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E.L. Maistro

Publications of : E.L. Maistro
Human Genetics   Research Article

Cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of geraniol in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and human hepatoma cell line (HepG2)

Geraniol is an acyclic monoterpene alcohol present in the essential oil of many aromatic plants and is one of the most frequently used molecules by the flavor and fragrance industries. The literature also reports its therapeutic potential, highlighting itself especially as a likely molecule for the development of drugs against cancer. In view of these considerations.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039777

DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039777

Plant Genetics   Research Article

In vitro genotoxicity assessment of caffeic, cinnamic and ferulic acids

    E.L. Maistro, J.P.F. Angeli, S.F. Andrade and M.S. Mantovani

Phenols are a large and diverse class of compounds, many of which occur naturally in a variety of food plants; they exhibit a wide range of biological effects, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, hepatoprotective, antithrombotic, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, and vasodilatory actions. We examined the genotoxic and clastogenic potential of three phenolic compounds: caffeic, .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2): vol10-2gmr1278

DOI: 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1278

Cytogenomics   Research Article

Genotoxic evaluation of the antimalarial drugs artemisinin and artesunate in human HepG2 cells and effects on CASP3 and SOD1 gene expressions

    I. Aquino, M.S.F. Tsuboy, J.C. Marcarini, M.S. Mantovani, F.F. Perazzo and E.L. Maistro

The malaria treatment recommended by the World Health Organization involves medicines derived from artemisinin, an active compound extracted from the plant Artemisia annua, and some of its derivatives, such as artesunate. Considering the lack of data regarding the genotoxic effects of these compounds in human cells, the objective of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity, .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3): 2013.July.24.6

DOI: 10.4238/2013.July.24.6

Plant Genetics   Letter to the Editor

Genotoxicity and mutagenicity of Rosmarinus officinalis (Labiatae) essential oil in mammalian cells in vivo

    E.L. Maistro

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2): vol10-2gmr1481

DOI: 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1481

Animal Genetics   Research Article

Absence of mutagenicity effects of Psidium cattleyanum Sabine (Myrtaceae) extract on peripheral blood and bone marrow cells of mice

    T.D.A. Costa, S. Vieira, S.F. Andrade and E.L. Maistro

Cattley guava (Psidium cattleyanum Sabine) is a native fruit of Brazil that is popular both as a sweet food and for its reputed therapeutic properties. We examined whether it could damage DNA using the alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay) and the micronucleus test in leukocytes and in bone marrow cells of mice. P. cattleyanum .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3): vol7-3gmr475

DOI: 10.4238/vol7-3gmr475

Animal Genetics   Research Article

Mutagenicity of the Musa paradisiaca (Musaceae) fruit peel extract in mouse peripheral blood cells in vivo

    C.U.B. Andrade, F.F. Perazzo and E.L. Maistro

Plants are a source of many biologically active products and nowadays they are of great interest to the pharmaceutical industry. In the present study, the mutagenic potential of the Musa paradisiaca fruit peel extract was assessed by the single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) and micronucleus assays. Animals were treated orally with three different concentrations of.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3): vol7-3gmr462

DOI: 10.4238/vol7-3gmr462

Medical Genetics   Research Article

In vitro study of the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of indomethacin-loaded Eudragit�?® L 100 nanocapsules

    J.G. Froder, D. Dupeyrón, J.C.T. Carvalho and E.L. Maistro

Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent included in one of the most commonly used drug classes worldwide. The use of this drug results in certain side effects, including gastrointestinal complications. Therefore, there exists a need to develop better methods for the delivery of such drugs into the body, such as those employing nanoparticles. The aim of the present study was to e.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3): gmr.15038727

DOI: 10.4238/gmr.15038727

Plant Genetics   Research Article

Assessment of the potential genotoxic risk of medicinal Tamarindus indica fruit pulp extract using in vivo assays

    F.M.V. Silva1, M.F. Leite2, A.C.C. Spadaro2, S.A. Uyemura3 andE.L. Maistro4

Tamarindus indica has been used in folk medicine as an antidiabetic, a digestive aid, and a carminative, among other uses. Currently, there is no information in the toxicology literature concerning the safety of T. indica extract. We evaluated the clastogenic and/or genotoxic potential of fruit pulp extract of this plant in vivo in peripheral blood and liver cells of Wistar rats, using the come.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3): vol8-3gmr630

DOI: 10.4238/vol8-3gmr630

Animal Genetics   Research Article

Genotoxicity of the medicinal plant Maytenus robusta in mammalian cells in vivo

    T.M. Raymundo M. Favilla R. Niero S.F. Andrade E.L. Maistro

Plants belonging to the Celastraceae family have been used in traditional medicine for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcerogenic properties, among others. Maytenus ilicifolia is the principal species of this family, and is used in the treatment of gastric ulcers. However, owing to its inadequate management in Brazil, the species is becoming extinct and is being substituted with Mayte.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.August.24.9

DOI: 10.4238/2012.August.24.9

Human Genetics   Research Article

Genotoxicity testing of Ambelania occidentalis (Apocynaceae) leaf extract in vivo

    L.S. Castro, F.F. Perazzo and E.L. Maistro

Ambelania occidentalis is routinely used in folk medicine for treating gastrointestinal disorders, even though there have been no safety trials. We evaluated the genotoxic potential of hydro-alcoholic extracts of this plant in mice; induced DNA damage was assessed in peripheral blood leukocytes and micronucleus induction was assessed in polychromatic erythrocytes fr.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2): vol8-2gmr588

DOI: 10.4238/vol8-2gmr588