Publications by authors named "Everton da Silva Santos"

Bacteria can synthesize a broad spectrum of multifunctional polysaccharides including extracellular polysaccharides (EPS). Bacterial EPS can be utilized in the food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical areas owing to their physical and rheological properties in addition to generally presenting low toxicity. From an ecological viewpoint, EPS are biodegradable and environment compatible, offering several advantages over synthetic compounds.

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The fruits of L., popularly known as '', have been used in medicine. This study evaluated the antioxidant and antitumor activities of the hydroethanolic extract (HAE) and fractions obtained from the fruit pericarp of .

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  • The study focused on creating a sustainable alternative method for callus culture of Cereus hildmannianus to produce and analyze phenolic compounds.
  • Traditional cultivation used agar in MS medium, while the alternative used cotton and filter paper with the same medium, showing successful callus development over 8 weeks.
  • The extracted phenolic compounds were identified and quantified, with the highest concentrations and greatest bioactivity found in the dichloromethane fractions, indicating potential for developing natural antitumor products.
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  • Cereus hildmannianus, also known as C. peruvianus, is a medicinal plant native to the Neotropical region, traditionally used for various health benefits, including weight loss, cholesterol reduction, and treating diseases like pulmonary disorders and rheumatism.
  • This review compiles existing literature on the plant's botanical properties, distribution, ethnomedicinal uses, and phytochemical composition, providing a comprehensive overview of its benefits and applications.
  • The plant's extracts demonstrate various pharmacological activities, such as gastroprotective and anticancer effects, and contain diverse chemical compounds, making it a significant resource in traditional medicine in South America.
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Currently, leishmaniasis is difficult to manage owing to the limited choice and high toxicity of available drugs, and emergence of drug-resistant protozoa. Medicinal plants, which produce various bioactive molecules, can help counter this global shortage. In this study, we prepared Pterodon pubescens fruit extracts, which show antileishmanial activity, and developed a nanoemulsion of the optimized extract to improve its performance.

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