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Ocotea daphnifolia: phytochemical investigation, in vitro dual cholinesterase inhibition, and molecular docking studies

This study aimed to evaluate the anticholinesterase activities of extracts and fractions of Ocotea daphnifolia in vitro and characterize its constituents. The effects of hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanolic extracts on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) activity were determined...

Determination of acute median lethal concentration and sublethal effects on AChE activity of Gymnotus carapo (Teleostei: Gymnotidae) exposed to trichlorfon

Trichlorfon (TRF) is a pesticide widely used in aquaculture to control fish ectoparasites. This pesticide is an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, an essential enzyme for termination of nerve impulses. High rates of TRF use generate risks to the environment and human health. In the environment, pesticide...

Niveles de colinesterasa sérica en caficultores del Departamento de Caldas, Colombia

Rev. salud pública; 19 (3), 2017
RESUMEN Objetivo Determinar niveles de colinesterasa sérica en caficultores del departamento de Caldas y su asociación con factores demográficos y ocupacionales. Metodología Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, muestra de 1 098 agricultores del Alto Oriente y Centro Sur del Departamento de Caldas, p...

Investigations of anticholinestrase and antioxidant potentials of methanolic extract, subsequent fractions, crude saponins and flavonoids isolated from Isodon rugosus

Biol. Res; 47 (), 2014
BACKGROUND: Based on the ethnomedicinal uses and the effective outcomes of natural products in various diseases, this study was designed to evaluate Isodon rugosus as possible remedy in oxidative stress, alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Acetylecholinestrase (AChE) and butyrylcholinestera...

Determinaçäo de resíduos de carbofuran em vegetais por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (HPLC)
Carbofuran residues determination in vegetables by high efficiency liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Pesticidas; 6 (), 1996
O pesticida carbofuran (2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzo-furanyl-N-methylcarbamate) é um inseticida-nematicida de amplo espectro de aplicaçao, sendo empregado em escala crescente em muitos países tropicais, devido a sua eficácia contra numerosos insetos e pestes de frutas, vegetais e graos. Apresenta...