Molecular diversity and phytochemical characterization of  Piper species

Singh, K.; Das, Gyanalok; Singh, Kundan; Jadhao, Rajpal Singh; Rout, Gyana Ranjan

doi:10.37855/jah.2016.v18i03.33

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“…Due to the pronounced pharmacological value and worldwide demand of Piper species, it is imperative to make efforts to the secure botanical identification, to conserve the germplasm, and to allow genetic improvement [ 21 ]. The use of biochemical and genetic markers as well as chemical studies of specimens have been shown to be effective methods [ 22 , 23 , 24 ]. In this review, we report the biological activities and the chemical compositions of Piper species native to the Neotropics.…”

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Essential Oils from Neotropical Piper Species and Their Biological Activities

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et al. 2017

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The Piper genus is the most representative of the Piperaceae reaching around 2000 species distributed in the pantropical region. In the Neotropics, its species are represented by herbs, shrubs, and lianas, which are used in traditional medicine to prepare teas and infusions. Its essential oils (EOs) present high yield and are chemically constituted by complex mixtures or the predominance of main volatile constituents. The chemical composition of Piper EOs displays interspecific or intraspecific variations, according to the site of collection or seasonality. The main volatile compounds identified in Piper EOs are monoterpenes hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenoids, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated sesquiterpenoids and large amounts of phenylpropanoids. In this review, we are reporting the biological potential of Piper EOs from the Neotropical region. There are many reports of Piper EOs as antimicrobial agents (fungi and bacteria), antiprotozoal (Leishmania spp., Plasmodium spp., and Trypanosoma spp.), acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activity against different tumor cells lines (breast, leukemia, melanoma, gastric, among others). These studies can contribute to the rational and economic exploration of Piper species, once they have been identified as potent natural and alternative sources to treat human diseases.

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Essential Oils from Neotropical Piper Species and Their Biological Activities

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“…Like Capsicum and Zingiber, species of this genus are also popularly used by the pharmaceutical and food industries. [67][68][69][70] Species such as Piper gaudichaudianum and Piper aduncum are known by their antitumoral, antimicrobial, antifungal, insecticidal and anti-inflammatory activities. 71 The main metabolite responsible for Piper species pungency is piperine ( Figure 5).…”

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Perspectives and Applications of Natural Products as Civilian Defense Devices

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Civilian defense devices are physical and chemical artefacts used to incapacitate an aggressor without causing death or injury. As city violence increases, safety feelings became worst and a growing commercial demand for these materials supply faces technologically challenges not only to riot control but also to self-protection. Controversies on the use of these devices have been discussed, especially on their toxicity when synthetic chemical agents are used. Natural metabolites are a less explored alternative to meet this demand. They have the capacity to generate a temporary disabling effect due to their pungency. Those metabolites, which include capsaicinoids, gingerols and piperine, can be used as deterrent agents in civilian defense devices due to their low toxicity to humans. Although they are a viable alternative, there are few studies focused on their quality control, efficiency and toxicity. This review aimed to present relevant aspects about the development and use of natural products as deterrent agents in self-defense devices against aggressors and animals, and as non-lethal weapons for riot control in order to help the scientific development of this type of bioproduct. was a member of the CAPES and Brazilian pharmacopoeia committees and has published 143 articles in specialized magazines, 13 patents and 38 book chapters, with 50 thesis and dissertations supervised.

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Molecular diversity and phytochemical characterization of Piper species

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Essential Oils from Neotropical Piper Species and Their Biological Activities

Essential Oils from Neotropical Piper Species and Their Biological Activities

Perspectives and Applications of Natural Products as Civilian Defense Devices

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