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Sonchus oleraceus L. Promotes Gastroprotection in Rodents via Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antisecretory Activities. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7413231. [PMID: 36051492 PMCID: PMC9427263 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7413231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sonchus oleraceus L. is an edible and medicinal plant used to treat stomachache and gastric ailments around the world. Thus, this study aimed to determine the gastroprotective mode of action of hydroalcoholic extract of S. oleraceus (HES). Mice were treated with HES before induction of gastric ulceration by ethanol/HCl. The area and histological appearance of ulcers were quantified, and mucus was measured histochemically. The effects of HES on inflammatory and oxidative markers were assessed in the ulcerated tissue. In addition, we investigated the gastric acid antisecretory activity of HES in pylorus-ligated rats. Chemical analyses of HES and its antioxidant activity were also performed in vitro. The HES (30 or 300 mg/kg) reduced the ulceration by 71.5 and 76.2%, respectively, compared with vehicle (p < 0.001), and the histological analysis confirmed the macroscopic results with elevation in mucin levels by 361.4 and 477.5%, respectively, compared with vehicle (p < 0.001). Moreover, the gastroprotection was accompanied by increases in GSH levels and in SOD, CAT, and GST activities; in parallel to a reduction in MPO activity and TNF levels. Furthermore, HES reduced the total acidity, and pepsin activity of the gastric juice of rats by 61 and 63%, respectively, compared to the vehicle. Phytochemical analysis indicated that luteolin-7-O-β-D-glucoside is the main active compound annotated in HES. Was also found that HES scavenged the DPPH radical with an IC50 of 15.41 μg/mL. In conclusion, the gastroprotective effects of HES involve reductions in oxidative stress and inflammatory injury, in conjunction with an increase in mucus layer and inhibition of gastric secretion. This study advances in elucidating the modes of the antiulcer potential of S. oleraceus and contributes to the prospection of new gastroprotective molecules.
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Boeing T, de Souza P, da Silva LM, Gasparotto Junior A. Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Dyspepsia: An Overview. PLANTA MEDICA 2022; 88:664-677. [PMID: 34474492 DOI: 10.1055/a-1580-7782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This review focuses on the efficacy of herbal medicines for managing dyspepsia in humans and animals. Searches were conducted on the PubMed, Science Direct, and Medline databases, for publications in the last 3 years. In each database, the search terms used consisted of the 2 key terms describing the disorder and subtypes plus each of the terms relating to the therapy. The key terms used were "natural product" and "medicinal plant" in a cross-over with "dyspepsia" and "functional dyspepsia" (i.e., gastroprotection, Helicobacter pylori infection, prokinetic). We included all human and animal studies on the effects of herbal medicines reporting the key outcome of dyspepsia symptoms. Preclinical studies using critically validated models showed that most medicinal plants with gastroprotective action had antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antisecretory effects. Moreover, several species displayed anti Helicobacter pylori and prokinetic efficacy. The data availability of controlled clinical studies is currently minimal. The use of different methodologies and the minimal number of patients raise doubts about the effects of these preparations. Only adequate clinical trials with scientifically validated methods can determine whether different herbal medicines can be used as viable alternatives to the conventional pharmacological treatments used to control dyspepsia symptoms.
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- Thaise Boeing
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, University of Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, University of Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, University of Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pharmacology (LaFac), Faculty of Health Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados, MS, Brazil
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Pilosocereus gounellei (xique-xique) flour: Improving the nutritional, bioactive, and technological properties of probiotic goat-milk yogurt. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Mansour RB, Beji RS, Wasli H, Zekri S, Ksouri R, Megdiche-Ksouri W, Cardoso SM. Gastroprotective Effect of Microencapsulated Myrtus communis Essential Oil against Ethanol/HCl-Induced Acute Gastric Lesions. Molecules 2022; 27:1566. [PMID: 35268666 PMCID: PMC8911731 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Myrtus communis L. essential oil (EO), mainly composed of myrtenyl acetate (30.6%), linalool (14.9%), α-pinene (11.10%) and 1,8-cineole or eucalyptol (9.9%), was microencapsulated with maltodextrin by emulsification and spray-drying, reaching a yield and efficiency of 43.7 and 48.7%, respectively. The microencapsulated myrtle EO (MMEO) was then evaluated regarding its gastroprotective activity in a model of ethanol/HCl-induced acute gastric ulcer in Wistar rats. Pretreatment with MMEO induced a remarkable inhibition of gastric lesions and acidity, correlated to high healing and protection percentages. Moreover, it exerted a potent anti-inflammatory effect on the gastric mucosa, counteracting EtOH-induced gastric lipoperoxidation and preventing the depletion of the antioxidant enzyme activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). Taken together, the gastroprotective action of encapsulated MMEO may be multi-factorial, and ascribable, at least in parts, to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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- Rim Ben Mansour
- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (R.B.M.); (R.S.B.); (H.W.); (R.K.); (W.M.-K.)
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (R.B.M.); (R.S.B.); (H.W.); (R.K.); (W.M.-K.)
- High School of Health Sciences and Technics, BP 176, Bab Saadoun, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (R.B.M.); (R.S.B.); (H.W.); (R.K.); (W.M.-K.)
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- USCR, Unité de Services Communs pour la Recherche en Microscopie Electronique à Transmission, Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis 1029, Tunisia;
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (R.B.M.); (R.S.B.); (H.W.); (R.K.); (W.M.-K.)
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria, BP 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (R.B.M.); (R.S.B.); (H.W.); (R.K.); (W.M.-K.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Oliveira AC, Miyagawa LM, Monteiro KM, Dias AL, Longato GB, Spindola H, Vendramini‐Costa DB, Quetin‐Leclercq J, Carvalho JE, Rogez H. Phenolic composition, antiproliferative and antiulcerogenic activities of a polyphenol‐rich purified extract from açai (
Euterpe oleracea
) fruits. Int J Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Ana Caroline Oliveira
- Centre for Valorisation of Amazonian Bioactive Compounds (CVACBA) Universidade Federal do Pará Av. Perimetral da Ciência, km 01, 66.095‐780 Belém PA Brazil
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- Centre for Valorisation of Amazonian Bioactive Compounds (CVACBA) Universidade Federal do Pará Av. Perimetral da Ciência, km 01, 66.095‐780 Belém PA Brazil
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- Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA) Universidade de Campinas P.O. Box 6171 Campinas SP 13083‐970 Brazil
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- Centre for Valorisation of Amazonian Bioactive Compounds (CVACBA) Universidade Federal do Pará Av. Perimetral da Ciência, km 01, 66.095‐780 Belém PA Brazil
- Pharmacognosy Research Group Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI) Université Catholique de Louvain UCLouvain, Av. E. Mounier Brussels 72, B1.7203, 1200 Belgium
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- Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA) Universidade de Campinas P.O. Box 6171 Campinas SP 13083‐970 Brazil
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- Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA) Universidade de Campinas P.O. Box 6171 Campinas SP 13083‐970 Brazil
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- Pharmacognosy Research Group Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI) Université Catholique de Louvain UCLouvain, Av. E. Mounier Brussels 72, B1.7203, 1200 Belgium
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- Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA) Universidade de Campinas P.O. Box 6171 Campinas SP 13083‐970 Brazil
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- Centre for Valorisation of Amazonian Bioactive Compounds (CVACBA) Universidade Federal do Pará Av. Perimetral da Ciência, km 01, 66.095‐780 Belém PA Brazil
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de Araújo FF, de Paulo Farias D, Neri-Numa IA, Pastore GM. Underutilized plants of the Cactaceae family: Nutritional aspects and technological applications. Food Chem 2021; 362:130196. [PMID: 34091165 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This review examines the nutritional and functional aspects of some representatives of the Cactaceae family, as well as its technological potential in the most diverse industrial fields. The studied species are good sources of nutrients and phytochemicals of biological interest, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, betalains, phytosterols, tocopherols, etc. They also have shown great potential in preventing some diseases, including diabetes, obesity, cancer, and others. As to technological applications, the Cactaceae family can be explored in the production of food (e.g., cakes, yogurts, bread, ice cream, and juices), as natural dyes, sources of pectins, water treatment and in animal feed. In addition, they have great potential for many technological domains, including food chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, and many others.
