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- This research focused on analyzing the chemical compositions and biological effects of essential oils (EOs) from different needle types, finding significant variability in their profiles.
- Key compounds identified include caryophyllene, phenyl isovalerate, β-myrcene, and α-pinene, with their specific concentrations measured.
- Notably, the EO from Tabouba showed the highest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, while Kettana's EO demonstrated strong cytotoxic effects against breast cancer cells, suggesting potential health benefits of these EOs as bioactive sources.
Article Abstract
The aim of this research was to investigate the variation regarding the chemical composition and biological activities of needles essential oils (EOs) of . Chemical profiles demonstrated a significant (P < 0.05) variability among the different EOs. The main identified compounds were caryophyllene (48.77 ± 2.26), phenyl isovalerate (22.22 ± 2.26), β-myrcene (15.55 ± 5.65) and α-pinene (14.52 ± 2.26). Further, it was shown that EO from Tabouba (Tab) displayed the highest DPPH scavenging (IC = 73.03 mg/mL), anti-inflammatory (IC = 23.29 µg/mL) and α-glucosidase inhibition activities (IC = 254.45 µg/mL). While Elmahres (Elm) exhibited the most potent ABTS radical's inhibition (IC = 197.87 mg/mL). For the cytotoxic capacities, Kettana (Ket) was the most efficient against breast cancer MCF-7 cell line with IC value better than doxorubicin used as positive control. Obtained results suggest that EO of could be used as a source of bioactive compounds.
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