evaluated. As natural preservative, pomegranate peel phenolics could improve stored meat products quality, namely instrumental color retaining, limitaion of microflora growth, retardation of lipid and protein oxidation.
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- Slim Smaoui
- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P. O. Box 1177, 3018, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Algae Biotechnology Unit, Biological Engineering Department, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3038, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P. O. Box 1177, 3018, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P. O. Box 1177, 3018, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P. O. Box 1177, 3018, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P. O. Box 1177, 3018, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P. O. Box 1177, 3018, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road of Sidi Mansour Km 6, P. O. Box 1177, 3018, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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Anti-biofilm activity of Rosmarinus officinalis, Punica granatum and Tetradenia riparia against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and synergic interaction with penicillin. J Herb Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Khan MY, Kumar V. Mechanism & inhibition kinetics of bioassay-guided fractions of Indian medicinal plants and foods as ACE inhibitors. J Tradit Complement Med 2018; 9:73-84. [PMID: 30671369 PMCID: PMC6335474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hypertension is a becoming a major threat to the world. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is a key part in the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) which control blood pressure. Over expression of RAAS is related with vascular hypertension, ACE inhibition has turned into a noteworthy target for controlling hypertension. In the search of lead molecules from plant origin as a substitute for toxic synthetic drugs, 25 Indian medicinal plants and foods were screened for their ACE inhibitory activity. IC50 (50% inhibition of ACE) values of hydroalcoholic crude extracts and fraction were determined by a colorimetric method. Active fractions were further screened to determine the enzyme kinetics, mode, specificity and mechanism of inhibition. Standardization was done by determining total phenolics and flavonoids as gallic acid and quercetin equivalents/mg of extract respectively. Among 25 crude extracts, Cynara scolymus extract showed the best activity, IC50 value 356.62 μg/mL. ACE inhibition resulting from protein precipitation was highest in Coscinium fenestratum. Lineweaver-Burk plots revealed a competitive mode of inhibition for Punica granatum ethyl acetate fraction. Fractions of Cassia occidentalis, Cynara scolymus and Embelia ribes were found to be non-specific inhibitors of ACE. Embelia ribes, Cassia occidentalis and Coscinium fenestratum fractions inhibited the ACE by Zn2+ ion chelation. Research revealed the potential of tested plants fractions as ACE inhibitors along with their inhibition kinetics and mechanism of inhibition. These active plant fractions might find importance in the development of potential antihypertensive agents after further investigations using preclinical and clinical trials.
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Key Words
- ACE, Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme
- Angiotensin converting enzyme
- BAPNA, a-N-benzoyl-dl-arginine-Pnitroanilide HCl
- BP, blood pressure
- BSA, bovine serum albumin
- BSC, benzene sulphonyl chloride
- CH2Cl2, dichloromethane
- DMSO, dimethyl sulphoxide
- Enzyme kinetics
- EtOAc, Ethyl acetate
- EtOH, ethanol
- GAEs, gallic acid equivalents
- HA, hippuric acid
- HCl, Hydrochloric acid
- HHL, hippury-l-histidyl-l-leucine
- IC50, half maximal inhibitory concentration
- Km, Michaelis-Menten constant
- Lineweaver-burk plots
- M, Molar
- MeOH, methanol
- Mm, Milli mole
- Mode of inhibition
- Mu, Milli units
- QEs, quercetin equivalents
- RAS, renin-angiotensin system
- TCA, Trichloroacetic acid
- TFA, trifluoroacetic acid
- UV, ultra violet
- Vmax, Maximum velocity
- Zn2+, Zinc ion
- ZnCl2, Zinc chloride
- mL, milli litre
- mg, milligram
- n-BuOH, n-butanol
- ng, nano gram
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- Mohammad Yaseen Khan
- Department of Phytopharmaceuticals and Natural Products, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University of Science and Technology, S.G. Highway, Ahmadabad, 382 481, India
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- Department of Phytopharmaceuticals and Natural Products, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University of Science and Technology, S.G. Highway, Ahmadabad, 382 481, India
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Cendrowski A, Ścibisz I, Kieliszek M, Kolniak-Ostek J, Mitek M. UPLC-PDA-Q/TOF-MS Profile of Polyphenolic Compounds of Liqueurs from Rose Petals (Rosa rugosa). Molecules 2017; 22:E1832. [PMID: 29077047 PMCID: PMC6150333 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22111832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polyphenolic compounds, as a secondary metabolite of plants, possess great nutritional and pharmacological potential. Herein, we applied the green analytical method to study the nutrient profile of Rosa rugosa petals and liqueurs manufactured from them. Using the fast and validated ultra performance liquid chromatography-photodiode detector-quadrupole/time of flight-mass spectrometry (UPLC-PDA-Q/TOF-MS) method, we confirm the presence of the following compounds: phenolic acids, flavonols, flavan-3-ols and hydrolisable tannins (gallotannins and ellagitannins). R. rugosa petals contains up to 2175.43 mg polyphenols per 100 g fresh weight, therein 1517.01 mg ellagitannins per 100 g fresh weight. Liqueurs, traditionally manufactured from said petals using a conventional extraction method (maceration), also contain polyphenols in significant amounts (from 72% to 96% corresponding to percentage of theoretical polyphenol content in the used petals), therein ellagitannins amount to 69.7% on average. We confirmed that traditional maceration, most common for the isolation of polyphenols, is still suitable for the food industry due to its using aqueous ethanol, a common bio-solvent, easily available in high purity and completely biodegradable. Therefore R. rugosa used as a food may be considered as an ellagitannin-rich plant of economic importance. Manufactured rose liqueurs were stable and kept all their properties during the whole period of aging.
