Publications by authors named "Marcia Moraes Cascaes"

The essential oils and aroma derived from the leaves (L), stems (St), and spikes (s) of L. cv. Guajarina were extracted; the essential oils were extracted using hydrodistillation (HD), and steam distillation (SD), and the aroma was obtained by simultaneous distillation and extraction (SDE).

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Chemical composition of the essential oils (EOs) from the leaves of five Annonaceae species found in the amazon region was analyzed by Gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. The antifungal activity of theses EOs was tested against Candida albicans, Candida auris, Candida famata, Candida krusei and Candida tropicalis. In addition, an in silico study of the molecular interactions was performed using molecular modeling approaches.

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  • * Preliminary tests showed significant toxicity against Leach larvae, with mortality rates over 80% at low concentrations, and the antioxidant activity was highest in specific oils extracted from leaves and stems.
  • * Molecular modeling suggested possible interactions with acetylcholinesterase, highlighting the potential for these essential oils in future research and applications.
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  • The essential oils (EOs) of two Annonaceae species, Gsch and Xfru, were extracted through hydrodistillation and analyzed for their chemical composition using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
  • The EO of Xfru had the highest yield (1.06%), with major components like α-pinene and β-pinene, while Gsch was rich in sesquiterpenes such as spathulenol and caryophyllene oxide.
  • The study evaluated herbicidal activity by assessing seed germination and growth in invasive species, revealing that one species was more resistant to Xfru, while another showed greater sensitivity to Gsch; molecular docking suggested strong inhibitory activity of δ-cadinene against a specific protein
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The essential oils (EOs) of Myrciaria floribunda (Mflo) and Myrcia sylvatica (Msyl) (Myrtaceae) were obtained by hydrodistillation. The analysis of volatile constituents was performed by GC/MS. Preliminary toxicity was assessed on Artemia salina Leach.

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The essential oils (EOs) of Duguetia echinophora, D. riparia, Xylopia emarginata and X. frutescens (Annonaceae) were obtained by hydrodistillation and the chemical composition was analyzed by GC-MS.

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The Myrtaceae family is one of the most representative in the Amazon. Several species have high added-value pharmacological potential. In order to contribute to the knowledge of the aromatic profile of Myrtaceae species from the Amazon, the present study presents the first report on the productivity, chemical composition, and antioxidant profile of the essential oil (EO) of Myrcia paivae.

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The essential oil (EO) of Calycolpus goetheanus (Myrtaceae) specimens (A, B, and C) were obtained through hydrodistillation. The analysis of the chemical composition of the EOs was by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry CG-MS, and gas chromatography coupled with a flame ionization detector CG-FID. The phytotoxic activity of those EOs was evaluated against two weed species from common pasture areas in the Amazon region: L.

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  • Essential oils, produced through the secondary metabolism of plants, comprise various compounds with antioxidant and biological properties.
  • Over the years, aromatic plants from the Amazon have been utilized in traditional medicine, leading to studies highlighting their diverse biological activities, including antibacterial and antifungal effects.
  • This research focuses on reviewing literature from the past decade concerning the chemical makeup and biological effects of essential oils from Amazonian species.
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Chemical composition of the essential oils and extracts and the antimicrobial activity of Miconia minutiflora were investigated. The flavanone glycosides, pinocembroside and pinocembrin-7-O-[4″,6″-HHDP]-β-D-glucose, were identified, along with other compounds that belong mainly to the triterpene class, besides the phenolics, gallic acid and methyl gallate. Sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes were the major compounds identified from the essential oils.

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Medicinal and aromatic plants present important active compounds that have potential for use in food, pharmaceutical, and agriculture industries. In this sense, the present work aimed to conduct a literature review on the potential applications of essential oils from species. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities were evaluated.

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Ruiz and Pav, the second largest genus of the Piperaceae, has over the years shown potential biological activities. In this sense, the present work aimed to carry out a seasonal and circadian study on the chemical composition of essential oils and aromas, as well as to evaluate the preliminary toxicity in Leach and carry out an in silico study on the interaction mechanism. The chemical composition was characterized by gas chromatography (GC/MS and GC-FID).

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The present work involves a systematic review of the chemical composition and biological effects of essential oils from the Annonaceae species collected in Brazil from 2011 to 2021. Annonaceae is one of the most important botanical families in Brazil, as some species have economic value in the market as local and international fruit. In addition, the species have useful applications in several areas-for instance, as raw materials for use in cosmetics and perfumery and as medicinal plants.

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DC. belongs to the family, which is present in almost all of Brazil. This species is popularly known as or and is used in folk medicine to treat gastrointestinal problems.

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  • The study evaluated how different drying temperatures (40, 50, and 60 °C) affect the drying kinetics, chemical composition, yield, and antioxidant activity of essential oils from Verbenaceae leaves.
  • Gas chromatography techniques were used to analyze the essential oil compositions, showing that thymol was the major compound, with fresh leaves yielding the highest content (62.78%).
  • The essential oils demonstrated significant DPPH radical scavenging activity, averaging 73.10%, with fresh leaves exhibiting the strongest inhibition at 89.97%, making this the first study on how drying impacts these properties in thymol-rich essential oils.
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In the present study, the essential oil (EO) of DC. or was extracted by hydrodistillation, and the identification and quantification of volatile compounds were performed by GC-MS and GC-FID. leaves were collected from the Magalhães Barata, northeast of the State of Pará (Brazil) in March and September of 2019.

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Myrcia is one of the largest genera of the economically important family Myrtaceae. Some of the species are used in folk medicine, such as a group known as "pedra-hume-caá" or "pedra-ume-caá" or "insulina vegetal" (insulin plant) that it is used for the treatment of diabetes. The species are an important source of essential oils, and most of the chemical studies on Myrcia describe the chemical composition of the essential oils, in which mono- and sesquiterpenes are predominant.

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