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Int J Mol Sci ; 24(11)2023 May 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37298506

RESUMO

The juçara palm tree produces a small spherical and black-purple fruit similar to açaí. It is rich in phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins. A clinical trial evaluated the absorption and excretion of the main bioactive compounds in urine and the antioxidant capacity in serum and erythrocytes of 10 healthy subjects after juçara juice intake. Blood samples were collected before (0.0 h) and 0.5 h, 1 h, 2 h, and 4 h after a single dose (400 mL) of juçara juice, while urine was collected at baseline and 0-3 and 3-6 h after juice intake. Seven phenolic acids and conjugated phenolic acids were identified in urine deriving from the degradation of anthocyanins: protocatechuic acid, vanillic acid, vanillic acid glucuronide, hippuric acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxyphenylacetic acid, and ferulic acid derivative. In addition, kaempferol glucuronide was also found in urine as a metabolite of the parent compound in juçara juice. Juçara juice caused a decrease in the total oxidant status of serum after 0.5 h in comparison to baseline values (p < 0.05) and increased the phenolic acid metabolites excretion. This study shows the relationship between the production of metabolites of juçara juice and the total antioxidant status in human serum, indicating evidence of its antioxidant capacity.


Assuntos
Antioxidantes , Euterpe , Humanos , Antocianinas , Eritrócitos , Frutas , Glucuronídeos , Fenóis
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Anal Bioanal Chem ; 409(7): 1943-1950, 2017 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27988799

RESUMO

This paper reports the development of a fast separation method employing capillary zone electrophoresis for the simultaneous determination of hippuric acid, mandelic acid, and creatinine in samples of urine using a coated capillary. The background electrolyte was composed of 10 mmol L-1 tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and 30 mmol L-1 2-hydroxy-isobutyric acid at pH 3.6. The internal standard was 3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. Separations were performed in a fused silica capillary (32 cm total length, 8.5 cm effective length, and 50 µm internal diameter) coated with crosslinked hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan and κ-carrageenan. Direct UV detection was performed at a wavelength of 200 nm. Samples and standards were injected hydrodynamically (-50 mbar, 3 s) using the short-end injection procedure. The electrophoretic system was operated under constant voltage of 30 kV with positive polarity on the injection side. The separation time for hippuric acid, mandelic acid, and creatinine was less than 70 s. The evaluation of some analytical parameters of the method for the three analytes showed good linearity (R 2 > 0.99), limit of detections of 0.21 to 0.63 mg L-1, inter-day precision better than 3.0% (peak area), and recovery in the range of 98 to 106%. The method developed was applied in the analysis of the three analytes in urine samples. Graphical Abstract New method using capillary zone electrophoresis for analysis of creatinine, hippuric acid and mandelic acid in urine.


Assuntos
Creatinina/urina , Eletroforese Capilar/métodos , Hipuratos/urina , Ácidos Mandélicos/urina , Polímeros/química
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J Sci Food Agric ; 96(9): 3109-13, 2016 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26439310

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Pangasius is a fish produced on a large scale in Vietnam and exported to many countries. Since river contamination from human activities can affect the safety of this food, fish consumption can cause exposure to potentially toxic elements for humans. The aim of this study, therefore, was to assess arsenic, cadmium, lead, copper and chromium contents by atomic absorption spectrometry in Pangasius fillet produced in the provinces of Dong Thap and Can Tho (Vietnam) and exported to Brazil. RESULTS: The limits of detection were: arsenic 0.5443 µg kg(-1) , cadmium 0.0040 mg kg(-1) , chromium 0.0004 mg kg(-1) , copper 0.0037 mg kg(-1) and lead 0.0284 mg kg(-1) . Analysis of 20 samples showed results below the limit of detection for arsenic, chromium and lead, while copper average concentration was 0.0234 mg kg(-1) . Cadmium average concentration was 0.0547 mg kg(-1) , with no significant difference between the two regions studied. CONCLUSION: The samples of Pangasius had no detectable concentrations of arsenic, chromium, copper and lead, and do not represent a hazard to public health. However, cadmium analysis revealed non-compliant samples, demonstrating the importance of monitoring the quality of imported Pangasius fish. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.


