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ArticlePloS one2017

In vitro anthelmintic effects of Spigelia anthelmia protein fractions against Haemonchus contortus.

Sandra Alves Araújo, Alexandra Martins Dos Santos Soares, Carolina Rocha Silva, Eduardo Bezerra Almeida Júnior, Cláudia Quintino Rocha, André Teixeira da Silva Ferreira, Jonas Perales, Livio M Costa-Júnior

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Article in PloS one, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Sandra Alves AraújoLaboratory of Plant Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering Course, Centre for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luíz MA, Brazil.
Alexandra Martins Dos Santos SoaresLaboratory of Plant Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering Course, Centre for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luíz MA, Brazil.
Carolina Rocha SilvaLaboratory of Parasite Control, Department of Pathology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luíz MA, Brazil.
Eduardo Bezerra Almeida JúniorLaboratory of Botanical Studies, Department of Biology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís MA, Brazil.
Cláudia Quintino RochaLaboratory of Advanced Studies in Phytomedicines, Department of Chemistry, Centre for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís MA, Brazil.
André Teixeira da Silva FerreiraLaboratory of Toxinology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro RJ, Brazil.
Jonas PeralesLaboratory of Toxinology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro RJ, Brazil.
Livio M Costa-JúniorLaboratory of Parasite Control, Department of Pathology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luíz MA, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1475-049X
Universidade Federal do Maranhão · BRFundação Oswaldo Cruz · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gastrointestinal nematodes are a significant concern for animal health and well-being, and anthelmintic treatment is mainly performed through the use of chemical products. However, bioactive compounds produced by plants have shown promise for development as novel anthelmintics. The aim of this study is to assess the anthelmintic activity of protein fractions from Spigelia anthelmia on the gastrointestinal nematode Haemonchus contortus. Plant parts were separated into leaves, stems and roots, washed with distilled water, freeze-dried and ground into a fine powder. Protein extraction was performed with sodium phosphate buffer (75 mM, pH 7.0). The extract was fractionated using ammonium sulfate (0-90%) and extensively dialyzed. The resulting fractions were named LPF (leaf protein fraction), SPF (stem protein fraction) and RPF (root protein fraction), and the protein contents and activities of the fractions were analyzed. H. contortus egg hatching (EHA), larval exsheathment inhibition (LEIA) and larval migration inhibition (LMIA) assays were performed. Proteomic analysis was conducted, and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) chromatographic profiles of the fractions were established to identify proteins and possible secondary metabolites. S. anthelmia fractions inhibited H. contortus egg hatching, with LPF having the most potent effects (EC50 0.17 mg mL-1). During LEIA, SPF presented greater efficiency than the other fractions (EC50 0.25 mg mL-1). According to LMIA, the fractions from roots, stems and leaves also reduced the number of larvae, with EC50 values of 0.11, 0.14 and 0.21 mg mL-1, respectively. Protein analysis indicated the presence of plant defense proteins in the S. anthelmia fractions, including protease, protease inhibitor, chitinase and others. Conversely, secondary metabolites were absent in the S. anthemia fractions. These results suggest that S. anthelmia proteins are promising for the control of the gastrointestinal nematode H. contortus.

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AnimalsAnthelminticsChromatography, High Pressure LiquidHaemonchiasisHaemonchusLarvaLoganiaceaePlant ExtractsPlant LeavesPlant ProteinsProteomicsAnthelminticsPlant ExtractsPlant Proteins

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