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Pagan E, Merino N, Berdejo D, Campillo R, Gayan E, García-Gonzalo D, Pagan R. Adaptive evolution of Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 exposed to carvacrol lacks a uniform pattern. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:38. [PMID: 38175235 PMCID: PMC10766787 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12840-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Emergence of genetic variants with increased resistance/tolerance to natural antimicrobials, such as essential oils, has been previously evidenced; however, it is unknown whether mutagenesis follows a general or a specific pattern. For this purpose, we carried out four adaptive laboratory evolutions (ALE) in parallel of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium with carvacrol. After 10 evolution steps, we selected and characterized one colony from each lineage (SeCarA, SeCarB, SeCarC, and SeCarD). Phenotypic characterization of the four evolved strains revealed enhanced survival to lethal treatments; two of them (SeCarA and SeCarB) showed an increase of minimum inhibitory concentration of carvacrol and a better growth fitness in the presence of carvacrol compared to wild-type strain. Whole genome sequencing revealed 10 mutations, of which four (rrsH, sseG, wbaV, and flhA) were present in more than one strain, whereas six (nirC, fliH, lon, rob, upstream yfhP, and upstream argR) were unique to individual strains. Single-mutation genetic constructs in SeWT confirmed lon and rob as responsible for the increased resistance to carvacrol as well as to antibiotics (ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol, nalidixic acid, rifampicin, tetracycline, and trimethoprim). wbaV played an important role in increased tolerance against carvacrol and chloramphenicol, and flhA in cross-tolerance to heat treatments. As a conclusion, no common phenotypical or genotypical pattern was observed in the isolated resistant variants of Salmonella Typhimurium emerged under carvacrol stress. Furthermore, the demonstration of cross-resistance against heat and antibiotics exhibited by resistant variants raises concerns regarding food safety. KEY POINTS: • Stable resistant variants of Salmonella Typhimurium emerged under carvacrol stress • No common pattern of mutagenesis after cyclic exposures to carvacrol was observed • Resistant variants to carvacrol showed cross-resistance to heat and to antibiotics.
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- Elisa Pagan
- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Paul A, Visakh NU, Pathrose B, Mori N, Baeshen RS, Shawer R. Exploring the chemical characterization and insecticidal activities of Curcuma angustifolia roxb . leaf essential oils against three major stored product insects. Saudi J Biol Sci 2024; 31:103986. [PMID: 38623076 PMCID: PMC11017047 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2024.103986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Botanical pesticides are safe and widely used in pest management. Curcuma angustifolia belongs to the family Zingiberaceae and is a rhizomatous medicinal herb. Following rhizome harvesting, leaves are discarded as waste. However, they can be effectively utilized by extracting essential oils, which are potential biopesticides. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the leaf essential oil of Curcuma angustifolia as a potential biopesticide against three stored grain pests, Lasioderma serricorne, Tribolium castaneum, and Callasobruchus chinensis, by their contact, fumigant, and repellent activities. The leaves yield 0.39 ± 0.02 % of oil by hydrodistillation. GC-MS/MS characterization identified curzerenone (18.37 %), geranyl-p-cymene (17.32 %), α-elemenone (13.59 %), eucalyptol (7.58 %) as the main constituents. When exposed to different concentrations of C. angustifolia oil, the test insect displayed noticeably high repellency rates. It also showed better contact toxicity at 24 h, LC50 = 0.22 mg/cm2 for cigarette beetle, LC50 = 0.64 mg/cm2 for red flour beetle, LC50 = 0.07 mg/cm2 for pulse beetle) and fumigation toxicities (LC50 = 10.8 mg/L air at 24 h, for cigarette, LC50 = 29.5 mg/L air for red flour beetle, LC50 = 7.9 mg/L air for pulse beetle). Additionally, a phytotoxicity study was done on paddy seeds, and the results showed no effect on seed germination or seedling growth. It was evident from this study that C. angustifolia oil from waste leaves can be utilized as a botanical pesticide to manage the adults of these storage pests.
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- Angel Paul
- Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur 680656, Kerala, India
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- Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur 680656, Kerala, India
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- Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur 680656, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, 37114, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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Elmi A, Correa F, Ventrella D, Scozzoli M, Vannetti NI, Govoni N, Truzzi E, Belperio S, Trevisi P, Bacci ML, Nannoni E. Can environmental nebulization of lavender essential oil (L. angustifolia) improve welfare and modulate nasal microbiota of growing pigs? Res Vet Sci 2024; 171:105251. [PMID: 38554612 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2024.105251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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The use of phytoextracts has been proposed as a method to improve animal welfare, also in pigs, by reducing stress and anxiety and improving performances. Lavandula angustifolia (Miller) essential oil (LaEO) is an interesting calming phytoextract that could be administered by inhalation for prolonged periods of time to help pigs coping with on-farm conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of daily inhalation of vaporized LaEO on pigs' welfare and health indicators, and nasal microbiota, trying to understand whether this phytoextract represents a feasible tool to improve animal welfare under intensive farming conditions. Eighty-four crossbred barrows were randomly divided into 3 experimental groups: control (C); lavender (L): 3 vaporization sessions of 10 min each of a custom made 1% solution of LaEO; sham (S): same vaporization sessions of L group but only using the solution vehicle. Experimental readouts included growth parameters, behavioural traits, tail and skin lesions, hair steroids and nasal microbiota. L group animals did not show altered growth performance and seemed calmer (increased recumbency time), with decreased amount of skin lesions also associated with lower severity class for tail lesions. They also showed decreased CORT/DHEA ratio, potentially suggesting a beneficial effect of LaEO. Inhalation of LaEO significantly affected the nasal pig microbiome by reducing its diversity. Overall, the study suggests how inhalation of Lavender essential oil may be capable of improving welfare in growing pigs, yet it is pivotal to consider the microbial modulatory capabilities of essential oils before exploiting them on larger scale.
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- Alberto Elmi
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVET), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVET), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- SIROE - Italian Society for Research on Essential Oils (Società Italiana per la Ricerca sugli Oli Essenziali), Viale Regina Elena, 299, Roma 00161, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVET), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVET), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVET), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVET), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVET), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Machado M, Nora L, Zanin TBN, Bissacotti BF, Morsch VM, Vedovatto M, Pelisser G, Mendes RE, Galvão AC, Speroni CS, Gloria EM, Rodrigues MF, Wagner R, Stefani LM, da Silva AS. Impacts of intake of trichothecenes (Fusarium sporotrichioides) for dairy calves: Effects on animal growth, oxidative and inflammatory response. Microb Pathog 2024; 190:106605. [PMID: 38428470 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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The objective of the present study was to evaluate the impacts of trichothecenes (Fusarium sporotrichioides) for dairy calves on animal growth, oxidative and inflammatory responses in the presence or absence of essential oils. Twelve calves weaned at 70 days of age were divided into 2 groups: T-C (control) and T-EO (essential oils - oregano, thyme, basil and rosemary) in the period of 40 days consuming ration contaminated by trichothecenes (500 ppb). The animals in the T-EO group received a mixture of EOs via feed at a dosage of 0.75 mL per/kg of feed. Blood collections were performed on days 1, 20 and 40 for hematological and biochemical analyses; the fecal score was performed every 2 days on a scale of 1-5 and clinical examinations were performed 3 times during the experiment period. The animals were weighed at the beginning and at the end of the experiment; euthanasia of two calves per group for macroscopic and microscopic evaluation of several tissues (spleen, liver, duodenum, jejunum, ilium, cecum and colon) was performed at the end of the experiment. The calves in the T-EO group had a tendency (P = 0.07) of higher body weight when compared to the T-C. Treatment effect and treatment vs day interaction was detected for leukocytes and granulocytes variables, demonstrating a higher count of these cells in the T-EO group on both days (20 and 40), and the same behavior occurred for the distribution amplitude of erythrocytes (RDW). The enzymes alanine transferase (ALT), aspartate transferase (AST) and gamma glutamyl-transferase (GGT) showed higher serum activity in the T-C group (days 20 and 40). The levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were lower in the serum of animals in the T-EO group. For calves in the T-EO group, glutathione S-transferase activity was higher in serum. Haptoglobulin and C-reactive protein levels were lower on days 20 and 40 in T-EO animals when compared to the T-C group. In the macroscopic and microscopic evaluations, which were collected at the end of the experiment after slaughtering the animals, liver and intestine did not show changes for the animals in the T-EO group, unlike the animals in the T-C group, which had moderately firm diffuse consistency of the liver and edema in the mesentery, as well as oxidative stress in tissues (liver, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum and colon). The results concluded that the consumption of a mixture of EOs (essential oils - oregano, thyme, basil and rosemary) minimized the negative effects caused by trichothecenes in dairy calves, thus being an alternative to improving the immunological and antioxidant condition, as well as a possible adsorbent alternative.
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- Marcela Machado
- Graduate Program in Animal Science, Universidade Do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Animal Science, Universidade Do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Animal Science, Universidade Do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biology: Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biology: Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Louisiana State University, Dean Lee Research and Extension Center, Alexandria, LA, 71302, USA
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC), Concórdia, SC, Brazil
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC), Concórdia, SC, Brazil; Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 501 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA, Greece
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- Department of Food Engineering and Chemistry, UDESC, Pinhalzinho, SC, Brazil
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- Biological Science Department, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Animal Science, Universidade Do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil; Department of Scientific and Technologgical Education, Centro de Educação a Distância, UDESC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Animal Science, Universidade Do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil; Graduate Program in Biology: Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Department of Animal Science, UDESC, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
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Chung YH, Chen SJ, Lee CL, Chang YS. Kokedama and essential oils had a relaxing psychophysiological effect on Taiwanese women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore (NY) 2024; 20:371-379. [PMID: 37777433 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, we designed an indoor nature activity program for citizens with a relaxing effect similar to forest bathing to promote their physical and mental health. We integrated an indoor horticultural activity (Kokedama) with the breathing of Pseudotsuga menziesii (P. menziesii) and Lavandula angustifolia (L. angustifolia) essential oils (EOs) with the goal of creating a nature-inspired environment in an indoor setting where participants would feel as if immersed in a forest atmosphere. METHODS Taiwanese women participated in the experiment, using two Saturday mornings, one Saturday in a university classroom in the city center; and the other Saturday in a workshop in a Suburban Park. Intra-group comparisons were used to assess the Physiological responses to urban and suburban environmental stimuli and measured self-reported psychological responses. We recorded parameters associated with heart-rate variability and brainwaves. We also administered the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI-S) questionnaire before and after the participants had completed the entire program. RESULTS After the participants had breathed the P. menziesii and L. angustifolia EOs, the levels of some physiological parameters increased (standard deviation of normal-to-normal intervals, normalized high frequency, and high alpha wave) and those of others decreased (normalized low frequency, low- to high-frequency ratio power, high beta wave, and gamma wave). These findings were corroborated by the data from the STAI-S questionnaires. CONCLUSIONS The psychophysiological data from this study provide significant scientific evidence for the health benefits of an indoor nature activity program in women.
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- Ya-Hui Chung
- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing and Health, Kang Ning University, Taipei 11485, Taiwan
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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Assaggaf H, Jeddi M, Mrabti HN, Ez-Zoubi A, Qasem A, Attar A, Goh BH, Tan SL, Bouyahya A, Goh KW, Hachlafi NE. Design of three-component essential oil extract mixture from Cymbopogon flexuosus, Carum carvi, and Acorus calamus with enhanced antioxidant activity. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9195. [PMID: 38649707 PMCID: PMC11035653 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59708-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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The development of novel antioxidant compounds with high efficacy and low toxicity is of utmost importance in the medicine and food industries. Moreover, with increasing concerns about the safety of synthetic components, scientists are beginning to search for natural sources of antioxidants, especially essential oils (EOs). The combination of EOs may produce a higher scavenging profile than a single oil due to better chemical diversity in the mixture. Therefore, this exploratory study aims to assess the antioxidant activity of three EOs extracted from Cymbopogon flexuosus, Carum carvi, and Acorus calamus in individual and combined forms using the augmented-simplex design methodology. The in vitro antioxidant assays were performed using DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging approaches. The results of the Chromatography Gas-Mass spectrometry (CG-MS) characterization showed that citral (29.62%) and niral (27.32%) are the main components for C. flexuosus, while D-carvone (62.09%) and D-limonene (29.58%) are the most dominant substances in C. carvi. By contrast, β-asarone (69.11%) was identified as the principal component of A. calamus (30.2%). The individual EO exhibits variable scavenging activities against ABTS and DPPH radicals. These effects were enhanced through the mixture of the three EOs. The optimal antioxidant formulation consisted of 20% C. flexuosus, 53% C. carvi, and 27% A. calamus for DPPHIC50. Whereas 17% C. flexuosus, 43% C. carvi, and 40% A. calamus is the best combination leading to the highest scavenging activity against ABTS radical. These findings suggest a new research avenue for EOs combinations to be developed as novel natural formulations useful in food and biopharmaceutical products.
