Publications by authors named "Fabiana Cristina de Araujo Nascimento"
Characterization, Biocompatibility and Antioxidant Activity of Hydrogels Containing Propolis Extract as an Alternative Treatment in Wound Healing.
Lindalva Maria de Meneses Costa Ferreira Yuri Yoshioka Modesto Poliana Dimsan Queiroz de Souza Fabiana Cristina de Araújo Nascimento Rayanne Rocha Pereira
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Hydrogels made of polyacrylamide and methylcellulose, enhanced with propolis, are being developed as a potential alternative for wound dressings due to their unique properties.
- The study involved synthesizing the hydrogels and characterizing them through various methods, confirming their porous structure, water absorption capability, and good mechanical properties.
- Results showed that the hydrogels with propolis not only contain beneficial antioxidants but also demonstrate low costs and availability, making them a promising option for treating skin lesions.
Exploring Natural Alkaloids from Brazilian Biodiversity as Potential Inhibitors of the Juvenile Hormone Enzyme: A Computational Approach for Vector Mosquito Control.
Renato Araújo da Costa Andréia do Socorro Silva da Costa João Augusto Pereira da Rocha Marlon Ramires da Costa Lima Elaine Cristina Medeiros da Rocha Fabiana Cristina de Araújo Nascimento
Molecules
September 2023
This study explores the potential inhibitory activity of alkaloids, a class of natural compounds isolated from Brazilian biodiversity, against the mJHBP enzyme of the mosquito. This mosquito is a significant vector of diseases such as dengue, zika, and chikungunya. The interactions between the ligands and the enzyme at the molecular level were evaluated using computational techniques such as molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD), and molecular mechanics with generalized Born surface area (MMGBSA) free energy calculation.
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