Publications by authors named "Alexandre Lopes Gomes"

Gender-bias in COVID-19 severity has been suggested by clinical data. Experimental data in cell and animal models have demonstrated the role of sex hormones, particularly estrogens, in viral infections such as in COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 uses ACE2 as a receptor to recognize host cells, and the protease TMPRSS2 for priming the Spike protein, facilitating virus entry into cells.

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The protozoan Neospora caninum is an important cause of abortion in cattle worldwide, with domestic dogs serving as the definitive hosts. Although hunting activities have been indicated as a potential risk factor for N. caninum infection in dogs, no serological evidence has so far been reported in hunting dogs, wild boars (Sus scrofa), and hunters.

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