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2025
Journal Article
AAV-mediated inducible co-expression of IL-10 and IL-1RN for ocular inflammatory diseases
Moreira Castro, Brenda Fernanda, Steel, Jason C. and Layton, Christopher J. (2025). AAV-mediated inducible co-expression of IL-10 and IL-1RN for ocular inflammatory diseases. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 114 107591, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jddst.2025.107591
2024
Journal Article
Nicorandil antiallodynic activity in a model of neuropathic pain is associated with the activation of ATP-dependent potassium channels and opioidergic pathways, and reduced production of cytokines and neutrophils recruitment in paw, sciatic nerve, and dorsal root ganglia
Braga, Alysson V., Morais, Marcela Í., Delfino, Darly G. S., Costa, Sarah O. A. M., Barbosa, Bárbara C. M., Rodrigues, Felipe F., Melo, Ivo S. F., Matos, Rafael C., Castro, Brenda F. M., Cunha Júnior, Armando S., Braga, Taniris C., de Fátima, Ângelo, Coelho, Márcio M. and Machado, Renes R. (2024). Nicorandil antiallodynic activity in a model of neuropathic pain is associated with the activation of ATP-dependent potassium channels and opioidergic pathways, and reduced production of cytokines and neutrophils recruitment in paw, sciatic nerve, and dorsal root ganglia. Pharmacological Reports, 76 (5), 1067-1078. doi: 10.1007/s43440-024-00640-2
2024
Journal Article
AAV-mediated gene therapies for glaucoma and uveitis: are we there yet?
Castro, Brenda, Steel, Jason C. and Layton, Christopher J. (2024). AAV-mediated gene therapies for glaucoma and uveitis: are we there yet?. Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine, 26 e9, 1-15. doi: 10.1017/erm.2024.4
2023
Journal Article
AAV-based strategies for treatment of retinal and choroidal vascular diseases: advances in age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy therapies
Castro, Brenda F. M., Steel, Jason C. and Layton, Christopher J. (2023). AAV-based strategies for treatment of retinal and choroidal vascular diseases: advances in age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy therapies. BioDrugs, 38 (1), 73-93. doi: 10.1007/s40259-023-00629-y
2022
Journal Article
Antiangiogenic potential of small polypeptide sequences: In vivo assays, cytotoxicity, synthetic approaches and influence of C-terminal carboxyamidation
Cordeiro, Lídia P.B., de Carvalho, Izabella E., Castro, Brenda F.M., Dourado, Lays F.N., Guimarães, Carlos F.C.R., Lula, Ivana S., Fialho, Silvia L., Júnior, Armando da Silva Cunha, Resende, Jarbas M. and Gomes, Elionai C. de L. (2022). Antiangiogenic potential of small polypeptide sequences: In vivo assays, cytotoxicity, synthetic approaches and influence of C-terminal carboxyamidation. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1265 133493, 133493. doi: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133493
2022
Journal Article
RI75, a curcumin analogue, inhibits tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 production and exhibits antiallodynic and antiedematogenic activities in mice
Costa, Sarah O. A. M., Rodrigues, Ianny B., Braga, Alysson V., Barbosa, Bárbara C. M., Silva, Roger R. L., Rodrigues, Felipe F., Melo, Ivo S. F., Morais, Marcela Í., Castro, Brenda F. M., Júnior, Armando S. Cunha, Maltarollo, Vinícius G., Oliveira, Renata B., Coelho, Márcio M. and Machado, Renes R. (2022). RI75, a curcumin analogue, inhibits tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 production and exhibits antiallodynic and antiedematogenic activities in mice. Inflammopharmacology, 30 (2), 505-515. doi: 10.1007/s10787-021-00913-9
2022
Journal Article
Low-dose melittin is safe for intravitreal administration and ameliorates inflammation in an experimental model of uveitis
Moreira Castro, Brenda Fernanda, Nunes da Silva, Carolina, Barbosa Cordeiro, Lídia Pereira, Pereira de Freitas Cenachi, Sarah, Vasconcelos-Santos, Daniel Vitor, Machado, Renes Resende, Dias Heneine, Luiz Guilherme, Silva, Luciana Maria, Silva-Cunha, Armando and Fialho, Silvia Ligório (2022). Low-dose melittin is safe for intravitreal administration and ameliorates inflammation in an experimental model of uveitis. Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, 3 100107, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.crphar.2022.100107
2021
Journal Article
Intravitreal lupeol: A new potential therapeutic strategy for noninfectious uveitis
Toledo, Cibele Rodrigues, Paiva, Mayara Rodrigues Brandão, Castro, Brenda Fernanda Moreira, Pereira, Vinicius Viana, Cenachi, Sarah Pereira de Freitas, Vasconcelos-Santos, Daniel Vítor, Fialho, Sílvia Ligório and Silva-Cunha, Armando (2021). Intravitreal lupeol: A new potential therapeutic strategy for noninfectious uveitis. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 143 112145, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112145
2020
Journal Article
Surface functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for intravitreal application of tacrolimus
Paiva, Mayara Rodrigues Brandão, Andrade, Gracielle Ferreira, Dourado, Lays Fernanda Nunes, Castro, Brenda Fernanda Moreira, Fialho, Silvia Ligório, Sousa, Edésia Martins Barros and Silva-Cunha, Armando (2020). Surface functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for intravitreal application of tacrolimus. Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 35 (8), 1019-1033. doi: 10.1177/0885328220977605
2020
Journal Article
Positively charged polymeric nanoparticles improve ocular penetration of tacrolimus after topical administration
Castro, Brenda Fernanda Moreira, Fulgêncio, Gustavo de Oliveira, Domingos, Luisa Cangussú, Cotta, Oliver Araújo Lacerda, Silva-Cunha, Armando and Fialho, Silvia Ligório (2020). Positively charged polymeric nanoparticles improve ocular penetration of tacrolimus after topical administration. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 60 101912, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101912
2020
Journal Article
Rosmarinic Acid Intravitreal Implants: A New Therapeutic Approach for Ocular Neovascularization
Vieira, Lorena Carla, Moreira, Carolina Paula de Souza, Castro, Brenda Fernanda Moreira, Cotta, Oliver Araújo Lacerda, Silva, Luciana Maria, Fulgêncio, Gustavo de Oliveira, Silva-Cunha, Armando and Fialho, Sílvia L. (2020). Rosmarinic Acid Intravitreal Implants: A New Therapeutic Approach for Ocular Neovascularization. Planta Medica, 86 (17), 1286-1297. doi: 10.1055/a-1223-2525
2020
Journal Article
Intravitreal thalidomide ameliorates inflammation in a model of experimental uveitis induced by BCG
Castro, Brenda Fernanda Moreira, Vieira, Lorena Carla, Vasconcelos-Santos, Daniel Vitor, Cenachi, Sarah Pereira de Freitas, Cotta, Oliver Araújo Lacerda, Guerra, Maria Carolina Andrade, Paiva, Mayara Rodrigues Brandão, Silva, Luciana Maria, Silva-Cunha, Armando and Fialho, Sílvia Ligório (2020). Intravitreal thalidomide ameliorates inflammation in a model of experimental uveitis induced by BCG. International Immunopharmacology, 81 106129, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.106129
2018
Journal Article
Permeability and in vivo distribution of poly(Ɛ-caprolactone) nanoparticles loaded with zidovudine
Magalhães, Milena C. R. S., Castro, Brenda F. M., de Castro, Whocely V., Barros, Andre L. B., Fernandes, Renata S., Silva-Cunha, Armando and Fialho, Sílvia L. (2018). Permeability and in vivo distribution of poly(Ɛ-caprolactone) nanoparticles loaded with zidovudine. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 20 (7) 176, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s11051-018-4280-9
2017
Journal Article
Antiangiogenic activity of a bevacizumab-loaded polyurethane device in animal neovascularization models
Ferreira, A.E.R., Castro, B.F.M., Vieira, L.C., Cassali, G.D., Souza, C.M., Fulgêncio, G.O., Ayres, E., Oréfice, R.L., Jorge, R., Silva-Cunha, A. and Fialho, S.L. (2017). Antiangiogenic activity of a bevacizumab-loaded polyurethane device in animal neovascularization models. Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie, 40 (3), 202-208. doi: 10.1016/j.jfo.2016.10.010
2016
Journal Article
Safety and in vivo release of fluconazole-loaded implants in rabbits' eyes
Silva, Gisele R., Almeida, Ana Paula R., Fernandes-Cunha, Gabriella M., Castro, Brenda F.M., Vieira, Lorena C., Fulgêncio, Gustavo O., Silva-Cunha, Armando and Fialho, Sílvia L. (2016). Safety and in vivo release of fluconazole-loaded implants in rabbits' eyes. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 35, 323-326. doi: 10.1016/j.jddst.2016.08.009
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