Sepsis is a complex disease and is the cause of many deaths worldwide. Sepsis
pathogenesis involves a dysregulated inflammatory response with consequent production of …

Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) has recently emerged as a promising source of natural
antioxidants. Because increased oxidative stress and impaired antioxidant defense mechanisms …

Lycopene is a carotenoid with known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. We aimed
to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo effects of lycopene on reducing the redox imbalance …

Silymarin (Silybum marianum; SM), popularly known as milk thistle, is an extract that has
been used for many centuries to treat liver diseases. In recent years, several studies have …

Previous studies have demonstrated that the ingestion of açaí pulp can improve serum lipid
profile in various animal models; therefore, we hypothesized that açaí pulp (Euterpe …

The formaldehyde (FA) is a crosslinking agent that reacts with cellular macromolecules such
as proteins, nucleic acids and molecules with low molecular weight such as amino acids, …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and
alterations in the carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. DM is associated with …

Plant-based systems continue to play an essential role in healthcare, and their use by
different cultures has been extensively documented. Baccharis trimera, popularly known as …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease characterized
by a non-fully reversible airflow limitation comprising chronic bronchitis and pulmonary …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Baccharis trimera (Less.) (Asteraceae) is a
native plant of Brazil. Also known as “carqueja”, it has been popularly used to treat liver …