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Drioua S, Ameggouz M, Assouguem A, Kara M, Ullah R, Bari A, Lahlali R, Fidan H, El-Guourrami O, Benkhouili FZ, Maamar Y, Benzeid H, Doukkali A. Comprehensive phytochemical and toxicological analysis of Chenopodium ambrosioides (L.) fractions. Open Life Sci 2024; 19:20220895. [PMID: 38947765 PMCID: PMC11211872 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0895] [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: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Chenopodium ambrosioides aerial parts have been historically employed in traditional medicine for addressing various ailments such as headaches, abdominal discomfort, joint issues, and respiratory disorders, alongside treatments for lice and warts. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive phytochemical analysis of C. ambrosioides and assess the acute and subacute toxicity of oral treatments using fractions in preclinical trials. Spectrophotometric analysis via LC-MS/MS was used to characterize the plant's chemical composition. Acute toxicity evaluation followed Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development code 42 guidelines, conducted on adult male and female Wistar strain mice. Subsequently, Swiss mice were divided into six groups for the subacute toxicity study, receiving oral doses of 200 mg/kg extracts and fractions for 28 days. Daily observations and biochemical analyses were performed, with LC-MS/MS revealing a diverse array of compounds including organic acids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, rutin, hesperidin, nicotiflorine, and fumaric acid. Results indicated no lethality or alterations in body weight in treated groups, though some organ weight changes were noted. Biochemical analyses demonstrated values within the normal range for all groups, suggesting that the treatments did not induce adverse effects. Acute and subacute treatments with fractions did not result in lethality or toxic alterations at therapeutic doses, implying the safety of the product at appropriate levels. This study underscores the potential of C. ambrosioides as a safe therapeutic option warranting further exploration.
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- Soufiane Drioua
- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, PO. box 2202 Imouzzer Street, Fez, 30000, Morocco
- Department of Plant Protection and Environment, National School of Agriculture, Meknes, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Conservation and Valorisation of Natural Resources (LBCVNR), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, BP 1796 Atlas, Fez, 30000, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Riyadh Province 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Protection and Environment, National School of Agriculture, Meknes, Morocco
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- Department of Tourism and Culinary Management, Faculty of Economics, University of Food Technologies, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Clinical Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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Kadi M, Berraouaan A, Driouech M, Ziyyat A, Mekhfi H, Bnouham M, Legssyer A. Computational Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds from Dysphania ambrosioides Leaves. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301527. [PMID: 38253787 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Dysphania ambrosioides has been reported to have many medicinal properties, due to its possession of a multitude of biologically active molecules contained in its leaves. However, very few studies have been reported to evaluate their pharmacological properties. Consequently, in the present study, many computational tools have been performed to predict drug similarity and ADMET properties. Besides, the inhibitory potential of D.ambrosioides major compounds against Bacterial, Fungal and cardiovascular main receptor targets has been investigated. This study suggests that Carvone oxide, 5-Isopropenyl-2-Methylenecyclohexanol, and Caryophyllene oxide were the most active molecules belonging to D. ambrosioides Leaves, possessing drug-likeness with satisfactory bioactivity scores, having good pharmacokinetic values. Metabolism and toxicities were further studied using FAME3, GLORY, and pred-hERG. Slight cardiotoxicity and cytotoxicity were predicted, respectively, for Caryophyllene oxide and Carvone oxide, 5-Isopropenyl-2-Methylenecyclohexanol. Good inhibitory activities of the three compounds against Bacterial, Fungal, and Cardiovascular receptor targets. Hence, this is a comprehensive in silico approach to evaluate D.ambrosioides Leaves main phytocompounds in the background of its potential in future drug development.
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- Mounime Kadi
- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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Kandsi F, Lafdil FZ, El Hachlafi N, Jeddi M, Bouslamti M, El Fadili M, Seddoqi S, Gseyra N. Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin and Clemants: bridging traditional knowledge, photochemistry, preclinical investigations, and toxicological validation for health benefits. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:969-1001. [PMID: 37552317 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02658-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Dysphania ambrosioides L. (Chenopodiaceae) is a Moroccan medicinal plant known locally as "M'Khinza." It is widely used in traditional medicine to treat numerous ailments, such as diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, fertility problems, immune disorders, hypertension, bronchitis, respiratory conditions, pharyngitis, cough, and flu. As part of this review, comprehensive preclinical investigations, including in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies, were conducted to better understand the mechanisms of action of D. ambrosioides. Additionally, the phytochemical profile of the plant was examined, highlighting the presence of certain bioactive secondary metabolites. The information was gathered from electronic data sources such as Web of Science, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Springer Link, and Google Scholars. Numerous studies have mentioned the pharmacological properties of D. ambrosioides, including its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal activities. Furthermore, research has also suggested its potential as an anticancer, antidiabetic, and vasorelaxant agent. Phytochemical characterization of D. ambrosioides has revealed the presence of over 96 major bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and fatty acids. As for the toxicity of this plant, it is dose-dependent. Furthermore, more in-depth pharmacological studies are needed to establish the mechanisms of action of this plant more accurately before considering clinical trials. In conclusion, this review highlights the traditional use of D. ambrosioides in Moroccan medicine and emphasizes its potential pharmacological properties. However, to fully harness its therapeutic potential, further research, both in terms of chemistry and pharmacology, is necessary. These future studies could help identify new active compounds and provide a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of this plant, thus opening new prospects for its pharmaceutical application.
