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Aims: it was evaluated the antioxidant effect of the ethanolic extract of Caesal-pinia ferrea bark in a model of oxidative stress induced by paracetamol (PCM). Methods: male Swiss mice were subdivided into four groups (control; PCM; PCM+extract; extract; n=8) in which a dose of paracetamol (250 mg.kg-1) was administered and after 3 hours the treatment with the extract (100 mg.kg-1/day) was administered for seven days, via gavage. Oxidative stress biomarkers were determined, such as catalase, glutathione-S-transferase, reduced gluta-thione, ascorbic acid, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and carbonylated proteins of liver, kidneys and brain and plasma parameters through the dosage of glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase. Results: the Caesalpinia ferrea extract was able to reverse the lipid and protein damage caused by the drug in the liver tissue and caused the same effect in the renal and brain tissues in the carbonylated proteins. The extract alone decreased liver glutathione-S-transferase and increased catalase and brain glutathione-S-transferase activity, in addition to lowering glucose and cholesterol, but without altering the triglycerides. Conclusions: it was possible to conclude that the ethanolic extract of the bark of Caesalpinia ferrea has a good antioxidant activity, probably due to dose of paracetamol in the samples investigated. However, more studies are needed for a better understanding of the effects of this extract compared to the effects found in this research
Objetivos: foi avaliado o efeito antioxidante do extrato etanólico da casca de Caesalpinia ferrea em modelo de estresse oxidativo induzido por paracetamol (acetaminofeno, PCM). Métodos: camundongos Swiss machos foram subdivididos em quatro grupos (controle; PCM; PCM+extrato; extrato; n=8) nos quais foi administrada uma dose de paracetamol (250 mg.kg-1) e após três horas foi administrado o tratamento com o extrato (100 mg.kg-1/ dia) por sete dias, via gavagem. Foram determinados biomarcadores de estresse oxidativo, como catalase, glutationa-S-transferase, glutationa reduzida, ácido ascórbico, substâncias reativas ao ácido tiobarbitúrico e proteínas carboniladas do fígado, rins e cérebro, além de parâmetros plasmáticos através da dosagem de glicose, colesterol, triglicerídeos, aspartato aminotransferase e alanina aminotransferase. Resultados: o extrato de Caesalpinia ferrea foi capaz de reverter os danos lipídicos e proteicos causados pela droga no tecido hepático, e também causou o mesmo efeito nos tecidos renal e cerebral nas proteínas carboniladas. O extrato sozinho diminuiu a atividade da glutationa-S-transferase hepática e aumentou a da catalase e glutationa-S-transferase cerebral, além de diminuir a glicose e o colesterol, mas sem alterar os triglicerídeos. Conclusões: foi possível concluir que o extrato etanólico da casca de Caesalpinia ferrea apresenta uma boa atividade antioxidante, provavelmente devido à presença de taninos, tendo em vista os danos causados pela alta dose de paracetamol nas amostras investigadas. Entretanto, mais estudos são necessários para um melhor entendimento dos efeitos deste extrato frente aos efeitos encontrados nesta pesquisa
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Animals , Biochemistry , Oxidative Stress , Caesalpinia , Plant Extracts , AcetaminophenРеферат
The adsorptive capacity of charcoal from the husk of the brazil nut fruit, called "ouriço" (the hard ball with nuts inside) for the herbicide dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) was evaluated. Activated carbons were produced from the brazil nut in a tubular oven at 800 °C and activated with CO2 or water steam. The specific surface area was determined by the Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) method, demonstrating the mean density of micropores. Analysis of N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms was undertaken and the morphology of activated carbons was visualized by Scanning Microscopy (SEM). The activated carbons were successfully obtained and had a specific surface area of 395 m2.g-1 and 401 m2.g-1 after activation with either CO2 or water steam, respectively. The highest pore mean density occurred with a diameter of 1.17 nm for carbons activated in both atmospheres. The graph of the adsorption/desorption isotherms of N2 showed Type I isotherms, regardless of the activation atmosphere. The SEM analysis showed that, for both activation atmospheres, pore formation occurred in the shape of uniform honeycomb craters. Adsorption kinetics followed the pseudo-second order model, indicating chemisorption. Regardless of the activation atmosphere, the activated carbon from the brazil nut "ouriço", was highly efficient for 2,4-D adsorption.
