Jhones Luiz De Oliveira

Dr. Jhones Luiz De Oliveira

Department of Agricultural Production Sciences, Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal 14884-900, SP, Brazil

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 December 2024 in Pharmaceutics
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MMMônica Araujo das Neves Mônica
Mônica Araujo das Neves Mônica
CJCaroline Martins de Jesus
Caroline Martins de Jesus
Jhones Luiz De OliveiraJhones Luiz De Oliveira
Jhones Luiz De Oliveira
SBSamuel dos Santos Soares Buna
Samuel dos Santos Soares Buna
LSLucilene Amorim Silva
Lucilene Amorim Silva
Claudia Quintino da RochaClaudia Quintino da Rocha
Claudia Quintino da Rocha
Background/Objectives: Leishmaniasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania, is a major global health issue due to the limitations of current treatments, which include low efficacy, high costs, and severe side effects. This study aimed to develop a more effective and less toxic therapy by utilizing zein nanoparticles (ZNPs) in combination with a nonpolar fraction (DCMF) from Fridericia platyphylla (Syn. Arrabidaea brachypoda), a plant rich in dimeric flavonoids called brachydins. Methods: Zein nanoparticles were used as carriers to encapsulate DCMF. The system was characterized by measuring particle diameter, polydispersity index, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency. Analytical techniques such as FTIR, DSC, and AFM were employed to confirm the encapsulation and stability of DCMF. Antileishmanial activity was assessed against Leishmania amazonensis promastigotes and amastigotes, while cytotoxicity was tested on RAW264.7 macrophages. Results: The ZNP-DCMF system exhibited favorable properties, including a particle diameter of 141 nm, a polydispersity index below 0.2, and a zeta potential of 11.3 mV. DCMF was encapsulated with an efficiency of 94.6% and remained stable for 49 days. In antileishmanial assays, ZNP-DCMF inhibited the viability of promastigotes with an IC50 of 36.33 μg/mL and amastigotes with an IC50 of 0.72 μg/mL, demonstrating higher selectivity (SI = 694.44) compared to DCMF alone (SI = 43.11). ZNP-DCMF was non-cytotoxic to RAW264.7 macrophages, with a CC50 > 500 μg/mL. Conclusions: Combining F. platyphylla DCMF with zein nanoparticles as a carrier presents a promising approach for leishmaniasis treatment, offering improved efficacy, reduced toxicity, and protection of bioactive compounds from degradation.

22 January 2026
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Vanessa TakeshitaVanessa Takeshita
Vanessa Takeshita
JRJéssica Souza Rodrigues
Jéssica Souza Rodrigues
Estefânia Vangelie Ramos CamposEstefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos
Estefânia Vangelie Ramos Campos
GMGustavo Vinícios Munhoz-Garcia
Gustavo Vinícios Munhoz-Garcia
Jhones Luiz De OliveiraJhones Luiz De Oliveira
Jhones Luiz De Oliveira
LFLeonardo Fernandes Fraceto
Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto