Resumo A utilização de matérias-primas funcionais vem crescendo nos últimos anos e tem como objetivo fornecer, além de nutrientes essenciais, compostos associados a efeitos benéficos à saúde. Dentre os ingredientes com alegações funcionais, a inulina tem sido considerada uma importante fibra alimentar. Além disso, o conhecimento e a utilização de Plantas Alimentícias Não Convencionais (PANCs) vêm recebendo destaque, valorizando a biodiversidade e a alimentação mais sustentável. Assim, o presente estudo teve como objetivo desenvolver sorvetes utilizando matérias-primas não convencionais, a planta ora-pro-nóbis e a inulina, a fim de produzir alimento funcional e inovador. Foram elaboradas duas formulações de sorvetes, que se diferenciaram apenas pela quantidade de inulina. Na Formulação 1 (F1), o sorvete de ora-pro-nóbis recebeu adição de 3% de inulina e, na Formulação 2 (F2), o sorvete de ora-pro-nóbis recebeu adição de 6% de inulina. Foram realizadas análises físico-químicas e de aminoácidos das folhas de ora-pro-nóbis. Posteriormente, foram conduzidas as análises microbiológicas, físico-químicas e sensoriais das formulações de sorvete. Os resultados foram comparados estatisticamente pelo método t-Student com nível de significância de (p˂0,05). O teor proteico das formulações foi elevado, 10,54 ± 2,20% para F1 e 12,13 ± 0,57% para F2. Não houve diferença significativa nos conteúdos de lipídios, cinzas, proteínas e fibra bruta entre as formulações. As amostras estão de acordo com os padrões microbiológicos estabelecidos pela legislação. Com relação à análise de incorporação de ar, a F2 apresentou valor superior (41,26 ± 0,13%) comparada à F1 (36,36 ± 0,17%). Além disso, a F2 apresentou menor taxa de derretimento (1,20 g/minuto) que a F1 (3,38 g/minuto). Os sorvetes apresentaram boa aceitação sensorial e podem servir como opção de consumo para as pessoas que procuram um produto saudável e com elevado teor de proteínas.

Abstract The use of functional raw materials has been growing in recent years, and it aims to provide, in addition to essential nutrients, compounds associated with beneficial health effects. Among the ingredients with functional claims, inulin has been considered an important dietary fiber. In addition, the knowledge and use of unconventional food plants (in Portuguese Plantas Alimentícias Não Convencionais (PANCs)) have been receiving prominence, thus valuing biodiversity and more sustainable food. This study aimed to develop ice cream using unconventional raw materials, i.e., the plant ora-pro-nóbis and inulin, in order to produce functional and innovative food. Two ice cream formulations were elaborated, which differed from each other only by the amount of inulin. In Formulation 1 (F1), ora-pro-nóbis ice cream received the addition of 3% inulin; and in Formulation 2 (F2), ora-pro-nóbis ice cream received the addition of 6% inulin. In addition, physicochemical and amino acid analyses of ora-pro-nóbis leaves were performed. Subsequently, microbiological, physicochemical and sensory analyses of ice cream formulations were conducted. The results were statistically compared by the t-Student method with significance level of (p < 0.05). The protein content of the formulations was high, 10.54 ± 2.20% for F1 and 12.13 ± 0.57% for F2. There was no significant difference in the contents of lipids, ash, proteins, and crude fiber between the formulations. The samples are in accordance with the microbiological standards established by legislation. Regarding the analysis of air incorporation, F2 had a higher value (41.26 ± 0.13%) compared to F1 (36.36 ± 0.17%). In addition, F2 had a lower melting rate (1.20 g/minute) than F1 (3.38 g/minute). It was concluded that ice cream had good sensory acceptance. The ice creams presented good sensory acceptance and they can be a consumer choice for people looking for a healthy product with high protein content.

Abstract The possibility of varying beer formulations is acquired by variations in beverage production and the usage of different ingredients such as wheat, rice, corn, rye, cassava, honey, fruits, and others. Consequently, this work aimed to develop artisanal beers adding rice flakes and soursop pulp as adjuncts. Four artisanal beer formulations were elaborated, evaluating the following parameters: °Brix, pH, density, alcohol content, total acidity, real extract, primitive extract, color and sensory acceptability. Results revealed that the samples were in accordance with the standards established by legislation. In the sensory analysis through the acceptance test, both pure malt beer and adjunct formulations exposed good acceptance in relation to the analyzed attributes. Regarding the beer formulations development, the results were satisfactory, ensuring quality artisanal beer varieties.

