Publications by authors named "Mairim Serafini"

-chalcone has emerged as a promising candidate for new therapeutic alternatives, owing to its pharmacological properties and potential in various medical areas. This study aimed to conduct a systematic review of articles, patents and clinical trials on -chalcone's applications and biological activities. The review proposed a thorough analysis of studies such as scientific articles, patents and clinical studies related to the topic.

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  • - UV radiation can lead to serious skin issues like sunburn and cancer, making sunscreen use crucial for protection against these effects.
  • - Concerns over the safety of traditional UV filters have led researchers to explore nanotechnology, which can enhance the effectiveness and safety of sunscreens by using nanocarriers to encapsulate active ingredients.
  • - Nanocarriers, which often use polymeric and lipid nanoparticles, show benefits like requiring less active ingredient, providing better sun protection, and decreasing the absorption of UV filters into the skin, making them a promising option for future sunscreen formulations.
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  • * A search of patents revealed 411 related to TB vaccines, with 10 focusing specifically on viral vectors, primarily adenoviruses, showing a peak in filings from 2013 to 2023, mainly from the U.S. and China.
  • * Most patents included immunodominant Mtb antigens and were primarily tested in mouse models through intranasal or subcutaneous immunization, indicating a hopeful future for these technologies in TB vaccination and other diseases, alongside a need for safety evaluations.
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Major depressive disorder is considered one of the most common and prevalent diseases worldwide, affecting children, adults, and the elderly. Currently, several antidepressant drugs are available on the market, but the low adherence of patients due to the slow therapeutic response is a problem to be solved. In this way, cyclodextrins become an alternative to circumvent the limitations and improve the physicochemical and pharmacological properties of this class of drugs.

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  • Synthetic sunscreens protect against UV radiation but are not very effective against reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can harm the skin and contribute to aging.
  • * There is a search for better sunscreen options, particularly those made from natural compounds with antioxidant properties.
  • * A recent patent review highlights topical formulations using natural extracts, detailing their chemical compositions and testing for effectiveness and safety, marking a growing interest in natural UV protection and anti-aging solutions.
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Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a musculoskeletal disease that can lead to the loss and inability of those affected to perform normal daily functions, which leads to a decrease in quality of life. The main symptoms of osteoarthritis are tenderness, joint pain, stiffness, crepitus, limited movement, and local inflammation.

Areas Covered: The selected patents were deposited from 2010 to April 2022 involving 57 documents that were in line with the study objective in the final selection.

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The study aimed to review experimental models using cyclodextrins to improve antibacterial drugs' physicochemical characteristics and biological activities. The following terms and their combinations were used: cyclodextrins and antibacterial agents in title or abstract, and the total study search was conducted over a period up to October 2022. The review was carried out using PubMed, Scopus and Embase databases.

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Osteoarthritis is considered a degenerative joint disease that is characterised by inflammation, chronic pain, and functional limitation. The increasing development of nanotechnology in drug delivery systems has provided new ideas and methods for osteoarthritis therapy. This review aimed to evaluate patents that have developed innovations, therapeutic strategies, and alternatives using nanotechnology in osteoarthritis treatment.

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Background: Acne is a highly prevalent disease that mainly affects the pilosebaceous units associated with sebaceous glands, causing inflammatory skin lesions and affecting the self-esteem, mental health, and quality of life of those who suffer from this disease. Different treatments exist today to prevent, reduce, and improve symptoms; however, over the years, there have been problems with bacterial resistance and slight effectiveness with prolonged use.

Objective: The purpose of this article is based on the review of patents of new products of principal topical administration for the treatment of acne in recent years 2016-2020, to evaluate and analyze novel synthetic molecules and semi-synthetics with potential therapeutic and preventive in the acne treatment.

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Pain is one of the most prevalent and difficult to manage symptoms in cancer patients, and conventional drugs present a range of adverse reactions. The development of β-cyclodextrins (β-CD) complexes has been used to avoid physicochemical and pharmacological limitations due to the lipophilicity of compounds such as p-Cymene (PC), a monoterpene with antinociceptive effects. Our aim was to obtain, characterize, and measure the effect of the complex of p-cymene and β-cyclodextrin (PC/β-CD) in a cancer pain model.

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Background: use for tumor treatment has been explored in several areas, and its potential for tumor remission is currently being studied after the discovery of the endogenous cannabinoid.

