18 results on '"Ferreira, Leandro de Santis"'
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2. Erythrina velutina Willd. alkaloids: Piecing biosynthesis together from transcriptome analysis and metabolite profiling of seeds and leaves
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Chacon, Daisy Sotero, Torres, Taffarel Melo, da Silva, Ivanice Bezerra, de Araújo, Thiago Ferreira, Roque, Alan de Araújo, Pinheiro, Francisco Ayrton Senna Domingos, Selegato, Denise, Pilon, Alan, Reginaldo, Fernanda Priscila Santos, da Costa, Cibele Tesser, Vilasboa, Johnatan, Freire, Rafael Teixeira, Voigt, Eduardo Luiz, Zuanazzi, José Angelo Silveira, Libonati, Renata, Rodrigues, Julia Abrantes, Santos, Filippe Lemos Maia, Scortecci, Kátia Castanho, Lopes, Norberto Peporine, Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, dos Santos, Leandro Vieira, Cavalheiro, Alberto José, Fett-Neto, Arthur Germano, and Giordani, Raquel Brandt
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- 2021
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3. In vitro metabolism study of the promising anticancer agent the lignan (−)-grandisin
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Messiano, Gisele Baraldi, Santos, Renan Augusto da Silva, Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, Simões, Rodrigo Almeida, Jabor, Valquíria Aparecida Polisel, Kato, Massuo Jorge, Lopes, Norberto Peporine, Pupo, Mônica Tallarico, and de Oliveira, Anderson Rodrigo Moraes
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- 2013
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4. The First Optimization Process from Cultivation to Flavonoid-Rich Extract from Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaves in Brazil.
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Silva, Larissa Marina Pereira, Inácio, Maria Raquel Cavalcanti, Silva, Gualter Guenter Costa da, Silva, Jucier Magson de Souza e, Luz, Jefferson Romáryo Duarte da, Almeida, Maria das Graças, Moraes, Edgar Perin, Esposito, Debora, Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, and Zucolotto, Silvana Maria
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MORINGA oleifera ,RESPONSE surfaces (Statistics) ,REACTIVE oxygen species ,FLAVONOIDS ,SOIL mineralogy ,FLAVONOID glycosides - Abstract
Flavonoids are significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents and have multiple potential health applications. Moringa oleifera is globally recognized for its nutritional and pharmacological properties, correlated to the high flavonoid content in its leaves. However, the bioactive compounds found in plants may vary according to the cultivation, origin, season, and extraction process used, making it difficult to extract reliable raw material. Hence, this study aimed to standardize the best cultivation and harvest season in Brazil and the best extraction process conditions to obtain a flavonoid-rich extract from M. oleifera as a final product. Firstly, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) was optimized to reach the highest flavonoid content by three-level factorial planning and response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal cultivation condition was mineral soil fertilizer in the drought season, and the optimized extraction was with 80% ethanol and 13.4 min of extraction time. The flavonoid-rich extract was safe and significantly decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) in LPS-treated RAW 264.7 cells. Lastly, the major flavonoids characterized by HPLC-ESI-QTRAP-MS/MS were compounds derived from apigenin, quercetin, and kaempferol glycosides. The results confirmed that it was possible to standardize the flavonoid-rich extract leading to a standardized and reliable raw material extracted from M. oleifera leaves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. Purification of chitosanases produced by Bacillus toyonensis CCT 7899 and functional oligosaccharides production.
