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Pal S, Chatterjee N, Sinha Roy S, Chattopadhyay B, Acharya K, Datta S, Dhar P. Valorization of oil refinery by-products: production of sophorolipids utilizing fatty acid distillates and their potential antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and antifungal activities. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:344. [PMID: 39384621 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-04144-2] [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: 08/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/11/2024]
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Starmerella bombicola is a native yeast strain producing sophorolipids as secondary metabolites. This study explores the production, characterization, and biological activities of sophorolipids and investigates the antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, and antifungal properties of sophorolipids produced from oil refinery wastes by the yeast Starmerella bombicola. The present work demonstrated that S. bombicola MTCC 1910 when grown in oil refinery wastes namely palm fatty acid distillates and soy fatty acid distillates enhanced the rate of sophorolipids production drastically in comparison to vegetable oil, sunflower oil used as hydrophobic feedstock. Sophorolipid yields were 18.14, 37.21, and 46.1 g/L with sunflower oil, palm, and soy fatty acid distillates respectively. The crude biosurfactants were characterized using TLC, FTIR, and HPLC revealing to be acetylated sophorolipids containing both the acidic and lactonic isomeric forms. The surface lowering and emulsifying properties of the sophorolipids from refinery wastes were significantly higher than the sunflower oil-derived sophorolipids. Also, all the sophorolipids exhibited strong antibacterial properties (minimum inhibitory concentrations were between 50 and 200 µg mL-1) against Salmonella typhimurium, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis and were validated with morphological analysis by Scanning electron microscopy. All the sophorolipids were potent biofilm inhibitors and eradicators (minimum biofilm inhibitory and eradication concentrations were between 12.5 to 1000 µg mL-1) for all the tested organisms. Furthermore, antifungal activities were also found to exhibit about 16-56% inhibition at 1 mg mL-1 for fungal mycelial growth. Therefore, this endeavour of sophorolipids production using palm and soy fatty acid distillates not only opens up a window for the bioconversion of industrial wastes into productive biosurfactants but also concludes that sophorolipids from oil refinery wastes are potent antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, and antifungal agents, highlighting their potential in biotechnological and medical applications.
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- Srija Pal
- Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Division, University of Calcutta, 20B Judges Court Road, Alipore, Kolkata, 700027, West Bengal, India
- Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta, 92, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Rajabazar, Machuabazar, Kolkata, 700009, West Bengal, India
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- Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Division, University of Calcutta, 20B Judges Court Road, Alipore, Kolkata, 700027, West Bengal, India
- Centre for Research in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, University of Calcutta, JD 2, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, 700 098, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata, 700032, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata, 700032, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Rd, Ballygunge, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta, 92, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Rajabazar, Machuabazar, Kolkata, 700009, West Bengal, India
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- Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Division, University of Calcutta, 20B Judges Court Road, Alipore, Kolkata, 700027, West Bengal, India.
- Centre for Research in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, University of Calcutta, JD 2, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, 700 098, West Bengal, India.
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Chen D, Cheng Y, Shi L, Gao X, Huang Y, Du Z. Design, Synthesis, and Antimicrobial Activity of Amide Derivatives Containing Cyclopropane. Molecules 2024; 29:4124. [PMID: 39274972 PMCID: PMC11397633 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29174124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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As an important small organic molecule, cyclopropane is widely used in drug design. In this paper, fifty-three amide derivatives containing cyclopropane were designed and synthesized by introducing amide groups and aryl groups into cyclopropane through the active splicing method, and their antibacterial and antifungal activities were evaluated in vitro. Among them, thirty-five compounds were new compounds, and eighteen compounds were known compounds (F14, F15, F18, F20-F26, F36, and F38-F44). Bioassay results disclosed that four, three, and nine of the compounds showed moderate activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans, respectively. Three compounds were sensitive to Candida albicans, with excellent antifungal activity (MIC80 = 16 μg/mL). The molecular docking results show that compounds F8, F24, and F42 have good affinity with the potential antifungal drug target CYP51 protein.