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- Fahd Kandsi
- Laboratory of Bio-resources, Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bio-resources, Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Imouzzer Road, P.O. Box 2202, Fez, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Imouzzer Road, P.O. Box 2202, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratories of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, 30000, Fez, Morocco
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- LIMAS Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, BP 1796 Atlas, 30000, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bio-resources, Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bio-resources, Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, Morocco
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Azevedo CM, Meira CS, da Silva JW, Moura DMN, de Oliveira SA, da Costa CJ, Santos EDS, Soares MBP. Therapeutic Potential of Natural Products in the Treatment of Schistosomiasis. Molecules 2023; 28:6807. [PMID: 37836650 PMCID: PMC10574020 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196807] [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: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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It is estimated that 250 million people worldwide are affected by schistosomiasis. Disease transmission is related to the poor sanitation and hygiene habits that affect residents of impoverished regions in tropical and subtropical countries. The main species responsible for causing disease in humans are Schistosoma Mansoni, S. japonicum, and S. haematobium, each with different geographic distributions. Praziquantel is the drug predominantly used to treat this disease, which offers low effectiveness against immature and juvenile parasite forms. In addition, reports of drug resistance prompt the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Natural products represent an important source of new compounds, especially those obtained from plant sources. This review compiles data from several in vitro and in vivo studies evaluating various compounds and essential oils derived from plants with cercaricidal and molluscicidal activities against both juvenile and adult forms of the parasite. Finally, this review provides an important discussion on recent advances in molecular and computational tools deemed fundamental for more rapid and effective screening of new compounds, allowing for the optimization of time and resources.
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- Carine Machado Azevedo
- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, Brazil; (C.M.A.); (C.S.M.)
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, Brazil; (C.M.A.); (C.S.M.)
- SENAI Institute of Innovation in Health Advanced Systems (CIMATEC ISI SAS), University Center SENAI/CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, Brazil; (J.W.d.S.); (E.d.S.S.)
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- SENAI Institute of Innovation in Health Advanced Systems (CIMATEC ISI SAS), University Center SENAI/CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, Brazil; (J.W.d.S.); (E.d.S.S.)
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IAM-FIOCRUZ/PE), Recife 50740-465, Brazil; (D.M.N.M.); (S.A.d.O.); (C.J.d.C.)
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IAM-FIOCRUZ/PE), Recife 50740-465, Brazil; (D.M.N.M.); (S.A.d.O.); (C.J.d.C.)
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IAM-FIOCRUZ/PE), Recife 50740-465, Brazil; (D.M.N.M.); (S.A.d.O.); (C.J.d.C.)
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- SENAI Institute of Innovation in Health Advanced Systems (CIMATEC ISI SAS), University Center SENAI/CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, Brazil; (J.W.d.S.); (E.d.S.S.)
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, Brazil; (C.M.A.); (C.S.M.)
- SENAI Institute of Innovation in Health Advanced Systems (CIMATEC ISI SAS), University Center SENAI/CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, Brazil; (J.W.d.S.); (E.d.S.S.)
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Kuhn Agnes KN, Boeff DD, de Oliveira Carvalho L, Konrath EL. Ethnobotanical knowledge on native Brazilian medicinal plants traditionally used as anthelmintic agents - A review. Exp Parasitol 2023; 249:108531. [PMID: 37044282 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2023.108531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Intestinal helminthiasis is a neglected disease that affects a significant portion of the global population, specifically in developing countries, where medicinal plants are widely used for therapeutic purposes. With the purpose to identify the native species used in traditional Brazilian medicine for the management of helminthiasis, ethnopharmacological books edited in Brazil documenting the folk use of medicinal plants were analyzed. The native species cited in at least three studies were selected, and bibliographic research was performed using electronic databases to identify their scientifically validated anthelmintic properties. The search retrieved 133 native species belonging to 88 genera and 43 families from all six Brazilian biomes. Fabaceae (14 Genera and 25 Species) and Asteraceae (7 Genera and 8 Species) were the most frequently cited families. The most reported native species were Baccharis crispa Spreng., Hymenaea courbaril L., Senna occidentalis (L.) Link, Carapa guianensis Aubl., Stachytarpheta cayennensis (Rich.) Vahl, Annona glabra L., Hymenaea stigonocarpa Mart. ex Hayne, Spigelia anthelmia L., Simarouba versicolor A.St.-Hil. and Anacardium occidentale L. Bark (19%) and leaves (17%) were the most commonly used plant parts, and decoction (27%) was the most preferred method of preparation. Evidence of the anthelmintic properties of most species was confirmed using in vitro assays for key human and animal parasites, including Haemonchus contortus, Hymenolepis diminuta, Schistosoma mansoni and Trichostrongylus spp. The species S. alata, S. occidentalis, A. occidentale, and S. anthelmia have been the subject of many biological studies, supporting their use as vermicides. The overall results obtained in this review revealed that Brazil is rich in traditional herbal medicines used to manage helminthiasis; however pharmacological investigations are lacking to confirm their therapeutic properties. Thus, this study could serve as a baseline to validate their use and encourage further clinical investigation of their vermifuge potential.
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- Kelin Natalia Kuhn Agnes
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Essential Oils as Novel Anthelmintic Drug Candidates. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238327. [PMID: 36500419 PMCID: PMC9735941 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Helminths, with an estimated 1.5 billion annual global infections, are one of the major health challenges worldwide. The current strategy of the World Health Organization to prevent helminth infection includes increasing hygienic awareness, providing better sanitation and preventative anthelmintic drug therapy in vulnerable populations. Nowadays, anthelmintic drugs are used heavily in livestock, both in case of infection and as a preventative measure. However, this has led to the development of resistance against several of the most common drugs, such as levamisole, ivermectin and thiabendazole. As many as 70% of the livestock in developed countries now has helminths that are drug resistant, and multiple resistance is common. Because of this, novel anthelmintics are urgently needed to help combat large-scale production losses. Prior to this review, no comprehensive review of the anthelmintic effects of essential oils and their components existed. Multiple review articles have been published on the uses of a single plant and its extracts that only briefly touch upon their anthelmintic activity. This review aims to provide a detailed overview of essential oils and their components as anthelmintic treatment against a wider variety of helminths.
