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BACKGROUND: Extract of ciriguela residue was microencapsulated by spray-drying and freeze-drying using maltodextrin (M), gum arabic (GA) and their mixture (50% M; 50% GA on dry basis) as encapsulating agents. Total phenolic compounds (TPC), antioxidant activity, physicochemical properties, profile of phenolic compounds by HPLC with diode-array detection and storage stability were evaluated. RESULTS: TPC content of powders ranged from 306.9 to 451.2 mg gallic acid equivalent g-1 dry powder. The spray-dried powder prepared using GA as encapsulating agent had higher TPC content and antioxidant activity, whereas the freeze-dried powder had lower moisture and water activity. Spray-dried microcapsules had spherical shape, whereas freeze-dried products had irregular structures. The profile of phenolic compounds identified in samples was similar, with rutin (342.59 and 72.92 µg g-1 ) and quercetin (181.02 and 43.24 µg g-1 ) being the major compounds in liquid and freeze-dried extracts, respectively, whereas myricetin (97.41 µg g-1 ) was predominant in spray-dried ones. Storage stability tests carried out for 45 days at 7 or 25 °C revealed no statistically significant difference in TPC. CONCLUSION: Ciriguela residue can be considered a source of TPC and used as ingredient with good antioxidant activity in the food industry. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Antioxidantes , Fenóis , Antioxidantes/química , Pós/química , Fenóis/química , Liofilização , Extratos Vegetais/química , Goma Arábica/químicaRESUMO
Yellow mombin (Spondias mombin) and Brazil plum (Spondias tuberosa) seeds are byproducts of exploiting their pulp and currently have no relevant food or industrial applications. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical, technological, and functional characteristics of flours obtained from yellow mombin (YMF) and Brazil plum (BPF) residues. The flours presented a high percentage of insoluble fiber (68.8-70.2 g/100 g) and low carbohydrate (2.7-4.0 g/100 g) and caloric (91.9-95.3 kcal) values. The flours showed potential for technological application. In addition, the highest concentration of total phenolic content (31.1-50.2 mg GAE/g) was obtained with 70% acetone, which provided excellent results for antioxidant capacity evaluated by 2,2'-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (81.0%-89.7%) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (60.6%-69.1%) radical scavenging capacity assays. Flour extracts in 70% acetone also exhibited inhibition of α-amylase (63.3%-78.8%) and amyloglucosidase (63.5%-71.0%). The antibacterial study revealed that extracts inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli, Burkholderia cepacia, and Burkholderia multivorans. Therefore, this study suggests the use of yellow mombin and Brazil plum residues for different food or industrial applications. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The knowledge gained from this study will open a new approach to add value to yellow mombin and Brazil plum fruit seeds as sources of fiber and bioactive compounds, with promising application in the formulation of functional and nutraceutical products, benefiting both a sustainable environment and a sustainable industry.
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Anacardiaceae , Antioxidantes , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Farinha , Acetona , Anacardiaceae/química , Sementes , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/químicaRESUMO
As candidoses usualmente são tratadas com antifúngicos. No entanto, o efeito desses fármacos é usualmente comprometido pela resistência microbiana e pelos efeitos adversos ocasionados. Nesse sentido, o aumento da prevalência e a complexidade de microrganismos multirresistentes a antimicrobianos têm incitado a busca por terapias complementares e alternativas capazes de atuar efetivamente frente à resistência emergente aos medicamentos. Diante disso, o objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar comparativamente a ação antimicrobiana e o potencial antibiofilme, in vitro, entre a terapia fotodinâmica antimirobiana (TFDA) com azul de metileno, a fitoterapia, utilizando o extrato hidroetanólico de Spondias mombin L (EHSM), e o probiótico Lactobacillus rhamnosus (PLR) no controle de leveduras do gênero Candida, sendo elas: Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis e Candida parapsilosis. Trata-se de um estudo experimental, in vitro, analítico e quantitativo, em que foram investigadas, em triplicata, a atividade inibidora do crescimento microbiano e a atividade antibiofilme das seguintes terapias alternativas: TFDA, EHSM e PLR, utilizando como controle positivo a Nistatina 100.000UI/mL. Quanto à análise estatística, além da interpretação descritiva, foi aplicado o teste Two-Way ANOVA e o Teste de Tukey. Dessa forma, observou-se que todas as terapias testadas exibiram atividades antifúngica e antibiofilme. Todavia, quando comparadas tais atividades entre elas e ainda com a Nistatina, verificou-se que: a TFDA apresentou a maior atividade inibitória de crescimento microbiano (p<0,05), semelhante a Nistatina, seguida pelo EHSM, exibindo o PLR a menor atividade antifúngica e a TFDA juntamente com o EHSM representaram as terapias com maior atividade antibiofilme (p<0,0001), atuando ambas de forma semelhante a Nistatina. Nesse sentido, foi possível concluir que todas as terapias estudadas possuem atividades antifúngica e antibiofilme frente às cepas do gênero Candida testadas, com destaque para a atividade inibidora de crescimento microbiano da TFDA e a atividade antibiofilme da TFDA e do EHSM, sendo tais atividades semelhantes às atividades da Nistatina (AU).
