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Biological properties and phytochemical characterization from Miconia chamissois Naudin aqueous extract / Propiedades biológicas y caracterización fitoquímica del extracto acuoso de Miconia chamissois Naudin
Gomes, Lorena Ferreira; Martins, Diegue Henrique Nascimento; da Silva, Sandra Mazutti; de Barros, Yuri Yabu; de Souza, Paula Monteiro; de Freitas, marcela Medeiros; Fagg, Cristopher William; Simeoni, Luiz Alberto; Magalhaes, Pérola Oliveira; Silveira, Damaris; Fonseca Bazzo, Yris Maria.
  • Gomes, Lorena Ferreira; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • Martins, Diegue Henrique Nascimento; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • da Silva, Sandra Mazutti; University of Brasília. Ceilandia Faculty. BR
  • de Barros, Yuri Yabu; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • de Souza, Paula Monteiro; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • de Freitas, marcela Medeiros; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • Fagg, Cristopher William; University of Brasília. Ceilandia Faculty. BR
  • Simeoni, Luiz Alberto; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • Magalhaes, Pérola Oliveira; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • Silveira, Damaris; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
  • Fonseca Bazzo, Yris Maria; University of Brasília. Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences School. BR
Bol. latinoam. Caribe plantas med. aromát ; 20(4): 427-442, jul. 2021. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1369497
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to evaluate biological and phytochemical properties of the aqueous extract from the leaves of Miconia chamissois Naudin (AEMC). Phytochemical properties were assessed by analyzing the chromatographic profile and the polyphenol content of AEMC. Biological properties evaluation was conducted based on cytotoxicity assay and by evaluating the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and enzymatic inhibition activities. Results indicated the presence of phytochemicals in AEMC such as flavonoids and polyphenols, including rutin, isoquercitrin and vitexin derivatives. AEMC showed antioxidant activity, which may be attributed to the high polyphenolic content. Moreover, AEMC demonstrated in vitro enzyme inhibition activity against tyrosinase and alpha-amylase, as well as showed low cytotoxicity. On the other hand, AEMC exhibited weak antimicrobial activity against S. aureusand C. albicans. Thus, AEMC is a promising alternative in search of potential drugs for the treatment of diseases induced by oxidative stress and inflammation, conditions due to hyperpigmentation processes, such as melisma, as well as for diabetes.
RESUMEN
El objetivo de este estudio fue detectar las propiedades biológicas y fitoquímicos del extracto acuoso de las hojas de Miconia chamissois Naudin (AEMC). Las propiedades fitoquímicas se evaluaron analizando el perfil cromatográfico y el contenido de polifenoles de AEMC. La evaluación de las propiedades biológicas se realizó en base al ensayo de citotoxicidad y evaluando las actividades de inhibición antioxidante, antimicrobiana y enzimática. Los resultados indicaron la presencia de fitoquímicos en AEMC, como flavonoides y polifenoles, que incluyen derivados de rutina, isoquercitrina y vitexina. AEMC mostró una actividad antioxidante considerable, que puede atribuirse al alto contenido polifenólico. Además, AEMC exhibió actividad de inhibición enzimática in vitro contra tirosinasa y alfa-amilasa, así como mostró baja citotoxicidad. Por otro lado, AEMC demostró actividad antimicrobiana débil contra S. aureusy C. albicans. Por lo tanto, AEMC es una alternativa prometedora en busca de posibles drogas para el tratamiento de enfermedades inducidas por el estrés oxidativo y la inflamación, afecciones debidas a procesos de hiperpigmentación, como el melasma, así como para la diabetes.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Plant Extracts / Melastomataceae Language: English Journal: Bol. latinoam. Caribe plantas med. aromát Journal subject: Botany / Medicine / Plantas Medicinais / Terapias Complementares Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Brasília/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Plant Extracts / Melastomataceae Language: English Journal: Bol. latinoam. Caribe plantas med. aromát Journal subject: Botany / Medicine / Plantas Medicinais / Terapias Complementares Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Brasília/BR