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- Andrzej Cendrowski
- Division of Fruit and Vegetable Technology, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 159c Nowoursynowska Str., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Division of Fruit and Vegetable Technology, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 159c Nowoursynowska Str., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Division of Food Biotechnology and Microbiology, Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Food Evaluation, Faculty of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 159c Nowoursynowska Str., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Nutraceutical Plant Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37/41 Chełmońskiego Str., 51-630 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Division of Fruit and Vegetable Technology, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 159c Nowoursynowska Str., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland.
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Millo G, Juntavee A, Ratanathongkam A, Nualkaew N, Peerapattana J, Chatchiwiwattana S. Antibacterial Inhibitory Effects of Punica Granatum Gel on Cariogenic Bacteria: An in vitro Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017; 10:152-157. [PMID: 28890615 PMCID: PMC5571384 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM This study evaluated the in vitro antibacterial effects of the formulated Punica granatum (PG) gel against Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Lactobacillus casei. MATERIALS AND METHODS The PG extract was dissolved in water at 500 mg/mL. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used for identification and quantification of chemical marker punicalagin. Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) and time-kill assay (TKA) were investigated. Antibacterial activities of the formulated PG gel, 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel and blank gel were tested by measuring the zones of inhibition through agar well diffusion method. RESULTS The HPLC results showed presence of punicalagin at 2023.58 ± 25.29 pg/mL in the aqueous PG extract and at 0.234% (w/w) in the formulated PG gel. The MBC for S. mutans, S. Sanguinis, and L. casei were 250, 125, and 500 mg/mL respectively. The TKA of 500 mg/mL aqueous PG extract showed total inhibition of S. mutans, S. Sanguinis, and L. casei at 6, 1, and 24 hours contact time respectively. Agar well diffusion revealed that for S. mutans, CHX gel > PG gel > blank gel; for S. sanguinis, CHX gel = PG gel > blank gel; for L. casei, CHX gel > PG gel = blank gel. Comparison of the PG gel potency showed that S. sanguinis = S. mutans > L. casei. CONCLUSION The PG gel equivalent to 0.234% punicalagin (w/w) inhibited S. mutans and S. sanguinis but not L. casei within 24 hours incubation period and has the potential to be used for caries prevention. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE Millo G, Juntavee A, Ratanathongkam A, Nualkaew N, Peerapattana J, Chatchiwiwattana S. Antibacterial Inhibitory Effects of Punica Granatum Gel on Cariogenic Bacteria: An in vitro Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(2):152-157.
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- Grazielle Millo
- Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy and Toxicity, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen Thailand
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- Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen Thailand
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Rosas-Burgos EC, Burgos-Hernández A, Noguera-Artiaga L, Kačániová M, Hernández-García F, Cárdenas-López JL, Carbonell-Barrachina ÁA. Antimicrobial activity of pomegranate peel extracts as affected by cultivar. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2017; 97:802-810. [PMID: 27173758 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Revised: 04/30/2016] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Some studies have reported that different parts of the pomegranate fruit, especially the peel, may act as potential antimicrobial agents and thus might be proposed as a safe natural alternative to synthetic antimicrobial agents. The high tannin content, especially punicalagin, found in pomegranate extracts, has been reported as the main compound responsible for such antimicrobial activity. Because the pomegranate peel chemical composition may vary with the type of cultivar (sweet, sour-sweet and sour), pomegranates may also differ with respect to their antimicrobial capacity. RESULTS The extract from PTO8 pomegranate cultivar peel had the highest antimicrobial activity, as well as the highest punicalagins (α and β) and ellagic acid concentrations. In the results obtained from both antibacterial and antifungal activity studies, the sour-sweet pomegranate cultivar PTO8 showed the best antimicrobial activity, and the highest ellagic acid concentrations. CONCLUSION The results of the present study suggest that ellagic acid content has a significant influence on the antimicrobial activity of the pomegranate extracts investigated. The pomegranate peel of the PTO8 cultivar is a good source of antifungal and antibacterial compounds, and may represent an alternative to antimicrobial agents of synthetic origin. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Ema C Rosas-Burgos
- Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Departamento de Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Ctra. Beniel, km 3.2, E-03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd Luis Encinas y Rosales s/n, Col. Centro, CP 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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- Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Departamento de Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Ctra. Beniel, km 3.2, E-03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd Luis Encinas y Rosales s/n, Col. Centro, CP 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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- Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Departamento de Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Ctra. Beniel, km 3.2, E-03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, 949 76, Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Grupo de Fruticultura y Técnicas de Producción, Departamento de Producción Vegetal y Microbiología, EPSO, UMH, Ctra. Beniel, km 3.2, E-03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd Luis Encinas y Rosales s/n, Col. Centro, CP 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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- Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Departamento de Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Ctra. Beniel, km 3.2, E-03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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Khalil RK, Gomaa MA. Prevalence and characterization of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in fruits and vegetables sold at local street markets in Alexandria, Egypt. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Aslani A, Zolfaghari B, Davoodvandi F. Design, Formulation and Evaluation of an Oral Gel from Punica Granatum Flower Extract for the Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis. Adv Pharm Bull 2016; 6:391-398. [PMID: 27766223 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2016.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Revised: 07/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Purpose: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a disease with unknown etiology that's mostly treated symptomatically and has no definite cure. Pomegranate (Punica granatum) flowers have been used as medicinal herb that due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and healing effects, has been useful in treatment of oral aphthous. Therefore, we decided to formulate a mucoadhesive gel with pomegranate flower extract to reduce the need for corticosteroid therapy in patients. Methods: Pomegranate flowers are extracted by percolation method. Several formulations with different amounts of carbomer 934, sodium carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose K4M were prepared and the condensed extract was dispersed in polyethyleneglycol (PEG) 400 and added to gel bases. Then the formulations underwent macroscopic and microscopic studies. The formulations that passed these tests successfully were studied through assay tests using spectrophotometry in 765 nm, drug release from mucoadhesive gel using cell diffusion method, viscosity test, mucoadhesion test and accelerated stability test. Results: The phenolic content of pomegranate flower dried extract was found to be 212.3±1.4 mg/g in dried extract. The F4-F6 formulations contains carbomer 934, SCMC, pomegranate flower extract, PEG 400, potassium sorbate and purified water passed all above tests. Conclusion: The F4 formulation had higher viscosity and mucoadhesion values due to its higher carbomer 934 and SCMC content. Since F4, F5 and F6 had no significant variation in drug release, the F4 formulation was chosen as the superior formulation because of proper appearance and uniformity, acceptable viscosity, mucoadhesion and stability in different temperatures.
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- Abolfazl Aslani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Fleck A, Cabral PFG, Vieira FFM, Pinheiro DA, Pereira CR, Santos WC, Machado TB. Punica granatum L. Hydrogel for Wound Care Treatment: From Case Study to Phytomedicine Standardization. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21081059. [PMID: 27556440 PMCID: PMC6273428 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21081059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2016] [Revised: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The pharmacological activities of many Punica granatum L. components suggest a wide range of clinical applications for the prevention and treatment of diseases where chronic inflammation is believed to play an essential etiologic role. The current work reports a case study analyzing the effect produced by a magistral formulation of ethanolic extracts of Punica granatum peels on a non-healing chronic ulcer. The complete closure of the chronic ulcer that was initially not responsive to standard medical care was observed. A 2% (w/w) P. granatum peels ethanolic extract hydrogel-based formulation (PGHF) was standardized and subjected to physicochemical studies to establish the quality control parameters using, among others, assessment criteria such as optimum appearance, pH range, viscosity and hydrogel disintegration. The stability and quantitative chromatographic data was assessed in storage for six months under two temperature regimes. An efficient HPLC-DAD method was established distinguishing the biomarkers punicalin and punicalagin simultaneously in a single 8 min run. PGHF presented suitable sensorial and physicochemical performance, showing that punicalagin was not significantly affected by storage (p > 0.05). Formulations containing extracts with not less than 0.49% (w/w) total punicalagin might find good use in wound healing therapy.
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- Aline Fleck
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Aplicadas a Produtos Naturais, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Biossistemas, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Passo da Pátria, 156, Bloco D, sala 236, São Domingos, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24210-240, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Aplicadas a Produtos Naturais, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Aplicadas a Produtos Naturais, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Dr. Mario Viana, 523, Santa Rosa, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24230-540, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Biossistemas, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Passo da Pátria, 156, Bloco D, sala 236, São Domingos, Niterói, RJ, CEP: 24210-240, Brazil.
