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View article: Kenyan Orthosiphon schimperi Benth. Essential Oil: Chemical Composition and Cytotoxic Activity on HeLa Cells
Kenyan Orthosiphon schimperi Benth. Essential Oil: Chemical Composition and Cytotoxic Activity on HeLa Cells Open
The genus Orthosiphon Benth., is a relatively small genus of the Lamiaceae family that includes forty-four accepted species distributed mainly in tropical and sub-tropical areas of Asia, Southern Africa, and Madagascar. The species usually…
View article: Analytical Determination of the Lipid Fraction of Nigella sativa Fatty Oil by GC and NMR Analysis and Evaluation of Its Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Activity
Analytical Determination of the Lipid Fraction of Nigella sativa Fatty Oil by GC and NMR Analysis and Evaluation of Its Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Activity Open
Nigella sativa, or black cumin, is used as a spice in cooking and as a food supplement like seeds or oil for its biological properties, including antioxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory action, and support for the immune system. In the pre…
View article: Exploring the Biochemical Mechanism Beyond the Cytotoxic Activity of Sesquiterpene Lactones from Sicilian Accession of Laserpitium siler Subsp. siculum (Spreng.) Thell
Exploring the Biochemical Mechanism Beyond the Cytotoxic Activity of Sesquiterpene Lactones from Sicilian Accession of Laserpitium siler Subsp. siculum (Spreng.) Thell Open
Laserpitium siler subsp. siculum (Apiaceae) is a Mediterranean plant with a long history of traditional medicinal use. In this study, the chemical composition and anticancer potential of three novel (and one new to the genus) sesquiterpene…
View article: Cytotoxic Effects of Bifora testiculata (L.) Spreng. Essential Oil and Its Main Component on Cancer Cell Lines
Cytotoxic Effects of Bifora testiculata (L.) Spreng. Essential Oil and Its Main Component on Cancer Cell Lines Open
Bifora testiculata (L.) Spreng. (Apiaceae), an understudied species endemic to the Mediterranean and the only representative species of the genus Bifora in Sicily, was investigated for the first time for its essential oil (EO) chemical com…
View article: Phytochemical Profile and Functional Properties of the Husk of Argania spinosa (L.) Skeel
Phytochemical Profile and Functional Properties of the Husk of Argania spinosa (L.) Skeel Open
Due to the limited scientific exploration of Argania spinosa (L.) skeel husk, this study presents the first investigation of the metabolite profile of methanol and acetone extracts analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled with electrospra…
View article: South Tyrol (Italy) Pastinaca sativa L. subsp. sativa Essential Oil: GC-MS Composition, Antimicrobial, Anti-Biofilm, and Antioxidant Properties
South Tyrol (Italy) Pastinaca sativa L. subsp. sativa Essential Oil: GC-MS Composition, Antimicrobial, Anti-Biofilm, and Antioxidant Properties Open
Pastinaca L. is a small genus belonging to the Apiaceae family, traditionally used for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Pastinaca sativa L. subsp. sativa is a biennial plant widely distributed in Europe and Asia, with recognized et…
View article: Antimicrobial Properties of Daucus nebrodensis Strobl.: A Multifunctional Essential Oil Against Bacterial Pathogens
Antimicrobial Properties of Daucus nebrodensis Strobl.: A Multifunctional Essential Oil Against Bacterial Pathogens Open
Daucus is a large genus of the Apiaceae family, comprising around forty-five accepted species, that has a worldwide distribution. Species of this genus have been reported to have several traditional medicinal uses, and some of them are als…
View article: Campodónico, Rossana. Entre la política y el discurso: Uruguay turístico (1960-1986). Montevideo: Ediciones Universitarias, 2020, 117 pp.
