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Kim JH, Kim YH, Park BI, Choi NY, Kim KJ. Pinus koraiensis Essential Oil Attenuates the Pathogenicity of Superbacteria by Suppressing Virulence Gene Expression. Molecules 2023; 29:37. [PMID: 38202618 PMCID: PMC10779922 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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In the quest to combat infections attributable to antibiotic-resistant superbacteria, an essential oil derived from the needles of Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc. (PKEO) has emerged as a promising solution. In this study, we demonstrate that PKEO can be used to inhibit the growth, glucose metabolite acidogenicity, and biofilm formation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Quantitative PCR analysis provided direct evidence that PKEO reduces the mRNA expression of the accessory gene regulator A (agrA) and staphylococcal accessory regulator A (sarA), thereby indicating its inhibitory effect on pathogenic regulatory genes. Chromatographic analyses of PKEO identified terpene hydrocarbons as prominent essential oil constituents. These compounds, notably α-pinene, limonene, and β-caryophyllene, have been established to have antimicrobial properties. Our findings indicate that an oil derived from P. koraiensis can effectively combat antibiotic-resistant strains by disrupting the pathogenicity regulatory system, thereby establishing PKEO as a promising candidate for the treatment of MRSA infections.
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- Ji-Hee Kim
- Department of Convergence Technology for Food Industry, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea;
- Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kunsan National University, Kunsan 54150, Republic of Korea;
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- College of Education, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea
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Haghbin M, Malekshah RE, Sobhani M, Izadi Z, Haghshenas B, Ghasemi M, Kalani BS, Samadian H. Fabrication and characterization of Persian gum-based hydrogel loaded with gentamicin-loaded natural zeolite: An in vitro and in silico study. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123766. [PMID: 36841390 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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The main purpose of this study is to synthesize and characterize Persian gum-based hydrogel composited with gentamicin (Gen)-loaded natural zeolite (Clinoptilolite) and to evaluate its biological properties. Clinoptilolite (CLN) was decorated with Gen, and the conjugation was confirmed using computational and experimental assessments. The Monte Carlo adsorption locator module was used to reveal the physicochemical nature of the adsorption processes of Gen on CLN and ALG and gum on Gen@ CLN in Materials Studio 2017 software. Based on the high negative results, the adsorption process was found to be endothermic in all studied cases, and the interaction energies were in the range of physisorption for Gen on CLN and ALG and gum on Gen@CLN. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta potential analysis showed that the size of pristine CLN was around 2959 nm and the conjugation decreased the size significantly to approximately 932 nm. The hydrogel characterizations showed that the Gen-decorated CLNs are homogenously dispersed into the hydrogel matrix, and the resultant hydrogels have a porous structure with interconnected pores. The release kinetics evaluation showed that around 80 % of Gen was released from the nanocomposite drug during the first 10 h. In vitro studies revealed hemocompatibility and cytocompatibility of the nanocomposite. Microbial assessments indicated dose-dependent antibacterial activity of the hydrogel against gram (+) and gram (-) bacteria. The results showed that the fabricated hydrogel nanocomposite exhibits favorable physicochemical and biological properties.
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- Mohana Haghbin
- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran
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- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Chacon FT, Raup-Konsavage WM, Vrana KE, Kellogg JJ. Secondary Terpenes in Cannabis sativa L.: Synthesis and Synergy. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123142. [PMID: 36551898 PMCID: PMC9775512 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cannabis is a complex biosynthetic plant, with a long history of medicinal use. While cannabinoids have received the majority of the attention for their psychoactive and pharmacological activities, cannabis produces a diverse array of phytochemicals, such as terpenes. These compounds are known to play a role in the aroma and flavor of cannabis but are potent biologically active molecules that exert effects on infectious as well as chronic diseases. Furthermore, terpenes have the potential to play important roles, such as synergistic and/or entourage compounds that modulate the activity of the cannabinoids. This review highlights the diversity and bioactivities of terpenes in cannabis, especially minor or secondary terpenes that are less concentrated in cannabis on a by-mass basis. We also explore the question of the entourage effect in cannabis, which studies to date have supported or refuted the concept of synergy in cannabis, and where synergy experimentation is headed, to better understand the interplay between phytochemicals within Cannabis sativa L.
