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Undergraduate in Chemistry License (Catholic University of Pelotas/Brazil), Master and PhD in Biochemistry (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil) and Pos-doc at Université de CAEN/France (UNICAEN). Supervisor of Master and PhD programs (member of the founding team) in the programs of Pharmacy: Pharmaceutical Drugs and Chemical Analyzes/Health Sciences (since 1999) and in the Biochemistry/Biological Sciences (since 2008). Full professor at Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)/Brazil (since 2014). Coordinator of the following programs/projects: International Cooperation Program among UNICAEN and UFSC since 2007; International Project among University of Guelph/Canada and UFSC for Special Invited Professor supported by CNPq/Brazil (2014-2019); project for undergraduate, graduation (Master, PhD and Pos-Doc) exchanges students among UNICAEN and UFSC (2007-2021); project of international collaboration among Sorbonne Universités, Paris 6 (Pierre et Marie Curie) and UFSC (2011-2012); project of international collaboration among Biochemistry/UFSC; project of international collaboration among University of California, Riverside (UCR/USA) and UFSC (2000-2010); International collaboration among Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota (since 2017) and UFSC; project of international collaboration among De Montfort University, Leicester, UK and UFSC (since 2017). Fellowship student of Japan International Cooperation Agency, Chiba/Japan (1998). Visiting Scientist at UCR/USA (2000 and 2002) and at UNICAEN (from 2007 – 2010). Invited Professor at UNICAEN/France in 2018 to the Biology undergraduate and graduation courses. Oral communication in international scientific meeting (Japan, Uruguay, USA, India, France, Poland, China, Greece and Canada). International Scientific Committee (Ciencia Y Tecnologia para el Desarrollo/CYTED). Lead Editor Guest for several journals (Life Sciences, CTMC, Pharmacologia, Frontiers in Endocrinology, Frontiers in Physiology, BioMed Res. Int., CDT, SciRes Lit. Nutrition & Food Sci). 119 international publications and 4 chapters of books (Nova Science Publishers, IN, Elsevier, Springer Berlin Heidelberg). H index 27 for 2079 citations; Web of Science February 2021. Supervision completed: 24 Masters, 12 PhD, 11 pos-doc and more than 60 undergraduate students with CNPq fellowship. As research experience, develop studies in Pharmacy related to Farmacognosie and Biochemistry focused on effect and mechanism of action of hormones, natural and synthetic compounds related to diabetes and male reproduction fertility. Lead the research group of Endocrinology at CNPq/Brazil since 1997.
Education
Academic Background
Publications (107)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Effects of Plant Extracts on Human Health—2nd Edition
Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva, Marcela Aragón Novoa
Nutrients
| Journal Article
2026
1α,25(OH)2 Vitamin D3 Signaling in Adipose Tissue: Bridging Classical and Non-Classical Pathways in Metabolic Regulation Complexity
Alice Lima Rosa Mendes, Paola Miranda Sulis, Murilo Ferenz, Bruna Antunes Zaniboni, Marcela Aragón, Guilherme Brasil Pintarelli, Daniela Ota Hisayasu Suzuki, Carine Royer, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Nutrients
| Journal Article
2026
Clinical Electrophysiology and Mathematical Modeling for Precision Diagnosis of Infertility
Fernanda Carvalho Cavalari, Paola Sulis Mendes, Bruna Antunes Zaniboni, Carine Royer, Bárbara Ogliari Martins Taques, Karina Cesca, Marcela Aragón, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Biomedicines
| Journal Article
2025
Pyriproxyfen Disrupts the Ongoing Spermatogenesis Wave in
Danio rerio
Potentially Mediated by Voltage‐Dependent Calcium Channels and Protein Kinase C
Bruna Antunes Zaniboni, Vanessa Staldoni de Oliveira, Gabriel Adan Araujo Leite, Valdelúcia Maria Alves de Souza Grinevicius, Rozangela Curi Pedrosa, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Journal of Applied Toxicology
| Journal Article
2025
Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System Enhances the Antidiabetic Activity of Passiflora ligularis Leaf Extract
