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- Title
D-Limonene: Promising and Sustainable Natural Bioactive Compound.
- Authors
Lin, Haoran; Li, Ziyu; Sun, Yue; Zhang, Yingyue; Wang, Su; Zhang, Qing; Cai, Ting; Xiang, Wenliang; Zeng, Chaoyi; Tang, Jie
- Abstract
The discovery of antibiotics and pesticides has greatly contributed to the social and economic development of human society but, due to the long-term irrational application, it has led to drug-resistant microorganisms, environmental damage, and other hazards, so the selection of alternative natural, safe, and non-hazardous bioactive substances is an effective solution for this problem. D-limonene is a bioactive compound widely present in various plant essential oils, exhibiting excellent broad-spectrum bioactivity and promising prospects for development and clinical application. This review provides a detailed overview of the biological activities of D-limonene, emphasizing its antimicrobial, anthelmintic, insecticidal, and medicinal potential. While nanoencapsulation technology shows promise in improving the physicochemical properties of D-limonene and enhancing its practical applications, it is also crucial to comprehensively evaluate the potential side effects of D-limonene before use.
- Subjects
BIOACTIVE compounds; VEGETABLE oils; NATURAL selection; ENVIRONMENTAL degradation; ESSENTIAL oils; PESTICIDES
- Publication
Applied Sciences (2076-3417), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 11, p4605
- ISSN
2076-3417
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/app14114605