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Title
Phytochemical characterisation and in vivo antilithiatic activity of the stems of Caesalpinia bahamensis (Brasilete)
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Abstract
The aim of this work was to identify the main chemical constituents and to evaluate the antilithiatic activity of the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of stems of Caesalpinia bahamensis Lam. Fractionation and isolation of constituents from the hydroalcoholic extract was carried out by flash chromatography and semi-preparative liquid chromatography. The antilithiatic activity of the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts was evaluated in Wistar rats, where kidney stones were induced by ethylene glycol and ammonium chloride. Creatinine, calcium, and oxalate levels were evaluated and histological analysis was carried out. The homoisoflavonoids protosappanin B, 10-methyl-protosappanin B and brazilin were isolated and the antilithiatic activity of the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts was demonstrated by the reduction of the concentration of calcium and oxalate in urine compared to the lithiasis group. It was corroborated by histological analysis. Brazilin and protosappanin B were proposed as chemical markers for this plant species.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Natural product research / UNESCO. - Paris
Publication
Paris : 2022
ISSN
1478-6419
DOI
10.1080/14786419.2021.1883605
Volume/pages
36 :14 (2022) , p. 3765-3769
ISI
000616188800001
Pubmed ID
33550871
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UAntwerpen
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Project info
Implementation of a state of the art reference center for pharmaceutical and pharmacological studies in Cuba to support the use of natural product formulations composed of indigenous phytomedicinal and nutraceutical molecules.
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Creation 09.02.2021
Last edited 02.10.2024
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