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Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of a triterpene-rich fraction from Himatanthus drasticus

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (5), 2019
Himatanthus drasticus (Mart.) Plumel belongs to the Apocynaceae family and the latex from its trunk bark (Hd) is known as "janaguba milk". This latex is widely used in Northeast Brazil, mainly in the Cariri region, for its gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties. The objective of th...

Evaluation of the effects of Uncaria rhynchophylla alkaloid extract on LPS-induced preeclampsia symptoms and inflammation in a pregnant rat model

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (6), 2019
Excessive pro-inflammatory cytokines result in adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preeclampsia-like phenotypes, and fetal growth restriction. Anti-inflammation might be an effective therapy. The aim of this research was to investigate whether Uncaria rhynchophylla alkaloid extract (URE), a highly safe...

Dental implant surfaces treated with phosphoric acid can modulate cytokine production by blood MN cells

Abstract: The study characterizes dental implant surfaces treated with phosphoric acid to assess the effects of acid treatment on blood cells and correlate them with cytokine levels. The implant surfaces examined were divided into untreated metal surface (US; n = 50), metal surface treated with phosphori...

In vitro evaluation of Eugenia dysenterica in primary culture of human gingival fibroblast cells

Abstract: Eugenia dysenterica is a Brazilian tree investigated for its properties and bioactive compounds, which are believed to have both pharmacological and phytochemical therapeutic effects. The leaves of this tree contain tannins, flavonoids, terpenes, and saponins, with reportedly beneficial effects...

The effect of colchicine on alveolar bone loss in ligature-induced periodontitis

Abstract Colchicine is widely used in the treatment of several inflammatory diseases due to its anti-inflammatory effect, but effects on bone metabolism are unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of systemically-administered colchicine on healthy periodontium and experimentally-induce...

LBP reduces theinflammatory injuryof kidney in septic rat and regulates the Keap1-Nrf2∕ARE signaling pathway

Acta cir. bras; 34 (1), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the influence of lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP), a functional derivative from lycium barbarum, on septic kidney injury. Methods: The SD male rats were randomly divided into 8 groups. The concentration of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, NF-κB and ROS, in...

Therapeutic effect of adenosine on experimentally induced acute ulcerative colitis model in rats

Acta cir. bras; 34 (12), 2019
Abstract Purpose To examine the therapeutic effect of external adenosine on an acetic acid-induced acute ulcerative colitis model in rats. Methods Thirty male mature rats were divided into three groups as control, acute colitis (AC) and AC+adenosine group (AC+AD). AC was induced by rectal administrat...

Effect of copaiba oil in intestinal mucosa of rats submitted to hypovolemic shock

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 32 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Background: Hypovolemic shock is a common disease in polytrauma patients and may develop ischemia in various organs, increasing morbidity and mortality. The bowel is usually most affected by this condition. Aim: To evaluate the effects of copaiba oil on the intestinal mucosa's injury of rats ...

Avaliação das atividades anti-inflamatórias e antioxidantes da gliclazida em modelo experimental de mucosite oral induzida por 5-fluorouracil
Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of gliclazide in an experimental model of oral mucositis induced by 5-fluorouracil

A mucosite oral (MO) é uma inflamação aguda da mucosa oral, sequela mais importante dos tratamentos de radioterapia ou/e quimioterapia. As lesões na cavidade oral são graves, dolorosas e podem levar a sepse e morte. Não existe um protocolo único de prevenção e cura para MO. Na perspectiva de enc...

Ganoderma lucidum, a promising agent possessing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects for treating calvarial defects with graft application in rats

Acta cir. bras; 34 (9), 2019
Abstract Purpose: Ganoderma lucidum, a kind of mushroom used for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities, was investigated in the present study for its possible healing effect on calvarial defects with bone grafts. Methods: Wistar male rats (n = 30) were divided into 3 group...