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Amtaghri S, Slaoui M, Eddouks M. Mentha Pulegium: A Plant with Several Medicinal Properties. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2024; 24:302-320. [PMID: 37711001 DOI: 10.2174/1871530323666230914103731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The species Mentha Pulegium L. (M. pulegium L.) belongs to the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and the genus Mentha. It has been traditionally used in food, cosmetics, and medicines. It is a perennial, fragrant, well-liked, herbaceous plant that can grow up to half a meter tall. It is extensively used as a food flavoring, particularly for Moroccan traditional drinks. Chewing mint and M. pulegium, a relaxing and refreshing plant, can be used to treat hiccups and act as an anticonvulsant and nerve relaxant. Pennyroyal leaves that have been crushed have a pungent, spearmint-like scent. Pennyroyal is used to make herbal teas, which, while not proven to be harmful to healthy adults in small doses, are not recommended due to their liver toxicity. Infants and children can die if they consume it. Pennyroyal leaves, both fresh and dried, are particularly effective at repelling insects. Pennyroyal essential oil should never be taken internally because it is highly toxic, even in small doses, it can be fatal. This plant is used in traditional Moroccan medicine to treat a wide range of conditions, including influenza, rheumatism, migraine, infertility, ulcer, pain, gastrointestinal problems, fever, diabetes, obesity, mental and cardiac disorders, constipation, respiratory ailments, and cough. M. pulegium is a great candidate for contemporary therapeutic usage since it contains a wide variety of biologically active compounds, including terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins in all its parts. Among the different parts used are the whole plant, the aerial part, the stem, and the leaves. More interestingly, the entire plant contains a variety of compounds including Pulegone, Isomenthone, Carvone, Menthofuran, Menthol, 1,8-Cineole, Piperitone, Piperitenone, Neomenthol, -humulene, and 3-octanol. Eriocitrin, Hesperidin, Narirutin, Luteolin, Isorhoifolin, Galic acid, and Rosmarinic acid are found in the leaves. p-hydroxybenzoic acid, Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Vanillic acid, Syringic acid, Protocatechuic acid, Cinnamic acid, Phloretic acid, o-coumaric acid, p-coumaric acid, Catechin, Epicatechin, Chrysin, Quercetin, Naringenin, Carvacrol are all found in the areal part. Alterporriol G, Atropisomer, Alterporriol H, Altersolanol K, Altersolanol L, Stemphypyrone, 6-O-methylalaternin, Macrosporin, Altersolanol A, Alterporriol E, Alterporriol D, Alterporriol A, Alterporriol B, and Altersolanol J are also found in the stem of fungus. Pulegone, Piperitone, p-Menthane-1,2,3- triol, β-elemenene, guanine (cis-), Carvacrol acetate, and Phenyl ethyl alcohol are all components of this plant's essential oils. Moreover, the study also sought to investigate and document all currently available evidence and information on the nutritional composition and therapeutic uses of this plant ornamental. Its pharmacological applications include antimicrobial, antioxidant, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antifungal, anticancer, burn wound healing, antispasmodic, and hepatotoxicity. Finally, toxicological studies have revealed that while low doses of extracts of the plant M. pulegium are not toxic, however, its essential oils of it are extremely toxic. In order to evaluate future research needs and investigate its pharmacological applications through clinical trials, the current assessment focuses on the distribution, chemical composition, biological activities, and primary uses of the plant.
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- Smail Amtaghri
- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, Errachidia, 52000, Morocco
- Energy, Materials and Sustainable Development (EMDD) Team, Higher School of Technology-SALE, Center for Water, Natural Resources Environment and Sustainable Development (CERNE2D), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Energy, Materials and Sustainable Development (EMDD) Team, Higher School of Technology-SALE, Center for Water, Natural Resources Environment and Sustainable Development (CERNE2D), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, Errachidia, 52000, Morocco
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Abchir O, Nour H, Daoui O, Yamari I, ElKhattabi S, El Kouali M, Talbi M, Errougui A, Chtita S. Structure-based virtual screening, ADMET analysis, and molecular dynamics simulation of Moroccan natural compounds as candidates for the SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37966948 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2281002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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The lack of treatments and vaccines effective against SARS-CoV-2 has forced us to explore natural compounds that could potentially inhibit this virus. Additionally, Morocco is renowned for its rich plant diversity and traditional medicinal uses, which inspires us to leverage our cultural heritage and the abundance of natural resources in our country for therapeutic purposes. In this study, an extensive investigation was conducted to gather a collection of phytoconstituents extracted from Moroccan plants, aiming to evaluate their ability to inhibit the proliferation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Molecular docking of the studied compounds was performed at the active sites of the main protease (6lu7) and spike (6m0j) proteins to assess their binding affinity to these target proteins. Compounds exhibiting high affinity to the proteins underwent further evaluation based on Lipinski's rule and ADME-Tox analysis to gain insights into their oral bioavailability and safety. The results revealed that the two compounds demonstrated strong binding affinity to the target proteins, making them potential candidates for oral antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2. The molecular dynamics results from this computational analysis supported the overall stability of the resulting complex.
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- Oussama Abchir
- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Engineering, Systems, and Applications, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah-Fez University, Fes, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Engineering, Systems, and Applications, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah-Fez University, Fes, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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Sadiki M, Balouiri M, Elabed S, Bennouna F, Lachkar M, Ibnsouda Koraichi S. The combined effect of essential oils on wood physico-chemical properties and their antiadhesive activity against mold fungi: application of mixture design methodology. BIOFOULING 2023; 39:537-554. [PMID: 37477240 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2023.2236029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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In the heritage field, the microbial adhesion on wood, and consequently the formation of biofilm led to inestimable losses of historical and cultural monuments. Thereby, this study aimed to examine the combined effect of Thymus vulgaris, Myrtus communis, and Mentha pulegium essential oils on wood surface physico-chemical properties, and to elaborate the optimal mixture using the mixture design approach coupled to the contact angle method. It was found that both wood hydrophobicity and electron donor character increased significantly after treatment using an optimal mixture containing 57% and 43% of M. pulegium and M. communis essential oils, respectively. The theoretical and experimental fungal adhesion on untreated and treated wood were also investigated. The results showed that the adhesion was favorable on untreated wood and reduced using the optimal mixture. Moreover, the experimental data demonstrated that the same mixture exhibited an antiadhesive efficacy effect with a reduction of 36-75% in adhesion.
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- Moulay Sadiki
- Laboratory of Geo-Bio-Environment and Innovation Engineering, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules (LB2MB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules (LB2MB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules (LB2MB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco
- City of Innovation-Regional University Centre of Interface, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules (LB2MB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco
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- Engineering Laboratory of Organometallic, Molecular Materials and Environment, Faculty of Science, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules (LB2MB), Faculty of Science and Technology, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco
- City of Innovation-Regional University Centre of Interface, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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Sebai E, Abidi A, Benyedem H, Dhibi M, Hammemi I, Akkari H. Phytochemical profile and anthelmintic effects of Laurus nobilis essential oil against the ovine nematode Haemonchus contortus and the murine helminth model Heligmosomoides polygyrus. Vet Parasitol 2022; 312:109835. [PMID: 36306627 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Small ruminant production in tropical and temperate countries faced substantial anthelmintic resistance due to the intensive use of commercial anthelmintic drugs. Therefore, alternative treatments including natural bioactive compounds with anthelmintic potential have been investigated looking for its successfully use in the parasite control. In the present study, we describe the chemical profile of Laurus nobilis essential oil (EO), the in vitro anthelmintic activity of L. nobilis EO against Haemonchus contortus and its in vivo anthelmintic effect against the murine helminth parasite model Heligmosomoides polygyrus. Chromatographic profile of L. nobilis (EO) extracted from the leaves of L. nobilis have shown the presence of monterpens 1,8-cineol (Eucalyptol) (29.47%), D-Limonène (18.51%) and Linalool (10.84%) in high fractions. The in vitro anthelmintic potential was expressed by an ovicidal effect against H. contortus egg hatching with inhibition value of 1.72 mg/mL and 87.5% of immobility of adult worms after 8 h of exposure to 4 mg/mL of L. nobilis EO. Regarding, the in vivo anthelmintic potential, L. nobilis (EO) at 2400 mg/kg bw completely eliminated the egg output of H. polygyrus after 7 days of oral treatment, together with a 79.2% of reduction in total worm counts. Based on the obtained results, L. nobilis EO showed promising in vitro and in vivo anthelmintic capacities against gastrointestinal parasites.
