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Antileishmanial activity and immunomodulatory effect of secosubamolide, a butanolide isolated from Nectandra oppositifolia (Lauraceae)

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Author(s):
da Costa-Silva, Thais A. [1] ; Alves Conserva, Geanne A. [1] ; Galisteo, Jr., Andres J. [2] ; Tempone, Andre G. [3] ; Lago, Joao Henrique G. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Fed Univ ABC UFBAC, Ctr Nat Sci & Humanities, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Trop Med, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[3] Adolfo Lutz Inst, Ctr Parasitol & Mycol, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases; v. 25, AUG 19 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Background: Visceral leishmaniasis is a complex neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania donovani complex. Its current treatment reveals strong limitations, especially high toxicity. In this context, natural products are important sources of new drug alternatives for VL therapy. Therefore, the antileishmanial and immunomodulatory activity of compounds isolated from Nectandra oppositifolia (Lauraceae) was investigated herein. Methods: The n-hexane extract from twigs of N. oppositifolia were subjected to HPLC/HRESIMS and bioactivity-guided fractionation to afford compounds 1 and 2 which were evaluated in vitro against Leishmania (L.) infantum chagasi and NCTC cells. Results: The n-hexane extract displayed activity against L. (L.) infantum chagasi and afforded isolinderanolide E (1) and secosubamolide A (2), which were effective against L. (L.) infantum chagasi promastigotes, with IC50 values of 57.9 and 24.9 mu M, respectively. Compound 2 was effective against amastigotes (IC50 = 10.5 mu M) and displayed moderate mammalian cytotoxicity (CC50 = 42 mu M). The immunomodulatory studies of compound 2 suggested an anti-inflammatory activity, with suppression of IL-6, IL-10, TNF with lack of nitric oxide. Conclusion: This study showed the antileishmanial activity of compounds 1 and 2 isolated from N. oppositifolia. Furthermore, compound 2 demonstrated an antileishmanial activity towards amastigotes associated to an immunomodulatory effect. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/20633-6 - Bioactive metabolites from Nectandra oppositifolia Nees & Mart. (Lauraceae): molecular characterization, in vitro and in vivo antiparasitic potential evaluation and determination of mechanism of action
Grantee:Geanne Alexsandra Alves Conserva
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 18/10279-6 - Selection and Optimization of New Drug Candidates for Leishmaniasis and Chagas Disease
Grantee:André Gustavo Tempone Cardoso
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/07885-1 - Biomolecules from plant species of remnant areas of the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado to treat neglected tropical diseases - chemical and pharmacological aspects
Grantee:João Henrique Ghilardi Lago
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants