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. 2011 Sep 30;1(2):97–100. doi: 10.1007/s13659-011-0014-8

Lectin from Crataeva tapia bark exerts antitumor, anti-inflammtory and analgesic activities

Regina M S Araújo 1, Antônio F M Vaz 1, Jaciana S Aguiar 2, Luana C B B Coelho 1, Patrícia M G Paiva 1, Ana M M Melo 3, Teresinha G Silva 2, Maria T S Correia 1,✉
PMCID: PMC4131655

Abstract

Crataeva tapia bark lectin was evaluated for its antitumor activity against sarcoma 180 in Swiss albino mice. The anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties were investigated in models of inflammation and nociception. The anti-inflammatory assay was induced by carrageenan induced peritonitis and the analgesic activity was induced by acetic acid-induced writhing response. The lectin presents low toxicity with a LD50 of 2,500 mg/kg body weight and significant antitumor activity causing inhibition of tumor growth. The lectin also promoted significant reduction (35.4%) in the number of neutrophil migration induced by carrageenan. Concerning its analgesic property, the lectin inhibits abdominal contractions induced by acetic acid. The current results revealed a lectin with significant antitumoral, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities. Further investigations to unveil the exact mechanisms are needed.

Keywords: Crataeva tapia, lectin, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive

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