ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the influence of intersomatic spacers used in ALIF on segmental lordosis and height of the intervertebral foramen. Methods: Intersomatic spacers with different heights (17, 18, 20 and 24 mm), length (20, 25 and 30 mm), and angulation (30 and 40 degrees) were introduced in segments L4-L5 and L5-S1 of two adult cadavers according to the ALIF technique. The lordosis of the vertebral segment and the height of the intervertebral foramina were evaluated before and after placement of the different intersomatic spacers. Results: An increase in segmental lordosis was observed with the placement of spacers in relation to the initial values. No statistical difference was observed between the different intersomatic spacers. The height of the intervertebral foramen increased with the placement of spacers and a statistical difference was observed between the different intersomatic spacers. Conclusion: Segmental lordosis increased with the placement of spacers compared to the control group. There was no statistical difference between the different heights and angles of the spacers. The height of the intervertebral foramen increased with the introduction of spacers. A statistically significant difference was observed with the increase in height and angle of the spacers. Level of Evidence III; Experimental study. Objective Methods 17, 17 (17 18 2 mm, mm , mm) 20, (20 3 (3 4 degrees L4L5 LL L4 L5 L L4-L L5S1 LS S1 S L5-S technique Results values Conclusion group III study 1 (1 (2 ( L4L L5S

RESUMO: Objetivo: Avaliar a influência dos espaçadores intersomáticos utilizados no ALIF sobre a lordose segmentar e altura do forame intervertebral. Métodos: Espaçadores intersomáticos com diferentes alturas (17, 18, 20 e 24 mm), comprimento (20, 25 e 30mm), e angulação (30 e 40 graus) foram introduzidos nos segmentos L4-L5 e L5-S1 de dois cadáveres adultos de acordo com a técnica do ALIF. A lordose do segmento vertebral e a altura dos forames intervertebrais foram avaliados antes e após a colocação dos diferentes espaçadores intersomáticos. Resultados: Foi observado aumento da lordose segmentar com a colocação dos espaçadores em relação aos valores iniciais. Não foi observado diferença estatística entre os diferentes espaçadores intersomáticos. A altura do forame intervertebral aumentou com a colocação dos espaçadores e foi observado diferença estatística entre os diferentes espaçadores intersomáticos. Conclusão: A lordose segmentar apresentou aumento com a colocação dos espaçadores em relação ao grupo controle. Não se observou diferença estatística entre as diferentes alturas e angulações dos espaçadores. A altura do forame intervertebral aumentou com a introdução dos espaçadores. Observou-se diferença estatística significativa com o aumento da altura e angulação dos espaçadores. Nível de evidência III; Estudo experimental. RESUMO Objetivo Métodos 17, 17 (17 18 2 mm, mm , mm) 20, (20 30mm, 30mm 30mm) 30 (3 4 graus L4L5 LL L4 L5 L L4-L L5S1 LS S1 S L5-S Resultados iniciais Conclusão controle Observouse Observou III experimental 1 (1 (2 3 ( L4L L5S

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Evaluar la influencia de los espaciadores intersomáticos utilizados en ALIF sobre la lordosis segmentaria y la altura del agujero intervertebral. Métodos: Se introdujeron espaciadores intersomáticos con diferentes alturas (17, 18, 20 y 24 mm), ancho (20, 25 y 30 mm) y ángulo (30 y 40 grados) en los segmentos L4-L5 y L5-S1 de dos cadáveres adultos. de acuerdo con la técnica del ALIF. Se evaluó la lordosis del segmento vertebral y la altura del agujero intervertebral antes y después de la colocación de los diferentes espaciadores intersomáticos. Resultados: Foi observado aumento da lordose segmentar com colocação dos espaçadores em relación aos valores iniciados. Não foi observado diferença estatística entre os diferentes espaciadores intersomáticos. A altura do forame intervertebral aumengou com colocação dos espaciadores e foi observado diferença estatística entre os diferentes espaciadores intersomáticos. Conclusión: La lordosis segmentaria presentó un aumento con la colocación de espaciadores en relación al grupo control. Não se observou diferença estatística entre as diferentes alturas y angulações dos espaçadores. La altura del agujero intervertebral aumentó con la introducción de espaciadores. Observe las diferencias estadísticas significativas con el aumento de altura y el ángulo de los espaciadores. Nivel de Evidencia III; Estudio experimental. RESUMEN Objetivo Métodos 17, 17 (17 18 2 mm, mm , 20, (20 3 (3 4 grados L4L5 LL L4 L5 L L4-L L5S1 LS S1 S L5-S adultos Resultados iniciados Conclusión control III experimental 1 (1 (2 ( L4L L5S

