Agronomic Cultivation, Chemical Composition, Functional Activities and Applications of Pereskia Species - A Mini Review

Autor(es)

Maciel, Vinicius B. V. ^{[1, 2]} ; Yoshida, Cristiana M. P. ^[3] ; Goycoolea, Francisco M. ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Leeds, Sch Food Sci & Nutr, Leeds LS2 9JT, W Yorkshire - England

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Anim Sci & Food Engn, Av Duque Caxias Norte 225, BR-13635900 Pirassununga, SP - Brazil

^[3] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Inst Amhiental Chem & Pharmaceut Sci, Rua Sao Nicolau 210, BR-09913030 Diadema, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo de Revisão
• Fonte: Current Medicinal Chemistry; v. 26, n. 24, p. 4573-4584, 2019.
• Citações Web of Science: 2

Resumo

Background: The exploration of the plant biodiversity as a natural source to obtain sustainable food products and new bioactive pharmaceutical compounds has been growing significantly due to their abundance, safety and economy. Natural pharmaceutical and edible compounds present some advantages when compared to synthetic ones, such as being chemically inert and widely available. In this sense, plants of the genus Pereskia belonging to the Cactaceae family, have been studied. It is an unconventional wild edible plant that contains a large amount of protein and minerals. Studies have demonstrated their biological activities and potential application in different areas such as pharmaceutical, medicinal and food. Objective: This review is focused on the chemical composition, functional properties, applications on pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food areas and formulation techniques to enhance the stability and bioavailability of bioactive compounds from the underutilized wild edible plant known as ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata or Pereskia grandifolia). Conclusion: The latest studies involving ora-pro-nobis demonstrated its great potential due to its biological activities, which could stimulate further investigations. The utilization of this plant as a natural source to supplement the diet, or to prepare new food products and pharmaceutical formulations is an attractive approach to explore and fully realize the potential of the rich biodiversity found in Brazil and in other countries. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/07872-9 - Utilização do complexo polieletrolítico quitosana-pectina em sistemas carreadores de compostos bioativos
• Beneficiário: Vinícius Borges Vieira Maciel
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado