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Costa AAC, Motta EP, Oliveira AS, Santos PG, Farias JR, Franco DCG, Silva MCP, Barbosa NT, Muniz SB, Silva LDM, Silva LA, Rocha CQ, Nascimento FRF, Guerra RNM. Vismia guianensis Improves Survival of Tenebrio molitor and Mice During Lethal Infection with Candida albicans. Antibiotics (Basel) 2025; 14:72. [PMID: 39858358 PMCID: PMC11762393 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics14010072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2024] [Revised: 01/03/2025] [Accepted: 01/09/2025] [Indexed: 01/27/2025] Open
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Background/Objectives: Vismia guianensis is a vegetal species popularly used to treat fungal infections. This study evaluated the anti-Candida effect of V. guianensis extract after C. albicans lethal infection in Tenebrio molitor larvae and mice. Methods and Results: The chemical profile analysis of a hydroethanolic extract of the leaves of V. guianensis (EHVG) identified 14 compounds. Two sets of experiments used T. molitor larvae. To evaluate toxicity, the uninfected larvae were treated with EHVG or anthraquinone. We considered the following groups: the controls received PBS; ANFO B received amphotericin B (600 mg/mL); EHVG received the extract; and ANTQ received anthraquinone. The extract and anthraquinone resulted in low-level toxicity in the T. molitor larvae. Another set of experiments evaluated the EHVG effect during lethal infection with Candida albicans. The T. molitor larvae were treated intracelomically (ic/10 μL). Treatment with EHVG efficiently improved the survival of the larvae after lethal infection (60%), probably due to the reduction in CFUs. In the mice, the antifungal effect of EHVG was determined in three groups of immunosuppressed Swiss mice (cyclophosphamide, 50 mg/kg/ip) infected with C. albicans (1 × 107 CFU/ip). The control animals were infected and untreated; the ANFO B animals were infected and treated with amphotericin B (600 µg/kg/ip); and the EHVG animals were infected and treated with the extract (5 mg/kg/orally). A SHAM group (uninfected and untreated) was also included. Survival was assessed for 5 days. The extract increased the mice's survival (60%) and life expectancy, reducing the CFU counts in the peritoneum and blood. EHVG also increased the number of blood neutrophils and peritoneal macrophages. These systemic activities are likely associated with the presence of flavonoids in the extract. Conclusions: The beneficial effects of EHVG in lethal sepsis are related to an antifungal effect, with the number of CFUs decreasing in the larvae and the mice. In addition, EHVG showed immunological activity in the mice, considering immune cell distribution and cytokine production.
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- Arthur André Castro Costa
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology and Pathology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology and Pathology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology and Pathology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Products, Centro de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 3, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (A.A.C.C.); (J.R.F.); (D.C.G.F.); (S.B.M.)
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, Sala 1A, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil;
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Zhou W, Zhao L, Wang K, Renard CMGC, Le Bourvellec C, Hu Z, Liu X. Plant leaf proanthocyanidins: from agricultural production by-products to potential bioactive molecules. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024; 64:11757-11795. [PMID: 37584238 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2244079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are a class of polymers composed of flavan-3-ol units that have a variety of bioactivities, and could be applied as natural biologics in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. PAs are widely found in fruit and vegetables (F&Vegs) and are generally extracted from their flesh and peel. To reduce the cost of extraction and increase the number of commercially viable sources of PAs, it is possible to exploit the by-products of plants. Leaves are major by-products of agricultural production of F&Vegs, and although their share has not been accurately quantified. They make up no less than 20% of the plant and leaves might be an interesting resource at different stages during production and processing. The specific structural PAs in the leaves of various plants are easily overlooked and are notably characterized by their stable content and degree of polymerization. This review examines the existing data on the effects of various factors (e.g. processing conditions, and environment, climate, species, and maturity) on the content and structure of leaf PAs, and highlights their bioactivity (e.g. antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-obesity activity), as well as their interactions with gut microbiota and other biomolecules (e.g. polysaccharides and proteins). Future research is also needed to focus on their precise extraction, bioactivity of high-polymer native or modified PAs and better application type.
