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Abstract Objectives: To determine the cut-off point of the cochlear radiation dose as a risk factor for hearing loss in patients with vestibular schwannoma treated with radiosurgery. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed without language or publication year restrictions in the MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, LILACS/VHL and Cochrane Library databases. Studies that met the following criteria were included: 1) population: adults of both sexes who underwent radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma treatment; 2) exposure: cochlear radiation; 3) outcome: hearing loss; 4) type of study: cohort. Two independent reviewers conducted the entire review process. The registration number in PROSPERO was CRD42020206128. Results: From the 333 articles identified in the searches, seven were included after applying the eligibility criteria. There was no standardization as to how to measure exposure or outcome in the included studies, and most studies did not present sufficient data to enable meta-analysis. Conclusion: It was not possible to determine a cut-off point for high cochlear dose that could be considered a risk factor for hearing loss.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjorl.2023.101300

COVID-19 Infection Changes the Functions and Morphology of Erythrocytes: A Multidisciplinary Study
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Sales, Marcos V. S.

; Tanabe, Eloiza L. L.

; Maciel, Thamilla M. S.

; Tavares, Maria C.

; Leal, Juliana G. C.

; Pinto, Larissa S.

; Pires, Keyla S. N.

; Coelho, Jorge A. P. M.

; Silva, Elaine C. O.

; Souza, Samuel T.

; Fonseca, Eduardo J. S.

; Fragoso, Thiago S.

; Aquino, Thiago M.

; Borbely, Alexandre U.

; Rocha, Ueslen

; Santos, Josué C. C.

; Leite, Ana Catarina R.

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

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Ago 2023, Volume 34 Nº 8 Páginas 1185 - 1196

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Hematological problems are associated with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Respiratory impairment is the higher point studied, although without experimental studies related to the oxygen transport performed by erythrocytes. Therefore, we decided to investigate if erythrocytes from COVID-19 patients have their functionality changed. The case-control study included hospitalized patients with a positive real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) result admitted to University Hospital. Volunteers (negative RT-PCR results) were recruited as a control group. Thus, we assessed different erythrocytes parameters, oxidative stress markers, and biophysical studies using whole blood and isolated hemoglobin. We found a decrease of 51% in oxygen uptake and reduced antioxidant enzyme activity in COVID-19 patients compared to controls. Raman spectrometry showed structural changes in the hemoglobin and lipids of the erythrocytes from COVID-19 patients; thus, these results were consolidated with an increase in Young’s modulus in erythrocytes followed by morphology changes. Besides, isolated hemoglobin from COVID-19 patients has a distinct interaction profile using a ligand model compared to the control. COVID-19 leads to structural, functional, and morphological damage to human erythrocytes. Our data showed structural and molecular changes and induction of oxidative stress in erythrocytes by COVID-19, a new perspective on the contribution of erythrocytes to a respiratory commitment in COVID-19.

https://doi.org/10.21577/0103-5053.20230031

MORFO-ANATOMÍA E HISTOQUÍMICA DE ÓRGANOS VEGETATIVOS DE LYCIUM HUMILE (SOLANACEAE): RASGOS ADAPTATIVOS A HUMEDALES SALINOS DE ALTURA
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Leal, Mariana

; Mercado, M. Inés

; Cuello, A. Soledad

; Zampini, I. Catiana

; Ponessa, Graciela I.

; Isla, M. Inés

Darwiniana, nueva serie

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2023, Volume 11 Nº 2 Páginas 466 - 484

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Resumen Leal, M.; M. I. Mercado, A. S. Cuello, I. C. Zampini, G. I. Ponessa & M. I. Isla. 2023. Morfo-anatomía e histoquímica de órganos vegetativos de Lycium humile (Solanaceae): rasgos adaptativos a humedales salinos de altura. Darwiniana, nueva serie 11(2): 466-484. Lycium humile Phil., es una planta halófita extrema, endémica de Argentina, Bolivia y Chile, que crece entre los 2000 y 4000 m s.m. en humedales salinos. El objetivo del presente trabajo es identificar caracteres adaptativos, morfo-anatómicos e histoquímicos de órganos vegetativos de L. humile relacionados a su tolerancia a ambientes extremos de humedales salinos de altura, con el fin de evaluar su potencial como fuente de metabolitos de interés comercial o de genes relacionados a la tolerancia a factores abióticos. Para llevar a cabo el análisis, durante el periodo de febrero 2018, se obtuvieron muestras de plantas pertenecientes a 4 poblaciones (5 individuos por población) ubicadas en los departamentos de Antofagasta de la Sierra, Santa María y Ambato en la provincia de Catamarca, Argentina. Hojas y tallos se estudiaron mediante técnicas histológicas convencionales y análisis histoquímicos para microscopia óptica. Se realizaron también estudios de composición elemental de diferentes tejidos foliares mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido acoplada a espectroscopia elemental de difracción de rayos X (EDX). Las hojas y tallos de las poblaciones estudiadas mostraron características anatómicas e histoquímicas uniformes. Se describe por primera vez cómo se alcanza la suculencia de las hojas por el plegamiento de los tejidos evidenciado en un patrón de venación tridimensional. Se destaca la presencia de mesófilo isolateral-radial y parénquima acuífero como caracteres únicos para la especie. Se evidencian tricomas glandulares y parénquima en empalizada con contenidos complejos de fenoles, flavonoides, proteínas, lípidos, terpenos y alcaloides; así como depósitos de fenoles, lípidos y terpenos en la capa externa de la cutícula. El análisis EDX mostró idioblastos cristalíferos ricos en contenidos de Ca2+ y Na+ . Los tallos se caracterizaron por presentar hipodermis y cámaras de aire en los estratos corticales y medulares. Estos caracteres anatómicos e histoquímicos de L. humile representan rasgos adaptativos a ambientes salinos de humedales de altura. Se discute su función en relación al ambiente y su potencial como fuente de genes de resistencia y de metabolitos interesantes para la industria cosmética y farmacéutica.

