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R. Z. Mendonca

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Microbiology· 6 Cell Biology· 2 Biochemistry· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 9 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 5 Assay:proteomics· 5 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Organism:rat· 1

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P. I. Silva Junior· 4 shared R. F. Magnelli· 3 shared A. C. O. Fernandes· 2 shared H. K. Rofatto· 2 shared N. D. Carvalho· 2 shared R. M. Nascimento· 2 shared A. Diaz-Roa· 1 shared A. F. Pinto· 1 shared

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2021-2024 · peak 4/yr

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P. I. Silva Junior

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9 papers

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Antiviral action of different molecules obtained from invertebrates against coronavirus

R. Z. Mendonca, R. M. Nascimento, A. C. O. Fernandes, M. I. P. de Almeida, P. I. S. Junior

This study identifies and characterizes antiviral compounds from invertebrates against avian coronavirus, showing dose-dependent reductions in viral titers.

bioRxiv · Jan 4, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology

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

"The anti-apoptotic effect of Lonomia obliqua hemolymph is associated with the mitochondria pathway"

R. Z. Mendonca, L. M. Martins

The paper shows that a protein from Lonomia obliqua hemolymph prolongs cell viability by preventing mitochondrial membrane permeabilization and cytochrome c release.

bioRxiv · Jun 2, 2022 · PreprintCell Biology

Antiviral activity of the hemolymph of Podalia sp and M. albicolis (Lepidoptera: Megalopigydae)

N. D. Carvalho, S. P. Curti, M. I. Oliveira, H. K. Rofatto, C. A. Figueiredo, K. Sena de Villar, R. F. Magnelli, R. Z. Mendonca

The study identifies antiviral proteins in the hemolymph of Podalia sp and M. albicolis that show potent activity against measles, influenza, picornavirus, and herpes simplex viruses with no cytotoxicity or genotoxicity observed.

bioRxiv · May 25, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Antimicrobial activity of flavonoids glycosides and pyrrolizidine alkaloids from propolis of Scaptotrigona aff. postica.

T. M. C. Campos, P. I. d. S. Junior, G. Negri, R. M. do Nascimento, R. Z. Mendonca

The paper identifies antimicrobial compounds in propolis from Scaptotrigona aff. postica and reports their activity against Gram-negative bacteria.

bioRxiv · Jul 1, 2021Microbiology

Evaluation of genotoxic and cytogenetic effects of saponins and aluminum hydroxide adjuvant on viral vaccine

R. F. Magnelli, R. d. C. Stocco, P. I. da Silva Junior, R. Z. Mendonca

This study evaluates the genotoxic and cytogenetic effects of saponins and aluminum hydroxide adjuvant using BPV L1 protein, finding aluminum hydroxide safer than saponins in comet and micronucleus assays.

bioRxiv · May 4, 2021Microbiology