Candidoses are usually treated with antifungals. However, the effect of these drugs is usually compromised by microbial resistance and adverse effects. In this sense, the increase in the prevalence and complexity of multidrug-resistant microorganisms to antimicrobials have incited the search for complementary and alternative therapies capable of acting effectively against the emerging resistance to medicines. Therefore, the objective of this study was to comparatively evaluate the antimicrobial action and antibiofilm potential, in vitro, between antimyrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) with methylene blue, phytotherapy, using hydroethanolic extract of Spondias mombin L (EHSM)and the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus (PLR) in the control of yeasts of the genus Candida: Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis and Candida parapsilosis. This is an experimental, in vitro, analytical and quantitative study in which the inhibitory activity of microbial growth and antibiofilm activity of the following alternative therapies were investigated in triplicate: TFDA, EHSM and PLR, using 100.000UI/mL as positive control. Regarding the statistical analysis, in addition to the descriptive interpretation, the Two-Way ANOVA test and the Tukey test were applied. Thus, it was observed that all therapies tested exhibited antifungal and antibiofilm activities. However, when comparing these activities between them and still with Nystatin, it was found that: TFDA showed the highest inhibitory activity of microbial growth (p <0.05), similar to Nystatin, followed by the EHSM, exhibiting the PLR the lowest antifungal activity and the TFDA together with the EHSM represented the therapies with higher antibiofilm activity (p <0.0001), acting both similarly to Nystatin. In this sense, it was possible to conclude that all the therapies studied have antifungal and antibiofilm activities against the strains of the genus Candida tested, especially the inhibitory activity of microbial growth of TFDA and the antibiofilm activity of TFDA and EHSM, similar to the activities of Nistatina (AU).
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Fotoquimioterapia/instrumentação , Candida/imunologia , Biofilmes , Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus , Antibacterianos , Análise de Variância , Azul de MetilenoRESUMO
A doença periodontal (DP) é uma doença crônica de caráter inflamatório multifatorial, que acomete somente os tecidos de proteção (gengivite) ou os tecidos de proteção e sustentação dentárias (periodontite). O extrato hidroetanólico de Spondias mombin L. (EHSM) vem se destacando em função de sua eficácia antimicrobiana frente a patógenos bucais e de suas atividades anti-inflamatória e antioxidante. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito antiinflamatório do EHSM em um modelo experimental de periodontite. Foi realizado um ensaio pré-clínico, controlado e in vivo, utilizando-se 61 ratos wistar machos, distribuídos aleatoriamente nos seguintes grupos: salina (n=7); DP (n=14); DP + SM 50mg/ml (n=12); DP + SM 100mg/kg (n=13) e DP + SM 200mg/kg (n=15). Foi realizada a gavagem diariamente desde o dia da indução da periodontite até o 11º dia experimental (eutanásia). Amostras sanguíneas, gengivais e maxilares foram obtidas e destinadas para as análises bioquímica, quantitativa de citocinas (IL-1ß e IL-6), histológica e microtomográfica computadorizada. Para análise estatística foram utilizados o teste paramétrico ANOVA, seguido pelo teste T de student e o teste não paramétrico de Kruskall-Wallis. A administração do EHSM não causou alterações sistêmicas nos animais, mostrando-se capaz de reduzir a concentração de IL-6, na dose de 50mg/kg (p<0,05), e de IL-1ß, na dose de 100mg/kg (p<0,01), assim como reduziu a reabsorção óssea e aumentou a integridade óssea em animais que receberam o EHSM nas concentrações de 100mg/kg (p<0,05) e 200mg/kg (p<0,001). Ademais, os animais submetidos à gavagem oral com o extrato na concentração de 200mg/kg (p<0,01) apresentou os melhores resultados histológicos, com infiltrado inflamatório escasso, restrito à gengiva marginal, e preservação do ligamento periodontal e do osso alveolar. Como conclusão, os achados deste estudo indicam que o EHSM, nas diferentes concentrações testadas, apresenta efeito anti-inflamatório local em um modelo experimental in vivo de periodontite, sem causar toxicidade sistêmica, apontando assim para o potencial uso do referido extrato no tratamento dessa doença (AU).
Periodontal disease (PD) is a chronic disease with a multifactorial inflammatory nature, which exclusively affects the protective tissues (gingivitis) or the tissues that protect and support the teeth (periodontitis). The hydroethanolic extract of Spondias mombin L. (HESM) has been highlighted due to its antimicrobial action against oral pathogens and its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. The aim of this work was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of HESM in an experimental model of periodontitis. A pre-clinical, controlled and in vivo test was carried out, using 61 male Wistar rats, randomly distributed in the following groups: saline (n=7); PD (n=14); PD + MS 50mg/ml (n=12); PD + MS 100mg/kg (n=13) and PD + MS 200mg/kg (n=15). Gavage was performed daily from the day of periodontitis induction to the 11th experimental day (euthanasia). Blood, gingival and jaw samples were transferred and sent for biochemical, quantitative cytokine (IL-1ß and IL-6), histological and computerized microtomographic analyses. For statistical analysis, the parametric ANOVA test was used, followed by Student's t test and the non-parametric Kruskall-Wallis test. The administration of HESM did not cause systemic diseases in the animals, being able to reduce the concentration of IL-6, at a dose of 50mg/kg (p<0.05), and of IL-1ß, at a dose of 100mg/kg (p<0.01), as well as bone resorption and increased bone integrity in animals that received HESM at concentrations of 100mg/kg (p<0.05) and 200mg/kg (p<0.001). In addition, the animals confirmed by oral gavage with the extract at a concentration of 200mg/kg (p<0.01) showed the best histological results, with limited infiltration, restricted to the marginal gingiva, and preservation of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. In conclusion, the findings of this study indicate that HESM, at different concentrations, presents local antiinflammatory activity in an experimental in vivo model of periodontitis, without causing systemic toxicity, thus pointing to the potential use of the aforementioned extract in the treatment of this disease (AU).
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Animais , Ratos , Fitoterapia , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia , Análise de Variância , Ratos Wistar , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Anacardiaceae/químicaRESUMO
Many plants are used by the population through popular knowledge passed from generation to generation for the treatment of various diseases. However, there is not always any scientific content supporting these uses, which is very important for safety. One of these plants is the fruit of the Spondias genus, which during its processing generates various residues that are discarded, but which also have pharmacological properties. The focus of this review is to survey the pharmacological activities that Spondias genus shows, as well as which part of the plant is used, since there is a lot of richness in its by-products, such as leaf, bark, resin, seed, and peel, which are discarded and could be reused. The main activities of this genus are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antifungal, and antiviral, among others. These properties indicate that this genus could be used in the treatment of several diseases, but there are still not many products available on the market that use this genus as an active ingredient.
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Anacardiaceae , Extratos Vegetais , Etnofarmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/química , Fitoterapia , Medicina Tradicional , Compostos FitoquímicosRESUMO
Caatinga Biome fruits have been scarcely explored as a source of biotechnological yeasts. This study isolated yeasts from naturally fermented Caatinga fruits and evaluated Hanseniaspora opuntiae125,Issatchenkia terricola 129, and Hanseniaspora opuntiae 148 on fermentation of soursop and umbu-cajá pulps. All strains were able to ferment the pulps (72 h), increasing (p < 0.05) acetic acid, phenolics concentration and bioaccessibility, and maintaining counts above 7 log CFU/mL after fermentation and/or in vitro digestion. H. opuntiae 125 showed the highest counts (8.43-8.76 log CFU/mL; p < 0.05) in pulps and, higher organic acids production, increased survival to digestion, and higher bioaccessibility of various phenolics (p < 0.05) in the umbu-cajá pulp.I. terricola129 andH. opuntiae 148 showed higher metabolic activity, concentration and bioaccessibility of specific phenolics in umbu-cajá and soursop pulps, respectively (p < 0.05). Volatiles varied (p < 0.05) with the yeast strain. Generally, the yeast biotechnological performance for pulp fermentation was better on its fruit source.
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Annona , Frutas , Frutas/química , Brasil , Fenóis/análise , Leveduras/metabolismo , FermentaçãoRESUMO
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing yellow mombin (YM) on the oxidative, somatic, and lipid parameters in rats fed a high-fat diet. A total of 24 adult Wistar rats were randomized into three groups: normal-fat diet (NF), high-fat diet (HF), and high-fat diet with YM supplementation (HFYM). Diets were administered for four weeks, and YM (400 mg/kg) was supplemented via gavage in the last two weeks of the experiment. After the four-week period, the somatic, serum biochemical, and liver oxidative parameters were evaluated. YM has a high antioxidant activity and significant amounts of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, vitamin C, dietary fibre, and minerals. The HFYM group had the lowest body weight (18.75%), body mass index (17.74%), and adiposity (31.63%) compared with the HF group. YM supplementation reduced low-density lipoprotein by 43.05% and increased high-density lipoprotein by 25.73%, but did not improve the triglyceride levels in the serum. YM treatment improved glucose tolerance and lipid peroxidation, and also enhanced the antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase activities in the liver. These results indicate the lipid-lowering property and potential antioxidant activity of YM against liver oxidative damage caused by a high-fat diet intake, which may be associated with the bioactive compounds present in this fruit.
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Introduction. Plants have been used as medicines for centuries to treat human diseases. Studies with plants are extremely important for the development of future drugs that can benefit the human population.Hypothesis/Gap Statement. With the emergence of pathogens resistant to antimicrobial agents, there is an urgent need to direct research towards the discovery of new antimicrobials.Aim. In this study, Spondias purpurea L. (Anacardiaceae) was evaluated for its antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity.Methodology. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by the MIC using the 96-well plate microdilution technique of ethanolic, hexanic and dicloromethanic extracts of dried S. purpurea leaves against bacteria, yeast and filamentous fungi. The antioxidant activity of extracts was evaluated by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazine (DPPH) method. To evaluate the safety of extracts, a cytotoxicity study against HaCat, J774 and HepG2 cells was performed.Results. The extracts had no activity against the bacteria at the maximum concentration of 5.0 mg ml-1, but showed fungistatic action against Candida species and dermatophytes. The ethanolic extract showed 88â% antioxidant activity and showed no significant cytotoxicity against the previously mentioned cells.Conclusion. This study showed that the 100â% ethanolic (EtOH) extract was favourable for antifungal and antioxidant activities and did not present significant cytotoxicity against the three studied cell lines, indicating that S. purpurea leaves are promising for the development of new antimicrobials.
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Anacardiaceae , Anti-Infecciosos , Antibacterianos , Anti-Infecciosos/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Bactérias , Humanos , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologiaRESUMO
Strongyloidiasis is a neglected tropical disease mainly caused by the nematode parasite Strongyloides stercoralis. Current treatment consists in the administration of ivermectin or, alternatively, albendazole (or analogues). Concerns regarding these drugs' irregular cure rates and side effects, raise a need for therapeutic alternatives. In this study, we tested the in vitro effect of Spondias mombin L. ethanolic extract against the laboratory model for strongyloidiasis, Strongyloides venezuelensis. The ethanolic extract was further fractionated and each fraction was also tested. Tested fractions were analyzed through thin layer chromatography and gas chromatography (GC/MS). Our results showed that S. mombin extract and fractions had a better in vitro effect than ivermectin, particularly fraction 4 which showed the better results causing 100% mortality in 4 h after exposure to an extract concentration of 400 µg/mL of RPMI medium and caused 100% mortality 12 h after exposure to an extract concentration of 50 µg/mL. Scanning electron microscopy showed that this fraction caused both wrinkling and peeling of the parasites cuticle, whilst ivermectin only caused wrinkling. GC/MS showed a high percentage of monoaromatic phenolic lipids (3-R phenol and 3-R1 phenol), which were likely responsible for the anti-Strongyloides effect. The use of polyvinylpyrrolidone reduced the efficiency, thus raising a need for alertness when using this excipient. Our results suggest that S. mombin is a potential source of compounds that could be used for stongyloidiasis treatment.
