Sylvia Henintsoa Nomenaharinaivo

Ms. Sylvia Henintsoa Nomenaharinaivo


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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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17 October 2024 in Plants
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AFAnnachiara Fioccardi
Annachiara Fioccardi
Dario DonnoDario Donno
Dario Donno
ZRZoarilala Rinah RAZAFINDRAKOTO
Zoarilala Rinah RAZAFINDRAKOTO
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Nantenaina Tombozara
SNSylvia Henintsoa Nomenaharinaivo
Sylvia Henintsoa Nomenaharinaivo
GABRIELE BECCAROGABRIELE BECCARO
GABRIELE BECCARO
Morella spathulata (Myricaceae family) is a common plant from Madagascar and is present on the IUCN Red List of threatened species classified at the ’least concern’ level, used by the local population to treat numerous illnesses and pain. Despite its frequent use, comprehensive phytochemical and pharmacological research on the species is limited. This study evaluated the antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as the toxicity of methanol extracts from the leaves (MS_L) and bark (MS_B) of M. spathulata. The research involved the analysis of nutritional traits such as sugars, organic acids, vitamin C, polyphenolic content (TPC) and the main phytochemicals by HPLC analysis. Antioxidant capacity was assessed through DPPH and FRAP assays. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated using acetic acid-induced writhing and carrageenan-induced paw oedema tests in mice. The results showed a high content of phenolic and bioactive components in the leaf and bark extracts, associated with antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The interaction of key compounds such as ferulic acid and ellagic acid with proteins involved in pH regulation and immune modulation provides clues to the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects. However, conservation efforts are crucial due to habitat loss and illegal logging, and further studies are needed to fully explore the plant’s therapeutic potential.