ABSTRACT Purpose Varicocele is a condition known to cause damage to seminal parameters and sperm function. Furthermore, it has been hypothesized that the varicocele effect on fertility is time-dependent; however, little is known about the consequences of its establishment time on reproductive organs and/or sperm function. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the duration of experimental varicocele on reproductive organs, sperm parameters, and sperm function. Materials and Methods Varicocele induction surgeries were performed in Wistar rats aged 40 or 100 days old. At 160-day-old, analyses were performed, including biometry of reproductive organs (prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis, and testis), sperm parameters (vitality, morphology, and motility), and sperm function tests (nuclear DNA integrity, acrosome integrity, and mitochondrial activity). Results The analysis of the biometry of reproductive organs showed no differences between distinct ages in which varicocele was induced. The total abnormal sperm morphology was bigger in animals with varicocele induced to 100 days old than in animals with varicocele induced to 40 days old. Regarding nuclear DNA integrity, animals of varicocele induced to 100 days old showed worse results compared to animals of varicocele induced to 40 days old. Other parameters analyzed showed no differences between varicocele groups. Conclusion In this study conducted on rats, we conclude that varicocele adversely affects sperm, particularly its function. However, we did not observe a negative progressive effect on sperm. Furthermore timedependent dependent time-dependent however andor 4 10 160dayold, 160dayold dayold 160 day old, 160-day-old prostate, prostate (prostate vesicles epididymis testis, testis , testis) vitality, vitality (vitality motility, motility motility) integrity activity. activity . activity) groups However 1 16

ABSTRACT Agroindustrial potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) waste mainly includes peel and pulp; however, potatoes of low industrial quality are also discarded by industry. A viable alternative to give added value to these byproducts is the use of these as seeds, as well as the use of starch. The objective of this work was to evaluate the physiological quality (germination and vigor), starch content and relationship between these variables in discarded tubers from the industry through chemical-structural analyses to better understand their influence on starch composition. The physiological quality of the potatoes was evaluated through germination and vigor tests; likewise, starch was extracted, and the yield was determined. Physicochemical characterization of the starches was carried out through proximal and structural analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The results showed that the tubers had 100.00% germination and 98.66% vigor and were suitable for use as seeds. The starch yield did not significantly differ. However, characterization of the starch revealed significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in moisture, ash, carbohydrate and amylose contents, which were influenced by the storage temperature (4 °C) of the tubers subjected to a vigor test, which interferes with enzymatic activity. During germination, the NMR results showed type B crystallinity, which is typical of tubers, indicating that the viability tests did not promote changes in the type of crystallinity. The results obtained can help us understand the effect of germination on the composition of starch and, accordingly, choose the most appropriate applications for this starch, whether food or nonfood.

Resumo A busca por herbicidas mais amigáveis ao meio ambiente, visando o controle de pragas agrícolas, aliado a uma menor nocividade à saúde humana e ao meio ambiente tem crescido. Uma alternativa utilizada pelos pesquisadores é a aplicação de produtos do metabolismo secundário de plantas, que são investigados em virtude do seu potencial bioativo. Assim, espécies pertencentes à família Myrtaceae são potenciais nestes estudos, uma vez que esta família é reconhecida por possuir alta atividade biológica. Uma espécie pertencente a este gênero é Psidium cattleyanum, que possui efeito medicinal e seus frutos são utilizados na alimentação humana. Assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar e comparar a fitocitogenotoxicidade de extratos foliares aquosos e etanólicos da espécie P. cattleyanum, a partir de bioensaios vegetais, bem como identificar as principais classes de compostos presentes nos extratos. Para isso, os extratos foram preparados e caracterizados e foram realizados testes biológicos avaliando, em sementes e plântulas de alface e sorgo, as variáveis: porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação, crescimento radicular e crescimento aéreo; em células meristemáticas de alface foram avaliadas as variáveis: fases mitóticas, índice mitótico, alterações nucleares e alterações cromossômicas. Flavonas, flavononas, flavonóis, flavononóis, flavonóides, alcalóides, resinas, xantonas e glicosídeo de antraquinona foram caracterizados no extrato etanólico. Ambos os extratos avaliados, na maior concentração, inibiram o desenvolvimento inicial da planta. Todos os tratamentos causaram alterações nas fases mitóticas e inibiram o índice mitótico. Além disso, os tratamentos promoveram aumento de alterações nucleares e cromossômicas. O mecanismo de ação apresentado foi aneugênico, clastogênico e epigenético. O extrato etanólico foi mais citotóxico, pois teve efeito mais expressivo em menor concentração. Apesar da citotoxicidade dos extratos em estudo, eles promoveram alterações em níveis inferiores ao controle positivo glifosato.

Abstract The search for more environmental friendly herbicides, aiming at the control of agricultural pests, combinated with less harmfulness to human health and the environment has grown. An alternative used by researchers is the application of products of secondary plant metabolism, which are investigated due to their potential bioactivities. Thus, species belonging to the Myrtaceae family are potential in these studies, since this family is recognized for having high biological activity. A species belonging to this genus is Psidium cattleyanum, which has a medicinal effect and its fruits are used in human food. Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate and compare the phyto-cyto-genotoxicity of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of the specie P. cattleyanum, from plant bioassays, as well as to identify the main classes of compounds present in the extracts. For this, the extracts were prepared, characterized and biological tests were carried out by evaluating, in seeds and seedlings of lettuce and sorghum, the variables: percentage of germination, germination speed index, root growth and aerial growth; and in meristematic lettuce cells the variables: mitotic phases, mitotic index, nuclear alterations and chromosomal alterations. Flavones, flavonones, flavonols, flavononols, flavonoids, alkaloids, resins, xanthones and anthraquinone glycoside were characterized in the ethanolic extract. Both evaluated extracts, in the highest concentration, inhibited the initial plant development. All treatments caused alterations in the mitotic phases and inhibited mitotic index. In addition, the treatments promoted an increase in nuclear and chromosomal alterations. The mechanism of action presented was aneugenic, clastogenic and determined in epigenetic alterations. The ethanolic extract was more cytotoxic, since it had a more expressive effect at a lower concentration. Despite the cytotoxicity of the extracts under study, they promoted alterations at lower levels than the glyphosate positive control.

Abstract This work explored whether anthropized environments have the potential to promote cellular alterations in eukaryotic organisms. Wild fish that are in constant contact with anthropized water were evaluated using the following variables: presence of nuclear alterations and micronuclei in erythrocytes using the Feulgen method; and tissue analysis of the gills and liver through histological sections using Hematoxylin and Eosin staining. Therefore, 200 individuals were analyzed over 24 months. The results show that these environments are promoters of significant changes in liver and gill tissue and induce nuclear changes in erythrocytes. The analyses were subjected to statistical tests at a significance level of 0.5%. organisms variables method staining Therefore 20 2 months 05 0 5 0.5% 0.5 0.

Resumo Os ambientes antropizados têm o potencial de promover alterações celulares em organismos eucarióticos? Esta questão impulsionou o objetivo deste trabalho. Os peixes selvagens que estão em constante contato com água antropizada foram avaliados nas seguintes variáveis: presença de alterações nucleares e micronúcleos em eritrócitos usando o método Feulgen; e análise de tecidos das brânquias e fígado através de secções histológicas usando Hematoxilina e coloração de Eosina. Por conseguinte, 200 indivíduos foram analisados durante 24 meses. Os resultados mostram que estes ambientes são promotores de alterações significativas no fígado e no tecido das brânquias e induzem alterações nucleares nos eritrócitos. As análises foram submetidas a testes estatísticos a um nível de significância de 0,5%. eucarióticos trabalho variáveis Feulgen Eosina conseguinte 20 2 meses 05 0 5 0,5% 0,5 0,

Abstract Vismia japurensis Reichardt is a plant of ecological and chemical importance from which a variety of bioactive substances have been isolated. The current study aimed to establish in vitro cultures of this species as a source of secondary metabolites. Appropriate decontamination treatments and germination tests were performed and, after in vitro culture establishment, the propagated plants were multiplied in a sterile environment to increase the biomass of available experimental material. Seeds showed low contamination and a high germination percentage on Woody Plant Medium (WPM) supplemented with gibberellic acid (both at concentrations of 5 and 10 mg/L). V. japurensis nodal segments rapidly regenerated when first grown in WPM and then transplanted to Murashige and Skoog medium (MS). After 60 days in MS medium, the propagated plants were removed, lyophilized, and extracted with hexane and methanol. The hexane extract was fractionated via open column chromatography, and the substance isolated was purified by high performance liquid chromatography. Structural determination of the isolated substance was carried out using one and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry. The isolated substance was identified as 1,8,10-trihydroxy-3,10-dimethyl-9(10H)-anthracenone, which, based on the conducted literature search, is reported for the first time. metabolites establishment material (WPM both 1 mg/L. mgL mg/L . mg L mg/L) V MS. (MS) 6 removed lyophilized methanol chromatography twodimensional two dimensional spectrometry 1,8,10trihydroxy3,10dimethyl910Hanthracenone, 1810trihydroxy310dimethyl910Hanthracenone trihydroxydimethylHanthracenone 1,8,10 trihydroxy 3,10 dimethyl 9 10H anthracenone, 8 3 anthracenone H 1,8,10-trihydroxy-3,10-dimethyl-9(10H)-anthracenone search time (MS 10trihydroxy3 10dimethyl910Hanthracenone Hanthracenone 1,8,10trihydroxy3,10dimethyl910Hanthracenone 1810 1,8,1 310 3,1 10trihydroxy dimethylHanthracenone 181 1,8, 31 3, 18 1,8 1,

This study assessed the morphology and thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties of electrospun membranes made of acrylonitrile-methacrylic acid copolymers (PANCMAA). Copolymers were synthesized using the aqueous suspension method with varying comonomer contents (homopolymer,PAN, lower acid, PANCMAA1, and higher acid, PANCMAA2) and characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Electrospun fibers were produced by adjusting the polymer concentration in the DMF solution, and the optimal conditions yielded nanofibrous membranes. PAN and PANCMAA membrane properties were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), stress-strain tests, and swelling behavior in a phosphate buffer solution. The comonomer content influenced the crystallinity of the electrospun nanofibers, reducing the 16.8° XRD peak intensity from PAN to PANCMAA2. DSC indicated an increased Tg (from 113°C in PAN to 127°C in PANCMAA2) and a decreased exothermic cyclization enthalpy (311 J.mg-1 in PAN to 271 J.mg-1 in PANCMAA2). PANCMAA1 exhibited higher stiffness than PANCMAA2 and PAN, with a storage modulus of 0.16 GPa, a Young’s modulus of 135.7 MPa, and a lower elongation at break (3.98%). The presence of the acid comonomer significantly enhanced the swelling behavior of the electrospun membranes in phosphate buffer solution. thermal mechanical acrylonitrilemethacrylic acrylonitrile methacrylic PANCMAA. . (PANCMAA) homopolymer,PAN, homopolymerPAN homopolymer (homopolymer,PAN NMR (NMR GPC. GPC (GPC) solution Xray X ray XRD, , (XRD) DSC, (DSC) DMTA, DMTA (DMTA) stressstrain stress strain tests nanofibers 168 16 8 16.8 113C C 113 127C 127 311 (31 J.mg1 Jmg1 Jmg J.mg 1 J mg J.mg- 27 016 0 0.1 GPa Youngs Young s 1357 135 7 135. MPa 3.98%. 398 3.98% 3 98 (3.98%) (PANCMAA homopolymer,PAN (GPC (XRD (DSC (DMTA 16. 11 12 31 (3 mg1 2 01 0. 13 39 3.98 9 (3.98% ( 3.9 (3.98 3. (3.9 (3.

ABSTRACT Introducction: Spontaneous intracranial hypotension is a syndrome caused by decreased CSF volume secondary to its leakage into the extradural space Although ICHD-3 provides a high level of diagnostic specificity, manifestations may be atypical, making diagnosis challenging. The site of leakage may be undetermined in point Up to 30% of cases, although with recent refinement of imaging, this percentage has been reduced to 15-20%. Currently, management is not standardized and recommendations are based on inconclusive evidence, with variability of protocols between centres. Development. In this review, we update diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We analyse the role of whole brain and spinal cord MRI as a first investigation and review tests aimed at determining cerebrospinal fluid leakage, such as MRI myelography, conventional CT myelography, dynamic CT myelography, and digital subtraction CT myelography, as well as 111-Indium-DPTA cisternography. Determining optimal use of these investigations remains a matter of debate. The same is true for treatment: rest, blind epidural blood patch, fluoroscopy or CT-guided epidural blood patch, fibrin patch and surgery are discussed. Conclusión: Further research, especially multicentre controlled studies, is required to improve understanding of pathophysiology, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic approaches and to objectively assess clinical outcomes. Only then will diagnostic and treatment guidelines be evidence-based.

RESUMEN Introducción: La hipotensión intracraneal espontánea es un síndrome causado por la disminución del volumen de líquido cefalorraquídeo consecuencia de su fuga al espacio extradural. Aunque la ICHD-3 proporciona un alto nivel de especificidad diagnóstica, esta enfermedad puede manifestarse de forma atípica. Hasta en un 30% no es posible establecer el punto de escape, pero con el refinamiento de los exámenes de imágenes este porcentaje se ha reducido a un 15%-20%. Actualmente, su manejo no se encuentra estandarizado y las recomendaciones se basan en evidencia de limitada calidad metodológica, además de la variabilidad de protocolos entre distintos centros. Desarrollo En esta revisión actualizamos los procedimientos diagnósticos y terapéuticos. Por un lado, analizamos el rol de la resonancia nuclear magnética de encéfalo y médula espinal completa como primer paso diagnóstico y, por otro lado, señalamos los exámenes destinados a determinar la fuga de líquido cefalorraquídeo. Tal es el caso de la mielo-resonancia, la mielo-tomografía computarizada, tanto estándar, dinámica y por sustracción digital, además de la cisternografía con 111-Indium-DPTA. Sin embargo, determinar cuál de estos exámenes es el óptimo es objeto de debate. Lo mismo ocurre con el tratamiento: reposo; parche sanguíneo epidural a ciegas, parche guiado por fluoroscopia o tomografía computarizada, parche de fibrina; o cirugía. Conclusiones Se requiere de una mayor investigación, especialmente con trabajos multicéntricos controlados, para una mejor comprensión de la fisiopatología, el diagnóstico por imágenes, los enfoques terapéuticos y evaluación objetiva de los resultados clínicos. Solo así se establecerán pautas diagnósticas y de tratamiento validadas.

Abstract Background Professional soccer athletes are exposed to repetitive head impacts and are at risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Objective To evaluate regional brain glucose metabolism (rBGM) and gray matter (GM) volume in retired soccer players (RSPs). Methods Male RSPs and age and sex-matched controls prospectively enrolled between 2017 and 2019 underwent neurological and neuropsychological evaluations, brain MRI and [18F]FDG-PET in a 3.0-Tesla PET/MRI scanner. Visual analysis was performed by a blinded neuroradiologist and a blinded nuclear physician. Regional brain glucose metabolism and GM volume were assessed using SPM8 software. Groups were compared using appropriate statistical tests available at SPM8 and R. Results Nineteen RSPs (median [IQR]: 62 [50–64.5] years old) and 20 controls (60 [48–73] years old) were included. Retired soccer players performed worse on mini-mental state examination, digit span, clock drawing, phonemic and semantic verbal fluency tests, and had reduced rBGM in the left temporal pole (pFDR = 0.008) and the anterior left middle temporal gyrus (pFDR = 0.043). Semantic verbal fluency correlated with rBGM in the right hippocampus, left temporal pole, and posterior left middle temporal gyrus (p ≤ 0.042). Cray matter volume reduction was observed in similar anatomic regions but was less extensive and did not survive correction for multiple comparisons (pFDR ≥ 0.085). Individual [18F]FDG-PET visual analysis revealed seven RSPs with overt hypometabolism in the medial and lateral temporal lobes, frontal lobes, and temporoparietal regions. Retired soccer players had a higher prevalence of septum pellucidum abnormalities on MRI. Conclusion Retired soccer players had reduced rBCM and CM volume in the temporal lobes and septum pellucidum abnormalities, findings possibly related to repetitive head impacts. encephalopathy (rBGM (GM RSPs. . (RSPs) sexmatched sex matched 201 evaluations 18FFDGPET FFDGPET 18F FDG PET F 3.0Tesla 30Tesla Tesla 3.0 3 0 PETMRI scanner physician SPM software R median IQR [IQR] 6 50–64.5 50645 50 64 5 [50–64.5 old 2 60 (6 48–73 4873 48 73 [48–73 included minimental mini mental examination span drawing pFDR 0.008 0008 008 0.043. 0043 0.043 043 0.043) hippocampus p 0.042. 0042 0.042 042 0.042) 0.085. 0085 0.085 085 0.085) (RSPs 0Tesla 30 3. [IQR 50–64. 5064 [50–64. ( 48–7 487 4 7 [48–7 0.00 000 00 004 0.04 04 0.08 08 50–64 506 [50–64 48– [48– 0.0 50–6 [50–6 [48 0. 50– [50– [4 [50 [ [5

Resumo Antecedentes Jogadores profissionais de futebol estão expostos a impactos cranianos repetitivos e ao risco de desenvolver encefalopatia traumática crônica. Objetivo Avaliar o metabolismo glicolítico cerebral regional (MCCr) e o volume de substância cinzenta (vSC) em jogadores de futebol aposentados (JFAs). Métodos Jogadores de futebol aposentados masculinos e controles pareados por idade e sexo foram incluídos prospectivamente entre 2017 e 2019. Foram realizadas avaliações neurológica e neuropsicológica, ressonância magnética (RM) e [18F]FDG-PET cerebrais (3.0-Tesla PET/RM). As imagens foram analisadas visualmente por um neurorradiologista e um médico nuclear cegos ao grupo de cada participante. O metabolismo glicolítico cerebral regional e o vSC foram avaliados através do programa SPM8. Os grupos foram comparados através de testes estatísticos apropriados disponíveis em SPM8 e R, de acordo com a distribuição e o tipo dos dados. Resultados Dezenove JFAs (mediana [IIQ]: 62 [50–64.5] anos) e 20 controles (60 [48–73] anos) foram incluídos. Os JFAs tiveram pior desempenho no mini-exame do estado mental e nos testes de dígitos, desenho do relógio, fluência verbal e fluência semântica e apresentaram MCCr significativamente reduzido no polo temporal e no giro temporal médio anterior esquerdos. Fluência semântica (animais) apresentou correlação positiva com MCCr no hipocampo direito, no polo temporal esquerdo e no aspecto posterior do giro temporal médio esquerdo. Menor vSC foi observado nas mesmas regiões, porém este achado não sobreviveu à correção para comparações múltiplas. Análise individual do [18F]FDG-PET cerebral revelou sete JFAs com claro hipometabolismo nas faces medial e lateral dos lobos temporais, nos lobos frontais e nas regiões temporoparietais. Os JFAs apresentaram ainda maior prevalência de anormalidades do septo pelúcido. Conclusão Os JFAs apresentam MCCr e vSC reduzidos nos lobos temporais, além de anormalidades do septo pelúcido, achados possivelmente relacionados a impactos cranianos repetitivos. crônica (MCCr (vSC JFAs. . (JFAs) 201 2019 neuropsicológica RM (RM 18FFDGPET FFDGPET 18F FDG PET F 3.0Tesla 30Tesla Tesla 3.0 3 0 PET/RM. PETRM PET/RM PET/RM) participante SPM R dados mediana IIQ [IIQ] 6 50–64.5 50645 50 64 5 [50–64.5 anos 2 60 (6 48–73 4873 48 73 [48–73 miniexame mini exame dígitos relógio esquerdos animais (animais direito múltiplas temporais temporoparietais pelúcido (JFAs 0Tesla 30 3. [IIQ 50–64. 5064 [50–64. ( 48–7 487 4 7 [48–7 50–64 506 [50–64 48– [48– 50–6 [50–6 [48 50– [50– [4 [50 [ [5

