Search Results - "Castilho, A."
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Keeping the eIF2 alpha kinase Gcn2 in check
Published in Biochimica et biophysica acta (01-09-2014)“…The protein kinase Gcn2 is present in virtually all eukaryotes and is of increasing interest due to its involvement in a large array of crucial biological…”
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Beneficial properties of lactic acid bacteria naturally present in dairy production
Published in BMC microbiology (19-12-2018)“…Consumers are increasingly demanding for natural and beneficial foods, in order to improve their health and well-being. Probiotics play an important role in…”
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Expression of bta-miR-222 and LHCGR in bovine cultured granulosa cells: Impact of follicle deviation and regulation by FSH/insulin in vitro
Published in Theriogenology (01-04-2022)“…Final antral follicle development and future ovulation are mediated by gonadotropin-induced changes with spatio-temporally regulated expression of genes. Here,…”
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Hydrogen diffusivity and interaction with Fe20Mn20Ni20Co20Cr20 and Fe22Mn40Ni30Co6Cr2 high-entropy alloys
Published in Journal of alloys and compounds (30-01-2020)“…The Equimolar Fe20Mn20Ni20Co20Cr20 and non-equimolar, Fe22Mn40Ni30Co6Cr2, high-entropy alloys were synthesized and characterized in the present work. Cold…”
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Comparison of mono‐rhamnolipids and di‐rhamnolipids on microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) applications
Published in Biotechnology progress (01-07-2020)“…Rhamnolipids (RMLs) have more effectiveness for specific uses according to their homologue proportions. Thus, the novelty of this work was to compare mono‐RMLs…”
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Effect of superstimulation on the expression of microRNAs and genes involved in steroidogenesis and ovulation in Nelore cows
Published in Theriogenology (01-04-2018)“…To better understand the impact of ovarian superstimulation on bovine follicular microenvironment, Nelore cows (Bos taurus indicus) were subjected to ovarian…”
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Effect of xylitol varnishes on remineralization of artificial enamel caries lesions in vitro
Published in Journal of dentistry (01-11-2014)“…Abstract Objectives Analyse the effect of varnishes containing xylitol alone or combined with fluoride on the remineralization of artificial enamel caries…”
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Effects of heat stress on development, quality and survival of Bos indicus and Bos taurus embryos produced in vitro
Published in Theriogenology (15-01-2013)“…Heat stress is an important cause of poor development and low survival rates in bovine embryos. Experiments were conducted to test the hypothesis that Bos…”
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Progesterone dose during synchronization treatment alters luteinizing hormone receptor and steroidogenic enzyme mRNA abundances in granulosa cells of Nellore heifers
Published in Animal reproduction science (01-02-2021)“…•High concentrations of progesterone decreased dominant follicle diameter and estradiol.•High progesterone treatment reduced mRNA expression of luteinizing…”
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Streptomyces luridus So3.2 from Antarctic soil as a novel producer of compounds with bioemulsification potential
Published in PloS one (23-04-2018)“…The present study aimed to identify novel microbial producers of bioemulsificant compounds from Antarctic soils. Fifty-nine microbial strains were isolated…”
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Expression of fibroblast growth factor 22 (FGF22) and its receptor, FGFR1B, during development and regression of bovine corpus luteum
Published in Theriogenology (01-02-2019)“…The aim of this study was to determine the expression of fibroblast growth factor 22 (FGF22) in the bovine corpus luteum (CL) and to investigate the effects of…”
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Molecular and cellular effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 and LongR3-IGF-1 on in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes: comparative study
Published in Growth hormone & IGF research (01-12-2020)“…Addition effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its synthetic analogue insulin-like growth factor-1 recombinant-3 (LongR3-IGF-1) after in vitro…”
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Partial luteolysis during early diestrus in cattle downregulates VEGFA expression and reduces large luteal cell and corpus luteum sizes and plasma progesterone concentration
Published in Theriogenology (01-12-2020)“…Our objectives were to investigate potential changes in the size of steroidogenic large luteal cells (LLC) during partial luteolysis induced by a sub-dose of…”
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Serial frequent or multiple Tru-cut® testicular biopsies in rams enable assessment of histological characteristics or transcriptional profiles, with no acute or chronic adverse effects
Published in Theriogenology (01-01-2025)“…This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of performing multiple testicular biopsies in rams using Tru-cut® needles, assessing histological structure, gene…”
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Testicular hyperthermia reduces testosterone concentrations and alters gene expression in testes of Nelore bulls
Published in Theriogenology (01-08-2020)“…Increased testicular temperature reduces sperm motility, morphology and fertility. Our objectives were to characterize effects of testicular hyperthermia…”
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Protein synthesis attenuation by phosphorylation of eIF2α is required for the differentiation of Trypanosoma cruzi into infective forms
Published in PloS one (16-11-2011)“…Chagas' disease is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the unicellular protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. It is transmitted to humans by…”
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Diabetes differentially affects the content of exocytotic proteins in hippocampal and retinal nerve terminals
Published in Neuroscience (15-09-2010)“…Abstract Diabetes has been associated with cognitive and memory impairments, and with alterations in color and contrast perception, suggesting that hippocampus…”
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Lipid profiles of follicular fluid from cows submitted to ovarian superstimulation
Published in Theriogenology (01-05-2017)“…Ovarian superstimulation with exogenous gonadotropins has been extensively used to produce in vivo-derived embryos for embryo transfer in cattle. This process…”
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Prion protein interaction with stress-inducible protein 1 enhances neuronal protein synthesis via mTOR
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (20-07-2010)“…Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies are fatal neurodegenerative diseases caused by the conversion of prion protein (PrP C ) into an infectious isoform…”
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A membrane-bound eIF2 alpha kinase located in endosomes is regulated by heme and controls differentiation and ROS levels in Trypanosoma cruzi
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-02-2015)“…Translation initiation has been described as a key step for the control of growth and differentiation of several protozoan parasites in response to…”
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