scholarly journals Usage of Mushrooms in Culinary and Medicinal Purposes

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Mohammad Azizur Rahman ◽  
Tawhidur Rahman ◽  
Moshiur Rahman ◽  
Mirza Arif
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Current Status ◽  
The World ◽  
Future Aspect ◽  
History Of ◽  
Distinct Role

The present article reviews the history of mushroom uses in culinary, food and medicinal values; current status and future aspect of mushroom research. Mushrooms contain biologically active polysaccharides, lipid and proteins in fruit bodies, each of them has a distinct role in health as either nutritional value or medicinal elements. Immunostimulating polysaccharides found in mushrooms, are most important for modern medicine. Several of the mushroom biomolecules have undergone phase I, II, and III clinical trials and are used extensively and successfully throughout the world for the treatment of various cancers and other diseases. Medicinal functions played by the mushrooms include antitumor, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antidiabetic, detoxification, cardiovascular, antihypercholesterolemia, antiviral, antifungal, hepatoprotective, immunomodulating and free radical scavenging. The present review draws attention to nutritional and medicinal importance of mushroom as well as the problems and opportunity in the future development of mushroom research.

scholarly journals Design, Synthesis, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Activities of Novel-{4, 5-(substituted diphenyl)-4H-1, 2, 4-triazol-3-ylthio} Acetyl Chloride

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-167
Author(s):  
Prabhakar Kumar VERMA ◽  
Mukesh KUMAR ◽  
Nelam MALIK ◽  
Priyanka DHIMAN ◽  
Anurag KHATAHAR
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Acetyl Chloride ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Standard Drug

A series of 20 new biologically active derivatives of 2-{4, 5-(substituted diphenyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio}acetyl chloride has been synthesized, with the aim to investigate antimicrobial, free radical scavenging activity. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by spectroscopic data and elemental analysis. The final compounds were tested for antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus MTCC 3160, Bacillus subtilis MTCC 441; Gram-negative bacteria: Escherichia coli MTCC 443, and, for antifungal activity, against Candida albicans MTCC 227 and Aspergillus niger MTCC 281, taking ciprofloxacin as antibacterial and fluconazole as antifungal standard drugs. Compound 7a6 was found to be the most effective antibacterial (MIC = 3.12 µg/ml), and compounds 7a2 and 7d1 (MIC = 3.12 and 6.25 µg/ml) had the most effective antifungal effects on the selected strains, as compared to the standard drugs. The results of antioxidant studies revealed that compound 7b1 was found to be most active antioxidant, with 40.4±0.687 µg/ml, and compounds 7b3, 7d7, and 7d4 also showed promising free radical scavenging activity, as compared with the standard drug ascorbic acid.

Natural terpenes as substances with multidirectional biological activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Karolina A. Wojtunik-Kulesza ◽  
Monika Waksmundzka- Hajnos
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
The World ◽  
Alzhiemer's Disease ◽  
Main Components

Terpenes, secondary metabolites, are considered by scientists around the World. Multidirectional biological activities of these substances encourage researchers to their detail analysis towards numerous diseases such as neurodegenerative or metabolic. In the presented paper, authors have focused on Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes as potential direction of terpenes’ activity. According to available literature, terpenes exhibit satisfactory antioxidant activity and ability to inhibition AChE, BuChE (Alzhiemer’s disease) and α-amylase, α-glucosidase (diabetes). Basis of the presented research are both essential oils obtained from plants such as salvia, rosemary, basil and lemon balm being one of the main source of natural terpenes, and single compounds. Special attention is paid to monoterpenes as the main components of numerous essential oils. Among terpenes presented in the paper, activity of ocimene, carvone, pulegone, α-phellandrene exhibiting activity towards both free radical scavenging as well as AChE and BuChE inhibition, and α-pinene, citral, limonene that revealing inhibitory activity towards α-amylase and α-glucosidase should be emphasized.

Long-term natural and human perturbations and current status of Clipperton Atoll, a remote island of the Eastern Pacific

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian H. Jost ◽  
Serge Andréfouët
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Eastern Pacific ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Tropical Eastern Pacific ◽  
Remote Island ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Human Perturbations ◽  
History Of

Clipperton Atoll is one of the most isolated tropical island in the world and the only atoll of the eastern Pacific. Its outer slopes also make the largest coral reef of this region. Clipperton is a remarkable site for the geochemistry of its closed eutrophic stratified lagoon, the influence of both tropical eastern Pacific and Oceania gene pool on coral reef communities, the low diversity of the marine and land fauna, and for the equilibrium of its land ecosystem. The three components of the Clipperton Atoll seascape (coral reef-lagoon-land) all appear to have remarkable properties and history. All components experienced important changes in the last century due to anthropogenic (importation of exogenous species) or natural perturbations (closing of passes, coral bleaching). Here, we review the history of these three systems (land-lagoon-coral reef) and provide new insights of the current status of the atoll based on recent surveys and high resolution IKONOS satellite imagery. Most dramatic changes occurring in the last decades include explosion in crab Gecarcinus planatus population, almost-complete desertification of the island and increase in Masked Boobies Sula dactylatra population, making Clipperton Atoll one of the most important sites for this specie in the world. This review intends to provide a sound basis to discuss the future of Clipperton balanced between conservation and development priorities, and to raise awareness on the future of a delicate ecosystem.

scholarly journals GC-MS Analysis, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Screening of Volatile Oil of Lepidium vesicarium

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-249
Author(s):  
Solmaz Asnaashari ◽  
Simin Keshavarz ◽  
Abbas Delazar ◽  
Yaser Sarvari ◽  
Parina Asgharian
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Volatile Oil ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Cyanic Acid ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
History Of ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Microbial Strains