Abstract Leal, M.; M. I. Mercado, A. S. Cuello, I. C. Zampini, G. I. Ponessa & M. I. Isla. 2023. Morpho-anatomy and histochemistry of vegetative organs of Lycium humile (Solanaceae): adaptative traits to high altitude saline wetlands. Darwiniana, nueva serie 11(2): 466-484. Lycium humile Phil., is an extreme halophyte plant, endemic to Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, which grows between 2000 and 4000 m a.s.l. in saline wetlands environments. The aim of this work is to identify morpho-anatomical and histochemical adaptive characteristics of the vegetative organs of L. humile linked to its tolerance to extreme environments of high altitude saline wetlands, in order to evaluate its potential as source of metabolites with commercial value or as source of resistance genes related to abiotic stress tolerance. To carry out the analysis, during the period of February 2018, samples were obtained from plants belonging to 4 populations of the species (5 individuals per population) located at the departments of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Santa María and Ambato, province of Catamarca, Argentina. Leaf and stems were studied using histochemical tests, conventional histological preparations and optical microscopy. Different foliar tissues were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy coupled to elemental X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (EDS). The leaves and stems of the analyzed populations showed uniform anatomical and histochemical features. It was stated for the first time that the succulence of the leaf is reached by the folding of the tissues evidenced in a tridimensional venation pattern. The presence of isolateral-radial mesophyll and aquifer parenchyma is highlighted as a unique feature characteristic for the species. The glandular trichomes and palisade parenchyma revealed complex contents of phenols, flavonoids, proteins, lipids, terpenes, and alkaloids; while the outer layer of the cuticles presented phenolic, terpenic and lipidic deposits. The EDS analysis showed crystalliferous idioblasts with high contents of Ca2+ and Na+. The stems exhibited hypodermis and air chambers formed in the cortical and medullary layers. These anatomical and histochemical characteristics of L. humile represent adaptive traits to saline high-altitude wetland environments. Its functionality in relation to the environment and its potential as source of resistance genes and metabolites interesting for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries are discussed.

https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2023.112.1151

Physiological maturity of Cenostigma tocantinum Ducke (Fabaceae) seeds
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Araújo, Maria Elanne da Silva

; Negreiros, Mayara Leal de

; Santos, Cassio Rafael Costa dos

; Shibata, Marilia

Journal of Seed Science

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2023, Volume 45 elocation e202345039

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Abstract: Studies on seed maturation directly contribute to obtaining seeds with a higher standard of physical, physiological, and sanitary quality. Thus, the aim of this study was to verify the morphological and physiological changes during the maturation of Cenostigma tocantinum Ducke seeds. The maturation stages were analyzed: I (293 days after anthesis - DAA), II (322 DAA), III (350 DAA), and IV (356 DAA) through visual, biometric analyses, and quantification of moisture content, dry mass, viability, and seed vigor. During the development of C. tocantinum seeds, changes in fruit coloration and an increase in fruit and seed length, width, and thickness were observed. In the initial stages, the seeds had a high moisture content, which decreased in the later stages. On the other hand, the dry mass of the seeds showed an inversely proportional behavior to the moisture content. Physiological variables performed better in stages III and IV, except for electrical conductivity. It can be concluded that C. tocantinum seeds showed superior physiological quality in stages III or IV, recommending the collection of seeds during these maturation periods.

