Publications by authors named "Ana Belen Cutillas"
Six samples of red thyme (Thymus zygis) and two samples of winter thyme (Thymus hyemalis) essential oils (EOs) were obtained from plants cultivated in south-eastern Spain and extracted by steam distillation. Analysis by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry detection provided the relative (%) and absolute (mM) concentrations. Thymol (30-54%), p-cymene (14-27%) and γ-terpinene (8-28%) were the most abundant components of T.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe compositions of essential oils (EOs) from Spanish marjoram (Thymus mastichina L.) grown in several bioclimatic zones of Murcia (SE Spain) were studied to determine their absolute and relative concentrations using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. 1,8-Cineole and linalool were the main components, followed by α-pinene, β-pinene and α-terpineol.
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- - The study analyzes essential oils from plants in Murcia, Spain, focusing on their chemical composition, antioxidant abilities, and antimicrobial effects using gas chromatography.
- - Key components found include camphor, 1,8-cineole, camphene, and α-pinene, with specific enantiomers identified as (+)-camphor and (-)-camphene.
- - Results indicate varying antioxidant capabilities among the essential oils, with SlEO-3 showing the strongest antioxidant activity, and all oils demonstrating potential to inhibit enzyme activity, suggesting future biotechnological applications.
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- Four essential oils from Salvia officinalis L. were analyzed for their chemical composition using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, revealing key components such as α-thujone, camphor, and 1,8-cineole.
- The essential oils showed moderate antioxidant activity and the ability to inhibit enzymes linked to inflammatory diseases and Alzheimer's.
- Additionally, these oils demonstrated antibacterial and antifungal properties, suggesting potential applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
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- Essential oils from oregano cultivated in South-East Spain were analyzed using GC/MS, identifying key components like carvacrol and thymol.
- The study highlighted strong antioxidant activity and significant inhibition of lipoxygenase and acetylcholinesterase, indicating potential health benefits.
- These findings suggest that oregano essential oils could be valuable in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications due to their natural properties.
Background: University students are a part of the population potentially vulnerable in relation to their nutritional status.
Objectives: To evaluate energy intake, energy profile of the diet and prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in university students.
Methods: The study was conducted in 223 students (53% female) from the University of Murcia (Spain), mean age 21.