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In this study, a dichloromethane fraction dry extract from the underground parts of Jatropha isabellei (DFJi) was used to prepare lipid nanocarriers (LNCJi) aimed at providing the oral delivery of terpenic compounds in the treatment of arthritis. The lipid nanocarriers were prepared by the spontaneous emulsification method. The lipid nanocarriers displayed sizes ranging from 180 to 200 nm and zeta potential values of around -18 mV. A high value of entrapment efficiency (> 90%) was obtained for jatrophone, which was used as the chemical marker of DFJi. LNCJi stored at 4°C were demonstrated to be stable through measurements of transmitted light after analytical centrifugation of the samples. In vitro drug release studies conducted in biorelevant dissolution media demonstrated that jatrophone release was faster from LNCJi than from free DFJi. When tested in an acute arthritis model, the LNCJi exhibited antinociceptive properties after oral administration of a 50 mg/kg dose, unlike the free DFJi, although no reduction in articular diameter was observed. These results suggest that an increase in the oral absorption of DFJi constituents may have occurred through the carrying of this fraction in LNCJi, thus improving the antinociceptive activity of this compound
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Animals , Male , Rats , Arthritis/pathology , In Vitro Techniques/methods , Administration, Oral , Jatropha/adverse effects , Efficiency/classification , Dissolution , Drug Liberation , Lipids/pharmacology , Methylene Chloride/pharmacologyABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a gel formulation from the association of Plectranthus neochilus and Cnidoscolus quercifolius on tissue repair in cutaneous wounds in rats. A surgical wound was induced in 35 Wistar rats and treated according to group: G1 - commercial phytotherapeutic gel; G2 - Carbopol gel 1%; G3, 4, 5 - gel formulation from Boldo-gambá and Favela (FGBF) at 2.5%, 5%, and 10%, respectively. 1ml of the product was applied topically daily, for 14 days. Macroscopic evaluation of the wound showed inflammation, granulation, and epithelization in all groups. The FGBF 2.5% group showed greater angiogenic potential. There was a significant difference between the surgical area of the wounds treated with FGBF 2.5%, 5%, or 10% compared to the group with the commercial phytotherapeutic gel. On histomorphometry of the skin, there were reepithelization of the epidermis and superficial dermis, longitudinal collagen fibers, fibroblasts, and blood vessels, and in the deeper dermis, fibroblasts, transverse and longitudinal collagen fibers, blood vessels, and inflammatory cells. The 2.5% formulation had the greatest increase in fibroblast proliferation and most intense collagenization on day 14 of treatment.(AU)
Este trabalho objetivou investigar os efeitos de uma formulação em gel da associação da Plectranthus neochilus e da Cnidoscolus quercifolius no processo de reparação tecidual em feridas cutâneas de ratos. Foi induzida uma ferida cirúrgica em 35 ratos Wistar, sendo tratadas de acordo com os grupos: G1 - fitoterápico comercial; G2 - gel de carbopol 1%; G3, G4 e G5 - formulação gel boldo-gambá mais favela (FGBF) 2,5%, 5% e 10%, respectivamente. Aplicou-se 1mL do produto, via tópica, diariamente, durante 14 dias. Na avaliação macroscópica das feridas, verificou-se inflamação, granulação e epitelização em todos os grupos. O grupo FGBF 2,5% apresentou maior potencial angiogênico. Houve diferença significativa entre as áreas cirúrgicas das feridas tratadas com os FGBF 2,5%, 5% ou 10%, comparados ao grupo com o gel fitoterápico comercial. Na histomorfometria da pele, observou-se reepitelização da epiderme e da derme superficial, fibras colágenas longitudinais, fibroblastos e vasos sanguíneos e, na derme profunda, fibroblastos, fibras colágenas transversais e longitudinais, vasos sanguíneos e células inflamatórias. A formulação a 2,5% teve o maior aumento na proliferação de fibroblastos e mais intensa colagenização no dia 14 de tratamento.(AU)
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Animals , Rats , Wound Healing , Wounds and Injuries/therapy , Jatropha/chemistry , Plectranthus/chemistry , Plants, Medicinal , Wounds and Injuries/veterinary , Rats, Wistar/physiology , Phytotherapy/veterinaryABSTRACT
Biodiesel is a clean and cyclical energy resource that is derived from animal and/or vegetable fat. As it blends well with petrodiesel, biodiesel is added to Brazilian commercial diesel. The main raw materials used to produce biodiesel in Brazil include soybean, corn, and sunflower oils. However, these are also used for human consumption and hence, have a high market value. Therefore, pinhão manso oil, which exhibits high productivity at low cost, is a promising alternative. However, the high acidity index of this oil results in a low transesterification yield and the produced biofuel does not meet the requirements imposed by the ANP. Thus, this study intends to demonstrate that a large part of the free fatty acids in pinion oil are present in the seed endocarp. For the development of the project, the oil was extracted by hot solvent, using the soxhlet equipment and the hexane solvent, to determine the acidity index, the titration technique was used, the titrant used was sodium hydroxide. So the acidity index of the oil extracted from the seed with its shell is 10.9 mgKOH/g, while the lipid obtained without the shell exhibits a value of 0.95 mgKOH/g, proving the influence of the endocarp.
