Chromobacterium violaceum is one of millions of species of free-living microorganisms that
populate the soil and water in the extant areas of tropical biodiversity around the world. Its …

Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne neglected tropical disease that affects more than 700,000
people annually. Leishmania parasites cause the disease, and different species trigger a …

Dengue is one of the most significant health problems in tropical and sub-tropical regions
throughout the world. Nearly 390 million cases are reported each year. Although a vaccine …

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is the major structural component of Gram-negative bacteria cell
wall and a highly pro-inflammatory toxin. Naringenin is found in Citrus fruits and exhibits …

The Zika virus (ZIKV) is an arthropod-borne virus that belongs to the Flaviviridae family. The
ZIKV infection is usually asymptomatic or is associated with mild clinical manifestations; …

Dengue is a significant public health problem worldwide. Despite the important social and
clinical impact, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral therapy for prevention and treatment of …

Dengue viruses and other members of the Flaviviridae family are emerging human
pathogens. Dengue is transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti female mosquitoes. Following …

Flavonoids are natural products widely recognized for their plurality of applications such as
antiviral, antiproliferative, antitumor activities and, antioxidant properties. The flavanone …

Social and epidemiological aspects of dengue were evaluated in an important metropolitan
area in southern Brazil, from August 2012 to September 2014. Demographic, clinical, …

Dengue virus (DV) infection can cause either a self-limiting flu-like disease or a threatening
hemorrhage that may evolve to shock and death. A variety of cell types, such as dendritic …