Search Results - "Leite, R. S."

Occurrence and evolutionary conservation analysis of α‐helical cationic amphiphilic segments in the human proteome by Costa, Igor S. D., Junot, Tiago, Silva, Fernanda L., Felix, Wanessa, Cardozo Fh, José L., Pereira de Araujo, Antonio F., Pais do Amaral, Constança, Gonçalves, Sónia, Santos, Nuno C., Leite, José R. S. A., Bloch, Carlos, Brand, Guilherme D.

“…The existence of encrypted fragments with antimicrobial activity in human proteins has been thoroughly demonstrated in the literature. Recently, algorithms for…”
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Use of cerrado plants as an alternative in the control of bacterial contamination in the alcoholic fermentation process by Lima, M C, Dias, K S, Fonseca, G G, Leite, R S R, Batistote, M, Paz, M F

“…Bacterial contamination causes irreparable losses in the performance of alcoholic fermentation. Antibiotics are used to control these microorganisms, but they…”
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First Bioprospecting Study of Skin Host-Defense Peptides in Odontophrynus americanus by Cancelarich, Natalia L., Arrulo, Miriam, Gugliotti, Sariah Trillo, Barbosa, Eder A, Moreira, Daniel C., Basso, Néstor G., Pérez, Luis Orlando, Teixeira, Cátia, Gomes, Paula, de la Torre, Beatriz G., Albericio, Fernando, Eaton, Peter, Leite, José R. S. A., Marani, Mariela M.

“…The adaptation of amphibians to diverse environments is closely related to the characteristics of their skin. The complex glandular system of frog skin plays a…”
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Epiisopilosine alkaloid has activity against Schistosoma mansoni in mice without acute toxicity by Guimarães, Maria A, de Oliveira, Rosimeire N, de Almeida, Rebeca L, Mafud, Ana C, Sarkis, Ana L V, Ganassin, Rayane, da Silva, Marcos P, Roquini, Daniel B, Veras, Leiz M, Sawada, Tânia C H, Ropke, Cristina D, Muehlmann, Luis A, Joanitti, Graziella A, Kuckelhaus, Selma A S, Allegretti, Silmara M, Mascarenhas, Yvonne P, de Moraes, Josué, Leite, José R S A

“…Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by parasites of the genus Schistosoma, currently affecting more than 200 million people. Among the various species of this…”
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Computational quantum chemistry, molecular docking, and ADMET predictions of imidazole alkaloids of Pilocarpus microphyllus with schistosomicidal properties by Rocha, Jefferson A, Rego, Nayra C S, Carvalho, Bruna T S, Silva, Francisco I, Sousa, Jose A, Ramos, Ricardo M, Passos, Ionara N G, de Moraes, Josué, Leite, Jose R S A, Lima, Francisco C A

“…Schistosomiasis affects million people and its control is widely dependent on a single drug, praziquantel. Computational chemistry has led to the development…”
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BR-bombesin: a novel bombesin-related peptide from the skin secretion of the Chaco tree frog (Boana raniceps) with physiological gastric effects by de Sousa, Nayara Alves, Marani, Mariela M., Lopes, André Luís Fernandes, Silva, Emanuelle Morais, Barbosa, Eder Alves, Vasconcelos, Andreanne Gomes, Kuzniewski, Felipe T. B., Lustosa, Suellen Sousa, Gomes, Karina Pereira, Colugnati, Diego Basile, Rocha, Jefferson A., Santos, Lucianna Helene, Benquerer, Marcelo P., Quelemes, Patrick, Véras, Leiz, Moreira, Daniel C., Gadelha, Kalinne Kelly Lima, Magalhães, Pedro Jorge Caldas, Plácido, Alexandra, Eaton, Peter, Nicolau, Lucas, Medeiros, Jand Venes R., Leite, José R. S. A.

“…Bombesin mediates several biological activities in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and central nervous system in mammals, including smooth muscle contraction,…”
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Novel loci linked to serum lipid traits are identified in a genome-wide association study of a highly admixed Brazilian population - the 2015 ISA Nutrition by Leite, Jean Michel R S, Pereira, Jaqueline L, Alves de Souza, Camila, Pavan Soler, Júlia M, Mingroni-Netto, Regina Célia, Fisberg, Regina M, Rogero, Marcelo M, Sarti, Flavia M

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) comprise major causes of death worldwide, leading to extensive burden on populations and societies. Alterations in normal lipid…”
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Topical protection of mice laryngeal mucosa using the natural product cashew gum by Figueiredo, Aline A., Santana, Ana P. M., Nicolau, Lucas A. D., Batista‐Lima, Francisco J., Wong, Deysi V. T., Lucetti, Larisse T., Batista, Gabriela L. P., Caminha, Natália A., Medeiros, Jand V. R., Silva, Durcilene A., Leite, José R. S. A., Santos, Armênio A., Soares, Pedro M. G., Sifrim, Daniel, Souza, Marcellus H. L. P.

“…Objectives/Hypothesis Evaluate the effect of in vitro exposure of mice laryngeal mucosa to solutions that simulated human gastric juice and to assess the…”
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Genetic Ancestry and Self-Reported "Skin Color/Race" in the Urban Admixed Population of São Paulo City, Brazil by Pereira, Jaqueline L, de Souza, Camila A, Neyra, Jennyfer E M, Leite, Jean M R S, Cerqueira, Andressa, Mingroni-Netto, Regina C, Soler, Julia M P, Rogero, Marcelo M, Sarti, Flavia M, Fisberg, Regina M

“…Epidemiological studies frequently classify groups based on phenotypes like self-reported skin color/race, which inaccurately represent genetic ancestry and…”
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Statin intake is associated with MMP-1 level in gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontitis by Poston, CJ, Pierce, TC, Li, Y, Brinson, CW, Lu, Z, Lauer, AW, Leite, RS, Huang, Y

“…Background This study was conducted to assess whether statin intake is associated with clinical parameters of periodontitis and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)…”
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A New Species of Chthonerpeton Peters 1880 (Amphibia: Gymnophiona: Typhlonectidae) from the State of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil by Maciel, Adriano O, Leite, João M, Leite, Roberta R. S, Leite, José R. S. A, Cascon, Paulo

“…Gymnophionan amphibians are characterized mainly by having elongated bodies and lack of limbs and are poorly known because of their secretive life habits. Most…”
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Evaluation of the in vitro Activity of Dermaseptin 01, a Cationic Antimicrobial Peptide, against Schistosoma mansoni by de Moraes, Josué, Nascimento, Carlos, Miura, Leiz M. C. V., Leite, José R. S. A., Nakano, Eliana, Kawano, Toshie

“…Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that remains a considerable public health problem worldwide. Since the mainstay of schistosomiasis control is…”
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Purification and characterization of polygalacturonase produced by thermophilic Thermoascus aurantiacus CBMAI-756 in submerged fermentation by Martins, Eduardo Silva, Silva, Denis, Leite, Rodrigo S. R, Gomes, Eleni

“…An extracellular polygalacturonase was isolated from 5-day culture filtrates of Thermoascus aurantiacus CBMAI-756 and purified by gel filtration and…”
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Flight radius and climatic conditions affect the external activity of stingless bee Melipona rufiventris (Lepeletier, 1836) by Freitas, P V D X, Faquinello, P, Arnhold, E, Ferro, D A C, Ferro, R A C, Lacerda, M L G, Leite, P R S C, Silva Neto, C M

“…The objective of this study was to verify the flight radius and the influence of the climatic season and period of the day on the external activity of Melipona…”
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HPLC‐DAD, ESI–MS/MS, and NMR of Lycopene Isolated From P. guajava L. and Its Biotechnological Applications by Amorim, Adriany G. N., Souza, Jessica M. T., Santos, Raimunda C., Gullón, Beatriz, Oliveira, Ana, Santos, Luiz F. A., Virgino, Adamor L. E., Mafud, Ana C., Petrilli, Helena M., Mascarenhas, Yvonne P., Delerue‐Matos, Cristina, Pintado, Manuela E., Leite, José R. S. A.

“…Psidium guajava L. have been reported to be a rich source of antioxidant compounds. Its carotenoids have been highlighted by their high antioxidant capacity,…”
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A Novel β-Glucosidase from Sporidiobolus pararoseus: Characterization and Application in Winemaking by Baffi, Milla A., Tobal, Thaise, Henrique, João, Lago, G., Leite, Rodrigo S.R., Boscolo, Maurício, Gomes, Eleni, Da-Silva, Roberto

“…:  For the first time, the production of an extracellular β‐glucosidase (Sp‐β‐gl) by a Sporidiobolus pararoseus yeast strain is reported. The Sp‐β‐gl activity…”
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A trend of increase in periodontal interleukin-6 expression across patients with neither diabetes nor periodontal disease, patients with periodontal disease alone, and patients with both diseases by Cole, C. M., Sundararaj, K. P., Leite, R. S., Nareika, A., Slate, E. H., Sanders, J. J., Lopes-Virella, M. F., Huang, Y.

“…Background and Objective:  Epidemiological studies have established that patients with diabetes have increased prevalence and severity of periodontal disease…”
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Acaricide activity in vitro of Acmella oleracea against Rhipicephalus microplus by Castro, K. N. C, Lima, D. F, Vasconcelos, L. C, Leite, J. R. S. A, Santos, R. C, Paz Neto, A. A, Costa-Júnior, L. M

“…Cattle tick control has been limited by the resistance of these parasites to synthetic acaricides. Natural products are a possible alternative as they have…”
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Synthesis of novel sulfide-based cyclic peptidomimetic analogues to solonamides by Brango-Vanegas, José, Martinho, Luan A, Bessa, Lucinda J, Vasconcelos, Andreanne G, Plácido, Alexandra, Pereira, Alex L, Leite, José R S A, Machado, Angelo H L

“…Eight new sulfide-based cyclic peptidomimetic analogues of solonamides A and B have been synthesized via solid-phase peptide synthesis and S N 2’ reaction on a…”
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Increased and correlated expression of connective tissue growth factor and transforming growth factor beta 1 in surgically removed periodontal tissues with chronic periodontitis by Mize, T. W., Sundararaj, K. P., Leite, R. S., Huang, Y.

“…Background and Objective Both gingival tissue destruction and regeneration are associated with chronic periodontitis, although the former overwhelms the…”
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