The extract of Celtis choseniana Nakai alleviates testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia through inhibiting 5α reductase type 2 and the Akt/NF-κB/AR pathway / 中国天然药物

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a chronic male disease characterized by the enlarged prostate. Celtis chosenianaNakai (C. choseniana) is medicinally used to alleviate pain, gastric disease, and lung abscess. In this study, the effect of C. choseniana extract on BPH was investigated using testosterone-induced rats. Sprague Dawley rats were divided into five groups: control, BPH (testosterone 5 mg·kg-1), Fina (finasteride 2 mg·kg-1), and C. choseniana (50 and 100 mg·kg-1). After four weeks of TP treatment with finasteride or C. choseniana, prostate weights and DHT levels were measured. In addition, the prostates were histopathologically examined and measured for protein kinase B (Akt)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)/AR signaling, proliferation, apoptosis, and autophagy. Prostate weight and epithelial thickness were reduced in the C. choseniana groups compared with that in the BPH group. The extract of C. choseniana acted as a 5α reductase inhibitor, reducing DHT levels in the prostate. Furthermore, the extract of C. choseniana blocked the activation of p-Akt, nuclear NF-κB activation and reduced the expression of AR and PSA compared with BPH. Moreover, the expression of Bax, PARP-1, and p53 increased, while the expression of bcl-2 decreased. The present study demonstrated that C. choseniana extract alleviated testosterone-induced BPH by suppressing 5α reductase and Akt/NF-κB activation, reducing AR signaling and inducing apoptosis and autophagy in the prostate. These results suggested that C. choseniana probably contain potential herbal agents to alleviate BPH.

Three New Species and Nine New Records in the Genus Arthonia from South Korea

Arthonia coreana, Arthonia superpallens, and Arthonia zelkovae are new species from South Korea. All new species are in the Euarthonia tribe, based on the key characteristics of colorless hypothecium and multi-cellular spores. A. coreana has a dull brownish hypophloedal thallus without bleaching and rounded or curved big apothecia in comparison with those of Arthonia punctiformis. A. coreana consistently exhibits 4-septate ascospores, which is a distinctive characteristic that distinguishes it from other Arthonia species. A. superpallens has a white-greenish thallus, pale yellowish apothecia, and a trentepohlioid alga. However, A. superpallens has no distinct prothallus, adnate, and convex apothecia, no pycnidia, and is UV-, in contrast with related species in the Arthonia antillarum group. A. zelkovae has a white, epiphloedal thallus, brownish-black epruinose apothecia covered with a whitish bark layer, and smaller ascospores in comparison with those of A. punctiformis. A. zelkovae consists of a chlorococcoid alga, which differs from related Arthonia species such as A. punctiformis, Arthonia pinastri, and Arthonia glaucella. Although A. zelkovae is similar to Arthonia dispersa in its white-colored thallus, blackish apothecia, and the presence of a chlorococcoid photobiont, A. zelkovae differs from the latter in having larger-sized 3-septate ascospores. Arthonia cinnabarina f. marginata, A. glaucella, Arthonia ilicinella, Arthonia lapidicola, Arthonia leioplacella, Arthonia pertabescens, A. pinastri, Arthonia spadicea, and Arthonia stellaris are newly described in Korea. The diagnostic characteristics of these species are discussed and presented. An artificial key is provided to facilitate identification of Arthonia species from Northeast Asia.

Acute oral toxicity of Celtis iguanaea (Jacq. ) Sargent leaf extract (Ulmaceae) in rats and mice / Toxicidade oral aguda do extrato de folhas de Celtis iguanaea (Jacq. ) Sargent em ratos e camundongos

RESUMO Celtis iguanaea (Jacq.) Sargent is popularly used to treat urinary infections, kidneys, breast, body aches, rheumatism, asthma, cramps, poor digestion and as a diuretic medicine. This study aims to determine the acute toxicity of the aqueous leaf extract of Celtis iguanaea (Jacq.) Sargent in rodents. After the collection processes, identification, drying and grinding, the lyophilized powder of the leaves produced, by infusion, the aqueous extract and it was dissolved in saline 0.9%. The administration was made by gavage at a dose of 2000 mg kg-1to rats and mice of both genders. The oral toxicity was determined according to the OECD 423 guide. Signs of toxicity were observed for 15 days and classified from 0 to 4 respectively as missing, rare, mild, moderate and severe. The weight of the animals and the physiological parameters such as food intake and excrements production were observed. All animal tissue samples were collected for histological analysis. The extract was included in Type 5 (substance with LD50 higher than 2000 mg kg-1 and less than 5000 mg kg-1), being considered of low toxicity, but the histopathologycal findings suggested nephrotoxicity and cardiotoxicity. The absolute weight of the kidneys and the heart of the male rats and mice increased, but there was no significant raise in the relative weight of the animals’ organs.