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the influence of the positioning of cages on segmental lumbar lordosis and height of the intervertebral foramen when performing transforaminal interbody fusion. Method: cages of 8, 10 and 12 mm were inserted into the disc spaces of the L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments of three human cadavers. Cages were positioned in the anterior, middle and posterior part of the disc space. The transforaminal interbody fusion technique was performed using: unilateral facetectomy, bilateral facetectomy and facetectomy with resection of the adjacent lamina, spinous process and yellow ligament (posterior column osteotomy). The lordosis of the lumbar segment and the height of the intervertebral foramen were measured before and after placement of the cages. Results: The placement of cages in the anterior and middle portion of the disc space produced an increase in segmental lordosis and placement in the posterior portion reduced segmental lordosis. The height of the intervertebral foramen increased with the placement of cages in the posterior portion and a reduction in height with the placement of the interbody spacer in the anterior and middle portion of the disc space. Conclusion: The positioning of the interbody spacer in transforaminal interbody arthrodesis influences segmental lumbar lordosis and the height of the intervertebral foramen. Level of Evidence III; Experimental study. Objectives Method 8 1 L3L4, L3L4 LL L3 L4, L4 L L3-L4 L4L5 L5 L4-L L5S1 LS S1 S L5-S cadavers using lamina osteotomy. osteotomy . osteotomy) Results Conclusion III study L3L L3-L L4L L5S

RESUMO: Objetivos: Avaliar a influência do posicionamento dos espaçadores intersomáticos sobre a lordose lombar segmentar e altura do forame intervertebral na realização da artrodese intersomática transforaminal. Métodos: espaçadores intersomáticos de 8, 10 e 12 mm foram inseridos nos espaços discais dos segmentos L3-L4, L4-L5 e L5-S1 de três cadáveres humanos. Os espaçadores foram posicionados na parte anterior, média e posterior do espaço discal. A técnica da artrodese intersomática transforminal foi realizada por meio da: facetectomia unilateral, facetectomia bilateral e facetectomia com ressecção da da lâmina adjacente, processo espinhoso e ligamento amarelo (osteotomia da coluna posterior). A lordose do segmento lombar e a altura do forame intervertebral foram mensurados antes e após a colocação dos espaçadores interespinhosos. Resultados: A colocação dos espaçadores intersomáticos na porção anterior e média do espaço discal produziu aumento da lordose segmentar e a colocação na porção posterior reduziu a lordose segmentar. A altura do forame intervertebral apresentou aumento com a colocação do espaçador na porção posterior e redução da sua altura com o posicionamento do espaçador intersomático na porção anterior e média do espaço discal. Conclusão: o posicionamento do espaçador intersomático na artrodese intersomática transforaminal influencia a lordose lombar segmentar e a altura do forame intervertebral. Nível de evidência III; Estudo experimental. RESUMO Objetivos Métodos 8 1 L3L4, L3L4 LL L3 L4, L4 L L3-L4 L4L5 L5 L4-L L5S1 LS S1 S L5-S humanos unilateral adjacente osteotomia posterior. . posterior) interespinhosos Resultados Conclusão III experimental L3L L3-L L4L L5S

RESUMEN: Objetivos: Evaluar la influencia del posicionamiento de los espaciadores intersomáticos sobre la lordosis lumbar segmentaria y la altura del agujero intervertebral al realizar artrodesis intersomática transforaminal. Métodos: Se insertaron espaciadores intersomáticos de 8, 10 y 12 mm en los espacios discales de los segmentos L3-L4, L4-L5 y L5-S1 de tres cadáveres humanos. Los espaciadores se colocaron en la parte anterior, media y posterior del espacio discal. La técnica de artrodesis intersomática transformacional se realizó mediante: facetectomía unilateral, facetectomía bilateral y facetectomía con resección de la lámina adyacente, apófisis espinosa y ligamento amarillo (osteotomía de la columna posterior). Se midieron la lordosis del segmento lumbar y la altura del agujero intervertebral antes y después de la colocación de los espaciadores interespinosos. Resultados: La colocación de espaciadores intersomáticos en la porción anterior y media del espacio discal produjo un aumento de la lordosis segmentaria y la colocación en la porción posterior redujo la lordosis segmentaria. La altura del agujero intervertebral aumentó con la colocación del espaciador en la porción posterior y una reducción de la altura con la colocación del espaciador intersomático en la porción anterior y media del espacio discal. Conclusion: La posición del espaciador intersomático en la artrodesis intersomática transforaminal influye en la lordosis lumbar segmentaria y en la altura del agujero intervertebral. Nivel de Evidencia III; Estudio experimental. RESUMEN Objetivos Métodos 8 1 L3L4, L3L4 LL L3 L4, L4 L L3-L4 L4L5 L5 L4-L L5S1 LS S1 S L5-S humanos mediante unilateral adyacente osteotomía posterior. . posterior) interespinosos Resultados Conclusion III experimental L3L L3-L L4L L5S

