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Kadi M, Berraouaan A, Driouech M, Ziyyat A, Mekhfi H, Bnouham M, Legssyer A. Computational Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds from Dysphania ambrosioides Leaves. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301527. [PMID: 38253787 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301527] [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] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
Dysphania ambrosioides has been reported to have many medicinal properties, due to its possession of a multitude of biologically active molecules contained in its leaves. However, very few studies have been reported to evaluate their pharmacological properties. Consequently, in the present study, many computational tools have been performed to predict drug similarity and ADMET properties. Besides, the inhibitory potential of D.ambrosioides major compounds against Bacterial, Fungal and cardiovascular main receptor targets has been investigated. This study suggests that Carvone oxide, 5-Isopropenyl-2-Methylenecyclohexanol, and Caryophyllene oxide were the most active molecules belonging to D. ambrosioides Leaves, possessing drug-likeness with satisfactory bioactivity scores, having good pharmacokinetic values. Metabolism and toxicities were further studied using FAME3, GLORY, and pred-hERG. Slight cardiotoxicity and cytotoxicity were predicted, respectively, for Caryophyllene oxide and Carvone oxide, 5-Isopropenyl-2-Methylenecyclohexanol. Good inhibitory activities of the three compounds against Bacterial, Fungal, and Cardiovascular receptor targets. Hence, this is a comprehensive in silico approach to evaluate D.ambrosioides Leaves main phytocompounds in the background of its potential in future drug development.
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- Mounime Kadi
- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, 60000, Oujda, MOROCCO
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Ez-Zriouli R, ElYacoubi H, Imtara H, Mesfioui A, ElHessni A, Al Kamaly O, Zuhair Alshawwa S, Nasr FA, Benziane Ouaritini Z, Rochdi A. Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities and Acute Toxicity of Cedrus atlantica, Chenopodium ambrosioides and Eucalyptus camaldulensis Essential Oils. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28072974. [PMID: 37049738 PMCID: PMC10096409 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28072974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The essential oils yield of Cedrus atlantica, Chenopodium ambrosioides and Eucalyptus camaldulensis was different. C. ambrosioides gave a relatively higher yield (2.1 ± 0.1%), while that of C. atlantica was low (1.0 ± 0.1%) and that of E. camaldulensis was lower (0.75 ± 0.1% of dry matter). The active ingredients of the essential oils and some of their biological effects were also determined. The characterization of their chemical compositions showed that the three essences have different chemical profiles: C. atlantica was richer in sesquiterpenes (β-Himachalene (54.21%) and γ -Himachalene (15.54%)), C. ambrosioides was very rich in monoterpene peroxides and monoterpenes (α-Terpinene (53.4%), ascaridole (17.7%) and ρ-Cymene (12.1%)) and E. camaldulensis was very rich in monoterpene compounds and monoterpenols (p-cymene (35.11%), γ-Eudesmol (11.9%), L-linalool (11.51%) and piperitone (10.28%)). The in vitro measurement of antioxidant activity by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) reduction assay showed a significant performance of the eucalyptus oil and average performance of the other two (C. atlantica and C. ambrosioides). The in vitro bio-test for their antimicrobial effects showed that the antibacterial activity differed depending on the essential oil and the concentration used, and that their bactericidal efficacy was similar or superior to that of synthetic antibiotics. The toxicity test on rats revealed that the LD50 of the three essential oils was 500 mg/kg body weight, which classifies them as category four cytotoxic natural products at high doses.
