Photoprotective activity of medicinal plants from the caatinga used as anti-inflammatories

Andrade, Bruno de Almeida; Corrêa, Allan Jonathan Chernichiarro; Gomes, Ana Klarissa Soares; Neri, P.; Sobrinho, Tadeu José da Silva Peixoto; Araújo, Thiago Antǒnio de Sousa; Castro, Valérium Thijan Nobre de Almeida e; Amorim, Elba Lúcia Cavalcanti de

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“…The High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection (HPLC-DAD) analysis of the C. ferrea aqueous extract showed the presence of gallic, caffeic, and ellagic acids, catechin, epicatechin, and quercetin [ 47 ]. Whereas qualitative phytochemical analyzes of extracts with different solvent bases (ethanol, methanol, ethyl acetate and NaOH) presented different chemical classes such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids, terpenoids, coumarins, carbohydrates and proteins [ 6 , 51 , 53 , 58 ].…”

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“…Therefore, several studies have investigated the phytochemicals and bioactivities attributed to C. ferrea , where, in terms of its chemical composition, studies have shown a diversity of chemical classes and compounds in the extracts from different C. ferrea organs. Flavonoids, organic acids, saponins, coumarins, phenols, and tannins are among the secondary metabolite chemical classes found in its extracts, while the phenolic acids, ellagic acid, and gallic acid, are the most commonly found compounds [ 6 , 7 , 8 ].…”

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Caesalpinia ferrea C. Mart. (Fabaceae) Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany, and Bioactivities: A Review

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Caesalpinia ferrea C. Mart., popularly known as “Jucá” or “Pau-ferro”, belongs to the Fabaceae family, and is classified as a native and endemic species in Brazil. Numerous studies that portray its ethnobotany, chemical composition, and biological activities exist in the literature. The present study aimed to systematically review publications addressing the botanical aspects, uses in popular medicine, phytochemical composition, and bioactivities of C. ferrea. The searches focused on publications from 2015 to March 2020 using the Scopus, Periódicos Capes, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases. The leaves, fruits, seeds, and bark from C. ferrea are used in popular medicine to treat disorders affecting several systems, including the circulatory, immune, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and conjunctive systems. The most commonly found chemical classes in phytochemical studies are flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, tannins, saponins, steroids, and other phenolic compounds. The biological properties of the extracts and isolated compounds of C. ferrea most cited in the literature were antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and healing potential. However, further studies are still needed to clarify a link between its traditional uses, the active compounds, and the reported pharmacological activities, as well as detailed research to determine the toxicological profile of C. ferrea.

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Caesalpinia ferrea C. Mart. (Fabaceae) Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany, and Bioactivities: A Review

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“…To date, studies have shown that the roles of phytochemicals could be exploited in dermatological products, mainly to prevent the occurrence of skin cancers and other dermatological pathologies promoted by the sun and/or free radicals (Bosch et al 2015;Dzialo et al 2016;Martins et al 2016;Bose et al 2017;Andrade et al 2019).…”

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Can natural products improve skin photoprotection?

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Due to increased UV radiation on the Earth’s surface, caused by depletion of the stratospheric ozone, people have become more susceptible to different types of skin damage, such as erythema, sunburns, and cancer; this is especially of concern in tropical countries. Thus, efforts to improve awareness as well as the use of sunscreen are increasing worldwide. However, synthetic UV filters have been associated with deleterious effects such as photosensitization. Natural products have been used by ancient cultures for several purposes, including protecting the skin from the sun. However, there is still doubt today whether photoprotection is a real phenomenom or whether it is simply tanning of the skin. Plants have self-protective mechanisms and produce secondary metabolites that can protect themselves from UV radiation. Yet, can phytochemical compounds protect human skin? This review discusses the paradoxical effect of chemical UV filters and the influence of phytochemicals in in vitro and in vivo tests of photoprotection.

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“…Although different studies have already identified some plant species with great economic potential [2,3,[8][9][10][11], the lack of scientific knowledge for the majority remains. The evaluation of the chemical composition of non-conventional tropical plants is essential not only for their fundamental knowledge, but also to support their use as raw material for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries [5].…”

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“…The evaluation of the chemical composition of non-conventional tropical plants is essential not only for their fundamental knowledge, but also to support their use as raw material for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries [5]. For instance, in a recent study, Andrade et al showed that native species from Caatinga used by the local population to treat inflammatory disorders have also a good photoprotective potential and could be used for pharmaceutical preparations [11]. In addition, nuts and seeds from the tropics have been shown to be rich in lipids and relatively good sources of inexpensive and renewable carbohydrates and proteins, and compounds with high added value, like lipid-soluble vitamins, phytosterols, and other phytochemicals, as well as notable quantities of minerals [12][13][14].…”

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Oilseeds from a Brazilian Semi-Arid Region: Edible Potential Regarding the Mineral Composition

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Oilseeds from five native plant species with edible potential from the Brazilian Caatinga semi-arid region (Diplopterys pubipetala, Barnebya harleyi, Croton adamantinus, Hippocratea volubilis, and Couroupita guianensis) were investigated regarding their mineral contents. The minerals, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Cr, Al, were analyzed by high-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometry (HR–CS AAS) and P by the vanadomolybdophosphoric acid colorimetric method. K, Mg, and P were the main elements found (1.62–3.7 mg/g, 362–586 µg/g, and 224–499 µg/g dry weight (dw), respectively). B. harley seeds contained the highest amounts of K and P, while C. guianensis seeds were the richest in Mg. Fe was the most abundant oligoelement (2.3–25.6 µg/g dw). Cr contents were below the limit of quantification for all samples and Al amounts were low: 0.04–1.80 µg/g dw. A linear discriminant analysis clearly differentiated B. harleyi and C. guianensis samples from the remaining ones. In sum, these oilseeds from the Brazilian Caatinga semi-arid region seem to have the potential to be used as natural sources of minerals, mainly K.

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Photoprotective activity of medicinal plants from the caatinga used as anti-inflammatories

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Caesalpinia ferrea C. Mart. (Fabaceae) Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany, and Bioactivities: A Review

Caesalpinia ferrea C. Mart. (Fabaceae) Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany, and Bioactivities: A Review

Can natural products improve skin photoprotection?

Oilseeds from a Brazilian Semi-Arid Region: Edible Potential Regarding the Mineral Composition

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