Baker is used popularly for the treatment of skin infections. So, this study aimed investigate the antimicrobial activity and chemical characterization of the essential oil (EO) against microorganisms that cause cutaneous infections. The EO was analyzed by GC-MS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-conventional food plants have bioactive compounds and a high nutritional value. Among these, has nutritional benefits, but it is also easy to cultivate and has a low production cost. In this study, the flour from the unripe fruit of was evaluated in terms of its potential as a prebiotic for the probiotic bacteria and .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeurodegenerative diseases are multifactorial debilitating disorders of the nervous system affecting approximately 30 million individuals worldwide. Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress have also been implicated in causing neurodegeneration. As life expectancy is increasing, neurodegenerative disorders are becoming a major social issue.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArenization occurs in regions that present sandy soils with normal rainfall levels. Predatory use of environmental sources, the dissolution of arenitic rocks and reworking of non-consolidated surface sands intensify this degradation scenario. Thus, this work aimed to evaluate the impact of the arenization process in the Brazilian Pampa Biome and how this phenomenon affects the soil microbial and plant communities.
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