Resumo: Estudos sobre maturação de sementes contribuem diretamente para obtenção de sementes com maior padrão de qualidade física, fisiológica e sanitária. Dessa forma, objetivou-se verificar as alterações morfológicas e fisiológicas durante a maturação de sementes de Cenostigma tocantinum Ducke. Analisou-se os estádios de maturação: I (293 dias após antese - DAA), II (322 DAA), III (350 DAA) e IV (356 DAA) através de análises visuais, biométricas e a quantificação do grau de umidade, massa seca, viabilidade e vigor das sementes. Durante o desenvolvimento das sementes de C. tocantinum observou-se mudanças na coloração dos frutos e um aumento no comprimento, largura e espessura dos frutos e sementes. Nos estádios iniciais, as sementes apresentaram elevado grau de umidade e redução nos estádios finais. Por outro lado, a massa seca das sementes apresentou comportamento inversamente proporcional ao grau de umidade. As variáveis fisiológicas apresentaram desempenho superior nos estádios III e IV, exceto para condutividade elétrica. Conclui-se que as sementes de C. tocantinum apresentaram qualidade fisiológica superior nos estádios III ou IV, recomendando-se a coleta das sementes nesses períodos de maturação.

https://doi.org/10.1590/2317-1545v45275434

Synthesizing the connections between environmental disturbances and zoonotic spillover
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ELLWANGER, JOEL HENRIQUE

; FEARNSIDE, PHILIP MARTIN

; ZILIOTTO, MARINA

; VALVERDE-VILLEGAS, JACQUELINE MARÍA

; VEIGA, ANA BEATRIZ G. DA

; VIEIRA, GUSTAVO F.

; BACH, EVELISE

; CARDOSO, JÁDER C.

; MÜLLER, NÍCOLAS FELIPE D.

; LOPES, GABRIEL

; CAESAR, LÍLIAN

; KULMANN-LEAL, BRUNA

; KAMINSKI, VALÉRIA L.

; SILVEIRA, ETIELE S.

; SPILKI, FERNANDO R.

; WEBER, MATHEUS N.

; ALMEIDA, SABRINA E. DE MATOS

; HORA, VANUSA P. DA

; CHIES, JOSÉ ARTUR B.

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências

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2022, Volume 94 elocation e20211530

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Abstract Zoonotic spillover is a phenomenon characterized by the transfer of pathogens between different animal species. Most human emerging infectious diseases originate from non-human animals, and human-related environmental disturbances are the driving forces of the emergence of new human pathogens. Synthesizing the sequence of basic events involved in the emergence of new human pathogens is important for guiding the understanding, identification, and description of key aspects of human activities that can be changed to prevent new outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics. This review synthesizes the connections between environmental disturbances and increased risk of spillover events based on the One Health perspective. Anthropogenic disturbances in the environment (e.g., deforestation, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity loss, wildlife exploitation) lead to changes in ecological niches, reduction of the dilution effect, increased contact between humans and other animals, changes in the incidence and load of pathogens in animal populations, and alterations in the abiotic factors of landscapes. These phenomena can increase the risk of spillover events and, potentially, facilitate new infectious disease outbreaks. Using Brazil as a study model, this review brings a discussion concerning anthropogenic activities in the Amazon region and their potential impacts on spillover risk and spread of emerging diseases in this region.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765202220211530

Mortalidade por Insuficiência Cardíaca durante a Pandemia da COVID-19: Insights de uma Coorte de Hospitais Públicos no Brasil
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Fernandes-Silva, Miguel M.

; Adam, Eduardo Leal

; Bernardez-Pereira, Sabrina

; Silva, Suzana Alves

; Passaglia, Luiz Guilherme

; Pereira, Kleber Renato Ponzi

; Guedes, Marco Antônio Vieira

; Souza Neto, João David de

; Paola, Ângelo Amato Vincenzo de

; Rivera, Maria Alayde Mendonça

; Resende, Elmiro Santos

; Albuquerque, Denilson Campos de

; Bacal, Fernando

; Ribeiro, Antônio Luiz Pinho

; Morgan, Louise

; Smith Jr, Sidney C.

; Taniguchi, Fábio Papa

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia

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2022, Nº ahead

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https://doi.org/10.36660/abc.20220080

Sticholisina II encapsulada en liposomas potencia una respuesta de linfocitos T citotóxicos específica al antígeno
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Lanio Ruiz, María Eliana

; Laborde Quintana, Rady Judith

; Cruz Leal, Yoelys

; Fernández Molina, Luis Enrique

; Sánchez Ferrás, Oraly

; del Valle, Anaixis

; Lopetegui González, Isbel

; Luzardo Lorenzo, María C.

