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The chemical composition of the oil extracted from the seeds of Sapindus saponaria L., (Sapindaceae), was investigated. Cyanolipids constituted 5 percent hexane extract of the seeds, whereas triacylglycerols (TAG) accounted for 90 percent. The oil contains type III cyanolipids (CL) 1-cyano-2-hydroxymethylprop-1-en-3-ol-diesters. Structural investigation of the oil components was accomplished by chemical, chromatographic (TLC, CC, GC-MS), and spectroscopic (IR, NMR) means. GC-MS analysis showed that fatty acids were dominant in the CL components of the oil from S. saponaria L., with cis-11-eicosenoic acid, cis-11-octadecenoic acid and eicosanoic acid as the only esterified fatty acyl chains respectively. This being the first report of this kind of natural products (CL), located in the seeds of this plant.
La composición química del aceite de las semillas de Sapindus saponaria L., (Sapindaceae), fue investigada. Cianolípidos (CL) constituyen el 5 por ciento del extracto hexanico de las semillas, mientras que los triacilgliceroles (TAG) representaron el 90 por ciento. La fracción cianolipídica estaba compuesta por el CL tipo III, el diester de 1-ciano-2-hidroximetilprop-3-en-1-ol. La investigación estructural de los componentes del aceite se logró mediante técnicas cromatografícas, (CCF, CC, GC-MS), y espectroscópicas (IR, RMN). El análisis por GC-MS mostró que los ácidos grasos tales como: ácidos cis-11-eicosenoico, cis-11-octadecanoico y eicosanoico fueron los únicos ácidos grasos esterificados ubicados en el extracto rico en CL tipo III. Siendo este el primer reporte de esta clase de productos naturales (CL) ubicados en las semilla de esta planta.
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Fatty Acids/analysis , Oils , Sapindus/chemistry , Seeds/chemistry , Chromatography, Gas , Lipids/analysis , Seeds , Spectrum Analysis , Sapindaceae/chemistryABSTRACT
Anatomical and histochemical investigations of Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski, Asteraceae, secretory structures in leaves and stems and the seasonal variation of essential oils were carried out. Histochemical techniques enabled the specific location of the essential oil accumulation in the internal (canals) and external structures (trichomes). Histochemical analysis showed that the secretory trichomes produced steroids. The highest yield was obtained from plants collected in winter, when it was registered low temperature and precipitation. The essential oil was characterized by high percentage of hydrocarbon sesquiterpenes, hydrocarbon monoterpenes and low levels of oxygenated sesquiterpenes. The major components were germacrene D (11.9-35.8%), α-phellandrene (1.4-28.5%), α-pinene (7.3-23.8%), E-caryophyllene (4.6-19.0%), bicyclogermacrene (6.0-17.0%), limonene (1.8-15.1%) and α-humulene (4.0-11.6%). The percentage of most of the individual constituents present in S. trilobata essential oil changed significantly during the months.
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This work describes the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the volatile oils of Ocimum canum and Ocimum selloi, both occurring in Jequié/BA, northeastern Brazil. The plants were collected in the winter/2005 andsummer/2006, the oils extracted by steam distillation and further analyzed by GC-MS. A total of 30 and 31 compounds was identified from the oils of O. selloi and O. canum, respectively. It was observed that the oil content of O. canum showed variation during the seasons, while the oils of O. selloi did not. Methylchavicol and linalool were the main chemical components found in the aerial parts and leaves of O. canum. This finding permitted to characterize this specimen as a new chemotype of O. canum. Regarding the aerial parts of O. selloi, eugenol, 1,8-cineole, transcaryophyllene and linalool were identified as their major components. All extracted oils from the aerial parts showed biological activity against gram-positive cocci - Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 - but only the O. canum one showed activity against gram-negative bacilli - Escherichia coli ATCC 25922.
Este trabalho descreve a composição química e a atividade antimicrobiana dos óleos voláteis de Ocimum canum e Ocimum selloi, que ocorrem em Jequié/BA, nordeste do Brasil. As plantas foram colhidas no inverno de 2005 e verão de 2006 e os óleos extraídos por destilação a vapor foram posteriormente analisados por GC-MS. Um total de 30 e 31 compostos foi identificado a partir dos óleos de O. selloi e O. canum, respectivamente. Foi observado que o teor de óleo de O. canum apresentou variação durante as estações do ano, enquanto o óleo de O. selloi não. Metilchavicol e linalol foram os principais componentes químicos encontrados na parte aérea e folhas de O. canum. Esta descoberta permitiu caracterizar este espécime como um novo quimiotipo de O. canum. Com relação às partes aéreas de O. selloi, eugenol, 1,8-cineol, trans-cariofileno e linalol foram identificadas como os seus principais componentes. Todos os óleos extraídos das partes aéreas apresentaram atividade biológica contra cocos gram-positivo - Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 - mas apenas aquele de O. canum apresentou atividade contra bacilo gram-negativo - Escherichia coli ATCC 25922.
