Inhibition mechanism of cardamom essential oil on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilm
Publication date: Available online 20 January 2020Source: LWTAuthor(s): Haiying Cui, Chenghui Zhang, Changzhu Li, Lin LinAbstractIn recent years, studies have found that in addition to nosocomial infections, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can even cause community-associated infections, and MRSA spreads through food and animal that produce products in the community. In addition, MRSA can colonize the surface of food and food container and form biofilms by secreting extracellular polymers, leading to cross-infection. Cardamom essential oil has been found to be highly active against MRSA. Therefore, this s...
Source: LWT Food Science and Technology - January 21, 2020 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Effects of cardamom perinatal exposure on social behavior, anxiety, locomotor activity, blood biochemical parameters and brain acetylcholinesterase of mice offspring.
CONCLUSION: The administration of cardamom enhances the ability of learning, developmental, and various biochemical factors of Swiss-Webster mice offspring at different stages.
PMID: 31840611 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - December 15, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Abu-Taweel GM Tags: Curr Pharm Biotechnol Source Type: research
Plant virus interaction mechanism and associated pathways in mosaic disease of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) by RNA-Seq approach.
Abstract
Small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), grown in limited coastal tropical countries is one of the costliest and widely exported agri-produce having global turnover of >10 billion USD. Mosaic/marble disease is one of the major impediments that requires understanding of disease at molecular level. Neither whole genome sequence nor any genomic resources are available, thus RNA seq approach can be rapid and economical alternative. De novo transcriptome assembly was done with Illumina Hiseq data. A total of 5317 DEGs, 2267 TFs, 114 pathways and 175,952 genic region putative markers were obtained. Gen...
Source: Genomics - November 22, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Khan A, Johnson George K, Jasrotia RS, Aravind S, Angadi UB, Iquebal MA, Manju KP, Jaiswal S, Umadevi P, Rai A, Kumar D Tags: Genomics Source Type: research
Is 1,8-Cineole-Rich Extract of Small Cardamom Seeds More Effective in Preventing Alzheimer ’s Disease than 1,8-Cineole Alone?
AbstractThe present study demonstrates the efficacies of synthetic 1,8-cineole and an 1,8-cineole-rich supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) extract of small cardamom seeds in preventing oligomerization of amyloid beta peptide (A β42) and inhibiting iron-dependent oxyradical production in vitro. The oligomerization of Aβ42 was monitored by thioflavin T assay and MALDI-TOF analysis of the oligomers. The iron-dependent production of oxygen free radicals was detected by fluorometric benzoate hydroxylation assay. We observed t hat both pure 1,8-cineole and 1,8-cineole-rich extract of small cardamom seeds at concentrations of...
Source: NeuroMolecular Medicine - October 17, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Syntheses and characterization of Syzygium aromaticum, Elettaria cardamomum and Cinnamomum verum modified TiO2 and their biological applications
In this study, the properties of TiO2 NPs were modified with bio agents such as Clove, Elachi (Cardamom) and Cinnamon. The anticancer and antibacterial properties were also examined. XRD analysis showed the anatase phase for the pure and modified TiO2 samples. The particle sizes were found to be 7.5 nm for pure, 9.5 nm for Clove modified, 9 nm for Elachi modified and 10.5 nm for Cinnamon modified TiO2 NPs. The synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles were tested against bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans using agar diffusio...
Source: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing - September 26, 2019 Category: Materials Science Source Type: research
Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton] – A critical review
ConclusionThe widespread availability and recommendation of synthetic compounds for addressing human health have several side effects besides higher costs. Hence, examining natural bioactive compounds is imperative. This review investigates and presents the pertinent information on cardamom and its traditional uses, as well as potential pharmacological properties of CEO and extracts. Additional research studies are needed to understand the mechanism of action of bioactive constituents.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - September 20, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Characterization of potential probiotic bacteria from ‘panchamirtham’; A Southern Indian ethinic fermented fruit mix
Publication date: Available online 22 August 2019Source: LWTAuthor(s): Shunmugavel Uma Maheshwari, Sundarajan Amutha, Rangasamy Anandham, Ganapathyswamy Hemalatha, Natesan Senthil, Soon Woo Kwon, Natesan SivakumarAbstract:Panchamirtham is a fermented fruit mix made from natural fermentation of fruits (banana, brown sugar, seedless dates, sugar candy, honey, cardamom and ghee), which offers multiple health benefits to human. Research on fermented foods for probiotic microorganisms remains scarce compared to other dairy products. Hence, this present study was aimed to characterise the cultivable bacteria associated with panc...
Source: LWT Food Science and Technology - August 22, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Anti-inflammatory effect of resin fraction of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema
Publication date: Available online 19 August 2019Source: PharmaNutritionAuthor(s): Shantaram Arpitha, Krishnapura Srinivasan, Halagur B. SowbhagyaGraphical abstractAbstractVolatile and non-volatile fractions of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) seeds were evaluated for anti-inflammatory influence in paw edema-induced Wistar rats. Groups of rats were orally administered with cardamom oil, cardamom resin, and standard compounds of the volatile cardamom oil fraction as a single dose. Paw inflammation was measured at hourly intervals for 6 hour post-carrageenan administration (i.p.). In another set, groups of rats were maintai...
Source: PharmaNutrition - August 19, 2019 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) extracts: Potential therapeutic benefits for periodontal infections.
This study is the first to provide evidence that cardamom fruit and seed extracts through their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties may be therapeutic agents of interest against periodontal infections.
PMID: 31430531 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Anaerobe)
Source: Anaerobe - August 16, 2019 Category: Microbiology Authors: Souissi M, Azelmat J, Chaieb K, Grenier D Tags: Anaerobe Source Type: research
Cardamonin induces G2/M arrest and apoptosis via activation of the JNK-FOXO3a pathway in breast cancer cells.
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PMID: 31393045 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Cell Biology International)
Source: Cell Biology International - August 7, 2019 Category: Cytology Authors: Kong W, Li C, Qi Q, Shen J, Chang K Tags: Cell Biol Int Source Type: research
Insecticidal potential of cardamom and clove extracts on adult red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
Publication date: Available online 20 July 2019Source: Saudi Journal of Biological SciencesAuthor(s): M. Al Dawsari MonaAbstractToxicity of cardamom and clove seed powder and extracted compounds against the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae), was assessed in laboratory exposure experiments. The treatments comprised different amounts of seed powder of cardamom (0.8, 1, 3, and 5 mg) and clove (1, 3, 5, 7 mg.), and extract concentrations (0.2, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, and 0.8) for both plants using ether petroleum or chloroform. Data showed that 5 mg of cardamom powdered seed resulted in 93% mo...
Source: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences - July 21, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Interface between food grade flavour and water soluble galactan biopolymer to form a stable water-in-oil-in-water emulsion.
Abstract
In the present investigation, emulsifying potential of galactan exopolysaccharide (EPS) extracted from Weissella confusa KR780676 has been evaluated with various food grade flavours (vanilla, cardamom and pineapple). Concentration of EPS was optimized as 1% with these flavours, in addition to the effect of salinity (NaCl), monovalent ion (KCl) and temperature on emulsion activity (EA), and emulsion stability (ES) was also inspected. Filter paper wetting test exhibited water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) and oil-in-water (o/w) type emulsions. The extent in granule disintegration and the retrogradation pr...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - May 26, 2019 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Kavitake D, Balyan S, Devi PB, Shetty PH Tags: Int J Biol Macromol Source Type: research
The first complete genomic sequence of cardamom mosaic virus, a member of the genus Macluravirus (family Potyviridae )
AbstractThe complete genome sequence of the KS isolate of cardamom mosaic virus (CdMV) was determined using transcriptome sequencing data from CdMV-infectedElettaria cardamomum as well as from overlapping cDNA clones made from RNA extracted from viral particles. The viral genome consists of 8249 nucleotides (nt) and encodes a large polyprotein of 2636 amino acids (aa). The polyprotein of CdMV shared 48.9%-67.4% aa sequence identity with other reported macluraviruses. Similar to the other members of genusMacluravirus, the genome of CdMV lacks the P1 coding region and the N-terminus of the HC-Pro coding region. The putative ...
Source: Archives of Virology - May 20, 2019 Category: Virology Source Type: research
Neuroprotective Effect of Cardamom Oil Against Aluminum Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats
Conclusion
Cardamom oil treatment produced improvement in the neurobehavioral parameters like cognitive functions and anti-anxiety effect. It also inhibited acetylcholinesterase activity in hippocampus and cortex and improved glutathione, catalase and superoxide dismutase, lipid peroxidation levels in the brain indicating reduction in oxidative damage. Treatment with cardamom oil also reduced neuronal degeneration by increasing BDNF level and inhibiting amyloid β expression in hippocampus and cortex. The formation of amyloid β plaque was inhibited by cardamom oil treatment. Cardamom oil showed a neuroprote...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 29, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Ameliorative Effect of Cardamom Aqueous Extract on Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats
This study was conducted to evaluate the potential cardioprotective effect of cardamom (CAR) against myocardial injuries induced by doxorubicin (DOX) in rats through investigation of histological alterations and the associated oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, and angiogenesis. This study included 30 adult male albino rats that were randomized to 3 groups (n = 10/group): group I (control), group II (DOX) rats injected with DOX (2.5 mg/kg body weight [BW] i.p.) every other day for 2 weeks, and group III (CAR+DOX) received CAR extract (200 mg/kg BW) orally for 3 weeks, and 1 week later (starting from the 2nd week) t...
Source: Cells Tissues Organs - February 4, 2019 Category: Cytology Source Type: research
