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Acrocomia aculeata associated with doxorubicin: cardioprotection and anticancer activity [PDF]

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Doxorubicin (Dox) is a chemotherapeutic agent widely used in the clinic, whose side effects include cardiotoxicity, associated with decreased antioxidant defenses and increased oxidative stress. The association of Dox with natural antioxidants can extend
Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Jéssica Maurino dos Santos, Kátia Ávila Antunes, Janielle Cunha, Debora da Silva Baldivia, Ana Salomé Pires, Ana Salomé Pires, Ana Salomé Pires, Inês Marques, Inês Marques, Inês Marques, Ana Margarida Abrantes, Ana Margarida Abrantes, Ana Margarida Abrantes, Maria Filomena Botelho, Maria Filomena Botelho, Maria Filomena Botelho, Lúcia Monteiro, Ana Cristina Gonçalves, Ana Cristina Gonçalves, Ana Cristina Gonçalves, Wellington Henrique Botelho, Ana Paula de Araújo Boleti, Célia Cabral, Célia Cabral, Paulo J. Oliveira, Edson Lucas dos Santos, Paulo Matafome, Paulo Matafome, Paulo Matafome, Paulo Matafome, Kely de Picoli Souza   +34 more
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Production of Protein Concentrates from Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata and Acrocomia totai) Kernels by Sieve Fractionation [PDF]

Foods, 2022
Macauba palm fruits (Acrocomia aculeata and Acrocomia totai) are emerging as sources of high-quality oils from their pulp and kernels. The protein-rich macauba kernel meal (MKM) left after oil extraction remains undervalued, mainly due to the lack of ...
Sérgio Henrique Toledo e Silva, Lidiane Bataglia Silva, Peter Eisner, Stephanie Bader-Mittermaier   +3 more
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Acrocomia aculeata oil-loaded nanoemulsion: development, anti-inflammatory properties, and cytotoxicity evaluation [PDF]

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
The oil from the pulp of the bocaiúva fruit may have several medical applications. However, little is known about its pharmacological activity. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of a nanoemulsion loaded ...
Verónica Bautista-Robles, Hady Keita, Edgar Julián Paredes Gamero, Layna Tayná Brito Leite, Jessica de Araújo Isaías Muller, Mônica Cristina Toffoli Kadri, Ariadna Lafourcade Prada, Jesús Rafael Rodríguez Amado   +7 more
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The genetic structure and mating system of Acrocomia aculeata (Arecaceae) [PDF]

Genetics and Molecular Biology, 2012
Acrocomia aculeata is a perennial, fruit-producing palm tree, native to tropical forests. Its fruits have spurred interest because of their significant potential for use in the cosmetic industry and as feedstock for biofuel.
Aluana Gonçalves Abreu, Regina Helena Geribello Priolli, Joaquim Adelino Azevedo-Filho, Stella Maris Nucci, Maria Imaculada Zucchi, Ricardo Marques Coelho, Carlos Augusto Colombo   +6 more
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Potential of Supercritical Acrocomia aculeata Oil and Its Technology Trends

Applied Sciences, 2023
This study discusses the bioactive composition, supercritical extraction, and biological activity of Acrocomia aculeata in publications in the last ten years. Numerous compounds have been identified in A. aculeata, which include fatty acids, carotenoids,
Giselle Cristine Melo Aires, Raul Nunes de Carvalho Junior   +1 more
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Training set optimization is a feasible alternative for perennial orphan crop domestication and germplasm management: an Acrocomia aculeata example [PDF]

Frontiers in Plant Science
Orphan perennial native species are gaining importance as sustainability in agriculture becomes crucial to mitigate climate change. Nevertheless, issues related to the undomesticated status and lack of improved germplasm impede the evolution of formal ...
Evellyn G. O. Couto, Saulo F. S. Chaves, Kaio Olimpio G. Dias, Jonathan A. Morales-Marroquín, Alessandro Alves-Pereira, Sérgio Yoshimitsu Motoike, Carlos Augusto Colombo, Maria Imaculada Zucchi   +7 more
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Exploring the Epicarp Potential from Acrocomia aculeata Fruits: Chemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities. [PDF]

Antioxidants (Basel)
The interest in new sources of bioactive compounds has been driven by the search for natural antioxidants capable of attenuating the toxicity of reactive oxygen species, as well as the emergence of pathogens resistant to antimicrobials. In this sense, we
Santos FDCV, Martins GR, Luiz SRDS, Oliveira IA, Silva LPD, Silva AJRD, Pereira MD, Lopes RC, Alviano CS, Moreno DSA.   +9 more
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From genomics to domestication: biocultural history of the Neotropical palms Acrocomia aculeata and Acrocomia totai. [PDF]

Ann Bot
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Acrocomia is a Neotropical palm genus that recently gained attention for its potential as a multipurpose crop. Among its species, A. aculeata and A.
Monge-Castro EA, Morales-Marroquín J, Díaz-Hernández BG, Alves Vianna S, Francisconi AF, Garcia CB, Scaketti M, Costa FM, Alves-Pereira A, Colombo CA, Zucchi MI.   +10 more
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Current and future development of Acrocomia aculeata focused on biofuel potential and climate change challenges. [PDF]

Sci Rep
The search for sustainable alternatives to petroleum has driven research on biofuels, with a focus on those derived from organic biomass. This study centres on macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata), a promising oilseed for biodiesel production.
Duque TS, Barroso GM, Borges CE, Mendes DS, da Silva RS, Evaristo AB, Dos Santos JB.   +6 more
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Acid-Catalyzed Esterification of Macauba Pulp (<i>Acrocomia aculeata</i>) and Brazil Nut (<i>Bertholletia excelsa</i>) Oils of High Acid Values over Mesoporous Silica Functionalized with Propyl Sulfonic Acid. [PDF]

ACS Omega
Low-value vegetable oils of Macauba pulp (Acrocomia aculeata) and Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) were esterified with methanol under heterogeneous acid catalysis conditions.
Vieira JSC, Moreira AFS, Anjos RD, de Lima AL, Lachter ER, Muchave GG, Mota CJA.   +6 more
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