Comprehensive Analysis of Nigella sativa (L.) Pharmacology: A Multi-Method Approach with ICP, HPLC-DAD, in Vitro, in Vivo, and in Silico Techniques
Otmane Zouirech,
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Assia Houiat,
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Rafik El-Mernissi
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et al.
Journal of Molecular Structure,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 142182 - 142182
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Chemical Profiling and Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Hemolytic Properties of Euphorbia calyptrata (l.) Essential oils: in Vitro and in Silico Analysis
ChemistryOpen,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8)
Published: March 25, 2024
Abstract
In
this
work,
we
sought
to
validate
the
use
of
Euphorbia
calyptrata
(L.),
a
Saharan
and
Mediterranean
medicinal
plant,
in
traditional
pharmacopeia.
GC‐MS/MS
identified
volatile
compounds
potential
therapeutic
interest.
Antioxidant
tests
were
performed
using
β‐carotene
decolorization,
DPPH
radical
scavenging,
FRAP,
beta‐carotene
bleaching,
TAC.
The
antimicrobial
activity
was
evaluated
on
solid
liquid
media
for
bacterial
fungal
strains
determine
zone
inhibition
minimum
growth
concentration
(MIC)
microbes
tested.
hemolytic
these
essential
oils
assessed
red
blood
cells
isolated
from
rat
blood.
Phytochemical
characterization
terpenic
by
revealed
31
compounds,
with
alpha‐Pinene
dominating
(35.96
%).
antioxidant
power
tested
an
IC
50
67.28
μg/mL
(DPPH),
EC
80.25.08±1.42
(FRAP),
94.83±2.11
(beta
carotene)
985.07±0.70
(TAC).
Evaluating
media‘s
antibacterial
antifungal
properties
between
10.28
mm
25.80
31.48
34.21
mm,
respectively.
On
media,
MIC
ranged
10.27
24.91
9.32
19.08
strains.
molecular
docking
analysis,
naphthalene,
shogunal,
manol
oxide
showed
greatest
against
NADPH
oxidase,
Glide
G
scores
−5.294,
−5.218
−5.161
kcal/mol,
For
E.
coli
beta‐ketoacyl‐[acyl
carrier
protein]
synthase,
most
potent
molecules
cis‐Calamenene,
alpha.‐Muurolene
Terpineol,
G‐scores
−6.804,
−6.424
−6.313
Hemolytic
final
9.42±0.33
%
100
concentration.
have
good
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
thanks
their
rich
phytochemical
composition,
analysis
confirmed
biological
potency.
Language: Английский
In Vitro Antioxidant and In Vivo Antigenotoxic Features of a Series of 61 Essential Oils and Quantitative Composition–Activity Relationships Modeled through Machine Learning Algorithms
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 1815 - 1815
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
The
antioxidant
activity
of
essential
oils
(EOs)
is
an
important
and
frequently
studied
property,
yet
it
not
sufficiently
understood
in
terms
the
contribution
EOs
mixtures’
constituents
biological
properties.
In
this
study,
a
series
61
commercial
were
first
evaluated
as
antioxidants
vitro,
following
closely
possible
cellular
pathways
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation.
Hence,
assessed
for
ability
either
to
chelate
metal
ions,
thus
interfering
with
ROS
generation
within
respiratory
chain,
or
neutralize
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH•)
lipid
peroxide
radicals
(LOO•),
thereby
halting
peroxidation,
well
2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic
acid
cation
(ABTS•+)
hydroxyl
(OH•),
preventing
from
damaging
DNA
nucleotides.
Showing
noteworthy
potencies
all
at
ng/mL
level,
active
also
characterized
protectors
double
strands
damage
induced
by
peroxyl
(ROO•),
emerging
2,2′-azobis-2-methyl-propanimidamide
(AAPH)
source,
OH•,
indicating
some
genome
protectivity
antigenotoxicity
effectiveness
vitro.
chemical
compositions
associated
obtained
activities
then
analyzed
means
machine
learning
(ML)
classification
algorithms
generate
quantitative
composition–activity
relationships
(QCARs)
models
(models
published
AI4EssOil
database
available
online).
QCARs
enabled
us
highlight
key
features
(EOSs’
compounds)
exerting
redox
define
partial
dependencies
features,
viz.
percentages
mixture
required
exert
given
potency.
ML-based
explained
positive
negative
most
components:
limonene,
linalool,
carvacrol,
eucalyptol,
α-pinene,
thymol,
caryophyllene,
p-cymene,
eugenol,
chrysanthone.
Finally,
potent
Ylang-ylang
(Cananga
odorata
(Lam.))
Ceylon
cinnamon
peel
(Cinnamomum
verum
J.
