Publications by authors named "Lais Araujo Souza Wolff"

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  • - Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, provide significant health benefits, and research focused on enhancing these acids in fish oil through low-cost methods involving lipase enzymes.
  • - A specific lipase, Lipase F2, derived from the fungus F. solani, was produced using submerged fermentation and demonstrated strong enzyme activity, stability at pH 8.0, and resilience to various conditions.
  • - Lipase F2 effectively enriched fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids, achieving high concentrations of DHA and EPA, making it a cost-effective alternative to commercial enzymes for potential use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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This study explores a nanoemulsion formulated with açaí seed oil, known for its rich fatty acid composition and diverse biological activities. This study aimed to characterise a nanoemulsion formulated with açaí seed oil and explore its cytotoxic effects on HeLa and SiHa cervical cancer cell lines, alongside assessing its antioxidant and toxicity properties both in vitro and in vivo. Extracted from fruits sourced in Brazil, the oil underwent thorough chemical characterization using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

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Açaí, Mart., is a native plant from the Amazonian and is rich in several phytochemicals with anti-tumor activities. The aim was to analyze the effects of açaí seed oil on colorectal adenocarcinoma (ADC) cells.

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Açaí ( Mart) is an Amazon plant with many biological properties. Previous report of this group evidenced autophagy induction after treatment with açaí seed extract in MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines by acridine orange assay. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ultrastructural changes induced by açaí seed extract in MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines.

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