Publications by authors named "Jose M F Silva"

Article Synopsis
  • - Malaria remains a significant global health issue, complicated by widespread drug resistance, necessitating the search for new antimalarial compounds.
  • - This study tested 10 synthetic compounds derived from quinoline, assessing their effectiveness against both drug-sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum, while ensuring minimal cytotoxicity to human cell lines.
  • - Among the tested compounds, the hydrazine derivative 1f showed promising antimalarial activity, with a high selectivity index and effectiveness in mice, making it a prime candidate for future research in malaria treatment.
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The Citrus leprosis disease (CiL) is associated to a virus (CiLV) transmitted by Brevipalpus spp. mites (Acari: Tenuipalpidae). CiL is endemic in Brazil and its recently spreading to Central America represents a threat to citrus industry in the USA.

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