Preparation and Characterization of Ocimum basilicum Extract-Loaded Niosomes and Evaluation of Their Cytotoxic and Pro-Apoptotic Potential in SKOV3 Ovarian Cancer Cells. [PDF]
Ocimum basilicum extract was successfully encapsulated in niosomal nanocarriers, resulting in a sustained‐release formulation with favorable physicochemical characteristics. In SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells, the extract‐loaded niosomes showed enhanced cytotoxicity compared with the free extract and blank niosomes.
Mousavi Z, Kavousi M, Farahmand M.
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Nanoencapsulation of Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) and <i>Echinophora platyloba</i>DC. Essential Oils in Chitosan Nanoparticles: Characterization and Efficacy in Burger Preservation. [PDF]
Nanoencapsulation of the essential oils produced nanocapsules with small particle sizes and high encapsulation efficiency. Nanoencapsulation of the essential oils reduced microbial counts in the burger samples. The chitosan nanocapsules of essential oils enhanced total phenolic content and antioxidant properties in the burger samples.
Malekiazar S +4 more
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Phytochemical signatures and multifunctional bioactivities of two Ocimum basilicum varieties (Obb vs. Obg): antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer potential [PDF]
This study comparatively evaluated the phytochemical composition and biological activities of Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum (Obb) and Ocimum basilicum var. Genovese (Obg).
Akram B. Sultan +8 more
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Basil (Ocimum L.) is widely used as a flavor ingredient, however research on basil flavor is limited. In the current study, nine basil species were selected, including Ocimum basilicum L.var.
Pengmeng Du +13 more
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The fumigation activity and effect of adults and larvae of Plodia interpunctella (Hübener) with Lavandula angustifolia Mill oil and Ocimum basilicum oil on under indoor conditions was studied.
HU Heng-zhi +6 more
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The research aimed to present the possibility of cultivating selected plants of the genus Ocimum in central-eastern Poland and to assess the chemical composition of the obtained raw material, considering the development stage of the plant.
Grażyna Zawiślak +3 more
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Decreas of BCL-2 Expression by Ethanol Extract of Ocinum basilicum L. Leaves in Breast Cancer Cells
Ocimum basilicum L has proven to have in vitro cytotoxic activity against breast cancer cells. Pathways that cause cell death can involve one of the proteins, which is BCL-2.
Devi Nisa Hidayati +3 more
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A laboratory experiment was conducted during the 2017- 2018 growing season under laboratory conditions in the Biotechnology Laboratory/ Department of Biotechnology and Crop Science / College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences / University of Sulaimani/
Rozhgar M. Ahmed +5 more
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Effect of oral capsule of Ocimum basilicum leaf extract on depression in menopausal women: A randomized clinical trial [PDF]
Introduction: Women experience many complications due to the physical and psychological changes of menopause. One of the most important of these complications is depression.
Fatemeh Zahra Karimi +3 more
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Effect of cadmium on seed germination and earlier basil ( Ocimum Basilicum L. and Ocimum Basilicum Var. Purpurescens ) seedling growth [PDF]
As one of the consequences of heavy metal pollution in soil, water and air, plants are contaminated by heavy metals. Thus, this work aims to evaluate the response of two basil species (Ocimum basilicum L. and Ocimum basilicum var.
A. Gharebaghi +2 more
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