Molecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(19), С. 6934 - 6934
Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2023
A
comparative
study
on
essential
oils
extracted
from
Mentha
suaveolens
Ehrh.
Italy
is
reported.
Two
extraction
procedures
were
investigated:
hydrodistillation
and
steam
distillation,
carried
out
as
a
continuous
fractionated
procedure.
Fresh
dried
plant
material
two
harvests
was
used.
The
method
yielded
higher
amount
of
oil.
significantly
richer
in
oil
per
kg
starting
material.
Gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
analysis
112
samples
showed
that
the
belong
to
piperitenone
oxide-rich
chemotype.
In
addition,
piperitenone,
p-cymen-8-ol,
limonene
among
most
abundant
compounds
different
samples.
oxide
obtained
by
hydrodistillation,
while
distillation
gave
percentage
limonene.
characterized
for
their
anti-Candida
albicans
activity;
potency
observed
rich
oxide,
with
MIC
values
ranging
0.39
0.78
mg·mL-1
(0.039%
0.078%
p/v).
results
this
work
provide
deep
insight
into
methodology
associated
chemical
variability
M.
Some
are
potent
against
C.
could
be
considered
potential
use
therapy.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(11), С. 4605 - 4605
Опубликована: Май 27, 2024
The
discovery
of
antibiotics
and
pesticides
has
greatly
contributed
to
the
social
economic
development
human
society
but,
due
long-term
irrational
application,
it
led
drug-resistant
microorganisms,
environmental
damage,
other
hazards,
so
selection
alternative
natural,
safe,
non-hazardous
bioactive
substances
is
an
effective
solution
for
this
problem.
D-limonene
a
compound
widely
present
in
various
plant
essential
oils,
exhibiting
excellent
broad-spectrum
bioactivity
promising
prospects
clinical
application.
This
review
provides
detailed
overview
biological
activities
D-limonene,
emphasizing
its
antimicrobial,
anthelmintic,
insecticidal,
medicinal
potential.
While
nanoencapsulation
technology
shows
promise
improving
physicochemical
properties
enhancing
practical
applications,
also
crucial
comprehensively
evaluate
potential
side
effects
before
use.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(4), С. 524 - 524
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024
New
goals
for
industry
and
science
have
led
to
increased
awareness
of
food
safety
healthier
living
in
the
modern
era.
Here,
one
challenges
quality
assurance
is
presence
pathogenic
microorganisms.
As
planktonic
cells
can
form
biofilms
go
into
a
sessile
state,
microorganisms
are
now
more
resistant
broad-spectrum
antibiotics.
Due
their
proven
antibacterial
properties,
essential
oils
represent
potential
option
prevent
spoilage
search
effective
natural
preservatives.
In
this
study,
chemical
profile
Citrus
limon
oil
(CLEO)
was
evaluated.
GC-MS
analysis
revealed
that
limonene
(60.7%),
β-pinene
(12.6%),
γ-terpinene
(10.3%)
common
constituents
CLEO,
which
prompted
further
research
on
antibiofilm
properties.
Minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC)
values
showed
CLEO
generally
exhibits
acceptable
addition,
situ
antimicrobial
vapour-phase
arrest
growth
Candida
Y.
enterocolitica
species
specific
models,
indicating
as
preservative.
The
properties
were
evaluated
by
MIC
assays,
crystal
violet
MALDI-TOF
MS
against
S.
enterica
biofilm.
results
assays
has
strong
activity.
data
obtained
investigation
altered
protein
profiles
bacteria
studied
glass
stainless-steel
surfaces.
Our
study
also
found
positive
effect
enterica.
anti-Salmonella
activity
vacuum-packed
sous
vide
carrot
samples
slightly
stronger
than
controls.
These
highlight
advantages
suggesting
applications
preservation.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(2), С. 785 - 785
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
innovative
use
of
natural
porous
clays
from
Bejaad
Region
in
Morocco
as
a
support
matrix
for
encapsulation
and
controlled
release
lemon
essential
oil
(Citrus
limonum,
EOCL),
compound
with
well-documented
insecticidal
properties.