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Anacardiaceae , Strongyloides stercoralis , Estrongiloidíase , Anacardiaceae/química , Animais , Humanos , Ivermectina/farmacologia , Ivermectina/uso terapêutico , Fenóis/farmacologia , Fenóis/uso terapêutico , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/uso terapêutico , Estrongiloidíase/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
RESUMEN Introducción: La especie Spondias mombin L. es una planta que crece en Cuba y a la que se le reporta un número considerables de aplicaciones etnofarmacológicas y elevado poder antioxidante. Sin embargo, la mayor parte de estos reportes está orientada al fruto, el cual resalta por su valor nutricional. Objetivo: Evaluar la actividad antioxidante de un extracto de hojas de Spondias mombin L. en etanol al 70 %. Método: La actividad antioxidante fue evaluada por seis métodos diferentes: determinación del índice de oxidación, poder reductor, inhibición de los radicales DPPH y ABTS, capacidad reductora del peróxido de hidrógeno y capacidad de neutralización del radical oxígeno. Se evaluaron concentraciones desde los 1 000 hasta los 62,5 µg/mL preparadas a partir del valor de sólidos totales determinados. Resultados: Para el índice de oxidación, concentraciones de 250 µg/mL resultaron suficientes para decolorar la solución de permanganato en igual período de tiempo que el patrón de quercetina. Sin embargo, los IC50 calculados para el poder reductor, la inhibición del radical DPPH y del ABTS resultaron mayores que el estándar de ácido ascórbico con valores de 362,33; 190,34 y 241,88 µg/mL, respectivamente. Conclusiones: El extracto de hojas de Spondias mombin L. en etanol al 70 % presenta una elevada acción antioxidante en los seis modelos experimentales ensayados, aun cuando en la mayor parte de casos, con valores inferiores al de la sustancia de referencia empleada. Estos resultados conjuntamente con la diversidad estructural de metabolitos presentes en el mismo resaltan su valor como potencial antioxidante natural.
ABSTRACT Introduction: The species Spondias mombin L. is a plant that grows in Cuba, and to which a considerable number of ethnopharmacological applications and high antioxidant power are reported. However, most of these reports are oriented to the fruit, which stands out for its nutritional value. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant activity of an extract of Spondias mombin L. leaves in 70% ethanol. Method: The antioxidant activity was evaluated by six different methods: determination of the oxidation index, reducing power, inhibition of DPPH and ABTS radicals, hydrogen peroxide reducing capacity and oxygen radical neutralization capacity. Concentrations from 1000 to 62.5 µg/mL were evaluated, prepared from the value of total solids determined. Results: For the oxidation index, concentrations of 250 µg/mL were sufficient to decolorize the permanganate solution in the same period of time as the quercetin standard. However, the IC50 calculated for the reducing power, the inhibition of the DPPH radical and ABTS were higher than the ascorbic acid standard with values of 362.33; 190.34 and 241.88 µg/mL, respectively. Conclusions: The extract of leaves of Spondias mombin L. in 70% ethanol presents a high antioxidant action in the six experimental models tested, even though in most cases, with lower values than the reference substance used. These results, together with the structural diversity of metabolites present in it, highlight its value as a potential natural antioxidant.
RESUMO Introdução: A espécie Spondias mombin L. é uma planta que cresce em Cuba e à qual são relatados um número considerável de aplicações etnofarmacológicas e alto poder antioxidante. No entanto, a maioria desses relatos é voltada para o fruto, que se destaca pelo seu valor nutricional. Objetivo: Avaliar a atividade antioxidante de um extrato de folhas de Spondias mombin L. em etanol 70%. Método: A atividade antioxidante foi avaliada por seis diferentes métodos: determinação do índice de oxidação, poder redutor, inibição dos radicais DPPH e ABTS, capacidade redutora do peróxido de hidrogênio e capacidade de neutralização do radical oxigênio. Foram avaliadas concentrações de 1000 a 62,5 µg/mL, preparadas a partir do valor de sólidos totais determinado. Resultados: Para o índice de oxidação, concentrações de 250 µg/mL foram suficientes para descolorir a solução de permanganato no mesmo período de tempo do padrão de quercetina. No entanto, o IC50 calculado para o poder redutor, a inibição do radical DPPH e ABTS foram superiores ao padrão de ácido ascórbico com valores de 362,33; 190,34 e 241,88 µg/mL, respectivamente. Conclusões: O extrato de folhas de Spondias mombin L. em etanol 70% apresenta alta ação antioxidante nos seis modelos experimentais testados, embora na maioria dos casos com valores inferiores à substância de referência utilizada. Esses resultados, juntamente com a diversidade estrutural de metabólitos presentes nele, destacam seu valor como potencial antioxidante natural.
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Herein, the extraction of bioactive compounds from umbu fruit peel was optimized using thermal-assisted solid-liquid extraction. In parallel, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and inhibitory effects against α-amylase of optimized extract were also evaluated. The combination of operational conditions including the temperature (32-74 °C), ethanol concentration (13-97%), and solid/liquid ratio (1:10-1:60; w/v) was employed using a rotational central composite design for optimization. The extracts were evaluated for total phenolic compounds (TPC), total flavonoid compounds (TFC) and antioxidant capacity by ABTSâ¢+, DPPH⢠and FRAP assays. The bioactive profile of the optimized extract was obtained by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole/time-of-flight mass spectrometry in electrospray ionization in both negative and positive modes. The statistically evaluated results showed that the optimal operational conditions for the recovery of bioactive compounds from umbu fruit peel included 74 °C, 37% ethanol, and a solid-liquid ratio of 1:38. Under these conditions, the obtained values were 1985 mg GAE/100 g, 1364 mg RE/100 g, 122 µmol TE/g, 174 µmol/TE g and 468 µmol Fe2+/g for TPC, TFC, ABTSâ¢+, DPPHâ¢, and FRAP assays, respectively. In addition, the optimized extract was effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (MBC ranged from 0.060 to 0.24 mg GAE/mL), as well as it was effective to inhibit α-amylase (IC50 value of 0.076 mg GAE/mL). The optimized extract showed to be mainly constituted by phenolic acids and flavonoids.
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FrutasRESUMO
Medicinal plants have always been used for therapeutic purposes; however, some plants may contain toxic and mutagenic substances. The aim of this study was to assess the cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, antioxidant, antigenotoxic, and antimutagenic effects of the bark ethanolic extract of Spondias purpurea L. using male and female Swiss albino mice. To determine the protective effects of the extract, benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) and cyclophosphamide (CP) were selected as cell damage inducers. The extract was examined at doses of 500, 1000, or 1500 mg/kg body weight (BW)via gavage alone or concomitant with B[a]P or CP. Oxidative stress was measured by quantification of blood catalase activity (CAT), reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in total blood, liver, and kidney, and concentrations of malondiadehyde (MDA) in liver and kidney. Genotoxicity and antigenotoxicity were evaluated by the comet assay using peripheral blood. Cytotoxicity, mutagenicity, and antimutagenicity were determined utilizing the micronucleus test in bone marrow and peripheral blood. The S. purpurea L extract increased CAT activity and GSH levels accompanied by a decrease in MDA levels after treatment with B[a]P and CP. No genotoxic, cytotoxic, or mutagenic effects were found in mice exposed only to the extract. These results indicate that the extract of S. purpurea exhibited protective effects against oxidative and DNA damage induced by B[a]P and CP.
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Anacardiaceae , Antimutagênicos , Animais , Antimutagênicos/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Ciclofosfamida/toxicidade , Dano ao DNA , Feminino , Masculino , Camundongos , Testes para Micronúcleos , Mutagênicos/toxicidade , Casca de Planta , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologiaRESUMO
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious chronic degenerative disease characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood. It is associated with an absolute or relative deficiency in the production and/or action of insulin. Some of the complications associated with DM are heart disease, retinopathy, kidney disease, and neuropathy; therefore, new natural alternatives are being sought to control the disease. In this work, we evaluate the antidiabetic effect of Spondias purpurea seed methanol extract (CSM) in vitro and in a glucose-induced diabetic zebrafish model. CSM is capable of lowering blood glucose and cholesterol levels, as well as forming advanced glycation end-products, while not presenting toxic effects at the concentrations evaluated. These data show that CSM has a promising antidiabetic effect and may be useful in reducing some of the pathologies associated with diabetes mellitus.
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O controle químico do biofilme bucal atua como método auxiliar do controle mecânico para fins de manutenção e/ou restabelecimento da saúde bucal, agindo também nos demais microrganismos que não são residentes locais da microbiota bucal. Nesse contexto, a literatura já relata que muitos microrganismos superinfectantes podem estar presentes no biofilme bucal e assim, contribuir para a ocorrência de infecções sistêmicas mais graves. Assim sendo, os fitoterápicos têm demonstrado uma ampla variedade de atividades biológicas, em especial a atividade antimicrobiana. Diante disso, o presente estudo buscou avaliar a ação antimicrobiana e antibiofilme do extrato hidroetanólico da folha de Spondias mombin L. (cajá) e de suas frações de flavonóides, taninos e ácidos fenólicos, frente aos microrganismos superinfectantes (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli e Enterococcus faecalis) do ambiente bucal. Para isso, foram investigadas a Concentração Inibitória Mínima (CIM) pela Técnica de Disco-Difusão e pela Técnica da Microdiluição em Caldo, a Concentração Inibitória Mínima de Aderência (CIMA), a Cinética Bactericida e a Atividade Antibiofilme do extrato hidroetanólico da folha Spondias mombin L. e de suas frações sobre a formação de biofilme e em biofilmes pré-formados, utilizando como controle o digluconato de clorexidina a 0,12%, em triplicata. Além da interpretação descritiva, foram aplicados no presente estudo as análises estatísticas do Teste de Tukey e Two-Way ANOVA. Os resultados demonstraram que: para a CIM pela Técnica de Disco-Difusão, o extrato hidroetanólico da folha Spondias mombin L. foi estatisticamente superior ao digluconato de clorexidina 0,12% (p<0,05) para as concentrações de 500µg/mL e250µg/mLe foi estatisticamente superior também às frações estudadas (p<0,05); para a CIM pela Técnica da Microdiluição em Caldo, foi observado que o extrato hidroetanólico da folha Spondias mombin L. foi superior às frações estudadas e semelhante ao grupo controle; para a CIMA, tanto o extrato hidroetanólico da folha de Spondias mombin L., quanto as frações estudadas e o grupo controle exibiram atividade antiaderente; para a Cinética Bactericida, foi verificado que o extrato hidroetanólico, as frações estudadas e o grupo controle possuem atividade bactericida iniciando nas primeiras duas horas de contato com o microrganismo e para a Atividade Antibiofilme, foi observado que, sobre a formação de biofilme e em biofilmes pré-formados, em diferentes concentrações, o extrato hidroetanólico da folha Spondias mombin L. foi estatisticamente superior ao grupo controle (p<0,05), sendo também estatisticamente superior às frações estudadas (p<0,05). Dessa forma, pode-se concluir que o extrato hidroetanólico da folha Spondias mombin L., em diferentes concentrações, se apresentou estatisticamente superior que o digluconato de clorexidina 0,12%, exibindo assim, ação antimicrobiana e atividade antibiofilme. As frações do extrato, porém, exibiram ação antimicrobiana e atividade antibiofilme inferiores ao extrato hidroetanólico e ao digluconato de clorexidina 0,12% (AU).