Sandra M. Echeverry, Diana P. Rey, Ivonne H. Valderrama, Ingrid A. Rodriguez, Paula M. Sepúlveda, Bibiana Verlindo de Araujo, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva, Diana Marcela Aragón
Pharmaceutics
| Journal Article
2025
Unraveling the Antihyperglycemic Effects of Dipeptyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors in Rodents: A Multi-Faceted Approach Combining Effects on Glucose Homeostasis, Molecular Docking, and ADMET Profiling
Raquel N. S. Roriz, Claudia J. P. Cardozo, Gabriela A. Freire, Caio B. R. Martins, Raimundo Rigoberto B. X. Filho, Landerson Lopes Pereira, Gisele F. P. Rangel, Tiago L. Sampaio, Lyanna R. Ribeiro, Gisele Silvestre Silva, Isabelle Maia, Deysi Viviana Tenazoa Wong, Daniele O. B. Sousa, Ariclécio Cunha de Oliveira, Eduardo Reina, Lidia Moreira Lima, Walter Peláez, Matheus Nunes da Rocha, Márcia Machado Marinho, Hélcio Silva dos Santos, Emmanuel Silva Marinho, Jane Eire Silva Alencar de Menezes, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva, Kirley Marques Canuto, Nylane M. N. Alencar, Marisa Jadna Silva Frederico
Pharmaceuticals
| Journal Article
2025
Antidiabetic Effect of Passiflora ligularis Leaves in High Fat-Diet/Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice
Diana P. Rey, Sandra M. Echeverry, Ivonne H. Valderrama, Ingrid A. Rodriguez, Luis F. Ospina, Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva, Marcela Aragón
Nutrients
| Journal Article
2024
In vivo exposure to pyriproxyfen causes ovarian oxidative stress and inhibits follicle maturation in zebrafish
Vanessa Staldoni de Oliveira, Katiuska Marins, Ana Karla Bittecourt Mendes, Ariane Zamoner, Gabriel Adan Araujo Leite, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Journal of Applied Toxicology
| Journal Article
2023
Dibutyl phthalate disrupts energy metabolism and morphology in the gills and induces hepatotoxicity in zebrafish
Keyla Rodrigues, Hemily Batista-Silva, Kieiv Resende Sousa de Moura, Glen Van Der Kraak, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry
| Journal Article
2023
Electrophilic Agonists Modulate the Transient Receptor Potential Ankyrin-1 Channels Mediated by Insulin and Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Secretion for Glucose Homeostasis
Marisa Jadna Silva Frederico, Andreza Cipriani, Jocelyn Brice Alexandre Heim, Ana Karla Bittencourt Mendes, Marcela Aragón, Joana Margarida Gaspar, Nylane Maria Nunes De Alencar, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Pharmaceuticals
| Journal Article
2023
Signal transduction of the insulin secretion induced by the chalcone analogue, (E)-3-(phenyl)-1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one, and its role in glucose and lipid metabolism
Paola Miranda Sulis, Ana Karla Bittencourt Mendes, Thaís Alves Fernandes, Marisa Jadna Silva Frederico, Diana Patricia Rey, Marcela Aragón, Ketan C. Ruparelia, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Biochimie
| Journal Article
2023
Predictions from a mathematical approach to model ionic signaling for rapid responses of Sertoli cells exhibit similarities to pharmacological approaches
Bárbara O M Taques, Humberto R Gamba, Danusa Menegaz, Fátima R M B Silva, Daniela O H Suzuki
Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express
| Journal Article
2023
Influence of the aquatic environment and 1α,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 on calcium influx in the intestine of adult zebrafish
Betina Fernanda Dambrós, Hemily Batista da Silva, Kieiv Resende Sousa de Moura, Allisson Jhonatan Gomes Castro, Glen Van Der Kraak, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Biochimie
| Journal Article
2023
Extract of Calyces from Physalis peruviana Reduces Insulin Resistance and Oxidative Stress in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice
Ivonne Helena Valderrama, Sandra Milena Echeverry, Diana Patricia Rey, Ingrid Andrea Rodríguez, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva, Geison M. Costa, Luis Fernando Ospina-Giraldo, Diana Marcela Aragón
Pharmaceutics
| Journal Article
2022
In vivo and in vitro short-term bisphenol a exposures disrupt testicular energy metabolism and negatively impact spermatogenesis in zebrafish.
Batista-Silva, H., K. Rodrigues, K.R.S. de Moura, N. Elie, G.V.D. Kraak, C. Delalande and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Reprod. Toxicol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2022
Estradiol and 1α,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 share plasma membrane downstream signal transduction through calcium influx and genomic activation in immature rat testis.
Zanatta, A.P., R. Gonçalves, F.O. da Silva, R.C. Pedrosa and L. Zanatta et al.,
Theriogenology,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2021
A Brazilian pulp and paper mill effluent disrupts energy metabolism in immature rat testis and alters Sertoli cell secretion and mitochondrial activity
Vanessa Staldoni de Oliveira, Allisson Jhonatan Gomes Castro, Juliana Tonietto Domingues, Ariane Zamoner Pacheco de Souza, Débora da Luz Scheffer, Alexandra Latini, Carlos Henrique Lemos Soares, Glen Van Der Kraak, Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
Animal Reproduction
| Journal Article
2020
Guanosine neuroprotective action in hippocampal slices subjected to oxygen and glucose deprivation restores atp levels, lactate release and glutamate uptake impairment: involvement of nitric oxide.
Thomaz, D.T., R.R. Andreguetti, L.B. Binder, D.d. Scheffer, A.W. Corru00eaa, F.R.M.B. Silva and C.I. Tasca,
Neurochem. Res.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2020
Acute exposure to bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate disrupts calcium homeostasis, energy metabolism and induces oxidative stress in the testis of danio rerio.
Batista-Silva, H., B.F. Dambru00f3s, K. Rodrigues, P.A. Cesconetto and A. Zamoner et al.,
Biochimie,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2020
Targeting ROS overgeneration by N-benzyl-2-nitro-1-imidazole-acetamide as a potential therapeutic reposition approach for cancer therapy.
Zeferino R.C., N.S.R.S. Mota, V.M.A.S. Grinevicius, K.B. Filipe and P.M. Sulis et al.,
Invest. New Drugs,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2020
New ionic targets of 3,3u2032,5u2032-triiodothyronine at the plasma membrane of rat sertoli cells.
Zanatta, A.P., R. Gonu00e7alves, L. Zanatta, G.T. de Oliveria and A.L.L. Moraes et al.,
Biochim. Biophys. Acta (BBA) Biomembr.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2019
Astragalin augments basal calcium influx and insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets.
Rey D., P.M. Sulis, T.A. Fernandes, R. Gonçalves, M.J.S. Frederico, G.M. Costa, M. Aragon, L.F. Ospina and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Cell Calcium
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2019
Insulin stimulus-secretion coupling is triggered by a novel thiazolidinedione/sulfonylurea hybrid in rat pancreatic islets.
Mendes, C.P., B.G. Postal, G.T.C. Oliveira, A.J.G. Castro and M.J.S. Frederico et al.,
J. Cell. Physiol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
The potent insulin secretagogue effect of betulinic acid is mediated by potassium and chloride channels.
Castro, A.J.G., L.H. Cazarolli, L.C. Bretanha, P.M. Sulis and D.P.R. Padilla et al.,
Arch. Biochem. Biophy.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
Fern-9(11)-ene-2a,3ß-diol action on insulin secretion under hyperglycemic conditions.
Castro, A.J.G., L.H. Cazarolli, G. Da Luz, D. Altenhofen and H.B. Da Silva et al.,
Biochemistry,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
Experimentally-induced maternal hypothyroidism alters enzyme activities and the sensorimotor cortex of the offspring rats.
Domingues, J.T., C.S. Wajima, P.A. Cesconetto, E.B. Parisotto and E. Winkelmann-Duarte et al.,
Mol. Cell. Endocrinol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
Sulfonyl(thio)urea derivative induction of insulin secretion is mediated by potassium, calcium, and sodium channel signal transduction.
Sulis, P.M., B.F. Dambrós, A. Mascarello, A.R.S. Dos Santos and F.R.M.B. Silva et al.,
J. Cell. Physiol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
A new polyacetylene glucoside from vernonia scorpioides and its potential antihyperglycemic effect.
Pollo L.A.E., M.J. Frederico, A.J. Bortoluzzi, F.R.M.B. Silva and M.W. Biavatti,
Chemico-Biological Interactions
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
Brain bioenergetics in rats with acute hyperphenylalaninemia.
Dimer N.W., B.K. Ferreira, J.F. Agostini, M.L. Gomes, L.W. Kist, F. Malgarin, M. Carvalho-Silva, L.M. Gomes, J. Rebelo, M.J.S. Frederico, F.R.M.B. Silva, E.P. Rico, M.R. Bogo, E.L. Streck, G.C. Ferreira and P.F. Schuck,
Neurochemistry International
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
Acute effect of bisphenol a: signaling pathways on calcium influx in immature rat testes.
Gonçalves R., A.P. Zanatta, F.C. Cavalari, M.A.W.d. Nascimento, C. Delalande-Lecapitaine, H. Bouraïma-Lelong and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Reproductive Toxicology
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
Exposure to a brazilian pulp mill effluent impacts the testis and liver in the zebrafish.
Castro A.J.G., I.E. Baptista, K.R.S.d. Moura, F. Padilha, J. Tonietto, A.Z.P.d. Souza, C.H.L. Soares, F.R.M.B. Silva and G.V.D. Kraak,
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2018
1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 signalling on immature rat Sertoli cells: gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and glucose metabolism.
Gonçalves, R., A. Zamoner, L. Zanatta, A.P. Zanatta and F.R.M.B. Silva et al.,
J. Cell Commun. Signal.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2017
Oral mucosa model for electrochemotherapy treatment of dog mouth cancer: ex vivo, in silico, and in vivo experiments.
Suzuki, D.O.H., J.A. Berkenbrock, M.J.S. Frederico, F.R.M.B. Silva and M.M.M. Rangel,
Artificial Organs,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2017
Mechanism of action of camphoryl-benzene sulfonamide derivative on glucose uptake in adipose tissue.
Frederico, M.J.S., A.J.G. Castro, V.A.M. Pinto, C.D.F. Ramos and F.R.M.B. Silva et al.,
J. Cell. Biochem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2017
Reverse T3 interacts with αvβ3 integrin receptor and restores enzyme activities in the hippocampus of hypothyroid developing rats: Insight on signaling mechanisms
Domingues, J.T., D. Cattani, P.A. Cesconetto, B.A.N. De Almeida and P. Pierozan et al.,
Mol. Cellular Endocrinol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2017
Impairment of brain bioenergetics in animals submitted to hyperphenylalaninemia.
Schuck, P.F., N.W. Dimer, B.K. Ferreira, J.F. Agostini and M.L. Gomes et al.,
Free Radical Biol. Med.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2017
Triterpene derivative: A potential signaling pathway for the fern-9(11)-ene-2α,3β-diol on insulin secretion in pancreatic islet.
Da Luz, G., M.J.S. Frederico, A.J.G. Castro, A.L.L. Moraes and F.K. De Carvalho et al.,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2016
Bis-pyrano prenyl isoflavone improves glucose homeostasis by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4 in hyperglycemic rats.
Altenhofen, D., G. Da Luz, M.J.S. Frederico, D. Venzke and M. Brich et al.,
J. Cell. Biochem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2016
Acute effect of 3β-hidroxihop-22(29)ene on insulin secretion is mediated by GLP-1, potassium and calcium channels for the glucose homeostasis.
Castro, A.J.G., L.H. Cazarolli, F.K. De Carvalho, G. Da Luz and D. Altenhofen et al.,
J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2015
Neutrotoxic effects of fructose administration in rat brain: implications for fructosemia.
Macongonde, E.A., N.L.F. Costa, B.K. Ferreira, M.S. Biella and M.J.S. Frederico et al.,
An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2015
In vivo potential hypoglycemic and in vitro vasorelaxant effects of Cecropia glaziovii standardized extracts.
Arend, D.P., T.C. Dos Santos, L.H. Cazarolli, M.A. Hort and D. Sonaglio et al.,
Revista Brasileira De Farmacognosia,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2015
Incretinomimetic and insulinomimetic effect of (2E)-N′-(1′-Naphthyl)-3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzohydrazide for glycemic homeostasis.
Frederico, M.J.S., A. Mascarello, A.J.G. Castro, G. Da Luz and D. Altenhofen et al.,
J. Cell. Biochem.
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2015
Factors related to overweight among university students.
