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Braz DM, Tozin LRDS, Gevú KV, Lima HRP, Santos VD, Oliveira RAMD, Santos VOD, Santos FRD, Castro RN, Carvalho MG, Braz-Filho R. Folk medicine, biological activity, and chemical profiles of Brazilian Acanthaceae (Lamiales) - A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 327:117980. [PMID: 38453098 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117980] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The botanical family Acanthaceae (order Lamiales) potentially comprises 4900 species in 191 genera with extensive morphological, habit and habitat diversity. The family is widely distributed throughout the world but is especially rich in tropical and subtropical regions. Many of its species have great ornamental importance and are broadly used for medicinal purposes in several countries of Asia and Africa. Brazil is a main center of diversity of the family, where they are distributed across all its biomes, mainly in the herbaceous-shrub stratum. Medicinal investigations about Brazilian species are scarce, the exception being a single native species, Justicia pectoralis Jacq., that is widely used and studied chemically. AIM OF THE REVIEW This work compiled studies that indicated folk medicinal use, investigated biological activity, or evaluated the chemical composition of Brazilian species of Acanthaceae. MATERIAL AND METHODS Medicinal uses, investigations of biological activities and chemical data were collected and summarized through bibliographic surveys. Tables were compiled to standardize the information and the appropriate references were gathered for each species. Registration of chemical components used in the treatment of ailments and in preserving health were emphasized with the aim of stimulating future investigations. RESULTS The breadths of habitats and morphologies of the family are directly related to its chemical diversity, as confirmed here for Brazilian species. Although the investigated species represent less than 9% of the total richness of the family in Brazil, they encompass a great diversity of chemical substances. The data indicated folk medicinal uses for 26 species and biological tests for 23, while 30 species were investigated chemically. Ruellia and Justicia were the most researched genera with 12 and 11 species, representing approximately 14% and 7% of Brazilian species of each genus, respectively. Two species are native to other countries but become naturalized in Brazil. Studies of native species were carried out in different countries around the world, with many reports of medicinal uses and biological tests. Examples of uses include anticancer and antidepressant actions, as well as activities against respiratory problems and other diseases. CONCLUSIONS This work highlights the chemical and biological diversity of the studied Brazilian species of Acanthaceae, which emphasizes the need to expand studies with native Brazilian species.
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- Denise Monte Braz
- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Botânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Botânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Botânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Botânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Botânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Botânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Botânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- UFRRJ, Instituto de Química, Departamento de Química Orgânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- UFRRJ, Instituto de Química, Departamento de Química Orgânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- UFRRJ, Instituto de Química, Departamento de Química Orgânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- UFRRJ, Instituto de Química, Departamento de Química Orgânica, BR-465, km 7, CEP 23890-0007, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Coyago-Cruz E, Moya M, Méndez G, Villacís M, Rojas-Silva P, Corell M, Mapelli-Brahm P, Vicario IM, Meléndez-Martínez AJ. Exploring Plants with Flowers: From Therapeutic Nutritional Benefits to Innovative Sustainable Uses. Foods 2023; 12:4066. [PMID: 38002124 PMCID: PMC10671036 DOI: 10.3390/foods12224066] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Flowers have played a significant role in society, focusing on their aesthetic value rather than their food potential. This study's goal was to look into flowering plants for everything from health benefits to other possible applications. This review presents detailed information on 119 species of flowers with agri-food and health relevance. Data were collected on their family, species, common name, commonly used plant part, bioremediation applications, main chemical compounds, medicinal and gastronomic uses, and concentration of bioactive compounds such as carotenoids and phenolic compounds. In this respect, 87% of the floral species studied contain some toxic compounds, sometimes making them inedible, but specific molecules from these species have been used in medicine. Seventy-six percent can be consumed in low doses by infusion. In addition, 97% of the species studied are reported to have medicinal uses (32% immune system), and 63% could be used in the bioremediation of contaminated environments. Significantly, more than 50% of the species were only analysed for total concentrations of carotenoids and phenolic compounds, indicating a significant gap in identifying specific molecules of these bioactive compounds. These potential sources of bioactive compounds could transform the health and nutraceutical industries, offering innovative approaches to combat oxidative stress and promote optimal well-being.
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- Elena Coyago-Cruz
- Carrera de Ingeniería en Biotecnología de los Recursos Naturales, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Sede Quito, Campus El Girón, Av. 12 de Octubre N2422 y Wilson, Quito 170143, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Carrera de Obstetricia, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Iquique, Luis Sodiro N14-121, Quito 170146, Ecuador
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- Carrera de Ingeniería en Biotecnología de los Recursos Naturales, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Sede Quito, Campus El Girón, Av. 12 de Octubre N2422 y Wilson, Quito 170143, Ecuador
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- Carrera de Ingeniería en Biotecnología de los Recursos Naturales, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Sede Quito, Campus El Girón, Av. 12 de Octubre N2422 y Wilson, Quito 170143, Ecuador
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- Instituto de Microbiología, Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales COCIBA, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Ciencias Agroforestales, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Universidad de Sevilla, Carretera de Utrera Km 1, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
- Unidad Asociada al CSIC de Uso Sostenible del Suelo y el Agua en la Agricultura (US-IRNAS), Crta. de Utrera Km 1, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
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- Food Colour and Quality Laboratory, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain (A.J.M.-M.)
