The word “limonoids” originated from the bitterness of lemon or other citrus fruit. Structurally,
limonoids are formed by loss of four terminal carbons of the side chain in the apotirucallane …

Plant-originated triterpenes are important insecticidal molecules. The research on
insecticidal activity of molecules from Meliaceae plants has always received attention due to …

Carapa guianensis is a tree from Meliaceae family traditionally known as andiroba that has
a wide range of biological properties, including therapeutic effects, antioxidant activities …

Plant-originated triterpenes are important insecticidal molecules. Research on the
insecticidal activity of molecules from Meliaceae plants has always been a hotspot due to …

Plant products are an important source of bioactive agents against parasitic diseases,
including leishmaniasis. Among these products, vegetable oils have gained ground in the …

New strategies for the delivery of bioactives in the deeper layers of the skin have been
studied in recent years, using mainly natural ingredients. Among the strategies are …

This paper report the use of Carapa guianensis Abul.(Meliaceae) oil and derivates [fatty acid
ethyl ester (FAEE's) and free fatty acid (FFA's)] associate with silk fibroin (SF), and its activity …

The aim of this study was to investigate the susceptibility in vitro of Trypanosoma evansi to
the essential oils of andiroba (Carapa guaianensis) and aroeira (Schinus molle), in their …

Leishmaniasis is a complex of diseases caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania and
affects millions of people around the world. Several species of plants are used by traditional …

Andiroba oil (Carapa guianensis) is widely used in the Amazon region and elsewhere.
Commercial products containing andiroba oil are available for various purposes. In this …