SUMMARY: Stroke is one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide. The great impact on the quality of life of the population and on the health system justifies that we seek relevant alternatives to reduce the incidence and improve the treatment and recovery of patients affected by this disease. Physical exercise appears as an important tool in this scenario, being already pointed out as a possible therapeutic approach for the prevention of non-contagious chronic diseases. In this context, biomarkers such as miRNAs that respond to physical exercise and are directly related to several epigenetic mechanisms appear. Therefore, explaining the molecular mechanisms involved during physical exercise will lead to a better understanding of each stimulus and the dose to be used to better respond to each situation, thus being a promising approach for the evolution of prescription and control of training and processes recovery from various diseases, including stroke. Forty-eight Wistar rats were used, divided into four experimental groups: control group, ischemia group, physical exercise group and exercise + ischemia group. Real-time PCR methodology was used to analyze the expression of miRNAs: miR-126, miR-133b and miR-221. In our study we observed a significant difference in the expression of miR- 221 between the control group and the others groups. However, microRNAs: miR-126 and miR-133b do not show significant differences in expression between groups.

RESUMEN: El ictus es una de las principales causas de muerte y discapacidad en todo el mundo. El gran impacto en la calidad de vida de la población y en el sistema de salud justifica buscar alternativas pertinentes para reducir la incidencia y mejorar el tratamiento y recuperación de los pacientes afectados por esta enfermedad. El ejercicio físico aparece como una herramienta importante en este escenario, siendo ya señalado como un posible abordaje terapéutico para la prevención de enfermedades crónicas no contagiosas. En este contexto, aparecen biomarcadores como los miRNAs que responden al ejercicio físico y están directamente relacionados con varios mecanismos epigenéticos. Por lo tanto, explicar los mecanismos moleculares involucrados durante el ejercicio físico conducirá a una mejor comprensión de cada estímulo y la dosis a utilizar para responder mejor a cada situación, siendo así un enfoque prometedor para la evolución de la prescripción, el control del entrenamiento y los procesos de recuperación de diversas enfermedades, incluido el accidente cerebrovascular. Se utilizaron cuarenta y ocho ratas Wistar, divididas en cuatro grupos experimentales: grupo control, grupo isquemia, grupo ejercicio físico y grupo ejercicio + isquemia. Se utilizó la metodología de PCR en tiempo real para analizar la expresión de miRNAs: miR-126, miR-133b y miR-221. En nuestro estudio observamos una diferencia significativa en la expresión de miR-221 entre el grupo control y los demás grupos. Sin embargo, los microARN: miR-126 y miR-133b no mostraron diferencias significativas en la expresión entre grupos.

SUMMARY: Cerebral ischemia has not only a high mortality rate, which is the second leading cause of death worldwide, but is also responsible for severe disabilities in working age individuals, generating enormous public expending for treatment and rehabilitation of the affected individuals. The role of microRNAs in the pathophysiology of cerebral ischemia has been highlighted in current investigations. In addition, recent studies have also highlighted physical exercise as a possible protective factor both in the prevention and in the effects of cerebral ischemia, placing it as an important study resource. Thus, we investigated the role of physical exercise in experimental cerebral ischemia associated with the expression of microRNA-27b. 16 animals were used, divided into four experimental groups: Control, Physical Exercise, Cerebral Ischemia and Cerebral Ischemia associated with Physical Exercise. The real-time PCR methodology was used to analyze the expression of microRNA-27b. Although there were no statistically significant differences in the expression of microRNA-27b between the groups studied, the increased expression of microRNA-27b in the Physical Exercise group indicates its neuroprotective role in the pathophysiology of cerebral ischemia.

