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Fırat K, Nisari M, Metin İ, Fırat YY, Karatoprak GŞ, Hamurcu Z. Effect of Pistacia Terebinthus (terebinth) resin extract on aggressive breast cancer cells. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfae046. [PMID: 38533180 PMCID: PMC10962014 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfae046] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer causing high mortality rates among women worldwide. This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of Pistacia terebinthus (terebinth) resin extract (TRE) on the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line. In the study, the cytotoxic dose of the resin extract in MDA-MB-231 cells was evaluated by MTS analysis. The effect of TRE on apoptosis was examined by Hoechst staining. Caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-3 protein expressions were determined by western blot analysis. Based on the outcomes of our MTS analysis, the IC50 dose of TRE was calculated at 56.54 μg/mL during a 24-h application period. With Hoechst staining analysis, an increase was observed in cells that underwent apoptotic change at 10 and 100 μg/ml TRE concentrations compared to the control. At 25 and 50 μg/mL TRE concentrations, no apoptotic change was found in comparison to the control; however, a significant drop in the number of viable cells was observed because 200, 300, and 500 μg/mL TRE concentrations were above the toxic dose. The caspase-3 protein expression level was significantly higher in cells treated with 100 μg/ml TRE compared to the control group, while there was no significant change in cleaved caspase-3 protein expression. It was thought that P. terebinthus resin might cause cell death in MDA-MB-231 cells via caspase-independent apoptosis pathway or other cell death pathways, and it was concluded that it could be a supportive treatment for breast cancer treatment.
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- Kerim Fırat
- Department of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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- Genome and Stem Cell Center (GENKOK), Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetic, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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- Genome and Stem Cell Center (GENKOK), Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biology, Medical Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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Anagnostou C, Beteinakis S, Papachristodoulou A, Pachi VK, Dionysopoulou M, Dimou S, Diallinas G, Skaltsounis LA, Halabalaki M. Phytochemical investigation of Pistacia lentiscus L. var. Chia leaves: A byproduct with antimicrobial potential. Fitoterapia 2023; 170:105648. [PMID: 37562489 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105648] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Pistacia lentiscus L. var. Chia belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, and it is cultivated only in the south part of Chios island, in Greece. Even though it is renowned for its unique resin, Chios mastic gum (CMG), the tree leaves have also been used in traditional medicine, while the annual pruning generates a large biomass of unused by-products. Thus, the aim of the present study was the detailed phytochemical investigation of P. lentiscus var. Chia leaves towards the search of antimicrobial agents. UPLC-HRMS & HRMS/MS based dereplication methods led to the detailed characterization of the aqueous leaf extract. In addition, twelve compounds were isolated and purified from the methanol extract and were identified using spectroscopic and spectrometric methods (NMR, HRMS) belonging to phenolic acids, tannins, flavonoids and terpenes, with the most interesting being 2-hydroxy-1,8-cineole β-D-glucopyranoside which was isolated for the first time in the Anacardiaceae family. Remarkably, based on NMR data, methanol and aqueous extracts were found to be particularly rich in shikimic acid, a valuable building block for the pharmaceutical industry, for instance in the synthesis of the active ingredient of Tamiflu®, oseltamivir. Finally, extracts (EtOAc, MeOH, H2O) and major compounds i.e., shikimic acid, 2-hydroxy-1,8-cineole β-D-glucopyranoside and myricitrin were evaluated for their antimicrobial properties. MeOH and H2O mastic leaf extracts as well as myricitrin and, particularly, 2-hydroxy-1,8-cineole β-D-glucopyranoside showed significant selective activity against pathogenic Mucorales, but not against Aspergilli (Aspergillus nidulans, Aspergillus fumigatus), Candida albicans or bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis).
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- Christodoulos Anagnostou
- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Botany, Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15781 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Botany, Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15781 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Botany, Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15781 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.
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Al-Mijalli SH, Jeddi M, El Hachlafi N, M. Abdallah E, Assaggaf H, Qasem A, S. Rajab B, Lee LH, Bouyahya A, Goh KW, Ming LC, Mrabti HN. Combination of sweet orange, lentisk and lemon eucalyptus essential oils: Optimization of a new complete antimicrobial formulation using a mixture design methodology. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19814. [PMID: 37809691 PMCID: PMC10559161 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Sweet orange (Citrus × sinensis (L.) Osbeck), lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus L.) and lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora Hook) are medicinal plants known by its culinary virtues. Their volatile oils have demonstrated promising antimicrobial activity against a panel of microbial strains, including those implicated in food deterioration. In this exploratory investigation, we aimed to determine the antimicrobial formulation of sweet orange, lentisk and lemon eucalyptus essential oils (EOs) using the simplex-centroid mixture design approach coupled with a broth microdilution method. EOs were first extracted by hydrodistillation, and then their phytochemical profile was characterized using Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). GC-MS analysis identified d-limonene (14.27%), careen-3 (14.11%), β-myrcene (12.53%) as main components of lentisk EOs, while lemon eucalyptus was dominated by citronellal (39.40%), β-citronellol (16.39%) and 1,8-cineole (9.22%). For sweet orange EOs, d-limonene (87.22%) was the principal compound. The three EOs exhibited promising antimicrobial potential against various microorganisms. Lemon eucalyptus and sweet orange EO showed high activity against most tested microorganisms, while lentisk EO exerted important effect against some microbes but only moderate activity against others. The optimization formulations of antimicrobial potential showed interesting synergistic effects between three EOs. The best combinations predicted on C. albicans, S. aureus, E. coli, S. enterica and B. cereus correspond to 44%/55%/0%, 54%/16%/28%, 43%/22%/33%, 45%/17%/36% and 36%/30%/32% of Citrus sinensis, Pistacia lentiscus and Eucalyptus citriodora EOs, respectively. These findings suggest that the combination of EOs could be used as natural food preservatives and antimicrobial agents. However, further studies are needed to determine the mechanisms of action and efficacy of these EOs against different microorganisms.
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- Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli
- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies Faculty, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Imouzzer Road, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies Faculty, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Imouzzer Road, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Science Laboratories, College of Science and Arts, Qassim University, Ar Rass 51921, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Sunway Microbiomics Centre, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway City 47500, Malaysia
- Novel Bacteria and Drug Discovery Research Group (NBDD), Microbiome and Bioresource Research Strength (MBRS), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Sunway City, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 10106, Morocco
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- Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, 71800 Nilai, Malaysia
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway City 47500, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Bio Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Analysis Research Team, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
- High Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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Ben Khadher T, Sassi-Aydi S, Aydi S, Mars M, Bouajila J. Phytochemical Profiling and Biological Potential of Prunus dulcis Shell Extracts. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2733. [PMID: 37514346 PMCID: PMC10385037 DOI: 10.3390/plants12142733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Prunus dulcis is one of the most widely cultivated species in the world. Its fruit (almond) is rich in various nutritious and bioactive compounds that exert several beneficial effects. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical profile and evaluate the biological potential in vitro of almond shell extracts. The chemical analysis of shell extracts led to the identification of 15 compounds by HPLC-DAD, of which 11 were first detected in the almond plant. Twenty-six volatile compounds were identified by the GC-MS technique; among them, seven were firstly detected in the studied plant. For the biological activities, the extracts demonstrated moderate inhibition potential against the antioxidant, antidiabetic, and cytotoxic activities. The methanol extract at 50 µg/mL showed the highest antioxidant (45%) and antidiabetic activities (45% against alpha-glucosidase and 31% against alpha-amylase extracts), while the cyclohexane and dichloromethane at 50 µg/mL showed the highest cytotoxic activity towards Hela (32.2% with cyclohexane) and RAW 264-7 (45% with dichloromethane). Overall, these findings demonstrate the potential of almond shell extracts as a source of bioactive compounds that could be applied in the pharmaceutical and medical fields.
