The objective of the study was to determine optimal lysine levels (Lys) in diets for finishing pigs, suitable for optimize performance and reduce feed costs, using the meta-analysis technique. Feed conversion (FC) data from 16 dose-response experiments realized in Brazil (from 2000 to 2011), which evaluated increasing lysine levels in diets were used. The feed conversion data from selected works were converted to a common basis and submitted to regression analyzes considering the lysine level as independent variable by the exponential, quadratic model and Linear Response Plateau (LRP). Based on exponential equation was calculated the variation of feed cost per kg of weight gain. The cost of basal diet (without L-lysine) was considered as R$0.70/kg, and assigned the value of 2.80 (g/g) for the FC desired. The optimal total lysine level appropriate to optimize performance, recommended by quadratic model was 1.036 %, while the optimum level recommended to reduce feed costs and increase the margin was 0.980 %, when the cost of L-lysine HCl kg (78.5 %) was R$4.71. On the other hand, when the kg of L-lysine (78.5 %) increased to R$7.85, the recommended level was reduced to 0.880 %. To estimate the feed cost per kg of weight gain for growing/finishing pigs, an equation was proposed.

O objetivo do trabalho foi estimar os níveis de lisina (Lys) em rações de suínos em terminação, adequados para otimizar o desempenho e reduzir os custos com alimentação, utilizando a técnica da metanálise. Para isso foram utilizados dados de conversão alimentar (CA) de 16 experimentos dose-resposta realizados no Brasil, publicados entre os anos de 2000 e 2011, que avaliaram níveis crescentes de lisina na ração. Após convertidos para uma base comum, os dados de conversão alimentar dos trabalhos selecionados foram submetidos á análises de regressão considerando o nivel de Lys como variável independente, utilizando os modelos exponencial, polinomial quadrático e Linear Response Plateau (LRP). Com base na equação exponencial, foi calculada a variação do custo com alimentação por kg de ganho de peso. Considerou-se o custo da ração basal (sem L-lisina HCl) como sendo R$ 0,70/kg, e atribuiu-se o valor de 2,80 (g/g) para a CA desejada. O nível ótimo de lisina total adequado para otimizar o desempenho, estimado a partir da utilização do modelo quadrático foi 1,036 %, enquanto o nível ótimo estimado para reduzir os custos com alimentação e aumentar a margem foi 0,980 % quando o kg de L-lisina HCl (78,5 %) custou R$ 4,71. Por outro lado quando o kg de L-lisina HCl (78,5 %) aumentou para R$ 7,85, o nfvel estimado reduziu para 0,880 %. Para simular o custo com alimentação por kg de GP de sufnos em crescimento/terminação propos-se uma equação.

It is well known that the risk of development of gastric cancer (GC) in Helicobacter pylori-infected patients depends on several factors. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of proinflammatory cytokine gene polymorphisms for IL-1β, IL-1RN and TNF-α on the development of GC in a Brazilian population. A total of 202 biopsies obtained from Brazilian patients with chronic gastritis and GC were included in the study. Infection with H. pylori cagA+ was determined by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as previously described. IL-1β, IL-1RN and TNF-α polymorphism genotyping was performed by restriction fragment length polymorphism PCR. Associations between gene polymorphisms, clinical diseases and virulence markers were evaluated using either the χ² test or the Fisher exact test. Our results demonstrated that the IL-1β -511 C/C and IL-1β -511 C/T alleles were associated with chronic gastritis in H. pylori-positive patients (P = 0.04 and P = 0.05, respectively) and the IL-1β -511 C/C genotype was associated with GC (P = 0.03). The frequency of IL-1RN alleles from patients with chronic gastritis and GC indicated that there was no difference between the genotypes of the groups studied. Similar results were found for TNF-α -308 gene polymorphisms. Our results indicate that the IL-1β -511 C/C and C/T gene polymorphisms are associated with chronic gastritis and GC development in H. pylori-infected individuals.

RESUMO Embora os inseticidas químicos sejam os mais utilizados no controle do cascudinho dos aviários (Alphitobius diaperinus), falhas no emprego levam ao insucesso do método. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito do tratamento do solo com inseticida químico sobre a população do cascudinho em aviário de frango de corte. O experimento foi realizado em um aviário comercial, em Cascavel, PR, acompanhando-se a população dos insetos por 6 meses previamente à aplicação, com armadilhas modificadas de Arends. No solo, a população foi monitorada pela retirada de amostras em três momentos: previamente à aplicação, logo após a ela e 3 meses após o tratamento. Após a retirada da cama, aplicou-se um inseticida comercial (cipermetrina, clorpirifós e citronelal) no solo do aviário (5 L de calda/m 2, 2,5 mL do produto/L de água), antes da colocação da nova cama e do alojamento do novo lote. A população dos insetos foi monitorada por igual período e com o mesmo tipo de armadilha. A média obtida antes do tratamento foi de 755 larvas e 89 adultos/armadilha. Após a aplicação, a média de larvas e adultos reduziu-se, para 166 e 23 indivíduos/armadilha, respectivamente. No solo, verificouse elevada mortalidade de larvas e pupas, devido ao contato com o produto que infiltrou, em média, 13 cm.

