Aminochrome is a compound produced in dopaminergic neurons during neuromelanin formation, with the potential to induce oxidative stress, alpha-synuclein accumulation, and neuroinflammation, resembling the pathophysiology ...

Introduction– Genomic ancestry refers to the genetic relationship between an individual and their ancestors, from whom they biologically descend. The self-reported ancestry of the Brazilian population is subject to ...

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is responsible for a highly contagious disease that can result in severe symptoms in humans. Various strategies have been proposed to combat COVID-19, with one promising approach ...

Introduction: Surface water contamination is a global issue largely driven by the eutrophication of rivers due to anthropogenic activities. A significant contribution to this scenario stems from the discharge of effluents ...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a complex and multifactorial pathology, being a major cause of death and disability for humans. Immediately after TBI, astrocytes and microglia react with complex morphological and functional ...

INTRODUCTION: Melanoma is one of the most aggressive types of tumors, and strategies to modulate the immune response have been explored as adjuvant therapies. β-glucan, a polysaccharide derived from Saccharomyces ...

Produced water (PW) from the oil industry represents a significant environmental challenge due to its high salinity and complex chemical composition. Sustainable treatment of this effluent is essential to reduce environmental ...

Introduction – Reduced mobility compromises the functionality of hospitalised patients, resulting in respiratory changes, reduced peripheral muscle strength and reduced mobility. Conducting a functional assessment of ...

Introduction – The clinical performance and physical properties of light-cured resin materials are highly influenced by the degree of monomer-to-polymer conversion. This conversion depends not only on the visible light ...

Introduction: Approximately 90% of stroke survivors experience some form of disability, leading to prolonged dysfunction and limitations that may persist for months, years, or even a lifetime. These impairments significantly ...