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Santos OV, Lemos YS, da Conceição LRV, Teixeira-Costa BE. Lipids from the purple and white açaí ( Euterpe oleracea Mart) varieties: nutritional, functional, and physicochemical properties. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1385877. [PMID: 39086549 PMCID: PMC11289689 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1385877] [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: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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The Brazilian superfruit called Açaí or Assaí has gained interested from researcher and consumers worldwide, due to its health-related properties. In this context, this pioneering study aimed to compare the physicochemical, nutritional, and thermal properties of vegetable oils obtained from two varieties of açaí (Euterpe oleracea), purple and white. Both açaí oils from white (WAO) and purple (PAO) varieties were obtained by using the conventional solid-liquid extraction, which resulted in oil yields ranging from 52 to 61%. WAO and PAO were analyzed by their edibility quality parameters given the recommendations from Codex Alimentarius; their nutritional functionality indices and their composition of fatty acids and triglycerides content were estimated. Both oils showed low levels of acidity and peroxides, <1.8 mg KOH g-1 and < 1.7 mEq kg-1, respectively, which are good indicators of their preservation status, agreeing with the food regulations. PAO and WAO showed differences among the composition of fatty acids, mainly related to the content of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which were 62.5 and 39.5%, respectively, mainly oleic acid. Regarding the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), the WAO showed up to 23% of linoleic acid, whereas the PAO exhibited up to 11% of it. These differences reflect on the values of the nutritional functionality indices, atherogenic (AI), thrombogenic (IT), and hypocholesterolemic/hypercholesterolemic ratio (H/H). Both PAO and WAO showed low levels of AI and TI and superior values of H/H than other oilseeds from the literature. These results indicate the nutritional properties of açaí oils regarding a potential cardioprotective effect when included in a regular dietary intake. The thermogravimetric behavior and the evaluation of oxidation status by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were also studied. Both açaí oils demonstrated higher thermal stability (with an onset temperature ranging from 344 to 350 °C) and low indications of oxidation status, as no chemical groups related to it were noted in the FTIR spectrum, which agrees with the determined acidity and peroxide content. Moreover, the FTIR analysis unveiled characteristic chemical groups related to fatty acids and triglycerides, agreeing with the literature reports. These findings collectively contribute to a deeper comprehension of the nutritional and functional properties between white and purple açaí oils, offering valuable insights into their potential health, food, and industrial applications.
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- Orquídea Vasconcelos Santos
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Instituto de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Instituto de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
- Departamento de Nutrição e Dietética, Faculdade de Nutrição Emília de Jesus Ferreiro, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Mendes C, Zaccaron RP, Casagrande LDR, Venturini LM, da Costa C, Lima IR, Wermuth TB, Arcaro S, Feuser PE, Lock Silveira PC. Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles in an animal model of chronic wound induced with Resiquimod. J Drug Target 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38980282 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2373304] [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: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Cost-effective strategies for the treatment of chronic wounds must be developed. The green synthesis of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) it is possible to guarantee a lower toxicity in biological tissues and greater safety of applicability, in addition to adding the effects of nanoparticles (NPs) to those of extracts. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of treatment with biosynthesized GNPs in a chronic wound model. Wistar rats were distributed into 7 groups: Acute Wound (AW); Chronic wound (CW); CW + GNPs-Açaí; CW + GNPs-DB; CW + AV-GNPs; CW + SafGel®; CW + 660 nm laser. The chronic injury model was induced with topically applied Resiquimod for 6 days. Treatments were then initated on the fourteenth day after the last application of Resiquimod and carried out daily for ten days. The proposed therapies with GNPs were able to significantly reduce the inflammatory score and increase the rate of wound contraction. In histology, there was a reduction in the inflammatory infiltrate and increased gene expression of fibronectin and type III collagen, mainly in the CW + AV-GNPs group. The therapies were able to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines, increase anti-inflammatory cytokines, and reduce oxidative stress. The results demonstrated that the effects of GNPs appear to complement those of the extracts, thereby enhancing the tissue repair process.
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- Carolini Mendes
- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Biomaterials and Nanostructured Materials Research Group, Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, UNESC, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Biomaterials and Nanostructured Materials Research Group, Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, UNESC, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Physiopathology, Program of Postgraduate in Science of Health, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Lima LS, Ribeiro M, Cardozo LFMF, Moreira NX, Teodoro AJ, Stenvinkel P, Mafra D. Amazonian Fruits for Treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases. Curr Nutr Rep 2024:10.1007/s13668-024-00553-9. [PMID: 38916807 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-024-00553-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The Amazon region has a high biodiversity of flora, with an elevated variety of fruits, such as Camu-Camu (Myrciaria dúbia), Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.), Tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum and Astrocaryum vulgare), Fruta-do-conde (Annona squamosa L.), Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum), Graviola (Annona muricata L.), Guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth var. sorbilis), and Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora), among many others, that are rich in phytochemicals, minerals and vitamins with prominent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. RECENT FINDINGS Studies evaluating the chemical composition of these fruits have observed a high content of nutrients and bioactive compounds. Such components are associated with significant biological effects in treating various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and related complications. Regular intake of these fruits from Amazonas emerges as a potential therapeutic approach to preventing and treating NCDs as a nutritional strategy to reduce the incidence or mitigate common complications in these patients, which are the leading global causes of death. As studies remain largely unexplored, this narrative review discusses the possible health-beneficial effects for patients with NCDs.
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- Ligia Soares Lima
- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences - Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences - Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil
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- Nutrition Faculty, Federal Fluminense University, Niterói-Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil
- Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Cardiovascular Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Nutrition Faculty, Federal Fluminense University, Niterói-Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil
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- Nutrition Faculty, Federal Fluminense University, Niterói-Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil
- Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Technology and Intervention, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences - Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.
- Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
- Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica-UPC. Rua Marquês de Paraná, Niterói-RJ, 303/4 Andar , Niterói, RJ, 24033-900, Brazil.
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Amorim IS, Amorim DS, Godoy HT, Mariutti LRB, Chisté RC, da Silva Pena R, Bogusz Junior S, Chim JF. Amazonian palm tree fruits: From nutritional value to diversity of new food products. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24054. [PMID: 38288015 PMCID: PMC10823109 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24054] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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The rapid growth of the world population has increased the demand for new food sources, constituting a major challenge concerning the maximum use of existing food resources. The fruits of Amazonian palm trees have excellent nutritional composition and bioactive compounds. This review highlights four fruits of Amazonian palm trees that are still little explored by the food industry: açai (Euterpe oleracea), pupunha (Bactris gasipaes), buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), and tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum). This paper aims to inspire new ideas for researching and developing products for the food industry. It also explores the impacts of Amazonian palm fruits on health, highlighting their role in disease prevention through their nutritional effects.