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Seeds , Plant Oils , Jatropha , Fatty AcidsABSTRACT
O Pantanal é a maior planície inundável do planeta. A população humana da região utiliza vegetais que encontram no dia a dia e, com o tempo, isso os levou a descobrir diferentes finalidades alimentares e até usos terapêuticos dessas plantas. Este estudo tem como objetivo compreender a popularidade do pinhão-roxo (Jatropha gossipifolia L.) e seu uso como planta medicinal em duas comunidades ribeirinhas do município de Corumbá (MS), Brasil, com ênfase nos envenenamentos causados por arraias de água doce, frequentes na área. Mais da metade dos entrevistados utilizou o pinhão-roxo em várias doenças, especialmente no controle de sangramentos e na cicatrização de feridas. O uso de infusões em úlceras crônicas causadas por peixes peçonhentos é amplamente mencionado pelos pescadores entrevistados, particularmente em envenenamentos com necrose cutânea causada por arraias de água doce. Outras indicações citadas são o tratamento de micoses cutâneas e odontalgias, que não são mencionadas nas referências anteriores, indicando a necessidade de estudos clínicos e farmacológicos adicionais para avaliar esses propósitos.
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Plants, Medicinal , Skates, Fish , Euphorbiaceae , Jatropha , Population GroupsABSTRACT
The aluminum in high levels in the soil affects the emergence, growth, and development of various species. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the emergence and physiological behavior of four provenances of Jatropha curcas subjected to different levels of aluminum. The experiment was performed in a greenhouse in a completely randomized design, with four levels of aluminum in the soil (8.2, 16.5, 24.0 mmolc·dm-3 and control) and four provenances of J. curcas seeds (P1 = Dourados-MS, P2 = Montes Claros-MG, P3 = Alta Floresta-MT, and P4 = Petrolina-PE); the effects of aluminum toxicity were investigated in 25, 50, 75, and 100 days after emergence. The levels of aluminum in the soil were collected from the initial soil correction, which featured an aluminum level of 24.0 mmolc dm-3. The seedling emergence was not affected by treatment with aluminum; however, the height and leaf area of P1, P2, and P3 were reduced with increasing levels of aluminum. The emergence and vigor of J. curcas seeds were not influenced by the differences in the origins of the seeds or by the aluminum levels evaluated. Gas exchanges were affected negatively by aluminum and the responses of the chlorophyll a fluorescence indicate harmful effect in the photosynthetic apparatus. The seeds of origin P4 (Petrolina-PE) has increased tolerance to stress conditions.
O alumínio em níveis elevados no solo afeta a emergência, o crescimento e o desenvolvimento de diversas espécies. Diante disso, o objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a emergência e o comportamento fisiológico de quatro procedências de Jatropha curcas submetidas a diferentes níveis de alumínio. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com quatro níveis de alumínio no solo (8,2; 16,5 e 24,0 mmolc dm-3 e o controle) e quatro procedências de sementes de J. curcas (P1 = Dourados-MS P2 = Montes Claros-MG, P3 = Alta Floresta-MT e P4 = Petrolina-PE), e os efeitos da toxicidade do alumínio foram investigados aos 25, 50, 75 e 100 dias após a emergência. A emergência das plântulas não foi afetada pelo tratamento com alumínio; no entanto, a altura e a área foliar de P1, P2 e P3 foram reduzidas com níveis crescentes de alumínio. A emergência e o vigor das plântulas das procedências não foram afetados pelos níveis de alumínio avaliados. A taxa fotossintética, taxa de transpiração e condutância estomática também foram reduzidas quando as plantas foram cultivadas em solo contendo altas níveis de alumínio. As plantas P4 foram menos sensíveis aos níveis crescentes de alumínio.
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Soil , Jatropha , Aluminum , Photosynthesis , Soil Analysis , Growth and Development , Toxicity , Chlorophyll AABSTRACT
Los oligoelementos son importantes constituyentes nutricionales de las hierbas comestibles. Se colectaron 11 especies, nueve nativas (Amaranthus hybridus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Crotalaria longirostrata, Dysphania ambrosioides, Lycianthes synanthera, Sechium edule, Solanum americanum, S. nigrescens, S. wendlandii) y dos introducidas (Moringa oleifera, Spinacea oleracea) en dos regiones de Guatemala. Se prepararon muestras de la hierba seca, cocida y de caldo de hierba fresca. Se cuantificaron por espectrofotometría de absorción atómica los macro (N, P, K) y oligoelementos (Ca, Mg, Na, Cu, Zn, Mn), taninos por espectrofotometría y oxalatos por permanganimetría. El contenido de oligoelementos es diverso, para Zn, la hierba control S. oleracea contienen buena cantidad (90-140 ppm); de las nativas D. ambrosioides (130-160 ppm) y A. hybridus (70-80 ppm) tienen la mayor cantidad. Respecto a Fe las hierbas control tienen buena composición (S. oleracea, 220-280 ppm y M. oleifera, 105-135 ppm); de las nativas A. hybridus (90-240 ppm), C. aconitifolius (75-185 ppm) y L. synanthera (75-140 ppm) tienen buenas concentraciones. Se encontraron niveles elevados de oxalatos en S. oleracea (67.30 (5.51) mg/g), L. synanthera (56.30 (9.67) mg/g) y S. nigrescens (33.6 (5.48) mg/g); en las demás hierbas se encontraron niveles menores. Los niveles de taninos fueron bajos (0.1-0.8 mg/g) para todas las especies. Se demuestra que cuatro especies nativas tienen un buen contenido de oligoelementos y presentan valores menores de antinutricionales que los controles.
Trace elements are important nutritional constituents from edible herbs. Eleven species were collected in two regions of Guatemala, nine native (Amaranthus hybridus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Crotalaria longirostrata, Dysphania ambrosioides, Lycianthes synanthera, Sechium edule, Solanum americanum, S. nigrescens, S. wendlandii) and two introduced (Moringa oleifera, Spinacea oleracea). Dry, cooked and broth samples were prepared. By atomic absorption spectrometry, macro (N, P, K) and trace elements (Ca, Mg, Na, Cu, Zn, Mn) were quantified, tannins by spectrophotometry, and oxalates by permanganometry. Trace elements content is diverse, for Zn, control herb S. oleracea contained high quantity (90-140 ppm); from the natives D. ambrosioides (130-160 ppm) and A. hybridus (70-80 ppm) contained high amounts. For Fe, control herbs had high composition (S. oleracea, 220-280 ppm, M. oleifera, 105-135 ppm); from the natives A. hybridus (90-240 ppm), C. aconitifolius (75-185 ppm) and L. synanthera (75-140 ppm) had the highest amounts. High levels of oxalates were demonstrated in S. oleracea (67.30 (5.48) mg/g), L. synanthera (56.30 (9.67) mg/g), and S. nigrescens (33.6 (5.48) mg/g); from the others levels.
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Trace Elements/analysis , Vegetables/classification , Tannins/analysis , Trace Elements/administration & dosage , Amaranthus/chemistry , Jatropha/chemistry , Malnutrition/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Today, a great interest in Jatropha-based products exists worldwide, mainly for the production of biofuel.However, the oil obtained from this plant is known to be toxic due to contained curcins andphorbol esters. Bioassays, including plant cytogenetic assays based on cell cycle observation, are useful for determining the toxicity of J. curcas oil. Hence, the aim of this study was to describe the mechanism of action of J. curcas oil by cell cycle analysis using Lactuca sativa as plant testing model. A decrease in root growth was observed, closely related to the reduction in mitotic index, along with an increase in condensed nuclei. J. curcas chemicals act both as aneugenic agents, leading to the formation of lagged, sticky chromosomes and c-metaphase cells, as well as clastogenic agents, inducing the formation of chromosome bridges and fragments. The cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of phorbol esters and other chemical components of J. curcas oil was determined and discussed.
Um grande interesse mundial existe em produtos à base de pinhão manso, principalmente para a produção de biocombustíveis. No entanto, o óleo obtido a partir desta planta é conhecidamente tóxico por conter curcina e ésteres de forbol. Bioensaios, incluindo ensaios citogenéticos em plantas-modelo com base na observação do ciclo celular, são úteis para determinar a toxicidade do óleo de J. curcas. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o mecanismo de ação do óleo de J. curcas por análise do ciclo celular usando Lactuca sativa como modelo de teste em plantas. Foi observada uma redução no crescimento das raízes, intimamente relacionada com a redução do índice mitótico e com um aumento de núcleos condensados. Os constituintes químicos de J. curcas atuam simultaneamente como agentes aneugênicos, levando à formação de cromossomos perdidos e pegajosos e células em c-metáfase, bem como agentes clastogênicos, induzindo a formação de pontes e fragmentos cromossômicos. A citotoxicidade e genotoxicidade do éster de forbol e outros componentes químicos do óleo de J. curcas foram determinados e discutidos.
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Cell Cycle , Aneugens , Jatropha , Toxicity , Mitotic IndexABSTRACT
AIMS: To perform a physicochemical and phytochemical characterization of Jatropha curcas latex and to investigate its antiangiogenic potential. METHODS: We performed an initial physicochemical characterization of J. curcas latex using thermal gravimetric analyses and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. After that, phenols, tannins and flavonoids were quantified. Finally, the potential of J. curcas latex to inhibit angiogenesis was evaluated using the chick chorioallantoic membrane model. Five groups of 20 fertilized chicken eggs each had the chorioallantoic membrane exposed to the following solutions: (1) water, negative control; (2) dexamethasone, angiogenesis inhibitor; (3) Regederm®, positive control; (4) 25% J. curcas latex diluted in water; (5) 50% J. curcas latex diluted in water; and (6) J. curcas crude latex. Analysis of the newly-formed vascular net was made through captured images and quantification of the number of pixels. Histological analyses were performed to evaluate the inflammation, neovascularization, and hyperemia parameters. The results were statically analyzed with a significance level set at p<0.05. RESULTS: Physicochemical characterization showed that J. curcas latex presented a low amount of cis-1.4-polyisoprene, which reduced its elasticity and thermal stability. Phytochemical analyses of J. curcas latex identified a substantial amount of phenols, tannins, and flavonoids (51.9%, 11.8%, and 0.07% respectively). Using a chick chorioallantoic membrane assay, we demonstrated the antiangiogenic potential of J. curcas latex. The latex induced a decrease in the vascularization of the membranes when compared with neutral and positive controls (water and Regederm®). However, when compared with the negative control (dexamethasone), higher J. curcas latex concentrations showed no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: J. curcas latex showed low thermal stability, and consisted of phenols, tannins, and flavonoids, but little or no rubber. Moreover, this latex demonstrated a significant antiangiogenic activity on a chick chorioallantoic membrane model. The combination of antimutagenic, cytotoxic, antioxidant and antiangiogenic properties makes J. curcas latex a potential target for the development of new drugs.
