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Liu H, Agar OT, Imran A, Barrow CJ, Dunshea FR, Suleria HAR. LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS characterization of phenolic compounds in Australian native passion fruits and their potential antioxidant activities. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2455-2472. [PMID: 38628172 PMCID: PMC11016391 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Passion fruits, renowned globally for their polyphenolic content and associated health benefits, have enjoyed growing attention from consumers and producers alike. While global cultivar development progresses, Australia has pioneered several native cultivars tailored for its distinct planting conditions. Despite their cultivation, comprehensive studies on the phenolic profiles and antioxidant capacities of these Australian-native passion fruits are notably lacking. This study aims to investigate and compare the polyphenolic content present in the by-products, which are peel (L), and consumable portions, which are the pulp and seeds (P), of four indigenous cultivars: 'Misty Gem' (MG), 'Flamengo' (FG), 'Sweetheart' (SW), and 'Panama' (SH). Employing LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS for profiling, a comprehensive list of polyphenols was curated. Additionally, various antioxidant assays-DPPH, FRAP, ABTS, RPA, FICA, and •OH-RSA-were performed to evaluate their antioxidant potential. A total of 61 polyphenols were identified, categorized into phenolic acid (19), flavonoids (33), and other phenolic substances (9). In the antioxidant assays, the SHP sample exhibited the highest •OH--RSA activity at 98.64 ± 1.45 mg AAE/g, while the FGL sample demonstrated prominent DPPH, FRAP, and ABTS activities with values of 32.47 ± 1.92 mg TE/g, 62.50 ± 3.70 mg TE/g, and 57.84 ± 1.22 mg AAE/g, respectively. Additionally, TPC and several antioxidant assays had a significant positive correlation, including DPPH, FRAP, and ABTS. The Australian-native passion fruits revealed distinct polyphenolic profiles and diverse antioxidant capacities, establishing a foundation for deeper health benefit analyses. This study accentuates the significance of understanding region-specific cultivars and their potential nutraceutical applications.
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- Haoyao Liu
- School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of ScienceThe University of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of ScienceThe University of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of PharmacySuleyman Demirel UniversityIspartaTurkey
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of ScienceThe University of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Life ScienceGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, School of Life and Environmental SciencesDeakin UniversityWaurn PondsVictoriaAustralia
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of ScienceThe University of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Faculty of Biological SciencesThe University of LeedsLeedsUK
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of ScienceThe University of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
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Al-Radadi NS, Al-Bishri WM, Salem NA, ElShebiney SA. Plant-mediated green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using an aqueous extract of Passiflora ligularis, optimization, characterizations, and their neuroprotective effect on propionic acid-induced autism in Wistar rats. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:101921. [PMID: 38283153 PMCID: PMC10820356 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101921] [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: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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The current study was conducted to examine an innovative method for synthesizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) from an aqueous sweet granadilla (Passiflora ligularis Juss) P. ligularis. Furthermore, the synthesized AuNPs were used to explore their potential neuroprotective impact against propionic acid (PPA)-induced autism. A sweet granadilla extract was used to achieve the synthesis of AuNPs. The structural and dimensional dispersion of AuNPs were confirmed by different techniques, including UV-Vis spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Pattern, Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), Zeta potential, and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) analysis. The AuNPs mediated by P. ligularis adopt a spherical shape morphology and the particle size was distributed in the range of 8.43-13 nm without aggregation. Moreover, in vivo, the anti-autistic effects of AuNPs administration were higher than those of P. ligularis extract per second. In addition, the reduced anxiety and neurobehavioral deficits of AuNPs were observed in autistic rats which halted the brain oxidative stress, reduced inflammatory cytokines, ameliorated neurotransmitters, and neurochemical release, and suppressed apoptotic genes (p < 0.05). The alleviated antiapoptotic gene expression and histopathological analysis confirmed that the treatment of AuNPs showed significant neural pathways that aid in reducing tissue damage and necrosis. The results emphasize that the biomedical activity was increased by using the green source synthesis P. ligularis -AuNPs. Additionally, the formulation of AuNPs demonstrates strong neuroprotective effects against PPA-induced autism that were arbitrated by a range of different mechanisms, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuromodulator, and antiapoptotic effects.
