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Sá KM, Soares IL, de Souza Leão MV, Ferreira MIC, do Nascimento PGG, Pontes CM, da Hora AM, Leal LP, de Oliveira MN, Bandeira MAM, Pontes DF. Technology Prospection of Ora-pro-Nóbis ( Pereskia aculeata Mill.): A Non-conventional Food Plant. Recent Pat Biotechnol 2024; 18:144-151. [PMID: 37138429 DOI: 10.2174/1872208317666230502101802] [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: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) is a plant from Brazilian biodiversity used for food and medicinal purposes. It has ample technological potential, however, it is still underutilized, being classified as a Non-Conventional Food Plant (PANC). Prospective studies in intellectual property banks make it possible to expand perspectives for scientific research, enhancing the generation of new products. OBJECTIVE Evaluate the patents of products containing Pereskia aculeata Mill. for the areas of food and health in intellectual property databases. METHODS The study was conducted through structured prospective investigation (collection, processing and analysis) in 4 patent databases: National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) - Brazil, United States Patent and Trademark Office, World Trade Organization Intellectual Property (WIPO) and Espacenet. RESULTS The evaluation showed a reduced number of registered patents. In general, 8 patent applications were examined, of which 7 are directly associated with the species (and its derivatives) and 1 is related to a device specially designed for harvesting leaves/fruits and removing thorns. The focus of the patents was the use of the species in the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnological areas, with emphasis on the use of the leaves in the extraction of mucilage and proteins. CONCLUSION This study showed that Pereskia aculeata Mill. is a technologically promising plant, because of its nutritional and medicinal composition, and it is important to encourage innovation and the development of new products with the species.
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- Kellen Miranda Sá
- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
- Horto de Plantas Medicinais Prof. F. J. A. Matos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Horto de Plantas Medicinais Prof. F. J. A. Matos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Horto de Plantas Medicinais Prof. F. J. A. Matos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Horto de Plantas Medicinais Prof. F. J. A. Matos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
- Departamento de Farmácia, Faculdade de Farmácia, Odontologia e Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza/CE, Brasil
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Ferreira EA, Queiroz LS, Silva Facchini GDF, Guedes MCMR, Macedo GC, de Sousa OV, Da Silva Filho AA. Baccharis dracunculifolia DC (Asteraceae) Root Extract and Its Triterpene Baccharis Oxide Display Topical Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Different Mice Ear Edema Models. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2023; 2023:9923941. [PMID: 37275573 PMCID: PMC10234725 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9923941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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B. dracunculifolia is popularly used to treat skin diseases. This work aimed to evaluate the topical anti-inflammatory properties of B. dracunculifolia root extract (BdR) and its major compound baccharis oxide (BOx) on mice ear edema models. BdR was analyzed by GC-MS, and BOx was isolated by chromatographic fractionation. Topical anti-inflammatory activities were determined by using the croton oil, capsaicin, histamine, and phenol-induced mouse ear edema models. N-acetyl-β-D- glucosaminidase (NAG) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activities, as well as NO dosage and histopathological analyses, were also evaluated. Phytochemical analysis of BdR showed BOx as one of the major constituents. BdR and BOx (both at 0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 mg/ear) significantly reduced croton oil, histamine, and phenol-induced ear edema, while only BOx was effective in reducing capsaicin-induced edema. MPO and NAG activities, as well as NO production, were significantly inhibited by BdR and BOx. Histopathological analysis confirmed the topical anti-inflammatory properties of BdR and BOx. Our findings showed that BdR and BOx demonstrated significant topical anti-inflammatory effects in mouse ear edema induced by different agents, suggesting their possible application on skin inflammatory diseases.
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- Everton Allan Ferreira
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG 36036-900, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG 36036-900, Brazil
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- Department of Parasitology, Microbiology and Immunology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, R. José Lourenço Kelmer s/n, Campus Universitário, 36036-900 Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Parasitology, Microbiology and Immunology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, R. José Lourenço Kelmer s/n, Campus Universitário, 36036-900 Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Parasitology, Microbiology and Immunology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, R. José Lourenço Kelmer s/n, Campus Universitário, 36036-900 Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG 36036-900, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG 36036-900, Brazil
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de Souza AH, Mendonça HDOP, de Paula ACCFF, Augusti R, Fante CA, Melo JOF, Carlos LDA. Influence of Harvest Time on the Chemical Profile of Pereskia aculeate Mill. Using Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134276. [PMID: 35807521 PMCID: PMC9268433 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the physicochemical characteristics and the production of bioactive compounds of Pereskia aculeata Mill. at different harvest times. Here, we performed a qualitative evaluation of the chemical profile by paper spray mass spectrometry (PSMS), the phenolic acid and flavonoid profile by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), antioxidant activity, total carotenoids, total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, total anthocyanins, color characteristics, total soluble solids (TSS), total solids (TS), pH, and total titratable acidity (TTA). The chemical profile was not affected, with the exception of 4,5-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene and azelaic acid, which was only identified in the leaves harvested during the winter. The content of four phenolic acids and three flavonoids were analyzed; out of these, no significant amounts of ellagic acid and quercetin were detected. There was no difference in production of bioactive compounds between seasons, reflecting the antioxidant activity, which also did not differ. Brightness, chroma, and leaf pH were the only physicochemical characteristics that did not vary between seasons.
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- Antonio Henrique de Souza
- Agricultural Sciences Department, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.H.d.S.); (H.d.O.P.M.); (L.d.A.C.)
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- Agricultural Sciences Department, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.H.d.S.); (H.d.O.P.M.); (L.d.A.C.)
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- Chemistry Department, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil;
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- Food Department, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil;
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- Agricultural Sciences Department, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.H.d.S.); (H.d.O.P.M.); (L.d.A.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Agricultural Sciences Department, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.H.d.S.); (H.d.O.P.M.); (L.d.A.C.)
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da Silva Porto FG, Campos ÂD, Carreño NLV, Garcia ITS. Pereskia aculeata leaves: properties and potentialities for the development of new products. Nat Prod Res 2021; 36:4827-4838. [PMID: 34852678 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.2010070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Pereskia aculeata Mill., known as Ora-Pro-Nobis or Barbados gooseberry, arouse the interest of food and pharmaceutical industries due to its bioactive compounds and mucilage. We conducted a peer-reviewed survey using Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, Science Direct, and Scifinder platforms, as well as patent bases for new products. We selected articles which highlighted composition of leaves and applications in the development of new products. Mucilage shows great potential in the development of complexes or microparticles to transport active molecules. Reports on anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of P. aculeata leaves open a research field to obtain pharmaceutical products. Emulsifying properties of mucilage have been explored in food processing. Another potential use is the development of films for functional and/or edible packaging. The polysaccharide chain, the main mucilage constituent, can interact with other biopolymers to be explored in colloidal chemistry for the production of biomaterials in the next years.
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- Fabiane Grecco da Silva Porto
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Center of Technological Development, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Center of Technological Development, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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