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Biol. Res ; 44(4): 363-368, 2011. ilus
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: lil-626736

RESUMEN

The anti-inflammatory and redox protective effects of the citronellal (CT) were evaluated using in vivo and in vitro tests. Intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of CT (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg) inhibited (p < 0.05) the carrageenan-induced leukocyte migration to the peritoneal cavity. Additionally, the carrageenan- and arachidonic acid-induced rat hind paw edema was significantly inhibited (p < 0.05) by i.p. administration of 100 and 200 mg/kg of the compound. When the redox activity was evaluated, CT (200 mg/kg) significantly reduced hepatic lipoperoxidation (p < 0.001), as well as oxidation of plasmatic (p < 0.05) and hepatic (p < 0.01) proteins. The results of the present study support the hypothesis that CT possesses anti-inflammatory and redox protective activities. It is suggested that its effects are associated with the inhibition of the enzymes in the arachidonic acid pathway, which prevent cell migration by inhibiting leukotriene production, edema formation and the increase of reactive oxygen species in tissues. Therefore, CT is of potential benefit to manage inflammatory disorders and correlated damages caused by oxidant agents.


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Animales , Masculino , Ratas , Aldehídos/uso terapéutico , Antiinflamatorios/uso terapéutico , Edema/tratamiento farmacológico , Monoterpenos/uso terapéutico , Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de los fármacos , Ácido Araquidónico , Carragenina , Edema/inducido químicamente , Miembro Posterior , Oxidación-Reducción , Ratas Wistar
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Electron. j. biotechnol ; 12(2): 13-14, Apr. 2009. ilus, tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: lil-551374

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A significant effort worldwide is being directed toward development of novel biocides against drug-resistant bacterial and viruses because of the significant potential human infection risks in the general population. We report here the discovery of a strong antiviral biocide, dialdheyde starch (DAS). Antiviral tests were carried out against three non-envelop viruses, including two bacterial viruses MS2 and PRD1, and one human virus Poliovirus. Dialdehyde starch aqueous suspensions were effective biocides against these three test viruses in a 1 hr exposure test. The antiviral activity was significantly enhanced in a four-hour exposure test, with maximum seven orders of magnitude reductions against MS2 and PRD1, and four-order reduction against Poliovirus. The antiviral activity of dialdehyde starch was found to be pH dependent, being more active in alkaline and acidic conditions than in neutral conditions.


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Aldehídos/análisis , Aldehídos/uso terapéutico , Almidón/análisis , Almidón/uso terapéutico , Plaguicidas/síntesis química , Antivirales/síntesis química , Antivirales/uso terapéutico , Farmacorresistencia Bacteriana , Farmacorresistencia Viral
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