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Negi P, Singh A, Pundir S, Parashar A, Upadhyay N, Agarwal S, Chauhan R, Tambuwala MM. Essential oil and nanocarrier-based formulations approaches for vaginal candidiasis. Ther Deliv 2023; 14:207-225. [PMID: 37191049 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2022-0058] [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] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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An exclusive site for local drug delivery is the vagina, especially for vaginal infections. The fungus Candida albicans causes vaginal infection known as vulvovaginal candidiasis, a highly prevalent and recurrent gynaecological disease among women. Vaginal candidiasis affects over 75% of women at a certain point in their life and has a recurrence rate of 40-50%. Medicinal plants provide some very effective phytoconstituents which when delivered as nanosystems have enhanced therapeutic action and efficacy by alteration in their characteristics. Antifungal drugs are used to treat these conditions, alternative medicine is required for prophylaxis and improved prognosis. The current review focuses on the research carried out on various nanocarrier-based approaches and essential oil-based formulations for vaginal candidiasis.
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- Poonam Negi
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology & Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology & Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology & Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology & Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology & Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- L.R Institute of Pharmacy, Oachghat, Solan, 173212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology & Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ulster University, Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, UK
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Pereira LPLA, Ribeiro ECG, Brito MCA, Araruna FOS, Araruna FB, Leite JAC, Silveira DPB, de Oliveira TM, Cantanhede SPD, Firmo WDCA, Monteiro ODS, Maia JGS, da Franca Rodrigues KA, Coutinho DF. Molluscicidal and cercaricidal activities of the essential oil of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants: Implications for the control of schistosomiasis. Acta Trop 2022; 230:106393. [PMID: 35278368 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Schistosomiasis is one of the most important tropical diseases. A fundamental strategy to control its spread is the use of natural products against its vectors, which are snails of the genus Biomphalaria. The present study evaluated the chemical composition, the molluscicidal and cercaricidal effects, and the ecotoxicity of the essential oil from the aerial parts of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (DAEO). The essential oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Molluscicidal and cercaricidal activities were determined by the immersion method. Environmental toxicity was assessed from bioassays using Artemia salina larvae and Danio rerio fish. DAEO presented a 0.8% yield. The GC-MS analysis revealed the predominance of hydrocarbon monoterpenes in the oil. A total of 32 constituents was identified, with α-terpinene (50.69%) being the major compound, followed by p-cymene (13.27%) and ascaridole (10.26%). DAEO was active against adult Biomphalaria glabrata snails and demonstrated lethal effect against Schistosoma mansoni cercariae, with LC50 values of 25.2 (22.7-27.8) and 62.4 (61.8-62.9) μg/mL, respectively. Regarding toxicity to non-target aquatic organisms, the oil showed LC50 values of 86.9 (84.7-87.6) and 18.6 μg/mL (15.5-22.8) for A. salina and D. rerio, respectively. DAEO proved to be a promising natural product for the control of schistosomiasis, acting on both the vectors and the etiological agent of the disease. However, the use of the oil is safer in transmission sites where there are no non-target organisms, as it has showed toxicity to D. rerio fish.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Doenças Infecciosas, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém, Pará, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Renorbio, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Protein Kinase Inhibition Profiling of C. ambrosioides Seed Extracts along with RP-HPLC. J CHEM-NY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/6486717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The validation of underexplored traditional plant remedies represents a reservoir of novel leads for drug discovery. In line with this, in vitro total phenolics and flavonoids content, multimode antioxidants, antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and protein kinase inhibition assays were conducted on C. ambrosioides seed extracts in addition to RP-HPLC. Methanol extract exhibited highest total phenolics (
gallic acid equivalent/mg) and flavonoids (
quercetin equivalent/mg) content. RP-HPLC quantified rutin (1.98 μg/mg) in methanol extract whereas quercetin (0.322 μg/mg) and kaempferol (2.86 μg/mg) in methanol-distilled water extract. Methanol extract exhibited highest ascorbic acid equivalent (AAE) free radical (DPPH) scavenging (IC50 of
), total antioxidant capacity (
AAE/mg), and total reducing power (
AAE/mg). Highest antibacterial activity against K. pneumonia (
ZOI) and antifungal activity against F. solani (
ZOI) were shown by n-hexane and chloroform extracts, respectively. Ethyl acetate extract exhibited highest brine shrimps cytotoxicity (LC50 of 125 μg/ml). A noteworthy protein kinase inhibitory potential was shown by ethanol extract with a
bald zone. Therapeutic potential of medicinal plants can be completely explored by using multiple solvent system. This study makes C. ambrosioides, a resourceful prospect for the bioactivity-guided isolation of lead compounds.