; Álvarez Valcárcel, Carlos

; Mesa, Circe

Anales de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba

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Abr 2021, Volume 11 Nº 1 elocation e821

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Vaccine strategies to enhance CTLs response are still a challenge since it is necessary to favor the exogenous antigens (Ag) cross-presentation by antigen presenting cells (APCs). For this purpose, liposomes encapsulating bacteria pore-forming proteins (PFPs) have been used. Objective. To explore the ability of liposomes co-encapsulating the Ag ovalbumin (OVA) and sticholysin II (StII), a PFP produced by Stichodactyla helianthus, to induce a CTL response, functional in a tumor model. Methods: Liposomes co-encapsulating OVA and StII were prepared by dehydration-rehydration (Lp/OVA/StII). The response of CTLs was evaluated, as well as the antitumor activity in a preventive setting. The ability of StII to stimulate maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) in vitro was also explored. Results: Lp/OVA/StII enhanced the OVA-specific CTL response and antitumor activity in mice challenged with the E.G7-OVA tumor. StII induced the maturation of DCs in vitro, which was dependent on the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), with a contribution to the response of CTLs induced by the liposomal formulation in vivo. Lp/OVA/StII favored in vitro the cross-presentation of OVA and the activation of CD8+ T cells by macrophages, but not by DCs. These results are the first evidence that StII encapsulated into liposomes functions as a vaccine platform to induce a robust CTL response, with a contribution that goes beyond its ability to form pores in membranes.

RESUMEN Introducción: Las estrategias vacunales para potenciar respuestas de linfocitos T CD8+ citotóxicos (CTL) constituyen un reto debido a la necesidad de favorecer la presentación cruzada de antígenos (Ag) exógenos por las células presentadoras de antígenos (APC). Con este propósito se han empleado liposomas que encapsulan proteínas formadoras de poros (PFP) de origen bacteriano. Objetivo: explorar la habilidad de liposomas que co-encapsulan el Ag ovoalbúmina (OVA) y sticholysina II (StII), una PFP producida por Stichodactyla helianthus, de inducir una respuesta de CTL, funcional en un modelo tumoral. Métodos: Liposomas que co-encapsulaban OVA y StII se prepararon mediante deshidratación-rehidratación (Lp/OVA/StII). Se evaluó la respuesta de CTL, así como la actividad antitumoral en un escenario preventivo. La capacidad de StII de estimular la maduración de las células dendríticas (DC) in vitro fue también explorada. Resultados: Lp/OVA/StII potenció la respuesta de CTL específica a OVA y una actividad antitumoral en ratones retados con el tumor E. G7-OVA. StII indujo la maduración de las DC in vitro, lo que resultó dependiente del receptor tipo Toll 4 (TLR4), con una contribución en la respuesta de CTL inducida por la formulación liposomal in vivo. Lp/OVA/StII favoreció in vitro la presentación cruzada de OVA y la activación de células T CD8+ por macrófagos, pero no por DC. Estos resultados son la primera evidencia de que StII encapsulada en liposomas funciona como una plataforma vacunal para inducir una respuesta de CTL robusta, con una contribución que va más allá de su habilidad de formar poros en membranas.

Anesthesia for bariatric surgery in patient with mitochondrial myopathy - case report
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Melonio, Carlos Eduardo Coimbra

; Vieira, Ciro Bezerra

; Leal, Plínio C.

; Oliveira, Caio Marcio B. de

; Servín, Elizabeth T.N.

; Gomes, Lyvia Maria Rodrigues de Sousa

; Moura, Ed Carlos R.

Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology

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Fev 2021, Volume 71 Nº 1 Páginas 87 - 89

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Abstract Mitochondrial Myopathy is a rare pathology caused by a defect in the mitochondrial DNA metabolism, leading to defects in the formation of adenosine triphosphate, in the Krebs citric acid cycle, fatty acid oxidation and oxidative phosphorylation. It is manifested by exercise intolerance, muscle fatigue on small efforts, muscle weakness, tachycardia, and difficulty breathing. There are few case reports on the operative management of adult patients suffering from mitochondrial myopathy. With this report, we intend to describe the anesthetic management of a patient with mitochondrial myopathy who underwent laparoscopic gastroplasty and outline some anesthetic considerations about this pathology.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjane.2020.09.009 45 downloads

Percepção olfativa e gustativa na doença de Parkinson
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Almeida, Wigna Rayssa Pereira Lima

; Gomes, Adriana de Oliveira C.