Abstract This study aimed to detect, quantify and compare the immunohistochemical expression of EGFR and VEGF and microvessel count (MVC) in oral lipomas, and to correlate the findings with clinical and morphological characteristics of the cases studied. The sample consisted of 54 oral lipomas (33 classic and 21 non-classic) and 23 normal adipose tissue specimens. Cytoplasmic and/or nuclear immunohistochemical staining of EGFR and VEGF was analyzed. The angiogenic index was determined by MVC. Cells were counted using the Image J® software. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was used for data analysis, adopting a level of significance of 5% for all statistical tests. A statistically significant difference in EGFR immunoexpression (p=0.047), especially, between classic lipomas and normal adipose tissue. There was a significant difference in MVC between non-classic lipomas and normal adipose tissue (p=0.022). In non-classic lipomas, only VEGF immunoexpression showed a significant moderate positive correlation (r=0.607, p=0.01) with MVC. In classic lipomas, the number of EGFR-immunostained adipocytes was directly proportional to the number of VEGF-positive cells, demonstrating a significant moderate positive correlation (r=0.566, p=0.005). The results suggest that EGFR, VEGF, and angiogenesis participate in the development of oral lipomas but are not primarily involved in the growth of these tumors. detect (MVC studied 5 33 (3 2 nonclassic non specimens andor or analyzed J software analysis tests p=0.047, p0047 p p=0.047 , 0 047 (p=0.047) especially p=0.022. p0022 p=0.022 . 022 (p=0.022) r=0.607, r0607 r 607 (r=0.607 p=0.01 p001 01 EGFRimmunostained immunostained VEGFpositive cells r=0.566, r0566 566 (r=0.566 p=0.005. p0005 p=0.005 005 p=0.005) tumors 3 ( p004 p=0.04 04 (p=0.047 p002 p=0.02 02 (p=0.022 r=0.607 r060 60 (r=0.60 p=0.0 p00 r=0.566 r056 56 (r=0.56 p000 p=0.00 00 (p=0.04 (p=0.02 r=0.60 r06 6 (r=0.6 p=0. p0 r=0.56 r05 (r=0.5 (p=0.0 r=0.6 r0 (r=0. p=0 r=0.5 (p=0. r=0. (r=0 p= (p=0 r=0 (r= (p= r= (r (p

Resumo Lipomas são as neoplasias mesenquimais benignas mais comuns, no entanto sua etiopatogenia ainda permanece desconhecida. Dessa forma, essa pesquisa teve como objetivo detectar, quantificar e comparar a expressão imunoistoquímica do EGFR, VEGF e contagem microvascular (MVC) dos lipomas orais, relacionando-os com as características clínicas e morfológicas dos casos estudados. A amostra foi composta por 54 lipomas orais (33 clássicos e 21 não clássicos) e 23 casos de tecido adiposo normal. A análise da expressão imunoistoquímica de EGFR e VEGF foi fundamentada na marcação citoplasmática e/ou nuclear. O índice angiogênico foi avaliado por meio da MVC. A contagem de células foi realizada utilizando software IMAGE J®. Os dados obtidos foram analisados no software Statistical Package for Social Science. O nível se significância de 5% foi adotado para os testes estatístico. A análise da imunoexpressão das proteínas revelou para o EGFR diferença estatisticamente significativa (p=0,041) entre o lipoma clássico e o tecido adiposo normal. Houve diferença significativa na MVC entre lipomas não clássicos e tecido adiposo normal (p=0,022). Nos lipomas não clássicos, apenas a imunoexpressão de VEGF apresentou correlação do tipo moderada, positiva e significativa (r=0,607; p=0,010) em relação a MVC. Ademais, nos lipomas clássicos foi percebido que os adipócitos imunomarcados para EGFR estiveram diretamente proporcionais a imunoexpressão de VEGF, apresentando correlação do tipo moderada, positiva e estatisticamente significativa (r=0,566; p = 0,005). Com base nos resultados, pode-se sugerir que o EGFR, VEGFR e MCV participam do desenvolvimento nos lipomas orais, contudo, não estão primariamente envolvidos no crescimento tumoral dessas neoplasias. comuns desconhecida forma detectar (MVC relacionandoos relacionando estudados 5 33 (3 2 eou ou nuclear J J® Science estatístico p=0,041 p0041 0 041 (p=0,041 p=0,022. p0022 p=0,022 . 022 (p=0,022) moderada r=0,607 r0607 r 607 (r=0,607 p=0,010 p0010 010 Ademais r=0,566 r0566 566 (r=0,566 0,005. 0005 0,005 005 0,005) resultados podese pode contudo 3 ( p=0,04 p004 04 (p=0,04 p002 p=0,02 02 (p=0,022 r=0,60 r060 60 (r=0,60 p=0,01 p001 01 r=0,56 r056 56 (r=0,56 000 0,00 00 p=0,0 p00 (p=0,0 (p=0,02 r=0,6 r06 6 (r=0,6 r=0,5 r05 (r=0,5 0,0 p=0, p0 (p=0, r=0, r0 (r=0, 0, p=0 (p=0 r=0 (r=0 p= (p= r= (r= (p (r

