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Bond Strength and Cytotoxicity of a Universal Adhesive According to the Hybridization Strategies to Dentin

Braz. dent. j; 29 (1), 2018
Abstract This study evaluated application protocol (etch-and-rinse/ER and self-etching/SE) and dentin wettability (wet and dry) on microtensile bond strength (μTBS) and transdentinal cytotoxicity of ScotchbondTM Universal (SU) adhesive system. The μTBS values and fracture mode were registered 2...

Accumulation of copper by the aquatic macrophyte Salvinia biloba Raddi (Salviniaceae)

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract Aquatic macrophytes have properties and mechanisms which are useful for the removal of substances in solution, commonly used in phytoremediation processes in aquatic environments. This study evaluated the performance of copper (Cu) accumulation by Salvinia biloba Raddi (Salviniaceae) in differen...

Bacterial degradation of dissolved organic matter released by Planktothrix agardhii (Cyanobacteria)

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract Although Planktothrix agardhii often produces toxic blooms in eutrophic water bodies around the world, little is known about the fate of the organic matter released by these abundant Cyanobacteria. Thus, this study focused in estimating the bacterial consumption of the DOC and DON (dissolved org...

Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of the essential oil of Guarea kunthiana A. Juss

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract The essential oils are extracted from plant compounds and can present activities antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The goals of the present study were: (a) to determine the chemical composition of the essential oil of Guarea kunthiana A. Juss using the method of gas chromatography couple...

Proteomic profile of Piper tuberculatum (Piperaceae)

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract Piper tuberculatum (Piperaceae) is a species that accumulates especially amides as secondary metabolites and several biological activities was previously reported. In this article, we report a proteomic study of P. tuberculatum. Bidimensional electrophoresis (2D SDS-PAGE) and mass spectrometry (...

Phytochemistry, antioxidant potential and antifungal of Byrsonima crassifolia on soil phytopathogen control

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract The use of chemical defensives to control fungal diseases has by consequence to impact negatively over the environment and human health, this way, the use of plant extracts with antifungal properties along with proper cultural management makes viable an alternative plant production control, spec...

Immunohistochemical WWOX expression and association with angiogenesis, p53 expression, cell proliferation and clinicopathological parameters in cervical cancer

Abstract Objective The current study evaluated the expression of WW domain-containing oxidoreductase (WWOX), its association with clinicopathological features and with p53, Ki-67 (cell proliferation) and CD31 (angiogenesis) expression in patients with invasive cervical squamous cell carcinoma (ICSCC). ...

Foliar phenolic compounds of ten wild species of Verbenacea as antioxidants and specific chemomarkers

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract The family Verbenaceae hosts important species used in traditional medicine of many countries. The taxonomic controversies concerning the specific delimitation of several of its species make it difficult to guarantee the botanical origin of herbal preparations based on species of this family. To...

Proteic and phenolics compounds contents in Bacupari callus cultured with glutamine and nitrogen sources

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract In this study was evaluated the influence of glutamine supplementation on the endogenous content of amino acids, proteins, total phenolics, flavonoids and proanthocyanidins in Bacupari callus. The explants were inoculated in MS medium, MS with half concentration of the nitrogen salts (MS½) and ...

Reduction of doxorubicin-induced genotoxicity by Handroanthus impetiginosus in mouse bone marrow revealed by micronucleus assay

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract Handroanthus impetiginosus has long been used in traditional medicine and various studies have determined the presence of bioactive chemical compounds and potential phytotherapeutics. In this study, the genotoxicity of the lyophilized tincture of H. impetiginosus bark (THI) was evaluated in mous...