56 results match your criteria: "Amazonas State University (UEA)[Affiliation]"
Ann Pediatr Cardiol
October 2024
Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Medical School, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
Introduction: This study aimed to systematically analyze and describe the main challenges of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in the countries in the Amazon region.
Methods: The methodology followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist utilizing the Medline, Embase, Lilacs, and Google Scholar databases. The inclusion criteria were articles addressing any topic involving CHD in the Amazon region.
Transl Pediatr
August 2024
Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Medical School, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, Brazil.
Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death from malformations in infants and has a significant psychological impact on families. This scoping review explored the role of spirituality in supporting families of children with CHD. It also sought to identify gaps in the existing literature and suggest directions for future research.
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August 2024
Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil.
R.E. Fries is an Amazonian species known as 'envira-bobó' and 'envira-fofa' and is common in the states of Amazonas, Acre, and Pará.
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September 2024
2Mycology Laboratory, National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
Background: The rising prevalence of fungal infections and challenges such as adverse effects and resistance against existing antifungal agents have driven the exploration of new antifungal substances.
Methods: We specifically investigated naphthoquinones, known for their broad biological activities and promising antifungal capabilities. It specifically examined the effects of a particular naphthoquinone on the cellular components of Candida albicans ATCC 60193.
Braz J Microbiol
September 2024
Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology - Bionorte Network (PPG-BIONORTE), Amazonas State University (UEA), Manaus, Amazonas, 690065-130, Brazil.
Pharmaceutics
June 2024
Post-Graduate Program in Hematology, The State University of Amazon (UEA), Foundation of Hematology and Hemotherapy of Amazonas, Manaus 69050-010, AM, Brazil.
Nanocapsules provide selective delivery and increase the bioavailability of bioactive compounds. In this study, we examined the anticancer and immunomodulatory potential of (crajiru) extract encapsulated in nanocapsules targeting myeloid leukemias. Nanocapsules containing crajiru (nanocapsules-CRJ) were prepared via interfacial polymer deposition and solvent displacement.
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June 2024
São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
Objective Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid, is an isomer of tretinoin, the oxidized form of Vitamin A. Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is the result of a cascade of inflammatory responses stimulated by a physical element that is the force generated by orthodontic appliances. Isotretinoin is mainly used among adolescents and young adults, and coincidentally it is this age group that also undergoes orthodontic treatment.
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September 2024
Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Medical School, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, Brazil.
Constriction of the fetal ductus arteriosus is a condition that narrows the ductus arteriosus and can lead to death, so the importance of prior diagnosis. Citronella, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, should be avoided during pregnancy as it may cause constriction of the fetal duct.
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September 2024
Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the BIONORTE Network (PPG-BIONORTE), Amazonas State University (UEA), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
To investigate the biocatalytic potential of Amazonian actinomycetes for monoterpenes biotransformation. To carry out the present study, eleven actinomycetes of the genus isolated from inga-cipó ( Mart.) rhizospheres were tested for their ability to bioconvert the substrates -(+)-limonene, -(-)-limonene, 1-(-)-α-pinene, and (-)-β-pinene as sole carbon and energy source.
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May 2024
Amazonas State University (UEA), Stricto Sensu Post Graduate Program, Manaus, Brazil.
PeerJ Comput Sci
November 2023
Institute of Computing (IComp), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
Software teams increasingly adopt different tools and communication channels to aid the software collaborative development model and coordinate tasks. Among such resources, software development forums have become widely used by developers. Such environments enable developers to get and share technical information quickly.
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December 2023
Flavivirus Laboratory, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Malar J
November 2023
Leonidas & Maria Deane Institute (ILMD), Fiocruz, Manaus, Amazonas, 69057-070, Brazil.
Background: Plasmodium vivax is the main species responsible for human malaria in Brazil, and one of its manifestations is splenic malaria, though there are still challenges in its diagnosis. The present study aimed to standardize Plasmodium sp. DNA extraction from histological slices of spleen and diagnosis using real-time qPCR.
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October 2023
Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Medical School, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil.
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death from malformations in the first year of life and carries a significant burden to the family when the diagnosis is made in the prenatal period. We recognize the significance of family counseling following a fetal CHD diagnosis. However, we have observed that most research focuses on assessing the emotional state of family members rather than examining the counseling process itself.
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February 2023
Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Research Group, Amazonas State University (UEA), Manaus 690065-130, Brazil.
Antibiotics (Basel)
December 2022
Mycology Laboratory, National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), Manaus 69067-375, AM, Brazil.
The emergence of multidrug resistance in bacterial pathogens is a growing public health concern requiring solutions including the discovery of new antimicrobial drugs. Fungi have been used for decades as a source of antimicrobials. Ongoing screenings for newly characterized fungal strains producing antimicrobials include environments that are difficult to access like the deep sea, glaciers, wastewaters and environments polluted due to human activity.
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August 2022
Basic and Applied Graduate Program-PPGIBA, Biological Science Institute, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69080-900, Brazil.
Plants of the species (Bonpl.) L. G.
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September 2022
Post-graduate Program in Tropical Medicine, Amazonas State University (UEA), Manaus, AM, Brazil.
In the Brazilian Amazon, the snake is the primary cause of snakebites. (BaV) venom can cause systemic pathophysiological changes such as acute kidney injury (AKI), which leads to the production of chemokines and cytokines in response to the envenomation. These soluble immunological molecules act by modulating the inflammatory response; however, the mechanisms associated with the development of AKI are still poorly understood.
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September 2022
Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil.
Duguetia pycnastera Sandwith (Annonaceae) is a tropical tree that can be found in the Guyanas, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Brazil. In Brazil, it is popularly known as “ata”, “envira”, “envira-preta”, and “envira-surucucu”. In the present work, we investigated the in vitro and in vivo HepG2 cell growth inhibition capacity of D.
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August 2022
Thematic Laboratory of Molecular Biology, National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), Manaus, Brazil.
An increase in global energy demand has caused oil prices to reach record levels in recent times. High oil prices together with concerns over CO emissions have resulted in renewed interest in renewable energy. Nowadays, ethanol is the principal renewable biofuel.
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July 2022
Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil.
Appl Biochem Biotechnol
July 2022
Edible Mushroom Cultivation Laboratory, National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), Manaus, Amazonas, 69067-375, Brazil.
The Amazon rainforest has a rich biodiversity, and studies of Basidiomycete fungi that have biomolecules of biotechnological interest are relevant. The use of lignocellulosic biomass in biotechnological processes proposes an alternative use, and also adds value to the material when employed in the bioconversion of agro-industrial waste. In this context, this study evaluate the production of lignocellulolytic enzymes (carboxymethylcellulases (CMCase), xylanase, pectinase, laccase) as well as phenolic compounds and proteases by solid-state fermentation (SSF) using the fungus Lentinus strigosus isolated from Amazon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnn Med Surg (Lond)
October 2021
Departament of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Nilton Lins University (UNL), Manaus, Brazil.
Introduction: Foreign body ingestion is a common clinical scenario found in clinical practice. Perforations related to foreign bodies are rare, but they can present as a serious condition in emergency surgery services. The most common sites of perforation are angled areas, such as: ileocecal valve, sigmoid colon, duodenojejunal flexure and small intestine.
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October 2021
Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador, Bahia 40296-710, Brazil. Electronic address:
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most lethal form of leukemia. Standard anti-AML treatment remains almost unchanged for decades. Tingenone (TG) and 22-hydroxytingenone (22-HTG) are quinonemethide triterpenes found in the Amazonian plant Salacia impressifolia (Celastraceae), with cytotoxic properties in different histological types of cancer cells.
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