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- Fábio Fernandes de Araújo
- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil.
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil.
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil
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Physicochemical characteristics and bioactive compounds of the Xique-xique (Pilosocereus gounellei) cactus from Caatinga Brazilian: are they nutritive and functional? JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-00906-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Carvalho POAA, Guerra GCB, Borges GDSC, Bezerril FF, Sampaio KB, Ribeiro TS, Pacheco MTB, Milani RF, Goldbeck R, Ávila PF, Lima MDS, Souza MDFV, Queiroga RDCRDE. Nutritional potential and bioactive compounds of xique‐xique juice: An unconventional food plant from Semiarid Brazilian. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Postgraduate Program in Science and Food Technology Federal University of Paraíba João Pessoa Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition Science Federal University of Paraíba João Pessoa Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Science and Food Technology Federal University of Paraíba João Pessoa Brazil
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- Bioprocess and Metabolic Engineering Laboratory School of Food Engineering Department of Food Engineering University of Campinas Campinas Brazil
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- Bioprocess and Metabolic Engineering Laboratory School of Food Engineering Department of Food Engineering University of Campinas Campinas Brazil
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- Posgraduate Program in Development and Technological Innovation in Medicines/Post‐Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products Federal University of Paraiba João Pessoa Brazil
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Tablet of Spondias mombin L. Developed from Nebulized Extract Prevents Gastric Ulcers in Mice via Cytoprotective and Antisecretory Effects. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26061581. [PMID: 33809398 PMCID: PMC8001497 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Spondias mombin L. (Anacardiaceae) has a worldwide distribution and is present in all regions of Brazil. Its leaves, flowers and bark are used as teas in folk medicine to treat diseases of the digestive system. This study aimed to evaluate the acute non-clinical toxicity, gastroprotective activity, and the related mechanisms of action of nebulized extract and tablets based on dried Spondias mombin (SmNE). SmNE screening showed the presence of flavonoids (0.65%), polyphenols (25.50%), where the major compound is gallic acid. In the acute oral toxicity assay, a dose of 2000 mg/kg of SmNE administered orally in Swiss mice did not induce any behavioral changes. SmNE (250 or 500 mg/kg p.o) significantly reduced the ulcerative lesion area when compared to the control group in ethanol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) models. Results showed that treatment with SmNE (250 mg/kg) reduced acid secretion and gastric content, accompanied with an increase in pH. Previous administration of indomethacin and glibenclamide reversed the protection provided by SmNE, confirming the participation of prostaglandins (PGs) and ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP) in its gastroprotective effect. The SmNE tablets met the pharmacopeial quality requirements with gastroprotective activity and similar protection in comparison to the isolated extract administrated. In conclusion, SmNe has a gastroprotective activity related to cytoprotective mechanisms, such as the participation of endogenous prostaglandins and KATP channels, having an anti-secretory effect with systemic action. The formulation obtained presented gastroprotective effects similar to the administration of the extract, the tablets showed favorable compression characteristics by the direct route and met the pharmacopeial quality requirements.
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Bezerril FF, Magnani M, Bertoldo Pacheco MT, de Fátima Vanderlei de Souza M, Feitosa Figueiredo RM, Lima MDS, da Silva Campelo Borges G, Gomes de Oliveira ME, Pimentel TC, de Cássia Ramos do Egypto Queiroga R. Pilosocereus gounellei (xique-xique) jam is source of fibers and mineral and improves the nutritional value and the technological properties of goat milk yogurt. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Lian YZ, Lin IH, Yang YC, Chao JCJ. Gastroprotective effect of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides and C-phycocyanin in rats with ethanol-induced gastric ulcer. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:1519-1528. [PMID: 33058973 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study investigated the gastroprotective effect of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) and C-phycocyanin (C-PC) in rats with ethanol-induced gastric ulcer. Rats were divided into 5 groups: normal, ulcer, ulcer treated with 100 mg/kg bw LBP, ulcer treated with 50 mg/kg bw C-PC, and ulcer treated with 50 mg/kg bw LBP and 25 mg/kg bw C-PC. Pretreatment with LBP and/or C-PC was given a week before ulcer induction. Ulcer induction was produced by 50% ethanol administration orally every other day for 4 weeks. After 5-week treatment, the histopathological observation showed that LBP or C-PC attenuated the severity of gastric mucosal damage. LBP decreased serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and gastric interleukin-6 (IL-6), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) levels, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity. C-PC decreased serum MDA levels and gastric tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), IL-1β, IL-6, ICAM-1 levels, and MPO activity. Combined LBP and C-PC decreased serum MDA levels and gastric TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and ICAM-1 levels. LBP and/or C-PC increased gastric heat shock protein 70 and non-protein sulfhydryl compounds. Rats with ulcer and treatment had enriched with the family Bacillaceae. Therefore, pretreatment with LBP and/or C-PC attenuated ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats via suppressing oxidation and inflammation and increasing gastroprotection.
