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Improvement of the in vitro cytotoxic effect on HT-29 colon cancer cells by com...
Falcão, Soraia; Duarte, Diana; Diallo, Moustapha; Santos, Joana B.; Ribeiro, Eduarda; Vale, Nuno; Vilas-Boas, MiguelCancer is regard as one of the key factors of mortality and morbidity in the world. Treatment is mainly based on chemotherapeutic drugs that, when used in targeted therapies, have serious side effects. 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a drug commonly used against colorectal cancer (CRC), despite its side effects. Combination of this compound with natural products is a promising source in cancer treatment research. In r...
Chemical characterization and bioactivity of poplar, green and red propolis: a ...
Diallo, MoustaphaPropolis is a resin made by honeybees from multiple plant sources surrounding the hive. Therefore, each type of propolis from different regions has intrinsic characteristics related to their chemical composition, such as antifungal, antioxidative properties, and extrinsic such as color, both specific to their botanical origin. Thus, propolis can be regarded as a functional food with preservative properties offe...