ATIVIDADES BIOLÓGICAS DAS GLÂNDULAS E DERIVADOS DO TEIU Salvator merianae UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.6581525200510

• Palavras-chave: Atividades biológicas. Composição química. Etnomedicinal. Teiu (salvator merianae).

• Keywords: Biological activities. Chemical composition. Ethno medicinal. Teiú (salvator merianae).

• Abstract: This review aims to identify the biological activities of the glands and derivatives of Salvator merianae. As a methodology, we have a literature review type study through a collection of data from articles published in English, Portuguese and Spanish in the main scientific databases, Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online), PubMed (Service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine NLM) and Google Scholar. 18 articles were selected and included in a quantitative synthesis, which described that this lizard's lard, rich in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, such as palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid, has proven antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activity against pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus. , Escherichia coli and Candida albicans, with the ability to inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis and modulate the host's immune response, helping to production of cytosines and increased phagocytic capacity of cells of the immune system, such as macrophages, and its composition rich in omega 3 and omega 6, essential components for human health present in the lipids of this animal species, as well as an auxiliary oxidant in healing and regeneration of fabrics. It can be used topically or orally, its properties suggest its use as a complementary tool in zootherapy, promoting health benefits. However, additional research is needed to further explore and validate its clinical applications and mechanisms of action.