In vitro and in vivo anti-influenza H1N1 activities of a hydroethanolic extract of Cupressus sempervirens cones

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Constant ◽  
X Y Huang ◽  
F Trottein ◽  
M Dubourdeaux
Keyword(s):  
Cupressus Sempervirens ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract ◽  
Influenza H1n1

scholarly journals Evaluation of The Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Immunomodulatory Activity of Cydonia oblonga Fruit Extract

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Zahra Sakhri ◽  
Sakina Zerizer ◽  
Chawki Bensouici
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Cation Radical ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Ferrous Ions ◽  
Cydonia Oblonga ◽  
Innate Defense ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract

Dietary natural antioxidant consumption can protect the human body from several diseases induced by free radicals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant, antidiabetic and immunomodulatory properties of Cydonia oblonga fruit. For this; hydroethanolic extract of Cydonia oblonga fruit (HECO) was examined for antioxidant activity using DPPH free radical sc avenging, ABTS cation radical decolorization, Cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), and Metal Chelating on ferrous ions activities. The inhibitory activity of the extract against α-glucosidase enzyme was also investigated. HECO was tested in vivo for the immunomodulatory activity on non-specific immunity by the carbon clearance test. The content of the nonenzymatic antioxidant reduced glutathione (GSH) in liver tissue of used mice was estimated. in vitro studies revealed that the HECO has an inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of 249.26 ± 3.75μg/mL, 117.34 ± 1.41 μg/ml for DPPH and ABTS scavenging activity respectively. As well as the ability to reduce cupric (167.17 ± 1.15μg/mL) and iron (Fe) (417.98 ± 48.82μg/mL). The extract showed antidiabetic activity as evidenced by its capacity to inhibit the α-glucosidase enzyme (IC50: 326.48 ± 18.56 µg/mL) near the acarbose (IC50: 275.98 ± 1.57 µg/mL) used as a positive control. In addition, our results showed that HECO at the concentration of 50 and 100 mg/kg significantly increased the clearance rate of carbon from the bloodstream concomitant with increased liberation of GSH from liver cells. This study demonstrates that HECO is effective in scavenging free radicals and can serve as potent antioxidants that provide potential treatment and prevention for diabetes with benefits on the innate defense system. Keywords: Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Cydonia oblonga, Hydroethanolic extract, Phagocytic activity

scholarly journals In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Candida spp. Activity of Plant-Derived Products

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reginaldo dos Santos Pedroso ◽  
Brenda Lorena Balbino ◽  
Géssica Andrade ◽  
Maria Cecilia Pereira Sacardo Dias ◽  
Tavane Aparecida Alvarenga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Citrus Limon ◽  
Cupressus Sempervirens ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Fungistatic Activity

Candidiasis therapy, especially for candidiasis caused by Candida non-albicans species, is limited by the relatively reduced number of antifungal drugs and the emergence of antifungal tolerance. This study evaluates the anticandidal activity of 41 plant-derived products against Candida species, in both planktonic and biofilm cells. This study also evaluates the toxicity and the therapeutic action of the most active compounds by using the Caenorhabditis elegans–Candida model. The planktonic cells were cultured with various concentrations of the tested agents. The Cupressus sempervirens, Citrus limon, and Litsea cubeba essential oils as well as gallic acid were the most active anticandidal compounds. Candida cell re-growth after treatment with these agents for 48 h demonstrated that the L. cubeba essential oil and gallic acid displayed fungistatic activity, whereas the C. limon and C. sempervirens essential oils exhibited fungicidal activity. The C. sempervirens essential oil was not toxic and increased the survival of C. elegans worms infected with C. glabrata or C. orthopsilosis. All the plant-derived products assayed at 250 µg/mL affected C. krusei biofilms. The tested plant-derived products proved to be potential therapeutic agents against Candida, especially Candida non-albicans species, and should be considered when developing new anticandidal agents.

scholarly journals Plant essential oils against bacteria isolated from fish: an in vitro screening and in vivo efficacy of Lippia origanoides

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guerino Bandeira Junior ◽  
Carine de Freitas Souza ◽  
Matheus Dellaméa Baldissera ◽  
Sharine Nunes Descovi ◽  
Bibiana Petri da Silveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Cupressus Sempervirens ◽  
Therapeutic Success ◽  
Plant Essential Oils ◽  
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Fish Bacteria

