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Barros FB, Azevedo FR, Cândido EL, Alencar CH, Júnior FNP, Rodrigues ARS. Phytochemical prospection, hemagglutinating and insecticidal activity of saline extracts from the seeds of Tamboril (Enterolobium contortisiliquum) Vell. Morong (Fabaceae) on Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e274635. [PMID: 37851772 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.274635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the insecticidal activity of crude extracts from Enterolobium contortisiliquum (Vell.) seeds on eggs and larvae of A. aegypti, and also verified the phytochemical profile and the presence of lectins in the extract. The 0.15 M NaCl saline solution was used as the extracting substance. For tests with eggs and larvae, the crude extract was used in its raw form (RCE) and boiled at 100º C for 5 min (BCE). Concentrations of 4.68; 9.37; 18.75; 28.13; 37.13 and 46.89 mg/mL, with distilled water as a negative control. Assays were performed in triplicate. The results were subjected to analysis of variance, Tukey's test and Log-Probit analysis to determine LC50 and LC90. BCE showed better results on eggs than RCE, managing to prevent the hatching of larvae in 81.66% ± 10.40 of treated eggs, at a concentration of 46.89 mg/mL. The LC50 and LC90 were set at 35.95 and 52.67 mg/mL, respectively. In tests with larvae, concentrations of 46.89 and 37.13 mg/mL, for RCE and BCE, caused 100% mortality in 24 hours of exposure. Larval mortality at the other concentrations increased with exposure time extending to 48 h. RCE, at 48 h exposure is the most promising extract on larvae (E = 72.77%, LC90 = 10.86 mg/mL). In RCE, the presence of lectins and secondary metabolites: flavonoids, xanthones and phenols, were detected. The results demonstrate the potential of E. contortisiliquum seed extracts with ovicidal and larvicidal action on A. aegypti.
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- F B Barros
- Universidade Federal de Cariri - UFCA, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e da Biodiversidade - CCAB, Crato, CE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Cariri - UFCA, Centro de Ciências Agrárias e da Biodiversidade - CCAB, Crato, CE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Cariri - UFCA, Faculdade de Medicina - FAMED, Barbalha, CE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará - UFC, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Saúde Comunitária, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Cariri - UFCA, Instituto de Formação de Educadores, Brejo Santo, CE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Cariri - UFCA, Faculdade de Medicina - FAMED, Barbalha, CE, Brasil
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Mannochio-Russo H, Nunes WDG, Almeida RF, Albernaz LC, Espindola LS, Bolzani VS. Old Meets New: Mass Spectrometry-Based Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals Unusual Larvicidal Nitropropanoyl Glycosides from the Leaves of Heteropterys umbellata. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2023; 86:621-632. [PMID: 36848642 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito is the vector of several arboviruses in tropical and subtropical areas of the globe, and synthetic pesticides remain the most widely used combat strategy. This study describes the investigation of secondary metabolites with larvicidal activity from the Malpighiaceae taxon using a metabolomic and bioactivity-based approach. The workflow initially consisted of a larvicidal screening of 394 extracts from the leaves of 197 Malpighiaceae samples, which were extracted using solvents of different polarity, leading to the selection of Heteropterys umbellata for the identification of active compounds. By employing untargeted mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and multivariate analyses (PCA and PLS-DA), it was possible to determine that the metabolic profiles of different plant organs and collection sites differed significantly. A bioguided approach led to the isolation of isochlorogenic acid A (1) and the nitropropanoyl glucosides karakin (2) and 1,2,3,6-tetrakis-O-[3-nitropropanoyl]-beta-glucopyranose (3). These nitro compounds exhibited larvicidal activity, possibly potentialized by synergistic effects of their isomers in chromatographic fractions. Additionally, targeted quantification of the isolated compounds in different extracts corroborated the untargeted results from the statistical analyses. These results support a metabolomic-guided approach in combination with classical phytochemical techniques to search for natural larvicidal compounds for arboviral vector control.
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- Helena Mannochio-Russo
- NuBBE, Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Araraquara, SP 14800-901, Brazil
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), Ilha Solteira, SP 15385-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Herbário JAR, Quirinópolis, GO 75860-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil
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- NuBBE, Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Araraquara, SP 14800-901, Brazil
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Faria GM, Lemos APA, Anholeti MC, Paiva SR, Amorim LMF. The bioprospecting potential of Clusia fluminensis Planch. & Triana: a scoping review. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2023; 95:e20211605. [PMID: 37132746 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202320211605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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Many biological activities are described for the Clusiaceae family. Clusia fluminensis, a species from Brazilian flora, is mainly employed for ornamental purposes. This review aimed to depict the current knowledge of C. fluminensis from a bioprospecting standpoint. "Clusia fluminensis" search term was applied in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and Bireme databases according to PRISMA-ScR statement. Selected papers on Phytochemistry or Bioactivity followed hand searching procedures. Bioactivity preclinical studies considered in vitro or in vivo biological systems, treated with plant extracts or isolated compounds. The outcomes were compared with standard or no treatment control groups. Critical appraisal of individual trials considered completeness in the research fields. Our results showed that 81% of the selected papers presented high level of completeness, 69% revealed phytochemical parameters and 31% biological applications of plant extracts and isolated compounds. Polyisoprenylated benzophenones, terpenoids, sterols and phenolic compounds were identified. Antiviral, insecticidal and snake antivenom activities were reported. In conclusion, the phytochemical data reinforce the reported activities. Potential applications in personal care, nutritional supplementation and pharmaceutical, food, chemical or textile industries were also identified. Toxicological and phytochemical complementary studies may be required.
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- Giselle M Faria
- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, Rua Prof. Marcos Waldemar de Freitas Reis, Bloco M, 311, São Domingos, 24210-201 Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, Rua Prof. Marcos Waldemar de Freitas Reis, Bloco M, 311, São Domingos, 24210-201 Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Farmácia, Departamento de Farmácia e Administração Farmacêutica, Rua Dr. Mario Vianna, 523, Santa Rosa, 24241-001 Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Geral, Rua Prof. Marcos Waldemar de Freitas Reis, Bloco M, 111, São Domingos, 24210-201 Niterói, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Aplicadas a Produtos para Saúde, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Farmácia, Rua Dr. Mario Vianna, 523, Santa Rosa, 24241-001 Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, Rua Prof. Marcos Waldemar de Freitas Reis, Bloco M, 311, São Domingos, 24210-201 Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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Role of Phenylpropanoids and Flavonoids in Plant Resistance to Pests and Diseases. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238371. [PMID: 36500459 PMCID: PMC9735708 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Phenylpropanoids and flavonoids are specialized metabolites frequently reported as involved in plant defense to biotic or abiotic stresses. Their biosynthetic accumulation may be constitutive and/or induced in response to external stimuli. They may participate in plant signaling driving plant defense responses, act as a physical or chemical barrier to prevent invasion, or as a direct toxic weapon against microbial or insect targets. Their protective action is described as the combinatory effect of their localization during the host's interaction with aggressors, their sustained availability, and the predominance of specific compounds or synergy with others. Their biosynthesis and regulation are partly deciphered; however, a lot of gaps in knowledge remain to be filled. Their mode of action on microorganisms and insects probably arises from an interference with important cellular machineries and structures, yet this is not fully understood for all type of pests and pathogens. We present here an overview of advances in the state of the art for both phenylpropanoids and flavonoids with the objective of paving the way for plant breeders looking for natural sources of resistance to improve plant varieties. Examples are provided for all types of microorganisms and insects that are targeted in crop protection. For this purpose, fields of phytopathology, phytochemistry, and human health were explored.
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Manuahe C, Semuel MY, Adil EH, Naharia O. Mosquito Larvicides of Partial and Combinations Extract of Ethnobotanical Plant from North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Pak J Biol Sci 2022; 25:911-921. [PMID: 36404745 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2022.911.921] [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] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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<b>Background and Objective:</b> Diseases caused by microbes vectored by mosquitoes are still a health problem in tropical countries today. DHF and Malaria are the two primary diseases vectored by mosquitoes, the morbidity and mortality rates have increased in low countries until now. However, the best way to control these two diseases is to control vectors, namely mosquitoes. Research has been conducted to determine the bioactive content and larvicidal activity of local plant extracts of North Sulawesi. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The clove and trumpet flower samples were obtained from Minahasa, while the nutmeg samples were obtained from Sitaro Regency. Empirically, people use plant parts to repel mosquitoes. Extraction of plant simplicia was carried out by the maceration method. Qualitative and quantitative methods carried out the phytochemical content analysis. Qualitative analysis uses Harborne's (1996) method while qualitative analysis uses the UV Vis Spectrophotometer method. Toxicity tests were carried out on mosquito larvae developed in the laboratory. <b>Results:</b> The results showed that combining clove leaf extract, nutmeg flesh extract and trumpet flower synergistically increased the bioactive content. Flavonoids increased in the combination of extracts compared to partial extracts. The combination of extracts showed the highest toxicity to mosquito larvae (LC<sub>50</sub>: 22.541 mg L<sup>1</sup>), while the lowest was the partial extract of clove leaves with LC<sub>50</sub> (54.965 mg L<sup>1</sup>). <b>Conclusion:</b> The combination of extracts showed the best toxicity activity on mosquito larvae. Research on bioactive characteristics and toxicity in adult mosquitoes needs to be carried out in the future.
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Caldas da Silva Dantas Viegas C, Sérgio Silva A, Marinho Braga R, Nunes de Andrade HH, Felício de Sousa Santos AK, Leite Ferreira MD, Ribeiro MD, Agra Cavalcante Silva LH, Alves de Lima L, Nobrega de Almeida R, Vanderlei de Souza MDF, Simões de Assis Cantalice T. Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the crude ethanolic extract and alkaloid fraction of Waltheria viscosissima A. St. - Hil. (Malvaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 292:115173. [PMID: 35314418 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The Waltheria viscosissima A. St.- Hil (Malvaceae) is also known as 'Malva branca', has been reported as ethnopharmacologically useful plant containing antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties, but scientific evidence is absent. AIM OF THE STUDY Elucidate the antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of the crude ethanol extract (EEBWa.v) and alkaloid fraction (FAWa.v) of aerial parts of the W. viscosissima in healthy mice with induced inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS EEBWa.v and FAWa.v (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) and morphine (10 mg/kg) were used in vivo tests of chemical nociception induced by acetic acid (0.6%; 10 mg/kg) and formalin (2.5%) in Swiss male mice. Acute inflammation was induced by carrageenan (1%) in vivo tests and there were several groups tested. The control (inflammation induced without treatment) and the groups treated with EEBWa.v (100 mg/kg), FAWa.v (100 mg/kg) and dexamethasone (2 mg/kg). After this procedure, the animals were euthanized and the peritoneal fluid was collected to evaluate cell migration and redox balance (malondialdehyde - MDA and Total Antioxidant Capacity - TAC). RESULTS The morphine, EEBWa.v (50 and 100 mg/kg) and FAWa.v (100 mg/kg) significantly reduced the number of abdominal writhes compared to the control group. FAWa.v (100 mg/kg) was superior to FAWa.v (200 mg/kg). In the formalin-induced nociception model (neurogenic phase) EEBWa.v (50 and 200 mg/kg) significantly reduced the number of paw licks. In the inflammatory phase with peripheral action, FAWa.v (100 mg/kg) was superior to EEBWa.v (200 mg/kg). EEBWa.v and FAWa.v (100 mg/kg) proved to be significant for the next experiments. Both samples showed reduction in cell migration, as well as those treated with dexamethasone, in animals with inflammation induced by carrageenan, compared to the untreated group. The redox balance (TAC and MDA) revealed that only EEBWa.v (100 mg/kg) had higher antioxidant potential than the untreated group and the dexamethasone group, p < 0.005 and p < 0.001, respectively. FAWa.v (100 mg/kg) did not show antioxidant activity superior to EEBWa.v. It was also detected that EEBWa.v and FAWa.v (100 mg/kg) failed to inhibit lipid peroxidation. CONCLUSIONS The W. viscosissima stimulates pain control, which can be mediated by both central and peripheral action. These bioactive compounds showed promising and potential to replace standard medicines. This bioactive effect is statistically similar to morphine and dexamethasone, standard medicines on the market, but with the advantage of antioxidant activity.