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- Wenyi Zhou
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Norouzi H, Dastan D, Abdullah FO, Al-Qaaneh AM. Recent advances in methods of extraction, pre-concentration, purification, identification, and quantification of kaempferol. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1735:465297. [PMID: 39243588 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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As a naturally widely-occurring dietary, cosmetic, and therapeutic flavonoid, kaempferol has gained much consideration for its nutritional and pharmaceutical properties in recent years. Although there have been performed a high number of studies associated with different aspects of kaempferol's analytical investigations, the lack of a comprehensive summary of the various methods and other plant sources that have been reported for this compound is being felt, especially for many biological applications. This study, aimed to provide a detailed compilation consisting of sources (plant species) and analytical information that was precisely related to the natural flavonoid (kaempferol). There is a trend in analytical research that supports the application of modern eco-friendly instruments and methods. In conclusion, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) is the most general advanced method used widely today for the extraction of kaempferol. During recent years, there is an increasing tendency towards the identification of kaempferol by different methods.
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- Hooman Norouzi
- Department of Botany, University of Innsbruck, Sternwartestraße 15, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq.
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU), Al-Salt 19117 Jordan
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Motta EP, Farias JR, da Costa AAC, da Silva AF, Oliveira Lopes AJ, Cartágenes MDSS, Nicolete R, Abreu AG, Fernandes ES, Nascimento FRF, da Rocha CQ, Monteiro CA, Guerra RNM. The Anti-Virulence Effect of Vismia guianensis against Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11121834. [PMID: 36551490 PMCID: PMC9774440 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In folk medicine, Vismia guianensis is used to treat skin diseases and mycoses in the Amazon region. We evaluated the anti-Candida activity of the hydroalcoholic extract from the leaves of Vismia guianensis (EHVG). HPLC-PDA and FIA-ESI-IT-MSn were used to chemically characterize EHVG. The anti-Candida activity was determined in vitro by the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) against Candida glabrata (ATCC-2001); Candida albicans (ATCC-90028, ATCC-14053, and ATCC-SC5314), and C. albicans clinical isolates. EHVG effects on adhesion, growth, and biofilm formation were also determined. Molecular docking was used to predict targets for EHVG compounds. The main compounds identified included anthraquinone, vismione D, kaempferol, quercetin, and vitexin. EHVG was fungicidal against all tested strains. C. albicans ATCC 14053 and C. glabrata ATCC 2001 were the most sensitive strains, as the extract inhibited their virulence factors. In silico analysis indicated that vismione D presented the best antifungal activity, since it was the most effective in inhibiting CaCYP51, and may act as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent, according to the online PASS prediction. Overall, the data demonstrate that EHVG has an anti-Candida effect by inhibiting virulence factors of the fungi. This activity may be related to its vismione D content, indicating this compound may represent a new perspective for treating diseases caused by Candida sp.