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- Yu Zhi Lian
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei 110, Taiwan.
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- Research Center of Translational Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan.
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- Joint Biobank, Office of Human Research, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 110, Taiwan.
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei 110, Taiwan; Master Program in Global Health and Development, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110, Taiwan.
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Ribeiro TS, Sampaio KB, Menezes FNDD, de Assis POA, Dos Santos Lima M, de Oliveira MEG, de Souza EL, do Egypto Queiroga RDCR. In vitro evaluation of potential prebiotic effects of a freeze-dried juice from Pilosocereus gounellei (A. Weber ex K. Schum. Bly. Ex Rowl) cladodes, an unconventional edible plant from Caatinga biome. 3 Biotech 2020; 10:448. [PMID: 33062577 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-02442-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This study evaluated in vitro the potential prebiotic effects of a freeze-dried juice extracted from cladodes of Pilosocereus gounellei (A. Weber ex K. Schum.) Bly. Ex Rowl, an unconventional edible plant from Brazilian Caatinga biome and popularly known as xique-xique. Prebiotic effects of freeze-dried xique-xique cladode juice (XCJ, 20 g/L) were evaluated by measurements of prebiotic activity scores and stimulatory effects on growth and metabolic activities of probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-05, L. casei L-26 and L. paracasei L-10, which are beneficial species found as part of human gut microbiota. XCJ showed positive prebiotic activity scores on all examined probiotics, indicating a selective stimulatory effect on these microorganisms in detriment to enteric pathogens. Examined probiotics had high viable counts (> 8 log CFU/mL) after 48 h of cultivation in media with XCJ (20 g/L), representing an increase of > 2 log CFU/mL when compared to viable counts found on time zero. Cultivation of probiotics in media with XCJ resulted in decreased pH during the 48 h-incubation. Contents of fructose and glucose decreased in media with XCJ inoculated with L. acidophilus LA-05, L. casei L-26 or L. paracasei L-10 during the 48 h-cultivation, in parallel with an increase in contents of acetic and lactic acids. Measured effects of XCJ on probiotics were overall similar to those exerted by fructoligosaccharides (20 g/L), a proven prebiotic ingredient. These results showed that XCJ could exert selective stimulatory effects on different Lactobacillus species, which are indicative of potential prebiotic properties.
