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Pereira Filho AA, do Vale VF, de Oliveira Monteiro CM, Barrozo MM, Stanton MA, Yamaguchi LF, Kato MJ, Araújo RN. Effects of Piper aduncum (Piperales: Piperaceae) Essential Oil and Its Main Component Dillapiole on Detoxifying Enzymes and Acetylcholinesterase Activity of Amblyomma sculptum (Acari: Ixodidae). Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5420. [PMID: 38791458 PMCID: PMC11121842 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Amblyomma sculptum is a species of tick in the family Ixodidae, with equids and capybaras among its preferred hosts. In this study, the acaricidal activity of the essential oil (EO) from Piper aduncum and its main component, Dillapiole, were evaluated against larvae of A. sculptum to establish lethal concentration values and assess the effects of these compounds on tick enzymes. Dillapiole exhibited slightly greater activity (LC50 = 3.38 mg/mL; 95% CI = 3.24 to 3.54) than P. aduncum EO (LC50 = 3.49 mg/mL; 95% CI = 3.36 to 3.62) against ticks. The activities of α-esterase (α-EST), β-esterase (β-EST), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) enzymes in A. sculptum larvae treated with Dillapiole showed a significant increase compared to the control at all concentrations (LC5, LC25, LC50 and LC75), similar results were obtained with P. aduncum EO, except for α-EST, which did not differ from the control at the highest concentration (LC75). The results of the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity show an increase in enzyme activity at the two lower concentrations (LC5 and LC25) and a reduction in activity at the two higher, lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC75) compared to the control. These results suggest potential mechanisms of action for these natural acaricides and can provide guidance for the future development of potential plant-derived formulations.
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- Adalberto Alves Pereira Filho
- Laboratório de Artrópodes Hematófagos, Departamento de Parasitologia/ICB, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Grupo de Pesquisa Triatomíneos, Instituto René Rachou, Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte 30190-009, MG, Brazil;
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- Centro de Parasitologia Veterinária, Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, GO, Brazil; (C.M.d.O.M.); (M.M.B.)
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- Centro de Parasitologia Veterinária, Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, GO, Brazil; (C.M.d.O.M.); (M.M.B.)
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais, Departamento de Química Fundamental, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05424-140, SP, Brazil; (M.A.S.); (L.F.Y.); (M.J.K.)
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais, Departamento de Química Fundamental, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05424-140, SP, Brazil; (M.A.S.); (L.F.Y.); (M.J.K.)
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais, Departamento de Química Fundamental, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05424-140, SP, Brazil; (M.A.S.); (L.F.Y.); (M.J.K.)
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- Laboratório de Artrópodes Hematófagos, Departamento de Parasitologia/ICB, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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de Luna AV, Fagundes TDSF, Ramos YJ, de Araújo MH, Muzitano MF, Calixto SD, Simão TLBV, de Queiroz GA, Guimarães EF, Marques AM, Moreira DDL. UHPLC-HRMS/MS Chemical Fingerprinting of the Bioactive Partition from Cultivated Piper aduncum L. Molecules 2024; 29:1690. [PMID: 38675510 PMCID: PMC11051932 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Piper aduncum L. is widely distributed in tropical regions and the ethnobotanical uses of this species encompass medicinal applications for the treatment of respiratory, antimicrobial, and gynecological diseases. Chemical studies reveal a diverse array of secondary metabolites, including terpenes, flavonoids, and prenylated compounds. Extracts from P. aduncum have shown antibacterial, antifungal, and larvicidal activities. Our study explores the activity of extracts and partitions against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv, as well as the chemical diversity of the bioactive partition. This marks the first investigation of the bioactive partition of P. aduncum from agroecological cultivation. The ethyl acetate partition from the ethanolic leaf extract (PAEPL) was found to be the most active. PAEPL was subjected to column chromatography using Sephadex LH-20 and the obtained fractions were analyzed using UHPLC-HRMS/MS. The MS/MS data from the fractions were submitted to the online GNPS platform for the generation of the molecular network, which displayed 1714 nodes and 167 clusters. Compounds were identified via manual inspection and different libraries, allowing the annotation of 83 compounds, including flavonoids, benzoic acid derivatives, glycosides, free fatty acids, and glycerol-esterified fatty acids. This study provides the first chemical fingerprint of an antimycobacterial sample from P. aduncum cultivated in an agroecological system.
