Genotoxicity assessment of Copaiba oil and its fractions in Swiss mice

AUTOR(ES)

Almeida, Mara Ribeiro, Darin, Joana D'Arc Castania, Hernandes, Lívia Cristina, Ramos, Mônica Freiman de Souza, Antunes, Lusânia Maria Greggi, Freitas, Osvaldo de

FONTE

Genetics and Molecular Biology

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

02/08/2012

RESUMO

Copaiba oil-resin, extracted from the trunk of Copaifera, and traditionally used in folk medicine in the treatment of various disorders, has been shown to be an effective antiinflamatory, antitumor, antitetanus, antiseptic and antiblenorrhagea agent. As, there are few studies evaluating its genotoxicity, this aspect of the commercial oil-resin, and its volatile and resinous fractions, were evaluated in mice by comet assay and micronucleus (MN) test. A single dose of oil resin, volatile or resin fractions (500; 1,000 or 2,000 mg/kg b.w.) was administered by gavage. The chemical compositions of Copaiba oil resin and its fractions was analyzed by gas chromatography. According to comet assaying, treatment with either one did not increase DNA damage, and as to MN testing, there was no alteration in the incidence of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes. Chromatographic analysis of the oil-resin itself revealed sesquiterpenes, diterpenic carboxylic acid methyl esters and high levels of β-caryophyllene. Thus, it can be assumed that the oil resin and volatile and resinous fractions from the commercial product are not genotoxic or mutagenic.

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