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- Thais Santana Ribeiro
- Laboratory of Bromatology, Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bromatology, Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Federal Institute of Sertão de Pernambuco, Petrolina, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bromatology, Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba Brazil
- Laboratório de Microbiologia de Alimentos, Departamento de Nutrição, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900 Brazil
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Bioactive compounds and health benefits of Pereskioideae and Cactoideae: A review. Food Chem 2020; 327:126961. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Mousavi T, Hadizadeh N, Nikfar S, Abdollahi M. Drug discovery strategies for modulating oxidative stress in gastrointestinal disorders. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2020; 15:1309-1341. [DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2020.1791077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Taraneh Mousavi
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mohan S, Hobani YH, Shaheen E, Abou-Elhamd AS, Abdelhaleem A, Alhazmi HA, Abdelwahab SI. Girinimbine from curry leaves promotes gastro protection against ethanol induced peptic ulcers and improves healing via regulation of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms. Food Funct 2020; 11:3493-3505. [PMID: 32248216 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo00053a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) are a leafy spice used in Indian cookery for its fragrant aroma. Many bioactive functional compounds have been identified, and among them carbazole alkaloids have attracted wide attention due to their multi-dimensional medicinal value. Even though it has been established that the carbazole alkaloid is responsible for the anti-ulcer effect showed by this culinary herb, there is no further evidence to say which phytochemical is responsible for this. In the present study, we investigated the gastro-protective effects and mechanism of girinimbine, a major carbazole alkaloid present in curry leaves. Rats were administered with ethanol to produce gastric ulcers, and the prophylactic effect of girinimbine was evaluated. A macroscopic and histological examination was carried out to examine the lesions. Furthermore, the mucus production, NO production, PGE2 synthesis, mucosal nonprotein sulphydryls, glutathione (GSH) level, lipid peroxidation (MDA) level and COX inhibition were assessed. In addition, in particular, TNF-α and IL-6, two important cytokines, were evaluated. Immunohistochemical and gene expression studies were conducted to determine the HSP70 and iNOS biomarkers. Our results indicated that girinimbine significantly reduced the ulcer index and totally safeguarded the mucosa from lesions. The protective effect of girinimbine was complemented through the restoration of the reduced GSH and NP-SH level. This was associated with a reduction of MDA, which was elevated by the administration of ethanol. Pre-treatment of the ethanol induced ulcer with girinimbine reduced the NO concentration in the plasma and elevated PGE2 together with a decreased level of TNF-α and IL-6. Girinimbine had shown suppressing effects on COX-2 enzymes, but not on COX-1. In addition, significantly upregulated HSP70 and downregulated iNOS were observed in girinimbine treated rat tissue at both the transcriptional and translational level. Our results clearly indicated that girinimbine displayed a significant gastro-protection effect, via the capacity to inhibit inflammatory responses and antioxidant potential.
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- Syam Mohan
- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Center, Jazan University, PO Box 114 Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Jazan University, PO Box 114 Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Research Centre, Jazan University, PO Box 114 Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory care, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, PO Box 114 Jazan, Saudi Arabia and Department of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
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- Medical Research Centre, Jazan University, PO Box 114 Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Center, Jazan University, PO Box 114 Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
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Zaghlool SS, Abo-Seif AA, Rabeh MA, Abdelmohsen UR, Messiha BAS. Gastro-Protective and Anti-Oxidant Potential of Althaea officinalis and Solanum nigrum on Pyloric Ligation/Indomethacin-Induced Ulceration in Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8110512. [PMID: 31731465 PMCID: PMC6912529 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8110512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Recently, an alternative disease treatment approach is the research of medicaments from traditional medicine. Plants with anti-oxidant capabilities are used as herbal treatments for ulcer diseases. Medicinal/herbal extracts containing phytoconstituents have significant anti-ulcer activities in in vivo experiments on animal models, compared to reference drugs. The current study aims to inspect gastro-protective as well as in vitro and in vivo anti-oxidant potential of Althaea officinalis and Solanum nigrum extracts on pyloric-ligation/indomethacin-induced gastric-ulceration in rats. Rats were divided into six groups: normal control, gastric ulcer control, two standard pretreatment groups receiving omeprazole and misoprostol, and two test pretreatment groups receiving Althaea officinalis and Solanum nigrum. Pretreatments were administrated orally for 14 days. On the 15th day, animals, excluding the normal control group, were exposed to pyloric-ligation followed by indomethacin injection. After four hours, the rat’s stomachs were removed and gastric juice and blood samples were collected. Pyloric-ligation/indomethacin administration caused considerable elevation in ulcer number, ulcer index, acid and pepsin productivity, aggressive factors, and gastric mucosal lipid-peroxide contents. Moreover, reduction in titratable acidity, gastric mucosal nitric-oxide, anti-oxidant contents, and protective factors accompanied gastric-ulceration. Additionally, elevation in pro-inflammatory cytokines content and reduction in cystathionine-β-synthase and heme-oxygenase-1 expression was witnessed. Omeprazole, misoprostol, Althaea officinalis, and Solanum nigrum pretreatments fixed blood and tissue biomarkers, thereby protecting them from pyloric-ligation/indomethacin-induced gastric-ulceration in rats, which is hopeful for clinical examinations.