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Paracetamol (PCM) is a drug widely used by the population as an antipyretic and analgesic. If administered in high doses it can cause liver damage, leading to hepatoxicity. The genus Smilax, found in temperate and tropical regions, is traditionally used by the population through the extract of leaves and roots for several conditions, such as in the treatment of syphilis, diabetes, asthma and as a diuretic action. Through this, Smilax fluminensis leaf extracts were used to evaluate the protective effect against oxidative stress induced by a high dose of PCM in mice that received the drug and after receiving treatment with crude extract and fractions. Plasma analysis was performed using as partate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol, in addition to biochemical techniques such as catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), reduced glutathione (GSH), ascorbic acid (ASA), substances reactive to thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) and carbonylated proteins (CARBONYL) of liver, brain and kidneys. Fraction 1 of the extract was the most promising, decreasing the plasma levels of AST and ALT, the levels of CAT and GST of the liver, together with GSH and in the renal and brain tissue there was a decrease in carbonylated proteins (PCM + F1 versus PCM ). Besides, fraction 1 proved to be hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic. It is concluded that fraction 1 of Smilax fluminensis leaves has good antioxidant activity in the face of the damage caused by the high dose of paracetamol.
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Smilax , Acetaminophen/toxicityРеферат
Aims: The objective of this study was to identify the phytochemical profile and to evaluate the biological effects of the crude ethanolic extract (EE) and the ethanolic fraction (EF) of leaves of the species Cissus spinosa Cambess, after oxidative stress induced by cyclophosphamide (CP) in mice. Methods: Phytochemical profile was performed detecting functional groups and, analysis of total flavonoids and phenols concentration, as well as the antiradical activity in EE and EF. The phytochemical characterization was done for the identification of flavonoids present in the leaves of the plant. In the biochemical tests, hematological parameters, glucose, total cholesterol, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase and aminotransferases dosages in plasma, enzymatic and non--enzymatic antioxidants and lipid damage marker were evaluated in different tissues (liver, kidney and heart), besides genotoxic and immunological analyzes. The animals received 15 days of treatment, via gavage, with EE (50 mg kg-1) or EF (50 mg kg-1) and on the 15th day, an intraperitoneal injection of CP (100 mg kg-1) or saline (0.9%). After 24 h the last treatment, the animals were anesthetized for blood withdrawal, sacrificed and removal of the organs. Results: In the phytochemical analyzes, the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids and phenols was identified, the latter presented a higher concentration for EF. Eight flavonoids were identified - Rutin, Quercetin-3-ß-D-glucoside, Quercitrin, Taxifolin, Quercetin, Canferol, Luteolin and Apigenin. In the biochemical analyzes, in general, EE showed a better antioxidant action against oxidative damages, hypoglycemic and antitilipemic action when comparing with EF, probably due to the synergism caused by flavonoids. It was observed the reduction and an increase of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes, due to the action of antioxidant compounds and alkaloids present in the plant, also considering the question of the seasonal period that directly interferes in the production of these compounds. In the immunological analysis, the extracts did not stimulate the spontaneous production of oxygen peroxide (H2 O2) and nitric oxide (NOâ¢). Conclusions: Other studies, such as the variation of the chemical composition of the plant by local seasonality, hypoglycemic and antilipemic action, should be carried out to better delineate the biological action present in this plant.
Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o perfil fitoquímico e avaliar os efeitos biológicos do extrato etanólico bruto (EE) e da fração etanólica (EF) das folhas da espécie Cissus spinosa Cambess, após estresse oxidativo induzido pela ciclofosfamida. (CP) em camundongos. Métodos: O perfil fitoquímico foi realizado detectando grupos funcionais e, análise da concentração de flavonoides e fenóis totais, bem como a atividade antirradical em EE e EF. A caracterização fitoquímica foi realizada para a identificação de flavonoides presentes nas folhas da planta. Nos testes bioquímicos, os parâmetros hematológicos, as dosagens de glicose, colesterol total, creatinina, fosfatase alcalina e aminotransferases no plasma, os antioxidantes enzimáticos e não enzimáticos e o marcador de dano lipídico foram avaliados em diferentes tecidos (fígado, rim e coração), além de análises genotóxicas e imunológicas. Os animais receberam 15 dias de tratamento, via gavagem, com EE (50 mg kg-1) ou EF (50 mg kg-1) e no 15º dia, injeção intraperitoneal de CP (100 mg kg-1) ou soro fisiológico (0,9%) . Após 24 h do último tratamento, os animais foram anestesiados para retirada do sangue, sacrificados e após a retirada dos órgãos. Resultados: Nas análises fitoquímicas, identificou-se a presença de alcaloides, flavonoides e fenóis, estes últimos apresentaram maior concentração para EF. Oito flavonoides foram identificados - rutina, quercetina-3-ß--D-glicosídeo, quercitrina, taxifolina, quercetina, canferol, luteolina e apigenina. Nas análises bioquímicas, em geral, o EE apresentou melhor ação antioxidante contra os danos oxidativos, ação hipoglicemiante e antitilipêmica quando comparada à EF, provavelmente devido ao sinergismo causado pelos flavonoides. Observou-se a redução e um aumento de eritrócitos policromáticos micronucleados, devido à ação de compostos antioxidantes e alcaloides presentes na planta, considerando também a questão do período sazonal que interfere diretamente na produção desses compostos. Na análise imunológica, os extratos não estimularam a produção espontânea de peróxido de oxigênio (H2O2) e óxido nítrico (NOâ¢). Conclusões: Outros estudos, como a variação da composição química da planta por sazonalidade local, ação hipoglicemiante e antilipêmica, devem ser realizados para melhor delineamento da ação biológica presente nesta planta.
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Phytochemicals , Phytotherapy , Flavonoids , Oxidative StressРеферат
AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the effects of crude extract of Carica papaya leaves on oxidative stress in mice induced by cyclophosphamide, as well as phytochemical profile characterization of this extract. METHODS: The male Swiss mice received 15 days of treatment with the extract (500 mg kg-1, via gavage) and intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide (75 mg kg-1) or saline (0.9%) on the 15th day. After 24 h the last treatment, the animals were anesthetized for blood withdrawal, sacrificed and removal of the organs for analyses (liver, kidney and heart). In the biochemical tests were determined: hematological parameters in blood, aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase, glucose and total cholesterol dosages in plasma, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants and lipid damage marker were evaluated in different tissues, besides genotoxic and histopathological analyzes. RESULTS: In the extract of Carica papaya leaves, the flavonoids quercetin-3ß-D-glucoside and rutin were identified, besides present positive results for alkaloids, saponins and tannins. This extract increased the activity of glutathione-S-transferase and catalase enzymes in the liver and reduced the levels of reduced glutathione in the kidneys and hematocrit levels, red cell count, and hemoglobin. It promoted the decrease of the reactive species of thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) in the kidneys and the activity of enzyme aspartate aminotransferase in the plasma and was antimutagenic in the micronucleus test. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed that extract of Carica papaya was beneficial against oxidative events and prevented DNA damage. The extract also showed hepatotoxicity, therefore prolonged infusion of papaya leaves is not advisable.
OBJETIVOS: O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos do extrato bruto de folhas de Carica papaya sobre o estresse oxidativo em camundongos induzidos pela ciclofosfamida, bem como a caracterização do perfil fitoquímico deste extrato. MÉTODOS: Os camundongos Swiss machos receberam 15 dias de tratamento com o extrato (500 mg kg-1, via gavagem) e injeção intraperitoneal de ciclofos-famida (75 mg kg-1) ou salina (0,9%) no 15º dia. Após 24 h do último tratamento, os animais foram anestesiados para retirada do sangue, sacrificados e retirada dos órgãos para análises (fígado, rim e coração). Nos testes bioquímicos foram determinados: parâmetros hematológicos em sangue, aminotransferases, fosfatase alcalina, dosagens de glicose e colesterol total no plasma, antioxidantes enzimáticos e não enzimáticos e marcador de dano lipídico foram avaliados em diferentes tecidos, além de análises genotóxicas e histopatológicas. RESULTADOS: No extrato de folhas de Carica papaya foram identificados os flavonoides quercetina-3ß-D-glicosídeo e rutina, além de resultados positivos para alcaloides, saponinas e taninos. Este extrato aumentou a atividade das enzimas glutationa-S-transferase e catalase no fígado e diminuiu os níveis de glutationa reduzida nos rins, a concentração do hematócrito, a contagem dos glóbulos vermelhos e a hemoglobina. Promoveu a diminuição das espécies reativas de ácido tiobarbitúrico (TBARS) nos rins, a atividade da enzima aspartato aminotransferase no plasma e foi antimuta-gênico no teste do micronúcleo. CONCLUSÕES: O estudo mostrou que o extrato de Carica papaya foi benéfico contra eventos oxidativos e preveniu danos no DNA. O extrato também mostrou hepatotoxicidade, portanto, a infusão prolongada de folhas de mamão não é aconselhável.
