Abstract Regular exercise is beneficial to health. This study evaluated the effects of moderate and intense physical exercise modalities on intradermal infection by Staphylococcus aureus in a murine model. Mice that practiced moderate exercise had lower bacterial load on lymph nodes and less inflammatory infiltrate in dermis. They presented greater weight, however, less amount of epididymal fat: the weight was increased while they had fat diminished. A positive correlation was observed between lipid content and bacterial load in mice trained at moderate intensity. Animals that were under high intensity exercises presented superior bacterial load on the lymph nodes, increased neutrophil count and circulating lymphocytes, and had leukocyte recruitment to the dermis augmented, when compared to the ones in moderate exercise. These findings suggest that moderate physical activity modulates the immune response in dermal infection caused by S. aureus in a murine model.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a morfometria da pelve para determinar a trajetória de segurança de introdução do parafuso S2-ilíaco e correlacionar com estudos relatados na literatura para outras populações. Métodos: A partir do banco de dados de uma clínica radiológica, foram selecionados 36 exames de tomografia computadorizada (TC) da pelve de pacientes brasileiros sem achados de malformações congênitas, tumorações, fraturas do anel pélvico ou displasias. Para definição da trajetória ideal do parafuso S2-ilíaco foram mensuradas as seguintes variáveis: 1 - comprimento máximo do parafuso sacro-ilíaco; 2 - espessura da díploe ilíaca para planejar a escolha das dimensões do parafuso (comprimento e diâmetro); 3 - distância entre o ponto de inserção do parafuso S2-ilíaco e a cortical posterior do sacro; 4 - angulação para inserção do parafuso no sentido médio-lateral, representando o ângulo formado entre a “reta ilíaca” e o plano sagital anatômico; 5 - angulação para inserção do parafuso no sentido craniocaudal. Para análise estatística foram usados os testes Qui-quadrado de Pearson e t de Student. Resultados: A amostra foi constituída de 36 pacientes, sendo 50% (18/36) mulheres. A média de idade foi de 63,7 anos, variando de 23 a 96 anos. Todas as variáveis morfométricas pélvicas analisadas apresentaram valores semelhantes aos descritos na literatura para outras populações. Conclusões: A avaliação prévia dos exames de tomografia foi importante para o planejamento pré-operatório, assim como a diferença estatisticamente significante entre os sexos somente com relação às variáveis craniocaudal esquerda e comprimento da tábua interna esquerda. Nível de evidência III; Estudo observacional de corte transversal.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the morphometry of the pelvis to determine the safe trajectory for the insertion of the S2-iliac screw, and to correlate it with studies reported in the literature for other populations. Method: The computed tomography (CT) pelvic exams of 36 Brazilian patients without congenital malformations, tumors, pelvic ring fractures or dysplasias were selected from the database of a radiological clinic. To define the ideal trajectory of the S2-iliac screw, the following variables were measured: 1- maximum sacroiliac screw length; 2- thickness of the iliac dipole for planning the choice of screw dimensions (length and diameter); 3 - distance between the insertion point of the iliac S2 screw and the posterior sacral cortex; 4 - angulation for insertion of the screw in the mediolateral direction, representing the angle formed between the “iliac line” and the anatomical sagittal plane; 5- Angulation for insertion of the screw in the craniocaudal direction. The Pearson's chi squared and student's t tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: The sample consisted of 36 patients, 50% (18/36) of whom were women. The mean age was 63.7 years, ranging from 23 to 96 years. All the pelvic morphometric variables analyzed presented values similar to those described in the literature for other populations. Conclusion: Prior evaluation of the tomography exams was important for preoperative planning, and there was a statistically significant difference between the sexes only in relation to the variables left craniocaudal and length of the left internal table. Level of evidence III; Observational cross-sectional study.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la morfometría de la pelvis para determinar la trayectoria de seguridad de introducción del tornillo S2-ilíaco y correlacionarla con estudios relatados en la literatura para otras poblaciones. Método: A partir de la base de datos de una clínica radiológica, se seleccionaron 36 exámenes de tomografía computarizada (TC) de la pelvis de pacientes brasileños sin hallazgos de malformaciones congénitas, tumores, fracturas del anillo pélvico o displasias. Para definir la trayectoria ideal del tornillo S2-ilíaco, se midieron las siguientes variables: 1- longitud máxima del tornillo sacro-ilíaco; 2- espesor del díploe ilíaco: para planificar la elección de las dimensiones del tornillo (longitud y diámetro); 3- distancia entre el punto de inserción del tornillo S2ilíaco y la cortical posterior del sacro; 4- angulación para inserción del tornillo en el sentido medio-lateral, que representa el ángulo formado entre la “recta ilíaca” y el plano sagital anatómico; 5- angulación para inserción del tornillo en el sentido craneocaudal. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizaron las pruebas Chi-cuadrado de Pearson y t de Student. Resultados: La muestra fue constituida de 36 pacientes, siendo 50% (18/36) mujeres. La edad promedio fue de 63,7 años, variando de 23 a 96 años. Todas las variables morfométricas pélvicas analizadas presentaron valores similares a los descritos en la literatura para otras poblaciones. Conclusiones: Fue importante la evaluación previa de los exámenes de tomografía para la planificación preoperatoria; así como la diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre géneros sólo en relación a las variables craneocaudal izquierda y longitud de la tabla interna izquierda. Nivel de evidencia III; Estudio observacional de corte transversal.