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- Talel Ben Khadher
- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INP, UPS, F-31062 Toulouse, France
- Laboratory of Biodiversity and Valorization of Bioressources in Arid Zones, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Gabes, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biodiversity and Valorization of Bioressources in Arid Zones, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Gabes, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biodiversity and Valorization of Bioressources in Arid Zones, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Gabes, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biodiversity and Valorization of Bioressources in Arid Zones, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Gabes, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INP, UPS, F-31062 Toulouse, France
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Al-Zaben M, Zaban MA, Naghmouchi S, Nasser Alsaloom A, Al-Sugiran N, Alrokban A. Comparison of Phytochemical Composition, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Activities of Extracts from Three Organs of Pistacia lentiscus from Saudi Arabia. Molecules 2023; 28:5156. [PMID: 37446818 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135156] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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This in vitro study focused on the antimicrobial activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts of three organs (stems, roots, and leaves) of Pistacia lentiscus against nine bacterial species, two fungal, and one yeast strain. A comparative study of the yield, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) composition, and polyphenol content of the different extracts was conducted. The obtained data showed that the yield of the methanolic extracts (between 13% and 33.3%) was greater than that of the aqueous extracts (between 10% and 18%). The highest yield recorded was in the presence of the methanolic leaf extract, followed by the stem and root extracts. Methanolic extracts are richer in polyphenols than aqueous extracts. Indeed, the highest content was observed in the leaf methanolic extract (28.4 mg GAE/g), followed by the stem (2.96 mg GAE/g), and then the root (2.62 mg GAE/g). HPLC revealed variability in the chemical compositions of the different methanolic extracts. The leaf extract was richer in phenolic acids and flavonoids than the stem and root extracts. Regarding antimicrobial activity, it was concluded that the different methanolic extracts of lentisk were more active than the aqueous extracts. In addition, the different methanolic extracts exhibited antimicrobial activity against all tested strains, despite their morphology and Gram-staining. Indeed, the maximum inhibition zones and the minimum inhibitory concentrations for the bacterial strains sensitive to the different methanolic extracts of the mastic tree were in the range of 7 to 11 mm and 12.5 to 25 µg/mL, respectively. In addition, these extracts showed greater inhibitory activity against the tested fungal strains (A. niger and A. flavus) and yeast (C. albicans) than against the bacterial strains. These extracts can be used to treat antimicrobial infections and as food preservatives.
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- Maha Al-Zaben
- Chemistry Department, King Saud University, P.O. Box 11495, Riyadh 11452, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water, and Forestry, University of Tunis Carthage, Street of Hedi Karay BP.N°10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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Khan W, Khan SA, Khan FA, Khan S, Ullah I, Shah A, Uddin I, Khan S, Khan H, Uddin MN, Akbar F, Qayum N. Therapeutic potential of natural products and antibiotics against bovine mastitis pathogen of cows and buffaloes. VET MED-CZECH 2023; 68:271-280. [PMID: 37982055 PMCID: PMC10581532 DOI: 10.17221/80/2022-vetmed] [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: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence and antimicrobial sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus associated with bovine mastitis to selected antibiotics and plant extracts. In the current study, 140 milk samples were collected from cows and buffaloes. Among the 140 samples, 93 samples were positive for sub-clinical mastitis based on the California Mastitis Test (CMT). Out of the total positive samples, 45 were confirmed for S. aureus on a Mannitol salt agar media. The antimicrobial susceptibility test revealed that 44.82% of the isolates were resistant to cefoxitin (oxacillin) confirming methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) with a higher percentage (51.61%) in the buffalo than in the cow samples. Furthermore, the PCR assay confirmed the presence of the mecA gene in all the MRSA isolates. Among the seven tested antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim showed high efficacy (71.1%) against methicillin-susceptible S. aureus isolates (MSSA). Oxytetracycline and sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim showed 20% efficacy against MRSA followed by enrofloxacin (10%). On the other hand, the tested samples from Pistacia chinensis revealed that the ethyl acetate extract of bark showed a maximum zone of inhibition of 21.3 mm against MSSA and MRSA isolates at 3 000 μg/disc. Moreover, the methanol extract of Cotoneaster microphyllus formed a 12.3 mm and 9.1 mm zone of inhibition against the MSSA and MRSA isolates, respectively.
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- Wajid Khan
- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Veterinary Research and Disease Investigation Center, Balogram, Swat, Pakistan
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- Veterinary Research and Disease Investigation Center, Balogram, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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Milia EP, Sardellitti L, Eick S. Antimicrobial Efficiency of Pistacia lentiscus L. Derivates against Oral Biofilm-Associated Diseases-A Narrative Review. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1378. [PMID: 37374880 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Pistacia lentiscus L. (PlL) has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. The richness in antimicrobial biomolecules of Pll derivates can represent an alternative to chemically formulated agents used against oral infections. This review summarizes the knowledge on the antimicrobial activity of PlL essential oil (EO), extracts, and mastic resin against microorganisms being of relevance in oral biofilm-associated diseases. Results demonstrated that the potential of PlL polyphenol extracts has led to increasing scientific interest. In fact, the extracts are a significantly more effective agent than the other PlL derivates. The positive findings regarding the inhibition of periodontal pathogens and C. albicans, together with the antioxidant activity and the reduction of the inflammatory responses, suggest the use of the extracts in the prevention and/or reversal of intraoral dysbiosis. Toothpaste, mouthwashes, and local delivery devices could be effective in the clinical management of these oral diseases.
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- Egle Patrizia Milia
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Dental Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Dental Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
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Ailli A, Handaq N, Touijer H, Gourich AA, Drioiche A, Zibouh K, Eddamsyry B, El Makhoukhi F, Mouradi A, Bin Jardan YA, Bourhia M, Elomri A, Zair T. Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Six Aromatic Medicinal Plants with Cosmetic Properties. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12040721. [PMID: 37107083 PMCID: PMC10135202 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040721] [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: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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In this work, the chemical composition and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the essential oils (EOs) of six species-Laurus nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile, Citrus aurantium, Pistacia lentiscus, Cedrus atlantica, and Rosa damascena-have been studied. Phytochemical screening of these plants revealed the presence of primary metabolites, namely, lipids, proteins, reducing sugars, and polysaccharides, and also secondary metabolites such as tannins, flavonoids, and mucilages. The essential oils were extracted by hydrodistillation in a Clevenger-type apparatus. The yields are between 0.06 and 4.78% (mL/100 g). The analysis of the chemical composition carried out by GC-MS showed the presence of 30 to 35 compounds and represent between 99.97% and 100% of the total composition of EOs, with a variation in the chemical composition detected at the level of the majority compounds between these species. Indeed, in the EO of Laurus nobilis, 1,8-cineole (36.58%) is the major component. In Chamaemelum nobile EO, the most abundant compound is angelylangelate (41.79%). The EO of Citrus aurantium is rich in linalool (29.01%). The EO of Pistacia lentiscus is dominated by 3-methylpentylangelate (27.83%). The main compound of Cedrus atlantica is β-himachalene (40.19%), while the EO of Rosa damascenaa flowers is rich in n-nonadecane (44.89%). The analysis of the similarity between the EOs of the plants studied by ACH and ACP showed that the chemical composition of the EOs makes it possible to separate these plants into three groups: the first represented by Chamaemelum nobile, because it is rich in oxygenated monoterpenes, the second defined Cedrus atlantica and Rosa damascena, which are rich in sesquiterpenes, and the third gathers Pistacia lentiscus, Laurus nobilis and Citrus aurantium, which are composed of oxygenated sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes (these three species are very close). The study of the antioxidant activity showed that all the EOs tested have a high capacity for scavenging free radicals from DPPH. The EOs of Laurus nobilis and Pistacia lentiscus showed the highest activity, 76.84% and 71.53%, respectively, followed by Cedrus atlantica EO (62.38%) and Chamaemelum nobile (47.98%) then Citrus aurantium EO (14.70%). Antimicrobial activity EO was tested against eight bacterial strains and eight fungal strains; the results showed that EOs exhibit significant bactericidal and fungicidal activities against all the microorganisms tested, of which the MICs of the bacterial strains start with 5 mg/mL, while the MICs of the fungal strains are between 0.60 mg/mL and 5 mg/mL. Thus, these EOs rich in antimicrobial and antioxidant components can serve as a natural alternative; this confirms their use as additives in cosmetics.