RESUMO Celtis iguanaea (Jacq.) Sargent é uma planta usada popularmente para tratar infecções do trato urinário, rim, mama, dores no corpo, reumatismo, asma, cólicas, má digestão e também é usada como diurético. Este trabalho objetivou determinar a toxicidade aguda do extrato aquoso de folhas de Celtis iguanaea (Jacq.) Sargent em roedores. Após os processos de coleta, identificação, secagem e moagem, o pó liofilizado das folhas da planta foi utilizado para produzir o seu extrato aquoso por infusão e então dissolvido em solução salina a 0.9 %. A administração foi feita por gavagem na dose de 2000 mg kg-1 em ratos e camundongos de ambos os sexos. A toxicidade oral foi determinada de acordo com o guia 423 da OECD. Sinais de toxicidade foram observados por 15 dias e tabulados de 0 a 4, respectivamente, como ausentes, raros, leves, moderados e graves. Foi acompanhado o peso dos animais e parâmetros fisiológicos tais como alimentação e excreções. Amostras do tecido de todo o animal foram coletadas para análise histológica. A toxicidade encontrada para o extrato foi incluída na classe 5 (substâncias com DL50 superior a 2000 mg kg-1 e menor que 5000 mg kg-1) sendo considerada baixa, porém, as observações histopatológicas sugerem nefrotoxicidade e cardiotoxicidade. O peso absoluto dos rins e coração de ratos e camundongos machos aumentou, porém, não houve aumento significativo no peso relativo dos órgãos dos animais.

Desempenho de sementes e plântulas de rabanete sob ação de extrato aquoso de folhas de Trema micrantha (Ulmaceae) / Performance of radish seeds and seedlings under action of aqueous extract of leaves of Trema micrantha (Ulmaceae)

O trabalho objetivou avaliar o efeito alelopático de extrato aquoso de folhas de Trema micrantha sobre germinação de sementes e crescimento inicial de plântulas de rabanete. Para os extratos foram utilizadas folhas maduras e frescas nas concentrações 2, 4 e 8% (p/v), com aferição do pH e potencial osmótico. No bioensaio de germinação, foram empregadas cinco repetições de 25 sementes distribuídas em placas de petri forradas com papel Germitest, umedecido com 7 mL de extrato ou água e mantidos a 25 ºC em B.O.D., por cinco dias. Foram determinados a porcentagem de germinação (PG), velocidade de germinação (VG), índice de velocidade de germinação (IVG) e índice de efeito alelopático (RI). No bioensaio de crescimento inicial, foram avaliados o comprimento da radícula e do hipocótilo, a biomassa fresca e seca, o conteúdo de água e os teores de clorofila a, b e total. Todos os atributos de germinação, PG, VG, IVG e RI, foram afetados negativamente pelos extratos de T. micrantha. O crescimento inicial foi influenciado pelos extratos, ocorrendo redução do comprimento da radícula e aumento do hipocótilo. O extrato não alterou a biomassa fresca e seca e os teores de clorofila. Extratos aquosos de folhas de Trema micrantha exerceram ação alelopática sobre a germinação e crescimento inicial do rabanete, não influenciando na inibição da síntese de pigmentos fotossintéticos.

This study aimed to evaluate the allelopathic effects of aqueous extracts of Trema micrantha leaves on seed germination and early growth of seedlings of radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Leaf extracts were prepared at concentrations of 2, 4 and 8%. pH and osmotic potential were also performed from the extracts. Germination bioassay consisted of five replicates of 25 seeds of radish distributed in Petri dishes with germitest paper and 7 mL of extract or water and kept at 25°C in B.O.D. for five days. Germination percentage (PG), germination speed (VG), germination speed index (IVG) and index of allelopathic effect (RI) were determined. For bioassay initial growth, seeds were germinated until they reach 2 mm protrusion radicle and transferred to Gerbox containing germitest paper and 15 mL of extract or water, kept seven days at 25°C in B.O.D. for evaluating length of the radicle and hypocotyl, fresh and dry mass, water content and content of chlorophyll (a, b and total). Leaf extracts from T. micrantha affected negatively all parameters examined for germination (PG, VG, IVG and RI). The extracts affected the initial growth, causing reduction of the radicle length and stimulating the growth of hypocotyls, but not interfered on fresh and dry weight and content of chlorophyll. Aqueous extracts of T. micrantha leaves exerted allelopathic action on germination and early growth of radish, but not caused inhibition of synthesis of photosynthetic pigments.

Pharmacognostic evaluation of leaf and root bark of Holoptelea integrifolia Roxb

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the pharmacognostic characters of an important medicinal plant, Holoptelea integrifolia (H. integrifolia) Roxb.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The pharmacognostic studies were carried out in terms of organoleptic, microscopic, macroscopic and fluorescence analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The characteristic microscopic features of leaves were observed as trichomes, multicellular trichomes, xylem cells, phloem cells, collenchyma, vascular bundles, spongy parenchyma and palisade cells. The characteristic microscopic features of root bark included cork cambium, primary cortex, phloem fibers, medullary rays, endodermis, pericycle and lignified fibers in the transverse section and longitudinal section. The characteristic microscopy of root bark powder showed the presence of cortex cells, sieve tubes, calcium oxalate crystals and lignified fibers. Macroscopic study showed that leaf shape-oval, apex-acute, base-cordate and leaf margin was entire with glabrous surface, bitter taste and characteristic odour. The morphological features of root bark showed deep fissured, rough and firm surface with rhitydome and the periderm parallel to cambium.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Various pharmacognostic characters observed in this study help in the identification and standardization of H. integrifolia.</p>

Selective apoptotic effect of Zelkova serrata twig extract on mouth epidermoid carcinoma through p53 activation / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版

Apoptosis or programmed cell death plays an essential role in chemotherapy-induced tumor cell killing, and inducers of apoptosis are commonly used in cancer therapy. Treatment with Zelkova serrata extracts was performed in human gingival fibroblast (HGF), mouth epidermoid carcinoma cell (KB), lower gingival squamous cancer cell (YD38) and tongue mucoepidermoid carcinoma cells (YD15). We observed that extract prepared from Zelkova serrata twig selectively inhibited proliferation of various oral cancer cells, but not normal gingival fibroblasts, in a dose-dependent manner. Caspase-8-mediated apoptosis was induced by treatment with the extract only in mouth epidermoid carcinoma and not in other types of cancer cells, including lower gingival squamous cell carcinoma. The selective apoptotic effect of Zelkova serrata twig extract in mouth epidermoid carcinoma was dependent on normal p53 status. Apoptosis was not remarkably induced by treatment with the extract in either lower gingival squamous or tongue mucoepidermoid carcinoma cells, both of which contain abnormalities of p53. Upon treatment with Zelkova serrata twig extract, mouth epidermoid carcinoma cells accumulated in S phase by activation of p21. These data indicate that Zelkova serrata twig extract exerted a cancer type-specific, p53-dependent apoptotic effect and disturbed the cell cycle, which suggests that herbal medicine could be a treatment for specific types of cancers.

Avaliação da atividade fitotóxica com enfoque alelopático do extrato das cascas de Celtis iguanaea (Jacq. ) Sargent Ulmaceae e purificação de dois triterpenos / Evaluation of the phytotoxic activity focused on the allelopathic effect of the extract from the bark of Celtis iguanaea (Jacq. ) Sargent Ulmaceae and purification of two terpenes

A espécie Celtis iguanaea (Jacq.) Sargent é popularmente conhecida como esporão de galo ou grão de galo. As folhas são indicadas pelo uso popular para o tratamento de dores no corpo e no peito, para reumatismo, asma, cólicas, má digestão e como diurético; as raízes são utilizadas para infecções urinárias e as cascas para a febre. O presente trabalho objetivou contribuir para o estudo fitoquímico e atividade fitotóxica com enfoque alelopático das cascas de Celtis iguanaea. O extrato etanólico foi submetido à partição com os solventes hexano, clorofórmio e acetato de etila. As substâncias friedelina e epifriedelinol (triterpenos) foram isoladas da fração hexano e identificadas por meio de métodos espectroscópicos de RMN de ¹H e 13C. O extrato bruto na concentração de 0,1 mg mL-1 causou inibição acentuada do hipocótilo em 34,97% e estimulou o crescimento da radícula em 29,64% de plântulas de Lactuca sativa. No ensaio de toxicidade frente à Artemia salina o extrato bruto e frações apresentaram uma CL50 superior a 1000 μg mL-1, indicando que o mesmo não possui efeito tóxico.

