Abstract Shochu is the most widely consumed spirit in Japan. In its manufacture is used koji, a solid fungus culture traditional of the Asian countries, but that makes the production process slow. Shochu can be produced from a variety of starchy sources, including sweet potato. About 7% of the world's sw...
Abstract The pulp oil of Caryocar brasiliense Camb., better known as pequi, is used in the typical cuisine of the Brazilian Cerrado region. It is also used in folk medicine to combat several types of disease of the respiratory system and skin. However, since its exploration is purely extractive, the exha...
Abstract Waste produced by the construction sector is a problem that has grown over the last few years. Construction and demolition waste makes up about 50% by mass of the total solid waste produced in Brazil. One alternative by which to reduce this volume is recycling this material in the form of aggreg...
Abstract Phenolic compounds are one of the main groups of secondary metabolites in plants and are known for their antioxidant activity. Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) contains different phenolic compounds including carnosol, carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid. In Cuba, rosemary cultivation is limite...
Abstract The high prevalence of anxiety disorders associated with pharmacotherapy side effects have motivated the search for new pharmacological agents. Species from Citrus genus, such as Citrus limon (sicilian lemon), have been used in folk medicine as a potential therapy to minimize emotional disorders...
Abstract Microalgae are potential sources of a wide range of bioproducts. It is essential to choose the proper microalgae strain and culture condition to achieve an efficient production. The production yield of carotenoids by Dunaliella salina under the stress-induced culture conditions of nitrogen depri...
Abstract Hippocampus is a part of the brain that has a major role in spatial learning and memory which can be affected by herbal extracts. Incense resin (Styrax benzoin) has been used by local communities to improve intelligence. However, there is no scientific evidence of the functions of Styrax benzoin...
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to compare the effects of music at 432 Hz, 440 Hz, and no music on the clinical perception of anxiety and salivary cortisol levels in patients undergoing tooth extraction. Methodology A parallel-group randomized clinical trial was conducted. Forty-two patien...
Análisis de Varianza,
Ansiedad al Tratamiento Odontológico/psicología,
Ansiedad al Tratamiento Odontológico/terapia,
Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática,
Hidrocortisona/análisis,
Música/psicología,
Musicoterapia/métodos,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Saliva/química,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Estrés Psicológico,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Extracción Dental/psicología,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated if the use of a bioactive glass-ceramic-based gel, named Biosilicate (BS), before, after or mixed with bleaching gel, could influence the inflammation of the dental pulp tissue of rats' molars undergoing dental bleaching with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Methodolo...
Pulpa Dental/efectos de los fármacos,
Pulpa Dental/patología,
Vidrio/química,
Peróxido de Hidrógeno/efectos adversos,
Peróxido de Hidrógeno/química,
Diente Molar,
Pulpitis/inducido químicamente,
Pulpitis/patología,
Pulpitis/prevención & control,
Distribución Aleatoria,
Ratas Wistar,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Factores de Tiempo,
Blanqueamiento de Dientes/efectos adversos,
Blanqueamiento de Dientes/métodos,
Blanqueadores Dentales/efectos adversos,
Blanqueadores Dentales/química,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Development of antibiotic resistance that leads to resurgence of bacterial infections poses a threat to disease-free existence for humankind and is a challenge for the welfare of the society at large. Despite research efforts directed towards treatment of pathogens, antibiotics within new improved classe...
