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Da Silva GH, Franqui LS, Petry R, Maia MT, Fonseca LC, Fazzio A, Alves OL, Martinez DST. Recent Advances in Immunosafety and Nanoinformatics of Two-Dimensional Materials Applied to Nano-imaging. Front Immunol 2021; 12:689519. [PMID: 34149731 PMCID: PMC8210669 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.689519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as an important class of nanomaterials for technological innovation due to their remarkable physicochemical properties, including sheet-like morphology and minimal thickness, high surface area, tuneable chemical composition, and surface functionalization. These materials are being proposed for new applications in energy, health, and the environment; these are all strategic society sectors toward sustainable development. Specifically, 2D materials for nano-imaging have shown exciting opportunities in in vitro and in vivo models, providing novel molecular imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, fluorescence and luminescence optical imaging and others. Therefore, given the growing interest in 2D materials, it is mandatory to evaluate their impact on the immune system in a broader sense, because it is responsible for detecting and eliminating foreign agents in living organisms. This mini-review presents an overview on the frontier of research involving 2D materials applications, nano-imaging and their immunosafety aspects. Finally, we highlight the importance of nanoinformatics approaches and computational modeling for a deeper understanding of the links between nanomaterial physicochemical properties and biological responses (immunotoxicity/biocompatibility) towards enabling immunosafety-by-design 2D materials.
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- Gabriela H. Da Silva
- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- School of Technology, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Limeira, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo Andre, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- NanoBioss Laboratory and Solid State Chemistry Laboratory (LQES), Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo Andre, Brazil
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- NanoBioss Laboratory and Solid State Chemistry Laboratory (LQES), Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- School of Technology, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Limeira, Brazil
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Morozesk M, Franqui LS, Pinheiro FC, Nóbrega JA, Martinez DST, Fernandes MN. Effects of multiwalled carbon nanotubes co-exposure with cadmium on zebrafish cell line: Metal uptake and accumulation, oxidative stress, genotoxicity and cell cycle. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2020; 202:110892. [PMID: 32593098 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes presence in the environment increases every year because of exponential industrial production around the world. In aquatic environments, carbon nanotubes can interact with other pollutants based on their adsorbent surface chemistry properties. Heavy metal ions represent one of the biggest concerns in water resources nowadays due to anthropogenic activities, in which cadmium (Cd) is one of the most harmful metal for aquatic organisms. This study investigated the influence of two co-exposure protocols differing by the order of interaction of oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (ox-MWCNT) with Cd in zebrafish liver cell line (ZFL). The ox-MWCNT was characterized, Cd content in culture medium and uptake by cells were quantified using ICP-MS and, the reactive oxygen species (ROS), the biotransformation enzymes activity of phase I and II as well as the antioxidants defenses and oxidative damage were analyzed. The effects on the cell cycle were investigated by flow cytometry and DNA damage by comet assay. The exposure to ox-MWCNT alone decreased the activity of catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S-transferase and altered the cell cycle with a reduction of cells in the G2/M phase. Cd exposure alone decreased the activity of catalase and glutathione S-transferase, increased ROS, metallothionein, and lipid peroxidation content and causes genotoxicity in the cells. Despite different incubation protocol, the co-exposure ox-MWCNT-Cd increased the Cd content in ZFL cells after 24 h exposure, increased ROS production and DNA damage without differences between them. Our results showed the modulation of ox-MWCNT on Cd effects and contributed to future co-exposure toxicity investigations and nanosafety regulations involving carbon nanomaterials and aquatic pollutants.
