Phytochemical Analysis and Central Effects of <i>Annona Muricata</i> Linnaeus: Possible Involvement of the Gabaergic and Monoaminergic Systems
| Author | Daniele Oliveira Souza | en |
| Author | Valterlúcio dos Santos Sales | en |
| Author | Cristina Kelly de Souza Rodrigues | en |
| Author | Larissa Rolim de Oliveira | en |
| Author | Izabel Cristina Santiago Lemos | en |
| Author | Gyllyandeson de Araújo Delmondes | en |
| Author | Álefe Brito Monteiro | en |
| Author | Emmily Petícia do Nascimento | en |
| Author | Francisco Rodolpho Sobreira Dantas Nóbrega de Figuêiredo | en |
| Author | José Galberto Martins da Costa | en |
| Author | Giovany Michely Pinto da Cruz | en |
| Author | Glauce Socorro de Barros Viana | en |
| Author | Roseli Barbosa | en |
| Author | Irwin Rose Alencar de Menezes | en |
| Author | Cícero Francisco Bezerra Felipe | en |
| Author | Marta Regina Kerntopf | en |
| Issued Date | 2018-10-31 | en |
| Abstract | Annona muricata Linnaeus (Annonaceae), popularly known as graviola, is used in folk medicine as both sedative and anticonvulsant. This study correlates the neurochemical profile with the behavioral effects of the hydroalcoholic extract from the leaves of Annona muricata (HLEAM) in mice, proposing to elucidate their mechanism of action on the central nervous system. Flavonoids and phenolic compounds were identified and quantified by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method. The acute toxicity (median lethal dose - LD50) was determined by probitos method using the percentage of mortality based on the Hippocratic screen. HLEAM (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg) was tested, intraperitoneally (i.p.), in models of sedation, anxiety, motor coordination, and seizures. The endogenous levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and DOPAC were assayed by reverse-phase HPLC with electrochemical detection. The HPLC analysis of the extract revealed the presence of flavonoids (quercetin, isoquercitrin, quercitrin, rutin, and kaempferol) and phenolics acids (gallic, chlorogenic, ellagic and caffeic acids). The LD50 was 1091.7 mg/kg and Hippocratic screening indicated central nervous system depressant effect. HLEAM presented sedative effects at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg, as well as anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects at a dose of 100 mg/kg. In addition, these effects were partially reversed by flumazenil. The monoamines analysis by HPLC showed that HLEAM decreased the level of norepinefrine and dopamine in the mouse brain striatum. Thus, the results indicate a possible interaction of HLEAM with the GABAergic and monoaminergic systems, adding medicinal value to the popular use of the plant for the treatment of behavioral and neurological disorders. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.22037/ijpr.2018.2296 | en |
| Keyword | Annona muricata | en |
| Keyword | Sedative | en |
| Keyword | Anxiolytic | en |
| Keyword | Anticonvulsant | en |
| Keyword | GABAergic system | en |
| Keyword | Monoaminergic system | en |
| Keyword | Phenolic compounds | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Phytochemical Analysis and Central Effects of <i>Annona Muricata</i> Linnaeus: Possible Involvement of the Gabaergic and Monoaminergic Systems | en |
| Type | Original Article | en |
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