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- Najlaa S. Al-Radadi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, P.O. Box 30002, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah 14177, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Narcotics, Ergogenic Aids and Poisons, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Narcotics, Ergogenic Aids and Poisons, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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Fotsing SI, Ngo Pambe JC, Silihe KK, Yembeau NL, Choupo A, Njamen D, Pieme CA, Zingue S. Breast cancer cell growth arrest and chemopreventive effects of Passiflora edulis Sims (Passifloraceae) ethanolic leaves extract on a rat model of mammary carcinoma. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 311:116408. [PMID: 36966851 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116408] [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: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Despite various prevention and treatment measures, the incidence and mortality due to breast cancer has been increasing globally. Passiflora edulis Sims is a plant used for the treatment of various diseases in traditional medicine, including cancers. AIM OF THE STUDY To assess the anti-breast cancer activity of the ethanolic extract of P. edulis leaves in vitro and in vivo. MATERIAL AND METHODS In vitro, the cell growth and proliferation were determined based on the MTT and BrdU assays. The flow cytometry was used to analyze the cell death mechanism while, cell migration, cell adhesion and chemotaxis were assayed for anti-metastatic potential. In vivo, 56 female Wistar rats aged 45-50 days (∼75 g) were exposed to 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-DMBA except the normal group. Negative control group (DMBA) received solvent dilution throughout the study; standards groups (tamoxifen - 3.3 mg/kg BW and letrozole - 1 mg/kg BW) as well as P. edulis leaves ethanolic extract groups (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) treated for 20 weeks. Tumor incidence, tumor burden and volume, CA 15-3 serum' level, antioxidant, inflammatory status and histopathology were assessed. RESULTS P. edulis extract showed a significant and concentration-dependent inhibition of MCF-7 and MDA-MB 231 cells growth at 100 μg/mL. It inhibited cell proliferation and clones' formation and induced apoptosis in MDA-MB 231 cells. The migration of cell into the zone freed of cells and the number of invading cells after the 48 and 72 h were significantly diminished while, it increased their adherence to collagen and fibronectin extracellular matrix as does Doxorubicin. In vivo, all rats in the DMBA group exhibited a significant (p < 0.001) increase in tumor volume, tumor burden and grade (adenocarcinoma of SBR III) and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels (TNF-α, INF-γ, IL-6 and IL-12). P. edulis extract at all tested doses significantly inhibited the DMBA-induced increase in tumor incidence, tumor burden and grade (SBR I) as well as pro-inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, it increased enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants (SOD, catalase, and GSH) and decreased MDA levels although a greater effect was observed with Tamoxifen and Letrozole. P. edulis has medium content on polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins. CONCLUSION P. edulis has chemo-preventive effects against DMBA-induced breast cancer in rats probably through its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and apoptosis-inducing potentials.
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- Sorelle Ines Fotsing
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Morphological Sciences and Pathological Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Garoua, P.O. Box 317, Garoua, Cameroon.
