Introduction Candida albicans is the most prevalent fungal pathogen in humans. Due to the
development of drug resistance, there is today a need for new antifungal agents for the …

Usually regarded as less evolved than their more recently diverged vascular sisters, which
currently dominate vegetation landscape, bryophytes seem having nothing to envy to the …

This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity and mechanism of action of Aronia
melanocarpa anthocyanins (AMAs) against Escherichia coli. AMAs displayed strong …

Abstract Nanostructured Zn 1-x Yb x O (0.0≤ x≤ 0.1) powders were prepared by the
solution method using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sucrose. The effect of the ytterbium …

Widely used throughout the world as traditional medicine for treating a variety of diseases
ranging from cancer to microbial infections, members of the Tradescantia genus show …

Abstract Caribbean Women's Health and Transnational Ethnobotany. Immigrants from the
Dominican Republic (DR) and Haiti are among the top foreign–born communities in New …

Background and aim Tradescantia spathacea (T. spathacea) is a traditional medicinal plant
from Central America and its tea, obtained by infusion, has been recognized as a functional …

Functionalization of phenolic compounds by lipophilization allowing the synthesis of new
compounds with improved biological properties. This study aims to investigate the …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Traditional or folk medicine has led to the discovery of
important bioactive substances used in several health-related areas. Phytochemicals in …

Abstract Tradescantia spathacea Sw.(Commelinaceae) is widely cultivated as an
ornamental and medicinal plant in Southeast Asia, and its pharmacological properties are …