Publications by authors named "Debora Almeida de Oliveira"
Insights into the bioactive potential of the Amazonian species Acmella oleracea leaves extract: A focus on wound healing applications.
Júlia Bertolini Fajardo Mariana Hauck Vianna Ana Barbara Polo Mariane Rocha Cordeiro Comitre Débora Almeida de Oliveira Ari Sérgio de Oliveira Lemos
J Ethnopharmacol
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Acmella oleracea, traditionally used in Amazonian medicine for various ailments, contains bioactive compounds that could have therapeutic potentials, but scientific research on its wound healing properties is limited.
- The study aimed to analyze the phytochemical composition of methanolic extracts of A. oleracea leaves and to evaluate their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing activities.
- Results showed the presence of key compounds like vanillic acid and quercetin in the extract, which exhibited strong anti-inflammatory effects and cytocompatibility without inducing toxicity in tested cells, highlighting its potential for wound healing applications.