Maria Ivaneide Rocha
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View article: Oilseed Plants of the Semi-arid Region: Acrocomia aculeata and Syagrus cearensis as Therapeutic Sources
Oilseed Plants of the Semi-arid Region: Acrocomia aculeata and Syagrus cearensis as Therapeutic Sources Open
Medicinal plants have been used for centuries as a valuable therapeutic alternative, especially in communities with limited access to conventional medicines. Today, scientific interest in these plants continues to grow, primarily due to th…
View article: Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of Varronia curassavica Jacq. Essential Oil (Boraginaceae) and In Silico Testing of α-Pinene
Chemical Characterization and Biological Activity of Varronia curassavica Jacq. Essential Oil (Boraginaceae) and In Silico Testing of α-Pinene Open
Multidrug-resistant bacteria have complicated the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases; their microbial resistance stems from the indiscriminate use of medications and the transfer of resistance genes. Varronia curassavica Jacq., a plant…
View article: Evaluation of the Antibacterial and Drug Potentiating Activity of Dysphania ambrosioides Ethanol Extract Against MDR Strains
Evaluation of the Antibacterial and Drug Potentiating Activity of Dysphania ambrosioides Ethanol Extract Against MDR Strains Open
The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked the beginning of the antibiotic era but also led to the development of resistant bacterial strains. Bacterial resistance, worsened by the improper use of antibiotics, has beco…
View article: Chemical characterization and insecticidal potential of the essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) against Nauphoeta cinerea (Blaberidae)
Chemical characterization and insecticidal potential of the essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) against Nauphoeta cinerea (Blaberidae) Open
Plants are considered a rich source of bioactive compounds and an alternative agent for insect control. Among them, representatives of the Lamiaceae family are the best known for this potential, as they produce volatile compounds with inse…
View article: Chemical Composition and Insecticide Activity of Essential Oil of Mesosphaerum suaveolens Against Nauphoeta cinerea
Chemical Composition and Insecticide Activity of Essential Oil of Mesosphaerum suaveolens Against Nauphoeta cinerea Open
Essential oils are compounds produced by secondary plant metabolites and are found in leaf trichomes, moreover, they are characteristic because they present strong odors and present biological activities. Thus, the objective of this work w…
View article: Chemical composition and toxicological evaluation of Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poiteau (LAMIACEAE) in Drosophila melanogaster and Artemia salina
Chemical composition and toxicological evaluation of Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poiteau (LAMIACEAE) in Drosophila melanogaster and Artemia salina Open
Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poiteau, known as "Bamburral" is a plant widely used in Brazilian folk medicine, however, there are no toxicological studies to ascertain its safety. Thus, we aimed to investigate the phytochemical and toxic effects …