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- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon; Department of Pharmacotoxicology and Pharmacokinetics, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 1364, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 1364, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 1364, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Pharmacotoxicology and Pharmacokinetics, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 1364, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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Chemical structure, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of two novel pectin polysaccharides from purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulia Sims) peel. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Garcia HS, Santiago-López L, González-Córdova AF, Vallejo-Cordoba B, Hernández-Mendoza A. Evaluation of a pseudocereal suitability to prepare a functional fermented beverage with epiphytic lactic acid bacteria of Huauzontle (Chenopodium berlandieri spp. nuttalliae). Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Li X, Zhang G, Li J, Jiang T, Chen H, Li P, Guan Y. Degradation by Vc‐H
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peel. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Xia Li
- South Asia Branch of National Engineering Center of Dairy for Maternal and Child Health College of Chemistry and Bioengineering Guilin University of Technology Guilin China
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- South Asia Branch of National Engineering Center of Dairy for Maternal and Child Health College of Chemistry and Bioengineering Guilin University of Technology Guilin China
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- South Asia Branch of National Engineering Center of Dairy for Maternal and Child Health College of Chemistry and Bioengineering Guilin University of Technology Guilin China
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- South Asia Branch of National Engineering Center of Dairy for Maternal and Child Health College of Chemistry and Bioengineering Guilin University of Technology Guilin China
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- South Asia Branch of National Engineering Center of Dairy for Maternal and Child Health College of Chemistry and Bioengineering Guilin University of Technology Guilin China
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- South Asia Branch of National Engineering Center of Dairy for Maternal and Child Health College of Chemistry and Bioengineering Guilin University of Technology Guilin China
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- South Asia Branch of National Engineering Center of Dairy for Maternal and Child Health College of Chemistry and Bioengineering Guilin University of Technology Guilin China
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Urrego N, Sepúlveda P, Aragón M, Ramos FA, Costa GM, Ospina LF, Castellanos L. Flavonoids and saponins from Passiflora edulis f. edulis leaves (purple passion fruit) and its potential anti-inflammatory activity. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 73:1530-1538. [PMID: 34436599 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this work was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the aqueous extract, fractions and major compounds, which are isolated and identified from Passiflora edulis f. edulis (purple passion fruit) leaves extract. METHODS For the isolation of the major compounds, reversed-phase chromatography and normal phase countercurrent chromatography were used. The separation was followed by thin layer chromatography and HPLC-DAD-ELSD. One-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR and ESI-TOF-MS/MS were used for structural elucidation. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated on a TPA multiple dose model of skin chronic inflammation in mice. Additionally, myeloperoxidase (MPO) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity assays were performed as possible mechanisms of action studies. KEY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The study of the butanolic fraction mainly showed the presence of saponins and flavonoids. Three minor flavonoids were detected; and three known saponins, cyclopassiflosides IX, XI and III were isolated and identified. This is the first unequivocal report of the presence of these compounds in P. edulis f. edulis leaves. The most favourable results of anti-inflammatory activity were obtained for the flavonoid-rich fraction. All the fractions and isolated compounds evaluated, presented high percentages of inhibition of nitric oxide synthase activity.
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- Norman Urrego
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Farmacia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química, Bogotá, Colombia
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Aryunisari CG, Putra IB, Jusuf NK. Effect of Purple Passion Fruit Extract Cream (Passiflora edulis Sims var. Edulis) 6% against Striae Distensae. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.6424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background: Striae distensae is a skin disorder that causes cosmetic and psychological problems. Purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims var. Edulis) is widely cultivated, especially in North Sumatra. The seeds are abundant and unused industrial waste. Purple passion fruit seeds contain piceatannol, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, resveratrol, hydroalcohols and sterols which play a role in the repair of striae distensae through anti-inflammatory mechanisms, increase fibroblast proliferation and collagen production, increase crosslinking between collagen fibers and moisturizers.
Objective: To determine the effect of 6% purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims var. Edulis) seed extract cream on striae distensae.
Subjects and Methods: This study is a pre-experimental clinical trial with a pretest-posttest research design on 40 subjects with striae distensae. Diagnosis was confirmed by history and clinical evaluation using the Manchester scar scale before and after administration of 6% purple passion fruit extract cream at weeks 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. Adverse effects were recorded during the study and satisfaction levels were assessed at the end.
Results: The majority of subjects' ages ranged from 29 to 39 years (72.5%). There was a significant reduction in Manchester scar scale in striae distensae, both after being given a 6% purple passion fruit extract cream or a combination of 1% tretinoin cream for 8 weeks, with a mean reduction of 25% (p = 0.000). Striae distensae after being given 6% purple passion fruit extract cream compared to 6% purple passion fruit extract cream combined with 1% tretinoin cream, there was no significant difference (p = 0.791). From a total of 40 subjects, none experienced side effects (0%). As many as 57.5% of the subjects showed a good level of satisfaction.
Conclusion: The use of 6% purple passion fruit seed extract cream can improve the appearance of striae distensae without side effects and the level of satisfaction is good.
