Search Results - "Vasconcelos, I. M."

Differential expression of antioxidant enzymes and PR-proteins in compatible and incompatible interactions of cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata) and the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita by Oliveira, J.T.A., Andrade, N.C., Martins-Miranda, A.S., Soares, A.A., Gondim, D.M.F., Araújo-Filho, J.H., Freire-Filho, F.R., Vasconcelos, I.M.

“…This study aimed to evaluated the resistance and susceptibility of 10 cowpea cultivars to Meloidogyne incognita in field studies and to analyze the kinetics of…”
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Identification of E. dysenterica laxative peptide: A novel strategy in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome by Lima, T.B., Silva, O.N., Oliveira, J.T.A., Vasconcelos, I.M., Scalabrin, F.B., Rocha, T.L., Grossi-de-Sá, M.F., Silva, L.P., Guadagnin, R.V., Quirino, B.F., Castro, C.F.S., Leonardecz, E., Franco, O.L.

“…Plants have contributed over the years to the discovery of various pharmacological products. Amongst the enormous diversity of herbs with remarkable medicinal…”
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Towards a better understanding of Ipomoea asarifolia toxicity: Evidence of the involvement of a leaf lectin by Salles, H.O., Vasconcelos, I.M., Santos, L.F.L., Oliveira, H.D., Costa, P.P.C., Nascimento, N.R.F., Santos, C.F., Sousa, D.F., Jorge, A.R.C., Menezes, D.B., Monteiro, H.S.A., Gondim, D.M.F., Oliveira, J.T.A.

“…Natural intoxication of livestock by ingestion of Ipomoea asarifolia leaves has been reported to occur widely in Brazil. Previous studies carried out by our…”
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Purification of binder of sperm protein 1 (BSP1) and its effects on bovine in vitro embryo development after fertilization with ejaculated and epididymal sperm by Rodríguez-Villamil, P., Hoyos-Marulanda, V., Martins, J.A.M., Oliveira, A.N., Aguiar, L.H., Moreno, F.B., Velho, A.L.M.C.S., Monteiro-Moreira, A.C., Moreira, R.A., Vasconcelos, I.M., Bertolini, M., Moura, A.A.

“…The present study evaluated functional aspects of binder of sperm 1 (BSP1) in the bovine species. In a first experiment, cumulus-oocyte complexes (n = 1274)…”
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SBTX, a new toxic protein distinct from soyatoxin and other toxic soybean [ Glycine max] proteins, and its inhibitory effect on Cercospora sojina growth by Vasconcelos, I.M., Morais, J.K.S., Siebra, E.A., Carlini, C.R., Sousa, D.O.B., Beltramini, L.M., Melo, V.M.M., Oliveira, J.T.A.

“…SBTX, a novel toxin from soybean, was purified by ammonium sulfate fractionation followed by chromatographic steps DEAE-Cellulose, CM-Sepharose and Superdex…”
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Cratylia argentea seed lectin, a possible defensive protein against plant-eating organisms: effects on rat metabolism and gut histology by Oliveira, J.T.A., Rios, F.J.B., Vasconcelos, I.M., Ferreira, F.V.A., Nojosa, G.B.A., Medeiros, D.A.

“…This present work was undertaken to answer two basic questions (a) is C. argentea lectin part of the general defensive strategy of the plant against predation…”
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New insights into the complex mixture of latex cysteine peptidases in Calotropis procera by Ramos, M.V., Araújo, E.S., Jucá, T.L., Monteiro-Moreira, A.C.O., Vasconcelos, I.M., Moreira, R.A., Viana, C.A., Beltramini, L.M., Pereira, D.A., Moreno, F.B.

“…•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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Insulin-like plant proteins as potential innovative drugs to treat diabetes—The Moringa oleifera case study by Paula, P.C., Oliveira, J.T.A., Sousa, D.O.B., Alves, B.G.T., Carvalho, A.F.U., Franco, O.L., Vasconcelos, I.M.

“…•Plant proteins with in vitro and in vivo insulin-mimetic effects.•Insulin-like proteins are found in leaves, fruits and seeds.•Insulin-like plant proteins…”
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Compositional and nutritional attributes of seeds from the multiple purpose tree Moringa oleifera Lamarck by Oliveira, Jose T A, Silveira, Silvana B, Vasconcelos, Ilka M, Cavada, Benildo S, Moreira, Renato A

“…Moringa oleifera Lam is a multipurpose tree cultivated to use as a vegetable, for spice, for cooking and cosmetic oil and as a medicinal plant. Owing to the…”
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Antinutritional properties of plant lectins by Vasconcelos, Ilka M, Oliveira, José Tadeu A

“…Lectins are carbohydrate binding (glyco)proteins which are ubiquitous in nature. In plants, they are distributed in various families and hence ingested daily…”
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A protein extract and a cysteine protease inhibitor enriched fraction from Jatropha curcas seed cake have in vitro anti-Toxoplasma gondii activity by Soares, A.M.S., Carvalho, L.P., Melo, E.J.T., Costa, H.P.S., Vasconcelos, I.M., Oliveira, J.T.A.