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- Atika Ailli
- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biology, Environmental and Sustainable Development, Hight Normal School, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Laaoune 70000, Morocco
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- University of Rouen Normandy, INSA Rouen Normandy and CNRS, Laboratory of Organic, Bioorganic Chemistry, Reactivity and analysis (COBRA-UMR 6014), 76000 Rouen, France
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- Research Team of Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules and the Environment, Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismaïl University, B.P.11201 Zitoune, Meknes 50070, Morocco
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Rguez S, Aidi Wannes W, Bourgou S, Essid R, Bettaieb I, Snoussi M, Hammami M, Sellami IH. Sesquiterpenes from Pistacia lentiscus L. as potential antibacterial, antifungal and allelopathic agents. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2023.2196527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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- Safa Rguez
- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam Lif, BP, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam Lif, BP, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam Lif, BP, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam Lif, BP, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam Lif, BP, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hai’l, Hai’l, Saudi Arabia
- Laboratory of Genetics, Biodiversity and Valorisation of Bioresources, High Institute of Biotechnology, University of Monastir 5000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam Lif, BP, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, Hammam Lif, BP, Tunisia
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Chhoud R, Bouslama L, Gharbi D, Nouira F, Papetti A, Majdoub H. Identification of an anti-herpetic compound isolated from Pistacia vera L. male floral buds. 3 Biotech 2022; 12:336. [PMID: 36340803 PMCID: PMC9626729 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-022-03393-y] [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: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Due to the numerous side effects of conventional drugs against herpetic infections and the growing phenomenon of resistance, the researchers turned to natural compounds as a source of new drugs because they are less toxic than the synthetic molecules. This study aimed to analyse the activity of Pistacia vera L. male floral bud extracts, against the replication of herpes simplex virus type 2, as well as to investigate their mode of action, isolate, and identify the active compound. Cell viability and anti-herpes virus activity were performed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and the plaque reduction assay, respectively. Three extracts (ethanolic, aqueous and polysaccharide extracts) were tested, only aqueous and polysaccharide extracts had anti-herpetic activity with a selectivity index of 29.12 and 20.25, respectively. Investigation about the mechanism of action indicated that the two active extracts inhibited the virus replication by direct contact with virucidal selectivity indexes of 39.15 and 32.09, respectively. An active compound was isolated from the aqueous extract using TLC bio-guided assay: it was identified as gallic acid by high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detection coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn). The antiviral activity of Pistacia vera L. has been previously shown. The selectivity index of gallic acid is much lower than that of the active extract from which it has been isolated. Therefore, we can consider the aqueous extract prepared from Pistacia vera L. male floral buds as a promising natural product for treating herpetic diseases.
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- Rihab Chhoud
- Laboratory of Interfaces and Advanced Materials (LR11ES55), Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, University of Monastir, Bd. of the Environment, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances - LR15CBBC03, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, University of Tunis El Manar, BP 901, 2050 Hammam Lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances - LR15CBBC03, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, University of Tunis El Manar, BP 901, 2050 Hammam Lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances - LR15CBBC03, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, University of Tunis El Manar, BP 901, 2050 Hammam Lif, Tunisia
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- Nutraceutical and Food Chemical-Toxicological Analysis Laboratory, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Interfaces and Advanced Materials (LR11ES55), Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, University of Monastir, Bd. of the Environment, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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Ben Khadher T, Aydi S, Mars M, Bouajila J. Study on the Chemical Composition and the Biological Activities of Vitis vinifera Stem Extracts. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27103109. [PMID: 35630586 PMCID: PMC9144250 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Vitis vinifera (V. vinifera) is a herbaceous plant, cultivated worldwide and known for its biological benefits. The aim of this study is the investigation of the chemical composition as well as the determination of the biological potential of different grape stem extracts obtained by maceration and accelerated solvent extraction (ASE). The HPLC analysis of the tested extracts led to the identification of 28 compounds of which 17 were identified for the first time in grape plants, in addition to seven revealed in the stem part for the first time. Twenty-nine volatile molecules have been detected by GC-MS in the grape stem part; among them seven were identified for the first time in the grape plant. For the biological analysis, the ethyl acetate extract (EtOAc) obtained by maceration showed a significant potential regarding antioxidant activity (IC50 = 42.5 µg/mL), anti-Alzheimer (IC50 = 14.1 µg/mL), antidiabetic (IC50 = 13.4 µg/mL), cytotoxic with HCT-116 (IC50 = 12.5 µg/mL), and anti-inflammatory (IC50 = 26.6 µg/mL) activities, as well as showing the highest polyphenol content (207.9 mg GAE/g DW).
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- Talel Ben Khadher
- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INP, UPS, F-31062 Toulouse, France;
- Laboratory of Biodiversity and Valorization of Bioressources in Arid Zones, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Gabes, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia; (S.A.); (M.M.)
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- Laboratory of Biodiversity and Valorization of Bioressources in Arid Zones, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Gabes, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia; (S.A.); (M.M.)
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- Laboratory of Biodiversity and Valorization of Bioressources in Arid Zones, Faculty of Sciences, The University of Gabes, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia; (S.A.); (M.M.)
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INP, UPS, F-31062 Toulouse, France;
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +33-562256885
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Elloumi W, Mahmoudi A, Ortiz S, Boutefnouchet S, Chamkha M, Sayadi S. Wound healing potential of quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside and myricetin-3-O-rhamnoside isolated from Pistacia lentiscus distilled leaves in rats model. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 146:112574. [PMID: 35062055 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The development of bioproducts able to accelerate wound healing is an important topic in biomedicine. In the current study, Pistacia lentiscus distilled leaves (PDL) extract and its two isolated glycosylated flavonoids, myricetin-3-O-rhamnoside (MM) and quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside (QM), were evaluated for their wound healing activity, including evaluation of wound closure, revascularization, wound re-epithelialization, fibroblast proliferation, and collagen deposition on rat skin samples. Moreover, hydroxyproline content, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, and immunohistochemistry study were evaluated on blood and tissues collected from rats on day 14 post-wounding. Results showed that the topical application of PDL (at a concentration of 20 mg/ml) (PDL 20), MM, and QM increased wound healing and decreased inflammatory cells infiltration compared to the negative control group. Moreover, the cutaneous wound tissues treated with PDL 20, MM, and QM exhibited significantly higher hydroxyproline content than the negative control group, which means a high collagen biosynthesis in wound tissues. Indeed, the level of the inflammatory protein CRP is significantly lower in groups treated with MM and QM than in the negative control group. Also, the expression of the pro-inflammatory factor TNF-α and the angiogenesis marker CD-31 in PDL 20, MM, and QM treated groups is lower than in the negative control group. Moreover, MM, and QM induced a good elastase inhibition at 100 µg/ml compared to the standard epigallocatechin gallate. Therefore, PDL 20, MM, and QM could be used as effective cutaneous wound healing agents.
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- Wiem Elloumi
- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, PO Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, PO Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, UMR CNRS 8638 COMETE, Faculté de Pharmacie de Paris, Université Paris-Descartes, 4, av. de l'Observatoire, 75006 Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, UMR CNRS 8638 COMETE, Faculté de Pharmacie de Paris, Université Paris-Descartes, 4, av. de l'Observatoire, 75006 Paris, France
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, PO Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biotechnology Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar.
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Jaradat N, Al-Maharik N, Hawash M, Abualhasan MN, Qadi M, Ayesh O, Marar RA, Kharroub H, Abu-Hait T, Arar M, Mousa A. Essential Oil Composition, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, and Cyclooxygenase Inhibitory Areas of Activity of Pistacia lentiscus from Palestine. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06555-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Souilah N, Amina B, Hamdi B, Miara MD, Daoud N, Mustafa AM, Yilmaz MA, Öztürk M, Caprioli G, Maggi F. Ethnobotanical investigation of Pistacia lentiscus L. grown in El Kala (Algeria), and phytochemical study and antioxidant activity of its essential oil and extracts. Nat Prod Res 2022; 37:1583-1588. [PMID: 35014943 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.2024825] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Ethnobotanical investigation was carried out using questionnaires among majority of El Kala (Algeria) inhabitants. The investigation found that lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus L.) is widely used in traditional therapy, especially in gastrointestinal and dermatological problems. Bioactive phytochemicals were determined by LC-MS/MS, and 14, 13, and 12 compounds were identified in leaves, stems and seeds, respectively. Flavonoids and phenolic acids were the most abundant compounds. Moreover, total phenols (306.5 mg GAE/g), flavonoids (95.25 mg RE/g), and condensed tannins (170.75 mg CE/g) contents were determined in leaves. Also, essential oil composition was investigated using GC/MS and 27 aroma compounds were identified. Monoterpene and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons were the most abundant. Besides, antioxidant activity was performed by DPPH, β-carotene bleaching, and ferrous ions chelating tests; and leaves extracts were more effective (IC50 of 2.75, 3.45, 13.5 µg/ml), than essential oils (IC50 of 10.5, 70.5, 157.25 µg/ml), and standards (trolox, 4.75; BHT, 5.25 µg/ml), respectively.
