An extract from Myracrodruon urundeuva inhibits matrix mineralization in human osteoblasts.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Phytotherapy based on plant-derived compounds is an alternative medicinal strategy for the relief of symptoms and the curing of diseases. The leaves of Myracrodruon urundeuva a medicinal plant also known as "aroeira", has been used in traditional medicine as healing, antiulcer and anti-inflammatory to treat skeletal diseases in Brazil, but its role in bone cell toxicity, as well as in bone formation, remains to be established. AIM OF THE STUDY: We sought to determine the in vitro osteogenic effects of a hydroalcoholic M. urundeuva leaves extract in primary human osteoblasts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cell viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and matrix mineralization were evaluated by MTT assay, DCFH-DA probe, colorimetric-based enzymatic assay and Alizarin Red-staining, respectively. Besides, the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and progressive ankylosis protein homolog (ANKH) gene expression were determined by real-time RT-qPCR and MMP-2 activity by zymography. RESULTS: Exposure of osteoblasts to M. urundeuva extract significantly decreased viability and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, regardless of the extract concentration. The M. urundeuva extract at 10 µg/mL also downregulated matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, while upregulating progressive ankylosis protein homolog (ANKH) gene expression. By contrast, the MMP-2 activity was unchanged. The M. urundeuva extract at 10 µg/mL also reduced alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and mineralization. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, our findings suggest that the inhibition of osteogenic differentiation and matrix mineralization promoted by M. urundeuva may be due more to an increase in oxidative stress than to the modulation of MMP-2 and ANKH expression.

The Dynamics of Subcutaneous Tissue Response to Microorganisms Associated with the Extract of Araçá (Psidium cattleianum): An Edemogenic and Microscopic Analysis / A Dinâmica da Resposta do Tecido Subcutâneo para Associação de Microorganismos com o Extrato de Araçá (Psidium cattleianum): Uma Análise Microscópica e Edemogênica

Objective: To evaluate in vivo tissue reaction to the extract of araçá (Psidium cattleianum) associated with inactivated microorganisms. Material and Methods: A 0.1 mL suspension was used containing Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Enterococcus faecalis, Peptostreptococcus micros, and Porphyromonas endodontalis, which were inactivated by heat and mixed into a 1.0 mL saline (control group), an aqueous solution, or a hydroalcoholic extract of araçá. Eighteen male rats (Rattus norvegiccus) under general anesthesia received 0.2 mL of 1% intravenous Evans blue. Thirty minutes later, 0.1 mL of one of the associations was injected into the animals' dorsal region. The animals were euthanized after 3 and 6 hours, and the materials obtained were placed in formamide for 72 hours then analyzed in a spectrophotometer (λ=630 ηm). For the morphological analysis, 30 rats received polyethylene tubes implants with the extracts or the saline with the associations in the dorsal region and euthanized after 7 and 30 days to be analyzed according to an inflammation cell score. Results: No significant difference (p>0.05) was observed in the edema among groups. The optical microscopy results showed a repair in the 30-day-period, which was higher when compared to the 7-day-period (p< 0.0001). Nevertheless, in the 7-day-period, the hydroalcoholic extract presented a significant response compared to the aqueous extract (p=0.05) and a trend for better results than the control group. Conclusion: The aqueous and hydroalcoholic araçá extracts associated with inactivated microorganisms showed similar responses to control, indicating no interference on the toxic effects of the bacterial components in tissue repair. (AU)