OBJETIVOS: Realizar uma caracterização físico-química e fitoquímica do látex de Jatropha curcas e investigar o seu potencial antiangiogênico. MÉTODOS: foi realizada uma caracterização físico-química inicial do látex de J. curcas utilizando as análises termogravimétricas e a espectroscopia com a Transformada de Fourier. Depois disso, fenóis, taninos e flavonoides foram quantificados. Finalmente, o potencial do látex de J. curcas em inibir a angiogênese foi avaliado através do uso de modelo de membrana corioalantoica de embrião de galinha. Cinco grupos, cada um com 20 ovos de galinha fertilizados, tiveram a membrana corioalantoica exposta às seguintes soluções: (1) água, controle negativo; (2) dexametasona, inibidor da angiogênese; (3) Regederm®, controle positivo; (4) 25% de látex de J. curcas diluído em água; (5) 50% de látex de J. curcas diluído em água; e (6) látex bruto de J. curcas. A análise da rede vascular recém-formada foi feita por meio de imagens capturadas e quantificação do número de pixels. Análises histológicas foram realizadas para avaliar os parâmetros de inflamação, neovascularização e hiperemia. Os resultados foram analisados estaticamente com nível de significância estabelecido em p<0,05. RESULTADOS: A caracterização físico-química mostrou que o látex de J. curcas apresenta uma baixa quantidade de cis-1,4-poliisopreno, o que reduz sua elasticidade e estabilidade térmica. Análises fitoquímicas do látex de J. curcas identificaram uma quantidade significativa de fenóis, taninos e flavonoides (51,9%, 11,8% e 0,07% respectivamente). Usando o modelo de membrana corioalantoica de ovo de galinha embrionado, demonstrou-se o potencial antiangiogênico do látex de J. curcas. O látex induziu a diminuição da vascularização das membranas, em comparação aos grupos controle neutro e positivo (água e Regederm®). CONCLUSÕES: O látex de J. curcas apresentou baixa estabilidade térmica, ausência ou pouca quantidade de borracha e presença de fenóis, taninos e flavonoides em sua composição. Além disso, apresentou alta atividade antiangiogênica no modelo de membrana corioalantoica de embrião de galinha. A combinação de propriedades antimutagênicas, citotóxicas, anti-inflamatórias, antioxidantes e antiangiogênicas faz com que o látex de J. curcas seja um alvo potencial para o desenvolvimento de novos medicamentos.
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Pharmaceutical Preparations , Pharmacology , JatrophaABSTRACT
La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar el efecto antibacteriano del látex de Jatropha Curcas "Piñón" frente a Staphylococcus aureus. El método de difusión en disco, de Kirby Bauer, fue usado en la investigación; las concentraciones del látex de Jatropha Curcas "Piñón" fueron las siguientes: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% y 100% usando agua destilada como solvente. Se realizó análisis fitoquímico y prueba de solubilidad al látex de la planta en estudio. El látex de Jatropha Curcas "Piñón" fue muy soluble en agua destilada, etanol y metanol; además, según el análisis fitoquímico, el látex presentó flavonoides, taninos, compuestos fenólicos, alcaloides y esteroides. La concentración del látex al 40% presentó el mayor efecto antibacteriano a un nivel de confianza del 95%, y un error relativo del 5%.
The present research aims to evaluate the antibacterial effect of Jatropha Curcas latex "Piñón" against Staphylococcus aureus. The disc diffusion method of Kirby Bauer was used in the research, the concentrations of Jatropha Curcas "Piñón" latex were as follows: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 100% using distilled water as solvent. Phytochemical analysis and solubility test were performed on the latex of the plant under study. Jatropha Curcas "Piñón" latex was very soluble in distilled water, ethanol and methanol. According to the phytochemical analysis the latex presented flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, alkaloids and steroids. The concentration of latex at 40% had the highest antibacterial effect at a 95% confidence level and a relative error of 5%.
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Jatropha , LatexABSTRACT
RESUMEN: Estudios recientes han demostrado que los compuestos activos presentes en extractos de C. chayamansa, E. prostrata y J. dioica tienen propiedades antioxidantes. Los resultados obtenidos en nuestro estudio fueron compuestos fenólicos solubles mostraron en C. chayamansa 6,34, E. prostrata 10,67, J. dioica 1,83 mg equiv de ácido gálico/gm BS respectivamente. Los antioxidantes solubles en agua por el método ABTS fueron para C. chayamansa 5.9, E. prostrata 12.7 y para J. dioica 2.5 mM equiv. de trolox/gr BS. Los resultados histopatológicos muestran una mejoría en los tejidos tratados con los extractos después de la inducción a hiperglicemia.
SUMMARY: Recent studies have shown that the active compounds present in extracts of C. chayamansa, E. prostrata and J. dioica have antioxidant properties. The results obtained in our study were soluble phenolic compounds showed in C. chayamansa 6.34, E. prostrata 10.67, J. dioica 1.83 mg equiv of gallic acid/gm BS respectively. The antioxidants soluble in water by the ABTS method were for C. chayamansa 5.9, E. prostrata 12.7 and for J. dioica 2.5 mM equiv. of trolox/gr BS. The histopathological results show an improvement in the tissues treated with the extracts after the induction to hyperglycemia.
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Animals , Rats , Plant Extracts/administration & dosage , Euphorbia/chemistry , Jatropha/chemistry , Hyperglycemia/drug therapy , Antioxidants/administration & dosage , Phenols/analysis , Flavonoids/analysis , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Rats, Wistar , Phenolic Compounds , Hyperglycemia/chemically induced , Kidney/drug effects , Liver/drug effects , Antioxidants/chemistryABSTRACT
Jatropha curcas (J. curcas) seeds have been exploited as a source of biodiesel and for its ethnomedicinal uses and agro feed potential, however, toxic properties have been associated with the seeds. The study was aimed at determining the toxic constituents present in J. curcas fruits, seeds and kernels and ethanol seed extract. Standard methods were employed in the investigations, including those of the Association of Analytical Chemists and Trease and Evans. J. curcas fruits, seeds and kernels from Sierra Leone contained cyanogenic glycosides (in mg/100g) of 7.10, 5.10 and 16.96 while the corresponding values for the Nigeria samples were 11.60, 10.15 and 15.92; all greatly above the maximum permissible limits of 0.05-0.35. Similarly, the tannin contents of the fruits, seeds and kernels from Sierra Leone (1.66, 1.46, and 1.80) and of the seeds and kernels from Nigeria (1.40, 1.48) approximated the maximum permissible limits of 1.5 mg/100g or were higher. In contrast, the phytates and saponins which ranged from 1.78-2.14 and 1.64-2.42 for both sources of J. curcas were significantly below the maximum permissible levels of 500 mg/100g (for phytates) and 100 mg/100g (for saponins). Heavy metals like cadmium, copper, chromium and lead were also detected, but their concentrations were below the maximum permissible limits. These constituents were mostly similar regardless of the country source of Jatropha. Ethanol extract of J. curcas seeds was found to contain toxic phytochemicals and heavy metals. J. curcas as food cannot be ruled out especially for animals since cooking, fermentation and heat treatment can significantly reduce some of these antinutritional factors
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Ethanol , Jatropha , Nigeria , Phytochemicals , Sierra LeoneABSTRACT
Jatrogricaine A (1), a new diterpenoid possessing a 5/6/6/4 carbon ring system, together with eight known diterpenoids (2-9) were isolated from the stems of Jatropha podagrica. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods and the absolute configuration of 1 was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. All compounds were evaluated for their anti-inflammatory activities in vitro, and compound 3 showed significant inhibitory effects against nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 macrophage cells with an IC of 13.44 ± 0.28 μmol·L, being comparable to the positive control, quercetin (IC 17.00 ± 2.10 μmol·L).
