The present study aimed to evaluate photobiomodulation effects on oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). Thirty-one male Wistar rats were used and divided into 4 groups: group 1 - animals without diabetes mellitus 2 without laser 21 J/cm (C-SHAM), group 2 - animals with diabetes mellitus 2 without laser 21 J/cm (C-DM2), group 3 - animals without diabetes mellitus 2 with laser 21 J/cm (L-SHAM), group 4 - animals with diabetes mellitus 2 with laser 21 J/cm (L-DM2). The protocol was performed 5 days/week, for 6 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe iron ion is an essential element for most forms of life, however, it can damage biological systems when found in free form. Chelation therapy is very important, but it is precarious. Caffeic and ferulic acid are antioxidant compounds with many properties described in research such as anti-inflammatory, antiobesogenic, antithrombotic, vasodilator, and anti-tumor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRichardia brasiliensis, known as poaia branca, is a medicinal species widely distributed throughout Brazil and used in folk medicine. However, studies on its toxicity are practically non-existent, and little is known about its biological activity. This study aimed to investigate its phytochemical compounds, assess its in vitro and in vivo toxicities, and determine its antiproliferative activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a species used in folk medicine and rich in active compounds. In this study, the extracts were submitted to UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis and total polyphenols, tannins, and flavonoids assays. Besides, it was determined its antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress markers and toxicological profile.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFL. is a plant popularly known as 'amoreira preta', very used in folk medicine. Iron overload (hemochromatosis) is a clinical condition that causes damage to various tissues due to oxidative stress.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNatural products are often used by the population to treat and/or prevent several disorders. Tucumã is an Amazonian fruit widely consumed by local population and no toxicity studies regarding its safety are available in the literature to date. Therefore, the phytochemical characterization, acute and repeated dose 28-day oral toxicities of crude extract of tucumã's pulp (CETP) in rats were evaluated.
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August 2020
Arachis hypogaea L. (peanut) leaves have been popularly used for the treatment of insomnia and inflammation, but no toxicological study has been performed for this plant preparation. This study aimed to examine the phytochemical composition of peanut leaf hydroalcoholic extract (PLHE) and describe its potential toxic effects and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. It has broad occurrence worldwide, affecting millions of people, and can cause serious complications. The olive (Olea europaea L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Morus nigra L. is a plant native to Asia, and well adapted to the Brazilian climate. It is popularly known as "amoreira preta", and is part of the National List of Plants of Interest to the Brazilian Unified Health System.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Verbena litoralis Kunth is a native species of South America, popularly known as gervãozinho-do-campo or erva-de-pai-caetano. It is used in gastrointestinal disorders, as detoxifying the organism, antifebrile properties and amidaglitis.
Aim Of The Study: To identify the chemical constituents of the hydroethanolic extract obtained from the aerial parts of V.
Olea europaea L., popularly known as olive, is a plant widely used worldwide. Its leaves, fruit and oil are extensively consumed and present important pharmacological properties.
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