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Gomes DS, Negrão-Corrêa DA, Miranda GS, Rodrigues JGM, Guedes TJFL, de Lucca Junior W, Sá Filho JCFD, Nizio DADC, Blank AF, Feitosa VLC, Dolabella SS. Lippia alba and Lippia gracilis essential oils affect the viability and oviposition of Schistosoma mansoni. Acta Trop 2022; 231:106434. [PMID: 35364048 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects millions of people around the world. Currently, the only drug available for the treatment of this disease is praziquantel, which has low efficacy against immature helminth stages and there are reports of drug resistance. In this study, the chemical composition and the in vitro effect of essential oils (EOs) and major compounds from Lippia gracilis and Lippia alba against schistosomula and adult Schistosoma mansoni worms were evaluated. Adult S. mansoni worms cultured for 8h in the presence of L. gracilis EO (50 and 100 µg/mL) or for 2h with its major compound, carvacrol (100 µg/mL), had a 100% reduction in viability. After interaction with L. alba EO (100µg/mL), there was a reduction of approximately 60% in the viability of adult worms after 24 hours of exposure; citral (50 and 100 µg/mL), its major compound, reduced the viability after 24 hours by more than 75%. Treatment of schistosomula with 100 µg/mL of L. gracilis or L. alba EOs for 6h led to a reduction in parasite viability of 80% and 16% respectively. Both EOs and their major compounds significantly reduced the oviposition of adult worms exposed to a non-lethal concentration (5 µg/mL). In addition, morphological changes such as the destruction of the tegument and disorganization of the reproductive system of male and female worms were visualized. Both EOs showed low cytotoxicity at a concentration of 50 µg/mL. The results encourage further investigation of these plants as a potential source of bioactive compounds against S. mansoni.
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Pereira LPLA, Ribeiro ECG, Brito MCA, Araruna FOS, Araruna FB, Leite JAC, Silveira DPB, de Oliveira TM, Cantanhede SPD, Firmo WDCA, Monteiro ODS, Maia JGS, da Franca Rodrigues KA, Coutinho DF. Molluscicidal and cercaricidal activities of the essential oil of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants: Implications for the control of schistosomiasis. Acta Trop 2022; 230:106393. [PMID: 35278368 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Schistosomiasis is one of the most important tropical diseases. A fundamental strategy to control its spread is the use of natural products against its vectors, which are snails of the genus Biomphalaria. The present study evaluated the chemical composition, the molluscicidal and cercaricidal effects, and the ecotoxicity of the essential oil from the aerial parts of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (DAEO). The essential oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Molluscicidal and cercaricidal activities were determined by the immersion method. Environmental toxicity was assessed from bioassays using Artemia salina larvae and Danio rerio fish. DAEO presented a 0.8% yield. The GC-MS analysis revealed the predominance of hydrocarbon monoterpenes in the oil. A total of 32 constituents was identified, with α-terpinene (50.69%) being the major compound, followed by p-cymene (13.27%) and ascaridole (10.26%). DAEO was active against adult Biomphalaria glabrata snails and demonstrated lethal effect against Schistosoma mansoni cercariae, with LC50 values of 25.2 (22.7-27.8) and 62.4 (61.8-62.9) μg/mL, respectively. Regarding toxicity to non-target aquatic organisms, the oil showed LC50 values of 86.9 (84.7-87.6) and 18.6 μg/mL (15.5-22.8) for A. salina and D. rerio, respectively. DAEO proved to be a promising natural product for the control of schistosomiasis, acting on both the vectors and the etiological agent of the disease. However, the use of the oil is safer in transmission sites where there are no non-target organisms, as it has showed toxicity to D. rerio fish.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Doenças Infecciosas, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém, Pará, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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Hsu KP, Yang ML, Wei LY, Ho HT, Ho CL. Chemical Composition and In Vitro Anti-Wood-Decay Fungal Activities of Dysphania ambrosioides Leaf Essential Oil From Taiwan. Nat Prod Commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221099971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We evaluated the leaf essential oil in whole or fractions of Dysphania ambrosioides with respect to their resistance to wood decay fungal activities in vitro of 4 fungi. The main ingredients with the greater anti-wood decay capability were also identified. Fresh leaves of D. ambrosioides were hydrodistillated in a Clevenger-type apparatus and the resulting oil characterized using GC-FID and GC-MS instruments. The essential oil was found to consist of α-terpinene (30.5%), p-cymene (17.3%), carvacrol (16.2%), and ascaridole (15.1%). The oil showed resistance to wood decay activity of Trametes versicolor, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Phaeolus schweinitzii, and Lenzites sulphureu. The oil had excellent resistance to wood decay fungal activities, and the active compounds were shown to be carvacrol and ascaridole.
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- Kuang-Ping Hsu
- Division of Wood Cellulose, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei
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- Division of Technical Service, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei
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- Division of Agricultural Policy Research Center, Agricultural Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu City
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- Division of Wood Cellulose, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei
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- Division of Wood Cellulose, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei
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Reinaldo RCPDS, Santoro FR, Albuquerque UP, de Medeiros PM. Taste and chemical composition as drives for utilitarian redundancy and equivalence: a case study in local medical systems in Northeastern Brazil. JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE 2022; 18:4. [PMID: 35078497 PMCID: PMC8787910 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-022-00503-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to verify whether the taste and chemical composition influence the selection of plants in each medicinal category, whether within a socio-ecological system or between different socio-ecological systems. To this end, we use the theoretical bases of the Utilitarian Redundancy Model and the Utilitarian Equivalence Model. We studied the local medical systems of four rural communities in northeastern Brazil, used as models to test our assumptions. METHODS The data on medicinal plants and local therapeutic function were obtained from semi-structured interviews associated with the free-listing method, allowing to generate indexes of similarity of therapeutic use between the plants cited in each region. During the interviews, each informer was also asked to report the tastes of the plants cited. Subsequently, we classified each plant in each region according to the most cited taste. The data about the chemical composition of each plant were obtained from a systematic review, using Web of Knowledge and Scopus databases. RESULTS Pairs of plants with similar tastes are 1.46 times more likely to have the same therapeutic function within a local medical system (redundancy), but not between medical systems (equivalence). We also find that chemical compounds are not primarily responsible for utilitarian redundancy and equivalence. However, there was a tendency for alkaloids to be doubly present with greater expressiveness in pairs of equivalent plants. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that each social group can create its means of using the organoleptic characteristics as clues to select new species as medicinal. Furthermore, this study corroborates the main prediction of the Utilitarian Equivalence Model, that people in different environments choose plants with traits in common for the same functions.
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- Rafael Corrêa Prota Dos Santos Reinaldo
- Laboratório de Ecologia e Evolução de Sistemas Socioecológicos, Departamento de Botânica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, 50670-901, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros s/n, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Ecologia e Evolução de Sistemas Socioecológicos, Departamento de Botânica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, 50670-901, Brazil
- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biologia Vegetal (IMBIV), CONICET - Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Avenida Vélez Sársfield 299, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Laboratório de Ecologia e Evolução de Sistemas Socioecológicos, Departamento de Botânica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, 50670-901, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros s/n, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros s/n, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil.
- Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Rio Largo, Alagoas, Brazil.
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Crotti A, Pagotti MC, Magalhães LG, Oliveira TM. Antischistosomal Activity of Essential Oils: An Updated Review. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202100909. [PMID: 35020262 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This review article covers literature on the antischistosomal activity of essential oils (EOs)( between 2011 and 2021. Criteria for classifying results from in vitro schistosomicidal assays are proposed for the first time. Parameters to evaluate the in vitro antischistosomal potential of EOs other than their ability to cause the death of Schistosoma mansoni adult worms ( e.g ., couple separation, egg laying, and egg development inhibition) are also addressed and discussed.
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- Antonio Crotti
- Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Química, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Not Available, 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, BRAZIL
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- Unifran: Universidade de Franca, Laboratório de Pesquisa em Parasitologia, Av. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, 14040-600, Franca, BRAZIL
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- University of Franca: Universidade de Franca, Research Group on Parasitology, Av. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, 14404-600, Franca, BRAZIL
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- Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Filosofia Ciencias e Letras de Ribeirao Preto, Departamento de Química, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900 Bairro Monte Alegre, Brasil, 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, BRAZIL
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Crotti AEM, Pagotti MC, Candido ACBB, Marçal MG, Vieira TM, Groppo M, Silva MLA, Ferreira DS, Esperandim VR, Magalhães LG. Trypanocidal Activity of Dysphania ambrosioides, Lippia alba, and Tetradenia riparia Essential Oils against Trypanosoma cruzi. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100678. [PMID: 34669244 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Despite the current treatments against Chagas Disease (CD), this vector-borne parasitic disease remains a serious public health concern. In this study, we have explored the in vitro and/or in vivo trypanocidal and cytotoxic activities of the essential oils (EOs) obtained from Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Amaranthaceae) (DA-EO), Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Brown (Verbenaceae) (LA-EO), and Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd (Lamiaceae) (TR-EO) grown in Brazil Southeast. DA-EO was the most active against the trypomastigote and amastigote forms in vitro; the IC50 values were 8.7 and 12.2 μg mL-1 , respectively. The EOs displayed moderate toxicity against LLCMK2 cells, but the DA-EO showed high selectivity index (SI) for trypomastigote (SI=33.2) and amastigote (SI=11.7) forms. Treatment with 20 mg/kg DA-EO, LA-EO, or TR-EO for 20 days by intraperitoneal administration reduced parasitemia by 6.36 %, 4.74 %, and 32.68 % on day 7 and by 12.04 %, 27.96 %, and 65.5 % on day 9. These results indicated that DA-EO, LA-EO, and TR-EO have promising trypanocidal potential in vitro, whereas TR-EO has also potential trypanocidal effects in vivo.
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- Antônio E M Crotti
- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, CEP 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Dr. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, CEP 14404-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Dr. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, CEP 14404-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Dr. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, CEP 14404-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, CEP 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, CEP 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Dr. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, CEP 14404-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Dr. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, CEP 14404-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Dr. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, CEP 14404-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Dr. Armando Salles Oliveira 201, CEP 14404-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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Neto LJDL, Ramos AGB, de Freitas TS, Barbosa CRDS, de Sousa Júnior DL, Siyadatpanah A, Nejat M, Wilairatana P, Coutinho HDM, da Cunha FAB. Evaluation of Benzaldehyde as an Antibiotic Modulator and Its Toxic Effect against Drosophila melanogaster. Molecules 2021; 26:5570. [PMID: 34577039 PMCID: PMC8471095 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26185570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Products of natural origin remain important in the discovery of new bioactive molecules and are less damaging to the environment. Benzaldehyde is a product of the metabolism of plants, and similarly to oxygenated terpenes, it can have antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and toxic action against Drosophila melanogaster; we aimed to verify these activities. The broth microdilution tests determined the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of benzaldehyde alone and in association with antibiotics and ethidium bromide (EtBr). Toxicity against Drosophila melanogaster was determined by fumigation tests that measured lethality and damage to the locomotor system. The results indicated that there was an association of norfloxacin and ciprofloxacin with benzaldehyde, from 64 μg/mL to 32 μg/mL of ciprofloxacin in the strain K6028 and from 256 μg/mL to 128 μg/mL of norfloxacin in the strain 1199B; however, the associations were not able to interfere with the functioning of the tested efflux pumps. In addition, benzaldehyde had a toxic effect on flies. Thus, the results proved the ability of benzaldehyde to modulate quinolone antibiotics and its toxic effects on fruit flies, thus enabling further studies in this area.
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- Luiz Jardelino de Lacerda Neto
- Laboratory of Semi-Arid Bioprospecting (LABSEMA), Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (L.J.d.L.N.); (A.G.B.R.); (D.L.d.S.J.); (F.A.B.d.C.)
- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (T.S.d.F.); (C.R.d.S.B.)
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- Laboratory of Semi-Arid Bioprospecting (LABSEMA), Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (L.J.d.L.N.); (A.G.B.R.); (D.L.d.S.J.); (F.A.B.d.C.)
- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (T.S.d.F.); (C.R.d.S.B.)
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (T.S.d.F.); (C.R.d.S.B.)
- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (LMBM), Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (T.S.d.F.); (C.R.d.S.B.)
- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (LMBM), Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Semi-Arid Bioprospecting (LABSEMA), Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (L.J.d.L.N.); (A.G.B.R.); (D.L.d.S.J.); (F.A.B.d.C.)
- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (T.S.d.F.); (C.R.d.S.B.)
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- Ferdows School of Paramedical and Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717434765, Iran
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- Master of Internal Surgery Nursing, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717434765, Iran;
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (LMBM), Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Semi-Arid Bioprospecting (LABSEMA), Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil; (L.J.d.L.N.); (A.G.B.R.); (D.L.d.S.J.); (F.A.B.d.C.)
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Ethnomedical uses, chemical constituents, and evidence-based pharmacological properties of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.: extensive overview. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-021-00306-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The Chenopodium genus is a plant family widely spread worldwide that includes various plant species reputed to possess several medicinal virtues in folk medicines. Chenopodium ambrosioides L. is among the most used plants in traditional medicines worldwide. This review aimed to highlight ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical status, and pharmacological properties of C. ambrosioides L.
Main body of the abstract
The analysis of relevant data highlights various ethnomedicinal uses against human and veterinary diseases in forty countries. Most indications consisted of gastrointestinal tract dysfunctioning troubles and worms parasitemia. Around 330 chemical compounds have been identified in different plant parts, especially in its essential oil fractions (59.84%). However, only a few compounds—mainly monoterpenes and glycosides—have been isolated and characterized. Experimental pharmacological studies validated a large scale of significant health benefits. It appeared that many monoterpenes are antioxidant, insecticidal, trypanocidal, analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, acaricidal, amoebicidal, anthelmintic, anticancer, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, antifertility, antifungal, anti-leishmanial, antimalarial, antipyretic, antisickling, antischistosomal, antiulcer, anxiolytic, immunomodulatory, molluscicidal, and vasorelaxant agents.
Short conclusion
Thus, the Chenopodium ambrosioides species necessitates further chemical studies to isolate and characterize new bioactive secondary metabolites and pharmacological investigations to precise the mechanisms of action before clinical trials.
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Myorelaxant Effect of the Dysphania ambrosioides Essential Oil on Sus scrofa domesticus Coronary Artery and Its Toxicity in the Drosophila melanogaster Model. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26072041. [PMID: 33918492 PMCID: PMC8038241 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26072041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Alternative methods for the use of animals in research have gained increasing importance, due to assessments evaluating the real need for their use and the development of legislation that regulates the subject. The principle of the 3R's (replacement, reduction and refinement) has been an important reference, such that in vitro, ex vivo and cord replacement methods have achieved a prominent place in research. METHODS Therefore, due to successful results from studies developed with these methods, the present study aimed to evaluate the myorelaxant effect of the Dysphania ambrosioides essential oil (EODa) using a Sus scrofa domesticus coronary artery model, and the toxicity of both the Dysphania ambrosioides essential oil and its major constituent, α-terpinene, against Drosophila melanogaster in toxicity and negative geotaxis assays. RESULTS The EODa relaxed the smooth muscle of swine coronary arteries precontracted with K+ and 5-HT in assays using Sus scrofa domesticus coronary arteries. The toxicity results presented LC50 values of 1.546 mg/mL and 2.282 mg/mL for the EODa and α-terpinene, respectively, thus showing the EODa and α-terpinene presented toxicity to these dipterans, with the EODa being more toxic. CONCLUSIONS Moreover, the results reveal the possibility of using the EODa in vascular disease studies since it promoted the relaxation of the Sus scrofa domesticus coronary smooth muscle.
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Dougnon G, Ito M. Role of Ascaridole and p-Cymene in the Sleep-Promoting Effects of Dysphania ambrosioides Essential Oil via the GABAergic System in a ddY Mouse Inhalation Model. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2021; 84:91-100. [PMID: 33325703 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c01137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The essential oil obtained from Dysphania ambrosioides leaves (DAEO) has antifungal, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This study investigated DAEO's chemical composition and its sleep-promoting effects via administration by inhalation in ddY mice. Ascaridole (35.5%) and p-cymene (47.2%) were the major components. To obtain insight into DAEO's effects on the central nervous system (CNS), ascaridole and p-cymene were evaluated for sedative activity by using the caffeine-treated excitatory mouse model. DAEO administration significantly decreased locomotor activity at all doses except 0.000 04 mg per 400 μL of triethyl citrate. Both ascaridole and p-cymene were highly effective in decreasing locomotor activity of excited mice by more than 50%. In addition, ascaridole and p-cymene prolonged the pentobarbital-induced sleeping duration by 42% and 77%, respectively. These effects were antagonized by coadministration of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABAA)-benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, flumazenil (3 mg/kg), indicating that the GABAergic system mediates the sedative effect. Finally, inhaled ascaridole and p-cymene had no negative effect on motor coordination, as observed during the Rota-rod test. Therefore, via activation of the GABAergic system, ascaridole and p-cymene mediate the sleep-promoting effect of DAEO. The results further extend the knowledge on their use as potential promising natural products for the management of sleep disorders and CNS-related ailments.
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- Godfried Dougnon
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, 46-29 Yoshida-Shimoadachi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, 46-29 Yoshida-Shimoadachi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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Rodrigues JGM, Albuquerque PSV, Nascimento JR, Campos JAV, Godinho ASS, Araújo SJ, Brito JM, Jesus CM, Miranda GS, Rezende MC, Negrão-Corrêa DA, Rocha CQ, Silva LA, Guerra RNM, Nascimento FRF. The immunomodulatory activity of Chenopodium ambrosioides reduces the parasite burden and hepatic granulomatous inflammation in Schistosoma mansoni-infection. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 264:113287. [PMID: 32858197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Folk medicine reports have described the use of Chenopodium ambrosioides as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anthelmintic herb. These effects, including its activity against intestinal worms, are already scientifically observed. However, the immunological mechanisms of this species in the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infection are unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the immunological and anti-Schistosoma mansoni effects of a crude Chenopodium ambrosioides hydro-alcoholic extract (HCE). MATERIALS AND METHODS For the in vitro analysis, cercariae and adult worms were exposed to different concentrations (0 to 10,000 μg/mL) of the HCE. For the in vivo evaluation, Swiss mice were infected with 50 cercariae of S. mansoni and separated into groups according to treatment as follows: a negative control (without treatment), a positive control (treated with Praziquantel®), HCE1 Group (treated with HCE during the cutaneous phase), HCE2 Group (treated with HCE during the lung phase), HCE3 Group (treated with HCE during the young worm phase), and HCE4 Group (treated with HCE during the adult worm phase). The animals treated with HCE received daily doses of 50 mg/kg, by gavage, for seven days, corresponding to the different developmental stages of S. mansoni. For comparison, a clean control group (uninfected and untreated) was also included. All animals were euthanized 60 days post-infection to allow the following assessments to be performed: a complete blood cells count, counts of eggs in the feces and liver, the quantification of cytokines and IgE levels, histopathological evaluations of the livers, and the analysis of inflammatory mediators. RESULTS HCE treatment increased the mortality of cercariae and adult worms in vitro. The HCE treatment in vivo reduced the eggs in feces and liver. The number and area of liver granulomas, independent of the phase of treatment, were also reduced. The treatment with HCE reduced the percentage of circulating eosinophils, IgE, IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-4. In contrast, the treatment with the HCE, dependent on the phase, increased IL-10 levels and the number of peritoneal and bone marrow cells, mainly of T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, and macrophages. This effect could be due to secondary compounds presents in this extract, such as kaempferol, quercetin and derivatives. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that Chenopodium ambrosioides has antiparasitic and immunomodulatory activity against the different phases of schistosomiasis, reducing the granulomatous inflammatory profile caused by the infection and, consequently, improving the disease prognosis.
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- João Gustavo Mendes Rodrigues
- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunohelmintology, Department of Parasitology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, CEP: 31.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Laboratory of Biology, Department of Education, Federal Institute of Education, CEP: 65.840-000, São Raimundo Das Mangabeiras, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunohelmintology, Department of Parasitology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, CEP: 31.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunohelmintology, Department of Parasitology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, CEP: 31.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunophysiology, Centre for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, CEP: 65.055-970, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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Antiparasitic effects of ethanolic extracts of Piper arboreum and Jatropha gossypiifolia leaves on cercariae and adult worms of Schistosoma mansoni. Parasitology 2020; 147:1689-1699. [DOI: 10.1017/s003118202000181x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AbstractNew treatment strategies for schistosomiasis should be evaluated, since resistant strains to the only available drug, Praziquantel, have already been described. Thus, we demonstrated antiparasitic effects of ethanolic extracts of Jatropha gossypiifolia and Piper arboreum on cercariae and adult worms of Schistosoma mansoni. The bioassays were performed at 0–10 000 μg mL−1 concentration for 0–72 h. Adult worms were stained with carmine to assess external and internal damage. The chemical screening was performed using high-performance liquid chromatography. P. arboreum displayed the best cercaricidal effect, with a 100% reduction in viability in just 60 min. The extract of J. gossypiifolia was more effective against adult worms, with 100% viability reduction of male and female worms after 12 and 24 h, respectively. P. arboreum and J. gossypiifolia were equally effective in inhibiting the oviposition of S. mansoni (93% reduction) and causing damage to internal and external structures in adult worms. Flavonoids were identified in both the extracts and phenolic compounds and amides only in P. arboreum. Thus, for the first time, it was proven that ethanolic extracts of P. arboreum and J. gossypiifolia leaves are biologically active against cercariae and adult worms of S. mansoni in vitro.
