Publications by authors named "Juliana da Costa Madeira"
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- * Three polysaccharide fractions were identified, containing various carbohydrates and polyphenols, and displayed unique chemical characteristics revealed through several analytical techniques.
- * In both lab tests and animal models, the polysaccharides showed the ability to inhibit blood coagulation and platelet aggregation with minimal risk of causing bleeding, suggesting their potential use in treating thromboembolic conditions.
The South American giant ant, Dinoponera quadriceps (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Ponerinae), produces proteinaceous venom that has antinociceptive, neuroprotective and antimicrobial effects, thereby supporting the popular use of these ants to treat asthma, rheumatism, earache and back pain. Anticoagulant activity is another biological property that has been shown for the venom of other hymenopteran species, like wasps. The aim of this study was to assess the anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and antiplatelet properties of D.
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