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Helena Araujo

Researcher at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Publications -  52
Citations -  1270

Helena Araujo is an academic researcher from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. The author has contributed to research in topics: Rhodnius prolixus & Decapentaplegic. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 50 publications receiving 1057 citations. Previous affiliations of Helena Araujo include French Institute of Health and Medical Research & University of California, San Diego.

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Genome of Rhodnius prolixus, an insect vector of Chagas disease, reveals unique adaptations to hematophagy and parasite infection

Rafael D. Mesquita, +131 more
TL;DR: The first genome sequence of a nondipteran insect vector of an important human parasitic disease is described, which provides critical information on the physiology and evolution of this important vector species and should be instrumental for the development of innovative disease control methods.
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An insight into the transcriptome of the digestive tract of the bloodsucking bug, Rhodnius prolixus.

TL;DR: A new view of the triatomine digestive apparatus is presented and a role for MAP kinases, GTPases, and LKBP1/AMP kinases related to control of cell shape and polarity is suggested, possibly in connection with regulation of cell survival, response of pathogens and nutrients.
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Characterization of PEA-15, a major substrate for protein kinase C in astrocytes.

TL;DR: This work has identified a sequence, phosphorylated in intact astrocytes and in vitro by PKC, containing a consensus site for PKC: LTRIPSAKK, and proposed to name this protein PEA-15, for Phosphoprotein Enriched in Astrocytes-15 kDa, according to its large enrichment in these cells.
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The embryogenesis of the tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus: the establishment of a new chelicerate model system.

TL;DR: The embryonic development of the cattle tick is analyzed to provide fundamental common ground for improving knowledge regarding tick embryonic development, thereby facilitating the establishment of a new chelicerate model system.
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Rhodnius prolixus: From classical physiology to modern developmental biology

TL;DR: Early studies on this model insect are reviewed and how this paved the way for recent functional studies using the kissing bug are reviewed.