title: Composition and alpha-amylase inhibitory effect of essential oils from Cedrus libani.
abstract: The inhibitory activity of alpha-amylase and the phytochemical composition of Cedrus libani essential oils obtained from wood, leaves and cones were investigated. The C. libani woods oil exhibit an IC(50) value of 0.14 mg/ml, whereas the leaves and cones oils were devoid of any significant activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende (CS), Italy. mr.loizzo@unical.it
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Loizzo
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Saab
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Statti
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Menichini
mesh_terms: D028203:Cedrus; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D018515:Plant Leaves; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014934:Wood; D000516:alpha-Amylases / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors* / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D010938:Plant Oils; D000516:alpha-Amylases