Publications by authors named "Taynara A Vieira"

Aims: To identify the cardiac biogenic amine profile of obese rats and associate these compounds with parameters of cardiovascular disease.

Main Methods: Wistar rats (n = 20) were randomly distributed into two groups: control and obese. Obesity was induced by a high-sugar fat diet.

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  • A high-sugar and high-fat diet is linked to a liver condition called Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which leads to increased fat accumulation in the liver.
  • In a study with rats, carnosine (CAR) was administered to evaluate its effects on MASLD, comparing groups on normal diets and high-caloric diets.
  • Results showed that CAR treatment reduced fat and cholesterol levels in the liver, improved metabolic markers, and could potentially be a therapeutic option for controlling MASLD.
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  • - The study focuses on creating a sustainable raw material called powdered bergamot juice (PBJ) from by-products of industrial bergamot essential oil production, using a spray-drying method that preserves bioactive components while avoiding costly chemical processes.
  • - PBJ is rich in bioactive compounds, including soluble fibers, polyphenols, and various amino acids, with 86 identified compounds through analysis, showing anti-inflammatory properties and benefits in an animal model of metabolic syndrome triggered by a high-sugar, high-fat diet.
  • - The research suggests that PBJ's effectiveness in managing metabolic syndrome may stem from its bergamot polyphenols, dietary fibers, and other constituents, indicating a need for further exploration into its role in energy regulation and food
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Low-grade chronic inflammation in obesity is associated with leptin resistance. In order to alleviate this pathological condition, bioactive compounds capable of attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation have been researched, and bergamot (Citrus bergamia) presents these properties. The aim was to evaluate the effect of bergamot leaves extract on leptin resistance in obese rats.

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Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), inflammation and oxidative stress contribute to impairment of skeletal muscle function. Bergamot () leaf extract (BLE) has shown protective effects against comorbidities associated with MetS through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The aim of this work was to elucidate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of BLE in skeletal muscles in an experimental model of MetS.

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Bergamot citrus (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau), have been used as a strategy to prevent or treat comorbidities associated with metabolic syndrome parameters, such as cardiorenal metabolic syndrome (CRMS). The aim was to test the effect of bergamot leaf extract on CRMS and associated pathophysiological factors in rats fed with a high sugar-fat diet. Animals were divided into two experimental groups with control diet (Control, n = 30) and high sugar-fat diet (HSF, n = 30) for 20 weeks.

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