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Macrophage-derived human resistin promotes perivascular adipose tissue dysfunction in experimental inflammatory arthritis by Fedoce, Aline G, Veras, Flávio P, Rosa, Marcos H, Schneider, Ayda H, Paiva, Isadora M, Machado, Mirele R, Freitas-Filho, Edismauro G, Silva, Josiane F, Machado, Caio C, Alves-Filho, José C, Cunha, Fernando Q, N. Z. Ramalho, Leandra, Louzada-Junior, Paulo, Bonavia, Anthony S, Tostes, Rita C

“…[Display omitted] Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Resistin is an adipokine that induces adipose tissue…”
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Schistosoma mansoni eggs induce Wnt/β-catenin signaling and activate the protooncogene c-Jun in human and hamster colon by Weglage, Jakob, Wolters, Friederike, Hehr, Laura, Lichtenberger, Jakob, Wulz, Celina, Hempel, Felix, Baier, Anne, Quack, Thomas, Köhler, Kernt, Longerich, Thomas, Schramm, Gabriele, Irungbam, Karuna, Mueller, Heike, von Buelow, Verena, Tschuschner, Annette, Odenthal, Margarete, Drebber, Uta, Arousy, Maha El, Ramalho, Leandra N. Z., Bankov, Katrin, Wild, Peter, Pons-Kühnemann, Jörn, Tschammer, Jonas, Grevelding, Christoph G., Roeb, Elke, Roderfeld, Martin

“…Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma , with considerable morbidity in parts of…”
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Etiopathogenesis of Hepatic Osteodystrophy in Wistar Rats with Cholestatic Liver Disease by Pereira, F. A., Facincani, Inalda, Jorgetti, Vanda, Ramalho, Leandra N. Z., Volpon, José B., dos Reis, Luciene M., de Paula, Francisco J. A.

“…The pathophysiology of hepatic osteodystrophy (HO) remains poorly understood. Our aim was to evaluate bone histomorphometry, biomechanical properties, and the…”
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Vascular relaxation induced by C-type natriuretic peptide involves the ca2+/NO-synthase/NO pathway by Andrade, Fernanda A, Restini, Carolina B A, Grando, Marcella D, Ramalho, Leandra N Z, Bendhack, Lusiane M

“…C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) and nitric oxide (NO) are endothelium-derived factors that play important roles in the regulation of vascular tone and…”
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Comparative immunohistochemical expression of p63 in human cholangiocarcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma by Ramalho, Fernando S, Ramalho, Leandra NZ, Della Porta, Livia, Zucoloto, Sérgio

“…Background:  p63 helps regulate differentiation and proliferation in epithelial progenitor cells. Its expression is often higher in malignant tissue compared…”
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Liver HLA-E Expression Is Associated with Severity of Liver Disease in Chronic Hepatitis C by Donadi, Eduardo Antônio, Martinelli, Ana L. C., Ramalho, Leandra Naira Zambelli, Souza, Fernanda F., Teixeira, Andreza C., Almeida, Patrícia H., da Silva, Deisy Mara, Bertol, Bruna C., Dias, Fabrício C., Araújo, Roberta C., Villanova, Marcia G.

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can escape from innate and adaptive immunity, making the immune response ineffective. Human leukocyte antigen E (HLA-E) might regulate…”
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Evidence of Renal Infection in Fatal Cases of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) by CARMONA, Fabio, CARLOTTI, Ana P. C. P, RAMALHO, Leandra N. Z, COSTA, Roberto S, RAMALHO, Fernando S

“…The 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) caused significant morbidity and mortality. Acute lung injury is the hallmark of the disease, but multiple organ system…”
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Bradykinin Impairs and HOE 140 does not Protect Rat Hindlimb Skeletal Muscle Against Tourniquet-induced Reperfusion Injury by Mendonça, Luciano R., Joviliano, Edwaldo E., Ramalho, Fernando S., Ramalho, Leandra N Z., Evora, Paulo R. B., Piccinato, Carlos E.

“…Background: Bradykinin (BK) is used in different tissues. Dose-dependent studies have demonstrated that low doses protect against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)…”
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The lectin KM+ induces corneal epithelial wound healing in rabbits by Chahud, Fernando, Ramalho, Leandra N. Z., Ramalho, Fernando S., Haddad, Antonio, Roque-Barreira, Maria C.

“…Summary Neutrophil influx is essential for corneal regeneration (Gan et al. 1999). KM+, a lectin from Artocarpus integrifolia, induces neutrophil migration…”
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Pharmacological activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor-2 prevents hyperglycemia-induced renal oxidative damage: Possible involvement of O-GlcNAcylation by Costa, Rafael M, Dias, Mayara C, Alves, Juliano V, Silva, João Lucas M, Rodrigues, Daniel, Silva, Josiane F, Francescato, Heloísa D C, Ramalho, Leandra N Z, Coimbra, Terezila M, Tostes, Rita C

“…Hyperglycemia is a major risk factor for kidney diseases. Oxidative stress, caused by reactive oxygen species, is a key factor in the development of kidney…”
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Green propolis increases myeloid suppressor cells and CD4+Foxp3+ cells and reduces Th2 inflammation in the lungs after allergen exposure by Piñeros, Annie R., de Lima, Mikhael H.F., Rodrigues, Tamara, Gembre, Ana Flávia, Bertolini, Thais B., Fonseca, Miriam D., Berretta, Andresa A., Ramalho, Leandra N.Z., Cunha, Fernando Q., Hori, Juliana I., Bonato, Vânia L.D.

“…Propolis is a natural product produced by honeybees used as a medicine at least to 300 BC. In the last decades, several studies showed biological and…”
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Increased Frequency of Activated Satellite Cells in Overacting Inferior Oblique Muscles from Humans by Antunes-Foschini, Rosalia M. S, Ramalho, Fernando S, Ramalho, Leandra N. Z, Bicas, Harley E. A

“…Strabismus is an oculomotor disorder in which there is a misalignment of the visual axes of the eyes. Inferior oblique muscle (IOM) overaction is a common…”
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Slight activation of nuclear factor kappa-B is associated with increased hepatic stellate cell apoptosis in human schistosomal fibrosis by Braz, Mariana M., Ramalho, Fernando S., Cardoso, Rafaela L., Zucoloto, Sérgio, Costa, Roberto S., Ramalho, Leandra N.Z.

“…To investigate the relationship between NF-κB activation and hepatic stellate cell (HSC) apoptosis in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis, hepatic biopsies from…”
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Expression of p63 and p16 in primary and recurrent pterygia by Ramalho, Fernando S, Maestri, Claudia, Ramalho, Leandra N Z, Ribeiro-Silva, Alfredo, Romão, Erasmo

“…p63 and p16 have been described as stem-cell markers of squamous epithelium. In an attempt to obtain new insights into the pathogenesis of pterygium, this…”
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A short-term rodent model for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis induced by a high-fat diet and carbon tetrachloride by Araujo, Layanne C C, Dias, Carolina C B, Sucupira, Felipe G, Ramalho, Leandra N Z, Camporez, João Paulo

“…Several models of mice-fed high-fat diets have been used to trigger non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and some chemical substances, such as carbon tetrachloride…”
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The Protective Effect of CAPE on Hepatic Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats by Saavedra-Lopes, Milena, Ramalho, Fernando S., M.D., Ph.D, Ramalho, Leandra N.Z., M.D., Ph.D, Andrade-Silva, Alessandra, Ph.D, Martinelli, Ana L.C., M.D., Ph.D, Jordão, Alceu A., Ph.D, Castro-e-Silva, Orlando, M.D., Ph.D, Zucoloto, Sérgio, M.D., Ph.D

“…Background/Aims The transcription factor nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) exerts a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of hepatic ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury…”
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The H63D genetic variant of the HFE gene is independently associated with the virological response to interferon and ribavirin therapy in chronic hepatitis C by Carneiro, Marcos V, Souza, Fernanda F, Teixeira, Andreza C, Figueiredo, José F.C, Villanova, Marcia G, Secaf, Marie, Passos, Afonso, Ramalho, Leandra N.Z, Carneiro, Fabiana P, Zucoloto, Sérgio, Martinelli, Ana L. Candolo

“…BACKGROUNDConflicting results have been reported in studies evaluating the relationship between serum markers of iron overload, liver iron deposits, and HFE…”
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DNA methylation is a comprehensive marker for pediatric adrenocortical tumors by Bueno, Ana Carolina, da Silva, Rui M P, Stecchini, Mônica F, Marrero-Gutiérrez, Junier, de Almeida e Silva, Danillo C, Cardinalli, Izilda, Scrideli, Carlos Alberto, Junqueira, Thais, Molina, Carlos A F, Ramalho, Fernando Silva, Tucci Jr, Silvio, Coeli-Lacchini, Fernanda Borchers, Moreira, Ayrton Custodio, Ramalho, Leandra N Z, Brandalise, Silvia, Yunes, José Andres, de Castro, Margaret, Vêncio, Ricardo Zorzetto Nicoliello, Antonini, Sonir R R

“…Children diagnosed with pediatric adrenocortical tumors (pACT) have variable outcomes, and, to date, the disease lacks robust prognostic biomarkers. The…”
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Zika Virus Meningoencephalitis in an Immunocompromised Patient by Schwartzmann, Pedro V., MD, PhD, Ramalho, Leandra N.Z., MD, PhD, Neder, Luciano, MD, PhD, Vilar, Fernando C., MD, PhD, Ayub-Ferreira, Sílvia M., MD, PhD, Romeiro, Marília F., MSc, Takayanagui, Osvaldo M., MD, PhD, dos Santos, Antonio C., MD, PhD, Schmidt, André, MD, PhD, Figueiredo, Luiz T.M., MD, PhD, Arena, Ross, PhD, PT, Simões, Marcus V., MD, PhD

“…Abstract The World Health Organization considers the Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak in the Americas a global public health emergency. The neurologic complications…”
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Oncogenic and tumor suppressor pathways in subchronic aflatoxicosis in rats: Association with serum and urinary aflatoxin exposure biomarkers by Apolinário, Letícia A., Ramalho, Leandra N.Z., Moosavi, Motahareh Hashemi, Jager, Alessandra V., Augusto, Marlei J., Trotta, Maurício R., Petta, Tânia, Khaneghah, Amin Mousavi, Oliveira, Carlos A.F., Ramalho, Fernando S.

“…In this study, the changes in oncogenic and tumor suppressor signaling pathways in liver and their association with serum and urinary biomarkers of aflatoxin…”
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