Resumen El Tratado de prohibición parcial de los ensayos nucleares (TPPEN) se firmó en 1963 como respuesta al impacto ambiental de las pruebas nucleares. La amplia adhesión a este tratado constituyó un paso decisivo en la prohibición de este tipo de armamentos y fue antecesor de otros instrumentos como el Tratado de no proliferación o el Tratado de prohibición de las armas nucleares. El TPPEN fue además relevante en la discusión sobre la emergencia de una prohibición consuetudinaria de los ensayos nucleares y el progresivo abandono de los mismos por parte de los Estados poseedores de armas nucleares. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo explorar el marco en el que se inscribió la creación del TPPEN hace ya 60 años. A través de un análisis detenido de sus disposiciones, se examinarán las repercusiones que este tratado tuvo en la promoción del desarme nuclear y la prohibición de estas armas de destrucción masiva. Asimismo, se prestará una atención especial a su relevancia en el proceso de formación de costumbre internacional relacionadas con la prohibición de armas nucleares.

Abstract The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (PNTBT) was signed in 1963 in response to the environmental impact of nuclear testing. The massive endorsement received by this treaty was a decisive step towards banning this type of armament and became the forerunner of such other instruments as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The PNTBT was also relevant in the discussion about the emergency of a customary ban on nuclear tests and their gradual reduction by the States in possession of nuclear weapons. This article aims at exploring the framework within which the PNTBT was inserted 60 years ago. A detailed analysis of its provisions will allow us to examine the type of impact this treaty has had on promoting nuclear disarmament and on prohibiting these weapons of massive destruction. Special attention will also be paid to its relevance to the process by means of which international customary law on the prohibition of nuclear weapons is created.

Resumo As interações entre fungos endofíticos (FEs) e suas plantas hospedeiras variam de positivas, neutras a negativas. Os resultados destas interações podem variar dependendo do órgão da planta hospedeira infectada. FEs isolados de folhas de algumas espécies de plantas têm potencial para serem usados como agentes inibidores da germinação de sementes e no controle de plantas invasoras. Os objetivos deste estudo foram identificar os FEs presentes nas folhas de Copaifera oblongifolia e avaliar o papel destes fungos na germinação das sementes e no desenvolvimento das plântulas. Um total de 11 espécies de FEs foi isolado das folhas de C. oblongifolia e identificado através da sequência dos espaçadores internos transcritos do DNA ribossomal nuclear. As espécies de FEs isoladas são generalistas e provavelmente devem ser transmitidas horizontalmente. Os resultados dos testes de germinação mostraram que filtrados destes isolados fúngicos podem afetar diferentemente a germinação das sementes e o desenvolvimento das plântulas de C. oblongifolia. As espécies Curvularia intermedia, Neofusicoccum parvum, Pseudofusicoccum stromaticum e Phomopsis sp. afetaram negativamente a germinação das sementes de C. oblongifolia. Dentre estas espécies devemos destacar que N. parvum reduziu a germinação e a sobrevivência das plântulas em 89 e 222%, respectivamente. Além disso, Cochiliobolus intermedius afetou negativamente o desenvolvimento das plântulas. Assim, o uso combinado de N. parvum e C. intermedius, ou de produtos do metabolismo destas espécies de fungos, têm potencial para serem usados no manejo de plantas invasoras.

