Physical chemistry evaluation of stability, spreadability, in vitro antioxidant, and photo-protective capacities of topical formulations containing Calendula officinalis L. leaf extract

A calêndula é amplamente utilizada em formulações cosméticas, apresentando compostos fenólicos em sua constituição química. Desta forma, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi desenvolver e avaliar a estabilidade de formulações tópicas contendo 5% de extrato hidroetanólico das folhas de calêndula, bem como a espalhabilidade, capacidade antioxidante e fotoprotetora in vitro nas mesmas. Para a avaliação da estabilidade, foram usados parâmetros como a verificação das características organolépticas, pH e viscosidade. A capacidade antioxidante foi verificada pelo método do DPPH (2,2-difenil,1- picril-hidrazila) e a capacidade fotoprotetora pela medida espectrofotométrica do FPS. Para as formulações testadas, observou-se que apresentaram uma boa estabilidade. As formulações de creme e gel com extrato de calêndula não apresentaram variações significativas nos valores de pH e o creme apresentou as menores variações de viscosidade em relação ao gel. A espalhabilidade das formulações de gel foi superior à do creme. As formulações também apresentaram uma boa capacidade antioxidante e um FPS em torno de 1.75. De acordo com os resultados, a formulação pode ser utilizada com ação antioxidante, porém com o FPS obtido, a calêndula não pode ser considerada um filtro solar isolado, mas poderá ser testada em estudos futuros para verificar a potencialização de filtros solares sintéticos.Calendula is used widely in cosmetic formulations that present phenolic compounds in their chemical constitution. The objective of our research was to develop and evaluate the stability of topical formulations containing 5% hydro-ethanolic extract of calendula leaves, including spreadability, and in vitro photo-protective, and antioxidant capacity. To evaluate the stability, we used organoleptic characteristics, pH, and viscosity parameters. Antioxidant capacity was measured by the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method, and the photo-protective capacity by SPF spectrophotometric measure. All formulations were stable. The calendula extract formulations in gel and cream showed no significant variations in pH, and the cream formulations presented lower viscosity variations than gel formulations. The spreadability of the gel formulations was superior to those in cream. The formulations also presented good antioxidant capacities and an FPS of around 1.75. In accordance with the results, the formulations can be used as antioxidants, but considering the low SPF obtained, calendula cannot be considered as a stand-alone sunscreen, yet may well be tested in future studies towards verifying enhancement of synthetic sunscreens

Phenolics from grapefruit peels inhibit HMG-CoA reductase and angiotensin-I converting enzyme and show antioxidative properties in endothelial EA.Hy 926 cells

This study sought to investigate the possible mechanisms for the use of phenolic extracts from grapefruit peels in the management/prevention of cardiovascular complications. The effects of the phenolic extracts on key enzymes relevant to cardiovascular diseases [3-hydroxy-methyl-3-glutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) and angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE)], cellular antioxidant activity in human endothelial cells (EA.Hy 926) and radicals [1,1-diphenyl-2 picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS)] scavenging abilities were investigated. The phenolic contents of the extracts were investigated using HPLC–DAD. There was no significant (P > 0.05) difference in the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory ability of the two extracts, while the bound phenolic extracts had a stronger ACE inhibitory ability than the soluble free phenolics. The extracts also showed intracellular antioxidant activity in human endothelial (EA.Hy 926) cells. Furthermore, the bound phenolics had significantly higher radicals (DPPH* and ABTS*) scavenging abilities than the free phenolics. The HPLC analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol), phenolics acids (resveratrol, gallic acid, ellagic acid and caffeic acid) and tannin (catechin). The cellular antioxidative properties and inhibition of enzymes relevant to the management of cardiovascular complications showed that grapefruit peels could be used as nutraceuticals for the management of such conditions

Potencial antioxidante in vitro das folhas de ipomoea cairica l. sweet

This work describes the antioxidant activity evaluation and determination of polyphenols of ethyl acetate (EtOAc) and dichloromethane (CH2 Cl2 ) fractions of the leaves of Ipomoea cairica L. Sweet, a plant belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. This species is popularly known as corda­de­viola and is used in Brazilian folk medicine as anti­inflammatory and antirheumatic. The antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH and each fraction was the IC50 calculated. The IC50 showed values of 43.06 µg/mL for CH2 Cl2 fraction and 45.43 µg/mL for the EtOAc fraction. The polyphenol content was determined using the patterns pyrogallic and gallic acids. From this work was not possible to establish a positive relationship between amount of phenolics compounds and antioxidant activity performed by ethyl acetate and dichloromethane fractions. Both showed similar DPPH front, but distinct in the quantification of phenolics compounds.O presente trabalho descreve a avaliação da atividade antioxidante e o doseamento de polifenóis totais das frações acetato de etila (AcOEt) e diclorometano (CH2Cl2) das folhas de Ipomoea cairica L. Sweet, uma planta pertencente à família Convolvulaceae. Essa espécie é conhecida popularmente como corda-de-viola e é utilizada na medicina popular brasileira, como anti-inflamatório e antirreumático. A atividade antioxidante foi determinada pelo método do DPPH e cada fração teve o IC50 calculado. O IC50 apresentou valores de 43,06 μg/mL para a fração CH2Cl2 e de 45,43μg/mL para a fração AcOEt. O conteúdo de polifenóis foi determinado através da utilização dos padrões de ácido pirogálico e ácido gálico. Nesse trabalho não foi possívelestabelecer uma relação positiva entre a quantidade de compostos fenólicos e a atividade antioxidante desempenhada pelas frações acetato de etila e diclorometano, uma vez que ambas apresentaram comportamentos semelhantes frente ao DPPH, mas distintos na quantificação de compostos fenólicos.Palavras-chave: Ipomoea cairica, corda-de-viola, DPPH,atividade antioxidante, compostos fenólicos, folhas

