Yield and chemical composition of Hesperozygis ringens (Benth.) Epling essential oil cultivated in different areas.

The essential oil (EO) of Hesperozygis ringens (Benth.) Epling, which has several proven properties, is comprised mainly of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, and pulegone is the major compound. However, this is an endemic and endangered species.

Chemical characterization and antimicrobial activity of Baker essential oil against strains of microorganisms that cause cutaneous infections.

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.

Development and characterization of CD73-siRNA-loaded nanoemulsion: effect on C6 glioma cells and primary astrocytes.

Glioblastoma (GB) is the most common malignant brain tumor and is characterized by high invasiveness, poor prognosis, and limited therapeutic options. Silencing gene expression, through the use of small interfering RNA (siRNA), has been proposed as an alternative to conventional cancer therapy. Here, we evaluated the potential of CD73 as a new therapeutic target, since it is overexpressed in solid tumors and has emerged as a promising target to control GB progression.

Bacterial and Archaeal Communities Change With Intensity of Vegetation Coverage in Arenized Soils From the Pampa Biome.

Arenization 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.

Rubus sellowii Cham. & Schlitdl. (Rosaceae) fruit nutritional potential characterization.

The aim of this study was to know the physical, chemical and nutritional characteristics of Rubus sellowii (Rosaceae) fruits, known as blackberry, native plant mainly to Rio Grande do Sul State (RS), Brazil. For this, three different populations of this plant were selected and the fruits were analyzed through moisture, ash, titratable acidity, pH, lipids, fibers, carbohydrates, proteins, carotenoids, lycopene, ascorbic acid, aminogram and in vitro digestibility. Fruits showed high acidity (3.