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Chemistry, Applied
Abubakar Siddiq Salihu, Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan Salleh, Tomisin Happy Ogunwa
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition, acetylcholinesterase inhibition, and molecular docking of the essential oil from Knema hookeriana Warb. The essential oil primarily consisted of beta-caryophyllene, germacrene D, delta-cadinene, germacrene B, and bicyclogermacrene. The essential oil exhibited acetylcholinesterase activity with an IC50 value of 70.5 μg/mL. Molecular docking studies showed that beta-caryophyllene and delta-cadinene had good binding affinities towards AChE.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sanja Cavar Zeljkovic, Katerina Smekalova, Katarina Kaffkova, Nikola Stefelova
Summary: The quality of essential oils of common thyme and spearmint significantly decreases during long storage and following a 25-week experimental period, affecting the antioxidant activity. The first 15-20 weeks post-harvesting are crucial for maintaining the quality of the essential oils. The percentage content is not a reliable indicator of the quality of essential oil as a crop product for the food and pharmaceutical industry.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Francesca Bozzini, Ylenia Pieracci, Roberta Ascrizzi, Basma Najar, Marco D'Antraccoli, Luca Ciampi, Lorenzo Peruzzi, Barbara Turchi, Francesca Pedonese, Alice Alleva, Guido Flamini, Filippo Fratini
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial effectiveness and chemical composition of Salvia essential oils (EOs) on Listeria monocytogenes. The results showed that S. chamaedryoides EO exhibited the best inhibitory activity and may be used as a natural preservative in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Weysser Felipe Candido de Souza, Fernando Azevedo de Lucena, Ruann Janser Soares de Castro, Cybelle Pereira de Oliveira, Max Rocha Quirino, Laesio Pereira Martins
Summary: The essential oils from araca and guava leaves, rich in beta-caryophyllene, showed antimicrobial and antioxidant potential, making them suitable as natural preservatives for foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vanja Tadic, Mijat Bozovic, Filippo Sapienza, Roberta Astolfi, Milan Mladenovic, Maria Cristina Zaka, Fabiana Del Bove, Francesca Borzacchi, Caterina Fraschetti, Caterina Rossi, Silvia Vertuani, Anna Baldisserotto, Stefano Manfredini, Rino Ragno
Summary: This study compares the essential oils extracted from Mentha suaveolens Ehrh. from Italy. The results show that hydrodistillation yields a higher amount of essential oil, while the dried plant contains a higher concentration of essential oil. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis reveals that the essential oils belong to the piperitenone oxide-rich chemotype. The study also demonstrates that samples rich in piperitenone oxide exhibit higher potency against Candida albicans.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Asta Judzentiene, Jurga Budiene
Summary: The chemical composition of essential oils of Artemisia vulgaris plants collected in Lithuania was reported, with germacrene D identified as the principal constituent. Mugwort essential oils rich in germacrene D were found to be rare and notably toxic. Other major compounds identified included 1,8-cineole, beta-pinene, sabinene, cis-thujone, beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, alpha-humulene, and davanone.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angelo Antonio Barbosa de Moraes, Marcia Moraes Cascaes, Lidiane Diniz do Nascimento, Celeste de Jesus Pereira Franco, Oberdan Oliveira Ferreira, Taina Oliveira dos Anjos, Himani Karakoti, Ravendra Kumar, Antonio Pedro da Silva Souza-Filho, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade
Summary: This study evaluated the chemical composition of the essential oils (EOs) of Guatteria schomburgkiana and Xylopia frutescens and measured their herbicide activity against invasive species. The results showed that Xylopia frutescens had the highest yield and that the EOs had varying effects on different species. The study also conducted molecular docking to identify the compounds responsible for the herbicidal activity.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan Salleh, Abubakar Siddiq Salihu, Nurunajah Ab Ghani
Summary: This study investigated the composition of essential oils from Litsea glauca and Litsea fulva in Malaysia. Gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry were used to fully characterize the essential oils. The results identified various components in the essential oils and indicated moderate inhibitory activity on acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase assays. The findings suggest that the essential oils from the genus Litsea have potential applications in characterization, pharmaceutical, and therapeutic fields.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Godfried Dougnon, Michiho Ito