RESUMEN: La isquemia cerebral no solo tiene una alta tasa de mortalidad y es la segunda causa principal de muerte en todo el mundo, sino también es la causa de enfermedades invalidantes en personas en edad laboral, lo que genera un gasto público enorme para el tratamiento y la rehabilitación de las personas afectadas. El papel de los microARN en la fisiopatología de la isquemia cerebral se ha destacado en las investigaciones actuales. Además, estudios recientes también han destacado el ejercicio físico como un posible factor protector tanto en la prevención como en los efectos de la isquemia cerebral, situándolo como un importante recurso de estudio. Por lo tanto, investigamos el papel del ejercicio físico en la isquemia cerebral experimental asociada con la expresión del microARN-27b. Se utilizaron 16 animales, divididos en cuatro grupos experimentales: Control, Ejercicio Físico, Isquemia Cerebral e Isquemia Cerebral asociada al Ejercicio Físico. Se utili- zó la metodología de PCR en tiempo real para analizar la expresión de microARN-27b. Aunque no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la expresión de microARN-27b entre los grupos estudiados, la mayor expresión de microARN-27b en el grupo de Ejercicio Físico indica su papel neuroprotector en la fisiopatología de la isquemia cerebral.

SUMMARY: Previous studies from our group described the consequences of using ethanol on penile erection. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms surrounding microRNAs, apoptosis process and their relationship with erectile dysfunction associated with alcohol consumption are still poorly understood. The objective of this analysis was to evaluate the mechanism of apoptosis by the expression of AIF and PARP, as well as their regulatory microRNAs: miR-145, miR-210 and miR-486, in the corpus cavernosum of rats submitted to a semivoluntary alcoholism model. For this study 24 Wistar rats were divided into two groups: control (C) and treated with 20 % ethanol (A) for seven weeks. The corpus cavernosum samples were prepared for immunohistochemical analysis of AIF and PARP protein expression, and microRNAs miR-145, miR-210, miR-486 gene expression in cavernous tissue was performed by real time PCR. The immunohistochemical analysis showed little nuclear positive labeling for the protein PARP and AIF in the corpus cavernosum of control and ethanol treated animals. After analysis of miR-145, -210 and -486 microRNA expression in the 12 animals studied, no results were found with significant statistical difference between the control and alcoholized groups. The expression of AIF and PARP and their regulatory microRNAs involved in apoptotic process (miR-145, miR-210 and miR-486) were not altered in the corpus cavernosum of rats submitted to semivoluntary alcoholism.

RESUMEN: Estudios previos de nuestro grupo describieron las consecuencias del uso de etanol en la erección del pene. Sin embargo, los mecanismos moleculares que rodean a los microARN, el proceso de apoptosis y su relación con la disfunción eréctil asociada con el consumo de alcohol aún no se conocen bien. El objetivo de este análisis fue evaluar el mecanismo de apoptosis mediante la expresión de AIF y PARP, así como sus microARN reguladores: miR-145, miR-210 y miR-486, en el cuerpo cavernoso de ratas sometidas a un modelo de alcoholismo semivoluntario. Se dividieron 24 ratas Wistar en dos grupos: control (C) grupo de ratas tratadas con etanol al 20 % (A) durante siete semanas. Las muestras del cuerpo cavernoso se prepararon para el análisis inmunohistoquímico de la expresión de la proteína AIF y PARP, y la expresión del gen microRNAs miR-145, miR-210, miR-486 en tejido cavernoso se realizó por PCR en tiempo real. El análisis inmunohistoquímico mostró escaso etiquetado nuclear positivo para la proteína PARP y AIF en el cuerpo cavernoso de los animales de control y tratados con etanol. Después del análisis de la expresión de microARN miR-145, -210 y -486 no se encontraron resultados con diferencias estadísticas significativas entre los grupos control y alcoholizados. La expresión de AIF y PARP y sus microARN reguladores involucrados en el proceso apoptótico (miR-145, miR-210 y miR-486) no se alteraron en el cuerpo cavernoso de las ratas sometidas a alcoholismo semivoluntario.

SUMMARY: This study aimed to investigate the morphometric and the pattern of protein and gene expression related to the extrinsic apoptotic pathway in experimental focal cerebral ischemia and the hole of neuroprotection with hypothermia and ketoprofen. For this analysis, 120 rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (20 animals each): control - no surgery (20 animals); sham - simulation of surgery (20 animals); ischemic - focal ischemia for 1 hour, without reperfusion (80 animals) and divided into four subgroups with 20 animals each: ischemic + intraischemic hypothermia; ischemic + previous intravenous ketoprofen, and ischemic + hypothermia and ketoprofen. The infarct volume was measured using morphometric analysis of infarct areas defined by triphenyl tetrazolium chloride and the patterns of expression of the apoptosis genes (Fas, c-Flip, caspase-8 and caspase-3) and the apoptosis protein caspase-3 were evaluated by quantitative real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry, respectively. Hypo expression of genes of extrinsic pathway of apoptosis was observed: Fas receptor, c-Flip and caspase-8 in the ischemics areas. Increases in the gene and protein caspase-3 in the ischemic areas were also observed, and these increases were reduced by hypothermia and ketoprofen, also noted in the morphometric study. The caspases-3 increase suggests that this gene plays an important role in apoptosis, probably culminating in cell death and that the neuroprotective effect of hypothermia and ketoprofen is involved.