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Oxidative Stress , Pharmacology , Ethnobotany , Cyclophosphamide , Carica , MetabolismРеферат
Copaifera multijuga, commonly known as copaiba, is popularly used in the form of tea for various conditions due to the presence of antioxidant substances in its composition, which protect cells against damage caused by free radicals. Its oleoresin is also used as an anti-inflammatory and antitumoral agent. The present study investigated the antioxidant effect of the ethanolic extract of copaiba stem bark on Swiss mice inoculated with solid Ehrlich tumors. Mice were inoculated subcutaneously with 1x106 Ehrlich's tumor cells and treated via gavage with ethanolic extract of copaiba for thirty days, with doses varying between 100 and 200 mg kg-1. Biochemical analyses of enzymatic antioxidants [superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST)], non-enzymatic antioxidants [reduced glutathione (GSH) and ascorbic acid (ASA)], substances reactive to thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) and protein carbonylation (carbonyl) in different tissues were significantly affected. The extract administered at 200 mg kg-1 presented higher antioxidant capacity in the liver, increased CAT, GST, GSH and decreased TBARS, as well as increased CAT activity and protein carbonylation in brain tissue. The results showed that the copaiba extract was able to reverse the oxidative stress caused by solid Ehrlich tumor, probably due to the presence of antioxidant compounds, and had potential antineoplasic effect after a 30-day treatment. (AU)
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Oxidative Stress , Free Radicals , Fabaceae , Neoplasms , Antineoplastic AgentsРеферат
AIMS: Copaifera multijuga Hayne oleoresin is commonly used in traditional medicine owing to its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antitumor, and antibacterial properties. However, little is known about the effect of the compounds from the bark of this plant. In this study, the immunomodulatory effect of the ethanolic extract of C. multijuga bark via natural killer activity of non-adherent spleen cells of Ehrlich tumor-bearing mice was evaluated. METHODS: Male Swiss mice were inoculated subcutaneously with 1×106 Ehrlich tumor cells (Ehrlich and Ehrlich/C. multijuga group) or phosphate buffered saline solution (control group and C. multijuga group) and treated orally daily with C. multijuga extract (200 mg kg-1, 0.1 mL per mouse, for the Ehrlich/C. multijuga and C. multijuga groups) or phosphate buffered saline solution (control group and Ehrlich group). The four experimental groups consisted in eight mice each and were organized in two sets, one treated for seven days and another treated for 14 days, totalizing 64 mice throughout the experiment. Twenty-four hours after the last oral administration, the mice were euthanized and the spleen tissue was isolated to prepare a non-adherent spleen cell suspension and to evaluate natural killer activity. Data are presented as the cell lysis percentage of Yac.1 target cells by non-adherent spleen cells. RESULTS: Treatment for seven days increased natural killer activity in the Ehrlich/C. multijuga group (21.20±8.89, p<0.05) compared to the control group (3.14±2.71, p<0.05); however, this effect was not maintained in the groups treated for 14 days (Control: 6.02±6.98, Ehrlich: 4.82±7.72, C. multijuga: 2.07±2.10, Ehrlich/C. multijuga: 2.01±1.63, p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Treatment for seven days with an ethanolic extract of C. multijuga bark enhanced the natural killer activity of non-adherent spleen cells from Ehrlich tumor-bearing mice.
