Chemical Composition, Antibacterial and Antifungal Potential of an Extract From the Leaves of Guapira Graciliflora Mart. Against Oral Microorganisms of Dental Interest

Thiara Karine  de Araújo; Edja Maria Melo de Brito  Costa; Carolina Medeiros de Almeida  Maia; Pollianna Muniz  Alves; Cassiano Francisco Weege  Nonaka; Priscilla Guimarães  Silva; Rennaly de Freitas  Lima; Gustavo Pina  Godoy

Authors

Thiara Karine de Araújo
Edja Maria Melo de Brito Costa
Carolina Medeiros de Almeida Maia
Pollianna Muniz Alves
Cassiano Francisco Weege Nonaka
Priscilla Guimarães Silva
Rennaly de Freitas Lima
Gustavo Pina Godoy

Keywords:

Plants, Medicinal, Plant Extracts, Phytotherapy, Anti-Infective Agents

Abstract

Objective: To perform an in vitro analysis of antibacterial and antifungal potential of an alcoholic extract from the leaves of Guapira Graciliflora Mart. against oral microorganisms and determine its chemical composition. Material and Methods: A hydroalcoholic extract of the leaves form G. graciliflora was obtained through maceration, vacuum concentration and freeze-drying. Antibacterial and antifungal activities were evaluated against Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus oralis, Streptococcus parasanguinis, Streptococcus mitis and strains of Candida albicans using broth microdilution method. Phytochemical analysis determined the total phenolic compounds, protein concentration and total of sugars present in the extract. Results: G. Graciliflora demonstrated antifungal activity against the LM 11 and LM 410 clinical isolates of C. albicans (MIC 0.5 mg/mL and 2 mg/mL, respectively). The other microorganisms tested were resistant to the extract. The phytochemical analysis revealed 3% proteins, 13% total sugars and 17% phenolic compounds. Conclusion: G. Graciliflora has antifungal activity against clinical strains of C. albicans and exhibits proteins, sugars and phenolic compounds in its chemical composition.

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