Objetivo: Avaliar in vivo a reação tecidual do extrato de araçá (Psidium cattleianum) associado com microorganismos inativados. Material e Métodos: Uma suspensão de 0.1mL foi usada contendo Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Enterococcus faecalis, Peptostreptococcus micros e Porphyromonas endodontalis dos quais foram inativos por aquecimento e misturados a 1,0 mL de soro fisiológico (grupo controle), uma solução aquosa ou hidroalcoólica de araçá. Dezoito ratos machos (Rattus norvegiccus) sob anestesia geral receberam 0,2mL de Azul de Evans a 1% intravenoso. Após trinta minutos, 0,1mL de um dos extratos (associado com microorganismos inativos) foi injetado nos animais na região dorsal. Os animais foram eutanasiados após 3 e 6 horas, e os materiais obtidos colocados em formamida por 72 horas para análise em espectrofotômetro (λ=630 ηm). Para análise morfológica, 30 ratos receberam implante subcutâneo de tubo de polietileno com as associações na região dorsal, eutanasiados após 7 e 30 dias para serem analisados de acordo com um escore de células inflamatórias. Resultados: Não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05) no edema entre os grupos. Os resultados obtidos em microscópio óptico apontaram reparo em 30 dias superior ao de 7 dias (p< 0,0001). No período de 7 dias a solução hidroalcoólica apresentou resposta superior a solução aquosa (p=0,05) e uma tendência de melhor resultado que o controle. Conclusão: A solução aquosa e hidroalcoólica de extrato de araçá associadas a microrganismos inativados apresentaram respostas biológicas semelhantes ao controle, indicando que não há interferência sobre os efeitos tóxicos advindos dos componentes bacterianos, no sentido de favorecer o reparo(AU)

"Aroeira" (Myracrodruon urundeuva) methanol extract: the relationship between chemical compounds and cellular effects.

CONTEXT: "Aroeira" [Myracrodruon urundeuva Allemão (Anacardiaceae)] is a tree whose leaves have been studied for therapeutic purposes in medicine and dentistry. OBJECTIVE: The study chemically identifies the leaf extract of aroeira and determines its effect on human gingival fibroblasts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An 80% methanol leave extract was obtained by maceration and chemically identified through flow-injection analysis-electrospray ionization-ion trap-tandem mass spectrometry (FIA-ESI-IT-MSn). Cytotoxicity of the aroeira's methanol extract was evaluated in lineage of fibroblasts. Adherent cells were treated with different concentrations of aroeira's methanol extract in the medium: 0.1, 1, 10, 100 and 1000 µg/mL. Control cells were cultivated in the medium only. Analyses were done at 24, 48, 72 and 96 h of culture by neutral red assay; and at 24, 48 and 96 h by crystal violet assay. RESULTS: FIA-ESI-IT-MS analysis determined the presence of compounds, for the first time in the species: quercetin-O-glucuronide and quercetin-O-deoxyhexose-O-glucose in the extract. On one hand, neutral red and crystal violet assay showed a reduction (to 50% up until 100%) of cellular viability of groups of 100 and 1000 µg/mL compared with control at 96 h (p < 0.05). On the other hand, lower concentrations (0.1; 1 and 10 µg/mL) of the extract were similar to that of the control at 96 h (p < 0.05), in general. CONCLUSIONS: In view of the results, we can conclude that the extract of aroeira presents tannins and flavonoids. Furthermore, the extract is capable of modulating the viability of human gingival fibroblasts according to its concentration.

Atividade anti-inflamatória de produtos naturais em Odontologia: uma revisão sistemática / Natural products anti-inflammatory activity in dentistry: a systematic review

O objetivo deste estudo foi selecionar artigos de dois produtos naturais própolis e Aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva), que apresentassem ação anti-inflamatória na odontologia. Acessou-se a base de dados PubMed, entre os meses de Abril a Agosto de 2015. Os descritores utilizados nas buscas foram "Anti-Inflammatory AND Propolis" AND "AntiInflammatory AND M. urundeuva", não sendo estabelecidos limites quanto ao idioma, tipo ou ano de publicação dos artigos, porém foram selecionados apenas os estudos com aplicação de produtos naturais pesquisados com atividade anti-inflamatória na Odontologia. Foram obtidos 207 artigos, e após análise minuciosa realizada por dois avaliadores, 193 foram excluídos, 154 não estavam adequados ao tema, 35 correspondentes a revisões e 4 não foram encontrados na versão completa. Ao final, foram incluídos 14 artigos, da Própolis (n=12) e da M urundeuva (n=02). Tanto a própolis quanto aroeira apresentaram atividade anti-inflamatória eficaz na Odontologia. A própolis atuou sobre micro-organismos ligados à cárie, nas infecções endodônticas prevenindo edemas, aliviando complicações relacionadas às próteses, como mucosite. A própolis apresenta efeito benéfico contra cárie dental, tratamento endodôntico e mucosite. Já a aroeira do sertão atua prevenindo a progressão da periodontite. Futuros estudos deverão ser conduzidos, envolvendo seus compostos e mecanismos de ação na inflamação.(AU)