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- Isabelly Silva Amorim
- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences – Federal University of Pelotas, 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences – Federal University of Pelotas, 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- University of Sao Paulo (USP), Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), 13566-590, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences – Federal University of Pelotas, 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Da Silva IO, Crespo-Lopez ME, Augusto-Oliveira M, Arrifano GDP, Ramos-Nunes NR, Gomes EB, da Silva FRP, de Sousa AA, Leal ALAB, Damasceno HC, de Oliveira ACA, Souza-Monteiro JR. What We Know about Euterpe Genus and Neuroprotection: A Scoping Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:3189. [PMID: 37513607 PMCID: PMC10384735 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The Euterpe genus (mainly Euterpe oleracea Martius, Euterpe precatoria Martius, and Euterpe edulis Martius) has recently gained commercial and scientific notoriety due to the high nutritional value of its fruits, which are rich in polyphenols (phenolic acids and anthocyanins) and have potent antioxidant activity. These characteristics have contributed to the increased number of neuropharmacological evaluations of the three species over the last 10 years, especially açaí of the species Euterpe oleracea Martius. The fruits of the three species exert neuroprotective effects through the modulation of inflammatory and oxidative pathways and other mechanisms, including the inhibition of the mTOR pathway and protection of the blood-brain barrier, all of them intimately involved in several neuropathologies. Thus, a better understanding of the neuropharmacological properties of these three species may open new paths for the development of therapeutic tools aimed at preventing and treating a variety of neurological conditions.
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- Ilano Oliveira Da Silva
- Medicine College, Altamira Campus, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Altamira 68372-040, PA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Medicine College, Altamira Campus, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Altamira 68372-040, PA, Brazil
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- Medicine College, Altamira Campus, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Altamira 68372-040, PA, Brazil
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Cardoso AL, Teixeira LDL, Hassimotto NMA, Baptista SDL, Copetti CLK, Rieger DK, Vieira FGK, Micke GA, Vitali L, Assis MAAD, Schulz M, Fett R, Silva ELD, Pietro PFD. Kinetic Profile of Urine Metabolites after Acute Intake of a Phenolic Compounds-Rich Juice of Juçara ( Euterpe edulis Mart.) and Antioxidant Capacity in Serum and Erythrocytes: A Human Study. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119555. [PMID: 37298506 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The juçara palm tree produces a small spherical and black-purple fruit similar to açaí. It is rich in phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins. A clinical trial evaluated the absorption and excretion of the main bioactive compounds in urine and the antioxidant capacity in serum and erythrocytes of 10 healthy subjects after juçara juice intake. Blood samples were collected before (0.0 h) and 0.5 h, 1 h, 2 h, and 4 h after a single dose (400 mL) of juçara juice, while urine was collected at baseline and 0-3 and 3-6 h after juice intake. Seven phenolic acids and conjugated phenolic acids were identified in urine deriving from the degradation of anthocyanins: protocatechuic acid, vanillic acid, vanillic acid glucuronide, hippuric acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxyphenylacetic acid, and ferulic acid derivative. In addition, kaempferol glucuronide was also found in urine as a metabolite of the parent compound in juçara juice. Juçara juice caused a decrease in the total oxidant status of serum after 0.5 h in comparison to baseline values (p < 0.05) and increased the phenolic acid metabolites excretion. This study shows the relationship between the production of metabolites of juçara juice and the total antioxidant status in human serum, indicating evidence of its antioxidant capacity.
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- Alyne Lizane Cardoso
- Graduate Program in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-900, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88034-001, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88034-001, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition, Department of Clinical Analysis, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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Laurindo LF, Barbalho SM, Araújo AC, Guiguer EL, Mondal A, Bachtel G, Bishayee A. Açaí ( Euterpe oleracea Mart.) in Health and Disease: A Critical Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040989. [PMID: 36839349 PMCID: PMC9965320 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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The açaí palm (Euterpe oleracea Mart.), a species belonging to the Arecaceae family, has been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical Central and South America as a multipurpose dietary plant. The recent introduction of açaí fruit and its nutritional and healing qualities to regions outside its origin has rapidly expanded global demand for açaí berry. The health-promoting and disease-preventing properties of this plant are attributed to numerous bioactive phenolic compounds present in the leaf, pulp, fruit, skin, and seeds. The purpose of this review is to present an up-to-date, comprehensive, and critical evaluation of the health benefits of açaí and its phytochemicals with a special focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms of action. In vitro and in vivo studies showed that açaí possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and exerts cardioprotective, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, renoprotective, antilipidemic, antidiabetic, and antineoplastic activities. Moreover, clinical trials have suggested that açaí can protect against metabolic stress induced by oxidation, inflammation, vascular abnormalities, and physical exertion. Due to its medicinal properties and the absence of undesirable effects, açaí shows a promising future in health promotion and disease prevention, in addition to a vast economic potential in the food and cosmetic industries.
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- Lucas Fornari Laurindo
- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília, Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, Marília 17519-030, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília, Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, University of Marília, Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, School of Food and Technology of Marília, Marília 17500-000, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília, Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, University of Marília, Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília, Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, University of Marília, Marília 17525-902, SP, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, School of Food and Technology of Marília, Marília 17500-000, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.R. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Balisha 743 234, India
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA
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Manica‐Cattani MF, Hoefel AL, Azzolin VF, Montano MAE, da Cruz Jung IE, Ribeiro EE, Azzolin VF, da Cruz IBM. Amazonian fruits with potential effects on COVID-19 by inflammaging modulation: A narrative review. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14472. [PMID: 36240164 PMCID: PMC9874877 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the mortality of older adults and, chronic non- transmissible diseases (CNTDs) patients, likely previous inflammaging condition that is common in these subjects. It is possible that functional foods could attenuate viral infection conditions such as SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), the causal agent of COVID-19 pandemic. Previous evidence suggested that some fruits consumed by Amazonian Diet from Pre-Colombian times could present relevant proprieties to decrease of COVID-19 complications such as oxidative-cytokine storm. In this narrative review we identified five potential Amazonian fruits: açai berry (Euterpe oleracea), camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia), cocoa (Theobroma cacao), Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa), and guaraná (Paullinia cupana). Data showed that these Amazonian fruits present antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other immunomodulatory activities that could attenuate the impact of inflammaging states that potentially decrease the evolution of COVID-19 complications. The evidence compiled here supports the complementary experimental and clinical studies exploring these fruits as nutritional supplement during COVID-19 infection. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: These fruits, in their natural form, are often limited to their region, or exported to other places in the form of frozen pulp or powder. But there are already some companies producing food supplements in the form of capsules, in the form of oils and even functional foods enriched with these fruits. This practice is common in Brazil and tends to expand to the international market.
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- Maria F. Manica‐Cattani
- Open University Foundation for the Third Age (FUnATI)ManausAmazonasBrazil,FSG University Center (FSG)Nutrition SchoolCaxias do SulRio Grande do SulBrazil
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- FSG University Center (FSG)Nutrition SchoolCaxias do SulRio Grande do SulBrazil
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- Open University Foundation for the Third Age (FUnATI)ManausAmazonasBrazil
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- Open University Foundation for the Third Age (FUnATI)ManausAmazonasBrazil
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- Post‐Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFederal University of Santa Maria (UFSM)Santa MariaRio Grande do SulBrazil,Post‐Graduate Program in GerontologyFederal University of Santa Maria (UFSM)Santa MariaRio Grande do SulBrazil
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Santos OVD, Pinaffi Langley ACDC, Mota de Lima AJ, Vale Moraes VS, Dias Soares S, Teixeira-Costa BE. Nutraceutical potential of Amazonian oilseeds in modulating the immune system against COVID-19 - A narrative review. J Funct Foods 2022; 94:105123. [PMID: 35634457 PMCID: PMC9127052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, medical and scientific communities are facing a challenge to contain its spread, develop effective treatments, and reduce its sequelae. Together with the therapeutical treatments, the use of dietary bioactive compounds represents a promising and cost-effective strategy to modulate immunological responses. Amazonian oilseeds are great sources of bioactive compounds, thus representing not only a dietary source of nutrients but also of substances with great interest for human health. This narrative review compiled the available evidence regarding the biochemical properties of some Amazonian oilseeds, especially Brazil nut, Açaí berry, Bacaba, Peach palm, Sapucaya and Tucuma fruits, on human health and its immune system. These effects were discussed from an etiological and pathophysiological perspective, emphasizing their potential role as a co-adjuvant strategy against COVID-19. Besides this, the cost associated with these strategies hinders their applicability in many nations, especially low-income countries and communities living in social insecurity.
