Health-Promoting Effects of<i>Pistacia</i>Resins: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Potential Applications in the Food Industry

Hadjimbei, Elena; Botsaris, George; Goulas, Vlasios; Gekas, Vassilis

doi:10.1080/87559129.2014.938350

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“…Recent studies demonstrated that the P. lentiscus resin dichloromethane extract inhibited acetylcholinesterases [6]. Mastic gum was proposed for cardiovascular protection due to its preventive effect of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation [7,14]. Chewing mastic gum exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans, resulting in good oral health by preventing dental caries [15,16].…”

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Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of the Mastic Gum Essential Oils of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey

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The essential oils (EOs) were isolated by hydrodistillation from wild and cultivated Pistacia lentiscus L. var. chia—mastic gum tree (Anacardiaceae) from two natural habitats, namely from Cesme–Uzunkoy (1) and Mordogan (2), and one cultivated source, Cesme–Germiyan (3), in Izmir, Turkey. This comparative study evaluated the chemical composition and biological activity of mastic gum essential oils (MGEOs). For this purpose, MGEOs 1–3 were analyzed by gas chromatography–flame ionization detection (GC-FID), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and chiral GC for α-pinene. Laboratory assays were conducted to assess for potential in vitro cytotoxicity (multiple in vitro cancer cell lines), antimicrobial properties (five bacterial species and yeast), anti-inflammatory activity (inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthase, iNOS), and the attraction of Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly, medfly), respectively. Chemical analysis indicated that MGEOs 1 and 2 were rich in α-pinene (56.2% and 51.9%), myrcene (20.1% and 18.6%), and β-pinene (2.7% and 3.1%), respectively; whereas MGEO-3 was characterized by a high level of α-pinene (70.8%), followed by β-pinene (5.7%) and myrcene (2.5%). Chiral GC analyses showed that concentration ratios between (−)/(+)-α-pinene and (−)-α-pinene/myrcene allowed for differentiation between wild and cultivated MGEO sources. In biological assays, MGEOs 1–3 did not exhibit significant antimicrobial effects against the pathogens evaluated and were not strong attractants of male medflies; however, all three MGEOs displayed a dose-dependent inhibition of iNOS, and MGEOs 1 and 2 exhibited selective in vitro cytotoxicity against human cancer cells. These results suggest that wild-type mastic gum oils from Cesme and Mordogan (MGEOs 1 and 2) are potential sources of beneficial products and warrant further investigation.

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Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of the Mastic Gum Essential Oils of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey

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“…Furthermore, Kutcha et al [29] have demonstrated that a regular intake of C. incanus infusion has a positive impact on lipid metabolism, while its powder can be utilized as an additional ingredient during the bread-making process to obtain fortified bread with high nutritive and antioxidant capacity [30]. In addition to the well-known health-promoting effects of the resin (mastic gum) extracted from P. lentiscus and its food applications [31,32], it has recently been shown that leaves of this plant are a rich source of antioxidant polyphenols, in particular tannins [33]. Tannin-rich extracts of P. lentiscus leaves have exhibited anthelmintic activity that could be applied in the infection of grazing ruminants with gastro-intestinal nematodes [34], as well as significant antimicrobial activity, which can be utilized to reduce microbial spoilage during storage of fresh foods [35].…”

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Seasonal and Diurnal Variation in Leaf Phenolics of Three Medicinal Mediterranean Wild Species: What Is the Best Harvesting Moment to Obtain the Richest and the Most Antioxidant Extracts?

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Mediterranean plants biosynthesize high amounts of polyphenols, which are important health-promoting compounds. Leaf polyphenolic composition changes according to environmental conditions. Therefore, it is crucial to know the temporal variation in their production. This study aimed to: i) evaluate the monthly and daily changes in polyphenols of Phyllirea latifolia, Cistus incanus, and Pistacia lentiscus to identify their best harvesting moment, ii) verify the possible correlations between phenolic production and temperature and irradiation, iii) evaluate their antioxidant capacity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl radical (OH)scavenging assays. The extracts of leaves harvested at 8:00, 13:00 and 18:00, in May, July, and October for two years were analysed by HPLC-DAD. Both “month” and “time of the day” affected the polyphenolic content in all species. July at 13:00 was the best harvesting moment for all polyphenolic classes of P. latifolia and only for some classes of C. incanus and P. lentiscus. Environmental parameters positively correlated with the polyphenols of C. incanus and P. latifolia, while the antioxidant capacity only varied in this last species, reaching the highest value in July. Results of the study allow to determine the balsamic time for each species. Moreover, the relationship between polyphenols and environmental data can be useful for the cultivation of these plants under controlled conditions.

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“…; Ansari and Siddiqui ; Hadjimbei et al . ). Furthermore, numerous patents have been registered for the preparation of Pistacia resin extracts and their formulation as herbal drugs and/or supplements (WO2018047176A1, WO2005112967A2, WO2003092712A1).…”

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Functional stability of goats' milk yoghurt supplemented with Pistacia atlantica resin extracts and Saccharomyces boulardii

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The present study describes the development of a functional goats' milk yoghurt, using Pistacia atlantica resin extracts and Saccharomyces boulardii, in an attempt to combine the beneficial effects of the milk, extract and probiotic microorganisms. Results demonstrated that Pistacia extracts promoted the survival of lactic acid bacteria and NMR spectra additionally revealed that the functional fatty acids can be retained during the shelf life of yoghurts, alongside with the other bioactive compounds. The organoleptic assessment revealed that there were no significant differences in flavour, body, texture and appearance between the different yoghurts.

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Health-Promoting Effects ofPistaciaResins: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Potential Applications in the Food Industry

Cited by 22 publications

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Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of the Mastic Gum Essential Oils of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey

Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of the Mastic Gum Essential Oils of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia from Turkey

Seasonal and Diurnal Variation in Leaf Phenolics of Three Medicinal Mediterranean Wild Species: What Is the Best Harvesting Moment to Obtain the Richest and the Most Antioxidant Extracts?

Functional stability of goats' milk yoghurt supplemented with Pistacia atlantica resin extracts and Saccharomyces boulardii

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