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Unveiling the potential of Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. preparations fo...
Oliveira, A.S.; Rolo, J.; Gaspar, C.; Cavaleiro, C.; Salgueiro, L.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, R.; Ferraz, C.; Coelho, S.; Pastorinho, M, RamiroEthnopharmacological relevance Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. is an interspecific hybrid between Thymus pulegioides and Thymus vulgaris, known for its pharmacological activities as diaphoretic, deodorant, antiseptic and disinfectant, the last mostly related with its antimicrobial activity. The folk use of other extracts, as hydrolates, have also been disseminated, as regulators of oily skin with anti-acne...
Anti-inflammatory potential of Portuguese thermal waters
Silva, A.; Oliveira, A. S.; Vaz, C. V.; Correia, S.; Ferreira, R.; Breitenfeld, L.; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, R.In light of Medical Hydrology, thermal waters (TW) are all-natural mineral waters that emerge inside a thermal resort and have therapeutic applications. Their beneficial effect has been empirically recognized for centuries, being indicated for symptom alleviation and/or treatment of several diseases, almost all associated with inflammation. Indeed, an anti-inflammatory effect has been attributed to many differe...
Assessment of Lactobacillus crispatus´ role in vaginal infections: friend or foe?
Gaspar, C.; Rolo, J.; Vieira, Luís; Donder, G.; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A.Lactobacillus spp. are the most prevalent microorganisms in the vaginal milleu. Several probiotic mechanisms have been associated with Lactobacillus, but the most relevant one is lactate production – resulting in a low pH value, typical of the healthy vagina. However, its pathogenic state is still unknown. We aim to elucidate the role of a commensal vaginal microorganism, Lactobacillus crispatus, in vaginal inf...
Role of Lactobacillus crispatus in vaginal infections: insights from metagenomi...
Gaspar, C.; Rolo, J.; Vieira, Luís; Donder, G.; Martinez-de-Oliveira, J.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A.Objective: Lactobacillus spp. constitute the most prevalent bacterial microorganism in the vaginal milleu. Several probiotic mechanisms have been associated with Lactobacillus, but the most relevant one is lactate production – resulting in a low pH value, typical of the healthy vagina. We aim to elucidate the role of a native vaginal microorganism, Lactobacillus crispatus, in vaginal infections. Methods: Twenty...
The phytochemical and bioactivity profiles of wild Calluna vulgaris L. flowers
Rodrigues, F.; Moreira, T.; Pinto, D.; Pimentel, F.B.; Costa, A.; Nunes, M.A.; Albuquerque, T.G.; Costa, H.S.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A.; Oliveira, A.I.The nutritional composition of Calluna vulgaris flowers as well as the phytochemical profile, antioxidant (DPPH and FRAP assays), antimicrobial and cytotoxic (in human immortalized non-tumorigenic keratinocyte and fibroblasts) activities of aqueous, hydroalcoholic and ethanolic extracts were evaluated. A high content of fiber and carbohydrates (75%) and the prevalence of α-tocopherol as vitamer deserves attenti...
The effects of combined training on bone metabolic markers in postmenopausal women
Pereira, Ana Monteiro; Costa, Aldo M.; Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A.; Soares, João F.; Monteiro, A.M.; Williams, J.H.H.Exercise plays an important role in maximizing and subsequent reduction of the maximum rates of bone loss. The purpose of this study was to determine whether 16 weeks of combined exercise in postmenopausal would affect bone metabolism. Equipment and methods. — Eleven participants (53.1 [±4.0] years) performed combined training that consisted of 60—75% of 1 RM, 2—3 sets of 10—15 repetitions in specific machines ...