RESUMEN: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la morfometría y el patrón de expresión de proteínas y genes relacionados con la vía apoptótica extrínseca en la isquemia cerebral focal experimental y el agujero de neuroprotección con hipotermia y ketoprofeno. Se dividieron aleatoriamente 120 ratas en 3 grupos (20 animales cada uno): control - sin cirugía (20 animales); simulación - simulación de cirugía (20 animales); isquemia isquemia focal durante 1 hora, sin reperfusión (80 animales) y dividida en cuatro subgrupos con 20 animales cada uno: isquemia + hipotermia intraisquémica; isquemia + ketoprofeno intravenoso previo, e isquemia + hipotermia y ketoprofeno. El volumen del infarto se midió utilizando un análisis morfométrico de áreas de infarto definidas por cloruro de trifenil tetrazolio y los patrones de expresión de los genes de apoptosis (Fas, c-Flip, caspase-8 y caspase-3) y la proteína de apoptosis caspase-3 fueron evaluados por PCR cuantitativa en tiempo real e inmunohistoquímica, respectivamente. Se observó hipoexpresión de genes de la vía extrínseca de la apoptosis: receptor Fas, c-Flip y caspasa-8 en las áreas isquémicas. También se observaron aumentos en el gen y la proteína caspasa-3 en las áreas isquémicas y estos aumentos se redujeron por hipotermia y ketoprofeno, también observado por estudio morfométrico. El aumento de caspasas-3 sugiere que este gen tiene un papel importante en la apoptosis, y probable causa de muerte celular, involucrando el efecto neuroprotector de la hipotermia y el ketoprofeno.

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effects of alcohol exposure and diabetes on apoptotic process in the corpus cavernosum. Methods Forty eight male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control, diabetic, alcoholic and diabetic-alcoholic. Samples of the corpus cavernosum were prepared to study protein expression of apoptotic genes (Caspases-3 and 9) by immunohistochemistry and Real-Time PCR. Results The immunoreactivity of Caspases-3 and -9 was diffuse and higher in the treated groups though there was no significant difference between the experimental groups, only when compared with the control group. An increase was observed in the gene expression of Caspases-9 in the diabetic and ethanol-diabetic groups when compared with control and ethanol groups. Conclusions The association of these factors (ethanol and diabetes) probably can affect the apoptosis mechanism in lesions of the cavernous tissue in the rat penis. Both gene and protein expression of Caspase-9 in diabetic and ethanol-diabetic groups suggest the involvement of the apoptosis cascade from this study model.

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effect of chronic alcoholism on morphometry and apoptosis mechanism and correlate with miRNA-21 expression in the corpus cavernosum of rats. Methods Twenty-four rats were divided into two experimental groups: Control (C) and Alcoholic group (A). After two weeks of an adaptive phase, rats from group A received only ethanol solution (20%) during 7 weeks. The morphometric and caspase-3 immunohistochemistry analysis were performed in the corpus cavernosum. The miRNA-21 expression was analyzed in blood and cavernous tissue. Results Chronic ethanol consumption decreased cavernosal smooth muscle area of alcoholic rats. The protein expression of caspase 3 in the corpus cavernosum was higher in A compared to the C group. There was no difference in the expression of miRNA-21 in serum and cavernous tissue between the groups. Conclusion Chronic ethanol consumption reduced smooth muscle area and increased caspase 3 in the corpus cavernosum of rats, without altered serum and cavernosal miR-21 gene expression.

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate histopathological and ultrastructural changes and expression of proteins related to apoptosis CASPASE 3 and XIAP after experimental induction of temporary focal cerebral ischemia (90 minutes) due to obstruction of the middle cerebral artery in alcoholism model. Methods: Forty adult Wistar rats were used, subdivided into 5 experimental groups: control group (C); Sham group (S); Ischemic group (I); Alcoholic group (A); and Ischemic and Alcoholized group (I+A): animals submitted to the same treatment of group A and after four weeks were submitted to focal cerebral ischemia during 90 minutes, followed by reperfusion of 48 hours. Were processed for histopathological analysis and immunohistochemistry (for the protein expression of CASPASE -3 and XIAP). Results: Greater histopathological changes were observed in the animals of groups I and I+A in the three areas analyzed. The neuronal loss was higher in the medial striatum region of the animals of groups I and I + A. The protein expression of CASPASE -3 was higher than that of XIAP in the groups I and I + A for both proteins. Conclusion: The expression of XIAP was slightly higher where the histopathological changes and expression of CASPASE -3 was less evident.

