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Ben Elhadj Ali I, Yangui I, Raadani A, Guetat A, Hmissi S, Flihi J, Boussaid M, Messaoud C. Thymus algeriensis Boiss. et Reut., a north African endemic plant species: genetic diversity and population structure as assessed by molecular markers, a pioneer step for conservation implications. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:534. [PMID: 38642172 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09473-x] [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: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Thymus algeriensis Boiss. et Reut. is one of the most widespread North African species of the genus Thymus L. The species is subshrub growing primarily in subtropical biome of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. In Tunisia, the plant species is under high pressure of anthropogenic activities including over-collecting. The assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of T. algeriensis is a pioneer step to retrace its evolutionary history and to perform appropriate conservation strategies of the plant species. METHODS AND RESULTS Seven wild populations growing, widely, in different bioclimatic zones were selected and analysed using two molecular markers systems. Fifteen Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) and fifteen Inter-Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSRs) were used to characterize genetically 140 different genotypes. The results showed a high molecular variation within populations and among the studied genotypes. The intra-populations genetic diversity revealed by SSRs was higher (P = 80.95%, Na = 2.143 and He = 0.364) than that based on ISSRs (P = 78.12%, Na = 1.632, He = 0.265 and I = 0.398). As demonstrated by inbreeding coefficients, a significant level of differentiation and a low level of gene flow were detected among studied populations (FST = 0.161 for SSRs and ΦST = 0.197 for ISSRs). Furthermore, the results of ISSRs marker suggest land strips as barriers in population genetic structure. While SSRs marker reflects a relatively structured bioclimatic patterns of studied populations. The Bayesian analysis showed a specific adaptation of populations to local environments. CONCLUSIONS The used molecular markers (ISSRs and SSRs) seem to be effective in deciphering genetic polymorphism of Tunisian genotypes of T. algeriensis. Therefore, the genetic structure of the studied genotypes could constitute a starting point for further conservation, characterization and breeding programs.
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- Imen Ben Elhadj Ali
- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia.
- Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, Jendouba University, Beja, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia
- College of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology and Valorisation of Medicinal Phytoresources, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Carthage University, Tunis Cedex B.P. 676, Tunis, 1080, Tunisia
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Mahdi I, Imbimbo P, Annaz H, Bakrim WB, Sahri N, Alaoui A, Monti DM, Sobeh M. Profiling of Petroselinum sativum (mill.) fuss phytoconstituents and assessment of their biocompatibility, antioxidant, anti-aging, wound healing, and antibacterial activities. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1338482. [PMID: 38505264 PMCID: PMC10948610 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1338482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Petroselinum sativum, known as parsley, is a fragrant herb that possesses a rich heritage of utilization in traditional medicinal practices. In this study, we annotated the phytocontents of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of P. sativum and investigated their antioxidant, cytoprotective, antiaging, wound healing, and antibacterial activities. LC-MS/MS analysis of both extracts revealed the presence of 47 compounds belonging to diverse groups including organic acids, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. By MTT assay, the extracts were fully biocompatible on immortalized human keratinocytes (HaCaT) while they inhibited intracellular ROS formation (DCFDA assay) and prevented GSH depletion (DTNB assay) upon UVA exposure. In addition, the extracts were potent in inhibiting the in vitro activities of skin-related enzymes mainly elastase, tyrosinase, collagenase and hyaluronidase. Using the scratch assay, P. sativum aqueous extract significantly enhanced wound closure when compared to untreated HaCaT cells. Moreover, both extracts inhibited Pseudomonas aeruginosa's growth, reduced biofilm formation, and impaired the swimming and swarming motilities. Also, the aqueous extract was able to inhibit the production of bacterial pigments on plates. These findings strongly suggest the usefulness of P. sativum as a source of phytochemicals suitable for dermo-cosmeceutical applications.
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- Ismail Mahdi
- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, Napoli, Italy
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
- Physio-Chemical Laboratory of Inorganic and Organic Materials (LPCMIO), Materials Science Center (MSC), Ecole Normale Supérieure, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Physio-Chemical Laboratory of Inorganic and Organic Materials (LPCMIO), Materials Science Center (MSC), Ecole Normale Supérieure, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, Napoli, Italy
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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Mahdi I, Imbimbo P, Ortaakarsu AB, Adhiambo Ochieng M, Ben Bakrim W, Drissi BE, Ibrahim MA, Abdelfattah MAO, Mahmoud MF, Monti DM, Sobeh M. Chemical profiling and dermatological and anti-aging properties of Syzygium jambos L. (Alston): evidence from molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and in vitro experiments. Front Mol Biosci 2024; 10:1331059. [PMID: 38250734 PMCID: PMC10797028 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1331059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The phytoconstituents of the aqueous extract from Syzygium jambos L. (Alston) leaves were defined using HPLC-PDA-MS/MS and the antioxidant, anti-aging, antibacterial, and anti-biofilm activities of the extract were in silico and in vitro investigated. The antioxidant activities were performed using in vitro DPPH and FRAP assays as well as H2-DCFDA assay in HaCaT cells in which oxidative stress was induced by UVA radiation. Anti-aging activity was tested in vitro, using aging-related enzymes. The antibacterial, anti-biofilm and inhibitory effects on bacterial mobilities (swarming and swimming) were assessed against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Results showed that S. jambos aqueous extract contained 28 phytochemicals belonging to different metabolite classes, mainly phenolic acids, gallic acid derivatives, flavonoids, and ellagitannins. Mineral content analysis showed that S. jambos leaves contained moderate amounts of nitrogen, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, relatively low amounts of phosphorus and copper, and high concentration of calcium and iron. The extract displayed strong antioxidant activities in vitro and inhibited UVA-induced oxidative stress in HaCaT cells. Docking the major compounds identified in the extract into the four main protein targets involved in skin aging revealed an appreciable inhibitory potential of these compounds against tyrosinase, elastase, hyaluronidase, and collagenase enzymes. Moreover, molecular dynamic simulations were adopted to confirm the binding affinity of some selected compounds towards the target enzymes. The extract exhibited pronounced in vitro anti-aging effects, compared to kojic acid and quercetin (the reference compounds). It also inhibited the growth of P. aeruginosa, counteracted its ability to form biofilm, and impeded its swarming and swimming mobilities. Altogether, these findings strongly propose S. jambos leaves as a promising source of bioactive metabolites for the development of natural cosmeceutical and dermatological agents.
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- Ismail Mahdi
- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, Napoli, Italy
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, Napoli, Italy
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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Mahmoud MF, Ali N, Mahdi I, Mouhtady O, Mostafa I, El-Shazly AM, Abdelfattah MA, Hasan RA, Sobeh M. Coriander essential oil attenuates dexamethasone-induced acute liver injury through potentiating Nrf2/HO-1 and ameliorating apoptotic signaling. J Funct Foods 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Slighoua M, Mahdi I, Moussaid FZ, Kamaly OA, Amrati FEZ, Conte R, Drioiche A, Saleh A, Housseini AI, Bari A, Bousta D. LC-MS/MS and GC/MS Profiling of Petroselinum sativum Hoffm. and Its Topical Application on Burn Wound Healing and Related Analgesic Potential in Rats. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13020260. [PMID: 36837879 PMCID: PMC9963972 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13020260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Parsley (Petroselinum sativum Hoffm.) is renowned for its ethnomedicinal uses including managing pain, wound, and dermal diseases. We previously highlighted the estrogenic and anti-inflammatory properties of parsley and profiled the phytochemistry of its polyphenolic fraction using HPLC-DAD. To extend our investigation, we here characterized the phytochemical composition of the hydro-ethanolic extract using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS upon silylation, and evaluated the antioxidant, analgesic, antimicrobial, and wound healing activities of its hydro-ethanolic and polyphenolic fraction. The antioxidant property was assessed using FRAP, DPPH, and TAC assays. The antimicrobial activity was tested against four wound infectious microbes (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans). The analgesic effect was studied using acetic acid (counting the number of writhes) and formalin (recording the licking and biting times) injections while the wound healing activity was evaluated using burn model in vivo. The LC-MS/MS showed that the hydro-ethanolic contains four polyphenols (oleuropein, arbutin, myricetin, and naringin) while GC-MS revealed that it contains 20 compounds including malic acid, D-glucose, and galactofuranoside. The hydro-ethanolic (1000 mg/kg) decreased abdominal writhes (38.96%) and licking time (37.34%). It also elicited a strong antioxidant activity using DPPH method (IC50 = 19.38 ± 0.15 µg/mL). Polyphenols exhibited a good antimicrobial effect (MIC = 3.125-12.5 mg/mL). Moreover, both extracts showed high wound contraction by 97.17% and 94.98%, respectively. This study provides evidence that P. sativum could serve as a source of bio-compounds exhibiting analgesic effect and their promising application in mitigating ROS-related disorders, impeding wound infections, and enhancing burn healing.
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- Meryem Slighoua
- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez 30050, Morocco
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (O.A.K.)
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- AgroBioSciences Research Program, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Lot 660-Hay Moulay Rachid, 11, Ben-Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez 30050, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (O.A.K.)
