Chemical characterization by GC-MS and in vitro activity against Candida albicans of volatile fractions prepared from Artemisia dracunculus, Artemisia abrotanum, Artemisia absinthium and Artemisia vulgaris
Conclusions:
Among the volatile fractions tested those from A. abrotanum containing davanone or silphiperfolane derivatives showed the highest antifungal activity. The in vitro tests revealed that the Artemisia oils are promising candidates for further research to develop novel anti-candida drugs. (Source: Chemistry Central Journal)
Source: Chemistry Central Journal - January 29, 2014 Category: Chemistry Authors: Diana ObistioiuRomeo CristinaIvo SchmeroldRemigius ChizzolaKlaus StolzeIleana NichitaViorica Chiurciu Source Type: research
Application of QuEChERS Method for Simultaneous Determination of Pesticide Residues and PAHs in Fresh Herbs.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe method for simultaneous determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and pesticide residues in fresh herbs. In the experiment two extraction solvents and standard types of sorbents were used. The extracts were analyzed using GC-SIM-MS. The results suggest that acetonitrile is more suitable extraction solvent giving more purified samples and better recovery values (71.6 %-116.9 %) with RSD lower than 15 % for most of the compounds. In real samples pesticides were identified in the samples...
Source: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology - January 5, 2013 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sadowska-Rociek A, Surma M, Cieślik E Tags: Bull Environ Contam Toxicol Source Type: research