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Islam MT, Martorell M, Salehi B, Setzer WN, Sharifi-Rad J. Anti-Schistosoma mansoni effects of essential oils and their components. Phytother Res 2020; 34:1761-1769. [PMID: 32067278 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Revised: 12/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Schistosoma mansoni is endemic in 55 countries around the world. S. mansoni is a water-borne parasite of humans belonging to the group of blood flukes. Generally, schistosomiasis is treated with praziquantel, which results in frequent treatment failures and reinfections. Essential oils have diverse biological effects, including antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and antiparasitic. This review aimed at summarizing available in vitro, in vivo and clinical trials showing evidence and mechanisms of actions of essential oils and their derivatives acting against S. mansoni. The findings suggest that a number of essential oils and/or their components act against S. mansoni. Essential oils and/or their derivatives may be one of the potential sources of antischistosomal drugs.
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- Muhammad Torequl Islam
- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.,Universidad de Concepción, Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico (UDT), Concepción, Chile
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.,Aromatic Plant Research Center, 230 N 1200 E, Suite 100, Lehi, UT, 84043, USA
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Almeida Bezerra JW, Rodrigues Costa A, de Freitas MA, Rodrigues FC, de Souza MA, da Silva ARP, dos Santos ATL, Vieiralves Linhares K, Melo Coutinho HD, de Lima Silva JR, Bezerra Morais-Braga MF. Chemical composition, antimicrobial, modulator and antioxidant activity of essential oil of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 2019; 65:58-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2019.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Muñoz-Acevedo A, González MC, Rodríguez JD, Moya YSD. New Chemovariety of Lippia albaFrom Colombia: Compositional Analysis of the Volatile Secondary Metabolites and Some in vitroBiological Activities of the Essential Oil From Plant Leaves. Nat Prod Commun 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x19862905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Lippia alba is a plant widely studied due to both chemical diversity and bioactivities related to its ethnobotanical uses. In this work, the composition of the volatile secondary metabolites (volatile fractions/essential oil, EO) of the flower/leaves of L. alba (from northern region of Colombia) was determined by solid phase micro-extraction/distillation-solvent extraction/microwave-hydrodistillation/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (MWHD/GC-MS), along with some in vitro biological properties (cytotoxicity and acetylcholinesterase enzyme [AChe] inhibition) from leaf EO. Outstanding results were found: (i) cis-piperitone oxide (~13%-46%), germacrene D (~11%-30%), and limonene (~10%-22%) characterized the volatile secondary metabolites from different parts of the plant; (ii) leaf EO showed a moderate hemolytic activity (HC50: 580 ± 1 µg/mL), a significant cytotoxicity on lymphocytes (LC50: 127 ± 3 µg/mL), a high cytotoxicity on HEp2 cell line (LC50: 38 ± 2 µg/mL), and a moderate inhibitory effect on AChE (IC50: 28 ± 2 µg/mL). Based on these results, a new chemovar of L. alba is reported (represented by cis-piperitone oxide) along with its promising cytotoxic and AChE inhibiting properties.
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- Amner Muñoz-Acevedo
- Grupo de Investigación en Química y Biología, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Química y Biología, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Química y Biología, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Química y Biología, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
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Houlihan AJ, Conlin P, Chee-Sanford JC. Water-soluble exudates from seeds of Kochia scoparia exhibit antifungal activity against Colletotrichum graminicola. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218104. [PMID: 31216294 PMCID: PMC6584005 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Plant seed exudates are composed of complex mixtures of chemicals with potential for bioactive compounds with antimicrobial properties. This study focused on kochia (Kochia scoparia), one of many weedy plant species considered invasive in many agricultural systems. Extraction of compounds in water yielded an exudate mass equivalent to 7% of the original seed mass used. Water-soluble exudates were tested against 16 known plant pathogens in disk diffusion assays and kochia exudates were found to inhibit Colletotrichum graminicola, the fungal causative agent of anthracnose and stalk rot in maize. The narrow range of fungi found as targets suggested the mechanism of inhibition may be specific rather than broadly antifungal. A decline in viability of cells over four orders of magnitude occurred within six hours of exposure to exudate. The minimum inhibitory concentration was 3.125 mg L-1. Hyphae formation in C. graminicola appeared inhibited following exposure to the exudate. Small molecular weight compounds as determined by GC/MS analysis showed high relative amounts of the sugars fructose, galactopyranose, glucose, and sorbitol, along with moderate proportions of organic acids and amino acids. Protein content averaged 0.7% in the standard concentration (100 mg mL-1) used for inhibition assays. Size fractionation of the exudate and subsequent disk diffusion assays revealed bioactive fractions with compounds in the MW range <5 kDa. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to show promising bioactivity against C. graminicola that was associated with water-extractable compounds from a common weed species. The results suggest that seeds of persistent plant species with long-lived seed banks like kochia may have potential for use in the discovery of compounds active in inhibiting fungal pathogens.
