Universidade Federal da Paraíba

DNA detection of Babesia bovis in sheep, ticks and cattle during an outbreak of sheep ixodidiosis by Rhipicephalus microplus

This study describes, for the first time, the molecular and phylogenetic detection of Babesia bovis in sheep, with concurrent detection in cattle and R. microplus ticks during a severe tick infestation outbreak in northeastern Brazil. The affected herd, located in São Pedro, Rio...

The Zooplankton International Geospatial dataset: A global repository of spatiotemporal freshwater zooplankton community composition data from lakes and reservoirs to support ecological research

Abstract Zooplankton transfer substantial energy in aquatic food webs and are used as indicators of environmental change. Syntheses of zooplankton community dynamics globally require datasets that span a wide range of environmental gradients; however, these datasets are limited d...

Modulation of Advanced Glycation End Products and Oxidative Stress by Hesperetin-7-O-Glucoside and Diosmetin-7-O-Glucoside Complexed with Cyclodextrins

Background/Objectives: Chronic complications of diabetes mellitus are closely associated with increased oxidative stress and the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and antiglycation potential of hesperetin-7-O-gluc...

Biodegradable pectin films incorporating purple sweet potato anthocyanins for real-time shrimp freshness monitoring

This study aimed to develop biodegradable films using pectin extracted from orange peel residues, purple sweet potato extract, and glycerol, with potential application for monitoring shrimp freshness. The physical, barrier, mechanical, bioactive, antioxidant, morphological, struc...

From Fragmented DMD Management Toward Digitally Enabled Circularity: A Conceptual Operations Framework for Durable Medical Devices

Durable medical devices (DMD) are essential healthcare assets, yet their management in public hospitals is constrained by fragmentation, limited traceability, reactive maintenance, and weak lifecycle integration. This study proposes a framework for digitally enabled, sustainable,...

Mapping the Bioenergetic Landscape of Oral Cancer Stem Cells: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Objectives Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSSC) remains highly lethal, with resistance largely driven by cancer stem cells (CSCs). Mitochondrial reprogramming supports CSC redox control, self‐renewal, and survival. This systematic review aimed to synthesize mitochondrial...

Hepatic encephalopathy associated with extensive hepatic diaphragmatic herniation in an adult horse

Abstract Background Diaphragmatic hernia in horses is a rare condition, most commonly presenting with signs of colic and, less frequently, respiratory compromise. Hepatic herniation through a diaphragmatic defect with secondary hepatic failure and encephalopathy has rarely been d...