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h-index: 17
Works: 38
Citations: 747

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Mo-CBP3-PepI, Mo-CBP3-PepII, and Mo-CBP3-PepIII are synthetic antimicrobial peptides active against human pathogens by stimulating ROS generation and increasing plasma membrane permeability.
J. Oliveira, P. Souza, I. M. Vasconcelos, Lucas P. Dias +4 more
2019Biochimie77 citations
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A Protein Isolate from Moringa oleifera Leaves Has Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Effects in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice
P. C. Paula, D. Sousa, Jose T. A. Oliveira, A. F. Carvalho +7 more
2017Molecules69 citations Open access
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A Chitin-binding Protein Purified from Moringa oleifera Seeds Presents Anticandidal Activity by Increasing Cell Membrane Permeability and Reactive Oxygen Species Production
João X S Neto, M. L. Pereira, J. Oliveira, L. C. Rocha-Bezerra +10 more
2017Frontiers in Microbiology53 citations Open access
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RcAlb-PepII, a synthetic small peptide bioinspired in the 2S albumin from the seed cake of Ricinus communis, is a potent antimicrobial agent against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida parapsilosis.
Lucas P. Dias, P. Souza, J. Oliveira, I. M. Vasconcelos +6 more
2020Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Biomembranes48 citations Open access
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JcTI-I: a novel trypsin inhibitor from Jatropha curcas seed cake with potential for bacterial infection treatment
H. P. Costa, J. Oliveira, D. Sousa, Janne K. S. Morais +4 more
2014Frontiers in Microbiology48 citations Open access
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Occurrence of aflatoxins in cashew nuts produced in northeastern brazil
M. Milhome, C. Lima, L. K. De Lima, F. Lima +2 more
201441 citations
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A trypsin inhibitor purified from Cassia leiandra seeds has insecticidal activity against Aedes aegypti
Lucas P. Dias, J. Oliveira, L. C. Rocha-Bezerra, D. Sousa +11 more
201739 citations Open access
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Proteome of Soybean Seed Exudates Contains Plant Defense-Related Proteins Active against the Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita.
R. O. Rocha, Janne K. S. Morais, J. Oliveira, H. D. Oliveira +7 more
2015Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry33 citations Open access
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Insulin-like plant proteins as potential innovative drugs to treat diabetes-The Moringa oleifera case study.
P. C. Paula, J. Oliveira, D. Sousa, B. G. T. Alves +3 more
2017New Biotechnology31 citations Open access
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Anticandidal activity of synthetic peptides: Mechanism of action revealed by scanning electron and fluorescence microscopies and synergism effect with nystatin
P. G. Lima, P. Souza, C. D. T. Freitas, J. Oliveira +5 more
2020Journal of Peptide Science28 citations
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Preliminary assessment of the nutritional composition of underexploited wild legumes from semi-arid Caatinga and moist forest environments of northeastern Brazil
A. F. Carvalho, D. Farias, L. C. Rocha-Bezerra, N. M. de Sousa +8 more
201128 citations Open access
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Mo-CBP4, a purified chitin-binding protein from Moringa oleifera seeds, is potent antidermatophytic protein: In vitro mechanisms of action, in vivo effect against infection, and clinical application as a hydrogel for skin infection.
T. D. P. Lopes, P. Souza, Helen Paula Silva da Costa, M. L. Pereira +6 more
2020International Journal of Biological Macromolecules27 citations Open access
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ClTI, a Kunitz trypsin inhibitor purified from Cassia leiandra Benth. seeds, exerts a candidicidal effect on Candida albicans by inducing oxidative stress and necrosis.
N. Araújo, Lucas P. Dias, H. P. Costa, D. Sousa +3 more
2019Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Biomembranes26 citations Open access
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Scanning electron microscopy reveals deleterious effects of Moringa oleifera seed exuded proteins on root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita eggs.
Antônio J S Sousa, P. Souza, J. M. Gifoni, Lucas P. Dias +4 more
2019International Journal of Biological Macromolecules26 citations Open access
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Gene expression and spatiotemporal localization of antifungal chitin-binding proteins during Moringa oleifera seed development and germination
T. B. Garcia, A. A. Soares, J. H. Costa, H. P. Costa +7 more
2019Planta20 citations Open access
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Synthetic peptides against Trichophyton mentagrophytes and T. rubrum: Mechanisms of action and efficiency compared to griseofulvin and itraconazole.
P. G. Lima, P. Souza, C. D. T. Freitas, Leandro P. Bezerra +4 more
2020Life Science18 citations Open access
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Soybean toxin (SBTX), a protein from soybeans that inhibits the life cycle of plant and human pathogenic fungi.
Janne K. S. Morais, V. Gomes, J. Oliveira, I. S. Santos +5 more
2010Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry18 citations
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A novel peroxidase purified from Marsdenia megalantha latex inhibits phytopathogenic fungi mediated by cell membrane permeabilization.