Elias, R.G.M., W.F. De Faria, J.P. De Farias, F.P. Dos Santos, E.C. De Andrade Gonçalves and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Nutrire,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2015
Ameliorative potential of standardized fruit extract of Pterodon pubescens Benth on neuropathic pain in mice: Evidence for the mechanisms of action.
Nucci-Martins, C., D.F. Martins, L.F. Nascimento, D. Venzke and A.S. Oliveira et al.,
J. Ethnopharmacol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2015
N-methyl-d-aspartate preconditioning prevents quinolinic acid-induced deregulation of glutamate and calcium homeostasis in mice hippocampus.
Vandresen-Filho, S., P.C. Severino, L.C. Constantino, W.C. Martins and S. Molz et al.,
Neurotox. Res.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2014
Novel sulfonyl(thio)urea derivatives act efficiently both as insulin secretagogues and as insulinomimetic compounds.
Mascarello, A., M.J.S. Frederico, A.J.G. Castro, C.P. Mendes and M.F. Dutra et al.,
Eur. J. Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2014
Natural and synthetic chalcones.
Cazarolli, L.H., V.D. Kappel, A.P. Zanatta, D.O.H. Suzuki and R.A. Yunes et al.,
Stud. Nat. Prod. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Betulinic acid and 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 share intracellular signal transduction in glucose homeostasis in soleus muscle.
Castro, A.J.G., M.J.S. Frederico, L.H. Cazarolli, L.C. Bretanha, L.De.C. Tavares, Z.Da.S. Buss, M.F. Dutra, A.Z.P.D. Souza, M.G. Pizzolatti and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Int. J. Biochem. Cell Biol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Hot topic: Synthetic, natural and related compounds: New approach to chronic diseases studies.
Silva, F.R.M.B. and L.H. Cazarolli,
Curr. Topics Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Integrin participates in the effect of thyroxine on plasma membrane in immature rat testis.
Zanatta, A.P., L. Zanatta, R. Goncalves, A. Zamoner and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Biochim. Biophys. Acta General Subjects,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Acute effect of β-sitosterol on calcium uptake mediates anti-inflammatory effect in murine activated neutrophils.
Liz, R., L. Zanatta, G.O. dos Reis, H. Horst, M.G. Pizzolatti , F.R.M.B. Silva and T.S. Frode,
J. Pharm. Pharmacol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
The role of calcium in intracellular pathways of rutin in rat pancreatic islets: Potential insulin secretagogue effect.
Kappel, V.D., M.J.S. Frederico, B.G. Postal, C.P. Mendes, L.H. Cazarolli and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Eur. J. Pharmacol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Roundup disrupts male reproductive functions by triggering calcium-mediated cell death in rat testis and Sertoli cells.
Cavalli, V.L.L.O., D. Cattani, C.E.H. Rieg, L. Zanatta and P. Pierozan et al.,
Free Radical Biol. Med.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Rutin potentiates calcium uptake via voltage-dependent calcium channel associated with stimulation of glucose uptake in skeletal muscle.
Kappel, V.D., L. Zanatta, B.G. Postal and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Arch. Biochem. Biophys.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Congenital hypothyroidism alters the oxidative status, enzyme activities and morphological parameters in the hippocampus of developing rats.
Cattani, D., P.B. Goulart, V.L. de Liz Oliveira Cavalli, E. Winkelmann-Duarte and A.Q. dos Santos et al.,
Mol. Cell. Endocrinol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Involvement of GLUT-4 in the stimulatory effect of rutin on glucose uptake in rat soleus muscle.
Kappel, V.D., L.H. Cazarolli, D.F. Pereira, B.G. Postal, A. Zamoner, F.H. Reginatto and F.R.M.B. Silva,
J. Pharm. Pharmacol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
Insulin signaling: A potential signaling pathway for the stimulatory effect of kaempferitrin on glucose uptake in skeletal muscle.
Cazarolli, L.H., D.F. Pereira, V.D. Kappel, P. Folador, S. Figueiredo Mdos, M.G. Pizzolatti and F.R. Silva,
Eur. J. Pharmacol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2013
1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 mechanism of action: Modulation of L-type calcium channels leading to calcium uptake and intermediate filament phosphorylation in cerebral cortex of young rats.
Zanatta, L., P.B. Goulart, R. Goncalves, P. Pierozan and E.C. Winkelmann-Duarte et al.,
Biochim. Biophys. Acta Mol. Cell Res.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2012
1α,25(OH)2-vitamin D3 stimulates rapid plasma membrane calcium influx via MAPK activation in immature rat Sertoli cells.
Rosso, A., M. Pansera, A. Zamoner, L. Zanatta, H. Bouraima-Lelong, S. Carreau and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Biochimie,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2012
Short and long-term effects of Baccharis articulate on glucose homeostasis.
Kappel, V.D., D.F. Pereira, L.H. Cazarolli, S.M. Guesser and C.H.B. da Silva et al.,
Molecules,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2012
Influence of the traditional Brazilian drink Ilex paraguariensis tea on glucose homeostasis.
Pereira, D.F., V.D. Kappel, L.H. Cazarolli, A.A. Boligon and M.L. Athayde et al.,
Phytomedicine,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2012
Acylhydrazones contribute to serum glucose homeostasis through dual physiological targets.
Frederico, M.J.S., A.J.G. Castro, A. Mascarello, C.P. Mendes and V.D. Kappel et al.,
Curr. Topics Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2012
Acute antihyperglycemic role of crude extract, fractions and flavonoids from Averrhoa carambola.
Cazarolli, L.H., V.D. Kappel, D.F. Pereira, H.H. Moresco, I.M.C. Brighente, M.G. Pizzolatti and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Fitoterapia,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2012
Regulation of aromatase expression by 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 in rat testicular cells.
Zanatta, L., H. Bouraima, D.L. Christelle, F.R.M.B. Silva and S. Carreau,
Reprod. Fertility Dev.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
Aromatase, estrogens and testicular germ cell development.
Carreau, S., H. Bouraima-Lelong, C. Boism, L. Zanatta, F.R.M.B. Silva and C. Delalande,
Immunol. Endocrine Metab. Agents Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
Effect of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in plasma membrane targets in immature rat testis: Ionic channels and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase activity.
Zanatta, L., A. Zamoner, R. Goncalves, A.P. Zanatta and H. Bouraima-Lelong et al.,
Arch. Biochem. Biophy.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
International symposium on cell signaling.
Silva, F R.M.B., A.Z.P. de Souza and S. Carreau,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
Estrogen signaling in testicular cells.
Carreau, S., C. Bois, L. Zanatta, F.R.M.B. Silva, H. Bouraima-Lelong and C. Delalande,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
Membrane-initiated actions of thyroid hormones on the male reproductive system.
Zamoner, A., R. Pessoa-Pureur and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 signaling pathways on calcium uptake in 30-day-old rat sertoli cells.
Zanatta, L., A. Zamoner, R. Goncalves, A.P. Zanatta, H. Bouraima-Lelong, S. Carreau and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Biochemistry,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
Nongenomic and genomic effects of 1α,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 in rat testis.
Zanatta, L., A. Zamoner, A.P. Zanatta, H. Bouraima-Lelong and C. Delalande et al.,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
Effects of flavonoids on α-glucosidase activity: Potential targets for glucose homeostasis.
Pereira, D.F., L.H. Cazarolli, C. Lavado, V. Mengatto and M.S. Figueiredo et al.,
Nutrition,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2011
Antihyperglycemic activity of naphthylchalcones.
Damazio, R.G., A.P. Zanatta, L.H. Cazarolli, L.D. Chiaradia and A. Mascarello et al.,
Eur. J. Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2010
Rapid stimulatory effect of thyroxine on plasma membrane transport systems: Calcium uptake and neutral amino acid accumulation in immature rat testis.
Menegaz, D., C. Royer, A. Rosso, A.Z.P. de Souza, A.R.S. dos Santos and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Int. J. Biochem. Cell Biol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2010
1α,25(OH)2-Vitamin D3 stimulation of secretion via chloride channel activation in Sertoli cells.
Menegaz, D., A. Barrientos-Duran, A. Kline, F.R.M.B. Silva, A.W. Norman, M.T. Mizwicki and L.P. Zanello,
J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2010
Potential insulin secretagogue effects of isovitexin and swertisin isolated from Wilbrandia ebracteata roots in non-diabetic rats.
