Publications by authors named "Lavinia Dias Tavares"

Article Synopsis
  • The Milwaukee protocol shows promise in treating rabies, but the mechanisms of drug action and immune response require further study.
  • Biopterin, a drug used in the protocol, helps regulate nitric oxide levels, which is crucial in preventing blood vessel spasms.
  • In experiments on animals infected with rabies, biopterin influenced inflammatory factors and helped manage the immune response, particularly concerning the blood-brain barrier and cytotoxic cell movement.
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