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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 51(4): e6069, 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-889062

ABSTRACT

Melon (Cucumis melo L.) has high economic value and in recent years, its production has increased; however, part of the fruit is wasted. Usually, inedible parts such as peel and seeds are discarded during processing and consumption. Extracts of melon residues were prepared and their phenolic compounds, antioxidants and antiproliferative activities were evaluated. Total phenolic compounds were found in hydroethanolic, hydromethanolic, and aqueous extracts, especially for melon peel (1.016 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g). Flavonoids total content found for melon peel aqueous extract was 262 µg of catechin equivalent (CA)/100 g. In all extracts of melon peel significant amounts of gallic acid, catechin, and eugenol were found. For total antioxidant capacity, reported as ascorbic acid equivalent, the hydroethanolic and hydromethanolic extracts in peels and hydromethanolic in seeds were 89, 74, and 83 mg/g, respectively. Different extracts of melon showed iron and copper ions chelating activity at different concentrations, especially melon peel aqueous extract, reaching values of 61% for iron and 84% for copper. The hydroethanolic extract of melon peel presented a significant ability for hydroxyl radicals scavenging (68%). To assess the antiproliferative potential in human cancer cell lines, such as kidney carcinoma, colorectal carcinoma, cervical adenocarcinoma and cervical carcinoma, MTT assay was performed. The proliferation was inhibited by 20-85% at extracts concentrations of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL in all cancer cell lines. The results suggest that melon residues extracts display a high antioxidant activity in in vitro assays and have effective biological activity against the growth of human tumor cells.


Subject(s)
Humans , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Cucurbitaceae/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/isolation & purification , Antioxidants/isolation & purification , Cell Line, Tumor , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid , Chromatography, Thin Layer , Flavonoids/isolation & purification , Flavonoids/pharmacology , Phenols/isolation & purification , Phenols/pharmacology , Seeds/chemistry , Tannins/isolation & purification , Tannins/pharmacology
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Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl ; 36(2)jun. 2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-767261

ABSTRACT

Currently it is clear the need to develop new antimicrobial seeking to solve problems such as antibiotic resistance, in this context medicinal plants has been using a prominent place, and knowledge of popular medicine shows itself to be a promising search tool. Peel of Punica granatum fruits are popularly used for the treatment of diarrhea, eye and upper airway inflammation, and in the external treatment of infectious sores. Thus, this study had the objective to evaluate the in vitro inhibitory effect of the crude ethanol extract of peels of P. granatum, three organic fractions and also fractions obtained by column chromatography, on reference microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) by disk diffusion method. The obtained results evidenced that the ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions facing S. aureus and E. coli showed significant antimicrobial activity, close to the antimicrobial gentamicin and penicillin, respectively. In its turn the crude ethanolic extract of P. granatum and aqueous fraction showed inhibitory effect similar to the antimicrobial tetracycline facing P. aeruginosa. It was observed an increase in the inhibition of the microorganisms with increasing extract volume (from 10 to 30 ?L), being S. aureus and P. aeruginosa the most susceptible microorganisms. Differences in activity between the extracts and fractions can be partly explained by qualitative and quantitative variations in the secondary metabolites present in the extracts and fractions.(AU)


Atualmente está clara a necessidade do desenvolvimento de novos antimicrobianos buscando resolver problemas como a resistência a antibióticos, neste contexto, as plantas medicinais vem utilizando um lugar de destaque, e os conhecimentos da medicina popular mostram-se uma ferramenta de busca promissora. Cascas dos frutos de Punica granatum são utilizadas popularmente para o tratamento de diarreias, inflamações oculares e das vias aéreas superiores, e no tratamento externo de feridas infecciosas. Assim, este estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar o efeito inibitório in vitro do extrato bruto etanólico de cascas de P. granatum, três frações orgânicas e de frações obtidas por cromatografia em coluna, sobre microrganismos referência (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium e Pseudomonas aeruginosa) pelo método de disco difusão. Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram que as frações acetato de etila e aquosa frente a S. aureus e E. coli demonstraram atividade significativa, próximo ao antimicrobiano gentamicina e penicilina, respectivamente. Já o extrato bruto etanólico de P. granatum e a fração aquosa apresentaram efeito inibitório semelhante ao antimicrobiano tetraciclina frente a P. aeruginosa. Observou-se um aumento na inibição dos microrganismos conforme o aumento do volume de extrato (de 10 para 30 ?L), sendo que S. aureus e P. aeruginosa foram os microrganismos mais suscetíveis. Diferenças na atividade entre os extratos e frações podem ser parcialmente explicadas por variações qualitativas e quantitativas de metabólitos secundários presentes no extrato e frações.(AU)


