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Nikolova K, Velikova M, Gentscheva G, Gerasimova A, Slavov P, Harbaliev N, Makedonski L, Buhalova D, Petkova N, Gavrilova A. Chemical Compositions, Pharmacological Properties and Medicinal Effects of Genus Passiflora L.: A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:228. [PMID: 38256781 PMCID: PMC10820460 DOI: 10.3390/plants13020228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Practically all aboveground plants parts of Passiflora vines can be included in the compositions of dietary supplements, medicines, and cosmetics. It has a diverse chemical composition and a wide range of biologically active components that determine its diverse pharmacological properties. Studies related to the chemical composition of the plant are summarized here, and attention has been paid to various medical applications-(1) anti-inflammatory, nephroprotective; (2) anti-depressant; (3) antidiabetic; (4) hepatoprotective; (5) antibacterial and antifungal; and (6) antipyretic and other. This review includes studies on the safety, synergistic effects, and toxicity that may occur with the use of various dietary supplements based on it. Attention has been drawn to its application in cosmetics and to patented products containing passionflower.
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- Krastena Nikolova
- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
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- Department of Physiology, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Medical University-Pleven, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria
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- Department of Chemistry, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (L.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria; (P.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria; (P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Nutrient and Catering, University of Food Technology, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, University of Food Technology, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Medical University-Pleven, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria;
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Rodríguez-Usaquén A, Sutachan JJ, Villarreal W, Costa GM, Acero Mondragon EJ, Ballesteros-Ramírez R, Albarracín SL. Sub-acute toxicity evaluation of aqueous leaf extract from Passiflora edulis Sims f. edulis (Gulupa) in Wistar rats. Toxicol Rep 2023; 11:396-404. [PMID: 37955035 PMCID: PMC10632121 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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The genus Passiflora (Passifloraceae) comprises about 500 species. The Passiflora edulis stands out because of its economic and medicinal importance. It is widely planted in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, especially in South America, the Caribbean, South Africa, and Asia. The aqueous extract of Passiflora edulis Sims f. edulis (Gulupa) leaves is used in traditional medicine for its soothing and tranquilizing effects on the central nervous system. Therefore, evaluating its safety for human use is a fundamental requirement to continue the development of new therapies within the framework of regulatory, preclinical, and clinical guidelines. Here, the sub-acute toxicity study was conducted following the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guideline 407 for 28 days in Wistar albino rats. The study showed that 1000 mg/kg/day of the aqueous extract in 10 adult Wistar rats (five males and five females) was well tolerated. The hematological results are at normal levels. However, monocytopenia and eosinopenia were observed with a significant difference (P < 0,05) for both male and female rats treated with the aqueous extract of Passiflora edulis. The results show that liver and kidney function profiles were conserved. However, an increase in ALT is observed with significant differences between male and female rats treated with the extract compared to the controls. Study findings were limited to non-adverse histopathological results of a slightly increased incidence of focal periportal lymphocytic infiltrate in the liver and focal corticomedullary nephrocalcinosis in the kidney compared to control. Therefore, the aqueous extract of Passiflora edulis has a good safety profile in oral administration, was well tolerated, and did not cause any lethality or adverse effects in the sub-acute toxicity study in male and female rats. The NOAEL (no observed adverse effect level) for the 28-day subacute toxicity study was considered to be 1000 mg/kg.
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- Alex Rodríguez-Usaquén
- Grupo de Bioquímica Experimental y Computacional, Laboratorio de Neurobioquímica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Bioquímica Experimental y Computacional, Laboratorio de Neurobioquímica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Fitoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Fitoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Bioquímica Experimental y Computacional, Laboratorio de Neurobioquímica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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da Costa Gomes A, Figueiredo CCM, Granero FO, Junior JLB, Ximenes VF, Silva LP, Nicolau-Junior N, da Silva RMG. Antioxidant and antiglycation activities and inhibitory action of Passiflora cincinnata on collagenase, elastase and tyrosinase: in vitro and in silico study. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Urrego N, Sepúlveda P, Aragón M, Ramos FA, Costa GM, Ospina LF, Castellanos L. Flavonoids and saponins from Passiflora edulis f. edulis leaves (purple passion fruit) and its potential anti-inflammatory activity. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 73:1530-1538. [PMID: 34436599 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this work was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the aqueous extract, fractions and major compounds, which are isolated and identified from Passiflora edulis f. edulis (purple passion fruit) leaves extract. METHODS For the isolation of the major compounds, reversed-phase chromatography and normal phase countercurrent chromatography were used. The separation was followed by thin layer chromatography and HPLC-DAD-ELSD. One-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR and ESI-TOF-MS/MS were used for structural elucidation. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated on a TPA multiple dose model of skin chronic inflammation in mice. Additionally, myeloperoxidase (MPO) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity assays were performed as possible mechanisms of action studies. KEY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The study of the butanolic fraction mainly showed the presence of saponins and flavonoids. Three minor flavonoids were detected; and three known saponins, cyclopassiflosides IX, XI and III were isolated and identified. This is the first unequivocal report of the presence of these compounds in P. edulis f. edulis leaves. The most favourable results of anti-inflammatory activity were obtained for the flavonoid-rich fraction. All the fractions and isolated compounds evaluated, presented high percentages of inhibition of nitric oxide synthase activity.