Abstract Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) compose the two major noncommunicable chronic inflammatory diseases. Physical activity has been shown as a promising complementary approach to control the systemic inflammation. However, it is still unclear whether this modulation is gender-dependent. The objective of this study was evaluate the gender-related influence of physical activity on the inflammatory response and biochemical profile of individuals with SAH and T2DM. An international physical activity questionnaire was applied to 376 individuals diagnosed with SAH and T2DM in order to access their exercises routine and was evaluated the influence of physical activity in biochemical, anthropometrical, and immunological markers involved in these disorders in men and women. Even though active individuals have exhibited lower serum levels of IL-1β, IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-17A, the ratios between IL-10 and all inflammatory cytokines were higher in men than in women. Physically active individuals also demonstrated increased HDL/LDL and HDL/VLDL ratios. Moreover, multiple correlations revealed that in active women both IL-10 and TNF-α serum levels positively correlate with fasting glucose levels, and were negatively associated with HDL levels. Our findings suggest that gender-related differences dictate a distinct crosstalk between inflammatory and biochemical markers in physically active individuals.

ABSTRACT The organic extracts from stems, roots and leaves of Tephrosia egregia Sandwith, Fabaceae, provided a new flavone, 5-hydroxy-8-(1",2"-epoxy-3"-hydroxy-3"-methylbutyl)-7-methoxyflavone (1), in addition to eleven known compounds: pongaflavone (2), praecansone B (3), 12a-hydroxyrotenone (4), praecansone A, 2',6'-dimethoxy-4',5'-(2",2"-dimethyl)-pyranochalcone, pongachalcone, maackiain, β-sistosterol and its glucoside, p-cumaric acid and cinnamic acid. The structures of all compounds were established on the basis of spectroscopic methods, mainly 1D and 2D NMR and HRESIMS, involving comparison with literature data. Cytotoxicity of compounds 1–4 was evaluated against AGP-01 (cancerous ascitic fluid), HCT-116 (colon adenocarcinoma), HL-60 (leukemia), PC-3 (prostate carcinoma), SF-295 (glioblastoma) and SKMEL 28 (melanoma) cell lines.

The correct selection of a dye that has effective action as a photosensitizer is a primary concern for successful therapeutic outcomes. The effectiveness of the photodynamic agent is related to both the targeting of cell membranes and the photochemical yield of the chosen dye. The distributions of xanthene derivatives Eosin Y, Erythrosin B, and Rose Bengal B in vesicles of 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DPPC) in both liquid-crystalline and gel phases were investigated by fluorescence spectroscopy. Binding constants, fluorescence anisotropy, fluorescence quenching, fluorescence quantum yield, and fluorescence resonance energy transfer at physiological pH conditions were determined. To Erythrosin B and Eosin Y, the iodide quenching rate constant was shown to involve a sphere of action mechanism driven by a specific interaction between Erythrosin B and Eosin Y molecules and the choline head-group of the phospholipid; in contrast, Rose Bengal B was located deep in the membrane and this mechanism was not present. The dyes can be ordered by their penetration depth in the membrane, and this order was found to be Eosin Y < Erythrosin B < Rose Bengal B. These results demonstrate a rational approach for the screening of more active agents for photodynamic therapy based on the affinity between the xanthene derivatives and DPPC vesicles.

RESUMO Sistemas consorciados de caupi com rabanete estão começando a ser implantados no semiárido do Rio Grande do Norte. O grande desafio é saber se existe ou não eficiência produtiva nesses sistemas quando adubados com matéria orgânica produzida por espécies espontâneas do bioma Caatinga. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o desempenho produtivo de sistemas consorciados de caupi-rabanete sob diferentes quantidades de biomassa de flor-de-seda incorporada ao solo. O estudo foi realizado na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes, zona rural de Mossoró, RN, no período junho-setembro de 2013, em um delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados, com quatro tratamentos e cinco repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram das seguintes quantidades de biomassa de flor-de-seda incorporada ao solo (10, 25, 40 e 55 t ha-1 em base seca). O melhor desempenho produtivo do consórcio caupi-rabanete foi obtido quando a quantidade de biomassa de flor-de-seda de 50,01 t ha-1 foi incorporada ao solo. O uso da espécie flor-de-seda do bioma Caatinga como adubo verde é agronomicamente viável em sistemas consorciados de caupi-rabanete.

