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Muxfeldt Paim TODA, Simas NF, Abreu JP, Rosa L, Lima TPB, Teodoro AJ. Antiproliferative and Apoptotic Effects of Murici (Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth and verbascifolia (L.) DC) and Taperebá (Spondias mombin L.) Extracts in Human Prostate Cell Line (PC-3). Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2024; 25:1339-1347. [PMID: 38679995 PMCID: PMC11162719 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2024.25.4.1339] [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: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to evaluate the antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of extracts obtained from the murici (Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth and verbascifolia (L.) DC) and taperebá (Spondias mombin L.) pulps, on cell proliferation, cell cycle and apoptosis on human prostate cell line (PC-3). METHODS Four extract was produced from the pulps: murici aqueous extract (MA), taperebá aqueous extract (TA), murici ethanolic extract (ME) and taperebá ethanolic extract (TE). In the present study, the analysis of cell viability, cell cycle and apoptosis analyze were performed using the MTT method and flow cytometry. RESULTS The results showed that murici and taperebá extracts proved to be inhibitors of cell growth, modulation of cell cycle promoters and capable of enhancing the death in prostate carcinoma cells PC-3; suggesting a regulatory effect in prostate cell line, depending on type of extract and dosage used. CONCLUSION These results open a series of perspectives on the use of these bioactive extracts in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer.
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- Laboratory of Functional Foods, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Functional Foods, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Functional Foods, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Functional Foods, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Fluminense Federal University, Food and Nutrition Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Integrated Food and Nutrition Center (CIAN), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Fluminense Federal University, Food and Nutrition Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Integrated Food and Nutrition Center (CIAN), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Almeida CORP, Martinez RM, Figueiredo MS, Teodoro AJ. Botanical, nutritional, phytochemical characteristics, and potential health benefits of murici (Byrsonima crassifolia) and taperebá (Spondias mombin): insights from animal and cell culture models. Nutr Rev 2024; 82:407-424. [PMID: 37349898 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuad065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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Brazil has great biodiversity, and the Amazon biome stands out for a variety of native fruits with high economic and nutritional potential. Murici (Byrsonima crassifolia) and taperebá (Spondias mombin) are sources of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals with potential health benefits. Because of the bioactive potential of these Brazilian fruits, this review aims to gather the most current existing knowledge about their botanical, nutritional, and phytochemical properties, because the presence of several bioactive compounds may bring promising strategies to the prevention and treatment of several diseases. The search was conducted of the LILACS, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Science Direct databases, considering articles published between 2010 and 2023. The compiled results showed that these fruits, their leaves, and seeds have great antioxidant activity and are a good source of phytochemicals, especially phenolic compounds. In vitro and in vivo studies indicate that these bioactive compounds have several health benefits related to the prevention or treatment of diseases, including antioxidant effects; anti-inflammatory effects; and antidiabetic, antidepressant, neuroprotective, antiproliferative, anticancer, hypolipemic, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective effects, and they are particularly related to the reduction of damage from oxidative stress. This review highlights the potential of these fruits as functional foods and for therapeutic purposes. However, it is recommended to conduct more studies on the identification and quantification of phytochemicals present in these fruits and studies in humans to better understand the mechanisms of action related to their effects and to understand the interaction of these compounds with the human body, as well as to prove the safety and efficacy of these compounds on health.