The chemical control of oral biofilm acts as an auxiliary method of mechanical control for the maintenance and/or restoration of oral health, also acting on other microorganisms that are not local residents of the oral microbiota. In this context, the literature already reports that many superinfecting microorganisms can be present in the oral biofilm and thus contribute to the occurrence of more serious systemic infections. Therefore, herbal medicines have demonstrated a wide variety of biological activities, especially antimicrobial activity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm action of the hydroethanolic extract of the leaf of Spondias mombin L. (cajá) and its fractions of flavonoids, tannins and phenolic acids, against superinfecting microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis) from the oral environment. For this purpose, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) by the Disc-Diffusion Technique and the Broth Microdilution Technique, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Adhesion (MICA), the Bactericidal Kinetics and the Antibiofilm Activity of the hydroethanolic extract of the Spondias mombin L. leaf were investigated and its fractions on biofilm formation and in preformed biofilms, using 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate as a control, in triplicate. In addition to descriptive interpretation, statistical analyzes of the Tukey Test and Two-Way ANOVA were applied in this study. The results showed that: for MIC by the Disc-Diffusion Technique, the hydroethanolic extract of the Spondias mombin L. leaf was statistically superior to 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (p<0.05) for the concentrations of 500µg/mL and 250µg/mL and it was also statistically superior to the studied fractions (p<0.05); for the MIC by the Broth Microdilution Technique, it was observed that the hydroethanolic extract of the Spondias mombin L. leaf was superior to the studied fractions and similar to the control group; for MICA, both the hydroethanolic extract of the leaf of Spondias mombin L., the studied fractions and the control group exhibited antiadherent activity; for Bactericidal Kinetics, it was verified that the hydroethanolic extract, the studied fractions and the control group have bactericidal activity starting in the first two hours of contact with the microorganism and for the Antibiofilm Activity, it was observed that, on the formation of biofilm and in biofilms preformed, at different concentrations, the hydroethanolic extract of the Spondias mombin L. leaf was statistically superior to the control group (p<0.05), being also statistically superior to the studied fractions (p<0.05). Thus, it can be concluded that the hydroethanolic extract of the Spondias mombin L. leaf, at different concentrations, was statistically superior to 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, thus exhibiting antimicrobial action and antibiofilm activity. The extract fractions, however, exhibited lower antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity than hydroethanolic extract and 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (AU).
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Anacardiaceae , Antibacterianos , Técnicas In Vitro , Análise de Variância , FitoterapiaRESUMO
Spondias mombin L. (Anacardiaceae) has a worldwide distribution and is present in all regions of Brazil. Its leaves, flowers and bark are used as teas in folk medicine to treat diseases of the digestive system. This study aimed to evaluate the acute non-clinical toxicity, gastroprotective activity, and the related mechanisms of action of nebulized extract and tablets based on dried Spondias mombin (SmNE). SmNE screening showed the presence of flavonoids (0.65%), polyphenols (25.50%), where the major compound is gallic acid. In the acute oral toxicity assay, a dose of 2000 mg/kg of SmNE administered orally in Swiss mice did not induce any behavioral changes. SmNE (250 or 500 mg/kg p.o) significantly reduced the ulcerative lesion area when compared to the control group in ethanol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) models. Results showed that treatment with SmNE (250 mg/kg) reduced acid secretion and gastric content, accompanied with an increase in pH. Previous administration of indomethacin and glibenclamide reversed the protection provided by SmNE, confirming the participation of prostaglandins (PGs) and ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP) in its gastroprotective effect. The SmNE tablets met the pharmacopeial quality requirements with gastroprotective activity and similar protection in comparison to the isolated extract administrated. In conclusion, SmNe has a gastroprotective activity related to cytoprotective mechanisms, such as the participation of endogenous prostaglandins and KATP channels, having an anti-secretory effect with systemic action. The formulation obtained presented gastroprotective effects similar to the administration of the extract, the tablets showed favorable compression characteristics by the direct route and met the pharmacopeial quality requirements.