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- Hamza Assaggaf
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, 21955, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Imouzzer Road, P.O. Box 2202, Fez, Morocco
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- Euromed Research Center, Euromed Faculty of Pharmacy and School of Engineering and Biotechnology, Euromed University of Fes (UEMF), Meknes Road, 30000, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, 21955, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, 21955, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Sunway Biofunctional Molecules Discovery Centre, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia
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- Sunway Biofunctional Molecules Discovery Centre, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, BP 1014, Rabat, Morocco
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- Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Imouzzer Road, P.O. Box 2202, Fez, Morocco
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Olaimat AN, Al-Holy MA, Osaili TM, Abughoush MH, Al-Nabulsi AA, Alawneh M, Deseh L, Abazeed B, Shqair R, Mutlaq S, Ayyash M, Holley RA. Antimicrobial activity of eugenol and carvacrol against Salmonella enterica and E. coli O157:H7 in falafel paste at different storage temperatures. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 415:110648. [PMID: 38422677 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The objectives of the current study were: i) to investigate the antimicrobial activity of 0.125, 0.250 and 0.50 % (7.54, 15.08 and 30.17 mmol/Kg of eugenol) and (8.15, 16.31, and 33.61 mmol/Kg of carvacrol) against S. enterica and E. coli O157:H7 in falafel paste (FP) stored at 4, 10 or 25 °C for 10 d; and ii) to study the sensory properties of fried falafel treated with eugenol and carvacrol. S. enterica grew well in untreated falafel (control) samples at 10 and 25 °C, while E. coli O157:H7 grew only at 25 °C. However, numbers of S. enterica and E. coli O157:H7 in FP stored at 4 °C were reduced by 1.4-1.6 log CFU/g after 10 d. The antimicrobial agents were more effective at 25 °C against S. enterica, but were better at 4 and 10 °C against E. coli O157:H7. Addition of 0.125-0.5 % eugenol or carvacrol reduced the S. enterica numbers to undetectable level by direct plating (2 log CFU/g) by 2-10 d at 25 °C. FP samples treated with 0.5 % eugenol or 0.25-0.5 % carvacrol were negative for S. enterica cells by enrichment (1 CFU/5 g) by 10 d at 25 °C. In contrast, viable E. coli O157:H7 were not detected by direct plating when FP was treated with 0.25-0.5 % carvacrol or 0.5 % eugenol and stored at 4 °C by 2 d. Addition of eugenol or carvacrol did not affect the color, texture, and appearance of fried falafel but decreased the flavor and overall acceptability scores compared to untreated falafel. Using eugenol and carvacrol as natural antimicrobials have the potential to enhance the safety of FP by reducing the threat from foodborne pathogens.
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- Amin N Olaimat
- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; Science of Nutrition and Dietetics Program, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, P.O. Box 64141, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain 53000, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Vora LK, Gholap AD, Hatvate NT, Naren P, Khan S, Chavda VP, Balar PC, Gandhi J, Khatri DK. Essential oils for clinical aromatherapy: A comprehensive review. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 330:118180. [PMID: 38614262 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Aromatherapy, a holistic healing practice utilizing the aromatic essences of plant-derived essential oils, has gained significant attention for its therapeutic potential in promoting overall well-being. Use of phytoconstituent based essential oil has played a significant role in the evolving therapeutic avenue of aromatherapy as a complementary system of medicine. AIM OF THE STUDY This comprehensive review article aims to explore the usage of essential oils for aromatherapy, shedding light on their diverse applications, scientific evidence, and safety considerations. Furthermore, the growing interest in using essential oils as complementary therapies in conjunction with conventional medicine is explored, underscoring the significance of collaborative healthcare approaches. MATERIALS AND METHODS Literature search was performed from databases like PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Bentham using keywords like Aromatherapy, Aromatic Plants, Essential oils, Phytotherapy, and complementary medicine. The keywords were used to identify literature with therapeutic and mechanistic details of herbal agents with desired action. RESULTS The integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific research has led to a renewed interest in essential oils as valuable tools in contemporary healthcare. Various extraction methods used to obtain essential oils are presented, emphasizing their impact on the oil's chemical composition and therapeutic properties. Additionally, the article scrutinizes the factors influencing the quality and purity of essential oils, elucidating the significance of standardization and certification for safe usage. A comprehensive assessment of the therapeutic effects of essential oils is provided, encompassing their potential as antimicrobial, analgesic, anxiolytic, and anti-inflammatory agents, among others. Clinical trials and preclinical studies are discussed to consolidate the existing evidence on their efficacy in treating diverse health conditions, both physical and psychological. Safety considerations are of paramount importance when employing essential oils, and this review addresses potential adverse effects, contraindications, and best practices to ensure responsible usage. CONCLUSIONS This comprehensive review provides valuable insights into the exploration of essential oils for aromatherapy, emphasizing their potential as natural and potent remedies for a wide range of ailments. By amalgamating traditional wisdom and modern research, this article aims to encourage further investigation into the therapeutic benefits of essential oils while advocating for their responsible and evidence-based incorporation into healthcare practices.
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- Lalitkumar K Vora
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, BT9 7BL, UK.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Palghar, 401404, Maharashtra, India
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- Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, Marathwada Campus, Jalna, 431213, Maharashtra, India
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- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Hyderabad, Telangana, 500037, India
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- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Hyderabad, Telangana, 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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- Pharmacy Section, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Pharmacy Section, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Hyderabad, Telangana, 500037, India.
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Andrés S, Gini C, Ceciliani F, Gutiérrez-Expósito D, Arteche-Villasol N, Martín A, Cremonesi P, Faré F, Ghaffari MH, Giráldez FJ, Abdennebi-Najar L. Essential oil supplementation in milk replacers: short- and long-term impacts on feed efficiency, the faecal microbiota and the plasma metabolome in dairy calves. J Dev Orig Health Dis 2024; 15:e5. [PMID: 38563206 DOI: 10.1017/s2040174424000084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Early supplementation with oregano essential oil (EO) in milk replacer (MR) may improve growth, immune responses, the microbiota and the metabolome in dairy calves during pre-weaning and in adulthood. Sixteen female dairy calves (3 days of age) were divided in two groups (n = 8/group): the control group (no EO) and the EO group (0.23 ml of EO in MR during 45 days). After weaning, calves were kept in a feedlot and fed ad libitum. The animals were weighed, and blood and faecal samples were collected on days 3 (T0), 45 (T1) and 370 (T2) to measure the biochemical profile and characterise peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs; CD4+, CD8+, CD14+, CD21+ and WC1+), the metabolome and microbiota composition. The EO group only had greater average daily weight gain during the suckling (EO supplementation) period (P = 0.030). The EO group showed higher average CD14+ population (monocytes) values, a lower abundance of Ruminococcaceae UCG-014, Faecalibacterium, Blautia and Alloprevotella and increased abundances of Allistipes and Akkermansia. The modification of some metabolites in plasma, such as butyric acid, 3-indole-propionic acid and succinic acid, particularly at T1, are consistent with intestinal microbiota changes. The data suggest that early EO supplementation increases feed efficiency only during the suckling period with notable changes in the microbiota and plasma metabolome; however, not all of these changes can be considered desirable from a gut health point of view. Additional research studies is required to demonstrate that EOs are a viable natural alternative to antibiotics for improving calf growth performance and health.
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- Sonia Andrés
- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (CSIC-Universidad de León), León, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, Italy
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (CSIC-Universidad de León), León, Spain
- Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (CSIC-Universidad de León), León, Spain
- Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (CSIC-Universidad de León), León, Spain
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Genomics, Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology, IBBA-CNR, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Institute for Animal Science Physiology Unit, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña (CSIC-Universidad de León), León, Spain
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- Quality and Health Department, IDELE Institute, Paris, France
- Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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Gourgouta M, Andreadis SS, Koutsogeorgiou EI, Rumbos CI, Grigoriadou K, Giannenas I, Bonos E, Skoufos I, Athanassiou CG. Larval performance of Zophobas morio (F.) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on various diets enriched with post-distillation residues and essential oils of aromatic and medicinal plants. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32603-8. [PMID: 38561538 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32603-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The increasing demands for resources driven by the global population necessitate exploring sustainable alternatives for affordable animal protein over the use of traditional protein sources. Insects, with their high protein content, offer a promising solution, especially when reared on agricultural post-distillation residues for enhanced sustainability and cost-effectiveness. We assessed the development of Zophobas morio (F.) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) larvae on diets enriched with essential oils and post-distillation residues from Greek aromatic and medicinal plants. Two aromatic plant mixtures (A and B) were examined. Mixture A consisted of post-distillation residues, while Mixture B incorporated these residues along with essential oils. Insect rearing diets were enriched with different proportions (10, 20, and 30 %) of these mixtures, with wheat bran serving as the control. Enrichment positively influenced larval development without compromising survival. Larval weight remained unchanged with Mixture A, but improved with Mixture B. No adverse effects were detected in the case of the enriched diets, although higher concentrations of Mixture B prolonged development time.
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- Marina Gourgouta
- Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou str, 38446, N. Ionia, Magnesia, Greece.
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization (DIMITRA), 57001, Thermi, Greece
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization (DIMITRA), 57001, Thermi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou str, 38446, N. Ionia, Magnesia, Greece
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization (DIMITRA), 57001, Thermi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Nutrition, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Animal Production, Nutrition and Biotechnology, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece
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- Laboratory of Animal Production, Nutrition and Biotechnology, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece
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- Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou str, 38446, N. Ionia, Magnesia, Greece
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Ji Y, Han J, Moses M, Wang D, Wu L, Xue W, Sun L, Xu B, Chen C, Xiang Y, Huang X. The antimicrobial property of JY-1, a complex mixture of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is linked to it abilities to suppress biofilm formation and disrupt membrane permeability. Microb Pathog 2024; 189:106573. [PMID: 38354989 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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The substantial increase of infections, caused by novel, sudden, and drug-resistant pathogens, poses a significant threat to human health. While numerous studies have demonstrated the antibacterial and antiviral effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the potential of a complex mixture of traditional Chinese Medicine with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial property remains underexplored. This study aimed to develop a complex mixture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), JY-1, and investigate its antimicrobial properties, along with its potential mechanism of action against pathogenic microorganisms. Antimicrobial activity was assessed using a zone of inhibition assay and the drop plate method. Hyphal induction of Candida albicans was conducted using RPMI1640 medium containing 10% FBS, followed by microscopic visualization. Quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) was employed to quantify the transcript levels of hyphal-specific genes such as HWP1 and ALS3. The impact of JY-1 on biofilm formation was evaluated using both the XTT reduction assay and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Furthermore, the cell membrane integrity was assessed by protein and nucleic acid leakage assays. Our results clearly showed that JY-1 significantly inhibits the vegetative growth of Candida spp. and Cryptococcus spp. In addition, this complex mixture is effectively against a wide range of pathogenic bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin-resistant enterococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae. More interestingly, JY-1 plays a direct anti-viral role against the mammalian viral pathogen vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Further mechanistic studies indicate that JY-1 acts to reduce the expression of hyphal specific genes HWP1 and ALS3, resulting in the suppression of the hyphal formation of C. albicans. The antimicrobial property of JY-1 could be attributed to its ability to reduce biofilm formation and disrupt the cell membrane permeability, a process resulting in microbial cell death and the release of cellular contents. Taken together, our work identified a potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, a complex mixture of TCM which might be developed as a potential antimicrobial drug.
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- Ying Ji
- Unit of Pathogenic Fungal Infection & Host Immunity, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.164 Lanxi Road, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Unit of Pathogenic Fungal Infection & Host Immunity, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitology of Guizhou & Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education of Guizhou & Guizhou Talent Base for Microbiology and Human Health, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Unit of Pathogenic Fungal Infection & Host Immunity, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Nanjing Advanced Academy of Life and Health, Nanjing, 211135, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.164 Lanxi Road, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Unit of Pathogenic Fungal Infection & Host Immunity, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China; Nanjing Advanced Academy of Life and Health, Nanjing, 211135, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Unit of Pathogenic Fungal Infection & Host Immunity, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China.
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Vargas-Abasolo R, Rivera-Duarte JD, Almaraz-Valle VM, Mejia-Mandujano M, Aguilar-Marcelino L, Córdoba-Aguilar A. Thinking green: Insecticidal effect of biorational solutions against Triatoma pallidipennis Stal (Hemiptera: Triatominae). Acta Trop 2024; 252:107152. [PMID: 38382592 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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The control of triatomine vectors depends almost exclusively on conventional insecticides. These compounds can, nevertheless, cause negative effects on environmental and human health as well as induce resistance in triatomines. Therefore, we need to look for more sustainable alternatives. Triatoma pallidipennis is one of the main chagasic vectors in Mexico. We evaluated the insecticidal effectiveness of two oils (neem and cinnamon), and two desiccants (potassium salts of fatty acids and diatomaceous earth), on 3rd instar nymphs of T. pallidipennis. The laboratory test involved direct exposure of the treatments to the insects. We found that diatomaceous earths caused 80 % mortality of nymphs after 30 days. Meanwhile, the cumulative mortality for the other treatments did not exceed 50 %. When applied to inert surfaces, the powder formulation of diatomaceous earth demonstrated greater effectiveness than the aqueous suspension. Thus, diatomaceous earth could be a promising alternative for an environmentally friendly control of triatomines.
