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BioMed Research International, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014 Promastigote forms of Leishmania amazonensis were treated with different concentrations of two fractions of Curcuma longa cortex rich in turmerones and their respective liposomal formulations in order to evaluate growth inhibition and the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC).
Ana Claudia F. Amaral +8 more
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Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 11, November 2025.Essential oils from Eugenia uniflora collected in different coastal phytophysiognomies of Rio de Janeiro showed notable chemodiversity. GC‐MS and GC‐FID analyses revealed nine chemotypes, mainly rich in curzerene and selina‐1,3,7(11)‐trien‐8‐one. ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the yield, color, and chemical composition of Eugenia uniflora ...
Eduardo Barros Duarte Junior +13 more
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Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014 The guava fruit, Psidium guajava var. pomifera (Myrtaceae family), is a native plant from South America. Its leaves and fruits are widely used in popular medicine in tropical and subtropical countries. Drosophila melanogaster has been used as one of the main model organisms in genetic studies since the 1900s.
Antonio Ivanildo Pinho +11 more
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Journal of Separation Science, Volume 48, Issue 2, February 2025.ABSTRACT Favelines, benzocycloheptene diterpenes exclusively found in Cnidoscolus quercifolius, have shown promising anticancer properties, particularly phyllacanthone. Nevertheless, the isolation of these compounds remains challenging due to their similar polarity.
Sovannychloé Nai +11 more
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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 The present work aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng against MRSA clinical isolates. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the hydroalcoholic extract (HE), the ethyl acetate (EA) fraction and its subfractions were determined by broth microdilution and bioautography against MRSA clinical isolates.
Francisco Fábio Martins de Oliveira +11 more
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Photoprotective Potential of Passiflora Cincinnata Mast. (Passifloraceae) Hydro‐Alcoholic Extracts
Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 21, Issue 11, November 2024.Abstract Passiflora cincinnata is a Passifloraceae typical of the Caatinga, a biome unique to Brazil. It has various pharmacological properties associated with its high flavonoid content. Vitexin, isovitexin, orientin, isoorientin and derivatives are the main chemical and pharmacological markers for this plant.
Raimundo Gonçalves de Oliveira Júnior +9 more
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Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 The Brazilian flora was widely used as source of food and natural remedies to treat various diseases. Bixa orellana L. (Bixaceae), also known as annatto, urucù, or achiote, is a symbol for the Amazonian tribes that traditionally use its seeds as coloured ink to paint their bodies for religious ceremonies.
Annamaria Giorgi +5 more
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The Meaning of Plants’ Names: A New Discovering Approach to Its Medicinal and/or Toxic Properties
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Some of the vernacular or scientific names are related to possible medicinal and/or toxic properties that can reveal the presence of potential bioactive agents, contributing to the discovery of new drugs and/or knowledge of the risks associated with their use.
Letícia dos Santos Dantas Lima +9 more
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The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 Borneol, a bicyclic monoterpene, has been evaluated for antinociceptive and anti‐inflammatory activities. Antinociceptive and anti‐inflammatory activities were studied by measuring nociception by acetic acid, formalin, hot plate, and grip strength tests, while inflammation was prompted by carrageenan‐induced peritonitis.
Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida +11 more
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