Maria Aparecida Gomes
Professor
Parasitology
University of Minas
Brazil
Biography
She holds a degree in Pharmacy from the Federal University of Ouro Preto (1988), a master's degree (1993) and a doctorate (1997) in Parasitology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He is currently a full professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He has experience in the area of ​​Parasitology, with emphasis on Human Parasitary Protozoology, acting mainly on the following subjects: Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar, Giardia lamblia, identification of molecules involved with virulence and diagnosis. Research on new drugs with giardicidal activity, amebicide and trichomonicide derived from natural and synthetic products. Evaluates the impact of malnutrition and obesity on the pathogenesis of giardiasis and amebiasis and the association of enteroparasitoses with nutritional and food safety in socially vulnerable communities (Projeto SOL).
Research Interest
Characterization of candidate proteins for differential diagnosis between Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar, Research of new active drugs against giardiasis, amebiasis and trichomoniasis from Brazilian medicinal plants and products synthesized from known drugs, Evaluation of diagnostic techniques for amebiasis and giardiasis in Brazilian patients, Use of Priobiotics in the treatment of giardiasis and amebiasis, Impact of nutritional status on giardiasis and amebiasis.
Publications
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Coelho CH, Costa AO, Silva AC, Pucci MM, Serufo AV, Busatti HG, Durigan M, Perales J, Chapeaurouge A, e Silva DA, Gomes MA. Genotyping and Descriptive Proteomics of a Potential Zoonotic Canine Strain of Giardia duodenalis, Infective to Mice. PloS one. 2016 Oct 19;11(10):e0164946.
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Fonseca TH, Oliveira FM, Alacoque M, Rocha MI, Leite HV, Santos JF, Busatti HG, Caliari MV, Gomes MA. Immunocytochemistry Improving the Diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis Infections. BioMed research international. 2017 Mar 23;2017.
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Ventura LL, Fortes NC, Santiago HC, Caliari MV, Gomes MA, Oliveira DR. Obesity-induced diet leads to weight gain, systemic metabolic alterations, adipose tissue inflammation, hepatic steatosis, and oxidative stress in gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). PeerJ. 2017 Mar 2;5:e2967.