Objective: The study aimed to conduct a critical patent review to identify and explore the latest advances and therapeutic strategies using to treat cancer.

Methods: The research was carried out in the free and online database Espacenet, using the descriptors "cancer" and " or cannabidiol" in the title or abstract.

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Tyrosine is an enzyme responsible for melanin production. Its abnormal accumulation in different parts of the body is known as hyperpigmentation. Tyrosinase inhibitors have been used as one of the main approaches to treat these kinds of cosmetic and medical issues.

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Introduction: Bacterial antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria mutate and escape the effect of antibiotics, which makes the antibiotics no longer effective in treating infections. New solutions for bacterial infections are a persistent need including the identification of drugs with better pharmacological profiles, more potent, and safer. Cyclodextrins inclusion complexes have been able to improve the physicochemical and pharmacological properties of the formulation molecules, resulting in new alternatives with better efficacy.

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  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant global health issue characterized by high blood glucose levels and a need for innovative treatment options.
  • This review explores recent advancements in natural product research as potential therapies for DM, based on a patent analysis from 2016 to 2022.
  • The investigation revealed 19 patents utilizing various sources like plants, fungi, and minerals, highlighting metabolites such as tannins and flavonoids that could enhance DM treatment through improved drug delivery methods.
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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most prevalent and difficult-to-treat symptoms in cancer patients. For this reason, the explore for unused helpful choices able of filling these impediments is essential. Natural products from plants stand out as a valuable source of therapeutic agents, being options for the treatment of this growing public health problem.

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Candida auris is responsible for hospital outbreaks worldwide. Some C. auris isolates may show concomitant resistance to azoles, echinocandins, and polyenes, thereby possibly leaving clinicians with few therapeutic options.

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Drugs used to fight fungal infections may cause toxic or adverse drug interactions. For this reason, there is an increase in the development of natural, semisynthetic and synthetic antifungal peptides. This study aimed to perform a patent review to identify the advances in peptides to treat fungal infections.

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UV radiation can cause damages, such as erythema, skin photoaging, and carcinogenesis. The adoption of protective measures against sun exposure is essential to prevent these damages, and the interest in using natural substances as an alternative for photoprotection is growing. Thus, hesperetin with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties is a promising substance to be used with photochemopreventive action and to protect the skin from damage induced by UV radiation.

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Background: The increase in bacterial resistance against antibiotics is thought to be another type of pandemic after COVID-19. Emergency treatment based on antibiotics is a major influence in increasing this resistance. Bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, are the most affected by the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, since they are resistant to most antibiotics currently available on the market.

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  • * It examines recent patent applications from 2011 to 2020 using the European Patent Office's Espacenet database, identifying 37 innovative inventions related to SEDDS, especially from China.
  • * Key challenges addressed by these patents include storage stability, formulation issues, and gastrointestinal toxicity, but the study notes that detailed pharmacokinetics and release behavior remain inadequately covered, indicating a need for further research.
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Natural products from plants have gained prominence in the search for therapeutic alternatives. Monoterpenes, such as carvone, are suggested as candidates for the treatment of several diseases. Therefore, the objective of this study is to review the pharmacological activities of carvone in experimental models in vitro and in vivo.

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  • There’s been a rise in the popularity of plant-based beverages among consumers, driven by health, cost, and environmental concerns.
  • The review explores the potential benefits and challenges of using plant proteins in these beverages, highlighting key raw materials like pea, lentil, and hempseed.
  • The incorporation of plant proteins is expanding beyond dairy alternatives to include carbonated drinks, sports beverages, and juices, suggesting a promising future for sustainable beverage production.
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Background: COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a global health threat and remains a challenge for modern medicine. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 is vital for proper disease and outbreak management. Our review aimed to analyze scientific articles published in the literature addressing the rapid tests available for COVID-19 diagnosis at the first year of the pandemic.

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In recent years, allergies are on the rise. The growth of allergies cases has changed the immune system's response to new pathogens. The therapy used to treat these diseases is based on allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy and allergen-specific immunotherapy.

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It is estimated that one in five people worldwide faces a diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm during their lifetime. Carvacrol and its isomer, thymol, are natural compounds that act against several diseases, including cancer. Thus, this systematic review aimed to examine and synthesize the knowledge on the antitumor effects of carvacrol and thymol.

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