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Ekambaram SP, Perumal SS, Balakrishnan A. Scope of Hydrolysable Tannins as Possible Antimicrobial Agent. Phytother Res 2016; 30:1035-45. [PMID: 27062587 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Hydrolysable tannins (HTs) are secondary metabolites from plants, which are roughly classified into gallotannins and ellagitannins having gallic acid and ellagic acid residues respectively attached to the hydroxyl group of glucose by ester linkage. The presence of hexahydroxydiphenoyl and nonahydroxyterphenoyl moieties is considered to render antimicrobial property to HTs. HTs also show considerable synergy with antibiotics. Nevertheless, they have low pharmacokinetic property. The present review presents the scope of HTs as future antimicrobial agent. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Sanmuga Priya Ekambaram
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anna University BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anna University BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anna University BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamilnadu, India
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Kaur P, Thakur R, Chaudhury A. Biogenesis of copper nanoparticles using peel extract of Punica granatum and their antimicrobial activity against opportunistic pathogens. GREEN CHEMISTRY LETTERS AND REVIEWS 2016; 9:33-38. [DOI: 10.1080/17518253.2016.1141238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 07/19/2023]
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- Pawan Kaur
- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hissar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hissar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hissar, Haryana, India
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Fujita A, Sarkar D, Wu S, Kennelly E, Shetty K, Genovese MI. Evaluation of phenolic-linked bioactives of camu-camu ( Myrciaria dubia Mc. Vaugh) for antihyperglycemia, antihypertension, antimicrobial properties and cellular rejuvenation. Food Res Int 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Evaluation of bioactivity of pomegranate fruit extract against Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris DSM 3922 vegetative cells and spores in apple juice. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2015.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Tomás-Menor L, Barrajón-Catalán E, Segura-Carretero A, Martí N, Saura D, Menéndez JA, Joven J, Micol V. The promiscuous and synergic molecular interaction of polyphenols in bactericidal activity: an opportunity to improve the performance of antibiotics? Phytother Res 2015; 29:466-73. [PMID: 25625775 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2014] [Revised: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Plant polyphenols are a potential source of new antimicrobial molecules against bacteria because most newly developed antimicrobial agents do not improve the clinical management of infectious diseases. The potential synergism between the major polyphenolic compounds present in a Cistus salviifolius extract, which was characterized by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS, was investigated by the isobole method and the fractional inhibitory concentration index determination. Pairwise combinations of selected flavonoids and ellagitannins present in C. salviifolius extract were assayed against the in vitro growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Some combinations revealed synergic effects, resulting in a reduction of the minimum inhibitory concentration required to inhibit 50% growth (MIC50 ) up to 20 times lower as compared with the individual compounds. Some of the combinations exhibited MIC50 values close to drug potency level (0.5-1 µg/mL). Punicalagin and myricetin were the major contributors in the combinations. The proportion between the compounds in the synergic mixtures is crucial and may explain the superior antimicrobial activity displayed by this extract when compared with other botanical extracts. The rational optimization of these combinations could lead to the design of potent antimicrobial phytopharmaceuticals, which may improve the performance of current antibiotics, taking advantage of the multi-targeted and synergic molecular interactions of selected polyphenols.
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- Laura Tomás-Menor
- Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular (IBMC), Universidad Miguel Hernández, Avenida de la Universidad s/n. E-03202 Elche, Alicante, Spain
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Les F, Prieto JM, Arbonés-Mainar JM, Valero MS, López V. Bioactive properties of commercialised pomegranate (Punica granatum) juice: antioxidant, antiproliferative and enzyme inhibiting activities. Food Funct 2015; 6:2049-57. [DOI: 10.1039/c5fo00426h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Pomegranate juice exerts antioxidant and protective effects, antiproliferative activity in cancer cells and inhibits COX-2 and MAO-A.
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- Francisco Les
- Department of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- San Jorge University
- Villanueva de Gállego (Zaragoza)
- Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry
- UCL School of Pharmacy
- London
- UK
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- Adipocyte and Fat Biology Laboratory (AdipoFat)
- Unidad de Investigación Traslacional
- Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud (IACS)
- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet
- Zaragoza
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- Department of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- San Jorge University
- Villanueva de Gállego (Zaragoza)
- Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- San Jorge University
- Villanueva de Gállego (Zaragoza)
- Spain
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Lawal TO, Olorunnipa TA, Adeniyi BA. Susceptibility testing and bactericidal activities of Theobroma cacao Linn. (cocoa) on Helicobacter pylori in an in vitro study. J Herb Med 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2014.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Characterization and Quantification of Compounds in the Hydroalcoholic Extract of the Leaves from Terminalia catappa Linn. (Combretaceae) and Their Mutagenic Activity. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:676902. [PMID: 24734110 PMCID: PMC3966358 DOI: 10.1155/2014/676902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2013] [Revised: 01/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Terminalia is a genus of Combretaceous plants widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Thus, the aim of this study was to quantify the majority compounds of the hydroalcoholic extract (7 : 3, v/v) of the leaves from T. catappa by HPLC-PDA, chemically characterize by hyphenated techniques (HPLC-ESI-IT-MSn) and NMR, and evaluate its mutagenic activity by the Salmonella/microsome assay on S. typhimurium strains TA98, TA97a, TA100, and TA102. The quantification of analytes was performed using an external calibration standard. Punicalagin is the most abundant polyphenol found in the leaves. The presence of this compound as a mixture of anomers was confirmed using HPLC-PDA and 1H and 13C NMR. Mutagenic activity was observed in strains TA100 and TA97a. As the extract is a complex mixture of punicalagin, its derivatives, and several other compounds, the observed mutagenicity may be explained in part by possible synergistic interaction between the compounds present in the extract. These studies show that mutagenic activity of T. catappa in the Ames test can only be observed when measured at high concentrations. However, considering the mutagenic effects observed for T. catappa, this plant should be used cautiously for medicinal purposes.