This study's aim was select Aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) and propolis natural products articles that submit anti-inflammatory action in dentistry. Accessed the PubMed data base in 2015 Abril to August months. The descriptors used in the search were "Anti-Inflammatory AND Propolis" AND "Anti-Inflammatory AND M. urundeuva", without language, articles publication year or type limits established, but only the studies with natural products with application in anti-inflammatory activity in dentistry were selected. 207 articles were obtained, and after the thorough analyze realized for two evaluators, 193 were excluded, once 154 weren't suitable to the subject, 35 were review correspondent and 4 weren't founded in the complete version. Last were included 14 articles, been propolis (n=12) and M urundeuva (n=02). As propolis as aroeira presented anti-inflammatory activity effective in dentistry. The propolis active against microorganisms linked the carie, in endodontic infections preventing dropsy, besides relieve the complication related protesis, like mucositis. The propolis presented benefit effect against dental carie, endodontic treatment and mucositis. Aroeira act preventing the periodontitis progression. Studies future should be conducted, involving the composts and action mechanism in inflammations.(AU)

Viability of Human Gingival Fibroblast (FGH) Treated with Ethanolic "Aroeira" Extract (Myracrodruon urundeuva Allemão)

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ethanolic "aroeira" (Myracrodruon urundeuva) extract on the viability of human gingival fibroblast. For this, fibroblasts (2x103 cells/well) were plated in a 96-well plate and incubated for 24 h; the medium (Eagle's medium modified by Dulbecco - DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum was replaced by DMEM with different ethanolic extract concentration (0, 0.1, 1, 10, 100, and 1000μg / mL). The fibroblast viability was analyzed after 48,72, and 96 h by the neutral red capture test and violet crystal. The "aroeira" extract, at high concentrations (100 and 1000 µg/mL) caused decrease in both cellular viability tests (p<0.05). However, dilutions between 0.1 and 10 µg/mL did not affect the viability of the cells. It was concluded that "aroeira" extract was able to change the gingival fibroblast viability, and this effect was concentration dependent.

Caracterização do extrato de aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) e seu efeito sobre a viabilidade de fibroblastos gengivais humanos / Characterization of extract of mastic (M. urundeuva) and its effect on the viability of human gingival fibroblasts

A aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) é uma árvore cujas folhas vem sendo estudadas com fins terapêuticos na medicina e odontologia por apresentar potencial antiinflamatório e antimicrobiano, além de favorecer o processo de reparo e cicatrização. O objetivo do trabalho foi caracterizar quimicamente o extrato de aroeira e avaliar seu efeito sobre fibroblastos gengivais humanos. Foi realizado a caracterização química da aroeira por meio do processo de triagem cromatográfica que consistiu na coleta das folhas sadias, maceração em metanol (MeOH) 80%, partição entre os solventes hexano, acetato de etila (AcOEt) e n-butanol (n-(BuOH)) Em seguida, realizaram-se análises dos compostos químicos em cromatografia liquida de alta eficiência acoplado a detector de arranjo de fotodiodo HPLC-PAD, análises por espectrometria de massas MS e cromatografia liquida acoplada a espectrometria de massas (LC-MS). Posteriormente foi realizada a análise de citotoxicidade do extrato hidroalcoólico de aroeira em fibroblastos gengivais humanos (linhagem FGH). Para a realização dos experimentos foram plaqueadas 2x103 células/poço em placas de 96 poços. O meio de cultivo foi substituído por meio de cultura de Eagle modificado por Dullbecco complementado por 10% soro fetal bovino (SFB) em diferentes concentrações do extrato hidroalcoólico de aroeira (extrato bruto; 1:10; 1:100; 1:1000; 1:10000 e controle). As análises de viabilidade foram feitas nos tempos experimentais de 24, 48, 72 e 96 horas, por meio dos testes de redução do MTT (brometo de 3-(4,5-dimetiltiazol-2-yl)-2,5-difeniltetrazólio), captação do vermelho neutro e coloração pelo cristal violeta. A estatística foi realizada em análise de variância de 2 critérios seguido de uma análise de teste Tukey (p<0,05). Os compostos encontrados no extrato foram os derivados de ácido gálico, galotaninos, além de flavonoides. Para a redução do MTT os resultados mostraram uma ligeira oscilação da absorbância em todos os grupos...