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- Carolina O R P Almeida
- Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food and Nutrition Security, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Universidade Federal Fluminense/Faculdade de Nutrição, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Universidade Federal Fluminense/Faculdade de Nutrição, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Almeida CDORPD, Martinez RM, Souza VRD, Lima TPB, Nascimento BA, Noblat GDA, Abreu GM, Pereira AD, Figueiredo MS, Teodoro AJ. Effects of Supplementation of Murici ( Byrsonima crassifolia) and Taperebá ( Spondias mombin) Pulp Extracts on Food Intake, Body Parameters, and Oxidative Stress Markers in Healthy Rats. J Med Food 2024; 27:47-59. [PMID: 38156814 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2022.0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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This study evaluates the effects of supplementation of murici (Byrsonima crassifolia) and taperebá (Spondias mombin) pulp extracts on dietary intake, body composition, biochemical parameters, and markers of oxidative stress. Two experiments were conducted with a total of 80 healthy male Wistar rats and a 30-day supplementation. In the first experiment, animals were divided into control (C) group, murici group 50 mg/(kg⸱day) (50Mu), murici group 100 mg/(kg⸱day) (100Mu), and murici group 200 mg/(kg⸱day) (200Mu). In the second experiment, animals were divided into C group, taperebá group 50 mg/(kg⸱day) (50Tap), taperebá group 100 mg/(kg⸱day) (100Tap), and taperebá group 200 mg/(kg⸱day) (200Tap). Results showed lower feed intake in 50Mu, 100Mu, and 100Tap groups (13%, 12%, and 10%, respectively, P < .05) and lower body fat in 200Mu, 100Tap, and 200Tap groups (16.0%, 29.1%, and 27.1%, respectively, P < .05). Only the 100Tap group showed reduced adipose tissue content (30.4%; P < .05). Increased plasma antioxidant capacity was observed at all doses for both fruits. Taperebá supplementation reduced ferrous oxidation-xylenol orange levels (50Tap: 8.4%, 100Tap: 16.1%, 200Tap: 24.3%; P < .05) and increased thiol levels (50Tap: 39%, 100Tap: 31%; P < .05). Serum thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels were reduced in all groups receiving taperebá (50Tap: 77.7%, 100Tap: 73.1%, 200Tap: 73.8%; P < .05) and murici (50Mu: 44.5%, 100Mu: 34%, 200Mu: 43%; P < .05). Therefore, it is suggested that the inclusion of these fruits in the diet can contribute to health maintenance and disease prevention, through their effects on controlling food intake, improving body composition, and in combating oxidative stress.
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- Food and Nutrition Security Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Emília de Jesus Ferreiro College of Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Emília de Jesus Ferreiro College of Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Nutrition Science Program, Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Integrated Center of Food and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Integrated Center of Food and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ribeiro LEGGT, Batista LDSP, Assis CFD, Damasceno KSFSC, Sousa Júnior FCD. Potentially Synbiotic Yellow Mombin Beverages: Stability during Refrigerated Storage, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Sensory Properties. Foods 2023; 12:foods12101994. [PMID: 37238811 DOI: 10.3390/foods12101994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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This study aimed to develop potentially synbiotic yellow mombin (Spondias mombin L.) beverages added with fructooligosaccharides and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NRRL B-4496. Six formulations of yellow mombin beverages were prepared to measure the influence of fermentation and pH, which was adjustment to 4.5 for stability and quality parameters. Formulations were evaluated for probiotic survival, pH, titratable acidity, total phenolic compounds (TPC), and antioxidant activity for 28 days at 4 °C. Additionally, the proximate composition, color, sensory aspects, and survival to simulated gastrointestinal conditions were studied. At 21 days of storage, the viability of L. plantarum was 9 CFU/mL for the fermented symbiotic (SYNf) and non-fermented symbiotic with adjusted pH (SYNa) formulations. In addition, the fermented synbiotic with an adjusted pH beverage (SYNfA) showed a count of 8.2 log CFU/mL at 28 days. The formulations showed a high TPC (234-431 mg GAE/L), antioxidant activity (48-75 µM trolox), and a potential use as low-calorie beverages. The SYNf formulation showed an acceptability index higher than 70% and a high purchase intent. The SYNf and SYNa formulations maintained suitable probiotic counts after exposure to the simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Therefore, it was possible to develop a new potentially synbiotic yellow mombin beverage with a high sensory acceptance, supplying the market with a new functional food alternative.
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- Departamento de Nutrição, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nutrição, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, R. Gal. Gustavo Cordeiro de Faria, s/n, Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, RN, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nutrição, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
- Departamento de Nutrição, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nutrição, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, R. Gal. Gustavo Cordeiro de Faria, s/n, Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, RN, Brazil
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Ogunro OB, Oyeyinka BO, Gyebi GA, Batiha GES. Nutritional benefits, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicity of Spondias mombin Linn: a comprehensive review. J Pharm Pharmacol 2023; 75:162-226. [PMID: 36632807 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgac086] [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: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Spondias mombin is traditionally used as an herbal medicine for several human diseases and ailments in the tropical regions across the globe including the African countries. This study aimed to provide comprehensive information on nutritional benefits, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological properties and toxicology study of S. mombin. Information was gathered from documented literatures in scientific database. KEY FINDINGS The study revealed that S. mombin has nutritional values; with the leaf, fruit, flower, seed, and stem bark possessing a wide range of ethnomedicinal uses across several regions, with documented pharmacological properties. S. mombin has a frequent rate of ethnomedicinal utility in cases of abortion, constipation, fever, gonorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, digestive pain, diarrhoea, dysentery and wounds. Ethnopharmacological studies showed that crude extracts and chemical compounds from S. mombin manifested in vivo and in vitro biological and pharmacological activities. About 102 isolated compounds from the leaf, fruit, or stem bark of S. mombin have been reported. SUMMARY Overall, S. mombin has several nutritive and ethnomedicinal benefits owing to its chemical constituents, which are linkable to the several pharmacological activities. There remains however, the need for dosage intake caution, upon the advice of medical professionals.
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- Olalekan Bukunmi Ogunro
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Alice 5700, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology Bingham University, Karu, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, AlBeheira, Egypt
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de Souza VR, Lima TPB, Bedê TP, Faria SBA, Alves R, Louzada A, de Moraes BPT, Silva AR, Gonçalves de Albuquerque CF, de Azeredo VB, Teodoro AJ. Murici ( Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth and verbascifolia (L.)) and Tapereba ( Spondias mombin) Improve Hepatic and Inflammatory Biomarkers in High-Fat-Diet Rats. Foods 2023; 12:foods12020255. [PMID: 36673347 PMCID: PMC9857676 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The present study investigated the effects of murici and tapereba on improving hepatic and inflammatory biomarkers in high-fat-diet rats. Female Wistar rats were divided into five groups (n = 10/group): control (CON), high-fat diet (HF), murici drink + high-fat diet (Mu-HF), tapereba drink + high-fat diet (Tap-HF), and murici and tapereba blend drink + high-fat diet (MT-HF). Drinks were offered daily for 60 days, following which body and liver weights, hepatosomatic indexes, serum parameters, inflammatory profile, and antioxidant activity (DPPH and ORAC) were analyzed. The cell death of hepatic cells was evaluated using flow cytometry. It was observed that weight gain was similar among the groups, while glycemia was lower in the MT-HF group. A high-fat diet increased the concentration of cholesterol total, ALT, IL-1β (in plasma and liver), and TNF-α (in the liver), and this was reduced by treatment with the fruit-based beverages. The other evaluated parameters showed no statistically significant difference. Compared to the CON and HF groups, the groups that received the drinks had higher cellular antioxidant activity and reduced oxidative stress, lipid oxidation, and development of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β. A high-fat diet induced higher cell death in hepatic tissue, which was prevented by the murici, tapereba, and the fruit-blend drinks. The consumption of murici, tapereba, and fruit-blend-based beverages showed beneficial effects on liver metabolism; therefore, they may serve as a nutritional approach for preventing and treating non-alcoholic liver disease.