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- Adélia Viviane de Luna
- Postgraduate Program in Translational Research in Drugs and Medicines, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Far-Manguinhos, Fiocruz, Rua Sizenando Nabuco, 100, Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro 21041-250, RJ, Brazil; (A.V.d.L.); (A.M.M.)
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- Botanical Garden Research Institute of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Pacheco Leão, 915, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro 22460-030, RJ, Brazil; (T.d.S.F.F.); (G.A.d.Q.); (E.F.G.)
- Marine Biotechnology Departament, Almirante Paulo Moreira Institute of Marine Studies, Rua Kioto, 253, Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro 28930-000, RJ, Brazil
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- Farmácia da Terra Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Rua Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Ondina, Salvador 40170-115, BA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioatives Products, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Alcides da Conceição, 159, Macaé 27933-378, RJ, Brazil; (M.H.d.A.); (M.F.M.)
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- Laboratory of Bioatives Products, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Alcides da Conceição, 159, Macaé 27933-378, RJ, Brazil; (M.H.d.A.); (M.F.M.)
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- Recenor Biology Laboratory, Center of Biosciences and Biotechnology, State University of North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Rua Alberto Lamego, 2000, Campos dos Goytacazes 28013-602, RJ, Brazil; (S.D.C.); (T.L.B.V.S.)
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- Recenor Biology Laboratory, Center of Biosciences and Biotechnology, State University of North Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Rua Alberto Lamego, 2000, Campos dos Goytacazes 28013-602, RJ, Brazil; (S.D.C.); (T.L.B.V.S.)
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- Botanical Garden Research Institute of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Pacheco Leão, 915, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro 22460-030, RJ, Brazil; (T.d.S.F.F.); (G.A.d.Q.); (E.F.G.)
- Pharmacy Departament, State University of Rio de janeiro, Manuel Caldeira de Alvarenga 1203 st, Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro 23070-200, RJ, Brazil
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- Botanical Garden Research Institute of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Pacheco Leão, 915, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro 22460-030, RJ, Brazil; (T.d.S.F.F.); (G.A.d.Q.); (E.F.G.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Translational Research in Drugs and Medicines, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Far-Manguinhos, Fiocruz, Rua Sizenando Nabuco, 100, Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro 21041-250, RJ, Brazil; (A.V.d.L.); (A.M.M.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Translational Research in Drugs and Medicines, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Far-Manguinhos, Fiocruz, Rua Sizenando Nabuco, 100, Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro 21041-250, RJ, Brazil; (A.V.d.L.); (A.M.M.)
- Botanical Garden Research Institute of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Pacheco Leão, 915, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro 22460-030, RJ, Brazil; (T.d.S.F.F.); (G.A.d.Q.); (E.F.G.)
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Czerniewicz P, Sytykiewicz H, Chrzanowski G. The Effect of Essential Oils from Asteraceae Plants on Behavior and Selected Physiological Parameters of the Bird Cherry-Oat Aphid. Molecules 2024; 29:1673. [PMID: 38611952 PMCID: PMC11013816 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Essential oils (EOs), including those from the Asteraceae plants, have been shown to have promising insecticidal activity against a wide range of insect pests. Understanding the mechanism of action of EOs is one of the studied aspects. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of essential oils from Achillea millefolium, Santolina chamaecyparissus, Tagetes patula and Tanacetum vulgare on the settling and probing behavior of the bird cherry-oat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi L.). In addition, the effect of the oils on the activity of such enzymes as trypsin, pepsin and α- and β-glucosidase involved in the metabolism of proteins and sugars of the insects was examined. The leaf-choice bioassays demonstrated that the studied EOs limited aphid settling for at least 24 h after the treatment. The application of EOs also inferred with aphid probing behavior by reducing the total probing time and total duration of phloem sap ingestion. Aphids spent more time in the search phase due to an increase in the number and total duration of pathway phases. Moreover, the activity of the studied proteases and glucosidases significantly decreased in R. padi females exposed to the EOs. The enzyme inhibition varied depending on the applied oil and exposure time. Generally, the EOs with stronger deterrent activity also showed higher inhibitory effects. The results suggest that the tested EOs disrupt key digestive processes in R. padi which may be an important factor determining their aphicidal activity.