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Azeem M, Zaman T, Abbasi AM, Abid M, Mozūratis R, Alwahibi MS, Elshikh MS. Pesticidal potential of some wild plant essential oils against grain pests Tribolium castaneum (Herbst, 1797) and Aspergillus flavus (Link, 1809). ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Todorović M, Zlatić N, Bojović B, Kanjevac M. Biological properties of selected Amaranthaceae halophytic species: A review. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e21229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Ethnomedical uses, chemical constituents, and evidence-based pharmacological properties of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.: extensive overview. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-021-00306-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The Chenopodium genus is a plant family widely spread worldwide that includes various plant species reputed to possess several medicinal virtues in folk medicines. Chenopodium ambrosioides L. is among the most used plants in traditional medicines worldwide. This review aimed to highlight ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical status, and pharmacological properties of C. ambrosioides L.
Main body of the abstract
The analysis of relevant data highlights various ethnomedicinal uses against human and veterinary diseases in forty countries. Most indications consisted of gastrointestinal tract dysfunctioning troubles and worms parasitemia. Around 330 chemical compounds have been identified in different plant parts, especially in its essential oil fractions (59.84%). However, only a few compounds—mainly monoterpenes and glycosides—have been isolated and characterized. Experimental pharmacological studies validated a large scale of significant health benefits. It appeared that many monoterpenes are antioxidant, insecticidal, trypanocidal, analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, acaricidal, amoebicidal, anthelmintic, anticancer, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, antifertility, antifungal, anti-leishmanial, antimalarial, antipyretic, antisickling, antischistosomal, antiulcer, anxiolytic, immunomodulatory, molluscicidal, and vasorelaxant agents.
Short conclusion
Thus, the Chenopodium ambrosioides species necessitates further chemical studies to isolate and characterize new bioactive secondary metabolites and pharmacological investigations to precise the mechanisms of action before clinical trials.
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Dougnon G, Ito M. Role of Ascaridole and p-Cymene in the Sleep-Promoting Effects of Dysphania ambrosioides Essential Oil via the GABAergic System in a ddY Mouse Inhalation Model. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2021; 84:91-100. [PMID: 33325703 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c01137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The essential oil obtained from Dysphania ambrosioides leaves (DAEO) has antifungal, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This study investigated DAEO's chemical composition and its sleep-promoting effects via administration by inhalation in ddY mice. Ascaridole (35.5%) and p-cymene (47.2%) were the major components. To obtain insight into DAEO's effects on the central nervous system (CNS), ascaridole and p-cymene were evaluated for sedative activity by using the caffeine-treated excitatory mouse model. DAEO administration significantly decreased locomotor activity at all doses except 0.000 04 mg per 400 μL of triethyl citrate. Both ascaridole and p-cymene were highly effective in decreasing locomotor activity of excited mice by more than 50%. In addition, ascaridole and p-cymene prolonged the pentobarbital-induced sleeping duration by 42% and 77%, respectively. These effects were antagonized by coadministration of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABAA)-benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, flumazenil (3 mg/kg), indicating that the GABAergic system mediates the sedative effect. Finally, inhaled ascaridole and p-cymene had no negative effect on motor coordination, as observed during the Rota-rod test. Therefore, via activation of the GABAergic system, ascaridole and p-cymene mediate the sleep-promoting effect of DAEO. The results further extend the knowledge on their use as potential promising natural products for the management of sleep disorders and CNS-related ailments.