Campodónico, Rossana. Entre la política y el discurso: Uruguay turístico (1960-1986). Montevideo: Ediciones Universitarias, 2020, 117 pp. Open
View article: Thymus Species: A Powerful Tool for Conservation of Historical Art Craft
Thymus Species: A Powerful Tool for Conservation of Historical Art Craft Open
The application of conventional biocides to manage biodeterioration in cultural heritage is being progressively discouraged because of the hazards they present to human health, the environment, and the possible modification of historical m…
View article: Lavandula pedunculata subsp. atlantica: A Multifunctional Essential Oil for Potentially Combating Microbial Infections and Inflammatory Processes
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. atlantica: A Multifunctional Essential Oil for Potentially Combating Microbial Infections and Inflammatory Processes Open
The genus Lavandula L., belonging to the Lamiaceae family, contains about forty species with a distribution that mainly extends in the Mediterranean basin from the North Atlantic to the Middle East. Due to their excellent biological proper…
View article: Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Fruit Pulp and Seeds as Source of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Promising Functional Properties
Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Fruit Pulp and Seeds as Source of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Promising Functional Properties Open
In recent years, Opuntia stricta (Cactaceae family) has garnered considerable attention due to its promising nutritional and medicinal properties. This study aims to investigate the chemical composition and bioactivity of Sicilian Opuntia …
View article: P13. Clinical implications of fluconazole-resistant <i>Candida parapsilosis</i>: the urgent need for enhanced antifungal stewardship (focus project)"
P13. Clinical implications of fluconazole-resistant <i>Candida parapsilosis</i>: the urgent need for enhanced antifungal stewardship (focus project)" Open
Background Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) represent a growing health concern due to their morbidity and mortality. The extensive use of antifungal medications contributed to an increase in fungal resistance, particularly among non- albi…
View article: Assistência à saúde ao paciente surdo e/ou deficiente auditivo: perspectiva dos profissionais de enfermagem
Assistência à saúde ao paciente surdo e/ou deficiente auditivo: perspectiva dos profissionais de enfermagem Open
De acordo com dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) (2010), no Brasil existem 10 milhões de pessoas com algum grau de deficiência auditiva. Suas particularidades quanto a comunicação, desafia os profissionais de e…
View article: Impact of Bovine Serum Albumin on the Antioxidant and Anti‐Inflammatory Activities of <i>Arbutus unedo</i> L. Extract
Impact of Bovine Serum Albumin on the Antioxidant and Anti‐Inflammatory Activities of <i>Arbutus unedo</i> L. Extract Open
This study explored the impact of bovine serum albumin (BSA) on the antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activities of Arbutus unedo leaf extract and its polyphenolic compounds. HPLC‐MS analysis identified compounds like quinic acid, arbutin,…
View article: Spectroscopic Characterization and Biological Effects of 1-Oxo-bisabolone-rich Pulicaria burchardii Hutch. subsp. burchardii Essential Oil Against Viruses, Bacteria, and Spore Germination
Spectroscopic Characterization and Biological Effects of 1-Oxo-bisabolone-rich Pulicaria burchardii Hutch. subsp. burchardii Essential Oil Against Viruses, Bacteria, and Spore Germination Open
Pulicaria species are used as herbal medicine and in the preparation of decoctions in several Asian and African regions. Among them, the plant Pulicaria burchardii is known for its medicinal properties, but comprehensive studies on its bio…
View article: Essential Oils Obtained from Sicilian Citrus reticulata Blanco By-Products: Antibacterial and Allelopathic Activity
Essential Oils Obtained from Sicilian Citrus reticulata Blanco By-Products: Antibacterial and Allelopathic Activity Open
Mandarin, one of the winter fruits commonly used in the preparation of foods and juices, is a fruit native to China and Southeast Asia. In this work, essential oils (EOs) obtained from by-products of the Citrus reticulata Blanco flavedo of…
View article: Reuse of Almond Skin to Formulate a New Gluten- and Lactose-Free Bakery Product
Reuse of Almond Skin to Formulate a New Gluten- and Lactose-Free Bakery Product Open
This work aimed to propose the reuse of processing waste from the Sicilian almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch.) cultivar Tuono for the formulation of a new functional baked product (muffin) that is gluten- and lactose-free. Muffins were prepa…
View article: Cistus libanotis from Algeria: Phytochemical analysis by GC/MS, HS-SPME-GC/MS, LC–MS/MS and its anticancer activity
Cistus libanotis from Algeria: Phytochemical analysis by GC/MS, HS-SPME-GC/MS, LC–MS/MS and its anticancer activity Open
In this paper, Cistus libanotis (Cistus clusii Dunal) from Algeria was investigated. This plant is utilized in numerous
\nindustries, mostly in perfumery and, more recently, as a raw material for dietary supplements. For the first time,
\n…
View article: Correction: Russo et al. Involvement of Bax and Bcl-2 in Induction of Apoptosis by Essential Oils of Three Lebanese Salvia Species in Human Prostate Cancer Cells. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19, 292
