- Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Coffee research and impacts
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Food Quality and Safety Studies
Universidade de São Paulo
2017-2024
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
2015-2022
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
2017-2021
Paullinia cupana is a plant native to Brazil that widely used in traditional medicine as physical and mental stimulant. It also worldwide produce soft drinks. A method for the simultaneous quantitation of seven markers guaraná by HPLC-PDA was developed, extraction methods determination methylxanthines tannins were investigated. Quantified substances theobromine, theophylline, caffeine, catechin, epicatechin, procyanidins A2 B2. Results confirmed satisfactory selectivity linearity (r2≥0.99)...
Stevia urticifolia Thunb. is an underexploited herb possessing bioactive flavonoids, saponins, and terpenoids. The aim of this study was to examine the antiproliferative toxicogenetic properties ethyl acetate extract from aerial parts (EtAcSur) upon Artemia salina, erythrocytes, Allium cepa sarcoma 180 cells fibroblasts, as well in vivo studies on mice determine systemic, macroscopic, behavioral alterations bone marrow chromosomal damage. assessment using A. salina larvae mouse blood...
Avicennia schaueriana Stapf & Leechm. ex Moldenke (Acanthaceae) is a native species from the Brazilian mangroves presenting ecological and economic significance. This study compared composition biological activities essential oils obtained two A. populations collected at Jureia-Itatins Ilha do Cardoso.Essential were by conventional means, their compositions analyzed GC-MS. Screening assays for antimicrobial activity carried out microdilution method antioxidant potential was assessed DPPH...
The demand for less hazardous and environmentally friendly surface disinfectants is growing essential oils may be efficient alternatives. Vapor phase assay a promising technique which explore the volatility of determining antimicrobial activity. In this study, we modified conditions inverted Petri dish to evaluate minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC). As proof concept, activity Hesperozygis myrtoides oil (HM) was studied first time in vapor phase. According established protocol...