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Two protocols of aerobic exercise modulate the counter-regulatory axis of the r...
Magalhães, Daniel Massote; Silva, Albená Nunes da; Rocha, Guilherme Carvalho; Vaz, Lucas Nunes; Faria, Marcelo Henrique Salviano deAims: The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a dual system with two opposite arms: i) the classical one formed by the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), angiotensin (Ang) II and angiotensin type 1 (AT1) receptors; ii) the counter-regulatory arm consisting of ACE2, Ang-(1–7) and Mas receptor. Physical exercise can modulate this system, however, only animal studies have compared the effects of different intensit...
Toxoplasma gondii infection and chronic schizophrenia: is there any association?
Campos-Carli, Salvina Maria de; Vieira, Érica Leandro Marciano; Rocha, Natalia Pessoa; Oliveira, Keliane de; Guimarães, Fernanda CarneiroBackground: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection has been identified as a risk factor for schizophrenia. Objectives: Herein, we sought to evaluate the association between T. gondii infection and clinical symptoms and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 48 patients with chronic schizophrenia and 40 controls. Peripheral blood was drawn, and IgM and...