Contact dermatitis produces an inflammatory reaction primarily via stimulation of keratinocytes and cells of the immune system, which promote the release of cytokines, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and other chemical mediators. Eugenol (EUG, phenylpropanoid of essential oils) has attracted attention due to its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antioxidant effect. On the other hand, it is volatile and in...
A hidroxiuréia (HU) constitui o avanço mais importante no tratamento da anemia falciforme (AF) por prevenir complicações e aumentar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Entretanto, alguns aspectos do tratamento com HU permanecem obscuros, incluindo a sua ação e potencial toxicidade em outras células sanguíneas, tais como neutrófilos. Este estudo utilizou a mensuração da lactato desidrogenase (LDH) e do metil tiaz...
The stem bark of Amburana cearensis AC Smith, popularly known as cumaru, is used to treat respiratory diseases like bronchitis and asthma. Previous pharmacological studies showed the anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive and antioxidant, and / or muscle relaxant activities of the the extract and isolated molecules from cumaru, including coumarin (CM) and amburoside A (AMB). Given the above, the objective of this s...