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- Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Technology Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-900, Pará, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Technology Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-900, Pará, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Technology Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-900, Pará, Brazil
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Rana A, Samtiya M, Dhewa T, Mishra V, Aluko RE. Health benefits of polyphenols: A concise review. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14264. [PMID: 35694805 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Plants produce polyphenols, which are considered highly essential functional foods in our diet. They are classified into several groups according to their diverse chemical structures. Flavanoids, lignans, stilbenes, and phenolic acids are the four main families of polyphenols. Several in vivo and in vitro research have been conducted so far to evaluate their health consequences. Polyphenols serve a vital function in the protection of the organism from external stimuli and in eliminating reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are instigators of several illnesses. Polyphenols are present in tea, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables with the potential to positively influence human health. For instance, cocoa flavan-3-ols have been associated with a decreased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and diabetes. Polyphenols in the diet also help to improve lipid profiles, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and systemic inflammation. Quercetin, a flavonoid, and resveratrol, a stilbene, have been linked to improved cardiovascular health. Dietary polyphenols potential to elicit therapeutic effects might be attributed, at least in part, to a bidirectional association with the gut microbiome. This is because polyphenols are known to affect the gut microbiome composition in ways that lead to better human health. Specifically, the gut microbiome converts polyphenols into bioactive compounds that have therapeutic effects. In this review, the antioxidant, cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, and anti-diabetic actions of polyphenols are described based on findings from in vivo and in vitro experimental trials. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden has been increasing worldwide due to the sedentary lifestyle and several other factors such as smoking, junk food, etc. Scientific literature evidence supports the use of plant-based food polyphenols as therapeutic agents that could help to alleviate NCD's burden. Thus, consuming polyphenolic compounds from natural sources could be an effective solution to mitigate NCDs concerns. It is also discussed how natural antioxidants from medicinal plants might help prevent or repair damage caused by free radicals, such as oxidative stress.
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- Ananya Rana
- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, India
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- Department of Nutrition Biology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, India
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- Department of Nutrition Biology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, India
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, India
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Ramos PB, Colombo GM, Schmitz MJ, Simião CS, Machado KDS, Werhli AV, Costa LDF, Yunes JS, Prentice C, Wasielesky W, Monserrat JM. Chemoprotection mediated by açaí berry (Euterpe oleracea) in white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei exposed to the cyanotoxin saxitoxin analyzed by in vivo assays and docking modeling. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 246:106148. [PMID: 35364510 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106148] [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: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Saxitoxin (STX) is a neurotoxic cyanotoxin that also generate reactive oxygen species, leading to a situation of oxidative stress and altered metabolism. The Amazonian fruit açaí Euterpe oleracea possesses a high concentration of antioxidant molecules, a fact that prompted us to evaluate its chemoprotection activity against STX toxicity (obtained from samples of Trichodesmium sp. collected in the environment) in the shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. For 30 days, shrimps were maintained in 16 aquaria containing 10 shrimps (15% salinity, pH 8.0, 24 °C, 12C/12D photoperiod) and fed twice daily with a diet supplemented with lyophilized açaí pulp (10%), in addition to the control diet. After, shrimps (7.21 ± 0.04 g) were exposed to the toxin added to the feed for 96 h. Four treatments were defined: CTR (control diet), T (lyophilized powder of Trichodesmium sp. 0.8 μg/g), A (10% of açaí) and the combination T + A. HPLC analysis showed predominance of gonyautoxin-1 concentrations (GTX-1) and gonyautoxin-4 concentrations (GTX-4). The results of molecular docking simulations indicated that all variants of STX, including GTX-1, can be a substrate of isoform mu of the glutathione-S-transferase (GST) enzyme since these molecules obtained similar values of estimated Free Energy of Binding (FEB), as well as similar final positions on the binding site. GSH levels were reduced in muscle tissues of shrimp in the T, A, and T + A treatments. Increased GST activity was observed in shrimp hepatopancreas of the T treatment and the gills of the A and T + A treatments. A decrease of protein sulfhydryl groups (P-SH) was observed in gills of shrimps from T + A treatment. A reduction in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels was registered in the hepatopancreas of the T + A treatment in respect to the Control, T, and A treatments. The use of açaí supplements in L. vannamei feed was able to partially mitigate the toxic effects caused by Trichodesmium sp. extracts, and points to mu GST isoform as a key enzyme for saxitoxin detoxification in L. vannamei, an issue that deserves further investigation.
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- Patrícia B Ramos
- Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of Aquatic Organisms (BIFOA), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Aquiculture, Institute of Oceanography (IO), Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of Aquatic Organisms (BIFOA), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Aquiculture, Institute of Oceanography (IO), Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of Aquatic Organisms (BIFOA), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Aquiculture, Institute of Oceanography (IO), Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of Aquatic Organisms (BIFOA), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Center of Computational Science (C3), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Cyanobacteria and Ficotoxin Laboratory, FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Aquiculture, Institute of Oceanography (IO), Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; School of Food Chemistry (EQA), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Aquiculture, Institute of Oceanography (IO), Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Laboratory of Carcinoculture, FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Aquiculture, Institute of Oceanography (IO), Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of Aquatic Organisms (BIFOA), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB), FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil.
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Figueiredo AM, Cardoso AC, Pereira BLB, Silva RAC, Ripa AFGD, Pinelli TFB, Oliveira BC, Rafacho BPM, Ishikawa LLW, Azevedo PS, Okoshi K, Fernandes AAH, Zornoff LAM, Minicucci MF, Polegato BF, Paiva SAR. Açai supplementation (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) attenuates cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction in rats through different mechanistic pathways. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0264854. [PMID: 35245316 PMCID: PMC8896726 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Myocardial infarction has a high mortality rate worldwide. Therefore, clinical intervention in cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction is essential. Açai pulp is a natural product and has been considered a functional food because of its antioxidant/anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of açai pulp supplementation on cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction in rats. After 7 days of surgery, male Wistar rats were assigned to six groups: sham animals fed standard chow (SA0, n = 14), fed standard chow with 2% açai pulp (SA2, n = 12) and fed standard chow with 5% açai pulp (SA5, n = 14), infarcted animals fed standard chow (IA0, n = 12), fed standard chow with 2% açai pulp (IA2, n = 12), and fed standard chow with 5% açai pulp (IA5, n = 12). After 3 months of supplementation, echocardiography and euthanasia were performed. Açai pulp supplementation, after myocardial infarction, improved energy metabolism, attenuated oxidative stress (lower concentration of malondialdehyde, P = 0.023; dose-dependent effect), modulated the inflammatory process (lower concentration of interleukin-10, P<0.001; dose-dependent effect) and decreased the deposit of collagen (lower percentage of interstitial collagen fraction, P<0.001; dose-dependent effect). In conclusion, açai pulp supplementation attenuated cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction in rats. Also, different doses of açai pulp supplementation have dose-dependent effects on cardiac remodeling.
