Role of Açaí (Euterpe oleracea) in Modulating the Immune Response During Experimental Oral Infection with Trypanosoma cruzi [PDF]
MicroorganismsOral infection is now the main route of Chagas disease transmission in endemic countries, with açaí (Euterpe oleracea) being the primary food involved in Brazil. However, the role of açaí in parasite–host interaction remains largely unexplored.
Flávia de Souza Marques +9 more
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Acai Berry Extracts Can Mitigate the L-Glutamate-Induced Neurotoxicity Mediated by N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptors [PDF]
Brain SciencesBackground/Objectives: Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. There is an unmet need to manage stroke pathophysiology, including L-glutamate (L-Glu)-mediated neurotoxicity.
Maryam N. ALNasser +5 more
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The nutritional profile comparison between the white and purple Açaí in the mesoregions of Pará, Brazil [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionThe study targeted to compare the nutritional profile of two varieties of açaí, the white and purple, found in different mesoregions of Pará, Brazil. The research focused on analyzing levels of total phenolics, total anthocyanins, antioxidant capacity ...
Rosemary Maria Pimentel Coutinho +8 more
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Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antiapoptotic Effects of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Açaí) in Improving Cognition Deficits: Potential Therapeutic Implications for Alzheimer’s Disease [PDF]
PlantsEuterpe oleracea Martius, also popularly known as açaí palm, is a palm tree of the Aracaceae family widely found in the Amazon region. Traditional plant use reports indicate the beneficial effects of açaí juice on fever, pain, and flu.
Flávia dos Santos Ferreira +6 more
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Evaluation of the Bioactive Compounds of Apis mellifera Honey Obtained from the Açai (Euterpe oleracea) Floral Nectar [PDF]
MoleculesThe biodiversity of Brazil provides an excellent climate and favorable pollination conditions for Apis mellifera L., especially in the Eastern Amazon region, which boasts vast floral wealth, including an abundance of açaí (Euterpe oleracea) flowers and ...
Sara R. L. Ferreira +7 more
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Discarding and final destination of açaí in the Oriental Amazon - Brazil [PDF]
Ambiente & Sociedade, 2022 The intensification of the production of açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) and the increase in consumption resulted in the generation of significant amounts of waste that require an adequate final destination.
Lidiane de Vilhena Amanajás Miranda +3 more
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Fermentation, 2023 In this study, the effects of the fermentation kinetics, determination of the number of lactic acid bacteria, texture, water holding capacity, and color of fermented soy beverages with acai powder (3 and 6% w/v) were investigated.
Hatice Baygut +3 more
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PLoS ONE, 2022 Myocardial infarction has a high mortality rate worldwide. Therefore, clinical intervention in cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction is essential.
Amanda Menezes Figueiredo +15 more
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Molecules, 2021 Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açai) is a native palm from the Amazon region. There are various chemical constituents of açai with bioactive properties. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition and cytotoxic effects of açai seed extract on breast ...
Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto da Silva +12 more
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Neuroprotective potential of the Amazonian fruits Euterpe oleracea Mart. and Paullinia cupana Kunth [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023 Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) and guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth) are native species from the Amazon Forest that in folk medicine are used to treat several diseases due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Gabriel Nóbrega da Costa +3 more
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