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Célio Lopes Silva

Célio Lopes Silva

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Immunology

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6978
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Overview

Célio Lopes Silva is affiliated with the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. Their research primarily falls within the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a focus on several specialized subfields including Molecular Biology, Hematology, Biotechnology, Physiology, and Microbiology.

Their academic output includes work on topics such as:

  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Microbial Inactivation Methods
  • Advanced Biosensing and Bioanalysis Techniques
  • Asthma and Respiratory Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Several papers authored or coauthored by Célio Lopes Silva highlight these research interests. Notable publications include:

  • "Oral administration of Hsp65-producing Lactococcus lactis attenuates allergic asthma in a murine model" (2020) published in Journal of Applied Microbiology
  • "Ferritin-Based Systems as a Platform for DNA Construct Delivery: Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Evaluation" (2024) published in BioNanoScience
  • "Immunotherapeutic Activities of a DNA Plasmid Carrying the Mycobacterial hsp65 Gene (DNAhsp65)" (2020) published in Frontiers in Medical Technology
  • "Digital Transformation in the O&G Industry with the Use of Drones" (2023) published in Offshore Technology Conference Brasil
  • "Safety and Immunogenicity of an In Vivo Muscle Electroporation Delivery System for DNA-hsp65 Tuberculosis Vaccine in Cynomolgus Monkeys" (2023) published in Vaccines

Frequent coauthors associated with Silva's research include Wendy Martin Rios, Izaíra Tincani Brandão, Natália Floriano Paiva, Gabriel Pocci Antonio, and Gisele M. Umino. Collaboration with these researchers has contributed to several publications and areas of study.

The major venues for Silva's published works reflect the interdisciplinary aspects of their research, including journals and conferences such as BioNanoScience, Journal of Applied Microbiology, Frontiers in Medical Technology, Offshore Technology Conference Brasil, and Vaccines.

Best Publications

  • Therapy of tuberculosis in mice by DNA vaccination.

    D. B. Lowrie;R. E. Tascon;V. L. D. Bonato;V. M. F. Lima

  • Protection against tuberculosis by a plasmid DNA vaccine.

    D.B. Lowrie;C.L. Silva;M.J. Colston;S. Ragno

  • Recombinant BCG Expressing LTAK63 Adjuvant induces Superior Protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

    Ivan P. Nascimento;Dunia Rodriguez;Carina C. Santos;Eduardo P. Amaral

  • Towards a DNA vaccine against tuberculosis

    Douglas B Lowrie;Ricardo E Tascon;M.Joseph Colston;Celio L Silva

  • Identification and Characterization of Protective T Cells in hsp65 DNA-Vaccinated and Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Infected Mice

    Vania L. D. Bonato;Valeria M. F. Lima;Ricardo E. Tascon;Douglas B. Lowrie

  • Intranasal vaccination with messenger RNA as a new approach in gene therapy: Use against tuberculosis

    Julio C C Lorenzi;Ana P F Trombone;Carolina D Rocha;Luciana P Almeida

  • A single mycobacterial protein (hsp 65) expressed by a transgenic antigen-presenting cell vaccinates mice against tuberculosis.

    C L Silva;D B Lowrie

  • Immunotherapy with plasmid DNA encoding mycobacterial hsp65 in association with chemotherapy is a more rapid and efficient form of treatment for tuberculosis in mice.

    C L Silva;V L D Bonato;A A M Coelho-Castelo;A O De Souza

  • Identification and Characterization of Murine Cytotoxic T Cells That Kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis

    Celio L. Silva;Douglas B. Lowrie

  • Single dose of a vaccine based on DNA encoding mycobacterial hsp65 protein plus TDM-loaded PLGA microspheres protects mice against a virulent strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

    K M Lima;S A Santos;V M F Lima;A A M Coelho-Castelo

  • Protection against tuberculosis by a single intranasal administration of DNA-hsp65 vaccine complexed with cationic liposomes

    Rogério S Rosada;Lucimara Gaziola de la Torre;Fabiani G Frantz;Ana P F Trombone

  • Protection against tuberculosis by passive transfer with T-cell clones recognizing mycobacterial heat-shock protein 65.

    C L Silva;M F Silva;R C Pietro;D B Lowrie

  • Blockade of Endogenous Leukotrienes Exacerbates Pulmonary Histoplasmosis

    Alexandra Ivo Medeiros;Anderson de Sá-Nunes;Edson Garcia Soares;Camila Matias Peres

  • Role of trehalose dimycolate in recruitment of cells and modulation of production of cytokines and NO in tuberculosis.

    Valéria M. F. Lima;Vania L. D. Bonato;Karla M. Lima;Sandra A. Dos Santos

  • Vaccine adjuvant: it makes the difference.

    Karla M. Lima;Sandra Aparecida dos Santos;José M. Rodrigues;Célio L. Silva

  • Thimet oligopeptidase (EC 3.4.24.15), a novel protein on the route of MHC class I antigen presentation.

    Célio Lopes Silva;Fernanda C. V. Portaro;Vânia Luiza Deperon Bonato;Antonio Carlos Martins de Camargo

  • Inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis abrogates the host control of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

    Camila M. Peres;Lúcia de Paula;Alexandra I. Medeiros;Carlos A. Sorgi

  • Role of cord factor in the modulation of infection caused by mycobacteria.

    C. L. Silva;S. M. Ekizlerian;R. A. Fazioli

  • Tumour necrosis factor production in vivo and in vitro in response to Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and the cell wall fractions thereof.

    F. Figueiredo;L. M. C. Alves;C. L. Silva

  • Characterization of the memory/activated T cells that mediate the long-lived host response against tuberculosis after bacillus Calmette-Guérin or DNA vaccination

    Célio Lopes Silva;Vânia Luiza Deperon Bonato;Vera Maura Fernandes de Lima;Lúcia Helena Faccioli

  • Immune regulatory effect of pHSP65 DNA therapy in pulmonary tuberculosis: activation of CD8+ cells, interferon-γ recovery and reduction of lung injury

    V. L. D. Bonato;E. D. C. Gonçalves;E. G. Soares;R. R. Santos Júnior

  • Leukotrienes are involved in leukocyte recruitment induced by live Histoplasma capsulatum or by the β‐glucan present in their cell wall

    Alexandra I. Medeiros;Célio Lopes Silva;Adriana Malheiro;Cláudia Maria Leite Maffei

  • Dietary restriction abrogates antibody production induced by a DNA vaccine encoding the mycobacterial 65 kDa heat shock protein

    Larissa Lumi Watanabe Ishikawa;Thaís Graziela Donegá França;Fernanda Chiuso-Minicucci;Sofia Fernanda Gonçalves Zorzella-Pezavento

Frequent Co-Authors

Lúcia Helena Faccioli
Lúcia Helena Faccioli Universidade de São Paulo
Constance Oliver
Constance Oliver Universidade de São Paulo
Nelson Durán
Nelson Durán State University of Campinas
Antonio C.M. Camargo
Antonio C.M. Camargo Instituto Butantan
Manoel Odorico de Moraes
Manoel Odorico de Moraes Universidade Federal do Ceará
Cláudia Pessoa
Cláudia Pessoa Universidade Federal do Ceará
Maria Sueli Soares Felipe
Maria Sueli Soares Felipe Universidade Católica de Brasília
Mariagrazia Pizza
Mariagrazia Pizza Imperial College London
Cory M. Hogaboam
Cory M. Hogaboam Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Celuta S. Alviano
Celuta S. Alviano Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

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