Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed

Traditionally different parts of Litchi chinensis Sonn. (Family: Sapindaceae) have been used medicinally to treat a variety of diseases, including stomach ulcers, flatulence, obesity, cough, diabetes, and hernia-like situations. This study investigates the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS...

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Main Authors: Samia Sharmin, Ali Ahsan Muzahid, Md. Mohibul Islam, Mst. Sarmina Yeasmin, Amit Kumar Dey, Md. Jasim Uddin, G. M. Masud Rana, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Safaet Alam, Md. Nurul Huda Bhuiyan, Nazim Uddin Ahmed
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/sci5/7644558
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author Samia Sharmin
Ali Ahsan Muzahid
Md. Mohibul Islam
Mst. Sarmina Yeasmin
Amit Kumar Dey
Md. Jasim Uddin
G. M. Masud Rana
Jaytirmoy Barmon
Safaet Alam
Md. Nurul Huda Bhuiyan
Nazim Uddin Ahmed
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description Traditionally different parts of Litchi chinensis Sonn. (Family: Sapindaceae) have been used medicinally to treat a variety of diseases, including stomach ulcers, flatulence, obesity, cough, diabetes, and hernia-like situations. This study investigates the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) profiling to detect different types of phytochemicals and antibacterial activity of various solvent extracts derived from the seeds of Litchi chinensis Sonn. Eventually, comprehending the potential biological functions of the detected compounds is explored. GC–MS analysis revealed a diverse array of chemical compounds, with 34, 35, and 25 compounds identified in the n-hexane, n-hexane–chloroform (2:1), and methanol extracts, respectively. The major compounds identified were 2,4-bis (1,1-dimethylethyl) phenol (14.38%) in the n-hexane extract, hexadecenoic acid (13.35%) in the n-hexane–chloroform extract, and 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (39.16%) in the methanol extract. While most compounds exhibited biological activity, some were neutral or fatty acid derivatives. Notable bioactive compounds included bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and pentadecane in the n-hexane extract, naphthalene in the n-hexane–chloroform extract, and 13-docosanamide (Z) and beta-longipinene in the methanol extract. Antibacterial activity was tested against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella choleraesuis, where methanolic extract showed the highest activity (ZOI-10 mm for both bacteria), followed by n-hexane extract and n-hexane–chloroform (2:1) extract, respectively. The study’s findings highlight the potential of L. chinensis seed extracts as sources of bioactive compounds, supporting their traditional medicinal uses and suggesting possible applications in antimicrobial therapy. Future studies should focus on isolating and characterizing the key bioactive compounds and broadening the scope to test against additional pathogens and assess other biological activities, such as anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects, could further validate the medicinal uses of L. chinensis Sonn.
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spelling doaj-art-df9b3a7917a84dcfa59e8b01681023f52025-06-26T05:00:01ZengWileyScientifica2090-908X2025-01-01202510.1155/sci5/7644558Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. SeedSamia Sharmin0Ali Ahsan Muzahid1Md. Mohibul Islam2Mst. Sarmina Yeasmin3Amit Kumar Dey4Md. Jasim Uddin5G. M. Masud Rana6Jaytirmoy Barmon7Safaet Alam8Md. Nurul Huda Bhuiyan9Nazim Uddin Ahmed10Drugs and Toxins Research DivisionOils, Fats, and Waxes Research DivisionChemistry DisciplineOils, Fats, and Waxes Research DivisionApplied Botany Research DivisionInstitute of Food Science and TechnologyOils, Fats, and Waxes Research DivisionOils, Fats, and Waxes Research DivisionDrugs and Toxins Research DivisionFruits and Food Processing and Preservation Research DivisionDrugs and Toxins Research DivisionTraditionally different parts of Litchi chinensis Sonn. (Family: Sapindaceae) have been used medicinally to treat a variety of diseases, including stomach ulcers, flatulence, obesity, cough, diabetes, and hernia-like situations. This study investigates the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) profiling to detect different types of phytochemicals and antibacterial activity of various solvent extracts derived from the seeds of Litchi chinensis Sonn. Eventually, comprehending the potential biological functions of the detected compounds is explored. GC–MS analysis revealed a diverse array of chemical compounds, with 34, 35, and 25 compounds identified in the n-hexane, n-hexane–chloroform (2:1), and methanol extracts, respectively. The major compounds identified were 2,4-bis (1,1-dimethylethyl) phenol (14.38%) in the n-hexane extract, hexadecenoic acid (13.35%) in the n-hexane–chloroform extract, and 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (39.16%) in the methanol extract. While most compounds exhibited biological activity, some were neutral or fatty acid derivatives. Notable bioactive compounds included bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and pentadecane in the n-hexane extract, naphthalene in the n-hexane–chloroform extract, and 13-docosanamide (Z) and beta-longipinene in the methanol extract. Antibacterial activity was tested against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella choleraesuis, where methanolic extract showed the highest activity (ZOI-10 mm for both bacteria), followed by n-hexane extract and n-hexane–chloroform (2:1) extract, respectively. The study’s findings highlight the potential of L. chinensis seed extracts as sources of bioactive compounds, supporting their traditional medicinal uses and suggesting possible applications in antimicrobial therapy. Future studies should focus on isolating and characterizing the key bioactive compounds and broadening the scope to test against additional pathogens and assess other biological activities, such as anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects, could further validate the medicinal uses of L. chinensis Sonn.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/sci5/7644558
spellingShingle Samia Sharmin
Ali Ahsan Muzahid
Md. Mohibul Islam
Mst. Sarmina Yeasmin
Amit Kumar Dey
Md. Jasim Uddin
G. M. Masud Rana
Jaytirmoy Barmon
Safaet Alam
Md. Nurul Huda Bhuiyan
Nazim Uddin Ahmed
Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed
Scientifica
title Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed
title_full Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed
title_fullStr Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed
title_full_unstemmed Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed
title_short Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed
title_sort preliminary investigation of gc ms profiling and antibacterial activities of different solvent extracts from litchi chinensis sonn seed
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/sci5/7644558
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