Aroeira (M. urundeuva) is a tree whose leaves have been studied with therapeutic purpose in dentistry and medicine, due it antimicrobial and antinflamatory potencial protect, besides the repair and cicatrization processes. The aim of the study was characterize the aroeiras extract and evaluate effect over human gingival fibroblast. The aroeiras characterization was realized by means of chromatography screenuy, process that consists in healthy leaves maceration in 80% MeOH, partition in the BuOH, AcOEt and hexanes solvents. Next, the chemicals compounds were analysed in High Performance Liquide Chromatography-Photo Diode Array (HPLC-PAD), Liquide Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) and Mass Spectrometry (MSs). Subsequently was realized the citotoxicitys analysis from the aroeira hidroalcooholic extract in human gingival fibroblast (FGH lineage). For the experiments realization was platted 2x103 cels/well in 96 wells plate. The cultives mean was substituted for Eagles means culture changed for complemented Dullbeco for 10% bovine fetal serum in aroeiras hidroalcooholic extracts concentrations different (brute extract, 1:10, 1:100, 1:1000, 1:10000). The viability analysis was carried out in experimental times 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours, by means of MTT reductions test (brometo3-(4,5-dimetiltiazol-2-yl)-2,5-difeniltetrazolio), neutral red captation and violet crystal). The statistics were performed for analysis of variance in 2 criteria continue with a Tukey test analysis (p<0.05). The founded compounds in the extract was the galic acid, gallotanine linked to glucose, besides flavonoids. For the MTTs reduction the results display an absorbance oscillation lightness in all the groups in experimental periods. Distinction for the control group and 1:100, 1:1000 and 1:10000 dilution, that present, by and large, for all the periods, the biggest valuable, while the brute extract group and 1:10 dilution present valuable lower to the others groups (p<0.05)...

Evaluation of tissue reaction to Aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) extracts: a histologic and edemogenic study.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated subcutaneous tissue response to Aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) extract employing edemogenic and histological analyses. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Test groups consisted of aqueous and ethanolic Aroeira extracts and saline (control). For edema quantification, 18 rats received an intravenous injection of Evan's Blue. After 30 min, the extracts and saline were injected on the dorsum of the rats, which were then sacrificed after 3 and 6 h. Readings were performed in a spectrophotometer. For subcutaneous implantation, 30 rats received a polyethylene tube containing the extracts on their dorsum and then they were killed after 7 and 28 days. The samples were processed for histological analysis and evaluated with a light microscope. The inflammatory infiltrate was quantified. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between aqueous extract and saline groups in relation to edema quantification in the different periods (p>0.05). Ethanolic solution resulted in more edema independently of the experimental period (p<0.05). Histological analysis showed similar results on the 7-day period for the 3 groups. There was a notable reduction on inflammatory cell number for saline and aqueous extract groups at 28 days. CONCLUSION: The aqueous extract showed biocompatible properties similar to those of saline.

Evaluation of tissue reaction to Aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) extracts: a histologic and edemogenic study

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated subcutaneous tissue response to Aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) extract employing edemogenic and histological analyses. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Test groups consisted of aqueous and ethanolic Aroeira extracts and saline (control). For edema quantification, 18 rats received an intravenous injection of Evan's Blue. After 30 min, the extracts and saline were injected on the dorsum of the rats, which were then sacrificed after 3 and 6 h. Readings were performed in a spectrophotometer. For subcutaneous implantation, 30 rats received a polyethylene tube containing the extracts on their dorsum and then they were killed after 7 and 28 days. The samples were processed for histological analysis and evaluated with a light microscope. The inflammatory infiltrate was quantified. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between aqueous extract and saline groups in relation to edema quantification in the different periods (p>0.05). Ethanolic solution resulted in more edema independently of the experimental period (p<0.05). Histological analysis showed similar results on the 7-day period for the 3 groups. There was a notable reduction on inflammatory cell number for saline and aqueous extract groups at 28 days. CONCLUSION: The aqueous extract showed biocompatible properties similar to those of saline.

