Different leaf extracts from Brunfelsia uniflora in mice/Diferentes extratos das folhas de Brunfelsia uniflora em camundongos
In Brazil, at least 16 poisonous plant species can affect the central nervous system of livestock. Recently in the state of Piaui, Northeastern Brazil, Brunfelsia uniflora was reported as a cause of nervous signs in donkeys, cattle, and small ruminants. In order to assess the toxicity ofB. uniflora...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Ciência rural 2018-01, Vol.48 (1) |
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Zusammenfassung: | In Brazil, at least 16 poisonous plant species can affect the central nervous system of livestock. Recently in the state of Piaui, Northeastern Brazil, Brunfelsia uniflora was reported as a cause of nervous signs in donkeys, cattle, and small ruminants. In order to assess the toxicity ofB. uniflora extracts, 20 Swiss mice were distributed into four groups (n=5) receiving by gavage alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, or saline (control group). After administration of the extracts in a single dose (5g [kg.sup.-1]), all mice were observed daily for clinical signs. Mice that received the extracts showed moderate to severe clinical signs, including piloerection, vocalization, and seizures. All mice dosed with saponins died between 10 and 20min after administration. Serum biochemical evaluation of animals that received saponins revealed slight increases in total protein levels and decreased magnesium and chlorite levels. In conclusion, saponins ofB. uniflora leaves induced acute toxic neurological effects and death in mice. Key words: toxicity, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, Brunfelsia, Solanaceae. No Brasil, pelo menos 16 especies de plantas toxicas podem afetar o sistema nervoso central dos bovinos. Recentemente no estado do Piaui, no Nordeste do Brasil, Brunfelsia uniflora foi relatada como causadora de sinais nervosos em jumentos, bovinos e pequenos ruminantes. Para avaliar a toxicidade de B. uniflora, 20 camundongos foram distribuidos em quatro grupos de cinco animais recebendo diferentes extratos da planta. Os extratos de alcaloides, flavonoides, saponinas ou solucao salina (grupo controle) foram administrados por gavagem. Apos a administracao dos extratos, em dose unica (5g [kg.sup.-1]), todos os animais foram observados diariamente. Os camundongos que receberam os extratos de B. uniflora apresentaram sinais clinicos moderados a graves, incluindo piloeracao, vocalizacao e convulsoes. Todos os camundongos que receberam extrato de saponinas morreram entre 10 e 20 minutos apos. A avaliacao bioquimica serica dos animais que receberam saponinas, revelou discretos aumentos nos niveis de proteina total e diminuicao nos niveis de magnesio e cloro. Conclui-se que, as saponinas presentes nas folhas de B. uniflora induzem efeitos neurologicos toxicos agudos e, morte em camundongos. Palavras-chave: toxicidade, alcaloides, saponinas, flavonoides, Brunfelsia, Solanaceae. |
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ISSN: | 0103-8478 |
DOI: | 10.1590/0103-8478cr20170246 |