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Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry , Escherichia coli/drug effects , Ocimum/chemistry , Oils, Volatile/chemistry , Plant Oils/chemistry , Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects , Anti-Bacterial Agents/isolation & purification , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry , Oils, Volatile/pharmacology , Plant Oils/pharmacology , SeasonsABSTRACT
The free radical scavenging activity (FRS) using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), the reducer power and the total phenolic concentration of extracts and compounds isolated from leaves, branches and roots of Maytenus imbricata Mart. (Celastraceae) were evaluated. Some extracts, a mixture of phenolic compounds (MPC) and epicatechin showed higher RP and FRS (DPPH) activities in comparison with the standard butylhydroxyanisole (BHA) and galic acid (GA) used in assays. The ethyl acetate extract from leaves showed higher total phenolic content and also higher RP and FRS (DPPH) than the other extracts. These facts indicate that there are some relations between phenolic concentration in the extract and the antioxidant activity and the reducer power. The solvent used in the extraction process influences the chemical composition of the extracts and consequently its antioxidant and reducer power activities.
A atividade antioxidante, poder redutor (RP) e a atividade coletora de radicais livres (FRS) usando 2,2-difenil-1-picrilhidrazil (DPPH), e a concentração de substâncias fenólicas totais dos extratos e substâncias isoladas das folhas, caules e raízes de Maytenus imbricata Mart. (Celastraceae) foram avaliados. Alguns extratos, a mistura de compostos fenólicos e epicatequina mostraram alto poder redutor e atividade antioxidante (DPPH) em comparação com o padrão butilhidroxianisol (BHA) e ácido gálhico (GA) utilizados no ensaio. O extrato acetato de etila das folhas mosraram alto teor de substâncias fenólicas e alto poder redutor e atividade antioxidante em relação aos outros extratos. Este fato indica haver alguma relação entre a concentração de substâncias fenólicas e o poder redutor. O solvente usado no processo de extração influencia a composição química dos extratos e, consequentemente, as atividades redutoras e antioxidantes.
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This research investigated the effect of mandibular gland secretions of Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel on the germination of Botrytis cinerea Pers. Fr. conidia. This fungus attacks several species of cultivated plants of economic importance. From 20 mandibular glands of workers of the leaf-cutting ant (3.60-4.30 mm head capsule width) we obtained 9.4 mg of acetone soluble secretion. To this mass, sterile water and the dispersing agent Tween 20 were added to prepare four doses which composed the treatments of 0.94 mg/ml, 4.70 mg/ml, 9.40 mg/ml and 37.60 mg/ml. We also used a negative control (water), a solvent control (acetone) and a positive control (the Mancozeb fungicide at 1600 ppm). Five microliters of B. cinerea conidia suspension were added to excavated plates maintained at 20°C in the dark. Therefore the solution concentrations of the treatments were reduced to half, that is 0.47 mg/ml, 2.35 mg/ml, 4.70 mg/ml and 18.80 mg/ml. A total of 12 replicates were performed for each of four treatments. The percentage of conidia germination was obtained 8h after treatments. Results by Probit analysis of data indicated that higher gland concentrations led to higher inhibition of conidia germination. The concentration of 18.80 mg/ml had an inhibitory effect (94.2 percent) similar to that of Mancozeb (95.3 percent).
Estudou-se o efeito de secreções da glândula mandibular de Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) sobre a germinação de conídios de Botrytis cinerea Pers. Fr., fungo fitopatogênico de várias plantas de importância econômica. De 20 glândulas mandibulares de operárias dessa formiga cortadeira, com cápsula cefálica entre 3,60 e 4,30 mm, obtiveram-se 9,40 mg de secreção, aos quais adicionaram-se 0,25 ml de água esterilizada, resultando em uma solução de concentração 37,60 mg/ml. Essa mistura foi utilizada para o preparo de soluções com diferentes concentrações de secreção (0,94 mg/ml, 4,70 mg/ml e 9,40 mg/ml). Foram também preparadas uma testemunha negativa (água), uma testemunha de acetona e outra positiva, o fungicida Mancozeb a 1600 ppm. A cada 5 ml de solução dos tratamentos, foram adicionados 5 ml de suspensão de conídios de B. cinerea em lâminas escavadas, as quais foram mantidas a 20°C, no escuro. Portanto as concentrações das soluções dos tratamentos foram reduzidas à metade, ou seja, 0,47 mg/ml, 2,35 mg/ml, 4,70 mg/ml e 18,80 mg/ml. Após 8h, determinou-se a porcentagem de germinação de conídios desse fungo. Os experimentos foram realizados em 12 repetições. A análise de Probit indicou que quanto maior a concentração das soluções, maior foi o efeito inibitório sobre a germinação de conídios de B. cinerea. A solução de concentração 18,80 mg/ml mostrou efeito inibitório de (94,2 por cento) semelhante ao do fungicida Mancozeb (95,3 por cento).