; Belo, Luciana Rodrigues

; Leal, Leila Bastos

; Coriolano, Maria das Graças Wanderley de Sales

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RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a percepção e discriminação olfativa e gustativa e a autopercepção do olfato e paladar em pessoas com Doença de Parkinson, comparando-as com indivíduos hígidos. Método Estudo observacional, analítico, transversal e quantitativo. Verificou-se a percepção e a discriminação olfativa e gustativa em indivíduos com Doença de Parkinson, comparados a um grupo controle, pareado por sexo e idade, por meio dos Testes de Percepção Olfativa e de Tiras Gustativas, respectivamente, após limpeza nasal e escovação oral. A autopercepção foi avaliada pela Escala Visual Analógica antes e após os testes específicos de percepção e discriminação. Resultados Foram incluídos indivíduos de ambos os sexos, sendo 35 com Doença de Parkinson e 20 designados ao grupo controle, pareados pela média de idade. A autopercepção olfativa do grupo com Doença de Parkinson melhorou após o teste olfativo. Não houve diferença na autopercepção gustativa no grupo Doença de Parkinson antes e após o teste gustativo. No teste de avaliação da percepção olfativa, o grupo Doença de Parkinson discriminou menos essências que o grupo controle. Ambos os grupos apresentaram semelhante percepção e discriminação gustativa. Conclusão A percepção olfativa das pessoas com Doença de Parkinson foi menor, comparativamente ao grupo de indivíduos hígidos e a autopercepção da eficácia olfativa melhorou após o teste, em ambos os grupos. Quanto ao paladar, não houve diferença na percepção e discriminação entre os grupos, o sabor azedo foi o mais identificado e houve melhora na autopercepção da eficácia gustativa somente no grupo sem a doença de Parkinson, após o teste.

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the olfactory and gustatory perception and discrimination and self-perception of smell and taste in people with Parkinson's disease, comparing them with healthy nodes. Methods Observational, analytical, cross-sectional, and quantitative study. Olfactory and gustatory perception and discrimination were verified following Parkinson's disease, compared to a control group, matched by sex and age, using the Olfactory Perception and Taste Strips Tests, respectively, after nasal cleaning and oral brushing. Self-perception was assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale before and after specific tests of perception and discrimination. Results We included individuals of both sexes, 35 with Parkinson's Disease and 20 assigned to the control group, matched for mean age. The olfactory self-perception of the group with Parkinson's disease improved after the olfactory test. There was no difference in taste self-perception in the Parkinson's disease group before and after the taste test. In the olfactory perception assessment test, the Parkinson's disease group discriminated fewer essences than the control group. Both groups have similar generation and taste discrimination. Conclusion The olfactory perception of people with Parkinson's disease was lower, compared to the group of healthy desires, and the self-perception of olfactory efficacy improved after the test, in both groups. As for taste, there was no difference in perception and discrimination between groups, the sour taste was the most identified and there was an improvement in self-perception of taste efficiency in the group without Parkinson's disease after the test.

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Hydrothermal Pretreatment as a Strategy for the Improvement of Sugarcane Bagasse Saccharification by Fungal Enzyme Blend
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Albuquerque, Mariana Furtado Granato de

; Leal, Tiago Ferreira

; Ázar, Rafaela Inês de Souza Ladeira

; Milagres, Adriane Maria Ferreira

; Guimarães, Valéria Monteze

; Rezende, Sebastião Tavares de

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology

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Abstract Obtaining low cost lignocellulolytic enzymes and efficient biomass pretreatment are key to increase the competitiveness of second-generation ethanol in comparison with fossil fuels. The enzymatic cocktail produced by the Chrysoporthe cubensis fungus as well as the mixture prepared with the cocktails of the Chrysoporthe cubensis and Penicillium pinophilum fungi have already proven to be efficient for hydrolyzing biomass pretreated with alkali. In this study, they were evaluated in saccharification of sugarcane bagasse pretreated with dilute acid or hot water at 121°C using an enzyme loading equal to 8 filter paper units per gram of biomass. The most promising results were obtained from the hydrolysis of biomass pretreated with hot water by the C. cubensis-P. pinophilum enzymes blend. In this condition, the glucose and xylose production were 25.2 g.L-1 and 4.6 g.L-1, respectively, that resulted in the conversion of 68% of glucan and 23% of xylan in only 48 hours. This study shows that the hydrothermal pretreatment is a promising alternative to improve the enzymes performance, produced by the fungi C. cubensis and P. pinophilum, in the sugarcane bagasse hydrolysis without the need of chemical compounds, generally used in the acid and alkali pretreatments. Furthermore, the hydrothermal pretreatment for 60 min allowed all cocktails applied to convert the cellulose efficiently with only 24 h of saccharification, which contributes to the energy savings employed in the process.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2021200422

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Persistent symptoms and decreased health-related quality of life after symptomatic pediatric COVID-19: A prospective study in a Latin American tertiary hospital
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Fink, Thais T.

; Marques, Heloisa H.S.

; Gualano, Bruno

; Lindoso, Livia

; Bain, Vera

; Astley, Camilla

; Martins, Fernanda

; Matheus, Denise

; Matsuo, Olivia M.

; Suguita, Priscila

; Trindade, Vitor

; Paula, Camila S.Y.

; Farhat, Sylvia C.L.

; Palmeira, Patricia

; Leal, Gabriela N.

; Suzuki, Lisa

; Odone Filho, Vicente

; Carneiro-Sampaio, Magda

; Duarte, Alberto José S.

