<i>In Vitro</i> Evaluation of Gamma Irradiation on a Gel Formulation of Cratylia Mollis: Rheological Proporties and Microbiological Control

Abstract

Lectin Cramoll-1,4, obtained from Cratylia mollis seeds (beans camaratu) was structurally characterized, biologically and pharmacologically, but its use as a biopharmaceutical is not well documented. The objective of this study is to propose a biopharmaceutical formulation lectin Cramoll-1,4, test their hemagglutinating properties in vitro as well as the use of gamma radiation as a continuous process of decontamination formulation. It was made of the extraction and purification Cramoll-1,4, was developed a gel formulation using Carbopol  as a vehicle, at concentrations of 50, 100, 200, 300 and 600 µg was irradiated with 60 Co gamma rays in a dose of 7.549 kGy·h -1 . The proposed formulation at a concentration of 300 µg produced an increase in the hemagglutinating units Cramoll-1,4 due to the synergistic effect caused by gamma radiation. Considering the diverse use of lectins, specific molecular and structural factors, as well as changes resulting from its formulation, concentration, irradiation and route of administration is of utmost importance to continue the studies in vitro, for subsequent application in vivo to characterize the physiological and molecular processes involved in the response and cellular effects.