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- Norman Urrego
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química, Bogotá, Colombia
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Chagas MB, Pontes DOB, Albino AVD, Ferreira EJ, Alves JSF, Paiva AS, Pontes DL, Langansser SMZ, Ferreira LS. Bioinspired oxidation in cytochrome P450 of isomers orientin and isoorientin using Salen complexes. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2020; 34 Suppl 3:e8757. [PMID: 32061191 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.8757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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RATIONALE Orientin and isoorientin are C-glycosidic flavonoids, considered as markers of some plant species such as Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa Degener, and reported in the literature to have pharmacological properties. In order to evaluate and characterize the in vitro metabolism of these flavonoids, phase I biotransformation reactions were simulated using Salen complexes. METHODS These flavonoids were oxidized separately in biomimetic reactions in different proportions, using one oxidant, m-chloroperbenzoic acid or iodosylbenzene, and one catalyst, the Jacobsen catalyst or [Mn(3-MeOSalen)Cl]. The [Mn(3-MeOSalen)Cl] catalyst was synthesized and characterized using spectrometric techniques. The oxidation potentials of the catalysts were compared. All reactions were monitored and analyzed using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography diode-array detection (UHPLC-DAD) and high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS/MS). RESULTS The analysis by UHPLC-DAD and HPLC/MS/MS showed that isoorientin produces more products than orientin and that [Mn(3-MeOSalen)Cl] produces more products than the Jacobsen catalyst. In addition, [Mn(3-MeOSalen)Cl], which has a higher oxidation potential, formed products with the addition of one or two atoms of oxygen, while the Jacobsen catalyst formed compounds with only one added oxygen atom. The products with the addition of one oxygen atom were mainly epoxides, while those with two added oxygens formed an epoxide in the C-ring and incorporated the other oxygen into the glycosidic moiety. CONCLUSIONS The formation of epoxides is common in biomimetic reactions and they may represent a safety risk in medicinal products due to their high reactivity. This study may serve as a basis for subsequent pharmacological and toxicological studies that investigate the presence of these compounds as phase I metabolites, and ensure the safe use of plant products containing orientin as a chemical marker.
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- Mariane B Chagas
- Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59072-970, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59072-970, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59012-570, Brazil
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Alves JSF, Silva AMDS, da Silva RM, Tiago PRF, de Carvalho TG, de Araújo Júnior RF, de Azevedo EP, Lopes NP, Ferreira LDS, Gavioli EC, da Silva-Júnior AA, Zucolotto SM. In Vivo Antidepressant Effect of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa into Cationic Nanoparticles: Improving Bioactivity and Safety. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E383. [PMID: 32326277 PMCID: PMC7238140 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12040383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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A variety of neuroactive flavonoids can be found in the species of the Passiflora genus; however, their difficulty in crossing the blood-brain barrier limits their in vivo neuropharmacological activity. In this study, cationic nanoparticles were developed as a novel nanocarrier for improving the antidepressant activity of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa leaf extract. Formulations obtained using Eudragit E PO polymethylmethacrylate copolymer, as polymeric matrix had their physicochemical properties investigated. The analytical content of the flavonoids vicenin-2, orientin, isoorientin, vitexin, and isovitexin was determined in the plant extract. Small-sized and spherical nanoparticles loaded with Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa were obtained with positive zeta potential and high encapsulation efficiency. In addition, the nanosystems were shown to be stable for at least 6 months. The antidepressant activity of P. edulis extract (50 and 100 mg/kg) as well as the extract-loaded nanoparticles (5 mg/kg) were investigated in mice using the forced swimming test, where the latter increased the potency of the former by 10-fold. In addition, histopathological and biochemical analysis confirmed the biocompatibility of the extract-loaded nanoparticles. This study demonstrated that the Eudragit cationic nanoparticles were able to improve the antidepressant activity of P. edulis in the central nervous system of mice.
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- Jovelina Samara Ferreira Alves
- Research Group on Bioactive Natural Products (PNBio), Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.012-570, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology & Biotechnology (TecBioFar), Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.012-570, Brazil (A.A.d.S.-J.)
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- Nucleus Research in Natural and Synthetic Products (NPPNS), Department of Physics and Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14.040-903, Brazil; (R.M.d.S.); (N.P.L.)
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- Laboratory of Behavioral Pharmacology, Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.078-970, Brazil; (P.R.F.T.); (E.C.G.)
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Departament of Morfology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.078-970, Brazil; (T.G.d.C.); (R.F.d.A.J.)
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Departament of Morfology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.078-970, Brazil; (T.G.d.C.); (R.F.d.A.J.)
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- Graduate Program of Biotechnology, Laureate International Universities—Universidade Potiguar (UnP), Natal 59.056-000, Brazil;
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- Nucleus Research in Natural and Synthetic Products (NPPNS), Department of Physics and Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14.040-903, Brazil; (R.M.d.S.); (N.P.L.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control of Medications (LCQMed), Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.012-570, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Behavioral Pharmacology, Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.078-970, Brazil; (P.R.F.T.); (E.C.G.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology & Biotechnology (TecBioFar), Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.012-570, Brazil (A.A.d.S.-J.)