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Garcia-Muñoz C, Vaillant F. Metabolic Fate of Ellagitannins: Implications for Health, and Research Perspectives for Innovative Functional Foods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2014; 54:1584-98. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2011.644643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Phenolic compounds sourced from agro-based feedstock, viz. cashew nut shell liquid, lignin, tannin, palm oil, and coconut shell tar, have come up as sustainable alternatives to petro-based feedstock. This review explores their utility as green polymer feedstock with citation of ~ 600 references.
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- Bimlesh Lochab
- Department of Chemistry
- School of Natural Sciences
- Shiv Nadar University
- Greater Noida, India
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Natural Sciences
- Shiv Nadar University
- Greater Noida, India
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- Centre for Polymer Science and Engineering
- IIT, Delhi
- New Delhi, India
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Michel J, Jourdes M, Le Floch A, Giordanengo T, Mourey N, Teissedre PL. Influence of wood barrels classified by NIRS on the ellagitannin content/composition and on the organoleptic properties of wine. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013; 61:11109-11118. [PMID: 24156607 DOI: 10.1021/jf403192y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Ellagitannins are extracted from oak wood during wine aging in oak barrels. This research is based on the NIRS (Oakscan) oak wood classification according to their index polyphenolic (IP) (between 21.07 and 70.15). Their level in wood is very variable (between 5.95 and 32.91 mg/g dry wood) and influenced their concentration in red wine (between 2.30 and 32.56 mg/L after 24 months of aging) and thus their impact on wine organoleptic properties. The results show a good correlation between the NIRS classification and the chemical analysis (HPLC-UV-MS and acidic hydrolysis procedure) and with the wood ellagitannin level, the ellagitannin extraction kinetic, and the ellagitannins evolution in red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon). Moreover, a correlation between the NIRS classification and the increasing intensity of some wood aromas (woody, spicy, vanilla, and smoked/toasted), flavors (bitterness and astringency), and a decreasing intensity of fruitiness was also observed.
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- Julien Michel
- Univ. Bordeaux, ISVV, EA 4577 Oenologie, 210, chemin de Leysotte CS 50008, 33882 Villenave d'Ornon cedex, France
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de Oliveira JR, de Castro VC, Vilela PDGF, Camargo SEA, Carvalho CAT, Jorge AOC, de Oliveira LD. Cytotoxicity of Brazilian plant extracts against oral microorganisms of interest to dentistry. Altern Ther Health Med 2013; 13:208. [PMID: 23945270 PMCID: PMC3751599 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2013] [Accepted: 08/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background With the emergence of strains resistant to conventional antibiotics, it is important to carry studies using alternative methods to control these microorganisms causing important infections, such as the use of products of plant origin that has demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity besides biocompatibility. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of plant extracts of Equisetum arvense L., Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Punica granatum L. and Stryphnodendron barbatimam Mart. against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, and Candida glabrata, and to analyze the cytotoxicity of these extracts in cultured murine macrophages (RAW 264.7). Methods Antimicrobial activity of plant extracts was evaluated by microdilution method based on Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), M7-A6 and M27-A2 standards. The cytotoxicity of concentrations that eliminated the microorganisms was evaluated by MTT colorimetric method and by quantification of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α) using ELISA. Results In determining the minimum microbicidal concentration, E. arvense L., P. granatum L., and S. barbatimam Mart. extracts at a concentration of 50 mg/mL and G. glabra L. extract at a concentration of 100 mg/mL, were effective against all microorganisms tested. Regarding cell viability, values were 48% for E. arvense L., 76% for P. granatum L, 86% for S. barbatimam Mart. and 79% for G. glabra L. at the same concentrations. About cytokine production after stimulation with the most effective concentrations of the extracts, there was a significant increase of IL-1β in macrophage cultures treated with S. barbatimam Mart. (3.98 pg/mL) and P. granatum L. (7.72 pg/mL) compared to control (2.20 pg/mL) and a significant decrease of TNF-α was observed in cultures treated with G. glabra L. (4.92 pg/mL), S. barbatimam Mart. (0.85 pg/mL), E. arvense L. (0.83 pg/mL), and P. granatum L. (0.00 pg/mL) when compared to control (41.96 pg/mL). Conclusions All plant extracts were effective against the microorganisms tested. The G. glabra L. extract exhibited least cytotoxicity and the E. arvense L. extract was the most cytotoxic.