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- Amanda Menezes Figueiredo
- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Institute of Biosciences, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Institute of Biosciences, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zhou D, Bai Z, Guo T, Li J, Li Y, Hou Y, Chen G, Li N. Dietary flavonoids and human top-ranked diseases: The perspective of in vivo bioactivity and bioavailability. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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ALVES VM, ASQUIERI ER, ARAÚJO EDS, MARTINS GADS, MELO AAMD, FREITAS BCBD, DAMIANI C. Provenient residues from industrial processing of açaí berries (Euterpe precatoria Mart): nutritional and antinutritional contents, phenolic profile, and pigments. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.77521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sayago-Ayerdi S, García-Martínez DL, Ramírez-Castillo AC, Ramírez-Concepción HR, Viuda-Martos M. Tropical Fruits and Their Co-Products as Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Effects: A Review. Foods 2021; 10:foods10081952. [PMID: 34441729 PMCID: PMC8393595 DOI: 10.3390/foods10081952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Tropical and subtropical fruits are recognized as a source of a high content of bioactive compounds and health promoting properties due to their nutritional composition. These beneficial health effects are related to the content of several of these bioactive compounds, mainly flavonoids and non-flavonoid phenolics. Many of these compounds are common in different tropical fruits, such as epicatechin in mango, pineapple, and banana, or catechin in pineapple, cocoa or avocado. Many studies of tropical fruits had been carried out, but in this work an examination is made in the current literature of the flavonoids and non-flavonoid phenolics content of some tropical fruits and their coproducts, comparing the content in the same units, as well as examining the role that these compounds play in health benefits.
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- Sonia Sayago-Ayerdi
- Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnologico de Tepic, Av Tecnológico 2595, Col Lagos del Country, Tepic 63175, Nayarit Mexico, Mexico; (S.S.-A.); (D.L.G.-M.); (A.C.R.-C.); (H.R.R.-C.)
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- Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnologico de Tepic, Av Tecnológico 2595, Col Lagos del Country, Tepic 63175, Nayarit Mexico, Mexico; (S.S.-A.); (D.L.G.-M.); (A.C.R.-C.); (H.R.R.-C.)
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- Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnologico de Tepic, Av Tecnológico 2595, Col Lagos del Country, Tepic 63175, Nayarit Mexico, Mexico; (S.S.-A.); (D.L.G.-M.); (A.C.R.-C.); (H.R.R.-C.)
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- Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnologico de Tepic, Av Tecnológico 2595, Col Lagos del Country, Tepic 63175, Nayarit Mexico, Mexico; (S.S.-A.); (D.L.G.-M.); (A.C.R.-C.); (H.R.R.-C.)
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- IPOA Research Group, Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO-UMH), Agro-Food Technology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Orihuela, 03312 Alicante, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-966-749-661
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Henning T, Weber D. Redox biomarkers in dietary interventions and nutritional observation studies - From new insights to old problems. Redox Biol 2021; 41:101922. [PMID: 33756398 PMCID: PMC8020480 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2021.101922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this review is to give an overview on recently published articles investigating the associations of diet and dietary interventions with biomarkers of oxidative stress with special emphasis on different categories of redox biomarkers. Findings Intervention and observational studies both in healthy participants and patients that investigated associations of dietary habits, foodstuffs or isolated nutrients with biomarkers of oxidative stress were included in this review. Recently published observation studies confirm the inverse association between fruit and vegetable intake and oxidative stress markers. Studies investigating the effect of vitamin D and vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, probiotic supplementation and several phytochemicals reported consistent changes in redox biomarkers. Of 88 articles included in this review, only seven studies measured biomarkers from the three categories: oxidative damage, endogenous antioxidants, and exogenous antioxidants. Many studies rely on controversial assays for total antioxidant capacity, thus there is potential in many studies to improve biomarker repertoire to cover all three categories of biomarkers and to turn away from such assays. Oxidative stress can be assessed by specific biomarker categories. Three biomarker categories: oxidative damage, endogenous, exogenous antioxidants. Only seven studies performed measurements of all three biomarker categories. TAC, TRAP, FRAP, ORAC should not be used as stand-alone redox marker. Several interventions reported improvements in markers of oxidative stress.
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- Thorsten Henning
- Department of Molecular Toxicology, German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE), 14558, Nuthetal, Germany; Food4Future (F4F), c/o Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ), Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1, 14979, Grossbeeren, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Toxicology, German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE), 14558, Nuthetal, Germany; Food4Future (F4F), c/o Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ), Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1, 14979, Grossbeeren, Germany; NutriAct-Competence Cluster Nutrition Research Berlin-Potsdam, 14558, Nuthetal, Germany.
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Quero J, Mármol I, Cerrada E, Rodríguez-Yoldi MJ. Insight into the potential application of polyphenol-rich dietary intervention in degenerative disease management. Food Funct 2021; 11:2805-2825. [PMID: 32134090 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo00216j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In recent times, a great number of plants have been studied in order to identify new components with nutraceutical properties, among which are polyphenols. Dietary polyphenols represent a large group of bioactive molecules widely found in the food of plant origin and they have been found able to prevent the onset and progression of degenerative diseases, and to reduce and control their symptoms. These health protective effects have been mainly related to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, it must be considered that the application of isolated polyphenols as nutraceuticals is quite limited due to their poor systemic distribution and relative bioavailability. The present review highlights the potential effect of dietary intervention with polyphenol-rich food and plant extracts in patients with cancer, diabetes and neurodegenerative, autoimmune, cardiovascular and ophthalmic diseases, as well as the possible molecular mechanisms of action suggested in numerous studies with animal models.
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- Javier Quero
- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología. Unidad de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013, Zaragoza, CIBERobn (Carlos III), IIS Aragón, IA2, Spain.
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- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología. Unidad de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013, Zaragoza, CIBERobn (Carlos III), IIS Aragón, IA2, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea-ISQCH, Universidad de Zaragoza-CSIC, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología. Unidad de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013, Zaragoza, CIBERobn (Carlos III), IIS Aragón, IA2, Spain.
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Baptista SDL, Copetti CLK, Cardoso AL, Di Pietro PF. Biological activities of açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) and juçara (Euterpe edulis Mart.) intake in humans: an integrative review of clinical trials. Nutr Rev 2021; 79:1375-1391. [PMID: 33555024 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuab002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Açaí (E. oleracea) and juçara (E. edulis) are berries considered a source of bioactive compounds, especially anthocyanins and unsaturated fatty acids, with recognized health-promoting activities. An integrative review was conducted to identify available clinical trials that evaluated the effects of açaí and juçara intake on the human organism. Science Direct and Medline databases were searched. Human studies that evaluated any biological activities after açaí and juçara intake were included in this review. Twenty-three clinical trials were identified up to April 12, 2020. Studies evaluated the biological effects of açaí (n = 17), juçara (n = 5), or both berries simultaneously (n = 1). The results of these trials suggest both types of berries may contribute to improved antioxidant defense and to attenuating metabolic stress and inflammation. However, considerable heterogeneity was observed among trials, and few studies explored the bioactive compounds of the food matrix provided in the interventions. More clinical trials are encouraged to strengthen the current evidence on human biological outcomes, including comparative analysis between these berries.
