Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Hazem S. Elshafie
Summary: This article summarizes the chemical composition and biological-pharmaceutical activities of plant essential oils (PEOs), and discusses their possible modes of action and influencing factors. It provides valuable insights into the application of PEOs.
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Acoustics
Dongyi Liang, Baijian Feng, Na Li, Linhan Su, Zhong Wang, Fansheng Kong, Yongguang Bi
Summary: In this study, Cinnamomum cassia Essential oil nano-emulsion (CCEO-NE) was successfully synthesized and characterized. The results showed that CCEO-NE had a smaller particle size and stronger antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to CCEO. Simulated digestion experiments revealed that CCEO-NE was undigested in the oral cavity and mainly digested in the stomach and small intestine. Overall, whey protein was found to be an effective encapsulation strategy to improve the efficacy and bioavailability of CCEO in various applications.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rennan Felix da Silva Barbosa, Eliana Della Coletta Yudice, Sushanta K. Mitra, Derval dos Santos Rosa
Summary: In this study, Rosewood and Cinnamon essential oils were successfully encapsulated using Tween 80 and PBAT as wall material, and evaluated through various tests. The nature of the essential oils was found to significantly impact the stability and loading efficiency of the capsules, while the release mechanism followed Fickian diffusion. Additionally, the capsules showed promising antimicrobial activity against various microorganisms.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aftab Alam, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Mohammed H. H. Alqarni, Mohammad Ayman Salkini, Mohammad Raish
Summary: Cinnamomum cassia has been used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties. To overcome the limitations of its essential oil, a nanoemulsion called CEO-NE was developed. CEO-NE showed excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nidal Jaradat, Nawaf Al-Maharik, Mohammed Hawash, Murad N. Abualhasan, Mohammad Qadi, Ola Ayesh, Roa'a Abu Marar, Hamsa Kharroub, Taqwa Abu-Hait, Mohammad Arar, Ahmed Mousa
Summary: This study identified the chemical compounds of Pistacia lentiscus essential oil (PLEO) from Palestine for the first time, and demonstrated its broad-spectrum antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitory activities.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ioana Cristina Marinas, Eliza Oprea, Mihaela Buleandra, Irinel Adriana Badea, Bianca Maria Tihauan, Luminita Marutescu, Marin Angheloiu, Elena Matei, Mariana Carmen Chifiriuc
Summary: This study characterized and investigated the antimicrobial potential of Amorpha fruticosa fruits essential oil, revealing its main components have a stronger inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacterial strains. The essential oil also showed good antibiofilm activity, possibly by altering cell membrane hydrophobicity to achieve antimicrobial action.
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Food Science & Technology
Mariane Minozzo, Marina Andreia de Souza, Julia Lisboa Bernardi, Bruna Maria Saorin Puton, Eunice Valduga, Clarice Steffens, Natalia Paroul, Rogerio Luis Cansian
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and antifungal activity of Cinnamomum cassia essential oil (EO) against fungal pathogens, and its aroma persistence in maize flour. The major compound in C. cassia EO was identified as trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC). Encapsulated C. cassia EO showed lower antifungal activity and aroma intensity persistence in maize flour compared to the free EO.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Bruno Dutra da Silva, Denes Kaic Alves do Rosario, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior
Summary: Essential oil nanoemulsion with improved antibacterial properties can be produced by ultrasonic cavitation. Power, essential oil, and tween 80 concentrations are critical variables for forming smaller droplets, with a ratio of up to 3:1 capable of producing droplets smaller than 180 nm with superior antibacterial activity. The size and chemical composition of the droplet directly influence the antibacterial mechanism of action.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Salem Mahcene, Fatiha Elhouiti, Imad Mennai, Diana C. G. A. Pinto, Djilali Tahri, Mohamed Ouinten, Mohamed Yousfi
Summary: This study evaluated the chemical composition, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and cytotoxic activities of essential oil from Rhanterium intermedium Pomel (EORI) leaves. The essential oil was analyzed for its chemical composition and tested for its antimicrobial and antiparasitic effects. The results showed that EORI contains 22 compounds, with camphene, myrcene, alpha-pinene, sabinene, and beta-pinene being the main constituents. EORI exhibited significant antibacterial and antifungal activities, as well as promising antiparasitic effects against Trypanosoma cruzi. Additionally, EORI showed low cytotoxicity levels on murine macrophages. Further research is required to explore the potential of EORI as an alternative treatment for microbial and parasitic diseases.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarunpron Khruengsai, Teerapong Sripahco, Narawadee Rujanapun, Rawiwan Charoensup, Patcharee Pripdeevech