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- Dongdong Chen
- Department of Chemical and Material Engineering, Lyuliang University, Lvliang 033001, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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Fedorowicz J, Sączewski J. Advances in the Synthesis of Biologically Active Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4649. [PMID: 38731869 PMCID: PMC11083083 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094649] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the design and synthesis of biologically active quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). The covered scope extends beyond commonly reviewed antimicrobial derivatives to include synthetic agents with antifungal, anticancer, and antiviral properties. Additionally, this review highlights examples of quaternary ammonium compounds exhibiting activity against protozoa and herbicidal effects, as well as analgesic and anesthetic derivatives. The article also embraces the quaternary-ammonium-containing cholinesterase inhibitors and muscle relaxants. QACs, marked by their inherent permanent charge, also find widespread usage across diverse domains such as fabric softeners, hair conditioners, detergents, and disinfectants. The effectiveness of QACs hinges greatly on finding the right equilibrium between hydrophilicity and lipophilicity. The ideal length of the alkyl chain varies according to the unique structure of each QAC and its biological settings. It is expected that this review will provide comprehensive data for medicinal and industrial chemists to design and develop novel QAC-based products.
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- Joanna Fedorowicz
- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland;
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Khalilzadeh M, Saberi S, Noori G, Vaziri M, Sepehri S, Bakherad H, Esmaeili-Fallah M, Mirzayi S, Farhadi G. Synthesis, biological assessment, and computational investigations of nifedipine and monastrol analogues as anti-leishmanial major and anti-microbial agents. Mol Divers 2023; 27:2555-2575. [PMID: 36417095 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-022-10569-4] [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: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Leishmaniasis includes a range of parasitic diseases caused by numerous types of the protozoan kinetoplastid parasite. Fungal and bacterial pathogens have led to infectious illnesses causing some main public health problem in current years. A series of dihydropyridine and tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives having fluoro, bromo, and nitro substituents at para-phenyl ring on C4 of dihydropyridine and tetrahydropyrimidine rings were synthesized. Then, anti-leishmanial and antimicrobial potencies of compounds were assessed. All compounds were synthesized via Hantzsch and Biginelli reactions. All derivatives were evaluated for their anti-leishmanial and antimicrobial activities. Moreover, docking and molecular dynamics simulation calculations of the compounds in PRT1 binding site were performed to report the results of anti-leishmanial and antimicrobial activities. Compounds 4a and 4b showed the highest anti-amastigote and anti-promastigote activities. Compound 4a revealed the highest antimicrobial activity against E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and C. albicans strains. In addition, compound 4c showed the highest activity against S. aureus. The fluoro, bromo, and nitro substituents in para-position of phenyl group at C4 of dihydropyridine and tetrahydropyrimidine moieties as well as the bulk and length of the chain linking to the ester moieties are essential for anti-leishmanial and anti-microbial activities of these derivatives. Low cytotoxicity was shown by most of derivatives against macrophages. The molecular docking studies were in agreement with in vitro assay. Moreover, hydrogen binds, RMSF, RMSD, and Rg, strongly showed the steady binding of 4a and 4b compounds in PRT1 active site.
