Publications by authors named "Cecilia B Dobrecky"

Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on the anticonvulsant properties of a standardized aqueous extract (TE) from the plant Bayer Simonk, which is part of the Malvaceae family and used traditionally for its calming effects in Argentina.
  • It explores the extract’s antioxidant activity and its potential to treat epilepsy, a condition affecting 65 million people globally with existing medications often resulting in side effects.
  • Results indicate that TE shows significant anticonvulsant and antioxidant activities, likely due to its high content of polyphenols and flavonoids, suggesting its potential as a complementary herbal treatment for epilepsy.
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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Extracts of Smilax campestris Griseb (Smilacaceae) have been employed in the treatment of several inflammatory diseases as a traditional herbal medicine. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the observed effects remain elusive. Macrophages are known to play a central role in inflammatory responses.

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The present work deals with the development and validation of a novel dual CD-MEKC system for the systematic flavonoid fingerprinting of Ligaria cuneifolia (R. et P.) Tiegh.

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