Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

Antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and molecular docking evaluation of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized from Ocimum campechianum against Staphylococcus spp

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance and the overuse of antimicrobials have driven the search for innovative therapies, particularly those based on natural compounds and medicinal plant derivatives, aiming to develop new drugs. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial and a...

Mango peel flour (Mangifera indica) as a source of antioxidants and dietary fiber in goat meat sausages

Abstract Lipid oxidation is a major cause of quality deterioration in meat products, while dietary fiber is scarce in these foods. This study evaluated the effects of mango peel flour (MPF), a natural source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, on the quality characteristics of goa...

Assessing Water and Sediment Contamination in the Sub-Middle São Francisco River (Brazil): Combining Physicochemical Analyses, Trace Metals, and Allium cepa L. Ecotoxicity

The Sub-middle São Francisco River (Northeast Brazil), a key water resource for regional socioeconomic development, is increasingly threatened by urban, industrial, and intensive irrigated agricultural activities. This study aimed to assess physicochemical parameters, nutrient an...