ABSTRACT: The use of natural products, such as essential oils (EOs), is a potential novel approach to treat fish bacterial infections with a lower risk of developing resistance. There has been a number of studies reporting the activity of EOs as those obtained from the species Achyrocline satureioides, Aniba parviflora, Aniba rosaeodora, Anthemis nobilis, Conobea scoparioides, Cupressus sempervirens, Illicium verum, Lippia origanoides, and Melaleuca alternifolia against bacteria. However, there are few studies investigating the effect of these EOs against fish bacteria. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity of EOs against the following fish bacteria, Aeromonas hydrophila, Citrobacter freundii, and Raoultella ornithinolytica. Additionally, the in vivo antibacterial activity of the EO L. origanoides was evaluated against experimentally induced A. hydrophila infection of silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen). The EO of L. origanoides was chosen as it showed the highest in vitro antibacterial activity, with minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 mg mL-1. This EO also presented a therapeutic success of 58.33%, on a 30 day A. hydrophila infection. Therefore, we suggested that the EO of L. origanoides may be a viable alternative as a treatment for A. hydrophila infection.

scholarly journals In VitroCytotoxicity andIn VivoAntimammary Tumor Effects of the Hydroethanolic Extract ofAcacia seyal(Mimosaceae) Stem Bark

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephane Zingue ◽  
Amstrong Nang Njuh ◽  
Alain Brice Tueche ◽  
Jeremie Tamsa ◽  
Edwige Nana Tchoupang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Mammary Tumors ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Antitumor Effects ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract ◽  
Acacia Seyal

The present study was designed to evaluate thein vitroandin vivoantitumor effects ofA. seyalhydroethanolic extract on breast cancer. The cytotoxicity ofA. seyalextract was evaluated using resazurin reduction assay in 9 cell lines. Further, the protective effect of the hydroethanolic extract ofA. seyalstem barks was evaluated on 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene- (DMBA-) induced breast cancer rat model. Incidence, burden, volume, and histological analysis of mammary tumors were measured. TheAcacia seyalextract exhibited CC50of 100 in MCF-7 cells after 24 h.In vivo, no tumors were detected in rats from the control group, while 11 rats out of 12 (91.66%) developed mammary tumors in the DMBA-exposed group receiving only the vehicle.Acacia seyalextract significantly (p<0.01) and in the dose-dependent manner reduced tumor incidence (3 rats out of 12 at the dose of 300 mg/kg), burden [62.1% (150 mg/kg) and 65.8% (300 mg/kg)], and mass. It protected rats against DMBA-induced breast hyperplasia, with an optimal effect at the dose of 300 mg/kg. Taken altogether, these results suggest that the hydroethanolic extract ofAcacia seyalmight contain phytoconstituents endowed with antitumoral properties, which could protect against the breast cancer induced in rats.

scholarly journals Chemical characterisation and toxicity assessment in vitro and in vivo of the hydroethanolic extract of Terminalia argentea Mart. leaves

2018 ◽  
Vol 227 ◽  
pp. 56-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Márcia Selhorst e Silva Beserra ◽  
Wagner Vilegas ◽  
Marcelo Marucci Pereira Tangerina ◽  
Sérgio Donizeti Ascêncio ◽  
Ilsamar Mendes Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxicity Assessment ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract

scholarly journals Photoprotective activity of geopropolis produced by Melipona subnitida (Apidae, Meliponinae) in the semiarid of the Brazilian Northeast

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e1121021305
Author(s):  
Jael Soares Batista ◽  
Antonio Salatino ◽  
Giuseppina Negri ◽  
Carmen Eusebia P. Jara ◽  
Kaliane Alessandra R. de Paiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
Melipona Subnitida ◽  
Varied Chemical ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Brazilian Northeast ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract

Although geopropolis has been the subject of many chemical and pharmacological studies, there are few studies investigating the photoprotective activity of formulations containing propolis. Thus, we investigated in vivo the photoprotective efficacy of the cream containing geopropolis extract by macroscopic and histological evaluation of the skin of Wistar rats subjected to ultraviolet radiation (UVB). We also evaluated the chemical composition of hydroethanolic extract using the HPLC-DADESI-MS/MS technique, as well as antioxidant activity by the photocolorimetric method of free radical DPPH (2.2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazine) and cytotoxic activity by the in vitro MTT quantitative method [brometo de 3- (4.5dimetiltiazol-2-il)-2.5-difeniltetrazolio]. The extract had a varied chemical composition, 29 different phenolic compounds being detected, distributed between phenols and flavonoids, the latter being represented by chalcones, flavones and flavonols. The highest percentages of DPPH inhibition e o baixo valor de IC50 indicaram que o extrato apresentou alta atividade antioxidante. The hydroethanolic extract did not exert cytotoxic effects since high percentages of viability of L929 fibroblasts were observed after incubation for 72 hours at different concentrations of the extract.  On skin submitted to cream application containing of geopropolis extract and the irradiation with UVB did not occur macroscopic and histological lesions. Thus, we concluded that the cream containing of geopropolis extract produced by Melipona subnitida was able to protect the skin from lesions induced by UVB irradiation, thus demonstrating photoprotective effect.