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- Vanessa Rosse de Souza
- Food and Nutrition Program, Functional Foods Laboratory, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, Brazil
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- Food and Nutrition Program, Functional Foods Laboratory, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro 24020-140, Brazil
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- Membrane Transport Laboratory, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 24020-140, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro 24020-140, Brazil
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- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Biomedical Institute, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Oswaldo Cruz, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro 21040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro 24020-140, Brazil
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- Food and Nutrition Program, Functional Foods Laboratory, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, Brazil
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro 24020-140, Brazil
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Phenolic Compound Profile by UPLC-MS/MS and Encapsulation with Chitosan of Spondias mombin L. Fruit Peel Extract from Cerrado Hotspot-Brazil. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27082382. [PMID: 35458580 PMCID: PMC9028924 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082382] [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: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Taperebá (Spondias mombin L.) is a native species of the Brazilian Cerrado that has shown important characteristics such as a significant phenolic compound content and biological activities. The present study aimed to characterize the phenolic compound profile and antioxidant activity in taperebá peel extract, as well as microencapsulating the extract with chitosan and evaluating the stability of the microparticles. The evaluation of the profile of phenolic compounds was carried out by UPLC-MS/MS. The in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH and ABTS methods. The microparticles were obtained by spray drying and were submitted to a stability study under different temperatures. In general, the results showed a significant content of polyphenols and antioxidant activity. The results of UPLC-MS/MS demonstrated a significant content of polyphenols in taperebá peel, highlighting the high content of ellagic acid and quercetin compounds. There was significant retention of phenolic compounds when microencapsulated, demonstrating high retention at all evaluated temperatures. This study is the first to microencapsulate the extract of taperebá peel, in addition to identifying and quantifying some compounds in this fruit.
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Barrozo LG, Paulino LRFM, Silva BR, Barbalho EC, Nascimento DR, Neto MFL, Silva JRV. N-acetyl-cysteine and the control of oxidative stress during in vitro ovarian follicle growth, oocyte maturation, embryo development and cryopreservation. Anim Reprod Sci 2021; 231:106801. [PMID: 34252825 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2021.106801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Oxidative stress is generated by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and cellular defense mechanisms. To reduce cellular damage caused by ROS in vivo or in vitro, N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is converted into metabolites that have the capacity of stimulating synthesis of glutathione (GSH) which functions directly as free radical scavengers. The NAC antioxidant potential evaluated to the greatest extent is the indirect action of NAC, as a precursor of GSH, with glutathione being the primary antioxidant in cells. During long-term preantral follicle culture, NAC has a synergic action with FSH and an important function in sustaining preantral follicle growth and follicle-cell viability in vitro. The NAC inclusion in in vitro maturation medium for cumulus-oocyte complexes (COC) leads to protection of oocytes from damage induced by heat stress, reductions in ROS, and increases in cumulus cell expansion. Developing embryos are susceptable to oxidative stress because of susceptability to cellular structure damage and not having well-developed defense mechanisms. Results from various indicate there are beneficial effects of NAC on embryonic development by increasing GSH biosynthesis and regulating cell proliferation. In addition, NAC is also an effective antioxidant during cryopreservation of ovarian follicles, oocytes and embryos, because inclusion of NAC in preservation medium leads to improvements in mitochondrial function and cell viability, and reductions in ROS and cellular apoptosis. In this review, there is evaluation of mechanisms of action of NAC and beneficial effects during in vitro culture of preantral follicles, as well as oocyte maturation, embryonic development and cryopreservation.
