<i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated Review
<i>Citrus</i> genus is a prominent staple crop globally. Long-term breeding and much hybridization engendered a myriad of species, each characterized by a specific metabolism generating different secondary metabolites. <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L., commonly recognized as sour o...
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| author | Sawssan Maksoud Roula M. Abdel-Massih Hiba N. Rajha Nicolas Louka Farid Chemat Francisco J. Barba Espérance Debs |
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| description | <i>Citrus</i> genus is a prominent staple crop globally. Long-term breeding and much hybridization engendered a myriad of species, each characterized by a specific metabolism generating different secondary metabolites. <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L., commonly recognized as sour or bitter orange, can exceptionally be distinguished from other <i>Citrus</i> species by unique characteristics. It is a fruit with distinctive flavor, rich in nutrients and phytochemicals which possess different health benefits. This paper presents an overview of the most recent studies done on the matter. It intends to provide an in-depth understanding of the biological activities and medicinal uses of active constituents existing in <i>C. aurantium</i>. Every plant part is first discussed separately with regards to its content in active constituents. All extraction methods, their concepts and yields, used to recover these valuable molecules from their original plant matrix are thoroughly reported. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ff5dd34b7fd142c1a56991351344cd2b2023-11-22T16:33:16ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492021-09-012619583210.3390/molecules26195832<i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated ReviewSawssan Maksoud0Roula M. Abdel-Massih1Hiba N. Rajha2Nicolas Louka3Farid Chemat4Francisco J. Barba5Espérance Debs6Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Balamand, P.O. Box 100, Tripoli 1300, LebanonDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Balamand, P.O. Box 100, Tripoli 1300, LebanonEcole Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Beyrouth (ESIB), Saint-Joseph University, CST Mkalles Mar Roukos, P.O. Box 11-514, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2050, LebanonCentre d’Analyses et de Recherche, Unité de Recherche Technologies et Valorisation Agro-alimentaire, Faculté des Sciences, Saint-Joseph University, P.O. Box 17-5208, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1104 2020, LebanonGREEN Extraction Team, INRA, UMR408, Avignon University, F-84000 Avignon, FranceNutrition and Food Science Area, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avenida Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, València, SpainDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Balamand, P.O. Box 100, Tripoli 1300, Lebanon<i>Citrus</i> genus is a prominent staple crop globally. Long-term breeding and much hybridization engendered a myriad of species, each characterized by a specific metabolism generating different secondary metabolites. <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L., commonly recognized as sour or bitter orange, can exceptionally be distinguished from other <i>Citrus</i> species by unique characteristics. It is a fruit with distinctive flavor, rich in nutrients and phytochemicals which possess different health benefits. This paper presents an overview of the most recent studies done on the matter. It intends to provide an in-depth understanding of the biological activities and medicinal uses of active constituents existing in <i>C. aurantium</i>. Every plant part is first discussed separately with regards to its content in active constituents. All extraction methods, their concepts and yields, used to recover these valuable molecules from their original plant matrix are thoroughly reported.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/19/5832<i>C. aurantium</i>active constituentsmedicinal usesbiological effectsextraction methods |
| spellingShingle | Sawssan Maksoud Roula M. Abdel-Massih Hiba N. Rajha Nicolas Louka Farid Chemat Francisco J. Barba Espérance Debs <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated Review Molecules <i>C. aurantium</i> active constituents medicinal uses biological effects extraction methods |
| title | <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated Review |
| title_full | <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated Review |
| title_fullStr | <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated Review |
| title_short | <i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. Active Constituents, Biological Effects and Extraction Methods. An Updated Review |
| title_sort | i citrus aurantium i l active constituents biological effects and extraction methods an updated review |
| topic | <i>C. aurantium</i> active constituents medicinal uses biological effects extraction methods |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/19/5832 |
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