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- Francisco T. Chacon
- Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Plant Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Plant Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16802, USA
- Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16802, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-814-865-2887
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Composition of Phenolic Compounds in South African Schinus molle L. Berries. Foods 2022; 11:foods11101376. [PMID: 35626946 PMCID: PMC9140791 DOI: 10.3390/foods11101376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The Schinus molle tree is notoriously invasive in most parts of the world, and yet as a pseudospice, its berries potentially possess some significant health benefits which need to be explored. Therefore, polar metabolome of seed + husks (SH), husks (H), and de-hulled (DH) berries were profiled and quantified by untargeted metabolomics approach using UPLC-QTOF-MS. A total of 13 gallotannins, three phenolic acids, a phenolic acid glucoside, three phenolic acid esters, an organic acid, a gallotannin derivative, and nine flavonoids were detected and quantified. Phenolic acids ranged between 12.2–295.7; 4.9–77; and 89.7–1613.1 mg/kg in SH, DH seeds and H respectively. Flavonoids ranged between 1.8–267.5; 73.4–80.4; and 124–564.3 mg/kg in SH, DH seeds and H respectively. Gallotannins ranged between 1.1–146.6; 14.8–21.8; and 48.1–664.8 mg/kg in SH, DH seeds and H respectively. Feruloyltartaric A, quercetin 3-O-glucuronide, catechin digalloylshikimic acid B as well as digalloyl quinic acid were some of the dominant secondary metabolites revealed. These results indicate that S. molle berries are a rich source of secondary metabolites with elevated concentrations in the husks, while DH seeds possess lower concentrations to none. These findings open important insights into the potential of S. molle berries as a natural source of antioxidants for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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Reactive Oxygen Species-Mediated Cytotoxicity in Liver Carcinoma Cells Induced by Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Schinus molle Extract. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12010161. [PMID: 35010111 PMCID: PMC8746381 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver malignancy and is ranked as the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Schinus molle (S. mole) L. is an important medicinal plant that contains many bioactive compounds with pharmacological properties. The role of S. molle leaf extract in the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was determined. The biosynthesized AgNPs were thoroughly characterized by UV-vis spectrophotometry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. Furthermore, the cytotoxic effect of the biosynthesized AgNPs using S. molle (SMAgNPs) against HepG2 liver cancer cells was investigated. Reactive oxygen species generation, apoptosis induction, DNA damage, and autophagy activity were analyzed. The results clearly showed that the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles inhibited the proliferation of HepG2 by significantly (p < 0.05) inducing oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, DNA damage, apoptosis, and autophagy in a dose- and time-dependent manner. These findings may encourage integrating the potential of natural products and the efficiency of silver nanoparticles for the fabrication of safe, environmentally friendly, and effective anticancer agents.
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Ramírez-Albores JE, Richardson DM, Stefenon VM, Bizama GA, Pérez-Suárez M, Badano EI. A global assessment of the potential distribution of naturalized and planted populations of the ornamental alien tree Schinus molle. NEOBIOTA 2021. [DOI: 10.3897/neobiota.68.68572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The Peruvian Peppertree (Schinus molle L.) is an evergreen tree native to semiarid environments of Peru and Bolivia in South America. This tree has been introduced and widely planted for ornamental and forestry purposes in several semiarid regions of the world because its seedlings are easily established and have a high survival rate; it also grows quickly, and it is tolerant of dry climates. We compared the global and regional niches of naturalized and planted populations of S. molle in order to examine the invasive stages and potential distribution of this species in four regions of the world. This work provides a novel approach for understanding the invasion dynamics of S. molle in these areas and elucidates the ecological processes that bring about such invasions. Most naturalized and planted populations were found to be in equilibrium with the environment. In its native range as well as in Australia and South Africa the models of the coverage area of habitat suitability for natural populations were the highest, whereas the coverage area of planted populations was lower. For planted populations in Australia and South Africa, a large percentage of predicted presences fell within sink populations. The invasion stages of S. molle vary across regions in its adventive range; this result may be attributable to residence time as well as climatic and anthropic factors that have contributed to the spread of populations.
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do Nascimento LD, Silva SG, Cascaes MM, da Costa KS, Figueiredo PLB, Costa CML, Andrade EHDA, de Faria LJG. Drying Effects on Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Lippia thymoides Essential Oil, a Natural Source of Thymol. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092621. [PMID: 33946153 PMCID: PMC8124978 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Leaves of Lippia thymoides (Verbenaceae) were dried in an oven at 40, 50 and 60 °C and the kinetic of drying and the influence of the drying process on the chemical composition, yield, and DPPH radical scavenging activity of the obtained essential oils were evaluated. The composition of the essential oils was determined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and gas chromatography-flame ionization detection analyses. The influence of drying on the chemical composition of the essential oils of L. thymoides was evaluated by multivariate analysis, and their antioxidant activity was investigated via the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. The Midilli model was the most appropriate to describe the behavior of drying kinetic data of L. thymoides leaves. Thymol was the major compound for all analyzed conditions; the maximum content was obtained from fresh leaves (62.78 ± 0.63%). The essential oils showed DPPH radical scavenging activity with an average of 73.10 ± 12.08%, and the fresh leaves showed higher inhibition (89.97 ± 0.31%). This is the first study to evaluate the influence of drying on the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of L. thymoides essential oils rich in thymol.