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- Reyna Vargas-Abasolo
- Departamento de Ecología Evolutiva, Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ecología y Recursos Naturales, Escuela de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Honduras
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- Programa de Entomología y Acarología, Colegio de Postgraduados Campus Montecillo, Km. 36.5, Montecillo, Texcoco, Estado de México 56230, Mexico
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- Programa de Entomología y Acarología, Colegio de Postgraduados Campus Montecillo, Km. 36.5, Montecillo, Texcoco, Estado de México 56230, Mexico
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- Centro Nacional de Investigación Disciplinaria en Salud Animal e Inocuidad, INIFAP, Carretera Cuernavaca-Cuautla 8534, Col. Progreso, Jiutepec, Morelos 62550, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ecología Evolutiva, Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico.
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Renjana E, Firdiana ER, Angio MH, Ningrum LW, Lailaty IQ, Rahadiantoro A, Martiansyah I, Zulkarnaen R, Rahayu A, Raharjo PD, Abywijaya IK, Usmadi D, Risna RA, Cropper WP, Yudaputra A. Spatial habitat suitability prediction of essential oil wild plants on Indonesia's degraded lands. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17210. [PMID: 38577415 PMCID: PMC10993885 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Background Essential oils are natural products of aromatic plants with numerous uses. Essential oils have been traded worldwide and utilized in various industries. Indonesia is the sixth largest essential oil producing country, but land degradation is a risk to the continuing extraction and utilization of natural products. Production of essential oil plants on degraded lands is a potential strategy to mitigate this risk. This study aimed to identify degraded lands in Indonesia that could be suitable habitats for five wild native essential oil producing plants, namely Acronychia pedunculata (L.) Miq., Baeckea frutescens L., Cynometra cauliflora L., Magnolia montana (Blume) Figlar, and Magnolia sumatrana var. glauca (Blume) Figlar & Noot using various species distribution models. Methods The habitat suitability of these species was predicted by comparing ten species distribution models, including Bioclim, classification and regression trees (CART), flexible discriminant analysis (FDA), Maxlike, boosted regression trees (BRT), multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS), generalized linear models (GLM), Ranger, support vector machine (SVM), and Random Forests (RF). Bioclimatic, topographic and soil variables were used as the predictors of the model habitat suitability. The models were evaluated according to their AUC and TSS metrics. Model selection was based on ranking performance. The total suitable area for five native essential oil producing plants in Indonesia's degraded lands was derived by overlaying the models with degraded land locations. Results The habitat suitability model for these species was well predicted with an AUC value >0.8 and a TSS value >0.7. The most important predictor variables affecting the habitat suitability of these species are mean temperature of wettest quarter, precipitation seasonality, precipitation of warmest quarter, precipitation of coldest quarter, cation exchange capacity, nitrogen, sand, and soil organic carbon. C. cauliflora has the largest predicted suitable area, followed by M. montana, B. frutescens, M. sumatrana var. glauca, and A. pedunculata. The overlapping area between predictive habitat suitability and degraded lands indicates that the majority of degraded lands in Indonesia's forest areas are suitable for those species. Conclusion The degraded lands predicted as suitable habitats for five native essential oil producing plants were widely spread throughout Indonesia, mostly in its main islands. These findings can be used by the Indonesian Government for evaluating policies for degraded land utilization and restorations that can enhance the lands' productivity.
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- Elga Renjana
- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
- Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Tungku Link, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Botany, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
- Natural Resources and Environmental Management Sciences, Bogor Institute of Agriculture, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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- School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States of America
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- Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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Ahmadzadeh Naghadeh Y, Malekifard F, Esmaeilnejad B. In Vitro anthelmintic efficacy of medicinal plant essential oils against Marshallagia marshalli: Evidence on oxidative/nitrosative stress biomarkers, DNA damage, and egg hatchability. Vet Parasitol 2024; 327:110138. [PMID: 38286059 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2024.110138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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One of the major public health problems is drug resistance in parasitic diseases. It is therefore important to find new active ingredients to combat parasites. Herbal products such as essential oils (EOs) may show promise in treating infections caused by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs). This study investigated the in vitro anthelmintic activity of the EOs of Lavandula angustifolia and Quercus infectoria against Marshallagia marshalli. The in vitro study was based on an egg hatch test (EHT), adult and larval motility inhibition tests, DNA damage, and several biomarkers of oxidative/nitrosative stress, including superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT], and glutathione peroxidase [GSH -Px], protein carbonylation [PCO], malondialdehyde [MDA], total antioxidant status [TAS], and nitric oxide levels [NO]. Different concentrations of Lavandula angustifolia and Quercus infectoria EOs (1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 mg/ml) were used to determine the anthelmintic effect on three stages of the life cycle of M. marshalli, i.e. eggs, larvae and adult parasites, for 24 hr. The results showed that EOs of L. angustifolia and Q. infectoria play an important role as anthelmintics. These essential oils significantly reduced the egg hatching and motility of larval and adult worms. This anthelmintic effect is dependent on concentration and time. Furthermore, the EOs of L. angustifolia and Q. infectoria caused oxidative/nitrosative stress (reduced SOD, GSH-Px and CAT and increased MDA, PCO and NO) and DNA damage, thereby providing significant antihelminthic effects. Based on the results, it seems that the EOs extracted from L. angustifolia and Q. infectoria may be effective in the control and treatment of M. marshalli infections. Further research is needed to investigate their potential for in vivo use in the treatment of parasitic infections.
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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da Silva Costa JR, do Vale TL, da Silva GF, da Silva NCS, da Silva Lima A, Costa-Junior LM, Luz HR. Encapsulation of carvacrol and thymol with yeast cell wall and its repellent activity against Amblyomma sculptum and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Sensu Lato). Exp Appl Acarol 2024; 92:555-565. [PMID: 38468022 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-023-00896-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The main way to avoid contact with ticks and consequently tick-borne disease is the use of synthetic repellents. The search of new repellent compounds to increase the possibilities of use in strategies controls are necessary. The present study evaluated the repellent activity of two natural terpenes carvacrol and thymol in each one two different formulation (encapsulated and nonencapsulated with yeast cell wall) against the ticks Amblyomma sculptum and Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato nymphs. Nymphs of A. sculptum and R. sanguineus s.l. of a single generation were used. The vertical filter paper repellency assay were performed with different concentration of both terpenes encapsulated and nonencapsulated in yeast cell wall. The repellent concentration 50% (RC50) were calculated to each compound formulation. Both carvacrol and thymol (encapsulated and nonencapsulated), had a repellent activity against A. sculptum and R. sanguineus s.l nymphs. Amblyomma sculptum was more sensitive to nonencapsulated carvacrol (RC50 values: 0.0032 to 0.0082 mg/cm2 after 1 and 15 min) (P < 0.05), while R. sanguineus s.l. was more sensitive to encapsulated carvacrol (RC50 values: 0.00008 to 0.0035 mg/cm2 after 1 and 15 min) (P < 0.05). Among tick species, R. sanguineus s.l. was more sensitive for most compounds than A. sculptum (P < 0.05). Although with distinct repellent activities, carvacrol and thymol encapsulated can be a promising alternative to synthetic repellents against A. sculptum and R. sanguineus s.l.
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- Jhone Robson da Silva Costa
- Laboratory of Parasite Control, Department of Pathology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Parasite Control, Department of Pathology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Parasite Control, Department of Pathology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Parasite Control, Department of Pathology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Parasite Control, Department of Pathology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health and Environment, Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
- Post‑Graduation Program in Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Biodiversity and Conservation, Center of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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Yeroukiriki M, Kpegba K, Ahadji-Dabla KM, Nafiou IO, Evenamede KS, Kpoviessi SDS, Malhiac C, Lawson AM. Three Togolese aromatic plants' essential oils diurnal variations and their insecticidal activities against the dengue vector Aedesaegypti. Exp Parasitol 2024; 259:108708. [PMID: 38325752 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The present reported work deals with the ability of Togolese plants' essential oils (EOs) to act as repellents for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in order to use them as personal protective requirements or actions against mosquito bites and therefore to drastically reduce the risk of contracting dengue or yellow fever. EOs studied here were extracted from dry leaves of Ageratum conyzoides L., Eucalyptus citriodora Hook, and Lantana camara Linn, three plants that were collected at different daytimes (7 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m.) at various locations in Togo. Using a Clevenger-type device, EOs were obtained by the hydrodistillation method (Clevenger, 1928). The physical parameters of the EOs such as density, refractive index, rotatory power, and organoleptic properties were determined. Then, the characterization of EOs using gas chromatography equipped with a flame ionization detector (GC/FID) and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC/MS) was conducted. Chemical analyses showed the presence of several main compounds from EO samples of the three plants. The major compounds were characterized and identified as: (i) precocene I (67.7, 70.6, and 66.9%) and β-caryophyllene (17.4, 12.1, and 16.5%) for the EO of A. conyzoïdes; (ii) citronellal (63.3, 67.2, and 75.4%) and citronellol (24.5, 21.4, and 14.3%) for E. citriodora and (iii) β-caryophyllene (15.3, 11.7, and 12.4%), sabinene (28.4, 35, and 33.3%) and eucalyptol (11.5, 14.1, and 15.6%) for L. camara at 7 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., respectively. The yield and the chemical composition of the oils vary according to harvesting time and sunlight. The insecticidal activity of EOs was evaluated following the CDC bottle method on Aedes aegypti females. All the EOs tested on the female adults of Aedes aegypti showed significant insecticidal activity. The EO of A. conyzoïdes at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. resulted in 100% mortality after 8 min of exposure time at the lowest concentration (0.0025%). At the same concentration for the EO of E. citriodora, the mortality rates were 83%, 38.8%, and 30.80% at 7 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., respectively for an exposure time of 8 min. The EO extracted from the leaves of L. camara harvested at 7 a.m. was effective after an exposure time of 15 min for a concentration of 0.02%. For the same concentration, the mortality rates of the EO of L. camara harvested at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., after 8 min were 62.9% and 52%, respectively. From these interesting results reported for the first time in Togo, EOs from leaves of three Togolese plants harvested at different times of the day appear to be a valuable alternative for mosquito vector control in Togo or abroad countries in which dengue and yellow fever constitute a terrible scourge.
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- Mouïnatou Yeroukiriki
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Ecotoxicology, Faculty of Science, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515 Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Organique Physique et de Synthèse (LaCOPS), Université D'Abomey-Calavi, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques (FAST), BP: 4521, Cotonou, Benin
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- Normandie Univ, UNILEHAVRE, URCOM, EA 3221, FR 3038 CNRS, 25 rue Philippe Lebon, BP 540, 76058, Le Havre cedex, France.
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- Normandie Univ, UNILEHAVRE, URCOM, EA 3221, FR 3038 CNRS, 25 rue Philippe Lebon, BP 540, 76058, Le Havre cedex, France.
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Kaur M, Sharma S, Kalia A, Sandhu N. Essential oils and their blends: mechanism of antibacterial activity and antibiofilm potential on food-grade maize starch packaging films. Int Microbiol 2024:10.1007/s10123-024-00514-w. [PMID: 38506949 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-024-00514-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Essential oils are highly complex volatile chemical compounds utilized for food preservation. The present study compares the antibacterial, and antibiofilm activities of essential oils (EOs) and their blends. Three EOs-basil, clove, and lemongrass-and their blends were evaluated against five food-borne bacterial pathogens. A concentration-dependent effect with maximum inhibition at minimum inhibitory concentration values was recorded while no synergistic activity was observed on blending of EOs. The mechanism of antibacterial action was identified as ROS burst, leakage of cytoplasmic content, and DNA degradation through fluorescence microscopy, electrical conductivity, and DNA cleavage studies. The role of EOs on biofilm growth was deciphered with lemongrass EO being most effective as it curbed biofilm formation on the surface of corn-starch packaging films. This work highlights the antibacterial action mechanism of EOs and their potential role in curtailing biofilm growth on food-grade packaging material.
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- Manpreet Kaur
- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Pincode:141004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Pincode:141004, Punjab, India
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- Electron Microscoy and Nanoscience Laboratory, Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Pincode:141004, Punjab, India.