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Pastorelli G, Faustini M, Luzi F, Redaelli V, Turin L. Passiflora Incarnata powder extract in postweaning piglets feeding slightly improves wellbeing and immune parameters. Livest Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Feng G, Yang J, Peng FR. Characterization of complete chloroplast genome of artificial hybrid passion fruit ‘Ziyan’, Passiflora edulis Sims × P. edulis f. edulis Sims (Passifloraceae). Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2020.1748544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- Gang Feng
- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Fruit Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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Mota FVB, de Araújo Neta MS, de Souza Franco E, Bastos IVGA, da Araújo LCC, da Silva SC, de Oliveira TB, Souza EK, de Almeida VM, Ximenes RM, de Sousa Maia MB, Junior FJBM, Marchand P, de Faria AR, da Silva TG. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity and molecular docking study of new aza-bicyclic isoxazoline acylhydrazone derivatives. MEDCHEMCOMM 2019; 10:1916-1925. [PMID: 32133104 DOI: 10.1039/c9md00276f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of two new isoxazoline-acylhydrazone derivatives: N'-(4-methoxybenzylidene)-6-(4-nitro-benzoyl)-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]isoxazole-3-carbohydrazide (R-123) and N'-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-6-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]isoxazole-3-carbohydrazide (R-99). An air pouch induced by carrageenan was used for screening the best dose of R-99 and R-123. Using this mouse model, leukocyte migration and cytokine levels (TNF-α and IL-1β) were determined. Paw edema induced by several phlogistic agents and vascular permeability induced by acetic acid were employed to investigate the mechanism of action of the isoxazoline-acylhydrazone derivatives. A docking study was performed with the human histamine H1 receptor to investigate potential antihistaminic activity. Treatment with the compounds reduced leukocyte migration in the air pouch at all doses tested. TNF-α and IL-1β levels were similarly reduced by the two compounds. Vasoactive amines were inhibited in models of paw edema induced by several agents and vascular permeability induced by acetic acid. The docking study suggests that R-99 and R-123 may be inhibitors of the histamine H1 receptor. In conclusion, the results indicate that R-99 and R-123 exhibit promising anti-inflammatory activity related to their ability to inhibit TNF-α, IL-1β, and vasoactive amine production, as well as reduce leukocyte migration and inhibit mast cell degranulation.
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- Fernanda Virginia Barreto Mota
- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, 1235, Cidade Universitária , Recife , Pernambuco , Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, 1235, Cidade Universitária , Recife , Pernambuco , Brazil
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- Université de Nantes , Cibles et Médicaments des Infections et du Cancer, IICiMed, EA 1155 , F-44000 Nantes , France
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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Gunathilake KDPP, Ranaweera KKDS, Rupasinghe HPV. In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Selected Green Leafy Vegetables. Biomedicines 2018; 6:biomedicines6040107. [PMID: 30463216 PMCID: PMC6316011 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines6040107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The study investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of the hydro methanolic extract of six leafy vegetables, namely Cassia auriculata, Passiflora edulis, Sesbania grandiflora, Olax zeylanica, Gymnema lactiferum, and Centella asiatica. The anti-inflammatory activity of methanolic extracts of leafy vegetables was evaluated using four in vitro-based assays: hemolysis inhibition, proteinase inhibition, protein denaturation inhibition, and lipoxygenase inhibition. Results showed that the percent inhibition of hemolysis from these leaf extracts (25–100 µg/mL dry weight basis (DW)) was within the range from 5.4% to 14.9%, and the leaves of P. edulis and O. zeylanica showed a significantly higher (p < 0.05) inhibition levels. Percent inhibition of protein denaturation of these leafy types was within the range of 36.0–61.0%, and the leaf extract of C. auriculata has exhibited a significantly higher (p < 0.05) inhibition level. Proteinase inhibitory activity of these leaf extracts was within the range of 20.2–25.9%. The lipoxygenase inhibition was within the range of 3.7–36.0%, and the leaf extract of G. lactiferum showed an improved ability to inhibit lipoxygenase activity. In conclusion, results revealed that all the studied leaves possess anti-inflammatory properties at different levels, and this could be due to the differences in the composition and concentration of bioactive compounds.
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- K D P P Gunathilake
- Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila 60170, Sri Lanka.
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada.