Subject(s)
Pomegranate , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Plants, Medicinal
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Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl ; 36(2)jun. 2015. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-767254

ABSTRACT

Conforme demonstrado em diversos estudos, determinadas plantas e alimentos, apresentam propriedades protetoras à saúde devido à presença de antioxidantes. Sendo assim, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo comparar o efeito antioxidante in vitro de bebidas comercializadas de café, chá verde e chá preto, utilizando a combinação de diferentes metodologias. As bebidas foram preparadas no momento de uso, de acordo com as especificações do fabricante. Foram realizados testes para determinar o teor de polifenóis nas bebidas, e avaliar o seu poder redutor, bem como sua capacidade de quelar íons de metais de transição (Fe2+) sequestrar radicais livres, e inibir a peroxidação de lipídeos. O café apresentou maior teor de compostos fenólicos, seguido do chá verde e do chá preto (p<0,05). A análise dos resultados não revelou diferenças entre as três bebidas analisadas em relação ao poder redutor e à capacidade de inibir a peroxidação de lipídeos (p>0,05). A bebida de café apresentou uma maior atividade quelante do que o chá preto enquanto que o chá preto e o café apresentaram maior capacidade sequestrante de radicais DPPH em comparação com o chá verde. Os dados obtidos permitem sugerir que a bebida de café, provavelmente por ter maior concentração de polifenóis, pode ser considerada a melhor no que diz respeito à atividade antioxidante. Assim, a bebida de café, além de ser uma das bebidas mais populares do mundo por seu aroma e sabor, poderia também contribuir para a prevenção de danos oxidativos de maneira mais eficiente que os chás analisados neste estudo.(AU)


Numerous studies have demonstrated that certain plants and foods exhibit health protective properties due to the presence of antioxidants. In this sense, the present study aimed to compare the in vitro antioxidant effect of the commercialized beverages of coffee, green tea and black tea by using a combination of different methodologies. The beverages were prepared at the time of use, according to the manufacturer?s specifications. We determined the polyphenol content in the beverages and examined their reducing power, as well as their ability to chelate transition metal ions (Fe2+), scavenge free radicals, and inhibit lipid peroxidation. The beverage of coffee contained the highest amounts of phenolic compounds, being followed by green tea and black tea (p<0.05). The results revealed no differences among the three beverages regarding their reducing power and lipid peroxidation-inhibiting activity (p>0.05). The beverage of coffee displayed higher metal chelating ability than black tea. The beverages of black tea and coffee scavenged DPPH radical more effectively than green tea. The data obtained suggest that the beverage of coffee can be considered the best one regarding the antioxidant activity, probably due to its highest content of polyphenols. Thus, the beverage of coffee, one of the most popular beverages in the world for its aroma and flavor, could also contribute to prevent the oxidative damage more efficiently than the teas analyzed in this study.(AU)


Subject(s)
Coffee , Camellia sinensis , Phenolic Compounds , Antioxidants , In Vitro Techniques/methods
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1462565

ABSTRACT

Aiming to evaluating some conditions of EDTA 10% serum and plasma storage for urea and creatinine values determinations in canines as well as analyzing the possibility of serum substitution by plasma, a total of 3600 samples (1800 serum and 1800 of plasma) were analyzed at room, refrigeration and freezing temperatures. Different time intervals were used in the analysis: immediately after sampling (time 0), and at 2, 6, 12, 24, and 72 hours, and 30 and 60 days after the blood collection. The data showed that urea remains conserved for more time in the refrigerated serum sample until 30 days and the creatinine in the frozen serum sample until 72 hours. Serum showed more stability than plasma in all storage conditions established.


O trabalho teve como objetivos avaliar algumas condições de estocagem de soro e de plasma com EDTA 10% utilizados para determinação dos valores de uréia e creatinina em cães, e avaliar a possibilidade de substituir o soro pelo plasma conservado com EDTA 10%. Foram realizadas 3600 análises (1800 amostras de soro e 1800 de plasma) com amostras que permaneceram em temperaturas ambiente, de refrigeração e de congelamento. As análises foram realizadas imediatamente após a obtenção da amostra (tempo 0) e após 2, 6, 12, 24, 72 horas e 30 e 60 dias após a coleta do sangue. Os resultados permitiram concluir que a uréia conservou-se por mais tempo na amostra sérica refrigerada até 30 dias e a creatinina na amostra sérica congelada até 72h. O soro mostrou mais estabilidade que o plasma em todas as condições de estoque estabelecidas.

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