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- School of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Pincode:141004, Punjab, India
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Flores N, Prado J, Espin R, Rodríguez H, Pais-Chanfrau JM. Laboratory evaluation of a bio-insecticide candidate from tangerine peel extracts against Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). PeerJ 2024; 12:e16885. [PMID: 38525279 PMCID: PMC10959105 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background The excessive use of synthetic insecticides in modern agriculture has led to environmental contamination and the development of insect resistance. Also, the prolonged use of chemical insecticides in producing flowers and tomatoes in greenhouses has caused health problems for workers and their offspring. In this study, we analyzed the efficacy of mandarin peel (Citrus reticulata L.) essential oil (EO) as a natural insecticide against greenhouse whitefly (Trieurodes vaporariorum W., Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), a common pest in greenhouse production of different crops. Methods Petroleum ether (PET) and n-hexane (HEX) were used as solvents to extract essential oil (EO) from tangerine peels. Results The yield of EO was 1.59% and 2.00% (m/m) for PET and HEX, respectively. Additionally, the insect-killing power of EO was tested by checking how many greenhouse whiteflies died at different times. The results showed that PET and HEX extracts of tangerine EO effectively controlled greenhouse whiteflies. Furthermore, with both solvents, a 12.5% (v/v) application was as practical as the commercial insecticide imidacloprid. Further characterization tests with the polarimeter, FTIR, HPLC-RP, and GC-MS showed that the essential oil (EO) contained about 41% (v/v) of d-limonene and that this compound may be responsible for the observed insecticidal properties. Conclusion Therefore, tangerine peel essential oil is an excellent botanical insecticide candidate for controlling greenhouse whiteflies.
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- FICAYA/Carrera de Agroindustria, Universidad Técnica del Norte (UTN), Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador
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- FICAYA/Carrera de Agroindustria, Universidad Técnica del Norte (UTN), Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí, Imbabura, Ecuador
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Cao D, Jiang X, Wu T, Xiang Y, Liu J, Li Z, Yuan X, Bi K, Dong X, Tønjum T, Xu K, Zhang Y. Identification of essential oils with strong activity against stationary phase Mycobacterium abscessus. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27073. [PMID: 38463856 PMCID: PMC10920374 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Purpose To identify essential oils (EOs) active against non-growing stationary phase Mycobacterium abscessus and multidrug-resistant M. abscessus strains. Methods The activity of EOs against both stationary and log phase M. abscessus was evaluated by colony forming unit (CFU) assay and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing. Results We assessed the activity of 80 EOs against stationary phase M. abscessus and found 12 EOs (Cinnamon, Satureja montana, Palmarosa, Lemon eucalyptus, Honey myrtle, Combava, Health shield, Mandarin, Thyme, Rosewood, Valerian Root and Basil) at 0.5% concentration to be active against both growing and non-growing stationary phase M. abscessus. Among them, Satureja montana essential oil and Palmarosa essential oil could eliminate all stationary phase M. abscessus at 0.125% and Cinnamon essential oil could eliminate stationary phase bacteria at 0.063% after 1-day treatment. Interestingly, these EOs also exhibited promising activity against multidrug-resistant M. abscessus clinical strains. Conclusions Our study indicates that some EOs display outstanding effectiveness against both drug susceptible M. abscessus and multidrug-resistant M. abscessus isolates. These findings may be significant for the treatment of persistent M. abscessus infections.
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- Dan Cao
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Oslo, NO-0372, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Microbiology, Oslo University Hospital, NO-0424, Oslo, Norway
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan, 250117, China
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Annaz H, Annaz H, Ajaha A, Bouayad N, El Fakhouri K, Laglaoui A, El Bouhssini M, Sobeh M, Rharrabe K. Chemical profiling and bioactivities of essential oils from Thymus capitatus and Origanum compactum against Tribolium castaneum. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26102. [PMID: 38444480 PMCID: PMC10912041 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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The use of essential oils has emerged as an ecofriendly solution for controlling different pests, particularly insects of stored products. Essential oils (EOs) from Thymus capitatus (TC) and Origanum compactum (OC) have received less attention for these bioactivities. Therefore, our study aimed to assess the repellent, antifeedant and contact toxicity of their EOs against a major stored product pest Tribolium castaneum. Besides, GC-MS was also carried out to determine the compounds responsible for the observed bioactivities. Regarding contact toxicity, LC50 values were 0.58 and 0.35 μL/cm2 for TC and OC after 24 h of exposure, respectively. For the repellent effect, the percentage of repellency (PR) was variable across different concentrations and exposure durations. TC exhibited the best PR (98%) after 3 h of exposure at 0.031 μL/cm2. For prolonged repulsive effect (24 h), TC sustained its repulsive efficacy with a PR of 90% at 0.062 μL/cm2 followed by OC with a PR of 88% at 0.125 μL/cm2. As for the antifeedant effect, both EOs had a significant impact on nutritional indexes, especially the feeding deterrent index and relative consumption rate. OC displayed a notable effect, causing 59% of feeding deterrence at 1.92 μL/pellet. These multifaced effects can be explained by the high content of carvacrol in both EOs (OC: 90% and TC: 78%). These multifaced effects demonstrated through different exposure routes and bioassays promote the use of T. capitatus and O. compactum EOs as a sustainable management strategy to control T. castaneum.
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- Houssam Annaz
- Research Team Agricultural and Aquacultural Engineering, FPL, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
- Research Team Biotechnology and Biomolecules Engineering, FSTT, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Research Team Agricultural and Aquacultural Engineering, FPL, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Research Team Biotechnology and Biomolecules Engineering, FSTT, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Research Team Biotechnology and Biomolecules Engineering, FSTT, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, 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
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- Research Team Agricultural and Aquacultural Engineering, FPL, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
- Research Laboratory Biology, Environment and Sustainable Development, ENS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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Montironi ID, Arsaute S, Roma DA, Cecchini ME, Pinotti A, Mañas F, Bessone FA, de Moreno de LeBlanc A, Alustiza FE, Bellingeri RV, Cariddi LN. Evaluation of oral supplementation of free and nanoencapsulated Minthostachys verticillata essential oil on immunological, biochemical and antioxidants parameters and gut microbiota in weaned piglets. Vet Res Commun 2024:10.1007/s11259-024-10347-7. [PMID: 38453821 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-024-10347-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Early weaning is an important stressor that impairs the piglet´s health, and essential oils appear as promising candidates to improve it instead of antibiotics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral supplementation of free and nanoencapsulated Minthostachys verticillata essential oil (EO and NEO, respectively) on immunological, biochemical and antioxidants parameters as well as on gut microbiota in weaned piglets. EO was extracted by hydrodistillation and nanoencapsulation was performed by high-energy method using Tween 80 and Span 60 as surfactants. EO and NEO were chemically analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The cytotoxic effects of both EO and NEO was evaluated on Caco-2 cell line. For in vivo assay, male weaned piglets (age: 28 days, mean initial body weight: 11.63 ± 0.37 kg) were randomly distributed in six groups of six animals each (n = 6) and received orally EO (10.0 mg/kg/day) or NEO (2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 mg/kg/day), named hereinafter as EO-10, NEO-2.5, NEO-5 and NEO-10, for 30 consecutive days. Animals not treated or treated with surfactants mixture were evaluated as control and vehicle control. Subsequently, histological, hematological and biochemical parameters, cytokines production, oxidative markers, CD4+/CD8+ T cells and gut microbiota were evaluated. GC-MS analysis was similar in both EO and NEO. The NEO was more toxic on Caco-2 cells than EO. Oral supplementation of EO-10 or NEO-10 improved growth performance compared to control group NEO-2.5 or NEO-5 (p < 0.05) groups. NEO-2.5, NEO-5 and NEO-10 did not alter the morpho-physiology of digestive organs and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in liver compared to control (p < 0.05) or EO-10 groups (p < 0.05, p < 0.01). In addition, NEO-10 showed an increase in CD4+/CD8+ T cells ratio (p < 0.001), and induced the highest serum levels of IL-10 (p < 0.01). Serum triglycerides levels were significantly lower in animals treated with EO-10 or NEO-2.5, NEO-5 and NEO-10 compared to control group (p < 0.001). Gut microbiota analysis showed that NEO-10 favor the development of beneficial intestinal microorganisms to improve parameters related to early weaning of piglets. In conclusion, EO and NEO improved parameters altered by early weaning in piglets however, NEO was safer and powerful. Therefore, NEO should be further studied to be applied in swine health.
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- Ivana D Montironi
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
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- Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria. Cátedra de Farmacología, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias (INCIVET), Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Marcos Juárez, Marcos Juárez 2580, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria. Cátedra de Farmacología, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias (INCIVET), Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Marcos Juárez, Marcos Juárez 2580, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos (CERELA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Marcos Juárez, Marcos Juárez 2580, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria, Departamento de Anatomía Animal, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina.
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Río Cuarto, Córdoba, 5800, Argentina.
- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Ruta 36 Km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, CP: 5800, Argentina.
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Unni PS, Kirupaanntha-Rajan P, Vasantha-Srinivasan P, Srinivasan S, Han YS, Karthi S, Radhakrishnan N, Park KB, Rajagopal R, Senthil-Nathan S. Chemical composition and toxicity of commercial Mentha spicata and Eucalyptus citriodora essential oils on Culex quinquefasciatus and non-target insects. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:21610-21631. [PMID: 38393552 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32249-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Current vector control strategies based on synthetic chemicals are not eco-friendly against non-target organisms; hence, alternative approaches are highly required. Commercially purchased oil of Mentha spicata (Spearmint) and Eucalyptus citriodora (Citriodora) were examined against the medical pest Cx. quinquefasciatus (Say) and their non-toxicity on the aquatic species was evaluated. Chemical screening with gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed a total of 14 and 11 compounds in Citriodora and Spearmint oils, respectively, with the highest peak (%) at carvone (70.44%) and isopulegol (30.4%). The larvicidal activity on the fourth instar larvae of Cx. quinquefasciatus showed dose-dependent mortality and significance at a 100 ppm concentration 48 h post-treatment with Citriodora (76.4%, P ≤ 0.001) and Spearmint (100%, P ≤ 0.001). Additionally, the photomicrograph of the fourth instar larvae revealed significant physical abnormalities in the head and midgut tissues post-exposure to Spearmint and Citriodora oils. Moreover, the histological assay revealed severe damage in the epithelial cells and gut lumen 2 to 24 h post-treatment. The repellency percentage of adult Culex mosquitoes was prominent across both oils at 150 ppm 210 min post-exposure. Non-target toxicity on the aquatic predator showed both essential oils (Spearmint oil (17.2%) and Citriodora oil (15.2%)) are safer at the maximum treatment (200 ppm) compared to temephos (75.4% at 1 ppm). The in silico screening of phyto-compounds derived by both essential oils with BeeTox (online server) showed no contact toxicity to the honey bee Apis mellifera. Overall, the present research revealed that Spearmint and Citriodora essential oils and their active phyto-compounds were toxic to Cx. quinquefasciatus and harmless to the aquatic predator and honey bee.
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- Pavana Sivadasan Unni
- Division of Bio-Pesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, 627412, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Division of Bio-Pesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, 627412, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, Institute of Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture (IEFA), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Biology, Institute of Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture (IEFA), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40503, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Research & Development Centre, Invirustech Co., Inc, Gwangju, 61222, Korea
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Bio-Pesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, 627412, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Delmonte A, Visentini FF, Fernández JL, Santiago LG, Perez AA. Development, characterization, and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of nanocarriers based on surfactant swollen micelles that encapsulate essential oils. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 235:113783. [PMID: 38340418 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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This work aimed to compare the performance of two relatively underexplored methods for the swollen micelles (SMs) production as nanocarriers for essential oils (EOs). Origanum vulgare and Thymus vulgaris EOs were examined. The first method (SMs-1), involved a self-assembly process, while the second one (SMs-2), employed titration operation of an emulsion into a surfactant solution for SMs formation. Tween 80 and ethanol were used as surfactant and co-surfactant, respectively. The solubilization kinetics and the saturation concentration of EOs were determined. Particle size (measured by DLS) and encapsulation efficiency (EE) were the control parameters assessed, along with the EOs-loaded SMs' stability during 30 days of storage. Additionally, the EOs-loaded SMs' morphology was analyzed using atomic force microscopy (AFM). Finally, the antioxidant activity through the ABTS+ radical scavenging and the reducing power of EOs encapsulated in SMs was determined. The results showed that the solubilization of EOs in SMs was a rapid process with high EE. EOs-loaded SMs-2 systems exhibited greater colloidal stability and higher EE compared to EOs-loaded SMs-1 systems, showing smaller and more homogeneous particle sizes. Moreover, EOs-loaded SMs-2 systems maintained constant EE throughout the storage period. AFM imaging confirmed the rounded and heterogeneous morphology of EOs-loaded SMs-1 and the smaller, more homogeneous, and spherical morphology of EOs-loaded SMs-2. EOs-loaded SMs-2 showed high ABTS+ radical scavenging and reducing power when encapsulated in SMs. In conclusion, the SMs-2 method emerged as an effective approach for producing efficient nanocarriers for EOs, signifying a promising path for future developments in antioxidant delivery systems.
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- Agustina Delmonte
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de la República Argentina, CONICET, Argentina; Área de Biocoloides y Nanotecnología, Instituto de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, 1 de Mayo 3250, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de la República Argentina, CONICET, Argentina; Área de Biocoloides y Nanotecnología, Instituto de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, 1 de Mayo 3250, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de la República Argentina, CONICET, Argentina; Instituto de Química Aplicada del Litoral (IQAL, UNL-CONICET) and Programa de Electroquímica Aplicada e Ingeniería Electroquímica (PRELINE, Facultad de Ingeniería Química), Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santiago del Estero 2829, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Área de Biocoloides y Nanotecnología, Instituto de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, 1 de Mayo 3250, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de la República Argentina, CONICET, Argentina; Área de Biocoloides y Nanotecnología, Instituto de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, 1 de Mayo 3250, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina.
