This study reports a pharmacological evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer activities
of carvacrol, a phenolic monoterpene constituent of essential oils produced by oregano and …

The monoterpene (−)‐borneol is present in essential oils of several medicinal plants. The
aim of this study was to evaluate (−)‐borneol effects on rat thoracic aorta artery rings. The …

Endogenous hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) is involved in the regulation of vascular tone. We
hypothesized that the lowering of calcium and opening of potassium (K) channels as well as …

This study investigated a lycopene-rich extract from red guava (LEG) for its chemical
composition using spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, attenuated total reflectance-fourier …

Silver nanoparticles have been studied as an alternative for treatment of microbial infections
and leishmaniasis, without promoting induction of microbial or parasite resistance. In this …

The intravascular parasitic worm Schistosoma mansoni is a causative agent of schistosomiasis,
a disease of great global public health significance. Praziquantel is the only drug …

The “bacuri” (Platonia insignis Mart., Clusiaceae) is a native tropical fruit from the Brazilian
Amazon and Northeast Regions. Its seeds are used to treat inflammatory diseases, diarrhea …

Background Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDSs) have attracted attention because
of their effects on solubility and bioavailability of lipophilic compounds. Herein, a SEDDS …

Streptococcal bacteremia that occurs during invasive dental procedures can lead to infective
endocarditis (IE) in children with certain heart diseases. Prior to such procedures, antibiotic …

Propolis is a complex matrix of chemical constituents extracted from plants and produced by
bees which is used in folk medicine due to its several pharmacological properties. Its …