Brazilian fruits of Arecaceae family: An overview of some representatives with promising food, therapeutic and industrial applications

Souza, Florisvaldo Gama de; Araújo, Fábio Fernandes de; Farias, David de Paulo; Zanotto, Aline Wasem; Neri-Numa, Iramaia Angélica; Pastore, Gláucia Maria

doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109690

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“…Similar data have already been described for the fruit pulp [ 23 ] and kernel of A. aculeata [ 24 , 25 , 26 ]. Plants of the same family, Arecaceae, have similar composition as EA-Aa, namely caffeic acid, rutin and quercetin [ 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ].…”

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Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Properties of Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd Ex Mart. Extract Are Associated with Better Vascular Function of Type 2 Diabetic Rats

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Oxidative stress is involved in the metabolic dysregulation of type 2 diabetes (DM2). Acrocomia aculeata (Aa) fruit pulp has been described for the treatment of several diseases, and recently we have proved that its leaves have phenolic compounds with a marked antioxidant effect. We aimed to assess whether they can improve metabolic, redox and vascular functions in DM2. Control Wistar (W-Ctrl) and non-obese type 2 diabetic Goto–Kakizaki (GK-Ctrl) rats were treated for 30 days with 200 mg.kg−1 aqueous extract of Aa (EA-Aa) (Wistar, W-EA-Aa/GK, GK-EA-Aa). EA-Aa was able to reduce fasting glycaemia and triglycerides of GK-EA-Aa by improving proteins related to glucose and lipid metabolism, such as GLUT-4, PPARγ, AMPK, and IR, when compared to GK-Ctrl. It also improved viability of 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes exposed by H2O2. EA-Aa also increased the levels of catalase in the aorta and kidney, reduced oxidative stress and increased relaxation of the aorta in GK-treated rats in relation to GK-Ctrl, in addition to the protective effect against oxidative stress in HMVec-D cells. We proved the direct antioxidant potential of the chemical compounds of EA-Aa, the increase in antioxidant defences in a tissue-specific manner and hypoglycaemic properties, improving vascular function in type 2 diabetes. EA-Aa and its constituents may have a therapeutic potential for the treatment of DM2 complications.

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Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Properties of Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd Ex Mart. Extract Are Associated with Better Vascular Function of Type 2 Diabetic Rats

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“…In an overview of food, therapeutic and industrial applications of Brazilian fruits of Arecaceae family, de Souza et al considered açaí, from the physicochemical perspective, as a good supplement in the human diet due to its high content of compounds with known pharmacological properties and/or health benefits [ 35 ], such as oleic acid [ 36 ], anthocyanins [ 37 ], carotenoids [ 38 ] and phenolic compounds [ 39 ]. These compounds are related to the powerful antioxidant activity of berries [ 40 ] and other underused wild plants seeds [ 41 ] such as the acai seed.…”

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Inhibitory Effect of Catechin-Rich Açaí Seed Extract on LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells and Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema

Xavier

Teles

Tellis³

et al. 2021

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Açaí berry is a fruit from the tree commonly known as açaízeiro (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) originated from the Amazonian region and widely consumed in Brazil. There are several reports of the anti-inflammatory activity of its pulp and few data about the seed’s potential in inflammation control. This work aimed to evaluate the effect of catechin-rich açaí extract on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells and carrageenan-induced paw edema. The treatment with E. oleracea ethyl acetate extract (EO-ACET) was used in an in vitro model performed with macrophages stimulated by LPS, in which pro-inflammatory markers were evaluated, and in an in vivo model of acute inflammation, in which edema inhibition was evaluated. EO-ACET showed an absence of endotoxins, and did not display cytotoxic effects in RAW 264.7 cells. LPS-stimulated cells treated with EO-ACET displayed low levels of nitrite and interleukins (IL’s), IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-12, when compared to untreated cells. EO-ACET treatment was able to inhibit carrageenan-induced paw edema at 500 and 1000 mg/kg, in which no acute inflammatory reaction or low mast cell counts were observed by histology at the site of inoculation of λ-carrageenan. These findings provide more evidence to support further studies with E. oleracea seeds for the treatment of inflammation.

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“…This was the first time that the profile of phenolic compounds of the buritirana fruit fractions was evaluated, and they are shown in Table 3. Investigating phenolic compounds is paramount since they are non-nutritive ingredients synthesized by the secondary metabolism of plants and play an important role in human health, in addition to having several bioactive properties [4,47,48]. Nine compounds were identified and The SE fraction (Figure 2a) had greater values for Mo, Ash, TF, IF, Fru, Suc, Mal, K, Mg, Cu, GF2, GF3, pH, ChA and PA (Figure 2b) as they are in the same geometric space as the SE.…”

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“…Some of these palm trees, such as the oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) and açaí (Euterpe oleraceae), have been commercially exploited, while buritirana (Mauritiella armata Mart.) is still underutilized and needs further studies to promote its cultivation and commercialization [3,4]. Mauritiella armata is a species of the Arecaceae family popularly known as buritirana, buriti bravo, yumuna aguajillo and buriti mirim [5].…”

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Characterization of Buritirana (Mauritiella armata) Fruits from the Brazilian Cerrado: Biometric and Physicochemical Attributes, Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potential

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Araújo

Orlando

et al. 2022

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The buritirana is a little-explored species of the Arecaceae family. The biometric and physicochemical characteristics, nutritional and chemical composition and antioxidant and antibacterial potential of the buritirana fruit fractions were evaluated here for the first time. The fruits presented an oblong shape. The pulp represented 16.58% of the whole-fruit weight (10.07 g). The moisture, ash and soluble fiber contents were similar for the whole fraction without seed (WS) and pulp. Although the total carbohydrate content was the same for seed and peel (23.24 g·100 g−1), the seed showed higher protein and insoluble fiber contents. Except for glucose (1256.63 mg·100 g−1), the seed showed the highest concentrations of mono-, di- and oligosaccharides. Mineral content ranged from 0.43 to 800 mg·100 g−1 in all fractions. The peel fraction showed the highest content of vitamin C. The physicochemical results indicate the pulp and WS fraction have potential for the production of fruit-derived food products. Protocatechuic and quinic acids and epicatechin/catechin were found in all fractions. The assay antioxidant capacity DPPH, phenolic content and total flavonoids were higher in the pulp; TEAC and ORACHF values were lower in the seed. Volatile organic compounds were not identified, and the fractions did not show antibacterial activity.

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Brazilian fruits of Arecaceae family: An overview of some representatives with promising food, therapeutic and industrial applications

Cited by 45 publications

References 93 publications

Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Properties of Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd Ex Mart. Extract Are Associated with Better Vascular Function of Type 2 Diabetic Rats

Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Properties of Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd Ex Mart. Extract Are Associated with Better Vascular Function of Type 2 Diabetic Rats

Inhibitory Effect of Catechin-Rich Açaí Seed Extract on LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells and Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema

Characterization of Buritirana (Mauritiella armata) Fruits from the Brazilian Cerrado: Biometric and Physicochemical Attributes, Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potential

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