Investigating the impact of Premolis semirufa caterpillar bristle toxins on human chondrocyte activation and inflammation.

<h4>Background</h4>The caterpillar of Premolis semirufa, known as Pararama, is found in the Brazilian Amazon, primarily on rubber trees of the genus Hevea. Pararamosis is an inflammatory disease resulting from accidental contact with the caterpillar's bristles, leading to acute and...

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Main Authors: Cinthya Lais de Lima, Paula C Pohl, Isadora M Villas-Boas, Giselle Pidde, Denise V Tambourgi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012816
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