Microalgae, photosynthetic microorganisms, are rich in lipids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, as well as carotenoids, which are antioxidants that may protect human body from various diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, vision-related diseases such as macula...
ABSTRACT In order for the use of biological carotenoids to become feasible, it is necessary to have adequate low cost sources and improved methods of cultivation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementation with nitrogen, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium, on the biomass and caroten...
Biomasa,
Carotenoides/biosíntesis,
Medios de Cultivo/síntesis química,
Medios de Cultivo/química,
Medios de Cultivo/metabolismo,
Nitrógeno/metabolismo,
Rhodotorula/genética,
Rhodotorula/crecimiento & desarrollo,
Rhodotorula/metabolismo,
Saccharum/metabolismo,
Saccharum/microbiología
Background: Astaxanthin from natural sources is typically esterified with fatty acids; hence, it must be hydrolyzed to remove esters before identification and quantification by conventional HPLC. Alkaline-catalyzed saponification and enzyme-catalyzed enzymolysis are the most commonly used de-esterificati...
Background: Molluscs can accumulate carotenoids in their body tissues by predominantly feeding on aquatic plant sources. Carotenoid transport and absorption are determined by the regulation of various proteins such as Scavenger receptor class B(SR-BI). We report the identification and characterisation of...
Pinctada,
Clonación Molecular,
Receptores Depuradores/genética,
Receptores Depuradores/metabolismo,
Carotenoides/metabolismo,
Interacciones Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas,
Terpenos,
Expresión Génica,
ADN Complementario/genética,
Análisis de Secuencia,
Reacción en Cadena en Tiempo Real de la Polimerasa,
Ácido Abscísico,
ARN Mensajero/genética,
Vitamina A/metabolismo
Abstract Purpose: To analyze the topical effects of Buriti oil (Mauritia flexuosa L.) in induced myositis in rats. Methods: Thirty six male rats divided into three groups: Control group (C), induced myositis group (MI) and induced myositis group reated with Mauritia flexuosa L. (MT). After inducing my...
Arecaceae/química,
Carotenoides/administración & dosificación,
Fibroblastos/efectos de los fármacos,
Miositis/tratamiento farmacológico,
Fitoterapia,
Extractos Vegetales/administración & dosificación,
Aceites de Plantas/administración & dosificación,
Ácido Acético,
Administración Tópica,
Carotenoides/farmacología,
Modelos Animales de Enfermedad,
Inflamación,
Miositis/inducido químicamente,
Distribución Aleatoria,
Ratas Wistar
Resumen: Objetivo: Asociar la ingesta de flavonoides y carotenoides con el nivel en leche materna del anión superóxido, como marcador de estrés oxidativo. Material y métodos: Durante el periodo 2013-2015 se estudió a 100 mujeres lactantes de Córdoba (Argentina), dentro los primeros seis meses p...
The chemical composition of the essential oil and carotenoid content of the parasitic plant Cuscuta mitraeformis are described for the first time. The essential oil was analyzed by GC-FID and GC-MS revealing nonanal (24.6%) as the main constituent followed by thymol (16.5%) and eugenol (7.5%). The total ...
Abstract Background: Crocin is reported to have a wide range of biological activities such as cardiovascular protection. Recent epidemiologic studies have shown that exercise reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the general population. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the e...
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the effects of lycopene and resveratrol pretreatment on hepatic hyperplasia in partially hepatectomized rats. Methods: The lycopene group and the resveratrol group received 40 mg/kg/day of lycopene or resveratrol, respectively (dissolved in olive oil or in saline soluti...
Antioxidantes/farmacología,
Carotenoides/farmacología,
Hepatectomía/métodos,
Hígado/efectos de los fármacos,
Hígado/cirugía,
Estilbenos/farmacología,
Alanina Transaminasa/sangre,
Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos,
Aspartato Aminotransferasas/sangre,
Hígado/enzimología,
Hígado/patología,
Regeneración Hepática/efectos de los fármacos,
Índice Mitótico,
Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de los fármacos,
Ratas Wistar,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Factores de Tiempo,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Introduction: Postmen are daily exposed to high levels of solar radiation, and lack
of protection can result in many health damages. The present study aimed to identify
cutaneous phototypes and evaluate the intake of oral photoprotectors by postmen.
Methods: Cross-sectional study, carried out from August...
Estudios Transversales,
Pigmentación de la Piel/efectos de la radiación,
Rayos Ultravioleta,
Protección Radiológica,
Protectores Solares/administración & dosificación,
Exposición Profesional/prevención & control,
Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales/prevención & control,
Servicios Postales,
Dieta,
Ácidos Grasos Omega-3/administración & dosificación,
beta Caroteno/administración & dosificación,
Carotenoides/administración & dosificación,
Brasil/epidemiología
