عنوان مقاله :
An Overview on Two Valuable Natural and Bioactive Compounds, Thymol and Carvacrol, in Medicinal Plants
عنوان فرعي :
An Overview on Two Valuable Natural and Bioactive Compounds, Thymol and Carvacrol, in Medicinal Plants
پديد آورنده :
Naghdi Badi H
پديد آورندگان :
Abdollahi M نويسنده 2- Department of Horticulture, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tehran, Iran Abdollahi M , Mehrafarin A نويسنده 1- Medicinal Plants Research Centre, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran Mehrafarin A , Ghorbanpour M نويسنده 3- Department of Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, Arak, Iran Ghorbanpour M , Tolyat M نويسنده 1- Medicinal Plants Research Centre, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran Tolyat M , Qaderi A نويسنده 1- Medicinal Plants Research Centre, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran Qaderi A , Ghiaci Yekta M نويسنده 1- Medicinal Plants Research Centre, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran Ghiaci Yekta M
سازمان :
1- Medicinal Plants Research Centre, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
كليدواژه :
Terpenes , carvacrol , Thymol , Biosynthesis pathway , biological activity
چكيده لاتين :
Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol), and carvacrol (5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol) are the main components of the essential oils of some Laminaceae,Verbenaceae and Ranunculaceae members such as oregano, thyme, savory, etc. The formation of thymol and carvacrol is thought to involve hydroxylation of ?-terpinene and p-cymene precursors. They are produced by the plant species as a chemical defense mechanism upon exposure to pathogens, pests, herbivores, or environmental stresses. Accordingly, the potent antimicrobial and fungi toxic properties of these compounds against various plant pathogens have been demonstrated. They have antibacterial, antifungal, insecticidal, and anti-oxidative properties which are the basis for the wide use of these compounds in the cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol), and carvacrol (5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol) are the main components of the essential oils of some Laminaceae,Verbenaceae and Ranunculaceae members such as oregano, thyme, savory, etc. The formation of thymol and carvacrol is thought to involve hydroxylation of ?-terpinene and p-cymene precursors. They are produced by the plant species as a chemical defense mechanism upon exposure to pathogens, pests, herbivores, or environmental stresses. Accordingly, the potent antimicrobial and fungi toxic properties of these compounds against various plant pathogens have been demonstrated. They have antibacterial, antifungal, insecticidal, and anti-oxidative properties which are the basis for the wide use of these compounds in the cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Keywords: Thymol, Carvacrol, Biological activity, Biosynthesis pathway, Terpenes
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