ABSTRACT Intercropping systems of cowpea with radish are beginning to be deployed in the semiarid region of Rio Grande do Norte state. The great challenge is to know whether or not there is productive efficiency in these systems when fertilized with organic matter produced by spontaneous species from the ‘Caatinga’ biome. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the productive performance of cowpea-radish intercropping systems under different amounts of rooster tree biomass incorporated into the soil. The study was conducted at the experimental farm Rafael Fernandes, rural zone of Mossoró, RN, in the period from June to September 2013, in an experimental design of randomized blocks with four treatments and five replicates. The treatments consisted of the following amounts of rooster tree biomass incorporated into the soil (10, 25, 40 and 55 t ha-1 on a dry weight basis). The best productive performance of the cowpea-radish intercrop was obtained when the rooster tree biomass amount of 50.01 t ha-1 was incorporated to the soil. The use of rooster tree biomass as green manure is agronomically viable in intercropped systems of cowpea-radish.

Ureaplasma diversum é um patógeno oportunista asso ciado com inflamação uterina, implantação do embrião prejudicada, infertilidade, abortos, nascimento prema turo de bezerros e pneumonia neonatal em gado. Tem sido sugerido que infecções causadas por Ureaplasma diversum podem causar alterações vasculares que impedem o sucesso da gravidez. Portanto, o objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar as alterações intrauterinas em camundongos A/J na fase de estro ou proestro inoculados com Ureaplasma diversum. A infecção foi avaliada após 24, 48 e 72 horas pela metodologia de PCR para detectar Ureaplasma no sítio de inoculação e o perfil de células sanguíneas circulantes. Alterações morfológicas, intensidade da inflamação e a produção de citocinas foram comparadas. Os camundongos infectados mostraram inflamação local pela produção de IFN-γ e TNF-α. Infecções por Ureaplasma diversum no trato reprodutivo dos camundongos estudados mostraram estar associadas com a produção de citocinas pró-inflamatórias no parênquima uterino. As concentrações de TNF-α nos camundongos infectados foram dependentes da carga bacteriana de Ureaplasma inoculado. Infecções uterinas experimentais por Ureaplasma diversum ainda não foram descritas e aqui nós apresentamos o primeiro relato de um modelo de infecção intrauterina em camundongos.

Ureaplasma diversum is an opportunistic pathogen associated with uterine inflammation, impaired embryo implantation, infertility, abortions, premature birth of calves and neonatal pneumonia in cattle. It has been suggested that the intra-uterine infection by Ureaplasma diversum can cause vascular changes that hinder the success of pregnancy. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of intrauterine site of A/J mice in estrus or proestrus phase inoculated with Ureaplasma diversum. The infection was monitored at 24, 48 and 72 hours by the PCR methodology to detect the Ureaplasma in the inoculation site and the profile of circulating blood cells. Morphological changes, intensity of inflammation and the production of cytokines were compared. The infected mice showed local inflammation through the production of IFN-γ and TNF-α. Ureaplasma diversum infections in the reproductive tract of studied mice seemed to be associated with the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in uterine parenchyma. The levels of TNF-α of infected mice were dependent on the bacterial load of inoculated Ureaplasma. Uterine experimental infections by Ureaplasma diversum have not been mentioned yet and herein we presented the first report of an intrauterine infection model in mice.

Avaliou-se o efeito da salinidade da água de irrigação, através dos níveis de condutividade elétrica (CEa) de 0,5; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0 dS m-1, sobre a germinação de sementes e algumas variáveis de crescimento, durante a formação de mudas de quatro cultivares de goiabeira (Psidium guajava L.) Pentecoste, Paluma, Surubim e IPA B-38. A salinidade da água inibiu a germinação, o crescimento em altura, diâmetro do caule, área foliar e fitomassa das raízes, caules e folhas das plantas, independente da cultivar. Após a germinação, as plântulas não sobreviveram aos efeitos salinos das águas de condutividade elétrica CEa 4,5 e 6,0 dS m-1. Ao final do ensaio, 180 dias após a semeadura, não se obtiveram mudas com qualidade agronômica nos tratamentos irrigados com água de salinidade superior a 1,5 dS m-1. A ordem de produção de matéria seca pelos distintos órgãos das plantas, foi: folhas > raízes > caules, mas sem diferir entre cultivares, principalmente quando irrigadas com água de maior salinidade > 3,0 dS m-1.

The present study was carried in order to evaluate the effect of saline water irrigation with electrical conductivity (ECw) of 0.5; 1.5; 3.0; 4.5 and 6.0 dS m-1, on germination and some growth variables during the seedling formation process of four guava cultivars (Psidium guajava L.): Pentecoste, Paluma, Surubim and IPA B-38. Water salinity inhibited the germination process, plant height, stem diameter, leaf area and dry matter production of roots, stems and leaves, independently of cultivar. After germination, the seedlings did not survive due to saline water effects of ECw 4.5 and 6.0 dS m-1. After 180 days of sowing, the seedlings irrigated with ECw more than 1.5 dS m-1 did not present agronomic quality for planting. Dry matter production sequence of different parts of plants was as follows: leaves > roots > stems, without significant differences among cultivars especially when irrigated with saline water of ECw > 3.0 dS m-1.