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Iqbal SZ, Haider A, Rehman FU, Cui G, Waseem M, Iqbal M, Mousavi Khaneghah A. Application of carboxymethylcellulose in combination with essential oils nano-emulsions edible coating for the preservation of kiwifruit. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129947. [PMID: 38316326 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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The present research investigates the effectiveness of nano-emulsified coatings (C-1, C-2, and C-3) in preserving the kiwifruit at a temperature of 10 ± 2 °C with 90-95 % relative humidity (RH) for 30 days. The nano-emulsions were prepared from varied carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) concentrations with different combinations of essential oils such as thyme, clove, and cardamom. Dynamic light scattering investigation with Zeta Sizer revealed that C-1, C-2, and C-3 nano-emulsions have nano sizes of 81.3 ± 2.3, 115.3 ± 4.2, and 63.2 ± 3.2 nm, respectively. The scanning electron microscopy images showed that the nanoemulsion of C-1 had homogenous spherical globules, C-2 had voids, and C-3 showed a non-porous structure with uniform dispersion. The X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that C-1, C-2, and C-3 nano-emulsion exhibited distinct crystallinity and peaks. The nano-emulsion C-1 had reduced crystallinity, while C-2 had lower intensity peaks, and C-3 had increased crystallinity. The results documented that compared to control kiwifruit samples, the samples coated with C-3 nano-emulsion have decreased weight loss, decay incidence, soluble solids, maturity index activity, ethylene production, total bacterial count, and increased titratable acid, and firmness attributes. The results of current research are promising and would be applicable in utilization in industrial applications.
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- Shahzad Zafar Iqbal
- Food Safety and Toxicology Lab, Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Food Safety and Toxicology Lab, Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Food Safety and Toxicology Lab, Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China
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- Food Safety and Toxicology Lab, Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology - State Research Institute, 36 Rakowiecka F St., 02-532 Warsaw, Poland
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Li D, Wang R, You M, Chen N, Sun L, Chen N. The antimicrobial effect and mechanism of the Artemisia argyi essential oil against bacteria and fungus. Braz J Microbiol 2024; 55:727-735. [PMID: 37957442 PMCID: PMC10920523 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-023-01172-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Artemisia argyi is a traditional Chinese herb with antibacterial, antifungal, and antitumor activities. The essential oil of Artemisia argyi was extracted using the steam distillation method in this study. The chemical composition of the essential oil was analyzed using the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method. Agar disc diffusion and double-broth dilution assays were used to detect the antimicrobial activity of the essential oil. Subsequently, the antimicrobial mechanisms were explored through cytomembrane permeability assay and electron microscopy. Based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis, 25 compounds were detected, including 13.76% cineole, 6.77% terpinen-4-ol, 6.68% 3-dione, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, 4.07% 3-cyclohexen-1-ol, 4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-acetate, 3.58% 1-isopropyl-2-methylbenzene, and 1.58% g-terpinene. The essential oil was tested for antimicrobial activity, and the IC50 values for Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Candida albicans were determined to be 25.51 ± 2.29, 49.53 ± 0.86, 52.40 ± 1.49, 52.76 ± 1.60, 73.99 ± 1.38, 65.52 ± 0.95, and 214.98 ± 3.27 μg mL-1, respectively. For essential oil interaction with cytoderm, the microorganisms treated by 1 × IC50 and 2 × IC50 concentration of essential oil both represented positive test results. Additionally, the alkaline phosphatase levels showed a direct correlation with concentration and treatment duration (range from 0 to 8 h). The interaction between essential oils and the cytomembrane was investigated by examining samples containing one of three test strains (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans), essential oil, and voltage-sensitive fluorescent dye disc35. The results demonstrated a significant increase in fluorescence levels within the solution upon introduction of the essential oil-treated strains. The findings of our research suggest that the essential oil disrupts the cytoderm and cytomembrane, thereby exhibiting antimicrobial activity.
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- Daoyuan Li
- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of TCM, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Lu'an City Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- College of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- College of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an City, 237012, China.
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of TCM, Lu'an City, 237012, China.
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China.
- Lu'an City Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China.
- College of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Lu'an City Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of TCM, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China
- Lu'an City Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu'an City, 237012, China
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Ragavendran K, Selvakumaran J, Muthukanagavel M, Alharbi NS, Thiruvengadam M, Mutheeswaran S, Ignacimuthu S, Ganesan P. Chemical composition and mosquitocidal properties of essential oil from Indian indigenous plants Ocimum tenuiflorum L. and Ocimum americanum L. against three vector mosquitoes. Exp Parasitol 2024; 258:108709. [PMID: 38301765 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Mosquitoes stand out as the most perilous and impactful vectors on a global scale, transmitting a multitude of infectious diseases to both humans and other animals. The primary objective of the current research was to assess the effectiveness of EOs from Ocimum tenuiflorum L. and Ocimum americanum L. in controlling Anopheles stephensi Liston. Culex quinquefasciatus Say and Aedes aegypti L. mosquitoes. The larvae, pupae and eggs of the mosquitoes were exposed to four different concentrations (6.25-50 ppm). The tested EOs resulted in >99-100 % mortality at 120 h for the eggs of all examined mosquito species. It also showed robust larvicidal and pupicidal activity with LC50 and LC90 values of 17-39, 23-60 ppm and 46-220, and 73-412 ppm against Aedes, Culex and Anopheles mosquito species, respectively, at 24 h of treatment. The Suitability Index or Predator Safety Factor demonstrated that the EOs extracted from O. tenuiflorum L. and O. americanum L. did not cause harm to P. reticulata, D. indicus (water bug), G. affinis and nymph (dragonfly). GC-MS analysis identified the major probable constituents of the oil, including Phenol, 2-Methoxy-4-(1-Propenyl)- (28.29 %); 1-Methyl-3-(1'-Methylcyclopropyl) Cyclopentene (46.46 %); (E,E,E)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadeca-1,3,6,10,14-Pentaene (18.91 %) and 1,3-Isobenzofurandione, 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-Dimethyl (33.02 %). These constituents may play a significant role in the mosquitocidal activity of the oil. The same results were identified in the formulation prepared from the EOs. This marks the first report confirming the successful utilization of EOs derived from O. tenuiflorum L. and O. americanum L. in mosquito population control initiatives.
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- Kamaraj Ragavendran
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biology, Xavier Research Foundation, St Xavier's College (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biology, Xavier Research Foundation, St Xavier's College (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biology, Xavier Research Foundation, St Xavier's College (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biology, Xavier Research Foundation, St Xavier's College (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biology, Xavier Research Foundation, St Xavier's College (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India; The Anna and Donald Waite Chair, Creighton University, Omaha, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biology, Xavier Research Foundation, St Xavier's College (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Koc-Bilican B. Linden-based mucilage biodegradable films: A green perspective on functional and sustainable food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129805. [PMID: 38286374 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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This study focuses on the utilization of linden mucilage, extracted from the linden tree, as a potential natural polymer source for the production of composite films. The films, which incorporating linden water extract, essential oil, and oil, exhibited improved thermal stability, surface morphology, and water resistance. Biodegradability assessments, particularly for films using essential oil and oil, showed promising outcomes by maintaining structural integrity. Antimicrobial assays demonstrated significant resistance against pathogens, indicating potential applications requiring microbial resistance. Mechanical analyses revealed a trade-off between tensile strength and elongation at break with addition of components. Composite films exhibited reduced water vapor permeability which correlate with water solubility and contact angle measurements. Soil biodegradation studies highlighted the films' potential to mitigate environmental impact. Cytotoxicity tests confirmed the safety of these films for potential food applications. Additionally, antioxidant assays showed increased radical scavenging activity in films with added components. In conclusion, linden-based composite films exhibit promising characteristics, suggesting their potential as sustainable and functional materials, particularly for use in food packaging.
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- Behlul Koc-Bilican
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Aksaray University, 68100 Aksaray, Turkey; ASUBTAM-Science and Technology Application and Research Center, Aksaray University, 68100 Aksaray, Turkey.
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Su X, Li B, Chen S, Wang X, Song H, Shen B, Zheng Q, Yang M, Yue P. Pore engineering of micro/mesoporous nanomaterials for encapsulation, controlled release and variegated applications of essential oils. J Control Release 2024; 367:107-134. [PMID: 38199524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Essential oils have become increasingly popular in fields of medical, food and agriculture, owing to their strongly antimicrobial, anti-inflammation and antioxidant effects, greatly meeting demand from consumers for healthy and safe natural products. However, the easy volatility and/or chemical instability of active ingredients of essential oils (EAIs) can result in the loss of activity before realizing their functions, which have greatly hindered the widely applications of EAIs. As an emerging trend, micro/mesoporous nanomaterials (MNs) have drawn great attention for encapsulation and controlled release of EAIs, owing to their tunable pore structural characteristics. In this review, we briefly discuss the recent advances of MNs that widely used in the controlled release of EAIs, including zeolites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), mesoporous silica nanomaterials (MSNs), and provide a comprehensive summary focusing on the pore engineering strategies of MNs that affect their controlled-release or triggered-release for EAIs, including tailorable pore structure properties (e.g., pore size, pore surface area, pore volume, pore geometry, and framework compositions) and surface properties (surface modification and surface functionalization). Finally, the variegated applications and potential challenges are also given for MNs based delivery strategies for EAIs in the fields of healthcare, food and agriculture. These will provide considerable instructions for the rational design of MNs for controlled release of EAIs.
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- Xiaoyu Su
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China.
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Wells CW. Effects of essential oils on economically important characteristics of ruminant species: A comprehensive review. Anim Nutr 2024; 16:1-10. [PMID: 38131027 PMCID: PMC10731003 DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2023.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Essential oils derived from plants can provide biological impacts to livestock species. Scientific studies researching essential oils in livestock have investigated various essential oils for prevention and treatment of microbial infection and parasites as well as to enhance milk production, animal performance and rumen function. Despite the availability of several commercial products containing essential oils to promote animal health and production, the vast amount of essential oils, modes of application, and effective concentrations of the essential oils suggest there are more opportunities for essential oils to be utilized in commercial livestock production and veterinary medicine. The objective of this review is to contribute to the understanding of the value that essential oils can provide to the ruminant diet and to examine the biological impact of various essential oils on economically important production traits of ruminant species.
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Lagnika L, Avosse SI, Bouraima FO, Sindedji CB, Dakle M, Gueret R, Fort L, Gimbert Y, Napporn TW, Zigah D, Aubouy A, Maisonhaute E. Voltammetric techniques for low-cost on-site routine analysis of thymol in the medicinal plant Ocimum gratissimum. Talanta 2024; 269:125411. [PMID: 38008023 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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The composition of essential oils varies according to culture conditions and climate, which induces a need for simple and inexpensive characterization methods close to the place of extraction. This appears particularly important for developing countries. Herein, we develop an analytical strategy to determine the thymol content in Ocimum Gratissimum, a medicinal plant from Benin. The protocol is based on electrochemical techniques (cyclic and square wave voltammetry) implemented with a low cost potentiostat. Thymol is a phenol derivative and was directly oxidized at the electrode surface. We had to resort to submillimolar concentrations (25-300 μM) in order to minimize production of phenol oligomers that passivate the electrode. We worked first on two essential oils and realized that in one of them the thymol concentration was below our detection method. These results were confirmed by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry. Furthermore, we optimized the detection protocol to analyze an infusion made directly from the leaves of the plant. Finally, we studied whether the cost of the electrochemical cell may also be minimized by using pencil lead as working and counter electrodes.
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- Latifou Lagnika
- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles Bioactives, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles Bioactives, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles Bioactives, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles Bioactives, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Substances Naturelles Bioactives, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Département de Chimie Moléculaire - DCM UMR 5250, CNRS/Université Grenoble Alpes, UGA, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Département de Chimie Moléculaire - DCM UMR 5250, CNRS/Université Grenoble Alpes, UGA, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Département de Chimie Moléculaire - DCM UMR 5250, CNRS/Université Grenoble Alpes, UGA, 38000 Grenoble, France; Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire, CNRS UMR 8232, Sorbonne Université, 4 Place Jussieu, F-75252, Paris, Cedex5, France
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- Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), Université de Poitiers, CNRS, F-86073, Poitiers, France
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- Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), Université de Poitiers, CNRS, F-86073, Poitiers, France
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- UMR152 PHARMADEV, Toulouse University, IRD, UPS, France; Institut de Recherche Clinique du Bénin (IRCB), Abomey Calavi, Benin.
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire Interfaces et Systèmes Electrochimiques, 4 Place Jussieu, F-75252, Paris, Cedex5, France.
