Larvicidal activity of crude extracts from Larrea cuneifolia (Zygophyllaceae) and of its metabolite nordihydroguaiaretic acid against the vector Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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46(1): 84-87, Jan.-Feb. 2013. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The aim of the present study was to analyze the larvicidal activity of different crude extracts of Larrea cuneifolia and its most abundant lignan, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), against Culex quinquefasciatus.METHODS:
Chloroform, methanol, and aqueous extracts from L. cuneifolia and NDGA were tested against larvae of Cx. quinquefasciatus under laboratory conditions.RESULTS:
The chloroform extract showed the highest larvicidal effect, with an estimated LC50 of 0.062 mg/ml. NDGA also demonstrated significant larvicidal activity with an estimated LC50 of 0.092 mg/ml.CONCLUSIONS:
These results indicate that the chloroform extract of L. cuneifolia and NDGA are promising insecticides of botanical origin that could be useful for controlling Cx. quinquefasciatus.
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Asunto principal:
Masoprocol
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Extractos Vegetales
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Culex
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Larrea
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Insectos Vectores
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Insecticidas
Límite:
Animales
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Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Argentina
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba/AR
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