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Effect of irrigation at critical stages on the phenology of flowering and fruiting of the cactus Opuntia spp

Braz. j. biol; 78 (4), 2018
Abstract This paper briefly reports some effects of irrigations at two critical periods on the phenology of three varieties of cactus pear cultivated in Agadir area: the spineless varieties 'Aissa' and 'Moussa' and the thorny one 'Achefri'. In the first year experiments (2010-2011) treatments of irrigati...

Decolorization of textile industry wastewater in solid state fermentation with Peach-Palm (Bactris gasipaes) residue

Braz. j. biol; 78 (4), 2018
Abstract In this work we have assessed the decolorization of textile effluents throughout their treatment in a solid-state fermentation (SSF) system. SSF assays were conducted with peach-palm (Bactris gasipaes) residue using the white rot fungus Ganoderma lucidum EF 31. The influence of the dye concentra...

Evaluación in vitro de la actividad antimicrobiana de un propóleo chileno sobre muestras clínicas de exudados bucofaríngeos y cepas ATCC

Propolis is a substance manufactured by Apis mellifera and has been widely used in folk medicine due to its high concentration of bioactive compounds. The purpose of the following study was to characterize and evaluate in vitro the antimicrobial properties of propolis on clinical samples and ATCC strains...

Evaluation in vitro of proliferative activity of epithelial cells by flavonoid 3-O-methylgalangine and terpenenic derivative Filifolinone

The skin is the largest organ of the human body and its main function is to protect it from the external environment. It is exposed to injuries that require a rapid healing process to recover its functionality. Microorganisms inhabit the skin, which makes up the normal microbial flora, but in situations ...

Relaxant effects of Peperomia hispidula (Sw.) A. Dietr. on isolated rat tracheal rings

Peperomia hispidula (Sw.) A. Dietr. is used in Mexican traditional medicine for treating respiratory illnesses such as asthma. The latter disorder results from an excessive and inappropriate constriction of airway smooth muscle. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relaxant activity of P. his...

Efeito do hipoclorito de cálcio na resistência de adesão do cimento obturador AH Plus à dentina

RFO UPF; 23 (2), 2018
Objetivo: avaliar o efeito do uso de hipoclorito de cálcio (Ca(OCl)2) como irrigante na resistência de adesão do cimento AH Plus (De Trey-Dentsply, Konstanz, Alemanha) à dentina pelo teste de micro push-out. Materiais e método: trinta e três dentes humanos monorradiculares foram seccionados transve...

Concentração de íons flúor em águas minerais envasadas no Rio Grande do Sul

RFO UPF; 23 (2), 2018
Objetivo: avaliar o nível de flúor presente nas águas minerais carbogasosas e não carbogasosas envasadas no estado do Rio Grande do Sul, comparando os dados com as informações descritas nos rótulos das embalagens. Materiais e método: foram analisadas cinco marcas comerciais de água mineral. Os v...

Urinary sodium excretion in a young to middle-aged adult urban population: a pilot study in Ecuador

Rev. salud pública; 20 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective High sodium consumption is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is the leading cause of mortality in Ecuador, which may be caused in part by unhealthy eating habits. Currently, there are no data on the consumption of sodium using 24-hr urine samples. The aims of the study...

Analysis of the association between bladder carcinoma and arsenic concentration in soil and water in southeast Brazil

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT In approximately 50% of cases of bladder carcinoma, an associated predisposing factor can be established. The main factors are exposure to tobacco, arsenic (As) ore and aromatic compounds. Arsenic is a metalloid with a low average concentration in the earth's crust, and one of the most dangerous...

Expression of cytokines in gingival crevicular fluid associated with tooth movement induced by aligners: a pilot study

ABSTRACT Introduction: The search for more aesthetic and comfortable orthodontic devices has led to an increase in the use of clear aligners. Objective: To increase knowledge on biological mechanisms of orthodontic tooth movement using Invisalign aligners. Methods: This study included 11 patients wit...