Abstract Interactions between endophytic fungi (EFs) and their host plants range from positive to neutral to negative. The results of such interactions can vary depending on the organ of the infected host plant. EFs isolated from the leaves of some species of plants have potential for use as agents to inhibit seed germination and control invasive plants. The objectives of this study were to identify EFs present in the leaves of Copaifera oblongifolia and to evaluate the role of these fungi in seed germination and seedling development. A total of 11 species of EFs were isolated, which were identified using the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) sequence of the nuclear ribosomal DNA. The isolated species of EFs are generalists and probably are transmitted horizontally. Laboratory tests revealed that filtrates of these fungal isolates differently affect seed germination and seedling development of C. oblongifolia. The species Curvularia intermedia, Neofusicoccum parvum, Pseudofusicoccum stromaticum and Phomopsis sp. negatively affected seed germination, with N. parvum standing out for its negative effects, inhibiting seedling germination and survival in 89 and 222%, respectively. In addition, Cochliobolus intermedius negatively affected seedling development. Thus, the combined use of N. parvum and C. intermedius, or products from the metabolism of these microorganisms, in the control of invasive plants deserves attention from future studies.

Abstract In this study, we incorporated gallic acid (GA) and salicylic acid (SA) onto chitosan (CS) using free radical grafting initiated by hydrogen peroxide/Vitamin C (H2O2/Vc) redox system. We characterized the structural properties of the GA (CS-GA) and SA (CS-SA) derivatives using UV–vis absorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and thermal stability analysis. We proved that these phenolic acids were successfully grafted onto the molecular skeleton of CS. We investigated the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of CS-GA and CS-SA and found that they had significantly higher antioxidant and antibacterial properties than native CS. Furthermore, the antioxidant ability increased with the increase in grafting ratios. Finally, in vivo tests showed that CS-GA could maintain the firmness and the content of soluble solids and titratable acids in Saimaiti apricots at cool storage. The storage period was prolonged by inhibiting the respiratory intensity of apricots. Our results suggest that CS-GA can be potentially used as an edible coating material to preserve apricots. study (GA (SA CS (CS peroxideVitamin peroxide Vitamin H2O2/Vc H2O2Vc HOVc H2O2 Vc H O (H2O2/Vc system CSGA (CS-GA CSSA (CS-SA UVvis UV vis absorption FTIR, FTIR , (FTIR) Xray X ray XRD, XRD (XRD) NMR, NMR (NMR) analysis Furthermore ratios Finally HO H2O (FTIR (XRD (NMR

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate cytogenetic changes in individuals submitted to oral human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis use through the micronucleus test in oral mucosa. METHODS: This study consisted of 37 individuals, of whom 17 comprised the pre-exposure prophylaxis group and 20 comprised the control group. A total of 2,000 cells per slide were analyzed for the determination of micronuclei, binucleation, nuclear buds, and cytotoxicity parameters: pyknosis, karyolysis, and karyorrhexis (KR), in a double-blind manner. The repair index was also evaluated in this setting. RESULTS: In the mutagenicity parameters, the pre-exposure prophylaxis group showed increased frequencies of micronuclei (p=0.0001), binucleation (p=0.001), and nuclear buds (p=0.07). Regarding the cytotoxicity parameters, there was an increase with a statistical difference (p≤0.05) in the karyorrhexis frequency (p=0.001). Additionally, the repair system efficiency decreased in the pre-exposure prophylaxis group. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that individuals undergoing pre-exposure prophylaxis use have geno- and cytotoxicity in oral mucosal cells. OBJECTIVE preexposure pre exposure mucosa METHODS 3 1 2 2000 000 2,00 parameters pyknosis karyolysis KR, KR , (KR) doubleblind double blind manner setting RESULTS p=0.0001, p00001 p p=0.0001 0 0001 (p=0.0001) p=0.001, p0001 p=0.001 001 (p=0.001) p=0.07. p007 p=0.07 . 07 (p=0.07) p≤0.05 p005 05 (p≤0.05 p=0.001. Additionally CONCLUSION geno 200 00 2,0 (KR p0000 p=0.000 (p=0.0001 p000 p=0.00 (p=0.001 p00 p=0.0 (p=0.07 p≤0.0 (p≤0.0 2, (p=0.000 (p=0.00 p0 p=0. (p=0.0 p≤0. (p≤0. p=0 (p=0. p≤0 (p≤0 p= (p=0 p≤ (p≤ (p= (p

