Chemical Composition, Mosquito Larvicidal and Antimicrobial Activities, and Molecular Docking Study of Essential Oils of Cinnamomum melastomaceum, Neolitsea buisanensis and Uvaria microcarpa from Vietnam

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

In vitro and in silico cytotoxic activities of triterpenoids from the leaves of Aralia dasyphylla Miq. and the assessment of their ADMET properties

Hien Nguyen Thi Thu et al.

Summary: Ten triterpenoids were isolated from the leaves of Aralia dasyphylla, and they showed significant cytotoxic activities against cancer cell lines and potential inhibition of hGLUT1 for the prevention or treatment of diabetes and cancer.

JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS (2023)

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Essential Oils of the Podocarpaceae Plants Nageia wallichiana (C. Presl) Kuntze and Podocarpus pilgeri Foxw and Their Antimicrobial Activities

Ninh The Son et al.

Summary: Essential oils from the leaves and twigs of Podocarpaceae plants Nageia wallichiana and Podocarpus pilgeri, grown in Vietnam, were extracted and analyzed. The major components of N. wallichiana oil were alpha-pinene and germacrene D, while alpha-pinene, totarene, pimara-8,15-diene, beta-caryophyllene, and isopimara-8(14),15-diene were the major compounds in P. pilgeri oil. The oils showed antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and yeast.

NATIONAL ACADEMY SCIENCE LETTERS-INDIA (2023)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Chemistry and Bioactivity of Croton Essential Oils: Literature Survey and Croton hirtus from Vietnam

Ngoc Anh Luu-dam et al.

Summary: Using essential oils derived from Croton hirtus, this study found that the essential oil exhibited strong biological activities against mosquito larvae, snail adults, and microbial infections. The dominant components in the C. hirtus essential oil were sesquiterpenoids. Further research on unstudied Croton species is needed to explore their potential for controlling vector-borne diseases.

MOLECULES (2023)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Essential oil of Syzygium boisianum (Gagnep.) Merr. & LMPerry: Chemical compositions, antimicrobial activity, and molecular docking

Le Thi Huong et al.

Summary: The essential oil extracted from the Vietnamese Syzygium boisanum leaves was analyzed using GC/FID-MS. Forty-five compounds were identified, with sesquiterpene hydrocarbons being the major chemical class. The antimicrobial assay showed that the essential oil exhibited similar activity to streptomycin against three Gram-positive bacteria. Docking studies suggested that the major compounds in the essential oil could potentially inhibit bacterial DNA gyrase B.

VIETNAM JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2023)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Essential oils of Uvaria boniana - chemical composition, in vitro bioactivity, docking, and in silico ADMET profiling of selective major compounds

Son Ninh The et al.

Summary: GC-MS/GC-FID analysis of Uvaria boniana leaf and twig essential oils revealed multiple constituents with antimicrobial and antiinflammatory activities. Phytochemical investigation showed that the twig oil was more effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi compared to the leaf oil, while both oils exhibited antiinflammatory properties. Docking simulations suggested potential antibacterial properties of certain compounds, making them viable candidates for further drug development.

ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NATURFORSCHUNG SECTION C-A JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES (2022)

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Article Plant Sciences

Essential Oils of Lauraceae: Antimicrobial Activity and Constituents of Phoebe macrocarpa CY Wu Leaf Essential Oil from Vietnam

Le Thi Huong et al.

Summary: This study reports for the first time the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil from the leaves of Phoebe macrocarpa C. Y. Wu. The essential oil mainly consists of beta-caryophyllene and spathulenol, and exhibits moderate antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria.

JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS (2022)

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Botanical Description, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of the Genus Artabotrys: A Review

Nguyen Quang Hop et al.

Summary: Artabotrys is a genus of small trees in the Annonaceae family, containing over 100 perennial medicinal plants. These plants have been used in traditional medicine for malaria, diarrhea, and other ailments. They possess various pharmacological values, with cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities being particularly noteworthy.

CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY (2022)

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