Aims This study aimed at evaluating the oxidative stress in mitochondria isolated from the
brain and liver of mice treated with riparin A, as well as the locomotor activity and …

Microplastics (MP) are omnipresent in aquaculture and can induce several toxic effects,
mainly oxidative stress. Therefore, alternatives to minimize these effects are welcome. In this …

Brazil has several important biomes holding impressive fauna and flora biodiversity.
Cerrado being one of the richest ones and a significant area in the search for new plant …

Medicinal plants have been employed as an alternative method to treat diabetes. One is
Cissus sicyoides, a plant from the Amazon region (Northern Brazil), which is morphologically …

This review aims to establish an association between traditional and scientific knowledge to
allow the evaluation of the effectiveness of medicinal plants, as well as their risks based on …

Mycoplasma hominis can be isolated from the human urogenital tract. However, its
interaction with the host remains poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to assess the …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of an ethanolic extract of the bark of
bacupari (Garcinia brasiliensis–EEB) on the abundance of intestinal microbiota …

Sulfated polysaccharides (PLS) extracted from marine algae have important biological
activities in different inflammatory models. They consist of a diverse group with great …

Belonging to the Brazilian flora, the species Hancornia speciosa (Gomes), known as
mangabeira, has bioactive compounds of interest, such as flavonoids, xanthones, and …

Water body contamination by leachate originated from dumpsites is a concern for municipal
solid waste (MSW) management. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate antioxidant …