Search Results - "de Souza Almeida Leite, José"
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Mechanisms of action of antimicrobial peptides ToAP2 and NDBP-5.7 against Candida albicans planktonic and biofilm cells
Published in Scientific reports (25-06-2020)“…Candida albicans is a major cause of human infections, ranging from relatively simple to treat skin and mucosal diseases to systemic life-threatening invasive…”
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Development of a Nanostructured Film Containing Palygorskite and Dermaseptin 01 Peptide for Biotechnological Applications
Published in Clays and clay minerals (01-10-2023)“…Clay minerals are suitable matrices to anchor organic molecules such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) so that their bioactivity is maintained, enabling the…”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the seaweed Gracilaria birdiae and their antibacterial activity
Published in Arabian journal of chemistry (01-12-2019)“…This work presents a simple method for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using as reducing and stabilizing agent a polysaccharide extracted…”
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Seasonal change in main alkaloids of jaborandi (Pilocarpus microphyllus Stapf ex Wardleworth), an economically important species from the Brazilian flora
Published in PloS one (02-02-2017)“…Pilocarpus microphyllus Stapf ex Wardleworth (jaborandi, Rutaceae) is one of the most important Brazilian medicinal species owing to its content of pilocarpine…”
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A Novel Vasoactive Proline-Rich Oligopeptide from the Skin Secretion of the Frog Brachycephalus ephippium
Published in PloS one (14-12-2015)“…Proline-rich oligopeptides (PROs) are a large family which comprises the bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs). They inhibit the activity of the angiotensin…”
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Self-nanoemulsifying drug-delivery systems improve oral absorption and antischistosomal activity of epiisopiloturine
Published in Nanomedicine (London, England) (01-04-2018)“…To develop a self-nanoemulsifying drug-delivery system (SNEDDS) able to improve oral absorption of epiisopiloturine (EPI), and test the antischistosomal…”
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In Situ Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles in a Hydrogel of Carboxymethyl Cellulose with Phthalated-Cashew Gum as a Promising Antibacterial and Healing Agent
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (12-11-2017)“…Silver nanoparticles have been shown to possess considerable antibacterial activity, but in vivo applications have been limited due to the inherent, but low,…”
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Synthesis, characterization and use of enzyme cashew gum nanoparticles for biosensing applications
Published in Journal of materials chemistry. B, Materials for biology and medicine (14-09-2021)“…This research reports, for the first time, the immobilization of an enzyme - Rhus vernificera laccase - on cashew gum (CG) nanoparticles (NPs) and its…”
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Cry1A(b)16 toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis: Theoretical refinement of three‐dimensional structure and prediction of peptides as molecular markers for detection of genetically modified organisms
Published in Proteins, structure, function, and bioinformatics (01-07-2017)“…ABSTRACT Transgenic maize produced by the insertion of the Cry transgene into its genome became the second most cultivated crop worldwide. Cry gene from…”
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Influence of Plant Age on Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxicity of Varronia curassavica Jacq. Essential Oil Produced on an Industrial Scale
Published in Agriculture (Basel) (01-02-2023)“…Considering the therapeutic potential of Varronia curassavica Jacq. essential oil and the great value in the pharmaceutical market, this study aims to evaluate…”
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CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS ISOLATED FROM Turnera subulata Sm. AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PHAEOPHYTIN B
Published in Química Nova (2014)“…Turnera subulata Sm., known as "Chanana" or "flor-do-Guarujá" in Brazilian folklore, is a plant species belonging to the subfamily Turneroideae of family…”
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Acetylated cashew gum and fucan for incorporation of lycopene rich extract from red guava (Psidium guajava L.) in nanostructured systems: Antioxidant and antitumor capacity
Published in International journal of biological macromolecules (30-11-2021)“…Industrial application of lycopene is limited due to its chemical instability and low bioavailability. This study proposes the development of fucan-coated…”
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Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Seeded on the Natural Membrane to Neurospheres for Cholinergic-like Neurons
Published in Membranes (Basel) (07-08-2021)“…This study aimed to differentiate human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) from the human umbilical cord in cholinergic-like neurons using a natural membrane. The…”
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Isolation and Sequencing of Cu‑, Fe‑, and Zn-Binding Whey Peptides for Potential Neuroprotective Applications as Multitargeted Compounds
Published in Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (04-11-2020)“…This study aims to isolate metal-binding peptides and synthesize promising amino acid sequences to potentially act as neuroprotective compounds in the future,…”
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Bio-Availability, Anticancer Potential, and Chemical Data of Lycopene: An Overview and Technological Prospecting
Published in Antioxidants (11-02-2022)“…The purpose of this review was to collect relevant chemical data about lycopene and its isomers, which can be extracted using different non-polar or polar…”
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Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Liver Damage in Hypercholesterolemic Rats
Published in Nutrients (18-01-2022)“…Metabolic syndrome, especially its component related to dyslipidemia, is related to the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is a…”
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Imidazole alkaloids inhibit the pro‐inflammatory mechanisms of human neutrophil and exhibit anti‐inflammatory properties in vivo
Published in Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (01-05-2019)“…Objectives Epiisopiloturine (EPI) and epiisopilosine (EPIIS) are side products in the pharmaceutical industry. The present study aimed to investigate the…”
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Natural cordiaquinones as strategies to inhibit the growth and biofilm formation of methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp
Published in Journal of applied microbiology (01-08-2023)“…The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of cordiaquinones B, E, L, N, and O against different Staphylococci…”
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Lycopene-Rich Extract from Red Guava ( Psidium guajava L.) Decreases Plasma Triglycerides and Improves Oxidative Stress Biomarkers on Experimentally-Induced Dyslipidemia in Hamsters
Published in Nutrients (13-02-2019)“…This work assessed the effects of a 28-day treatment with lycopene-rich extract (LRE) from red guava fruit ( L.) on the lipid profile and oxidative stress in…”
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Effects of ω-3 PUFA-Rich Oil Supplementation on Cardiovascular Morphology and Aortic Vascular Reactivity of Adult Male Rats Submitted to an Hypercholesterolemic Diet
Published in Biology (Basel, Switzerland) (27-01-2022)“…Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease associated with abnormalities of vascular functions. The consumption of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids can…”
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