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Cogoi L, Marrassini C, Martin EMS, Alonso MR, Filip R, Anesini C. Inhibition of Glycation End Products Formation and Antioxidant Activities of Ilex paraguariensis: comparative study of fruit and leaves extracts. J Pharmacopuncture 2023; 26:338-347. [PMID: 38162469 PMCID: PMC10739477 DOI: 10.3831/kpi.2023.26.4.338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Objectives Ilex paraguariensis (Aquifoleaceae) is cultivated to produce "yerba mate". Due to its nutritional, energizing, hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects, it is used in the elaboration of food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The oxidative stress related to protein glycation and production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) leads to the development of several diseases. The objective of this work was to compare the antioxidant and anti-AGEs activity of a decoction of fruits (F) and leaves (L). Methods The antioxidant activity was assayed by the DPPH assay and the inhibition of egg yolk lipid peroxidation (ILP), and anti-AGEs activity, through the inhibition of the formation of fructosamine (IF), β-amyloid (Iβ), protein carbonylation (IC) and AGEs (IA). Polyphenols were quantified by HPLC. Results Maximum response ± SEM For F 0.01 µg/mL IF = 42 ± 4%, IC = 17 ± 2% and for 10 µg/mL IA = 38 ± 4%, Iβ = 67 ± 7%. For L 0.1 µg/mL IF = 35 ± 2%, IC = 19 ± 2% and for 100 µg/mL IA = 26 ± 3%, Iβ = 63.04 ± 2%. The DPPH IC50 = 134.8 ± 14 µg/mL for F and 34.67 ± 3 µg/mL for L. The ILP IC50 = 512.86 ± 50 µg/mL for F and 154.8 ± 15 µg/mL for L. By HPLC L presented the highest amounts of flavonoids and caffeoylquinic acids. F and L showed strong anti-AGEs activity, affecting the early stages of glycation at low concentrations and the late stages of glycation at high concentrations. The highest activity for both F and L was seen in the IF and Iβ. F presented the highest anti-AGEs potency. L presented the highest antioxidant potency, which was related to the highest content of polyphenols. Conclusion The fruits of I. paraguariensis could be a source of antioxidant and anti-AGEs compounds to be used with medicinal purposes or as functional food.
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- Laura Cogoi
- Pharmacognosy Unit, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Institute of Chemistry and Drug Metabolism (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pharmacognosy Unit, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Institute of Chemistry and Drug Metabolism (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pharmacognosy Unit, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Institute of Chemistry and Drug Metabolism (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Institute of Chemistry and Drug Metabolism (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pharmacognosy Unit, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Pharmacognosy Unit, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Institute of Chemistry and Drug Metabolism (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Peralta I, Marrassini C, Saint Martin M, Cogoi L, Alonso MR, Gugliucci A, Anesini C. Correction: Larrea divaricata: anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on macrophages and low density lipoproteins. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:182. [PMID: 35804338 PMCID: PMC9264561 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03621-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Peralta I, Marrassini C, Saint Martin M, Plantamura YS, Cogoi L, Pellegrino N, Alonso MR, Anesini C. Anti-hyperglycaemic effect and nutritional properties of an aqueous extract of Larrea divaricata Cav. (jarilla) in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2022; 296:115429. [PMID: 35659916 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Larrea divaricata Cav. (Zygophyllaceae) (jarilla) is a native plant of South America widely distributed across Argentina and used in popular medicine to treat diabetes and hypercholesterolemia by the Diaguita-Calchaquí, Amaichas, and Quilmes indigenous communities and by non-indigenous population (criollos) of Calamuchita, in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. L. divaricata has also proved to have anti-inflammatory properties. However, the antidiabetic effects and the nutritional properties of the aqueous extract (AE) of this plant remain to be scientifically determined. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of the present work was to evaluate the capacity of an aqueous extract of L. divaricata (AE) and its main compound nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) to modulate the glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and oxidative stress levels in STZ-induced diabetes in mice. The general objective of the present work was to search for extracts that can be used as adjuvant therapy in for diabetes. The suitability of the extract to be used as a dietary supplement was also assessed by determining the proximate amount of fibre, lipids, proteins, and minerals. MATERIALS AND METHODS Diabetes was induced in mice by administration of streptozotocin (STZ). AE and NDGA were administered by the oral route. The animals' glycaemia was periodically monitored in blood samples obtained from the tail vein. The glucose dehydrogenase method was used. The effect of the AE on cholesterol, triglycerides, oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels were determined in plasma samples by spectrophotometric assays. RESULTS In STZ-treated mice, AE significantly decreased glucose (33%, ****p < 0.0001) and cholesterol levels (32%, **p < 0.01). AE and NDGA decreased lipid peroxidation (30% and 38%, respectively, ****p < 0.0001), and increased GSH levels (20%, **p < 0.01). The effects of AE on glucose and lipid levels could not be ascribed to NDGA; however, this compound was involved in the extract antioxidant effects. The overall effects of AE were probably related to its antioxidant activity and to the anti-hyperglycaemic effect mainly mediated by flavonoids, fibre (carbohydrates) and mineral elements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. The AE protein content also confers the extract nutritional properties. CONCLUSIONS These results support the hypothesis that AE could be used as a therapeutic adjuvant or as a nutritional supplement to control glucose levels and lipid metabolism in metabolic syndrome-associated diseases. Moreover, these results scientifically reinforce the popular use of the plant.