The
research
aims
to
address
inherent
challenges
oils,
particularly
their
high
volatility
rapid
degradation,
by
improving
stability
efficiency
against
grain
pest
Sitophilus
granarius.
By
anchoring
EOCL
onto
clay
matrices,
this
seeks
achieve
sustained
active
components,
thereby
enhancing
practical
application
biopesticides.
were
comprehensively
characterized
using
advanced
analytical
techniques,
including
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
fluorescence
(XRF),
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
scanning
electron
microscopy
energy-dispersive
analysis
(SEM-EDX),
thermogravimetric
(TGA).
These
techniques
revealed
mineralogical
composition,
thermal
properties,
morphology
clays,
demonstrating
suitability
effectively
adsorbing
retaining
EOCL.
performance
clay/EOCL
composites
was
thoroughly
tested
under
conditions,
revealing
marked
improvement
efficacy,
significantly
lower
lethal
doses
required
mortality
rates
diffusion
through
modeled
Fick’s
law
diffusion,
results
further
refined
statistical
optimization
identify
key
parameters
that
influence
effectiveness
compounds.
Complementing
experimental
approach,
bioinformatics
conducted
explore
molecular
interactions
between
limonene,
primary
component
EOCL,
target
proteins
insects.
theoretical
investigation
provided
insights
into
potential
mechanisms
action,
reinforcing
empirical
findings.
concludes
encapsulating
within
matrices
not
only
enhances
but
also
boosts
its
effectiveness.
approach
presents
promising,
environmentally
sustainable
strategy
crop
protection,
integrating
material
science,
modeling,
develop
more
efficient
durable
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(20), С. 7178 - 7178
Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2023
Plant
products
have
been
employed
in
medicine
for
centuries.
As
the
world
becomes
more
health-conscious,
there
is
a
growing
interest
natural
and
minimally
processed
oral
health
care.
This
has
led
to
an
increase
research
into
bioactive
compounds
found
plant
products,
particularly
monoterpenes.
Monoterpenes
are
known
beneficial
biological
properties,
but
specific
mechanisms
by
which
they
exert
their
effects
not
yet
fully
understood.
Despite
this,
some
monoterpenes
already
being
used
For
example,
thymol,
antibacterial
ingredient
varnish
caries
prevention.
In
addition
also
demonstrated
antifungal,
antiviral,
anti-inflammatory
making
them
versatile
various
applications.
continues,
potential
even
discoveries
regarding
benefits
of
narrative
literature
review
gives
overview
properties
current
applications
selected
derivatives
These
demonstrate
promising
future
medical
development,
expected
expand.
Abstract
A
series
of
novel
4-((7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino)phenyl
arenesulfonates
were
synthesized
via
a
two-step
process
and
characterized
by
different
spectroscopic
technique
for
structural
confirmation.
The
electronic
structure
these
derivatives
was
investigated
Density
Functional
Theory
(DFT),
quantum
mechanical
method.
All
the
evaluated
their
biological
potency.
antibacterial
activity
examined
against
panel
bacteria,
but
they
found
to
be
inactive.
Antifungal
examination
demonstrated
that
exhibited
good
potent
efficacy
fungal
strain
Candida
albicans.
Five
had
better
MIC
values
between
125–250
μg/mL
among
all
compounds.
These
inhibited
formation
development
biofilms
other
virulence
factors
C.
albicans
such
as
adhesion
extracellular
secreted
proteinases
phospholipases.
Furthermore,
result
showed
have
low
toxicity
human
RBC
cells.
An
in
silico
docking
study
binding
energy
with
Als3
protein
(PDB
ID:
4LE8)
Sap2
1EAG)
4-isopropylbenzenesulfonate
4-methoxybenzenesulfonate.
Considering
inhibitory
effects
albicans,
can
used
potential
candidates
antifungal
development.
