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Extração de pigmentos das sementes de Bixa orellana L.: uma alternativa para disciplinas experimentais de química orgânica Extraction of pigments from seeds of Bixa orellana L.: an alternative for experimental courses in organic chemistry

Química Nova, 2005
This paper describes methodologies for the extraction and characterization by TLC, UV-VIS, IR and NMR of bixin from Bixa orellana L. (urucum) seeds. Based on the results, the extraction with NaOH 5% is the fastest, uses low-cost materials, requires two ...
Charllyton Luis S. da Costa, Mariana H. Chaves   +1 more
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Germination potential and methods for overcoming seed dormancy for domesticated and wild annatto populations after two years of storage

Ciência Rural, 2021
: Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) is an arboreal species domesticated in Amazonia from its wild ancestor (B. orellana var. urucurana). Bixin extracted from its orthodox seeds is a natural dye widely used in the food industry.
Wellington Ferreira do Nascimento, Fabiana Gonçalves Bastos, Gabriel Dequigiovanni, Eliane Gomes Fabri, Maria Imaculada Zucchi, Charles Roland Clement, Elizabeth Ann Veasey   +6 more
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Application of Bixin Extract from Bixa orellana L. Seeds as a Natural Colorant in Compact Powder Eyeshadow Formulation [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Annatto seeds (Bixa orellana L.) contain natural pigments, namely bixin and norbixin. Bixin can produce a reddish-orange color, commonly used as a natural colorant in food, textiles, and cosmetics.
Kwartiningsih Endang, Aji Surya Andika Kusuma, Safitri Eva Nur, Ramadhani Aida Nur   +3 more
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Hepatoprotective activity of aqueous and ethanolic Bixa orellana L. leaf extracts against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2017
Background: There is an increasing incidence of liver failure and lack of effective drugs for liver diseases. Aim and Objective: This study identified the phytochemicals present in aqueous and ethanolic Bixa orellana L.
Cristine P Lopez, Derick Erl P Sumalapao, Nelson R Villarante   +2 more
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Annatto Oil Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: A Potential New Treatment for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Pharmaceutics, 2021
Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) is extensively used as food pigment worldwide. Recently, several studies have found it to have healing and antioxidant properties, as well as effective action against leishmaniasis.
Marianna Araújo Ferreira, Renato Ferreira de Almeida Júnior, Thiago Souza Onofre, Bruna Renata Casadei, Kleber Juvenal Silva Farias, Patricia Severino, Camilo Flamarion de Oliveira Franco, Fernanda Nervo Raffin, Túlio Flávio Accioly de Lima e Moura, Raquel de Melo Barbosa   +9 more
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The power of choice: how early performance of tree species may shape direct seeding for tropical forest restoration

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The success of direct seeding depends on appropriate species selection. Understanding the geographic and taxonomic distribution of species used, along with their performance profiles, can inform more effective restoration outcomes.
Julian E. Jurado Ceron, Ivonir Piotrowski, Fatima C. Márquez Piña‐Rodrigues   +2 more
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Mulching does not improve seedling survival or growth during early forest restoration

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Weed control is one of the main operational challenges and cost components of tropical forest restoration in former pasturelands. Physical barriers (mulches) have been proposed as an alternative to conventional ring weeding because they can suppress competing vegetation while potentially improving the soil microenvironment ...
Bernardo Serra Lanza, Rodolfo Soares de Almeida, Aurino Miranda Neto, Carlos Javier Pillco Cochan, Otávio Miranda Verly, Eduardo Duarte de Sá, Laércio Antônio Gonçalves Jacovine, Silvio Nolasco de Oliveira Neto, Jean Marcel Sousa Lira   +8 more
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Therapeutic potential of bixin on inflammation: a mini review

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
Chronic inflammation is the underlying mechanism for many diseases. Thus, inflammatory signaling pathways are valuable targets for new treatment modalities.
Saminathan Shadisvaaran, Kok-Yong Chin, Shahida Mohd-Said, Xin-Fang Leong   +3 more
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Image Databases for Pollen Grain Classification: Availability, Quality, and Challenges

WIREs Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, Volume 16, Issue 3, September 2026.
Overview of the study process, from identifying gaps in pollen image databases to a systematic search across six libraries, resulting in 73 final studies, 18 datasets (10 public), and a seven‐point standardization framework proposed under FAIR principles.
Heloise Acco Tives Bedin, Simone de Ramos, André Roberto Ortoncelli, Paula Fernandes Montanher, Patricia A. Jaques   +4 more
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Beberapa Tumbuhan Obat Asal Kalimantan Timur sebagai Sumber Saponin Potensial

Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry, 2012
Saponin is a class of natural compounds that have activity that is strongly associated with utilization in pharmacy. Exploration has been carried out against a number of secondary metabolite content of medicinal plants in East Kalimantan and some of ...
Laode Rijai
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