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Anjum R, Raza C, Faheem M, Ullah A, Chaudhry M. Neuroprotective potential of Mentha piperita extract prevents motor dysfunctions in mouse model of Parkinson's disease through anti-oxidant capacities. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302102. [PMID: 38625964 PMCID: PMC11020615 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world. Neurodegeneration of the substantia nigra (SN) and diminished release of dopamine are prominent causes of this progressive disease. The current study aims to evaluate the protective potential of ethanolic extract of Mentha piperita (EthMP) against rotenone-mediated PD features, dopaminergic neuronal degeneration, oxidative stress and neuronal survival in a mouse model. Swiss albino male mice were assigned to five groups: control (2.5% DMSO vehicle), PD (rotenone 2.5 mg/kg), EthMP and rotenone (200mg/kg and 2.5mg/kg, respectively), EthMP (200 mg/kg), and Sinemet, reference treatment containing levodopa and carbidopa (20 mg/kg and rotenone 2.5mg/kg). Behavioral tests for motor functional deficit analysis were performed. Anti-oxidant capacity was estimated using standard antioxidant markers. Histopathology of the mid-brain for neurodegeneration estimation was performed. HPLC based dopamine level analysis and modulation of gene expression using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed for the selected genes. EthMP administration significantly prevented the rotenone-mediated motor dysfunctions compared to PD group as assessed through open field, beam walk, pole climb down, stepping, tail suspension, and stride length tests. EthMP administration modulated the lipid peroxidation (LPO), reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, as well as glutathione-s-transferase (GST) and catalase (CAT) activities in mouse brain. EthMP extract prevented neurodegeneration in the SN of mice and partially maintained dopamine levels. The expression of genes related to dopamine, anti-oxidant potential and synapses were modulated in M. piperita (MP) extract treated mice brains. Current data suggest therapeutic capacities of MP extract and neuroprotective capacities, possibly through antioxidant capacities. Therefore, it may have potential clinical applications for PD management.
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- Rabia Anjum
- Laboratory of Neurobehavioral Biology, Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Neurobehavioral Biology, Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Neurobehavioral Biology, Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Neurobehavioral Biology, Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Neurobehavioral Biology, Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Liang C, Jiang F, Xu H, Zhang Z, Tian W, Sun H, Jing Y, Wang M, Zhuang Y, Li D, Liu J. Mechanism of Peppermint Extract-Induced Delay of 'Packham's Triumph' Pear ( Pyrus communis L.) Postharvest Ripening. Foods 2024; 13:657. [PMID: 38472770 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Postharvest ripening is correlated to the quality and shelf life of European pear fruit. In this study, the effects of peppermint extract on fruit phenotype, related physiological activities, and aroma components during postharvest ripening of the European pear variety 'Packham's Triumph' were examined. Fruit treated with 2.0 g L-1 peppermint extract for 12 h showed delayed softening by 4 d compared with that of the untreated control group. The peak values of ethylene and respiratory rate in fruit were reduced to a certain extent after peppermint extract treatment; however, the peppermint extract did not delay the occurrence of the respiratory climacteric peak. Peppermint extract treatment also did not significantly increase the content of the characteristic peppermint aroma in pear fruit. Further, widely targeted metabolome analysis revealed 298 significantly different metabolites, with flavonoids (40%) and lipid compounds (15%) accounting for the highest proportion on the first day after treatment. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway result showed significant enrichment in the metabolic pathways of biosynthesis of flavonoid, isoflavonoid, flavone and flavonol, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid metabolism following peppermint extract treatment. The combined analysis of transcriptome and metabolome data showed significant enrichment in linoleic acid metabolism and alpha-linolenic acid metabolism on the first, third, and fifth days after peppermint extract treatment. This study indicates that peppermint extract mainly affects the pear fruit softening process in the early stage after treatment.
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- Chenglin Liang
- Haidu College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Laiyang 265200, China
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- Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Yantai 265500, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Haidu College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Laiyang 265200, China
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- Haidu College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Laiyang 265200, China
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- Haidu College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Laiyang 265200, China
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- Haidu College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Laiyang 265200, China
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- Haidu College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Laiyang 265200, China
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- Haidu College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Laiyang 265200, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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Sobti B, Kamal-Eldin A, Rasul S, Alnuaimi MSK, Alnuaimi KJJ, Alhassani AAK, Almheiri MMA, Nazir A. Encapsulation Properties of Mentha piperita Leaf Extracts Prepared Using an Ultrasound-Assisted Double Emulsion Method. Foods 2023; 12:foods12091838. [PMID: 37174375 PMCID: PMC10178374 DOI: 10.3390/foods12091838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Double emulsions (W1/O/W2) have long been used in the food and pharmaceutical industries to encapsulate hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs and bioactive compounds. This study investigated the effect of different types of emulsifiers (plant- vs. animal-based proteins) on the encapsulation properties of Mentha piperita leaf extract (MLE) prepared using the double emulsion method. Using response surface methodology, the effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions (amplitude 20-50%; time 10-30 min; ethanol concentration 70-90%) on the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (percent inhibition) of the MLE was studied. MLE under optimized conditions (ethanol concentration 76%; amplitude 39%; time 30 min) had a TPC of 62.83 mg GA equivalents/g and an antioxidant activity of 23.49%. The optimized MLE was encapsulated using soy, pea, and whey protein isolates in two emulsifying conditions: 4065× g/min and 4065× g/30 s. The droplet size, optical images, rheology, and encapsulation efficiency (EE%) of the different encapsulated MLEs were compared. The W1/O/W2 produced at 4065× g/min exhibited a smaller droplet size and higher EE% and viscosity than that prepared at 4065× g/30 s. The higher EE% of soy and pea protein isolates indicated their potential as an effective alternative for bioactive compound encapsulation.
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- Bhawna Sobti
- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Moss M, Ho J, Swinburne S, Turner A. Aroma of the essential oil of peppermint reduces aggressive driving behaviour in healthy adults. Hum Psychopharmacol 2023; 38:e2865. [PMID: 36799100 DOI: 10.1002/hup.2865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Aggressive driving is of increasing concern in modern society. This study investigated the potential for the presence of an ambient aroma to reduce aggressive responses in a simulated driving situation. Previous literature has demonstrated the beneficial effect of peppermint (Mentha piperita) aroma on driver alertness and we aimed to identify any impact on aggressive driver behaviour. Fifty volunteers were randomly assigned to one of two conditions (peppermint essential oil aroma and no aroma). Aggressive driving behaviours were measured in a virtual reality driving simulator. The analysis indicated that the peppermint aroma significantly reduced aggressive driving behaviours. The presence of the aroma also produced medium sized effects on some aspects of mood from pre-test levels. These results provide support for the use of ambient aromas for the modification of driving behaviours. It is proposed that applying peppermint into daily driving may be a beneficial for reducing driver aggression.
