Resumen: En este artículo se propone la metodología para realizar la partición eléctrica de una red de distribución utilizando algoritmos de agrupamiento de datos como K-means y DBSCAN. Los datos se obtienen generando variaciones en los parámetros de la red y simulando el perfil de voltaje con el software OpenDSS. La metodología propuesta se implementa en redes de distribución estándar de prueba IEEE de 34 y 123 nodos. Los resultados muestran que los nodos se agrupan, logrando una adecuada partición de la red eléctrica de distribución.

Abstract: This paper proposes the methodology to perform the partitioning of a distribution network using data clustering algorithms such as K-means and DBSCAN. The data is obtained by generating variations in the network parameters and simulating the voltage profile using OpenDSS software. The proposed methodology is implemented on standard IEEE test distribution networks of 34 and 123 node test feeder. The results show that the nodes are grouped, achieving an adequate partition of the electrical distribution network.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in the biochemical parameters of feedlot lambs fed with high concentrations of crude glycerin (GC). Forty crossbred lambs (Dorper × Santa Inês), non-castrated, weighing 21.7±2.7kg and 90 days old, were randomly assigned to four treatments (0, 10, 20, and 30% GC in the diet). To evaluate the biochemical parameters, blood samples (pre-prandial and 4 h after morning feeding) were collected on the first day and the day before slaughter, in each treatment. The high-density lipoprotein was linearly decreased (P<0.0001) when GC concentrations were increased in the diet. Alkaline phosphatase was quadratically affected by treatments (P=0.05), with greater values observed in blood from animals fed intermediate concentrations of CG, and gamma-glutamyl transferase was linearly increased (P=0.008). The blood urea was quadratically affected by treatments with lower values observed in blood from animals fed intermediate concentrations of CG. In conclusion, the replacement of up to 30% (based on dry matter) of corn grain by crude glycerin, in diets for feedlot finishing lambs, does not compromise the health status of these animals. GC. . (GC) Dorper Inês, Inês , Inês) noncastrated, noncastrated non castrated, castrated non-castrated 21727kg kg 21 7 2 7kg 9 old 0, 0 (0 10 20 30 diet diet) preprandial pre prandial feeding slaughter treatment highdensity density P<0.0001 P00001 P 0001 (P<0.0001 P=0.05, P005 P=0.05 05 (P=0.05) CG gammaglutamyl gamma glutamyl P=0.008. P0008 P=0.008 008 (P=0.008) conclusion based matter (GC ( 1 3 P<0.000 P0000 000 (P<0.000 P00 P=0.0 (P=0.05 P000 P=0.00 00 (P=0.008 P<0.00 (P<0.00 P0 P=0. (P=0.0 (P=0.00 P<0.0 (P<0.0 P=0 (P=0. P<0. (P<0. P= (P=0 P<0 (P<0 (P= P< (P< (P

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as alterações nos parâmetros bioquímicos de cordeiros confinados, alimentados com elevadas concentrações de glicerina bruta (GC). Quarenta cordeiros mestiços (Dorper × Santa Inês), não castrados, com 21,7±2,7kg de peso e 90 dias de idade, foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em quatro tratamentos (0, 10, 20 e 30% de GC na dieta). Para avaliar os parâmetros bioquímicos, amostras de sangue (pré-prandial e 4h após a alimentação matinal) foram coletadas no primeiro dia e no dia anterior ao abate, em cada tratamento. A lipoproteína de alta densidade no sangue diminuiu linearmente (P<0,0001) quando as concentrações de GC foram aumentadas. A fosfatase alcalina foi afetada quadraticamente pelos tratamentos (P=0,05), com valores maiores observados no sangue de animais alimentados com concentrações intermediárias de GC, e a gamaglutamiltransferase aumentou linearmente (P=0,008). A ureia sanguínea foi afetada de forma quadrática pelos tratamentos, com valores menores observados no sangue de animais alimentados com concentrações intermediárias de GC. Em conclusão, a substituição de até 30% (com base na matéria seca) do grão de milho por glicerina bruta, em dietas para cordeiros em terminação em confinamento, não compromete o estado de saúde desses animais. confinados . (GC) Dorper Inês, Inês , Inês) castrados 21727kg kg 21 7 2 7kg 9 idade 0, 0 (0 10 30 dieta. dieta dieta) préprandial pré prandial h matinal abate tratamento P<0,0001 P00001 P 0001 (P<0,0001 aumentadas P=0,05, P005 P=0,05 05 (P=0,05) P=0,008. P0008 P=0,008 008 (P=0,008) conclusão seca confinamento (GC ( 1 3 P<0,000 P0000 000 (P<0,000 P00 P=0,0 (P=0,05 P000 P=0,00 00 (P=0,008 P<0,00 (P<0,00 P0 P=0, (P=0,0 (P=0,00 P<0,0 (P<0,0 P=0 (P=0, P<0, (P<0, P= (P=0 P<0 (P<0 (P= P< (P< (P

RESUMO Mycobacterium avium subesp. paratuberculosis (MAP) e o vírus da leucemia bovina (BLV) são agentes que causam grandes perdas econômicas nos rebanhos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a situação epidemiológica da paratuberculose bovina (PTB) e leucose enzoótica bovina (EBL) em rebanhos leiteiros de Lagoa Formosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foram coletadas 236 amostras de sangue de vacas, as quais foram submetidas aos testes ELISA e imunodifusão em gel de ágar para detecção de anticorpos contra MAP e BLV. A soroprevalência de anticorpos contra MAP e BVL foi de 20% para os rebanhos e 6% para os animais e de 85% para os rebanhos e 50,42% para os animais, respectivamente. A presença dessas enfermidades deve servir como um alerta para os produtores e veterinários, para que concentrem maior atenção na implementação de medidas higiênico-sanitárias, incorporando elementos de vigilância com base nos riscos identificados no estudo.

RESUMO O queijo minas artesanal é produzido por culturas starters endógenas, incluindo bactérias ácido-láticas (BAL). Algumas BAL podem possuir potencial probiótico. Com isso, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as propriedades probióticas in vitro de lactobacilos isolados de queijo minas artesanal produzido no estado de Minas Gerais. Dez amostras de lactobacilos, previamente isoladas desses queijos, foram submetidas aos seguintes testes: susceptibilidade aos antimicrobianos, tolerância ao suco gástrico artificial e aos sais biliares, produção de peróxido de hidrogênio e antagonismo contra micro-organismos patogênicos e não patogênicos. Apenas L. plantarum (C0) foi sensível a todos os antimicrobianos testados, enquanto as outras amostras de BAL foram resistentes a, pelo menos, uma droga testada. Seis amostras foram tolerantes ao suco gástrico artificial, e L. brevis (A6) apresentou crescimento nesse meio. Três amostras foram tolerantes aos sais biliares. Apenas L. brevis (E35) produziu peróxido de hidrogênio. Diferença (P<0,05) foi observada entre as médias dos halos de inibição de lactobacilos contra Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 19433 e Lactobacillus plantarum C24 no teste do spot-on-the-lawn. Todas as amostras de lactobacilos inibiram Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella enterica var. Typhimurium ATCC 14028 no teste de antagonismo em cocultura (P<0,0001). A maioria das amostras de lactobacilos apresentou potencial probiótico in vitro. Com base nas amostras testadas, L. brevis (A6) apresentou os melhores resultados, considerando-se todos os testes probióticos in vitro.

ABSTRACT Minas artisanal cheese is made from endogenous starter cultures, including lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Some LAB may possess probiotic potential. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the in vitro probiotic properties of lactobacilli isolated from Minas artisanal cheeses produced in Minas Gerais. Ten samples of lactobacilli, formerly isolated from those cheeses, were submitted to the following assays: antimicrobial susceptibility, tolerance to artificial gastric juice and biliary salts, production of hydrogen peroxide and antagonism against pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms. Only L. plantarum (C0) was sensitive to all tested antimicrobials, while the other LAB samples were resistant to at least one drug. Six samples were tolerant to artificial gastric juice, and L. brevis (A6) even grew in that medium. Three samples were tolerant to biliary salts. Only L. brevis (E35) produced hydrogen peroxide. Difference (P< 0.05) was observed among the means of inhibition haloes of lactobacilli against Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 19433 and Lactobacillus plantarum C24 in spot-on-the-lawn assay. All samples of lactobacilli inhibited Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella enterica var. Typhimurium ATCC 14028 in co-culture antagonism test (P< 0.0001). Most lactobacilli samples showed in vitro probiotic potential. From the tested samples, L. brevis (A6) presented the best results considering all in vitro probiotic tests.