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Yuan TZ, Kao CL, Li WJ, Li HT, Chen CY. Chemical Constituents of Leaves of Passiflora edulis. Chem Nat Compd 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-017-2227-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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De Novo Transcriptome Sequencing in Passiflora edulis Sims to Identify Genes and Signaling Pathways Involved in Cold Tolerance. FORESTS 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/f8110435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bezerra ANS, Massing LT, de Oliveira RB, Mourão RHV. Standardization and anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous extract of Psittacanthus plagiophyllus Eichl. (Loranthaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 202:234-240. [PMID: 28330723 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Revised: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE The hemiparasitic species Psittacanthus plagiophyllus Eichl. (Loranthaceae), also known as erva de passarinho, is used in folk medicine in the Santarém region in the state of Pará, Brazil, to treat gastritis and a variety of inflammatory disorders. In view of the lack of pharmacological studies on this species in the literature and the fact that it is used constantly by the local population, this study sought to standardize the extract of the leaves of P. plagiophyllus (AEPp) and to assess its anti-inflammatory potential in in vivo tests. MATERIAL AND METHODS Quality control and standardization of AEPp were performed following the 5th edition of the Brazilian Pharmacopeia. To assess the in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of AEPp, the carrageenan-induced and dextran-induced rat paw edema models were initially used. To investigate the effect of AEPp on carrageenan-induced leukocyte recruitment and exudate production, the air pouch inflammation model was used. In addition, the antioxidant activity of AEPp was assessed in vitro by the DPPH radical scavenging method. RESULTS The chromatographic profile of AEPp indicated the presence of flavonoids, coumarins and hydrolyzable and condensed tannins. Measurement of phenolics revealed the following percentages in the extract: 12.62±0.18% total phenolics, 5.39±0.01% total tannins, 12.54±0.24% hydrolyzable tannins, 8.37±0.32% condensed tannins and 1.23±0.02% total flavonoids. In 500 and 1000mg/kg doses (p.o.) AEPp had significant edema-inhibiting activity (p<0.01) in both the models used, suggesting that the extract may act in vascular and cell events in the inflammatory response and exert an inhibitory effect on mediators responsible for edema. In all the doses tested [250, 500 and 1000mg/kg (p.o.)], AEPp inhibited total leukocyte and neutrophil migration and reduced the amount of exudate in the air pouch in a dose-dependent manner. Both effects were statistically significant (p<0.01). The extract also reduced the DPPH radical (maximum reduction 93.13±1.71% at a concentration of 75µg/mL), indicating that it has antioxidant activity. AEPp, therefore, exhibited considerable in vivo anti-inflammatory activity and in vitro antioxidant activity. This may be due to its high phenolics content. CONCLUSION These findings provide evidence to support the use of P. plagiophyllus in folk medicine to treat inflammatory disorders.
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- Adrielle Nara Serra Bezerra
- Graduate Program in Amazonian Natural Resources, Bioprospection and Experimental Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Western Pará, UFOPA, Rua Vera Paz, s/n, Salé, Santarém, PA 68035-110, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Biosciences, Bioprospection and Experimental Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Western Pará, UFOPA, Rua Vera Paz, s/n, Salé, Santarém, PA, 68035-110, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Amazonian Natural Resources, Bioprospection and Experimental Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Western Pará, UFOPA, Rua Vera Paz, s/n, Salé, Santarém, PA 68035-110, Brazil; Graduate Program in Biosciences, Bioprospection and Experimental Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Western Pará, UFOPA, Rua Vera Paz, s/n, Salé, Santarém, PA, 68035-110, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Amazonian Natural Resources, Bioprospection and Experimental Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Western Pará, UFOPA, Rua Vera Paz, s/n, Salé, Santarém, PA 68035-110, Brazil; Graduate Program in Biosciences, Bioprospection and Experimental Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Western Pará, UFOPA, Rua Vera Paz, s/n, Salé, Santarém, PA, 68035-110, Brazil
