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Sá GCDS, da Silva LB, Bezerra PVV, da Silva MAF, Inacio CLS, Paiva WDS, e Silva VPM, Cordeiro LV, Oliveira JWDF, Silva MS, Lima EDO, Moreira FJC, Rocha HADO, Barra PB, Ximenes MDFFDM, Uchôa AF. Tephrosia toxicaria (Sw.) Pers. extracts: Screening by examining aedicidal action under laboratory and field conditions along with its antioxidant, antileishmanial, and antimicrobial activities. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0275835. [PMID: 36630475 PMCID: PMC9833590 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
An increase in the incidence of arboviral, microbial and parasitic infections, and to disorders related to oxidative stress has encouraged the development of adjuvant therapies based on natural formulations, such as those involving plant extracts. Thus, to expand the repertoire of the available therapeutic options, this study aimed to describe the versatility of Tephrosia toxicaria (Sw.) (Pers., 1807) extracts for the control of arbovirus vectors, as well as their antioxidant, antileishmanial, and antimicrobial potential. Among the aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts obtained, the hydroethanolic extract from roots (RHA) was identified as the most active larvicide extract demonstrating, respectively, the lowest lethal concentration (mg/mL) for 50%, 90% and 99% of Aedes aegypti (L., 1762) and Aedes albopictus (S., 1894) larvae, observed at 24 h (0.33, 0.84 and 1.80; 0.32, 0.70 and 1.32) and 48 h (0.17, 0.51 and 1.22; 0.26, 0.47 and 0.78) post-exposure. Field assays revealed that RHA (0.84 mg/mL) is a potential oviposition deterrent, reducing egg-laying by approximately 90%. RHA (0.1 mg/mL) also exhibited antioxidant activity for the following tests: total antioxidant capacity (286.86 mg AAE/g), iron (87.16%) and copper (25.64%) chelation, and superoxide scavenging (10%). In the cell culture assays, RHA (0.1 mg/mL) promoted regeneration of metabolic activity (92% cell viability) in cells exposed to oxidative stress. Furthermore, RHA displayed weak antileishmanial activity (IC50 = 3.53 mg/mL) against Leishmania amazonensis and not exhibit antimicrobial activity. The extraction favored the concentration of carbohydrates in RHA, in addition to lectins and protease inhibitors, with molecular masses estimated between 10 and 24 kDa. Cytotoxicity and phytotoxicity analyses of RHA suggested its biosecurity. Thus, RHA is a multivalent extract with insecticide and antioxidant properties at low and safe concentrations. However, others studies on its indirect toxic effects are ongoing to ensure the complete safety of RHA.
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- Giulian César da Silva Sá
- Department of Cellular Biology and Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Instituto de Medicina Tropical do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Instituto de Medicina Tropical do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Instituto de Medicina Tropical do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Instituto de Medicina Tropical do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Laboratory of Entomology Research, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Laboratory of Biotechnology of Natural Polymer, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Laboratory of Entomology Research, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Mycology, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Laboratory of Immunoparasitology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Laboratory of Immunoparasitology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Mycology, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Laboratory of Biotechnology of Natural Polymer, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Laboratory of Entomology Research, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Instituto de Medicina Tropical do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Marques SDG, Fernandes DA, Teles YCF, Menezes RPB, Maia MS, Scotti MT, Agra MF, Silva TMS, de Souza MDFV. Sidastrum paniculatum (L.) Fryxell (Malvaceae): A Promising Source of Bioactive Sulfated Flavonoids Against Aedes aegypti L. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:760156. [PMID: 35069194 PMCID: PMC8782119 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.760156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aedes aegypti L. is known as the most relevant vector mosquito for viruses such as yellow fever, chikungunya, dengue, and Zika, especially in places with unplanned urbanization, and erratic water supply. Plants used in folk medicine have become a useful source of active compounds with the potential to control the dissemination of Ae. aegypti. Compounds isolated from Malvaceae sensu lato have been previously reported as larvicides, repellents, and insecticides. Recent studies have demonstrated the anti Ae. aegypti activity of sulfated flavonoids, an uncommon type of flavonoid derivatives. This research reports the phytochemical investigation of Sidastrum paniculatum (L.) Fryxell, a Malvaceae species with the potential against Ae. aegypti. Chromatographic procedures resulted in the isolation of the compounds: stearic acid (1), N-trans-feruloyltyramine (2), acacetin (3), apigenin (4), tiliroside (5), along with the sulfated flavonoids: wissadulin (6), 7,4'-di-O-methyl-8-O-sulfate flavone (7), yannin (8), beltraonin (9a), 7-O-sulfate isoscutellarein (paniculatumin) (9b), and condadin (10). This is the first report of compound 7-O-sulfate isoscutellarein (9b). The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis (NMR, LC-HRMS and FT-IR). The sulfated flavonoids identified were submitted to a ligand-based and structure-based virtual screening against two targets: 1YIY (from adult Ae. aegypti) and 1PZ4 (from Ae. aegypti larvae). The results indicated that when the O-sulfate group is bearing the position 7, the structures are potentially active in 1PZ4 protein. On the other hand, flavonoids with the O-sulfate group bearing position 8 were showed to be more likely to bind to the 1YIY protein. Our findings indicated that S. paniculatum is a promising source of sulfated flavonoids with potential against Ae. aegypti.
