Characterization and subchronic oral toxicity of Pentaclethra macroloba (pracaxi) oil in Rattus norvegicus (lin. Wistar)

Characterization and subchronic oral toxicity of Pentaclethra macroloba (pracaxi) oil in Rattus norvegicus (lin. Wistar)

The trend of replacing antimicrobials as growth promoters in animal nutrition is growing. Functional oils emerge as an alternative because of their richness in bioactive compounds and bioavailability. The present study aims to evaluate the fatty acid profile, antioxidant capacity, composition of phe...

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Published in:Toxicon (Oxford) Vol. 230; p. 107151
Main Authors: Eberhart, Bruna de Souza, Komiyama, Claudia Marie, Burbarelli, Maria Fernanda de Castro, Castilho Heiss, Vivian Aparecida Rios, Garcia, Rodrigo Garófallo, Borges, Rafael, Felix, Gisele Aparecida, Cardoso, Claudia Andrea Lima, Braz, Paulo Henrique, Teodoro, Cássia Regina, Serpa, Felipe Cardoso, Gandra, Erika Rosendo de Sena
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01-07-2023
Subjects:
Animals
Antioxidants
Fatty Acids
Functional oil
Phytogenic
Plant Oils - chemistry
Pracaxi oil toxicity
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Phytogenic
Pracaxi oil toxicity
Functional oil
Fatty acids
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Summary:The trend of replacing antimicrobials as growth promoters in animal nutrition is growing. Functional oils emerge as an alternative because of their richness in bioactive compounds and bioavailability. The present study aims to evaluate the fatty acid profile, antioxidant capacity, composition of phenolic compounds, and toxic capacity in Wistar rats of pracaxi oil (Pentaclethra macroloba). DDPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power), and ABTS (6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid) were performed to assess antioxidant capacity. The composition of phenolic compounds was determined by specific reagents. For the evaluation of subchronic oral toxicity, 40 Wistar albino rats (20 males and 20 females) were randomized into 10 groups with different levels of pracaxi oil administered orally. The doses administered were 0, 300, 600, 1200 and 2400 mg/kg (Group 1 to 5 females and Group 6 to 10 males). The animals were submitted to evaluations described in the OECD manual (Guide 407). The analytical results showed that pracaxi oil has different fatty acids in its chemical composition: oleic, linoleic, arachidic, and behenic acids, which account for more than 90% of its composition. In a smaller percentage, lauric acid (0.17%), myristic (0.09%), palmitic (1.49%), stearic (3.45%), and linolenic acid (1.39%) were also found. According to the results of the antioxidant tests, pracaxi oil has a high antioxidant capacity and is a product with a high presence of phenolic compounds. Regarding the toxicity assessment, there were no alterations in the clinical signs and weight of organs. However, in histology, there were mild alterations of a possible toxic process with the increase in the oil dose. This research is extremely valuable since pracaxi oil is a product with little information about its potential use in animal nutrition. [Display omitted] •Pracaxi oil is rich in phenolic compounds.•It has a high antioxidant capacity.•The inclusion of pracaxi oil reduced serum cholesterol levels.
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ISSN:0041-0101
1879-3150
DOI:10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107151