OBJETIVOS: O óleo-resina de Copaifera multijuga Hayne é popularmente utilizado na medicina tradicional por suas propriedades antiinflamatória, antisséptica, antitumoral e antibacteriana. Entretanto, há poucos estudos sobre o efeito dos compostos obtidos da casca da planta. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito imunomodulador do extrato etanólico da casca da C. multijuga na atividade natural killer das células esplênicas não aderentes de animais portadores do tumor de Ehrlich. MÉTODOS: Camundongos Swiss machos foram inoculados subcutaneamente com 1×106 células do tumor de Ehrlich (grupo Ehrlich e Ehrlich/C. multijuga) ou com solução salina tamponada (grupo controle e C. multijuga) e tratados diariamente (gavagem) com extrato de C. multijuga (200 mg kg-1, 0,1mL cada um, para os grupos Ehrlich/C. multijuga e C. multijuga) ou com solução salina tamponada (grupo controle e grupo Ehrlich). Os quatro grupos experimentais consistiram de oito animais cada e foram organizados em dois conjuntos, um tratado por sete dias e outro tratado por 14 dias, totalizando 64 animais durante todo o experimento. Após 24 horas do término do tratamento, os animais foram eutanasiados para obtenção da suspensão de células esplênicas não aderentes e avaliação da atividade natural killer. Os resultados são apresentados como porcentagem da lise celular das células alvo Yac.1 pelas células esplênicas não aderentes. RESULTADOS: A análise dos resultados demonstrou que aos sete dias de tratamento a C. multijuga aumentou a atividade natural killer no grupo Ehrlich/C. multijuga (21,20±8,89, p<0,05) em comparação ao grupo controle (3,14±2,71, p<0,05), entretanto tal efeito não foi mantido nos grupos tratados por 14 dias (Controle: 6,02±6,98; EHR: 4,82±7,72; C. multijuga: 2,07±2,10; EHR/C. multijuga: 2,01±1,63, p>0,05). CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados demonstraram que o tratamento com o extrato etanólico da casca de C. multijuga favoreceu a atividade natural killer das células esplênicas não aderentes dos animais portadores do tumor de Ehrlich apenas aos sete dias de tratamento.
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Carcinoma, Ehrlich Tumor , Killer Cells, Natural , Fabaceae , Medicine , NeoplasmsРеферат
The properties of oil-resin of copaiba, Copaifera multijuga are commonly mentioned in the literature, but there are few studies on extracts from its stem bark. We evaluated the antioxidant effects of ethanolic (EE) and ethyl acetate (EA) crude stem bark extracts from copaiba and compared them to rutin in a paracetamol (PCM)-induced oxidative stress model in mice. All test comparisons differed significantly. Hepatic catalase (CAT) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity decreased in the PCM group, and there was an increase of protein carbonyls in the liver, kidney and brain. However, the protein carbonyls decreased in the liver for the PCM + EE group, in the kidneys for the PCM + EA and PCM + Rutin groups, and in the brain for all treatments. Hepatic GSH decreased in the PCM group and increased in the PCM + EE group. The extracts showed a positive effect on ascorbic acid (ASA), since they were able to restore the levels of parameters that had been changed by PCM. There was an increase of ALT and AST activity in the plasma within the PCM group. Even though ALT decreased in the PCM + Rutin, PCM + EE and PCM + EA groups, EE and EA did not have an effect on AST. The strongest antioxidant effect was observed for EE, due to the presence of the phenolic compounds epicatechin and epiafzelechin, as well as the highest concentration of total phenols and an excellent antioxidant potential observed in the DPPH· test.
As propriedades do óleo-resina da copaíba, Copaifera multijuga são comumente citadas na literatura, mas há poucos estudos sobre extratos da casca do caule. Avaliamos os efeitos antioxidantes de extratos brutos etanólico (EE) e acetato de etila (EA) da casca do caule da copaíba e os comparamos à rutina no modelo de estresse oxidativo induzido por paracetamol (PCM) em camundongos. Todas as comparações de teste diferiram significativamente. A atividade da catalase hepática (CAT) e da glutationa-S-transferase (GST) diminuiu no grupo PCM, e houve um aumento de proteínas carboniladas no fígado, rim e cérebro. No entanto, as proteínas carboniladas diminuíram no fígado para o grupo PCM + EE, nos rins para os grupos PCM + EA e PCM + rutina, e no cérebro para todos os tratamentos. A GSH hepática diminuiu no grupo PCM e aumentou no grupo PCM + EE. Os extratos mostraram um efeito positivo sobre o ácido ascórbico (ASA), uma vez que foram capazes de restaurar os níveis dos parâmetros que foram alterados pelo PCM. Houve um aumento da atividade de ALT e AST no plasma dentro do grupo PCM. Embora a ALT tenha diminuído nos grupos PCM + rutina, PCM + EE e PCM + EA, EE e EA não afetaram a AST. O efeito antioxidante mais forte foi observado para o EE, provavelmente devido à presença dos compostos fenólicos epicatequina e epiafzelequina, assim como à maior concentração de fenóis totais e um excelente potencial antioxidante observado no teste DPPH·
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Male , Animals , Mice , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Fabaceae , Protective Agents/pharmacology , Acetaminophen/toxicity , Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury/therapy , Models, AnimalРеферат
Capirona decorticans (Rubiaceae) is popularly used to treat warts, wounds, mycoses and scabies, and is also a component of the Ayahuasca tea. Despite its popular use, the phytochemical and pharmacological research on this species is limited. Therefore, this work quantified phenolic compounds in the ethanolic extract (EE) and hydromethanolic fraction (FM) (406, 293 mgEAG g-1, respectively) from leaves of C. decorticans. We identified flavonoids by LC-MS/MS-MMR-ESI (apigenin, rutin, luteolin, miricetin, quercetin, quercetin-3--D-glucoside, quercetrin), and evaluated oxidative stress and mutagenic/antimutagenic effect of EE and FM through an in vivo experiment using Swiss mice and cyclophosphamide (CP) as an inducer of DNA damage and oxidative stress. Mice were pretreated for 15 consecutive days with EE or FM (250 mg kg-1) and then intraperitoneally injected with CP (25 mg kg-1). Carbonylated proteins, ascorbic acid, catalase and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances were measured in hepatic and renal tissues. The mutagenic/antimutagenic effect was evaluated through the Micronucleus Test. Protein carbonylation in the liver of animals exposed to CP was reduced by FM. There was no significant effect on other markers of oxidative stress. The groups treated with the extracts showed a significant percentage reduction (EE = 96% and FM = 71%) in the frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes induced by CP. EE showed mutagenicity when used alone. The EE and FM of C. decorticans leaves showed antioxidant potential equivalent to that observed in other species, did not cause oxidative stress, nor toxicity, and had a protective and antimutagenic effect, although the EE showed signs of mutagenicity.
Capirona decorticans (Rubiaceae) é popularmente usada para tratar verrugas, feridas, micoses e sarna, e como um componente do chá de Ayahuasca. Apesar do uso popular, são limitadas as pesquisas fitoquímicas e farmacológicas sobre a espécie. Portanto, este estudo quantificou compostos fenólicos no extrato etanólico (EE) e na fração hidrometanólica (FM) (406 e 293 mgEAG g-1, respectivamente) de folhas de C. decorticans. Identificamos flavonoides por LC-MS / MS-MMR-ESI (apigenina, rutina, luteolina, miricetina, quercetina, quercetina-3--D-glicosídeo, quercetrina), e avaliamos o estresse oxidativo e o efeito mutagênico/antimutagênico de EE e FM em um experimento in vivo utilizando camundongos Swiss e ciclofosfamida (CP) como um indutor de danos no DNA e estresse oxidativo. Os camundongos foram pré-tratados por 15 dias consecutivos com EE ou FM (250 mg kg-1) e injetados intraperitonealmente com CP (25 mg kg-1). Proteínas carboniladas, ácido ascórbico, catalase e substâncias reativas ao ácido tiobarbitúrico foram dosadas em tecidos hepáticos e renais. O efeito mutagênico/antimutagênico foi avaliado através do Teste de Micronúcleo. Houve carbonilação protéica no fígado de animais expostos à CP, que foi reduzida pela FM. Não houve efeito significativo sobre outros marcadores de estresse oxidativo. Os grupos tratados com os extratos apresentaram uma redução percentual significativa (EE = 96% e FM = 71%) na frequência de eritrócitos policromáticos micronucleados induzidos pela PC. O EE também apresentou mutagenicidade quando utilizado isoladamente. O EE e FM das folhas de C. decorticans apresentaram potencial antioxidante equivalente ao observado em outras espécies, não causaram estresse oxidativo, nem toxicidade, e tiveram efeito protetor e antimutagênico, embora a EE tenha apresentado mutagenicidade.