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- Nabila Souilah
- Laboratory for the optimization of agricultural production in sub humide zones, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Agronomy, University of Skikda, Skikda, Algeria
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Natural and life Sciences, University of El-Tarf, El-Tarf, Algeria
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- Department of Natural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of M'sila, M'sila, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Tiaret, Tiaret, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Djelfa, Djelfa, Algeria
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.,Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.,Dicle University Science and Technology Research and Application Center (DUBTAM), Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Milia E, Bullitta SM, Mastandrea G, Szotáková B, Schoubben A, Langhansová L, Quartu M, Bortone A, Eick S. Leaves and Fruits Preparations of Pistacia lentiscus L.: A Review on the Ethnopharmacological Uses and Implications in Inflammation and Infection. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10040425. [PMID: 33921406 PMCID: PMC8069618 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10040425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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There is an increasing interest in revisiting plants for drug discovery, proving scientifically their role as remedies. The aim of this review was to give an overview of the ethnopharmacological uses of Pistacia lentiscus L. (PlL) leaves and fruits, expanding the search for the scientific discovery of their chemistry, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and antimicrobial activities. PlL is a wild-growing shrub rich in terpenoids and polyphenols, the oil and extracts of which have been widely used against inflammation and infections, and as wound healing agents. The more recurrent components in PlL essential oil (EO) are represented by α-pinene, terpinene, caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene, with high variability in concentration depending on the Mediterranean country. The anti-inflammatory activity of the oil mainly occurs due to the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and the arachidonic acid cascade. Interestingly, the capacity against COX-2 and LOX indicates PlL EO as a dual inhibitory compound. The high content of polyphenols enriching the extracts provide explanations for the known biological properties of the plant. The protective effect against reactive oxygen species is of wide interest. In particular, their anthocyanins content greatly clarifies their antioxidative capacity. Further, the antimicrobial activity of PlL oil and extracts includes the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, periodontal bacteria and Candida spp. In conclusion, the relevant scientific properties indicate PlL as a nutraceutical and also as a therapeutic agent against a wide range of diseases based on inflammation and infections.
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- Egle Milia
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (S.E.); Tel.: +39-79-228437 (E.M.); +41-31-632-25-42 (S.E.)
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- C.N.R., Institute for Animal Production System in Mediterranean Environment (ISPAAM), Traversa La Crucca 3, Località Baldinca, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/C, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Via Fabretti, 48-06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 263, 16502 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Dental Unite, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (S.E.); Tel.: +39-79-228437 (E.M.); +41-31-632-25-42 (S.E.)
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Benmahieddine A, Belyagoubi-Benhammou N, Belyagoubi L, El Zerey-Belaskri A, Gismondi A, Di Marco G, Canini A, Bechlaghem N, Atik Bekkara F, Djebli N. Influence of plant and environment parameters on phytochemical composition and biological properties of Pistacia atlantica Desf. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2021.104231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Chemical Profiling of Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia Resin and Essential Oil: Ageing Markers and Antimicrobial Activity. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9030418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Chios Mastic Gum (CMG) and Chios Mastic Oil (CMO) are two unique products of the tree Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, cultivated exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. In the present study, the method proposed by the European Pharmacopoeia for mastic identification was employed using HPTLC together with an in-house method. A GC-MS methodology was also developed for the chemical characterization of CMOs. α-Pinene and β-myrcene were found in abundance in the fresh oils; however, in the oil of the aged collection, oxygenated monoterpenes and benzenoids such as verbenone, pinocarveol, and α-campholenal were found at the highest rates. Additionally, the antimicrobial activity of Chios Mastic Gums (CMGs) with their respective Chios Mastic Oils (CMOs) was evaluated, with growth tests against the fungi Aspergillus nidulans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Mucor circinelloides, and Rhizopus oryzae, and the bacteria Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis, with the samples exhibiting a moderate activity. To our knowledge, this is the first time that an HPTLC method is proposed for the analysis of mastic and its essential oil and that a standardized methodology is followed for the distillation of CMO with a parallel assessment of the ageing effect on the oil’s composition.
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Haider STA, Ahmad S, Anjum MA, Naz S, Liaqat M, Saddiq B. Effects of different postharvest techniques on quality management and shelf life of ‘Kinnow’ mandarin fruit. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-00820-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Poma P, Labbozzetta M, Ramarosandratana AV, Rosselli S, Tutone M, Sajeva M, Notarbartolo M. In Vitro Modulation of P-Glycoprotein Activity by Euphorbia intisy Essential Oil on Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cell Line HL-60R. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14020111. [PMID: 33572621 PMCID: PMC7922936 DOI: 10.3390/ph14020111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Euphorbia species have a large spectrum of traditional medicinal uses. We tested the biological activities of the essential oil (EO) of Euphorbia intisy Drake in an acquired multidrug resistance leukemia model to assess whether the EO obtained by hydrodistillation of stems was able to reverse the resistant phenotype. HL-60R cell lines are characterized by the overexpression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), inhibitors of apoptosis proteins (IAPs) and constitutive expression of NF-κB. EO chemical composition was determined by GC/MS analysis; cytotoxic activity of EO by MTS assay alone or in combination with doxorubicin; pro-apoptotic effect and doxorubicin accumulation were analyzed by flow cytometry; P-gp ATPase activity was measured by P-gp-Glo™ assay systems kit. The ability to inhibit NF-κB and its target genes was also assessed. E. intisy EO exhibited a comparable cytotoxic effect and ability to block P-gp in both the HL-60 and its MDR variant HL-60R. In addition, EO suppressed P-gp protein expression and significantly downregulated MDR1 mRNA level, as well as some IAPs proteins, probably through the inhibition of NF-κB. Our results suggest that E. intisy EO could reverse P-gp-mediated drug resistance in tumor cells acting as a chemosensitizing agent.
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- Paola Poma
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (P.P.); (M.L.); (S.R.); (M.T.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (P.P.); (M.L.); (S.R.); (M.T.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, University of Antananarivo, P.O. Box 906, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar;
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (P.P.); (M.L.); (S.R.); (M.T.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (P.P.); (M.L.); (S.R.); (M.T.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (P.P.); (M.L.); (S.R.); (M.T.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (P.P.); (M.L.); (S.R.); (M.T.); (M.S.)
- Correspondence:
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Zahouani Y, Ben Rhouma K, Kacem K, Sebai H, Sakly M. Aqueous Leaf Extract of Pistacia lentiscus Improves Acute Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis in Rats by Reducing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. J Med Food 2020; 24:697-708. [PMID: 33156733 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2020.0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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We investigate the antioxidant activity and protective effects of the aqueous leaf extract of Pistacia lentiscus (AELPL) against ulcerative colitis induced by acetic acid infusion through the rectum in Wistar rats. Phytochemical analyses allowed the identification of numerous phenolic compounds in P. lentiscus leaves such as flavonoids (isoquercetin and luterolin), flavonols (catechin, rutin, and kaempferol), phenolic acids (ellagic and dicaffeoylquinic), and tanins. Acetic acid exposure induced macroscopic colonic mucosal lesions with hemorrhage, congestion, edema, and the development of an expected oxidative stress state revealed by an increase in lipoperoxidation and carbonylation of proteins and a decrease in sulfhydryl (SH) group levels and antioxidant enzyme activities such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione-S-peroxidase, and glutathione transferase, as well as an increase in the inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-6, in the colon and plasma. Administration of acetic acid also increased plasma and tissue levels of hydrogen peroxide and rates of iron and free calcium, whereas AELPL significantly and dose-dependently attenuated all the previous biochemical alterations and intracellular mediator perturbations. In conclusion, the AELPL exhibited a potent cytoprotective effect against acetic acid-induced colitis in rats, mainly through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Yasmine Zahouani
- Laboratory Integrated Physiology, Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences Bizerta, University of Carthage, Zarzouna, Tunisia
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- Laboratory Integrated Physiology, Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences Bizerta, University of Carthage, Zarzouna, Tunisia
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- Laboratory Integrated Physiology, Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences Bizerta, University of Carthage, Zarzouna, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Functional Physiology and Development Bioresources, Department of Biology, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Jendouba, Beja, Tunisia
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- Laboratory Integrated Physiology, Life Sciences Department, Faculty of Sciences Bizerta, University of Carthage, Zarzouna, Tunisia
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Lawali YD, Mehmet A, Tuba A, Ahmet C. Antidiabetic and Anticholinesterase Properties of Extracts and Pure Metabolites of Fruit Stems of Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.). CURR ORG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272824666200401111036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Five metabolites were isolated by chromatographic methods from the fruit stems
of P. vera and their chemical structures were characterized as masticadienonic acid (1),
tirucallol (2), masticadienolic acid (3), pistachionic acid (4) and inulobiose (5) via FT-IR,
1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 1D-NMR and 2D-NMR. Pistachionic acid (4), a new shikimic acid
derivative, was isolated from the ethanol extract for the first time. The hexane, chloroform,
ethanol extracts and pure metabolites exhibited antidiabetic properties by inhibiting α-
glycosidase and α-amylase enzymes at different rates. Their inhibitory effects against the α-
glycosidase enzyme were also higher than that of the acarbose (IC50=10.30 mg/mL). Masticadienolic
acid (3) (IC50=0.03 mg/mL), masticadienonic acid (1) (IC50=0.13 mg/mL) and
hexane extract (IC50=0.09 mg/mL) with the lowest IC50 values were found to be most active
substances. Nevertheless, the inhibitory effect of acarbose against the α-amylase enzyme was determined to be
higher than the inhibition effects of the extracts and pure metabolites. According to the IC50 values, the best
inhibitors against the α-amylase were ethanol extract (IC50=5.17 mg/mL), pistachionic acid (4) (IC50=7.35
mg/mL), tirucallol (2) (IC50=7.58 mg/mL) and masticadienolic acid (3) (IC50=8.22 mg/mL), respectively among
the applications. In addition, anticholinesterase properties of the extracts and pure metabolites were investigated
by testing the inhibitory properties against acetylcholine esterase (AChE) and butrylcholine esterase (BChE)
enzymes activities. The results showed that the anticholinesterase properties of all extracts and pure metabolites
were weaker than those of the commercial cholinesterase inhibitors, neostigmine and galantamine, and all applications
reduced the activity of these enzymes at very high concentrations.
