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ArticlePlants (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Chromatographic Determination and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Walnut (

Jurgita Luksiene, Nerija Zevzikovaite, Jurga Andreja Kazlauskaite, Mindaugas Marksa, Agne Giedraitiene, Lina Merkeviciene, Asta Kubiliene, Andrejus Zevzikovas

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Jurgita LuksieneDepartment of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Nerija ZevzikovaiteDepartment of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Jurga Andreja KazlauskaiteDepartment of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0002-7631-7122
Mindaugas MarksaDepartment of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Agne GiedraitieneInstitute of Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Mickeviciaus Str. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Lina MerkevicieneDepartment of Anatomy and Physiology, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0009-0006-7617-3698
Asta KubilieneDepartment of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0002-0449-6547
Andrejus ZevzikovasDepartment of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania.

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Abstract

Walnut septum (WS), a major by-product of walnut processing, represents a promising source of bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to characterise the phytochemical composition of WS extracts from different habitat origins and evaluate their antimicrobial activity. Total amino acids were profiled by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, while phenolic compounds were analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography. Both methods were evaluated according to ICH Q2 (R2) guidelines for analytical procedure validation. The results showed a complex composition of amino acids and polyphenols, including ellagic acid and quercitrin. However, it was clear that habitat variations in WS samples had a significant impact on the quantities and composition of phenolic compounds and total amino acids in WS extracts. Antimicrobial activity was assessed against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. Variations in antimicrobial efficacy were associated with differences in phenolic composition and content due to habitat differences in WS sample origins. Collectively, this study highlights the WS as a valuable agro-industrial by-product with potential applications as a natural source of antimicrobial compounds in food and pharmaceutical systems.

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amino acidsantibacterial activityby-productGC-MS analysisHPLC analysisphenolic compoundswalnut septa

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PMCPMC13120453

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