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Elizondo-Luévano JH, Gomez-Flores R, Verde-Star MJ, Tamez-Guerra P, Romo-Sáenz CI, Chávez-Montes A, Rodríguez-Garza NE, Quintanilla-Licea R. In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity of Methanol Extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used in Mexico against Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11212862. [PMID: 36365315 PMCID: PMC9659118 DOI: 10.3390/plants11212862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
Abstract
Medicinal plants are traditionally used in Mexico to treat diseases such as cancer. The present study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic, antioxidant, and anti-hemolytic activity of 15 plants of ethnopharmacological use in Mexico. For this, plant methanol extracts were prepared by the Soxhlet method, after which their cytotoxic activity was evaluated against human hepatocellular carcinoma (HEP-G2) and monkey kidney epithelial (Vero) cells by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) reduction colorimetric assay. The selectivity index (SI) of each extract was then determined by the IC50 ratio of normal to tumor cells. We showed that Ruta chalepensis extract possessed an IC50 of 1.79 µg/mL and 522.08 µg/mL against HEP-G2 and Vero cells, respectively, resulting in an SI of 291.50. Furthermore, antioxidant activity was evaluated by the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging technique, where the best antioxidant potential was shown by the Heterotheca inuloides extract (IC50 = 19.24 µg/mL). Furthermore, the hemolytic potential was determined against human erythrocytes, which showed that the extracts with the highest anti-hemolytic activity were Smilax aspera (IC50 = 4.41 µg/mL) and Amphipterygium adstringens (IC50 = 5.35 µg/mL). In conclusion, we observed that R. chalepensis methanol extract possesses cytotoxic activity against HEP-G2 cells, without affecting non-tumorigenic Vero cells. Our results indicated the antitumor potential of medicinal plants used in Mexico.
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Affiliation(s)
- Joel H. Elizondo-Luévano
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
- Correspondence: (R.G.-F.); (R.Q.-L.); Tel.: +52-81-8020-7449 (R.G.-F.); +52-81-8376-3668 (ext. 1476) (R.Q.-L.)
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas (FCB), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., Monterrey 66455, Mexico
- Correspondence: (R.G.-F.); (R.Q.-L.); Tel.: +52-81-8020-7449 (R.G.-F.); +52-81-8376-3668 (ext. 1476) (R.Q.-L.)
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Martínez-Higuera A, Rodríguez-Beas C, Villalobos-Noriega JMA, Arizmendi-Grijalva A, Ochoa-Sánchez C, Larios-Rodríguez E, Martínez-Soto JM, Rodríguez-León E, Ibarra-Zazueta C, Mora-Monroy R, Borbón-Nuñez HA, García-Galaz A, Candia-Plata MDC, López-Soto LF, Iñiguez-Palomares R. Hydrogel with silver nanoparticles synthesized by Mimosa tenuiflora for second-degree burns treatment. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11312. [PMID: 34050228 PMCID: PMC8163746 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90763-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In this work we use Mimosa tenuiflora (MtE) extracts as reducing agents to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgMt NPs) which were characterized by DPPH and Total Polyphenols Assays, UV-visible, X-ray diffractometer (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). AgMt NPs possess average sizes of 21 nm and fcc crystalline structure, it was also confirmed that the MtE is present in the AgMt NPs even after the cleaning protocol applied. Subsequently, carbopol hydrogels were made and the MtE and the synthesized AgMt NPs were dispersed in different gels (MtE-G and AgMt NPs-G, respectively) at 100 µg/g concentration. The gels were characterized by UV-Vis, IR, and rheology. Antimicrobial tests were performed using Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Burn wound healing was evaluated in a second-degree burn injury on a Wistar rats model for 14 days and additional skin biopsies were examined with histopathological analysis. Gel with commercial silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was prepared and employed as a control on the biological assays. Hydrogel system containing silver nanoparticles synthesized with Mimosa tenuiflora (AgMt NPs-G) is a promising therapeutic strategy for burn wound healing, this due to bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, which promotes a more effective recovery (in percentage terms) by damaged area.
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- Aaron Martínez-Higuera
- Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Graduate Program, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Graduate Program, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Graduate Program, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Graduate Program, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine and Health Science, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Graduate Program, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Agriculture and Livestock, University of Sonora, Road to Kino Bay km 20.5, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physic Researching, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- CONACYT-Centro de Nanociencias Y Nanotecnología, UNAM, Km 107 Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada s/n, 22800, Ensenada, B.C. C.P, Mexico
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- Food Science Coordination, Research Center in Food & Development (CIAD), Road Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, 83304, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine and Health Science, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine and Health Science, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Graduate Program, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
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Ferreira TL, Evangelista AJJ. Mimosa tenuiflora's antimicrobial activity on bacteria and fungi from medical importance: an integrative review. Arch Microbiol 2021; 203:3399-3406. [PMID: 33885936 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02330-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The misuse of antimicrobials has led to the appearance of several multi-resistant pathogens and, as a result, it has been necessary to search for new compounds that are effective against these microorganisms. Faced with this scenario, one of the forms that has been arousing the interest of scholars is the obtaining of antimicrobial compounds from medicinal plants, since, through them, effective compounds are usually obtained against pathogens and with low toxicity to humans and animals. In Brazilian Caatinga, there are several medicinal plants with antimicrobial properties, and one of them is Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir., also known as Jurema Preta, popularly used to treat comorbidities that affect mainly the skin. In view of this, to investigate its antimicrobial potential, a bibliographical survey of experimental articles, published in the last 10 years, which analyzed the antimicrobial activity of M. tenuiflora in bacteria and fungi of importance, was made. Thus, it was possible to observe that the extracts obtained from M. tenuiflora showed in vitro antimicrobial activity. In addition, the compounds flavonoids and tannins are likely to be the main responsible for Mimosa tenuiflora's antimicrobial activity. Thus, M. tenuiflora presents a high study potential in microbial growth control.
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- Thaís L Ferreira
- Faculty of Biomedicine, Christus University Center - UNICHRISTUS, Ceara, Brazil.
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A Comprehensive Review of Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Quercus Species. FORESTS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/f11090904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The Quercus genus provides a large amount of biomaterial with many applications in fields like pharmaceutics, cosmetics, and foodstuff areas. Due to the worldwide dissemination of the genus, many species were used for centuries in traditional healing methods or in the wine maturing process. This review aims to bring together the results about phytoconstituents from oak extracts and their biological applicability as antioxidants, antimicrobial, anticancer, etc. The literature data used in this paper were collected via PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct (2010–June 2020). The inclusion criteria were papers published in English, with information about phytoconstituents from Quercus species (leaves, bark and seeds/acorns) and biological activities such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antiobesity, anti-acne vulgaris, antifungal, anticancer, antiviral, antileishmanial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory. The exclusion criteria were the research of other parts of the Quercus species (e.g., galls, wood, and twigs); lack of information about phytochemistry and biological activities; non-existent Quercus species reported by the authors. The most studied Quercus species, in terms of identified biomolecules and biological activity, are Q. brantii, Q. infectoria and Q. robur. The Quercus species have been reported to contain several phytoconstituents. The main bioactive phytochemicals are phenolic compounds, volatile organic compounds, sterols, aliphatic alcohols and fatty acids. The, Quercus species are intensely studied due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities, provided by their phytochemical composition. The general conclusion is that oak extracts can be exploited for their biological activity and can be used in research fields, such as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical.
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