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- Food Colour and Quality Laboratory, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain (A.J.M.-M.)
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- Food Colour and Quality Laboratory, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain (A.J.M.-M.)
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Zhang L, Gu C, Liu J. Nature spermidine and spermine alkaloids: Occurrence and pharmacological effects. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Meurer-Grimes B, McBeth DL, Hallihan B, Delph S. Antimicrobial activity in medicinal plants of the Scrophulariaceae and Acanthaceae. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1076/phbi.34.4.243.13220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- B Meurer-Grimes
- The City University of New York, Lehman College, Department of Biological Sciences, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
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- The City University of New York, Lehman College, Department of Biological Sciences, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
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- The City University of New York, Lehman College, Department of Biological Sciences, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
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- The City University of New York, Lehman College, Department of Biological Sciences, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
- The City University of New York Medical School, Marshak Science Building, Convent Avenue and 138th Street, New York, NY 10031, USA
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Werner C, Petrini O, Hesse M. Degradation of the polyamine alkaloid aphelandrine by endophytic fungi isolated from Aphelandra tetragona. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.1997.tb13871.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Rizzi E, Dallavalle S, Merlini L, Beretta GL, Pratesi G, Zunino F. A new synthesis of isoaurones: Cytotoxic activity of compounds related to the alleged structure of isoaurostatin. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2005; 15:4313-6. [PMID: 16040242 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2005.06.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2005] [Revised: 06/15/2005] [Accepted: 06/16/2005] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A new synthesis of isoaurones related to the alleged structure of isoaurostatin, via Heck intramolecular cyclization of cinnamic esters of 2-iodophenols, is reported. The cytotoxic activity of these isoaurones is lower than that of the structurally very similar 4-arylcoumarins.
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- Eleonora Rizzi
- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari Agroalimentari, Università di Milano, Via Celoria 2, I 20133 Milano, Italy
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Seifert K, Johne S, Hesse M. Verbascenin, ein macrocyclisches Spermin-Alkaloid ausverbascum184. Mitteilung über organische Naturstoffe. Helv Chim Acta 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.19820650824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Dätwyler P, Bosshardt H, Hesse M, Johne S. Beitrag zur absoluten Konfiguration der Spermin-AlkaloideO-Methylorantin und Aphelandrin. 175. Mitteilung über organische Naturstoffe. Helv Chim Acta 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.19790620823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Bienz S, Detterbeck R, Ensch C, Guggisberg A, Häusermann U, Meisterhans C, Wendt B, Werner C, Hesse M. Putrescine, spermidine, spermine, and related polyamine alkaloids. THE ALKALOIDS. CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY 2003; 58:83-338. [PMID: 12534249 DOI: 10.1016/s0099-9598(02)58003-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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- Stefan Bienz
- Organisch-chemisches Institut, Universität Zürich 8057 Zürich, Switzerland
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Nezbedová L, Hesse M, Drandarov K, Werner C. New reagent for oxidative phenol coupling. The transformation of the monocyclic spermine base (S)-dihydroxyverbacine to the bicyclic alkaloid (S,S,S)-aphelandrine by cell free extract of barley seedlings. Tetrahedron Lett 2001. [DOI: 10.1016/s0040-4039(01)00670-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Nezbedová L, Hesse M, Drandarov K, Werner C. Dihydroxyverbacine is the terminal precursor in the biosynthesis of aphelandrine and orantine. Tetrahedron Lett 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0040-4039(00)01392-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Papazoglou G, Sierra J, Homberger K, Guggisberg A, Woggon WD, Hesse M. Biosynthesis of the Spermine Alkaloid Aphelandrine. Helv Chim Acta 1991. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.19910740313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Tawil BF, Zhu JP, Piantini U, Hesse M. New Spermine Alkaloids fromAphelandra tetragona (VAHL) NEES. Helv Chim Acta 1989. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.19890720124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Guggisberg A, Prewo R, Hesse M. Die absolute Konfiguration des Spermin-Alkaloides Aphelandrin. Helv Chim Acta 1986. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.19860690508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Chapter 3 Putrescine, Spermidine, Spermine, and Related Polyamine Alkaloids. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1984. [DOI: 10.1016/s0099-9598(08)60178-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Koblicova Z, Turček F, Ninova P, Trojánek J, Bláha K. Verbaskine, a macrocyclic spermine alkaloid of a novel type from Verbascum pseudorobile Stoj. et Stef. (Scrophulariaceae). Tetrahedron Lett 1983. [DOI: 10.1016/s0040-4039(00)88347-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Budzikiewicz H, Vieth PE, Kr�ger U. Weitreichende Anisotropieeffekte bei l�ngerkettigen Amiden. MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE 1981. [DOI: 10.1007/bf00899784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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