Natalia de Melo Pereira

Dr. Natalia de Melo Pereira


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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JRJoão Henrique Rissato
João Henrique Rissato
NPNatalia de Melo Pereira
Natalia de Melo Pereira
CRCristhian Espinoza Romero
Cristhian Espinoza Romero
GLGEORGINA DEL CISNE JADAN LUZURIAGA
GEORGINA DEL CISNE JADAN LUZURIAGA
BBBruno Vaz Kerges Bueno
Bruno Vaz Kerges Bueno
FFFábio Fernandes
Fábio Fernandes
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) is characterized by the buildup of amyloid protein in organs like the gut and the heart. As a result, hypoperfusion, edema, and dysautonomia cause an imbalance in the gut microbiome. We aimed to identify the gut microbiome composition in ATTR amyloidosis patients with and without heart involvement, as well in controls. Sixty participants were divided into three groups: 20 with ATTR amyloidosis and heart involvement (G1), 19 with ATTR amyloidosis but no heart disease (G2), and 21 controls (G3). The microbiome profiles were obtained through 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Additional evaluations included a clinical questionnaire, echocardiogram, six-minute walk tests, troponin, BNP, and genotype analysis. Compared to G3, G1, and G2 groups had different levels of Streptococcus, Lachnospiraceae, and Sellimonas, while the controls showed a higher relative abundance of Methanosphaera. Streptococcus was linked to higher troponin levels. Lachnospiraceae was associated with lower BNP levels and smaller left atrium volumes. Sellimonas was associated with a higher intestinal symptom score, while Methanosphaera with a lower symptom score. ATTR amyloidosis patients have a different intestinal microbiome profile compared to the control group. There were correlations with genotype, gastrointestinal symptoms, heart failure biomarkers, echocardiographic parameters, and the six-minute walk test.

10 May 2024
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GDGeorgina DEL
Georgina DEL
BVBruno Vaz
Bruno Vaz
NPNatalia de Melo Pereira
Natalia de Melo Pereira
CVCristhian Vicente
Cristhian Vicente
GFGuilherme Wesley Peixoto da Fonseca
Guilherme Wesley Peixoto da Fonseca
FFFabio Fernandes
Fabio Fernandes
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3 May 2024
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CVCristhian Vicente
Cristhian Vicente
BBBruno Bueno
Bruno Bueno
NPNatalia de Melo Pereira
Natalia de Melo Pereira
GJGeorgina Jadan
Georgina Jadan
FFFabio Fernandes
Fabio Fernandes
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3 May 2024
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CVCristhian Vicente
Cristhian Vicente
BBBruno Bueno
Bruno Bueno
NPNatalia de Melo Pereira
Natalia de Melo Pereira
GJGeorgina Jadan
Georgina Jadan
FFFabio Fernandes
Fabio Fernandes
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