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Ilex paraguariensis: the effect of genotypes and growth phase on biomass, secondary metabolism and antioxidant activity of in vitro cultivated calli

Yerba mate ( Ilex paraguariensis ) produces several secondary metabolites of interest to the phar maceutical industry, such as chlorogenic acids and methylxanthines. These compounds have been produced in vitro by callus culture from different species. However, for I. paraguarien...

Effect of Color and Surface Roughness of Glass Ionomer Cements Submitted to Solutions Based on Ilex paraguariensis

ABSTRACT: The present study analyzed the color change (DE) and surface roughness (Ra) of glass ionomer cements (GICs) subjected to typical herbaceous South American beverage action - Ilex paraguariensis. 90 specimens (n = 10) were made: M1 - GIC Riva Light Cure® (SDI); M2 - GIC Riva Self Cure® (SDI); M...

Plant growth, nutrients and potentially toxic elements in leaves of yerba mate clones in response to phosphorus in acid soils

An. acad. bras. ciênc; 90 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Native to subtropical region of South America, yerba mate is responsive to P under some conditions, but the degree of influence of genetic and soil on the growth and composition of the leaf is unknown. The aim of study was to evaluate plant growth, nutrients and potentially toxic elements in lea...

Protective effect of yerba mate intake on the cardiovascular system: a post hoc analysis study in postmenopausal women

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (6), 2018
The prevalence of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases is increased in postmenopausal women, which contributes to the burden of illnesses in this period of life. Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a native bush from Southern South America. Its leaves are rich in phenolic components, which may have anti...

Analysis of radioprotection and antimutagenic effects of Ilex paraguariensis infusion and its component rutin

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (9), 2018
DNA repair pathways, cell cycle checkpoints, and redox protection systems are essential factors for securing genomic stability. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of Ilex paraguariensis (Ip) infusion and one of its polyphenolic components rutin on cellular and molecular damage induced...

Ilex paraguariensis extracts extend the lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster fed a high-fat diet

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (2), 2018
Studies have suggested that total energy intake and diet composition affect lifespan and ageing. A high-fat diet induces oxidative stress and affects the development of diseases. In contrast, antioxidants are capable of reducing its harmful effects. Yerba mate beverages are an important source of antioxi...

Efecto agudo del consumo de yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) sobre el ritmo cardíaco en pacientes derivados para estudio Holter

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 88 (5), 2018
Resumen Introducción: El consumo de yerba mate (YM) (Ilex paraguariensis) es común en Sudamérica y se extiende a todo el mundo. Contiene muchas sustancias bioactivas que pueden ser beneficiosas. También existe la opinión de que puede tener efectos nocivos sobre el ritmo cardíaco, pero no encontra...