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- Evaluation of antioxidant activity of selected Brazilian plants extractsPublication . Pinho, Cláudia; Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Paraíso, N; Carvalho, A; Lima, C; Dias, ANumerous diseases are induced by free radicals and it has long been recognized that naturally occurring substances in higher plants have antioxidant activity
- In vitro anti-cancer activities of Poiretia bahiana and Acritopappus confertusPublication . Pinho, Cláudia; Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Carvalho, A; Lima, C; Dias, ACancer is one of the greatest killers worldwide and is spreading promptly. Increasing interest and research on herbal medicine have revealed its importance in treating many diseases, including cancer.
- Incorporation of neuroprotective compounds of Hypericum perforatum in polymeric nanoparticlesPublication . Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Pinho, Cláudia; Sarmento, B; Dias, AHypericum perforatum extracts have been used for their antidepressive effects. Recently, a selected fraction (HP) isolated from these extracts and containing compounds like quercetin and biapigenin proved to be neuroprotective [1,2].
- Synergistic activity of cold pressed seed oils from Indian neem (Azadirachta indica), karanja (Pongamia glabra) and aloe vera gel (Aloe barbadensis) in a cosmeceutical moisturizerPublication . Ferraz Oliveira, Rita; Barreiros, Luisa; Cruz, Agostinho; Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Dias, A; Pinho, Cláudia; Fernandes, S; Santos, NM; Morgado, JThe increased interest and knowledge on the beneficial activity of plants and their compounds in human health have contributed to the development of several drugs, widely used in clinical practice worldwide