Henrique P. Oliveira, R. G. Silva, J. Oliveira, D. Sousa +7 more
2017International Journal of Biological Macromolecules17 citations Open access
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Chemical Composition, Nutritive Value, and Toxicological Evaluation of Bauhinia cheilantha Seeds: A Legume from Semiarid Regions Widely Used in Folk Medicine
Daniel Câmara Teixeira, D. Farias, A. F. Carvalho, Mariana R. Arantes +6 more
2013BioMed Research International14 citations Open access
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Antidermatophytic activity of synthetic peptides: Action mechanisms and clinical application as adjuvants to enhance the activity and decrease the toxicity of Griseofulvin
P. Souza, P. G. Lima, C. D. T. Freitas, D. Sousa +8 more
2020Mycoses (Berlin)12 citations
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Immobilization of a peroxidase from Moringa oleifera Lam. roots (MoPOX) on chitosan beads enhanced the decolorization of textile dyes
Larissa A. Lopes, Lucas P. Dias, Helen Paula Silva da Costa, João Xavier da Silva +4 more
202111 citations
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SBTX, a new toxic protein distinct from soyatoxin and other toxic soybean [Glycine max] proteins, and its inhibitory effect on Cercospora sojina growth.
I. M. Vasconcelos, Janne K. S. Morais, Elisângela A. Siebra, Célia R. Carlini +4 more
2008Toxicon10 citations
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Reference gene identification for real-time PCR analyses in soybean leaves under fungus (Cercospora kikuchii) infection and treatments with salicylic and jasmonic acids
J. H. Costa, K. D. Saraiva, V. D. Morais, J. Oliveira +4 more
2016Australasian Plant Pathology9 citations
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Soybean Toxin (SBTX) Impairs Fungal Growth by Interfering with Molecular Transport, Carbohydrate/Amino Acid Metabolism and Drug/Stress Responses
Janne K. S. Morais, O. Bader, M. Weig, J. Oliveira +7 more
2013PLoS ONE9 citations Open access
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Computational approach, scanning electron and fluorescence microscopies revealed insights into the action mechanisms of anticandidal peptide Mo-CBP3-PepIII.
Jackson L. Amaral, P. Souza, Jose T. A. Oliveira, V. Freire +1 more
2021Life Science8 citations Open access
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JcTI-PepI, a synthetic peptide bioinspired in the trypsin inhibitor from Jatropha curcas, presents potent inhibitory activity against C. krusei, a neglected pathogen.
Larissa Souza, Lucas P. Dias, N. Araújo, R. F. Carneiro +5 more
2022Biochimie7 citations
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Increased Levels of Antinutritional and/or Defense Proteins Reduced the Protein Quality of a Disease-Resistant Soybean Cultivar
D. Sousa, A. F. U. Carvalho, J. Oliveira, D. Farias +3 more
2015Nutrients7 citations Open access
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Exploring the Fluconazole‐Resistance Modifying Activity and Potential Mechanism of Action of Fixed Oil from Caryocar coriaceum Wittm. (Caryocaraceae) against Candida Species
J. Almeida-Bezerra, R. Cruz, V. Silva, João Silva +13 more
2024Chemistry and Biodiversity5 citations Open access
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Gene expression during development and overexpression after Cercospora kikuchii and salicylic acid challenging indicate defensive roles of the soybean toxin
Mariana R. Arantes, Lucas P. Dias, J. H. Costa, K. D. Saraiva +5 more
2020Plant Cell Reports3 citations
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Gm-TX, a new toxic protein from soybean (Glycine max) seeds with potential for controlling insect pests
H. D. Oliveira, D. Sousa, J. Oliveira, Célia R. Carlini +6 more
20103 citations
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Comparison of Different Encapsulation Techniques in Exosomes Obtained from Goat and Bovine Milk
Mariana Cavalcante Theophilo Gaspar de Oliveira, H. P. Costa, Daniel Teixeira, D. Sousa +3 more
2025ACS Omega2 citations
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Unraveling the Antihyperglycemic Effects of Dipeptyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors in Rodents: A Multi-Faceted Approach Combining Effects on Glucose Homeostasis, Molecular Docking, and ADMET Profiling
Raquel N. S. Roriz, C. Cardozo, G. A. Freire, C. B. R. Martins +22 more
2025Pharmaceuticals1 citations Open access
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Pharmacological clearance of senescent cells reverses HFpEF hallmarks by decreasing in�ammation, endothelial dysfunction and cardiac �brosis
Elsa D. Silva, I. Tomé, F. Vasques-Nóvoa, G. Conceição +16 more
20211 citations
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Targeting Non-albicans Candida Strains and Phytopathogenic Fusarium Species with Chitooligosaccharides: Insights into the Antifungal Mechanism
Mayara I. G. Azevedo, N. Araújo, Filipe A. Vieira, M. B. Cherene +10 more
2025ACS Omega0 citations Open access
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Therapeutic effects of a purified chitin-binding protein from Moringa oleifera seeds on irinotecan-induced intestinal mucositis in mice
K. Q. Ferreira, L. D. Do Carmo, L. M. A. Rabelo, T. D. P. Lopes +5 more
2024bioRxiv0 citations Open access
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Purification, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity Against Candida parapsilosis and Staphylococcus aureus of a Highly Stable Type-1 Cystatin from Terminalia catappa L. Seeds.
A. Moura, J. Oliveira, D. Sousa, Lucas P. Dias +9 more
2024Current protein and peptide science0 citations
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Crystal structure of a chitin-binding protein from Moringa oleifera seeds (Mo-CBP4)
E. H. S. Bezerra, T. Lopes, F. D. S. da Silva, H. P. Costa +3 more
20210 citations
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Reference gene identification for real-time PCR analyses in soybean leaves under fungus (Cercospora kikuchii) infection and treatments with salicylic and jasmonic acids
J. H. Costa, K. D. Saraiva, V. D. Morais, Jose T. A. Oliveira +4 more
2016Australasian Plant Pathology0 citations
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