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Alabrahim OAA, Azzazy HMES. Synergistic anticancer effect of Pistacia lentiscus essential oils and 5-Fluorouracil co-loaded onto biodegradable nanofibers against melanoma and breast cancer. Discov Nano 2024; 19:27. [PMID: 38353827 PMCID: PMC10866856 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-03962-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Chemoresistance and severe toxicities represent major drawbacks of chemotherapy. Natural extracts, including the essential oils of Pistacia lentiscus (PLEO), exhibit substantial anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities where different cancers are reported to dramatically recess following targeting with PLEO. PLEO has promising antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the therapeutic properties of PLEO are restricted by limited stability, bioavailability, and targeting ability. PLEO nanoformulation can maximize their physicochemical and therapeutic properties, overcoming their shortcomings. Hence, PLEO was extracted and its chemical composition was determined by GC-MS. PLEO and 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) were electrospun into poly-ε-caprolactone nanofibers (PCL-NFs), of 290.71 nm to 680.95 nm diameter, to investigate their anticancer and potential synergistic activities against triple-negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231), human adenocarcinoma breast cancer cells (MCF-7), and human skin melanoma cell line (A375). The prepared nanofibers (NFs) showed enhanced thermal stability and remarkable physical integrity and tensile strength. Biodegradability studies showed prolonged stability over 42 days, supporting the NFs use as a localized therapy of breast tissues (postmastectomy) or melanoma. Release studies revealed sustainable release behaviors over 168 h, with higher released amounts of 5FU and PLEO at pH 5.4, indicating higher targeting abilities towards cancer tissues. NFs loaded with PLEO showed strong antioxidant properties. Finally, NFs loaded with either PLEO or 5FU depicted greater anticancer activities compared to free compounds. The highest anticancer activities were observed with NFs co-loaded with PLEO and 5FU. The developed 5FU-PLEO-PCL-NFs hold potential as a local treatment of breast cancer tissues (post-mastectomy) and melanoma to minimize their possible recurrence.
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- Obaydah Abd Alkader Alabrahim
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences & Engineering, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, SSE # 1184, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo, 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences & Engineering, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, SSE # 1184, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo, 11835, Egypt.
- Department of Nanobiophotonics, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert Einstein Str. 9, Jena, Germany.
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Bosma ML, McGuire JA, DelSasso A, Milleman J, Milleman K. Efficacy of flossing and mouth rinsing regimens on plaque and gingivitis: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:178. [PMID: 38310236 PMCID: PMC10837857 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03924-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate the effects of combinations of mechanical (brushing and flossing) and chemotherapeutic regimens which included essential oils (EO) non-alcohol and alcohol-containing mouthrinses compared to brushing only in the prevention and reduction of plaque, gingivitis, and gingival bleeding. METHODS This was a randomized, virtually supervised, examiner blind, controlled clinical trial. Following informed consent and screening, subjects (N = 270) with gingivitis were randomly assigned to one of the following regimens: (1) Brush Only (B, n = 54); (2) Brush/Rinse (EO alcohol-containing mouthrinse) (BA, n = 54); (3) Brush/Rinse (EO non-alcohol containing mouthrinse) (BZ, n = 54); (4) Brush/Floss (BF, n = 54); (5) Brush/Floss/Rinse (EO non-alcohol containing mouthrinse) (BFZ, n = 54). Unflavored waxed dental floss (REACH unflavored waxed dental floss), and fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate Cavity Protection) were used. Examinations included oral hard and soft tissue, plaque, gingivitis, gingival bleeding, probing depth and bleeding on probing. RESULTS After 12 weeks, both BA and BZ and the BFZ group were superior in reducing interproximal plaque (30.8%, 18.2%, 16.0%, respectively), gingivitis (39.0%, 36.9%, 36.1%, respectively), and bleeding (67.8%, 73.6%, 79.8%, respectively) compared to B. The BF group did not provide significant reductions in interproximal plaque but did reduce interproximal gingivitis (5.1%, p = 0.041) at Week 4 and bleeding at Weeks 4 and 12 (34.6%, 31.4%, p < 0.001 respectively) compared to B. The BFZ group did not significantly reduce interproximal plaque, gingivitis or bleeding compared to BZ. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that the addition of EO non-alcohol containing mouthrinse to the manual toothbrushing and flossing regimen further reduces plaque, gingivitis and bleeding showing that addition of EO mouthrinses (alcohol or non-alcohol containing) to the oral hygiene regimen provides sustained reductions in plaque to help maintain gingival health after a dental prophylaxis. Dental professional recommendation of the addition of an EO non-alcohol containing mouthrinse to daily oral hygiene routines of brushing or brushing and flossing should be considered to aid supragingival plaque control and improve gingivitis prevention. STUDY REGISTRY NUMBER NCT05600231.
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- Mary Lynn Bosma
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer, 199 Grandview Road, Skillman, NJ, 08558, USA
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- Johnson & Johnson Consumer, 199 Grandview Road, Skillman, NJ, 08558, USA.
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- Johnson & Johnson Consumer, 199 Grandview Road, Skillman, NJ, 08558, USA
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- Salus Research, 1220 Medical Park Drive, Building 4, IN, Fort Wayne, 46825, USA
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- Salus Research, 1220 Medical Park Drive, Building 4, IN, Fort Wayne, 46825, USA
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Burtis JC, Ford SL, Parise CM, Eisen RJ, Eisen L. Efficacy of unregulated minimum risk tick repellent products evaluated with Ixodes scapularis nymphs in a human skin bioassay. Parasit Vectors 2024; 17:50. [PMID: 38303091 PMCID: PMC10835920 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-024-06146-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The majority of vector-borne disease cases in the USA are caused by pathogens spread by ticks, most commonly the blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis. Personal protection against tick bites, including use of repellents, is the primary defense against tick-borne diseases. Tick repellents registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are well documented to be safe as well as effective against ticks. Another group of tick repellent products, 25(b) exempt or minimum risk products, use alternative, mostly botanically derived, active ingredients. These are considered to pose minimal risk to human health and therefore are exempt from EPA registration; efficacy testing is not mandated for these products. METHODS We used a finger bioassay to evaluate the repellency against I. scapularis nymphs for 11 formulated 25(b) exempt products together with two positive control DEET-based EPA registered products. Repellency was assessed hourly from 0.5 to 6.5 h after product application. RESULTS The DEET-based products showed ≥ 97% repellency for all examined timepoints. By contrast, an average of 63% of ticks were repelled in the first 1.5 h after application across the 11 25(b) exempt products, and the average fell to 3% repelled between 2.5 and 6.5 h. Ten of the 11 25(b) exempt products showed statistically similar efficacy to DEET-based products at 30 min after application (repellency of 79-97%). However, only four 25(b) exempt products maintained a level of repellency similar to DEET-based products (> 72%) at the 1.5-h mark, and none of these products were effective in repelling ticks at the timepoints from 2.5 to 6.5 h after application. CONCLUSIONS Neither the claims on the labels nor specific active ingredients and their concentrations appeared to predict the duration of efficacy we observed for the 25(b) exempt products. These products are not registered with the EPA, so the methods used to determine the application guidelines on their labels are unclear. Consumers should be aware that both the level of efficacy and the duration of repellency may differ among unregulated 25(b) exempt repellent products labeled for use against ticks. We encourage more research on these products and the 25(b) exempt active ingredients they contain to help determine and improve their efficacy as repellents under different conditions.
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- James C Burtis
- Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
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- Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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Shetta A, Ali IH, Sharaf NS, Mamdouh W. "Review of strategic methods for encapsulating essential oils into chitosan nanosystems and their applications". Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129212. [PMID: 38185303 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Essential oils (EOs) are hydrophobic, concentrated extracts of botanical origin containing diverse bioactive molecules that have been used for their biomedical properties. On the other hand, the volatility, toxicity, and hydrophobicity limited their use in their pure form. Therefore, nano-encapsulation of EOs in a biodegradable polymeric platform showed a solution. Chitosan (CS) is a biodegradable polymer that has been intensively used for EOs encapsulation. Various approaches such as homogenization, probe sonication, electrospinning, and 3D printing have been utilized to integrate EOs in CS polymer. Different CS-based platforms were investigated for EOs encapsulation such as nanoparticles (NPs), nanofibers, films, nanoemulsions, 3D printed composites, and hydrogels. Biological applications of encapsulating EOs in CS include antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer functions. This review explores the principles for nanoencapsulation strategies, and the available technologies are also reviewed, in addition to an in-depth overview of the current research and application of nano-encapsulated EOs.
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- Amro Shetta
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo (AUC), AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo (AUC), AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, P.O. Box 32897, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo (AUC), AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo (AUC), AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt.
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Alsaadi M, Keshlaf MM, Mirwan HB. Some essential oils as potential control agents for varroa mite ( Varroa destructor) in infected honey bees ( Apis mellifera). Open Vet J 2024; 14:692-698. [PMID: 38549575 PMCID: PMC10970121 DOI: 10.5455/ovj.2024.v14.i2.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Background Ecto-parasite, varroa mite, (Varroa destructor), is the primary pest affecting the apiculture sector globally in various regions. Aim This study examined the toxicity of nine essential oils to Apis mellifera L. and the acaricidal impact of those oils against V. destructor. Methods The acaricidal effects of nine essential oils, extracted from plant materials were used. In the screening experiment, 10 mg of the active ingredients of the plant material extracts were prepared in an alcohol solution with concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 15%. For each type of plant extract, five female V. destructor were transferred to a Petri dish with five worker bees incubated at 70% humidity and 33°-34° for 2 days, for each treatment four replicates were used compared to the control. Forty-eight hours following treatment, the number of dead and live mites was counted to determine the mortality rate. In the second assay experiment, the best five essential oils of the previous experiment were selected to re-assess their effectiveness on varroa mites and honeybee workers by using a concentration of 15%. Five females of V. destructor were transferred to a Petri dish with 10 adult bees and treated with the solution of the selected oils. Five replicates and control treatments were taken for each sample simultaneously. Dead and live bees were counted for each replicate at 48 hours after treatment. Results There were no significant differences between the concentrations used of each oil on the rate of death of mites, and its effectiveness ranged between 70.0% and 53.3% compared to the control groups. In addition, the best oil used was bitter melon, with a death rate of 80% at a concentration of 15%, while peppermint oil showed the lowest death rate of 45% at a concentration of (5%). However, all these treatments were statistically highly significant compared with the natural death rate in control (2%). In the second test, the results of the statistical analysis indicated that there were highly significant differences (P0.05 <0.0001) in the average numbers of dead varroa mites compared to the control when using a 15% concentration of five selected oils. On the other hand, there was no statistically significant difference in the honey bee workers' mortality rate between the treatment and control groups (P0.05 <0.3390), and it was relatively low for all treatments except the basil oil, where the bee mortality rate was 16% compared to the control (10%). Conclusion It is clear from this experiment that bitter melon oil can be used to control varroa mites and it can be considered safe for honey bees as well as for the environment.
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- Mosbah Alsaadi
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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Qneibi M, Bdir S, Maayeh C, Bdair M, Sandouka D, Basit D, Hallak M. A Comprehensive Review of Essential Oils and Their Pharmacological Activities in Neurological Disorders: Exploring Neuroprotective Potential. Neurochem Res 2024; 49:258-289. [PMID: 37768469 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-023-04032-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Numerous studies have demonstrated essential oils' diverse chemical compositions and pharmacological properties encompassing antinociceptive, anxiolytic-like, and anticonvulsant activities, among other notable effects. The utilization of essential oils, whether inhaled, orally ingested, or applied topically, has commonly been employed as adjunctive therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, insomnia, convulsions, pain, and cognitive impairment. The utilization of synthetic medications in the treatment of various disorders and symptoms is associated with a wide array of negative consequences. Consequently, numerous research groups across the globe have been prompted to explore the efficacy of natural alternatives such as essential oils. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on the pharmacological properties of essential oils and their derived compounds and the underlying mechanisms responsible for these observed effects. The primary emphasis is on essential oils and their constituents, specifically targeting the nervous system and exhibiting significant potential in treating neurodegenerative disorders. The current state of research in this field is characterized by its preliminary nature, highlighting the necessity for a more comprehensive overlook of the therapeutic advantages of essential oils and their components. Integrating essential oils into conventional therapies can enhance the effectiveness of comprehensive treatment regimens for neurodegenerative diseases, offering a more holistic approach to addressing the multifaceted nature of these conditions.