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- Elizangela Pestana Motta
- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratório Experimental de Estudos da Dor, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
- Instituto Federal de Ciências e Educação do Maranhão-Campus Santa Inês, Rua Castelo Branco, 1, Santa Inês 65300-000, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratório Experimental de Estudos da Dor, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Fiocruz Ceará-Rua São José, S/N-Precabura, Eusébio 61773-270, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratóio de Patogenicidade Microbiana, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Microbiana, Universidade UNICEUMA, Rua Josué Montelo, 1-Renascença, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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- Instituto Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av. Silva Jardim, 1632-Água Verde, Curitiba 80250-060, PR, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia Aplicada à Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente, Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av. Iguaçú, 333-Rebouças, Curitiba 80230-020, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais, Centro de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Instituto Federal do Maranhão, Avenida Getúlio Vargas, No 4, Monte Castelo, São Luís 65030-005, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia, Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Ensino Integrado, Bloco 1, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-98-3272-8548
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Oliveira M, Lima CS, Llorent-Martínez EJ, Hoste H, Custódio L. Impact of Seasonal and Organ-Related Fluctuations on the Anthelmintic Properties and Chemical Profile of Cladium mariscus (L.) Pohl Extracts. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:934644. [PMID: 35812938 PMCID: PMC9260656 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.934644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The use of plants and their metabolites stands as a promising option to tackle parasitic infections by gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) in integrated control strategies. Still, the influence of environmental and phenological factors, and their interactions, in the wild on the metabolomics and biological properties of target plant species, is often disregarded. In this work, we hypothesized that variations in the anthelmintic (AH) properties and chemical composition of extracts from the salt tolerant species Cladium mariscus L. Pohl (sawgrass) may be influenced by seasonal factors and organ-parts. To test this hypothesis, acetone/water extracts were prepared from dried biomass obtained from aerial organs collected from sawgrass in consecutive seasons and tested against Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus colubriformis by the larval exsheathment inhibition assay (LEIA) and egg hatching inhibition assay (EHIA). To ascertain the role of plant organ, the activity of leaves and inflorescences extracts from summer samples was compared. The role of polyphenols in the anthelmintic activity depending on GINs and fluctuations across seasons and plant organs was assessed using polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP), coupled with an in-depth chemical profiling analysis using high-performance liquid chromatography completed with electrospray ionization mass spectrometric detection (HPLC-ESI-MSn). Main differences in anthelmintic activities were observed for summer and autumn samples, for both assays. Moreover, inflorescences' extracts were significantly more active than those from leaves against both parasite species on EHIA and against H. contortus on LEIA. Application of PVPP totally inhibit the AH effects based on EHIA and only partly for LEIA. Non-treated PVPP extracts were predominantly composed of flavan-3-ols, proanthocyanidins, luteolin and glycosylated flavonoids, while two flavonoid glycosides were quantified in all PVPP-treated samples. Thus, the activity of such compounds should be further explored, although some unknown metabolites remain to be identified. This study reinforces the hypothesis of the AH potential of sawgrass and of its polyphenolic metabolites uses as nutraceutical and/or phytotherapeutic drugs.
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- Marta Oliveira
- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Antibiotics and Chemotherapeutics, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas (IBILCE), São Paulo State University, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain
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- IHAP, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, Toulouse, France
- Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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Shang X, Dai L, He J, Yang X, Wang Y, Li B, Zhang J, Pan H, Gulnaz I. A high-value-added application of the stems of Rheum palmatum L. as a healthy food: the nutritional value, chemical composition, and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Food Funct 2022; 13:4901-4913. [PMID: 35388820 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo04214a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Rhubarb has edible stems or stalks. In this paper, we investigated the nutritional value, chemical composition, and bioactivities of Rheum palmatum stems (SRP) and analyzed the mode of action. SRP exhibited biosafety and had nutritional value, with abundant essential amino acids and minerals. Based on network pharmacology and western blot tests, we found that it showed anti-inflammatory activity via the PI3K-Akt-mediated NF-κB pathway. Out of 20 compounds identified using UPLC-ESI-Q-TOF/MS analysis, cirsiliol and hydrangenol were active compounds and they inhibited NO production in RAW264.7 cells induced by LPS. The alleviation of an inflammatory response is combined with a decrease in oxidative stress, and SRP showed antioxidant activity via attenuating antioxidant enzymes, scavenging free radicals, improving the mitochondrial membrane potential, and decreasing the reactive oxygen species level. These results indicated that SRP, with abundant flavonoids and a good nutritional composition, could be used as a dietary supplement for food applications.
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- Xiaofei Shang
- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, P.R. China.
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- Department of Biological Safety, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan
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Li MC, Xie CJ, Meng CW, Zhang YQ, Gao JG, Wang WH, Liu JY, Xu YN. Chemical constituents from Hovenia dulcis Thunb. And their chemotaxonomic significance. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2020.104214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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