The Major Chromoblastomycosis Etiologic Agent Activates the NLRP3 Inflammasome.

is the main etiologic agent of chromoblastomycosis (CBM), one of the most prevalent subcutaneous mycosis in tropical and subtropical countries. CBM is a poorly characterized chronic infection that commonly starts after transcutaneous inoculation of conidia and saprophytic hyphae of . Recently, we have shown that unlike conidia, hyphae and muriform cells (the parasitic morphotype) of promotes an intense inflammatory response pattern , which comprises the production of an inflammasome-derived cytokine, IL-1β.

Recombinant glucagon: a differential biological activity.

In Brazil, there is a growing demand for specialised pharmaceuticals, and the high cost of their importation results in increasing costs, reaching US$ 1.34 billion in 2012 and US$ 1.61 billion in 2013.