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Antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic properties of organs of Cannabis sativa L.: relation to phenolic content and antioxidant capacities

By June 18, 2021June 20th, 2021No Comments
. 2021 Jun 18.

doi: 10.1007/s00203-021-02444-x.

Online ahead of print.
Anthony Al Khoury # 1 2, Rhend Sleiman # 3, Ali Atoui 4, Pamela Hindieh 1, Richard G Maroun 1, Jean-Denis Bailly 5, André El Khoury 1
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Abstract

Aflatoxin B1 is a carcinogenic mycotoxin that frequently contaminates crops worldwide. Current research indicates that the use of natural extracts to combat mycotoxin contamination may represent an eco-friendly, sustainable strategy to ensure food safety. Although Cannabis sativa L. has long been known for its psychoactive cannabinoids, it is also rich in many other bioactive molecules. This study examines extracts from various organs of Cannabis sativa L. to determine their ability to limit aflatoxin production and growth of Aspergillus flavus. The results indicate that flower extract is most effective for limiting the synthesis of aflatoxin B1, leading to an almost-complete inhibition of toxin production at a concentration of 0.225 mg dry matter per gram of culture medium. Since flower extract is rich in phenolic compounds, its total antioxidant ability and radical-scavenging capacity are determined. Compared with other anti-aflatoxigenic extracts, the anti-oxidative potential of Cannabis sativa L. flower extract appears moderate, suggesting that its anti-mycotoxin effect may be related to other bioactive compounds.

 

Keywords: Aflatoxin B1, Antioxidant activity, Cannabis sativa L., Inhibition, Phenolic compounds

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