The species Celtis iguanaea (Jacq.) Sargent is popularly known as "esporão de galo" or "grão de galo". Its leaves are recommended by the popular use for the treatment of body and chest aches, as well as for rheumatism, asthma, cramps, indigestion and as diuretic; its roots are used for urinary infections and its bark for fever. This study aimed to contribute to the phytochemical investigation of the toxic activity focused on the allelopathic effect of the bark of Celtis iguanaea. The ethanol extract was subjected to solvent partition with hexane, chloroform and ethyl acetate. The substances friedelin and epifriedelinol (triterpenes) were isolated from the hexane fraction and identified by spectroscopic methods ¹H and 13C NMR. The crude extract at a concentration of 0.1 mg mL-1 caused marked inhibition of hypocotyl in 34.97% and stimulated radicle growth in 29.64% seedlings of Lactuca sativa. In the toxicity test against Artemia salina the crude extract and fractions showed an LC50 higher than 1000 μg mL-1, indicating that it has no toxic effect.

Anatomía foliar de arbustos y árboles medicinales de la región chaqueña semiárida de la Argentina / Foliar anatomy of medicinal trees and shrubs of the semi-arid Chaco region of Argentina

Se estudió la anatomía foliar de 32 arbustos y árboles medicinales de los Distritos Chaqueños Occidental y Serrano (Argentina). El objetivo de este trabajo fue proveer una clave para el reconocimiento de estos taxones a partir de hojas fragmentadas, desmenuzadas o pulverizadas. Para el estudio las muestras de herbario fueron reconstituidas y fijadas en FAA; y, en cuanto a las preparaciones, se utilizaron técnicas histológicas convencionales. Algunos de los principales caracteres de identificación fueron: los tricomas estrellados en Capparicordis tweediana y Ruprechtia triflora, cistolíticos en Celtis spp.; escamoso-peltados en Zanthoxylum coco; epidermis papilosa (e.g., Schinopsis lorentzii); los estomas ciclocíticos en Bulnesia sarmientoi, Maytenus vitis-idaea, Moya spinosa y Schinopsis spp.; idioblastos cristalíferos epidérmicos en Scutia buxifolia; la epidermis cristalífera en Maytenus vitis-idaea; la epidermis pluristrata en Jodina rhombifolia; la presencia de hipodermis en Castela coccinea, Maytenus vitis-idaea, Prosopis ruscifolia y Ziziphus mistol; los haces bicolaterales en Lycium cestroides; la presencia de arena cristalina en Calycophyllum multiflorum y Lycium cestroides; la ausencia total de cristales en la familia Capparaceae. Para la identificación de las especies estudiadas se presenta una clave dicotómica e ilustraciones originales.

Intoxicação por Trema micrantha (Ulmaceae) em caprinos no Estado de Santa Catarina / Poisoning by Trema micrantha (Ulmaceae) in goats in the State of Santa Catarina

Vinte e cinco caprinos, criados em piquetes, morreram nos cinco dias subsequentes ao fornecimento de folhas de Trema micrantha (fam.Ulmaceae), uma árvore com nome comum de grandiúva. Quatro caprinos foram necropsiados e amostras de vísceras foram coletadas para exame histológico. As principais alterações clínicas foram: apatia, anorexia, cabeça apoiada contra obstáculos, decúbito e morte. Achados macroscópicos incluíram sufusões no epicárdio e endocárdio; fígado levemente amarelado e com padrão lobular evidente e, em um caso, acompanhado de hemorragias multifocais. Na histologia observou-se necrose hepática, que variava de centrolobular a massiva, compatível com hepatopatia tóxica. No SNC havia satelitose, tumefação neuronal, edema periaxonal, perivascular. O diagnóstico de intoxicação por Trema micrantha foi baseado no quadro clínico e lesional de hepatite tóxica associado ao uso da planta para alimentação de caprinos.