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- Sheyla de L Baptista
- S. de L. Baptista, C.L.K. Copetti, A.L. Cardoso, and P.F. Di Pietro are with the Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- S. de L. Baptista, C.L.K. Copetti, A.L. Cardoso, and P.F. Di Pietro are with the Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- S. de L. Baptista, C.L.K. Copetti, A.L. Cardoso, and P.F. Di Pietro are with the Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- S. de L. Baptista, C.L.K. Copetti, A.L. Cardoso, and P.F. Di Pietro are with the Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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BRITO AP, CALDAS ED. Are Brazilian adolescents eating enough fruits and vegetables? An assessment using data from the Study of Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents. REV NUTR 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-9865202134e200295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the usual consumption of fruits and vegetables by Brazilian adolescents. Methods We used 24-hour dietary recall data from the Study of Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents conducted in 2013-2014 with 71,740 adolescents between 12 and 17 years old. The usual consumption of fruits and vegetables was estimated in the Statistical Analysis Software using the model of the United States National Cancer Institute, and evaluated according to sex, age, place of residence, economic class, and nutritional status of the participants. Results The mean of usual fruit and vegetable consumption was estimated at 171g/day, mostly fruits (128g/day), mainly in the form of fruit juice (64.8%). The minimum fruit and vegetable consumption of 400g/day recommended by the World Health Organization was reached only by 2% of the adolescents. The adolescents’ socioeconomic class or nutritional status had no impact on the usual fruit and vegetable consumption, but adolescents from northern Brazil had a significantly lower consumption than those from the midwestern region. Orange was both the most consumed fruit on a daily basis (mean of 42.6g/day, 90% as juice) and the most reported fruit (by 12.7% of the adolescents), followed by apples (10g/day; 5.6%) and bananas (8.4g/day; 8.3%). Tomato was the most consumed vegetable (9.2g/day), reported by 11.5% of the adolescents. Conclusion Public health policies are necessary to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among Brazilian adolescents, including of pure juice, essential foods to prevent chronic diseases in adulthood.
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de Souza FG, de Araújo FF, de Paulo Farias D, Zanotto AW, Neri-Numa IA, Pastore GM. Brazilian fruits of Arecaceae family: An overview of some representatives with promising food, therapeutic and industrial applications. Food Res Int 2020; 138:109690. [PMID: 33292959 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The Arecaceae family is widely distributed and comprises about 2600 species, in which 48 of them are native to Brazil and occurs in transition biomes between the Amazon, Cerrado and Caatinga. In addition to being used as a source of food and subsistence, they are also rich in lipophilic bioactive compounds, mainly carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols and vitamin A. Moreover, they have considerable content of phenolic compounds, fibers and minerals. Therefore, the objective of this review is to present the physical-chemical and nutritional aspects, the main bioactive compounds, the biological properties and the innovative potential of four Brazilian palm-tree fruits of the Arecaceae family. Due to the presence of bioactive compounds, these fruits have the potential to promote health and can be used to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and others. Furthermore, these raw materials and their by-products can be used in the development of new food, chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. To ensure better use of these crops, promote their commercial value, benefit family farming and contribute to the country's sustainable development, it is necessary to implement new cultivation, post-harvest and processing techniques. Investing in research to publicize their potential is equally important, mainly of the ones still little explored, such as the buritirana.
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil
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Nascimento JRS, Neto DF, Coutinho ÍC, Domont GB, Nogueira FCS, Campos FAP. Proteome dynamics of the cotyledonary haustorium and endosperm in the course of germination of Euterpe oleracea seeds. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2020; 298:110569. [PMID: 32771170 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2020.110569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The role of the cotyledonary haustorium (CH) in the mobilization of nutrient reserves in the endosperm of species of the palm family Arecaceae is a moot question. To shed light on this matter, we present here an analysis of the quantitative proteome changes associated with four developmental stages of CH and three of endosperm during germination. Together, a total of 1965 proteins were identified, being 1538 in the CH and 960 in the endosperm. Both in the CH and endosperm proteomes, we observed an increase in the diversity of hydrolases as the CH and endosperm develops. Qualitative proteomics analysis of four CH developmental stages indicated that each stage is populated by a unique set of proteins and the quantitative analysis showed an increase in the relative abundance of hydrolases, particularly mannan degrading enzymes, as development progresses. These results add weight to the hypothesis that the CH in the seeds of E. oleraceaacts both as a conduit of carbon and nitrogen sources generated by the hydrolysis of the reserves in the endosperm and as a source of hydrolases that will contribute to the mobilization of these reserves.
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- José R S Nascimento
- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Unidade Proteômica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Unidade Proteômica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Laboratório de Proteômica/LADETEC, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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Mitigating the Effects of Oxidative Sperm DNA Damage. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9070589. [PMID: 32640607 PMCID: PMC7402125 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9070589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Sperm DNA damage is correlated with reduced embryo development and increased miscarriage risk, reducing successful conception. Given its links with oxidative stress, antioxidants have been investigated as a potential treatment, yet results are conflicting. Importantly, individual antioxidants are not identical in composition, and some compounds may be more effective than others. We investigated the use of the polyphenol-rich, high-antioxidant-capacity fruit acai as a treatment for elevated sperm DNA fragmentation (>16%), measured by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labelling (TUNEL). Following ≥ 74 days of treatment, we observed a significant decrease in sperm DNA fragmentation (-17.0% ± 2.5%) to 11.9 ± 1.7% (0-37%), with a 68.6% success rate (defined as post-treatment TUNEL < 16%). Post-treatment decreases in DNA fragmentation and success rates were not significantly impacted by low motility and/or concentration, or exceptionally high (> 25%) TUNEL. Treatment significantly reduced concentration in men with normal semen parameters, but 88% remained normal. Overall, successful treatment was not associated with age, semen parameters or TUNEL result at baseline. However, body mass index was significantly higher in nonresponders at baseline. This study provides evidence of a low-cost, effective treatment for elevated sperm DNA damage using acai.