scholarly journals In Vivo and In Vitro Toxicity Evaluation of Hydroethanolic Extract of Kalanchoe brasiliensis (Crassulaceae) Leaves

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldilane Gonçalves Fonseca ◽  
Luzia Leiros Sena Fernandes Ribeiro Dantas ◽  
Júlia Morais Fernandes ◽  
Silvana Maria Zucolotto ◽  
Adley Antoninni Neves Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
In Vitro Toxicity ◽  
Significant Toxicity ◽  
Histological Data ◽  
Liver Changes ◽  
Therapeutic Activities ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract

The species Kalanchoe brasiliensis, known as “Saião,” has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antihistamine activities. It also has the quercetin and kaempferol flavonoids, which exert their therapeutic activities. With extensive popular use besides the defined therapeutical properties, the study of possible side effects is indispensable. The objective of this study is to evaluate the toxicity in vitro and in vivo from the hydroethanolic extract of the leaves of K. brasiliensis. The action of the extract (concentrations from 0.1 to 1000 uL/100 uL) in normal and tumor cells was evaluated using the MTT method. Acute toxicity and subchronic toxicity were evaluated in mice with doses of 250 to 1000 mg/kg orally, following recognized protocols. The in vitro results indicated cytotoxic activity for 3T3 cell line (normal) and 786-0 (kidney carcinoma), showing the activity to be concentration-dependent, reaching 92.23% cell inhibition. In vivo, the extract showed no significant toxicity; only liver changes related to acute toxicity and some signs of liver damage, combining biochemical and histological data. In general, the extract showed low or no toxicity, introducing itself as safe for use with promising therapeutic potential.

In vitro and in vivo anti-salmonella properties of hydroethanolic extract of Detarium microcarpum Guill. & Perr. (Leguminosae) root bark and LC-MS-based phytochemical analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 260 ◽  
pp. 113049
Author(s):  
Michel Arnaud Mbock ◽  
William Feudjou Fouatio ◽  
Raceline Gounoue Kamkumo ◽  
Patrick Valère Tsouh Fokou ◽  
Florence Ngueguim Tsofack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Root Bark ◽  
Detarium Microcarpum ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract

Hydroethanolic Extract of Lampaya Medicinalis Phil. (Verbenaceae) Decreases Proinflammatory Marker Expression in Palmitic Acid-exposed Macrophages

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 1309-1320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Ormazabal ◽  
Mariana Cifuentes ◽  
Rosaria Varì ◽  
Beatrice Scazzocchio ◽  
Roberta Masella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Palmitic Acid ◽  
Chronic Inflammation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Esi Ms ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract

Background: Obesity is a major health problem associated with increased comorbidities, which are partially triggered by inflammation. Proinflammatory macrophage infiltration in adipose tissue of individuals with obesity increases chronic inflammation. Obesity is associated with elevated plasma levels of saturated fatty acids, such as palmitic acid (PA), which promotes inflammation in vivo and in vitro. Infusions of Lampaya medicinalis Phil. (Verbenaceae) are used in the folk medicine of Northern Chile to counteract inflammation of rheumatic diseases. Hydroethanolic extract of lampaya (HEL) contains spectrophotometrically defined compounds that may contribute to the observed effect on inflammation. Methods: We evaluated the phytochemical composition of HEL by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) and liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization- tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS). We assessed whether the exposure to HEL affects PA-induced expression of proinflammatory factors in THP-1 macrophages. Results: HPLC-DAD and LC-ESI-MS/MS analyses showed the presence of considerable amounts of flavonoids in HEL. The PA-induced phosphorylation of the inflammatory pathway mediators IKK and NF-κB, as well as the elevated expression and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α), were reduced in cells pre-exposed to HEL. Conclusion: These findings give new insights about the effect of HEL reducing IKK/NF-κB proinflammatory pathway, likely explained by the number of flavonoids contained in the extract. More studies would be needed to define the possible role of Lampaya as a preventive approach in subjects with obesity whose circulating PA might contribute to chronic inflammation.

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