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Dantas, Julia Maria de Medeiros, Araújo, Nathália Kelly de, Silva, Nayara Sousa da, Torres-Rêgo, Manoela, Furtado, Allanny Alves, Assis, Cristiane Fernandes de, Araújo, Renata Mendonça, Teixeira, José António, Ferreira, Leandro de Santis, Fernandes-Pedrosa, Matheus de Freitas, and dos Santos, Everaldo Silvino
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BACILLUS (Bacteria) ,OLIGOSACCHARIDES ,MASS spectrometry ,CARRAGEENANS - Abstract
Chitooligosaccharides (COS) have a great potential to be used by pharmaceutical industry due to their many biological activities. The use of enzymes to produce them is very advantageous, however it still faces many challenges, such as discovering new strains capable to produce enzymes that are able to generate bioactive oligosaccharides. In the present study a purification protein protocol was performed to purify chitosanases produced by Bacillus toyonensis CCT 7899 for further chitosan hydrolysis. The produced chitooligosaccharides were characterized by mass spectroscopy (MS) and their antiedematogenic effect was investigated through carrageenan-induced paw edema model. The animals were treated previously to inflammation by intragastric route with COS at 30, 300 and 600 mg/kg. The purification protocol showed a good performance for the chitosanases purification using 0.20 M NaCl solution to elute it, with a 9.54-fold purification factor. The treatment with COS promoted a decrease of paw edema at all evaluated times and the AUC0–4h, proving that COS produced showed activity in acute inflammation like commercial anti-inflammatory Dexamethasone (corticosteroid). Therefore, the strategy used to purification was successfully applied and it was possible to generate bioactive oligosaccharides with potential pharmacological use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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6. Erythroxylum pungens Tropane Alkaloids: GC-MS Analysis and the Bioactive Potential of 3-(2-methylbutyryloxy)tropan-6,7-diol in Zebrafish (Danio rerio).
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Gondim Lambert Moreira, Letícia, Leite Ferreira, Maria Elisa, Reginaldo, Fernanda Priscila Santos, Lourenço, Estela Mariana Guimarães, Zuanazzi, José Angelo Silveira, Barbosa, Euzébio Guimarães, Ferreira, Leandro de Santis, Fett-Neto, Arthur Germano, Cavalheiro, Alberto José, Luchiari, Ana Carolina, and Giordani, Raquel Brandt
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ALKALOIDS ,ANTIDEPRESSANTS ,BARK ,BEHAVIOR modification ,BIOLOGICAL models ,MENTAL depression ,FISHES ,GAS chromatography ,LEAVES ,MASS spectrometry ,MEDICINAL plants ,MOLECULAR structure ,TERATOGENIC agents ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,PLANT extracts ,EMBRYOS ,MOLECULAR docking ,PHARMACODYNAMICS - Abstract
Tropane alkaloids are specialized plant metabolites mostly found in the Erythroxylaceae and Solanaceae families. Although tropane alkaloids have a high degree of structural similarity because of the tropane ring, their pharmacological actions are quite distinct. Brazil is one of the main hotspots of Erythroxylum spp. diversity with 123 species (almost 66% of the species catalogued in tropical America). Erythroxylum pungens occurs in the Caatinga, a promising biome that provides bioactive compounds, including tropane alkaloids. As part of our efforts to investigate this species, 15 alkaloids in specimens harvested under different environmental conditions are presented herein. The occurrence of 3-(2-methylbutyryloxy)tropan-6,7-diol in the stem bark of plants growing in their natural habitat, greenhouse controlled conditions, and after a period of water restriction, suggests that it is a potential chemical marker for the species. This alkaloid was evaluated for several parameters in zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model organism. Regarding toxicity, teratogenic effects were observed at 19.5 µM and the lethal dose for embryos was 18.4 µM. No mortality was observed in adults, but a behavioral screen showed psychostimulatory action at 116.7 µM. Overall, the alkaloid was able to cause zebrafish behavioral changes, prompting further investigation of its potential as a new molecule in the treatment of depression-like symptoms. In silico , targets involved in antidepressant pathways were identified by docking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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7. In vitro metabolism of the lignan (−)-grandisin, an anticancer drug candidate, by human liver microsomes.
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Barth, Thiago, Habenschus, Maísa Daniela, Lima Moreira, Fernanda, Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, Lopes, Norberto Peporine, and Moraes de Oliveira, Anderson Rodrigo
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(−)-grandisin is a tetrahydrofuran lignan that displays important biological properties, such as trypanocidal, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antitumor activities, suggesting its utility as a potential drug candidate. One important step in drug development is metabolic characterization and metabolite identification. To perform a biotransformation study of (−)-grandisin and to determine its kinetic properties in humans, a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed and validated. After HPLC method validation, the kinetic properties of (−)-grandisin were determined. (−)-grandisin metabolism obeyed Michaelis-Menten kinetics. The maximal reaction rate (V
max ) was 3.96 ± 0.18 µmol/mg protein/h, and the Michaelis-Menten constant (Km ) was 8.23 ± 0.99 μM. In addition, the structures of the metabolites derived from (−)-grandisin were characterized via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis. Four metabolites, 4- O-demethylgrandisin, 3- O-demethylgrandisin, 4,4′-di- O-demethylgrandisin, and a metabolite that may correspond to either 3,4-di- O-demethylgrandisin or 3,5-di- O-demethylgrandisin, were detected. CYP2C9 isoform was the main responsible for the formation of the metabolites. These metabolites have not been previously described, demonstrating the necessity of assessing (−)-grandisin metabolism using human-derived materials. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2015
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8. Apolar Compounds in Seaweeds from Fernando de Noronha Archipelago (Northeastern Coast of Brazil).
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Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, Casanova Turatti, Izabel Cristina, Lopes, Norberto Peporine, Guaratini, Thais, Colepicolo, Pio, Oliveira Filho, Eurico Cabral, and Garla, Ricardo Clapis
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MARINE algae , *GAS chromatography , *MASS spectrometers , *FATTY acid content of plants , *PLANT species , *COMPARATIVE studies - Abstract
Hyphenated techniques of gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometer were used to determine fatty acids in eleven species of seaweeds from Fernando de Noronha archipelago. The main compounds detected in all studied species were the alcohol phytol and the fatty acids 14 : 0; 15 : 0; 16 : 0; 18 : 0; 18 : 1 n9; 18:2 Δ9,12; 20 : 4; 20 : 5. These fatty acids are commonly found in seaweeds present in warm regions. Thus, we found no specificity in the presence of a particular set of fatty acids and the studied species indicating that they are not useful as taxonomic indicators. However, they could be used in a comparative study with algae found in polluted area because many of the studied seaweeds are widespread and Fernando de Noronha has low human influence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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9. Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan Oligosaccharides with Special Attention to Antiparasitic Potential.
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Silva, Nayara Sousa da, Araújo, Nathália Kelly, Daniele-Silva, Alessandra, Oliveira, Johny Wysllas de Freitas, Medeiros, Júlia Maria de, Araújo, Renata Mendonça, Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, Rocha, Hugo Alexandre Oliveira, Silva-Junior, Arnóbio Antônio, Silva, Marcelo Sousa, Fernandes-Pedrosa, Matheus de Freitas, and Sashiwa, Hitoshi
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The global rise of infectious disease outbreaks and the progression of microbial resistance reinforce the importance of researching new biomolecules. Obtained from the hydrolysis of chitosan, chitooligosaccharides (COSs) have demonstrated several biological properties, including antimicrobial, and greater advantage over chitosan due to their higher solubility and lower viscosity. Despite the evidence of the biotechnological potential of COSs, their effects on trypanosomatids are still scarce. The objectives of this study were the enzymatic production, characterization, and in vitro evaluation of the cytotoxic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic effects of COSs. NMR and mass spectrometry analyses indicated the presence of a mixture with 81% deacetylated COS and acetylated hexamers. COSs demonstrated no evidence of cytotoxicity upon 2 mg/mL. In addition, COSs showed interesting activity against bacteria and yeasts and a time-dependent parasitic inhibition. Scanning electron microscopy images indicated a parasite aggregation ability of COSs. Thus, the broad biological effect of COSs makes them a promising molecule for the biomedical industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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10. In Vivo Antidepressant Effect of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa into Cationic Nanoparticles: Improving Bioactivity and Safety.
