The coastal lagoons are characterized by the mixture of fresh and salty water, causing these systems to be extremely dynamic, thus generating a very particular ecological behavior. The bacteria present in the sediments of this ecosystems have a critical role in its functioning, such as the recycling of organic matter,...
Cucurbita ficifolia Bouche (C. ficifolia) is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM), a disease with an important epidemiological importance that lies in its high prevalence and mortality rates. There are experimental and clinical evidences about its hypoglycemic action. However, phytochemical and pharmacological studies are still...
