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Gorjian H, Khaligh NG. Myrtle: a versatile medicinal plant. NUTRIRE : REVISTA DE SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE ALIMENTACAO E NUTRICAO = JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION 2023; 48:10. [PMID: 38625264 PMCID: PMC9933039 DOI: 10.1186/s41110-023-00194-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
Abstract
Myrtus, commonly called myrtle, is a genus of flowering plants in the Myrtaceae family. This study aimed to review myrtle's pharmaceutical, food, and other uses. The pharmacological effects of myrtle for antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities, reduction of COVID-19 symptoms, anti-diabetic in the animal model, hepatoprotective in the rat model, antihypertensive, control of intestinal helminthiasis in mice model, inhibition of glucosyltransferase activity, protective effect on oxidative metabolism in the hypothyroidism model, and reducing the damage caused by skin burns are reviewed. In addition, the food uses of this plant such as improving the oxidative and microbial stability of products containing salmon, antimicrobial activity in meat and dairy products, flavoring in sea salt, microbial improvement of fresh fruits during post-harvest storage, animal nutrition, and bio-oil production are summarized. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s41110-023-00194-y.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hayedeh Gorjian
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran
- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center, Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Badripour A, Behzadi M, Hassanipour A, Azar PRS, Rahbar A, Abbaslou Z, Ehghaghi E, Piranviseh A, Khavandi MM, Ahmadi-Tafti SM, Ashouri M, Soltani ZE, Dehpour A. Albendazole ameliorates inflammatory response in a rat model of acute mesenteric ischemia reperfusion injury. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113320. [PMID: 35752010 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113320] [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: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute mesenteric ischemia is known as a life threatening condition. Re-establishment of blood flow in this condition can lead to mesenteric ischemia reperfusion (MIR) injury which is accompanied by inflammatory response. Still, clear blueprint of inflammatory mechanism underlying MIR injury has not been provided. Interestingly, Albendazole has exhibited notable effects on inflammation and cytokine production. In this study, we aimed to evaluate outcomes of MIR injury following pretreatment with Albendazole with respect to assessment of mesenteric inflammation and ischemia threshold. METHODS Male rats were randomly divided into sham operated, vehicle treated, Albendazole 100 mg/kg and Albendazole 200 mg/kg groups. MIR injury was induced by occlusion of superior mesenteric artery for 30 min followed by 120 min of reperfusion. Samples were utilized for assessment of epithelial survival and villous height. Immunohistochemistry study revealed intestinal expression of TNF-α and HIF-1-α. Gene expression of NF-κB/TLR4/TNF-α/IL-6 was measured using RTPCR. Also protein levels of inflammatory cytokines in serum and intestine were assessed by ELISA method. RESULTS Histopathological study demonstrated that pretreatment with Albendazole could ameliorate decline in villous height and epithelial survival following MIR injury. Also, systemic inflammation was suppressed after administration of Albendazole. Analysis of possible participating inflammatory pathway could demonstrate that intestinal expression of NF-κB/TLR4/TNF-α/IL-6 is significantly attenuated in treated groups. Eventually, IHC study illustrated concordant decline in mesenteric expression of HIF-1-α/TNF-α. CONCLUSION Single dose pretreatment with Albendazole could ameliorate inflammatory response and enhance ischemia threshold following induction of MIR injury. More studies would clarify existing causality in this phenomenon.
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Affiliation(s)
- Abolfazl Badripour
- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Colorectal Surgery Research Center, Imam Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Colorectal Surgery Research Center, Imam Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Colorectal Surgery Research Center, Imam Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus Via Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus Via Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Colorectal Surgery Research Center, Imam Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Colorectal Surgery Research Center, Imam Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Surgery Research Center, Imam Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Liposomal Formulations to Improve Antioxidant Power of Myrtle Berry Extract for Potential Skin Application. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14050910. [PMID: 35631495 PMCID: PMC9143335 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Many substances in plant extracts are known for their biological activities. These substances act in different ways, exerting overall protective effects against many diseases, especially skin disorders. However, plant extracts’ health benefits are often limited by low bioavailability. To overcome these limitations, drug delivery systems can be employed. In this study, we evaluated the antioxidant power of an ethanolic extract from Myrtus communis L. (myrtle) berries through colorimetric tests (DPPH and FRAP). The antioxidant activity was also verified by using fibroblast cell culture through cellular Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) levels measurements. Moreover, the myrtle extract was formulated in phospholipid vesicles to improve its bioavailability and applicability. Myrtle liposomes were characterized by size, surface charge, storage stability, and entrapment efficiency; visualized by using cryo-TEM images; and assayed for cytocompatibility and anti-ROS activity. Our results suggest that myrtle liposomes were cytocompatible and improved the extract’s antioxidant power in fibroblasts, suggesting a potential skin application for these formulations and confirming that nanotechnologies could be a valid tool to enhance plant extracts’ potentialities.
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