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- Godfried Dougnon
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, 46-29 Yoshida-Shimoadachi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, 46-29 Yoshida-Shimoadachi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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Gishen NZ, Taddese S, Zenebe T, Dires K, Tedla A, Mengiste B, Shenkute D, Tesema A, Shiferaw Y, Lulekal E. In vitro antimicrobial activity of six Ethiopian medicinal plants against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. Eur J Integr Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kumari P, Arora N, Chatrath A, Gangwar R, Pruthi V, Poluri KM, Prasad R. Delineating the Biofilm Inhibition Mechanisms of Phenolic and Aldehydic Terpenes against Cryptococcus neoformans. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:17634-17648. [PMID: 31681870 PMCID: PMC6822124 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b01482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The recalcitrant biofilm formed by fungus Cryptococcus neoformans is a life-threatening pathogenic condition responsible for further intensifying cryptococcosis. Considering the enhanced biofilm resistance and toxicity of synthetic antifungal drugs, the search for efficient, nontoxic, and cost-effective natural therapeutics has received a major boost. Phenolic (thymol and carvacrol) and aldehydic (citral) terpenes are natural and safe alternatives capable of efficient microbial biofilm inhibition. However, the biofilm inhibition mechanism of these terpenes still remains unclear. In this study, we adopted an integrative biophysical and biochemical approach to elucidate the hierarchy of their action against C. neoformans biofilm cells. The microscopic analysis revealed disruption of the biofilm cell surface with elevation in surface roughness and reduction in cell height. Although all terpenes acted through ergosterol biosynthesis inhibition, the phenolic terpenes also selectively interacted via ergosterol binding. Further, the alterations in the fatty acid profile in response to terpenes attenuated the cell membrane fluidity with enhanced permeability, resulting in pore formation and efflux of the K+/intracellular content. Additionally, mitochondrial depolarization caused higher levels of reactive oxygen species, which led to increased lipid peroxidation and activation of the antioxidant defense system. Indeed, the oxidative stress caused a significant decline in the amount of extracellular polymeric matrix and capsule sugars (mannose, xylose, and glucuronic acid), leading to a reduced capsule size and an overall negative charge on the cell surface. This comprehensive data revealed the mechanistic insights into the mode of action of terpenes on biofilm inhibition, which could be exploited for formulating novel anti-biofilm agents.
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- Poonam Kumari
- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute
of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247677, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute
of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247677, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute
of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247677, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute
of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247677, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute
of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247677, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute
of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247677, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute
of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247677, Uttarakhand, India
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Zago PMW, dos Santos Castelo Branco SJ, de Albuquerque Bogéa Fecury L, Carvalho LT, Rocha CQ, Madeira PLB, de Sousa EM, de Siqueira FSF, Paschoal MAB, Diniz RS, Gonçalves LM. Anti-biofilm Action of Chenopodium ambrosioides Extract, Cytotoxic Potential and Effects on Acrylic Denture Surface. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1724. [PMID: 31456753 PMCID: PMC6701195 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Considering the challenge to control Candida-associated denture stomatitis, the search for antifungal substances derived from natural sources has become a trend in the literature. In this study the following effects of Chenopodium ambrosioides extract (CAE) were investigated: action against biofilms of Candida albicans, its cytotoxic potential, and changes caused in acrylic resin. The CAE was characterized by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The susceptibility of C. albicans to CAE was investigated by Minimum Inhibitory Concentration and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MIC and MFC) tests. Acrylic resin disks were fabricated, and C. albicans biofilms were developed on these for 48 h. Afterward the disks were immersed for 10 min in: PBS (Negative Control); 1% Sodium Hypochlorite (1% SH, Positive Control) or CAE at MIC or 5xMIC. The biofilms were investigated relative to counts and metabolic activity. The cytotoxic potential in keratinocytes and fibroblasts was verified by MTT test. Change in color and roughness of the acrylic resin was analyzed after 28 days of immersion in CAE. The data were analyzed by the ANOVA considering a 5% level of significance. The main compounds detected by HPLC were kaempferol and quercetin. Both MIC and MFC obtained the value of 0.25 mg/mL. The MIC was sufficient to significantly reduce the counts and activity of the biofilm cells (p < 0.0001), while 5xMIC resulted in almost complete eradication, similar to 1% SH. Keratinocytes and fibroblasts exposed to the MIC and 5xMIC presented cell viability similar to that of the Control Group (p > 0.05). No important changes in acrylic resin color and roughness were detected, even after 28 days. It could be concluded that the immersion of acrylic resin in C. ambrosioides extract in its minimum inhibitory concentration was effective for the reduction of C. albicans biofilms without any evidence of cytotoxic effects or changes in roughness and color of this substrate.