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Anacardiaceae/química , Antiulcerosos/administração & dosagem , Fitoterapia , Úlcera Gástrica/prevenção & controle , Animais , Anti-Inflamatórios não Esteroides/toxicidade , Antiulcerosos/química , Antiulcerosos/toxicidade , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Composição de Medicamentos , Etanol/toxicidade , Feminino , Ácido Gástrico/metabolismo , Canais KATP/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos , Nebulizadores e Vaporizadores , Compostos Fitoquímicos/administração & dosagem , Compostos Fitoquímicos/química , Compostos Fitoquímicos/toxicidade , Piroxicam/toxicidade , Extratos Vegetais/administração & dosagem , Extratos Vegetais/química , Extratos Vegetais/toxicidade , Plantas Medicinais/química , Prostaglandinas/metabolismo , Úlcera Gástrica/induzido quimicamente , Úlcera Gástrica/metabolismo , ComprimidosRESUMO
The search for new therapies, derived from natural compounds in order to prevent and treat Parkinson's disease (PD) has aroused the interest of many researchers. Spondias mombin (L) has active constituents with known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective potential of the hexane extract of S. mombin (EHSm) in an experimental model of DP induced by rotenone in zebrafish. The analysis of GC/MS demonstrated cyclogallipharaol (13.88%) and dl-α-tocopherol (8.08%) mostly, while HPLC-DAD indicated the presence of quercetin (<5), quercetrin (6.54 mg/g) and rutin (8.83 mg/g). The zebrafish exposed for 4 weeks to rotenone (ROT, 3 µg/L) and EHSm (5, 15, 25 mg/L). EHSm (25 mg/L) was able to reverse the behavioral damage induced by ROT in the entries and time spent in the top area of the tank. The parameters biochemicals indicated of EHSm prevented oxidative stress (TBARS e total thiols), inflammation and dopamine uptake triggered by ROT, evidenced of increased on the CAT, SOD and GSH and decreased of GST, O2- production and NADPH oxidase activities. We conclude that EHSm demonstrate a neuroprotector effect mediated through anxiolytic and antioxidant activities. However, more studies are necessary to elucidate the exact mechanism underlying the effects of EHSm on DP induced by rotenone in zebrafish.
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Anacardiaceae/química , Comportamento Animal/efeitos dos fármacos , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Doença de Parkinson Secundária/induzido quimicamente , Doença de Parkinson Secundária/tratamento farmacológico , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Animais , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Peroxidação de Lipídeos , Extratos Vegetais/química , Rotenona/toxicidade , Peixe-ZebraRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Active packaging containing natural flavonoid has recently emerged as a result of its potential to inhibit the oxidation of foods by interacting with it and/or its surrounding environment, with the aim of counteracting oxidation reactions and extending the shelf-life of foods. The plant Spondias purpurea L. is widely found in northeastern Brazil and is known to contain bioactive flavonoids. The present study aimed to obtain a flavonoid-rich fraction from the pulp of S. purpurea L. and incorporate it into the cellulose acetate film to obtain biodegradable films with antioxidant properties. RESULTS: The fractionation in SiO2 open-column chromatography of the S. purpurea pulp crude extract furnished an antioxidant active fraction containing the flavonols quercetin 3-O-rutinoside and kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside as the major compounds. This active fraction was incorporated (10, 20 and 30 g kg-1 ) into the substance produced with the casting method for cellulose acetate films. The films produced were characterized concerning mechanical properties, water vapor permeability (WVP) and antioxidant activity. CONCLUSION: The incorporation of the active flavonoid fraction from S. purpurea in the cellulose acetate films decreases WVP and elongation at break, at the same time as increasing antioxidant activity, tensile strength and elastic modulus. Thus, the S. purpurea pulps may be an alternative as a source of antioxidants for use in cellulose acetate films. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Anacardiaceae/química , Antioxidantes/química , Celulose/análogos & derivados , Flavonóis/química , Manipulação de Alimentos/instrumentação , Extratos Vegetais/química , Brasil , Celulose/química , Oxirredução , Permeabilidade , Dióxido de Silício/química , Vapor/análise , Resistência à TraçãoRESUMO
ABSTRACT: One of the relevant economic importances of the "umbuzeiro" (Spondias tuberosa Arruda) to the northeastern semiarid region of Brazil is the fruit processing to obtaining preserves. However, there are limitations in the production and standardization of this product, such as color, taste and texture, which are problems in the quality, identity, making it harder to achieve new markets. This study was carried out aiming to evaluate the potential of "umbu" genotypes (Access 37, Access 44, BRS 48, BRS 52, BRS 55 and BRS 68) registered by Embrapa in the development of preserves. It was evaluated the product pH, total acidity, water activity, soluble solids, moisture, firmness, color (L*, a*, b*), reducing and non-reducing sugars, vitamin C, syneresis and consumer acceptance regarding the overall impression. The CATA method was applied to describe the sensorial profile of the samples. According to the results, it was observed a significant difference (p≤0.05) in the physico-chemical composition of the samples, being samples produced from the access 37 and BRS 68 more appropriated for processing of preserves (in bars), with greater firmness and less syneresis. Consumers indicated products from the genotypes 37, 44, BRS 52 and BRS 55 as the ones with highest acceptance regarding the overall impression; the consumers associated the samples in different characterizations, associating the access 37 and BRS 68 with the characteristics of firm and delicious; the commercial sample was characterized as acid, adstringent and terrible.
