Luiz Fernando Quintanilha

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I am always curious about it: is there any reason/explanation for neurons switch sides into central nervous system?

Everybody knows that left brain controls the right side of the body....but, why neurons change the side in their tracts? Is there any biological explanation?

29 March 2016 1,217 7 View

How, exactly, does alkalosis trigger syncope?

How, exactly, does alkalosis trigger syncope? I am trying to find out for which mechanisms respiratory alkalosis can cause syncope, but I just found that there is a relation...but how does it...

22 September 2015 9,810 3 View

Does anybody have a good review article about lack of appetite in inflammatory states?

I would like to know the mechanisms which chronic diseases cause lack of appetite

22 September 2015 422 5 View

Why does increased cortisol cause central obesity in Cushing's disease? Since cortisol promotes lipid breakdown, how it can be explained?

- Cortisol promotes neoglucogenesis - It is suggested that adipocytes in the central area express more receptors - It is suggested that these adipocytes also can express more 11-B-HSD1 which make...

24 April 2015 3,347 3 View

When we use ionizing radiation to achieve bone marrow ablation for further transplantation, is it correct to say "lethal dose"?

I am reading some works in mice which say: lethal dose to promote bone marrow ablation for further transplantation. I am wondering if this nomenclature (lethal) is correct.

24 November 2013 7,854 4 View

Does anyone have a detailed protocol to perform CD34/CD45 and CD3/CD4/CD8 in peripheral human blood?

I need a very detailed protocol to perform these assays. Best antibodies, lysing protocol, color combinations, etc. I know it is a quite simple question, but I would like to get your feedback.

17 October 2013 6,690 3 View

Does anyone have experience with N-acetylcysteine? What is the best method to measure the optimal reduced ROS in vitro?

When my cells are exposed to a drug, they present reduced cellular ROS. So, I'd like to compare my results with standard NAC treatment. In your experience, which is the optimal concentration? For...

14 March 2013 8,196 12 View