Avaliação da atividade biológica do óleo de algodão bruto e degomado

Abstract

Cotton (Gossypium hisutum) is the main product of the textile industry, its use in Brazil occurs since the discovery of Brazil until the present day. Among the cotton byproducts, the oil extracted from the seed stands out for being ideal for frying, reaching high temperatures without losing its composition. Cotton oil has a source of omega 6 and vitamin E, essential for reducing free radicals and skin aging. Free radicals are one of the main responsible for the appearance and spread of tumor cells, among the different types of tumors, the breast is the one that most affects women worldwide. There are several factors corresponding to the formation of tumor cells, from poor diet to genetic inheritance. This study aims to evaluate the rheological characteristics and cytotoxicity of crude and degummed cotton oil. Viability, superoxide dismutase enzyme (SOD), viability of mononuclear cells (MN) and cytotoxicity by MTT were evaluated. It was observed that the degummed oil associated with MN cells showed greater viability compared to crude oil associated with MN cells and a similar value to the control group. Taking into account what was observed, crude cotton oil was discarded from the study because it has less viability compared to degummed cotton oil. Degummed cotton oil has been shown to be a possible immunomodulator. With this in mind, future studies can be performed for better results and comparisons.