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- Mark Moss
- Department of Psychology, Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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de Souza LB, Tinti SV, Sousa IMDO, Montanari I, da Costa JL, de Carvalho JE, Foglio MA, Ruiz ALTG. Mentha aquatica L. aerial parts: in vitro anti-proliferative evaluation on human tumour and non-tumour cell lines. Nat Prod Res 2021; 36:3117-3123. [PMID: 34142601 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.1937152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bearing in mind the several medicinal properties of Mentha genus, this work aimed to evaluate the anti-proliferative potential of the ethanolic extract (EE) and fractions from M. aquatica L aerial parts. Using the anti-proliferative protocol developed by the NCI/USA, four fractions (F2 - F4 and F6) obtained from EE showed promising anti-proliferative profile against a panel of human tumor and non-tumor cell lines. After 24-h exposure, F2 (0.25 µg/mL) showed potent and irreversible anti-proliferative effect without inducing cell cycle arrest in both NCI-H460 and MCF-7 cells, without (anti) estrogenic activity. These effects were lost after storage of F2 diluted in dimethyl sulfoxide at -80 °C during 2 weeks. Analysis by gas chromatography coupled to mass detection evidenced some chemical changes induced by F2 storage in solution. The present study demonstrated the anti-proliferative effect of M. aquatica. Further studies are necessary to determine better storage conditions to enhance F2 stability.
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- Luciana Bitencourt de Souza
- Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA), University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Paulínia, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, FOP, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA), University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Paulínia, Brazil
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- Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA), University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Paulínia, Brazil
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- LTA, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, FCF, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
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- LAFTEx, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, FCF, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
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- LAFTEx, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, FCF, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
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Water-soluble electrospun strip based on the PVP/PVA/ mint extract modified with chitosan-glucosamine for the improvement of water quality. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02474-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ribeiro DB, Santos Silva G, dos Santos DR, Castro Costa AR, Braga Ribeiro E, Badea M, Nunes GS. Determination of the Antioxidant Activity of Samples of Tea and Commercial Sources of Vitamin C, Using an Enzymatic Biosensor. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10020324. [PMID: 33671686 PMCID: PMC7927098 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10020324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Antioxidants are synthetic or natural compounds capable of preventing or delaying oxidative damage caused by chemical species that can oxidize cell biomolecules, such as proteins, membranes, and DNA, leading to the development of various pathologies, such as cancer, atherosclerosis, Parkinson, Alzheimer, and other diseases serious. In this study, an amperometric biosensor was used to determine the antioxidant activity of teas and effervescent products based on vitamin C, available on the market. A sensor composed of three electrodes was used. The performance of the following electrochemical mediators was evaluated: meldola blue combined with Reineck salt (MBRS), Prussian blue (PB), and cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPC), as well as the time of polymerization in the enzymatic immobilization process and the agitation process during chronoamperometric measurements. Prussian blue proved to be more efficient as a mediator for the desired purposes. After optimizing the construction stages of the biosensor, as well as the operational parameters, it presented stability for a period of 7 months. The results clearly indicate that the biosensor can be successfully used to detect fraud in products called "antioxidants" or even in drugs containing less ascorbic acid than indicated on the labels. The detection limit was set at 4.93 µmol·L-1.
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- Danilo Braga Ribeiro
- Pesticide Residue Analysis Center, Federal University of Maranhão, UFMA. Av. Portugueses, CCET, Bacanga, CEP, São Luis, MA 65080-040, Brazil; (D.B.R.); (G.S.S.); (D.R.d.S.); (A.R.C.C.); (E.B.R.)
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- Pesticide Residue Analysis Center, Federal University of Maranhão, UFMA. Av. Portugueses, CCET, Bacanga, CEP, São Luis, MA 65080-040, Brazil; (D.B.R.); (G.S.S.); (D.R.d.S.); (A.R.C.C.); (E.B.R.)
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- Pesticide Residue Analysis Center, Federal University of Maranhão, UFMA. Av. Portugueses, CCET, Bacanga, CEP, São Luis, MA 65080-040, Brazil; (D.B.R.); (G.S.S.); (D.R.d.S.); (A.R.C.C.); (E.B.R.)
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- Pesticide Residue Analysis Center, Federal University of Maranhão, UFMA. Av. Portugueses, CCET, Bacanga, CEP, São Luis, MA 65080-040, Brazil; (D.B.R.); (G.S.S.); (D.R.d.S.); (A.R.C.C.); (E.B.R.)
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- Pesticide Residue Analysis Center, Federal University of Maranhão, UFMA. Av. Portugueses, CCET, Bacanga, CEP, São Luis, MA 65080-040, Brazil; (D.B.R.); (G.S.S.); (D.R.d.S.); (A.R.C.C.); (E.B.R.)
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- Center for Fundamental Research and Prevention Strategies in Medicine, Department of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Specialties, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500039 Brasov, Romania
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (G.S.N.)
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- Pesticide Residue Analysis Center, Federal University of Maranhão, UFMA. Av. Portugueses, CCET, Bacanga, CEP, São Luis, MA 65080-040, Brazil; (D.B.R.); (G.S.S.); (D.R.d.S.); (A.R.C.C.); (E.B.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (G.S.N.)
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Alegiry MH, Hajrah NH, Alzahrani NAY, Shawki HH, Khan M, Zrelli H, Atef A, Kim Y, Alsafari IA, Arfaoui L, Alharby HF, Hajar AS, El-Seedi H, Juneja LR, Sabir JSM, El Omri A. Attitudes Toward Psychological Disorders and Alternative Medicine in Saudi Participants. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:577103. [PMID: 33643086 PMCID: PMC7907434 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.577103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background: This study was designed to investigate Saudis' attitudes toward mental distress and psychotropic medication, attribution of causes, expected side effects, and to analyze participants' expectations toward alternative or complementary medicine using aromatic and medicinal plants, through a survey. Method: The study included 674 participants (citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia) who were randomly contacted via email and social media and gave their consent to complete a questionnaire dealing with 39 items that can be clustered in six parts. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square for cross-tabulation were generated using SPSS. Results: Among the 664 participants, 73.4% believed that there are some positive and negative outcomes of psychotropic medication. Participants (72.0%) think that the most important reason leading to psychological disorders is mainly due to the loss of a relative or beloved person, and 73.9% considered psychic session as one of the possible treatments of psychological disorders. Surprisingly, only 18.8% of the participants agreed that medicinal and aromatic plants could be a possible treatment of the psychological disorder. Participants (82%) consider that physicians are the most trustful and preferred source of information about alternative and complementary medicine.
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- Mohamed H. Alegiry
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Comparative and Experimental Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan
- National Gene Bank of Egypt (NGB), Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Food Business Promotion Division, ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Biology and Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Food Business Promotion Division, ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Muñoz OH, Alba Maldonado JC, Vargas Rodríguez LJ, Agudelo Sanabria MB. Craving for menthol sweets: a case report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 49:301-304. [PMID: 33328025 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcp.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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We describe a case of craving for menthol sweets in a 53-year-old woman with excessive consumption of menthol sweets (100 units/day). She was admitted with a history of rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, anxiety associated with onychophagia and pinching of the skin. Organic disorders were ruled out with paraclinical tests and in-hospital treatment was administered. At discharge, the patient's condition was stable, but because of exacerbated pain due to the rheumatological disease, she presented depressive symptoms, requiring her medication to be adjusted. CONCLUSIONS: The "food craving" and anxiety present pathophysiological similarities. Mints have different mechanisms or ways in which they can counteract or control these symptoms, including an increase in serotonin, binding to GABA-A receptors and stimulation of the nicotinic receptor in nerve cells.
