Volume 21, Issue 12 e202400681
Research Article

Unlocking Hidden Treasures: LC–MS/MS Molecular Networks for Exploring Novel Passiflora Species with Pharmaceutical Potential

Laryana Borges Garcia

Laryana Borges Garcia

Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 45029-094 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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Yolanda Trindade de Oliveira

Yolanda Trindade de Oliveira

Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 45029-094 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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Paulinne Moreira Lima

Paulinne Moreira Lima

Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 45029-094 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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Catarina Silva Guimarães

Catarina Silva Guimarães

Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 45029-094 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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Teonildes Sacramento Nunes

Teonildes Sacramento Nunes

Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Departamento de Ciências Biológica, 44036900- Feira de Santana, BA, Brazil

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Danielle Rocha Pinho

Danielle Rocha Pinho

Núcleo de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos (NPPNS), Departamento de Ciências Biomoleculares, Faculdade de Ciências, Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Norberto Peporine Lopes

Norberto Peporine Lopes

Núcleo de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos (NPPNS), Departamento de Ciências Biomoleculares, Faculdade de Ciências, Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Gabriel Azevedo de Brito Damasceno

Gabriel Azevedo de Brito Damasceno

Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 45029-094 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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Angelica Ferraz Gomes

Angelica Ferraz Gomes

Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 45029-094 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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Juliano Geraldo Amaral

Corresponding Author

Juliano Geraldo Amaral

Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 45029-094 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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First published: 13 August 2024
Citations: 1

Abstract

In this study, we report the metabolic profiling of several previously uncharacterized Passiflora species native to Brazil, employing molecular networks to delve deeper into chemical constituents. Using the GNPS platform, in silico tools, and substructure annotation techniques, we expanded the chemical annotations. Principal Coordinate Analysis (PCoA) revealed significant metabolic similarities between several species, including P. incarnata, suggesting shared pharmacological potential. Our identification of metabolic compounds facilitated comparisons between understudied species with medicinal properties. Notably, we documented 25 previously uncharacterized species, paving the way for the development of novel products aimed at improving human well-being. This research focused on several native Passiflora species from Brazil, highlighting their unexplored therapeutic potential.

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Conflict of Interests

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available in the supplementary material of this article.

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