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- Department of Dentistry, Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry, CEUMA University, São Luís, Brazil
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology of Respiratory Tract Infections, Post-Graduate Program in Parasite Biology, CEUMA University, São Luís, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry, CEUMA University, São Luís, Brazil
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Natu KN, Tatke PA. Essential oils – prospective candidates for antifungal treatment? JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2019.1604437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Kalyani N. Natu
- C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai, India
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- C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai, India
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Ain QU, David M, Shah Q, Ahmad M, Jahan S. Antifertility effect of methanolic leaf extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides
Hook. in male Sprague Dawley rats. Andrologia 2018; 50:e13129. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2017] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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- Qurat-Ul Ain
- Reproductive Physiology lab, Department of Animal Sciences; Quaid- i- Azam University Islamabad; Islamabad Pakistan
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- Reproductive Physiology lab, Department of Animal Sciences; Quaid- i- Azam University Islamabad; Islamabad Pakistan
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- Reproductive Physiology lab, Department of Animal Sciences; Quaid- i- Azam University Islamabad; Islamabad Pakistan
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- Plant Systematics and Biodiversity lab, Department of Plant Sciences; Quaid- i- Azam University Islamabad; Islamabad Pakistan
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- Reproductive Physiology lab, Department of Animal Sciences; Quaid- i- Azam University Islamabad; Islamabad Pakistan
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Pavela R, Maggi F, Lupidi G, Mbuntcha H, Woguem V, Womeni HM, Barboni L, Tapondjou LA, Benelli G. Clausena anisata and Dysphania ambrosioides essential oils: from ethno-medicine to modern uses as effective insecticides. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:10493-10503. [PMID: 28965298 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0267-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Amaranthaceae) and Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth. (Rutaceae) are two aromatic species traditionally used in Cameroon to repel and kill insects. The present work was carried out to substantiate this traditional use and to evaluate the possible incorporation in commercial botanical insecticides of their essential oils (EOs). The EOs were distilled from leaves of C. anisata and aerial parts of D. ambrosioides and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The insecticidal activity of both EOs was investigated against the filariasis vector, Culex quinquefasciatus, and the housefly, Musca domestica. As possible mode of action, the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) by the two EOs was investigated as well. The D. ambrosioides EO was characterized by the monoterpene peroxide ascaridole (61.4%) and the aromatic p-cymene (29.0%), whereas the C. anisata EO was dominated by the phenylpropanoids (E)-anethole (64.6%) and (E)-methyl isoeugenol (16.1%). The C. anisata EO proved to be very toxic to third instar larvae of C. quinquefasciatus showing LC50 of 29.3 μl/l, whereas D. ambrosioides EO was more toxic to adults of M. domestica showing a LD50 of 51.7 μg/adult. The mixture of both EOs showed a significant synergistic effect against mosquito larvae with LC50 estimated as 19.3 μl/l, whereas this phenomenon was not observed upon application to M. domestica adults (LD50 = 75.9 μg/adult). Of the two EOs, the D. ambrosioides one provided a good inhibition of AChE (IC50 = 77 μg/ml), whereas C. anisata oil was not effective. These findings provide new evidences supporting the ethno-botanical use of these two Cameroonian plants, and their possible application even in synergistic binary blends, to develop new eco-friendly, safe and effective herbal insecticides.