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Animals , Mice , Anti-Inflammatory Agents , Chemistry , Pharmacology , Carbon , Diterpenes , Chemistry , Pharmacology , Inhibitory Concentration 50 , Jatropha , Chemistry , Lipopolysaccharides , Toxicity , Macrophages , Metabolism , Molecular Structure , Nitric Oxide , Metabolism , Plant Extracts , Chemistry , Pharmacology , Plant Stems , ChemistryABSTRACT
Caatinga is a biome from the Brazilian northeastern semiarid region which needs further studies for the preservation of its native species. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physiological behavior of six native species. The experiment was arranged in six treatments (native species) and three replicates in a randomized block design. Net photosynthesis, transpiration, stomatal conductance, photosynthetic photon flux density, chlorophyll content, and soil moisture were evaluated. According to the results, Mimosa spp. had the lowest levels of chlorophyll content. In all species, water deficit caused significant decrease in transpiration rate and stomatal conductance. M urundeuva and Cnidoscolus spp. can be considered the most sensitive species to drought as changes in those variables also led to the decline in net photosynthesis. The other species can be considered more tolerant to drought, since net photosynthesis did not suffer significant decrease despite the harmful effects of water deficit on transpiration and stomatal conductance.
A Caatinga é um bioma do semiárido brasileiro que precisa ser mais estudado, para preservar suas espécies nativas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o comportamento fisiológico de seis espécies nativas. O experimento foi organizado em seis tratamentos (espécies nativas) e três repetições em um delineamento de blocos ao acaso. Foram avaliadas a fotossíntese líquida, transpiração, condutância estomática, densidade DE fluxo de fótons fotossintéticos, teor de clorofila e umidade do solo. De acordo com os resultados, Mimosa spp., mostrou os níveis mais baixos de teor de clorofila. Em todas as espécies, o déficit hídrico provoca diminuição significativa na taxa de transpiração e na condutância estomática. M. urundeuva e Cnidoscolus spp., podem ser consideradas as espécies mais sensíveis à seca, porque as mudanças nessas variáveis levaram também ao declínio da fotossíntese líquida. As outras espécies podem ser consideradas mais tolerantes à seca, pois, apesar dos efeitos nocivos do déficit de água na transpiração e na condutância estomática, a fotossíntese líquida não sofre queda significativa.
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Photosynthesis , Semi-Arid Zone , Jatropha , Mimosa , DroughtsABSTRACT
This study aimed at comparing the growth and physiological changes in Jatropha curcas L. (jatropha or physic nut) young plants fertilized or not with a commercial product based on a micronutrient delivery system (MDS), under different doses of NPK. Measurements of growth, chlorophyll content, and leaf gas exchange were performed in the greenhouse, where plants were arranged in a split-split plot design. Plants were grown for 120 days in 3.9 L pots containing local soil, with or without MDS (main plot), combined with NPK doses (0; 1.8; 4.7 and 7.4 g L-1) in subplots. Dose-response curves showed that most variables were positively responsive to NPK doses in plants growing without MDS, whereas slight responses or even opposite behavior was observed in MDS-fertilized plants. MDS application under low NPK doses resulted in higher biomass allocation in leaves and roots, increases in number of leaves and chlorophyll content, plant height, stem diameter, shoot and root dry weight, stomatal conductance, photosynthesis, leaf transpiration, and water use efficiency, as well as decreases in intercellular CO2 in the leaf and vapor-pressure deficit. The enhanced biomass allocation, photosynthesis and gas exchange in MDS-supplemented plants indicates the relevant role played by this fertilizer in jatropha metabolism, resulting in more vigorous plants.
Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar o crescimento e as mudanças fisiológicas em plantas jovens de Jatropha curcas L. (pinhão manso), fertilizadas ou não, com um produto comercial baseado em um sistema de fornecimento de micronutrientes (MDS), sob diferentes doses de NPK. Medidas de crescimento, teor de clorofila e troca gasosa foliar foram realizados em casa de vegetação, onde as plantas foram arranjadas em um delineamento de blocos casualizados com parcela subdividida. As plantas foram cultivadas por 120 dias em potes de 3,9 L contendo solo local, com ou sem MDS (parcela principal), combinado com doses de NPK (0; 1,8; 4,7 e 7,4 g L-1) nas subparcelas. Curvas doseresposta mostraram que a maioria das variáveis responderam positivamente às doses de NPK em plantas crescendo sem MDS, enquanto respostas fracas ou mesmo comportamento oposto foi observado em plantas fertilizadas com MDS. A aplicação de MDS em doses baixas de NPK resultaram em maior alocação de biomassa nas folhas e raízes, aumento no número de folhas e teor de clorofila, altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, pesos secos da parte aérea e raiz, condutância estomatal, fotossíntese, transpiração foliar e eficiência no uso da água, bem como na redução do CO2 intercelular na folha e déficit de pressão de vapor. O aumento na alocação de biomassa, fotossíntese e troca gasosa em plantas suplementadas com MDS indica o papel relevante deste fertilizante no metabolismo de pinhão manso, resultando em plantas mais vigorosas.