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- Mariana Morozesk
- Postgraduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Av. Washington Luiz Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil; Physiological Science Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Av., Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Giuseppe Maximo Scolfaro St., 10.000, 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; School of Technology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Paschoal Marmo St., 1888, Jd Nova Italia, 13484-332, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Chemical Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Av., Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Chemical Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Av., Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Giuseppe Maximo Scolfaro St., 10.000, 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; School of Technology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Paschoal Marmo St., 1888, Jd Nova Italia, 13484-332, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Av. Washington Luiz Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil; Physiological Science Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Av., Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Petry R, Saboia VM, Franqui LS, Holanda CDA, Garcia TR, de Farias MA, de Souza Filho AG, Ferreira OP, Martinez DS, Paula AJ. On the formation of protein corona on colloidal nanoparticles stabilized by depletant polymers. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2019; 105:110080. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Morozesk M, Franqui LS, Mansano AS, Martinez DST, Fernandes MN. Interactions of oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotube with cadmium on zebrafish cell line: The influence of two co-exposure protocols on in vitro toxicity tests. Aquat Toxicol 2018; 200:136-147. [PMID: 29751160 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The widespread production and application of carbon nanotubes (CNT) have raising concerns about their release into the environment and, the joint toxicity of CNT with pre-existing contaminants needs to be assessed. This is the first study that investigated the co-exposure of oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (ox-MWCNT) and cadmium (Cd) using a zebrafish liver cell line (ZFL). Two in vitro co-exposure protocols differing by the order of ox-MWCNT interaction with Cd and fetal bovine serum (FBS) proteins were evaluated. Ox-MWCNT was physical and chemical characterized and its adsorption capacity and colloidal stability in cell culture medium was determined in both protocols. Cytotoxicity was investigated by MTT, neutral red, trypan blue, lactate dehydrogenase assays and the necrosis and apoptosis events were determined using flow cytometer. The Cd presence in medium did not interfere in the protein corona composition of MWCNT but the order of interaction of FBS and Cd interfered in its colloidal stability and metal adsorption rate. The ox-MWCNT increased Cd toxicity at low concentration probably by a "Trojan horse" and/or synergistic effect, and induced apoptosis and necrosis in ZFL cells. Although it was not observed differences of toxicity between protocols, the interaction of ox-MWCNT first with Cd led to its precipitation in cell culture medium and, as a consequence, to a possible false viability result by neutral red assay. Taken together, it was evident that the order of compounds interactions disturbs the colloidal stability and affects the in vitro toxicological assays. Considering that Protocol A showed more ox-MWCNT stability after interaction with Cd, this protocol is recommended to be adopted in future studies.
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- Mariana Morozesk
- Physiological Science Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Hwy, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Giuseppe Maximo Scolfaro St., 10.000, Polo II de Alta Tecnologia de Campinas, 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; School of Technology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Paschoal Marmo St., 1888, 13484-332, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Hwy, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Giuseppe Maximo Scolfaro St., 10.000, Polo II de Alta Tecnologia de Campinas, 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; School of Technology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Paschoal Marmo St., 1888, 13484-332, Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Physiological Science Department, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Hwy, Km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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de Sousa M, Martins CHZ, Franqui LS, Fonseca LC, Delite FS, Lanzoni EM, Martinez DST, Alves OL. Covalent functionalization of graphene oxide with d-mannose: evaluating the hemolytic effect and protein corona formation. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:2803-2812. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02997g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Graphene oxide mannosylation impacts on RBCs toxicity and plasma protein interactions.
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- Marcelo de Sousa
- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry
- Institute of Chemistry
- University of Campinas
- Brazil
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- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry
- Institute of Chemistry
- University of Campinas
- Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano)
- Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM)
- Campinas
- Brazil
- School of Technology
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- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry
- Institute of Chemistry
- University of Campinas
- Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano)
- Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM)
- Campinas
- Brazil
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- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry
- Institute of Chemistry
- University of Campinas
- Brazil
- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano)
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- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry
- Institute of Chemistry
- University of Campinas
- Brazil
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Martinez DS, Damasceno JPV, Franqui LS, Bettini J, Mazali IO, Strauss M. Structural aspects of graphitic carbon modified SBA-15 mesoporous silica and biological interactions with red blood cells and plasma proteins. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2017; 78:141-150. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Revised: 03/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Clemente Z, Castro VLSS, Franqui LS, Silva CA, Martinez DST. Nanotoxicity of graphene oxide: Assessing the influence of oxidation debris in the presence of humic acid. Environ Pollut 2017; 225:118-128. [PMID: 28363143 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Revised: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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This study sought to evaluate the toxicological effects of graphene oxide (GO) through tests with Danio rerio (zebrafish) embryos, considering the influence of the base washing treatment and the interaction with natural organic matter (i.e., humic acid, HA). A commercial sample of GO was refluxed with NaOH to remove oxidation debris (OD) byproducts, which resulted in a base washed GO sample (bw-GO). This process decreased the total oxygenated groups in bw-GO and its stability in water compared to GO. When tested in the presence of HA, both GO and bw-GO stabilities were enhanced in water. Although the embryo exposure showed no acute toxicity or malformation, the larvae exposed to GO showed a reduction in their overall length and acetylcholinesterase activity. In the presence of HA, GO also inhibited acid phosphatase activity. Our findings indicate a mitigation of material toxicity after OD removal. The difference in the biological effects may be related to the materials' bioavailability and biophysicochemical interactions. This study reports for the first time the critical influence of OD on the GO material biological reactivity and HA interaction, providing new data for nanomaterial environmental risk assessment and sustainable nanotechnology.