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- Claudenise Caldas da Silva Dantas Viegas
- Laboratório de Psicofarmacologia do Instituto de Pesquisa em Fármacos e Medicamentos, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitária, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Estudos Aplicados ao Treinamento Físico à Performance e Saúde, Departamento de Educação física, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitaria, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Psicofarmacologia do Instituto de Pesquisa em Fármacos e Medicamentos, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitária, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Psicofarmacologia do Instituto de Pesquisa em Fármacos e Medicamentos, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitária, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Psicofarmacologia do Instituto de Pesquisa em Fármacos e Medicamentos, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitária, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fitoquímica Professor Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitaria, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Estudos Aplicados ao Treinamento Físico à Performance e Saúde, Departamento de Educação física, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitaria, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitária, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Doutora em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, SGAN 916 Norte - Av- W5 - Cep: 70.790-160, Brasília, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Psicofarmacologia do Instituto de Pesquisa em Fármacos e Medicamentos, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitária, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fitoquímica Professor Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitaria, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Psicofarmacologia do Instituto de Pesquisa em Fármacos e Medicamentos, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitária, S/N, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Brazil
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Marques SDG, Fernandes DA, Teles YCF, Menezes RPB, Maia MS, Scotti MT, Agra MF, Silva TMS, de Souza MDFV. Sidastrum paniculatum (L.) Fryxell (Malvaceae): A Promising Source of Bioactive Sulfated Flavonoids Against Aedes aegypti L. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:760156. [PMID: 35069194 PMCID: PMC8782119 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.760156] [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: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aedes aegypti L. is known as the most relevant vector mosquito for viruses such as yellow fever, chikungunya, dengue, and Zika, especially in places with unplanned urbanization, and erratic water supply. Plants used in folk medicine have become a useful source of active compounds with the potential to control the dissemination of Ae. aegypti. Compounds isolated from Malvaceae sensu lato have been previously reported as larvicides, repellents, and insecticides. Recent studies have demonstrated the anti Ae. aegypti activity of sulfated flavonoids, an uncommon type of flavonoid derivatives. This research reports the phytochemical investigation of Sidastrum paniculatum (L.) Fryxell, a Malvaceae species with the potential against Ae. aegypti. Chromatographic procedures resulted in the isolation of the compounds: stearic acid (1), N-trans-feruloyltyramine (2), acacetin (3), apigenin (4), tiliroside (5), along with the sulfated flavonoids: wissadulin (6), 7,4'-di-O-methyl-8-O-sulfate flavone (7), yannin (8), beltraonin (9a), 7-O-sulfate isoscutellarein (paniculatumin) (9b), and condadin (10). This is the first report of compound 7-O-sulfate isoscutellarein (9b). The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis (NMR, LC-HRMS and FT-IR). The sulfated flavonoids identified were submitted to a ligand-based and structure-based virtual screening against two targets: 1YIY (from adult Ae. aegypti) and 1PZ4 (from Ae. aegypti larvae). The results indicated that when the O-sulfate group is bearing the position 7, the structures are potentially active in 1PZ4 protein. On the other hand, flavonoids with the O-sulfate group bearing position 8 were showed to be more likely to bind to the 1YIY protein. Our findings indicated that S. paniculatum is a promising source of sulfated flavonoids with potential against Ae. aegypti.
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- Sany D G Marques
- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Laboratory of Phytochemistry Prof. Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Laboratory of Phytochemistry Prof. Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Agrarian Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, Exact and Nature Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Deparment of Biotechnology, Biotechnology Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Laboratory of Phytochemistry Prof. Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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Sarkar C, Quispe C, Islam MT, Jamaddar S, Akram M, Munior N, Martorell M, Kumar M, Sharifi-Rad J, Cruz-Martins N. Plant-derived alkaloids acting on dengue virus and their vectors: from chemistry to pharmacology. Future Microbiol 2021; 17:143-155. [PMID: 34913374 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection, with its prevention and control depending on effective vector control measures. At present, dengue virus (DENV) is an epidemic in more than 100 countries of Southeast Asia, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, the Americas and the Western Pacific. Several alkaloids isolated from natural herbs can serve as a reservoir for antiDENV drug development. Traditionally, plant extracts rich in alkaloids are used for the treatment of fever and have also revealed antimicrobial activity against various pathogenic bacteria, fungi and virus. The present narrative review collates the literature-based scenario of alkaloids and derivatives acting on DENV. The mechanism of action of such alkaloids with antiDENV and vector activity is also discussed.