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Effects of mint, thyme, and curcumin extract nanoformulations on the sperm quality, apoptosis, chromatin decondensation, enzyme activity, and oxidative status of cryopreserved goat semen. Cryobiology 2020; 97:144-152. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Hanafy DM, Burrows GE, Prenzler PD, Hill RA. Potential Role of Phenolic Extracts of Mentha in Managing Oxidative Stress and Alzheimer's Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9070631. [PMID: 32709074 PMCID: PMC7402171 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9070631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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With an increase in the longevity and thus the proportion of the elderly, especially in developed nations, there is a rise in pathological conditions that accompany ageing, such as neurodegenerative disorders. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive cognitive and memory decline. The pathophysiology of the disease is poorly understood, with several factors contributing to its development, such as oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, cholinergic neuronal apoptotic death, and the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain. Current medications are only palliative and cannot stop or reverse the progression of the disease. Recent clinical trials of synthetic compounds for the treatment of AD have failed because of their adverse effects or lack of efficacy. Thus, there is impetus behind the search for drugs from natural origins, in addition to the discovery of novel, conventional therapeutics. Mints have been used traditionally for conditions relevant to the central nervous system. Recent studies showed that mint extracts and/or their phenolic constituents have a neuroprotective potential and can target multiple events of AD. In this review, we provide evidence of the potential role of mint extracts and their derivatives as possible sources of treatments in managing AD. Some of the molecular pathways implicated in the development of AD are reviewed, with focus on apoptosis and some redox pathways, pointing to mechanisms that may be modulated for the treatment of AD, and the need for future research invoking knowledge of these pathways is highlighted.
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- Doaa M. Hanafy
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia;
- Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation (an alliance between Charles Sturt University and NSW Department of Primary Industries), Pugsley Place, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia
- Department of Pharmacognosy, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- School of Agricultural & Wine Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia;
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- Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation (an alliance between Charles Sturt University and NSW Department of Primary Industries), Pugsley Place, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia
- School of Agricultural & Wine Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia;
- Correspondence: (P.D.P.); (R.A.H.); Tel.: +61-2-693-32978 (P.D.P.); +61-2-693-32018 (R.A.H.)
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia;
- Correspondence: (P.D.P.); (R.A.H.); Tel.: +61-2-693-32978 (P.D.P.); +61-2-693-32018 (R.A.H.)
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Mahendran G, Rahman L. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Peppermint (
Mentha × piperita
L.)—A review. Phytother Res 2020; 34:2088-2139. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Ganesan Mahendran
- Plant Biotechnology Division, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR‐CIMAP) Lucknow India
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- Plant Biotechnology Division, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR‐CIMAP) Lucknow India
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Gülçin İ, Gören AC, Taslimi P, Alwasel SH, Kılıc O, Bursal E. Anticholinergic, antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of Anatolian pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)-analysis of its polyphenol contents by LC-MS/MS. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Schinus terebinthifolius Essential Oil Attenuates Scopolamine-Induced Memory Deficits via Cholinergic Modulation and Antioxidant Properties in a Zebrafish Model. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:5256781. [PMID: 31885652 PMCID: PMC6914997 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5256781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Schinus terebinthifolius is a plant well recognized for its therapeutic profile such as anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities, promoting antibacterial activity and antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. This study aimed at examining whether Schinus terebinthifolius memory-enhancing activities are mediated by cholinergic and brain antioxidant systems in a scopolamine zebrafish model. Schinus terebinthifolius essential oil (10, 25, and 50 μL/L) was delivered to zebrafish by immersion in water for 8 days. Memory deficits were induced by scopolamine (100 μM) administration. Zebrafish were divided into seven groups (n = 15/group): vehicle group, scopolamine (100 μM) group, Schinus terebinthifolius essential oil groups (STF; 10, 25, and 50 μL/L), the imipramine group (IMP; 20 mg/L, as the positive control in the NTT test), and the donepezil group (DP; 10 mg/L, as the positive control in the Y-maze test). Memory status was estimated by the novel tank diving test (NTT) and the Y-maze test and finally was validated by comparison with imipramine (20 mg/L) and donepezil (10 mg/L). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to detect oil compounds. Brain levels of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and antioxidant enzymes were measured. After being exposed to Schinus terebinthifolius essential oil, the scopolamine zebrafish exhibited an improvement of memory processes in the NTT and Y-maze tests. The essential oil attenuated the elevated level of AChE and brain oxidative stress. Schinus terebinthifolius essential oil was found to support memory formation through the inhibition of the AChE activity and decreasing oxidative stress in the scopolamine-treated zebrafish brains.
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Ayaz A, Zaman W, Ullah F, Saqib S, Jamshed S, Bahadur S, Shakoor A, Arshad B. Systematics study through scanning electron microscopy; a tool for the authentication of herbal drug
Mentha suaveolens
Ehrh. Microsc Res Tech 2019; 83:81-87. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Asma Ayaz
- Department of Plant SciencesQuaid‐i‐Azam University Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of Plant SciencesQuaid‐i‐Azam University Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of Plant SciencesQuaid‐i‐Azam University Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of BiotechnologyMohi‐ Ud‐Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif Pakistan
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- Department of Plant SciencesQuaid‐i‐Azam University Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of Plant SciencesQuaid‐i‐Azam University Islamabad Pakistan
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- Key laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions, College of Environment and PlanningHenan University Kaifeng China
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- Department of BiotechnologyMohi‐ Ud‐Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif Pakistan
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Kamal M, Naz M, Jawaid T, Arif M. Natural products and their active principles used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases: a review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-019-00396-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Brown N, John JA, Shahidi F. Polyphenol composition and antioxidant potential of mint leaves. FOOD PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND NUTRITION 2019. [DOI: 10.1186/s43014-019-0001-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Hepatoprotection of Mentha aquatica L., Lavandula dentata L. and Leonurus cardiaca L. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8080267. [PMID: 31382408 PMCID: PMC6719046 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8080267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The phenolic composition of hydroethanolic extracts of Mentha aquatica L., Lavandula dentata L. and Leonurus cardiaca L., obtained from plants grown under organic cultivation, was determined and their hepatoprotective effects were investigated in vitro. L. cardiaca extract was rich in phenylethenoid glycosides, especially lavandolifolioside (254 ± 36 μg/mg), whereas rosmarinic acid and eriodictyol-O-rutinoside were the major phenolic compounds of L. dentata and M. aquatica extracts, accounting for 68 ± 7 μg/mg and 145 ± 22 μg/mg, respectively. These differential phenolic components presumably account for their dissimilar antioxidant properties. While L. cardiaca extract showed moderate biological effects, M. aquatica extract displayed high antioxidant activity in chemical models, and that of L. dentata was effective in counteracting potassium dichromate-induced ROS generation in human hepatocarcinoma cells. Moreover, M. aquatica extract (50 μg/mL) and its mixture (50%/50%) with L. dentata extract displayed an effective cytoprotective effect.
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Bhattacharjee M, Perumal E. Potential plant-derived catecholaminergic activity enhancers for neuropharmacological approaches: A review. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 55:148-164. [PMID: 30668425 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Revised: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Catecholamines (CAs) have been reported to be involved in numerous functions including central nervous system. CA release from the intra neuronal storage vesicles aid in the therapy of various neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders where the catecholaminergic neurotransmission is compromised. Bioavailability of CA at the synapse can be increased through stimulated neurotransmitter release, monoamine oxidase and CA reuptake inhibition. Plant based galenicals are reported to have similar CA enhancement activities and have been used for the management of neurological disorders. AIM To review evidence-based literature with plant extracts, bioactive compounds, and composite extracts that modulate central catecholaminergic system, thereby enhancing CA activity for beneficial neurological effect. METHODS Electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect were used to search scientific contributions until January 2018, using relevant keywords. Literature focusing plant-derived CA enhancing compounds, extracts and/or composite extracts were identified and summarized. In all cases, dose, route of administration, the model system and type of extract were accounted. RESULTS A total of 49 plant extracts, 31 compounds and 16 herbal formulations have shown CA activity enhancement. Stimulated CA release from the storage vesicles, monoamine oxidase and CA reuptake inhibition were the major mechanisms involved in the increase of CA bioavailability by these phytoconstituents. CONCLUSION This review provides an overview on the phytoconstituents with CA enhancement property that have been used for neuropsychiatric disorders. Such herbal remedies will provide an avenue for cost effective and easily available medication which have holistic approach towards disease management. There is also scope for alternate medicines or prototype drug development utilizing these phytomedicines for treating neurodegenerative diseases. However, hurdles are to be met for analyzing the mode and mechanism of action associated with these phytomedicines and their proper scientific documentation.
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- Monojit Bhattacharjee
- Defence Research and Development Organisation - Bharathiar University Center for Life Sciences (DRDO-BU CLS), Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046, India
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- Defence Research and Development Organisation - Bharathiar University Center for Life Sciences (DRDO-BU CLS), Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046, India; Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046, India.
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Zouari-Bouassida K, Trigui M, Makni S, Jlaiel L, Tounsi S. Seasonal Variation in Essential Oils Composition and the Biological and Pharmaceutical Protective Effects of Mentha longifolia Leaves Grown in Tunisia. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:7856517. [PMID: 30627570 PMCID: PMC6304493 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7856517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This research assessed the seasonal variation of the chemical composition and antibacterial and anticholinesterase activities of essential oils extracted from M. longifolia leaves. The leaves organic fractions were also investigated for their biological activities and pharmacological functions. The essential oil highest yield was recorded in the spring season. Pulegone (26.92%), 1.8 cineole (21.3 %), and L-menthone (10.66 %) were determined as its major compounds in the winter season. In the spring oil, the main components were pulegone (38.2 %) and oleic and palmitic acids (23.79 % and 15. 26 %, respectively). Oxygenated monoterpenes were predominant in the two analyzed samples. The tested oils and organic extracts exhibited promising antibacterial effects against all of the tested bacterial strains. Thanks to its richness in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, the ethyl acetate fraction (Ml EtOAcF) displayed the most active DPPH scavenging ability (IC50 =12.64 μg/ml) and an interesting β-carotene bleaching inhibition (IC50 =34.75 μg/ml) making it a potential candidate for anti-inflammatory evaluation on rats. This evaluation evidenced that M. longifolia pretreated rats showed a marked decrease in paw oedema and inflammatory cells. Additionally, a remarkable acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of the Ml EtOAcF (IC50 = 12.3μg/ml) and essential oils were also observed suggesting their neuroprotective property against Alzheimer's disease. Moreover, it was found that its activity level was season dependent. Our investigation, therefore, clearly revealed the medicinal characteristics of M. longifolia leave indicating their potential uses for natural remedies.
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- Karama Zouari-Bouassida
- Laboratory of Biopesticides, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biopesticides, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biopesticides, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Analysis Department of the Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biopesticides, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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Singh P, Pandey AK. Prospective of Essential Oils of the Genus Mentha as Biopesticides: A Review. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2018; 9:1295. [PMID: 30250476 PMCID: PMC6139362 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.01295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Mentha is a genus from the family Lamiaceae, whose essential oils has long been used in various forms such as in management of plant pathogens and insect pests, in traditional medicine as well as in culinary and cosmetics. Its major chemical components such as menthol, carvone have now been successfully commercialized in the industry as antimicrobials/insecticidal agents. Current review focuses on chemical composition of essential oils of some Mentha species from different geographical regions with their insecticidal (repellent, antifeedant, and ovicidal) and antimicrobial efficacies against bacterial, fungal plant pathogens and insects of stored products. Reports of the researchers on chemical analysis of essential oils of Mentha species revealed that most of the oils being rich in pulegone, menthon, menthol, carvone, 1, 8-cineole, limonene and β-caryophyllene. Reviewed literature revealed that, essential oils from different Mentha species possess potential antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens and have insecticidal activity against stored product insects. Thus, antimicrobial and insecticidal properties of essential oils of Mentha species offer the prospect of using them as natural pesticides with a commercial value, having social acceptance due to its sustainability and being environment friendly.
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- Pooja Singh
- Bacteriology and Natural Pesticide Laboratory, Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, India
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Anti-Thermal Skin Aging Activity of Aqueous Extracts Derived from Apple Mint ( Mentha suaveolens Ehrh.) in Human Dermal Fibroblasts. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:4595982. [PMID: 30254686 PMCID: PMC6142777 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4595982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Thermal skin aging refers to skin aging induced by heat shock treatment. Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens Ehrh.) has been used as a folk medicine to treat various diseases. However, the activity of apple mint in thermal skin aging has yet to be investigated. In this study, we conducted various biological assays to demonstrate the anti-thermal skin aging activity of extracts of apple mint leaves (ALE). As a result, ALE showed significant antioxidant activities and inhibited the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and interleukin-8 (IL-8) as well as suppressed mitogen-activated proteins kinases (MAPKs) such as extracellular signal regulated kinases (ERK), c-Jun N terminal kinases (JNK), and p38 MAPK triggered by heat shock treatment in human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs). Consequently, ALE could be used as attractive cosmetic materials with anti-thermal skin aging activity.
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Volatile Terpenes and Brain Function: Investigation of the Cognitive and Mood Effects of Mentha × Piperita L. Essential Oil with In Vitro Properties Relevant to Central Nervous System Function. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10081029. [PMID: 30087294 PMCID: PMC6116079 DOI: 10.3390/nu10081029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background: Extracts of several members of the monoterpene-rich Lamiaceae sub-family Nepetoideae, including those from the Salvia (sage), Melissa (Lemon balm) and Rosmarinus (rosemary) genera, evince cognitive and mood effects in humans that are potentially related to their effects on cholinergic and GABAergic neurotransmission. To date, despite promising in vitro properties, the cognitive and mood effects of the closely related Mentha spicata (spearmint) and Mentha piperita (peppermint) remain unexplored. This study therefore assessed the human cognitive/mood effects of the M. spicata/piperita essential oil with the most promising, brain-relevant in vitro properties according to pre-trial in vitro screening. Design: Organic spearmint and peppermint (Mentha spicata/piperita) essential oils were pre-screened for neurotransmitter receptor binding and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, balanced cross-over study, 24 participants (mean age 25.2 years) consumed single doses of encapsulated placebo and 50 µL and 100 µL of the most promising essential oil (peppermint with nicotinic/GABAA receptor binding and AChE inhibitory properties, that increased calcium influx in a CAD cell neuronal model). Psychological functioning was assessed with mood scales and a range of standardised, cognitively demanding tasks pre-dose and at 1, 3 and 6 h post-dose. Results: The highest (100 µL) dose of essential oil improved performance on the cognitively demanding Rapid Visual Information Processing task (RVIP) at 1 h and 3 h post-dose and both doses attenuated fatigue and improved performance of the Serial 3 s subtraction task at 3 h post-dose. Conclusion: Peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil with high levels of menthol/menthone and characteristic in vitro cholinergic inhibitory, calcium regulatory and GABAA/nicotinic receptor binding properties, beneficially modulated performance on demanding cognitive tasks and attenuated the increase in mental fatigue associated with extended cognitive task performance in healthy adults. Future investigations should consider investigating higher doses.
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The Confrontation between Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacological Tests of Medicinal Plants Associated with Mental and Neurological Disorders. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:7686913. [PMID: 30057646 PMCID: PMC6051267 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7686913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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For neurological disorders, pharmacological tests have shown promising results in the reduction of side effects when using plants with known therapeutic effects in the treatment of some types of dementia. Therefore, the goals of this study are to gather data about the major medicinal plants used in the nervous system as described in ethnopharmacological surveys from South America and Brazil and to compare this data with the results from pharmacological tests on the active principles of those same plants found in the scientific literature. After collecting the data about each plant, their respective popular indication was compared with the results found through pharmacological tests. The discrepancy rate between the effects observed by ethnopharmacological and pharmacological methods in this study is greater than 50%. In conclusion, despite the importance of ethnopharmacological data, it is important to make comparisons with pharmacological tests for the same plants, since the pharmacological studies, although few, have shown a high rate of discrepancy in the results.
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Vilamarim R, Bernardo J, Videira RA, Valentão P, Veiga F, Andrade PB. An egg yolk’s phospholipid-pennyroyal nootropic nanoformulation modulates monoamino oxidase-A (MAO-A) activity in SH-SY5Y neuronal model. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Bishr MM, Salama OM. Inter and intra GC-MS differential analysis of the essential oils of three Mentha species growing in Egypt. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fjps.2017.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Brahmi F, Hadj-Ahmed S, Zarrouk A, Bezine M, Nury T, Madani K, Chibane M, Vejux A, Andreoletti P, Boulekbache-Makhlouf L, Lizard G. Evidence of biological activity of Mentha species extracts on apoptotic and autophagic targets on murine RAW264.7 and human U937 monocytic cells. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2017; 55:286-293. [PMID: 27927076 PMCID: PMC6130740 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2016.1235208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Revised: 06/19/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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CONTEXT Mints (Lamiaceae) are used as traditional remedies for the treatment of several diseases. Their extracts are recognized as anti-inflammatory compounds. OBJECTIVE This study characterized the cytotoxic effects of Mentha spicata L. (MS), Mentha pulegium L. (MP) and Mentha rotundifolia (L). Huds (MR) on macrophage cells (RAW264.7; U937) and determined their impact on apoptosis and autophagy, which can play a role in controlling inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The extracts were prepared in culture medium and tested from 25 to 400 μg/mL after 24-48 h of treatment. To show the effect of the aqueous ethanol (50%) extracts on apoptosis and authophagy, the presence of cleaved caspase-3, and the conversion of LC3-I to LC3-II was evaluated by Western blotting. RESULTS Compared with the MTT assay, crystal violet showed a pronounced decrease in the number of cells with all extracts at 48 h. Calculated IC50 values were 257.31, 207.82 and 368.02 μg/mL for MS, MP and MR, respectively. A significant increase in PI positive cells was observed with all extracts at 200-400 μg/mL. Mitochondrial dysfunctions and nuclear morphological changes were detected with MS and MR extracts at 400 μg/mL. At this concentration, no cleaved caspase-3 was found whereas stabilized caspase-3 in its dimeric form was identified. MS and MR extracts also favour LC3-I to LC3-II conversion which is a criterion of autophagy. CONCLUSIONS The cytotoxic profiles depend on the extracts considered; MS extract showed the strong activity. However, all the mint extracts studied interact with the apoptotic and autophagic pathways at elevated concentrations.
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- Fatiha Brahmi
- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
- Laboratory of 3BS, Faculty of Life and Nature Sciences, Universty of Bejaia, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
- Faculty of Medicine, LR12ES05, Lab-NAFS ‘Nutrition – Functional Food & Vascular Health’, University Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
- Faculty of Medicine, LR12ES05, Lab-NAFS ‘Nutrition – Functional Food & Vascular Health’, University Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
- Laboratory Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
- Laboratory of ‘Venoms and Therapeutic Biomolecules’, University of Tunis El Manar – Pasteur Institut, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- Laboratory of 3BS, Faculty of Life and Nature Sciences, Universty of Bejaia, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Faculty of Life, Nature and Earth Sciences, University of Akli Mohand Oulhadj, Bouira, Algeria
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- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- Team 'Biochemistry of the Peroxisome, Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism’ EA 7270/INSERM, Faculté des Sciences Gabriel, University Bourgogne Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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Abolhasanzadeh Z, Ashrafi H, Badr P, Azadi A. Traditional neurotherapeutics approach intended for direct nose to brain delivery. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 209:116-123. [PMID: 28733193 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Nasal delivery systems have a significant role in Persian traditional medicine. Most of them were utilized for central nervous system (CNS)-related disorders. In modern medicine, nasal drug delivery systems for brain delivery are highly regarded. AIM OF THE STUDY Despite recent advances in drug delivery to the (CNS), delivery of therapeutics to the brain remains a major challenge because of the blood brain barrier (BBB). There are several mechanisms which regulate the drug transfer across the BBB. Local administration methods of therapeutic agents are often associated with adverse events, while the intranasal pathway has been suggested as a non-invasive alternative route to deliver drugs to the brain. This route can bypass the BBB and deliver drug molecules directly to the CNS. There are different nasal formulations have been addressed in Persian traditional pharmacopeias. The present review attempt to explore the famous and practical Qarabadin to find ancient nasal dosage forms. MATERIALS AND METHODS With an explore on traditional herbs in google scholar, scopus and science direct, we have found some original and review articles which have demonstrated our findings on the use of traditional herbs for CNS disorders. Four encyclopedia of multi-component formulations, including Qarabadin Salehi (1766), Qarabadin kabir (1781),Qarabadin Ghaderi (18th century), and Qarabadin Azam (1853), were searched for nasal formulations having CNS-related indications. Formulations were categorized based on dosage forms, and also, diseases which they were suggested for. While the names of illnesses were in ancient terminology of Traditional Medicine, they were translated to modern medical terminology by comparing their definitions, signs, and symptoms from two medical systems. Typical samples of each dosage form have been mentioned with details like amount of ingredients, scientific names of plants, and considerations pertaining to preparation or usage. RESULTS Among all traditional nasal formulations, seven types were found that is used for sicknesses relating to CNS including Saoot, Nafookh, Atoos, Nashoogh, Shamoom, Lakhlakheh, and Bakhoor. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study reveal the physicochemical characteristics of each formulation, route of administration, and type of disease which they are suitable and also present some famous formulations.