Assuntos
Arsênio/análise , Cádmio/análise , Peixes-Gato/metabolismo , Cromo/análise , Cobre/análise , Contaminação de Alimentos/análise , Chumbo/análise , Animais , Brasil , Inocuidade dos Alimentos , Carne/análise , Rios , Espectrofotometria Atômica/métodos , Vietnã
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J AOAC Int ; 98(6): 1632-9, 2015.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26651576

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The aim of this study was to develop a new and fast micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC) method for the determination of phenylalanine in cereal samples. The background electrolyte was chosen by a factorial design and was composed of 30 mmol/L phosphoric acid, 100 mmol/L sodium dodecyl sulfate, and 25% methanol (v/v) at pH 1.9. A fused silica capillary (48.5 cm total length×8.5 cm effective length×50 µm id×375 µm od) was used in a short-end injection configuration, and direct UV detection was at 200 nm. The method was validated following the Eurachem guidelines, and values such as linearity (from 10.1 to 40.4 mg/L); recovery (86.8-103.9%); repeatability (0.06-0.22% for migration time and 1.14-4.82% for peak area); reproducibility (0.04-0.61% for migration time and 2.22-5.72% for peak area); and LOD and LOQ of 20 and 60 mg/100 g, respectively, were obtained. After the comparison involving selectivity and accuracy between capillary electrophoresis and LC/MS/MS method, the MEKC-UV method was successfully applied to analysis of phenylalanine in different cereal products.


Assuntos
Cromatografia Líquida/métodos , Cromatografia Capilar Eletrocinética Micelar/métodos , Grão Comestível/química , Fenilalanina/análise , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem/métodos , Espectrofotometria Ultravioleta
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Chemosphere ; : 142725, 2024 Jun 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38945225

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Benzophenone-3 (BP-3), utilized as a UV filter in cosmetic products, is an emerging contaminant that constitutes a threat to natural resources and environmental health. This study investigated the assimilation of the UV filter BP-3 in Crassostrea gigas oysters collected in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Lyophilized oyster tissue extracts were prepared using the QuEChERS method, and LC-MS/MS was employed to determine the BP-3 concentration in the samples. The method was applied to specimens intentionally exposed to two concentrations of the contaminant, for different periods of exposure (1 and 7 days). Samples from treatment 1 (T1) were exposed to a concentration of 1 µg L-1 of the BP-3 standard, and samples from treatment 2 (T2) were exposed to a concentration of 100 µg L-1 of the BP-3 standard. The results revealed rapid absorption of BP-3, with an increase of 126% for lower concentrations, reaching 1.13 µg of BP-3 per gram of oyster tissue, and 17% for higher concentrations, reaching 34.6 µg of BP-3 per gram of oyster tissue after 7 days. The presence of BP-3 even in samples not directly exposed to the contaminant indicates its widespread environmental distribution. The rapid bioaccumulation suggests the need to consider seasonal variations, such as increased tourism in the summer. The validated analytical method demonstrated efficacy in quantifying BP-3, providing an integrated approach for long-term monitoring of pollution levels and their dynamic variations over time. In addition, variation in BP-3 levels in the samples may be related to transport patterns influenced by tides and discharges from septic system, highlighting the need to improve wastewater treatment. These findings underscore the necessity for continuous biomonitoring and effective environmental management to safeguard the health of marine ecosystems and humans.