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- Yabo Dambagi Lawali
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Kilis 7 Aralık University, 79000-Kilis, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Kilis 7 Aralık University, 79000-Kilis, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, 04100-Ağrı, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Kilis 7 Aralık University, 79000-Kilis, Turkey
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Milia E, Usai M, Szotáková B, Elstnerová M, Králová V, D’hallewin G, Spissu Y, Barberis A, Marchetti M, Bortone A, Campanella V, Mastandrea G, Langhansová L, Eick S. The Pharmaceutical Ability of Pistacia lentiscus L. Leaves Essential Oil Against Periodontal Bacteria and Candida sp. and Its Anti-Inflammatory Potential. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:antibiotics9060281. [PMID: 32466371 PMCID: PMC7345856 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9060281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Given the increasing request for natural pharmacological molecules, this study assessed the antimicrobial capacity of Pistacia lentiscus L. essential oil (PLL-EO) obtained from the leaves of wild plants growing in North Sardinia (Italy) toward a wide range of periodontal bacteria and Candida, including laboratory and clinical isolates sp., together with its anti-inflammatory activity and safety. METHODS PLL-EO was screened by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined. The anti-inflammatory activity was measured by cyclooxygenase (COX-1/2) and lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibition, while the antioxidant capacity was determined electro-chemically and by the MTT assay. The WST-1 assay was used to ascertain cytotoxicity toward four lines of oral cells. RESULTS According to the concentrations of terpens, PLL-EO is a pharmacologically-active phytocomplex. MICs against periodontal bacteria ranged between 3.13 and 12.5 µg/ml, while against Candida sp. they were between 6.25 and 12.5 µg/mL. Oxidation by COX-1/2 and LOX was inhibited by 80% and 20% µg/mL of the oil, respectively. Antioxidant activity seemed negligible, and no cytotoxicity arose. CONCLUSIONS PLL-EO exhibits a broad-spectrum activity against periodontal bacteria and Candida, with an interesting dual inhibitory capacity toward COX-2 and LOX inflammatory enzymes, and without side effects against oral cells.
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- Egle Milia
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Experimental Science, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (S.E.); Tel.: +39-79-228437 (E.M.); +41-31-632-25-42 (S.E.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Via Rolando, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; (B.S.); (M.E.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; (B.S.); (M.E.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Šimkova 870, 50003 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;
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- National Research Council-Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Traversa La Crucca 3, Loc. Baldinca, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.D.); (Y.S.); (A.B.)
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- National Research Council-Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Traversa La Crucca 3, Loc. Baldinca, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.D.); (Y.S.); (A.B.)
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- National Research Council-Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Traversa La Crucca 3, Loc. Baldinca, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.D.); (Y.S.); (A.B.)
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- National Research Council-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Traversa La Crucca 3, Loc. Baldinca, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Dental Unite, Department of Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Translational Medicine, University of Rome, Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/C, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 263, 16502 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (S.E.); Tel.: +39-79-228437 (E.M.); +41-31-632-25-42 (S.E.)
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Pachi VK, Mikropoulou EV, Gkiouvetidis P, Siafakas K, Argyropoulou A, Angelis A, Mitakou S, Halabalaki M. Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Chios mastic gum (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, Anacardiaceae): A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 254:112485. [PMID: 32092498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Chios mastic gum constitutes a unique Greek product, produced exclusively in the southern part of the island of Chios. References about its use from local populations for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders or as a cosmetic agent can even be encountered in ancient texts of Galen, Theophrastus and Dioscorides. Nowadays, this versatile resin has been rediscovered, not only as a traditional remedy and aromatic agent, but as a potent phytotherapeutic product with various biological properties. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study is to quote the summation of the ethnopharmacology, phytochemical profile and pharmacological properties of the resin of Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia and thus provide the scientific community with a summary of the research conducted so far. Furthermore, perspectives and uses are being discussed and studied so as to broaden the field of its applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive review of the literature on Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia was performed using as resources scientific databases such as Scopus, Sciencedirect, Pubmed and Web of science, studies and traditional books provided by the Chios Mastiha Growers Association as well as PhD and Master' s theses. RESULTS Chios mastic gum has been used as a traditional medicine over the last 2500 years. More than 120 chemical compounds have been identified in the resin and the major components are a natural polymer, acidic and neutral triterpenes and volatile secondary metabolites. Several plant extracts and compounds have been studied for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, cardioprotective and anti-cancer properties in vitro and in vivo. Clinical interventions and trials have also showed the therapeutic potential of Chios mastic gum. In 2015 Pistacia lentiscus L., resin (mastic) was recognized as a herbal medicinal product with traditional use by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) with two therapeutic indications (mild dyspeptic disorders & skin inflammation/healing of minor wounds). Over the last years, Chios mastic gum is widely involved in medicinal products, food supplements and cosmetics and has become object of study, also in the field of Pharmacotechnology. CONCLUSIONS Chios mastic's beneficial properties have been demonstrated in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, wound healing, skin inflammations, plasma lipid and blood sugar reduction and oral care. These properties are attributed to triterpenes and volatile compounds. However, because of the resin's chemical complexity and the lack of commercial standards for its main compounds, there is a notable gap in literature concerning the biological evaluation of CMG's isolated components. Therefore, future research should focus on the development of efficient extraction, isolation and analysis techniques in order to unravel CMG's full pharmacological potential.
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- Vasiliki K Pachi
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771, Athens, Greece.
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Tabanca N, Nalbantsoy A, Kendra PE, Demirci F, Demirci B. Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of the Mastic Gum Essential Oils of Pistacia lentiscus Var. Chia from Turkey. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25092136. [PMID: 32370246 PMCID: PMC7248992 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25092136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The essential oils (EOs) were isolated by hydrodistillation from wild and cultivated Pistacia lentiscus L. var. chia-mastic gum tree (Anacardiaceae) from two natural habitats, namely from Cesme-Uzunkoy (1) and Mordogan (2), and one cultivated source, Cesme-Germiyan (3), in Izmir, Turkey. This comparative study evaluated the chemical composition and biological activity of mastic gum essential oils (MGEOs). For this purpose, MGEOs 1-3 were analyzed by gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and chiral GC for α-pinene. Laboratory assays were conducted to assess for potential in vitro cytotoxicity (multiple in vitro cancer cell lines), antimicrobial properties (five bacterial species and yeast), anti-inflammatory activity (inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthase, iNOS), and the attraction of Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly, medfly), respectively. Chemical analysis indicated that MGEOs 1 and 2 were rich in α-pinene (56.2% and 51.9%), myrcene (20.1% and 18.6%), and β-pinene (2.7% and 3.1%), respectively; whereas MGEO-3 was characterized by a high level of α-pinene (70.8%), followed by β-pinene (5.7%) and myrcene (2.5%). Chiral GC analyses showed that concentration ratios between (-)/(+)-α-pinene and (-)-α-pinene/myrcene allowed for differentiation between wild and cultivated MGEO sources. In biological assays, MGEOs 1-3 did not exhibit significant antimicrobial effects against the pathogens evaluated and were not strong attractants of male medflies; however, all three MGEOs displayed a dose-dependent inhibition of iNOS, and MGEOs 1 and 2 exhibited selective in vitro cytotoxicity against human cancer cells. These results suggest that wild-type mastic gum oils from Cesme and Mordogan (MGEOs 1 and 2) are potential sources of beneficial products and warrant further investigation.
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- Nurhayat Tabanca
- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (SHRS), Miami, FL 33158, USA;
- Correspondence: (N.T.); (A.N.); Tel.: +1-(786)-5737077 (N.T.); +90-(232)-3115807 (A.N.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir 35100, Turkey
- Correspondence: (N.T.); (A.N.); Tel.: +1-(786)-5737077 (N.T.); +90-(232)-3115807 (A.N.)
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (SHRS), Miami, FL 33158, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskisehir 26470, Turkey; (F.D.); (B.D.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta 99628, Cyprus
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskisehir 26470, Turkey; (F.D.); (B.D.)
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Hasheminya SM, Dehghannya J. Composition, phenolic content, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Pistacia atlantica subsp. kurdica hulls’ essential oil. FOOD BIOSCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2019.100510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Schoina V, Terpou A, Papadaki A, Bosnea L, Kopsahelis N, Kanellaki M. Enhanced Aromatic Profile and Functionality of Cheese Whey Beverages by Incorporation of Probiotic Cells Immobilized on Pistacia terebinthus Resin. Foods 2019; 9:E13. [PMID: 31877900 PMCID: PMC7022775 DOI: 10.3390/foods9010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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: In the present study, cheese whey was utilized for the development of a novel functional beverage, using Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 probiotic cells immobilized on Pistacia terebinthus resin (pissa Paphos). Evaluation of shelf life of the produced beverages showed that spoilage microorganisms were not observed in beverages containing P. terebinthus resin. Terpenes' rich content might have contributed to the antimicrobial activity of the produced beverages; however, no significant effect on the viability of the immobilized probiotic cells was obtained. Whey beverages containing the immobilized biocatalyst retained a high viability (>1 × 106 CFU/g) of probiotic cells during a storage period of 30 days at 4 °C. The superiority of whey beverages containing the immobilized biocatalyst was also highlighted by GC-MS analysis, while the enhanced aromatic profile, which was mostly attributed to the higher concentration of terpenes, was also detected during the sensory evaluation performed. Conclusively, this study indicated the high commercialization potential of these novel functional whey beverages, within the frame of a sustainable dairy waste valorization approach. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first food-oriented approach within the guidelines of the circular economy reported in the literature, using the autochthonous Pistacia terebinthus resin for the production of functional whey beverages.
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- Vasiliki Schoina
- Food Biotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR-26500 Patras, Greece; (V.S.); (M.K.)
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- Food Biotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR-26500 Patras, Greece; (V.S.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Ionian University, 28100 Kefalonia, Greece; (A.P.); (N.K.)
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- Hellenic Agricultural Organization DEMETER, Dairy Research Institute, 45221 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Ionian University, 28100 Kefalonia, Greece; (A.P.); (N.K.)
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- Food Biotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR-26500 Patras, Greece; (V.S.); (M.K.)
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Pistacia terebinthus Resin as Yeast Immobilization Support for Alcoholic Fermentation. Foods 2019; 8:foods8040127. [PMID: 30999587 PMCID: PMC6518291 DOI: 10.3390/foods8040127] [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: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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A natural resin retrieved from Pistacia terebinthus tree was evaluated as an immobilization carrier of Saccharomyces cerevisiae AXAZ-1 cells targeting successive fermentation batches of sugar synthetic mediums. Fermentation times below 54 h were recorded at temperatures 28–14 °C. In total, 147 compounds were detected using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, including alcohols, esters, ketones, aldehydes, acids, and terpenes. Principal component analysis indicated that the state of cells (free/immobilized) and the fermentation temperature primarily affected terpenes’ composition. Importantly, no spoilage of the fermented beverages was noted during 90 days of storage at room temperature, most likely due to the high content of extracted terpenoids and phenols (up to 579.01 mg L−1 and 171.8 mg gallic acid equivalent L−1, respectively). Likewise, the developed novel biocatalyst (yeast cells immobilized within Pistacia terebinthus resin) was suitable for the production of low alcohol beverages with an enhanced aromatic profile. The obtained results revealed that the proposed bioprocess shows great commercialization potential in the new fast-growing low-alcohol beverages sector.
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Farshi P, Tabibiazar M, Ghorbani M, Mohammadifar M, Amirkhiz MB, Hamishehkar H. Whey protein isolate-guar gum stabilized cumin seed oil nanoemulsion. FOOD BIOSCI 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2019.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Ferizi R, Maxhuni Q. RETRACTED CHAPTER: Fruit Oils in Kosovo: Chemistry and Functionality. FRUIT OILS: CHEMISTRY AND FUNCTIONALITY 2019:53-84. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12473-1_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Terpou A, Nigam PS, Bosnea L, Kanellaki M. Evaluation of Chios mastic gum as antimicrobial agent and matrix forming material targeting probiotic cell encapsulation for functional fermented milk production. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2018.06.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Boutemine IM, Amri M, Amir ZC, Fitting C, Mecherara-Idjeri S, Layaida K, Sennoun N, Berkane S, Cavaillon JM, Touil-Boukoffa C. Gastro-protective, therapeutic and anti-inflammatory activities of Pistacia lentiscus L. fatty oil against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 224:273-282. [PMID: 29859303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Pistacia lentiscus L. (Anacardiaceae) (PL) is a flowering plant that grows in the Mediterranean area. It is traditionally used in the treatment of various skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders AIM OF THE STUDY: In the present study, we investigated the anti-ulcerogenic activity of Pistacia lentiscus fatty oil (PLFO) on ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in Wistar rats MATERIAL AND METHODS: PLFO was orally administered to two experimental groups of rats before or after ethanol induction of gastric ulcer. The lesions of the gastric mucosa were evaluated by macroscopic and histopathological examination. In addition, the amount of nitric oxide (NO) and pro-inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6)] in the supernatant from cultures of gastric mucosa explants were assessed. Finally, the mucus production and iNOS (inducible NO synthase) expression were determined by histochemical and immunohistochemical analysis, respectively RESULT: Our results indicated that the PLFO pretreatment or PLFO treatment significantly reduced ulcerated and hemorrhagic areas. Additionally, pretreatment or treatment with PLFO after ethanol-induced ulceration significantly reduced the plasma concentration of NO. Furthermore, a significant decrease of NO, IL-6 and TNF-α levels was observed in explant culture supernatants. iNOS expression was also reduced in the gastric mucosa. In contrast, mucus production by goblet cells was enhanced. Interestingly, histological analysis of the gastric mucosa has indicated that PLFO- pretreated and treated groups displayed normal histology CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrate that PLFO display significant prophylactic and therapeutic effects against gastric ulcers. Importantly, the mechanism underlying PLFO activities might implicate inhibition of inflammatory responses during gastric ulcer.
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- Insaf-Meriem Boutemine
- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Pathology department, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria.
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- LAOF (Laboratory of Systematic Functional Organic Analysis), Faculty of Chemistry, USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), Algiers, Algeria.
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- Gastroenterology department, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria.
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Gastroenterology department, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria.
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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Siddiqui SA, Rahman A, Rahman MO, Akbar MA, Ali MA, Al-Hemaid FMA, Elshikh MS, Farah MA. A novel triterpenoid 16-hydroxy betulinic acid isolated from Mikania cordata attributes multi-faced pharmacological activities. Saudi J Biol Sci 2018; 26:554-562. [PMID: 30899171 PMCID: PMC6410333 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 03/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aerial parts of extensively used ethnomedicinal plant Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson growing wild in Bangladesh were investigated to isolate and characterize compounds responsible for the bioactivities of the plant. In the present study, a new derivatives of betulinic acid, 16-hydroxy betulinic acid [3β,16-dihydroxy-lup-20(29)-en-28-oic] was isolated and the structure of the compound was determined by NMR spectroscopic means and comparing with available literature data. The isolated compound was then investigated for different pharmacological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic potential employing different methods. The compound showed potent antibacterial activity with inhibition zone of diameter ranging from 12.0 to 17.5 mm and antifungal activity with mycelial growth inhibition ranging from 37.6 to 54.5%. The MIC values for antibacterial and antifungal activities ranged from 31.5–125 and 250–1000 μg/mL respectively. The compound (50 and 100 mg/kg body weight) showed potent peripheral and central analgesic activity with 55.19% and 41% of writhing inhibition at 90 min after administration of the compound and the highest 55.98%, 79.18% elongation of reaction time, respectively. In anti-inflammatory activity screening, the compound (100 mg/kg b.w.) revealed the highest 77.08% edema inhibition at 4 h after administration of carrageenan. In antipyretic assay, 16-hydroxy betulinic acid displayed a strong antipyretic effect in yeast-induced rats. From the present study it is apparent that 16-hydroxy betulinic acid might play vital role to establish M. cordata as ethnomedicinal plant to treat wound, cuts and fever.
