As queimaduras são as causas mais comuns de lesões cutâneas. Para dinamizar o processo de cicatrização são utilizados polímeros naturais em substituição aos polímeros sintéticos. A pectina e a galactomanana de jucá (Caesalpinia ferrea) e o alginato reticulado com cálcio são atóxicos e biodegradáveis. E juntamente com os extratos dos frutos do jucá apresentaram propriedades bactericidas e toxicidade baixa, agem ...
Aplysia dactylomela is a large marine opisthobranch gastropod, which inhabits shallow tropical shoreline regions, eats red and green algae, and releases a purple ink when disturbed. Many functions have been proposed for this secretion and although there is no consensus on this, some of its constituents are believed to be derived from the red algal diet, it may provide the snail with a substantial survival advan...
Tropical fruits can be used as raw material for the manufacture of a variety of food products most notably frozen fruit pulps, which have deserved special attention due to their wide acceptance among consumers. They have been used in the formulation of juices and commercial refreshments sold in snack bars, schools, restaurants, besides the direct home consumption. Dietary fiber is known to play such important f...