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ArticleChemistryOpen2025

Impact of Seasonal Variation on Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory, and Anti-Inflammatory Potentials of Cistus creticus Leaf Extracts.

Khalil Guelifet, Mokhtar Benmohamed, Khaled Kherraz, Latifa Khattabi, Barbara Sawicka, Ayomide Victor Atoki, Abderrazek Ferhat, Lilya Harchaoui, Mohamed Amine Ferhat, Wafa Zahnit and 2 more

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Article in ChemistryOpen, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Seasonal Variation in WildMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Khalil GuelifetLaboratoire de Recherche sur les Produits Bioactifs et Valorisation de la Biomasse, Département de Chimie, école normale supérieure de Kouba (ENS), B.P. 92, Vieux-Kouba, Alger, 16308, Algeria.
Mokhtar BenmohamedLaboratory of Fundamental Sciences, University Amar Télidji of Laghouat, Po. Box. 37G, Road of Ghardaïa, Laghouat, 03000, Algeria.
Khaled KherrazLaboratoire d'Ethnobotanique et Substances Naturelles, Ecole Normale Supérieure, vieux-Kouba, Algiers, 16050, Algeria.
Latifa KhattabiCentre de Recherche en Biotechnologie (CRBt) Ali Mendjli Nouvelle Ville UV 03 BP E73 Constantine, 03 BP E73 Constantine, Constantine, 25000, Algeria.
Barbara SawickaDepartment of Plant Production Technology and Commoditties Science, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 15 str., Lublin, 20-950, Poland.
Ayomide Victor AtokiDepartment of Biochemistry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0003-1914-973X
Abderrazek FerhatLaboratory of Research in Science and Environment: Bioresources, Geochemistry-Physics, Legislation and Socio-Economic Development, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Tamanghasset, B.P. 10034, Sersouf, Tamanrasset, Algeria.
Lilya HarchaouiFaculty of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algiers, 16111, Algeria.
Mohamed Amine FerhatLaboratoire de Recherche sur les Produits Bioactifs et Valorisation de la Biomasse, Département de Chimie, école normale supérieure de Kouba (ENS), B.P. 92, Vieux-Kouba, Alger, 16308, Algeria.
Wafa ZahnitDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ferhat ABBAS Setif 1, El Bez, 19000, Algeria.
Afaf Khadra BendrihemBiotechnology, Water, Environment and Health Laboratory, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Abbes Laghrour, Khenchela, 40000, Algeria.
Mohammed MessaoudiLaboratoire de Recherche sur les Produits Bioactifs et Valorisation de la Biomasse, Département de Chimie, école normale supérieure de Kouba (ENS), B.P. 92, Vieux-Kouba, Alger, 16308, Algeria.ORCID 0000-0002-3536-6358

Funding

Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific ResearchGeneral Directorate for Scientific Research and Technology Development of Algiers
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of seasonal variation onthe phytochemicalcomposition and biological activities of Cistus creticus leaf extracts collected during spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Extracts are analyzed for phenolic and flavonoid contents and evaluated for antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, and photoprotective properties. Pronounced seasonal differences are observed. Spring and summer extracts, enriched in bioactive compounds, exhibit the strongest pharmacological potential, including notable antioxidant effects, potent enzyme inhibition, and high photoprotective capacity. The spring extract further demonstrates significant in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, while the winter extract displays superior in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. These findings highlight the critical role of harvest season in modulating both phytochemical composition and bioefficacy. The superior performance of spring and summer extracts underscores the potential of C. creticus as a valuable natural source of antioxidants, enzyme inhibitors, and photoprotective agents. Overall, this work supports the strategic use of seasonal optimization to enhance the therapeutic and cosmeceutical applications of C. creticus.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsCistusEnzyme InhibitorsPlant ExtractsPlant LeavesSeasonsAnimalsEdemaFlavonoidsMaleMicePhenolsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsEnzyme InhibitorsFlavonoidsPhenolsPlant Extractsanti‐inflammatoryantimicrobial activityantioxidant activitiesCistus creticusenzyme inhibitionphytochemicalsseasonal variations

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PMID40977086
PMCPMC12680549

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