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- Roman Pavela
- Crop Research Institute, Drnovska 507, 161 06, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
- Laboratory of Biochemistry of Medicinal Plants, Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
- Laboratory of Biochemistry of Medicinal Plants, Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry of Medicinal Plants, Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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In Vitro Bioactivity of Methanolic Extracts from Amphipterygium adstringens (Schltdl.) Schiede ex Standl., Chenopodium ambrosioides L., Cirsium mexicanum DC., Eryngium carlinae F. Delaroche, and Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. Used in Traditional Medicine in Mexico. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:3610364. [PMID: 29681972 PMCID: PMC5851410 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3610364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Seven out of eight methanolic extracts from five plants native to Mexico were inactive against ten bacterial strains of clinical interest. The fruit extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides inhibited the bacteria Enterococcus faecalis (MIC = 4375 μg/ml), Escherichia coli (MIC = 1094 μg/ml), and Salmonella typhimurium (MIC = 137 μg/ml). The fruit extract of C. ambrosioides was with CC50 = 45 μg/ml most cytotoxic against the cell-line Caco-2, followed by the leaf extract from Pithecellobium dulce (CC50 = 126 μg/ml); interestingly, leaves of C. ambrosioides (CC50 = 563 μg/ml) and bark of P. dulce (CC50 = 347 μg/ml) extracts were much less cytotoxic. We describe for the first time the cytotoxic effect from extracts of the aerial parts and the flowers of Cirsium mexicanum (CC50 = 323 μg/ml and CC50 = 250 μg/ml, resp.). Phytochemical analysis demonstrated for both extracts high tannin and saponin and low flavonoid content, while terpenoids were found in the flowers. For the first time we report a cytotoxicological study on an extract of Eryngium carlinae (CC50 = 356 μg/ml) and likewise the bark extract from Amphipterygium adstringens (CC50 = 342 μg/ml). In conclusion the fruit extract of C. ambrosioides is a potential candidate for further biological studies.
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Moh LG, Keilah LP, Etienne PT, Jules-Roger K. Seasonal Microbial Conditions of Locally Made Yoghurt (Shalom) Marketed in Some Regions of Cameroon. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE 2017; 2017:5839278. [PMID: 29423400 PMCID: PMC5750469 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5839278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Revised: 11/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The microbial conditions of locally made yoghurt (shalom) marketed in three areas of Cameroon were evaluated during the dry and rainy seasons alongside three commercial brands. A total of ninety-six samples were collected and the microbial conditions were based on total aerobic bacteria (TEB), coliforms, yeasts, and moulds counts as well as the identification of coliforms and yeasts using identification kits. Generally, there was a significant increase (p ≤ 0.05) in total aerobic and coliform counts (especially samples from Bamenda), but a decrease in yeast and mould counts of the same samples during the rainy season when compared to those obtained during the dry season. These counts were mostly greater than the recommended standards. Twenty-one Enterobacteriaceae species belonging to 15 genera were identified from 72 bacterial isolates previously considered as all coliforms. Pantoea sp. (27.77%) was highly represented, found in 41% (dry season) and 50% (rainy season) of samples. In addition, sixteen yeast species belonging to 8 genera were equally identified from 55 yeast isolates and Candida sp. (76.36%) was the most represented. This result suggests that unhygienic practices during production, ignorance, warmer weather, duration of selling, and inadequate refrigeration are the principal causes of higher levels of contamination and unsafe yoghurts.
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- Lamye Glory Moh
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Soares MH, Dias HJ, Vieira TM, de Souza MGM, Cruz AFF, Badoco FR, Nicolella HD, Cunha WR, Groppo M, Martins CHG, Tavares DC, Magalhães LG, Crotti AEM. Chemical Composition, Antibacterial, Schistosomicidal, and Cytotoxic Activities of the Essential Oil of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Chenopodiaceae). Chem Biodivers 2017; 14. [PMID: 28504841 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201700149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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We have investigated the chemical composition and the antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Chenopodiaceae) (DA-EO) against a representative panel of cariogenic bacteria. We have also assessed the in vitro schistosomicidal effects of DA-EO on Schistosoma mansoni and its cytotoxicity to GM07492-A cells in vitro. Gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) revealed that the monoterpenes cis-piperitone oxide (35.2%), p-cymene (14.5%), isoascaridole (14.1%), and α-terpinene (11.6%) were identified by as the major constituents of DA-EO. DA-EO displayed weak activity against Streptococcus sobrinus and Enterococcus faecalis (minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) = 1000 μg/ml). On the other hand, DA-EO at 25 and 12.5 μg/ml presented remarkable schistosomicidal action in vitro and killed 100% of adult worm pairs within 24 and 72 h, respectively. The LC50 values of DA-EO were 6.50 ± 0.38, 3.66 ± 1.06, and 3.65 ± 0.76 μg/ml at 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively. However, DA-EO at concentrations higher than 312.5 μg/ml significantly reduced the viability of GM07492-A cells (IC50 = 207.1 ± 4.4 μg/ml). The selectivity index showed that DA-EO was 31.8 times more toxic to the adult S. mansoni worms than GM07492-A cells. Taken together, these results demonstrate the promising schistosomicidal potential of the essential oil of Dysphania ambrosioides.
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- Marina H Soares
- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, CEP 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, CEP 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, CEP 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, CEP 14040-600, Franca, SP, Brazil.,Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, CEP 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Limaverde PW, Campina FF, da Cunha FAB, Crispim FD, Figueredo FG, Lima LF, Datiane de M Oliveira-Tintino C, de Matos YMLS, Morais-Braga MFB, Menezes IRA, Balbino VQ, Coutinho HDM, Siqueira-Júnior JP, Almeida JRGS, Tintino SR. Inhibition of the TetK efflux-pump by the essential oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. and α-terpinene against Staphylococcus aureus IS-58. Food Chem Toxicol 2017; 109:957-961. [PMID: 28238773 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2017.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The use of natural products is crucial to suppress the development of these micro-organisms and to reduce the concentration necessary to inhibit these microrganisms, reducing the toxicity risks also. In this study, the essential oil from Chenopodium ambrosioides Leaves and its main constituent α-Terpinene were used in the antibacterial and potentiating activity of antibiotics and ethidium bromide assays, against the bacterial strains Staphylococcus aureus IS-58, carriers of efflux pumps. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was determined using a microdilution method. The capacity of the aforementioned was also tested in combination with tetracycline and ethidium bromide, with the aim of improving the activity of the antibacterials. The MIC of the C. ambrosioides L. essential oil and of α-Terpinene were above 1024 μg/mL, comprising a clinically irrelevant value. However, when associated with the antibiotics, the C. ambrosioides L. essential oil, significantly decreased the MIC of tetracycline and ethidium bromide. The efflux pump is the only mechanism the bacteria possesses to reduce the toxicity of ethidium bromide, and thus this reduction in the MIC demonstrates that the C. ambrosioides L. essential oil is an effective option in the inhibition of the efflux pump present in these micro-organisms.