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- Mahdieh Khalilzadeh
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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Huang Y, Huo S, Mo J, Huang D. Highly Effective and Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Quaternary Ammonium Salts Containing Camphene Structure: Preparation, Surface-Active Properties, and Bioassay. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:34687-34697. [PMID: 37779944 PMCID: PMC10536846 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03599] [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: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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A series of novel quaternary ammonium salts (QASs) (4a-4n) comprising a camphene moiety were synthesized for the first time. Fourteen examples were prepared from camphene through Prins reaction, halogenation, and quaternarization, successively. The structures of the synthesized QASs were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and high-resolution mass spectrometry. Surface-active properties, emulsifying abilities, and foaming properties of the investigated compounds were then studied. The antimicrobial activities of these QASs against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis), Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae), and fungi species (Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, and Aspergillus niger) were determined by the microdilution method. The results showed that the chemical structural factors, including types of substitutes and alkyl chain length, might be correlated with the lipid-water partition coefficient (cLog P), which played a critical role in the antimicrobial process. Compounds with alkyl chain lengths (N) in the range of 10-14 were relatively more active, while compounds bearing pyridinium, benzyl, methylimidazolium groups, or varied alkyl chain lengths (N < 5 and N > 16) were almost inactive. Compound 4k possessing a dodecyl group exhibited the most effective and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against almost all tested bacteria and fungi with the minimal inhibitory concentration values ranging from 0.24 to 0.98 μg/mL.
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- Yanqun Huang
- School
of Materials and Environment, Guangxi Minzu
University, Nanning 530105, China
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- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi
Minzu University, Nanning 530008, China
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- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi
Minzu University, Nanning 530008, China
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Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State
Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and
Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center
for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi
Minzu University, Nanning 530008, China
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Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State
Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and
Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center
for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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Sun XB, Yang ZH, Jin DJ, Qiu YG, Gu W. Design, synthesis and antifungal evaluation of novel nopol derivatives as potent laccase inhibitors. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:2469-2481. [PMID: 36827223 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND To explore further potential natural product-based antifungal agents, a series of novel nopol-based carboxamide and hydrazide derivatives containing a natural pinene structure were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their inhibitory activities against seven phytopathogenic fungi and oomycetes. RESULTS The bioassay results indicated that some compounds exhibited good inhibitory activities against Gibberella zeae, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and Phytophthora capsici. Among them, compound 3h displayed excellent in vitro activities against G. zeae, with EC50 values of 1.09 mg L-1 , which was comparable with the commercial fungicides bixafen and carbendazim (median effective concentration [EC50 ] = 1.21 and 0.89 mg L-1 , respectively). Notably, in vivo bioassay results suggested that compound 3h also showed prominent protective and curative effects (95.6% and 94.2%) at 200 mg L-1 against G. zeae. The scanning electron microscopy study indicated that compound 3h could destroy the morphological integrity of G. zeae hyphae. The in vitro enzyme inhibitory bioassay revealed that compound 3h exhibited potent inhibitory activity against laccase with median inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) values of 4.93 μm, superior to positive control cysteine (IC50 = 35.50 μm), and its binding modes with laccase were elucidated by molecular docking study. In addition, the fluorescent imaging of the dansylamide-labeled derivatives 8 on wheat leaf epidermal cells and the hyphae of G. zeae revealed that this class of hydrazide derivatives could readily permeate into wheat leaves and reached the laccase target in fungal cells. CONCLUSION Some nopol-based hydrazide derivatives exhibited excellent anti-G. zeae activity and laccase inhibitory activity, which merits further development as a new fungicide candidate for controlling Fusarium head blight. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xue-Bao Sun
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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Liu C, Chen S, Shan Y, Du C, Zhu J, Bao Q, Shao Y, Yin W, Yang F, Ran Y, Wang Y. Screening of Ionic Liquids against Bamboo Mildew and Its Inhibition Mechanism. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083432. [PMID: 37110666 PMCID: PMC10145214 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083432] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Ionic liquids are a class of organic molten salts that consist entirely of cations and anions. They are characterized by their low vapor pressure, low viscosity, low toxicity, high thermal stability, and strong antifungal potential. In this study, the inhibitory performance of ionic liquid cations against Penicillium citrinum, Trichoderma viride, and Aspergillus niger was investigated, along with the mechanism of cell membrane disruption. The Oxford cup method, SEM, and TEM were employed to examine the extent of damage and the specific site of action of ionic liquids on the mycelium and cell structure of these fungi. The results showed that 1-decyl-3-methylimidazole had a strong inhibitory effect on TV; benzyldimethyldodecylammonium chloride had a weak inhibitory effect on PC, TV, AN, and a mixed culture; while dodecylpyridinium chloride exhibited significant inhibitory effects on PC, TV, AN, and Mix, with more prominent effects observed on AN and Mix, exhibiting MIC values of 5.37 mg/mL, 5.05 mg/mL, 5.10 mg/mL, and 5.23 mg/mL, respectively. The mycelium of the mildews showed drying, partial loss, distortion, and uneven thickness. The cell structure showed separation of the plasma wall. The absorbance of the extracellular fluid of PC and TV reached the maximum after 30 min, while that of AN reached the maximum after 60 min. The pH of the extracellular fluid decreased initially and then increased within 60 min, followed by a continuous decrease. These findings provide important insights for the application of ionic liquid antifungal agents in bamboo, medicine, and food.
