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The antitumoral activity of plants containing quinonic compounds has been reported, however there is a need to evaluate Eleutherine plicata. This study assesses the impact of E. plicata fractionation in its antitumoral effect. The ethanol extract obtained from E. plicata bulbs (EEEP) was fractionated under reflux. The dichloromethane fraction (FRDCM) was refracted in a chromatographic column, isolating eleutherol, isoeleutherin and eleutherin.

The rapid growth of cities worldwide, particularly in developing countries, has increased chronic degenerative diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases. Several medicinal plants such as Moringa oleifera have been considered to be used in a plethora of health conditions since they possess many properties, including antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive actions and the ability to protect against liver damage. This study aimed to review the effects of Moringa oleifera on human health.

The objective of this work was to carry out an investigation regarding phytochemical prospecting of six extracts obtained from leaves of Myrcia palustris DC, namely: ethyl acetate (EAE), acetone (AE), ethanolic (EE), methanolic (ME), hexanic (HE) and distilled water (DAE), to evaluate their antimicrobial activity using the broth microdilution technique, with bacteria of medical interest, and detecting the antioxidant potential against the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazil (DPPH) method.

Sprouting of potato tubers occurs over a prolonged storage, even at low temperatures, making tubers unsuitable for the processing industry. The application of sprouting inhibitors is an alternative; however, commercial compounds are toxic, making necessary the study of natural inhibitors, such as menthol and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The objective of this study was to evaluate the response menthol and hydrogen peroxide treatments on the physiology of sprouted tubers of ‘Markies’ potatoes in refrigerated storage for frying.

The present work had as objective to evaluate the yield of two varieties of fava in function of application of organic compost and dairy waste. The experiment was carried out at the Experimental Farm belonging to the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE). The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design in a factorial scheme [(2x3) + 4], with two varieties of Lima bean, three forms of organic fertilization plus four additional controls, in three repetitions. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and treatment means, compared by the Tukey test (P <0.05).

A 16-year-old male cockatiel (Nymphicushollandicus) was presented with a multinodular mass at the base of the second and third digits of the right foot. Manipulation resulted in amputation of the toes. The bird showed emaciation, respiratory signs, and died. Histology revealed an infiltrative neoplasm in the deep dermis and underlying bone tissue composed of epithelial cells arranged in cords and nests. Neoplastic cells demonstrated intense immunolabeling for the anti-pan cytokeratin antibody. A severe necroheterophilic bronchopneumonia was also observed.

This study aims to analyze the distribution between both the regular practice of unsupervised physical activity and physical inactivity among newcomers to a gym, their anthropometric profiles, and a possible correlation with obesity or overweight. The participants were 217 subjects with an average age of 29.89 ± 2.88 years. The sample was stratified by gender (66 men and 151 women) and subsequently sub-classified by history of regular but unsupervised physical activity or physical inactivity (72 active and 145 inactive).

The growing popularity of catch-and-release fishing and consequent injuries to fish need to be studied to develop species-specific techniques that limit damage. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that the hook type used in catch-and-release fishing affects fish health.

Objective: To analyze the existence of correlation between the diagnosis of Leprosy and the experience of stigma suffered/perceived by the patient of the disease.

The species Sideroxylon obtusifolium (Roem. & Schult.) T.D. Penn., belongs to the Sapotaceae family, is native to the Caatinga, and currently some of its populations are going through an increasingly scarcity. Studies focused in the obtaining of seedlings of forest species using industrial residues as components of substrates have been the subject of some research, however, there is lack of information for many species, including for Sideroxylon obtusifolium. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of Sideroxylon obtusifolium seedlings in different substrate composition.