Background: Lepidium vesicarium (Cruciferae), one of the important medicinal plants with a long history of medicinal use. The current study was designed to evaluate the free radical scavenging and antimicrobial activities of the L. vesicarium EO as one of the Iranian plant species. Methods: The compositions of the EO from the aerial parts of L. vesicarium were analyzed by GC-MS and GC-FID. Furthermore, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial potentials were investigated via DPPH reagent and disk diffusion procedure, respectively. Results: A total of 18 compounds amounting 97.70% of the oil have been identified, while Benzyl cyanide (43.94%), Isothio cyanic acid (22.69%) and Benzyl isothio cyanate (20.69%) were the main constituents. The EO showed no activity against the free radicals and studied microbial strains (gram positive and gram negative and also fungi species). Conclusion: On the whole, the presence of cyanide derivatives in studied EO revealed the rational use of this plant in medicine. Comparing with other genesis of Lepidium, anti-oxidant and anti -microbial properties of L. vesicarium essential oil were not noticeable.

scholarly journals Biochemical composition and antioxidant potential of the edible Mediterranean sea cucumber Holothuria tubulosa

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 364
Author(s):  
N. Zmemlia ◽  
S. Bejaoui ◽  
I. Khemiri ◽  
N. Bouriga ◽  
I. Louiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Composition ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Sea Cucumber ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Nutritional Qualities ◽  
Bizerta Lagoon

The sea cucumber or holothurian is a marine species which has been prized in some Asian coun­tries for its nutritional qualities. The purpose of this work was to study the biochemical composition and free radical scavenging and antioxidant activities of Holothuria tubulosa tegument from the Bizerta lagoon in north­ern Tunisia. The obtained data demonstrated that the extract of sea cucumber teguments exhibited high bio­chemical levels (such as moisture 80.77%, protein 7.07%, lipids 10.21%, energy value 13.64 Kcal/g ww), and an important nutritional value (including n-3/n-6: 2.11, EPA+DHA: 20.96, AI: 1.38 and TI: 0.54). High anti­oxidant activities were recorded in the integument by the radical scavenging tests of ABTS and DPPH as well as by the total antioxidant capacity and the FRAP in comparison with the BHT standard. Our results showed that H. Tubulosa tegument has high nutritional value with high antioxidant activities and could be considered a nutraceutical product.

scholarly journals A Review on Electrohomeopathic Medicinal Practice: Origin, Principles, Medicinal Plants Used and Its Current Status in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-47
Author(s):  
P. Sureshbabu ◽  
E. Siddalingamurthy ◽  
N. L. Shashidhara ◽  
B. Sooryanarayanarao ◽  
D. C. Bhavya
Keyword(s):  
Indian Population ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Medical System ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Natural Plant ◽  
The Core ◽  
Disease Condition ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of

Natural plant medicines have been used as remedies for various diseases since ages. Various medical systems have been established and practiced across the world, of which some are gained popularity and constitutional recognition while some are yet to find recognition in certain geographical areas. Electrohomeopathy is one such medical practice which is picking up on acceptance by the Indian population. The Electrohomeopathy or Electropathic system of medicine has a history of nearly 150 years of existence. In India, the system has been in practice for more than a century. This is a purely plant-based medical system, first started by C.C. Mattei of Italy during the 1850s. Extraction of electrals or phytoconstituents from different plants and recombining in appropriate proportions as per the requirement of the patient’s disease condition forms the core principle of the system. In this review article, we briefly touch upon the origin, historical evolution, and basic principle, list of plants used, types of remedies used and current status in India and also throws light on what the future holds for the Electrohomeopathy medicine and treatment.

History of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery: The First Decade

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey P. Jacobs ◽  
Christo I. Tchervenkov ◽  
Giovanni Stellin ◽  
Hiromi Kurosawa ◽  
Constantine Mavroudis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Congenital Heart Surgery ◽  
World Society ◽  
Professional Organization ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cardiac Care ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of

The World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS) is the largest professional organization in the world dedicated to pediatric and congenital heart surgery. The purpose of this article is to document the first decade of the history of WSPCHS from its formation in 2006, to summarize the current status of WSPCHS, and to consider the future of WSPCHS. The WSPCHS was incorporated in Canada on April 7, 2011, with a head office in Montreal, Canada. The vision of the WSPCHS is that every child born anywhere in the world with a congenital heart defect should have access to appropriate medical and surgical care. The mission of the WSPCHS is to promote the highest quality comprehensive cardiac care to all patients with congenital heart disease, from the fetus to the adult, regardless of the patient’s economic means, with an emphasis on excellence in teaching, research, and community service.

scholarly journals Lichentherapy: Highlights on the Pharmaceutical Potentials of Lichens

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Elkhateeb WA
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Crystal Form ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Symbiotic Association ◽  
Air Quality Monitoring ◽  
Alternative Product ◽  
Lichen Substances ◽  
History Of

Lichens exist in every continent and have a history of being used as food, medicine, a source of dyes and animal feed. Lichens are now being used as natural indicators of climate change and for air quality monitoring worldwide. Lichens play an important role in many ecosystems and exist as a symbiotic association between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria. This symbiosis results in the production of unique secondary metabolites known as lichen substances, which arise within the thalli and are typically in crystal form on the surface of the fungal hyphae. Recently, lichens and their secondary metabolites have been receiving increased attention due to their nutritional value and pharmaceutical potential. This review aims to highlight on the importance and variety of common lichen substances (secondary metabolites). Finally, the commercialization of lichens is growing but, in the future, metabolic and biotechnological approaches can be used as an alternative product to overcome the limited availability of biologically active, commercially valuable and medicinally important secondary metabolite components.

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