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi padronizar a técnica de acesso à pelve renal por meio de sondagem ureteral guiada por cistoscopia em éguas. Foram utilizados oito animais, de raças variadas, com peso médio de 439kg. As éguas foram sedadas e mantidas em tronco de contenção para a realização da cistoscopia com endoscópio flexível. Após identificação do óstio ureteral esquerdo, uma sonda de polietileno foi introduzida em seu lume, até a pelve renal. A localização da sonda no rim foi confirmada por meio de ultrassonografia transcutânea. Foram coletados 3mL de urina, de forma asséptica, para citologia e cultura bacteriana. Todas as amostras obtiveram resultados negativos na cultura e análise do sedimento urinário. Nenhum dos animais apresentou quaisquer complicações após a sondagem. Este estudo demonstrou que a coleta de urina diretamente da pelve renal em éguas, com auxílio da cistoscopia na realização da sondagem ureteral, consiste em um procedimento viável e seguro.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to standardize the technique of access to the renal pelvis by means of ureteral catheterization guided by cystoscopy in mares. Eight animals of different races were used, with an average weight of 439kg. The mares were sedated and contained in containment trunk for the accomplishment of cystoscopy with flexible endoscope. After the identification of the left ureteral ostium, from where inside a catheter was introduced, which went through the entire extension of the ureter up to the renal pelvis. After identification of the left ureteral ostium, from where inside a catheter was introduced, into its lumen until reaching the renal pelvis. The location of the probe in the kidney was confirmed by transcutaneous ultrasonography. Three ml of urine was aspirated aseptically for cytology and microbiological culture. All the samples obtained negative results in the culture and sedimentation. None of the animals had any complications after catheterization. This study demonstrated that the collection of urine directly from the renal pelvis in mares, with the assistance of cystoscopy in the realization of the ureteral catheter, consists of a viable and safe procedure.

RESUMO Foi encaminhado para necropsia um cão adulto do sexo feminino, com histórico de dor e prurido intenso com evolução de quatro meses, que acabou resultando em morte súbita. O exame post mortem mostrou presença discreta de exsudato serossanguinolento em cavidades torácica e abdominal, massas renais infiltrativas multifocais e tumores semelhantes no coração. O exame histopatológico revelou proliferação neoplásica infiltrativa composta de células redondas, com citoplasma escasso, e grandes núcleos hipercromáticos. A análise imuno-histoquímica mostrou imunoexpressão CD3+e CD20. Os achados histopatológicos e imuno-histoquímico confirmaram o diagnóstico de linfoma epiteliotrópico com metástase cardíaca e renal.

ABSTRACT A female adult dog, with a four-month history of pain and intense pruritus, which eventually resulted in sudden death, was referred for necropsy. Postmortem examination showed thoracic and abdominal serum-sanguineous exudates, multifocal infiltrative renal masses, and similar tumors in the heart. Histopathology revealed midsize infiltrative neoplastic proliferation composed of round cells, sparse cytoplasm, and large hyperchromatic nuclei. Immunohistochemistry revealed CD3+ and CD20-immunoexpression. Histopathological and immunohistochemical findings confirmed the diagnosis of epitheliotropic lymphoma with cardiac and renal metastasis.

ABSTRACT This paper describes a case of malignant melanoma in brown coat horse, which had ataxia and proprioceptive deficits in hind limbs, progressing to permanent decubitus. The animal was euthanized and the final diagnosis was based on necropsy and histopathology. At necropsy different masses and / or nodules in skeletal muscle, bone, abdominal cavity, lungs, heart, spleen, liver, adrenal gland, lymph nodes, brain and cerebellum were found. Neurological clinical signs presented by the animal were justified by spinal cord compression caused by melanocytic mass invading the medullary canal of the flow segment of the thoracic spine (between 15th and 18th thoracic vertebrae). This is the first case report of melanoma leading to spinal cord compression in a non-gray horse. Thus, it is important to include this neoplasm in the differential diagnosis list of cutaneous and subcutaneous masses and / or nodules, and in suspected cases of spinal cord compression in horses of any coat.