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- Zaira Clemente
- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Environment), Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil; Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Environment), Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Veloso CC, Cabral LDM, Bitencourt AD, Franqui LS, Santa-Cecília FV, Dias DF, Soncini R, Vilela FC, Giusti-Paiva A. Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of the hydroethanolic extract of the flowers of Pyrostegia venusta in mice. Rev bras farmacogn 2012. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-695x2011005000209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Veloso CC, Bitencourt AD, Cabral LDM, Franqui LS, Dias DF, dos Santos MH, Soncini R, Giusti-Paiva A. Pyrostegia venusta attenuate the sickness behavior induced by lipopolysaccharide in mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2010; 132:355-358. [PMID: 20727400 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2010.07.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2010] [Revised: 07/09/2010] [Accepted: 07/30/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Pyrostegia venusta (Ker.) Miers (Bignoniaceae) is native to the Brazilian Cerrado and popularly known as "cipó-de-são-joão." In traditional Brazilian medicine, the Pyrostegia venusta are used as a general tonic as well as a treatment for diarrhea, vitiligo, cough, and common diseases of the respiratory system related to infections, such as bronchitis, flu and cold. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a hydroethanolic extract of flowers of Pyrostegia venusta on sickness behaviors induced by lipopolysaccharide in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS To evaluate the effects of orally administered Pyrostegia venusta hydroethanolic extract (PvHE) on lipopolysaccharide-induced sickness behaviors, mice were submitted to the forced swim test (FST) and the open field test. RESULTS Lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 100 μg/kg, i.p.) administration increased the time spent floating in the FST and depressed locomotor activity in the open field. Pretreatment with PvHE at test doses of 100 and 300 mg/kg, p.o. attenuated the behavioral changes induced by LPS in the FST and open field test. This effect was similar to pretreatment with dexamethasone (1 mg/kg), which is a steroidal drug that inhibits immune and inflammatory responses, including cytokine production. CONCLUSION The extract of Pyrostegia venusta attenuated the depressive-like and exploratory behaviors induced by lipopolysaccharide. Thus, our results supported previous claims of the usefulness of these plants in traditional therapies and suggest that these plants may be useful in the treatment of disorders that induced sickness behavior, such as flu and cold.
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- Clarice C Veloso
- Laboratory of Physiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas, MG, 37130-000 Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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Vilela FC, Bitencourt AD, Cabral LDM, Franqui LS, Soncini R, Giusti-Paiva A. Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of Sonchus oleraceus in rats. J Ethnopharmacol 2010; 127:737-741. [PMID: 19962434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2009.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2009] [Revised: 11/26/2009] [Accepted: 11/28/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sonchus oleraceus L. has been used to relieve headaches, general pain, hepatitis, infections, inflammation and rheumatism in Brazilian folk medicine. Nevertheless, scientific information regarding this species is scarce; there are no reports related to its possible anti-inflammatory effects. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was aimed at evaluating the scientific basis for the traditional use of Sonchus oleraceus using in vivo inflammatory models. MATERIALS AND METHODS Carrageenan-induced paw edema, peritonitis and febrile response induced by lipopolysaccharide tests, as well as fibrovascular tissue growth induced by s.c. cotton pellet implantation were used to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of Sonchus oleraceus hydroethanolic extract (SoHE) in rats. RESULTS The SoHE at test doses of 100-300 mg/kg p.o. clearly demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects by reduced paw edema induced by carragenan, inhibited leukocyte recruitment into the peritoneal cavity and reduced LPS-induced febrile response, and in the model of chronic inflammation using the cotton pellet-induced fibrovascular tissue growth in rats, the SoHE significantly inhibited the formation of granulomatous tissue. The extract administered at 300 mg/kg p.o. had a stronger anti-inflammatory effect than indomethacin (10mg/kg) or dexamethasone (1mg/kg). CONCLUSION The hydroethanolic extract of Sonchus oleraceus markedly demonstrated anti-inflammatory action in rats, which supports previous claims of its traditional use.
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- Fabiana C Vilela
- Department of Biomedical Sciences of Federal University of Alfenas-MG, Alfenas, Brazil
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