ABSTRACT Although the use of insecticides is the most common means to control the lesser mealworm ( Alphitobius diaperinus), irregular treatment causes insufficient control. Therefore, the present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of soil treatment with chemical insecticide on the lesser mealworm population. The experiment was carried out in a commercial poultry house, in Cascavel, state of Paraná, Brazil. Before application, in order to quantify beetle population, various Arend’s traps were placed in the poultry house litter for 6 months. After the poultry house was cleaned, the insecticide was applied (cypermethrin, chlorpyriphos and citronellal) on the soil (5 L of water solution/m2; 2.5 mL insecticide/L of water). Subsequently, the insect population was checked for 6 months. The results showed a mean of 775 larvae and 89 adults/trap before treatment and 166 larvae and 23 adults/traps afterward. In the soil, high larval and pupal mortality were observed, due to contact with the insecticide that infiltrated the soil on average 13 cm deep.

RESUMO A utilização de plantas inseticidas tem se mostrado uma ferramenta promissora para controle de insetos, contudo ainda há muito pouco no que diz respeito ao efeito sobre Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer). Portanto, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a atividade inseticida de extratos vegetais visando o controle desse inseto em aviários. Foram testados extratos etanólicos (E), diclorometânicos (D), hexânicos (H) e aquosos (A) de Annonamuricata, Chenopodiumambrosioides, Eucalyptus grandis, Melia azedarach, Ocimum basilicum, Ruta graveolens e Tagetes erecta, e um óleo comercial à base de nim, Azadirachta indica (Dalneem®). Os extratos e o óleo foram diluídos na concentração de 10% e pulverizados sobre os insetos, mantidos em placas de Petri. O controle recebeu aplicação de água destilada. Os tratamentos mais eficientes foram óleo comercial de A. indica (97,5%), extrato de R. graveolens (E) (61,3%), C. ambrosioides (H) (32,5%) e de folhas de M. azedarach (E e D) (ambos 26,3%). Comparou-se também a aplicação direta do óleo sobre o inseto e aplicação na superfície com a qual o inseto ficaria em contato, sendo maior a eficiência quando pulverizado sobre os insetos (100%) em relação ao contato com superfície tratada (40,9%). Comparando-se diferentes concentrações do óleo pulverizado nos insetos, observou-se relação direta entre atividade inseticida e concentração utilizada, não havendo efeito apenas na menor concentração (0,1%). Contudo, o óleo não apresentou atividade sobre os insetos quando aplicado na cama do aviário.

ABSTRACT The use of insecticidal plants seems to be a promising method for insect control, however there are few studies in relation to their effect on Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer). The present study was carried out to evaluate the insecticidal activity of plant extracts for the alternative control of this insect in poultry houses. Tests were made using ethanolic (E), dichlorometanic (D), hexanic (H) and aqueous (A) extracts from Annona muricata, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Eucalyptus grandis, Melia azedarach, Ocimum basilicum, Ruta graveolens andTagetes erecta, and a commercial oil from Azadirachta indica (Dalneem®). Extracts and oil were diluted at 10% and sprayed on the insects, kept in Petri dishes, and the control consisted of distilled water. The most effective treatments were: A. indica commercial oil (97.5%), extracts from R. graveolens (E) (61.3%), C. ambrosioides (H) (32.5%) and leaf extracts from M. azedarach (E and D) (both 26.3%). The direct application of the neem oil on the insect was also tested in comparison to its application on the surface with which the insect would be in contact;in this case the efficiency was higher when sprayed on the insects (100%) in relation to the contact with treated surface (40.9%). Comparing different concentrations of the neem oil sprayed on the insects, a direct relation between insecticidal activity and concentration was observed, although no effect was observed at the lowest concentration (0.1%). However, the neem oil did not present activity on the insects when applied in the poultry litter.

Angiotensin-(1-7) (Ang-(1-7)) increased osmotic water permeability in the isolated toad skin, a tissue with functional properties similar to those of the distal mammalian nephron. Concentrations of 0.1 to 10 µM were effective, with a peak at 20 min. This effect was similar in magnitude to that of frog skin angiotensin II (Ang II) and oxytocin but lower than that of human Ang II and arginine-vasotocin. The AT2 angiotensin receptor antagonist PD 123319 (1.0 µM) fully inhibited the response to 0.1 µM Ang-(1-7) but had no effect on the response to Ang II at the same concentration. The specific receptor antagonist of Ang-(1-7), A-779, was ineffective in blocking the response to Ang-(1-7) and to frog skin Ang II. The AT1 receptor subtype antagonist losartan, which blocked the response to frog skin Ang II, was ineffective in blocking the response to Ang-(1-7). The present results support the view of an antidiuretic action of Ang-(1-7) in the mammalian nephron.