Exploration of photoprotective and antibiotic activity of wild Polypodiaceae ferns from Costa Rica.

Skin disorders affect millions of people all over the world. There are limited options to treat dermal illnesses such as vitiligo, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Central American ferns are a potential source of bioactive metabolites against those diseases.

Optimization of the Extraction of Antioxidant Compounds from Roselle Hibiscus Calyxes (), as a Source of Nutraceutical Beverages.

Secondary metabolites from have been used to prevent different diseases. Roselle Hibiscus is known for being rich in phenolic bioactive compounds. The extraction conditions are directly related to the chemical composition and then to the overall bioactivity of the extract.

Bioguided Phytochemical Study of Extracts with Larvicidal Activity against .

Vector-borne diseases, such as those transmitted by , are a constant threat to inhabitants of tropical regions of the planet. Synthetic chemicals are commonly used as a strategy to control them; however, these products are known to persist in ecosystems and drive the appearance of resistance genes in arthropod vectors. Thus, the use of natural products has emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative in integrated vector control strategies.