title: Modulatory effect of Byrsonima basiloba extracts on the mutagenicity of certain direct and indirect-acting mutagens in Salmonella typhimurium assays.
abstract: Byrsonima basiloba A. Juss. species is a native arboreal type from the Brazilian "cerrado" (tropical American savanna), and the local population uses it to treat diseases, such as diarrhea and gastric ulcer. It belongs to the Malpighiaceae family, and it is commonly known as "murici." Considering the popular use of B. basiloba derivatives and the lack of pharmacological potential studies regarding this vegetal species, the mutagenic and antimutagenic effect of methanol (MeOH) and chloroform extracts were evaluated by the Ames test, using strains TA97a, TA98, TA100, and TA102 of Salmonella typhimurium. No mutagenic activity was observed in any of the extracts. To evaluate the antimutagenic potential, direct and indirect mutagenic agents were used: 4 nitro-o-phenylenediamine, sodium azide, mitomycin C, aflatoxin B(1), benzo[a]pyrene, and hydrogen peroxide. Both the extracts evaluated showed antimutagenic activity, but the highest value of inhibition level (89%) was obtained with the MeOH extract and strain TA100 in the presence of aflatoxin B(1). Phytochemical analysis of the extracts revealed the presence of n-alkanes, lupeol, ursolic and oleanolic acid, (+)-catechin, quercetin-3-O-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside, gallic acid, methyl gallate, amentoflavone, quercetin, quercetin-3-O-(2"-O-galloyl)-beta-D-galactopyranoside, and quercetin-3-O-(2"-O-galloyl)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside.
authors: Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Araraquara, São Paulo State University, Rodovia Araraquara-Jaú, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Walclecio de Moraes
authors: Wde M
authors: Lira
authors: Fabio Vieira
authors: FV
authors: dos Santos
authors: Miriam
authors: M
authors: Sannomiya
authors: Clenilson Martins
authors: CM
authors: Rodrigues
authors: Wagner
authors: W
authors: Vilegas
authors: Eliana Aparecida
authors: EA
authors: Varanda
mesh_terms: D016587:Antimutagenic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002725:Chloroform; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000032:analysis; D029581:Malpighiaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D000432:Methanol; D009152:Mutagenicity Tests; D009153:Mutagens / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry*; D012486:Salmonella typhimurium
chemical_list: D016587:Antimutagenic Agents; D005419:Flavonoids; D009153:Mutagens; D010936:Plant Extracts; D002725:Chloroform; D000432:Methanol