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- Chunlin Liu
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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Verebélyi K, Szabó Á, Réti Z, Szarka G, Villányi Á, Iván B. Highly Efficient Cationic Polymerization of β-Pinene, a Bio-Based, Renewable Olefin, with TiCl4 Catalyst from Cryogenic to Energy-Saving Room Temperature Conditions. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065170. [PMID: 36982242 PMCID: PMC10048798 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Polymers based on renewable monomers are projected to have a significant role in the sustainable economy, even in the near future. Undoubtedly, the cationically polymerizable β-pinene, available in considerable quantities, is one of the most promising bio-based monomers for such purposes. In the course of our systematic investigations related to the catalytic activity of TiCl4 on the cationic polymerization of this natural olefin, it was found that the 2-chloro-2,4,4-trimethylpentane (TMPCl)/TiCl4/N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) initiating system induced efficient polymerization in dichloromethane (DCM)/hexane (Hx) mixture at both −78 °C and room temperature. At −78 °C, 100% monomer conversion was observed within 40 min, resulting in poly(β-pinene) with relatively high Mn (5500 g/mol). The molecular weight distributions (MWD) were uniformly shifted towards higher molecular weights (MW) in these polymerizations as long as monomer was present in the reaction mixture. However, chain–chain coupling took place after reaching 100% conversion, i.e., under monomer-starved conditions, resulting in considerable molecular weight increase and MWD broadening at −78 °C. At room temperature, the polymerization rate was lower, but chain coupling did not occur. The addition of a second feed of monomer in the polymerization system led to increasing conversion and polymers with higher MWs at both temperatures. 1H NMR spectra of the formed polymers indicated high in-chain double-bond contents. To overcome the polarity decrease by raising the temperature, polymerizations were also carried out in pure DCM at room temperature and at −20 °C. In both cases, rapid polymerization occurred with nearly quantitative yields, leading to poly(β-pinene)s with Mns in the range of 2000 g/mol. Strikingly, polymerization by TiCl4 alone, i.e., without any additive, also occurred with near complete conversion at room temperature within a few minutes, attributed to initiation by adventitious protic impurities. These results convincingly prove that highly efficient carbocationic polymerization of the renewable β-pinene can be accomplished with TiCl4 as catalyst under both cryogenic conditions, applied widely for carbocationic polymerizations, and the environmentally benign, energy-saving room temperature, i.e., without any additive and cooling or heating. These findings enable TiCl4-catalyzed eco-friendly manufacturing of poly(β-pinene)s, which can be utilized in various applications, and in addition, subsequent derivatizations could result in a range of high-added-value products.
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Nunes AKA, Araújo Malveira E, Lopes Andrade A, Barbosa da Silva WM, de Morais SM, Silva Dos Santos H, Cavalcanti de Albuquerque C, Holanda Teixeira E, do Nascimento Souza DN, Alves de Vasconcelos M. Chemical Composition Determination and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil from Croton blanchetianus (Euphorbiaceae) against Clinically Relevant Bacteria. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202200777. [PMID: 36541751 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, the chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) extracted from Croton blanchetianus Baill leaves was identified, and antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Escherichia coli strains were determined. Moreover, the effects of EO in combination with ampicillin and tetracycline were investigated. Thirty-four components, mainly mono-and sesquiterpenes that represented 94.05 % of the chemical composition, were identified in the EO. The EO showed bacteriostatic and bactericidal activities against all strains tested. Furthermore, the EO showed a synergistic effect with ampicillin and tetracycline. EO significantly inhibited biofilm formation and reduced the number of viable cells in biofilms. The EO may be a promising natural product for preventing bacterial biofilm infections.
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- Aluska Kelly A Nunes
- Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Universidade Estadual do Vale do Acaraú, Centro de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologia, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Mossoró, RN, Brazil.,Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Unidade de Divinópolis, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil
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Bhatti SA, Hussain MH, Mohsin MZ, Mohsin A, Zaman WQ, Guo M, Iqbal MW, Siddiqui SA, Ibrahim SA, Ur-Rehman S, Korma SA. Evaluation of the antimicrobial effects of Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L., and Citrus limetta: A review. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.1043823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The extensive use of antibiotics and vaccines against microbial infections can result in long-term negative effects on humans and the environment. However, there are a number of plants that have antimicrobial effects against various disease-causing microbes such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi without negative side effects or harm to the environment. In this regard, four particular plants- Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L., and Citrus limetta have been widely considered due to their excellent antimicrobial effect and ample availability. In this review, we discuss their antimicrobial effects due to the presence of thymoquinone, p-cymene, pinene, alkaloids, limonene, camphene, and melanin. These antimicrobial compounds disrupt the cell membrane of microbes, inhibit cellular division, and form biofilm in bacterial species, eventually reducing the number of microbes. Extraction of these compounds from the respective plants is carried out by different methods such as soxhlet, hydro-distillation, liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), pressurized liquid extraction (PLE), solid-phase extraction (SPE), supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), pulsed electric field (PEF), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and high-voltage electrical discharge. Suitable selection of the extraction technique highly depends upon the associated advantages and disadvantages. In order to aid future study in this field, this review paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches. Additionally, the discussion covers how antimicrobial agents destroy harmful bacteria. Thus, this review offers in-depth knowledge to researchers on the antibacterial properties of Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L. peels, and Citrus limetta.
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Lamotrigine derivatives‐synthesis, anti‐cancer, and anti‐MDR‐bacterial activities. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Duan X, Zhang L, Si H, Song J, Wang P, Chen S, Luo H, Rao X, Wang Z, Liao S. Synthesis, Antifungal Activity, Cytotoxicity and QSAR Study of Camphor Derivatives. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8080762. [PMID: 35893130 PMCID: PMC9332567 DOI: 10.3390/jof8080762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Control of fungal phytopathogens affecting crops and woodlands is an important goal in environmental management and the maintenance of food security. This work describes the synthesis of 37 camphor derivatives, of which 27 were new compounds. Their antifungal effects on six fungi were evaluated in vitro. Compounds 3a, 4a and 5k showed strong antifungal activity against Trametes versicolor, with EC50 values of 0.43, 6.80 and 4.86 mg/L, respectively, which were better than that of tricyclazole (EC50 118.20 mg/L) and close to or better than that of carbendazim (EC50 1.20 mg/L). The most potent compound, 3a, exhibited broad-spectrum antifungal activity towards six fungi with EC50 values within the range of 0.43–40.18 mg/L. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that compounds 3a, 4a and 5k gave irregular growth and shriveling of the mycelia. In vitro cytotoxicity evaluation revealed that the tested camphor derivatives had mild or no cytotoxicity for LO2 and HEK293T cell lines. Quantitative structure−activity relationship (QSAR) analysis revealed that the number of F atoms, relative molecular weight, the atomic orbital electronic population and total charge on the positively charged surfaces of the molecules of camphor derivatives have effects on antifungal activity. The present study may provide a theoretical basis for a high-value use of camphor and could be helpful for the development of novel potential antifungals.
