Results: 2

Lipopolysaccharides' Cytotoxicity on Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Abstract Objective: To show the cytotoxicity of Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) to better understand the characteristics for its application in regenerative procedures under periodontopathogen LPS influence. Material and Methods...

Cytotoxic activity in cutaneous leishmaniasis

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 112 (11), 2017
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a chronic disease caused by species of the protozoan Leishmania and characterised by the presence of ulcerated skin lesions. Both parasite and host factors affect the clinical presentation of the disease. The development of skin ulcers in CL is associated with an inflammat...