Publications by authors named "Adriana Maciel Ferreira"

Context: The botanical species Aublet (Leguminosae-Cercidoideae) is traditionally used in the Amazon for medicinal purposes.

Objective: The acute toxicity of the hydroethanolic extracts from leaves and stems (HELBg and HESBg) was evaluated in zebrafish (), with emphasis on the embryonic developmental stage and adult alterations.

Materials And Methods: Extracts were analyzed on LC-DAD-MS/MS.

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In this bioremediation study, the fungus sp. isolated from kefir grains was evaluated for its resistance to copper in the culture medium. sp.

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Endophytic fungi are those that present part of their life cycle in healthy tissues of different plant hosts in symbiosis without causing harm. At the same time, fungus-plant symbiosis makes it possible for microorganisms to synthesize their own bioactive secondary metabolites while in the stationary stage. To accomplish this, the endophytic fungus was isolated from (Brazil nut) almonds.

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The species Trattinnickia rhoifolia Willd, (T. rhoifolia), which belongs to the Burseraceae family, is widely used in ethnopharmacological cultural practices by traditional Amazonian people for anti-inflammatory purposes, sometimes as their only therapeutic resource. Although it is used in teas, infusions, macerations and in food, the species is still unexplored in regard to its pharmacophoric potential and chemical profile.

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Dyslipidemias are lipid metabolism alterations that cause increased levels of serum lipoprotein, cholesterol, and triglycerides. These alterations are associated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular diseases and are a risk factor for atherosclerosis development. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil (EORO, 100 mg/kg) and its nanoemulsion (NEORO, 500 µg/kg) on Triton and coconut saturated-fat-induced (CSF) dyslipidemias using Wistar rats.

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Article Synopsis
  • Gomes, a Brazilian tree, has potential health benefits, particularly as a hypoglycemic and weight-loss agent, prompting research on its effects in a diabetes model using zebrafish.
  • The study utilized various analytical techniques to evaluate an aqueous extract from H. speciosa latex and tested its effects on blood glucose levels in diabetic zebrafish, comparing it to the control drug metformin while assessing toxicity risks.
  • The findings indicate that the extract significantly reduced high blood sugar levels without major adverse effects, and computational analysis suggested a possible beneficial interaction between the extract's compounds and carbohydrate metabolism enzymes.
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The plant species L. is used in the north of Brazil for the treatment of a range of illnesses, such as tuberculosis, flu, cough, and rheumatism and as an anti-inflammatory agent; besides, hydroethanolic formulations with this species are popularly used as a female aphrodisiac agent. However, currently, there are no studies performed evaluating its effect on embryonic development.

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: Loratadine is used as antihistaminic without side effects in nervous systems. This drug is a weak base and it is absorbed from the intestine. The nitrogen of the pyridine ring is protonated in the stomach affecting the oral bioavailability.

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