; Antonangelo, Leila

; Batisttella, Linamara R.

; Polanczyk, Guilherme V.

; Pereira, Rosa Maria R.

; Carvalho, Carlos Roberto R.

; Buchpiguel, Carlos A.

; Latronico, Ana Claudia

; Seelaender, Marilia

; Silva, Clovis Artur

; Pereira, Maria Fernanda B.

; Sallum, Adriana M. E.

; Brentani, Alexandra V. M.

; Neto, Álvaro José S.

; Ihara, Amanda

; Santos, Andrea R.

; Canton, Ana Pinheiro M.

; Watanabe, Andreia

; Santos, Angélica C. dos

; Pastorino, Antonio C.

; Franco, Bernadette D. G. M.

; Caruzo, Bruna

; Ceneviva, Carina

; Martins, Carolina C. M. F.

; Prado, Danilo

; Abellan, Deipara M.

; Benatti, Fabiana B.

; Smaria, Fabiana

; Gonçalves, Fernanda T.

; Penteado, Fernando D.

; Castro, Gabriela S. F. de

; Gonçalves, Guilherme S.

; Roschel, Hamilton

; Disi, Ilana R.

; Marques, Isabela G.

; Castro, Inar A.

; Buscatti, Izabel M.

; Faiad, Jaline Z.

; Fiamoncini, Jarlei

; Rodrigues, Joaquim C.

; Carneiro, Jorge D. A.

; Paz, Jose A.

; Ferreira, Juliana C.

; Ferreira, Juliana C. O.

; Silva, Katia R.

; Bastos, Karina L. M.

; Kozu, Katia

; Cristofani, Lilian M.

; Souza, Lucas V. B.

; Campos, Lucia M. A.

; Silva Filho, Luiz Vicente R. F.

; Sapienza, Marcelo T.

; Lima, Marcos S.

; Garanito, Marlene P.

; Santos, Márcia F. A.

; Dorna, Mayra B.

; Aikawa, Nadia E.

; Litvinov, Nadia

; Sakita, Neusa K.

; Gaiolla, Paula V. V.

; Pasqualucci, Paula

; Toma, Ricardo K.

; Correa-Silva, Simone

; Sieczkowska, Sofia M.

; Imamura, Marta

; Forsait, Silvana

; Santos, Vera A.

; Zheng, Yingying

Clinics

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2021, Volume 76 elocation e3511

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OBJECTIVES: To prospectively evaluate demographic, anthropometric and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in pediatric patients with laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) METHODS: This was a longitudinal observational study of surviving pediatric post-COVID-19 patients (n=53) and pediatric subjects without laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 included as controls (n=52) was performed. RESULTS: The median duration between COVID-19 diagnosis (n=53) and follow-up was 4.4 months (0.8-10.7). Twenty-three of 53 (43%) patients reported at least one persistent symptom at the longitudinal follow-up visit and 12/53 (23%) had long COVID-19, with at least one symptom lasting for >12 weeks. The most frequently reported symptoms at the longitudinal follow-up visit were headache (19%), severe recurrent headache (9%), tiredness (9%), dyspnea (8%), and concentration difficulty (4%). At the longitudinal follow-up visit, the frequencies of anemia (11% versus 0%, p=0.030), lymphopenia (42% versus 18%, p=0.020), C-reactive protein level of >30 mg/L (35% versus 0%, p=0.0001), and D-dimer level of >1000 ng/mL (43% versus 6%, p=0.0004) significantly reduced compared with baseline values. Chest X-ray abnormalities (11% versus 2%, p=0.178) and cardiac alterations on echocardiogram (33% versus 22%, p=0.462) were similar at both visits. Comparison of characteristic data between patients with COVID-19 at the longitudinal follow-up visit and controls showed similar age (p=0.962), proportion of male sex (p=0.907), ethnicity (p=0.566), family minimum monthly wage (p=0.664), body mass index (p=0.601), and pediatric pre-existing chronic conditions (p=1.000). The Pediatric Quality of Live Inventory 4.0 scores, median physical score (69 [0-100] versus 81 [34-100], p=0.012), and school score (60 [15-100] versus 70 [15-95], p=0.028) were significantly lower in pediatric patients with COVID-19 at the longitudinal follow-up visit than in controls. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric patients with COVID-19 showed a longitudinal impact on HRQoL parameters, particularly in physical/school domains, reinforcing the need for a prospective multidisciplinary approach for these patients. These data highlight the importance of closer monitoring of children and adolescents by the clinical team after COVID-19.

https://doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2021/e3511

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Chitosan and Agaricus brasiliensis Polysaccharides Films: A Preliminary Study
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Gonzaga, Maria L. C.

; Campelo, Matheus. S.

; Saraiva, Katarina B.

; Santos, Alan Q. S.

; Leal, Luzia K. A. M.

