Publications by authors named "Max Gutierrez"

Introduction/objectives: Patients living with chronic diseases require more medical attention, including more visits to primary care. However, primary care providers are overburdened, and this specialty is attracting fewer new providers than before. Clinical pharmacists can augment these efforts by improving disease state control.

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  • The study investigates the anti-ulcer effects of hydroalcoholic extract (HETp) and its active component parthenolide (PTL) against gastric ulcers induced by ethanol and piroxicam.
  • Results showed that both HETp and PTL significantly reduced ulcer formation, with additional histological support confirming their effectiveness.
  • The protective effects involve various mechanisms, including the influence of nitric oxide, adrenergic receptors, and prostaglandins, while also enhancing antioxidant levels and reducing harmful enzyme activity.
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Fridericia chica is an Amazonian plant used to treat stomach disorders. However, the pharmacological activity of flavonoids in the extract has yet to be investigated. Therefore, we considered that a flavonoid-rich F.

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Malpighia emarginata has a high amount of vitamin C with pharmacological or food preservation potential. However, despite its wide use and application possibilities its toxicity in repeated doses and for a long time (6 months) has not yet been studied. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the acute toxicity and repeated doses from fruits of this plant.

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L. is an edible and medicinal plant used to treat stomachache and gastric ailments around the world. Thus, this study aimed to determine the gastroprotective mode of action of hydroalcoholic extract of .

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