The aim of this study is evaluate the efficacy of 904 nm laser diode in bone regeneration in the bone defect in diabetic rats. Six groups of 10 male Wistar rats and 2 mm bone defects drilled on the left and right tibia were used. The diabetic animals were treated with streptozotocin (40 mg/kg, i.v.). We compared the diode laser doses of treatment of bone defects 50 w 4 J/cm and 100 w 4J/. The right tibia was used for immunohistochemical analysis with the apoptosis markers XIAP and Caspase-3 and the left tibia was submitted to computer tomography (CT). Caspase-3 marker showed greater amount of apoptosis in all the untreated groups compared to both laser treatments. There was no statistical significance for XIAP marker. CT scan showed improvement of bone defect area and volume in both laser treated groups, control and diabetic. Therefore the low intensity laser therapy was effective in accelerating bone repair in both, control and diabetic groups. It was evidenced in our study that diabetes influences bone repair negatively.

Los objetivos de este estudio fueron evaluar la eficacia del láser diodo de 904 nm en la regeneración ósea del defecto óseo en ratas diabéticas. Se utilizaron seis grupos de 10 ratas Wistar macho y se generó un defecto óseo de 2 mm en las tibias izquierda y derecha de los animales. El animal diabético fue generado con estreptozotocina (40 mg / kg, i.v.). Se compararon las dosis de tratamiento de los defectos óseos con láser de diodo de 50 w - 4 J / cm y 100w - 4 J /. La tibia derecha fue utilizada para el análisis inmunohistoquímico con los marcadores de apoptosis XIAP y Caspasa-3 y la tibia izquierda fue sometida a tomografía computarizada. El marcador caspasa-3 mostró mayor cantidad de apoptosis en todos los grupos no tratados en comparación con ambos tratamientos con láser. No hubo significación estadística para el marcador XIAP. La tomografía computarizada mostró una mejoría del área y el volumen de los defectos óseos en ambos grupos tratados con láser, control y diabéticos. Por lo tanto, la terapia con láser de baja intensidad fue eficaz en la aceleración de la reparación ósea tanto en los grupos control como en los diabéticos. Se evidenció en nuestro estudio que la diabetes afecta negativamente la reparación ósea.

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the expression of endothelial and inducible NOS in addition to the miRNA-27b in the corpus cavernosum and peripheral blood of healthy rats, diabetic rats, alcoholic rats and rats with both pathologies. Methods: Forty eight Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control (C), alcoholic (A), diabetic (D) and alcoholic-diabetic (AD). Samples of the corpus cavernosum were prepared to study protein expressions of eNOS and iNOS by immunohistochemistry and expression of miRNA-27b in the corpus cavernosum and peripheral blood. Results: Immunohistochemistry for eNOS and iNOS showed an increase in cavernosal smooth muscle cells in the alcoholic, diabetic and alcoholic-diabetic groups when compared with the control group. Similarly, the mRNA levels for eNOS were increased in cavernosal smooth muscle (CSM) in the alcoholic, diabetic and alcoholic-diabetic groups and miRNA-27b were decreased in CSM in the alcoholic, diabetic and alcoholic-diabetic groups. Conclusion: The major new finding of our study was an impairment of relaxation of cavernosal smooth muscle in alcoholic, diabetic, and alcoholic-diabetic rats that involved a decrease in the nitric oxide pathway by endothelium-dependent mechanisms accompanied by a change in the corpus cavernosum contractile sensitivity.