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Açaí ( Euterpe oleracea Mart) Consumption and Prevention of Chronic Diseases: Is There an Association? A Preliminary Study. ScientificWorldJournal 2020; 2020:5782485. [PMID: 32565751 PMCID: PMC7285393 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5782485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Flavonoids from a variety of fruits, including açaí, have beneficial antioxidant activity in several diseases, including cancer. Breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among Brazilian women. Studies have shown the action of flavonoids on neoplastic cells, as well as on diabetes and neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Objective To analyze the relationship between the consumption of açaí and the presence of chronic diseases in women residing in the rural area of São Luís, Maranhão. Methods A convenience sample of 150 women residing in the Maracanã neighborhood in São Luís, Maranhão, was used; the collected data included sociodemographic characteristics, habits, sexual and reproductive history, consumption of açaí, and history of cancer and other chronic diseases. The sample was divided into women who consumed açaí at least once a week (cases) and women who did not consume açaí (controls). Statistical analysis was performed to assess the relationships between those variables and the consumption of açaí. Results A total of 141 women (94%) consumed açaí. Among these, 79.3% were aged between 20 and 50 years, 78.67% were farmers or housewives, 64.67% were Pardo (mixed race), 76.67% were nonsmokers, 70% were not receiving hormonal therapy, 40.67% had already undergone mammography, 28% had already undergone breast ultrasound, and 27.33% had a family history of cancer, with breast cancer being the second most prevalent cancer. There was a higher prevalence of hypertension among women who did not consume açaí than that among those who did; however, previous cancer, family history of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes were more prevalent among the consumers of açaí. There were no statistically significant relationships. Conclusion Flavonoids are known to have a beneficial effect on some types of neoplastic cells and other diseases; therefore, larger studies are necessary to better evaluate the beneficial effects of consuming foods containing flavonoids on these diseases.
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de Almeida Magalhães TSS, de Oliveira Macedo PC, Converti A, Neves de Lima ÁA. The Use of Euterpe oleracea Mart. As a New Perspective for Disease Treatment and Prevention. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10060813. [PMID: 32466439 PMCID: PMC7356995 DOI: 10.3390/biom10060813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Euterpe oleracea Mart. (EO), popularly known as açaí, belongs to the Arecaceae family and grows abundantly in Brazil. The fruit of this palm tree is widely used because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In this review, a search for literature and patent technological prospecting has been performed on the use of EO to treat and prevent diseases as well as to prepare pharmaceutical formulations. EO leaves, fruits, and oil stand out for their large number of pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive, anticancer, anti-atherogenic, and healing activities, protection against metabolic syndromes such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, and protection of organs such as lung, kidney, liver, heart, and nervous system. While the phytochemical composition is intrinsically linked to identified biological activities, discoveries of the past decade concerning the use of this species have shown pharmacological alternatives mainly in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer and metabolic syndromes. Although studies and inventions on the use of EO though are believed to have been important in light of the pharmacological activities found, few clinical and toxicity tests have been performed. Nevertheless, with the increase of interest in EO, this species is believed to be only at the beginning of the breakthroughs in the development of promising products for the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Thalita Sévia Soares de Almeida Magalhães
- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratório Escola de Farmácia Industrial, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal RN 59012-570, Brazil; (T.S.S.d.A.M.); (P.C.d.O.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratório Escola de Farmácia Industrial, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal RN 59012-570, Brazil; (T.S.S.d.A.M.); (P.C.d.O.M.)
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- Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Pole of Chemical Engineering, Genoa University, I-16145 Genoa, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratório Escola de Farmácia Industrial, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal RN 59012-570, Brazil; (T.S.S.d.A.M.); (P.C.d.O.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-(84)-99928-8864
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Effects of a hypoenergetic diet associated with açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) pulp consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers in overweight, dyslipidemic individuals. Clin Nutr 2020; 39:1464-1469. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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de Liz S, Cardoso AL, Copetti CLK, Hinnig PDF, Vieira FGK, da Silva EL, Schulz M, Fett R, Micke GA, Di Pietro PF. Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) and juçara (Euterpe edulis Mart.) juices improved HDL-c levels and antioxidant defense of healthy adults in a 4-week randomized cross-over study. Clin Nutr 2020; 39:3629-3636. [PMID: 32349893 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of moderate-term açaí and juçara juice intake on fasting glucose, lipid profile, and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy subjects. METHODS A randomized cross-over study was performed with 30 healthy adults. The subjects were assigned to drink 200 mL/day of açaí or juçara juice for four weeks with a 4-week washout period. Before and after each nutritional intervention, blood samples were obtained to evaluate the outcomes: fasting glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-c), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-c), small, dense LDL-c (sd-LDL-c), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total oxidant status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), uric acid, and activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). RESULTS After four weeks, açaí and juçara juices increased the concentrations of HDL-c by 7.7% and 11.4%, respectively (P < 0.05). In addition, açaí juice intake promoted significant increases in TAC (66.7%), CAT (275.1%), GPx (15.3%), and a decrease in OSI (55.7%) compared to baseline (P < 0.05 for all). Juçara juice intake significantly increased CAT activity (~15.0%) in relation to baseline. No significant intergroup differences were observed for any outcomes (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The results indicated a positive impact of regular consumption of açaí and juçara juices on the HDL-c levels, as well as on the antioxidant enzyme activities, which may contribute to cardiovascular health.
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- Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil; Department of Clinical Analysis, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Barbosa PO, de Souza MO, Pala D, Freitas RN. Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Martius) as an antioxidant. Pathology 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-815972-9.00012-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A prospective study in women: açaí (Euterpe oleracea Martius) dietary intake affects serum p-selectin, leptin, and visfatin levels. NUTR HOSP 2020; 38:121-127. [PMID: 33319583 DOI: 10.20960/nh.03342] [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] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Background: açaí is the fruit of the palm tree Euterpe oleracea Martius, which is native to the Amazon region. This fruit has been extensively studied due to its potential effects on human health. Studies have also evaluated the potential effect of açaí on the inflammatory response, but there are still few studies that have assessed this property in humans. Objective: in this study we aimed to evaluate the effects of 200 g of açaí pulp consumption per day during four weeks on a rich panel of inflammatory biomarkers. Methods: a prospective nutritional intervention study was conducted on forty apparently healthy women who consumed 200 g of açaí pulp per day for four weeks. A panel of serum inflammatory markers were evaluated before and after the nutritional intervention, namely, cell adhesion molecules (ICAM-1, IVAM-1, P-selectin, MCP-1, and fractalkine), interleukins (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and IL-17) and adipokines (adiponectin, leptin, visfatin, and adipsin). The data were analyzed using paired Student's t-test to evaluate the effect of the intervention using PASW Statistics, version 17.0, and a p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: four weeks of açaí pulp consumption decreased p-selectin, leptin, and visfatin concentrations in the serum of the participating women. Conclusion: these results show that consumption of açaí pulp was able to modulate important biomarkers of the inflammatory process in apparently healthy women.
