Publications by authors named "Maria H C B Neves"
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- Different solvent extracts from Aphanothece halophytica (A. halophytica) were tested for their cytotoxic effects on four human cancer cell lines, showing varying effectiveness.
- Extracts with high concentrations of A. halophytica, particularly 100% and 90%, exhibited significant cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells (MDA231) and caused cell cycle arrest in other cancer types like glioblastoma (T98G).
- The diverse chemical compositions of the extracts, influenced by the amount of A. halophytica, suggested that specific compounds like fatty acids and hydrocarbons could be responsible for their anticancer properties, highlighting the potential of A. halophytica in cancer treatment research.
The objective of this study is to propose the use of specific synthetic lipid as an active substance (biocide) in the control of harmful aquatic microorganisms, such as pathogens and non-indigenous species, transported in ships' ballast water. The biocide candidate, without metal or halogen components, was produced from a sub-product of the edible oil industry, the lecithin. Laboratory assays were conducted with phytoplankton, zooplankton, and marine bacteria to evaluate the efficiency of the biocide.
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