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- Chandan Sarkar
- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Gopalganj (Dhaka), 8100, Bangladesh
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, 1110939, Chile
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- Department of Pharmacy, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Gopalganj (Dhaka), 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Eastern Medicine, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, & Centre for Healthy Living, University of Concepción, Concepción, 4070386, Chile
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- Chemical & Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, 4200-319, Portugal.,Institute for Research & Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, 4200-135, Portugal.,Institute of Research & Advanced Training in Health Sciences & Technologies (CESPU), Rua Central de Gandra, 1317, Gandra PRD, 4585-116, Portugal
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Valli M, Atanázio LCV, Monteiro GC, Coelho RR, Demarque DP, Andricopulo AD, Espindola LS, Bolzani VDS. The Potential of Biologically Active Brazilian Plant Species as a Strategy to Search for Molecular Models for Mosquito Control. PLANTA MEDICA 2021; 87:6-23. [PMID: 33348409 DOI: 10.1055/a-1320-4610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Natural products are a valuable source of biologically active compounds and continue to play an important role in modern drug discovery due to their great structural diversity and unique biological properties. Brazilian biodiversity is one of the most extensive in the world and could be an effective source of new chemical entities for drug discovery. Mosquitoes are vectors for the transmission of dengue, Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever, and many other diseases of public health importance. These diseases have a major impact on tropical and subtropical countries, and their incidence has increased dramatically in recent decades, reaching billions of people at risk worldwide. The prevention of these diseases is mainly through vector control, which is becoming more difficult because of the emergence of resistant mosquito populations to the chemical insecticides. Strategies to provide efficient and safe vector control are needed, and secondary metabolites from plant species from the Brazilian biodiversity, especially Cerrado, that are biologically active for mosquito control are herein highlighted. Also, this is a literature revision of targets as insights to promote advances in the task of developing active compounds for vector control. In view of the expansion and occurrence of arboviruses diseases worldwide, scientific reviews on bioactive natural products are important to provide molecular models for vector control and contribute with effective measures to reduce their incidence.
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- Marilia Valli
- Laboratory of Medicinal and Computational Chemistry (LQMC), Centre for Research and Innovation in Biodiversity and Drug Discovery (CIBFar), Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos, Brazil
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- Nuclei of Bioassays, Biosynthesis and Ecophysiology of Natural Products (NuBBE), Department of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Computational Chemistry (LQMC), Centre for Research and Innovation in Biodiversity and Drug Discovery (CIBFar), Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, Brazil
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- Nuclei of Bioassays, Biosynthesis and Ecophysiology of Natural Products (NuBBE), Department of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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Govindan L, Anbazhagan S, Altemimi AB, Lakshminarayanan K, Kuppan S, Pratap-Singh A, Kandasamy M. Efficacy of Antimicrobial and Larvicidal Activities of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Plumbago auriculata Lam. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9111577. [PMID: 33202641 PMCID: PMC7698226 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
This work reports the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extract of Plumbago auriculata, and evaluates their antibacterial and larvicidal activities. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized by various spectroscopy techniques, such as FTIR, XRD, TEM, EDX, Zeta potential, and DLS. The synthesized AgNPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Furthermore, synthesized nanoparticles inhibited the fourth instars larvae of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus at the concentration of 45.1 and 41.1 µg/mL respectively. Results of dose-dependent studies showed that synthesized nanoparticles were also effective at low concentrations. Molecular docking studies performed with the salivary protein and odorant-binding protein of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus demonstrated that the naphthoquinone compound plumbagin exhibited reliable binding affinity towards the two enzymes. The findings thus reveal that the plant extract and its nanoparticles can be a better alternative to available chemicals to control mosquitos.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lakshmanan Govindan
- CAS in Botany, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India; (L.G.); (S.A.); (M.K.)
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 600 073, India
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- CAS in Botany, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India; (L.G.); (S.A.); (M.K.)
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- Food Sciences Department, College of Agiculture, University of Basrah, Basrah 61004, Iraq
- Correspondence: (A.B.A.); (A.P.-S.); Tel.: +1-604-822-5944 (A.P.-S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim 35900, Malaysia;
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- Food, Nutrition & Health Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Correspondence: (A.B.A.); (A.P.-S.); Tel.: +1-604-822-5944 (A.P.-S.)
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- CAS in Botany, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India; (L.G.); (S.A.); (M.K.)
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