Twenty five goats, maintained in paddocks, had died in five subsequent days after have been offered leaves, mixed in the ration, of Trema micrantha, a tree commonly called grandiúva. Four animals were necropsied and samples were collected for histopathology. Clinical signs included apathy, anorexia, head pressing against obstacles, decubitus and death. Macroscopic findings included suffusions in the epi- and endocardium, a yellowish liver with pronounced lobular pattern, in one goat, the liver presented additionally multiple visible hemorrhages. Histological examination revealed centrilobular to massive hepatic necrosis consistent with acute liver toxicosis. In the brain, satelitosis, neuronal swelling, and perineuronal and perivascular edema was found. The diagnosis of poisoning by Trema micrantha was based in the clinical picture characteristic of toxic hepatitis associated in the feeding of the plant to the goats.

Isolation of 1,4-naphthalenedione, an antibacterial principle from the leaves of Holoptelea integrifolia and its activity against β-lactam resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Antimicrobials derived from plants have been receiving increasing attention in recent years. Antimicrobial activities of a number of phytochemicals have been reported. Many present day antibiotics are ineffective against several pathogenic organisms. About 90% of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from clinical specimens is reported to have resistance against β-lactam antibiotics. In the present study, the effect of hexane, diethyl ether, acetone and water extracts of leaves of a medicinal plant Holoptelea integrifolia has been tested against β-lactam resistant strain of S. aureus in presence of antibiotics such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, cefotaxime and ceftriaxone. The diethyl ether extract has shown the maximum antibacterial activity and the active principle is found to be 1,4-naphthalenedione which is characterized by GC-MS and FTIR spectroscopy. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the compound is found to be 4 mg/ml. Structural similarity of this compound with a func- tional group of a β-lactamase-resistant antibiotic indicates that 1,4-naphthlenedione may be acting as an inhibitor to β-lactamase.

Dispersión polínica y éxito reproductivo de cuatro especies arbóreas de un bosque xerófito de Argentina

Pollen dispersion and reproductive success of four tree species of a xerophytic forest from Argentina. The "talares" in eastern Buenos Aires province, Argentina, are coastal xerophitic forests structured by few arboreal species surrounded by a lower and moister soil matrix. We studied the reproductive parameters of the most representative arboreal species (Celtis tala, Scutia buxifolia, Jodina rhombifolia,and Schinus longifolia). Pollen dispersion was studied through floral visitor traps (biotic dispersion) and using gravimetric pollen collectors (abiotic dispersion). The reproductive success (fruit formation rate) of the focal species was studied by enclosing flowers with different mesh bags. The reproductive system varied among the different species. C. tala was anemophilous and selfcompatible. S. buxifolia was entomophilous and floral visitors dependant. J. rhombifolia was entomophylous, although spontaneous autogamy could favor reproduction in the absence of pollinators. Lastly, S. longifolia could be an ambophilous species (pollinated by insects and by the wind). This dual system may be the result of system flexibility mechanism or an evolutionary transition. Rev. Biol. Trop. 57 (1-2): 283-292. Epub 2009 June 30.

Los "talares" del E de la provincia de Buenos Aires son bosques xerófitos costeros estructurados por pocas especies arbóreas rodeados de una matriz de suelos más bajos y húmedos. Estudiamos los parámetros reproductivos de las especies arbóreas más representativas (Celtis tala, Scutia buxifolia, Jodina rhombifolia y Schinus longifolia). La dispersión polínica fue estudiada a través de trampas para visitantes florales (dispersión biótica) y utilizando recolectores gravimétricos de polen (dispersión abiótica). El éxito reproductivo (tasa de formación de frutos) de las especies focales fue estudiado a través de embolsado de flores con bolsas de distintos tipos de malla. El sistema reproductivo varió entre las especies. C. tala resultó anemófila y autocompatible, S. buxifolia fue entomófila y dependiente de los visitantes florales. J. rhombifolia fue una especie entomófila, aunque la autogamia espontánea podría favorecer al aseguramiento reproductivo en caso de falta de polinizadores. Finalmente, S. longifolia podría ser una especie ambófila (polinizada por insectos y por el viento). Este sistema dual podría ser el resultado de un mecanismo de flexibilidad del sistema de polinización o una transición evolutiva.