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- Laryssa G Barrozo
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Av. Comandante Maurocélio Rocha Ponte 100, CEP 62041-040, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Av. Comandante Maurocélio Rocha Ponte 100, CEP 62041-040, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Av. Comandante Maurocélio Rocha Ponte 100, CEP 62041-040, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Av. Comandante Maurocélio Rocha Ponte 100, CEP 62041-040, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Av. Comandante Maurocélio Rocha Ponte 100, CEP 62041-040, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Av. Comandante Maurocélio Rocha Ponte 100, CEP 62041-040, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Av. Comandante Maurocélio Rocha Ponte 100, CEP 62041-040, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
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Pires FCS, de Oliveira JC, Menezes EGO, Silva APDSE, Ferreira MCR, Siqueira LMM, Almada-Vilhena AO, Pieczarka JC, Nagamachi CY, de Carvalho Junior RN. Bioactive Compounds and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Cytoprotective Effects of Murici Pulp Extracts ( Byrsonima crassifolia) Obtained by Supercritical Extraction in HepG2 Cells Treated with H 2O 2. Foods 2021; 10:737. [PMID: 33808511 PMCID: PMC8065398 DOI: 10.3390/foods10040737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The use of clean technologies in the development of bioactive plant extracts has been encouraged, but it is necessary to verify the cytotoxicity and cytoprotection for food and pharmaceutical applications. Therefore, the objective of this work was to obtain the experimental data of the supercritical sequential extraction of murici pulp, to determine the main bioactive compounds obtained and to evaluate the possible cytotoxicity and cytoprotection of the extracts in models of HepG2 cells treated with H2O2. The murici pulp was subjected to sequential extraction with supercritical CO2 and CO2+ethanol, at 343.15 K, and 22, 32, and 49 MPa. Higher extraction yields were obtained at 49 MPa. The oil presented lutein (224.77 µg/g), oleic, palmitic, and linoleic, as the main fatty acids, and POLi (17.63%), POO (15.84%), PPO (13.63%), and LiOO (10.26%), as the main triglycerides. The ethanolic extract presented lutein (242.16 µg/g), phenolic compounds (20.63 mg GAE/g), and flavonoids (0.65 mg QE/g). The ethanolic extract showed greater antioxidant activity (122.61 and 17.14 µmol TE/g) than oil (43.48 and 6.04 µmol TE/g). Both extracts did not show cytotoxicity and only murici oil showed a cytoprotective effect. Despite this, the results qualify both extracts for food/pharmaceutical applications.
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- Flávia Cristina Seabra Pires
- LABEX (Extraction Laboratory), LABTECS (Supercritical Technology Laboratory), PPGCTA (PostGraduate Program in Food Science and Technology), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (F.C.S.P.); (A.P.d.S.eS.); (M.C.R.F.)
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- LABEX (Extraction Laboratory), FEA (College of Food Engineering), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil;
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- LABEX (Extraction Laboratory), PRODERNA (Postgraduate Program in Natural Resources Engineering in the Amazon), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (E.G.O.M.); (L.M.M.S.)
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- LABEX (Extraction Laboratory), LABTECS (Supercritical Technology Laboratory), PPGCTA (PostGraduate Program in Food Science and Technology), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (F.C.S.P.); (A.P.d.S.eS.); (M.C.R.F.)
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- LABEX (Extraction Laboratory), LABTECS (Supercritical Technology Laboratory), PPGCTA (PostGraduate Program in Food Science and Technology), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (F.C.S.P.); (A.P.d.S.eS.); (M.C.R.F.)
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- LABEX (Extraction Laboratory), PRODERNA (Postgraduate Program in Natural Resources Engineering in the Amazon), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (E.G.O.M.); (L.M.M.S.)
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- CEABIO (Center for Advanced Studies of the Biodiversity and Cell Culture Laboratory), PCT-Guamá (Guamá Science and Technology Park), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (A.O.A.-V.); (J.C.P.); (C.Y.N.)
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- CEABIO (Center for Advanced Studies of the Biodiversity and Cell Culture Laboratory), PCT-Guamá (Guamá Science and Technology Park), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (A.O.A.-V.); (J.C.P.); (C.Y.N.)
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- CEABIO (Center for Advanced Studies of the Biodiversity and Cell Culture Laboratory), PCT-Guamá (Guamá Science and Technology Park), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil; (A.O.A.-V.); (J.C.P.); (C.Y.N.)
