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Structural Basis for Molecular Recognition of Cannabinoids by Inhibitory Cys-Loop Channels by Alvarez, Lautaro D., Carina Alves, N. R.

“…Cannabis sativa has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient times. This plant produces cannabinoids, which are now known to interact with…”
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Molecular determinants of tetrahydrocannabinol binding to the glycine receptor by Alvarez, Lautaro D., Alves, N. R. Carina

“…The recognition of Cannabis as a source of new compounds suitable for medical use has attracted strong interest from the scientific community in its research,…”
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Structural Insights into the Ligand Binding Domain of the Glucocorticoid Receptor: A Molecular Dynamics Study by Alves, N. R. Carina, Pecci, Adali, Alvarez, Lautaro D

“…The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is a ligand-binding dependent transcription factor that ultimately regulates vital biological processes and inflammation…”
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The role of game mammals as bushmeat In the Caatinga, northeast Brazil by Barboza, Raynner Rilke D., Lopes, Sérgio F., Souto, Wedson M. S., Fernandes-Ferreira, Hugo, Alves, Rômulo R. N.

“…Although the use of wild mammals as a source of food has been better studied in tropical forest environments, their importance as a source of protein for human…”
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Animals for the Gods: Magical and Religious Faunal Use and Trade in Brazil by Alves, Rômulo R. N, Rosa, Ierecê L, Léo Neto, Nivaldo A, Voeks, Robert

“…Religious beliefs and practices have long influenced human perceptions and uses of nature. Animals in particular play a prominent role in magico-religious…”
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Biodiversity, traditional medicine and public health: where do they meet? by Alves, Rômulo R N, Rosa, Ierecê M L

“…Given the increased use of traditional medicines, possibilities that would ensure its successful integration into a public health framework should be explored…”
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The Role of Animal-derived Remedies as Complementary Medicine in Brazil by ALVES, RÔMULO R. N, ROSA, IERECÊ L, SANTANA, GINDOMAR G

“…Although animal-derived remedies constitute an integral part of folk medicine in many parts of the world, particularly for people with limited or no access to…”
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The faunal drugstore: animal-based remedies used in traditional medicines in Latin America by Alves, Rômulo R N, Alves, Humberto N

“…Zootherapy is the treatment of human ailments with remedies made from animals and their products. Despite its prevalence in traditional medical practices…”
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Bushmeat consumption and its implications for wildlife conservation in the semi-arid region of Brazil by Mendonça, Lívia E. T., Vasconcellos, Alexandre, Souto, Caroline M., Oliveira, Tacyana P. R., Alves, Rômulo R. N.

“…Hunting plays an important socioeconomic role in the semi-arid region of Brazil, by supplying meat and other products. Nevertheless, there is a lack of…”
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The trade of medicinal animals in Brazil: current status and perspectives by Ferreira, Felipe S., Fernandes-Ferreira, Hugo, Léo Neto, Nivaldo A., Brito, Samuel V., Alves, Rômulo R. N.

“…In cities, the trade of medicinal products derived from animals, especially as raw materials, is concentrated in local and traditional markets. The lack of…”
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Fisheries and trade of seahorses in Brazil: historical perspective, current trends, and future directions by Rosa, Ierecê L., Oliveira, Tacyana P. R., Osório, Frederico M., Moraes, Luiz E., Castro, André L. C., Barros, Glaura M. L., Alves, Rômulo R. N.

“…Seahorses ( Hippocampus spp.) are globally threatened by overexploitation and habitat destruction; they are also regarded as susceptible to heavy exploitation…”
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Traditional Ecological Knowledge About Dietary and Reproductive Characteristics of Tupinambis merianae and Hoplias malabaricus in Semiarid Northeastern Brazil by Silva, Josivan S., El-Deir, Ana C. A., Moura, Geraldo J. B., Alves, Rômulo R. N., Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino

“…Studies have demonstrated the importance of local ecological knowledge (LEK) in informing our scientific knowledge about how species behave in their…”
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Molluscs in the marine curio and souvenir trade in NE Brazil: species composition and implications for their conservation and management by Dias, Thelma L. P., Leo Neto, Nivaldo A., Alves, Rômulo R. N.

“…Marine molluscs are sold all over the world as curios and souvenirs. This market encompasses about 5,000 species of molluscs (bivalves and gastropods)…”
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Primates in traditional folk medicine: a world overview by ALVES, Rômulo R. N., SOUTO, Wedson M. S., BARBOZA, Raynner R. D.

“…ABSTRACT 1 Almost 50% of primate species are in danger of becoming extinct, according to the criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature…”
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Ethnozoology in Brazil: analysis of the methodological risks in published studies by Lyra-Neves, R M, Santos, E M, Medeiros, P M, Alves, R R N, Albuquerque, U P

“…There has been a growth in the field of Ethnozoology throughout the years, especially in Brazil, where a considerable number of scientific articles pertaining…”
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Parasitism and inflammation in ear skin and in genital tissues of symptomatic and asymptomatic male dogs with visceral leishmaniasis by Carvalho Junior, C. G., Teixeira Neto, R. G., Lopes, V. V., Belo, V. S., Alves, N. R., de Paula, T. B., Ribeiro, R. I. M. A., Silva, E. S.

“…Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is transmitted through vector, although venereal transmission has been suggested. This study aimed to compare the parasitic…”
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Fauna used in popular medicine in Northeast Brazil by Alves, Rômulo R N

“…Animal-based remedies constitute an integral part of Brazilian Traditional Medicine. Due to its long history, zootherapy has in fact become an integral part of…”
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Effectiveness of Two Gathering Techniques for Ucides cordatus in Northeast Brazil: Implications for the Sustainability of Mangrove Ecosystems by Nordi, Nivaldo, Nishida, Alberto K, Alves, Rômulo R. N

“…In the mangrove ecosystems of the state of Paraba, Northeast Brazil, among the five techniques used for catching caranguejo-u recorded by Nordi (1992), the…”
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Why study the use of animal products in traditional medicines? by Alves, Rômulo R N, Rosa, Ierecê L

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that as many as 80% of the world's more than six billion people rely primarily on animal and plant-based…”
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Habits and customs of crab catchers in southern Bahia, Brazil by Firmo, Angélica M S, Tognella, Mônica M P, Tenório, Gabrielle D, Barboza, Raynner R D, Alves, Rômulo R N

“…Brazilian mangrove forests are widely distributed along the coast and exploited by groups of people with customs and habits as diverse as the biology of the…”
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