Functional foods for neuroprotection: a role to Hypericum perforatum (Hyperi-Food)

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Evaluation of antioxidant activity of selected Brazilian plants extracts

Publication . Pinho, Cláudia; Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Paraíso, N; Carvalho, A; Lima, C; Dias, A

Numerous diseases are induced by free radicals and it has long been recognized that naturally occurring substances in higher plants have antioxidant activity

2014Conference object

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Incorporation of neuroprotective compounds of Hypericum perforatum in polymeric nanoparticles

Publication . Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Pinho, Cláudia; Sarmento, B; Dias, A

Hypericum 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].

2014Conference object

Open access

In vitro anti-cancer activities of Poiretia bahiana and Acritopappus confertus

Publication . Pinho, Cláudia; Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Carvalho, A; Lima, C; Dias, A

Cancer 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.

2014Conference object

Open access