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Nat Prod Res ; 38(10): 1771-1775, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37221813

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Myrcia is a genus widespread in South America with many species presenting anti-inflammatory and biological properties. We investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of crude hydroalcoholic extract of Myrcia pubipetala leaves (CHE-MP) using macrophages (RAW 264.7), and the air pouch model in mice to evaluate leukocyte migration and mediator's release. Adhesion molecule expression, CD49 and CD18, was evaluated in neutrophils. In vitro, the CHE-MP significantly reduced nitric oxide (NO), interleukin (IL)-1ß, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) levels in the exudate and the supernatant culture. CHE-MP did not present cytotoxicity and modulated the percentage of positive neutrophils for CD18 and its expression per cell, without modifying the expression of CD49, which corroborated with significantly reduced neutrophil migration to inflammatory exudate and subcutaneous tissue. Taken together, the data demonstrate that CHE-MP presents a potential activity on innate inflammatory.


Assuntos
Myrtaceae , Extratos Vegetais , Camundongos , Animais , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Inflamação/tratamento farmacológico , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/metabolismo , Neutrófilos
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Food Res Int ; 176: 113793, 2024 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38163707

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The present study evaluated the effect of cryoconcentration of pulp blocks of acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC). The study evaluated cryoconcentration in three stages. The cryoconcentrated samples, the ice fractions, and the initial pulp were evaluated for physicochemical composition, bioactive composition, and multielement profile. The cryoconcentrated sample obtained in the third stage of cryoconcentration showed the best results for the concentration factor, process efficiency, total soluble solids content, red color intensity, and increasing of the macro and micronutrients: Cu, Ca, S, Sr, K, Mn, Na, P, Mg, Fe. All stages presented good performance in the total soluble solids content, increase in the titratable acidity of the concentrates, and progressive increase in the intensity of the red color. Generally, higher levels of total phenolic and antioxidant activity were found for the 2nd and 3rd concentrates. The phenolic activity showed an increase of 166.90% in the 3rd stage concentrate compared to fresh pulp, and the antioxidant activity was 112.10% by the ABTS method and 131.60% by the DPPH method, both in the 3rd stage concentrate. The major individual polyphenols were Ferulic acid, Protocatechuic acid, and Taxifolin, with significant increases in the concentration of the compounds in the 2nd and 3rd stage concentrates. In addition, the contents of potentially toxic metals were below detection limits. During the cryoconcentration process, there was a decrease in the values ​​of vitamin C content, moisture content, density, and elements Cu, Sr, and Zn.


Assuntos
Antioxidantes , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , Antioxidantes/análise , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Ácido Ascórbico/análise , Vitaminas/análise , Rutina/análise , Fenóis/análise
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Electrophoresis ; 34(24): 3333-40, 2013 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24310857

RESUMO

A rapid method for the simultaneous determination of free glycerol (FG) and total glycerol (TG) in biodiesel by CE using a short-end multiple injection (SE/MI) configuration system is described. The sample preparation for FG involves the extraction of glycerol with water and for TG a saponification reaction is carried out followed by extraction as in the case of FG. The glycerol extracted in both cases is submitted to periodate oxidation and the iodate ions formed are measured on a CE-SE/MI system. The relevance of this study lies in the fact that no analytical procedure has been previously reported for the determination of TG (or of FG and TG simultaneously) by CE. The optimum conditions for the saponification/extraction process were 1.25% KOH and 25°C, with a time of only 5 min, and biodiesel mass in the range of 50.0-200.0 mg can be used. Multiple injections were performed hydrodynamically with negative pressure as follows: 50 mbar/3s (FG sample); 50 mbar/6s (electrolyte spacer); 50 mbar/3s (TG sample). The linear range obtained was 1.55-46.5 mg/L with R(2) > 0.99. The LOD and LOQ were 0.16 mg/L and 0.47 mg/L, respectively for TG. The method provides acceptable throughput for application in quality control and monitoring biodiesel synthesis process. In addition, it offers simple sample preparation (saponification process), it can be applied to a variety biodiesel samples (soybean, castor, and waste cooking oils) and it can be used for the determination of two key parameters related to the biodiesel quality with a fast separation (less than 30 s) using an optimized CE-SE/MI system.


Assuntos
Biocombustíveis/análise , Eletroforese Capilar/métodos , Glicerol/análise , Cinética , Limite de Detecção , Óleos de Plantas , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Temperatura
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Anal Chim Acta ; 1275: 341566, 2023 Sep 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37524460

RESUMO

Enzyme assays can be performed with the capillary electrophoresis technique (CE) in many approaches, such as the immobilized enzyme micro-reactor. Acetylcholinesterase is a promising enzyme to be used when pursuing such a method, as it has already been explored in the proposal of similar methods of miniaturizing enzyme assays. The present work proposes a novel enzyme micro-reactor, based on the anchorage of the enzyme on magnetic nanoparticles of MnFe2O4, with chitosan and glutaraldehyde as the cross-linker in the capillary by means of an arrange of neodymium magnets. The calculated Km of the enzyme evaluated by this method was 1.12 mmol L-1, comparable to other studies in the literature that utilizes immobilized enzymes. Also, IC50 for neostigmine was assessed in 3 different micro-reactors, with an average of 29.42 ± 3.88 µmol L-1. In terms of the micro-reactor stability, it was possible to perform at least 25 experiments with assembled micro-reactor. The method was applied to hydroalcoholic extracts of 7 plant species. Plinia cauliflora had the best result, with 42.31 ± 6.81% of enzyme inhibition in a concentration of 100 mg L-1.


Assuntos
Acetilcolinesterase , Nanopartículas de Magnetita , Enzimas Imobilizadas , Imãs , Eletroforese Capilar/métodos
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Food Chem ; 405(Pt A): 134860, 2023 Mar 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36370557

RESUMO

A simple sample preparation approach employing the dispersive pipette extraction (DPX) technique is proposed to determine twelve polyphenols, including phenolic acids and flavonoids in wines, followed by identification and quantification by LC-MS/MS. The extraction parameters, including sample volume and pH, salting out effect, time and cycles of extraction and desorption, and desorption solvent were optimized using univariate and multivariate designs. The analytical performance was satisfactory, with determination coefficients greater than or equal to 0.9877, precisions with values lower than 20 %, and recoveries ranging from 87 to 114 %. The applicability of the method was evaluated in red wine. The major compounds determined in the sample were (-)-epicatechin (23.5 mg L-1), (+)-catechin (19.2 mg L-1), and myricetin (14.6 mg L-1). The green character of the analytical procedure and the sample preparation step were evaluated by three analytical metrics.


Assuntos
Vinho , Cromatografia Líquida/métodos , Vinho/análise , Polifenóis/análise , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem/métodos , Solventes/química
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Food Res Int ; 161: 111780, 2022 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36192876

RESUMO

Sulfite is widely used to prevent enzymatic browning in shrimp and lobster processing. However, sulfite may cause allergy in sensitive consumers. Thus, regulatory agencies set limits for its use. Sulfite is usually controlled by the normalized Monier-Williams (MW) titrimetric method that allows a limited number of samples to be analyzed. This manuscript consolidates an innovative method for sulfite inspection in seafood by capillary zone electrophoresis with diode array detector (CZE-DAD). A simple, fast, and simultaneous extraction and derivatization method was developed to provide high throughput for analytical routine. The high instability of the sulfite was suppressed by its derivatization with formaldehyde producing hydroxymethylsulfonate. The evaluation of its analytical performance yielded excellent results in compliance with the strict parameters required for metrological accreditation. The CZE-DAD method was selective and specific when submitted to confirmatory evaluations by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. The limit of detection (3.50 mg kg-1), limit of quantitation (11.7 mg kg-1) and recoveries (99-103%) were adequate for sample analysis. The measurement uncertainty was estimated by the propagation of errors and experimental standard uncertainties (precision, accuracy, and analytical curves) and type B uncertainties from traceable measurement instruments. The low relative uncertainty (10%) and the adequate reproducibility demonstrated method suitability. The CZE-DAD results were compared to the MW method through the respective expanded standard uncertainties and normalized error. This new method is promising to be used in seafood inspection and continuous laboratory evaluations using instrumentation not very expensive to acquire and maintain.


Assuntos
Eletroforese Capilar , Sulfitos , Eletroforese Capilar/métodos , Formaldeído , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Alimentos Marinhos/análise
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Nat Prod Res ; 36(4): 1134-1137, 2022 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33280428

RESUMO

Eugenia involucrata DC. (Myrtaceae), popularly known as "cereja-do-Rio-Grande", is a native tree from Brazil, popularly used as a hypoglycemiant. Crude hydroalcoholic extract (CHE) and fractions (insoluble (FI), dichloromethane (FDM), ethyl acetate (FEA) and butanol (FBu)) of leaves were assessed to determine the phenolic chemical composition by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. 10 compounds were identified, being 7 new for this species: rutin, isoquercitrin, luteolin-7-O-rutinoside, mandelic acid, naringenin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside and salicylic acid. Extract and fractions showed inhibitory activity on acetylcholinesterase (AchE) enzyme (best result: IC50 = 44.19 µg mL-1, for FEA) and α-glucosidase (α-Glu) (best result: IC50 = 31.25 ± 0.15 µg mL-1, for CHE). The observed antioxidant and inhibitory activity on the AchE and α-Glu is due to, at least in part, the presence of phenolic compounds in the samples.


Assuntos
Eugenia , Myrtaceae , Acetilcolinesterase , Antioxidantes/química , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Myrtaceae/química , Extratos Vegetais/química , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , alfa-Glucosidases
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Food Res Int ; 157: 111460, 2022 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35761695

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Grumixama (Eugenia brasiliensis Lamarck) is a native fruit of the Atlantic rain forest that belongs to Myrtaceae family. It presents economic potential due to the attractive sensory attributes and bioactive compounds. This study determined physicochemical characteristics, minerals (K, Na, Ca, Mg, Mn), sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose), total content of phenolics, proanthocyanidins, and anthocyanins, individual phenolic compounds, and antioxidant capacity at three ripening stages of grumixama from two growing locations (Florianópolis and São Ludgero, Santa Catarina state, Brazil). Of the 23 phenolic compounds quantified, gallic acid, ellagic acid, quercetin, and isoquercetrin were the major (with values up to 69.08 mg/100 g fresh weight). Fructose (up to 5.28 g/100 g fresh weight) was the main sugar, and K (up to 589.30 mg/100 g fresh weight) was the major mineral, followed by Ca, Na, and Mg (up to 149.02, 117.52, and 80.18 mg/100 g fresh weight, respectively). More mature fruits had the highest levels of total phenolics (up to 469.18 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g fresh weight), anthocyanins (up to 518.64 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside equivalent/100 g fresh weight), and proanthocyanidins (up to 420.70 mg catechin equivalent/100 g fresh weight). The influence of growing location and ripening on nutritional and physicochemical characteristics was confirmed. There was a statistically significant interaction (p < 0.05) between both factors for almost all parameters evaluated. The results showed that grumixama fruits could contribute to the daily intake of nutritional and bioactive compounds for consumers' health.


Assuntos
Eugenia , Proantocianidinas , Antocianinas , Frutose , Ácido Gálico , Fenóis , Compostos Fitoquímicos
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Talanta ; 224: 121773, 2021 Mar 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33379009

RESUMO

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and α-glucosidase (α-glu) are key target enzymes in the search for novel strategies in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and type II diabetes. Therefore, methods to assess the enzyme inhibition are of great value in the research field. Here is proposed a novel a dual electrophoretically-mediated microanalysis for the simultaneous determination of both enzymes' activity. In order to do so, the various solutions required for both assays were introduced in the capillary electrophoresis system using the multiple injections approach. Enzymatic kinetic parameters were tested, Km for AChE and α-glu were 3.81 and 0.43 mmol L-1. Ki values were 4.27 µmol L-1 for neostigmine (an AChE inhibitor) and 0.40 mmol L-1 for acarbose (an α-glu inhibitor). Results of IC50 (concentration for 50% of inhibition) were 5.11 ± 0.47 µmol L-1 and 0.58 ± 0,02 mmol L-1 for neostigmine and acarbose, respectively. All parameters (except for Ki of neostigmine) were comparable with the literature, indicating a good reliability of the proposed method to evaluate these enzymes activity. Total time analysis was approximately 10 min, being possible to perform around 12 enzymatic assays per hour, with low sample and reagent consumption, thus satisfying some of the principles of green chemistry. The method was applied to evaluate 10 phenolic compounds, of wich p-coumaric acid showed the best inhibitory activity for AChE (40.14 ± 4.75% at 10 mg L-1); and quercetin for α-glu (46.53 ± 4.90% at 10 mg L-1).


