S. L. Da Silva

Microbial Biodegradation of Aromatic Compounds in a Soil Contaminated with Gasohol

A. G. Parreira, M. R. Tótola, G. N. Jham, S. L. Da Silva & A. C. Borges · Biotechnology Journal International · 2011

The studies developed in this work aimed to find alternatives to biodegradation or bioremediation of soils contaminated with gasoline or gasohol. So, the biodegradation of benzene, toluene and o-xylene (BTX) in soil samples contaminated with gasoline or gasohol by a bacterial con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2011/295

Inhibition of Gelatinases by Vegetable Extracts of the Species Tapirira guianensis (Stick Pigeon)

T. R. Longatti, G. Cenzi, L. A. R. S. Lima, R. J. S. Oliveira, V. N. Oliveira, S. L. Da Silva & R. I. M. A. Ribeiro · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2011

Tapirira guianensis (Stick pigeon), a widely-used herbal medicine, has been reported to possess various biological activities. The aim of this study was the phytochemical analysis of the fractions of extracts of T. guianensis and the investigation of the action of these extracts...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2011/372