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ArticleChemistry & biodiversity2026

Chemistry and Potential Applications of the Samaras of the Invasive Plant Species Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle.

Afef Bejaoui, Emira Noumi, Mejdi Snoussi, Karim Hosni

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Article in Chemistry & biodiversity, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Afef BejaouiLaboratoire Des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et D'analyse Physico-chimique (INRAP), Ariana, Tunisia.
Emira NoumiDepartment of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia.
Mejdi SnoussiDepartment of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia.
Karim HosniLaboratoire Des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et D'analyse Physico-chimique (INRAP), Ariana, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0978-8378

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Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research LR15INRAP02
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Abstract

In this study, the samaras of the alien invasive plant species Ailanthus altissima were chemically analyzed and evaluated for their in vitro antioxidant activity and in silico biological activities. Elemental analysis revealed the presence of essential macroelements (Ca > K > P > Mg > Na) and trace elements (Fe > Zn > Cu > Mn > Ni). With their high content (> 12% w/w) and particular fatty acid profile (C18:1 + C18:2 > 90%), samara lipids show limited potential for biodiesel development, as several key physicochemical properties of the prospected biodiesel did not fully adhere to international specifications (ASTM D-6751, EN 14214:2008, BG/T 20828:2007). The phenolic profile, particularly rich in phenolic acids, flavonols, and coumarins, was correlated with strong antioxidant activity. In silico analysis revealed that this untapped feedstock could have promising biological activities with pharmacological potential.

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AilanthusAntioxidantsIntroduced SpeciesPlant ExtractsBiphenyl CompoundsPhenolsPicratesAntioxidantsBiphenyl CompoundsPhenolsPicratesPlant ExtractsAilanthus altissimabioactivitybiodiesel, PASS prediction, phenolics

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PMID42105356
PMCPMC13376726

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