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Thermophysical properties of the pequi pulp in different concentrations
The pequi fruit (Caryocar coriaceum Wittm) has a great economic interest, regarding the use of its fruits in cooking as a source of vitamins and extraction of oils for the manufacture of cosmetics.
Elisabete Piancó de Sousa +4 more
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The aim of this study was to identify the presence of tannins, phenols and flavonoids on the hydroalcoholic extract of Caryocar coriaceum leaves (HECCL) and to determine the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of this extract. The extract was tested alone (1024–1 μg/mL) or associated (MIC/8) with several antibiotics in order to identify any ...
Luís J. de Lacerda Neto +7 more
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O trabalho teve como objetivo a caracterização física de frutos de pequizeiros (Caryocar coriaceum Wittm.) nativos da Chapada do Araripe, sul do Estado do Ceará, a fim de quantificar a variabilidade entre as plantas e identificar materiais de interesse ...
Maria Elisabeth Barros de Oliveira +5 more
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Comportamento reológico e efeito da temperatura da polpa de pequi em diferentes concentrações
Apesar do elevado potencial econômico da polpa pequi ainda são escassos os trabalhos sobre suas propriedades físicas utilizadas em projetos e processos industriais.
Elisabete Piancó de Sousa +3 more
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ATIVIDADE BIOLÓGICA DE EXTRATOS DE FOLHAS DE CARYOCAR CORIACEUM WITTM. : ESTUDO IN VITRO [PDF]
Caryocar coriaceum (Caryocaraceae), popularmente conhecida como pequi, e uma especie endemica da Chapada do Araripe, Ceara. Na medicina popular seu fruto e comumente utilizado para tratamento de infeccoes e inflamacoes, propriedades tambem demonstradas em modelos experimentais. Entretanto, existem poucos estudos sobre a folha desta planta. Dessa forma,
Sandra Mara Pimentel Duavy +3 more
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R E S U M O Caryocar coriaceum Wittm (Caryocaraceae), uma espécie endêmica do Brasil, apresenta importância econômica devido a seus frutos que são amplamente utilizados na alimentação e na medicina tradicional.
Maria da Saúde da Silva +7 more
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Antibacterial Properties of Pequi Pulp Oil (Caryocar coriaceum – WITTM.)
Pequi fruits have a high nutritional value, and they are rich in protein and vitamins. This work reports the results of the chemical characterization and antibacterial activity of “pequi” fruit pulp oil of Caryocar coriaceum (Wittm). Chemical composition was assessed by GLC and the antibacterial activity was assayed by the disk diffusion method.
José G.M. Costa +5 more
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The antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticholinesterase activities of ethanolic seed extracts of twenty‐one plant species from Brazilian semiarid region were investigated. The extracts were tested for antimicrobial activity against six bacteria strains and three yeasts.
Davi Felipe Farias +10 more
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Many studies have reported that native plant species can contribute to ensuring food security in the world. Among the Brazilian species, the Caryocar coriaceum has a high utility value for the communities in Northeast Brazil but it is under threat due to the degradation of the Cerrado savannah.
Maria da Conceição Prado de Oliveira +3 more
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when there is a change in the mechanical and biological properties of the articular cartilage and the subchondral bone; The condition is more prevalent in women than in men. Pequi oil (PO), which is extracted from the fruits of the pequi tree (Caryocar coriaceum Wittm), is widely used in ...
Rodrigo, de Faro Silva +12 more
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