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- Essia Sebai
- Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Manouba, National School of Veterinary Medicine of Sidi Thabet, 2020 Sidi Thabet, Tunisia; Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Manar II Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Manouba, National School of Veterinary Medicine of Sidi Thabet, 2020 Sidi Thabet, Tunisia; Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Manar II Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Manouba, National School of Veterinary Medicine of Sidi Thabet, 2020 Sidi Thabet, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Manouba, National School of Veterinary Medicine of Sidi Thabet, 2020 Sidi Thabet, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Manouba, National School of Veterinary Medicine of Sidi Thabet, 2020 Sidi Thabet, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Manouba, National School of Veterinary Medicine of Sidi Thabet, 2020 Sidi Thabet, Tunisia
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Microfluidic-Based Formulation of Essential Oils-Loaded Chitosan Coated PLGA Particles Enhances Their Bioavailability and Nematocidal Activity. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102030. [PMID: 36297465 PMCID: PMC9608619 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In this study, poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) particles were synthesized and coated with chitosan. Three essential oil (EO) components (eugenol, linalool, and geraniol) were entrapped inside these PLGA particles by using the continuous flow-focusing microfluidic method and a partially water-miscible solvent mixture (dichloromethane: acetone mixture (1:10)). Encapsulation of EO components in PLGA particles was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray diffraction, with encapsulation efficiencies 95.14%, 79.68%, and 71.34% and loading capacities 8.88%, 8.38%, and 5.65% in particles entrapped with eugenol, linalool, and geraniol, respectively. The EO components’ dissociation from the loaded particles exhibited an initial burst release in the first 8 h followed by a sustained release phase at significantly slower rates from the coated particles, extending beyond 5 days. The EO components encapsulated in chitosan coated particles up to 5 μg/mL were not cytotoxic to bovine gut cell line (FFKD-1-R) and had no adverse effect on cell growth and membrane integrity compared with free EO components or uncoated particles. Chitosan coated PLGA particles loaded with combined EO components (10 µg/mL) significantly inhibited the motility of the larval stage of Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus axei by 76.9%, and completely inhibited the motility of adult worms (p < 0.05). This nematocidal effect was accompanied by considerable cuticular damage in the treated worms, reflecting a synergistic effect of the combined EO components and an additive effect of chitosan. These results show that encapsulation of EO components, with a potent anthelmintic activity, in chitosan coated PLGA particles improve the bioavailability and efficacy of EO components against ovine gastrointestinal nematodes.
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Alimi D, Hajri A, Jallouli S, Sebai H. Acaricidal and anthelmintic efficacy of Ocimum basilicum essential oil and its major constituents estragole and linalool, with insights on acetylcholinesterase inhibition. Vet Parasitol 2022; 309:109743. [PMID: 35714433 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109743] [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: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The present study evaluated the acaricidal and anthelmintic action of Ocimum basilicum essential oil and its main components against ticks and helminth parasites as well as to relate these activities to acetylcholinesterase inhibition. The in vitro acaricidal activity against Hyalomma scupense was evaluated by Adult Immersion Test (AIT) and Larval Packet Test (LPT), while the in vivo nematocidal potential was assessed in laboratory mice infected with Heligmosomoides polygyrus using fecal egg count reduction (FECR) and total worm count reduction (TWCR). Chemical analyzes were performed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Estragole (80.87%) and linalool (16.12%) were the major compounds detected in O. basilicum essential oil. In the AIT assay for H. scupense tick, LC50 of estragole, O. basilicum oil and linalool were 0.73, 0.81 and 0.97 mg/mL, respectively. In LPT, estragole, linalool and essential oil showed LC50 of 0.22, 1.11 and 1.19 mg/mL, respectively. Against He. polygyrus, the highest activity was observed with estragole administered at 100 mg/kg body weight (bwt), which resulted in a FECR of 90.86% and a TWCR of 82.91%. The O. basilicum essential oil, estragole and linalool inhibited the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) extracted from both parasites species. Estragole was found the most active AChE inhibitor with IC50 of 0.176 mg/mL for H. scupense and IC50 of 0.138 mg/mL for He. polygyrus larvae. The results of the present study pointed out the importance of the traditional use of O. basilicum as an eco-friendly alternative against endo and ectoparasites. In vivo trials should also be conducted to confirm the above-mentioned activities and to assure the safe use of natural plants.
