Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chemical ecology and invasion biology of Acanthus mollis L.

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DOI
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114833
eISSN
1872-7573
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  • Clarivate Analytics Document Solution ID: 0X3IS
  • PubMed Identifier: 34785251
ISSN
0378-8741
Zeitschrift
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
Schlüsselwörter
  • Chemical ecology
  • Invasion biology
  • Medical history
  • Phytochemistry
  • Traditional medicine
Artikelnummer
ARTN 114833
Datum der Veröffentlichung
2022
Status
Published
Titel
Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chemical ecology and invasion biology of <i>Acanthus mollis</i> L.
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  • Article
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285

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Autoren
DOI
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114833
ISSN
0378-8741
Zeitschrift
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Sprache
en
Artikelnummer
114833
Paginierung
114833 - 114833
Datum der Veröffentlichung
2022
Status
Published
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Elsevier BV
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2021.114833
Datum der Datenerfassung
2023
Titel
Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chemical ecology and invasion biology of Acanthus mollis L.
Ausgabe der Zeitschrift
285

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Abstract
<h4>Ethnopharmacological relevance</h4>Acanthus mollis L. (Bear's Breeches) is a wide-spread medicinal and ornamental plant and is particularly suited to exemplarily illustrate the diverse aspects of invasion biology by neophytes. Since ancient times, it has been a popular Mediterranean ornamental plant in horticulture and served as model for the decoration of column capitals in architecture.<h4>Aim of the study</h4>In the present review, we aimed to give an overview about ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chemical ecology, and invasion biology of A. mollis. Thus, the importance of plantation cultivation in the presence of ecologically problematic species and environmental protection were emphasized.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>We conducted an extensive literature search via screening PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, in order to compile the data about A. mollis and its role on invasion biology and thereby attracting attention to the prominence of the horticultural and agricultural cultivation of plant species with a special focus on A. mollis as a model.<h4>Results and conclusion</h4>Phytochemical analyses revealed secondary metabolites from the classes of flavonoids, phenols, phenylpropanoids, anthraquinones arylnaphthalene lignans, phytosterols and others. Extracts of A. mollis and isolated phytochemicals not only exert assorted activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective in murine and human experimental models, but also act against plant parasites (bacteria, insects, mollusks, fungi), protecting the plant from microbial attack and herbivorous predators. A. mollis has been used in traditional medicine to treat dermatological ailments, gastrointestinal diseases, ulcers and even tumors. Nevertheless, the robustness and rapid growth of A. mollis as well as the global horticultural trade facilitated its invasion into fragile ecosystems of Australia, New Zealand, and several other spots around the globe in Northern Europe (Great Britain), Asia (China, India), South Africa, and South America (Argentina). The release of A. mollis from gardens into the wild represents a considerable danger as invasive species are threatening biodiversity and leading to the extinction of domestic plants in the long run. Likewise, the likelihood of other medicinal plants in terms of invasion biology are needed to be fully recognized and discussed.
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  • Johannes Gutenberg University, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, 55128, Mainz, Germany; Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, 06100, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address: nadire@hacettepe.edu.tr.
Autoren
DOI
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114833
eISSN
1872-7573
Externe Identifier
  • PubMed Identifier: 34785251
Open access
false
ISSN
0378-8741
Zeitschrift
Journal of ethnopharmacology
Schlüsselwörter
  • Humans
  • Acanthaceae
  • Ethnobotany
  • Ethnopharmacology
  • Biodiversity
  • Phytochemicals
  • Horticulture
Sprache
eng
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Print-Electronic
Online publication date
2021
Paginierung
114833
Datum der Veröffentlichung
2022
Status
Published
Datum der Datenerfassung
2021
Titel
Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chemical ecology and invasion biology of Acanthus mollis L.
Sub types
  • Review
  • Journal Article
Ausgabe der Zeitschrift
285

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Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Acanthus mollis L. (Bear's Breeches) is a wide-spread medicinal and ornamental plant and is particularly suited to exemplarily illustrate the diverse aspects of invasion biology by neophytes. Since ancient times, it has been a popular Mediterranean ornamental plant in horticulture and served as model for the decoration of column capitals in architecture. AIM OF THE STUDY: In the present review, we aimed to give an overview about ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chemical ecology, and invasion biology of A. mollis. Thus, the importance of plantation cultivation in the presence of ecologically problematic species and environmental protection were emphasized. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted an extensive literature search via screening PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, in order to compile the data about A. mollis and its role on invasion biology and thereby attracting attention to the prominence of the horticultural and agricultural cultivation of plant species with a special focus on A. mollis as a model. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Phytochemical analyses revealed secondary metabolites from the classes of flavonoids, phenols, phenylpropanoids, anthraquinones arylnaphthalene lignans, phytosterols and others. Extracts of A. mollis and isolated phytochemicals not only exert assorted activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective in murine and human experimental models, but also act against plant parasites (bacteria, insects, mollusks, fungi), protecting the plant from microbial attack and herbivorous predators. A. mollis has been used in traditional medicine to treat dermatological ailments, gastrointestinal diseases, ulcers and even tumors. Nevertheless, the robustness and rapid growth of A. mollis as well as the global horticultural trade facilitated its invasion into fragile ecosystems of Australia, New Zealand, and several other spots around the globe in Northern Europe (Great Britain), Asia (China, India), South Africa, and South America (Argentina). The release of A. mollis from gardens into the wild represents a considerable danger as invasive species are threatening biodiversity and leading to the extinction of domestic plants in the long run. Likewise, the likelihood of other medicinal plants in terms of invasion biology are needed to be fully recognized and discussed.
Date of acceptance
2021
Autoren
Autoren-URL
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34785251
DOI
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114833
eISSN
1872-7573
Zeitschrift
J Ethnopharmacol
Schlüsselwörter
  • Chemical ecology
  • Invasion biology
  • Medical history
  • Phytochemistry
  • Traditional medicine
  • Acanthaceae
  • Biodiversity
  • Ethnobotany
  • Ethnopharmacology
  • Horticulture
  • Humans
  • Phytochemicals
Sprache
eng
Country
Ireland
Paginierung
114833
PII
S0378-8741(21)01063-1
Datum der Veröffentlichung
2022
Status
Published
Datum, an dem der Datensatz öffentlich gemacht wurde
2022
Titel
Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, chemical ecology and invasion biology of Acanthus mollis L.
Sub types
  • Journal Article
  • Review
Ausgabe der Zeitschrift
285

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