Immunomodulatory and Antimicrobial Activity of Babassu Mesocarp Improves the Survival in Lethal Sepsis

Attalea speciosa syn Orbignya phalerata Mart. (babassu) has been used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases. Aim of the study. To investigate the antimicrobial and immunological activity of babassu mesocarp extract (EE). Material and Methods. The in vitro antimicrobial activity wa...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth S. B. Barroqueiro, Dayanna S. Prado, Priscila S. Barcellos, Tonicley A. Silva, Wanderson S. Pereira, Lucilene A. Silva, Márcia C. G. Maciel, Rodrigo B. Barroqueiro, Flávia R. F. Nascimento, Azizedite G. Gonçalves, Rosane N. M. Guerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2859652