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- Paulo W Limaverde
- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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- Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Ceara, Brazil
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- Evolutionary Biology and Bioinformatics Laboratory (LABBE), Department of Genetics, CCB, UFPE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms Genetics (LGM), Department of Molecular Biology, CCEN, UFPB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Department of Chemical Biology, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil
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Degenhardt RT, Farias IV, Grassi LT, Franchi GC, Nowill AE, da S. Bittencourt CM, Wagner TM, de Souza MM, Cruz AB, Malheiros A. Characterization and evaluation of the cytotoxic potential of the essential oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2015.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hu X, Chu Y, Ma G, Li W, Wang X, Mo H, Yin Q, Guo J, Ma X, Zhou S. Simultaneous determination of ascaridole, p-cymene and α-terpinene in rat plasma after oral administration of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. by GC-MS. Biomed Chromatogr 2015; 29:1682-6. [PMID: 25900777 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.3479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Revised: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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A sensitive and reliable GC-MS method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of ascaridole, p-cymene and α-terpinene in rat plasma using naphthalene as internal standard. The plasma samples were extracted with ethyl acetate. Chromatographic separation was carried out on a HP-5MS capillary analytical column (30 m × 0.25 mm, 0.25 µm) and detection was performed on a quadrupole mass spectrometer detector operated under selected ion monitoring mode. The method showed excellent linearity over the investigated concentration range (r > 0.99) with the limit of quantitation down to 50, 10 and 5 ng/mL for ascaridole, p-cymene and α-terpinene, respectively. The intra-day and inter-day precisions (RSD) were <11.3%, and the accuracy was between 90.7 and 113.8%. The method was successfully applied to investigate the pharmacokinetics of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. following oral administration to rats.
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- Xiaoqian Hu
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China.,Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co. Ltd, Tianjin, 300410, China
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Harraz FM, Hammoda HM, El Ghazouly MG, Farag MA, El-Aswad AF, Bassam SM. Chemical composition, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities of the essential oils ofConyza linifoliaandChenopodium ambrosioides. Nat Prod Res 2014; 29:879-82. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2014.988714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Santiago JDA, Cardoso MDG, Figueiredo ACDS, Moraes JCD, Assis FAD, Teixeira ML, Santiago WD, Sales TA, Camargo KC, Nelson DL. Chemical Characterization and Application of the Essential Oils from Chenopodium ambrosioides and Philodendron bipinnatifidum in the Control of Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.4236/ajps.2014.526417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sousa ZL, de Oliveira FF, da Conceição AO, Silva LAM, Rossi MH, Santos JDS, Andrioli JL. Biological activities of extracts from Chenopodium ambrosioides Lineu and Kielmeyera neglecta Saddi. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob 2012; 11:20. [PMID: 22839690 PMCID: PMC3475072 DOI: 10.1186/1476-0711-11-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 07/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Chenopodium ambrosioides and Kielmeyera neglecta are plants traditionally used in Brazil to treat various infectious diseases. The study of the biological activities of these plants is of great importance for the detection of biologically active compounds. Methods Extracts from these plants were extracted with hexane (Hex), dichloromethane (DCM), ethyl acetate (EtOAc) and ethanol (EtOH) and assessed for their antimicrobial properties, bioactivity against Artemia salina Leach and antifungal action on the cell wall of Neurospora crassa. Results Extracts from C. ambrosioides (Hex, DCM and EtOH) and K. neglecta (EtOAc and EtOH) showed high bioactivity against A. salina (LD50 < 1000 μg/mL), which might be associated with cytotoxic activity against cancer cells. C. ambrosioides Hex and DCM showed specific activity against yeasts, highlighting the activity of hexanic extract against Candida krusei (MIC = 100 μg/mL). By comparing the inhibitory concentration of 50% growth (IC 50%) with the growth control, extracts from K. neglecta EtOAc and EtOH have shown activities against multidrug-resistant bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 51299 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300), with IC 50% of 12.5 μg/mL The assay carried out on N. crassa allowed defining that extracts with antifungal activity do not have action through inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Conclusions Generally speaking, extracts from C. ambrosioides and K. neglecta showed biological activities that have made the search for bioactive substances in these plants more attractive, illustrating the success of their use in the Brazilian folk medicine.
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- Zulane Lima Sousa
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia e Biotecnologia de Microrganismos, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Campus Prof, Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Km 16 - Rodovia Ilhéus/Itabuna, 45662-900, Ilhéus, Brazil
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