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- Zohreh Abolhasanzadeh
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Phytopharmaceutical Technology and Traditional Medicine Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Khonche A, Fallah Huseini H, Abdi H, Mohtashami R, Nabati F, Kianbakht S. Efficacy of Mentha pulegium extract in the treatment of functional dyspepsia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 206:267-273. [PMID: 28571727 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2016] [Revised: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL EVIDENCE Mentha pulegium L. leaves are used in the Iranian traditional medicine for the treatment of functional dyspepsia. AIM OF STUDY To study the efficacy and safety of M. pulegium in the treatment of functional dyspepsia patients fulfilling the Rome III criteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS The efficacy and safety of a standardized Mentha pulegium leaf extract (drug extract ratio: 15.9:1, extraction solvent: 70% v/v aqueous ethanol) (330mg three times daily taken for 2 months) as add-on to one famotidine 40mg tablet per day in the treatment of 50 functional dyspepsia patients were compared with those of a parallel placebo group (n =50). RESULTS The extract significantly decreased the total dyspepsia score measured by the Hong Kong dyspepsia index compared to the placebo and baseline (P=0.011 and P<0.001 respectively). The stomach pain, upper abdominal bloating, upper abdominal dull ache, belching and total dyspepsia scores were decreased from baseline in the extract group significantly compared to the placebo (P<0.001, P<0.001, P=0.003, P<0.001 and P<0.001 respectively). However, the decreases of other dyspepsia symptoms scores from baseline in the extract group were not significant compared to the placebo (P>0.05). The extract improved the quality of life measured by the SF-36 questionnaire significantly compared to the placebo and baseline (P=0.003 and P<0.001 respectively). Moreover, the extract lowered the rate of H. pylori infection determined by the urease test significantly compared to the placebo and baseline (P=0.001 and P<0.001 respectively). The extract did not significantly affect the complete blood count and liver and kidney function tests (P>0.05). The patients did not experience any adverse drug effect. CONCLUSIONS M. pulegium extract (genuine drug extract ratio: 19.4:1; extraction solvent: 70% v/v aqueous ethanol) 270mg three times daily taken for 2 months as adjunct to one famotidine 40mg tablet per day seems safe, improves dyspeptic symptoms and quality of life and eradicates H. pylori in functional dyspepsia patients.
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- Ahmad Khonche
- Department of Internal Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicine Quran and Hadith Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran.
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Brahmi F, Dahmoune F, Kadri N, Chibane M, Dairi S, Remini H, Oukmanou-Bensidhoum S, Mouni L, Madani K. Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of two Algerian Mentha species M. rotundifolia (L.) Huds, M. pulegium L., extracted with different solvents. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 14:/j/jcim.ahead-of-print/jcim-2016-0064/jcim-2016-0064.xml. [PMID: 28704196 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2016-0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Background It is important to consider the optimum conditions and processing factors (like solvent type) influencing activity of plant antioxidants for utilization in food and biological systems. Methods The antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of two Mentha species, namely, Mentha pulegium L. (MP) and Mentha rotundifolia (L.) Huds (MR), were studied and six solvent systems were used. The total antioxidant capacity of the mint species extracts was evaluated using phosphomolybdenum method and the free radical-scavenging capacity by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical-scavenging assay. Results The efficiency of the used solvents to extract phenols from the two species varied considerably. The highest total phenolic content was obtained from methanol extract of MP (25.3±1.3 mg GAE/gdw) and total flavonoid content from methanol extract of MR (10.1±0.1 mg QE/gdw). High phenol content was significantly correlated with high antioxidant capacity. The methanol extracts showed the highest radical scavenging activity. All the extracts showed variable antioxidant capacity by the formation of phosphomolybdenum complex. Acetone extract of MP and methanol extract of MR exhibited marked reducing power in this method. Conclusions Our findings identified the appropriate solvent for extracting MP and MR phenolics which might provide a rich source of natural antioxidants.
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Teymouri M, Alizadeh A. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Mentha mozaffarianii Jamzad growing wild and cultivated in Iran. Nat Prod Res 2017; 32:1320-1323. [PMID: 28658991 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1342082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The aerial parts of wild and cultivated Mentha mozaffarianii Jamzad were collected at full flowering stage from two provinces (Hormozgan and Fars) of Iran. The essential oils were extracted by a Clevenger approach and analysed using GC and GC-MS. The main components in wild plants were piperitenone (33.85%), piperitone (21.18%), linalool (6.89%), pulegone (5.93%), 1, 8.cineole (5.49%), piperitenone oxide (5.17%) and menthone (4.69%) and in cultivated plants, cis-piperitone epoxide (28.89%), linalool (15.36%), piperitone (11.57%), piperitenone oxide (10.14%), piperitenone (8.42%),1,8-cineole (3.60%) were the main constituents in essential oil. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of M. mozaffarianii was studied against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. The results of the bioassays showed that the oil exhibited high antimicrobial activity against all the tested pathogens.
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- Mehdi Teymouri
- a Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Estahban Branch , Islamic Azad University , Estahban , Iran
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- a Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Estahban Branch , Islamic Azad University , Estahban , Iran.,b Young Researchers and Elites Club, Estahban Branch , Islamic Azad University , Estahban , Iran
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Biophenols of mints: Antioxidant, acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase and histone deacetylase inhibition activities targeting Alzheimer’s disease treatment. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Al-Malki AL, Barbour EK, EA H, Moselhy SS, Choudhry H. MODULATION OF CARCINOGEN-METABOLIZING ENZYME BY MADINAH MINT ( Mentha spp) IN RAT LIVER. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES : AJTCAM 2016; 13:32-37. [PMID: 28480358 PMCID: PMC5412199 DOI: 10.21010/ajtcam.v13i6.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present study was undertaken to assess whether boiling water mint extract (BWME) modulates the cytochrome P450 mixed function oxidase system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male albino rats were randomly divided into two groups, comprising 12 animals each. The first group served as control, whereas the second was maintained on BWME (10 % w/v) as its sole drinking liquid for six weeks. Liver microsomal were separated and subjected for phase I and II enzymes (cytochrome P450 mixed function oxidase) analysis. RESULTS The results obtained showed that, BWME caused a significant elevation in the activity of epoxide hydrolase (p<0.001) when compared with the control. However, glutathione S-transferase and glucuronosyl transferase activities were significantly decreased (p<0.001 and p<0.01) respectively compared with control. The mutagenic activity of N-nitrosopiperidine was lower in the mint-treated hepatic microsomal compared with the controls. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that BWME has the potential to suppress the activity of cytochrome enzymes involved in the bio-activation of chemical carcinogen; hence may display chemo preventive activity.
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- Abdulrahman L. Al-Malki
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), P.O Box 80203, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Bioactive Natural Products Research Group, KAU
- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, KAU
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- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, KAU
- Agriculture Department, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Adjuncted to Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, KAU
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), P.O Box 80203, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Bioactive Natural Products Research Group, KAU
- Vitamin D Pharmacogenomics Research Group, King Abdulaziz University
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), P.O Box 80203, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Bioactive Natural Products Research Group, KAU
- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, KAU
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), P.O Box 80203, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine, King Fahd Center for Medical Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Jiménez S, Gascón S, Luquin A, Laguna M, Ancin-Azpilicueta C, Rodríguez-Yoldi MJ. Rosa canina Extracts Have Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Effects on Caco-2 Human Colon Cancer. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0159136. [PMID: 27467555 PMCID: PMC4965184 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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The in vitro antiproliferative and antioxidant effects of different fractions of Rosa canina hips on human colon cancer cell lines (Caco-2) was studied. The compounds tested were total extract (fraction 1), vitamin C (fraction 2), neutral polyphenols (fraction 3) and acidic polyphenols (fraction 4). All the extracts showed high cytotoxicity after 72 h, both low and high concentrations. The flow cytometric analysis revealed that all the fractions produce disturbances in the cell cycle resulting in a concomitant cell death by an apoptotic pathway. Changes in the redox status of Caco-2 cells in response to Rosa canina hips were determined. Cells were exposed to hydrogen peroxide in presence of plant fractions and the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) was significantly decreased. Therefore, our data demonstrate that rosehip extracts are a powerful antioxidant that produces an antiproliferative effect in Caco-2 cells. Therefore, these results predict a promising future for Rosa canina as a therapeutic agent. Thus, this natural plant could be an effective component of functional foods addressed towards colorectal carcinoma.
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- Sandra Jiménez
- Applied Chemistry Department, Public University of Navarre, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, CIBERobn, IA2, IIS Aragón, Veterinary Faculty, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Applied Chemistry Department, Public University of Navarre, Pamplona, Spain
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- Institute of Chemical Syntheses and Homogeneous Catalysis, CSIC, Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Applied Chemistry Department, Public University of Navarre, Pamplona, Spain
- * E-mail: (CA-A); (MJR-Y)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, CIBERobn, IA2, IIS Aragón, Veterinary Faculty, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
- * E-mail: (CA-A); (MJR-Y)
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Puntel RL, Tamborena T, Gularte CAO, Escoto DF, Gayer MC, Roehrs R, Folmer V, Avila DS. Antioxidant Activity of some Medicinal Plant Extracts: Implications for Neuroprotection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.5567/pharmacologia.2015.282.292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Božović M, Pirolli A, Ragno R. Mentha suaveolens Ehrh. (Lamiaceae) Essential Oil and Its Main Constituent Piperitenone Oxide: Biological Activities and Chemistry. Molecules 2015; 20:8605-33. [PMID: 25985361 PMCID: PMC6272761 DOI: 10.3390/molecules20058605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2015] [Revised: 05/03/2015] [Accepted: 05/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Since herbal medicines play an important role in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, there is a growing need for their quality control and standardization. Mentha suaveolens Ehrh. (MS) is an aromatic herb with fruit and a spearmint flavor, used in the Mediterranean areas as a traditional medicine. It has an extensive range of biological activities, including cytotoxic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive and insecticidal properties, among others. This study aims to review the scientific findings and research reported to date on MS that prove many of the remarkable various biological actions, effects and some uses of this species as a source of bioactive natural compounds. On the other hand, piperitenone oxide (PO), the major chemical constituent of the carvone pathway MS essential oil, has been reported to exhibit numerous bioactivities in cells and animals. Thus, this integrated overview also surveys and interprets the present knowledge of chemistry and analysis of this oxygenated monoterpene, as well as its beneficial bioactivities. Areas for future research are suggested.
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- Mijat Božović
- Rome Center for Molecular Design, Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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- Rome Center for Molecular Design, Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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- Rome Center for Molecular Design, Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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Ferreres F, Bernardo J, Andrade PB, Sousa C, Gil-Izquierdo A, Valentão P. Pennyroyal and gastrointestinal cells: multi-target protection of phenolic compounds against t-BHP-induced toxicity. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra02710a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Pennyroyal infusion maintains gastrointestinal cells antioxidant balance.
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- F. Ferreres
- Research Group on Quality
- Safety and Bioactivity of Plant Foods
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- CEBAS (CSIC)
- Murcia
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia
- Departamento de Química
- Faculdade de Farmácia
- Universidade do Porto
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia
- Departamento de Química
- Faculdade de Farmácia
- Universidade do Porto
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia
- Departamento de Química
- Faculdade de Farmácia
- Universidade do Porto
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- Research Group on Quality
- Safety and Bioactivity of Plant Foods
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- CEBAS (CSIC)
- Murcia
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia
- Departamento de Química
- Faculdade de Farmácia
- Universidade do Porto
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Elmastaş M, Telci İ, Akşit H, Erenler R. Comparison of total phenolic contents and antioxidant capacities in mint genotypes used as spices / Baharat olarak kullanılan nane genotiplerinin toplam fenolik içerikleri ve antioksidan kapasitelerinin karşılaştırılması. TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/tjb-2015-0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AbstractObjective: Mint (Mentha spp.) genotypes used as spices are cultivated in Turkey and used for different purposes including herbal tea, spices, the cosmetics industry, and are used in folk medicine. While mint species have been used in traditional practices during humanity’s long history, there is limited research on the comparison of their antioxidant capacity and phenolic contents. This aim of the research is to compare antioxidant capacity and phenolic contents in mint clones to determine superior genotypes for herbal and spice usage and cultivation.Methods: Antioxidant capacity was evaluated by ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC). Total phenolic content in clones were determined by Folin-Ciocalteu method.Results: Maximum total phenolic content [28.27±3.95 μg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g dry weight (DW)] and FRAP activity 577.09±46.02 μmol Trolox equiv/g DW were obtained from Clone 13 (M. spicata), while M. piperita clones were higher for TEAC activity (800.02±1.10 μmol Trolox equiv/g DW). The results were first records for M. villoso nervata. FRAP and TEAC activities selected clones were correlated with total phenolic content (r=0.77; 0.73 respectively).Conclusion: According to the results, it can be suggested that Clone 13, Clone 5, (M. spicata) Clone 3 and Clone 8 (M. piperita) are more suitable for use as spice, herbal tea, and antioxidant agents. The clones must be selected for commercial cultivation by the grower and they can be used as spices and herbal teas.
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Mikaili P, Mojaverrostami S, Moloudizargari M, Aghajanshakeri S. Pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Mentha Longifolia L. and its main constituent, menthol. Anc Sci Life 2014; 33:131-8. [PMID: 25284948 PMCID: PMC4171855 DOI: 10.4103/0257-7941.139059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Mentha longifolia (wild mint) is a popular folk remedy. Some parts of this plant have been used in traditional medicine of Iran and other countries. Many studies have shown various pharmacological and therapeutic effects of the plant. Our aim in preparing this study was to review the traditional uses of M. longifolia together with the pharmacological and therapeutic effects of its entire extract and major compounds. Mentha longifolia is an herb with a wide range of pharmacological properties such as antimicrobial, gastrointestinal, and nervous system effects. Pulegone is the main compound of the plant responsible for most of its pharmacological effects followed by menthone, isomenthone, menthol, 1, 8-cineole, borneol, and piperitenone. Moreover, the plant may dose-dependently exert toxic effects in different systems of the body. Based on the review of various studies, it can be concluded that M. longifolia is a potential natural source for the development of new drugs. However, further studies are required to determine the precise quality and safety of the plant to be used by clinicians.
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- Peyman Mikaili
- Department of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Thompson A, Meah D, Ahmed N, Conniff-Jenkins R, Chileshe E, Phillips CO, Claypole TC, Forman DW, Row PE. Comparison of the antibacterial activity of essential oils and extracts of medicinal and culinary herbs to investigate potential new treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 13:338. [PMID: 24283351 PMCID: PMC4220539 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2012] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, which may result from alteration of the gastrointestinal microbiota following gastrointestinal infection, or with intestinal dysbiosis or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. This may be treated with antibiotics, but there is concern that widespread antibiotic use might lead to antibiotic resistance. Some herbal medicines have been shown to be beneficial, but their mechanism(s) of action remain incompletely understood. To try to understand whether antibacterial properties might be involved in the efficacy of these herbal medicines, and to investigate potential new treatments for IBS, we have conducted a preliminary study in vitro to compare the antibacterial activity of the essential oils of culinary and medicinal herbs against the bacterium, Esherichia coli. Methods Essential oils were tested for their ability to inhibit E. coli growth in disc diffusion assays and in liquid culture, and to kill E. coli in a zone of clearance assay. Extracts of coriander, lemon balm and spearmint leaves were tested for their antibacterial activity in the disc diffusion assay. Disc diffusion and zone of clearance assays were analysed by two-tailed t tests whereas ANOVA was performed for the turbidometric assays. Results Most of the oils exhibited antibacterial activity in all three assays, however peppermint, lemon balm and coriander seed oils were most potent, with peppermint and coriander seed oils being more potent than the antibiotic rifaximin in the disc diffusion assay. The compounds present in these oils were identified by gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Finally, extracts were made of spearmint, lemon balm and coriander leaves with various solvents and these were tested for their antibacterial activity against E. coli in the disc diffusion assay. In each case, extracts made with ethanol and methanol exhibited potent antibacterial activity. Conclusions Many of the essential oils had antibacterial activity in the three assays, suggesting that they would be good candidates for testing in clinical trials. The observed antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts of coriander, lemon balm and spearmint leaves suggests a mechanistic explanation for the efficacy of a mixture of coriander, lemon balm and mint extracts against IBS in a published clinical trial.