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- Adam J. Houlihan
- USDA/ARS, Urbana, IL, United States of America
- Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, United States of America
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- Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, United States of America
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- USDA/ARS, Urbana, IL, United States of America
- Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, United States of America
- Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, United States of America
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Gavahian M, Chu YH, Lorenzo JM, Mousavi Khaneghah A, Barba FJ. Essential oils as natural preservatives for bakery products: Understanding the mechanisms of action, recent findings, and applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 60:310-321. [PMID: 30431327 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1525601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Bakery products, as an important part of a healthy diet, are characterized by their limited shelf-life. Microbiological spoilage of these products not only affects the quality characteristics and result in the economic loss but also threatens consumer's health. Incorporation of chemical preservatives, as one of the most conventional preserving techniques, lost its popularity due to the increasing consumer's health awareness. Therefore, the bakery industry is seeking alternatives to harmful antimicrobial agents that can be accepted by health-conscious customers. In this regard, essential oils have been previously used as either a part of product ingredient or a part of the packaging system. Therefore, the antimicrobial aspect of essential oils and their ability in delaying the microbiological spoilage of bakery products have been reviewed. Several types of essential oils, including thyme, cinnamon, oregano, and lemongrass, can inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in bakery products, resulting in a product with extended shelf-life and enhanced safety. Research revealed that several bioactive compounds are involved in the antimicrobial activity of essential oils. However, some limitations, such as the possible negative effects of essential oils on sensory parameters, may limit their applications, especially in high concentrations. In this case, they can be used in combination with other preservation techniques such as using appropriate packaging materials. Further research regarding the commercial production of the bakery products formulated with essential oils is required in this area.
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- Mohsen Gavahian
- Product and Process Research Center, Food Industry Research and Development Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30062, Republic of China
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- Product and Process Research Center, Food Industry Research and Development Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30062, Republic of China
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Nutrition and Food Science Area, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Burjassot, València, Spain
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Dias HJ, Patrocínio AB, Pagotti MC, Fukui MJ, Rodrigues V, Magalhães LG, Crotti AEM. Schistosomicidal Activity of Dihydrobenzofuran Neolignans. Chem Biodivers 2018; 15:e1800134. [DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201800134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Herbert J. Dias
- Departamento de Química; Faculdade de Filosofia; Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto; Universidade de São Paulo; CEP 14040-901 Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Universidade de São Paulo; CEP 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas; Universidade de Franca; CEP 14404-600 Franca SP Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas; Universidade de Franca; CEP 14404-600 Franca SP Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Universidade de São Paulo; CEP 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas; Universidade de Franca; CEP 14404-600 Franca SP Brazil
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- Departamento de Química; Faculdade de Filosofia; Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto; Universidade de São Paulo; CEP 14040-901 Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
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Stappen I, Tabanca N, Ali A, Wanner J, Lal B, Jaitak V, Wedge DE, Kaul VK, Schmidt E, Jirovetz L. Antifungal and repellent activities of the essential oils from three aromatic herbs from western Himalaya. OPEN CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2018-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AbstractIn this investigation we examined the essential oils of three aromatic plants, Zanthoxylum armatum, Juniperus communis, and Dysphania ambrosioides, which are used by the local population of the western Himalayan region for medicinal purposes. These plants were studied for their antifungal, larvicidal and biting deterrent activities. Additionally, chemical compositions of the oils were determined by GC-MS and their odor evaluated. The main compounds were 2-undecanone (47.7%) and 1,8-cineol (20.5%) from Z. armatum and α-pinene (43.2%) and limonene (34.7%) from J. communis. p-Cymene (36.3%) and ascardiole (31.2%) were found as the main components of D. ambrosioides essential oil. Antifungal activity was evaluated against three Colletotrichum species. Dyspania ambrosioides oil showed the best activity against these strawberry anthracnose causing fungi. It also demonstrated biting deterrent activity against Aedes aegypti similar to DEET as positive control, whereas Z. armatum and J. communis were less effective against Colletotrichum and mosquitoes.
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- Iris Stappen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station, 13601 Old Cutler Rd, Miami, FL 33158, USA
- National Center for Natural Products Research, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Biodiversity Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur (HP), India
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- Centre for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central University, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Natural Products Utilization Research Unit, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Ex-Scientist of CSIR -Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Monzote L, Geroldinger G, Tonner M, Scull R, De Sarkar S, Bergmann S, Bacher M, Staniek K, Chatterjee M, Rosenau T, Gille L. Interaction of ascaridole, carvacrol, and caryophyllene oxide from essential oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. with mitochondria in Leishmania and other eukaryotes. Phytother Res 2018; 32:1729-1740. [PMID: 29672979 PMCID: PMC6208284 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The antileishmanial activity of the essential oil (EO) from Chenopodium ambrosioides L. has been demonstrated in vitro and in animal models, attributed to the major components of the EO. This study focused on the effects of the three major EO compounds carvacrol, caryophyllene oxide (Caryo), and the antileishmanial endoperoxide ascaridole (Asc) on mitochondrial functions in Leishmania tarentolae promastigotes (LtP). EO and Caryo were able to partially inhibit the leishmanial electron transport chain, whereas other components failed to demonstrate a direct immediate effect. Caryo demonstrated inhibition of complex III activity in LtP and in isolated complex III from other species. The formation of superoxide radicals was studied in Leishmania by electron spin resonance spectroscopy in the presence of iron chelators wherein selected compounds failed to trigger a significant immediate additional superoxide production in LtP. However, upon prolonged incubation of Leishmania with Asc and especially in the absence of iron chelators (allowing the activation of Asc), an increased superoxide radical production and significant impairment of mitochondrial coupling in Leishmania was observed. Prolonged incubation with all EO components resulted in thiol depletion. Taken together, the major components of EO mediate their leishmanicidal activity via different mitochondrial targets and time profiles. Further studies are required to elucidate possible synergistic effects of carvacrol and Asc and the influence of minor compounds.
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- Lianet Monzote
- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Medicine "Pedro Kourí", Havana, Cuba
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy and Food, Havana University, Havana, Cuba
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, India
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Chemistry of Renewables, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Tulln, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Chemistry of Renewables, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Tulln, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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