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P. I. Silva Junior

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Microbiology· 6 Biochemistry· 1 Cell Biology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 8 Assay:proteomics· 7 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 4 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 4 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Organism:chicken / avian· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Organism:rat· 1

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R. Z. Mendonca· 4 shared A. Diaz-Roa· 2 shared S. M. do Nascimento· 2 shared A. C. O. Fernandes· 1 shared A. F. Pinto· 1 shared A. Miranda· 1 shared B. S. da Silva· 1 shared D. S. Santos· 1 shared

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2021-2023 · peak 4/yr

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R. Z. Mendonca

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8 papers

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Shotgun proteomic analysis of the caterpillar Lonomia obliqua (Lepitoptera, Saturniidae) hemolymph and effects in rat hippocampal neurons culture

S. Maggi, A. F. Pinto, M. S. B. Udo, M. A. Alencar da Silva, R. C. T. Garcia, L. Minetto, L. Tasso, P. Machado, D. S. Santos, P. I. Silva Junior, T. Barcellos, R. Z. Mendonca, T. Marcourakis, S. Moura

This study identifies neuroprotective proteins in Lonomia obliqua caterpillar hemolymph and shows their protective effect on rat hippocampal neurons against apoptosis.

bioRxiv · Mar 20, 2023 · PreprintBiochemistry

Proteins with anti-apoptotic action in the hemolymph of caterpillars of the Megalopygidae family acts by maintaining the structure of the cellular cytoskeleton

N. D. Carvalho, H. K. Rofatto, K. S. Villar, R. F. Magnelli, P. I. Silva Junior, R. Z. Mendonca

This study identifies anti-apoptotic proteins in the hemolymph of Megalopygidae caterpillars that protect cells by maintaining cytoskeleton and mitochondrial integrity.

bioRxiv · Feb 10, 2023Cell Biology

Antiviral action of aqueous extracts of propolis from Scaptotrigona aff. postica against Zica, Chikungunya, and Mayaro virus

R. Z. Mendonca, R. M. Nascimento, A. C. O. Fernandes, P. I. Silva Junior

This study evaluates the antiviral activity of aqueous propolis extracts from Scaptotrigona aff. postica against Zika, Chikungunya, and Mayaro viruses, showing significant reductions in viral replication.

bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

How a tarantula can help treat infections: Avicularia juruensis theraphotoxins that also act as antimicrobials.

S. M. do Nascimento, A. Diaz-Roa, R. Z. Mendonca, P. I. Silva Junior

This study identifies three antimicrobial peptides from the spider Avicularia juruensis venom, which show similarities to neurotoxins and may have biotechnological applications.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Tityus serrulatus venom: TsTX-κ beta a neurotoxin with anti-microbial activity and non-hemolytic

T. d. J. Oliveira, N. Pereira, K. C. T. Riciluca, S. M. do Nascimento, U. Castro de Oliveira, P. I. Silva Junior

This study identifies and characterizes an antimicrobial peptide in Tityus serrulatus venom, revealing its antimicrobial activity against multiple pathogens and hemolytic activity at high concentrations.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Doderlin: Isolation and Characterization of a Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Peptide from Lactobacillus acidophilus

B. S. da Silva, A. Diaz-Roa, E. S. Yamane, M. A. F. Hayashi, P. I. Silva Junior

This study isolates and characterizes a new antimicrobial peptide, Doderlin, from Lactobacillus acidophilus showing activity against Candida albicans.

bioRxiv · Jan 19, 2022Microbiology

Ovipin: a chicken eggs antibiotic agent

S. R. dos Santos, A. Miranda, P. I. Silva Junior

This study identifies and characterizes a new antimicrobial peptide, Ovipin, from chicken eggs with activity against Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, suggesting its potential as an alternative to antibiotics.

bioRxiv · Sep 28, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

Limacus flavus yellow slug: bioactive molecules in the mucus

P. Y. Hayashida, P. I. Silva Junior

This study isolates and characterizes three antimicrobial peptides from Limacus flavus mucus, showing activity against fungi, Gram-positive, and Gram-negative bacteria without hemolytic effects.

bioRxiv · May 6, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology