Pulmonary proteomic profile of Malaria-associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: identification and validation of biomarkers

• Grant number: 20/03163-1
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Duration: September 01, 2020 - August 31, 2022
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Parasitology
• Principal Investigator: Sabrina Epiphanio
• Grantee: Sabrina Epiphanio
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas (FCF). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated researchers: Carla Claser ; Cláudio Romero Farias Marinho ; Giuseppe Palmisano ; Lívia Rosa Fernandes

Abstract

Malaria is a parasitic infectious disease considered a public health problem which represents danger to the most diverse people. Present in 97 countries, considered as endemic areas, this disease puts at risk 40% of the world population. Infections by Plasmodium spp. can lead to a severe respiratory condition, with pulmonary complications such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). This syndrome is characterized by acute inflammation, alveolar endothelium and pulmonary parenchyma injuries, dysfunction and increased permeability of the pulmonary alveolar-capillary barrier and, consequently, formation of edema. Thus, in view of several existing pathogenesis-related gaps, as well as absence of biomarkers for Malaria-associated ARDS, this project aims to identify the panel of proteins in mice developing this syndrome, and also recognize them as possible biomarkers. Identification of this protein pool is crucial for early diagnosis, development of prophylactic and treatment strategies, and understanding of Malaria-associated ARDS. (AU)

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

DA CONCEICAO, JULIANA RODRIGUES; GATTI LOPES, CECILIA PETRILLI; FERREIRA, ELIZABETH IGNE; EPIPHANIO, SABRINA; GIAROLLA, JEANINE. Neglected tropical diseases and systemic racism especially in Brazil: from socio-economic aspects to the development of new drugs. Acta Tropica, v. 235, p. 9-pg., 2022-08-24. (20/03163-1)

SERCUNDES, MICHELLE K.; ORTOLAN, LUANA S.; JULIO, VIVIANE DA SILVA; BELLA, LEONARDO M.; QUIRINO, THATYANE DE CASTRO; DEBONE, DANIELA; CARNEIRO-RAMOS, MARCELA S.; CHRISTOFFOLETE, MARCELO A.; MARTINS, JOILSON O.; D'IMPERIO LIMA, MARIA REGINA; et al. lockade of caspase cascade overcomes malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome in mic. CELL DEATH & DISEASE, v. 13, n. 2, FEB 10 2022. (20/03163-1, 13/20718-3, 15/06106-0, 20/06747-4, 20/03175-0)