Assuntos
Acetilcolinesterase , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Humanos , Polifenóis , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , alfa-Glucosidases
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Food Chem X ; 12: 100164, 2021 Dec 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35024607

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Soursop (Annona muricata L.) seeds, which is a residue obtained from juice agro-industries, were subjected to supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and subcritical water extraction (SWE) in single or combined mode to extract the potential value-added compounds. Different extraction methods were evaluated in terms of the extraction yield, phenolics content, antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP), and Maillard reaction products. The extracts were analyzed using SEM, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS techniques. The temperature and a combination of high-pressure techniques positively affected the overall results (SFE + SWE), affording nonpolar and polar extracts rich in phenolics and antioxidant compounds. SEM analysis showed that the use of SFE caused modifications in the cell wall, and the oil fraction was rich in fatty acids. Twenty-nine compounds associated with soursop seed extracts were detected for the first time using LC-MS/MS, showing the potential of the raw material as well as promoting resource re-utilization in circular economy.

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Carbohydr Polym ; 256: 117589, 2021 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33483075

RESUMO

The preconcentration of metal ions present at low concentration levels in aqueous systems and the selective removal of potentially toxic metals are important applications of adsorption processes. In this study, a heptadentate dinucleating ligand was anchored to chitosan for use in adsorption studies on Zn(II), Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions. The novel adsorbent was characterized by 13C NMR and FT-IR spectroscopy, TGA and BET surface area analysis. The degree of substitution of the ligand in chitosan, obtained from CHN analysis, was 0.73. The adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order model. The rate constants and the adsorption capacities for multicomponent systems decreased in the order Cu(II) >> Ni(II) ∼ Zn(II), indicating the preferential adsorption of Cu(II). For Cu(II) ions, the Langmuir model provided the best fitting to the experimental data, and the monolayer Cu(II) adsorption capacity was 0.404 mmol g-1, while the linear isotherm described Zn(II) and Ni(II) ion adsorption.


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Quitosana/química , Cobre/química , Níquel/química , Zinco/química , Adsorção , Isótopos de Carbono , Íons , Cinética , Ligantes , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , Metais/química , Tamanho da Partícula , Polímeros/química , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Água/química , Poluentes Químicos da Água/química
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Nat Prod Res ; 35(15): 2608-2611, 2021 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31680559

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Eugenia genus is known for its phenolic metabolites, which may influence the progression of the Alzheimer Disease. This study aimed to evaluate the anticholinesterase effects of six Eugenia species from Brazil. Leaves and stems were submitted to maceration (methanol) and partitioned with dichloromethane and ethyl acetate (EtOAc). Samples were screened (200 µg mL-1) for the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis allowed the identification of twenty-eight phenolic compounds. Regarding the enzymatic activity, EtOAc fraction of E. mattosii exhibited the best results. Chemical and pharmacological aspects of seasonal E. mattosii extracts were evaluated. The extract from leaves collected in the winter was the most effective for AChE, and the extract from leaves collected in the spring was the most effective for BuChE. Correlating the enzymatic results with the chemical data, it was possible to associate these effects to isoquercitrin, quercetin, catechin, epicatechin, procatecuic acid and myricitrin content.