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- Dhouha Alimi
- Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources (UR17ES27), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, University of Jendouba, Habib Bourguiba Street, Box 382, 9000 Beja, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources (UR17ES27), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, University of Jendouba, Habib Bourguiba Street, Box 382, 9000 Beja, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Box 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Valorization of Bio-resources (UR17ES27), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, University of Jendouba, Habib Bourguiba Street, Box 382, 9000 Beja, Tunisia
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Nanoemulsions of Trachyspermum copticum, Mentha pulegium and Satureja hortensis essential oils: formulation, physicochemical properties, antimicrobial and antioxidant efficiency. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01294-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Zengin G, Ak G, Ceylan R, Uysal S, Llorent-Martínez E, Di Simone SC, Rapino M, Acquaviva A, Libero ML, Chiavaroli A, Recinella L, Leone S, Brunetti L, Cataldi A, Orlando G, Menghini L, Ferrante C, Balaha M, di Giacomo V. Novel Perceptions on Chemical Profile and Biopharmaceutical Properties of Mentha spicata Extracts: Adding Missing Pieces to the Scientific Puzzle. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:233. [PMID: 35050121 PMCID: PMC8779166 DOI: 10.3390/plants11020233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Mentha spicata is one of the most popular species in the genus, and it is of great interest as a gastrointestinal and sedative agent in the folk medicine system. In this study, different M. spicata extracts, obtained by the use of four solvents (hexane, chloroform, acetone and acetone/water) were chemically characterized using HPLC-ESI-MS n, which allowed for identification of 27 phenolic compounds. The extracts' antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties were investigated. In addition, neuroprotective effects were evaluated in hypothalamic HypoE22 cells, and the ability of the extracts to prevent the hydrogen peroxide-induced degradation of dopamine and serotonin was observed. The best antioxidant effect was achieved for all the extraction methods using acetone/water as a solvent. These extracts were the richest in acacetin, eriodictyol, hesperidin, sagerinic acid, naringenin, luteolin, chlorogenic acid, chrysoeriol and apigenin. The intrinsic antioxidant and enzyme inhibition properties of the acetone/water extract could also explain, albeit partially, its efficacy in preventing prostaglandin E2 overproduction and dopamine depletion (82.9% turnover reduction) in HypoE22 cells exposed to hydrogen peroxide. Thus, our observations can provide a scientific confirmation of the neuromodulatory and neuroprotective effects of M. spicata.
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- Gokhan Zengin
- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, 42130 Konya, Turkey; (G.Z.); (G.A.); (R.C.)
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, 42130 Konya, Turkey; (G.Z.); (G.A.); (R.C.)
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, 42130 Konya, Turkey; (G.Z.); (G.A.); (R.C.)
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- Halil Bayraktar Health Services Vocational College, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Turkey;
- Drug Application and Research Center, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Campus Las Lagunillas, University of Jaén, E-23071 Jaen, Spain;
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Genetic Molecular Institute of CNR, Unit of Chieti, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Botanic Garden “Giardino dei Semplici”, Department of Pharmacy, “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.C.D.S.); (A.A.); (M.L.L.); (A.C.); (L.R.); (S.L.); (L.B.); (A.C.); (G.O.); (L.M.); (M.B.); (V.d.G.)
