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Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos

Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
29
Citations
2648
World Ranking
2624
National Ranking
112

Overview

Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos is affiliated with the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. Their research primarily focuses on immunology and microbiology, with particular attention to parasitology and the study of small animals. Their work contributes to the understanding of veterinary medicine and infectious diseases, especially in the context of leptospirosis.

The scientist's main topics of research include leptospirosis research and findings as well as veterinary medicine and infectious diseases. This focus is reflected in their publications and collaborations.

  • Leptospirosis research and findings
  • Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases

Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos has contributed to at least two recent papers that address different aspects of leptospiral infection and immunoprotection. These papers are:

  • "New strategies for Leptospira vaccine development based on LPS removal" (2020) published in PLoS ONE
  • "Immunoprotective Activity Induced by Leptospiral Outer Membrane Proteins in Hamster Model of Acute Leptospirosis" (2020) published in Frontiers in Immunology

Their collaborative network includes several frequent co-authors who have jointly contributed to their research efforts. Notable collaborators include:

  • Gisele Oliveira de Souza
  • Fabiana Lauretti-Ferreira
  • Paloma L. D. Silva
  • Naiara M. Alcântara
  • Bruna Fernanda da Silva

In terms of publication venues, Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos has appeared in journals such as PLoS ONE and Frontiers in Immunology, which are known for disseminating research related to immunology, microbiology, and infectious diseases.

Best Publications

  • Whole-genome analysis of Leptospira interrogans to identify potential vaccine candidates against leptospirosis

    Marcia Gamberini;Ricardo Martín Gómez;Marina V. Atzingen;Elizabeth A. L. Martins

  • Lsa21, a novel leptospiral protein binding adhesive matrix molecules and present during human infection

    Marina V Atzingen;Angela S Barbosa;Thales De Brito;Silvio A Vasconcellos

  • A multiplex PCR for the detection of Brucella spp. and Leptospira spp. DNA from aborted bovine fetuses.

    Leonardo José Richtzenhain;Adriana Cortez;Marcos Bryan Heinemann;Rodrigo Martins Soares

  • Comparison of agar gel immunodiffusion test, rapid slide agglutination test, microbiological culture and PCR for the diagnosis of canine brucellosis.

    Lara Borges Keid;Rodrigo Martins Soares;Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos;Jane Megid

  • Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii and neospora caninum in dogs from the state of Paraíba, Northeast region of Brazil

    S.S. Azevedo;C.S.A. Batista;S.A. Vasconcellos;D.M. Aguiar

  • Immune evasion of leptospira species by acquisition of human complement regulator C4BP.

    Angela S. Barbosa;Patricia A. E. Abreu;Sílvio A. Vasconcellos;Zenaide M. Morais

  • A polymerase chain reaction for detection of Brucella canis in vaginal swabs of naturally infected bitches.

    L. B. Keid;R. M. Soares;S. A. Vasconcellos;D. P. Chiebao

  • Functional Characterization of LcpA, a Surface-Exposed Protein of Leptospira spp. That Binds the Human Complement Regulator C4BP

    Angela Silva Barbosa;Denize Monaris;L. B Silva;Zenaide Maria de Morais

  • Plasminogen Acquisition and Activation at the Surface of Leptospira Species Lead to Fibronectin Degradation

    Monica L. Vieira;Monica L. Vieira;Silvio A. Vasconcellos;Amane P. Gonçales;Zenaide M. de Morais

  • Diagnosis of canine brucellosis: comparison between serological and microbiological tests and a PCR based on primers to 16S-23S rDNA interspacer.

    Lara Borges Keid;Rodrigo Martins Soares;Nanci do Rosário Vieira;Jane Megid

  • In vitro identification of novel plasminogen-binding receptors of the pathogen Leptospira interrogans.

    Monica L. Vieira;Marina V. Atzingen;Tatiane R. Oliveira;Rosane Oliveira;Rosane Oliveira

  • Immune evasion by pathogenic Leptospira strains: the secretion of proteases that directly cleave complement proteins

    Tatiana Rodrigues Fraga;Daniella dos Santos Courrol;Mónica Marcela Castiblanco-Valencia;Izaura Yoshico Hirata

  • Interaction of Leptospira elongation factor Tu with plasminogen and complement factor H: a metabolic leptospiral protein with moonlighting activities

    Danielly G. Wolff;Mónica M. Castiblanco-Valencia;Cecília M. Abe;Denize Monaris

  • Leptospirose bovina - Variantes sorológicas predominantes em colheitas efetuadas no período de 1984 a 1997 em rebanhos de 21 estados do Brasil

    M. Favero;Sonia Regina Pinheiro;Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos;Z. M. Morais

  • Features of two proteins of Leptospira interrogans with potential role in host-pathogen interactions.

    Renan F Domingos;Monica L Vieira;Eliete C Romero;Amane Paldes Gonçales

  • Characterization of Novel OmpA-Like Protein of Leptospira interrogans That Binds Extracellular Matrix Molecules and Plasminogen

    Rosane Oliveira;Rosane Oliveira;Zenaide Maria de Morais;Amane Paldês Gonçales;Eliete Caló Romero

  • Detection and differentiation of Leptospira spp. serovars in bovine semen by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism

    Marcos Bryan Heinemann;José Fernando Garcia;Cáris Maroni Nunes;Fábio Gregori

  • Lsa63, a newly identified surface protein of Leptospira interrogans binds laminin and collagen IV

    Monica L. Vieira;Zenaide M. de Morais;Amane P. Gonçales;Eliete C. Romero

  • Leptospiral TlyC is an extracellular matrix-binding protein and does not present hemolysin activity

    Eneas Carvalho;Eneas Carvalho;Angela S Barbosa;Ricardo M Gómez;Angela M Cianciarullo

  • Soroprevalência e fatores de risco para a leptospirose em cães de Campina Grande, Paraíba

    Carolina de Sousa Américo Batista;Clebert Jose Alves;Sérgio Santos de Azevedo;Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos

  • In vitro evidence for immune evasion activity by human plasmin associated to pathogenic Leptospira interrogans.

    Mônica Larucci Vieira;Zenaide Maria de Morais;Silvio Arruda Vasconcellos;Eliete Caló Romero

  • Exposure of free-ranging wild carnivores, horses and domestic dogs to Leptospira spp in the northern Pantanal, Brazil

    Rodrigo Silva Pinto Jorge;Fernando Ferreira;José Soares Ferreira Neto;Silvio de Arruda Vasconcellos

  • The Novel Leptospiral Surface Adhesin Lsa20 Binds Laminin and Human Plasminogen and Is Probably Expressed during Infection

    Renata Siqueira Mendes;Marina Von Atzingen;Zenaide Maria de Morais;Amane Paldes Gonçales

  • INQUÉRITO SOROLÓGICO PARA LEPTOSPIROSE EM CÃES DO MUNICÍPIO DE SANTANA DE PARNAÍBA, SÃO PAULO, UTILIZANDO A CAMPANHA DE VACINAÇÃO ANTI-RÁBICA DO ANO DE 1999

    R. Mascolli;S. R. Pinheiro;S. A. Vasconcellos Vasconcellos;F. Ferreira

  • Risk factors associated with leptospirosis in dairy goats under tropical conditions in Brazil.

    Walter Lilenbaum;Renato Varges;Luciana Medeiros;Ana Gabriela Cordeiro

  • Soroprevalência de leptospirose em cães errantes da cidade de Patos, Estado da Paraíba, Brasil

    Carolina de Sousa Américo Batista;Sérgio Santos de Azevedo;Clebert José Alves;Sílvio Arruda Vasconcellos

  • Pathogenic Leptospira Secreted Proteases Target the Membrane Attack Complex: A Potential Role for Thermolysin in Complement Inhibition.

    Thais A. Amamura;Tatiana R. Fraga;Sílvio A. Vasconcellos;Angela S. Barbosa

  • Acquisition of negative complement regulators by the saprophyte Leptospira biflexa expressing LigA or LigB confers enhanced survival in human serum

    Mónica M. Castiblanco-Valencia;Tatiana R. Fraga;Leandro C.D. Breda;Sílvio A. Vasconcellos

  • Protective Immunity and Reduced Renal Colonization Induced by Vaccines Containing Recombinant Leptospira interrogans Outer Membrane Proteins and Flagellin Adjuvant

    D. Monaris;M. E. Sbrogio-Almeida;C. C. Dib;T. A. Canhamero

  • Serological Analysis by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Using Recombinant Antigen LipL32 for the Diagnosis of Swine Leptospirosis

    Cláudia P Hartleben;Fernanda M. A Leal;Leonardo G Monte;Daiane D Hartwig

  • Proteome analysis of Leptospira interrogans virulent strain.

    Monica L Vieira;Daniel C Pimenta;Zenaide M de Morais;Silvio A Vasconcellos

Frequent Co-Authors

Fernando Ferreira
Fernando Ferreira Universidade de São Paulo
Walter Lilenbaum
Walter Lilenbaum Fluminense Federal University
Solange Maria Gennari
Solange Maria Gennari Universidade de São Paulo
Ricardo Augusto Dias
Ricardo Augusto Dias Universidade de São Paulo
Odir Antônio Dellagostin
Odir Antônio Dellagostin Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Rudy A. Hartskeerl
Rudy A. Hartskeerl Royal Tropical Institute
Rodrigo Martins Soares
Rodrigo Martins Soares Universidade de São Paulo
Marcelo B. Labruna
Marcelo B. Labruna Universidade de São Paulo
Luís Marcelo Aranha Camargo
Luís Marcelo Aranha Camargo Universidade de São Paulo
Daniel Moura de Aguiar
Daniel Moura de Aguiar Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

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