Search Results - "Ramos, V. M."
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Software-Defined Networking: A Comprehensive Survey
Published in Proceedings of the IEEE (01-01-2015)“…The Internet has led to the creation of a digital society, where (almost) everything is connected and is accessible from anywhere. However, despite their…”
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Double power-law viscoelastic relaxation of living cells encodes motility trends
Published in Scientific reports (16-03-2020)“…Living cells are constantly exchanging momentum with their surroundings. So far, there is no consensus regarding how cells respond to such external stimuli,…”
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Plant lectins ConBr and CFL modulate expression toll-like receptors, pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduce the bacterial burden in macrophages infected with Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium
Published in Phytomedicine (Stuttgart) (15-02-2017)“…Plant lectins have long been used in biomedical research as immunomodulators against tumor cells and microbial infections. To test the ability of plant lectins…”
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A Phytopathogenic Cysteine Peptidase from Latex of Wild Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
Published in The Protein Journal (01-04-2014)“…A 24,118 Da (MALDI-TOF) cysteine peptidase (EC 3.4.22.16) was purified from the latex extract of Cryptostegia grandiflora by two chromatographic steps…”
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Renal damage and death in weaned mice after oral infection with Shiga toxin 2‐producing Escherichia coli strains
Published in Clinical and experimental immunology (01-08-2008)“…Summary Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O157:H7 infections are considered a public health problem in both developed and developing countries because…”
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N-methylene phosphonic chitosan: a novel soluble derivative
Published in Carbohydrate polymers (2001)“…A novel water-soluble chitosan derivative carrying phosphonic groups was synthesized using a one-step reaction that allowed homogeneous modifications without…”
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Anti-inflammatory effect of the latex from Calotropis procera in three different experimental models: peritonitis, paw edema and hemorrhagic cystitis
Published in Planta medica (01-12-2004)“…Latex from Calotropis procera is widely used in folk medicine as a rich source of biologically active compounds capable of promoting diverse benefits such as…”
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Changes in mitochondrial morphology modulate LPS-induced loss of calcium homeostasis in BV-2 microglial cells
Published in Journal of bioenergetics and biomembranes (01-04-2021)“…Microglial activation involves both fragmentation of the mitochondrial network and changes in cellular Ca 2+ homeostasis, but possible modifications in…”
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Modified chitosan carrying phosphonic and alkyl groups
Published in Carbohydrate polymers (01-03-2003)“…The introduction of an alkyl chain onto a water soluble modified chitosan ( N-methylene phosphonic chitosan) offer the presence of hydrophobic and hydrophilic…”
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anti-inflammatory lectin from Luetzelburgia auriculata seeds inhibits adhesion and rolling of leukocytes and modulates histamine and PGE2 action in acute inflammation models
Published in Inflammation research (01-04-2010)“…Objectives To study and characterize the in vivo effect of the lectin from Luetzelburgia auriculata seed on acute inflammation models. Methods The lectin was…”
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Immunological and allergenic responses induced by latex fractions of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R.Br
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (20-04-2007)“…Immunological and allergenic responses against the latex of Calotropis procera were investigated in mice by oral and subcutaneous routes. The latex was…”
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External and internal structure of Atta bisphaerica Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) nests
Published in Journal of applied entomology (1986) (01-04-2004)“…: This work was carried out to determine the internal and external structures of Atta bisphaerica (Forel) nests. Six nests were excavated and during…”
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Relevance of neutrophils in the murine model of haemolytic uraemic syndrome: mechanisms involved in Shiga toxin type 2‐induced neutrophilia
Published in Clinical and experimental immunology (01-10-2006)“…Summary It has been demonstrated that infections due to Shiga toxins (Stx) producing Escherichia coli are the main cause of the haemolytic uraemic syndrome…”
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N-methylene phosphonic chitosan. Effect of preparation methods on its properties
Published in Carbohydrate polymers (01-04-2003)“…N-methylene phosphonic chitosan is prepared from chitosan with different acetylation degrees and sources using three reaction times. The degree of substitution…”
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Formalization of the pumping lemma for context-free languages
Published in Journal of Formalized Reasoning (01-01-2016)“…Context-free languages are highly important in computer language processing technology as well as in formal language theory. The Pumping Lemma is a property…”
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Healing of leprosy-associated chronic plantar wounds with a novel biomembrane containing latex proteins from Calotropis procera
Published in Brazilian journal of biology (2024)“…Pre-clinical assays demonstrated that a 1% polyvinyl alcohol biomembrane containing latex proteins (10%) from the medicinal plant Calotropis procera was…”
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A Volatile Semiochemical Released by the Fungus Garden of Leaf-Cutting Ants
Published in The Florida entomologist (01-03-2020)“…The symbiosis between fungi and leaf-cutting ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) has aroused the interest of researchers about the mechanism used by ants to select…”
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Do Workers from Subspecies Acromyrmex subterraneus Prepare Leaves and Toxic Baits in Similar Ways for Their Fungus Garden?
Published in Neotropical entomology (01-02-2020)“…Toxic baits are the most efficient method to control leaf-cutter ants in eucalyptus forests for paper and cellulose production. For the proper use of these…”
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New insights into the complex mixture of latex cysteine peptidases in Calotropis procera
Published in International journal of biological macromolecules (01-07-2013)“…•Three new peptidases were purified from the latex of Calotropis procera.•A unique N-terminal amino acid sequence was determined.•Their enzymatic activity was…”
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Numerical Simulation Model of the Iron Ore Sintering Process Directly Describing the Agglomeration Phenomenon of Granules in the Packed Bed
Published in ISIJ International (01-01-2000)“…Comprehensive numerical simulation model was developed to describe the structural changes in the iron ore sintering bed by using the discrete element method…”
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