Description

• General description: Phytol is a diterpene alcohol commonly used as an aromatic ingredient in many fragrance compounds.[1] In nature, it is found as a part of chlorophyll, vitamin K, vitamin E, and other tocopherols.[2][3] Some of its lipophilic analogs show potent antitubercular activity.[4]
• Application: Zein/fucoidan-coated phytol nanoliposome: preparation, characterization, physicochemical stability, in vitro release, and antioxidant activity.: This article explores the development of phytol-loaded nanoliposomes, evaluating their stability, release profile, and antioxidant activity, demonstrating their potential in pharmaceutical applications (Chen et al., 2024). Ethanolic extract of Euphorbia royleana Boiss. reduces metastasis of breast cancer cells and inhibits tumor progression in vivo.: This research demonstrates the anti-cancer properties of Euphorbia royleana, with phytol identified as one of the active compounds contributing to the inhibition of cancer cell metastasis and tumor progression (Gull et al., 2024).