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Correlation between the antibacterial activity and the composition of extracts derived from various Spanish Cistus species. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 55:313-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2012] [Revised: 12/14/2012] [Accepted: 01/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gómez F, Igual M, Camacho M, Pagán M. Effect of the addition of plant extracts on the microbiota of minimally processed strawberry jam and its physicochemical and sensorial properties. CYTA - JOURNAL OF FOOD 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2012.712058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Altunkaya A, Hedegaard RV, Harholt J, Brimer L, Gökmen V, Skibsted LH. Palatability and chemical safety of apple juice fortified with pomegranate peel extract. Food Funct 2013; 4:1468-73. [DOI: 10.1039/c3fo60150a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Din WM, Jin KT, Ramli R, Khaithir TMN, Wiart C. Antibacterial Effects of Ellagitannins fromAcalypha wilkesianavar.macafeanahort.: Surface Morphology Analysis with Environmental Scanning Electron Microcopy and Synergy with Antibiotics. Phytother Res 2012; 27:1313-20. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2012] [Revised: 09/10/2012] [Accepted: 10/09/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Wardah Mustafa Din
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science; The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science; The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC), Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science; The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia
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Activity of spray-dried microparticles containing pomegranate peel extract against Candida albicans. Molecules 2012; 17:10094-107. [PMID: 22922280 PMCID: PMC6268581 DOI: 10.3390/molecules170910094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2012] [Revised: 07/20/2012] [Accepted: 07/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Pomegranate has attracted interest from researchers because of its chemical composition and biological properties. It possesses strong antioxidant activity, with potential health benefits, and also antimicrobial properties. The aim of this study was to produce microparticles containing pomegranate extract by the spray-drying technique, utilizing alginate or chitosan as encapsulating agents. Characterization and antifungal assays were carried out. Production yields were about 40% for alginate microparticles and 41% for chitosan. Mean diameters were 2.45 µm and 2.80 µm, and encapsulation efficiencies were 81.9% and 74.7% for alginate and chitosan microparticles, respectively. The spray-drying process preserved the antifungal activity against Candida albicans. These results could be useful for developing dosage forms for treating candidiasis, and should be further investigated in in vivo models.
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Glazer I, Masaphy S, Marciano P, Bar-Ilan I, Holland D, Kerem Z, Amir R. Partial identification of antifungal compounds from Punica granatum peel extracts. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2012; 60:4841-4848. [PMID: 22533815 DOI: 10.1021/jf300330y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Aqueous extracts of pomegranate peels were assayed in vitro for their antifungal activity against six rot fungi that cause fruit and vegetable decay during storage. The growth rates of Alternaria alternata , Stemphylium botryosum , and Fusarium spp. were significantly inhibited by the extracts. The growth rates were negatively correlated with the levels of total polyphenolic compounds in the extract and particularly with punicalagins, the major ellagitannins in pomegranate peels. Ellagitannins were also found to be the main compounds in the bioactive fractions using bioautograms, and punicalagins were identified as the main bioactive compounds using chromatographic separation. These results suggest that ellagitannins, and more specifically punicalagins, which are the dominant compounds in pomegranate peels, may be used as a control agent of storage diseases and to reduce the use of synthetic fungicides.
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- Ira Glazer
- Migal Galilee Technology Center, P.O. Box 831, Kiryat Shmona 11016, Israel
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Negi PS. Plant extracts for the control of bacterial growth: efficacy, stability and safety issues for food application. Int J Food Microbiol 2012; 156:7-17. [PMID: 22459761 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2012.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 296] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2011] [Revised: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 03/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The microbial safety of foods continues to be a major concern to consumers, regulatory agencies and food industries throughout the world. Many food preservation strategies have been used traditionally for the control of microbial spoilage in foods but the contamination of food and spoilage by microorganisms is a problem yet to be controlled adequately. Although synthetic antimicrobials are approved in many countries, the recent trend has been for use of natural preservatives, which necessitates the exploration of alternative sources of safe, effective and acceptable natural preservatives. Plants contain innumerable constituents and are valuable sources of new and biologically active molecules possessing antimicrobial properties. Plants extracts either as standardized extracts or as a source of pure compounds provide unlimited opportunities for control of microbial growth owing to their chemical diversity. Many plant extracts possess antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria, yeast and molds, but the variations in quality and quantity of their bioactive constituents is the major detriments in their food use. Further, phytochemicals added to foods may be lost by various processing techniques. Several plant extracts or purified compounds intended for food use have been consumed by humans for thousands of years, but typical toxicological information is not available for them. Although international guidelines exist for the safety evaluation of food additives, owing to problems in standardization of plant extracts, typical toxicological values have not been assigned to them. Development of cost effective isolation procedures that yield standardized extracts as well as safety and toxicology evaluation of these antimicrobials requires a deeper investigation.
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- Pradeep Singh Negi
- Human Resource Development Department, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 570020, India.