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- Ignacio Peralta
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cátedra de Farmacognosia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cátedra de Farmacognosia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cátedra de Farmacognosia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Farmacología, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cátedra de Farmacognosia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cátedra de Farmacognosia, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Martino R, Barreiro Arcos ML, Peralta I, Marrassini C, Saint Martin EM, Cogoi L, Cremaschi G, Alonso MR, Anesini C. Antiproliferative activity of aqueous and polyphenol-rich extracts of Larrea divaricata Cav. on a melanoma cell line. Nat Prod Res 2021; 36:4431-4434. [PMID: 34569365 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.1980789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Most of the deaths from skin cancer are caused by melanoma, a malignancy in which STAT3 plays a crucial role. The inhibition of STAT3 is considered a potential target to induce cell death, tumor regression and metastasis inhibition. The objective of this work was to evaluate the activity of the aqueous extract of Larrea divaricata (Aq), a fraction rich in polyphenols (EA),and the isolated compound quercetin-3-methyl ether (Q3ME) on B16F10 melanoma cells. The effects of Aq, EA and Q3ME were assessed on B16F10 cells by determining the proliferation, viability, apoptosis induction and the expression and phosphorylation of STAT3. The phytochemical composition of the extracts was determined by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Aq, EA and Q3ME presented antiproliferative activity on B6F10 cells through p-STAT3 inhibition and early and late apoptosis induction (EC50 EA= ≤0.1 µg/ml; Aq= 316 ± 30 µg/ml; Q3ME= <0.1 µg/ml). L. divaricata could be considered for the development of adjuvant phytotherapies in melanoma treatment.
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- Renzo Martino
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica (BIOMED), Consejo de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica (BIOMED), Consejo de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Agudelo I, Cogoi L, Filip R, Kuzmanich N, Wagner ML, Ricco RA. Anatomy, histochemistry, and comparative analysis of hydroxycinnamic derivatives in healthy leaves and galls induced by Baccharopelma spp. (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Baccharis spicata (Lam) Baill (Asteraceae). BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Peralta IN, Cogoi L, Filip R, Anesini C. Prevention of hydrogen peroxide-induced red blood cells lysis by Ilex paraguariensis aqueous extract: participation of phenolic and xanthine compounds. Phytother Res 2012; 27:192-8. [PMID: 22511286 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2011] [Revised: 03/15/2012] [Accepted: 03/22/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The fresh leaves and stems of Ilex paraguariensis (Aquifoliaceae) are employed to prepare the commercial product used in North-eastern Argentina, Southern Brazil and Eastern Paraguay named yerba maté. The presence of polyphenols and xanthines, which present antioxidant activity, has been described in I. paraguariensis. In living organism, reactive oxygen species can cause tissue damage affecting erythrocyte membranes leading to hemolysis. The aim of this work was to evaluate the protective effect of an aqueous extract of I. paraguariensis (green leaves) on the hemolysis of red blood cells induced by hydrogen peroxide and to correlate this activity with the enzymatic activity related to hydrogen peroxide metabolism. The antioxidant activity of chlorogenic acid and caffeine was also analysed to evaluate their contribution to the activity of the crude extract. The extract as well as the isolated compounds protected red blood cells from hemolysis. This effect was related to a catalase-like activity. This study could contribute to the knowledge of the antioxidant activity of I. paraguariensis in view of the great quantities of yerba maté consumed by the population.
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- Ignacio N Peralta
- Institute of Drug Chemistry and Metabolism (IQUIMEFA) (UBA-CONICET), School of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires, Junín 956, 1113, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Cassel E, Vargas RMF, Brun GW, Almeida DE, Cogoi L, Ferraro G, Filip R. Supercritical fluid extraction of alkaloids from Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil. J FOOD ENG 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2010.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Isolabella S, Cogoi L, López P, Anesini C, Ferraro G, Filip R. Study of the bioactive compounds variation during yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) processing. Food Chem 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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