Search Results - "Nascimento, Flávia R.F."
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The potential use of propolis as a cariostatic agent and its actions on mutans group streptococci
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (17-08-2009)“…Propolis is a resinous substance made by bees. It possesses many biological activities, and many studies have reported its potential application in the control…”
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Efficacy of the intralesional treatment with Chenopodium ambrosioides in the murine infection by Leishmania amazonensis
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (17-01-2008)“…Leishmaniasis, caused by protozoan from Leishmania genus, is an endemic disease in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The chemotherapy to this…”
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Macrophage activation induced by Orbignya phalerata Mart
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (03-01-2006)“…Babassu is the popular name of Orbignya phalerata Mart. [Arecaceae (Palmae)], which fruits mesocarp has been used in Brazil as medicine for the treatment of…”
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Candida Infections and Therapeutic Strategies: Mechanisms of Action for Traditional and Alternative Agents
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (03-07-2018)“…The genus comprises opportunistic fungi that can become pathogenic when the immune system of the host fails. is the most important and prevalent species…”
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Sunflower seed oil-enriched product can inhibit Ehrlich solid tumor growth in mice
Published in Chemotherapy (Basel) (01-01-2006)“…Sunflower seed oil (SSO) effect on solid and ascitic forms of Ehrlich tumor was evaluated. Solid or ascitic Ehrlich tumor-bearing Swiss mice were treated…”
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Immunomodulatory and Antimicrobial Activity of Babassu Mesocarp Improves the Survival in Lethal Sepsis
Published in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (01-01-2016)“…Attalea speciosa syn Orbignya phalerata Mart. (babassu) has been used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases. Aim of the study. To…”
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Prophylactic use of standardized extract of propolis of Apis mellifera (EPP-AF®) reduces lung inflammation and improves survival in experimental lethal sepsis
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (15-09-2024)“…Sepsis poses one of the biggest public health problems, necessitating the search for new therapeutic alternatives. For centuries, propolis has been widely used…”
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The immunomodulatory activity of Chenopodium ambrosioides reduces the parasite burden and hepatic granulomatous inflammation in Schistosoma mansoni-infection
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (10-01-2021)“…Folk medicine reports have described the use of Chenopodium ambrosioides as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anthelmintic herb. These effects, including…”
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Antileishmanial activity, cytotoxicity and cellular response of amphotericin B in combination with crotamine derived from Crotalus durissus terrificus venom using in vitro and in silico approaches
Published in Toxicon (Oxford) (15-10-2022)“…To investigate the in vitro activity, synergism, cytotoxicity and cellular immunological response, as well as the molecular affinity between amphotericin B…”
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Plant species used in dental diseases: Ethnopharmacology aspects and antimicrobial activity evaluation
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (29-09-2014)“…Ethnopharmacological relevance: Ethnopharmacological surveys show that several plant species are used empirically by the population, in oral diseases. However,…”
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Maternal Immune Response to ZIKV Triggers High-Inflammatory Profile in Congenital Zika Syndrome
Published in Viruses (13-01-2023)“…The immunological mechanisms involved in the development of congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) have yet to be fully clarified. This study aims to assess the…”
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Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Reduces Synovial Inflammation and Pain in Experimental Osteoarthritis
Published in PloS one (02-11-2015)“…The chronicity of osteoarthritis (OA), characterized by pain and inflammation in the joints, is linked to a glutamate receptor, N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)…”
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Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Improves Phagocytic Activity and Decreases Bacterial Growth and the Systemic Inflammatory Response in Sepsis Induced by Cecal Ligation and Puncture
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (01-02-2017)“…L. (Amaranthaceae) is often used in different kinds of vegetal preparations for medicinal purposes in many clinical situations. Some studies have demonstrated…”
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Mechanisms of action underlying the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of propolis: a brief review
Published in Revista brasileira de farmacognosia (01-02-2012)“…Many biological properties have been attributed to various types of propolis, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, wound…”
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Prophylactic Treatment With Simvastatin Modulates the Immune Response and Increases Animal Survival Following Lethal Sepsis Infection
Published in Frontiers in immunology (21-09-2018)“…Chronic use of statins may have anti-inflammatory action, promoting immunomodulation and survival in patients with sepsis. This study aimed to analyze the…”
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Tityus serrulatus scorpion venom improves survival and lung inflammation in lethal sepsis induced by CLP in mice
Published in Toxicon (Oxford) (01-10-2014)“…Tityus serrulatus venom (Tsv) modifies the behavior of immune cells and induces the production of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines; such action may…”
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Plant species used in giardiasis treatment: ethnopharmacology and in vitro evaluation of anti-Giardia activity
Published in Revista brasileira de farmacognosia (01-03-2014)“…The aim of this study was to compile the traditional knowledge about plants used for the treatment of giardiasis, and also to carry out experimental research…”
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Ascitic and solid Ehrlich tumor inhibition by Chenopodium ambrosioides L. treatment
Published in Life sciences (1973) (25-04-2006)“…The leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. [Chenopodiaceae] (‘mastruz’) have been indicated for the treatment of several diseases, among which the cancer. There…”
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Elevated leptin levels in healthy climacteric women from Northeastern Brazil: an effect of age or adiposity?
Published in Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism (01-05-2020)“…ABSTRACT Objective Climacterium is associated with elevated leptin levels and increased risk of cardiovascular disorders. Conflicting data diverge on whether…”
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Therapeutic potential of biodegradable microparticles containing Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) in murine model of asthma
Published in Inflammation research (01-11-2013)“…Objective and design Among the options for treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system, especially asthma, drug delivering systems for intranasal…”
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