Abstract
The central objective of the National Institute of Science and Technology on Toxins [NISTTOX] is founded in the creation of a nucleus in a strategic area of scientific knowledge in the basic disciplines, developing immunobiologicals and biopharmaceutical products in Brazil. It also has the aim of rationalizing the utilization of existing facilities or the building new structures in which, based on the projects presented in the sub-programs by the teams committed to this plan, multiplications will be carried out in the formation of human resources and execution of coordinated works. Since the 1960s, disciplines such as immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology and, more recently, physiopathology and toxicology, have gained major importance in biomedical sciences and medical practice, especially due to the accumulated knowledge from answers to questions regarding immunity, local actions, and neuro and hematoxicity, in the broad sense. Because of its original vocation started with Vital Brazil, the Butantan Institute, headquarters of the present project, continues with the development of processes and products associated with these areas of knowledge, as the basis of its scientific research. Today, more than ever, with the unique opportunity that this CNPq Edictal offers, the works carried out by the associated laboratories will be able to exercise and crystallize the principle that the generation of knowledge does not come from its competitive essence or from individualistic endeavor, but from a collective work in the conceptions and evaluations proposed by the nucleus of scientific investigators/professors of teams at renown institutions such as UFMG, FIOCRUZ, UENF, UNICAMP, UNESP, UFPA, UFAM, Museu GOELDI, USP, FUNED, UFRJ and Butantan, which give form to this project, The consent letters of all the scientists are under the ownership of coordinator of this project. In addition, this project can contribute to eliminating the obscurity caused by the fragmentation of biological knowledge in the general sense. It is viewed as an excellent opportunity for the study of correlations associated with the complexities of the actions of venoms and the gamut of molecular interactions that lead to our understanding of diversity, species, and survival. Moreover, a program of f1exible research can be constructed, involving the training of young investigators, taking into account the epidemiology already known of the accidents caused by poisonous animals. The biological questions relative to the concepts of venoms and toxins of different species on the one hand, and cell receptors or effectors molecules of immune responses or reagents of pharmacological or physiopathological processes on the other will be introduced to modernity which always represented the principle of evolution. The general concepts of complexity, variability and specificity, should be contemplated for better understanding of organisms. Thus, the evolutionary directions, and not only the functional aspect of toxins, were prioritized, and the endogenous expressions resulting from the interactions of toxins and biological actions will form the basis of integrated analyses of studies. This proposal is founded on the quantitative and qualitative actions of toxins, of bio¬prospecting, of immunity and innate or acquired resistance, and of processes of envenomation and therapeutic response. It is aimed at consolidating groups of recognized scientific-teaching capability, structure an indispensable socio-educational commitment, contemplating innovation, development of products and processes, and publication of findings and knowledge, and connecting with and supporting an emerging center in north Brazil. This center is the future Federal University of West Para, which will be established in Santarem; this municipality is located on the banks of the Tapajos, Arapiuns and Amazon Rivers and will be one of the bases for collections and studies. The project is structured into the following sub-programs: Immunology, Physiopathology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biodiversity and evolution actions in health [education, production]; actions in Amazonia; translational research [innovation]... (AU)
Scientific publications
(21)
(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)
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Phylogenetic analysis of standard metabolic rate of snakes: a new proposal for the understanding of interspecific variation in feeding behavior.
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Comparison of the adjuvant activity of aluminum hydroxide and calcium phosphate on the antibody response towards Bothrops asper snake venom.
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Peripheral kappa and delta opioid receptors are involved in the antinociceptive effect of crotalphine in a rat model of cancer pain.
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A catalytically-inactive snake venom Lys49 phospholipase A(2) homolog induces expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and production of prostaglandins through selected signaling pathways in macrophages.
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The peripheral L-arginine-nitric oxide-cyclic GMP pathway and ATP-sensitive K+ channels are involved in the antinociceptive effect of crotalphine on neuropathic pain in rats.
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