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- Mohammad Qneibi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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Farag SM, Moustafa MAM, Fónagy A, Kamel OMHM, Abdel-Haleem DR. Chemical composition of four essential oils and their adulticidal, repellence, and field oviposition deterrence activities against Culex pipiens L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Parasitol Res 2024; 123:110. [PMID: 38267697 PMCID: PMC10808171 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-024-08118-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Effective mosquito repellents can limit the transmission of vector-borne diseases to humans. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop mosquito control strategies that prioritize eco-friendly and cost-effective repellents. Essential oils (EOs) have enormous potential for mosquito repellency. Here, cinnamon, basil, eucalyptus, and peppermint EOs were investigated for adulticide and repellency properties against Culex pipiens as well on the oviposition behavior of gravid females from laboratory (lab test) and field (field test) populations. Cinnamon oil was an effective oviposition deterrent regardless of the population and had high adulticidal activity with toxicity index of 75.00% at 24 h of exposure, relative to deltamethrin. In addition, it exhibited effective repellency at 98.01% and 71.22% at 6.67 and 1.71 µl/cm2, respectively. Peppermint oil had the least adulticidal activity with toxicity index of 6.2% at 24 h, and it resulted in low repellency at 70.90% and 50.64% at 6.67 and 1.71 µl/cm2, respectively. On average, basil and eucalyptus oils showed some adulticidal efficiency, repellency, and oviposition deterrent activity. For all treatments, the oviposition deterrent index values of gravid females from natural populations (field test) were lower than those from lab-reared (lab test) females. Different ratios of monoterpenoids, phenylpropanoids, and fatty acids in the EOs tested likely account for the activity variations observed. Our results suggest cinnamon, basil, eucalyptus, and peppermint EOs, which are widely available, economical, and eco-friendly, with good potential for mosquito control strategies.
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- Shaimaa M Farag
- Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt.
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- Zoology Department, Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH (Eötvös Lóránd Research Network), 1022, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Applied Organic Chemistry Department, Institute of Industrial Chemistry Research, National Research Center, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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Cui C, Wei Y, Wang Y, Ma W, Zheng X, Wang J, Ma Z, Wu C, Chu L, Zhang S, Guan W, Chen F. Dietary supplementation of benzoic acid and essential oils combination enhances intestinal resilience against LPS stimulation in weaned piglets. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2024; 15:4. [PMID: 38238856 PMCID: PMC10797991 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00958-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The benefits of combining benzoic acid and essential oils (BAO) to mitigate intestinal impairment during the weaning process have been well established, while the detailed underlying mechanism has not been fully elucidated. Previous research has primarily focused on the reparative effects of BAO on intestinal injury, while neglecting its potential in enhancing intestinal stress resistance. METHODS In this study, we investigated the pre-protective effect of BAO against LPS-induced stress using a modified experimental procedure. Piglets were pre-supplemented with BAO for 14 d, followed by a challenge with LPS or saline to collect blood and intestinal samples. RESULTS Our findings demonstrated that BAO supplementation led to significant improvements in piglets' final weight, average daily gain, and feed intake/body gain ratio. Additionally, BAO supplementation positively influenced the composition of intestinal microbiota, increasing beneficial Actinobacteriota and Alloprevotella while reducing harmful Desulfobacterota, Prevotella and Oscillospira. Furthermore, BAO supplementation effectively mitigated oxidative disturbances and inflammatory responses induced by acute LPS challenge. This was evidenced by elevated levels of T-AOC, SOD, and GSH, as well as decreased levels of MDA, TNF-α, and IL-6 in the plasma. Moreover, piglets subjected to LPS challenge and pre-supplemented with BAO exhibited significant improvements in intestinal morphological structure and enhanced integrity, as indicated by restored expression levels of Occludin and Claudin-1 compared to the non-supplemented counterparts. Further analysis revealed that BAO supplementation enhanced the jejunal antioxidative capacity by increasing GSH-Px levels and decreasing MDA levels under the LPS challenge and stimulated the activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Additionally, the reduction of TLR4/NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways activation and proinflammatory factor were also observed in the jejunal of those piglets fed with BAO. CONCLUSIONS In summary, our study demonstrates that pre-supplementation of BAO enhances the anti-stress capacity of weaned piglets by improving intestinal microbiota composition, reinforcing the intestinal barrier, and enhancing antioxidative and anti-inflammatory capabilities. These effects are closely associated with the activation of Nrf2 and TLR4/NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways.
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- Chang Cui
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Semerdjieva I, Cantrell CL, Zheljazkov VD, Radoukova T, Koleva-Valkova LH, Astatkie T, Kačániová M, Borisova D. Chemical profile, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Pinus heldreichii Christ. Distributed in Bulgaria. Heliyon 2024; 10:e22967. [PMID: 38187304 PMCID: PMC10770424 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Pinus heldreichii Christ. (Bosnian pine), a Tertiary relict and Balkan sub-endemic, has not been comprehensively studied for its essential oil (EO) profile and bioactivity of its different plant parts. This study aimed to determine the EO yield, composition and antimicrobial activity from different parts of P. heldreichii at three different populations (mountains) in Bulgaria. Furthermore, the study assessed the antioxidant activities of plant tissue, including leaves (needles), twigs wood, male and female cones. The EOs yield from different plant parts ranged from 0.09 % (leaves) to 0.74 % (wood of twigs), with monoterpenes being the predominant class. Limonene, α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, germacrene D, β-pinene, and β-myrcene were detected in the EO extracted from all analyzed trees. However, these compounds were not found in the EO extracted from all plant parts of the same trees. Four chemical groups (chemotypes) were identified for EO from twigs, and three chemotypes were identified for EO from leaves. The chemotypes were based on the percent ratio of the main EO constituents (>5 %). Leaves tissue showed the highest values in terms of polyphenols and flavonoids, as well as higher ABTS radical scavenging activity, while the highest antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus was seen in the EOs obtained from twigs. This is the first study to identify several chemotypes based on leaf and twigs EO of P. heldreichii distributed in Bulgarian flora. Furthermore, the EO of twigs tips (TT), male cones (MC), and wood of one-two-year-old twigs (WT) of the same trees were reported for the first time. The total polyphenol, flavonoid content, and radical scavenging activity of tissues of annual twigs wood and biennial twigs wood, leaf tissue, MC tissue, and the twigs tips tissue is also reported for the first time in the accessible literature. These findings highlight the potential of P. heldreichii to provide EOs with varying compositions and bioactivities, making them suitable for nutraceutical, pharmacological, and potentially food additive applications. Furthermore, the identification of chemotype accessions in this study suggests their selection for the development of new forest crop as a source for natural products with desirable composition and bioactivity.
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- Ivanka Semerdjieva
- Department of Botany and Agrometeorology, Agricultural University, Mendeleev 12, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Department of Plant and Fungal Diversity and Resources, Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Natural Products Utilization Research Unit, United States Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University, 3050 SW Campus Way, 109 Crop Science Building, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Department of Botany and Biological Education, University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski, 24 Tzar Asen, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Biochemistry and Genetics, Agricultural University, Mendeleev 12, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada
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- Institute of Horticulture, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
- School of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, Okopowa 59, 01 043 Warszawa, Poland
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- Administration of Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park, Executive Forest Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 3000 Vratsa, Bulgaria
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Kamal RM, Sabry MM, El-Halawany AM, Rabie MA, El Sayed NS, Hifnawy MS, Younis IY. GC-MS analysis and the effect of topical application of essential oils of Pinus canariensis C.Sm., Cupressus lusitanica Mill. and Cupressus arizonica Greene aerial parts in Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis in Mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 318:116947. [PMID: 37482262 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Traditionally, Coniferous plants, in particular Pinus and Cupressus species, have been used in the treatment of burns, skin infections, and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis. AIM OF THE STUDY A comparative study between essential oils (EOs) extracted from aerial parts of three coniferous plants: Pinus canariensis C.Sm. (PC), Cupressus lusitanica Mill. (CL) and Cupressus arizonica Greene (CA), cultivated in Egypt, was designed to investigate their composition and their anti-psoriasis mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS The phytochemical profiles were confirmed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) method. In-vivo Imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis model was performed and EOs were applied topically and compared to mometasone cream as a standard subsequently histopathological analysis and inflammatory biomarkers were measured. RESULTS In GC-MS analysis, Monoterpene hydrocarbons, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and oxygenated monoterpenes were the major detected classes in the three plants, except in Pinus canariensis essential oil, oxygenated monoterpenes were absent. A significant attenuation of imiquimod-induced psoriasis symptoms after topical application of P. canariensis C.Sm., and C. lusitanica Mill. essential oils were observed by reducing the psoriasis area severity index (PASI) score, alleviating histopathological alteration, restoring the spleen index, and decreasing serum levels of interleukins 23 and 17A. Indeed, the results of Pinus canariensis essential oil is comparable to mometasone and showed no significant difference from standard treatment. On the other hand, the topical application of C. arizonica essential oil failed to alleviate imiquimod-induced psoriasis symptoms as observed in the PSAI score, the histopathological investigation, and the spleen index. CONCLUSION The essential oils of P. canariensis C.Sm., and C. lusitanica Mill aerial parts could be promising candidates for psoriasis treatment and for further studies on inflammation-related skin diseases.
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- Rania M Kamal
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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Sallam NG, Boraie NA, Sheta E, El-Habashy SE. Targeted delivery of genistein for pancreatic cancer treatment using hyaluronic-coated cubosomes bioactivated with frankincense oil. Int J Pharm 2024; 649:123637. [PMID: 38008234 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive malignancy that remains a major cause of cancer-related deaths. Research for innovative anticancer therapeutic options is thus imperative. In this regard, phytotherapeutics offer great promise as efficient treatment modalities, especially leveraging nanodrug delivery. Herein, we innovatively coloaded the flavonoid genistein (Gen) and frankincense essential oil (FO) within cubosomes, which were then coated with the bioactive ligand hyaluronic acid (HA/Gen-FO-Cub) for active-targeting of pancreatic cancer. The novel HA/Gen-FO-Cub displayed optimum nanosize (198.2 ± 4.5 nm), PDI (0.27 ± 0.01), zeta-potential (-34.7 ± 1.2 mV), Gen entrapment (99.3 ± 0.01 %), and controlled Gen release (43.7 ± 1.2 % after 120 h). HA/Gen-FO-Cub exerted selective anticancer activity on pancreatic cancer cells (PANC-1; 8-fold drop in IC50), cellular uptake and anti-migratory effect compared to Gen solution. HA/Gen-FO-Cub revealed prominent cytocompatibility (100 ± 5.9 % viability of human dermal fibroblast). Moreover, HA/Gen-FO-Cub boosted the in vivo anticancer activity of Gen in an orthotopic cancer model, affording tumor growth suppression (2.5-fold drop) and downregulation of NFκB and VEGF (2.9- and 1.8-fold decrease, respectively), compared to Gen suspension. Antimetastatic efficacy and Bcl-2-downexpression was histologically confirmed. Our findings demonstrate the promising anticancer aptitude of HA/Gen-FO-Cub as an effective phytotherapeutic nanodelivery system for pancreatic cancer therapy.
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- Nourhan G Sallam
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21131, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt.
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Hazam S, Touati S, Touati L, Saher L, Khedidji H, Ait Kaki S, Chemat S. Promising Algerian essential oils as natural acaricides against the honey bee mite Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae). Exp Appl Acarol 2024; 92:87-107. [PMID: 38015279 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-023-00866-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Varroosis induced by Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman represents the most pathogenic and destructive disease affecting the western honey bee, Apis mellifera. In this study, we investigated the acaricidal activity against the Varroa mite using essential oils (EOs) from the aerial parts of four autochthonous Algerian herbal species, namely Artemisia herba alba, Artemisia campestris, Artemisia judaica and Ruta montana. EOs were obtained by means of hydrodistillation and their composition was characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The toxicity of the selected EOs toward V. destructor and A. mellifera adult honey bees was evaluated using the complete exposure method. The results indicate the predominance of davanone (66.9%) in A. herba alba, β-pinene (19.5%) in A. campestris, piperitone (68.7%) in A. judaica and 2-undecanone (70.1%) in R. montana EOs. Interestingly, the LC50 values coupled to bee mortality rates revealed that all tested oils exhibited significant acaricidal efficiency with selectivity ratio (SR) values of 10.77, 8.78, 5.62 and 3.73 for A. campestris, A. judaica, A. herba alba, and R. montana, respectively. These values were better than that of thymol (SR = 3.65), the positive control. These findings suggest that these EOs could be used as plant-derived veterinary acaricides to control varroosis in field conditions.
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- Souad Hazam
- Laboratory of Valorization and Conservation of Biological Resources (VALCOR), Faculty of Sciences, University of M'hamed Bougara, Boumerdes, Algeria.
- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques (CRAPC), Zone Industrielle de Bousmail, PB 384, Tipaza, 42004, Algeria.
