Vinícius Cristian Oti dos Santos

Vinícius Cristian Oti dos Santos


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

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

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26 September 2023 in Pharmaceuticals
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MSMariana Brentini Santiago
Mariana Brentini Santiago
VSVinícius Cristian Oti dos Santos
Vinícius Cristian Oti dos Santos
STSamuel Cota Teixeira
Samuel Cota Teixeira
NSNagela Bernadelli Sousa Silva
Nagela Bernadelli Sousa Silva
Pollyanna Francielli de OliveiraPollyanna Francielli de Oliveira
Pollyanna Francielli de Oliveira
CMCarlos Henrique Martins
Carlos Henrique Martins
This study aimed at evaluating the potential of Copaifera lucens, specifically its oleoresin (CLO), extract (CECL), and the compound ent-polyalthic acid (PA), in combating caries and toxoplasmosis, while also assessing its toxicity. The study involved multiple assessments, including determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against cariogenic bacteria. CLO and PA exhibited MIC and MBC values ranging from 25 to 50 μg/mL, whereas CECL showed values equal to or exceeding 400 μg/mL. PA also displayed antibiofilm activity with minimum inhibitory concentration of biofilm (MICB50) values spanning from 62.5 to 1000 μg/mL. Moreover, PA effectively hindered the intracellular proliferation of Toxoplasma gondii at 64 μg/mL, even after 24 h without treatment. Toxicological evaluations included in vitro tests on V79 cells, where concentrations ranged from 78.1 to 1250 μg/mL of PA reduced colony formation. Additionally, using the Caenorhabditis elegans model, the lethal concentration (LC50) of PA was determined as 1000 μg/mL after 48 h of incubation. Notably, no significant differences in micronucleus induction and the NDI were observed in cultures treated with 10, 20, or 40 μg/mL of CLO. These findings underscore the safety profile of CLO and PA, highlighting their potential as alternative treatments for caries and toxoplasmosis.