RESUMO A inseminação artificial (IA) proporciona melhoramento genético, intensifica o manejo animal e possibilita a utilização de sêmen de reprodutores que se encontram em diferentes regiões do país, bem como de animais de alto valor zootécnico que já morreram ou de machos que possuem subfertilidade. Por peculiaridades anatômicas das ovelhas, a inseminação artificial intrauterina transcervical é dificultosa. Dessa forma, bons resultados na IA são alcançados quando há deposição do sêmen diretamente dentro do útero, realizada por meio de laparoscopia. Atualmente, diversas técnicas laparoscópicas são utilizadas para inseminação; os métodos rotineiramente empregados são realizados através de dois ou três portais de acesso. O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de verificar a viabilidade de uma nova técnica de inseminação videolaparoscópica intrauterina em ovelhas, com o uso de um acesso único, visando a um procedimento mais eficaz, mais rápido, com menor trauma tecidual e com menor contaminação bacteriana, a fim de minimizar o desconforto pós-operatório. A média do tempo cirúrgico foi de 5,92 minutos. Não foram encontradas dificuldades para realização dos procedimentos, e os animais recuperaram-se sem nenhuma complicação. A utilização de um único acesso mostrou-se eficaz, pois reduziu o tempo cirúrgico e não apresentou complicações.

ABSTRACT Artificial Insemination (AI) provides genetic gain, enhances animal management and enables the use of semen from rams that are in different regions of the country, high-value livestock animals that have died or males who have subfertility. Because of anatomical peculiarities of sheep, transcervical intrauterine insemination is troublesome, thus good results in IA are achieved when there is deposition of semen directly into the uterus, performed by laparoscopy. Currently, various techniques are used for laparoscopic insemination, those routinely employed are conducted using two or three access portals. This study aims to verify the feasibility of a new laparoscopic intrauterine insemination in sheep using a single access, aiming at a more effective and faster procedure with less tissue trauma, minimizing post-operative discomfort and lower bacterial contamination. The mean operative time was 5,92 minutes, there were no difficulties in the procedures and the animals recovered without complications. The use of a single access was effective, reducing the time of the surgery and complications weren’t observed.

In this work, we have study the microestructural properties of the ternary compounds AgIn5VI8 (VI= S, Se, Te) by X-ray diffraction technique (XRD). The linewidth of the XRD profile is measured as function of the diffraction angle. Structural parameters such as, average grain size, microstrains, and crystalline dislocation density, are obtained on the framework of a strain/size analysis based on the modified Scherrer equation for Gaussian profiles. The crystalline dislocations arrange according to a Gaussian distribution function, indicating that these dislocations are randomly distributed within the grains.

En este trabajo estudiamos las propiedades microestructurales de compuestos ternarios AgIn5VI8 (VI= S, Se, Te) mediante la técnica de Difracción de Rayos-X (DRX). El ancho de línea del perfil de DRX es medido como función del ángulo de difracción. Los parámetros microestructurales, tales como, el tamaño medio de grano, microtensión y densidad de dislocaciones cristalinas, son obtenidos a partir de un análisis de Tensión/Tamaño basado en la ecuación modificada de Scherrer para perfiles Gaussianos. La distribución de las dislocaciones cristalinas corresponde a la cola de una función de Gaussiana, indicando que estas conforman arreglos aleatorios en los granos.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) therapy is an alternative for patients who cannot recover with current treatments. Ensure movilization of MSC to the affected organs would represent an advantage for therapeutic management of CVD. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone precursor whose levels decrease throughout life, which has been associated with the onset of CVD. Several studies have shown that DHEA consumption, prevents and improves heart condition, although it is not known if this is because an effect on cardiomyocytes is exercised on these cells and this, in turn, to CTM. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of conditioned medium from H9C2 cell line pretreated with DHEA and subjected to damage, on the motility of CTM, performing a wound healing assay. Pretreatment with DHEA and damage to H9C2 cell line, promotes motility of CTM. Stimulation of CTM motility by an indirect effect of DHEA could be a therapeutic strategy for heart damage.