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Male , Animals , Mice , Phenolic Compounds/analysis , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Rubiaceae/chemistry , Cyclophosphamide/administration & dosage , Cyclophosphamide/adverse effects , Oxidative Stress , Models, AnimalРеферат
Research has indicated the antifungal activity of ethanol extracts from propolis (EEP) on fungi of the genera Phakopsora, Colletotrichum, and Cercospora. Here, chemical compositions and antioxidant activity of three EEP (propolis from Scaptotrigona polysticta stingless bee and two types produced by Apis mellifera - red and brown) were evaluated and their action against Aspergillus flavus was investigated. Ash, dry extract, total phenolic and total flavonoid contents were determined. Phenolic composition was evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography, with using the following reference substances: gallic acid, caffeic acid, -coumaric acid, ferulic acid, quercetin, kaempferol, and apigenin. Tests on mycelial growth, sporulation, and germination of spores were performed to assess the biological activity of the EEP on A. flavus. All EEP showed low dry extract content (<11%) with adequate amounts of ash (<5%). The red EEP (Apis mellifera) showed the highest contents of total phenolic and total flavonoid (5.38 and 2.77 g 100 g-1), while the highest recorded antioxidant activity was exhibited by brown EEP (92.9%). The EEP of S. polysticta presented higher levels of -coumaric acid (10.99 mg g-1), while red and brown extracts from A. mellifera stood out with the highest levels of quercetin (27.26 mg g-1) and gallic acid (5.88 mg g-1), respectively. No extract was effective in inhibiting mycelial growth and sporulation of A. flavus, but red EEP inhibited spore germination. On the basis of these results, it is suggested that the inhibitory effect of red EEP on spore germination may be associated with increased levels of flavonoids found in it as compared with the other extracts investigated here.
Outros estudos apontaram a ação antifúngica dos extratos etanólicos de própolis (EEP) sobre fungos do gênero Phakopsora, Colletotrichum e Cercospora. Neste estudo, avaliou-se a composição química e a atividade antioxidante de três EEP (própolis produzido pela abelha sem ferrão Scaptotrigona polysticta e dois tipos de própolis produzida pela Apis melífera: marrom e vermelha) e sua ação contra o Aspergillus flavus. Foram determinados os teores de cinzas, extrato seco, fenólicos e flavonoides totais nos EEP. A composição fenólica foi determinada por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência, empregando-se as seguintes substâncias de referência: ácido gálico, ácido p-cumárico, ácido ferrúlico, quercitina, kaempferol e apigenina. Para avaliar a atividade biológica dos EEP sobre A. flavus foram realizados os testes de crescimento micelial, esporulação e germinação de esporos. Todos os EEP apresentaram baixos teores de extrato seco (< 11%), porém quantidades de cinzas adequadas (< 5%). O EEP vermelha apresentou os maiores teores de fenólicos e flavonoides totais (5,38 e 2,77 g 100g-1), enquanto que a maior atividade antioxidante registrada foi do EEP marrom (92,9%). O EEP de S. polysticta apresentou maiores teores de ácido p-cumárico (10,99 mg g-1), enquanto que os de A. mellifera, vermelha e marrom, destacaram-se com os maiores níveis de quercetina (27,26 mg g-1) e de ácido gálico (5,88 mg g-1), respectivamente. Nenhum extrato foi eficaz na inibição do crescimento micelial e esporulação de A. flavus, porém observou-se inibição na germinação de esporos pelo EEP vermelha. Sugere-se que o efeito inibitório na germinação de esporos pode estar relacionado com os maiores níveis de flavonoides encontrados na própolis vermelha, quando comparado com os outros extratos investigados.