Presl),
promptly
administered
vivo
evaluate
rescue
against
caused
CCl4,
verifying
their
antigenotoxic
properties
liver
kidney.
Language: Английский
Prefatory in silico studies and in vitro insecticidal effect of Nigella sativa (L.) essential oil and its active compound (carvacrol) against the Callosobruchus maculatus adults (Fab), a major pest of chickpea
Open Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Abstract
To
help
discover
a
reasonable
and
eco-friendly
insecticide,
we
undertook
study
on
the
insecticidal
potential
of
carvacrol
essential
oils
extracted
by
hydrodistillation
using
Clevenger
apparatus
from
plant
species
Nigella
sativa
seeds
(EONS)
Callosobruchus
maculatus
adults.
Several
tests
including
contact
toxicity,
repellent
effect,
topical
test,
inhalation
effect
were
conducted.
Adults
C.
have
been
exposed
to
toxic
effects
different
concentrations
these
as
well
with
carvacrol.
The
results
obtained
showed
that
both
EONS
exhibited
moderate
(class
II)
C
.
highest
toxicity
an
LD
50
13.386
95
33.186
μL/cm
2
,
compared
(LD
=
21.509
38.877
).
test
more
effects,
23.350
µL/100
g
45.315
g,
27.853
45.184
g).
For
results,
was
toxic,
3.915
7.696
µL/mL,
14.509
25.516
µL/mL).
high
can
be
explained
presence
25.8%
o
-cymene,
8.53%
cyclofenchene,
7.71%
beta-pinene,
4.6%
carvacrol,
in
its
chemical
composition.
Unmitigatedly,
data
suggest
N.
may
present
raw
material
for
development
new
bio-insecticidal
products
against
one
main
pests
stored
foodstuffs.
Language: Английский
Insecticidal activity of essential oils and plant extracts on cowpea aphid
Natural Product Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 6
Published: May 10, 2024
Aphid
population's
reduction
occurs
through
chemical
management,
but
the
indiscriminate
use
of
these
products
can
cause
environmental
impacts
and
health
risks.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
insecticidal
effects
essential
oils
plant
extracts
as
an
alternative
for
aphid
control
management.
The
experimental
design
was
entirely
randomised
in
a
5x5
factorial
scheme
with
five
replications.
Essential
rosemary,
citronella,
corn
mint,
hydroethanolic
garlic
cinnamon
at
concentrations
(0,
10,
20,
40,
80
μL.L−1)
were
used.
In
exposure
period
96
h,
extract
oil
mint
(Mentha
arvensis)
showed
greater
effect
on
mortality.
other
evaluated
lower
mortalities
potential
be
effective
dosages
above
μL.L−1.
Language: Английский
Molecular Docking Analysis, Chemical Composition, and Evaluation of Antibacterial and Insecticidal Activity of Salvia officinalis Essential Oil
Safaa Rhaimi,
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Mohamed Taibi,
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Mariam Barrahi
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et al.
Journal of Food Processing and Preservation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Salvia
officinalis
has
been
used
for
so
many
years
as
a
traditional
remedy
and
still
in
pharmaceutical,
cosmetics,
food
industries,
which
made
it
an
interesting
subject
researcher
of
natural
alternatives.
Enhancing
the
value
Moroccan
S.
essential
oil,
is
grown
at
Sidi
Taibi
Rabat‐Salé‐Kénitra
Region,
was
goal
this
project,
through
analyzing
its
chemical
composition
assessing
insecticidal
antibacterial
activities.
This
latter
estimated
by
comparison
with
antibiotic
ceftriaxone.
The
main
components
identified
gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry
(GC‐MS)
were
camphor,
eucalyptol
(1,8‐cineole),
α
‐thujone,
β
ledol,
isoterpinolene
values
19.72%,
15.64%,
15.05%,
9.74%,
7.27%,
3.24%,
respectively.
A
study
activity
revealed
that
while
ceftriaxone
seemed
useless
against
bacteria
tested
(all
proved
resistant
to
antibiotic),
oil
showed
inhibitory
effect
on
four
tested,
MIC
ranging
from
1/100
1/500
CMB
1/100.
Using
several
dosages
pure
oils
(0,
1,
5,
10,
20
μ
L),
fumigant
toxicity
ascertained.
mortality
rate
individuals
Sitophilus
oryzae
Rhyzopertha
dominica
reached
100%
when
applying
dose
10.00
L/L
air
during
36
h
exposure
24
R.
.
LC
50
determined
2.51
6.02
successively,
LC95
5.45
12.61
over
12
successively.
Molecular
docking
analysis
ledol
potent
inhibitor
three
key
enzymes
involved
mainly
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE),
γ
‐aminobutyric
acid
receptor
(GABA),
ryanodine
receptor.
Language: Английский