RESUMEN: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) son la principal causa de muerte a nivel mundial, donde la terapia con Células Troncales Mesenquimales (CTM) representa una alternativa para los pacientes que no logran recuperarse con los tratamientos actuales. El lograr que las CTM residentes se movilicen al órgano afectado representaría una ventaja para el manejo terapéutico de las ECV. La dehidroepiandrosterona (DHEA) es un precursor hormonal cuyos niveles disminuyen a lo largo de la vida, lo que se ha asociado al desarrollo de ECV. Diversos estudios han demostrado que el consumo de DHEA previene y mejora la condición cardiaca, aunque no se sabe si esto ocurre porque se ejerce un efecto en los cardiomiocitos y estos, a su vez, hacia las CTM. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar el efecto del medio condicionado procedente de la línea H9C2 pretratada con DHEA y sometida a daño, sobre la motilidad de CTM, llevando a cabo un ensayo de cierre de herida. El pretratamiento con DHEA y el daño en la línea H9C2, promueve la motilidad de CTM. El estímulo de la motilidad de CTM por un efecto indirecto de DHEA podría ser una estrategia terapéutica para el daño cardiaco.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se avaliar o consumo e a digestibilidade aparente de ovinos alimentados com silagens de capim marandu aditivadas com resíduo de cervejaria desidratado. Foram utilizados 20 ovinos mestiços de Santa Inês machos inteiros, com peso médio inicial de 30±4.5 kg e média de 14±2meses de idade. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos e quatro repetições, sendo os tratamentos níveis de inclusão de 0, 10, 20, 30 e 40% da matéria natural de resíduo de cervejaria desidratado naturalmente por 36 horas à silagem de capim-marandu. O período de avaliação teve duração de 21 dias, sendo 15 para adaptação às dietas e seis para as coletas. Os dados foram submetidas à análise de variância, e quando significativo, as médias dos tratamentos à análise de regressão. A inclusão do resíduo de cervejaria desidratado promoveu aumento linear (P<0,05) no consumo de água, que aumentou em 0,02 ponto percentual a cada unidade de resíduo adicionada. Observou-se efeito quadrático (P<0,05) nos níveis de resíduo de cervejaria desidratado sobre o consumo de matéria seca, estimando-se consumo máximo de 2,86% peso vivo (PV) para silagens contendo 17,8% de resíduo de cervejaria. O consumo de proteína bruta apresentou comportamento quadrático, de modo que o valor máximo foi estimado em 0,29%PV de proteína bruta para o nível de 22,5% de resíduo de cervejaria desidratado. Para o consumo de extrato etéreo, houve comportamento quadrático (P<0,05), em que o valor máximo foi estimado em 0,2%PV de extrato etéreo para o nível de 28,25% de resíduo de cervejaria desidratado. O estudo de regressão mostrou comportamento quadrático (P<0,05) para o consumo de fibra em detergente neutro, em que o valor máximo foi estimado em 2,33% PV de fibra em detergente neutro para o nível de 34,58% de resíduo de cervejaria desidratado. Para os consumos de fibra em detergente ácido e matéria orgânica, não foi observada significância estatística (P>0,05). Conclui-se que silagens aditivada com níveis de 20 a 30% de resíduo de cervejaria desidratado, promoveram respostas positivas aos consumos de matéria seca, proteína bruta, extrato etéreo e fibra em detergente neutro.

ABSTRACT: The objective was to evaluate the intake and the apparent digestibility in sheep fed on marandu grass silages added with dehydrated barley. Twenty crossbred Santa Inês lambs were used, with a mean initial weight of 30±4.5 kg and mean age of 14±2 months. The experimental sheep were distributed into a completely randomized design and lining, with five treatments and four repetitions, with treatments levels of inclusion of 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% natural matter of naturally dehydrated brewery residue for 36 hours to the marandu grass silage to feed the sheep. The evaluation period lasted 21 days, 15 for adaptation to the diets and 7 days for data collection. The data was submitted to analysis of variance, and when significant (P<0.05) the treatment means were analysed by regression. The inclusion of dehydrated barley to silage showed a linear increase in water intake (P<0.05), increased by 0.02% per unit of dehydrated barley. A quadratic effect was observed for the levels of dehydrated barley on the dry matter intake (DM), estimating a maximum consumption of 2.86% DM for silages containing 17.8% dehydrated barley. The crude protein intake (CP) behaved quadratically, with the maximum value estimated of 0.29% CP at a level of 22.5% dehydrated barley. Ether extract (EE) intake also exhibited quadratic behaviour (P<0.05), with the maximum value estimated of 0.2% EE at a level of 28.25% dehydrated barley. The regression study showed quadratic behaviour; with the maximum estimated value of neutral detergent fibre was 2.33% at a level of 34.58% dehydrated barley. No statistical significance was found for the intake of acid detergent fibre or organic matter (P>0.05). It was concluded that the addition of levels of 20 to 30% of dehydrated barley to silage resulted in a positive response for the dry matter intake, crude protein, Ether extract and neutral detergent fibre.

The objective was to characterize the levels of progesterone (P4) and 17β estradiol (E-17β) in blood of 11 Pecari tajacu adult females in captivity. The females were in the presence of males but separated by a wire mesh. Blood samples were taken every 6 days during 3 months. The estimation of the levels of the steroid hormones was carried out by radioimmunoassay in solid phase. Hormonal profiles were plotted against time, to determine the duration of each ovarian cycle and the number of cycles. Nine animals showed estrous cycle and 2 did not. The average duration of the ovarian cycle was 26.8±4.8 days. The average concentration of P4 in the luteal phase was 22.95±4.94 ng/mL, and during the follicular phase was 1.2±0.73 ng/mL (p<0.05). The levels of E-17β in the luteal phase were 6.89±2.79 pg/mL, and 32.17±7.29 pg/mL in the follicular phase (p<0.05). The presence of the ovarian cycles was variable, although the duration was within the range of values established for this species under captivity. The synchrony of the hormonal profiles of P4 and E-17β during the ovarian cycle was inverted.

El objetivo fue caracterizar los perfiles de progesterona (P4) y 17β estradiol (E-17β) sanguíneos de 11 hembras adultas de P. tajacu mantenidas en cautiverio. Las hembras estaban en presencia del macho pero separadas de éste mediante una malla. Las muestras sanguíneas se tomaron cada 6 días durante 3 meses. La estimación de hormonas esteroides se efectuó por radioinmunoanálisis en fase sólida. Los perfiles hormonales fueron graficados con respecto al tiempo para determinar la duración de cada ciclo ovárico y la cantidad de ciclos. Nueve hembras ciclaron y 2 no. La duración promedio del ciclo ovárico fue 26,8±4,8 días. La concentración media de P4 en la fase luteal fue 22,95±4,94 ng/mL, y durante la fase folicular 1,2±0,73 ng/mL (p<0,05). Los niveles de E-17β en la fase luteal fueron 6,89±2,79 pg/mL y 32,17±7,29 pg/mL en la fase folicular (p<0,05). La presentación de los ciclos ováricos fue variable, aunque la duración estuvo dentro de los rangos establecidos para esta especie en cautiverio. La sincronía de los perfiles hormonales de P4 y E-17β fue inversa durante el ciclo ovárico.

O objetivo desse estudo foi investigar se o TGF-β afeta a sobrevivência, ativação e crescimento de folículos primordiais caprinos inclusos no córtex ovariano após o cultivo in vitro. Ovários de cabras foram coletados em abatedouro e fragmentos de tecido ovariano foram cultivados por um e sete dias em meio essencial mínimo alfa (α-MEM+) sozinho ou suplementado com TGF-β (1, 5, 10 ou 50ng/mL). Fragmentos ovarianos não cultivados e cultivados foram processados para análise histológica e ultraestrutural. Os resultados mostraram que, comparado ao controle fresco, houve diminuição no percentual de folículos morfologicamente normais em todos os tratamentos somente após sete dias de cultivo. O TGF-β não afetou a ativação folicular independente da concentração testada, contudo, o diâmetro folicular foi superior (P<0.05) no tratamento com 10ng/mL de TGF-β quando comparado ao controle fresco e aos demais tratamentos. Além disso, essa mesma concentração manteve a ultraestrutura normal dos folículos após sete dias de cultivo. Em conclusão, o TGF-β apresentou efeito adicional no crescimento folicular e na manutenção da integridade ultraestrutural de folículos pré-antrais caprinos inclusos no tecido ovariano quando utilizado na concentração de 10ng/mL durante sete dias de cultivo.

The objectives of this study were to investigate whether TGF-β affect the survival, activation and further growth of goat primordial follicles enclosed in ovarian cortex after in vitro culture. Goat ovaries were collected from an abattoir and pieces of ovarian tissues were cultured for one or seven days in a supplemented alpha Minimum Essential Medium, alone or containing TGF-β (1, 5, 10 or 50ng/mL). Ovarian tissues from the fresh control as well as those cultured were processed for histological and ultrastructural studies. The results showed that when compared with fresh control, there was decrease in the percentages of histologically normal follicles in all treatments only after seven days culture. TGF-β did not affect the activation of preantral follicles regardless of its concentration, however, larger follicles diameter (P<0.05) was observed using 10ng/mL TGF-β than in the fresh control and other treatments. Moreover, this concentration maintained the normal ultrastructure after seven days of culture. In conclusion, TGF-β showed additional effect on the follicle growth and the maintenance of ultrastructural integrity of goat preantral follicles enclosed in ovarian tissue when used at 10ng/mL during seven days of culture.

Auxins play an important role in cluster root (CR) development in some species under low P conditions. However, the mechanism for CR induction in Embothrium coccineum J.R. Forst. & G. Forst remains unknown. Therefore, the aim of this work was to determine the effect of auxin on CR induction in E. coccineum, under low P conditions. For this, plants of E. coccineum were grown under P sufficiency and deficiency, and were treated with exogenous auxin and an auxin transport inhibitor. Phosphorous concentration in leaves, proportion of the total root allocated to CR mass (CRA), CR number (CRN), CR mass (CRm), and individual CR mass (ICRm), were measured. The number of CR showed a negative correlation with P concentrations in leaves. Furthermore, application of auxin in plants grown under P deficiency increased the CRA in a 50% and CRN in a 60%. The values of all parameters measured in plants grown under P deficiency conditions were reduced to less than half that observed in control plants, after foliar application of auxin transport inhibitor. However, no difference was observed when auxin was applied in plants grown with P supply. These results suggest that P and auxin are important factors for CR induction in E. coccineum.

Objectives: To analyze the chronobiological and time variations of out- hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Design: A retrospective descriptive study was made. Patients: All cases of OHCA of cardiac origin registered over 18 months in the database of the emergency medical service (EMS) of the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León (Spain) were evaluated. Variables analyzed: Age, sex, recovery of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), first monitored rhythm (amenable / not amenable to defibrillation), alert site [(home, public place, primary care (PC) center], alerting person (family, witness, law enforcement member, PC center staff), alert time (0-8; 8-16; 16-24), emergency team activation time, care time and day of the week. Univariate analysis (chi-squared), variance, and nonparametric tests comparing the variables in three periods of 8hours. Chronobiological analysis by fast Fourier transform and Cosinor testing. Results: We studied 1286 cases reported between January 2007 and June 2008. Statistically significant differences were observed in terms of younger age, higher incidence in the victim's home, and greater frequency of family-cohabiting persons as witnesses in the period between 0 and 8hours. Chronobiological analysis found daily rhythm (circadian) with acrophase at 11.16h (p<0.001) and weekly rhythm (circaseptan) with acrophase on Wednesday (p<0.05). The median alert time-care time interval and emergency team activation time-care time were 11.7min and 8.0min, respectively, without differences between periods. Conclusions: We have demonstrated the presence of a daily rhythm of emergence of OHCA with a morning peak and a weekly rhythm with a peak on Wednesdays. These results can guide the planning of resources and improvements in response in certain time periods.

Objetivos: Analizar las características cronobiológicas y las variaciones temporales del paro cardiaco extrahospitalario (PCEH). Diseño: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. Pacientes: Todos los casos de PCEH de origen cardíaco registrados en la base de datos del servicio de emergencias médicas (SEM) de la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León (España) durante 18 meses. Variables de interés principales: Edad, sexo, recuperación de la circulación espontánea, primer ritmo monitorizado (desfibrilable /no desfibrilable), lugar de alerta [(hogar, lugar público, centro atención primaria (AP)], testigo (familiar, transeúnte, fuerzas de seguridad, personal AP), hora de alerta (0-8; 8-16; 16-24), hora de activación del equipo de emergencias, hora de atención y día de la semana. Análisis univariante mediante Chi², varianza y tests no paramétricos. Análisis cronobiológico mediante transformada rápida de Fourier y test Cosinor. Resultados: Se estudiaron 1.286 casos registrados entre enero 2007 y junio 2008. Se observaron diferencias estadísticas significativas en menor edad (p<0,05), mayor incidencia en el hogar (p<0,001) y mayor frecuencia de familiares-convivientes como testigos (p<0,001) en el periodo de 0-8h. El análisis cronobiológico mostró ritmo diario (circadiano) con acrofase a las 11:16h (p<0,001) y ritmo semanal (circaseptano) con acrofase en miércoles (p<0,05). Las medianas de intervalos alerta-atención y activación-atención fueron respectivamente 11,7min y 8,0min, sin diferencias entre periodos horarios. Conclusiones: Se demuestra la presencia de un ritmo diario de aparición del PCEH con pico matinal y un ritmo semanal con pico en miércoles. Estos resultados orientan al ajuste preventivo y a la planificación de recursos y mejoras en la respuesta, en determinados periodos horarios.