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Photosynthesis , Biomass , Micronutrients , Jatropha , Biofuels , FertilizersABSTRACT
Studies approaching jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) growth through quantitative analysis parameters are limited, especially regarding the response to different fertilizer types and doses. In order to investigate the effects of a micronutrient delivery system (MDS) fertilizer, a full quantitative analysis of growth in jatropha young plants was performed, comparing this system effectiveness under different NPK doses. Plants were grown in 3.9 L pots containing local soil, with or without MDS (main plot), combined with NPK doses (0; 1.8; 4.7 and 7.4 g L-1) in subplots. Dose-response curves of quantitative analysis variables were generated for three periods of time (40, 80 and 120 days after sown) as a sub-subplot. Quantitative analysis of growth showed that most parameters evaluated in this study were improved by MDS application, resulting in benefits for jatropha initial development, regardless of NPK doses. Even without NPK supplementation or under the lowest dose evaluated (1.8 g L-1), MDS provided better growth of J. curcas plants, being usually equivalent to the highest doses of NPK (4.7 and 7.4 g L-1) without MDS. The effective response of jatropha young plants to MDS supplementation indicates that this kind of fertilizer played a relevant role in the species metabolism, resulting in faster growth and enhanced biomass allocation.
Estudos abordando o desenvolvimento do pinhão manso (Jatropha curcas L.) através de análises de parâmetros quantitativos são limitados, especialmente em relação à resposta a diferentes tipos e doses de fertilizantes. Para investigar os efeitos de um sistema de fornecimento de micronutrientes (MDS), realizou-se uma análise quantitativa completa do crescimento de plantas jovens de pinhão manso comparando a eficácia deste sistema sob diferentes doses de NPK. As plantas foram cultivadas por 120 dias em potes de 3,9 L contendo solo local, com ou sem MDS (parcela principal), combinado com doses de NPK (0; 1,8; 4,7 e 7,4 g L-1) nas subparcelas. Curvas dose-resposta das análises quantitativas das variáveis foram geradas para três períodos (40, 80 e 120 dias após semeadura), como uma subsubparcela. As análises quantitativas de crescimento mostraram que a maioria dos parâmetros avaliados neste estudo foi melhorada pela aplicação do MDS, resultando em benefícios para o crescimento inicial do pinhão-manso, independemente da dose de NPK. Mesmo sem suplementação de NPK ou sob a dose mais baixa avaliada (1,8 g L-1), o MDS proporcionou melhor crescimento do pinhão manso, sendo geralmente equivalente às maiores doses de NPK (4,7 e 7,4 g L-1) sem MDS. A resposta efetiva das plantas jovens do pinhão manso à suplementação com MDS indica que este tipo de fertilizante desempenhou um papel relevante no metabolismo desta espécie, resultando em um crescimento mais rápido e melhor alocação de biomassa.
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Food , Biomass , Micronutrients , Jatropha , FertilizersABSTRACT
Background: Jatropha curcas L., as an important strategic biofuel resource with considerable economic potential, has attracted worldwide attention. However, J. curcas has yet to be domesticated. Plant height, an important agronomic trait of J. curcas, has not been sufficiently improved, and the genetic regulation of this trait in J. curcas is not fully understood. Zinc finger proteins (ZFPs), a class of transcription factors, have previously been shown to play critical roles in regulating multiple aspects of plant growth and development and may accordingly be implicated in the genetic regulation of plant height in J. curcas. Results: In this study, we cloned JcZFP8, a C2H2 ZFP gene in J. curcas. We found that the JcZFP8 protein was localized in the nucleus and contained a conserved QALGGH motif in its C2H2 structure. Furthermore, ectopic expression of JcZFP8 under the control of the 35S promoter in transgenic tobacco resulted in dwarf plants with malformed leaves. However, when JcZFP8 was knocked out, the transgenic tobacco did not show the dwarf phenotype. After treatment with the gibberellic acid (GA) biosynthesis inhibitor paclobutrazol (PAC), the dwarf phenotype was more severe than plants that did not receive the PAC treatment, whereas application of exogenous gibberellin3 (GA3) reduced the dwarf phenotype in transgenic plants. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that JcZFP8 may play a role in J. curcas plant phenotype through GA-related pathways. Our findings may help us to understand the genetic regulation of plant development in J. curcas and to accelerate breeding progress through engineering of the GA metabolic pathway in this plant. How to cite: Shi X,Wu Y, Dai T, et al. JcZFP8, a C2H2 zinc-finger protein gene from Jatropha curcas, influences plant development in transgenic tobacco.
