Epithelial cell migration is an essential response to enteric pathogens such as enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC). This study aimed to investigate the effects of EPEC infection on intestinal epithelial cell migration in vitro, as well as the involvement of type III secretion system (T3SS) and Rho GTPases. Crypt intestinal epithelial cells (IEC-6) were infected with EPEC strains (E2348/69, ΔescF, and the LDI001 strain isolated from a malnourished Brazilian child) and commensal E. coli HS. Wound migration and cell death assays were performed at different time-points. Transcription and expression of Rho GTPases were evaluated using real-time PCR and western blotting. Overall, EPEC E2348/69 reduced migration and increased apoptosis and necrosis levels compared to EPEC LDI001 and E. coli HS strains. Moreover, EPEC LDI001 impaired cell migration at a higher level than E. coli HS and increased necrosis after 24 hours compared to the control group. The different profiles of virulence genes between the two wild-type EPEC strains, characterized by the absence of espL and nleE genes in the LDI001, might explain the phenotypic results, playing significant roles on cell migration impairment and cell death-related events. Moreover, the type III secretion system is determinant for the inhibition of intestinal epithelial cell migration by EPEC 2348/69, as its deletion prevented the effect. Active Rac1 concentrations were increased in E2348/69 and LDI001-infected cells, while the T3SS-deficient strain did not demonstrate this activation. This study contributes with valuable insight to characterize the mechanisms involved in the impairment of intestinal cell migration induced by EPEC.

O presente estudo avaliou a composição química, a contagem bacteriana total, o nível de celularidade e presença de resíduos de antimicrobianos no leite de duas propriedades em sistema orgânico de produção do interior do Estado São Paulo com base na IN 062-MAPA. O leite da Propriedade I apresentou média de CCS de 7,13 x 10(5) céls/mL e o da Propriedade II 3,27 x 10(5) céls/mL. As médias das CBTs foram de 7,80 x 10(5) céls/mL na Propriedade I e de 6,15 x 10(5) céls/mL na Propriedade II. A propriedade I apresentou como média de gordura de 3,10%, de proteína 3,26% e 4,54% de lactose, enquanto a Propriedade II apresentou 3,44% de gordura, 3,39% de proteína e 4,50% de lactose, nos 12 meses avaliados. A presença de resíduos de antimicrobianos foi detectada em seis amostras (6,97%) da Propriedade I e em 16 (9,24%) da Propriedade II. Os resultados obtidos revelam falha nos preceitos da produção orgânica.

This study evaluated the chemical composition, total bacterial count, the level of cellularity and presence of antimicrobial residues in milk from two small farms in organic production system in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, based in NI 062-MAPA. The milk of the Property I had the mean of CCS 7.13 x 10(5) cells/mL and the Property II had 3.27 x 10(5) cells/mL. The averages of CBT were, respectively, 7.80 x 10(5) cells/mL in the Property I and 6.15 x 10(5) cells/mL in Property II. The Property I presented as an average of 3.10% of fat, 3.26% of protein and 4.54% of lactose, while the Property II presented 3.44% of fat, 3.39% of protein and 4.50% of lactose in 12 months assessed. The presence of residues of antimicrobial drugs was detected in six samples (6.97%) of the Property I and 16 (9.24%) of Property II. The results obtained reveal failure in the percepts of organic production.

Equine leptospirosis can present a non-symptomatic form, an acute clinical form, or even develop chronically, causing reproductive alterations, such as abortion and recurrent uveitis. Since the prevalence of leptospirosis in several countries and regions is widely reported, the objective of this study was to verify the prevailing equine leptospirosis in different regions of Brazil. Sera from 1402 blood samples from horses of different age, sex, breed, and purpose were examined. These samples came from southeastern and central west states of Brazil. The method utilized was the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT), with 12 different Leptospira serovars. From the sera tested, 754 (54%) were positive for one (385) or more (372) serovars. These results were higher when compared to national and international levels. The most commonly found serovars were icterohaemorrhagiae (37.01%), suggesting exposure to rodents, castellonis (16.97%), and djasiman (15.19%). There were significant differences of reagents between sexes, and a tendency toward higher positivity with age. Distribution of sera-reagents related to aptitude showed a markedly higher value for work animals than for sporting ones. Higher rates were found for animals with undefined breed. There were no significant differences related to regional origin. As an indication of multiple exposure, significant associations were observed between the following serovars: castellonis and djasiman; castellonis and grippotyphosa; castellonis and copenhageni; castellonis and icterohaemorrhagiae; castellonis and pomona; canicola and pomona; canicola and djasiman; djasiman and copenhageni; icterohaemorrhagiae and djasiman; icterohaemorrhagiae and pyrogenes; copenhageni and pomona. These results showed the necessity of further studies on the epidemiology of this disease in equines and its relationship to human illness.