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Agricultural Engineering
Rafia Rehman, Muhammad Zubair, Afsar Bano, Peter Hewitson, Svetlana Ignatova
Summary: This study reports the isolation of alpha-cedrol from essential oil of Platycladus orientalis leaves using high performance countercurrent chromatography (HPCCC) for the first time. Two different methodologies were developed, with improved yield and purity, as well as reduced elution time for alpha-cedrol.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Wei, Duowen Pu, Shengcheng Mi, Huiying Yang, Lingge Wei, Qi Lu, Mengran Liu, Yuangang Zu
Summary: In this study, essential oil was extracted from fresh seed peel waste of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco for the first time using enzymatic pre-treatment combined with solvent-free microwave extraction method (EP-SME). The EP-SME method resulted in a higher essential oil yield (1.13%) compared to traditional steam distillation method (0.91%), and the essential oil had higher content of polyphenols and flavonoids. The EP-SME method also showed higher antioxidant activity and stronger acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity. The extraction kinetics and energy consumption results indicated that the EP-SME method had high extraction efficiency and low energy consumption.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Marwa Khammassi, Rayda Ben Ayed, Sana Khedhiri, Mouna Souihi, Mohsen Hanana, Ismail Amri, Lamia Hamrouni
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition, antioxidant properties, and antibacterial activities of extracts and essential oil from Platycladus orientalis leaves. The essential oil was found to have major components such as alpha-pinene, beta-phellandrene, alpha-cedrol, and beta-caryophyllene. Ethyl acetate and ethanolic extracts showed high phenolic content. The ethanol extract exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, while the essential oil was more effective against certain bacterial strains. This research highlights the potential of P. orientalis extracts and essential oil as natural antioxidants and antimicrobial agents.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisa Chelucci, Carolina Chiellini, Andrea Cavallero, Morena Gabriele
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical profile, antioxidant activities, and anti-inflammatory effects of a Tuscan bee pollen. The results showed that the bee pollen had high levels of polyphenols, flavonoids, flavonols, monomeric anthocyanins, and carotenoids, as well as good antioxidant activities. The isolated yeasts from the bee pollen also exhibited strong antioxidant activities. The bee pollen extracts showed no cytotoxic effects and demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects on the TNF alpha-inflamed HT-29 cell line. Overall, the bee pollen represents a valuable functional food and potential probiotic product.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fazilet Erman, Semra Turkoglu
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition and antioxidant properties of Ferula orientalis from specific regions in Turkey, revealing its potential as a natural antioxidant source. Additionally, the volatile fat compounds of the plant were studied for the first time. However, no antimicrobial effects on microorganisms were observed.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahmoud A. Al-Qudah, Zahra M. Al-Smadi, Hala I. Al-Jaber, Hasan I. Tashtoush, Rami Q. Alkhatib, Tareq T. Bataineh, Yousef Al-Dalahmeh, Sultan T. Abu Orabi
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the volatile and non-volatile secondary metabolites of Ajuga orientalis L. from Jordan. GC/MS and GC/FID analysis revealed tiglic acid as the main constituent of the essential oil obtained from aerial parts of the plant. The methanol and butanol fractions of A. orientalis were screened for their total phenol content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity. LC-ESI-MS/MS analysis unveiled the chemical constituents, especially phenols and flavonoids, in the extracts.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Abolfazl Shakeri, Milena Masullo, Alfredo Bottone, Javad Asili, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Sonia Piacente, Mehrdad Iranshahi
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Forestry
Mohamad Hassanzadeh-Khayyat, Maryam Akaberi, Hamideh Moalemzadeh Haghighi, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Seyed Ahmad Emami
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maryam Akaberi, Ombeline Danton, Zahra Tayarani-Najaran, Javad Asili, Mehrdad Iranshahi, S. Ahmad Emami, Matthias Hamburger
JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
(2019)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maryam Akaberi, Zahra Boghrati, Mohammad S. Amiri, Mohammad H. Khayyat, Seyed A. Emami
CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Maryam Akaberi, Zahra Tayarani-Najaran, Iraj Mehregan, Javad Asili, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Mohammad Hassanzadeh-Khayyat, Seyed Ahmad Emami
CURRENT ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. Mehrnia, M. Akaberi, M. S. Amiri, M. Nadaf, S. A. Emami
Summary: In this study, 555 medicinal plants used in folk medicine in Lorestan Province were identified, with a focus on gastrointestinal, respiratory, and skin issues. The local knowledge of herbal therapies can serve as complementary medicine, especially for people in remote areas. Further pharmacological and phytochemical studies can be guided by the identified plants with high frequency of citations.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Leila Mohtashami, Mohammad Sadegh Amiri, Mahin Ramezani, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: Crocus L. is a genus of perennial plants in the family Iridaceae, with Crocus sativus L. being the most studied species. Traditionally used for treating various diseases, modern research has shown the potential of Crocus spp. and its constituents in treating inflammatory diseases.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Toktam Akaberi, Kamran Shourgashti, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Maryam Akaberi
Summary: The genus Glaucium consists of 28 species with 78 synonyms, 3 subspecies, and 3 varieties worldwide, known for their diverse alkaloids. Aporphine alkaloids dominate in the species, while other types like protopines, benzophenanthridines, and morphinanes have been reported. Pharmacological studies show ant-cancer and anti-cholinesterase effects in the alkaloids, with Glaucium flavum being the most studied species.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Zahra Sobhani, Leila Mohtashami, Mohammad Sadegh Amiri, Mahin Ramezani, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: Coriander is a commonly used culinary herb with various medicinal properties. It has been used in traditional medicine for treating different diseases, and modern research has confirmed its therapeutic effects. Coriander contains a wide range of bioactive compounds, with linalool being the most important. Coriander and its compounds can be potential candidates for treating metabolic syndrome and various inflammatory conditions, especially neural and CNS diseases.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mohammad Amin Ghaderi, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Mahla Daliri Beirak Olia, Behjat Javadi
Summary: This review explores the neuroprotective effects and mechanisms of action of sesamin in neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). Sesamin has been found to interfere with NDs progression by exerting antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects, and it can prevent amyloid-beta aggregation in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) models and elevate dopamine levels in Parkinson's Disease (PD) models.
MINI-REVIEWS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sina Maleki, Toktam Akaberi, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Maryam Akaberi
Summary: Scutellaria genus, also known as skullcaps, contains a wide range of pharmacologically active constituents including flavonoids and diterpenes. Over 300 diterpenoids have been isolated and reported from Scutellaria genus, showing various pharmacological activities such as anticancer and antimicrobial effects.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatemeh Forouzanfar, Zeynab Tabatabaei, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Zahra Ayati, Zahra Tayarani-Najaran
Summary: RCFE and quercetin can reduce the toxicity of H2O2 by reducing ROS production and inhibiting cell apoptosis, thus protecting HUVEC cells.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mehran Mohammadi, Zahra Boghrati, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Maryam Akaberi
Summary: This paper reviews the traditional uses of pomegranate in Persian and Islamic traditional medicine and provides comprehensive information on its pharmacology and phytochemistry. Based on traditional textbooks, pomegranate has beneficial effects on diseases related to various systems, and its preparations can be used for treating metabolic disorders, skin problems, and dental protection. The therapeutic potential of pomegranate is mainly attributed to its polyphenols.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Leila Hosseinzadeh, Alireza Malekshahi, Farahnaz Ahmadi, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Marziyeh Hajialyani, Mahdi Mojarrab
PHARMACOGNOSY RESEARCH
(2018)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Elaheh Zibaee, Mohammad Sadegh Amiri, Zahra Boghrati, Faeghe Farhadi, Mahin Ramezani, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Amirhossein Sahebkar
JOURNAL OF PHARMACOPUNCTURE
(2020)
