Methanolic Extract of Rhizophora mangle (Rhizophoraceae) Leaves: Phytochemical Characterization and Anthelmintic Evaluation against Schistosoma mansoni

Methanolic Extract of Rhizophora mangle (Rhizophoraceae) Leaves: Phytochemical Characterization and Anthelmintic Evaluation against Schistosoma mansoni

is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat infections, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. This study aimed to analyze the phytochemical profile of the methanolic extract of leaves (MELRm) and evaluate its in vitro schistosomicidal activity against as well as its cytotoxicity. Plant mat...

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Published in:Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 17; no. 9; p. 1178
Main Authors: França, Wilza W M, Filho, Sérgio D Magalhães, Cavalcante, Lucas A O, Gomes, Mary A A S, Gonçalves, Maria T V, Diniz, Emily G M, Nascimento, Wheverton R C, Neto, Reginaldo G Lima, Albuquerque, Mônica C P A, Filho, Iranildo J Cruz, Araújo, Hallysson D A, Aires, André L, Vieira, Jeymesson R C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 06-09-2024
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Subjects:
Analysis
Anthelmintics
antischistosomal agent
Causes of
Chemical properties
Composition
Cytotoxicity
Development and progression
Drug dosages
Drug therapy
Health aspects
High performance liquid chromatography
Infections
Mangrove plants
Materia medica, Vegetable
Metabolites
Mortality
Motility
Phytochemicals
phytotherapy
Plant extracts
Sanitation
Schistosomiasis
schistosomiasis mansoni
Testing
toxic potential praziquantel
Tropical diseases
Varieties
Worms
Brazil
South America
antischistosomal agent
toxic potential praziquantel
phytotherapy
schistosomiasis mansoni
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Summary:is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat infections, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. This study aimed to analyze the phytochemical profile of the methanolic extract of leaves (MELRm) and evaluate its in vitro schistosomicidal activity against as well as its cytotoxicity. Plant material was collected in Itamaracá City, Pernambuco, Brazil. The extract was analyzed using UV/Vis spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The motility, mortality, and cell viability of adult worms were assessed in a schistosomicidal assay, while cytotoxicity was evaluated through a colorimetric assay with MTT on RAW 264.7 cells. The primary compounds identified in MELRm were phenolic compounds. In the schistosomicidal assay, all concentrations of MELRs induced changes in the motility of adult worms. At a concentration of 400 μg/mL, MELRs resulted in 56.25% mortality after 72 h of incubation. After 120 h, mortality rates of 75%, 62.5%, and 50% were observed at MELRm concentrations of 400, 200, and 100 μg/mL, respectively. No eggs were detected at any MELRm concentration. MELRs did not show cytotoxicity towards RAW 264.7 cells at the concentrations tested. These results indicate that MELRs demonstrate schistosomicidal activity in vitro, suggesting they are promising candidates for in vivo studies.
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ISSN:1424-8247
1424-8247
DOI:10.3390/ph17091178