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- Xinying Duan
- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint, 303E Kearsley, Flint, MI 48502, USA;
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
- Correspondence: (Z.W.); (S.L.); Tel.: +86-0791-83813243 (S.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
- Correspondence: (Z.W.); (S.L.); Tel.: +86-0791-83813243 (S.L.)
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Gaineev AM, Galkina IV, Davletshin RR, Davletshina NV, Kuznetsov NO, Grishaev DY, Shulayeva MP, Pozdeev OK. Synthesis and Biological Activity of New Aminophosphabetaines. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363222070052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zhang H, Liu L, Hou P, Pan H, Fu S. Polyisocyanide Quaternary Ammonium Salts with Exceptionally Star-Shaped Structure for Enhanced Antibacterial Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14091737. [PMID: 35566906 PMCID: PMC9105248 DOI: 10.3390/polym14091737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The development of non-polluting and non-hazardous polymeric antimicrobial agents has become a hot issue in current research and development. Among them, polymer quaternary ammonium salts are thought to be one of the most promising materials for antibacterial efficacy. Here, we present an efficient strategy for synthesizing polyisocyanide quaternary ammonium salts (PQASs) with a novel star-shaped structure. Benefitting from the novel structure, increased cation density and enhanced water solubility, the prepared star polyisocyanide quaternary ammonium salts (S-PQASs) exhibit excellent antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). In particular, S-POcQAS-M50 (where M stands for isonitrile monomer and 50 stands for the initial feeding ratio) showed the best antimicrobial activity with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 17 and 20 µg/mL against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. It was also found that the unique star-shaped structure can give QASs with improved antimicrobial performance compared with our previously prepared linear quaternary ammonium salts (L-PQASs). These results demonstrated that the antibacterial activity of QASs is closely related to its structure. This work provides an idea for the design of efficient polymeric antimicrobial agents.
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- Hongguang Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (H.Z.); (P.H.); (H.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials & Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, Institute of Advanced Marine Materials, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China;
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (H.Z.); (P.H.); (H.P.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (H.Z.); (P.H.); (H.P.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (H.Z.); (P.H.); (H.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-45-2266-3152
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Bioactive Molecules of Mandarin Seed Oils Diminish Mycotoxin and the Existence of Fungi. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237130. [PMID: 34885712 PMCID: PMC8659201 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Mandarin is a favorite fruit of the citrus family. Mandarin seeds are considered a source of nontraditional oil obtained from byproduct materials. This investigation aimed to assess the biomolecules of mandarin seeds and evaluated their antimycotic and antimycotoxigenic impact on fungi. Moreover, it evaluated the protective role of mandarin oil against aflatoxin toxicity in cell lines. The two types of extracted oil (fixed and volatile) were ecofriendly. The fatty acid composition, tocopherol, sterols, and carotenoids were determined in the fixed oil, whereas volatiles and phenolics were estimated in the essential oil. A mixture of the two oils was prepared and evaluated for its antimicrobial impact. The reduction effect of this mixture was also investigated to reduce mycotoxin secretion using a simulated experiment. The protective effect of the oil was evaluated using healthy strains of cell lines. Fixed oil was distinguished by the omega fatty acid content (76.24%), lutein was the major carotenoid (504.3 mg/100 g) and it had a high β-sitosterol content (294.6 mg/100 g). Essential oil contained limonene (66.05%), α-pinene (6.82%), β-pinene (4.32%), and γ-terpinene (12.31%) in significant amounts, while gallic acid and catechol were recorded as the dominant phenolics. Evaluation of the oil mix for antimicrobial potency reflected a considerable impact against pathogenic bacteria and toxigenic fungi. By its application to the fungal media, this oil mix possessed a capacity for reducing mycotoxin secretion. The oil mix was also shown to have a low cytotoxic effect against healthy strains of cell lines and had potency in reducing the mortality impact of aflatoxin B1 applied to cell lines. These results recommend further study to involve this oil in food safety applications.
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