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Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) is a Brazilian palm tree whose oil in the pulp is rich in oleic acid and carotenoids. However, its physiological function remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effects of macauba pulp oil (MPO) on the metabolic link between lipid metabolism and lifespan using Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). C. elegans were treated with 5.0 mg/mL of MPO for analyzing triglyceride and glycerol accumulation, fatty acid profile, gene expression of lipid and oxidative metabolism proteins under cold (4°C) stress conditions, and lifespan analysis under stress conditions such as cold (4°C), heat (37°C), and oxidative (paraquat) stress. MPO significantly suppressed fat accumulation and increased glycerol (a lipolysis index) and the lifespan of C. elegans at low temperature (4°C). This was accompanied by decreased mRNA levels of the genes involved in lipogenesis (spb-1 and pod-2) and increased levels of the genes involved in fatty acid ß-oxidation (acs-2 and nhr-49) and fat mobilization genes (hosl-1 and aak-2). Additionally, MPO treatment modulated fatty acid pools in C. elegans at low temperatures in that MPO treatment decreased saturated fatty acid levels and shifted the fatty acid profile to long-chain fatty acids. Moreover, the effect of MPO on fat accumulation at low temperatures was abolished in fat-7 mutants, whereas both fat-1 and fat-7 contribute, at least in part, to MPO-elevated survival of C. elegans under cold conditions. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The results obtained in the present study may contribute to the understanding of the health benefits of consuming macauba pulp oil and consequently stimulate economic growth and the industrial application of this new type of oil, which may result in the creation of new jobs and increased value of small producers.

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Abstract The pulp oil of Caryocar brasiliense Camb., better known as pequi, is used in the typical cuisine of the Brazilian Cerrado region. It is also used in folk medicine to combat several types of disease of the respiratory system and skin. However, since its exploration is purely extractive, the exhaustion of this plant is already foreseen. Thus, in order to establish the sustainable use of pequi and contribute to its maintenance, this study aimed to develop a phytocosmetic with antioxidant and photoprotective properties using the oil of this fruit. Initially, the cytotoxicity of the oil was evaluated in order to establish the safety of its use and its fatty acid composition. Then, from the cream enriched with the oil, it was evaluated the antioxidant and photoprotector potentials, quantified the total phenolic content and examined the quality of the formulation. Pequi oil showed high percentages of palmitic (52.11%) and oleic (44.57%) fatty acids and absence of cytotoxicity. The analysis of the cream revealed 168.8 mg of total phenols in gallic acid equivalent per 100 g of oil. The evaluation of antioxidant activity showed an EC50 of 2.921 mg/mL and a capacity of inhibiting the lipoperoxidation process higher than 100%. The obtained sun protection factor was 11.40 at the concentration of 6.25 mg/mL. The quality tests revealed small disturbances in the cream stability that can be solved by further research and improvement of the formulation. The pequi oil can be converted into a phytocosmetic of great commercial value.

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ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine if the quality of macauba pulp oil is affected by drying the whole fruits at 60 ºC. Mature fruits were collected at every five days on the ground under 10 palm trees. A mixed batch of 3 kg of whole fruits, with three replications each, was dried in an oven with air circulation for 0, 12, 24, 36 and 48 h at 60 ºC. After every drying time, dried fruits were pulped using an automated device, followed by oil extraction with hexane. Moisture and oil content were determined in the pulp, and the pulp oil quality was analyzed for fatty acid composition, free fatty acids content, peroxide value, molar absorptivity at 232 and 270 nm, refractive index, and total carotene content. The tested temperature was sufficient to decrease moisture to a range suitable for automated pulping, with the best combination and easier pulping being reached after 24 h of drying. In the first 12 h there was an apparent synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids and carotenes. The tested temperature was insufficient to avoid the enhancement of acidity since the beginning and throughout the drying period, nor the degradation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Thus, it is concluded that drying of fresh fruits of macauba palm at 60 ºC is not appropriate to obtain an overall good quality pulp oil for industrial purposes.

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O fruto da bocaiúva pertence à família Palmae, espécie Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd.Ex Martius abundante e nativa no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, São Paulo e Minas Gerais. O óleo da polpa da fruta constitui de alto teor de ácidos graxos insaturados, com uma predominância de ácido oleico, chegando a 60% de sua composição e o óleo da amêndoa da bocaiúva apresenta além do oleico, aproximadamente 40% o ácido láurico (13%) e ácido palmítico (12,6%). O óleo da polpa é rico em fenóis totais (2,69 g por 100g de amostra), carotenóides (55mg eq ß- caroteno/100g de amostra) e possui alta atividade ORAC (283,93 µmol/g de amostra). Foram obtidos quatro novos sistemas nanoestruturados que estão apresentados a seguir com seus respectivos valores de potencial zeta e diâmetro médio: 1) carreador lipídico nanoestruturado contendo o óleo da polpa (-22,4 mV e 192,55 nm); 2) carreador lipídico nanoestruturado contendo o óleo da amêndoa (-23,95 mV e 227,75 nm); 3) nanopartículas poliméricas contendo o óleo da polpa (-47,5 mV e 127,70 nm) e 4) nanopartícula polimérica contendo o óleo da amêndoa da bocaiúva (-44,74 mV e 131,3 nm). O sistema nanoestruturado contendo o óleo de polpa de bocaiuva e o sistema contendo triglicérides de ácido cáprico e caprílico apresentaram a primeira concentração não-citotóxica igual a 0,098% (p/v). O sistema lipídico nanoestruturado contendo óleo de polpa de bocaiúva e os filtros químicos octocrileno e avobenzona revelou citotoxicidade maior quando comparado aos sistemas ipídicos nanoestruturados, isentos de filtros, conforme esperado. Os sistemas carreadores lipídicos nanoestruturados contendo o óleo da amêndoa e o óleo da polpa da bocaiuva quando adicionados na formulação base (FPS 14), em concentração de 20% p/p, apresentou aumento respectivamente de 92,8% e 35,7 % no FPS. Tais resultados demonstraram interação sinérgica entre a formulação fotoprotetora e o sistema lipídico nanoestruturado contendo o óleo de amêndoa. Dessa maneira, esse sistema carreador lipídico nanoestruturado, aditivado com os filtros químicos constitui inovação com aplicação industrial. A obtenção dos sistemas nanoestruturados proposto no presente projeto permitirá o desenvolvimento de uma nova plataforma nanotecnológica farmacêutica e cosmética contendo os óleos vegetais do fruto da bocaiúva, de maior segurança, eficácia e de elevado valor agregado

Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Martius, known as bocaiuva is an oleaginous species of the family Arecaceae, a widely distributed palm in America. Pulp and almond oils were extracted by cold-pressed method. The oil from the pulp is rich in phenolics (2.69 g per 100 g of sample), carotenoids (beta-carotene 55 mg eq / 100g sample) and has high ORAC activity (283.93 umol/g of sample). Four new nanostructured systems were obtained which are shown below with their respective values zeta potential and average diameter: 1) nanostructured lipid carrier containing the pulp oil (-22.4 mV and 192.55 nm); 2) nanostructured lipid carrier containing the almond oil (-23.95 mV and 227,75nm); 3) polymeric nanoparticles containing the pulp oil (-47.5 mV and 127,70nm) and 4) polymeric nanoparticle containing the almond oil (-44.74 mV and 131.3 nm). The nanostructured system containing the bocaiuva pulp oil and the system containing oil and capric caprylic triglyceride presented the first non-cytotoxic concentration equal to 0.098% (w/v). The nanostructured lipid system containing bocaiuva pulp oil and chemical filters octocrylene and avobenzone showed a higher cytotoxicity when compared to the nanostructured lipid systems, free of filters. The nanostructured lipid carriers systems containing bocaiuva almond oil and pulp oil when added to the base formulation (SPF 14), in a concentration of 20% (w/w), increased respectively 92.8% and 35.7% the SPF. These results demonstrated a synergic interaction between the sunscreen formulation and nanostructured lipid system containing almond oil. Thus, the lipid carrier system nanostructured, spiked with the chemical filters is innovation with industrial application. The obtaining nanostructured systems proposed in the present design will allow the development of a new pharmaceutical nanotechnology platform and cosmetics containing oils from the fruit of bocaiuva, increased safety, efficiency and high added value. Thus, bocaiuva pulp and almond oils present interesting composition, consistent for the use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic topical products due to its moisturizing, emollient and anti-aging potential properties

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