Avaliação da resposta tecidual dos extratos vegetal aquoso e hidroalcoólico de Aroeira (Astronium urundeuva) pela análise edemogênica e histopatológica em rato / Evaluation of the tissue response to the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extract of Aroeira (Astronium urundeuva) according to endemogenic and morphological analysis in rats

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a compatibilidade biológica do extrato aquoso e hidroalcoólico de folhas da planta Aroeira do Sertão (Astronium urundeuva) empregando-se o teste edemogênico e implantes em subcutâneo de rato. Utilizou-se 48 ratos machos wistar com peso aproximado de 250g. Para quantificação do edema, 18 animais anestesiados, receberam injeção intravenosa de Azul de Evans a 1% (0,2 mg/kg). Após 30 minutos, foram injetados 0,1 mL do extrato e solução fisiológico na região dorsal do animal. Os ratos foram sacrificados após 3 e 6 horas. As peças obtidas foram colocadas em formamida por 72 horas em estufa a 45ºC. A leitura foi realizada em espectrofotômetro com comprimento de onda de 630 nm. Para a implantação no subcutâneo do rato (reação tardia), 30 ratos receberam implantes de tubos de polietileno contendo os extratos na região dorsal sendo posteriormente sacrificados após 7 e 28 dias para remoção das peças. As peças foram processadas, cortadas e coradas com Hematoxilina e Eosina. Os resultados foram obtidos pela leitura dos espécimes em microscópio óptico, em aumentos de 10 e 40x, para avaliação da espessura da cápsula fibrosa e quantificação do infiltrado inflamatório. Não foi observada diferença significante (p>0,05) na quantificação de edema dos diferentes grupos nos tempos operatórios, mas verificou-se haver diferença significante (p<0,05) entre as soluções analisadas, independente do tempo de estudo. A solução hidroalcoólica apresentou maior edema que a solução de aroeira aquosa e solução fisiológica. Foi apontado resultados semelhantes no período de 7 dias para os três grupos experimentais. Para o período de 28 dias, houve redução acentuada do número de células inflamatórias para a solução fisiológica e extrato aquoso

The aim of the present study was to evaluate submucous tissue response to the extract of Aroeira’s leaf employing the endemogenic analysis and implants in rats. The test groups consisted of aqueous and hydroalcoholic Aroeira’s extracts and the control group consisted of physiological saline. Forty eight male Wistar rats weighing 250g were selected. For the edema quantification, 18 animals under anesthesia received intravenous injection of 1% Evans Blue (0,2mg/Kg). After 30 minutes, the extracts (0,1ml) and the physiological saline were injected on the rats’ dorsum. The animals were killed after 3 and 6 hours. The samples were put in formamide for 72h in heater at 45°. The readings were realized in spectrophotometer with 630nm wavelength. For the submucous implantation, 30 rats received a polyethylene tube containing the extracts on their dorsum. The animals were killed after 7 and 28 days. The samples were processed for histological analysis and evaluated in optical microscope (10x and 40x original augmentation). The fiber capsule thickness was measured and the inflammatory infiltrate was quantified. The Two-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney and Kruskall- Wallis tests were used for statistical analysis with a 95% confidence interval. There were no statistical significant differences (P>0.05) between groups in relation to edema quantification in the different periods. There were significant differences (P<0.05) between the solutions analyzed independent of the time period. The hydroalcoholic solution resulted in more edema than the aqueous and saline solutions. Similar results were found on the 7-day period for the 3 groups. On the 28-day period there was a notable reduction on inflammatory cell number for the saline and aqueous extract groups