Summary: The study found that Chromolaena odorata essential oil has sedative activity in mice, with caryophyllene oxide identified as the key compound responsible for this effect. Caryophyllene oxide showed potent CNS depressant effects and effectively reduced locomotor activity in mice. Interestingly, the precursor beta-caryophyllene also exhibited sedative activity, highlighting the potential of sesquiterpene compounds for managing sleep and CNS-related disorders.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Natale Badalamenti, Antonella Porrello, Robina Maihan, Maurizio Bruno
Summary: Plectranthus L 'Her is a large genus of Lamiaceae family that includes about 300 species distributed in the tropical and warm regions of the Old-World. Some species are edible and used for traditional medicinal purposes in several countries. Phytochemical investigations have revealed that species in this genus contain diterpenoids with abietane, phyllocladanes, and kaurene skeleton. This study analyzed the essential oil composition of Plectranthus ornatus, an invasive and ornamental plant with traditional medicinal uses, for the first time in Israel, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Comparisons were made with other essential oils from P. ornatus accessions.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Valter Paes de Almeida, Sara Emilia Lima Tolouei, Manuel Minteguiaga, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Gustavo Heiden, Shabana Iqrar Khan, John Trott, Mei Wang, Eduardo Dellacassa, Vijayasankar Raman, Paulo Vitor Farago, Ikhlas Ahmed Khan, Arquimedes Gasparotto Junior, Jane Manfron
Summary: This study investigated the chemical compositions and cytotoxic activities of essential oils from six Baccharis species belonging to subgenus Coridifoliae. The results showed that the essential oils of most species exhibited cytotoxic effects against cancer and normal kidney cells, with B. erigeroides showing cytotoxicity specifically against LLC-PK1 cells. This article expands the current knowledge about the chemical-biological properties of Baccharis subgenus Coridifoliae and discusses the therapeutic potentials of these economically unexploited plants.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Antonella Porrello, Alessandro Vaglica, Natale Badalamenti, Vincenzo Ilardi, Maurizio Bruno
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition of the essential oils from aerial parts of a rare species of Nepeta collected in two locations in Sicily and found that the main constituents were β-pinene, γ-terpinene, β-caryophyllene, and germacrene D. The chemical profile of these essential oils was compared with previous studies on Nepeta taxa oils.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Heba A. S. El-Nashar, Mai Adel, Mohamed El-Shazly, Ibrahim S. Yahia, Hamdy S. El Sheshtawy, Adel A. Almalki, Nehal Ibrahim
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition of essential oils from feijoa leaves and stems and their potential as natural anti-aging agents. The oils showed inhibitory effects against different enzymes and exhibited valuable binding interactions. Caryophyllene oxide and alpha-zingiberene showed promising interactions with acetylcholinesterase, while linalool, tau-cadinol, and spathulenol had strong binding energy to collagenase and elastase. This study provides scientific evidence for the use of feijoa essential oils in anti-aging formulations and as an adjuvant for Alzheimer's disease prophylaxis.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lucia Barrientos Ramirez, Jose Antonio Silva Guzman, Edison Antonio Osorio Munoz, Carlos Alvarez Moya, Monica Reynoso Silva, Abraham Francisco Cetina Corona, Josefina Casas Solis, J. Jesus Vargas Radillo
Summary: The essential oils extracted from Satureja macrostema leaves in different regions of Mexico exhibited antioxidant and antibacterial activities. The main components were identified as trans-piperitone epoxide, cis-piperitone epoxide, and piperitenone oxide. The variability in the presence and abundance of these compounds in comparison with other studies can be attributed to climatic factors and plant maturity.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Alessandro Vaglica, Antonella Porrello, Gianfranco Fontana, Natale Badalamenti, Vincenzo Ilardi, Maurizio Bruno
Summary: In this study, the chemical composition of the essential oil of Geocaryum capillifolium, a rare species collected in Sicily, was analyzed. The main constituents were sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. Comparison with the oils of related genera revealed unique chemical characteristics of this species' essential oil.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