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- LABEX (Extraction Laboratory), LABTECS (Supercritical Technology Laboratory), FEA (College of Food Engineering), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Augusto Corrêa Street S/N, Guamá, Belém, PA 66075-900, Brazil
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Faria JV, Valido IH, Paz WHP, da Silva FMA, de Souza ADL, Acho LRD, Lima ES, Boleti APA, Marinho JVN, Salvador MJ, Dos Santos EL, Soares PK, López-Mesas M, Maia JMF, Koolen HHF, Bataglion GA. Comparative evaluation of chemical composition and biological activities of tropical fruits consumed in Manaus, central Amazonia, Brazil. Food Res Int 2021; 139:109836. [PMID: 33509461 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Fruits are widely recognized as sources of biologically active metabolites, such as antioxidant compounds. In this context, fruits commonly consumed in the central Amazonia, especially in its biggest metropolis (Manaus - AM/Brazil), are attractive as potential sources of antioxidant compounds related to biological activities. Most of such fruits are still poorly studied and/or remain unknown outside the Amazon region. Therefore, this study aims to investigate nine fruits (abiu, cubiu, biribá, breadfruit, genipap, peach palm, murici, soursop, and umari) regarding their chemical composition (fixed and volatile), reducing capacity, antioxidant activity, enzyme inhibition, and cytotoxicity. Determination of small organic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids, flavan-3-ols and flavonoid aglycones was done by HPLC-MS/MS, whereas determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was done by HS-SPME/GC-MS. Reducing capacity was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method, and antioxidant activities were evaluated by DPPH, ABTS, and H-ORACFL assays. In vitro activities regarding inhibition of enzymes were tested for α-glucosidase, lipase, and α-amylase, and anti-glycation activities were evaluated for methylglyoxal and fructose. Cytotoxicity of fruit extracts was evaluated by cell viability of human fibroblast cell line (MRC-5). A total of 16 antioxidant compounds and 139 VOCs were determined, whose profiles were unique for each studied fruit. Total phenolic contents as well as antioxidant activities found herein were similar or even higher than those reported for several traditional fruits. Some of fruit extracts were able to inhibit α-glucosidase and glycation in methylglyoxal and fructose models, whereas none of them was active for lipase and α-amylase. All of the fruit extracts showed to be non-cytotoxic to MRC-5 cell line.
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- Jéssica V Faria
- Grupo de Pesquisas em Metabolômica e Espectrometria de Massas, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, 690065-130 Manaus, Brazil
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- Grupo de Pesquisas em Metabolômica e Espectrometria de Massas, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, 690065-130 Manaus, Brazil; Centre Grup de Técniques de Separació en Química (GTS), Departament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Facultat de Ciències, Edifici CN, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Grupo de Pesquisas em Metabolômica e Espectrometria de Massas, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, 690065-130 Manaus, Brazil; Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, 69080-900 Manaus, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, 69080-900 Manaus, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, 69080-900 Manaus, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, 69077-000 Manaus, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, 69077-000 Manaus, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e Ambientais, Universidade Federal de Grande Dourados, 79825-900 Dourados, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e Ambientais, Universidade Federal de Grande Dourados, 79825-900 Dourados, Brazil
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- Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, 59078-970 Natal, Brazil
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- Centre Grup de Técniques de Separació en Química (GTS), Departament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Facultat de Ciències, Edifici CN, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratório de Ecologia, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, 69050-010 Manaus, Brazil
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- Grupo de Pesquisas em Metabolômica e Espectrometria de Massas, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, 690065-130 Manaus, Brazil.
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- Grupo de Pesquisas em Metabolômica e Espectrometria de Massas, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, 690065-130 Manaus, Brazil; Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, 69080-900 Manaus, Brazil.
