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Physical exercise and anti-inflammatory agents in an animal model of seizures: insights into lipid peroxidation and antioxidant activity

A previous study revealed the protective effect of an aerobic exercise protocol on behavioral and inflammatory aspects in an animal model of epileptic seizures. The previously collected samples in that investigation were now analyzed from the perspective of oxidative stress. Five experimental groups of W...

Comportamento dos sistemas peroxidase e antioxidante, e produtos de peroxidação lipídica na saliva total de pacientes com diabetes mellitus 2 antes e após tratamento periodontal não cirúrgico
Peroxidase and antioxidant systems and lipid peroxidation products behavior in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients whole saliva before and after periodontal treatment

O estresse oxidativo (EO), fenômeno decorrente do desequilíbrio entre a geração de espécies reativas de oxigênio (ERO) e/ou depleção antioxidante (AO), está envolvido na patogênese de diversas doenças e desordens, incluindo o diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) e a doença periodontal. Uma das cons...

Evaluation of the pharmacognostic parameters, qualitative phytochemical profile and investigation of the toxicity of Sacoglottis ceratocarpa Ducke containing Bergenin, a gallic acid derivative

Trunk barks of Sacoglottis ceratocarpa Ducke (ScTB) are used in Amazonian folk medicine against hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia, although scientific information on efficacy and quality control is lacking. Thus, pharmacognostic parameters, qualitative phytochemical profile, antioxidant pr...

Potencial antioxidante de tres subproductos de granada (Punica granatum L)

Arch. latinoam. nutr; 74 (3), 2024
Introducción: La granada Punica granatum es originaria del sur de Asia es altamente apreciada por su sabor y por los compuestos fitoquímicos que confieren beneficios a la salud. Objetivo: Determinar el potencial biológico de arilos deshidratados, mermelada y jugo concentrado elaborados con las varieda...

Morphological and biochemical characterization of Moroccan Opuntia dillenii fruit: Natural source of bioactive compounds

Vitae (Medellín); 31 (2), 2024
Background: The fruit of Opuntiadillenii, commonly known as prickly pear, is widely consumed for its nutritional and medicinal benefits, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It plays a significant role in local diets and traditional medicine, contributing to economic value....

A comprehensive review on chemical and pharmacological potential of Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell

The fruit of plant Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell, is found native to tropical regions of West Africa, and vernacularly recognized as the “Miracle Fruit” by Africans. The property of the plant has traditionally been employed in many food industries...

Effect of orijin bitters, aqueous extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Zingiber Officinale roscoeon the Kidney of Adult Wistar rats

Orijin bitters, Hibiscus sabdariffa and Zingiber officinale roscoe have been reported to possess various medicinal properties. The aim of the study is to evaluate their effects on the kidney of adult wistar rats. Methodology: thirty rats were randomly divided into 6 groups...

Chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Lepechinia rufocampii Epling & Mathias essential oil from the highlands of Ecuador

The chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil from leaves and flowers of Lepechinia rufocampii Epling & Mathias were studied. GC-FID and GC-MS analyses allowed the identification and quantification of 122 constituents, representing ...

Myrtus communis leaves: source of bio - actives, traditional use, their biological properties, and prospects

Myrtus communis L., commonly known as true myrtle, is a medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean area. Since ancient times, the inhabitant s of this area have been using it for its cultural and medicinal properties. Because of the vast diversity of biomolecules in its aerial parts, ...

Croton stipulaceus Kunth, a native Mexican medicinal plant with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities

Leaves of Croton stipulaceuswere extracted (EHex, ECHCl3and EEtOH extracts) to assesstheir antioxidant potential, anti-inflammatory activity in murine models and acute toxicity. EEtOH showed the highest effect in DPPH (37.80% inhibition), FRAP (1065.00 ± 55.30 μmolFe2+) ...