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- Lidiane Diniz do Nascimento
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil;
- Coordenação de Botânica, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém 66077-830, Pará, Brazil;
- Correspondence: (L.D.d.N.); (K.S.d.C.); Tel.: +55-91-3217-6086 (L.D.d.N.); +55-93-2101-6771 (K.S.d.C.)
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- Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil;
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- Faculdade de Biotecnologia, Instituto de Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68035-110, Pará, Brazil
- Correspondence: (L.D.d.N.); (K.S.d.C.); Tel.: +55-91-3217-6086 (L.D.d.N.); +55-93-2101-6771 (K.S.d.C.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil;
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- Coordenação de Botânica, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém 66077-830, Pará, Brazil;
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil;
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil;
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Nait Irahal I, azzahra Lahlou F, Hmimid F, Errami A, Guenaou I, Diawara I, Kettani‐Halabi M, Fahde S, Ouafik L, Bourhim N. Identification of the chemical composition of six essential oils with mass spectroscopy and evaluation of their antibacterial and antioxidant potential. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.3657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Imane Nait Irahal
- Laboratoire Santé Et Environnement Faculté Des Sciences Ain Chock Université Hassan II de Casablanca Casablanca Morocco
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- Laboratoire Santé Et Environnement Faculté Des Sciences Ain Chock Université Hassan II de Casablanca Casablanca Morocco
- Laboratoire National de Référence Université Mohammed VI Des Sciences De La Santé Faculté De Médecine Casablanca Morocco
- Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS) Casablanca Morocco
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- Laboratoire Santé Et Environnement Faculté Des Sciences Ain Chock Université Hassan II de Casablanca Casablanca Morocco
- Environnement Et Santé Faculté Des Sciences El Jadida Université Chouaïb Doukkali El Jadida Morocco
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- National Institute of Forensic Science of the Police Casablanca Morocco
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- Laboratoire Santé Et Environnement Faculté Des Sciences Ain Chock Université Hassan II de Casablanca Casablanca Morocco
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- Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS) Casablanca Morocco
- Service De Microbiologie CHU Ibn Rochd Casablanca Morocco
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- Laboratoire Santé Et Environnement Faculté Des Sciences Ain Chock Université Hassan II de Casablanca Casablanca Morocco
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- CNRS INP, Inst Neurophysiopathol Université Aix Marseille Marseille France
- APHM, CHU Nord Service De Transfert d’Oncologie Biologique Université Aix Marseille Marseille France
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- Laboratoire Santé Et Environnement Faculté Des Sciences Ain Chock Université Hassan II de Casablanca Casablanca Morocco
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BARRERA-RUIZ DG, CUESTAS-ROSAS GC, SÁNCHEZ-MARIÑEZ RI, ÁLVAREZ-AINZA ML, MORENO-IBARRA GM, LÓPEZ-MENESES AK, PLASCENCIA-JATOMEA M, CORTEZ-ROCHA MO. Antibacterial activity of essential oils encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.34519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Turchetti G, Garzoli S, Laghezza Masci V, Sabia C, Iseppi R, Giacomello P, Tiezzi A, Ovidi E. Antimicrobial Testing of Schinus molle (L.) Leaf Extracts and Fractions Followed by GC-MS Investigation of Biological Active Fractions. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 25:molecules25081977. [PMID: 32340306 PMCID: PMC7221938 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25081977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Schinus molle (L.) is a dioecious plant of the Anacardiaceae family, originating in South America and currently widespread in many regions throughout the world. In this work leaf extracts and derived low-pressure column chromatography (LPCC) fractions of S. molle L. male and female plants were investigated for the antimicrobial activity. Leaf extracts were tested on microbes Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Candida albicans and Bacillus subtilis. Furthermore, the extracts showing antimicrobial activity were fractionated by LPCC and the obtained fractions tested on the same microorganism strains. Positive fractions were investigated by gas-chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and were seen to be rich in sesquiterpenes, sesquiterpenoids and other terpens. The obtained effects highlighted the antimicrobial properties of S. molle (L.) leaf compounds and revealed their importance as a source of bioactive molecules of potential pharmaceutical interest. To our knowledge, this is the first paper reporting investigations on the chemical composition of the extracts and derived positive fractions from Schinus molle (L.) plants grown in central Italy
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- Giovanni Turchetti
- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (G.T.); (V.L.M.); (A.T.); (E.O.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-064-991-3611
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (G.T.); (V.L.M.); (A.T.); (E.O.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy; (C.S.); (R.I.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy; (C.S.); (R.I.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (G.T.); (V.L.M.); (A.T.); (E.O.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (G.T.); (V.L.M.); (A.T.); (E.O.)