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- Shah Alam Siddiqui
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia 7003, Bangladesh
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia 7003, Bangladesh
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- Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Entrapment of Lactobacillus casei ATCC393 in the viscus matrix of Pistacia terebinthus resin for functional myzithra cheese manufacture. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2017.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Belyagoubi-Benhammou N, Belyagoubi L, El Zerey-Belaskri A, Zitouni A, Ghembaza N, Benhassaini H, Atik-Bekkara F, Piras A, Falconieri D, Rosa A. Fatty acid composition and antioxidant activity of Pistacia lentiscus L. fruit fatty oil from Algeria. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-018-9755-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Barla Demirkoz A, Karakaş M, Bayramoğlu P, Üner M. Analysis of volatile flavour components by dynamic headspace analysis/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in roasted pistachio extracts using supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and sensory analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2018.1466322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Aslı Barla Demirkoz
- Department of Research and Development Center, Aromsa Flavours and Food Additives San. ve Tic. A.Ş., Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Research and Development Center, Aromsa Flavours and Food Additives San. ve Tic. A.Ş., Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Research and Development Center, Aromsa Flavours and Food Additives San. ve Tic. A.Ş., Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Istanbul Univesity, Istanbul, Beyazit, Turkey
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Belhachat D, Aid F, Mekimene L, Belhachat M. Phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant activity of Pistacia lentiscus berries ethanolic extract growing in Algeria. MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2017. [DOI: 10.3233/mnm-17169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Djamila Belhachat
- Département de Technologie Alimentaire, École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique (ENSA), El-Harrach, Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculté des Sciences Biologiques, Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari-Boumediene (USTHB), El Alia Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
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- Département de Technologie Alimentaire, École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique (ENSA), El-Harrach, Algiers, Algeria
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Marengo A, Piras A, Falconieri D, Porcedda S, Caboni P, Cortis P, Foddis C, Loi C, Gonçalves MJ, Salgueiro L, Maxia A. Chemical and biomolecular analyses to discriminate three taxa of Pistacia genus from Sardinia Island (Italy) and their antifungal activity. Nat Prod Res 2017; 32:2766-2774. [PMID: 28931320 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1378211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This work reports the results and the comparison concerning the chemical and biomolecular analyses and the antifungal activity of three wild Pistacia species (Anacardiaceae) from Sardinia. Volatile oils from leaves and twigs of Pistacia x saportae, Pistacia lentiscus and Pistacia terebinthus were characterised using GC-FID and GC-MS techniques and tested against some fungal strains. Two DNA nuclear regions (ITS and 5S-rRNA-NTS) were amplified through PCR technique and sequenced. The three **Pistacia have similar chemical profile, although there are some important quantitative differences. The analysis of ITS and 5S-rRNA-NTS regions, reveals a species-specific nucleotide variation among the three **taxa. This method could emerge as a powerful tool for the species identification, especially because the discrimination of these three **taxa appears difficult for non-expert botanists. Concerning the antifungal activity, P. lentiscus and P. x saportae show the highest activity against Cryptococcus neoformans, with a MIC value of 0.32 μL/mL.
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- Arianna Marengo
- a Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Botany Section , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- b Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences , University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria , Monserrato , Italy
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- c Co.S.Me.Se - Consorzio per lo Studio dei Metaboliti Secondari , Cagliari , Italy.,d Istituto Tecnico Industriale M. Giua , Cagliari , Italy
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- b Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences , University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria , Monserrato , Italy
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- a Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Botany Section , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- a Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Botany Section , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- c Co.S.Me.Se - Consorzio per lo Studio dei Metaboliti Secondari , Cagliari , Italy
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- a Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Botany Section , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- e Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Coimbra, CNC.IBILI , Coimbra , Portugal
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- a Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Botany Section , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of the Essential Oil of Achillea millefolium L. Grown in France. MEDICINES 2017; 4:medicines4020030. [PMID: 28930245 PMCID: PMC5590066 DOI: 10.3390/medicines4020030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: This study aimed to examine the composition of essential oil (EO) of A. millefolium aerial parts wild plant grown in France and evaluate its antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities. Methods: GC-MS was used to identify the chemical composition of EO. Antioxidant activity (AA) of EO was evaluated by Oxipres method. Antimicrobial activity of EO was evaluated by Agar-well diffusion and a broth microdilution assay. Results: Forty-three volatile compounds were identified. Major compounds were camphor (12.8%), germacrene-D (12%), (E)-nerolidol (7.3%), sabinene (6.7%), (E)-p-mentha-2,8-dien-1-ol (4.5%), and 1,8-cineole (4%). EO shows strong AA against Sunflower oil oxidation. Additionally, an inhibitory effect against microbial organisms (bacteria and fungi) was found. Conclusion: The EO composition of A. millefolium chemotype located in France was studied. The EO of the A. millefolium wild plant grown in France is quite an effective antioxidant in sunflower oil oxidation; it also possesses inhibitory effects against famous bacteria and fungi.
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Chemical composition and antifungal properties of the essential oil and various extracts of Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. ARAB J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2013.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Piras A, Marzouki H, Maxia A, Marengo A, Porcedda S, Falconieri D, Gonçalves MJ, Cavaleiro C, Salgueiro L. Chemical characterisation and biological activity of leaf essential oils obtained from Pistacia terebinthus growing wild in Tunisia and Sardinia Island. Nat Prod Res 2017; 31:2684-2689. [PMID: 28278668 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1289204] [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: 10/20/2022]
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In the present work the chemical compositions, measured by GC and GC-MS, of the essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation from leaves of Pistacia terebinthus collected in Bizerte (Tunisia) and Baunei (Italy) are reported. Both essential oils possessed high content of monoterpene hydrocarbons (86.3% and 90.9%, respectively), being α-pinene (62.4 vs. 35.0)%, camphene (3.0 vs. 2.4)%, β-pinene (12.1 vs. 4.5)%, terpinolene (1.7 vs. 35.2)% and β-phellandrene (3.8 vs. 4.5)% the main components. The Tunisian essential oil exhibited higher antifungal activity than the Italian one. Cryptococcus neoformans and the majority of dermatophyte strains showed more sensitivity to the Tunisian oil, when compared to Candida strains, in particular Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum, with MIC and MLC values in the range (0.16-0.32) μL/mL. The results obtained support the use of the oil from Tunisia for the treatment of dermatophytosis.
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- Alessandra Piras
- a Department of Chemical and Geological Science , University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria , Monserrato , Italy
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- b Laboratory of Transmissible Diseases and Biologically Active Substances, Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Monastir , Monastir , Tunisia
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- c Department of Life and Environmental Sciences , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- c Department of Life and Environmental Sciences , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- a Department of Chemical and Geological Science , University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria , Monserrato , Italy
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- c Department of Life and Environmental Sciences , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy.,d State Institute of Higher Education "Michele Giua" , Cagliari , Italy
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- e CNC.IBILI, Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal
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- e CNC.IBILI, Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal
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Fungi Active Microbial Metabolism Detection of Rhizopus sp. and Aspergillus sp. Section Nigri on Strawberry Using a Set of Chemical Sensors Based on Carbon Nanostructures. CHEMOSENSORS 2016. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors4030019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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An apolar Pistacia lentiscus L. leaf extract: GC-MS metabolic profiling and evaluation of cytotoxicity and apoptosis inducing effects on SH-SY5Y and SK-N-BE(2)C cell lines. Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 95:64-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Pulaj B, Mustafa B, Nelson K, Quave CL, Hajdari A. Chemical composition and in vitro antibacterial activity of Pistacia terebinthus essential oils derived from wild populations in Kosovo. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:147. [PMID: 27229927 PMCID: PMC4882824 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1135-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background Plant material from different organs of Pistacia terebinthus L., (Anacardiaceae) were collected in Kosovo with aim to analyze the chemical variability of the essential oils among native populations and to test them for potential antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Methods Essential oils obtained from leaves, pedicels, fruits and galls were analyzed by GC-FID and GC/MS. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against three clinically relevant strains of S. aureus (NRS385, LAC and UAMS-1) were used to evaluate the antibacterial activity of essential oils. Results In total, 33 different compounds were identified. The main constituents were α-pinene (12.58–66.29 %), D-limonene (13.95–46.29 %), β-ocimene (0.03–40.49 %), β-pinene (2.63–20.47 %), sabinene (0.00–5.61 %) and (Z)-β-ocimene (0.00–44.85 %). Antibacterial testing of the essential oils against three clinical isolates of S. aureus revealed that seven of the eight samples had some activity at the concentration range tested (0.04–0.512 % v/v). The gall tissues from both sites produced the highest yield of essential oil (3.24 and 6 %), and both exhibited growth inhibitory activity against S. aureus. The most bioactive essential oils, which exhibited MIC90 values ranging from 0.032–0.128 % v/v, obtained from the fruits of the Ura e Shejtë collection site. Likewise, the leaf and pedicel essential oil from the same site was highly active with MIC90 values of 0.064–0.128 and 0.032–0.256 % v/v, respectively. Conclusions Principle Component Analyses demonstrated that there is a variation in the chemical composition of essential oil depending on the plant organs from which essential oil are obtained and the geographical origin of the plant populations. The highest variability regarding the chemical composition of essential oil was found between oils obtained from different organs originating from the Prizren site. The MIC90 activity of Pistacia terebinthus was on par or superior compared with Tea Tree Oil control (0.128 % v/v), suggesting that essential oils from this species may have some potential for development as an antibacterial agent for S. aureus infections.
