Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is reversible acute renal failure observed following
administration of iodinated contrast media (CM) during angiographic or other medical …

The fact that millions of people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD) or
Parkinson's disease (PD), the two most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), has …

Objectives Currently, the use of iodinated contrast media in diagnostic imaging has been
increased in clinical medicine. Contrast‐induced nephropathy (CIN) is an important adverse …

Antimicrobial resistance is a global health concern that demands urgent measures. Among
several approaches, gold nanoparticles arise as valid alternatives to address this issue. In …

Silymarin, an extract from Silybum marianum (milk thistle) containing a standardized mixture
of flavonolignans that ameliorates some types of liver disease and, more recently, kidney …

Context: The resin from the trunk wood of Virola oleifera (Schott) AC Smith (Myristicaceae) is
used in folk medicine to hasten wound repair and to treat pain and inflammatory conditions …

The present study was performed to explore the renoprotective potential of a stevia residue
extract (STRE) on a mouse model of adenine-induced chronic kidney disease (CKD). The …

Achyrocline satureioides or Macela, has been largely used in traditional folk medicine in
Brazil as an anti-inflammatory agent and to treat various digestive disorders. The aim of the …

In regions adjacent to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Virola oleifera (VO) resin extract has
been popularly used for decades as a skin and mucosal healing agent. However, this …

Virola venosa, popularly known in Brazil as ucuuba-da-mata, occurs naturally in the Amazon
region and has potential to provide useful natural compounds, as already known for other …