; Ricardo, Nágila M. P. S.

; Soares, Sandra A.

; Ribeiro, Maria Elenir N. P.

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

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The known biotechnological properties of chitosan and the recent biological activities attributed to polysaccharides from Agaricus brasiliensis have been of interest to obtain films constituted by these two polymers. The glucans obtained from the mushroom inhibited about 96.5% of the ferrous ion, besides not promoting a significant increase of lactate dehydrogenase enzyme (LDH), which indicates that the polysaccharide is able to inhibit the production of radical species and also presents low cytotoxicity to the biological systems. The results of spectroscopy analyses in the infrared region (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction suggest an existing electrostatic interaction between the substances. A reduction in the films’ swelling capacity was observed with an increase in the polysaccharide content in the composition. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed greater surface density of the films. In convening the biological properties of the substances, it is expected that this study raises interest in evaluating the films and their capacity for healing wounds and burns.

https://doi.org/10.21577/0103-5053.20190264 266 downloads

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Chemical constituents of Calotropis procera latex and ultrastructural effects on Haemonchus contortus
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Cavalcante, Géssica Soares

; Morais, Selene Maia de

; André, Weibson Paz Pinheiro

; Araújo-Filho, José Vilemar de

; Muniz, Celli Rodrigues

; Rocha, Letícia Oliveira da

; Ribeiro, Wesley Lyeverton Correia

; Rodrigues, Ana Livya Moreira

; Oliveira, Lorena Mayana Beserra de

; Bevilaqua, Claudia Maria Leal

; Ramos, Márcio Viana

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária

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2020, Volume 29 Nº 2 elocation e001320

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Resumo Este estudo objetivou avaliar os efeitos anti-helmínticos e ultraestruturais do látex de Calotropis procera sobre Haemonchus contortus. Látex de C. procera foi centrifugado duas vezes à a 10.000xg e dialisado para obter uma fração rica em proteínas, denominada proteínas do látex (LP). E centrifugado e centrifugado a 3.000 rpm, para obter uma fração rica em metabólitos secundários, denominada LNP (látex não proteico). Espécimes de H. contortus expostos à LNP, LP e PBS no Teste de Motilidade dos Nematoides Adultos (TMNA) foram submetidos a microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e de transmissão (MET), para verificar alterações em sua ultraestrutura. Testes fitoquímicos em LNP indicaram a presença de fenóis, esteroides, alcaloides e cardenolídeos. A presença dos compostos ácido gálico e quercetina em LNP foi caracterizada por Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Eficiência (CLAE). O conteúdo de proteínas em LP foi de 43,1 ± 1,1 mg/mL e de 7,7 ± 0,3 mg/mL em LNP. No TMNA, LNP e LP inibiram a motilidade de 100% dos nematoides, sendo LNP mais eficaz que LP, e a ivermectina mais eficaz que ambos (p <0,05). Alterações na cutícula de nematoides tratados com LP e LNP foram observadas por MEV e MET. O látex de C. procera apresenta efeito anti-helmíntico sobre H. contortus, causando danos à sua cutícula e outras alterações em sua ultraestrutura.

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the anthelmintic and ultrastructural effects of Calotropis procera latex on Haemonchus contortus. C. procera latex was twice centrifuged at 10,000×g and dialyzed to obtain a fraction rich in proteins, named LP (latex protein), and at 3,000 rpm to obtain a fraction rich in secondary metabolites, named LNP (latex non-protein). Specimens of H. contortus exposed to LNP, LP and PBS in the Adult Worm Motility Test (AWMT) were submitted to scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron microscopy to verify changes in their ultrastructure. Phytochemical tests in the LNP indicated the presence of phenols, steroids, alkaloids and cardenolides. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) characterized the presence of the compounds gallic acid and quercetin in the LNP. The protein content in the LP was 43.1 ± 1.1 mg/mL and 7.7 ± 0.3 mg/mL in LNP. In AWMT, LNP and LP inhibited the motility of 100% of the nematodes, with LNP being more effective than LP and ivermectin more effective than both (p <0.05). Cuticle changes were observed by SEM and TEM in nematodes treated with LP and LNP. Calotropis procera latex has anthelmintic effects against H. contortus, causing damage to its cuticle and other alterations in its ultrastructure.