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do Prado AC, Garces HG, Bagagli E, Rall VLM, Furlanetto A, Fernandes Junior A, Furtado FB. Schinus molle essential oil as a potential source of bioactive compounds: antifungal and antibacterial properties. J Appl Microbiol 2018; 126:516-522. [PMID: 30431699 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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AIMS The study was focused on the evaluation of antimicrobial activity in vitro of the essential oil (EO) of leaves from Schinus molle against bacteria and fungi of clinical importance in the search for the discovery of new active compounds. METHODS AND RESULTS The chemical composition of the S. molle EO was determined by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and its antimicrobial effect was verified by broth microdilution method. The major compounds found were β-pinene (25·23%), epi-α-cadinol (21·29%), α-pinene (18·72%), myrcene (11·54%) and sabinene (5·02%). The EO showed significant antifungal activity against Paracoccidioides brasiliensis (39·06 μg ml-1 ), weak action against Cryptococcus neoformans (625 μg ml-1 ) and Trichophyton quinckeanum (625 μg ml-1 ) and was inactive against Candida sp. In the analysis of the antibacterial action, the micro-organisms tested did not show sensitivity. CONCLUSIONS This study showed a promising result of S. molle volatiles against the fungus P. brasiliensis, which causes paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM), a systemic mycosis of great clinical importance in Latin America. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The results found here are novel and encourage investigations of the compounds present in this EO, which represents a source of molecules with potential use in the treatment of PCM.
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- A C do Prado
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Institute of Biosciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Institute of Biosciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Institute of Biosciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Institute of Biosciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Institute of Biosciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Institute of Biosciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Institute of Biosciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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Rey-Valeirón C, Pérez K, Guzmán L, López-Vargas J, Valarezo E. Acaricidal effect of Schinus molle (Anacardiaceae) essential oil on unengorged larvae and engorged adult females of Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Acari: Ixodidae). EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2018; 76:399-411. [PMID: 30317458 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-018-0303-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The current concern about resistance to acaricides and the impact of toxic waste on the environment has led to the search of vegetal alternatives in the control of the brown tick of the dog Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Schinus molle L. (Anacardiaceae) derivatives have been associated with insecticidal, antimicrobial and antiprotozoal activities and essential oil showed to be lethal to R. microplus larvae. This study aimed at evaluating the acaricidal effect of essential oil of S. molle (EOSm) on engorged adult females and larval stages of R. sanguineus. One-hundred engorged females were obtained from the ears, interdigital spaces, neck, groin and base of the tail of two cross-bred dogs. The larvae package test was accomplished with 21-day-old larvae and five concentrations (v/v) of EOSm (0.125, 0.25, 0.50, 1 and 2%) in an anionic detergent, a synthetic acaricide (cypermethrin) and detergent and deionized water as controls. The immersion adult test was carried out with nine concentrations (0.125, 0.25, 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 20%) of the EOSm. At the concentration of 2%, EOSm caused 99.3% of larval mortality. In adults, inhibition of oviposition, egg hatching (EH) and reproductive efficiency (RE) values were dose-dependent from 4 to 20% EOSm; the lowest values of EH (29.62) and RE (22.61) were achieved with 20% EOSm. Strong and negative correlations were found between concentration of EOSm and EH (r = - 0.948) and between concentration of EOSm and RE (r = - 0.985). This study demonstrated for the first time the acaricidal effect of EOSm on larvae and reproductive parameters of engorged adult females of R. sanguineus.
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- Catalina Rey-Valeirón
- Laboratorio de Investigación en Parasitología Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda, Intercomunal Coro-La Vela, Estado Falcón, Venezuela.
