Search Results - "Ferreira, André Teixeira"
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Defensin‐like peptides from Capsicum chinense induce increased ROS, loss of mitochondrial functionality, and reduced growth of the fungus Colletotrichum scovillei
Published in Pest management science (01-07-2024)“…In the present study, we identified and characterized two defensin‐like peptides in an antifungal fraction obtained from Capsicum chinense pepper fruits and…”
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Thionin-like peptides from Capsicum annuum fruits with high activity against human pathogenic bacteria and yeasts
Published in Biopolymers (01-01-2014)“…ABSTRACT Plants defend themselves against pathogens with production of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Herein we describe the discovery of a new antifungal and…”
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Identification and Characterization of Two Defensins from Capsicum annuum Fruits that Exhibit Antimicrobial Activity
Published in Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins (01-09-2020)“…Scientific advances have not been enough to combat the growing resistance to antimicrobial medicines. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are effector molecules of…”
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l-Amino acid oxidase activity present in fractions of Bothrops jararaca venom is responsible for the induction of programmed cell death in Trypanosoma cruzi
Published in Toxicon (Oxford) (01-11-2010)“…Bothrops jararaca venom induces programmed cell death in epimastigotes of Trypanosoma cruzi. Here we fractionated the venom and observed that the anti- T…”
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Isolation, Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Proteinase Inhibitors from Capsicum chinense Jacq. Seeds
Published in Protein Journal (2013)“…Capsicum species belong to the Solanaceae family and have great social, economic and agronomical significance. The present research presents data on the…”
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Proteomic analysis of the secretome of HepG2 cells indicates differential proteolytic processing after infection with dengue virus
Published in Journal of proteomics (16-01-2017)“…Secretome analysis can be described as a subset of proteomics studies consisting in the analysis of the molecules secreted by cells or tissues. Dengue virus…”
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Identification of εPKC Targets During Cardiac Ischemic Injury
Published in Circulation Journal (2012)“…Background: Epsilon-protein kinase C (εPKC) protects the heart from ischemic injury. However, the mechanism(s) of εPKC cardioprotection is still unclear…”
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Identification of Immunodominant Proteins of the Leishmania (Viannia) naiffi SubProteome as Pan-Specific Vaccine Targets against Leishmaniasis
Published in Vaccines (Basel) (21-06-2023)“…is a wide-spectrum disease caused by parasites from genus. A well-modulated immune response that is established after the long-lasting clinical cure of…”
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RCB-4, a novel cyclic peptide, from Ricinus communis with anti-Trypanosoma cruzi activities
Published in Journal of molecular structure (15-04-2024)“…•RCB-4 is a cycle peptide with an MW of 2229.78 Dalton, and the sequence is “ARCCLVMPVPPFACVKFCSSA.”.•RCB-4 was resistant to trypsin, endo-Glu, and endo-Asp…”
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Platelet proteome reveals novel pathways of platelet activation and platelet-mediated immunoregulation in dengue
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-05-2017)“…Dengue is the most prevalent human arbovirus disease worldwide. Dengue virus (DENV) infection causes syndromes varying from self-limiting febrile illness to…”
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Structural and Biochemical Characterization of Three Antimicrobial Peptides from Capsicum annuum L. var. annuum Leaves for Anti-Candida Use
Published in Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins (01-08-2024)“…The emergence of resistant microorganisms has reduced the effectiveness of currently available antimicrobials, necessitating the development of new strategies…”
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In vitro assessment of the efficacy of protein exudates from seeds against Haemonchus contortus
Published in Veterinary parasitology (01-04-2021)“…•Seed exudates could be an excellent source of bioactive protein.•Proteins from seed exudates inhibit the artificial exsheathment of H…”
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Interrogating the Venom of the Viperid Snake Sistrurus catenatus edwardsii by a Combined Approach of Electrospray and MALDI Mass Spectrometry
Published in PloS one (08-05-2015)“…The complete sequence characterization of snake venom proteins by mass spectrometry is rather challenging due to the presence of multiple isoforms from…”
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Serological screening of the Schistosoma mansoni adult worm proteome
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-03-2014)“…New interventions tools are a priority for schistosomiasis control and elimination, as the disease is still highly prevalent. The identification of proteins…”
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Reevaluating the Trypanosoma cruzi proteomic map: The shotgun description of bloodstream trypomastigotes
Published in Journal of proteomics (06-02-2015)“…Chagas disease is a neglected disease, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. This kinetoplastid presents a cycle involving different forms and hosts,…”
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Immunoproteomic Analysis Reveals Novel Candidate Antigens for the Diagnosis of Paracoccidioidomycosis Due to Paracoccidioides lutzii
Published in Journal of fungi (Basel) (11-12-2020)“…Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a life-threatening systemic infection caused by the fungal pathogen and related species. Whole-genome sequencing and…”
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Phosphoproteomics Profiling Suggests a Role for Nuclear βΙPKC in Transcription Processes of Undifferentiated Murine Embryonic Stem Cells
Published in Journal of proteome research (03-12-2010)“…Protein kinase C (PKC) plays a key role in embryonic stem cell (ESC) proliferation, self-renewal, and differentiation. However, the function of specific PKC…”
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Ferritin from the haemolymph of adult ants: an extraction method for characterization and a ferromagnetic study
Published in European biophysics journal (01-09-2018)“…Ferritin has been studied in many animals, plants and bacteria. The main functions of ferritin in mammals are iron concentration and stabilization, protection…”
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Proteomic profiling of nipple aspirate fluid (NAF): Exploring the complementarity of different peptide fractionation strategies
Published in Journal of proteomics (18-03-2015)“…NAF is a breast fluid that is closely related to the tumor microenvironment and a valuable sample for studying breast cancer. To perform an in-depth proteomic…”
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Programmed cell death in Trypanosoma cruzi induced by Bothrops jararaca venom
Published in Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (01-02-2005)“…Cells die through a programmed process or accidental death, know as apoptosis or necrosis, respectively. Bothrops jararaca is a snake whose venom inhibits the…”
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