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez 30050, Morocco
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET)—CNR, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Laboratory of Innovative Materials and Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay 19 Ismail University, Meknes 50000, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez 30050, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez 30050, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agro-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez 30050, Morocco
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Martins-Gomes C, Nunes FM, Silva AM. Modulation of Cell Death Pathways for Cellular Protection and Anti-Tumoral Activity: The Role of Thymus spp. Extracts and Their Bioactive Molecules. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021691. [PMID: 36675206 PMCID: PMC9864824 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Natural products used for their health-promoting properties have accompanied the evolution of humanity. Nowadays, as an effort to scientifically validate the health-promoting effects described by traditional medicine, an ever-growing number of bioactivities are being described for natural products and the phytochemicals that constitute them. Among them, medicinal plants and more specifically the Thymus genus spp., arise as products already present in the diet and with high acceptance, that are a source of phytochemicals with high pharmacological value. Phenolic acids, flavonoid glycoside derivatives, and terpenoids from Thymus spp. have been described for their ability to modulate cell death and survival pathways, much-valued bioactivities in the pharmaceutical industry, that continually sought-after new formulations to prevent undesired cell death or to control cell proliferation. Among these, wound treatment, protection from endogenous/exogenous toxic molecules, or the induction of selective cell death, such as the search for new anti-tumoral agents, arise as main objectives. This review summarizes and discusses studies on Thymus spp., as well as on compounds present in their extracts, with regard to their health-promoting effects involving the modulation of cell death or survival signaling pathways. In addition, studies regarding the main bioactive molecules and their cellular molecular targets were also reviewed. Concerning cell survival and proliferation, Thymus spp. present themselves as an option for new formulations designed for wound healing and protection against chemicals-induced toxicity. However, Thymus spp. extracts and some of their compounds regulate cell death, presenting anti-tumoral activity. Therefore Thymus spp. is a rich source of compounds with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical value.
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- Carlos Martins-Gomes
- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Cell Biology and Biochemistry Lab, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Chemistry Research Centre-Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Lab, UTAD Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre-Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Lab, UTAD Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Chemistry, School of Life Sciences and Environment, UTAD, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Cell Biology and Biochemistry Lab, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Biology and Environment, School of Life Sciences and Environment, UTAD, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-259-350-921
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Drissi B, Mahdi I, Yassir M, Ben Bakrim W, Bouissane L, Sobeh M. Cubeb ( Piper cubeba L.f.): A comprehensive review of its botany, phytochemistry, traditional uses, and pharmacological properties. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1048520. [PMID: 36483927 PMCID: PMC9725028 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1048520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Piper cubeba L.f. (Piperaceae), known as cubeb, is a popular traditional herbal medicine used for the treatment of many diseases, especially digestive and respiratory disorders. The plant is rich in essential oil, found mainly in fruits, and this makes it economically important. Many traditional utilizations have been also validated from the plant and its isolated compounds owing to their antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. These biological activities are attributed to the phytochemicals (phenolic compounds, lignans and alkaloids) and the essential oil of the plant. The present work aims to provide an up-to-date review on the traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the plant and discusses the future perspectives to promote its valorization for nutritional- and health-promoting effects.
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- Badreddine Drissi
- AgroBioSciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben-Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben-Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben-Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben-Guerir, Morocco
- African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Laayoune, Morocco
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- Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni-Mellal, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben-Guerir, Morocco
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Fazmiya MJA, Sultana A, Rahman K, Heyat MBB, Sumbul, Akhtar F, Khan S, Appiah SCY. Current Insights on Bioactive Molecules, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Other Pharmacological Activities of Cinnamomum camphora Linn. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:9354555. [PMID: 36246399 PMCID: PMC9568346 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9354555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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C. camphora is a renowned traditional Unani medicinal herb and belongs to the family Lauraceae. It has therapeutic applications in various ailments and prophylactic properties to prevent flu-like epidemic symptoms and COVID-19. This comprehensive appraisal is to familiarize the reader with the traditional, broad applications of camphor both in Unani and modern medicine and its effects on bioactive molecules. Electronic databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Research Gate were searched for bioactive molecules, and preclinical/clinical research and including 59 research and review papers up to 2022 were retrieved. Additionally, 21 classical Unani and English herbal pharmacopeia books with ethnomedicinal properties and therapeutic applications were explored. Oxidative stress significantly impacts aging, obesity, diabetes mellitus, depression, and neurodegenerative diseases. The polyphenolic bioactive compounds such as linalool, borneol, and nerolidol of C. camphora have antioxidant activity and have the potential to remove free radicals. Its other major bioactive molecules are camphor, cineole, limelol, safrole, limonene, alpha-pinene, and cineole with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anxiolytic, analgesic, immunomodulatory, antihyperlipidemic, and many other pharmacological properties have been established in vitro or in vivo preclinical research. Natural bioactive molecules and their mechanisms of action and applications in diseases have been highlighted, with future prospects, gaps, and priorities that need to be addressed.
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- Mohamed Joonus Aynul Fazmiya
- Department of Amraze Niswan wa Ilmul Qabalat, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Ministry of Ayush, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Amraze Niswan wa Ilmul Qabalat, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Ministry of Ayush, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Ilmul Saidla, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Ministry of Ayush, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- IoT Research Center, College of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Department of Amraze Niswan wa Ilmul Qabalat, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Ministry of Ayush, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Engineering, Chengdu, China
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- IoT Research Center, College of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Health and Social Care Research Group, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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