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- Sameh S. Zaghlool
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information (MTI), Mokattam, Cairo 11571, Egypt
- Correspondence: (S.S.Z.); (U.R.A.); Tel.: +20-01005113065 (S.S.Z.); +20-01111595772 (U.R.A.)
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University (NUB), Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Universities Zone, New Minia City 61111, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
- Correspondence: (S.S.Z.); (U.R.A.); Tel.: +20-01005113065 (S.S.Z.); +20-01111595772 (U.R.A.)
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt;
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de Assis POA, Guerra GCB, Araújo DFDS, de Andrade LDFLI, de Araújo AA, de Araújo RF, de Carvalho TG, de Souza MDFV, Borges GDSC, Lima MDS, Rolim FRL, Rodrigues RAV, Queiroga RDCRDE. Intestinal anti-inflammatory activity of xique-xique (Pilosocereus gounellei A. Weber ex K. Schum. Bly. Ex Rowl) juice on acetic acid-induced colitis in rats. Food Funct 2019; 10:7275-7290. [PMID: 31621721 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo00920e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by severe mucosal damage in the intestine and a deregulated immune response. Natural products derived from plants that are rich in bioactive compounds are used by many patients with IBD. Xique-xique (Pilosocereus gounellei) is a cactus of the Caatinga family that has been used by the local population for food and medicinal purposes. The intestinal anti-inflammatory effect of xique-xique cladode juice was evaluated in the present study. A dose of 5 mL kg-1 had a protective effect on intestinal inflammation, with an improvement in macroscopic damage, and a decrease in pro-inflammatory markers and oxidative stress, in addition to preserving the colonic tissue. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed the downregulation of IL-17, NF-κB, and iNOS, and upregulation of SOCs-1, ZO-1, and MUC-2. These protective effects could be attributed to the phenolic compounds as well as the fibers present in xique-xique juice. Further studies are needed before suggesting the use of xique-xique juice as a new alternative for treating IBD.
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Histology and Basic Pathology, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Center of Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Institute Federal of Sertão Pernambucano, Petrolina, Brazil
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de Oliveira AM, da Silva WAV, Ferreira MRA, Paiva PMG, de Medeiros PL, Soares LAL, Carvalho BM, Napoleão TH. Assessment of 28-day oral toxicity and antipyretic activity of the saline extract from Pilosocereus gounellei (Cactaceae) stem in mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 234:96-105. [PMID: 30703489 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pilosocereus gounellei is a plant found in the Brazilian Caatinga and is popular due to its traditional uses in the treatment of inflammation. The present study was conducted to investigate the sub-acute toxicity of the saline extract from the stem of P. gounellei. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the 28-day oral toxicity (through behavioral, biochemical, hematological, and morphological analysis) and the antipyretic activity of the extract in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS A single oral dose (250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg) was administered daily over 28 consecutive days to male and female mice. Body weight, food and water intake, blood biochemical and hematological parameters, and urine composition were recorded. Histopathological examinations of the liver, kidney, spleen, lungs, and heart were performed and oxidative stress in the organs was evaluated by lipid peroxidation, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and nitrite analysis. The antipyretic effect of the 500 mg/kg dose was assessed using a yeast-induced pyrexia model. RESULTS Oral administration of the extract over 28 days did not affect body weight gain, food and water consumption, body temperature, and hematological parameters in male and female mice. Blood glucose, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in male and female mice were reduced. Protein in the urine and histological alterations in both the liver and lungs were detected in male and female mice treated with the highest dose of the extract. SOD levels in the liver and the spleen increased significantly in both sexes, whereas lipid peroxidation decreased in the spleen of male mice. The extract also exerted an antipyretic effect after the first 60 min of the evaluation until the end of the observation duration (180 min). CONCLUSION The saline extract from the stem of P. gounellei did not present significant toxic effects over 28 consecutive days and demonstrated antipyretic activity when administered orally. Moreover, the results suggest that the extract has potential hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects. Future studies are needed to investigate its pharmacological potential.
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- Alisson Macário de Oliveira
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Histologia e Embriologia, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunometabolismo, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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