Antioxidant activity, antibacterial and inhibitory effect of intestinal disaccharidases of extracts obtained from Eugenia uniflora L. Seeds

The use of medicinal plants for disease prevention, treatment and cure is an ancient practice used by humanity, and many plants species are used in bioprospecting research. In this context, its stands out Eugenia uniflora L., populary known as pitangueira and belongs to the Myrtaceae family, with a...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of biology 2021-03, Vol.81 (2), p.291-300
Main Authors: Lazzarotto-Figueiró, J, Capelezzo, A P, Schindler, M S Z, Fossá, J F C, Albeny-Simões, D, Zanatta, L, Oliveira, J V, Dal Magro, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology
Antibacterial activity
antioxidant activity
Antioxidants
Antioxidants - pharmacology
Bioactive compounds
BIOLOGY
Bioprospecting
Brazil
Composting
Disaccharidases
Eugenia
Eugenia uniflora
Eugenia uniflora L
Fruits
Geographical distribution
Herbal medicine
Intestine
Medical treatment
Medicinal plants
Microorganisms
Myrtaceae
Natural products
Phenolic compounds
Phenols
Plant diseases
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Seeds
Solvents
Staphylococcus aureus
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Summary:The use of medicinal plants for disease prevention, treatment and cure is an ancient practice used by humanity, and many plants species are used in bioprospecting research. In this context, its stands out Eugenia uniflora L., populary known as pitangueira and belongs to the Myrtaceae family, with a wide geographic distribution and native of Brazil. In view of the therapeutic qualities of the plant and the lack of the studies on its seeds, the present study had as objective to evaluate the phytochemical profile of the extracts of Eugenia uniflora L. seeds, from different solvents, as well as their antibacterial activity, antioxidant and its inhibitory effect of intestinal disaccharidases. Results showed a high content of phenolic compounds and total flavonoids, thus characterizing antioxidant activity, also highlighting the best bacteriostatic action for the Gram positive strain of Staphylococcus aureus in the ethanolic fraction. Regarding the disaccharidases, a strong inhibitory action was observed for all concentrations, evidencing a antihyperglycemic potential. The present research allowed to concluded that Eugenia uniflora L. seeds have promising biological activities for the industrial sector, but a more detailed investigation is needed regarding their bioactive compounds.
ISSN:1519-6984
1678-4375
1678-4375
DOI:10.1590/1519-6984.224852