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1984-29612020045 1156 downloads

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Anthelmintic effect of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil and its nanoemulsion on sheep gastrointestinal nematodes
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Macedo, Iara Tersia Freitas

; Oliveira, Lorena Mayana Beserra de

; André, Weibson Paz Pinheiro

; Araújo Filho, José Vilemar de

; Santos, Jéssica Maria Leite dos

; Rondon, Fernanda Cristina Macedo

; Ribeiro, Wesley Lyeverton Correia

; Camurça-Vasconcelos, Ana Lourdes Fernandes

; Oliveira, Erick Falcão de

; Paula, Haroldo César Beserra de

; Bevilaqua, Claudia Maria Leal

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Jul 2019, Volume 28 Nº 3 Páginas 522 - 527

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Resumo A resistência anti-helmíntica estimulou a busca por estratégias de controle de nematoides gastrintestinais, incluindo óleos essenciais livres ou em nanoemulsão. Este estudo avaliou a eficácia anti-helmíntica do óleo essencial de Cymbopogon citratus (OECc) e da nanoemulsão do óleo essencial de C. citratus (nOECc). Análises físico-químicas foram realizadas. O efeito in vitro foi determinado no teste de eclosão de ovos (TEO) sobre Haemonchus contortus e o efeito in vivo foi avaliado em ovinos infectados com nematoides gastrintestinais. Os animais foram tratados com OECc (500 mg/kg) ou nOECc (450 mg/kg) para determinação do número de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG) e carga parasitária. O principal constituinte do OECc foi citral. O conteúdo de OECc na nanoemulsão foi 20% e o tamanho médio de partícula foi 248 nm. No TEO, OECc e nOECc (1,25 mg/mL) inibiram 98,4 e 97,1% da eclosão larvar, respectivamente. Três animais tratados com o OECc morreram, enquanto um animal do grupo tratado com a nOECc morreu. O OPG e a carga parasitária total dos grupos tratados não diferiram do controle negativo (p>0.05). A nOECc apresentou eficácia somente sobre H. contortus (p<0.05). Como conclusão, o nanoencapsulamento reduziu a toxicidade e aumentou a eficácia sobre H. contortus.

Abstract The anthelmintic resistance stimulated the search for strategies for controlling gastrointestinal nematodes, including the use of free essential oils or its nanoemulsion. This study evaluated the anthelmintic efficacy of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil (CcEO) and C. citratus essential oil nanoemulsion (CcEOn). Pysicochemical analyses were performed. The in vitro effect was determined using the egg hatch test (EHT) on Haemonchus contortus and in vivo effect was evaluated in sheep infected with gastrointestinal nematodes. The animals were treated with CcEO (500 mg/kg) or CcEOn (450 mg/kg) for the fecal egg count (FEC) and the determination of worm burden. The main component of CcEO was citral. The CcEO content in the nanoemulsion was 20% (v/v), and the mean particle size was 248 nm. In EHT, CcEO and CcEOn (1.25 mg/mL) inhibited larval hatching by 98.4 and 97.1%, respectively. Three animals treated with CcEO died whereas in the group treated with CcEOn one animal died. The FEC and total worm burden of the treated groups did not differ from the negative control (p>0.05). The CcEOn showed efficacy only on H. contortus (p<0.05). In conclusion, nanoencapsulation reduced toxicity and increased efficacy on H. contortus.

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1984-29612019065 1230 downloads

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Volatile oil of Croton zehntneri per oral sub-acute treatment offers small toxicity: perspective of therapeutic use
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Coelho-de-Souza, Andrelina N.

; Rocha, Maria Valdenir A.P.

; Oliveira, Keciany A.

; Vasconcelos, Yuri A.G.

; Santos, Edgleyson C.

; Silva-Alves, Kerly Shamyra

; Diniz, Lúcio Ricardo L.

; Ferreira-da-Silva, Francisco Walber

; Oliveira, Ariclécio C.

; Ponte, Edson L.

; Evangelista, Janaína Serra-Azul M.

; Assreuy, Ana Maria S.

; Leal-Cardoso, José Henrique

Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia

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ABSTRACT Croton zehntneri Pax & K. Hoffm., Euphorbiaceae, or “canela-de-cunhé” is used in the Northeast Brazil to treat several diseases. Leaves and aerial parts of C. zehntneri are rich in volatile oil of high potential therapeutic. This study aimed to investigate volatile oil systemic toxicity after per oral treatment in rats. Volatile oil characterization (gas chromatography and mass spectrometry) showed 85.7% anethole and 4.8% estragole. Male Wistar rats (116–149 g) were treated with volatile oil (250 mg/kg p.o.) during ten weeks and evaluated for the following parameters: survival; food and water intake; body mass; absolute/relative organs weight; hemogram; plasma biochemical dosage; organs morphology. Volatile oil did not alter animal water and food consumption or the relative/absolute weight of most organs, but animals gained less weight. Volatile oil did not alter function biomarkers of pancreas, kidney, heart or liver, but increased plasma gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase (liver biomarker) and decreased uric acid (kidney biomarker). Although volatile oil had caused discrete morphological alterations in some organs, it did not induce architectural changes in these organs. In conclusion, the sub-acute per oral treatment with volatile oil no longer than ten weeks in rats offers small toxicity at doses below 250 mg/kg.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjp.2018.11.005 451 downloads

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