Evaluation of the effects of Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. on inflammatory response and dental biofilm

Author(s)

Márcia Thaís Pochapski

• Document type: Doctoral Thesis
• Press: Piracicaba, SP.
• Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba
• Defense date: 2010-11-26

Examining board members

Gislaine Denise Czlusniak; Sinvaldo Baglie; Gilson Cesar Nobre Franco; Eduardo Dias de Andrade

• Advisor: Francisco Carlos Groppo

Abstract

The aim of this research was to perform the phytochemical screening, secondary metabolites quantification and determine the antioxidant activity of crude extract of the leaves of Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. (sweet potato) (EBHBD). The crude toxicity, antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory properties were also determined. A gel pharmaceutical formulation containing EBHBD was developed and evaluated the clinical effect on dental biofilm and gingivitis in humans. Phytochemical tests were conducted to determine the components and quantify secondary metabolites. The antioxidant activity was determined by the phosphomolybdenum method. Toxicological bioassays were carried out on brine shrimp (Artemia salina) and cell viability test. The Antimicrobial activity was performed on aerobic microorganisms. The anti-inflammatory activity was assessed in fibroblast cell culture and on the ear (mouse) and paw (rats) edema tests. The EBHBD hidroxietilicelulose gel formulation was developed and control quality tests were conducted (pH, absolute density, consistence and microbiological analysis). The effect of EBHBD gel on plaque and gingivitis was studied using an experimental model of partial gingivitis in humans. Twenty-five individuals were selected to participate in this double-blind crossover study, with three experimental periods of 15 days each with an interval of 10 days. The patients underwent three treatments (T): T1- Placebo gel, T2- 10% EBHBD gel T3- 2% chlorhexidine gel (positive control). The parameters evaluated were: plaque index, modified marginal bleeding index, gingival fluid and microbiological analysis of supragingival biofilm. Teeth evaluated: 15, 16, 35 and 36. The results demonstrated the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, anthraquinones, tannins and saponins. The secondary metabolites quantification showed in 100 g of dried plant material: phenolic: 662.02 ± 28.91 mg; alkaloids: 345.65 ± 15.52 mg and anthraquinones: 328.44 ± 8.17 mg. The EBHBD antioxidant activity relative average was 43% and the 10% EBHBD gel was 57% in comparison of the ascorbic acid antioxidant activity (100%). The EBHBD was considered no toxic and no antimicrobial activity according to tests. The EBHBD reduced the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines on human gingival fibroblast cell culture (p <0.05) and decreased anti-inflammatory activity on ear edema in mouse (27% reduction) and paw edema in rats (24% reduction). In the clinical study there were no statisticaldifferences (p> 0.05) among the parameters (plaque index, marginal gingival bleeding, gingival fluid and colony-forming unit of supragingival biofilm). Within the limits of this study, it was possible suggest that the EBHBD showed moderate antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties in vitro, but showed no clinical effect on plaque and gingivitis (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 08/00734-6 - The effects of Ipomoea batatas L on inflammation and against dental biofilm.
• Grantee: Márcia Thaís Pochapski
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate