Application of Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oil in vapour phase for heritage textiles disinfection

Matusiak, Katarzyna; Machnowski, Waldemar; Wrzosek, H.; Polak, J.; Rajkowska, Katarzyna; Śmigielski, Krzysztof; Kunicka-Styczyńska, Alina; Gutarowska, Beata

doi:10.1016/j.ibiod.2017.02.011

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“…Although these methods allow for the creation of relative values, it is quite difficult to determine accurate results for microbial inhibition, and their main limitation lies in providing only qualitative measurements [50]. In consequence of this, the results are expressed in different ways, such as the diameter of the inhibition zones, an inhibition ratio [51], a minimum inhibitory dose per colony-forming units [50], the percentage inhibition of radial microbial growth [52], a unit volume of air [53], and various definitions of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) [54][55][56], which complicate their comparability.…”

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Volatile Antimicrobial Agents and In Vitro Methods for Evaluating Their Activity in the Vapour Phase: A Review

Houdková

Kokoška

2020

Planta Med

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This review summarizes data on the in vitro antimicrobial effectiveness of volatile agents of plant origin and in vitro methods for evaluating their activity in the vapour phase. As a result of literature analysis, the antimicrobial efficacy of vapours from 122 different plant species and 19 pure compounds examined in 61 studies using different in vitro tests against a broad spectrum of microorganisms was identified and summarized. In addition, 11 different techniques found in the literature are described in detail. An original classification of methods based on the solid and liquid matrix volatilization principle is proposed because carrier medium/matrix selection is crucial for the volatilization of any agents tested. This review should be useful for medicinal, pharmaceutical, food, and agricultural experts working in areas related to the management of infectious diseases (especially respiratory and skin infections), food preservation (active packaging), and protection of agriculture products (controlled atmosphere). It may also stimulate the interest of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and agriculture industries in the research and development of new antimicrobial agents of natural origin. Since several original apparatuses previously developed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing in the vapour phase are described in this review, labware manufacturers may also be interested in this topic. The review also provides specific guidelines and recommendations for researchers studying the antimicrobial activity of volatile agents. The article will therefore appeal to communities of industrial stakeholders, pharmacists, physicians, food experts, agriculturists, and researchers in related areas such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, natural product chemistry, food preservation and plant protection.

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Volatile Antimicrobial Agents and In Vitro Methods for Evaluating Their Activity in the Vapour Phase: A Review

Houdková

Kokoška

2020

Planta Med

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“…Parts of cinnamon are widely used in culinary applications as a condiment and flavoring in the preparation of foods, such as liqueurs and chocolates [ 76 ]. Due to the antimicrobial activity, the total content of its EO has been also investigated in the vapor phase for heritage textile disinfection [ 79 ] and as a wine preservative [ 80 ].…”

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Bioactive Natural Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oils from Spice Plants: New Findings and Potential Applications

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Spice plants have a great influence on world history. For centuries, different civilizations have used them to condiment the foods of kings and nobles and applied them as embalming preservatives, perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines in different regions of the world. In general, these plants have formed the basis of traditional medicine and some of their derived substances have been utilized to treat different human diseases. Essential oils (EOs) obtained from these plants have been also used as therapeutic agents and have shown supportive uses in remedial practices. The discovery and development of bioactive compounds from these natural products, based on their traditional uses, play an important role in developing the scientific evidence of their potential pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications. In the present review, using recent studies, we exhibit a general overview of the main aspects related to the importance of spice plants widely used in traditional medicine: Cinnamomum zeylanicum (true cinnamon), Mentha piperita (peppermint), Ocimum basilicum (basil), Origanum vulgare (oregano), Piper nigrum (black pepper), Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary), and Thymus vulgaris (thyme); and we discuss new findings of the bioactive compounds obtained from their EOs, their potential applications, as well as their molecular mechanisms of action, focusing on their antioxidant activity. We also exhibit the main in vitro methods applied to determine the antioxidant activities of these natural products.

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“…We used vapor methods [70], with some modifications, to determine the antifungal activity of the EOs on A. flavus mycelial growth. Petri dishes (90 mm × 20 mm) were filled with 20 mL of PDA medium, and conidial suspension (1 × 10 4 spores) was seeded centrally onto the PDA plates.…”

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The Efficacy of Composite Essential Oils against Aflatoxigenic Fungus Aspergillus flavus in Maize

Xiang

Zhao

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The efficacy of eleven essential oils (EOs) against Aspergillus flavus NRRL 3357 was investigated. The highest antifungal activity against this aflatoxigenic fungus was exhibited by cinnamon, oregano and lemongrass, which showed low minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values under vapor conditions. Interactions of the three EOs were evaluated by the fractional inhibition concentration index (FICI), and the composite essential oils (CEO) showed synergistic inhibitory activities. Chemical analysis of the composite essential oils of cinnamon, oregano, and lemongrass (COL-CEO) revealed that (Z)-citral (33.44%), (E)-citral (32.88%) and carvacrol (19.84%) were the dominant components, followed by limonene (4.29%) and cinnamaldehyde (3.76%). COL-CEO not only inhibited fungal growth but also decreased aflatoxin B1 production by A. flavus. Downregulation of the relative expression of aflatoxin genes in the aflatoxin biosynthetic pathway by COL-CEO revealed its anti-aflatoxigenic mechanism. COL-CEO could also affect the colonization of A. flavus on maize grains. Therefore, COL-CEO may be considered as a potential natural antifungal agent, which could be used for the storage of maize and other grains.

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Application of Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oil in vapour phase for heritage textiles disinfection

Cited by 21 publications

References 20 publications

Volatile Antimicrobial Agents and In Vitro Methods for Evaluating Their Activity in the Vapour Phase: A Review

Volatile Antimicrobial Agents and In Vitro Methods for Evaluating Their Activity in the Vapour Phase: A Review

Bioactive Natural Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oils from Spice Plants: New Findings and Potential Applications

The Efficacy of Composite Essential Oils against Aflatoxigenic Fungus Aspergillus flavus in Maize

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