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Konaté K, Hilou A, Mavoungou JF, Lepengué AN, Souza A, Barro N, Datté JY, M'batchi B, Nacoulma OG. Antimicrobial activity of polyphenol-rich fractions from Sida alba L. (Malvaceae) against co-trimoxazol-resistant bacteria strains. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob 2012; 11:5. [PMID: 22364123 PMCID: PMC3316130 DOI: 10.1186/1476-0711-11-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2011] [Accepted: 02/24/2012] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background The increased resistance of microorganisms to the currently used antimicrobials has lead to the evaluation of other agents that might have antimicrobial activity. Medicinal plants are sources of phytochemicals which are able to initiate different biological activities including antimicrobials Materials and methods In vitro antibacterial (MIC, MBC and time-kill studies) of polyphenol-rich fractions from Sida alba L. (Malvaceae) was assessed using ten bacteria strains (Gram-negative and Gram-positive). Results All test bacteria were susceptible to the polyphenol-rich fractions. Time-kill results showed that after 5 h exposition there was no viable microorganism in the initial inoculum and the effect of polyphenol-rich fractions was faster on Enterococcus faecalis (Gram-positive bacterium) comparatively to the other bacteria strains. Conclusion The data analysis indicates that the tested of polyphenol-rich fractions has significant effects when compared with the standard antibiotic. These results therefore justify the traditional use of sida alba L., alone or in combination with other herbs to treat bacterial infections.
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- Kiessoun Konaté
- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Chimie Appliquées-LABIOCA, UFR/SVT, Université de Ouagadougou, 09 BP 848 Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso.
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Hayrapetyan H, Hazeleger WC, Beumer RR. Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes by pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel extract in meat paté at different temperatures. Food Control 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2011.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Romani A, Campo M, Pinelli P. HPLC/DAD/ESI-MS analyses and anti-radical activity of hydrolyzable tannins from different vegetal species. Food Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Following previous work on the anti-giardial effect of blueberry polyphenols, a range of polyphenol-rich extracts from berries and other fruits was screened for their ability to kill Giardia duodenalis, an intestinal parasite of humans. Polyphenol-rich extracts were prepared from berries using solid-phase extraction and applied to trophozoites of Giardia duodenalis grown in vitro. All berry extracts caused inhibition at 166 μg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/ml phenol content but extracts from strawberry, arctic bramble, blackberry and cloudberry were as effective as the currently used drug, metronidazole, causing complete trophozoite mortality in vitro. Cloudberry extracts were found to be the most effective causing effectively complete trophozoite mortality at 66 μg GAE/ml. The polyphenol composition of the more effective berry extracts suggested that the presence of ellagitannins could be an important factor. However, the potency of cloudberry could be related to high ellagitannin content but also to the presence of substantial amounts of unconjugated p-coumaric acid and benzoic acid. These in vitro effects occur at concentrations easily achievable in the gut after berry ingestion and we discuss the likelihood that berry extracts could be effective anti-giardial agents in vivo.
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Ranilla LG, Apostolidis E, Shetty K. Antimicrobial Activity of an Amazon Medicinal Plant (Chancapiedra) (Phyllanthus niruri
L.) against Helicobacter pylori
and Lactic Acid Bacteria. Phytother Res 2011; 26:791-9. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.3646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2011] [Revised: 08/13/2011] [Accepted: 07/11/2011] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Lena Gálvez Ranilla
- Escuela de Alimentos, Facultad de Recursos Naturales; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso; Avenida Waddington 716 Playa Ancha Valparaíso Chile
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- Department of Food Science, Chenoweth Laboratory; University of Massachusetts; Amherst MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Food Science, Chenoweth Laboratory; University of Massachusetts; Amherst MA 01003 USA
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Kumari R, Meyyappan A, Nandi D, Agrawalla BK, Chowdhury AA, Selvamani P, Latha S, Giri VS, Mukherjee J, Bandyopadhyay S, Jaisankar P. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of bark extracts fromCommiphora berryiandCommiphora caudata. Nat Prod Res 2011; 25:1454-62. [DOI: 10.1080/14786411003752052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Su X, Sangster MY, D'Souza DH. Time-dependent effects of pomegranate juice and pomegranate polyphenols on foodborne viral reduction. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2011; 8:1177-83. [PMID: 21777065 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2011.0873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Pomegranate juice (PJ) and pomegranate polyphenolic extracts (PP) have antiviral effects against HIV-1, influenza, herpes, and poxviruses, and we recently demonstrated their effect against human noroviral surrogates. In the present study, the time-dependent effects of two commercial brands of PJ and PP at two concentrations (2 and 4 mg/mL) on the infectivity of foodborne viral surrogates (feline calicivirus FCV-F9, murine norovirus MNV-1, and MS2 bacteriophage) at room temperature for up to 1 h were evaluated. Each virus at ∼5 log(10) plaque-forming units (PFU)/mL was mixed with equal volumes of PJ, or PP at 4 or 8 mg/mL, and incubated for 0, 10, 20, 30, 45, and 60 min at room temperature. Viral titers after each treatment were determined by standardized plaque assays and compared with untreated controls. Virus titer reduction by PJ and PP was found to be a rather rapid process, with ≥50% of titer reduction occurring within the first 20 min of treatment for all three tested viruses. Within the first 20 min, titer reductions of 3.12, 0.79, and 0.23 log(10) PFU/mL for FCV-F9, MNV-1, and MS2, respectively, were obtained using PJ. FCV-F9, MNV-1, and MS2 titers were reduced by 4.02, 0.68, and 0.18 log(10) PFU/mL with 2 mg/mL PP and 5.09, 1.14, and 0.19 log(10) PFU/mL with 4 mg/mL PP, respectively, after 20 min. The mechanism of viral reduction by PJ and PP needs to be elucidated and clinical trials should be undertaken before recommending for therapeutic or preventive purposes.