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Boeira LS, Bastos Freitas PH, Uchôa NR, Bezerra JA, Cád SV, Junior SD, Albuquerque PM, Mar JM, Ramos AS, Machado MB, Maciel LR. Chemical and sensorial characterization of a novel alcoholic beverage produced with native acai (Euterpe precatoria) from different regions of the Amazonas state. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Terrazas SIBM, Galan BSM, De Carvalho FG, Venancio VP, Antunes LMG, Papoti M, Toro MJU, da Costa IF, de Freitas EC. Açai pulp supplementation as a nutritional strategy to prevent oxidative damage, improve oxidative status, and modulate blood lactate of male cyclists. Eur J Nutr 2019; 59:2985-2995. [DOI: 10.1007/s00394-019-02138-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Caramês E, Alamar P, Pallone J. Detection and identification of açai pulp adulteration by NIR and MIR as an alternative technique: Control charts and classification models. Food Res Int 2019; 123:704-711. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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LI TT, WANG ZB, LI Y, CAO F, YANG BY, KUANG HX. The mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine underlying the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. Chin J Nat Med 2019; 17:401-412. [DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(19)30048-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Borges KR, Rodrigues IV, Pereira LA, Silva GX, Filho WE, Silva MA, Alves RN, Bezerra CR, Rosa IG, Brito LM, Barbosa MC, Zaror LC, Nascimento MD, Bezerra GF. Euterpe oleracea Mart. inhibits virulence factors of Aspergillus fumigatus. Future Microbiol 2019; 14:717-728. [PMID: 31144517 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aim: Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açaí) presents organic compounds with different pharmacological properties. The aim was to evaluate the bioactivity of the açaí extract on the virulence factors of two strains of Aspergillus fumigatus on abiotic surfaces. Methods: The adhrence and biofilm removal activities of was analyzed by adding 3 ml of the prepared dilutions of the tube extract containing the fragments with adhered fungal structures and formed biofilm. Results: The extract of Euterpe oleraceae Mart. presented adherence and biofilm removal properties of AFAR and AF4091 on abiotic surfaces. Conclusion: The strains were able to adhere and form biofilm on the abiotic surface and Euterpe oleracea Mart. was able to remove the adhered structures and biofilm on the abiotic surfaces.
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- Katia Ra Borges
- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Universidad Mayor de Temuco, Escuela de Tecnología Médica. Av. Alemania 281, Temuco, Región de la Araucanía, Chile, 7760197
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Avenida dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga. CEP 65080-805, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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de Freitas Carvalho MM, Lage NN, de Souza Paulino AH, Pereira RR, de Almeida LT, da Silva TF, de Brito Magalhães CL, de Lima WG, Silva ME, Pedrosa ML, da Costa Guerra JF. Effects of açai on oxidative stress, ER stress, and inflammation-related parameters in mice with high fat diet-fed induced NAFLD. Sci Rep 2019; 9:8107. [PMID: 31147590 PMCID: PMC6542795 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-44563-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most predominant liver disease worldwide, is a progressive condition that encompasses a spectrum of disorders ranging from steatosis to steatohepatitis, and, ultimately, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Although the underlying mechanism is complex and multifactorial, several intracellular events leading to its progression have been identified, including oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis, and altered endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis. Phenolic compounds, such as those present in açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.), are considered promising therapeutic agents due to their possible beneficial effects on the prevention and treatment of NAFLD. We tested in vitro effects of aqueous açai extract (AAE) in HepG2 cells and its influence on oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and inflammation in a murine model of high fat diet-induced NAFLD. In vitro AAE exhibited high antioxidant capacity, high potential to inhibit reactive oxygen species production, and no cytotoxicity. In vivo, AAE administration (3 g/kg) for six weeks attenuated liver damage (alanine aminotransferase levels), inflammatory process (number of inflammatory cells and serum TNFα), and oxidative stress, through the reduction of lipid peroxidation and carbonylation of proteins determined by OxyBlot and modulation of the antioxidant enzymes: glutathione reductase, SOD and catalase. No change was observed in collagen content indicating an absence of fibrosis, stress-related genes in RE, and protein expression of caspase-3, a marker of apoptosis. With these results, we provide evidence that açai exhibits hepatoprotective effects and may prevent the progression of liver damage related to NAFLD by targeting pathways involved in its progression.
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- Mayara Medeiros de Freitas Carvalho
- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Department of Foods, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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de Oliveira NKS, Almeida MRS, Pontes FMM, Barcelos MP, de Paula da Silva CHT, Rosa JMC, Cruz RAS, da Silva Hage-Melim LI. Antioxidant Effect of Flavonoids Present in Euterpe oleracea Martius and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Literature Review. Cent Nerv Syst Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:75-99. [PMID: 31057125 DOI: 10.2174/1871524919666190502105855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are progressive, directly affecting the central nervous system (CNS), the most common and recurrent are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). One factor frequently mentioned in the etiology of NDDs is the generation of free radicals and oxidative stress, producing cellular damages. Studies have shown that the consumption of foods rich in polyphenols, especially those of the flavonoid class, has been related to the low risk in the development of several diseases. Due to the antioxidant properties present in the food, a fruit that has been gaining prominence among these foods is the Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açaí), because it presents in its composition significant amounts of a subclass of the flavonoids, the anthocyanins. METHODS In the case review, the authors receive a basic background on the most common NDDs, oxidative stress and antioxidants. In addition, revisiting the various studies related to NDDs, including flavonoids and consumption of açaí. RESULTS Detailed analysis of the recently reported case studies reveal that dietary consumption of flavonoid-rich foods, such as açaí fruits, suggests the efficacy to attenuate neurodegeneration and prevent or reverse the age-dependent deterioration of cognitive function. CONCLUSION This systematic review points out that flavonoids presenting in açaí have the potential for the treatment of diseases such as PD and AD and are candidates for drugs in future clinical research. However, there is a need for in vitro and in vivo studies with polyphenol that prove and ratify the therapeutic potential of this fruit for several NDDs.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry (PharMedChem), Federal University of Amapa, Macapa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry (PharMedChem), Federal University of Amapa, Macapa, Brazil
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- Computational Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Computational Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Computational Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Departamento de Química Farmacéutica y Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain, Instituto de Investigación, Biosanitaria ibs, Granada, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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Protective Role of Polyphenols against Vascular Inflammation, Aging and Cardiovascular Disease. Nutrients 2018; 11:nu11010053. [PMID: 30597847 PMCID: PMC6357531 DOI: 10.3390/nu11010053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Aging is a major risk factor in the development of chronic diseases affecting various tissues including the cardiovascular system, muscle and bones. Age-related diseases are a consequence of the accumulation of cellular damage and reduced activity of protective stress response pathways leading to low-grade systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. Both inflammation and oxidative stress are major contributors to cellular senescence, a process in which cells stop proliferating and become dysfunctional by secreting inflammatory molecules, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and extracellular matrix components that cause inflammation and senescence in the surrounding tissue. This process is known as the senescence associated secretory phenotype (SASP). Thus, accumulation of senescent cells over time promotes the development of age-related diseases, in part through the SASP. Polyphenols, rich in fruits and vegetables, possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities associated with protective effects against major chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this review, we discuss molecular mechanisms by which polyphenols improve anti-oxidant capacity, mitochondrial function and autophagy, while reducing oxidative stress, inflammation and cellular senescence in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and endothelial cells (ECs). We also discuss the therapeutic potential of polyphenols in reducing the effects of the SASP and the incidence of CVD.
