Publications by authors named "Rita de Nazare Silva Alves"
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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.
Problem Of Research: Candida spp. biofilms are complex microbial communities that have been associated with increasing resistance to clinically available antifungal drugs. Hence, novel pharmacological approaches with ability to inhibit biofilm formation have been investigated.
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- This study examined how green propolis extract affects the sticking and biofilm formation of Candida species on dental materials.
- Using high-performance liquid chromatography, researchers identified 15 compounds in green propolis extract, primarily flavonoids, and assessed yeast cell adhesion on materials over time.
- Results showed that while some Candida species formed moderate to very strong biofilms on materials like steel and resin, green propolis extract effectively inhibited adhesion and biofilm development at a concentration of 2.5 μg/mL, highlighting its potential antifungal properties.