Potencial antioxidante in vitro, conteúdo de fenóis e flavonóides nos ramos de Scutia buxifolia Reissek

This work describes the antioxidant evaluation through the DPPH free radical methodology, the determination of polyphenol dosage by the method of Folin-Ciocalteau and the content of flavonoids in crude extract and fractions of the Scutia buxifolia twigs (coronilha). The content of flavonoids and polyphenols ranged from 102.02 ± 0.71 to 318.82 ± 1.62 milligram of pirogallic acid per gram of dry plant and 83.47 ± 0.93 to 140.71 ± 2.14 milligram of rutin per gram of dry plant, respectively. The IC50 required concentration to inhibit the activity of DPPH at 50% was: crude extract > CH2Cl2 > AcOEt > n-BuOH. In this study it was established a high positive correlation between fractions of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of these (0.99). These results indicate that S. buxifolia has chemicals that are able to catch free radicals, promising compounds in the search for antioxidant drugs against diseases from oxidative stress, being the n-BuOH and AcOEt fractions the most effective ones.O presente trabalho descreve a avaliação da atividade antioxidante pela metodologia do radical livre DPPH, o doseamento de polifenóis pelo método de Folin-Ciocalteau e teor de flavonóides no extrato bruto e nas frações dos ramos de Scutia buxifolia (coronilha). O conteúdo de polifenóis e flavonóides variaram de 102,02 ± 0,71 a 318,82 ± 1,62 miligrama de ácido pirogálico por grama de planta seca e 83,47 ± 0,93 a 140,71 ± 2,14 miligrama de rutina por grama de planta seca, respectivamente. O IC50, concentração necessária para inibir a atividade do DPPH em 50% foi: extrato bruto > CH2Cl2 > AcOEt > n-BuOH. No presente estudo foi possível estabelecer uma alta correlação positiva entre compostos fenólicos das frações e a atividade antioxidante destas (0,99). Estes resultados indicam que S. buxifolia possui Substâncias químicas capazes de capturarem radicais livres, compostos promissores na busca de fármacos antioxidantes contra doenças decorrentes do estresse oxidativo, sendo as frações n-BuOH e AcOEt as mais efetivas

Compostos isolados de jatropha isabelli (müell arg.) com atividade gastroprotetora

The medicinal plants are important for the pharmacological research and for the development of drugs, not only when their constituents are used directly as terapeutic agents but also as isolated raw materials for the synthesis or as model of active pharmacologically compounds. However, only a small part of these plants was studied and its pharmacological actions were known. In order to show the potential of Jatropha isabelli Müell Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) to development of a medicine from its isolated actives, the gastroprotective activities of the plant are presented.As plantas medicinais são importantes para a pesquisa farmacológica e para o desenvolvimento de fármacos, não somente quando seus constituintes são usados diretamente como agentes terapêuticos, mas também como matérias­primas isoladas para a síntese ou modelo de compostos farmacologicamente ativos. No entanto, apenas uma pequena parte das plantas foi estudada e tiveram suas ações farmacológicas conhecidas. A fim de mostrar o potencial de Jatropha isabelli Müell Arg (Euphorbiaceae) para o desenvolvimento de um medicamento a partir de seus ativos isolados, as atividades gastroprotetoras da planta são apresentada

Antioxidant activities and phenolic composition of Olive (<i>Olea europaea</i>) leaves

     The present study compares the antioxidant activities of leaves of eight cultivars of olive. The aqueous extracts of leaves showed inhibition against thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS) induced by pro-oxidant (10 µM FeSO4) in mice liver. The order of the antioxidant activity among cultivars on lipid peroxidation assay is Gemlik > Frantio > Doleca-Agogia > Moriolo > Mission > Uslu > Leccino > Carotina. Different varieties of olive showed good antioxidant properties, IC50 values ranged between22.46 to 198 µg/ml on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. The major phenolic acids, some flavonoid aglycone and glycosides were identified in leaves by high performance liquid chromatography. Ellagic acid (29.80 ± 0.02 mg/g), caffeic acid (15.73 ± 0.01mg/g), gallic acid (15.69 ± 0.01 mg/g), rutin (34.56 ± 0.03 mg/g), quercetin (16.41 ± 0.01 mg/g), epicatechin (11.04 ± 0.01 11.04 ± 0.01 mg/g) and quercetrin (15.32 ± 0.03 mg/g) were predominant in infusion of olive. 

Evaluation of basil extract ( Ocimum basilicum L.) on oxidative, anti-genotoxic and anti-inflammatory effects in human leukocytes cell cultures exposed to challenging agents

Ocimum is one of the most important genera of the Lamiaceae family. Several studies about basil and its popular use reveal many characteristics of the herb, including its use as antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, and cardiovascular agents, among others. In this paper, we evaluated genotoxic, oxidative, and anti-inflammatory parameters from the extract of Ocimum basilicum in different concentrations, using human leukocytes cultures exposed to challenging agents. Our results confirm that the O. basilicum extract acts as an antioxidant and effectively reverts or subjugates the effects of high oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide. These actions are attributed to its composition, which is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids as well as compounds such as rosmarinic acid, all of which have well-known antioxidant activity. We also show that our basil extract presents anti-inflammatory properties, the mechanism of which is a composed interaction between the inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediator and the stimulation of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Although pharmacodynamics studies are necessary to evaluate the activities in vivo, our results demonstrated that basil could act as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and a possible alternative for medicinal treatment