Folador, P., L.H. Cazarolli, A.C. Gazola, F.He. Reginatto, E.P. Schenkel and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Fitoterapia,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2010
Theoretical and experimental analysis of electroporated.
Suzuki, D.O.H., A. Ramos, M.C.M. Ribeiro, L.H. Cazarolli, F.R. Silva, L.D. Leite and J.L.B. Marques,
IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2010
Role of 1α,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 on α-[1-14C]MeAIB accumulation in immature rat testis.
Menegaz, D., A. Rosso, C. Royer, L.D. Leite, A.R.S. Santos and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Steroids,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2009
Mechanism of action of the stimulatory effect of apigenin-6-C-(2"-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl)-B-L-fucopyranoside on 14C-glucose uptake.
Cazarolli, L.H., P. Folador, H.H. Moresco, I.M.C. Brighente, M.G. Pizzolatti and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Chem. Biol. Interact.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2009
Stimulatory effect of apigenin-6-β-L-fucopyranoside on insulin secretion and glycogen synthesis.
Cazarolli, L.H., P. Folador, H.H. Moresco, I.M.C. Brighente, M.G. Pizzolatti and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Eur. J. Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2009
Nitrochalcones: Potential in vivo insulin secretagogues.
Damazio, R.G., A.P. Zanatta, L.H. Cazarolli, A. Mascarello and L.D. Chiaradia et al.,
Biochimie,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2009
Propylthiouracil-induced congenital hypothyroidism upregulates vimentin phosphorylation and depletes antioxidant defences in immature rat testis.
Zamoner, A., K.P. Barreto, D.W. Filho, F. Sell and V.M. Woehl et al.,
J. Mol. Endocrinol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2008
Influence of chalcone analogues on serum glucose levels in hyperglycemic rats.
Alberton, E.H., R.G. Damazio, L.H. Cazarolli, L.D. Chiaradia and P.C. Leal et al.,
Chem. Biol. Interact.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2008
Insulinomimetic effect of kaempferol 3-neohesperidoside on the rat soleus muscle.
Zanatta, L., A. Rosso, P. Folador, M.S.R.B. Figueiredo, M.G. Pizzolatti, L.D. Leite and F.R.M.B. Silva,
J. Nat. Prod.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2008
Nongenomic actions of thyroxine modulate intermediate filament phosphorylation in cerebral cortex of rats.
Zamoner, A., L. Heimfarth, S.O. Loureiro, C. Royer, F.R.M.B. Silva and R.P. Pureur,
Neuroscience,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2008
Flavonoids: Cellular and molecular mechanism of action in glucose homeostasis.
Cazarolli, L.H., L. Zanatta, E.H. Alberton, M.S.R.B. Figueiredo and P. Folador et al.,
Mini-Rev. Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2008
Flavonoids: Prospective drug candidates.
Cazarolli, L.H., L. Zanatta, E.H. Alberton, M.S.R.B. Figueiredo and P. Folador et al.,
Mini-Rev. Med. Chem.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2008
Monosaccharides and the VO(IV) metal ion: Equilibrium, thermal studies and hypoglycemic effect.
Guiotoku, M., F.R.M.B. Silva, J.C. Azzolini, A.L.R. Merce, A.S. Mangrich, L.F. Sala and B. Szpoganicz,
Polyhedron,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2007
Ionic involvement and kinase activity on the mechanism of nongenomic action of thyroid hormones on 45Ca2+ uptake in cerebral cortex from young rats.
Zamoner, A., C. Royer, K.P. Barreto, R. Pessoa-Pureur and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Neurosci. Res.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2007
Hyperthyroidism in the developing rat testis is associated with oxidative stress and hyperphosphorylated vimentin accumulation.
Zamoner, A., K.P. Barreto, D.W. Filho, F. Sell and V.M. Woehl et al.,
Mol. Cell. Endocrinol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2007
Influence of oral glutamine and glucose on markers of oxidative stress in a paraquat rat model.
Sand, C.V., T.O. Vieira, T.B. Oliveira, D.W. Filho, F.R.M.B. Silva and T.B. Pasa,
Eur. e-J. Clin. Nutr. Metab.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2007
Thyroid hormones reorganize the cytoskeleton of glial cells through GFAP phosphorylation and RHOA-dependent mechanisms.