OBJETIVO: estudar o uso terapêutico do bloqueio da guanilato ciclase pelo azul de metileno em um modelo experimental de pancreatite aguda grave em suínos. MÉTODOS: a pancreatite aguda necrotizante foi induzida em porcos anestesiados por infusão ductal pancreática retrógrada de 1ml/kg de taurocolato de sódio a 5% e 8U/kg de enteroquinase. Três grupos foram estudados (n=5): controle (C), pancreatite (PA), "bolus" de azul seguido por pancreatite (AM+PA). Os dados incluíram enzimas séricas e do líquido abdominal, variáveis hemodinâmicas, hemogasometria arterial, volume de líquido abdominal, marcadores inflamatórios plasmáticos, nitrito/nitrato e mieloperoxidase e malondialdeído plasmático. Aplicou-se a análise de variância seguida do pós-teste de Bonferroni (p<0,05). RESULTADOS: os valores de amilase e lipase foram três e dez vezes mais elevados no grupo PA. A atividade da mieloperoxidase foi 50% superior no grupo PA. Os dados hemodinâmicos indicaram choque hipovolêmico precoce seguido de choque cardiogênico. Observou-se grave translocação de líquidos para a cavidade peritoneal. A nitrito/nitrato plasmática permaneceu inalterada. O grupo AM+PA teve aumento de cinco vezes do mieloperoxidase em comparação com o grupo C. CONCLUSÕES: a utilização de azul de metileno em suínos com pancreatite não demonstrou efeitos significativos sobre variáveis hemodinâmicas e inflamatórias. Seu uso terapêutico na pancreatite necro-hemorrágica pode ser inadequado e extremo cuidado deve ser tomado dado o aumento da peroxidação lipídica evidenciado pelo aumento dos valores do malondialdeído.

OBJECTIVE: To study the therapeutic application of guanylate cyclase inhibition by methylene blue in an experimental model of acute pancreatitis in pigs. METHODS: acute necrotizing pancreatitis was induced in anesthetized pigs by the retrograde infusion of 1 ml/kg of 5% sodium taurocholate and 8 U/kg enterokinase in the pancreatic duct. Three groups were studied (n = 5): control (C), pancreatitis (AP), and MB bolus followed by pancreatitis (MB+P). The data included serum and abdominal fluid enzymes, hemodynamic variables, arterial hemogasometry, abdominal fluid volume, inflammatory markers, plasma nitrite/nitrate (NOx), plasma myeloperoxidase (MPO) and plasma malondialdehyde (MDA). One- and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed, followed by the Bonferroni test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: amylase and lipase were three and 10-fold higher in the AP group. Myeloperoxidase activity was 50% higher in the AP group. The hemodynamic data indicated early hypovolemic shock followed by cardiogenic shock. Severe fluid translocation to the peritoneal cavity was observed. Plasma NOx remained unchanged. The MB+P group had a five-fold increase in MDA compared with the C group. CONCLUSION: preemptive application of MB in pigs with AP demonstrated no significant effects on hemodynamic and inflammatory variables. The use of MB is inadequate in cases of exponential NO release, and extreme caution must be exercised, given the increase in lipid peroxidation based on the malondialdehyde dosage.

Proteínas de choque térmico (HSPs) são chaperones moleculares que se ligam a outras proteínas para atravessar as membranas e encaminhá-las para locais específicos dentro de uma célula. Vários estímulos nocivos podem induzir a expressão de Hsp70, incluindo isquemia. Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar o padrão de expressão protéica (imunohistoquímica) e gênica (PCR em tempo real) de Hsp70 na isquemia cerebral focal experimental em ratos pela oclusão da artéria cerebral média durante 1 hora e o papel da neuroproteção com hipotermia (H) e cetoprofeno (C). O volume de infarto foi calculado através da análise morfométrica definido por cloreto de trifenil tetrazólio. Foi observado aumento na expressão proteína (p=0,0001) e gênica (p=0,0001) de Hsp70 nas áreas isquêmicas que foram reduzidas pela H (proteína e gene: p<0,05), C (proteína: p<0,001) e H+K (proteína: p<0,01 e gene: p<0,05). O aumento de Hsp70 na área isquêmica sugere que a neuroexcitotoxicidade mediada pela Hsp70 desempenha um papel importante na morte celular e que o efeito neuroprotetor tanto da H quanto do C está diretamente envolvido com a Hsp70.

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are molecular chaperones that bind to other proteins to shepherd them across membranes and direct them to specific locations within a cell. Several injurious stimuli can induce Hsp70 expression, including ischemia. This study aimed to investigate the pattern of expression of protein (immunohistochemistry) and gene (real-time PCR) Hsp70 in experimental focal cerebral ischemia in rats by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 1 hour and the role of neuroprotection with hypothermia (H) and ketoprofen (K). The infarct volume was measured using morphometric analysis defined by triphenyl tetrazolium chloride. It was observed increases in the protein (p=0.0001) and gene (p=0.0001) Hsp70 receptor in the ischemic areas that were reduced by H (protein and gene: p<0.05), K (protein: p<0.001), and H+K (protein: p<0.01 and gene: p<0.05). The Hsp70 increases in the ischemic area suggests that the Hsp70-mediated neuroexcitotoxicity plays an important role in cell death and that the neuroprotective effect of both, H and K are directly involved with the Hsp70.

