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Physicochemical and spectroscopical investigation of Pequi (Caryocar coriaceum Wittm.) pulp oil
This work describes the physicochemical characterization of the fruit pulp oil of Caryocar coriaceum (Wittm), “pequi.” The chemical composition was assessed by GLC, which demonstrated the following fatty acid contents: oleic (55.79%), palmitic (34.18 ...
Diniz M. Sena +6 more
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Produtos naturais e o farmacêutico [PDF]
The importance of a better and constant quality control of products and drugs from vegetal natural sources is here enhanced whereas the Professional Pharmacist undoubtely must be the more convenient element for that purpose. It comes from its multidiscipline knowledge on the fields of botany, phytochemistry and pharmacology all together needful to ...
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Larvicidal Activity of Secondary Plant Metabolites in Control: An Overview of the Previous 6 Years
Aedes aegypti is the main transmitter of several arboviruses, mainly dengue. It occurs, recently, in more than 100 countries and majority of the world population lives in areas of mosquito incidence, marking its control relevant and necessary. Presently,
Aline Camargo Jesus de Souza Wuillda +2 more
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Ionic Channels as Potential Therapeutic Targets for Erectile Dysfunction: A Review
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent condition, especially in men over 40 years old, characterized by the inability to obtain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Several psychological and/or organic factors
Anderson Fellyp Avelino Diniz +3 more
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Background Given the rising occurrence of antibiotic resistance due to the existence and ongoing development of resistant bacteria and phenotypes, the identification of new treatments and sources of antimicrobial agents is of utmost urgency. An important
Genilson Silva de Jesus +9 more
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The objectives of this research were to obtain blue shark liver oil using supercritical CO2 and to characterize the physicochemical parameters of the oil, and the contents of squalene and vitamin A.
D. N. Santos +4 more
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Antioxidantes naturais em produtos cárneos [PDF]
The lipid oxidation results in changes in the desirable sensory characteristics of fresh beef and meat food and is also linked to potential health hazards, such as heart disease, strokes and cancer. The addition of antioxidants is more common practice to increase the stability of lipids, and, recently, research has intensified the search for natural ...
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Eugenia dysenterica Mart. Ex DC. (cagaita): planta brasileira com potencial terapêutico [PDF]
O Brasil possui uma das maiores diversidades florísticas do mundo, com vários biomas de características diversas. Esses biomas são uma rica fonte de espécies vegetais utilizadas pelos habitantes locais como alimento e/ou para fins medicinais.
Sandra Márcia MAZUTI SILVA +2 more
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The hemodynamic activity of Melipona flavolineata workers was evaluated during restraint stress for a period of 30 min. The observed parameters were power variation in the elapsed time, and subsequently, six periods of one second were divided and called ...
Felipe Andrés León Contrera +8 more
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Produtos Naturais Ativos em Leishmaniose
Uma variedade surpreendente de substâncias naturais inibe o crescimento experimental de parasitos do gênero Leishmania responsáveis pelas três principais formas da doença leishmaniose – a tegumentar, a muco-tegumentar e a visceral. Resultados obtidos com extratos de plantas, às vezes in vivo, mais freqüentemente in vitro, demonstram que a atividade ...
B. Gilbert, R. Favoreto
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