Cereus hildmannianus (K.) Schum. (Cactaceae): Ethnomedical uses, phytochemistry and biological activities

Santos, Éverton da Silva; Oliveira, Arildo José Braz de; Machado, Maria de Fátima Pires da Silva; Mangolin, Claudete Aparecida; Gonçalves, Regina Aparecida Correia

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2020.113339

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“…Antimicrobial activity of parts of the cactus plants and their extracts are mainly due to the presence of antioxidants including phenols (Figure 4). It has been reported that the C. hildmannianus family contains components that are particularly suited for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications 25 . Films peeled from the cactus had high antioxidant property with free radical scavenging ability of 46% (IC 50 of 116 μg/mL) compared to ascorbic acid as the standard (IC 50 of 16 μg/mL).…”

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Epidermis of Cereus hildmannianus as a biomimetic scaffold for tissue engineering

Reddy,

Guna

et al. 2023

J Biomed Mater Res

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A thin plastic‐like film separated from the epidermis of Cereus hildmannianus has excellent tensile strength, resistance to water and high antimicrobial activity and supports the growth of mouse fibroblast cells. Cactuses are one of the most under explored plant species with high potential for food, materials, pharmaceutical and other applications. Although studies have shown the ability of cactuses to be used for food, as a source for fibers, as reinforcement for composites and other applications, the role of individual layers and their properties has been studied to a limited extent. In this paper, a thin translucent layer was separated from the epidermis of C. hildmannianus and studied for its composition, structure and properties. The layer is composed of about 73% cellulose and 2% lignin and morphologically, shows surface with uneven and serrated edges. Films with length of up to 36 cm, strength of 6.8 MPa and elongation of 2.5% could be peeled from the cactus suggesting their suitability for food packaging and other applications. X‐ray diffraction patterns and FTIR spectrums indicated that the films are similar to that of cellulose and major thermal degradation occurred above 280°C. Compared to standards, the cactus films showed about 41% and 44% inhibition against gram positive and gram negative bacteria and 67% inhibition of the common fungal strain (A. niger). Films showed high stability in water and to common chemicals. When used as substrates for mouse fibroblast cell growth, no cytotoxicity was observed and the cactus peel supported the attachment and proliferation of cells demonstrating potential to be used as a biomaterial for tissue engineering applications.

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Epidermis of Cereus hildmannianus as a biomimetic scaffold for tissue engineering

Reddy,

Guna

et al. 2023

J Biomed Mater Res

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“…Furthermore, several ethnomedicinal uses (against pulmonary disorders, rheumatism, etc.) of extracts taken from the stems were identified, as well as several promising pharmacological compounds [ 12 ]. (2) Pereskia aculeata is popularly known as “ora-pro-nobis” (In Latin, it means “pray for us” because the plant normally flowers during or close to Easter).…”

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Contrasting Pollination Strategies and Breeding Systems in Two Native Useful Cacti from Southern Brazil

Becker

Perdomo

Singer

et al. 2023

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Brazil is one of the centers of diversity of Cactaceae, yet studies addressing both pollination biology and the breeding system in Brazilian cacti are scarce. We herein present a detailed analysis of two native species with economic relevance: Cereus hildmannianus and Pereskia aculeata. The first species produce edible, sweet, spineless fruits and the second species produces leaves with high protein content. Pollination studies were undertaken through fieldwork observations in three localities of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, over two flowering seasons, totaling over 130 observation hours. Breeding systems were elucidated utilizing controlled pollinations. Cereus hildmannianus is solely pollinated by nectar-gathering species of Sphingidae hawk moths. In contrast, the flowers of P. aculeata are pollinated by predominantly native Hymenoptera but also by Coleoptera and Diptera, which gather pollen and/or nectar. Both cacti species are pollinator-dependent; neither intact nor emasculated flowers turn into fruit, yet whereas C. hildmannianus is self-incompatible, P. aculeata is fully self-compatible. In sum, C. hildmannianus is more restrictive and specialized regarding its pollination and breeding system, whereas P. aculeata is more generalist. Understanding the pollination needs of these species is a necessary starting point towards their conservation but also for their proper management and eventual domestication.

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A review of mandacaru fruit phytochemicals, its pharmacotherapeutic benefits and uses in food technology

dos Santos,

Gomes,

Mangolin

et al. 2024

Food Sci Biotechnol

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Cereus hildmannianus (K.) Schum. (Cactaceae): Ethnomedical uses, phytochemistry and biological activities

Cited by 14 publications

References 108 publications

Epidermis of Cereus hildmannianus as a biomimetic scaffold for tissue engineering

Epidermis of Cereus hildmannianus as a biomimetic scaffold for tissue engineering

Contrasting Pollination Strategies and Breeding Systems in Two Native Useful Cacti from Southern Brazil

A review of mandacaru fruit phytochemicals, its pharmacotherapeutic benefits and uses in food technology

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