Modulation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factors and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expressions by Superfood Camu-Camu (Myrciaria dubia) Treatment in ARPE-19 and Fetal Human RPE Cells [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Background. Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy via intravitreal injection is an effective treatment for patients with abnormal ocular neovascularization, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema ...
Ayaka Nakai +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
The Amazonian Camu-Camu Fruit Modulates the Development of Drosophila melanogaster and the Neural Function of Adult Flies under Oxidative Stress Conditions [PDF]
AntioxidantsCamu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) is known for its antioxidant properties, although little is known about its developmental safety effects, particularly on adult neural function under basal redox and oxidative stress conditions. Therefore, this study sought to
Elize Aparecida Santos Musachio +10 more
doaj +2 more sources
Tensile Strength of Nylon Sutures Versus Polyglycolic Acid Sutures Immersed in Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) and Tumbo (Passiflora tripartita) Juices: A Linear Regression Model [PDF]
International Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Objective To evaluate the predictors of tensile strength of nylon and polyglycolic acid when immersed in Peruvian camu camu and tumbo juices. Methods An in vitro experimental and comparative study was conducted following the CRIS guidelines for reporting laboratory studies.
Tania Mamani-Salinas +7 more
wiley +2 more sources
Vitamin D Supplementation and its Effect on Relapse Frequency and MRI Activity in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.This systematic review examined whether vitamin D supplementation reduces disease activity in adults with multiple sclerosis. Across 11 primary studies, vitamin D was not consistently associated with reduced relapse frequency, though MRI‐based measures showed a modest and inconsistent signal, leaving its clinical benefit uncertain.
Kamren Hall +4 more
wiley +2 more sources
Carotenoids From Amazonian Fruits as Functional Pigments in Active and Intelligent Food Packaging: Materials, Stability, and Technological Performance [PDF]
Journal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 8, August 2026.ABSTRACT Amazonian fruits represent an underexplored source of carotenoids with high technological, functional, and economic potential for applications in food packaging. In recent years, active and intelligent packaging systems based on biopolymers and natural pigments have emerged as effective strategies for extending shelf life, monitoring food ...
Rafaela Julyana Barboza Devos +6 more
wiley +2 more sources
Natural Colorants From Amazonian Plants: Bioactive Potential and Sustainable Extraction Techniques—A Review [PDF]
Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.This review explores Amazonian plants as sources of natural colorants, highlighting major groups such as anthocyanins, carotenoids, betalains, and chlorophylls. It emphasizes sustainable extraction techniques, including green solvents and emerging technologies, and discusses their bioactive properties and potential applications in the food industry ...
Zandleme Birino de Oliveira +7 more
wiley +2 more sources
Data on a single oral dose of camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) pericarp extract on flow-mediated vasodilation and blood pressure in young adult humans [PDF]
Data in Brief, 2018 This data article describes the flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) responses, represented by changes in arterial diameter, and blood pressure changes in young adults after a single oral dose of camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) pericarp extract or placebo (cross-
Tadayoshi Miyashita +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Erosive Potential of Commercially Available Cannabis Beverages [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2026.ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the erosive potential of commercially available cannabis beverages by assessing fluoride content and pH, as well as changes in microhardness and surface roughness. Materials and Methods Sixteen cannabis‐infused beverages were analyzed, with distilled water used as the control.
Budsaraporn Boonsuth +11 more
wiley +2 more sources
By-Products of Camu-Camu [Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh] as Promising Sources of Bioactive High Added-Value Food Ingredients: Functionalization of Yogurts [PDF]
Molecules, 2019 Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh) is a fruit economically relevant to the Amazon region, mostly consumed in the form of processed pulp. Our aim was to perform an unprecedented comparative study on the chemical composition and bioactivities of ...
Natália Conceição +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
Revista Ciencias BiomédicasIntroducción: el síndrome de la bolsa de orina púrpura es una entidad poco frecuente que consiste en un cambio en la coloración de la orina, que se vuelve púrpura en determinados escenarios: pacientes de edad avanzada o con múltiples comorbilidades ...
Andrés Elías Llamas Nieves +1 more
doaj +1 more source