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Brain activity of thioctic Acid enantiomers: in vitro and in vivo studies in an animal model of cerebrovascular injury. Int J Mol Sci 2013; 14:4580-95. [PMID: 23443159 PMCID: PMC3634420 DOI: 10.3390/ijms14034580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2013] [Revised: 02/19/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2013] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and antioxidant defense mechanisms, potentially leading to tissue damage. Oxidative stress has a key role in the development of cerebrovascular and/or neurodegenerative diseases. This phenomenon is mainly mediated by an enhanced superoxide production by the vascular endothelium with its consequent dysfunction. Thioctic, also known as alpha-lipoic acid (1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid), is a naturally occurring antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the fatty and watery regions of cells. Both the reduced and oxidized forms of the compound possess antioxidant ability. Thioctic acid has two optical isomers designated as (+)- and (−)-thioctic acid. Naturally occurring thioctic acid is the (+)-thioctic acid form, but the synthetic compound largely used in the market for stability reasons is a mixture of (+)- and (−)-thioctic acid. The present study was designed to compare the antioxidant activity of the two enantiomers versus the racemic form of thioctic acid on hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis in a rat pheochromocytoma PC12 cell line. Cell viability was evaluated by MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay and free oxygen radical species (ROS) production was assessed by flow cytometry. Antioxidant activity of the two enantiomers and the racemic form of thioctic acid was also evaluated in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) used as an in vivo model of increased oxidative stress. A 3-h exposure of PC12 cells to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) significantly decreased cell viability and increased levels of intracellular ROS production. Pre-treatment with racemic thioctic acid or (+)-enantiomer significantly inhibited H2O2-induced decrease in cell viability from the concentration of 50 μmol/L and 20 μmol/L, respectively. Racemic thioctic acid and (+)-salt decreased levels of intracellular ROS, which were unaffected by (−)-thioctic acid. In the brain of SHR, the occurrence of astrogliosis and neuronal damage, with a decreased expression of neurofilament 200 kDa were observed. Treatment of SHR for 30 days with (+)-thioctic acid reduced the size of astrocytes and increased the neurofilament immunoreaction. The above findings could contribute to clarify the role played by thioctic acid in central nervous system injury related to oxidative stress. The more pronounced effect of (+)-thioctic acid observed in this study may have practical therapeutic implications worthy of being investigated in further preclinical and clinical studies.
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Gao B, Lu Y, Qin F, Chen P, Shi H, Charles D, Yu L(L. Differentiating organic from conventional peppermints using chromatographic and flow injection mass spectrometric (FIMS) fingerprints. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2012; 60:11987-11994. [PMID: 23150895 PMCID: PMC3534744 DOI: 10.1021/jf303415d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and flow injection mass spectrometric (FIMS) fingerprinting techniques were tested for their potential in differentiating organic and conventional peppermint samples. Ten organic and ten conventional peppermint samples were examined using HPLC-UV and FIMS methods. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that both HPLC and FIMS fingerprints could determine the difference in the commercial organic and conventional peppermints. FIMS fingerprinting provided a rapid test to differentiate organic and conventional peppermints in 1 min of analysis and has potential for high-throughput applications. On the other hand, HPLC fingerprints provide more information about the chemical composition of the samples, but take a longer time to differentiate organic and conventional peppermint samples.
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- Boyan Gao
- Institute of Food and Nutraceutical Science, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture (South), School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
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- Institute of Food and Nutraceutical Science, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture (South), School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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- Food Composition and Methods Development Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
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- Institute of Food and Nutraceutical Science, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture (South), School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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- Frontier Natural Products Co-op., 3021 78 Street, Norway, IA 52318
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- Institute of Food and Nutraceutical Science, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture (South), School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
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Investigation of the anxiolytic effects of naringenin, a component of Mentha aquatica, in the male Sprague-Dawley rat. Holist Nurs Pract 2012; 26:52-7. [PMID: 22157509 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0b013e31823c003a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This was a prospective, randomized, between-subjects experimental study to investigate the anxiolytic effects of naringenin, a component of mentha aquatica, and its potential interaction with the benzodiazepine binding site on the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABAA) receptor in the rat. Fifty-five rats were assigned to one of 5 groups with 11 rats per group: control, naringenin, midazolam, midazolam with naringenin, and flumazenil with naringenin. The elevated plus maze measured the behavioral components of anxiety and motor movements. Our data suggest that naringenin does not produce anxiolysis by modulation of the GABAA receptor; however, the findings indicate that naringenin decreases motor movements (P < .05).
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Chessa M, Sias A, Piana A, Mangano GS, Petretto GL, Masia MD, Tirillini B, Pintore G. Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the essential oil from Mentha requienii Bentham. Nat Prod Res 2012; 27:93-9. [PMID: 22385272 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2012.658798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The chemical composition of essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the fresh aerial parts of Mentha requienii Bentham (Lamiaceae) collected on the Gennargentu Mountains (Sardinia, Italy) has been investigated by gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The main constituents that resulted were pulegone (78%), menthone (0.5%), isomenthone (18%), isopulegone (1.3%) and limonene (1.76%). In vitro antifungal activity is evaluated in order to identify new means that could be helpful in the prevention of contamination in indoor environments.
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- Mario Chessa
- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco, Università di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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Metabolic Profile of Offspring from Diabetic Wistar Rats Treated with Mentha piperita (Peppermint). EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2011; 2011:430237. [PMID: 21647314 PMCID: PMC3106428 DOI: 10.1155/2011/430237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2010] [Revised: 01/31/2011] [Accepted: 02/24/2011] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This study aimed at evaluating glycemia and lipid profile of offspring from diabetic Wistar rats treated with Mentha piperita (peppermint) juice. Male offspring from nondiabetic dams (control group: 10 animals treated with water and 10 treated with peppermint juice) and from dams with streptozotocin-induced severe diabetes (diabetic group: 10 animals treated with water and 10 treated with peppermint juice) were used. They were treated during 30 days, and, after the treatment period, levels of glycemia, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and fractions were analyzed in the adult phase. The offspring from diabetic dams treated with peppermint showed significantly reduced levels of glucose, cholesterol, LDL-c, and triglycerides and significant increase in HDL-c levels. The use of the M. piperita juice has potential as culturally appropriate strategy to aid in the prevention of DM, dyslipidemia, and its complications.
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Guimarães R, Barreira JCM, Barros L, Carvalho AM, Ferreira ICFR. Effects of oral dosage form and storage period on the antioxidant properties of four species used in traditional herbal medicine. Phytother Res 2010; 25:484-92. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.3284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2010] [Revised: 06/24/2010] [Accepted: 06/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Fernandes ÂSF, Barros L, Carvalho AM, R. Ferreira ICF. Lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants, lipid peroxidation inhibition and radical scavenging activity of two Lamiaceae food plants. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201000368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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