Publications by authors named "Wilton Jose Ferreira"
Nat Prod Commun
August 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the cytotoxicity and antiviral effects of extracts from the Brazilian red alga Plocamium brasiliense, particularly focusing on a fraction rich in halogenated monoterpenes.
- The crude extract exhibited low cytotoxicity, making it less harmful to cells compared to the monoterpene fraction.
- In laboratory tests, the crude extract significantly reduced the infectivity of the HSV-1 virus, indicating potential antiviral properties.
Nat Prod Commun
August 2009
Article Synopsis
- This study explored the harmful effects of Lomonia obliqua venom, which causes serious health issues like blood clotting disorders and hemolysis in humans.
- In laboratory tests, the venom was found to be capable of clotting human plasma and destroying red blood cells, but its coagulation effects could be blocked by certain marine algal extracts.
- The algal extracts from Canistrocarpus cervicornis, Stypopodium zonale, and Dictyota pfaffi showed potential in inhibiting blood clotting caused by the venom, suggesting that marine algae could serve as a basis for developing antivenom treatments.