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- Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperative of Tizi-Ouzou (CAPTO), Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques (CRAPC), Zone Industrielle de Bousmail, PB 384, Tipaza, 42004, Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques (CRAPC), Zone Industrielle de Bousmail, PB 384, Tipaza, 42004, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Conservation of Biological Resources (VALCOR), Faculty of Sciences, University of M'hamed Bougara, Boumerdes, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Conservation of Biological Resources (VALCOR), Faculty of Sciences, University of M'hamed Bougara, Boumerdes, Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques (CRAPC), Zone Industrielle de Bousmail, PB 384, Tipaza, 42004, Algeria
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Sadaiyandi V, Ramalingam R, Arunachalam KD, D JT. Essential Oils Infused Poly-ε-Caprolactone/Gelatin Electrospun Nanofibrous Mats: Biocompatibility and Antibacterial Study. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:296-313. [PMID: 37126111 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04530-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens result in a delayed wound-healing process. As an approach to prevent infections, alternatives in the form of natural antimicrobial products have become public interest. Essential oils derived from plants are used as antimicrobials owing to their broad-spectrum activity against pathogenic organisms. In this study, essential oil from seeds of watermelon, jackfruit, and papaya was incorporated into poly-ε-caprolactone/gelatin nanofibers using an electrospinning technique. The synthesized nanofibers were smooth, continuous, and bead-free. The nanofibers were found to be mechanically competent as confirmed by the universal tensile tester. The antibacterial activity of the various essential oil-loaded nanofibrous mats was determined by disc diffusion assay. Furthermore, they were found to be non-toxic and biocompatible by MTT and CMFDA assays on fibroblast cells. The obtained results have demonstrated that essential oil-loaded nanofiber mats are promising alternatives to conventional antibacterial wound dressings.
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- Vivekananthan Sadaiyandi
- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603 203, India
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- Research in Environment, Sustainability Advocacy and Climate Change, Directorate of Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603 203, India.
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- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603 203, India.
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Fathy SS, Awad EI, Abd-El Aal SFA, Abdelfatah EN, Tahoun ABMB. Inhibitory effect of some probiotic strains and essential oils on the growth of some foodborne pathogens. Open Vet J 2024; 14:470-480. [PMID: 38633175 PMCID: PMC11018446 DOI: 10.5455/ovj.2024.v14.i1.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Bacillus cereus and Yersinia enterocolitica are implicated in foodborne diseases that have major effects on human health; therefore, it is considered universal public health disorders. Essential oils and essential oils nano emulsions have a sufficient antibacterial performance against a variety of bacteria, especially multi-drug resistant bacteria. Probiotics showed several health benefits via moderating the GIT microbiota and their metabolites. Aim The study was designed to evaluate the biocontrol ability of cinnamon essential oil (CEO) nano emulsion and probiotics as natural antibacterial additives and reveal their bactericidal mechanism. Methods 250 random samples (50 raw milk, 50 rice pudding, 50 kariesh cheese, 50 yogurt, and 50 ice cream) were purchased separately from different areas in Mansoura city, Egypt, and exposed to bacteriological analysis. Results Bacillus cereus was found with the highest mean value of 66 × 107 ± 1.3 × 108 CFU/g in raw milk and the lowest mean value of 28 × 107 ± 2.6 × 107 CFU/g in kariesh cheese while Y. enterocolitica was found in 64% of the total inspected samples with the highest incidence (84%) in yogurt. The toxinogenic potential of the tested pathogens has been evaluated by multiplex PCR pointing nhe A and ces genes for B. cereus isolates while targeting in Y. enterocolitica 16s rRNA, and YST gene. Different concentrations (0.17%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.8%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%) of cinnamon oil nano emulsion were employed in this study. CEO nano emulsion had the highest reduction rate at a concentration of 1.5% in the case of B. cereus and 2% in the case of Y. enterocolitica. Among different types of probiotics, the best one which showed inhibitory potential against B. cereus and Y. enterocolitica was L. plantarum. Conclusion Lactobacillus plantarum and CEO nano emulsion at a concentration of 2% have the highest reduction rate against Y. enterocolitica, while L. plantarum and CEO nano emulsion at a concentration of 1.5% has the best antibacterial effect against B. cereus. In conclusion, more attention is required for both safety and quality in dairy products through the application of natural additives such as essential oils and probiotics.
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- Sally S. Fathy
- Directorate of Veterinary Medicine in Dakahlia, Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt
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- Food Control Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig City, Egypt
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- Food Control Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig City, Egypt
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- Food Control Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig City, Egypt
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- Food Control Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig City, Egypt
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Goswami M, Mondal K, Prasannavenkadesan V, Bodana V, Katiyar V. Effect of guar gum-chitosan composites edible coating functionalized with essential oils on the postharvest shelf life of Khasi mandarin at ambient condition. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127489. [PMID: 37852394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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In the present study, the effects of guar gum (0.7 %):chitosan (0.3 %) based composite edible coating functionalized with coconut oil and essential oils like clove bud oil and cinnamon bark oil were investigated on the postharvest shelf life of Khasi mandarins at ambient conditions (25 ± 5 °C, RH 75 ± 5 %) up to 20 days of storage period. The postharvest characteristics such as weight loss, firmness, acidity, total soluble solids (TSS) and reducing sugar of control and treated fruits were evaluated at 5 days intervals throughout the storage period. The obtained results indicated that the application of guar gum/chitosan-based composite edible coating with coconut oil, clove bud and cinnamon bark essential oil was effective in prolonging the postharvest shelf life of Khasi mandarins as compared to control fruits by minimizing the decay and loss of postharvest quality attributes. The treatment of composite such as guar gum/chitosan/coconut oil/clove oil/cinnamon oil (GGCsC-Cl-Cn) was most effective in maintaining postharvest characteristics of fruits compared to other treatments and control. The significant (p < 0.05) lowest weight loss (38 %) with retention of higher firmness (5.9 N), titratable acidity (0.29 %), and total soluble solid (10.8 %) was noticed in the Khasi mandarins treated with GGCsC-Cl-Cn composite coating on 20 days of storage. Furthermore, the present study confirmed the significance of the developed composite formulation in improving the shelf life of Khasi mandarin.
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- Mandavi Goswami
- Centre for Sustainable Polymers, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, North Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, North Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Centre for Sustainable Polymers, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, North Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Centre for Sustainable Polymers, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, North Guwahati, Assam 781039, India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, North Guwahati, Assam 781039, India.
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Arcot Y, Mu M, Lin YT, DeFlorio W, Jebrini H, Kunadu APH, Yegin Y, Min Y, Castillo A, Cisneros-Zevallos L, Taylor TM, Akbulut ME. Edible nano-encapsulated cinnamon essential oil hybrid wax coatings for enhancing apple safety against food borne pathogens. Curr Res Food Sci 2024; 8:100667. [PMID: 38292343 PMCID: PMC10825335 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Post-harvest losses of fruits due to decay and concerns regarding microbial food safety are significant within the produce processing industry. Additionally, maintaining the quality of exported commodities to distant countries continues to pose a challenge. To address these issues, the application of bioactive compounds, such as essential oils, has gained recognition as a means to extend shelf life by acting as antimicrobials. Herein, we have undertaken an innovative approach by nano-encapsulating cinnamon-bark essential oil using whey protein concentrate and imbibing nano-encapsulates into food-grade wax commonly applied on produce surfaces. We have comprehensively examined the physical, chemical, and antimicrobial properties of this hybrid wax to evaluate its efficacy in combatting the various foodborne pathogens that frequently trouble producers and handlers in the post-harvest processing industry. The coatings as applied demonstrated a static contact angle of 85 ± 1.6°, and advancing and receding contact angles of 90 ± 1.1° and 53.0 ± 1.6°, respectively, resembling the wetting properties of natural waxes on apples. Nanoencapsulation significantly delayed the release of essential oil, increasing the half-life by 61 h compared to its unencapsulated counterparts. This delay correlated with statistically significant reductions (p = 0.05) in bacterial populations providing both immediate and delayed (up to 72 h) antibacterial effects as well as expanded fungal growth inhibition zones compared to existing wax technologies, demonstrating promising applicability for high-quality fruit storage and export. The utilization of this advanced produce wax coating technology offers considerable potential for bolstering food safety and providing enhanced protection against bacteria and fungi for produce commodities.
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- Yashwanth Arcot
- Artie McFerrin Department of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Depart of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA, 92521
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Prakash B, Singh PP, Gupta V, Raghuvanshi TS. Essential oils as green promising alternatives to chemical preservatives for agri-food products: New insight into molecular mechanism, toxicity assessment, and safety profile. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 183:114241. [PMID: 38013001 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Microbial food spoilage caused by food-borne bacteria, molds, and associated toxic chemicals significantly alters the nutritional quality of food products and makes them unpalatable to the consumer. In view of potential adverse effects (resistance development, residual toxicity, and negative effects on consumer health) of some of the currently used preservative agents and consumer preferences towards safe, minimally processed, and chemical-free products, food industries are looking for natural alternatives to the chemical preservatives. In this context, essential oils (EOs) showed broad-range antimicrobial effectiveness, low toxicity, and diverse mechanisms of action, and could be considered promising natural plant-based antimicrobials. The existing technical barriers related to the screening of plants, extraction methods, characterization, dose optimization, and unpredicted mechanism of toxicity in the food system, could be overcome using recent scientific and technological advancements, especially bioinformatics, nanotechnology, and mathematical approaches. The review focused on the potential antimicrobial efficacy of EOs against food-borne microbes and the role of recent scientific technology and social networking platform in addressing the major obstacles with EOs-based antimicrobial agents. In addition, a detailed mechanistic understanding of the antimicrobial efficacy of EOs, safety profile, and risk assessment using bioinformatics approaches are summarized to explore their potential application as food preservatives.
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- Bhanu Prakash
- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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Rehman MFU, Khan MM. Application of nanopesticides and its toxicity evaluation through Drosophila model. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1-22. [PMID: 37993740 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-023-02932-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Insects feed on plants and cause the growth of plants to be restricted. Moreover, the application of traditional pesticides causes harmful effects on non-target organisms and poses serious threats to the environment. The use of conventional pesticides has negative impacts on creatures that are not the intended targets. It also presents significant risks to the surrounding ecosystem. Insects that are exposed to these chemicals eventually develop resistance to them. This review could benefit researcher for future development of nanopesticides research. This is because a holistic approach has been taken to describe the multidimensional properties of nanopesticides, health and environmental concerns and its possible harmful effects on non-target organisms and physiochemical entities. The assessment of effects of the nanopesticides is also being discussed through the drosophotoxicology. The future outlooks have been suggested to take a critical analysis before commercialization or formulation of the nanopesticides.
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- Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, JalanTungku Link, Gadong, BE, 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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Wang Y, Li L, Hu J. Development of biobased multifunctional films incorporated with essential oils@polydopamine nanocapsules for food preservation applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127161. [PMID: 37778593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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A novel multifunctional soy protein isolate-carboxymethyl cellulose (SPI-CMC) based nanocomposite film was successfully prepared by introducing the polydopamine encapsulated essential oils (EOs@PDA) nanocapsules for food packaging. The EOs@PDA nanocapsules possessed smooth spherical morphology with good dispersion, and the particle size was about 283 nm. The influence of EOs@PDA nanocapsules on the physical, chemical and biological properties of EOs@PDA/SPI-CMC nanocomposite film was investigated. The EOs@PDA nanocapsules were crosslinked with SPI-CMC matrix and distributed uniformly in the matrix. The nanocomposite film with 1 wt% nanocapsules (EP/S-C) also showed excellent antioxidant activity (66.6 ± 0.3 % on DPPH and 98.6 ± 0.1 % on ABTS), superior UV-blocking properties (100 %), advanced antibacterial ability against E. coli and S. aureus, favorable biodegradability (>90 %) and relatively low In vitro cytotoxicity. Also, the EP/S-C nanocomposite film displayed potential to extend the shelf life of fresh cut apple slices (>24 h), perishable cherry tomatoes and blueberries (>6 days). The results suggested that the EOs@PDA/SPI-CMC nanocomposite film had a great possibility in the field of biodegradable and antimicrobial materials for food packaging.
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- Ying Wang
- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 201418 Shanghai, China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 201418 Shanghai, China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 201418 Shanghai, China.
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Liu Y, Kang S, Zhang H, Kai Y, Yang H. Preservative effect of gelatin/chitosan-based films incorporated with lemon essential oil on grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) fillets during storage. Int J Food Microbiol 2023; 407:110437. [PMID: 37826883 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The present study investigated the effect of fish gelatin/chitosan-based (FG/CS-based) films incorporated with lemon essential oil (LEO) on grass carp fillets in terms of moisture status, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), and microbial community succession during chilled (4 °C) and iced (0 °C) storage. Low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) revealed that the active films remarkably inhibited moisture transformation from being the immobilized to free water in grass carp fillets, accompanied with the reduced T22 relaxation time. Besides, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected a higher density of proton in the treated fish samples, indicating that the active films could improve the water-holding capacity of fish samples. Moreover, high-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing suggested that the FG/CS-based films loaded with LEO efficiently decreased the relative abundance of the bacterial genera Shewanella and Aeromonas in grass carp fillets, with minimal accumulation of TVB-N during storage. Additionally, the low storage temperature (0 °C) could further enhance the preservative effect of the active films on the fish samples, which together prolonged their shelf-life to 18 days. Overall, the combination of the active films and iced storage could provide a promising strategy to preserve grass carp fillets.
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- Yi Liu
- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117542, Singapore; National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, 377 Lin Quan Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, 377 Lin Quan Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, 377 Lin Quan Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117542, Singapore; National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, 377 Lin Quan Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Shaoxing Key Laboratory of Traditional Fermentation Food and Human Health, Jiangnan University (Shaoxing) Industrial Technology Research Institute, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China.
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