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Ma Y, Sui J, Wang Y, Sun W, Yi G, Wu J, Qiu S, Wang L, Zhang A, He X. RNA-Seq-Based Transcriptomics and GC-MS Quantitative Analysis Reveal Antifungal Mechanisms of Essential Oil of Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels Seeds against Candida albicans. Molecules 2023; 28:8052. [PMID: 38138542 PMCID: PMC10745804 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Infections caused by Candida albicans (C. albicans) and increasing resistance to commonly used drugs lead to a variety of mucosal diseases and systemic infectious diseases. We previously confirmed that the essential oil of Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels seeds (CSEO) had antifungal activity against C. albicans, but the detailed mechanism between the chemical components and antifungal activity is unclear. In this study, a quantitative analysis of five volatile components of CSEO, including sabinene, α-phellandrene, β-phellandrene, 4-terpineol, and β-caryophyllene, was carried out using the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method. Both the broth dilution and kinetic growth methods proved that the antifungal activity of CSEO against fluconazole-resistant C. albicans was better than that of its main components (sabinene and 4-terpineol). To further investigate the inhibitory mechanism, the transcriptional responses of C. albicans to CSEO, sabinene, and 4-terpineol treatment were determined based on RNA-seq. The Venn diagram and clustering analysis pattern of differential expression genes showed the mechanism of CSEO and 4-terpineol's anti-C. albicans activity might be similar from the perspective of the genes. Functional enrichment analysis suggested that CSEO regulated adherence-, hyphae-, and biofilm-formation-related genes, which may be CSEO's active mechanism of inhibiting the growth of fluconazole-resistant C. albicans. Overall, we preliminarily revealed the molecular mechanism between the chemical components and the antifungal activity of CSEO against C. albicans. This study provides new insights to overcome the azole resistance of C. albicans and promote the development and application of C. lansium (Lour.) Skeels seeds.
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- Yinzheng Ma
- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
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- Public Research Center, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China; (Y.M.); (J.S.); (Y.W.); (W.S.); (G.Y.); (J.W.); (S.Q.); (L.W.)
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma of Ministry of Education, Research Unit of Island, Emergency Medicine of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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Huang X, Wang M, Zhong S, Xu B. Comprehensive Review of Phytochemical Profiles and Health-Promoting Effects of Different Portions of Wampee ( Clausena lansium). ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:26699-26714. [PMID: 37546634 PMCID: PMC10398868 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Clausena lansium, commonly known as wampee, is a subtropical fruit from the Rutaceae family characterized by its high nutrient content and numerous bioactive substances. This low-fat fruit is abundant in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids. Wampee has been found to contain several bioactive compounds, including essential oils, phenolic compounds, and alkaloids. These bioactive constituents provide numerous health-enhancing properties, such as antioxidant, neuroprotective, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial effects. The relationship between these compounds and their impacts on health has been explored in various studies. While the disease-prevention efficacy of C. lansium has been established, additional research is necessary to elucidate the precise mechanisms and metabolic pathways involved. This paper presents a comprehensive review of wampee, focusing on its bioactive compounds, the beneficial effects derived from its consumption, and the evidence supporting the development of wampee-based functional foods in future studies.
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- Xin Huang
- Food
Science and Technology Program, Department of Life Sciences, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519087, China
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- Food
Science and Technology Program, Department of Life Sciences, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519087, China
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- College
of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation
Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Food
Science and Technology Program, Department of Life Sciences, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519087, China
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Rock Samphire, a Candidate Crop for Saline Agriculture: Cropping Practices, Chemical Composition and Health Effects. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12020737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The recent market trends for functional healthy foods have rekindled the interest in wild edible species and created a market niche for high added value products. The current supply, mainly supported by plants collected from the wild, cannot meet increasing market needs; therefore, it is of major importance to establish cropping protocols and further valorize wild plants for culinary and industrial applications. Sea fennel is a wild edible halophyte that is an important ingredient in local cuisines and is also used in folk medicine for its beneficial health effects. Its valorization has not been commercially explored on a great scale and more efforts are needed to integrate the species in farming systems. The present review compiles the most recent reports regarding the farming practices that could allow for the establishment of cultivation protocols for farmers, while the main constraints that hinder the further exploitation of the species are also presented. Moreover, this review presents the most up-to-date information regarding the chemical composition (e.g., chemical composition of the aerial parts and volatile compounds in essential oils) and the health-related effects of various plant parts (e.g., antimicrobial, insecticidal and anticholinesterase activities) aiming to reveal possible alternative uses that will increase the added value of the species and will contribute to its commercial exploitation. Finally, the future remarks and the guidelines that have to be followed are also discussed.
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