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Alves, Jovelina Samara Ferreira, Silva, Alaine Maria dos Santos, da Silva, Rodrigo Moreira, Tiago, Pamella Rebeca Fernandes, de Carvalho, Thais Gomes, de Araújo Júnior, Raimundo Fernandes, de Azevedo, Eduardo Pereira, Lopes, Norberto Peporine, Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, Gavioli, Elaine Cristina, da Silva-Júnior, Arnóbio Antônio, and Zucolotto, Silvana Maria
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PASSION fruit ,NANOPARTICLES ,CENTRAL nervous system ,ANTIDEPRESSANTS ,BLOOD-brain barrier - Abstract
A variety of neuroactive flavonoids can be found in the species of the Passiflora genus; however, their difficulty in crossing the blood–brain barrier limits their in vivo neuropharmacological activity. In this study, cationic nanoparticles were developed as a novel nanocarrier for improving the antidepressant activity of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa leaf extract. Formulations obtained using Eudragit E PO polymethylmethacrylate copolymer, as polymeric matrix had their physicochemical properties investigated. The analytical content of the flavonoids vicenin-2, orientin, isoorientin, vitexin, and isovitexin was determined in the plant extract. Small-sized and spherical nanoparticles loaded with Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa were obtained with positive zeta potential and high encapsulation efficiency. In addition, the nanosystems were shown to be stable for at least 6 months. The antidepressant activity of P. edulis extract (50 and 100 mg/kg) as well as the extract-loaded nanoparticles (5 mg/kg) were investigated in mice using the forced swimming test, where the latter increased the potency of the former by 10-fold. In addition, histopathological and biochemical analysis confirmed the biocompatibility of the extract-loaded nanoparticles. This study demonstrated that the Eudragit cationic nanoparticles were able to improve the antidepressant activity of P. edulis in the central nervous system of mice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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11. Gastroprotective and Antioxidant Activity of Kalanchoe brasiliensis and Kalanchoe pinnata Leaf Juices against Indomethacin and Ethanol-Induced Gastric Lesions in Rats.
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de Araújo, Edilane Rodrigues Dantas, Guerra, Gerlane Coelho Bernardo, Araújo, Daline Fernandes de Souza, de Araújo, Aurigena Antunes, Fernandes, Júlia Morais, de Araújo Júnior, Raimundo Fernandes, da Silva, Valéria Costa, de Carvalho, Thaís Gomes, Ferreira, Leandro de Santis, and Zucolotto, Silvana Maria
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KALANCHOE ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,PEPTIC ulcer ,LEAVES ,INFLAMMATION treatment ,INDOMETHACIN ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Kalanchoe brasiliensis andKalanchoe pinnata are used interchangeably in traditional medicine for treating peptic ulcers and inflammatory problems. In this context, this study aims to characterize the chemical constituents and evaluate the gastroprotective activity of the leaf juices of the two species in acute gastric lesions models. Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to Mass Spectrometer (UHPLC-MS) were performed for chemical characterization. Wistar rats were pre-treated orally with leaf juices (125, 250 and 500 mg/kg) or ranitidine (50 mg/kg). The peaks observed in the chromatogram ofK. brasiliensis showed similar mass spectra to flavonoid glycosides derived from patuletin and eupafolin, whileK. pinnata showed mass spectra similar to compounds derived from quercetin, patuletin, eupafolin and kaempferol.K. brasiliensis at all doses andK. pinnata at doses of 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg significantly reduced the lesions in the ethanol induction model. In the indomethacin induction model, both species showed significant results at doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg. Also, the pre-treatment with leaf juices increased the antioxidant defense system, glutathione (GSH), whereas malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels were significantly decreased. Treatment with leaf juices led to the upregulation of zone occludes-1 (ZO-1) and the downregulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and factor nuclear-κβ transcription (NF-κB-p65), while also showing a cytoprotective effect and maintaining mucus production. These findings show that the leaf juices of the two species showed gastroprotective effects on ethanol and gastric indomethacin injury which were a consequence of gastric inflammation suppression, antioxidant activity and the maintenance of cytoprotective defenses and mucosal structure architecture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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12. Isolation, spectral characterization, molecular docking, and cytotoxic activity of alkaloids from Erythroxylum pungens O. E. Shulz.