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- Paweł Czerniewicz
- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Siedlce, Prusa 14, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland;
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Siedlce, Prusa 14, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland;
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- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, Zelwerowicza 8B, 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland;
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Dzhoglova V, Ivanov K, Benbassat N, Georgieva-Dimova Y, Ardasheva R, Karcheva-Bahchevanska D, Ivanova S. Crithmum maritimum L.-Study on the Histochemical Localization of Essential Oil. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:550. [PMID: 38498561 PMCID: PMC10892170 DOI: 10.3390/plants13040550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Crithmum maritimum L. is a perennial halophyte plant that is a medicinal herb known by people from different cultures since ancient times. However, the therapeutic potential of this halophyte has not been completely investigated, and the scientific data on it are limited. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) obtained from the aerial parts of Crithmum maritimum L. growing wild in Bulgaria, as well as the histolocalization of secretory structures for the synthesis and accumulation of volatile oils. The results obtained on the EO composition of Bulgarian Crithmum maritimum L. provide an opportunity to reveal potential future applications in various fields, such as medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, food, and the cosmetic industry. Gas chromatography with mass spectrometry was performed to assess the chemical profile of the isolated EO. The phenylpropanoid dillapiole was identified as the major compound in the EO, accounting for 34.09% of the total EO. Monoterpene hydrocarbons represented 62.07% of the total oil composition. γ-Terpinene, D-limonene, and β-pinene were the most abundant monoterpene hydrocarbons in the composition of the EO. In addition, histochemical localization of EO in the stem and leaves of Crithmum maritimum L. was carried out. The secretory structures were located in the cortical region of the stem and in the mesophyll tissues of the leaves in the form of secretory ducts. The performed histochemical analysis confirmed the lipophilic nature of the secretion from the duct cells. This is the first report related to the histolocalization and chemical composition of the EO from Bulgarian Crithmum maritimum L. Furthermore, our data indicate some potential possibilities for the evaluation of the therapeutic activity of the EO obtained from this plant species and outline its future applications as a therapeutic agent. Also, the EO from the studied halophyte plant has prominent potential to be used as a biopesticide, which is an environmentally friendly option compared to standard pesticides.
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- Velina Dzhoglova
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Fazolin M, Bizzo HR, Monteiro AFM, Lima MEC, Maisforte NS, Gama PE. Synergism in Two-Component Insecticides with Dillapiole against Fall Armyworm. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3042. [PMID: 37687289 PMCID: PMC10489978 DOI: 10.3390/plants12173042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a polyphagous insect pest, is a major threat to food production, rapidly spreading through all the tropical areas in the world. Resistance has developed to the control protocols used so far (pyrethroids, organophosphorus, and genetically modified plants), and alternative strategies must be found. The bioactivity in essential oils is usually associated with the major constituents, but synergistic interactions among the constituents (even minor ones) can improve the levels of activity considerably. Herein, we tested the insecticidal activity of several constituents of the essential oil from Piper aduncum, an Amazonian Piperaceae, both separately and as binary mixtures, through their application on the dorsal side of the larva pronotum. Dillapiole proved to be, isolated, the most active compound in this oil (LD50 = 0.35 ppm). In binary mixtures, a strong synergistic effect was observed for the pairs of dillapiole with β-caryophyllene (LD50 = 0.03 ppm), methyl eugenol (LD50 = 0.05 ppm), and α-humulene (LD50 = 0.05 ppm). In some cases, however, antagonism was recorded, as for dillapiole + β-pinene (LD50 = 0.44 ppm). The use of binary mixtures of essential oil constituents as low-environmental-toxicity insecticides allows a fine tuning of the insecticidal activity, and the exploitation of synergy effects.