“…•Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite of medical and veterinary importance that causes toxoplasmosis.•There are few treatments available for toxoplasmosis.•To…”
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Proximate composition, amino acid content and haemagglutinating and trypsin-inhibiting activities of some Brazilian Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp cultivars by Maia, Fernanda M M, Oliveira, Jose T A, Matos, Maria R T, Moreira, Renato A, Vasconcelos, Ilka M

“…Seeds of Brazilian Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp cultivars (EPACE 10, EPACE 11, Pitiuba, TVu 1888, IPA 206 and Olho de Ovelha) were analysed to establish their…”
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An antifungal peptide from passion fruit ( Passiflora edulis) seeds with similarities to 2S albumin proteins by Pelegrini, P.B., Noronha, E.F., Muniz, M.A.R., Vasconcelos, I.M., Chiarello, M.D., Oliveira, J.T.A., Franco, O.L.

“…An actual worldwide problem consists of an expressive increase of economic losses and health problems caused by fungi. In order to solve this problem, several…”
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Nutritional study of two Brazilian soybean (Glycine max) cultivars differing in the contents of antinutritional and toxic proteins by Vasconcelos, Ilka M., Maia, Andrea A.B., Siebra, Elisângela A., Oliveira, José T.A., Carvalho, Ana de F.F.U., Melo, Vânia M.M., Carlini, Célia R., Castelar, Luiz I.de M.

“…The research was conducted with two different recently released Brazilian soybean cultivars (Rio Balsas and Bays) to evaluate whether there is any correlation…”
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Fusion of plectasin derivative NZ2114 with hydrophilic random coil polypeptide: Recombinant production in Pichia pastoris and antimicrobial activity against clinical strain MRSA by Lima, L. A., de Vries, R., Biswaro, L. S., Vasconcelos, I. M., Franco, O. L., Dias, S. C.

“…One of the roadblocks towards the practical use of antimicrobial peptides for medical use is their relatively high cost when synthesized chemically. Effective…”
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Trypsin inhibitors from Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum leaves involved in Pepper yellow mosaic virus resistance by Moulin, M M, Rodrigues, R, Ribeiro, S F F, Gonçalves, L S A, Bento, C S, Sudré, C P, Vasconcelos, I M, Gomes, V M

“…Several plant organs contain proteinase inhibitors, which are produced during normal plant development or are induced upon pathogen attack to suppress the…”
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Composition, toxic and antinutritional factors of newly developed cultivars of Brazilian soybean (Glycine max) by Vasconcelos, Ilka M, Siebra, Elisângela A, Maia, Andrea A B, Moreira, Renato A, Neto, Andrade F, Campelo, Gilson J A, Oliveira, Jose T A

“…Five different recently released Brazilian soybean cultivars (Bays, BR‐10, Rio Balsas, Serido and Tropical) were compared for their proximate analyses and…”
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Purification of a novel antibacterial and haemagglutinating protein from the purple gland of the sea hare, Aplysia dactylomela Rang, 1828 by Melo, Vânia M.M, Duarte, Ana B.G, Carvalho, Ana F.F.U, Siebra, Elisângela A, Vasconcelos, Ilka M

“…Physicochemical characterisation and antibacterial and haemagglutinating properties of a new protein isolated from purple fluid of the Aplysia dactylomela are…”
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Toxic, antimicrobial and hemagglutinating activities of the purple fluid of the sea hare Aplysia dactylomela Rang, 1828 by Melo, V M, Fonseca, A M, Vasconcelos, I M, Carvalho, A F

“…The antimicrobial, hemagglutinating and toxic activities of the purple fluid of the sea hare Aplysia dactylomela are described. Intact or dialyzed purple fluid…”
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Infection Process and Host Defense Responses in Compatible and Incompatible Interactions between Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides by Barreto, A. L. H., Vasconcelos, I. M., Grangeiro, T. B., Melo, V. M. M., Matos, T. E., Eloy, Y. R. G., Fernandes, C. F., Torres, D. C., Freire-Filho, F. R., Freire, F. C. O., Oliveira, J. T. A.

“…The infection process of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides was examined by light microscopy on two cowpea genotypes, BR 3 Tracuateua and TE 97-411. In the…”
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