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- Postgrado en Sanidad Animal, Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda, Coro, Venezuela
- Misión Nevado, Mérida, Estado Mérida, Venezuela
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- Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, sección Biotecnología y Producción, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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Abderrahim A, Belhamel K, Chalard P, Figuérédo G. Correlation between chemical composition and antioxidant activity of the essential oils from leaves and berries of Schinus molle L. growing in two areas of Bejaia (Algeria). JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-018-9727-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Yousefi K, Hamedeyazdan S, Hodaei D, Lotfipour F, Baradaran B, Orangi M, Fathiazad F. An in vitro ethnopharmacological study on Prangos ferulacea: a wound healing agent. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 7:75-82. [PMID: 28752071 PMCID: PMC5524988 DOI: 10.15171/bi.2017.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Revised: 02/18/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Introduction: Traditionally Prangos ferulacea root is being used as an effective wound healing agent especially for pus-filled wounds both in human and stocks in the western north of Iran. Regarding the subject we decided to study P. ferulacea roots essential oil (PFE) for its antimicrobial and wound healing activities.
Methods: The in vitro wound healing activity of PFE was evaluated in the mouse fibroblast cell line L929 using MTT assay of cell viability and cytotoxicity indices. Scratch assay as an in vitro model of wound healing assay was also conducted in this study. Moreover, the type I collagen content was used as an indicator of progress in wound healing process using Sircol collagen assay. Besides, PFE was subjected to GC/MS to identify the chemical constituents, and antimicrobical property was also evaluated against S. aureus, S. epidermidis, E. coli, P. aeruginosa,S. paratyphi and C. albicans using agar dilution method.
Results: GC/MS analysis showed that the monoterpene hydrocarbones dominated in PFE, amounting to a total percentage of 95.1% with the major constituents: β-Phellandrene (32.1%), m-Tolualdehyde (26.2%), and δ-3-carene (25.8%). PFE inhibited the growth of S. aureus and P. aeruginusa with the MIC value of 20 µg/mL. In addition, at the second day of treatment, PFE at concentrations of 4 and 16 µg/mL significantly (P<0.001) enhanced the migration rate of L929 cells by 87.05±2.4 and 63.5±0.08 %, respectively. Moreover, the collagen production by L929 cells was increased greatly (P<0.001).
Conclusion: It is proposed that the excellent antimicrobial activity along with the significant increase of migration rate and collagen production by fibroblast cells might be associated with the high content and synergistic effect of the monoterpens, corroborating the traditional usage of this plant as a wound healing agent.
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- Keyvan Yousefi
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Harmati M, Gyukity-Sebestyen E, Dobra G, Terhes G, Urban E, Decsi G, Mimica-Dukić N, Lesjak M, Simin N, Pap B, Nemeth IB, Buzas K. Binary mixture of Satureja hortensis and Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum essential oils: in vivo therapeutic efficiency against Helicobacter pylori infection. Helicobacter 2017; 22. [PMID: 27578489 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori can cause many gastrointestinal and also extra-gastrointestinal disorders and is a major risk factor for gastric carcinoma and MALT lymphoma. Currently, numerous antibiotic-based therapies are available; however, these therapies have numerous drawbacks, mainly due to increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistant strains. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop novel therapeutic agents against H. pylori infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the anti-H. pylori activity of 2:1 mixture of Satureja hortensis and Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum essential oils (2MIX) was investigated in vivo. After screening in vitro cytotoxicity of 2MIX on mammalian cell lines, the therapeutic efficiency was studied in a mouse model, where changes in H. pylori colonization were detected by PCR and histology of gastric samples. The immune reaction of mice was tested based on cytokine and chemokine production, and the in vivo toxicity of 2MIX was also investigated by measuring ALT and AST enzyme activities and Cyp3a11 and HO-1 mRNA levels in livers of mice. RESULTS 2MIX had not shown in vitro cytotoxicity against cell lines, only the highest concentration caused significant decrease in their survival rates. In the in vivo experiments, 2MIX successfully eradicated the pathogen in 70% of the mice. We could not detect toxicity or altered cytokine and chemokine balance after in vivo treatments in mice. CONCLUSIONS These results show that 2MIX is effective in reducing H. pylori colonization suggesting that this essential oil mixture has great potential as a new, effective, and safe therapeutic agent against H. pylori.