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The past decade findings related with nutritional composition, bioactive molecules and biotechnological applications of Passiflora spp. (passion fruit). Trends Food Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Xu FQ, Wang N, Fan WW, Zi CT, Zhao HS, Hu JM, Zhou J. Protective effects of cycloartane triterpenoides from Passiflora edulis Sims against glutamate-induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cell. Fitoterapia 2016; 115:122-127. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2016.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Revised: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Aqueous leaf extract of Passiflora alata Curtis promotes antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and consequently preservation of NOD mice beta cells (non-obese diabetic). Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 35:127-136. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Etanercept administration prevents the inflammatory response induced by carrageenan in the murine air pouch model. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2015; 388:1247-57. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-015-1162-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Silva GC, Bottoli CBG. Analyses ofPassifloraCompounds by Chromatographic and Electrophoretic Techniques. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2014.886937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Modulatory effect of mycophenolate mofetil on carrageenan-induced inflammation in the mouse air pouch model. Int Immunopharmacol 2012; 13:476-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2012.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2011] [Revised: 04/16/2012] [Accepted: 04/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pierson JT, Dietzgen RG, Shaw PN, Roberts-Thomson SJ, Monteith GR, Gidley MJ. Major Australian tropical fruits biodiversity: Bioactive compounds and their bioactivities. Mol Nutr Food Res 2011; 56:357-87. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201100441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2011] [Revised: 08/30/2011] [Accepted: 09/20/2011] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Liz R, Pereira DF, Horst H, Dalmarco EM, Dalmarco JB, Simionatto EL, Pizzolatti MG, Girard D, Fröde TS. Protected effect of Esenbeckia leiocarpa upon the inflammatory response induced by carrageenan in a murine air pouch model. Int Immunopharmacol 2011; 11:1991-9. [PMID: 21890002 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2011.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2011] [Revised: 08/09/2011] [Accepted: 08/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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UNLABELLED This study was conducted to investigate the anti-inflammatory efficacy of Esenbeckia leiocarpa against the inflammation caused by the carrageenan using a murine air pouch model. MATERIAL AND METHODS The effects of the crude hydroalcoholic extract (CHE), fractions (n-hexane (Hex) and ethyl acetate (AcOEt)), subfractions (polar (Pol) and nonpolar (Nonpol)), or isolated compounds (dihydrocorynantheol (DHC) and beta-sitosterol (β-Sit)) isolated from CHE upon leukocytes, exudate, myeloperoxidase (MPO) adenosine-deaminase (ADA), nitrate/nitrite (NO(x)), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and inhibitory kappa-B-alpha (IκB-α) degradation were evaluated. The CHE, Alk, Pol, Nonpol, DHC and β-Sit, inhibited leukocytes, exudate, MPO and ADA, NO(x), IL-1β, and TNF-α (P<0.05). The Hex and AcOEt fractions inhibited all of the proinflammatory parameters, except the exudate. The compound DHC prevented the IκB-α degradation. CONCLUSION E. leiocarpa possesses important anti-inflammatory properties. These inhibitory effects occurred along with the downregulation of nitric oxide, IL-1β and TNF-α levels. The isolated compounds DHC and β-Sit may be partially responsible for these anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Rafael Liz
- Department of Clinical Analyses, Center of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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N-phenylmaleimide derivatives as mimetic agents of the pro-inflammatory process: myeloperoxidase activation. Pharmacol Rep 2011; 63:772-80. [DOI: 10.1016/s1734-1140(11)70589-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2010] [Revised: 11/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Liz R, Vigil SVG, Goulart S, Izabel M, Moritz G, Schenkel EP, Fröde TS. The anti-inflammatory modulatory role of Solidago chilensis Meyen in the murine model of the air pouch. J Pharm Pharmacol 2010; 60:515-21. [DOI: 10.1211/jpp.60.4.0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory efficacy of an aqueous extract (AE), and its butanolic (BuOH) and aqueous residual (AR) fractions, derived from the rhizome of Solidago chilensis in inflammation caused by carrageenan in mice. Solidago chilensis Meyen rhizome was extracted using hot water at 90°C under infusion. The extract was filtered and lyophilized. Part of the aqueous extract was fractionated with n-BuOH, resulting in butanolic (BuOH) and aqueous residual (AR) fractions. Adult Swiss mice were used in the in-vivo experiments. We evaluated the effect of rhizome aqueous extract of Solidago chilensis and these two derived fractions on the inflammation induced by carrageenan in the mouse model of the air pouch. The aqueous extract and its derived fractions significantly inhibited leucocytes, neutrophils, exudation, myeloperoxidase and adenosine deaminase activity, as well as nitric oxide, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), neutrophil chemokine (KC) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels (P < 0.05). Indometacin and dexamethasone inhibited all the studied inflammatory parameters (P < 0.01) with the exceptions that indometacin did not inhibit TNF-α levels and dexamethasone did not inhibit KC levels (P > 0.05). These results indicate that Solidago chilensis has a significant anti-inflammatory action on acute inflammatory responses and that its inhibitory activity may be due not only to the inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators, but also to the inhibition of leucocyte infiltration.