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Tobacco/genetics , Jatropha , Plant Development , CYS2-HIS2 Zinc Fingers/genetics , Plant Growth Regulators/genetics , Transcription Factors , Triazoles , Plants, Genetically Modified/growth & development , Cloning, Molecular , Gene Expression Regulation, Plant , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction , GibberellinsABSTRACT
Abstract The tropical and subtropical naturalized physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.), has been explored for biodiesel production in recent times. The oil is extracted from the seeds and, for the production to be feasible, utilization of the residual seed cake is crucial. Although the cake could be employed as a protein source in animal feed, it is rich in phorbol ester, which is toxic for animals. Therefore, breeding programs have been working to reduce or eliminate the phorbol ester content in physic nut. In this context, the present work aimed to evaluate the physic nut oil of toxic and non-toxic varieties (containing known or undetectable amounts of phorbol ester, respectively) with regards to phytotoxicity in a model experiment with Lactuca sativa L. For this, the percentage of germinated seeds was evaluated after 8, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours of exposure to the treatments with toxic and non-toxic oil at concentrations of 22.5 %, 45 % and 67.5 % of emulsion (physic nut oil energetically mixed with distilled water). Root growth was determined after 48 hours of exposure and the germination speed index was obtained. The different stages of mitotic division as well as possible chromosomal and nuclear alterations were also recorded. The mitotic index was calculated as the number of dividing cells, as a fraction of the total number of cells, and the frequency of chromosome and nuclear alterations, expressed as the percentage of number of alterations divided by the total number of cells. Both varieties exhibited phytotoxicity, inducing significant reductions in percentage of germinated seeds (reduction of 98 %), germination speed index (reduction of 24.44) and root growth (reduction of 8.54 mm). In microscopic analysis, a mitodepressive effect was observed for both oils at the three concentrations used when compared to the negative control; however, it was possible to distinguish between the toxic and the non-toxic varieties based on the more expressive reduction of division promoted by the first, 2.19 %. Significant increments in the frequency of mitotic cells showing chromosome alterations as well, as the presence of condensed nuclei, were observed in the treated cells. However, these parameters were not significantly different from the control in the cells treated with both physic nut oils. In conclusion, the evaluation of root growth and cell division in the plant model L. sativa, can be proposed as an alternative to animal tests to distinguish the varieties with high and low phorbol ester concentration, thus contributing to the detection of toxicity in varieties used in breeding programs.
Resumen Jatropha curcas L., naturalizado tropical y subtropical, ha sido explorado para la producción de biodiesel. El aceite se extrae de las semillas y, para que la producción sea factible, la utilización de la torta de semillas residual es crucial. Aunque la torta se puede emplear como una fuente de proteína en la alimentación animal, es rica en éster de forbol, que es tóxico para los animales. Por lo tanto, los programas de mejoramiento han procurado reducir o eliminar el contenido de éster de forbol de J. curcas. En este contexto, el presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo evaluar el aceite de J. curcas de las variedades tóxicas y no tóxicas (con cantidades conocidas o indetectables de éster de forbol, respectivamente) con respecto a la fitotoxicidad en el modelo Lactuca sativa L. El porcentaje de semillas germinadas se evaluó después de 8, 16, 24, 36 y 48 horas de tratamiento. El crecimiento de la raíz se determinó después de 48 horas de exposición y se obtuvo el índice de velocidad de germinación. Se registraron las diferentes etapas de la división mitótica así como posibles alteraciones cromosómicas y nucleares. El índice mitótico se calculó como el número de células en división como una fracción del número total de células y la frecuencia de las alteraciones cromosómicas y nucleares, expresada como el porcentaje del número de alteraciones dividido entre el número total de células. Ambas variedades exhibieron fitotoxicidad, induciendo reducciones significativas en el porcentaje de semillas germinadas (Reducción del 98 %), índice de velocidad de germinación (Reducción de 24.44) y crecimiento de raíces (Reducción de 8.54 mm). En el análisis microscópico, se observó un efecto mitodepresivo para ambos aceites. Sin embargo, fue posible distinguir entre las variedades tóxicas y las no tóxicas basándose en la reducción más expresiva de la división promovida por la primera, 2.19 %. Se observaron incrementos significativos en la frecuencia de células mitóticas que mostraban alteraciones cromosómicas, así como la presencia de núcleos condensados en las células tratadas. Sin embargo, estos parámetros no fueron significativamente diferentes del control en las células tratadas con ambos aceites de J. curcas. En conclusión, la evaluación del crecimiento de las raíces y la división celular en el modelo L. sativa se puede proponer como una alternativa a las pruebas en animales para distinguir las variedades con concentraciones altas y bajas de éster de forbol, contribuyendo así a la detección de toxicidad en variedades utilizadas en programas de mejoramiento genético.
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Phorbol Esters/toxicity , Toxicity Tests , Germination , Jatropha/chemistry , BiofuelsABSTRACT
The present study aimed to evaluate the larvicidal effect of aqueous leaf extract fromJatropha mollissima on the larvae of Aedes aegypti and analyze its cytotoxic and genotoxic activity in the Alliumcepa test. Larvae of the mosquito were exposed to the negative and positive controls (distilled water anddiflubenzuron, 0.003 mg mL-1, respectively) and to leaf extract concentrations of 0.001, 0.005, 0.01, 0.02,0.04, 0.06, 0.08 and 0.1 mg mL-1. The mortality rate was evaluated every 24 hours over five days. For thecytotoxic and genotoxic analyses, roots of A. cepa were exposed to the negative (distilled water) and positivecontrol (trifluralin, 0.84 ppm) and to different leaf extract concentrations (0.01, 0.1, 1 and 10 mg mL-1) for24 hours. The statistical analyses were performed by Kruskal-Wallis test (p < 0.05). The leaf extractpresented promising larvicidal activity at the concentrations of 0.08 and 0.1 mg mL-1, and none of theconcentrations evaluated in A. cepa exhibited cytotoxic or genotoxic effect. Since the larvicidal action of J.mollissima and the absence of cellular toxicity have been demonstrated, further studies are recommended todetermine the mechanism of action of the extract as a possible natural larvicide.