Isquemia cerebral é um acontecimento importante na prática neurológica clínica e cirúrgica, uma vez que é uma das doenças que mais comprometem a espécie humana. No presente estudo 40 ratos adultos foram submetidos a períodos de isquemia focal de 30, 60 e 90 min e como controle foram utilizados animais do grupo sham. Foram analisados os níveis de ATP, malondialdeído e caspase-3. Nenhuma diferença significativa nas dosagens bioquímicas foram observadas entre os hemisférios cerebrais direito e esquerdo do mesmo animal em cada grupo experimental. Foi observada redução nos níveis de ATP após os três períodos de isquemia, em comparação com o grupo sham. Nenhum aumento significativo dos níveis de malondialdeído ou caspase-3 foi observado. Apesar das alterações significativas nos níveis ATP, os resultados indicaram viabilidade celular na região isquêmica como demonstrado pela baixa taxa de peroxidação lipídica e apoptose, achados que provavelmente estão relacionados com a falta de reperfusão.

Cerebral ischemia is an important event in clinical and surgical neurological practice since it is one of the diseases that most compromise the human species. In the present study 40 adult rats were submitted to periods of focal ischemia of 30, 60 and 90 min without reperfusion and animals submitted to a sham procedure were used as controls. We analyzed the levels of ATP, malondialdehyde and caspase-3. No significant differences in the biochemical measurements were observed between the right and left brain hemispheres of the same animal in each experimental group. Reduced ATP levels were observed after the three periods of ischemia compared to the sham group. No significant increase in malondialdehyde or caspase-3 levels was observed. Despite significant changes in ATP levels, the results indicated cell viability in the ischemic region as shown by the low rates of lipid peroxidation and apoptosis, findings probably related to the lack of reperfusion.

OBJETIVO: avaliar a influência da clorpromazina (CPZ) na função renal e na peroxidação lipídica num modelo de lesão de isquemia/reperfusão renal em ratos. MÉTODOS: 48 ratos Wistar foram submetidos à laparotomia para clampamento da artéria renal esquerda durante 60 minutos, seguido da reperfusão e nefrectomia contralateral. Destes animais, 26 receberam 3 mg/kg de CPZ intravenosa 15 minutos antes da isquemia renal (G-E), sendo os 22 animais restantes utilizados como grupo controle isquêmico (G-C). Em 11 ratos do G-E e 8 do G-C foi feita a dosagem de uréia e creatinina sérica antes da isquemia renal e no 1º, 4º e 7º dia pós-operatório. Amostras de tecido do rim esquerdo foram obtidas aos 5 minutos (5 ratos de cada grupo) e 24 horas após reperfusão (9 G-C e 10 G-E) para dosagem de malondialdeído (MDA). Valores controle para níveis de MDA foram obtidos em rins retirados de 6 ratos normais. RESULTADOS: insuficiência renal aguda ocorreu em todos os animais mas os níveis séricos de uréia e creatinina foram significativamente menores no G-E (p<0,001). Os níveis de MDA apresentaram elevação acentuada na avaliação aos 5 minutos de reperfusão em ambos os grupos (p<0,05), retornando a valores próximos aos normais na avaliação com 24 horas. CONCLUSÃO: a CPZ conferiu proteção parcial da função renal aos rins submetidos à lesão de isquemia e reperfusão, aparentemente independente da inibição da peroxidação lipídica.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of chlorpromazine (CPZ) on renal function and lipid peroxidation in a rat model of kidney ischemia/reperfusion injury. METHODS: Forty eight Wistar rats underwent a laparotomy for hilar clamping of left kidney with a bulldog clamp for 60 minutes followed by organ reperfusion and contralateral nephrectomy. Of these, 26 received 3mg/kg of CPZ intravenously 15 minutes before renal ischemia (G-E) while the remaining 22 were used as ischemic control group (G-C). Eleven rats of G-E and 8 of G-C were followed for blood urea nitrogen and creatinine determinations before renal ischemia and at 1st, 4th and 7th postoperative days. Samplings of left renal tissue were obtained at 5 minutes (5 rats from each group) and 24 hours (9 G-C and 10 of G-E) of reperfusion for malondialdehy (MDA) content determination. Controls of renal MDA content were determined in kidneys harvested from 6 additional normal rats. RESULTS: Acute renal failure occurred in all animals but levels of BUN and creatinine were significantly lower in G-E (p<0.001). MDA content rose strikingly at 5 minutes of reperfusion in both groups (p>0.05) and returned near to normal levels 24 hours later. CONCLUSION: CPZ conferred partial protection of renal function to kidneys submitted to ischemia/reperfusion injury that seems to be not dependent on inhibition of lipid peroxidation.