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- Xiaowei Su
- Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4591, USA
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El-Sherbiny GM, el Sherbiny ET. The Effect of Commiphora molmol (Myrrh) in Treatment of Trichomoniasis vaginalis infection. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2011; 13:480-6. [PMID: 22737515 PMCID: PMC3371981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2010] [Accepted: 01/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trichomoniasis vaginalis is now an important worldwide health problem. Metronidazole has so far been used in treatment, but the metronidazole-resistant strains and unpleasant adverse effects have been de-veloped. Myrrh is one of the oldest known medicinal plants used by the ancient Egyptians for medical purposes and for mummification. Commiphora molmol (Myrrh) proved safe for male reproductive organ which is the main habitat of T. vaginalis and this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the herbal against T. vaginalis in females. METHODS In the present study, 33 metronidazole-resistant T. vaginalis females were treated with a combined course of metronidazole and tinidazole. Those still resistant to the combined treatment were given C. molmol. Also, natural plant extract purified from pomegranate (Punica granatum, Roman) was in-vitro investigated for its efficacy against T. vaginalis on Diamond media. RESULTS The anti-T. vaginalis activity of both P. granatum (in-vitro) and C. molmol (in-vivo) extracts gave promis-ing results. CONCLUSION The anti-T. vaginalis activity of P. granatum and C. molmol showed promising results indicating to sources of new anti-Ttrichomonas agents.
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- G M El-Sherbiny
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt,Correspondence: Gihad M. El-Sherbiny, PhD, Department of Para-sitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt, E-mail:
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- Department of Zoology, El Nahda University, Beni Sweif, Egypt
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Michel J, Jourdes M, Silva MA, Giordanengo T, Mourey N, Teissedre PL. Impact of concentration of ellagitannins in oak wood on their levels and organoleptic influence in red wine. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2011; 59:5677-5683. [PMID: 21480590 DOI: 10.1021/jf200275w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Some wood substances such as ellagitannins can be extracted during wine aging in oak barrels. The level of these hydrolyzable tannins in wine depends of some parameters of oak wood. Their impact on the organoleptic perception of red wine is poorly known. In our research, oak staves were classified in three different groups according to their level of ellagitannins estimated by NIRS (near infrared spectroscopy) online procedure (Oakscan). First, the ellagitannin level and composition were determine for each classified stave and an excellent correlation between the NIRS classification (low, medium and high potential level of ellagitannin) and the ellagitannin content estimated by HPLC-UV was found. Each different group of NIRS classified staves was then added to red wine during its aging in a stainless tank, and the extraction and evolution of the ellagitannins were monitored. A good correlation between the NIRS classification and the concentration of ellagitannins in red wine aging in contact with the classified staves was observed. The influence of levels of ellagitannins on the resulting wine perception was estimated by a trained judge's panel, and it reveals that the level of ellagitannins in wine has an impact on the roundness and amplitude of the red wine.
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- Julien Michel
- Faculté d'Oenologie ISVV, Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée, UMR 1219 INRA ŒNOLOGIE, Université Bordeaux 2, Villenave d'Ornon, France
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Effet bactéricide (in vitro) des extraits aqueux des feuilles du grenadier marocain (Punica granatum L.) sur des bactéries multirésistantes aux antibiotiques. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s10298-011-0626-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Choi JG, Kang OH, Lee YS, Chae HS, Oh YC, Brice OO, Kim MS, Sohn DH, Kim HS, Park H, Shin DW, Rho JR, Kwon DY. In Vitro and In Vivo Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum Peel Ethanol Extract against Salmonella. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2011; 2011:690518. [PMID: 19687188 PMCID: PMC3137154 DOI: 10.1093/ecam/nep105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2008] [Accepted: 07/08/2009] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Punica granatum is commonly used in Korea as a traditional medicine for the treatment of pathogenic bacteria. In this study, we investigated the in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activity of P. granatum peel EtOH extract (PGPE) against 16 strains of Salmonella. The minimal inhibitory concentrations of PGPE were in the range of 62.5–1000 x03BCg mL−1. In addition, the in vivo antibacterial activity of the PGPE extract was examined in a S. typhimurium infection mouse model. Mice were initially infected with S. typhimurium and then with PGPE. The extract was found to have significant effects on mortality and the numbers of viable S. typhimurium recovered from feces. Although clinical signs and histological damage were rarely observed in the treated mice, the untreated controls showed signs of lethargy and histological damage in the liver and spleen. Taken together, the results of this study indicate that PGPE has the potential to provide an effective treatment for salmonellosis.
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- Jang-Gi Choi
- College of Pharmacy and Wonkwang-Oriental Medicines Research Institute, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 570-749, Republic of Korea
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