Morfo-anatomia do desenvolvimento de celtis iguanaea (jacq.) sarg. (ulmaceae) submetida ao alagamento e à submersão / Developmental morphology and anatomy of celtis iguanaea (jacq.) sarg. (ulmaceae) submitted to flooding and submersion

Celtis iguanaea es una especie pionera de la vegetación rebaliera. Las plantas de esta especie que ocurren en la planicie de inundación, con el eófilo completamente extendido, fueron sometidas a los siguientes tratamientos: capacidad de campo, anegadas por 25, 50 y 75 días y sumergidas por 25 y 50 días. Se constató que el anegamiento y la sumersión inhiben el crecimiento de las plantas causando una disminución de la materia seca de la parte aérea y la raíz. Plantas hundidas también presentaron abscisión foliar, degeneración del sistema radicular y un proceso precoz de senescencia. Después de 50 días de sumersión, todas las plantas murieron. Las plantas anegadas y sumergidas presentaron crecimiento secundario reducido de la raíz, hipocótilo y epicótilo. Las plantas anegadas por 75 días presentaron lenticelas y mayor número de pelos absorbentes. Los cotiledones y eófilo de las plantas anegadas y sumergidas no presentaron alteraciones anatómicas evidentes. El porcentaje de espacios intercelulares tampoco fue alterado. Celtis iguanaea, al presentar algunos caracteres que posiblemente se adapten a las condiciones de saturación hídrica del suelo, puede ser considerada como planta intolerante del anegamiento y la sumersión por un largo período.

Celtis iguanaea is a pioneer species of ciliary forest. In order to elucidate aspects of tolerance to the flooding andthe submersion, plants were submitted to the following treatments: field capacity, flooded for 25, 50 and 75 days and submerged by 25 and 50 days. It was verified that the flooding and the submersion inhibit the growth of the plants (decrease of the dry weight of the aerial part and root). Plants submerged also presented chlorosis, leaf abscission, degeneration of the root system and precocious senescence. After 50 days of submersion, all the plants died. Submerged and flooded plants presented reduced secondary growth of the root, hipocotyl and epicotyl. Flooded plants for 75 days presented lenticels and larger number of absorbent hairs. Cotyledons and eophylls of the flooded and submerged plants did not present evident anatomical alterations. Percentage of intercellular spaces in the root cortex was also not altered. Celtis iguanaea can be considered as intolerant plant to the flooding and the submersion, for long period.

Intoxicação experimental por Trema micrantha (Ulmaceae) em bovinos / Experimental poisoning by Trema micrantha (Ulmaceae) in cattle

Folhas de Trema micrantha foram fornecidas a 13 bovinos. Dez deles receberam folhas verdes em dose única, dois receberam folhas verdes em doses fracionadas e um recebeu dose única de planta dessecada. Oito dos bovinos apresentaram sinais clínicos e seis morreram. Os sinais clínicos iniciaram a partir de 16 horas após a ingestão da planta. Os animais apresentavam apatia, anorexia, sialorréia, fraqueza progressiva, coma e morte. Sinais neurológicos, tais como pressionar a cabeça contra obstáculos e movimentos laterais da cabeça, foram observados em quatro animais. As mortes ocorreram entre 67 e 153 horas após o término da ingestão da planta. O achado de necropsia mais significativo foi observado no fígado que era friável com padrão lobular acentuado e com áreas de hemorragia, exceto um bovino, que apresentou o fígado difusamente vermelho escuro. Hemorragias petequiais nas serosas e edema da vesícula biliar foram alterações adicionais observadas com freqüência. Rins pálidos com pontos avermelhados na cortical foram observados em um bovino. O exame histológico revelou, em 5 animais, necrose de coagulação massiva associada à hemorragia centrolobular acentuada. Um animal apresentou necrose centrolobular. Dois animais apresentaram alterações nos rins, caracterizadas por necrose tubular renal. Altrações histológicas no sistema nervoso central, que consistiam de edema perineuronal e perivascular com basofilia e retração de neurônios, principalmente no córtex frontal, foram observadas em cinco bovinos. T. micrantha causou sinais clínicos com 50g/kg e morte a partir de 54g/kg de peso. As doses fracionadas e a planta dessecada não causaram sinais de intoxicação.