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monoterpenes
Also known as: monoterpenes, monoterpenoids, monoterpene, mono-terpenes
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Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 5 facts
claimEssential oils derived from medicinal plants and their monoterpene constituents exhibit dose-dependent and age-dependent insecticidal properties against several insect pests.
claimEssential oils containing monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes disrupt chitin synthesis pathways, compromising fungal cell walls and increasing susceptibility to osmotic stress, particularly in dimorphic fungi and dermatophytes.
claimMedicinal plant oils consist of mixtures of monoterpenes, primarily natural terpenoids and phenolic compounds, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and antibacterial properties.
claimMonoterpenes disrupt the hyphal development phase, inhibiting fungal invasion and colonization of host tissues by regulating calcium signaling pathways crucial for chitin deposition and hyphal development.
claimMonoterpenes and sesquiterpenes inhibit chitin synthase isoforms, which diminishes polymer cross-linking and undermines the structural integrity of the fungal cell wall.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 2 facts
referenceGraña, E. et al. (2012) published 'Mode of Action of Monoterpenes in Plant-Plant Interactions' in Current Bioactive Compounds, which investigates the mechanisms by which monoterpenes influence interactions between plants.
referenceM. L. Ashour, M. Wink, and J. Gershenzon (2010) provide a biochemical overview of terpenoids, specifically monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and diterpenes.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 2 facts
claimMonoterpenes play a functional role in plant-plant interactions, according to research by Graña et al. (2012).
referenceAshour, Wink, and Gershenzon (2010) authored a chapter titled 'Biochemistry of Terpenoids: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes and Diterpenes' in a Wiley-Blackwell eBook, covering the biochemical properties of these terpenoid classes.
Active Plant Principles and Applications in Plant Medicine irispublishers.com May 2, 2024 2 facts
measurementMentha piperita (isma leaves) contains volatile oils with a monoterpene structure, reaching up to 2% in dry product or 0.2-0.4% in fresh leaves.
claimThe chemical composition of volatile oils consists of mono- and sesquiterpenes, with sesquiterpenes containing 15 carbon atoms in their molecule.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe inhibitory impact of tea tree oil is elucidated by numerous monoterpenes, including 1,8-cineole, β-terpinene, and terpinene-4-ol.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 1 fact
claimHemp inflorescences contain various cannabinoids and secondary metabolites, including THC, non-hallucinogenic CBD, monoterpenoids, and sesquiterpenoids.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
claimEthnomedical products derived from wild edible plants may contain harmful compounds, including alkaloids, monoterpenes, heavy metals, or pesticides.