scholarly journals Inhibitory Activity of Shrimp Waste Extracts on Fungal and Oomycete Plant Pathogens

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2452
Author(s):  
Soumia El boumlasy ◽  
Federico La Spada ◽  
Nunzio Tuccitto ◽  
Giovanni Marletta ◽  
Carlos Luz Mínguez ◽  
...  

(1) Background: This study was aimed at determining the in vitro inhibitory effect of new natural substances obtained by minimal processing from shrimp wastes on fungi and oomycetes in the genera Alternaria, Colletotrichum, Fusarium, Penicillium, Plenodomus and Phytophthora; the effectiveness of the substance with the highest in vitro activity in preventing citrus and apple fruit rot incited by P. digitatum and P. expansum, respectively, was also evaluated. (2) Methods: The four tested substances, water-extract, EtOAc-extract, MetOH-extract and nitric-extract, were analyzed by HPLC-ESI-MS-TOF; in vitro preliminary tests were carried out to determine the minimal inhibitory/fungicidal concentrations (MIC and MFC, respectively) of the raw dry powder, EtOAc-extract, MetOH-extract and nitric-extract for each pathogen. (3) Results: in the agar-diffusion-assay, nitric-extract showed an inhibitory effect on all pathogens, at all concentrations tested (100, 75, 50 and 25%); the maximum activity was on Plenodomus tracheiphilus, C. gloeosporioides and Ph. nicotianae; the diameters of inhibition halos were directly proportional to the extract concentration; values of MIC and MFC of this extract for all pathogens ranged from 2 to 3.5%; the highest concentrations (50 to 100%) tested in vivo were effective in preventing citrus and apple fruit molds. (4) Conclusions: This study contributes to the search for natural and ecofriendly substances for the control of pre- and post-harvest plant pathogens.

1965 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 645-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Neumann ◽  
R. Hempel

ABSTRACT In vivo Assays: Oil and water-soluble steroids have been investigated for their oxytocin-antagonism in pregnant rabbits treated with oxytocin. The uterine immobilizing effect is more marked after treatment with hydroxyprogesterone-derivatives than following the administration of 19-nor-testosterone-derivatives. In vivo investigations on the latent period show the following: after intramuscular administration of a micro-crystalline suspension, the latent period is 2–3 hours and is at least three hours following the administration of an oily solution. The maximum activity of the oily solution is obtained after 6 hours at the earliest and this occurs even later following the administration of the micro-crystalline suspension. There is no difference in latent period between the intravenous and intramuscular administration of micro-crystalline suspension. The water-soluble progestational agents examined in in vivo tests are 17-hemi-sulphate-esters of various 17α-hydroxyprogesterone-derivatives, Except for one compound* it was possible to prevent the oxytocin induced abortion with all substances in vivo. However, to achieve the inhibitory effect, very high doses of the water-soluble progestational agents were required. The duration of activity of these substances is limited to 2–3 hours. In vitro Assays: In addition, the water-soluble compounds were, with one exception also tested in vitro on the isolated rat uterus. It was possible to suppress the oxytocin-induced single contraction of the rat uterus.


2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-55
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal

This research was designed to study the effect of water and alcoholic crude extracts of Calvatia craniiformis in vitro and in vivo On the other hand this study tested the toxic effect of both extracts in normal laboratory mice. The results showed that water and alcoholic extracts relatively have an acute toxic effect in mice in respect to LD50 (85 mg/kg, and 177mg/kg respectively). However the chronic toxicity of water extract at three different concentration (50, 75, 100 mg/kg) and alcoholic extract at concentrations of (100, 150, 200 mg/kg) was investigated in normal mice by (I.P) administration for 30 days alternatively and one drag in 48 hours . The results indicated significant effect (P ? 0.01) increasing in (MI) and (BI) of bone marrow cells and serum IFN-? level. Also both extract caused inhibitory effect in each of (MI) and (BI), however they should significant increase (P ? 0.01) in the serum level of IFN-? but no significant in Phagocytosis and control.


Metabolites ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 610
Author(s):  
Myeong-Jin Kim ◽  
Hye-Won Kawk ◽  
Sang-Hyeon Kim ◽  
Hy-Jae Lee ◽  
Ji-Won Seo ◽  
...  

Barley sprouts are known to have several effective physiological activities. In this study, the anti-obesity effect of a barley sprout hot water extract (BSE) was confirmed. Saponarin was quantitatively analyzed in BSE using HPLC, and the inhibitory effect on 3T3-L1 pre-adipocyte differentiation into adipocytes was confirmed by Oil Red O staining, TG assay, and Western blotting. In addition, the inhibitory effect of BSE on adipocyte growth was confirmed through glucose uptake and lipolysis of adipocytes. C57/BL/6N mice were induced to obesity with a high-fat diet, and BSE was administered to confirm the effect on an animal model. Weight gain, morphological changes in adipose tissue, changes in the food efficiency ratio, and blood biochemical changes were observed, and an improvement effect on fatty liver was confirmed. As a result, the anti-obesity effect of BSE was confirmed in vitro, and it was confirmed that this effect was also effective in vivo and that it could be helpful in the treatment of obesity-related diseases.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-128
Author(s):  
Thanh Toan Le ◽  
Trong Ky Vo ◽  
Thi My Linh Nguyen ◽  
Phuong Linh Trieu ◽  
Van Toan Ngo ◽  
...  

Fruit rot caused by Aspergillus niger or Colletotrichum musae is an important post-harvest disease on orange, chilli and Cavendish banana fruits. The use of synthetic fungicides has been a traditional strategy for the management of the fruit rot disease, but these chemicals adversely affect human health and environment. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of CaCl2 on in vitro hyphal growth and in vivo lesion inhibition. First, aqueous solutions of CaCl2 at three concentrations of 20, 40 and 60 mM were assessed for their inhibitory effect against hyphal growth in vitro. Next, mature fruits were immersed into a solution of 20 mM CaCl2 for 20 - 30 s, then inoculated by a pathogen suspension at the density of 106 conidia mL-1 and observed for 12 days. The results showed that 20 mM CaCl2 was the most effective concentration in antifungal assay to Aspergillus isolated from orange rot. The treatment of CaCl2 continued to gain efficacy on limiting lesions’ development on orange fruits until 12 days after inoculation (DAI). On chilli, CaCl2 at concentrations of 20 and 40 mM inhibited well on the growth of Aspergillus hyphae isolated from chilli rot. However, calcium treatment was not effective on chilli fruits. On Cavendish banana, solutions of CaCl2 at concentrations of 20, 40 and 60 mM highly limited fungal growth of Colletotrichum in vitro conditions. The application of CaCl2 solution could inhibit anthracnose lesion length of Cavendish banana variety, but its efficacy did not prolong until 6 DAI. In general, the good results were obtained from the 20 mM CaCl2 in almost all the studied assays. Management of rot diseases on fruits by employing 20 mM CaCl2 could be suitable to replace the current hazardous agro-chemicals. Thối trái do nấm Aspergillus niger hay nấm Colletotrichum musae là bệnh sau thu hoạch thường gặp trên cam, ớt và chuối già. Thuốc trừ nấm tổng hợp là biện pháp truyền thống quản lý bệnh thối trái nhưng lại ảnh hưởng bất lợi đến sức khỏe con người và môi trường. Vì vậy, mục tiêu của nghiên cứu là đáng giá ảnh hưởng của CaCl2 đối với sự sinh trưởng in vitro của nấm và sự ức chế vết bệnh ở điều kiện in vivo. Đầu tiên, dung dịch CaCl2 ở các nồng độ 20, 40 và 60 mM được sử dụng để đánh giá khả năng ức chế sự sinh trưởng in vitro của nấm bệnh. Tiếp theo, trái trưởng thành được nhúng vào dung dịch CaCl2 20 mM trong 20 - 30 s, rồi lây nhiễm với huyền phù mầm bệnh ở mật số 106 bào tử mL-1 và quan sát đến 12 ngày. Kết quả cho thấy CaCl2 20 mM có hiệu quả ức chế tốt đối với nấm Aspergillus phân lập từ bệnh thối trái cam. CaCl2 tiếp tục thể hiện hiệu quả ức chế bệnh trên trái cam đến 12 ngày sau lây bệnh. Trên ớt, CaCl2 20 và 40 mM cho hiệu quả ức chế sự phát triển nấm Aspergillus phân lập từ bệnh thối trái ớt. Tuy nhiên, xử lý CaCl2 không mang lại hiệu quả mong đợi trên trái ớt. Trên chuối già, dung dịch CaCl2 ở các nồng độ 20, 40 và 60 mM ức chế tốt sợi nấm Colletotrichum trong điều kiện in vitro. Dung dịch canxi có thể ức chế vết bệnh thán thư trên chuối già, nhưng hiệu quả không kéo dài đến 6 ngày sau lây bệnh. Nhìn chung, các kết quả tốt đều đạt được khi xử lý bằng CaCl2 20 mM ở hầu hết các thí nghiệm. Việc kiểm soát bệnh thối trái bằng CaCl2 20 mM có thể thay thế cho hóa chất nông nghiệp độc hại hiện nay.


