Chios mastic gum is a resin generated by the plant Pistacia lentiscus var. chia, generally cultivated in Mediterranean countries and particularly in the southern part of the Greek island of Chios. P. lentiscus is a very ancient plant and the related gum has been used since many centuries. Recent studies have associated specific pharmaceutical properties of Chios mastic gum with its particular molecular components. In fact, increasing scientific evidences are available on the therapeutic activity of Chios mastic gum. Its gastro-intestinal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial and anticancer activity, as well as its beneficial effects in oral hygiene and in skin care are largely documented. In particular, it is used as a seasoning in Mediterranean cuisine, in the production of chewing gum, in perfumery, in dentistry, and for the relief of epigastric pain and protection against peptic ulcer. Up to more than 70 constituents of Chios mastic gum have been found and more than 60 have been identified. Six components, namely α-pipene, β-pipene, β-myrcene, linalool, trans-caryophyllene and camphene, account for 65% to 80% of the weight of the Chios mastic gum. The active components contributing to its therapeutic effects belong to the class of terpenes (mono- and sesquiterpenoids, triterpenic acids and triterpenoids). Triterpenic acids, in particular, possess various biological capacities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiatherogenic, antihyperlipidemic, anti-tumor, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective effects. Chios mastic gum has been demonstrated to contain many of these active molecules such as oleanonic acid, moronic acid, 24Z-masticadienonic acid, 24Z-isomasticadienonic acid, 24Z-masticadienolic acid, 24Z-isomasticadienolic acid.

MOLECULAR COMPOSITION OF ACTIVE CHIOS MASTIC GUM COMPOUNDS, TERPENES, FOR USE IN COSMETIC, NUTRACEUTICAL, MEDICAL DEVICES AND PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS / Volpi, Nicola; Galeotti, Fabio; Serena, Lazzaro; Ezio, Abbiati.. - (2018). (Intervento presentato al convegno Vitafoods Europe. tenutosi a Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. nel 15 - 17 May 2018).

MOLECULAR COMPOSITION OF ACTIVE CHIOS MASTIC GUM COMPOUNDS, TERPENES, FOR USE IN COSMETIC, NUTRACEUTICAL, MEDICAL DEVICES AND PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS.

Volpi Nicola;Galeotti Fabio;
2018

Abstract

Chios mastic gum is a resin generated by the plant Pistacia lentiscus var. chia, generally cultivated in Mediterranean countries and particularly in the southern part of the Greek island of Chios. P. lentiscus is a very ancient plant and the related gum has been used since many centuries. Recent studies have associated specific pharmaceutical properties of Chios mastic gum with its particular molecular components. In fact, increasing scientific evidences are available on the therapeutic activity of Chios mastic gum. Its gastro-intestinal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial and anticancer activity, as well as its beneficial effects in oral hygiene and in skin care are largely documented. In particular, it is used as a seasoning in Mediterranean cuisine, in the production of chewing gum, in perfumery, in dentistry, and for the relief of epigastric pain and protection against peptic ulcer. Up to more than 70 constituents of Chios mastic gum have been found and more than 60 have been identified. Six components, namely α-pipene, β-pipene, β-myrcene, linalool, trans-caryophyllene and camphene, account for 65% to 80% of the weight of the Chios mastic gum. The active components contributing to its therapeutic effects belong to the class of terpenes (mono- and sesquiterpenoids, triterpenic acids and triterpenoids). Triterpenic acids, in particular, possess various biological capacities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiatherogenic, antihyperlipidemic, anti-tumor, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective effects. Chios mastic gum has been demonstrated to contain many of these active molecules such as oleanonic acid, moronic acid, 24Z-masticadienonic acid, 24Z-isomasticadienonic acid, 24Z-masticadienolic acid, 24Z-isomasticadienolic acid.
2018
Vitafoods Europe.
Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland.
15 - 17 May 2018
Volpi, Nicola; Galeotti, Fabio; Serena, Lazzaro; Ezio, Abbiati.
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