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- Murilo Fazolin
- Embrapa Acre, Rodovia BR 364, km 14, Rio Branco 69900-970, AC, Brazil;
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- Embrapa Agroindústria de Alimentos, Avenida das Américas 29501, Rio de Janeiro 23020-470, RJ, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Agropecuária nos Trópicos Úmidos, Universidade Federal do Acre, Rodovia BR 364, km 04, Rio Branco 69920-900, AC, Brazil;
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- Instituto Federal do Acre, Avenida Brasil 920, Rio Branco 69903-068, AC, Brazil;
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- Embrapa Agroindústria de Alimentos, Avenida das Américas 29501, Rio de Janeiro 23020-470, RJ, Brazil;
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Deng W, Li M, Liu S, Logan JG, Mo J. Repellent Screening of Selected Plant Essential Oils Against Dengue Fever Mosquitoes Using Behavior Bioassays. NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2023; 52:521-529. [PMID: 36928838 PMCID: PMC10181966 DOI: 10.1007/s13744-023-01039-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Among the efforts to reduce mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, essential oils (EOs) have become increasingly popular as natural replacements for the repellant DEET. In this study, seven commercially available plant EOs against Aedes species mosquitoes were evaluated for their complete protection time (CPT, min) in vivo using human-hand in cage tests (GB2009/China and WHO2009). Among the EOs with the highest efficacy in repelling mosquitoes, Aedes albopictus (Skuse) were clove bud oil and patchouli oil. Both were further assessed according to the in vivo method recommended by the WHO, to determine their minimum effective dose and CPT. A comparison of the ED50 values (dose yielding a 50% repellent response) of these two EOs against Aedes aegypti(L.) showed that the ED50 (2.496 µg/cm2) of patchouli oil was 1248 times higher than that of clove bud oil (0.002 µg/cm2), thus demonstrating them greater efficacy of the latter in repelling Ae. aegypti mosquitoes. For the 2 EOs, eugenol was the major component with higher than 80% in relative amount of the clove bud oil. The patchouli oil had more than 30% of character chemical patchouli alcohol along with α-bulnesene (10.962%), α-guaiene (9.227%), and seychellene (7.566%). Clove bud oil was found to confer longer complete protection than patchouli oil against a common species of mosquito. These results suggest use of EOs as safe, highly potent repellents for use in daily life and against mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever.
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- Wan Deng
- State Key Lab of Utilization of Woody Oil Resource, Research Institute of Forest and Grass Protection, Hunan Academy of Forestry, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang Univ, Hangzhou, China
- Dept of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- State Key Lab of Utilization of Woody Oil Resource, Research Institute of Forest and Grass Protection, Hunan Academy of Forestry, Changsha, China
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- State Key Lab of Utilization of Woody Oil Resource, Research Institute of Forest and Grass Protection, Hunan Academy of Forestry, Changsha, China
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- Dept of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Arctech Innovation Ltd, the Cube, Dagenham, UK
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang Univ, Hangzhou, China.
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Garcia AR, Amaral ACF, Maria ACB, Paz MM, Amorim MMB, Chaves FCM, Vermelho AB, Nico D, Rodrigues IA. Antileishmanial Screening, Cytotoxicity, and Chemical Composition of Essential Oils: A Special Focus on Piper callosum Essential Oil. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202200689. [PMID: 36565272 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Leishmania amazonensis is the etiological agent of tegumentary leishmaniasis, a disease characterized by the emergence of cutaneous and mucocutaneous ulcerated lesions that can evolve into severe destruction of skin tissue. Treatment of the disease is often accompanied by high toxicity and variable efficacy. Essential oils stand out for having diverse pharmacological properties. Here, we screened a panel of fourteen essential oils for their anti-L. amazonensis activity, cytotoxicity, and chemical profile. Lippia sidoides (LSEO) and Piper callosum (PCEO) oils displayed the best anti-promastigote and anti-amastigote activities with IC50 of 31 and 21 μg/ml, respectively. PCEO was the safest oil with a desirable selectivity index >10. In addition, PCEO showed no cytotoxicity against the VERO line and erythrocytes. PCEO-treated amastigotes displayed mitochondrial membrane depolarization and high levels of intracellular ROS. Safrole (54.72 %) was the main component of PCEO. The results described here highlight the use of essential oils to combat tegumentary leishmaniasis.
