Identification and differentiation of <em>Leishmania</em> species in clinical samples by PCR amplification of the miniexon sequence and subsequent... (Publications)
We recently developed a new PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)-based assay using the miniexon sequence from the genus LEISHMANIA: Here we report the application of this new genotyping
Zebrafish keratin 8 is expressed at high levels in the epidermis of regenerating caudal fin (Publications)
Cytokeratins are structural proteins of the intermediate filament family and are mainly expressed in epithelial cells. In several vertebrates it has been shown that keratin 8 is expressed in simple ep
Synthesis, in vitro antitrypanosomal and antibacterial activity of phenoxy, phenylthio or benzyloxy substituted quinolones (Publications)
Chagas' disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi(T. cruzi), is one of the most serious parasitic diseases in Latin America. The currently available chemotherapy, based on nifurtimox or benznidazole, is un
<em>Schistosoma mansoni</em>: antischistosomal activity of the four optical isomers and the two racemates of mefloquine on schistosomula and adult... (Publications)
Recent studies have shown that mefloquine (MQ) reveals interesting antischistosomal properties. We examined the antischistosomal activities of the erythro and threo isomers and racemates of MQ on newl
Multiple causes of death related to Chagas' disease in Brazil, 1999 to 2007 (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Chagas' disease is a major public health problem in Brazil and needs extensive and reliable information to support consistent prevention and control actions. This study describes the mos