Publications by authors named "A F Shimabukuro"
Activation of the growth-IGF-1 axis, but not appetite, is related to high growth performance in juveniles of the Malabar grouper, Epinephelus malabaricus, under isosmotic condition.
Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed how different salinity levels affect the growth and osmoregulation of juvenile Malabar groupers, a commercially valuable fish species.
- At 11 psu salinity, fish showed lower energy consumption and a better feed conversion ratio, resulting in higher specific growth rates.
- The findings indicate that lower salinity may enhance growth through activation of the growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor system, without affecting the fish's appetite.
Protozoa of the Apicomplexa phylum are worldwide distributed with capacity to infect endothermic animals. The study of these protozoa in wild birds in Brazil is scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of apicomplexan protozoa in wild birds in the Northeast of Brazil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFN-acetylation of toxic aromatic amines by fungi: Strain screening, cytotoxicity and genotoxicity evaluation, and application in bioremediation of 3,4-dichloroaniline.
J Hazard Mater
January 2023
Aromatic amines (AA) are one of the most commonly used classes of compounds in industry and the most common pollutants found in both soil and water. 3,4-Dichloaniline (3,4-DCA) is a persistent residue of the phenylurea herbicide in the environment. In this study, we used a colorimetric method as a new approach to screen 12 filamentous fungal strains of the genera Aspergillus, Chaetomium, Cladosporium, and Mucor to assess their capacity to perform AA N-acetylation since it is considered a potential tool in environmental bioremediation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: To evaluate the impact of a simplified, rapid cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) protocol embedded in care and supported by a partner education programme on the management of cardiomyopathy (CMP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Methods And Results: Rapid CMR focused particularly on CMP was implemented in 11 centres, 7 cities, 5 countries, and 3 continents linked to training courses for local professionals. Patients were followed up for 24 months to assess impact.