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Jebali J, Ghazghazi H, Aouadhi C, ELBini-Dhouib I, Ben Salem R, Srairi-Abid N, Marrakchi N, Rigane G. Tunisian Native Mentha pulegium L. Extracts: Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27010314. [PMID: 35011545 PMCID: PMC8746529 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27010314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
Mint species (Lamiaceae family) have been used as traditional remedies for the treatment of several diseases. In this work, we aimed to characterize the biological activities of the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of Mentha pulegium L. extracts collected from two different regions of Tunisia. The highest amounts of total phenols (74.45 ± 0.01 mg GAE/g DW), flavonoids (28.87 ± 0.02 mg RE/g DW), and condensed tannins (4.35 ± 0.02 mg CE/g DW) were found in the Bizerte locality. Methanolic leaf extracts were subjected to HPLC-UV analysis in order to identify and quantify the phenolic composition. This technique allowed us to identify seven phenolic compounds: two phenolic acids and five flavonoid compounds, such as eriocitrin, hesperidin, narirutin, luteolin, and isorhoifolin, which were found in both extracts with significant differences between samples collected from the different regions (p < 0.05). Furthermore, our results showed that the methanolic extract from leaves collected from Bizerte had the highest antioxidant activities (DPPH IC50 value of 16.31 μg/mL and 570.08 μmol Fe2+/g, respectively). Both extracts showed high radical-scavenging activity as well as significant antimicrobial activity against eight tested bacteria. The highest antimicrobial activities were observed against Gram-positive bacteria with inhibition zone diameters and MIC values ranging between 19 and 32 mm and 40 and 160 µg/mL, respectively. Interestingly, at 10 μg/mL, the extract had a significant effect on cell proliferation of U87 human glioblastoma cells. These findings open perspectives for the use of Mentha pulegium L. extract in green pharmacy, alternative/complementary medicine, and natural preventive therapies for the development of effective antioxidant, antibacterial, and/or antitumoral drugs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jed Jebali
- Laboratory of Biomolecules, Venoms and Theranostic Applications, LR20IPT01, Institut Pasteur of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia; (I.E.-D.); (N.S.-A.); (N.M.)
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +216-71-844-688 (ext. 491); Fax: +216-71-791-833
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- Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forestry (INRGREF), University of Carthage, Tunis 1004, Tunisia;
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- Laboratoire d’Epidémiologie et Microbiologie Vétérinaire, Groupes de Bactériologie et Développement Biotechnologique, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, 13, Place Pasteur, B.P. 74, Tunis 1002, Tunisia;
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- Laboratory of Biomolecules, Venoms and Theranostic Applications, LR20IPT01, Institut Pasteur of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia; (I.E.-D.); (N.S.-A.); (N.M.)
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry LR17ES08, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, B.P. 1171, Sfax 3038, Tunisia; (R.B.S.); (G.R.)
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- Laboratory of Biomolecules, Venoms and Theranostic Applications, LR20IPT01, Institut Pasteur of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia; (I.E.-D.); (N.S.-A.); (N.M.)
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- Laboratory of Biomolecules, Venoms and Theranostic Applications, LR20IPT01, Institut Pasteur of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia; (I.E.-D.); (N.S.-A.); (N.M.)
- Medicine School of Tunis, 15 Djebel Lakhdhar, Street La Rabta, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry LR17ES08, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, B.P. 1171, Sfax 3038, Tunisia; (R.B.S.); (G.R.)
- Chemistry-Physics Department, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Sidi Bouzid, University of Kairouan, B.P. 380, Sidi Bouzid 9100, Tunisia
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Alimi D, Hajri A, Jallouli S, Sebai H. Phytochemistry, anti-tick, repellency and anti-cholinesterase activities of Cupressus sempervirens L. and Mentha pulegium L. combinations against Hyalomma scupense (Acari: Ixodidae). Vet Parasitol 2022; 303:109665. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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