Abstract

ABSTRACT In this study, leaf essential oil effects on glutamate toxicity model formed in cortex neurons and LN405 cell cultures were investigated. Antidiabetic activity was evaluated by α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitions. MIC was used for antimicrobial activity. Seven groups were examined with MTT. Glutamate 10-5 mM in cortex showed 62% viability whereas oil viability did not increase in a dose-dependent manner and the highest viability rate was observed. There are four types of glandular trichomes in leaf anatomy of walnut. The oil exhibited half as much α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 8105 μg/mL, compared to positive control acarbose (IC50 = 4762 μg/mL). MIC of oil was determined to be 625 μg/mL against E. coli, C. albicans, and C. parapsilosis, whereas S. aureus exhibited a MIC of 1250 μg/mL. Major compounds of oil were found as β-pinene (17.6%), α-pinene (11.3%), β-eudesmol (8.6%), and caryophyllene oxide (6.2%).

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call