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- Research Group on Bioactive Natural Products (PNBio), Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59.012-570, Brazil;
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Involvement of Isoorientin in the Antidepressant Bioactivity of a Flavonoid-Rich Extract from Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Leaves. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s43450-020-00003-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Fernandes FF, Esposito MP, da Silva Engela MRG, Cardoso-Gustavson P, Furlan CM, Hoshika Y, Carrari E, Magni G, Domingos M, Paoletti E. The passion fruit liana (Passiflora edulis Sims, Passifloraceae) is tolerant to ozone. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 656:1091-1101. [PMID: 30625641 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Passiflora edulis Sims is a liana species of high economic interest and is an interesting model plant for understanding ozone action on disturbed vegetation. In this work we hypothesized that P. edulis has adaptive responses to oxidative stress that enable it to tolerate ozone damage based on its capacity to grow under a diversity of environmental conditions and to dominate disturbed areas. We exposed seedlings to three levels of ozone in a Free-Air Controlled Exposure (FACE) system (22, 41 and 58 ppb h AOT40 and 13.52, 17.24 and 20.62 mmol m-2 POD0, over 97 days) for identifying its tolerance mechanisms. Anatomical (leaf blade structure and fluorescence emission of chloroplast metabolites), physiological (leaf gas exchange, growth rate and biomass production) and biochemical (pigments, total sugars, starch, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant metabolites, reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation derivatives) responses were assessed. Ozone caused decreased total number of leaves, hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the mesophyll cells, and accelerated leaf senescence. However, O3 did not affect carbohydrates content, net photosynthetic rate, or total biomass production, indicating that the carboxylation efficiency and associated physiological processes were not affected. In addition, P. edulis showed higher leaf contents of ascorbic acid, glutathione (as well high ratio between their reduced and total forms), carotenoids, and flavonoids located in the chloroplast outer envelope membrane. Our results indicate that P. edulis is an O3-tolerant species due to morphological acclimation responses and an effective antioxidant defense system represented by non-enzymatic antioxidants, which maintained the cellular redox balance under ozone.
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- Francine Faia Fernandes
- Instituto de Botânica, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ecologia, Miguel Stéfano Ave. 3687, 04045-972 SP, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Botânica, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ecologia, Miguel Stéfano Ave. 3687, 04045-972 SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do ABC, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Arcturus St. 03, 09606-070 SBC, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Biociências, Matão St. 257, 05508-090 SP, Brazil
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- National Research Council (CNR), Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Instituto de Botânica, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ecologia, Miguel Stéfano Ave. 3687, 04045-972 SP, Brazil
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- National Research Council (CNR), Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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Ayres ASFSJ, Santos WB, Junqueira-Ayres DD, Costa GM, Ramos FA, Castellanos L, Alves JSF, Asth L, Medeiros IUD, Zucolotto SM, Gavioli EC. Monoaminergic neurotransmission is mediating the antidepressant-like effects of Passiflora edulis Sims fo. edulis. Neurosci Lett 2017; 660:79-85. [PMID: 28893593 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The genus Passiflora is popularly used to treat anxiety. Recent studies showed antidepressant-like effects of two varieties of P. edulis (edulis and flavicarpa) in mice. However, the mechanisms of antidepressant actions are still unknown. Here, the effects of P. edulis fo. edulis aqueous extract (AE, 100-300mg/kg, po), and ethyl acetate (AcOEt, 25-50mg/kg, po), butanol (BuOH, 25-50mg/kg, po) and residual aqueous (25-100mg/kg, po) fractions were investigated in the mouse forced swimming test. In addition, the involvement of monoamines in the P. edulis fractions-induced antidepressant actions was approached. HPLC analyses showed that AcOEt and BuOH, but not residual, fractions shared with AE the main peaks between 25 and 70min (UV 340nm), which are suggestive of flavonoids. Nortriptyline and fluoxetine reduced the immobility time and similar results were observed for AE, AcOEt and BuOH but not residual fractions. PCPA (inhibitor of 5-HT synthesis), AMPT (inhibitor of catecholamine synthesis) and sulpiride (selective D2 receptor antagonist), but not DSP-4 (noradrenergic neurotoxin), blocked the antidepressant actions of AcOEt and BuOH. In conclusion, AcOEt and BuOH fractions shared with AE similar phytochemical composition and antidepressant actions. Preserved 5-HT and dopamine transmissions were required for the antidepressant effects of P. edulis fractions.
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- Adriana S F S J Ayres
- Laboratório de Farmacologia Comportamental, Dept. de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia Comportamental, Dept. de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia Comportamental, Dept. de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia Comportamental, Dept. de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia Comportamental, Dept. de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia Comportamental, Dept. de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil.
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The past decade findings related with nutritional composition, bioactive molecules and biotechnological applications of Passiflora spp. (passion fruit). Trends Food Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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