Correction: Russo et al. Involvement of Bax and Bcl-2 in Induction of Apoptosis by Essential Oils of Three Lebanese Salvia Species in Human Prostate Cancer Cells. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19, 292 Open
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View article: Biological Properties of Oleanolic Acid Derivatives Bearing Functionalized Side Chains at C-3
Biological Properties of Oleanolic Acid Derivatives Bearing Functionalized Side Chains at C-3 Open
Triterpene acids are a class of pentacyclic natural carboxylic compounds endowed with a variety of biological activities including antitumor, antimicrobial, and hepatoprotective effects. In this work, several oleanolic acid derivatives wer…
View article: The essential oil chemical composition of a sicilian (Italy) accession of <i>Doronicum caucasicum</i> M. Bieb
The essential oil chemical composition of a sicilian (Italy) accession of <i>Doronicum caucasicum</i> M. Bieb Open
Doronicum is a relatively small genus belonging to the tribe Senecioneae (Fam. Asteraceae), distributed in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Some of its species are considered toxic due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids where…
View article: <i>Stachys durandiana</i> Coss., an endemic plant of Morocco: chemical composition of its aerial parts essential oil
<i>Stachys durandiana</i> Coss., an endemic plant of Morocco: chemical composition of its aerial parts essential oil Open
The genus Stachys L. (Lamiaceae) comprises more than 300 species as annual or perennial herbs or small shrubs, spread in temperate regions of Mediterranean, Asia, America, and Southern Africa and several species have been used in th…
View article: The chemical composition of the essential oil of <i>Calendula suffruticosa</i> subsp. <i>fulgida</i> (Raf.) Guadagno aerial parts growing wild in Sicily (Italy)
The chemical composition of the essential oil of <i>Calendula suffruticosa</i> subsp. <i>fulgida</i> (Raf.) Guadagno aerial parts growing wild in Sicily (Italy) Open
Calendula L. is a relatively small genus belonging to the Asteraceae family, distributed in Europe to Western Himalaya, Macaronesia, Mediterranean to Sahara and Arabian Peninsula. Some of its species are largely utilised in the ethn…
View article: Cladanthus scariosus Essential Oil and Its Principal Constituents with Cytotoxic Effects on Human Tumor Cell Lines
Cladanthus scariosus Essential Oil and Its Principal Constituents with Cytotoxic Effects on Human Tumor Cell Lines Open
Cladanthus is a small genus of the Asteraceae family comprising just five species that, apart from Cladanthus mixtus (L.) Chevall., has a large distribution in all the Mediterranean countries, mainly in the North Africa area. Several ethno…
View article: Chemical Characterization, Free Radical Scavenging, and Cellular Antioxidant Properties of the Egadi Island Endemic Brassica macrocarpa Guss Leaf Extract
Chemical Characterization, Free Radical Scavenging, and Cellular Antioxidant Properties of the Egadi Island Endemic Brassica macrocarpa Guss Leaf Extract Open
The genus Brassica is an important source of food in the Mediterranean diet with documented nutritional and medicinal properties. However, few studies have investigated the phytochemical composition and the biological activity of wild Sici…
View article: Chemical Profile and Healthy Properties of Sicilian Diplotaxis harra subsp. crassifolia (Raf.) Maire
Chemical Profile and Healthy Properties of Sicilian Diplotaxis harra subsp. crassifolia (Raf.) Maire Open
This study was aimed at investigating the phytochemical profile and bioactivity of Diplotaxis harra subsp. crassifolia (Brassicaceae), a species from central–southern Sicily (Italy), where it is consumed as a salad. For this purpose, LC–ES…
View article: Reuse of almond by-products: Scale-up production of functional almond skin added semolina sourdough breads
Reuse of almond by-products: Scale-up production of functional almond skin added semolina sourdough breads Open
The present work reports the application of powdered almond skin (PAS) for industrial bread production. Three trials were conducted involving seven bread shapes, including control production (CTR), and two experimental productions with PAS…
View article: Phytochemical profile, <i>in vitro</i> antioxidant and antibacterial activities of different extracts of an Algerian endemic: <i>Teucrium atratum</i>
Phytochemical profile, <i>in vitro</i> antioxidant and antibacterial activities of different extracts of an Algerian endemic: <i>Teucrium atratum</i> Open
Teucrium atratum Pomel. is a species belonging to the Lamiaceae family used in Algerian folk medicine. The present work essentially aimed to assess the phenolic composition and to evaluate some of the biological effects of different…
View article: The chemical composition of the aerial parts’ essential oil of <i>Limonium lobatum</i> (L.f.) Chaz. growing wild in Algeria
The chemical composition of the aerial parts’ essential oil of <i>Limonium lobatum</i> (L.f.) Chaz. growing wild in Algeria Open
The Limonium genus (Plumbaginaceae) includes several species of perennial herbs and shrubs belonging to a particular type of halophytes, known as ‘recretohalophytes’. Limonium species are widely distributed in the Mediterrane…
View article: Industrial upcycling of almond skin through production of novel brioches
Industrial upcycling of almond skin through production of novel brioches Open