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Macedo Pereira, Gabrielle, Moreira, Letícia Gondim Lambert, Neto, Themístocles Da Silva Negreiros, Moreira De Almeida, Wamberto Alristenio, Almeida-Lima, Jailma, Rocha, Hugo Alexandre Oliveira, Barbosa, Euzébio Guimarães, Zuanazzi, José Angelo S., De Almeida, Mauro Vieira, Grazul, Richard Michael, Navarro-Vázquez, Armando, Hallwass, Fernando, Ferreira, Leandro De Santis, Fernandes-Pedrosa, Matheus De Freitas, and Giordani, Raquel Brandt
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ERYTHROXYLUM , *MOLECULAR docking , *CELL-mediated cytotoxicity , *ALKALOIDS spectra , *SOIL ecology - Abstract
Abstract Stem bark, root bark, and leaf extracts of Erythroxylum pungens were subjected to phytochemical analysis. N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) was isolated and characterized from E. pungens roots. This unprecedented result is remarkable since no indole alkaloid has been previously reported from Erythroxylaceae so far. Eleven known tropane alkaloids were identified by their mass spectra and 3-(2-methylbutyryloxy)tropan-6,7-diol as well as 3-(2-methylbutyryloxy)nortropan-6,7-diol were isolated and characterized based on mass spectrometry, 1H, 13C, COSY, and NOESY NMR analysis. The complete NMR data are reported for the first time. Inverse Structure-based and Ligand-Based virtual screening were carried out to identify possible targets for 3-(2-methylbutyryloxy)tropan-6,7-diol. The level of cytotoxicity of this tropane alkaloid aliphatic ester was discrete with potencies on the order of 0.3–1.0 mg/mL and better results against HeLa (50% cell viability reduction). Otherwise, atropine (0.3 mg/mL), a Solanaceae tropane alkaloid, and DMT (0.5 mg/mL) from E. pungens roots impaired at 50% the cell viability against HeLa, SiHa, PC3, and 786-0. This study stimulates scientific investigation of the impact of edaphoclimatic features in a semi-arid environment on tropane alkaloid biosynthesis. Graphical abstract Image 1 Highlights • Twelve alkaloids were identified from Erythroxylum pungens (Erythroxylaceae). • Complete NMR data for two uncommon aliphatic tropane esters. • N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) from E. pungens roots: first registry in Erythroxylaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Structure and in vitro activities of a Copper II-chelating anionic peptide from the venom of the scorpion Tityus stigmurus.
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Melo, Menilla M.A., Daniele-Silva, Alessandra, Teixeira, Diego G., Estrela, Andréia B., Melo, Karolline R.T., Oliveira, Verônica S., Rocha, Hugo A.O., Ferreira, Leandro de Santis, Pontes, Daniel L., Lima, João P.M.S., Silva-Júnior, Arnóbio A., Barbosa, Euzebio G., Carvalho, Eneas, and Fernandes-Pedrosa, Matheus F.
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SCORPION venom , *PEPTIDES , *CIRCULAR dichroism , *CHELATING agents , *COPPER ions - Abstract
Anionic Peptides are molecules rich in aspartic acid (Asp) and/or glutamic acid (Glu) residues in the primary structure. This work presents, for the first time, structural characterization and biological activity assays of an anionic peptide from the venom of the scorpion Tityus stigmurus , named TanP. The three-dimensional structure of TanP was obtained by computational modeling and refined by molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. Furthermore, we have performed circular dichroism (CD) analysis to predict TanP secondary structure, and UV–vis spectroscopy to evaluate its chelating activity. CD indicated predominance of random coil conformation in aqueous medium, as well as changes in structure depending on pH and temperature. TanP has chelating activity on copper ions, which modified the peptide’s secondary structure. These results were corroborated by MD data. The molar ratio of binding (TanP:copper) depends on the concentration of peptide: at lower TanP concentration, the molar ratio was 1:5 (TanP:Cu 2+ ), whereas in concentrated TanP solution, the molar ratio was 1:3 (TanP:Cu 2+ ). TanP was not cytotoxic to non-neoplastic or cancer cell lines, and showed an ability to inhibit the in vitro release of nitric oxide by LPS-stimulated macrophages. Altogether, the results suggest TanP is a promising peptide for therapeutic application as a chelating agent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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14. Wastewater surveillance to assess cocaine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine use trends during a major music festival in Brazil.
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Gomes CS, de Jesus Soares Freire D, de Souza Ramos Pontes Moura H, Maldaner AO, Pinheiro FASD, Ferreira GLR, de Oliveira Miranda ML, Ferreira LS, Murga FG, Sodré FF, and Aragão CFS
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Wastewater-based epidemiology was applied in northeastern Brazil during a dance festival, revealing that cocaine consumption doubled during the event days. The daily drug loads were 0.95 ± 0.03 to 11.4 ± 0.4 g/day for BE, 1.8 ± 0.4 to 7.6 ± 0.3 g/day for COC, 0.04 ± 0.02 to 0.19 ± 0.02 g/day for COE, and 0.08 ± 0.02 to 0.80 ± 0.02 g/day for MDMA., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2024
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15. Lacticaseibacillus casei decrease long-chain fatty acids and most substances in an experimental model of intestinal mucositis.
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Barbosa SJA, Silva ASD, Oliveira MMB, Ribeiro SB, Medeiros CACX, Ferreira LS, Pinheiro FASD, Sousa Junior FC, Martins AA, Araújo Júnior RF, Garcia VB, and Araújo AA
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- Mice, Animals, Lacticaseibacillus, Intestinal Mucosa pathology, Fluorouracil adverse effects, Fatty Acids adverse effects, Sterols adverse effects, Models, Theoretical, Mucositis chemically induced, Mucositis drug therapy, Mucositis prevention & control, Lacticaseibacillus casei
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Purpose: To evaluate the long-chain fatty acid and major compounds levels in the feces after prophylactic oral use of Lacticaseibacillus casei in an experimental model of intestinal mucositis., Methods: Fifteen Swiss mice were randomly divided into three groups (n=5/group): The negative or positive control groups (n = 5) received saline orally for 18 days and an the intraperitoneal (i.p.) of saline or 5 Fluorouracil (450 mg/kg) in 15th day, respectability. L. casei group received oral concentration of L. casei (1x109 CFU/mL) for 18 days, the i.p. injection of 5-fluorouracil (450 mg/kg) in 15th days. Tissue samples from colon and each small intestine segment were collected for histopathological analysis. Stool samples were collected. Fecal composition of long-chain fatty acids and sterols were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry on the 15th and the 18th day., Results: The mucosa layer of all small intestine segments of animals from L. casei showed well preserved epithelium and glands, without necrosis signs, but Goblet cells number decreased. Several long-chain fatty acids and sterols have been identified before and after in the groups. L. casei administration after 5-FU treatment reduced concentrations of linoleic acid (18:2) (p < 0.001) and oleic acid (18:1) (p < 0.001) in feces., Conclusions: L. casei prevented the mucosal damage associated with 5-FU-induced intestinal mucositis reduced long-chain fatty acid levels in the feces.
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16. Non-target molecular network and putative genes of flavonoid biosynthesis in Erythrina velutina Willd., a Brazilian semiarid native woody plant.
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Chacon DS, Santos MDM, Bonilauri B, Vilasboa J, da Costa CT, da Silva IB, Torres TM, de Araújo TF, Roque AA, Pilon AC, Selegatto DM, Freire RT, Reginaldo FPS, Voigt EL, Zuanazzi JAS, Scortecci KC, Cavalheiro AJ, Lopes NP, Ferreira LS, Dos Santos LV, Fontes W, de Sousa MV, Carvalho PC, Fett-Neto AG, and Giordani RB
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Erythrina velutina is a Brazilian native tree of the Caatinga (a unique semiarid biome). It is widely used in traditional medicine showing anti-inflammatory and central nervous system modulating activities. The species is a rich source of specialized metabolites, mostly alkaloids and flavonoids. To date, genomic information, biosynthesis, and regulation of flavonoids remain unknown in this woody plant. As part of a larger ongoing research goal to better understand specialized metabolism in plants inhabiting the harsh conditions of the Caatinga, the present study focused on this important class of bioactive phenolics. Leaves and seeds of plants growing in their natural habitat had their metabolic and proteomic profiles analyzed and integrated with transcriptome data. As a result, 96 metabolites (including 43 flavonoids) were annotated. Transcripts of the flavonoid pathway totaled 27, of which EvCHI, EvCHR, EvCHS, EvCYP75A and EvCYP75B1 were identified as putative main targets for modulating the accumulation of these metabolites. The highest correspondence of mRNA vs. protein was observed in the differentially expressed transcripts. In addition, 394 candidate transcripts encoding for transcription factors distributed among the bHLH, ERF, and MYB families were annotated. Based on interaction network analyses, several putative genes of the flavonoid pathway and transcription factors were related, particularly TFs of the MYB family. Expression patterns of transcripts involved in flavonoid biosynthesis and those involved in responses to biotic and abiotic stresses were discussed in detail. Overall, these findings provide a base for the understanding of molecular and metabolic responses in this medicinally important species. Moreover, the identification of key regulatory targets for future studies aiming at bioactive metabolite production will be facilitated., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Chacon, Santos, Bonilauri, Vilasboa, da Costa, da Silva, Torres, de Araújo, Roque, Pilon, Selegatto, Freire, Reginaldo, Voigt, Zuanazzi, Scortecci, Cavalheiro, Lopes, Ferreira, Santos, Fontes, Sousa, Carvalho, Fett-Neto and Giordani.)