Summary: Essential oil extracted from Peucedanum dhana A. Ham in Thailand contained compounds such as trans-piperitol and beta-pinene. The oil exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against pathogens, and demonstrated antibacterial action against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter aerogenes. Additionally, the oil showed antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity against cancer cells, suggesting its potential application in food and pharmaceutical industries.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Negin Ghazanfari, Farideh Tabatabaei Yazdi, Seyed Ali Mortazavi, Morteza Mohammadi
Summary: In this study, a pulse electric field was used as a pre-treatment to extract essential oil (EO) from coriander seeds. Different voltage and pulse number conditions were optimized, and the effects on EO extraction efficiency, phenolic content, antioxidant activity, oxidative stability, and microbial activity were measured. The best results were obtained at 1 kV/cm and 55 pulses, with linalool as the main constituent of coriander seeds EO. According to SEM results, coriander seeds EO exhibited inhibitory effects on bacterial cell walls.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Cofelice, Giuseppe Cinelli, Francesco Lopez, Tiziana Di Renzo, Raffaele Coppola, Anna Reale
Summary: The use of natural compounds, particularly essential oils, as food preservatives is gaining popularity due to their positive perception by consumers. However, challenges such as degradation during processing and storage, as well as strong aroma impacting sensory characteristics, hinder their widespread application. The development of nanoformulations could offer a solution to enhance the stability and effectiveness of essential oils in food products.
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Polymer Science
Aftab Alam, Ahmed I. Foudah, Mohammad Ayman Salkini, Mohammad Raish, Jyotiram Sawale
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a significant global threat, and fennel essential oils encapsulated in nanoparticles can be used as antibacterial agents against Staphylococcus aureus, with promising drug release and antimicrobial efficacy.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Stefana Maria Cristina Muresan, Alexandra Dreanca, Calin Repciuc, Cosmina Dejescu, Oana Rotar, Raul Alexandru Pop, Stelian Pantea, Emoke Pall, Irina Ciotlaus, Codruta Sarosi, Aurel George Mohan, Marioara Moldovan, Liviu Oana
Summary: The effects of new hydrogels based on Oregano((R)) essential oil, Frankincense((R)) essential oil, and the Thieves((R)) blend were studied through in vitro cytotoxicity and antimicrobial analysis. The hydrogels showed cytotoxicity but also exhibited antimicrobial potential against Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoli Liu, Liuqing Chen, Yanan Kang, Dong He, Bingxin Yang, Kegang Wu
Summary: Nanoemulsion formulations of essential oils can enhance their water solubilities and antimicrobial activities. The study on cinnamon essential oil nanoemulsions showed that they inhibited the growth of various foodborne pathogens, with Gram-negative bacteria being more sensitive to the nanoemulsions than Gram-positive bacteria.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marcela Sayegh Serafim, Debora Munhoz Rodrigues, Victor Pena Ribeiro, Gari Vidal Ccana-Ccapatinta, Milton Groppo, Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins, Sergio Ricardo Ambrosio, A. N. D. Jairo Kenupp Bastos
Summary: This study investigated the potential of Eucalyptus botryoides' resin as an antimicrobial agent. The results showed that the resin and its compounds exhibited antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biology
Gardenia Barbosa Carrijo Rodrigues, Cassia Cristina Fernandes, Suzana Maria Loures de Oliveira Marcionilio, Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins, Reginaldo dos Santos Pedroso, Mariana Brentini Santiago, Thais Aparecida Santos Oliveira, Maria Paula Previdente Costa, Antonio Eduardo Miller Crotti, Mayker Lazaro Dantas Miranda
Summary: The chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from three species found in the Brazilian Cerrado were evaluated and described. The oils exhibited satisfactory antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Anna Clara Azevedo Silveira, Rayane Cristina de Oliveira, Cassiano Costa Rodrigues, Samuel Cota Teixeira, Bruna Cristina Borges, Claudio Vieira da Silva
Summary: Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among women worldwide. Triple negative breast cancer is known for its aggressive nature and poor prognosis. Researchers have found that T. cruzi has a preference for tumor cells, and this study aimed to investigate the impact of T. cruzi infection on the proliferation and migration of the triple negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231. The results showed that T. cruzi had a high invasion and multiplication rate in MDA-MB-231 cells. The infection promoted cell multiplication, caused continuous cell lysis during in vitro infection, and impaired cell migration. These findings suggest that T. cruzi molecules may have potential use in preventing metastasis by inhibiting host cell migration.
EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Eduardo de A. Duarte, Mariana B. Santiago, Nagela B. S. Silva, Carlos H. G. Martins, Claudia C. Gatto
Summary: This study reports the synthesis and crystal structures of two carbazate ligands, HL1 and HL2, and their Cu(II) complexes, 1 and 2. The compounds were characterized using various analytical techniques. The dimeric complex 1 exhibits a mu 2-oxo group and a coordinated methanol molecule, while the polymeric complex 2 shows a Cu(II) atom bonded to two carbazate ligands. The antibacterial activity of the complexes was found to be higher compared to the free ligands.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Andreisa Flores Braga, Leandro Aparecido Chiconi, Allan Lopes Bacha, Gustavo Henrique de Almeida Teixeira, Luis Carlos Cunha Junior, Pedro Luis da Costa Aguiar Alves
Summary: The occurrence of weeds limits agricultural productivity. New techniques for weed identification can contribute to the development of proximal sensors for optimized weed management. This study used NIR spectroscopy and multivariate analysis to discriminate three morningglory species (Ipomoea spp.).
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Immunology
Aryani Felixa Fajardo Martinez, Samuel Cota Teixeira, Guilherme de Souza, Alessandra Monteiro Rosini, Joed Pires de Lima Junior, Gabriel Nogueira Melo, Kelvin Orlando Espinoza Blandon, Angelica Oliveira Gomes, Sergio Ricardo Ambrosio, Rodrigo Cassio Sola Veneziani, Jairo Kenupp Bastos, Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins, Eloisa Amalia Vieira Ferro, Bellisa Freitas Barbosa
Summary: The hydroalcoholic extract and oleoresin from Copaifera multijuga have anti-Toxoplasma gondii activity and do not cause toxicity in human cells. Additionally, they can inhibit adhesion, invasion, and replication of the parasite. These compounds may serve as a new therapeutic strategy for congenital toxoplasmosis.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Juliana Juliate Damacena Fernandes, Paula Augusta Dias Fogaca Aguiar, Clesnan Mendes-Rodrigues, Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins
Summary: This study aimed to assess the bacteriological contamination of bioaerosols and the indoor air quality parameters in a tertiary hospital. The study found that bacteria present in bioaerosols may cause hospital-associated infections and increase the number of occupational diseases, affecting healthcare workers and patients with vulnerable immune systems. It is recommended to improve the indoor air quality in this hospital and analyze other factors that affect bioaerosol composition.
Article
Parasitology
Samuel Cota Teixeira, Alessandra Monteiro Rosini, Guilherme de Souza, Aryani Felixa Martinez, Rafaela Jose Silva, Sergio Ricardo Ambrosio, Rodrigo Cassio Veneziani, Jairo Kenupp Bastos, Carlos Henrique Martins, Bellisa Freitas Barbosa, Eloisa Amalia Ferro
Summary: Due to the lack of efficient antiparasitic therapy and vaccines, as well as emerging resistance strains, congenital toxoplasmosis is still a public health issue worldwide. The present study aimed to assess the effects of an oleoresin obtained from the species Copaifera trapezifolia Hayne (CTO), and an isolated molecule found in the CTO, ent-polyalthic acid (PA), against T. gondii infection. Our findings showed that CTO and PA efficiently reduced the parasite growth and decreased the levels of inflammatory cytokines by villi, which suggests that they could be valuable treatment options for maintaining a pregnancy in an infectious context.
EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bruno Antonio Ferreira, Rafael Aparecido Carvalho Souza, Francyelle Borges Rosa de Moura, Tais da Silva Adriano, Eduardo de Faria Franca, Tiara da Costa Silva, Raquel Maria Ferreira de Sousa, Fernanda de Assis Araujo, Joao Henrique Ghilardi Lago, Alberto de Oliveira
Summary: The study investigates the anti-inflammatory potential of the hexane extract from Endlicheria paniculata branches (HEB) and its main compound, methyldehydrodieugenol B, in a murine implant sponge model. HPLC-ESI/MS analysis identified six chemically related neolignans in HEB, with methyldehydrodieugenol B as the main compound. In silico analysis of the identified compounds suggested good absorption and biodistribution in vivo. The results showed therapeutic potential of HEB and methyldehydrodieugenol B in treating inflammation and angiogenesis-related pathologies, including chronic wounds.
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Chemistry, Applied
Isac R. R. da Silva, Cassia C. Fernandes, Daniela S. Goncalves, Carlos H. G. Martins, Mayker L. D. Miranda
Summary: This research compared the chemical composition and anti-Xanthomonas citri activities of essential oils from fresh and dry leaves of Schinus molle for the first time. The results showed that both essential oils and their main component spathulenol exhibited inhibitory effects against X. citri.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Emad M. Abdallah, Bader Y. Alhatlani, Ralciane de Paula Menezes, Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins
Summary: Scientific investigations have shown that we are currently in the post-antibiotic era, with concerns of widespread epidemic outbreaks and insufficient development of new antibiotics. Medicinal plants have been suggested as a promising alternative to combat infectious diseases, but further advancements in technology and research are needed to optimize their utilization.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Mariana B. Santiago, Vinicius Cristian O. dos Santos, Samuel C. Teixeira, Nagela B. S. Silva, Pollyanna F. de Oliveira, Saulo D. Ozelin, Ricardo A. Furtado, Denise C. Tavares, Sergio Ricardo Ambrosio, Rodrigo Cassio S. Veneziani, Eloisa Amalia V. Ferro, Jairo K. Bastos, Carlos Henrique G. Martins
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of Copaifera lucens in combating caries and toxoplasmosis. The results showed that the oleoresin and compound from Copaifera lucens were effective in inhibiting cariogenic bacteria and hindering the intracellular proliferation of Toxoplasma gondii. The study also found that the Copaifera lucens extract exhibited low toxicity. These findings highlight the potential of Copaifera lucens as alternative treatments for caries and toxoplasmosis.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amanda Rodrigues Vinhandelli, Annelisa Arruda De Brito, Raquel Cintra de Faria, Luiz Fernandes Cardoso Campos, Gilberto Alessandre Soares Goulart, Gustavo Henrique de Almeida Teixeira, Abadia dos Reis Nascimento, Luis Carlos Cunha Junior
Summary: Tomatoes are globally prominent vegetables with cultural and economic importance. The use of near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with PC-LDA and PLS-DA algorithms can accurately differentiate tomato seedlings and fruits belonging to different commercial groups.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM-TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Claudio V. da Silva, Teresiama Velikkakam, Elida C. M. de Oliveira, Anna C. A. Silveira, Joed P. de Lima Junior, Nelsa P. I. Uombe, Paulo H. R. da Silva, Bruna C. Borges
Summary: Under adverse environmental conditions, microorganisms can enter a state of cellular dormancy to ensure their survival and transmission of diseases. Dormancy allows microorganisms to persist in harsh environments and reactivate when favorable conditions are re-established.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Samuel Cota Teixeira, Thaise Lara Teixeira, Paula Cristina Brigido Tavares, Rosiane Nascimento Alves, Aline Alves da Silva, Bruna Cristina Borges, Flavia Alves Martins, Marlus Alves dos Santos, Patricia de Castilhos, Rebecca Tavares e Silva Brigido, Ana Flavia Oliveira Notario, Anna Clara Azevedo Silveira, Claudio Vieira da Silva
Summary: Many pathogenic microorganisms need to enter the intracellular compartment or target cell cytoplasm for survival, replication, or evasion of the immune system. They often use endocytic and phagocytic pathways to enter cells, but employ various mechanisms to avoid destruction by lysosomes.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)