307 resultados para Cardoso, Fernando Henrique - 1931 -
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In this work, the effectiveness of four screening techniques (three techniques of the diffusion method and one microdilution broth method) were compared. Evaluated were the ethanolic and dichloromethanic extracts of Miconia rubiginosa (Melastomataceae) against six standard bacteria (ATCC). The results showed statistical disagreement among the three diffusion techniques. Among the diffusion techniques, the well technique displayed the best result. However the microdilution broth method demonstrated to be the most adequate method to evaluate the antibacterial activity of plant crude extracts and pure compounds when compared to the other methodologies.
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The international organizations CLSI and EUCAST developed reference methodologies for activity evaluation antifungal. The aim of this work was to compare the recommended methodologies by the CLSI and EUCAST in the antifungal activity evaluation of crude extracts of Azadirachta indica and green propolis. The results showed that the MIC values determined by the EUCAST methodology were smaller than that determined by the CLSI. Nevertheless, both methodologies were satisfactory to detect and evaluate antifungal activity of the crude extracts and isolated compounds. The EUCAST methodology showed advantage by making possible to obtain results in less time.
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The anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis activity of Campomanesia adamantium fruits extracts were evaluated. Six compounds, identified as flavanones and chalcones were quantified by HPLC-DAD-UV. Promising antitubercular activity was observed with ethyl acetate extract (MIC 62.5 µg/mL) and their fractions (MIC values ranging from 39 to above 250 µg/mL). The better MIC result of 39 µg/mL was associated with two fractions that contain bigger amounts of 5,7-dihydroxy-6, 8-di-C-methylflavanone and 2',4'-dihydroxy-3',5'-dimethyl-6'-methoxychalcone. These compounds exhibited MICs >250 and 62.5 µg/mL, respectively, while their mixtures showed values ranging from 62.5 to 7.8 µg/mL, demonstrating a synergism between them.
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Levels of Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn were determinated by FAAS in the tea and dry matter from senescent leaf from Montrichardia linifera, plant used in folk medicine Amazon. The content of these metals that are transferred of the leaf to the infusions have presented significant reductions, however, the Mn values in the infusion may exceed the tolerable daily intake (11 mg) if consumption of this tea is greater than 1.0 L per day. So the tea of senescent leaves of M. linifera may be considered as a toxic beverage and thus its use is not advised.
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The knowledge of the structure characteristic of the Organic Matter is important for the understanding of the natural process. In this context aquatic humic substances (principal fraction) were isolated from water sample collected from the two distinct rivers, using procedure recommended for International Humic Substances Society and characterized by elemental analysis, electron paramagnetic resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance (13C NMR). The results were interpreted using principal component analysis (PCA) and the statistical analyses showed different in the structural characteristics of the aquatic humic substances studied.
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Chemical knowledge plays a central role in the economical and social development of a nation. Chemistry is considered a key science, which provides the means and meanings that fuel the advancement of other fields of knowledge. However, the public image of chemistry is often associated with negative facts and misconceptions. This paper addresses and discusses the public image of chemistry with two case studies: the public image of chemistry depicted in two major Brazilian newspapers and the Brazilian project for the International Year of Chemistry (IYC). Analysis of the newspaper data strongly suggests that the public image of chemistry is related to both the way news is written and the ability of the reader to identify the chemical knowledge actually present in the text. Analysis of IYC related data in the second case study depicted an optimistic panorama for the divulgation of chemistry at both national and local levels. A model for broad and effective initiatives for dissemination of chemistry is discussed. The need to keep science divulgation as the top agenda of the scientific community is also highlighted.
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One of the main challenges in the development of new antimalarial drugs is to achieve a viable lead candidate with good pharmacokinetic properties. Curcumin has a broad range of biological activities, including antimalarial activity. Herein, we report the antimalarial activity of six curcumin derivatives (6-12) and an initial analysis of their pharmacokinetic properties. Five compounds have demonstrated potent activity against the P. falciparum in vitro (IC50 values ranging from 1.7 to 15.2 µg mL-1), with moderate or low cytotoxicity against the HeLa cell line. The substitution of the carbonyl group in 6 by a 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone group (to afford 11) increases the Selective Index. These preliminary results indicate curcumin derivatives as potential antimalarial compounds.
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This paper describes for the first time the occurrence of Fusarium solani infecting cassava (Manihot esculenta) in the State of Pará.
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RESUMO O presente artigo visa elucidar a tematização que Fernando Pessoa apresenta da questão da metafísica, à luz dos escritos filosóficos deixados por este autor no seu espólio. No espólio de Fernando Pessoa, conservado na Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal, existe uma multiplicidade de projetos e fragmentos de cariz filosófico sobre metafísica dos quais resultaram uma pluralidade de escritos relativos ao sentido da noção de ser. Assim, através de uma análise dos diversos projetos pessoanos consagrados à questão da metafísica, pretendemos clarificar as sucessivas soluções apresentadas por Fernando Pessoa para a problemática do ser.
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RESUMO A podridão das raízes causada por Fusarium solani f. sp. piperis é uma das principais doenças da pimenteira-do-reino no norte de Minas Gerais. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram quantificar a incidência da doença nas principais áreas produtoras do norte do estado de Minas Gerais, identificar o agente causal da fusariose, testar a patogenicidade dos isolados e avaliar a ação de filtrados de F. solani f. sp. piperis sobre folhas destacadas de pimenteira-do-reino e sobre Trichoderma asperellum. Avaliou-se a incidência da fusariose em 1.000 ou 500 plantas de forma arbitrária, em percurso em zigue-zague. A reação de pimenta-do-reino ‘Cingapura’ foi avaliada em relação a dois filtrados fúngicos (FPC1 e FPB2), e o isolado FPB2 foi empregado para avaliar a reação das cultivares Cingapura e Guajarina. Outro experimento foi realizado para estudar a influência das diluições do filtrado FPB2 em folhas da cultivar Cingapura. Para avaliar o efeito de toxinas dos filtrados sobre o Índice de Velocidade de Crescimento Micelial (IVCM) de T. asperellum foi implantado um ensaio com diferentes concentrações e dois filtrados. A incidência da doença nas áreas amostradas foi de 31,5 e 100% nos municípios de Bocaiúva e Montes Claros, respectivamente. De acordo com os resultados do teste de compatibilidade sexual foi possível identificar os isolados como F. solani f. sp. piperis. Nove isolados foram patogênicos quando inoculados em mudas de pimenta-do-reino com quatro meses de desenvolvimento. O filtrado FPB2 produziu maior severidade de infecção (média de 93,6% de área foliar necrosada), comparado ao isolado FPC1 (5,8%). A cultivar Cingapura foi mais sensível à ação do filtrado. A diluição do filtrado FPB2 proporcionou redução na porcentagem de área foliar lesionada. Observou-se, ainda, que o aumento das concentrações do filtrado do isolado FPC1 proporcionou o aumento do IVCM de T. asperellum, enquanto o filtrado de FPB2 gerou uma reação contrária, reduzindo o IVCM desse fungo antagonista.