Zamoner, A., C. Funchal, M.C. Jacques-Silva, C. Gottfried, F.R.M.B. Silva and R.P. Pureur,
Cell. Mol. Neurobiol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2007
Restoration of transmembrane potential using morphological operators and adaptive alpha-trimmed mean filtering.
Palodeto, V., D.O.H. Suzuki, E.V. Garcia, C. Royer, L.D. Leite, F.R.M.B. Silva and J.L.B. Marques,
IFMBE Proc.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2007
Effect of crude extract and fractions from Vitex megapotamica leaves on hyperglycemia in alloxan-diabetic rats.
Zanatta, L., E. de Sousa, L.H. Cazarolli, A. Cunha Jr., A.M.G. Pizzolatti, B. Szpoganicz and F.R.M.B. Silva,
J. Ethnopharmacol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2007
Follow-up studies on glycosylated flavonoids and their complexes with vanadium: their anti-hyperglycemic potential role in diabetes.
Cazarolli, L.H., L. Zanatta, A.P. Jorge, E. de Sousa and H. Horst et al.,
Chem. Biol. Interact.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2006
Genomic-independent action of thyroid hormones on NTPDase activities in Sertoli cell cultures from congenital hypothyroid rats.
Zamoner, A., A.N. Bruno, E.A. Casali, P.F. Corbelini and G.P. Diniz et al.,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2006
Short-term effects of thyroid hormones on cytoskeletal proteins are mediated by gabaergic mechanisms in slices of cerebral cortex from young rats.
Zamoner, A., C. Funchal, L. Heimfarth, F.R.M.B. Silva and R.P. Pureur,
Cell. Mol. Neurobiol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2006
Rapid responses to thyroxine in the testis: Active protein synthesis-independent pathway.
Menegaz, D., A. Zamoner, C. Royer, L.D. Leite, Z.A. Bortolotto and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Mol. Cell. Endocrinol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2006
Involvement of calcium-dependent mechanisms in T3-induced phosphorylation of vimentin of immature rat testis.
Zamoner, A., P.F. Corbelini, C. Funchal, D. Menegaz, F.R.M.B. Silva and R. Pessoa-Pureur,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2005
Hypoglycemic effect and antioxidant potential of kaempferol-3,7-O-(α)-dirhamnoside from Bauhinia forcata leaves.
De Sousa, E., L. Zanatta, I. Seifriz, T.B. Creczynski-Pasa, M.G. Pizzolatti, B. Szpoganicz and F.R.M.B. Silva,
J. Nat. Prod.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2004
Insulinomimetic effects of kaempferitrin on glycaemia and on 14C-glucose uptake in rat soleus muscle.
Jorge, A.P., H. Horst, E. de Sousa, M.G. Pizzolatti and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Chem. Biol. Interact.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2004
Involvement of K+channels and calcium-dependent pathways in the action of T3 on amino acid accumulation and membrane potential in Sertoli cells of immature rat testis.
Volpato, K.C., D. Menegaz, L.D. Leite, K.P. Barreto, E.V. Garcia and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2004
Rapid signal transduction in sertoli cells.
Silva, F.R.M.B., L.D. Leite and G.F. Wassermann,
Eur. J. Endocrinol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2002
A specific binding protein/receptor for 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is present in an intestinal caveolae membrane fraction.
Norman, A.W., C.J. Olivera, F.R.M.B. Silva and J.E. Bishop,
Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2002
Acute effect of Bauhinia forficata on serum glucose levels in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Silva, F.R.M.B., B. Szpoganicz, M.G. Pizzolatti, M.A. Willrich and E. de Sousa,
J. Ethnopharmacol.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2002
Structure function studies: Identification of vitamin D analogs for the ligand-binding domains of important proteins in the vitamin D-endocrine system.
Norman, A.W. and F.R.M.B. Silva,
Rev. Endocrine Metab. Disorders,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2001
Effect of 3,5,3′-triiodo-L-thyronine on amino acid accumulation and membrane potential in Sertoli cells of the rat testis.
Silva, F.R.M.B., L.D. Leite, K.P. Barreto, C. D'Agostini and A. Zamoner,
Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva
2001