Assuntos
Acetilcolinesterase/química , Antioxidantes/química , Butirilcolinesterase/química , Inibidores da Colinesterase/farmacologia , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão/métodos , Eugenia , Fenóis/química , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Acetilcolinesterase/análise , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Brasil , Butirilcolinesterase/análise , Inibidores da Colinesterase/análise , Inibidores da Colinesterase/química , Fenóis/análise , Extratos Vegetais/química , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem/métodos
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Nat Prod Res ; 35(22): 4824-4827, 2021 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32159398

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Bryophyllum delagoense (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Druce, native to Madagascar, is popularly known as "abyssian cactus" and popularly used in folk medicine as an analgesic and healing agent. The study methodology was divided into the phytochemical study: fractionation and identification of phenolic compounds by HLPC-ESI-MS/MS from the methanolic extract (ME), and fractions (DCMF and EAF) of leaves of B. delagoense, and biological activity with acetylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase inhibition of extracts and fractions by in vitro enzymatic techniques. Twenty-seven phenolic compounds were identified, being the highest concentration of syringic acid (87.848 mg g-1). The DCMF fraction showed the best biological activity for inhibition of α-glucosidase enzyme (0.125 mg mL-1).


Assuntos
Kalanchoe , Acetilcolinesterase , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem
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Nat Prod Res ; 34(18): 2683-2688, 2020 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30618311

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Alzheimer's disease and diabetes mellitus are contemporary diseases of great concern. Phenolic compounds are linked to several health benefits and could lead to novel strategies to combat these ailments. The objective of this study was to evaluate by electrophoretically-mediated microanalysis the potential inhibitory activity of the fruit juices from Plinia cauliflora ("jaboticaba") and Eugenia uniflora ("pitanga") toward acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and α-glucosidase, target enzymes in strategies for the treatment of these diseases. The phenolic profiles of the samples were also investigated. Jaboticaba and pitanga juices inhibited 85.90 ± 1.73 and 52.67 ± 1.24% of AChE activity at 5 mg mL-1, and 57.91 ± 2.60 and 69.47 ± 2.89% of α-glucosidase activity at 1 mg mL-1, respectively. Total phenolic content of the juices were 303.54 ± 28.28 and 367.00 ± 11.42 mgGA L-1, respectively. The observed inhibitory activity can be explained, at least in part, by the presence of the phenolic compounds.


Assuntos
Inibidores da Colinesterase/farmacologia , Eugenia/química , Inibidores de Glicosídeo Hidrolases/farmacologia , Myrtaceae/química , Fenóis/análise , Animais , Brasil , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Eletroforese em Microchip , Sucos de Frutas e Vegetais/análise , Humanos , Extratos Vegetais/química , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Espectrometria de Massas por Ionização por Electrospray , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem
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Data Brief ; 29: 105109, 2020 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31989009

RESUMO

The dataset showed in this manuscript belongs to the investigation of the Southern-Brazilian geopropolis of stingless bees. Stingless bees are native species of insects from tropical areas; they produce honey, pollen and geopropolis that is composed of a mix of vegetal extracts, digestive enzymes, and mostly by soil. Used in folk medicine as antiseptic, antioxidant and antimicrobial agent, the composition is due to bee species, climate changes, local flora, and soil type. Moreover, the complex chemical content gives to the geopropolis a bioactive potential, with scavenging characteristics that is important to avoid free radical damages in the human health. Regarding the importance of exploring new natural matrices sources with bioactive potential, the first approach of chemical characterization of geopropolis is indispensable. Thus, ten samples of Southern-Brazilian geopropolis were analyzed and the bioactive responses obtained were discussed in the accompanying article titled "Southern-Brazilian geopropolis: A potential source of polyphenolic compounds and assessment of mineral composition". Furthermore, the physicochemical analysis of moisture and ash content, the yield of extraction, the reducing activity and free radical scavenging potential of ethanolic extracts, the antimicrobial activity, and the analysis of HPLC-ESI-MS/MS chromatograms are the main data presented in brief. The data can guide scientists in order to know methods and data for these samples.

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