Publications by authors named "Daniel Mendez Rodriguez"
Oxidative stress is an important component of many diseases including cancer, along with inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes. Natural antioxidants have emerged as promising substances to protect the human body against reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. The present study evaluates the inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.
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- Schltr. (Lamiaceae) is a medicinal plant in Cuba, known for treating sleep disorders but has been traditionally used worldwide for its antimicrobial properties.
- The study analyzed seasonal collections of Cuban cultivars, examining their chemical composition and biological activity, revealing similarities among extracts but no significant antimicrobial effects or cytotoxicity.
- Notably, the Cuban cultivars lacked glandular trichomes and essential oils, which may contribute to their limited use as antimicrobial agents.
Objective: To investigate the main chemical components and the anti-inflammatory activity of extracts of Adelia ricinella L. aerial parts.
Methods: Three extracts obtained by soxhlet extraction and ethanol/water mixtures were evaluated in their chemical composition by UPLC-DAD-MS/MS.
Plants are phytochemical hubs containing antioxidants, essential for normal plant functioning and adaptation to environmental cues and delivering beneficial properties for human health. Therefore, knowledge on the antioxidant potential of different plant species and their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties is of utmost importance. Exploring this scientific research field provides fundamental clues on (1) plant stress responses and their adaptive evolution to harsh environmental conditions and (2) (new) natural antioxidants with a functional versatility to prevent and treat human pathologies.
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