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- Sany D G Marques
- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Laboratory of Phytochemistry Prof. Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Laboratory of Phytochemistry Prof. Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Agrarian Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, Exact and Nature Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Deparment of Biotechnology, Biotechnology Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Rural Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil.,Laboratory of Phytochemistry Prof. Dr. Raimundo Braz Filho, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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Sousa AP, Fernandes DA, Ferreira MDL, Cordeiro LV, Souza MFV, Pessoa HLF, Oliveira Filho AA, Sá RCS. Analysis of the toxicological and pharmacokinetic profile of Kaempferol-3-O-β-D-(6"-E-p-coumaryl) glucopyranoside - Tiliroside: in silico, in vitro and ex vivo assay. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 83:e244127. [PMID: 34161458 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.244127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Tiliroside is a glycosidic flavonoid present in many plants species including Helicteres velutina K. Schum (Malvaceae sensu lato), commonly known in Brazil as "pitó". This molecule has been shown to have many biological activities, however no study has been carried out to investigate the toxicity of this substance. The present work aimed to evaluate the possible cellular toxicity in silico, in vitro and ex-vivo of the kaempferol-3-O-β-D-(6"-E-p-coumaroyl) glucopyranoside (tiliroside), through chemical structure analysis, toxicity assessment and predictive bioactive properties, using human samples for in vitro and ex-vivo tests. The in silico analysis suggests that tiliroside exhibited great absorption index when penetrating biological membranes. In addition, it also displayed considerable potential for cellular protection against free radicals, and anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hemorrhagic and antithrombotic activities. The assessment of the hemolytic and genotoxic effects of tiliroside showed low hemolysis rates in red blood cells and absence of cellular toxicity in the oral mucosa cells. The data obtained indicate that this molecule could be a promising therapeutic approach as a possible new drug with biotechnological potential.
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- A P Sousa
- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Fisiologia e Patologia, Pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento e Inovação Tecnológica de Medicamentos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Pós-graduação em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos Bioativos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Pós-graduação em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos Bioativos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Pós-graduação em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos Bioativos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Fisiologia e Patologia, Pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento e Inovação Tecnológica de Medicamentos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.,Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Pós-graduação em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos Bioativos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Fisiologia e Patologia, Pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento e Inovação Tecnológica de Medicamentos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Campina Grande - UFCG, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Patos, PB, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Fisiologia e Patologia, Pós-graduação em Desenvolvimento e Inovação Tecnológica de Medicamentos, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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Fernandes DA, Rique HL, de Oliveira LHG, Santos WGS, de Souza MDFV, Nunes FDC. Ovicidal, pupicidal, adulticidal, and repellent activity of Helicteres velutina K. Schum against Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 2021; 43:e112120. [PMID: 35749063 PMCID: PMC9179187 DOI: 10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm112120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Aedes aegypti is a vector of emerging and neglected diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Helicteres velutina, known as "pitó" in Brazil, is traditionally used as an insect repellent, and several studies have demonstrated its larvicidal activity. The aim of this study was to investigate this species and evaluate its potential ovicidal, pupicidal, adulticidal, and repellent activity. The viability of the eggs was evaluated using different concentrations of the test substances for 25 days. The hexane fraction killed 72.7% of the eggs, while dichloromethane killed 67.7%. The survival of the pupae and adults was verified after 72 h and 48 h, respectively. The LC50 for the hexane and dichloromethane fractions was 0.12 mg/mL and 8.85 mg/mL for pupae, 8.01 mg/mL and 0.74 mg/mL for adults (tarsal test), and 0.05 mg/mL and 0.23 mg/mL for adults (body test), respectively. Repellency was assessed for 240 min using neonatal Wistar rats on a Y-tube olfactometer. The hexane fraction attracted mosquitoes to the test chamber, while the dichloromethane fraction had a repellent action. The 7,4'-di-O-methyl-8-O-sulfate flavone provides greater repellency, and this finding is similar to the results of the in silico studies that have shown the potential of this substance against adult mosquitoes. This suggests that 7,4'-di-O-methyl-8-O-sulfate flavone may be one of the substances present in the extract from aerial parts of H. velutina that is responsible for the repellent activity mentioned in traditional medicine. These findings provide a better understanding of the insecticidal and repellent activity of the extract, fraction, and compounds isolated from H. velutina against Ae. aegypti, thereby revealing its potential in the development of a more effective botanical insecticide.
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- Diégina Araújo Fernandes
- Pharmacist, MSc. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos Bioativos (PgPNSB), Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.
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- Curso de Graduação em Biotecnologia, UFPB, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.
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- Veterinarian, DSc. Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, UFPB, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.
- Correspondence Fabiola da Cruz Nunes Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB Centro de Biotecnologia, Campus I - Lot. Cidade Universitaria, Campus João Pessoa CEP 58051-970 - João Pessoa (PB), Brasil E-mail:
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Benelli G. On a Magical Mystery Tour of Green Insecticide Research: Current Issues and Challenges. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25215014. [PMID: 33138103 PMCID: PMC7662653 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25215014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The Editorial outlines recent research advances in green insecticide research. Particular attention is devoted to studies shedding light on the modes of action and non-target toxicity of natural substances of plant origin. Research focusing on the development of new formulations (including those relating to nano-objects) to magnify the effectiveness and stability of green insecticides in the field represents key advances. Herein, a carefully reviewed selection of cutting edge articles about green pesticide development recently published in Molecules is presented. The impact of sub-lethal doses of green insecticides on insect behavioral traits is still overlooked, representing a timely challenge for further research.
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- Giovanni Benelli
- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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