Mauro Almeida Lima

Dr. Mauro Almeida Lima

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

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

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6 October 2024 in Journal of Molecular Structure
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GOGabriela P. Oliveira
Gabriela P. Oliveira
MLMauro Almeida Lima
Mauro Almeida Lima
GPGeorge B.S. Pereira
George B.S. Pereira
ACAnalu R. Costa
Analu R. Costa
ABAlzir Azevedo Batista
Alzir Azevedo Batista
FRFillipe V. Rocha
Fillipe V. Rocha

21 August 2023 in Journal of Molecular Structure
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AAAmos Olalekan Akinyemi
Amos Olalekan Akinyemi
GPGeorge B.S. Pereira
George B.S. Pereira
GOGabriela P. Oliveira
Gabriela P. Oliveira
MLMauro Almeida Lima
Mauro Almeida Lima
JRJosias S. Rocha
Josias S. Rocha
FRFillipe V. Rocha
Fillipe V. Rocha

30 September 2024 in Journal of Molecular Structure
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APAna M.R. Polez
Ana M.R. Polez
Renan Lira de FariasRenan Lira de Farias
Renan Lira de Farias
ALAndresa A. de Lima
Andresa A. de Lima
ALAna Beatriz Lazzarini
Ana Beatriz Lazzarini
TMThales R. de Moura
Thales R. de Moura
ANAdelino Vieira de Godoy Netto
Adelino Vieira de Godoy Netto

11 July 2023 in Chemosphere
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RNRita de Kássia S. Do Nascimento
Rita de Kássia S. Do Nascimento
JCJonatas S. Carvalho
Jonatas S. Carvalho
RMRenata Miranda
Renata Miranda
MLMauro Almeida Lima
Mauro Almeida Lima
FRFillipe V. Rocha
Fillipe V. Rocha
RURoberta C. Urban
Roberta C. Urban

19 February 2025 in Future Pharmacology
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HSHerisson F. dos Santos
Herisson F. dos Santos
NSNádija N. P. da Silva
Nádija N. P. da Silva
GPGeorge B. S. Pereira
George B. S. Pereira
MLMauro Almeida Lima
Mauro Almeida Lima
NNNailton Monteiro do Nascimento-Júnior
Nailton Monteiro do Nascimento-Júnior
FRFillipe V. Rocha
Fillipe V. Rocha
Background/Objectives: Cu(II) complexes with polypyridine ligands have shown carcinogenic activity already described in the literature and appear as a possible alternative to cisplatin, which has several side effects. In view of this, four Cu(II) complexes with the formulas [Cu(L1)(H2O)2](PF6)2 (A1) and [Cu(L2)(H2O)2](PF6)2 (A2), [Cu(L1)(bipy)](PF6)2 (B1) and [Cu(L2)(bipy)](PF6)2 (B2) were synthesized, where L1 = dipyrido[1,2,5]oxadiazolo[3,4-b]quinoxaline, L2 = 6,7-dicyanodipyrido[2,2-d:2,3-f]quinoxaline, and bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine. Methods: The proposed structures supported characterization techniques (molar conductivity, elemental analyses, absorption spectroscopy in the infrared region, and UV–vis). The interaction of the complexes with DNA was evaluated through an ethidium bromide displacement assay, complemented by theoretical studies using molecular docking. Additionally, the cytotoxic activity of the complexes was tested against DU 145 (prostate tumor), MCF-7 (breast tumor), and PNT-2 (non-tumor prostate) cell lines, with all complexes showing promising results. Results: Among them, complex B1 exhibited the highest number of DNA contacts in molecular docking studies, a binding constant of 3.7 × 106 in the ethidium bromide displacement assay. It was the most selective complex (IS = 5.43) for the DU 145 (prostate tumor) cell line, demonstrating greater selectivity than cisplatin. Conclusions: This study has demonstrated the potential of the Cu(II) complexes obtained, which could be an alternative to platinum complexes in the future

20 October 2026 in Journal of Molecular Structure
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WBWladimir Pereira Duarte Badaró
Wladimir Pereira Duarte Badaró
BFBárbara Regina Santos Feitoza
Bárbara Regina Santos Feitoza
RCRayane Cristina Vieira Costa
Rayane Cristina Vieira Costa
MLMauro Almeida Lima
Mauro Almeida Lima
PSPedro Henrique de Oliveira Santiago
Pedro Henrique de Oliveira Santiago
ANAdelino Vieira de Godoy Netto
Adelino Vieira de Godoy Netto