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Chemical properties and assessment of the antioxidant capacity of native species from the genus Ugni

Rev. cuba. plantas med; 21 (3), 2016
Introduction: Ugni molinae Turcz., Ugni candollei Barn. (Berg) and Ugni selkirkii (Hook. et Arn.) Berg are Chilean species that share morphological characteristics and they are distributed in geographic locations with very diverse habitats. Its is considered important for the characterization of the Chil...

Antioxidant, cytotoxic and alpha-glucosidase inhibition activities from the Mexican berry "Anacahuita" (Cordia boissieri)

Arch. latinoam. nutr; 66 (3), 2016
This study describes the total phenolic and flavonoid content as well as cytotoxic, alpha-glucosidase inhibition and antiradical/antioxidant potential of extracts obtained from the edible fruits of Cordia boissieri, which is widely distributed throughout northeastern Mexico. Phenolic and flavonoid conten...

Validación de un método para cuantificar ácido-11-nor-9-carboxi-delta 9-tetrahidrocannabinol en orina por cromatografía gaseosa-espectrometría de masas previa extracción en fase sólida

Acta toxicol. argent; 24 (2), 2016
El cannabis es una de las drogas ilegales más usadas a nivel mundial. Su consumo se relaciona con diferentes hechos en el ámbito forense, laboral, deportivo y clínico. Para su detección se utilizan métodos con diferentes fundamentos y alcances (inmunológicos, cromatográficos). En este trabajo se d...

Influencia del aceite esencial de orégano en la elaboración tradicional de quesos: efecto sobre el fermento láctico
Influence of oregano essential oil on traditional Argentinean cheese elaboration: Effect on lactic starter cultures

Rev. argent. microbiol; 48 (3), 2016
The aim of this work is to study the oregano essential oil (OEO) composition from Northwestern Argentinean regions and to evaluate its effect on the lactic starter cultures. The oregano used, Origanum vulgare var hirtum, was obtained from Andalgalá, Catamarca. The essential oil presented high amounts of...

Allium sativum compared to cilostazol as an inhibitor of myointimal hyperplasia

Abstract Objective: Intimal hyperplasia is associated with graft failure and vascular sutures in the first year after surgery and in postangioplasty restenosis. Allium sativum (common garlic) lowers cholesterol and has antioxidant effects; it also has antiplatelet and antitumor properties and, therefore...

Jabuticaba-Induced Endothelium-Independent Vasodilating Effect on Isolated Arteries

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Despite the important biological effects of jabuticaba, its actions on the cardiovascular system have not been clarified. Objectives: To determine the effects of jabuticaba hydroalcoholic extract (JHE) on vascular smooth muscle (VSM) of isolated arteries. Methods: Endothelium-denu...

Influence of sediments and tungsten traces on the skeletal structure of Pseudodiploria: a reef building scleractinian coral from the Veracruz Reef System National Park, Mexico

Rev. biol. trop; 64 (3), 2016
Abstract:Coral reefs are under intense conditions of stress caused by the anthropogenic activities in coastal areas and the increase of human population. Water effluents from urban and industrial areas carry large amounts of sediments and pollutants affecting corals populations, inducing bioerosion, incr...

Captura y selectividad del zooplancton por Utricularia foliosa (Lentibulariaceae) en la Ciénaga de Paredes, Santander, Colombia

Rev. biol. trop; 64 (3), 2016
ResumenLas plantas carnívoras del género Utricularia, capturan un amplio ámbito de organismos acuáticos. La mayoría se desarrollan en ambientes con carencias de nutrientes y tienen la capacidad de cambiar las condiciones de su microambiente. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue estudiar la ...

Brachiopods, sipunculans, enteropneusts and metals from two estuarine tidal flats, Pacific, Costa Rica

Rev. biol. trop; 64 (3), 2016
Abstract:Reports on the abundances and on metal concentrations in intertidal estuarine invertebrates from the Eastern Tropical Pacific are rare. Thus, the objectives of this report are to make accessible data on the abundances (1984-1987, 49 dates; 2013, 12 dates) of sipunculans, brachiopods and hemichor...

Possibility of using apple pomaces in the process of propionic-acetic fermentation

Electron. j. biotechnol; 19 (5), 2016
Background: In 2014, apple production in EU countries amounted to 11.8 million tonnes. A constant increase in the production of these fruits will lead to the accumulation of thousands of tonnes of apple pomace (production waste). The amount of industrial apples is the highest - their proportiononthe mark...