O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito larvicida do extrato aquoso das folhas deJatropha mollissima sobre as larvas de Aedes aegypti e analisar sua atividade citotóxica e genotóxica no testeAllium cepa. As larvas do mosquito foram expostas aos controles negativo e positivo (água destilada ediflubenzuron, 0,003 mg mL-1, respectivamente) e ao extrato foliar nas concentrações de 0,001; 0,005; 0,01;0,02; 0,04; 0,06; 0,08 e 0,1 mg mL-1. A taxa de mortalidade foi avaliada a cada 24horas durante cinco dias.Para as análises citotóxica e genotóxica, as raízes de A. cepa foram expostas ao controle negativo (águadestilada) e positivo (trifluralina, 0,84 ppm) e nas concentrações (0,01; 0,1; 1 e 10 mg mL-1) do extrato foliarpor 24 horas. Análises estatísticas foram realizadas pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis (p < 0,05). O extrato foliarapresentou atividade larvicida promissora nas concentrações de 0,08 e 0,1 mg mL-1, e nenhuma dasconcentrações avaliadas em A. cepa exibiu efeito citotóxico ou genotóxico. Uma vez demonstrada a açãolarvicida de J. mollissima e a ausência de toxicidade celular, mais estudos são recomendados para determinaro mecanismo de ação do extrato como um possível larvicida natural.
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Aedes , Cytotoxins/adverse effects , DNA Damage , Jatropha/adverse effects , Larvicides/adverse effectsABSTRACT
Objetivo: Determinar la influencia de la vía de administración sobre efecto de distintas dosis del extracto etanólico de la semilla de Jatropha curcas L en la motilidad intestinal de ratones. Materiales y Métodos: Se utilizaron ratones albinos machos con un peso promedio de 23 g, a los que, por vía oral e intraperitoneal, y a dosis escalonadas y no tóxicas, se les administraron extracto etanólico de la semilla de Jatropha curcas L. Los grupos experimentales fueron: suero fisiológico 0,1 mL/10 g, atropina 1 mg/Kg, extracto etanólico de semilla de Jatropha curcas L. 500, 750 y 1000 mg/Kg, respectivamente, y neostigmina 0,4 mg/Kg. Para la validación estadística se usó ANOVA con post-hoc de Sidak. Resultados: Se encontró diferencias significativas al analizar los porcentajes de motilidad intestinal de todos los grupos, sin embargo, al realizar la comparación por parejas solo se halló diferencias entre los grupos que recibieron atropina y neoestigmina (p=0,038), J. curcas L. vía oral a dosis de 500 mg/Kg y 1000 mg/Kg (p=0,001 en ambos casos). Se encontraron diferencias significativas (p>0,05) en las comparaciones entre la administración por vía oral y por vía peritoneal del extracto de J. curcas L. a dosis de 500 mg/Kg y 1000 mg/Kg. Conclusión: Se encontró influencia de la vía de administración, sobre el efecto del extracto etanólico de Jatropha curcas L. en la la motilidad intestinal en ratones albinos.
Objectives. To determine the influence of administration route of Jatropha curcas L. seeds ethanolic extract (in different doses) on intestinal motility of albino mice. Methods. Male albino mice were used with an average weight of 23 g., which the ethanolic extract of Jatropha curcas L. seeds were administered in different administration routes (oral and intraperitoneal), using staggered and non-toxic doses. The experimental groups were 0,1 mL/10 g physiological saline, atropine 1mg/Kg, neostigmine 0.4 mg/kg and Jatropha curcas L seed ethanolic extract in doses of 500, 750 and 1000mg/kg. One-way ANOVA test with Sidak post-hoc test were used to do a statistical inferences. Results. Significant differences were found when all-groups intestinal charcoal transit distance (%) were analyzed. However, when paired comparisons were made, significant differences were found between neostigmine group (p=0,038); and oral administration of J curcas L extracts in doses of 500 mg/Kg and 1000 mg/Kg (p=0.001 in both cases). Significant differences were found (p>0.05) in comparisons made between orally and intraperitoneal administration of J. curcas L. extract in doses of 500 mg/Kg and 1000 mg/Kg. Conclusion. There is some influence caused by route of administration of Jathropa curcas L. seeds ethanolic extract on intestinal motility in albino mice.
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Animals , Male , Mice , Plant Extracts , Jatropha , Gastrointestinal Motility , Plants, Medicinal , Atropine , Animal Experimentation , Medicine, TraditionalABSTRACT
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the spatial-temporal distribution of phytophagous and predatory mites in the canopy of Jatropha curcas L. Mite richness, diversity, and abundance were determined, and higher values were observed primarily in the top stratum. Mite population in J. curcas was higher during the rainy season. Phytophagous mites were mostly concentrated in the top stratum, and Brevipalpus sp. was the most abundant. Predatory mites from the family Phytoseiidae presented the highest richness and diversity, and Amblydromalus zannoui was the most abundant species. The present results indicate seasonal population dynamics for both predatory and phytophagous mites on J. curcas.(AU)
O presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar a distribuição espaço-temporal de ácaros fitófagos e predadores no dossel de plantas de pinhão-manso. Parâmetros de riqueza, diversidade e abundância de ácaros foram determinados. Os resultados deste estudo demonstram que maiores valores de riqueza, diversidade e abundância de ácaros foram observados principalmente no estrato apical e que os níveis populacionais desses artrópodes em plantas de pinhão-manso são mais expressivos na estação chuvosa. Os ácaros fitófagos concentram-se distribuídos principalmente no estrato apical, sendo Brevipalpus sp. a espécie mais abundante. Ácaros predadores da família Phytoseiidae foram aqueles de maior riqueza e diversidade, sendo o ácaro predador Amblydromalus zannoui o mais abundante. Os resultados obtidos neste trabalho sugerem uma dinâmica sazonal tanto para populações de ácaros predadores quanto para ácaros fitófagos em pinhão-manso.(AU)