RESUMO: Uma das relevantes importâncias econômicas do umbuzeiro (Spondias tuberosa Arruda) ao semiárido nordestino pode ser atribuída ao beneficiamento do fruto na forma do tradicional doce em massa. Entretanto, existem limitações na produção e padronização deste derivado quanto sua cor, sabor e textura, o que prejudica sua qualidade, identidade e alcance de outros mercados. Este trabalho foi conduzido buscando analisar o potencial de genótipos de umbu (Acesso 37, Acesso 44, BRS 48, BRS 52, BRS 55 e BRS 68), registrados pela Embrapa, para o desenvolvimento de doce em massa. Avaliou-se a qualidade dos produtos obtidos, diante de uma amostra comercial, quanto a composição físico-química (pH, acidez total, atividade de água, sólidos solúveis, umidade, firmeza, cor (L*, a*, b*), açúcares redutores e não-redutores, vitamina C e sinérese) e aceitação por consumidores quanto a impressão global. O método CATA foi aplicado para descrever o perfil sensorial das amostras. Os resultados mostraram diferença significativa (p≤0.05) na composição físico-química das amostras, sendo as amostras Acesso 37 e BRS 68 as mais apropriados ao processamento de doce em massa, com a maior firmeza e menor sinérese. Os consumidores indicaram os genótipos 37, 44, BRS 52 e BRS 55 com maiores médias de aceitação na impressão global; associaram as amostras em distintas caracterizações, indicando o Acesso 37 e BRS 68 como mais gostosos e firmes, e a amostra comercial como a mais ácida, adstringente e terrível.
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One of the relevant economic importances of the umbuzeiro (Spondias tuberosa Arruda) to the northeastern semiarid region of Brazil is the fruit processing to obtaining preserves. However, there are limitations in the production and standardization of this product, such as color, taste and texture, which are problems in the quality, identity, making it harder to achieve new markets. This study was carried out aiming to evaluate the potential of umbu genotypes (Access 37, Access 44, BRS 48, BRS 52, BRS 55 and BRS 68) registered by Embrapa in the development of preserves. It was evaluated the product pH, total acidity, water activity, soluble solids, moisture, firmness, color (L*, a*, b*), reducing and non-reducing sugars, vitamin C, syneresis and consumer acceptance regarding the overall impression. The CATA method was applied to describe the sensorial profile of the samples. According to the results, it was observed a significant difference (p0.05) in the physico-chemical composition of the samples, being samples produced from the access 37 and BRS 68 more appropriated for processing of preserves (in bars), with greater firmness and less syneresis. Consumers indicated products from the genotypes 37, 44, BRS 52 and BRS 55 as the ones with highest acceptance regarding the overall impression; the consumers associated the samples in different characterizations, associating the access 37 and BRS 68 with the characteristics of firm and delicious; the commercial sample was characterized as acid, adstringent and terrible.(AU)
Uma das relevantes importâncias econômicas do umbuzeiro (Spondias tuberosa Arruda) ao semiárido nordestino pode ser atribuída ao beneficiamento do fruto na forma do tradicional doce em massa. Entretanto, existem limitações na produção e padronização deste derivado quanto sua cor, sabor e textura, o que prejudica sua qualidade, identidade e alcance de outros mercados. Este trabalho foi conduzido buscando analisar o potencial de genótipos de umbu (Acesso 37, Acesso 44, BRS 48, BRS 52, BRS 55 e BRS 68), registrados pela Embrapa, para o desenvolvimento de doce em massa. Avaliou-se a qualidade dos produtos obtidos, diante de uma amostra comercial, quanto a composição físico-química (pH, acidez total, atividade de água, sólidos solúveis, umidade, firmeza, cor (L*, a*, b*), açúcares redutores e não-redutores, vitamina C e sinérese) e aceitação por consumidores quanto a impressão global. O método CATA foi aplicado para descrever o perfil sensorial das amostras. Os resultados mostraram diferença significativa (p0.05) na composição físico-química das amostras, sendo as amostras Acesso 37 e BRS 68 as mais apropriados ao processamento de doce em massa, com a maior firmeza e menor sinérese. Os consumidores indicaram os genótipos 37, 44, BRS 52 e BRS 55 com maiores médias de aceitação na impressão global; associaram as amostras em distintas caracterizações, indicando o Acesso 37 e BRS 68 como mais gostosos e firmes, e a amostra comercial como a mais ácida, adstringente e terrível.(AU)
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Anacardiaceae/química , Valor Nutritivo , DocesRESUMO
The objective of this study was to evaluate Spondias mombin L. (SM) pulp and its influence on cardiac remodelling after myocardial infarction (MI). Male Wistar rats were assigned to four groups: a sham group (animals underwent simulated surgery) that received standard chow (S; n = 20), an infarcted group that received standard chow (MI; n = 24), an infarcted group supplemented with 100 mg of SM/kg bodyweight/d, (MIS100; n = 23) and an infarcted group supplemented with 250 mg of SM/kg bodyweight/d (MIS250; n = 22). After 3 months of treatment, morphological, functional and biochemical analyses were performed. MI induced structural and functional changes in the left ventricle with worsening systolic and diastolic function, and SM supplementation at different doses did not influence these variables as analysed by echocardiography and an isolated heart study (P > .05). However, SM supplementation attenuated cardiac remodelling after MI, reducing fibrosis (P = .047) and hypertrophy (P = .006). Biomarkers of oxidative stress, inflammatory processes and energy metabolism were further investigated in the myocardial tissue. SM supplementation improved the efficiency of energy metabolism and decreased lipid hydroperoxide in the myocardium [group S (n = 8): 267.26 ± 20.7; group MI (n = 8): 330.14 ± 47.3; group MIS100 (n = 8): 313.8 ± 46.2; group MIS250: 294.3 ± 38.0 nmol/mg tissue; P = .032], as well as decreased the activation of the inflammatory pathway after MI. In conclusion, SM supplementation attenuated cardiac remodelling processes after MI. We also found that energy metabolism, oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with this effect. In addition, SM supplementation at the highest dose is more effective.