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate possible cytogenetic changes in children and adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus on antiretroviral therapy, through the micronucleus test in oral mucosa. METHODS: This was a prospective study consisted of 40 individuals, of whom 21 comprised the human immunodeficiency virus group and 19 comprised the control group. Children and adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus were enrolled. The inclusion criteria were <18 years old and consent in participating in the study. The exclusion criteria were the presence of numerous systemic comorbidities, oral lesions, the habit of smoking, alcohol consumption, and X-rays or CT scans taken within 15 days prior to sample collection. A gentle scraping was performed on the inner portion of the jugal mucosa on both sides. A total of 2,000 cells per slide were analyzed for the determination of mutagenicity parameters as follows: micronuclei, binucleation, and nuclear buds. For measuring cytotoxicity, the following metanuclear changes were evaluated: pyknosis, karyolysis, and karyorrhexis, in a double-blind manner. The repair index was also evaluated in this setting. RESULTS: The human immunodeficiency virus group showed high frequencies of micronuclei (p=0.05), binucleated cells (p=0.001), and nuclear buds (p=0.03). In the cytotoxicity parameters, represented by the cell death phases, there was an increase with statistical difference (p≤0.05) in the karyorrhexis frequency (p=0.05). Additionally, repair index was decreased in the human immunodeficiency virus group. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that human immunodeficiency virus -infected individuals undergoing antiretroviral therapy have cytogenetic changes in oral mucosal cells. OBJECTIVE METHODS 4 2 1 enrolled 18 <1 comorbidities lesions smoking consumption Xrays X rays collection sides 2000 000 2,00 follows binucleation pyknosis karyolysis doubleblind double blind manner setting RESULTS p=0.05, p005 p p=0.05 , 0 05 (p=0.05) p=0.001, p0001 p=0.001 001 (p=0.001) p=0.03. p003 p=0.03 . 03 (p=0.03) phases p≤0.05 (p≤0.05 p=0.05. Additionally CONCLUSION infected < 200 00 2,0 p00 p=0.0 (p=0.05 p000 p=0.00 (p=0.001 (p=0.03 p≤0.0 (p≤0.0 20 2, p0 p=0. (p=0.0 (p=0.00 p≤0. (p≤0. p=0 (p=0. p≤0 (p≤0 p= (p=0 p≤ (p≤ (p= (p

Resumo O presente estudo analisou a expressão de proteínas envolvidas na via de sinalização Sonic Hedgehog (SHH, SMO e GLI-1) em lesões benignas do epitélio odontogênico de comportamento biológico distintos, tais como ceratocistos odontogênicos (CO), ameloblastomas (AMB) e tumores odontogênicos adenomatoides (TOA), com o intuito de identificar o papel destas proteínas na patogênese destas lesões. A amostra foi constituída de 20 CO, 20 AMB e 10 TOA, analisada pela técnica da imuno-histoquímica de forma semiquantitativa por compartimento celular, onde foi feita uma análise da membrana e citoplasma das células nas proteínas SHH e SMO, enquanto que para a proteína GLI-1, foi feita uma análise nuclear e/ou citoplasmática. Para análise estatística, foram utilizados os testes de Kruskal-Wallis (KW), Mann-Whitney (U) e Spearman (r), com o nível de significância estabelecido em 5% (p < 0,05). Ao analisar a proteína SHH, observou-se que o AMB demonstrou expressão membranar/citoplasmática significativamente maior em comparação ao TOA (p = 0,022) e CO (p = 0,020). Com relação à análise membranar/citoplasmática da SMO, não foram identificadas diferenças entre as lesões estudadas. Para a proteína GLI-1, foram constatadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas, em nível nuclear, para o AMB e CO em comparação ao TOA (p< 0,0001). Além disso, foram observadas correlações positivas com significância estatística entre GLI-1 citoplasmático e GLI-1 nuclear para o AMB (r = 0,482; p = 0,031) e CO (r = 0,865; p< 0,0001), e entre o SMO membranar/citoplasmático e o GLI-1 citoplasmático para o TOA (r = 0,667; p = 0,035) e o CO (r = 0,535; p = 0,015). Os resultados deste estudo confirmam a participação da via de sinalização Sonic Hedgehog na patogênese das lesões estudadas e, a superexpressão de SHH em AMBs e GLI-1 nuclear em AMBs e COs, indica que estas proteínas contribuem com o comportamento biológico mais agressivo destas duas lesões quando comparado ao TOA.

Abstract The present study analyzed the expression of proteins involved in the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway (SHH, SMO, and GLI-1) in benign epithelial odontogenic lesions (odontogenic keratocyst - OKC, ameloblastoma - AB, and adenomatoid odontogenic tumor - AOT) in order to identify the role of these proteins in the pathogenesis of these lesions. The sample consisted of 20 OKCs, 20 ABs, and 10 AOTs. The Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U, and Spearman’s (r) tests were used for statistical analysis, with the level of significance set at 5% (p < 0.05). The membrane/cytoplasmic expression of SHH was significantly higher in AB compared to AOT (p = 0.022) and OKC (p = 0.02). No differences were found in the membrane/cytoplasmic expression of SMO between the lesions studied. Regarding GLI-1, significant differences were observed at the nuclear level for AB and OKC compared to AOT (p < 0.0001). In addition, significant positive correlations were found between cytoplasmic and nuclear GLI-1 in AB (r = 0.482; p = 0.031) and OKC (r = 0.865; p < 0.0001), and between membrane/cytoplasmic SMO and cytoplasmic GLI-1 in AOT (r = 0.667; p = 0.035) and OKC (r = 0.535; p = 0.015). The results of this study confirm the participation of the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of the lesions studied. Overexpression of SHH in ABs and nuclear expression of GLI-1 in ABs and OKCs indicate that these proteins contribute to the more aggressive behavior of these two lesions when compared to AOT.