Planta Medica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 81 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S1-S381
Author(s):  
YC Oh ◽  
YH Jeong ◽  
WK Cho ◽  
SJ Lee ◽  
JY Ma

1973 ◽  
Vol 30 (02) ◽  
pp. 315-326
Author(s):  
J. Heinz Joist ◽  
Jean-Pierre Cazenave ◽  
J. Fraser Mustard

SummarySodium pentobarbital (SPB) and three other barbituric acid derivatives were found to inhibit platelet function in vitro. SPB had no effect on the primary response to ADP of platelets in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or washed platelets but inhibited secondary aggregation induced by ADP in human PRP. The drug inhibited both phases of aggregation induced by epinephrine. SPB suppressed aggregation and the release reaction induced by collagen or low concentrations of thrombin, and platelet adherence to collagen-coated glass tubes. The inhibition by SPB of platelet aggregation was readily reversible and isotopically labeled SPB did not become firmly bound to platelets. No inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation induced by ADP, collagen, or thrombin could be detected in PRP obtained from rabbits after induction of SPB-anesthesia.


1976 ◽  
Vol 36 (02) ◽  
pp. 401-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Buichi Fujttani ◽  
Toshimichi Tsuboi ◽  
Kazuko Takeno ◽  
Kouichi Yoshida ◽  
Masanao Shimizu

SummaryThe differences among human, rabbit and guinea-pig platelet adhesiveness as for inhibitions by adenosine, dipyridamole, chlorpromazine and acetylsalicylic acid are described, and the influence of measurement conditions on platelet adhesiveness is also reported. Platelet adhesiveness of human and animal species decreased with an increase of heparin concentrations and an increase of flow rate of blood passing through a glass bead column. Human and rabbit platelet adhesiveness was inhibited in vitro by adenosine, dipyridamole and chlorpromazine, but not by acetylsalicylic acid. On the other hand, guinea-pig platelet adhesiveness was inhibited by the four drugs including acetylsalicylic acid. In in vivo study, adenosine, dipyridamole and chlorpromazine inhibited platelet adhesiveness in rabbits and guinea-pigs. Acetylsalicylic acid showed the inhibitory effect in guinea-pigs, but not in rabbits.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 531-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik Szwajgier ◽  
Ewa Baranowska-Wojcik ◽  
Kamila Borowiec

Numerous authors have provided evidence regarding the beneficial effects of phenolic acids and their derivatives against Alzheimer's disease (AD). In this review, the role of phenolic acids as inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) is discussed, including the structure-activity relationship. In addition, the inhibitory effect of phenolic acids on the formation of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) fibrils is presented. We also cover the in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies concerning the prevention and treatment of the cognitive enhancement.


Blood ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 1250-1255 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Whitehead ◽  
TE Peto

Abstract Deferoxamine (DF) has antimalarial activity that can be demonstrated in vitro and in vivo. This study is designed to examine the speed of onset and stage dependency of growth inhibition by DF and to determine whether its antimalarial activity is cytostatic or cytocidal. Growth inhibition was assessed by suppression of hypoxanthine incorporation and differences in morphologic appearance between treated and control parasites. Using synchronized in vitro cultures of Plasmodium falciparum, growth inhibition by DF was detected within a single parasite cycle. Ring and nonpigmented trophozoite stages were sensitive to the inhibitory effect of DF but cytostatic antimalarial activity was suggested by evidence of parasite recovery in later cycles. However, profound growth inhibition, with no evidence of subsequent recovery, occurred when pigmented trophozoites and early schizonts were exposed to DF. At this stage in parasite development, the activity of DF was cytocidal and furthermore, the critical period of exposure may be as short as 6 hours. These observations suggest that iron chelators may have a role in the treatment of clinical malaria.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Liu ◽  
Wenjie Liu ◽  
Ziqiang Yu ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Yinghua Li ◽  
...  

AbstractBromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4) has emerged as a promising treatment target for bone-related disorders. (+)-JQ1, a thienotriazolodiazepine compound, has been shown to inhibit pro-osteoclastic activity in a BRD4-dependent approach and impede bone loss caused by ovariectomy (OVX) in vivo. However, clinical trials of (+)-JQ1 are limited because of its poor druggability. In this study, we synthesized a new (+)-JQ1 derivative differing in structure and chirality. One such derivative, (+)-ND, exhibited higher solubility and excellent inhibitory activity against BRD4 compared with its analogue (+)-JQ1. Interestingly, (-)-JQ1 and (-)-ND exhibited low anti-proliferative activity and had no significant inhibitory effect on RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis as compared with (+)-JQ1 and (+)-ND, suggesting the importance of chirality in the biological activity of compounds. Among these compounds, (+)-ND displayed the most prominent inhibitory effect on RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis. Moreover, (+)-ND could inhibit osteoclast-specific gene expression, F‐actin ring generation, and bone resorption in vitro and prevent bone loss in OVX mice. Collectively, these findings indicated that (+)-ND represses RANKL‐stimulated osteoclastogenesis and averts OVX-triggered osteoporosis by suppressing MAPK and NF-κB signalling cascades, suggesting that it may be a prospective candidate for osteoporosis treatment.


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