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- Andreza R Garcia
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produtos Naturais e Derivados, Departamento de Produtos Naturais, Farmanguinhos, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, 22775-903, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produtos Naturais e Derivados, Departamento de Produtos Naturais, Farmanguinhos, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, 22775-903, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Instituto Municipal de Vigilância Sanitária, Vigilância de Zoonoses e de Inspeção Agropecuária, Rio de Janeiro, 22290-240, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia Geral, Instituto de Microbiologia Paulo de Góes, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia Geral, Instituto de Microbiologia Paulo de Góes, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil.,Departamento de Produtos Naturais e Alimentos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Brazil
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Braga Carneiro S, Kreutz T, Limberger RP, da Veiga Júnior VF, Koester LS. Development, validation and application of a gas chromatography method for the determination of dillapiole from Piper aduncum essential oil in skin permeation samples. Biomed Chromatogr 2023; 37:e5544. [PMID: 36342416 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The essential oil extracted from the leaves of Piper aduncum has antifungal, insecticidal and antibacterial activity. Studies with its main compound, dillapiole (DIL) revealed antibacterial and anti-inflammatory potential. Despite all this bioactivity, there is no updated report on the development and validation of analytical and bioanalytical methodology to quantify DIL in skin samples. A selective, precise, accurate and adequate method for the determination of DIL in solutions, porcine ear skin samples and receptor fluid was developed and validated by headspace extraction-gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (HS-GC-FID). HS-GC-FID was applied to determine DIL in Franz cell permeation and retention studies using porcine ear skin samples. In the HS-GC-FID method, matrix-related interferences were not observed at the peak of the DIL retention time. The results showed a high recovery (>97%) after the extraction procedure, allowing the quantification of DIL in complex matrices. In vitro permeation/retention for DIL showed cumulative amounts permeated in the order: receptor fluid (21.98 ± 1.19 μg/cm2 ) > epidermis (15.40 ± 1.20 μg/cm2 ) > dermis (9.52 ± 1.13 μg/cm2 ). HS-GC-FID was successfully validated and the results point to DIL transdermal permeation and to the potential to develop pharmaceutical formulations for skin delivery to treat inflammation or infections.
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- Simone Braga Carneiro
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Carneiro SB, Kreutz T, Limberger RP, Teixeira HF, da Veiga Júnior VF, Koester LS. Piper aduncum Essential Oil Rich in Dillapiole: Development of Hydrogel-Thickened Nanoemulsion and Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Intended for Skin Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112525. [PMID: 36432716 PMCID: PMC9696712 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The essential oil extracted from the leaves of Piper aduncum, an aromatic plant from the Amazon region, is rich in dillapiole and presents anti-inflammatory activity. In this study, nanoemulsions (NE) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), which are biocompatible nanostructured systems of a lipid nature, were prepared by high-pressure homogenization for the yet unexplored skin delivery of dillapiole. The addition of hydroxyethylcellulose produced hydrogel-thickened NE or NLC in view to improving the viscosity and skin adherence of the nanoformulations. Formulations were characterized with respect to dillapiole content, droplet size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, morphology, rheological behavior, bioadhesion, skin permeation profile, and in vitro irritancy (HET-CAM). The formulations developed presented spherical, homogeneous nanometric particle size (around 130 nm), narrow polydispersity index (<0.3), and negative zeta potential (around −40 mV). Dillapiole content was slightly lower in NLC compared to NE since the production process involves heating. The hydrogels containing nanocarriers showed pseudoplastic behavior with bioadhesive characteristics. The developed formulations exhibited a controlled release profile, dillapiole delivery up to the dermis, the layer of interest for anti-inflammatory potential, and low irritant potential in the chorioallantoic membrane (HET-CAM). Both hydrogels-thickened NE and NLC seemed to be promising formulations for skin delivery of Piper aduncum essential oil.
