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Marisi G. Soares

2 papers in the library · 71 citations · publishing 2020-2022

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Immunological Modulation and Control of Parasitaemia by Ayahuasca Compounds: Therapeutic Potential for Chagas's Disease

Chemistry & Biodiversity September 26, 2022 Albert Katchborian‐neto, Mário F. C. Santos, Diego Fernandes Vilas Boas et al. 9 citations

Abstract Ayahuasca is a psychoactive and psychedelic decoct composed mainly of Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis plant species. The beverage is rich in alkaloids and it is ritualistically used by several indigenous communities of South America as a natural medicine. There are also reports in the literature indicating the prophylaxis potential of Ayahuasca alkaloids against internal...

Neuroprotective potential of Ayahuasca and untargeted metabolomics analyses: applicability to Parkinson's disease.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology June 12, 2020 Albert Katchborian‐neto, Wanderleya T Santos, Karen J Nicácio et al. 62 citations

Ayahuasca is a tea produced through decoction of Amazonian plants. It has been used for centuries by indigenous people of South America. The beverage is considered to be an ethnomedicine, and it is traditionally used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including neurological illness. Besides, some scientific evidence suggests it may be applicable to Parkinson's disease (PD)...