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Woźniak M, Krajewski R, Makuch S, Agrawal S. Phytochemicals in Gynecological Cancer Prevention. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:1219. [PMID: 33530651 PMCID: PMC7865323 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Gynecological cancer confers an enormous burden among women worldwide. Accumulating evidence points to the role of phytochemicals in preventing cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. Experimental studies emphasize the chemopreventive and therapeutic potential of plant-derived substances by inhibiting the early stages of carcinogenesis or improving the efficacy of traditional chemotherapeutic agents. Moreover, a number of epidemiological studies have investigated associations between a plant-based diet and cancer risk. This literature review summarizes the current knowledge on the phytochemicals with proven antitumor activity, emphasizing their effectiveness and mechanism of action in gynecological cancer.
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- Marta Woźniak
- Department of Pathology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.W.); (S.M.)
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- Department and Clinic of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Pathology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.W.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Pathology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.W.); (S.M.)
- Department and Clinic of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
- Department of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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Jiang X, Hao J, Liu Z, Ma X, Feng Y, Teng L, Li Y, Wang D. Anti-obesity effects of Grifola frondosa through the modulation of lipid metabolism via ceramide in mice fed a high-fat diet. Food Funct 2021; 12:6725-6739. [PMID: 34160500 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00666e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Obesity is characterized by massive fat deposition and is related to a series of metabolic complications, such as insulin resistance (IR) and steatohepatitis. Grifola frondosa (GF) is a basidiomycete fungus and a source of various nutritional ingredients related to human health. In this study, after a systematic analysis of its nutritional ingredients, GF was administered to mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) to investigate its effects on lipid metabolism. In HFD-fed mice, GF significantly controlled the body weight, blood glucose and related organ indices, and effectively counteracted hyperlipidemia and IR triggered by the HFD. GF administration efficiently alleviated hepatic steatosis and adipocyte hypertrophy, and regulated alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase in the liver. An analysis of the intestinal microflora showed that GF reversed obesity-induced dysbiosis by affecting the relative abundance of certain bacteria, reducing lipopolysaccharide production and regulating the superpathway of heme biosynthesis associated with inflammation. According to the results of lipidomics, ceramide, a metabolite related to inflammation and IR, was found to be dysregulated in HFD-fed mice. However, GF regulated the ceramide levels and restored lipid metabolism via the suppression of Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappa-B signaling, which is involved in inflammation and IR. This study provides the experimental basis for the application of GF as an agent for obesity.
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- Xue Jiang
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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Ribeiro ESS, Damasceno KSFSC, Dantas LMDC, Azevedo WMD, Leite PIP, Assis CFD, Sousa Junior FCD. Fermented yellow mombin juice using Lactobacillus acidophilus NRRL B-4495: Chemical composition, bioactive properties and survival in simulated gastrointestinal conditions. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0239392. [PMID: 32970721 PMCID: PMC7514086 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate yellow mombin (Spondias mombin L.) juice as a vehicle for the Lactobacillus acidophilus NRRL B-4495 probiotic. The initial pH and fermentation temperature conditions were optimized by central composite rotational design. The beverage was evaluated for its chemical composition, bioactive properties, microbiological stability, survival in simulated gastrointestinal conditions and sensory analysis. The ideal conditions for probiotic juice production were an initial pH of 6.4 and 16 h of fermentation, with maximum viability of 12.9 ± 0.4 Log CFU/mL. The fermented juice showed a total phenolic concentration of 94.90 ± 7.12 GAE/mL and antioxidant activity, as measured by DPPH (0.31 ± 0.00 μmol TE/mL) and ABTS sequestration (2.59 ± 0.30 μmol TE/mL). Antibacterial activity could also be observed against S. aureus, E. coli and K. pneumoniae. The obtained formulation showed good microbiological stability when stored at 4ºC for 28 days. In addition, there was no significant change in viability after exposure to simulated gastrointestinal conditions. The sensory analysis showed that the probiotic beverage was not well accepted. However, the Just-About-Right (JAR) ideal scale test enabled identifying the specific attributes which need to be improved from the tasters’ point of view so that it is possible to improve product acceptance.
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- Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil.,Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal-RN, Brazil
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- Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil.,Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal-RN, Brazil
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