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- Maria Harmati
- Laboratory of Microscopic Image Analysis and Machine Learning, Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Microscopic Image Analysis and Machine Learning, Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Microscopic Image Analysis and Machine Learning, Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Microbial Genomics, Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Microscopic Image Analysis and Machine Learning, Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged, Hungary.,Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Pellegrini MC, Alonso-Salces RM, Umpierrez ML, Rossini C, Fuselli SR. Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial Activity, and Mode of Action of Essential Oils againstPaenibacillus larvae, Etiological Agent of American Foulbrood onApis mellifera. Chem Biodivers 2017; 14. [DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201600382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- María C. Pellegrini
- Grupo de Investigación Microbiología Aplicada; Departamento de Biología; Centro de Investigación en Abejas Sociales; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; Funes 3350 7600 Mar del Plata Argentina
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas (CIC); 526 e/10 y 11 1900 La Plata Argentina
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- Grupo de Investigación Microbiología Aplicada; Departamento de Biología; Centro de Investigación en Abejas Sociales; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; Funes 3350 7600 Mar del Plata Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET); Godoy Cruz 2290 (C1425FQB) CABA Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ecología Química; Facultad de Química; Universidad de la República; Gral. Flores 2124 CP 11800 Montevideo Uruguay
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- Laboratorio de Ecología Química; Facultad de Química; Universidad de la República; Gral. Flores 2124 CP 11800 Montevideo Uruguay
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- Grupo de Investigación Microbiología Aplicada; Departamento de Biología; Centro de Investigación en Abejas Sociales; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; Funes 3350 7600 Mar del Plata Argentina
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas (CIC); 526 e/10 y 11 1900 La Plata Argentina
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Rey-Valeirón C, Guzmán L, Saa LR, López-Vargas J, Valarezo E. Acaricidal activity of essential oils of Bursera graveolens (Kunth) Triana & Planch and Schinus molle L. on unengorged larvae of cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae). JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2016.1278405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Catalina Rey-Valeirón
- Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y de Alimentos, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y de Alimentos, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y de Alimentos, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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Miladinović DL, Ilić BS, Kocić BD, Miladinović LC, Marković MS. In vitro interactions of Peucedanum officinale essential oil with antibiotics. Nat Prod Res 2014; 29:972-5. [PMID: 25236807 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2014.958740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Peucedanum officinale L. (Apiaceae) essential oil were examined, as well as the association between it and antibiotics: tetracycline, streptomycin and chloramphenicol. The interactions of the essential oil with antibiotics were evaluated using the microdilution checkerboard assay. Monoterpene hydrocarbons, with α-phellandrene as the dominant constituent, were the most abundant compound class of the essential oil of P. officinale. The researched essential oil exhibited slight antibacterial activity against the tested bacterial strains in vitro. On the contrary, essential oil of P. officinale possesses a great synergistic potential with chloramphenicol and tetracycline. Their combinations reduced the minimum effective dose of the antibiotic and, consequently, minimised its adverse side effects. In addition, investigated interactions are especially successful against Gram-negative bacteria, the pharmacological treatment of which is very difficult nowadays.
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Ojha D, Mukherjee H, Ghosh S, Bag P, Mondal S, Chandra N, Mondal K, Samanta A, Chakrabarti S, Chattopadhyay D. Evaluation of anti-infective potential of a tribal folklore Odina wodier
Roxb against some selected microbes and herpes simplex virus associated with skin infection. J Appl Microbiol 2013; 115:1317-28. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.12330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2013] [Revised: 07/26/2013] [Accepted: 08/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- D. Ojha
- CMR Virus Unit; I.D. & B.G. Hospital; Beliaghata Kolkata India
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- CMR Virus Unit; I.D. & B.G. Hospital; Beliaghata Kolkata India
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- Division of Microbiology; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology; Jadavpur University; Kolkata India
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- CMR Virus Unit; I.D. & B.G. Hospital; Beliaghata Kolkata India
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- CMR Virus Unit; I.D. & B.G. Hospital; Beliaghata Kolkata India
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- CMR Virus Unit; I.D. & B.G. Hospital; Beliaghata Kolkata India
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- Department of Microbiology; Vidyasagar University; Medinipur India
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- Division of Microbiology; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology; Jadavpur University; Kolkata India
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- CMR Virus Unit; I.D. & B.G. Hospital; Beliaghata Kolkata India
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Estevão LRM, Mendonça FDS, Baratella-Evêncio L, Simões RS, Barros MEGD, Arantes RME, Rachid MA, Evêncio-Neto J. Effects of aroeira (Schinus terebinthifoliu Raddi) oil on cutaneous wound healing in rats. Acta Cir Bras 2013; 28:202-9. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-86502013000300008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2012] [Accepted: 01/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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