Publications by authors named "B Lemos"

Adenocarcinoma, the most prevalent type of colorectal cancer, makes up roughly 95 % of all cases and is associated with a notably high mortality rate. Owing to the various risk factors which might include personal choices and habits or genetic factors, the risk of developing the cancer for every individual might vary. However, given the statistics, the rate of acquiring the disease is pretty high.

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The 7-chloro-4-(phenylselanyl) quinoline (4-PSQ) shows promise for its antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties. Here, we explored the structure-activity relationship of 4-PSQ and its analogues: 7-chloro-4-[(4-fluorophenyl) selanyl]quinoline (a), 7-chloro-4-{[3-trifluoromethyl)phenyl] selanyl} quinoline (b), 4-((3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl) selanyl-7-chloroquinoline (c), 7-chloro-4-[(2,4,6-trimethyl)selanyl]quinolinic acid (d) and 7-chloroquinoline-4-selenium acid (e) in models of acute inflammation and chemical, thermal and mechanical nociception in mice, alongside in silico analysis. Compounds a (-F), b (-CF), c (-Bis-CF), d (-CH), e (-OOH), and 4-PSQ exhibited antinociceptive effects in chemical and thermal nociception models, except d (-CH) and e (-OOH) in the hot plate test.

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  • The study explores how arsenic exposure in parents, particularly fathers, may affect DNA methylation in infants with spina bifida, suggesting a link between environmental toxins and genetic changes.
  • Researchers analyzed arsenic levels in fathers' toenails and measured DNA methylation in various tissues from infants, finding a significant association in dural tissue.
  • The findings highlight the relevance of these epigenetic changes, particularly in pathways related to neural development, and underscore the need for further research on paternal exposure to toxins.
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Products derived from the latex of were obtained through hydrolysis and column chromatography, resulting in products rich in triterpenes, ingenol 3-esters (I3E), and other derivatives from hydrolysed latex. These products underwent evaluation for their cytotoxic activity against gastric adenocarcinoma cells (AGS). Triterpene derivatives were synthesised, and the selectivity of each product was assessed.

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  • - The study aimed to understand brain aging by developing a cortical epigenetic clock and conducting a genome-wide association study (GWAS) involving brain tissue from nearly 700 participants postmortem, as part of the Rush Memory and Aging Project and the Religious Orders Study.
  • - Researchers identified the strongest genetic association with brain aging at SNP rs4244620, which also showed significant ties to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative signs, using additional data from nearly 1,700 subjects.
  • - The findings highlighted specific proteins, like TMEM106B and THSD7A, that correlate with Alzheimer’s disease pathology and cognitive decline, reinforcing their potential roles in the mechanisms of brain aging.
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