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ArticleEXCLI journal2015

Effect of Syzygium cumini and Bauhinia forficata aqueous-leaf extracts on oxidative and mitochondrial parameters in vitro.

Assis Ecker, Francielli Araujo Vieira, Alessandro de Souza Prestes, Matheus Mulling Dos Santos, Angelica Ramos, Rafael Dias Ferreira, Gabriel Teixeira de Macedo, Claudia Vargas Klimaczewski, Rodrigo Lopes Seeger, João Batista Teixeira da Rocha and 1 more

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Assis EckerDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Francielli Araujo VieiraDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Alessandro de Souza PrestesDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Matheus Mulling Dos SantosDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Angelica RamosDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Rafael Dias FerreiraDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Gabriel Teixeira de MacedoDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Claudia Vargas KlimaczewskiDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Rodrigo Lopes SeegerDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
João Batista Teixeira da RochaDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Nilda B de Vargas BarbosaDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aqueous-leaf extract of Syzygium cumini and Bauhinia forficata are traditionally used in the treatment of diabetes and cancer, especially in South America, Africa, and Asia. In this study, we analyzed the effects of these extracts on oxidative and mitochondrial parameters in vitro, as well as their protective activities against toxic agents. Phytochemical screenings of the extracts were carried out by HPLC analysis. The in vitro antioxidant capacities were compared by DPPH radical scavenging and Fe(2+) chelating activities. Mitochondrial parameters observed were swelling, lipid peroxidation and dehydrogenase activity. The major chemical constituent of S. cumini was rutin. In B. forficata were predominant quercetin and gallic acid. S. cumini reduced DPPH radical more than B. forficata, and showed iron chelating activity at all tested concentrations, while B. forficata had not similar property. In mitochondria, high concentrations of B. forficata alone induced a decrease in mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity, but low concentrations of this extract prevented the effect induced by Fe(2+)+H2O2. This was also observed with high concentrations of S. cumini. Both extracts partially prevented the lipid peroxidation induced by Fe(2+)/citrate. S. cumini was effective against mitochondrial swelling induced by Ca(2+), while B. forficata alone induced swelling more than Ca(2+). This study suggests that leaf extract of S. cumini might represent a useful therapeutic for the treatment of diseases related with mitochondrial dysfunctions. On the other hand, the consumption of B. forficata should be avoided because mitochondrial damages were observed, and this possibly may pose risk to human health.

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antioxidant propertiesBauhinia forficatemitochondriaSyzygium cumini

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PMCPMC4849105

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