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17. In vitro metabolism of the lignan (-)-grandisin, an anticancer drug candidate, by human liver microsomes.
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Barth T, Habenschus MD, Lima Moreira F, Ferreira Lde S, Lopes NP, and Moraes de Oliveira AR
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- Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid methods, Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System metabolism, Humans, Protein Isoforms metabolism, Antineoplastic Agents metabolism, Furans metabolism, Lignans metabolism, Microsomes, Liver metabolism
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(-)-grandisin is a tetrahydrofuran lignan that displays important biological properties, such as trypanocidal, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antitumor activities, suggesting its utility as a potential drug candidate. One important step in drug development is metabolic characterization and metabolite identification. To perform a biotransformation study of (-)-grandisin and to determine its kinetic properties in humans, a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed and validated. After HPLC method validation, the kinetic properties of (-)-grandisin were determined. (-)-grandisin metabolism obeyed Michaelis-Menten kinetics. The maximal reaction rate (Vmax ) was 3.96 ± 0.18 µmol/mg protein/h, and the Michaelis-Menten constant (Km ) was 8.23 ± 0.99 μM. In addition, the structures of the metabolites derived from (-)-grandisin were characterized via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis. Four metabolites, 4-O-demethylgrandisin, 3-O-demethylgrandisin, 4,4'-di-O-demethylgrandisin, and a metabolite that may correspond to either 3,4-di-O-demethylgrandisin or 3,5-di-O-demethylgrandisin, were detected. CYP2C9 isoform was the main responsible for the formation of the metabolites. These metabolites have not been previously described, demonstrating the necessity of assessing (-)-grandisin metabolism using human-derived materials., (Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
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18. Concentration of Inorganic Elements Content in Benthic Seaweeds of Fernando de Noronha Archipelago by Synchrotron Radiation Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (SRTXRF).
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Ferreira Lde S, Lopes RP, Ulbrich MN, Guaratini T, Colepicolo P, Lopes NP, Garla RC, Oliveira Filho EC, Pohlit AM, and Zucchi OL
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SRTXRF WAS USED TO DETERMINE AS, BA, BR, CA, CO, CR, CS, CU, DY, FE, K, MN, MO, NI, PB, RB, SR, TI, V, AND ZN IN ELEVEN SEAWEED SPECIES COMMONLY FOUND IN FERNANDO DE NORONHA: Caulerpa verticillata (J. Agardh) (Chlorophyta), Asparagopsis taxiformis (Delile), Dictyurus occidentalis (J. Agardh), Galaxaura rugosa (J. Ellis & Solander) J. V. Lamouroux, G. obtusata (J. Ellis & Solander) J. V. Lamouroux, G. marginata (J. Ellis & Solander) J. V. Lamouroux (Rhodophyta), Dictyota cervicornis (Kützing), Dictyopteris justii (J. V. Lamouroux), Dictyopteris plagiogramma (Montagne) Vickers, Padina gymnospora (Kützing) Sonder, and a Sargassum sp. (Phaeophyta). Data obtained were compared to those from the analysis of other parts of the world seaweeds using different analytical techniques and were found to be in general agreement in terms of major and minor elemental components. Results provide baseline information about the absorption and accumulation of these elements by macroalgae in the area.
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