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- Rafael Liz
- Department of Clinical Analysis, Centre of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Centre of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Centre of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Centre of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Centre of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Centre of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Centre of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário-Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Vigil SVG, de Liz R, Medeiros YS, Fröde TS. Efficacy of tacrolimus in inhibiting inflammation caused by carrageenan in a murine model of air pouch. Transpl Immunol 2008; 19:25-9. [PMID: 18346634 DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2008.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2007] [Revised: 01/02/2008] [Accepted: 01/08/2008] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tacrolimus (Tac) is a macrolide immunosuppressant drug isolated from Streptomyces tsukubaensis, widely used in organ transplantation. OBJECTIVE This study examined the effect of tacrolimus administered by oral route (p.o.) on inflammation in mouse subcutaneous air pouch triggered by carrageenan (Cg 1%). METHODS The air pouch was induced as described by Benincá et al. [Benincá JP, Montanher AB, Zucolotto SM, Schenkel EP, FrödeTS. Anti-inflammatory effects of the Passiflora edulis: forma flavicarpa Degener inhibition of leukocytes, enzymes and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in the air pouch model, in mice. Food Chem 2007; 104(3); 1097-1105.]. The inflammatory parameters (leukocytes, exudation, myeloperoxidase (MPO) and adenosine-deaminase (ADA) activities, as well as nitrate/nitrate concentrations (NO(x)), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1beta), chemokine to neutrophil (KC) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) levels were analysed 24 h after injection of carrageenan. RESULTS Tacrolimus, indomethacin and dexamethasone significantly inhibited leukocytes, neutrophils and exudation (P<0.05) when they were administered 0.5 h before inflammation. These drugs, under the same conditions, decreased MPO and ADA activities (P<0.05), NO(x) and IL-1beta levels (P<0.01). Tacrolimus and indomethacin, but not dexamethasone, inhibited KC levels (P<0.01). On the other hand, tacrolimus and dexamethasone, but not indomethacin, decreased TNF-alpha levels (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Results of this study indicate that tacrolimus has an important anti-inflammatory property, showing not only inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators release, but also inhibition of activated leukocyte infiltration into the site of inflammation. Furthermore, these results showed that most of the anti-inflammatory actions of tacrolimus were similar to those observed in animals treated with either indomethacin or dexamethasone.
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- Silvana Virginia Gagliotti Vigil
- Department of Clinical Analysis, Center of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Trindade, 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Ferreres F, Sousa C, Valentão P, Andrade PB, Seabra RM, Gil-Izquierdo A. New C-deoxyhexosyl flavones and antioxidant properties of Passiflora edulis leaf extract. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2007; 55:10187-10193. [PMID: 18001037 DOI: 10.1021/jf072119y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The flavonoids present in passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) leaves were identified by a high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detection-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-DAD-MS/MS) method. Sixteen apigenin or luteolin derivatives were characterized, which included four mono-C-glycosyl, eight O-glycosyl- C-glycosyl, and four O-glycosyl derivatives. With the exceptions of C-hexosyl luteolin and C-hexosyl apigenin, all the compounds exhibited a deoxyhexose moiety. Moreover, the uncommon C-deoxyhexosyl derivatives of luteolin and apigenin have been identified for first time in P. edulis by HPLC-DAD-MS/MS. The antioxidative capacity of passion fruit leaves was checked against DPPH radical and several reactive oxygen species (superoxide radical, hydroxyl radical, and hypochlorous acid), revealing it to be concentration-dependent, although a pro-oxidant effect was noticed for hydroxyl radical.
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- Federico Ferreres
- Research Group on Quality, Safety and Bioactivity of Plant Foods, Department of Food Science and Technology, CEBAS (CSIC), P.O. Box 164, 30100 Campus Univ. Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.
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