Publications by authors named "Igor De Souza"

Background: Higher cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) numbers in the tumor microenvironment (TME) predict pathologic complete response (pCR) to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and positive long-term outcomes in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). pCR to NAC is achieved only in 30-40% of patients. The combination of NAC with pembrolizumab increases the pCR rate but at the cost of immune-related adverse events (irAEs).

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Malaria is a severe public health problem in several developing tropical and subtropical countries. Anopheles aquasalis is the primary coastal malaria vector in Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands, and it has the peculiar feature of living in water with large changes in salinity. Recent research has recognised An.

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Introduction: Ureteral duplication is a common congenital anomaly, although multiple ureters is a rare disorder. Bifid ureter or multiple ureters are diagnosed incidentally and generally associated with obstruction by lithiasis.

Case Presentation: We present a case of ureteral quintuplication converging into a sacculation obstructed by a 7 cm calculus.

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  • Information on medicinal plants for diabetes treatment is limited, prompting a study to analyze the levels of macroelements and microelements in three plant species and their teas.
  • The analyses revealed high concentrations of potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) in dry samples, with several other elements present above WHO's permissible levels.
  • Despite the risk assessments showing plant teas to be safe for consumption (HQ < 1), caution is advised for diabetics using these plants, especially in capsule or concentrated forms, due to potential health risks.
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The safety of food is a matter of global concern today. Continuous monitoring of canned tuna and canned sardines quality is essential regarding metal, nonmetal, and metalloid content. In this article, we present the data on the elemental content obtained in canned tuna and canned sardines by using inductively coupled plasma optical spectrometry (ICP OES), as well as the data on Pollution Index (PI) and Health Risk Index (HRI).

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Tropical forests are experiencing unprecedented high-temperature conditions due to climate change that could limit their photosynthetic functions. We studied the high-temperature sensitivity of photosynthesis in a rainforest site in southern Amazonia, where some of the highest temperatures and most rapid warming in the Tropics have been recorded. The quantum yield (F /F ) of photosystem II was measured in seven dominant tree species using leaf discs exposed to varying levels of heat stress.

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  • A study measured levels of heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Na, Zn, and Pb) in the medicinal plants , (L.) Hitchc. using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES), primarily used in Brazil for appetite suppression and as a diuretic. !* -
  • The results indicated that while most metals were below the oral concentration limits set by the United States Pharmacopoeia, lead (Pb) exceeded recommended levels, and concerns were raised over cadmium (Cd) in decoctions made from the plants. !* -
  • Given the potential toxicity and the high hazard index for the decoctions, the study calls for increased research and
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Hayne belongs to the family () and presents the popular name of jatobá. It is a tree that demonstrates medicinal purposes and represents a food source in Brazil. The potential contribution of each species to recommended nutrient intakes (DRI) and Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) for children and adults were calculated.

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Willd () is a medicinal plant used by the Brazilian rural population to treat snakebites, but there are no data on the elemental composition and stability of the emulsion of extract of this plant. In this article, we present for the first time data on contents obtained the roots of the medicinal plant by using inductively coupled plasma optical spectrometry (ICP OES), as well as the data on preliminary stability tests of emulsions formulated with aqueous extract of this plant. The first set of data shows a total of 13 elements (Al, Ca, Cr, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, P, Cu, Se and Zn) detected in the roots of the plant.

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The use of alginate and chitosan polymer in the immobilization of ATCC 3940 fungal crude enzyme extract (CEE) amylase was presented. The assembly results change in the application of optimal pH and temperature hydrolysis to convert starch to sugar. Bead arrangement in three microgel supports: the internal support phase (IP), the external support phase (EP), and the internal and external support phase (UP).

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Biofilms provide an ideal environment for protecting the microbial cells from damage caused by humoral and cellular immune system components, promoting resistance, infections and increasing mortality and morbidity of patients in health facilities. In an attempt to provide an innovative solution for preventing contamination in hospital environments, this study evaluated nine structural complementary fluorescent benzimidazo[1,2-α]quinolines as bifunctional agents that both detect and have biocidal activity against yeast biofilms on stainless steel surfaces. The benzimidazoles' staining capability was determined by a fluorescence microscopy study and spraying the substance on yeast biofilm contaminated stainless steel surfaces.

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Candida species have great ability to colonize and form biofilms on medical devices, causing infections in human hosts. In this study, poly(l-lactide) films with different imidazolium salt (1-n-hexadecyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (C16MImCl) and 1-n-hexadecyl-3-methylimidazolium methanesulfonate (C16MImMeS)) contents were prepared, using the solvent casting process. Poly(l-lactide)-imidazolium salt films were obtained with different surface morphologies (spherical and directional), and the presence of the imidazolium salt in the surface was confirmed.

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