An Update on the Biological Activities of Euterpe edulis (Juçara)

Cardoso, António Silva; Liz, Sheyla de; Rieger, Débora Kurrle; Farah, Ana Carolina Aguiar; Vieira, Francilene Gracieli Kunradi; Assis, Maria Alice Altenburg de; Pietro, Patrícia Faria Di

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“…edulis Mart., commonly known as juçara or jussara and açaí-do-sol, is a native tree of the Atlantic Forest and has similar nutritional properties of açaí [ 81 ], however açaí has twice of the polyphenols concentration [ 82 ]. Recently, a review described 25 articles about the phytochemical characterization and biological activities of juçara [ 81 ]. Nevertheless, none of these studies evaluated the effect of E .…”

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Anticancer potential, molecular mechanisms and toxicity of Euterpe oleracea extract (açaí): A systematic review

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Cancer is an increasingly frequent malignancy worldwide, and despite the advances in drug development, it is still necessary to develop new plant-derived medicines. Euterpe oleracea (açaí) is abundant in South and Central America and has health benefits due to its high levels of phytochemicals, including lignans and polyphenols. The aim of this review was to systematically describe the safety and antitumor effects of açaí in preclinical models using rodents to provide a more comprehensive assessment of açaí for both therapeutic uses and the development of future clinical studies in cancer. Eligible studies were identified using four international databases (PubMed, Medline, Lilacs and SciELO) from their inception date through December 2017. The included studies were analyzed with methodological rigor (QATRS) to enable better quality control for these experimental studies. Sixty publications were identified in the databases, but only 9 articles were eligible: 6 evaluated the pharmacological effects of açaí in animal models of cancer (1 model each of esophageal cancer, urothelial cancer, melanoma and Walker-256 tumor and 2 models of colon cancer), and 3 were toxicological assays using preclinical models with rodents. Overall, 747 animals were analyzed. On a QATRS score scale of 0–20, the quality of the studies ranged from 16 to 20 points. Pulp was the main fraction of açaí administered, and an oral administration route was most common. The açaí dosage administered by gavage ranged from 30 mg/kg to 40,000 mg/kg, and açaí fed in the diet accounted for 2.5% to 5% of the diet. The anticarcinogenic and chemopreventive activities of açaí were observed in all experimental models of cancer and reduced the incidence, tumor cell proliferation, multiplicity and size of the tumors due to the antiinflammatory, antiproliferative and proapoptotic properties of açaí. No genotoxic effects were observed after açaí administration. The results of this review suggest that açaí is safe and can be used as a chemoprotective agent against cancer development. Açaí therapy may be a novel strategy for treating cancer.

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Anticancer potential, molecular mechanisms and toxicity of Euterpe oleracea extract (açaí): A systematic review

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“…), que no Rio Grande do Sul é substituída pela palmeirajuçara (Euterpe edulis Mart.) com uso similar e valores nutricionais superiores aos do açaí (Cardoso et al 2018). Cinco espécies têm uso condimentar, no tempero e finalização aromática de pratos doces ou salgados.…”

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Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício

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Resumo O Brasil é o país com a maior biodiversidade conhecida no mundo, mas sua flora alimentícia ainda carece de estudos. No presente trabalho, apresentamos um levantamento de plantas frutíferas nativas do estado do Rio Grande do Sul com base em consultas bibliográficas e experimentação de campo. Dados adicionais de cada espécie, como nome popular, forma biológica, distribuição geográfica, hábitat, fenologia, tamanho da fruta e forma de uso também são apresentados. Reportamos 213 espécies frutíferas nativas distribuídas em 48 famílias e 102 gêneros, sendo Myrtaceae a família com o maior número de espécies. A maioria das espécies é constituída por árvores que ocorrem em ambientes florestais, distribuídas ao longo de todo território do estado. Mais de 90% das frutas são para consumo in natura ou derivados, enquanto uma pequena parte é utilizada após processamento, e outra parte é utilizada como condimento. Cerca de 20% das espécies são apresentadas de maneira inédita como frutíferas. Ressalta-se a elevada riqueza de espécies frutíferas encontrada no estado e a importância da valorização da flora nativa alimentícia com potencial de uso sustentável, incrementando a fruticultura local e agregando valor à produção agrícola.

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“…The fruits of juçara and açaí are not consumed fresh due to the low yield of their pulp [ 38 , 41 ]. They are usually processed, and the pulp is commercialized, used frozen for consumption [ 8 ] or used to make juice, jam, and ice cream.…”

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“…Bacaba ( Oenocarpus bacaba ), patawa ( Oenocarpus bataua ), juçara ( Euterpe edulis ), açaí ( Euterpe oleracea ), buriti ( Mauritia flexuosa ), buritirana ( Mauritiella armata (Mart. ), and butiá ( Butia odorata ) are the main fruits studied from this family due to their economic and industrial potential [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. The production of açaí reached 1.7 million tons in 2020, which represented an income of USD 800 million in the Brazilian economy.…”

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Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Native Brazilian Fruits of the Arecaceae Family and Its Potential Applications for Health Promotion

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The fruits from the Arecaceae family, although being rich in bioactive compounds with potential benefits to health, have been underexplored. Studies on their composition, bioactive compounds, and effects of their consumption on health are also scarce. This review presents the composition of macro- and micronutrients, and bioactive compounds of fruits of the Arecaceae family such as bacaba, patawa, juçara, açaí, buriti, buritirana, and butiá. The potential use and reported effects of its consumption on health are also presented. The knowledge of these underutilized fruits is important to encourage production, commercialization, processing, and consumption. It can also stimulate their full use and improve the economy and social condition of the population where these fruits are found. Furthermore, it may help in future research on the composition, health effects, and new product development. Arecaceae fruits presented in this review are currently used as raw materials for producing beverages, candies, jams, popsicles, ice creams, energy drinks, and edible oils. The reported studies show that they are rich in phenolic compounds, carotenoids, anthocyanins, tocopherols, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids. Moreover, the consumption of these compounds has been associated with anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antiobesity, and cardioprotective effects. These fruits have potential to be used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Despite their potential, some of them, such as buritirana and butiá, have been little explored and limited research has been conducted on their composition, biological effects, and applications. Therefore, more detailed investigations on the composition and mechanism of action based on in vitro and/or in vivo studies are needed for fruits from the Arecaceae family.

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An Update on the Biological Activities of Euterpe edulis (Juçara)

Cited by 33 publications

References 61 publications

Anticancer potential, molecular mechanisms and toxicity of Euterpe oleracea extract (açaí): A systematic review

Anticancer potential, molecular mechanisms and toxicity of Euterpe oleracea extract (açaí): A systematic review

Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício

Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Native Brazilian Fruits of the Arecaceae Family and Its Potential Applications for Health Promotion

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