Chemical composition and antiaflatoxigenic activity of Carum carvi L., Thymus vulgaris and Citrus aurantifolia essential oils

Razzaghi-Abyaneh, Mehdi; Shams-Ghahfarokhi, Masoomeh; Rezaee, Mohammad; Jaimand, Kamkar; Alinezhad, Soheil; Saberi, R.; Yoshinari, Tomoya

doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2008.12.007

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“…New researches about biological active secondary compounds present in EO of plants have been seen as a potential way to control fungal contamination (Burt, 2004;Soliman & Badea, 2002;Tajkarimi et al, 2010). The results obtained on the chemical characterisation of the fennel, ginger, mint, and thyme EO used in this study is according to the large chemical polymorphism for the majority of EO (Sridhar et al, 2003;Gulfraz et al, 2008;Matan et al, 2009;Razzaghi-Abyaneh et al, 2009).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 76%

Evaluation of antifungal activity of essential oils against potentially mycotoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus

Silva¹,

Chalfoun²,

Siqueira³

et al. 2012

Rev. bras. farmacogn.

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Abstract:The antifungal activity of essential oils of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill., Apiaceae), ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Zingiberaceae), mint (Mentha piperita L., Lamiaceae) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae) was evaluated against mycotoxin producers Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. High Resolution Gas Chromatography was applied to analyze chemical constituents of essential oils. The effect of different concentrations of essential oils was determined by solid medium diffusion assay. Mycelial growth and sporulation were determined for each essential oil at the concentrations established by solid medium diffusion assay. At the fifth, seventh and ninth days the mycelial diameter (Ø mm) and spore production were also determined. FUN-1 staining was performed to assess cell viability after broth macrodilution assay. Trans-anethole, zingiberene, menthol and thymol are the major component of essential oils of fennel, ginger, mint and thyme, respectively. The effective concentrations for fennel, ginger, mint and thyme were 50, 80, 50 and 50% (oil/DMSO; v/v), respectively. The four essential oils analysed in this study showed antifungal effect. Additionally, FUN-1 staining showed to be a suitable method to evaluate cell viability of potential mycotoxigenic fungi A. flavus and A. parasiticus after treatment with essential oils.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 76%

Evaluation of antifungal activity of essential oils against potentially mycotoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus

Silva¹,

Chalfoun²,

Siqueira³

et al. 2012

Rev. bras. farmacogn.

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“…The other important compounds extracted usually from hydro/steam distillation include: carvacrol, a-pinene, g-terpinene, linalool, carvenone, and p-cymene. [14][15][16] The fruits of caraway are used extensively as a mild spice and flavoring for culinary purposes in many cuisines. The dried, brown fruits are hard, crescent-shaped achenes, around 2 mm long with five pale ridges.…”

Section: Other Fruits Of Apiaceae Familymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[68][69] Cumin has shown the anti-fungal activity against food, soil, animal and human pathogens, yeasts, aflatoxins and mycotoxin producers. 63,[70][71][72][73][74][75][76][77][78] Anticarcinogenic/antimutagenic The dietary supplements of cumin have prevented the occurrence of rat colon cancer induced by a colon-specific carcinogen and also decrease the activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase enzymes. In cumin-colon treated rats, the levels of cholesterol, cholesterol/phospholipids ratio and 3-methylglutaryl COA reducates activity were reduced.…”

Section: Antimicrobialmentioning

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Cuminum cyminum – A Popular Spice: An Updated Review

Singh¹,

Gangadharappa²,

Mruthunjaya³

2017

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“…A recent study exposed the antifungal and antialatoxigenic nature of phenolic components of plant extracts [54][55][56]. The syringaldehyde, sinapic acid, and acetosyringone were the plant phenolic compounds that inhibited the production of alatoxin B1 [57].…”

Section: Efect Of Active Ingredients Of Medicinal Plants On Alatoxinsmentioning

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Control of Aflatoxin Production Using Herbal Plant Extract

Saleem¹,

Sadia²,

Awan³

2017

Aflatoxin-Control, Analysis, Detection and Health Risks

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The alatoxins are a group of chemically similar poisonous, carcinogenic fungal secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus lavus, A. parasiticus, and A. nomius, which are abundant in warm and humid regions of the world. They are probably the most intensively researched toxins in the world due to their carcinogenic and mutagenic efects. Alatoxins have also been identiied as a potential biological weapon for food and water contamination. The four major alatoxins commonly isolated from diferent foods and feed stufs are AFB1, AF B2, AFG1, and AFG2. Alatoxin contamination of food and feed has gained global signiicance as a result of its deleterious efects on human as well as livestock health including gastrointestinal dysfunction, reduced feed utilization, anemia, jaundice, liver damage and immunity suppression. The proitability and marketing of various agricultural products are adversely afected by either contamination of alatoxins or alatoxin-producing fungi. The foods at highest risk of alatoxin contamination are maize, chilies, peanuts, and coton seeds. There are various physical, chemical, and natural methods investigated to prevent alatoxin production and the growth of alatoxin-producing fungus in various agricultural products. Here, we describe various natural plant extracts that would be potential source of controlling alatoxin production in agricultural products.

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Chemical composition and antiaflatoxigenic activity of Carum carvi L., Thymus vulgaris and Citrus aurantifolia essential oils

Cited by 156 publications

References 21 publications

Evaluation of antifungal activity of essential oils against potentially mycotoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus

Evaluation of antifungal activity of essential oils against potentially mycotoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus

Cuminum cyminum – A Popular Spice: An Updated Review

Control of Aflatoxin Production Using Herbal Plant Extract

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