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Rodríguez-Bencomo JJ, Kelebek H, Sonmezdag AS, Rodríguez-Alcalá LM, Fontecha J, Selli S. Characterization of the Aroma-Active, Phenolic, and Lipid Profiles of the Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) Nut as Affected by the Single and Double Roasting Process. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2015; 63:7830-7839. [PMID: 26301818 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5b02576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) nut is one of the most widely consumed edible nuts in the world. However, it is the roasting process that makes the pistachio commercially viable and valuable as it serves as the key step to improving the nut's hallmark sensory characteristics including flavor, color, and texture. Consequently, the present study explores the effects of the single-roasting and double-roasting process on the pistachio's chemical composition, specifically aroma-active compounds, polyphenols, and lipids. Results showed the total polyphenol content of increased with the roasting treatment; however, not all phenolic compounds demonstrated this behavior. With regard to the aroma and aroma-active compounds, the results indicated that roasting process results in the development of characteristics and pleasant aroma of pistachio samples due to the Maillard reaction. With regard to lipids, the pistachio roasting treatment reduced the concentration of CN38 diacylglycerides while increasing the amount of elaidic acid.
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- Juan José Rodríguez-Bencomo
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rovira i Virgili , Av. Paisos Catalans 26, 43007-Tarragona, Spain
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Food Engineering, Adana Science and Technology University , 01100 Adana, Turkey
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- Araban Vocational High School, Department of Organic Agriculture, University of Gaziantep , 27600 Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CSIC-UAM), Food Analysis and Bioactivity, Department of Lipids, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) , Nicolás Cabrera, 9, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CSIC-UAM), Food Analysis and Bioactivity, Department of Lipids, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) , Nicolás Cabrera, 9, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering, Cukurova University , 01330, Adana, Turkey
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Schoina V, Terpou A, Angelika-Ioanna G, Koutinas A, Kanellaki M, Bosnea L. Use of Pistacia terebinthus resin as immobilization support for Lactobacillus casei cells and application in selected dairy products. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2015; 52:5700-8. [PMID: 26344983 PMCID: PMC4554640 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-014-1627-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 10/16/2014] [Accepted: 10/23/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Resin from Pistacia terebinthus tree was used for the immobilization of L. casei ATCC 393 cells. The encapsulated L. casei cells biocatalysts were added as adjuncts during yogurt production at 45 °C and probiotic viability was assessed during storage at 4 °C. For comparison reasons yogurt with free L. casei cells were prepared. The effect of encapsulated bacteria as adjuncts in yogurt on pH, lactic acid, lactose and other physicochemical parameters were studied for 60 storage days at 4 °C. Samples were also tested for the microbiological and organoleptic characteristics during storage at 4 °C. Encapsulation matrix seems to sustain the viability of embedded L. casei cells at levels more than 7 logcfug(-1) after 60 days of storage at 4 °C. Furthermore, the absence of pathogens such as Salmonella, Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae and coliforms in the produced yogurts is noteworthy where spoilage microorganisms such as yeasts and molds seem to affect yogurt quality only in absence of Pistacia terebinthus resin. The effect of the resin on production of aroma-related compounds responsible for yogurt flavor was also studied using the solid phase microextraction gas chromatography/mass spectrometry technique. Alpha and beta- pinene were the major aroma compounds detected in produced yogurts (over 60 % of total aromatic compounds detected). Yogurts with immobilized cells on P.terebintus resin had a fine aroma and taste characteristic of the resin.
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- Department of Chemistry, Food Biotechnology Group, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, Food Biotechnology Group, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, Food Biotechnology Group, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, Food Biotechnology Group, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, Food Biotechnology Group, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Klibet F, Boumendjel A, Khiari M, El Feki A, Abdennour C, Messarah M. Oxidative stress-related liver dysfunction by sodium arsenite: Alleviation by Pistacia lentiscus oil. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2015; 54:354-363. [PMID: 25946016 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2015.1043562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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CONTEXT Pistacia lentiscus L. (Anacardiaceae) is an evergreen shrub widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean region. Pistacia lentiscus oil (PLo) was particularly known in North African traditional medicine. Thus, people of these regions have used it externally to treat sore throats, burns and wounds, as well as they employed it internally for respiratory allergies. PLo is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E and polyphenols. As a very active site of metabolism, liver is reported to be susceptible to arsenic (As) intoxication. OBJECTIVE The present study evaluates the protective effect of PLo against sodium arsenite-induced hepatic dysfunction and oxidative stress in experimental Wistar rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-eight rats were equally divided into four groups; the first served as a control, the remaining groups were respectively treated with PLo (3.3 mL/kg body weight), sodium arsenite (5.55 mg/kg body weight) and a combination of sodium arsenite and PLo. After 21 consecutive days, cellular functions were evaluated by hematological, biochemical and oxidative stress markers. RESULTS A significant decrease in the levels of red blood cells, haemoglobin (p ≤ 0.001), hematocrit (p ≤ 0.001), reduced glutathione and metallothionein (p ≤ 0.05) associated with a significant increase of malondialdehyde (p ≤ 0.001) were noticed in the arsenic-exposed group when compared to the control. The As-treated group also exhibited an increase in hepatic antioxidant enzymes namely superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase (p ≤ 0.01) and catalase (p ≤ 0.05). However, the co-administration of PLo has relatively reduced arsenic effect. CONCLUSION The results showed that arsenic intoxication disturbed the liver pro-oxidant/antioxidant status. PLo co-administration mitigates arsenic-induced oxidative damage in rat.
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- a Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology , and
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- a Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology , and
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- b Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences , University of Badji Mokhtar , Annaba , Algeria
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- c Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences , Sfax , Tunisia , and
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- d Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, University of Badji Mokhtar , Annaba , Algeria
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Hadjimbei E, Botsaris G, Goulas V, Gekas V. Health-Promoting Effects ofPistaciaResins: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Potential Applications in the Food Industry. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2014.938350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Negro C, De Bellis L, Miceli A. Chemical composition and antioxidant activity ofPistacia lentiscusessential oil from Southern Italy (Apulia). JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2014.973614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Foddai M, Kasabri V, Afifi FU, Azara E, Petretto GL, Pintore G. In vitro inhibitory effects of SardinianPistacia lentiscusL. andPistacia terebinthusL. on metabolic enzymes: Pancreatic lipase, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase. STARCH-STARKE 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/star.201400068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Marzia Foddai
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy; University of Sassari; Sassari Italy
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy; The University of Jordan; Amman Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; The University of Jordan; Amman Jordan
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- National Research Center; Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry; Sassari Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy; University of Sassari; Sassari Italy
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Djerrou Z. Anti-hypercholesterolemic effect of Pistacia lentiscus fatty oil in egg yolk-fed rabbits: a comparative study with simvastatin. Chin J Nat Med 2014; 12:561-6. [PMID: 25156280 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(14)60086-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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AIM The current study was undertaken to assess anti-hyperlipidemic activity of Pistacia lentiscus fatty oil (PLFO) in rabbits following a hyperlipidemic diet. METHOD Twenty healthy female (WNZ) rabbits were divided into four groups of five animals each: (a) normal control (NC group) receiving standard diet, (b) hyperlipidemic control (EY) group receiving standard diet and gavaged daily with egg yolk (10 mL), (c) hyperlipidemic + PLFO (EY + PLFO) group receiving as the EY group and treated daily with PLFO (2 mL/kg BW, (d) hyperlipidemic + simvastatin (EY + SVS) group receiving as the EY group and treated once daily with 2.5 mg/kg BW of simvastatin. At the end of the six-week experimental period, the lipidemic profiles of the different groups were investigated. RESULTS In the EY group, the egg yolk resulted in a significant increase of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), HDL-C, LDL-C, and the LDL-C/HDL-C ratio. Both the EY + PLFO and EY + SVS groups, when compared to the EY group, showed a significant decrease of TC, TG, LDL-C, and the LDL-C/HDL-C ratio. However, with respect to HDL-C the differences were not significant. The TGs were significantly lower (P < 0.001) in the simvastatin-treated group when compared to rabbits treated in the PLFO group. CONCLUSION The study concludes that P. lentiscus fatty oil (PLFO) possesses anti-hyperlipidemic properties at least in reducing total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides.
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- Institute of Veterinary Sciences, Pharmacology & Toxicology Laboratory, Mentouri Constantine University, Algeria.
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