Abstract Objetive: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) improved symptoms and increased survival and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease. However, it should be the main cause of a complex organic systemic inflammatory response that greatly contributes to several postoperative adverse effects. Methods: We aimed to evaluate heat-shock protein 70 (HSP 70) expression as a morbimortality predictor in patients with preserved ventricular function undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and to determine their association with the lactate as a marker of tissue hypoperfusion and the EuroSCORE risk score. This is a prospective, observational study including 46 patients and occurring between May and July 2016. Patients without ventricular dysfunction undergoing myocardial revascularization with extracorporeal circulation were included. They were divided into (1) complicated and (2) uncomplicated postoperative evolution groups. EuroSCORE, lactate levels, and HSP 70 expression and their correlations were determined. Results: Statistical analysis showed that the group with complicated evolution had higher EuroSCORE values than the other group. HSP 70 protein levels were significantly increased in the group with uncomplicated evolution and showed similar results. According to our results, HSP family proteins may be independent predictors of uncomplicated evolution in patients without ventricular dysfunction undergoing CABG with CPB. Conclusion: HSP 70 should be a good discriminator and protection marker for complications in cardiac surgery.

Abstract The heat shock proteins are endogenous proteins with the ability to act as molecular chaperones. Methods that provide cell protection by way of some damage can positively influence the results of surgery. The present review summarizes current knowledge concerning the cardioprotective role of the heat shock proteins as occurs in heart damage, including relevant information about the stresses that regulate the expression of these proteins and their potential role as biomarkers of heart disease.

Resumo Embora seja um recurso muito utilizado para tratamento de lesões musculoesqueléticas, a imobilização causa efeitos deletérios no tecido muscular após curto período de tempo. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os músculos gastrocnêmio e tibial anterior de animais obesos e desnutridos proteicamente sob a condição de imobilização articular. Foram utilizados 28 camundongos (C57/BL6) machos adultos, distribuídos em quatro grupos (N=7): Grupo controle (GC), Grupo Controle Imobilizado (GCI), Grupo Obeso imobilizado (GOI) e Grupo Desnutrido Imobilizado (GDI). O protocolo de imobilização foi realizado por meio da utilização de tiras de esparadrapo e faixa gessada. As condições de obesidade e desnutrição proteica foram desenvolvidas por meio da ingestão de dietas específicas para cada grupo de animais. A análise histomorfométrica dos músculos avaliou a área e o diâmetro das fibras musculares. Todos os grupos imobilizados apresentaram redução na área e no diâmetro das fibras musculares quando comparados ao GC. As comparações entre os grupos imobilizados mostraram que os valores do diâmetro e área de fibras dos grupos GOI e GDI foram menores do que o GCI. O protocolo de imobilização provocou redução do trofismo muscular nos animais estudados e os animais obesos e desnutridos sofreram prejuízo elevado na condição de atrofia muscular.

Abstract Although it is a widely used resource for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, immobilization causes deleterious effects in muscle tissue after a short period of time. This study aimed to evaluate the gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior muscles of obese and protein malnourished animals under joint immobilization condition. Overall, 28 adult male mice were used (C57 / BL6), being divided into four groups (N = 7): Control Group (CG), Immobilized Control Group (ICG), Immobilized Obese Group (IOG) and Immobilized Malnourished Group (IMG). The immobilization protocol was performed by the use of adhesive tape and plaster. The conditions and obesity and protein malnutrition have been developed through the ingestion of diets specific for each group of animals. The histomorphometric analysis of muscles evaluated area and the diameter of muscle fibers. All immobilized groups showed reduction in the area and diameter of muscle fibers when compared to GC. Comparisons among immobilized groups showed that the area and diameter of muscle fibers of IOG and IMG were lower than ICG. The immobilization protocol caused reduction in muscle trophism in animals, and obese and malnourished animals suffered high losses under condition of muscle atrophy.