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Affiliation(s)
- Simone Braga Carneiro
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Av. Gal. Rodrigo Octávio, Coroado I, 1200, Manaus 69067-005, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Instituto Militar de Engenharia, Praça General Tibúrcio, Urca, 80, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
- Correspondence:
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Radice M, Durofil A, Buzzi R, Baldini E, Martínez AP, Scalvenzi L, Manfredini S. Alpha-Phellandrene and Alpha-Phellandrene-Rich Essential Oils: A Systematic Review of Biological Activities, Pharmaceutical and Food Applications. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12101602. [PMID: 36295037 PMCID: PMC9605662 DOI: 10.3390/life12101602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
Abstract
Alpha-phellandrene is a very common cyclic monoterpene found in several EOs, which shows extensive biological activities. Therefore, the main focus of the present systematic review was to provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of the state of the art regarding its biological activities and pharmaceutical and food applications. In addition, the study identified essential oils rich in alpha-phellandrene and summarized their main biological activities as a preliminary screening to encourage subsequent studies on their single components. With this review, we selected and critically analyzed 99 papers, using the following bibliographic databases: PubMed, SciELO, Wiley and WOS, on 8 July 2022. Data were independently extracted by four authors of this work, selecting those studies which reported the keyword "alpha-phellandrene" in the title and/or the abstract, and avoiding those in which there was not a clear correlation between the molecule and its biological activities and/or a specific concentration from its source. Duplication data were removed in the final article. Many essential oils have significant amounts of alpha-phellandrene, and the species Anethum graveolens and Foeniculum vulgare are frequently cited. Some studies on the above-mentioned species show high alpha-phellandrene amounts up to 82.1%. There were 12 studies on alpha-phellandrene as a pure molecule showed promising biological functions, including antitumoral, antinociceptive, larvicidal and insecticidal activities. There were 87 research works on EOs rich in alpha-phellandrene, which were summarized with a focus on additional data concerning potential biological activities. We believe this data is a useful starting point to start new research on the pure molecule, and, in particular, to distinguish between the synergistic effects of the different components of the OEs and those due to alpha-phellandrene itself. Toxicological data are still lacking, requiring further investigation on the threshold values to distinguish the boundary between beneficial and toxic effects, i.e., mutagenic, carcinogenic and allergenic. All these findings offer inspiration for potential applications of alpha-phellandrene as a new biopesticide, antimicrobial and antitumoral agent. In particular, we believe our work is of interest as a starting point for further studies on the food application of alpha-phellandrene.
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- Matteo Radice
- Faculty of Earth Sciences, Universidad Estatal Amazónica, Puyo 160150, Ecuador
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Faculty of Earth Sciences, Universidad Estatal Amazónica, Puyo 160150, Ecuador
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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Nourbakhsh F, Lotfalizadeh M, Badpeyma M, Shakeri A, Soheili V. From plants to antimicrobials: Natural products against bacterial membranes. Phytother Res 2021; 36:33-52. [PMID: 34532918 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Bacterial membrane barrier provides a cytoplasmic environment for organelles of bacteria. The membrane is composed of lipid compounds containing phosphatide protein and a minimal amount of sugars, and is responsible for intercellular transfers of chemicals. Several antimicrobials have been found that affect bacterial cytoplasmic membranes. These compounds generally disrupt the organization of the membrane or perforate it. By destroying the membrane, the drugs can permeate and replace the effective macromolecules necessary for cell life. Furthermore, they can disrupt electrical gradients of the cells through impairment of the membrane integrity. In recent years, considering the spread of microbial resistance and the side effects of antibiotics, natural antimicrobial compounds have been studied by researchers extensively. These molecules are the best alternative for controlling bacterial infections and reducing drug resistance due to the lack of severe side effects, low cost of production, and biocompatibility. Better understanding of the natural compounds' mechanisms against bacteria provides improved strategies for antimicrobial therapies. In this review, natural products with antibacterial activities focusing on membrane damaging mechanisms were described. However, further high-quality research studies are needed to confirm the clinical efficacy of these natural products.
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- Fahimeh Nourbakhsh
- Medical Toxicology Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Control, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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