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da Mata Rigoto J, Ribeiro THS, Stevanato N, Sampaio AR, Ruiz SP, Bolanho BC. Effect of açaí pulp, cheese whey, and hydrolysate collagen on the characteristics of dairy beverages containing probiotic bacteria. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.12953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Department of Technology; State University of Maringá; Umuarama Paraná Brazil
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- Department of Technology; State University of Maringá; Umuarama Paraná Brazil
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Alessandra-Perini J, Rodrigues-Baptista KC, Machado DE, Nasciutti LE, Perini JA. Anticancer potential, molecular mechanisms and toxicity of Euterpe oleracea extract (açaí): A systematic review. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0200101. [PMID: 29966007 PMCID: PMC6028114 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cancer is an increasingly frequent malignancy worldwide, and despite the advances in drug development, it is still necessary to develop new plant-derived medicines. Euterpe oleracea (açaí) is abundant in South and Central America and has health benefits due to its high levels of phytochemicals, including lignans and polyphenols. The aim of this review was to systematically describe the safety and antitumor effects of açaí in preclinical models using rodents to provide a more comprehensive assessment of açaí for both therapeutic uses and the development of future clinical studies in cancer. Eligible studies were identified using four international databases (PubMed, Medline, Lilacs and SciELO) from their inception date through December 2017. The included studies were analyzed with methodological rigor (QATRS) to enable better quality control for these experimental studies. Sixty publications were identified in the databases, but only 9 articles were eligible: 6 evaluated the pharmacological effects of açaí in animal models of cancer (1 model each of esophageal cancer, urothelial cancer, melanoma and Walker-256 tumor and 2 models of colon cancer), and 3 were toxicological assays using preclinical models with rodents. Overall, 747 animals were analyzed. On a QATRS score scale of 0-20, the quality of the studies ranged from 16 to 20 points. Pulp was the main fraction of açaí administered, and an oral administration route was most common. The açaí dosage administered by gavage ranged from 30 mg/kg to 40,000 mg/kg, and açaí fed in the diet accounted for 2.5% to 5% of the diet. The anticarcinogenic and chemopreventive activities of açaí were observed in all experimental models of cancer and reduced the incidence, tumor cell proliferation, multiplicity and size of the tumors due to the antiinflammatory, antiproliferative and proapoptotic properties of açaí. No genotoxic effects were observed after açaí administration. The results of this review suggest that açaí is safe and can be used as a chemoprotective agent against cancer development. Açaí therapy may be a novel strategy for treating cancer.
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- Jéssica Alessandra-Perini
- Morphological Science Program—PCM, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Research Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Sciences—LAPESF, West Zone State University, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Research Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Sciences—LAPESF, West Zone State University, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Program of Post-graduation in Public Health and Environment—ENSP, National School of Public Health, Oswald Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Morphological Science Program—PCM, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Research Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Sciences—LAPESF, West Zone State University, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- University Center IBMR, Laureate Universities, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Morphological Science Program—PCM, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Research Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Sciences—LAPESF, West Zone State University, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Program of Post-graduation in Public Health and Environment—ENSP, National School of Public Health, Oswald Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Research Division, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics—INTO, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Martins ICVS, Borges NA, Stenvinkel P, Lindholm B, Rogez H, Pinheiro MCN, Nascimento JLM, Mafra D. The value of the Brazilian açai fruit as a therapeutic nutritional strategy for chronic kidney disease patients. Int Urol Nephrol 2018; 50:2207-2220. [PMID: 29915880 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-018-1912-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) fruit from the Amazon region in Brazil contains bioactive compounds such as α-tocopherol, anthocyanins (cyanidin 3-glycoside and cyanidin 3-rutinoside), and other flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, the prebiotic activity of anthocyanins in modulating the composition of gut microbiota has emerged as an additional mechanism by which anthocyanins exert health-promoting effects. Açai consumption may be a nutritional therapeutic strategy for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients since these patients present with oxidative stress, inflammation, and dysbiosis. However, the ability of açai to modulate these conditions has not been studied in CKD, and this review presents recent information about açai and its possible therapeutic effects in CKD.
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- Isabelle C V S Martins
- Neuroscience and Cell Biology Graduate Program, Federal University Pará (UFPA), Av. Generalíssimo Deodoro, 92 - Umarizal, Belém, PA, 66055-240, Brazil.
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- Cardiovascular Science Graduate Program, Federal University Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Agro-food Valorisation of Amazonian Bioactive Compound, UFPA, Belém, Brazil
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- Neuroscience and Cell Biology Graduate Program, Federal University Pará (UFPA), Av. Generalíssimo Deodoro, 92 - Umarizal, Belém, PA, 66055-240, Brazil
- Neuroscience Research, Ceuma University, São Luis, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology in Neuroimmunomodulation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Cardiovascular Science Graduate Program, Federal University Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
- Medical Science Graduate Program, UFF, Niterói, Brazil
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Chang SK, Alasalvar C, Shahidi F. Superfruits: Phytochemicals, antioxidant efficacies, and health effects - A comprehensive review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 59:1580-1604. [PMID: 29360387 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2017.1422111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The term "superfruit" has gained increasing usage and attention recently with the marketing strategy to promote the extraordinary health benefits of some exotic fruits, which may not have worldwide popularity. This has led to many studies with the identification and quantification of various groups of phytochemicals. This contribution discusses phytochemical compositions, antioxidant efficacies, and potential health benefits of the main superfruits such as açai, acerola, camu-camu, goji berry, jaboticaba, jambolão, maqui, noni, and pitanga. Novel product formulations, safety aspects, and future perspectives of these superfruits have also been covered. Research findings from the existing literature published within the last 10 years have been compiled and summarized. These superfruits having numerous phytochemicals (phenolic acids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, iridoids, coumarins, hydrolysable tannins, carotenoids, and anthocyanins) together with their corresponding antioxidant activities, have increasingly been utilized. Hence, these superfruits can be considered as a valuable source of functional foods due to the phytochemical compositions and their corresponding antioxidant activities. The phytochemicals from superfruits are bioaccessible and bioavailable in humans with promising health benefits. More well-designed human explorative studies are needed to validate the health benefits of these superfruits.
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- Sui Kiat Chang
- a Department of Nutrition and Dietetics , School of Health Sciences, International Medical University , Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- c Department of Biochemistry , Memorial University of Newfoundland , St. John's , NL , Canada
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Polyphenols and Oxidative Stress in Atherosclerosis-Related Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2017; 2017:8526438. [PMID: 29317985 PMCID: PMC5727797 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8526438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Good nutrition could maintain health and life. Polyphenols are common nutrient mainly derived from fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, cocoa, mushrooms, beverages, and traditional medicinal herbs. They are potential substances against oxidative-related diseases, for example, cardiovascular disease, specifically, atherosclerosis-related ischemic heart disease and stroke, which are health and economic problems recognized worldwide. In this study, we reviewed the risk factors for atherosclerosis, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and cigarette smoking as well as the antioxidative activity of polyphenols, which could prevent the pathology of atherosclerosis, including endothelial dysfunction, low-density lipoprotein oxidation, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, inflammatory process by monocytes, macrophages or T lymphocytes, and platelet aggregation. The strong radical-scavenging properties of polyphenols would exhibit antioxidative and anti-inflammation effects. Polyphenols reduce ROS production by inhibiting oxidases, reducing the production of superoxide, inhibiting OxLDL formation, suppressing VSMC proliferation and migration, reducing platelet aggregation, and improving mitochondrial oxidative stress. Polyphenol consumption also inhibits the development of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. Despite the numerous in vivo and in vitro studies, more advanced clinical trials are necessary to confirm the efficacy of polyphenols in the treatment of atherosclerosis-related vascular diseases.
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Malvidin and cyanidin derivatives from açai fruit ( Euterpe oleracea Mart. ) counteract UV-A-induced oxidative stress in immortalized fibroblasts. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2017; 172:42-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2017.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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