Naringenin is a flavonoid with several biological activities already reported but with few biological applications in the pharmaceutical field. In this work, a new flavanone, called carboxymidamide (DCHA), synthesized through the condensation reaction between naringenin and aminoguanidine is structurally confirmed through spectroscopic analysis of nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry and Fourier transform infrared. DCHA was not toxic to human fibroblasts and inhibited macrophage activation in vitro. In vivo, it suppressed leukocyte migration in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced peritonitis and reduced zymosan-induced paw edema. Molecular docking simulations of DCHA in the active site of the enzymes inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2 and phosphodiesterase type 4 indicate that the anti-inflammatory activity of this new flavanone can be explained by the inhibition of these target enzymes. This is the first work to present the synthesis of a flavonoid derivative with aminoguanidine that showed a high anti-inflammatory potential. field DCHA, , (DCHA) resonance infrared vitro vivo LPSinduced LPS induced zymosaninduced zymosan edema synthase cyclooxygenase2 cyclooxygenase 2 cyclooxygenase- antiinflammatory anti inflammatory potential (DCHA

Abstract The objective of the current study was to carry out a survey of the main anatomopathological alterations in raising quails and evaluate possible interference of these in the bone tissue. To obtain the data, 23 quails were collected from farm in the central Serrana region of Espírito Santo. Necropsies with macroscopic descriptions, microbiological, coproparasitological, radiographic and histomorphometric tests were carried out. It was done data descriptive analysis and average comparision using Student T test. It was found that they presented lesions predominantly in the digestive system, followed by urinary and reproductive, and muscular system, were the altered color of the liver (47%) was the most frequent lesion. In the parasitological exams, it was found oocysts of Eimeira sp. (39.13%). In the microbiological exams, it was detected predominantly Escherichia coli (83%). Moderate osteopenia in quails, but the percentage of trabecular bone on bones was similar between healthy and diseased quails, without bone changes in histology. Microscopically, it was observed lung congestion as predominant lesion. It is concluded that there was predominance of alterations in the digestive system and mild parasitic infection; and although there was moderate level of osteopenia, there wasn’t bone change as a result of the observed infections. tissue 2 Santo descriptions coproparasitological test reproductive 47% 47 (47% lesion exams sp 39.13%. 3913 39.13% . 39 13 (39.13%) 83%. 83 83% (83%) histology Microscopically infection wasnt wasn t infections 4 (47 391 39.13 3 1 (39.13% 8 (83% (4 39.1 (39.13 (83 ( 39. (39.1 (8 (39. (39 (3

A novel anti-inflammatory hybrid 3-ibuprofenyl-copalic acid (3-IbuCA) was synthesized from 3-hydroxy-copalic acid isolated from Amazonian copaiba oil (Copaifera multijuga Hayne), and the anti-inflammatory ibuprofen. After full characterization, several assays to verify its anti-inflammatory effects were performed in vitro, in vivo and in silico (molecular docking). Induced fit docking was performed to observe the interactions with the enzymes cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). In vitro tests of cytotoxicity and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α inhibition, and in vivo tests of pleurisy, protein expression and gastrocytotoxicity were performed. Molecular docking studies with COX-1 and 2 showed binding free energies (ΔG) of -2.2 and -7.8 kcal mol-1, respectively, while for mofezolac and indomethacin, the binding free energies ΔG presented values of -8.5 and -10.1 kcal mol-1, which makes 3-IbuCA selective for COX-2 inhibition. This hybrid showed no toxicity against human macrophage at concentrations up to 2 µM, and inhibited TNF-α production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages. In the pleurisy assays, 3-IbuCA reduced the total leukocytes and mononuclear cells, which was followed by reduction of p-IKBα (phosphorylated nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor, alpha) protein expression. Compared with ibuprofen alone, the hybrid caused less gastric damage. Thus, the docking, together with in vitro and in vivo studies suggest that this novel hybrid has potential as a new anti-inflammatory agent.

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar o melhor nível de aproveitamento de resíduos secos de extração de amido de mandioca (REAMs) como substituto para o milho para vacas em lactação. Quatro vacas em lactação foram alimentadas com dietas com níveis crescentes (0, 33, 66 e 100%) de REAMs como substituto para o milho. Foram avaliadas a ingestão e digestibilidade da matéria seca e de nutrientes, produção e composição do leite, parâmetros sanguíneos de glicose e uréia e síntese microbiana das dietas. Houve uma redução na ingestão de matéria seca, matéria orgânica, extrato etéreo e carboidratos totais e aumento da ingestão de fibra detergente ácido. A digestibilidade de nutrientes não foi afetada, e a síntese de proteína microbiana aumentou. Estas mudanças resultaram na redução da produção de leite, sem alterar a eficiência da produção ou os constituintes do leite, com um efeito de diminuição na produção diária de lactose, sólidos e minerais. Parâmetros metabólicos, glicose e nitrogênio ureico no plasma, mantiveram-se dentro de níveis adequados. O resíduo da extração do amido de mandioca seco pode ser usado como alimento para as vacas leiteiras para substituir o milho da ração em até 100%. No entanto, seu uso promove uma redução na ingestão de matéria seca e nutrientes, bem como uma redução na produção de leite, com impactos na rentabilidade do produto.

The aim of this study was to determine the best level of utilization of dried waste of cassava starch extraction (WCSEd) as a substitute for corn for lactating cows. Four lactating cows were fed diets with increasing levels (0%, 33%, 66% and 100%) of WCSEd as a substitute for corn. The intake and digestibility of dry matter and nutrients, milk production and composition, blood parameters of glucose and urea and microbial synthesis of the diets were evaluated. There was a reduction in dry matter intake, organic matter, ether extract and total carbohydrate, and increased intake of acid detergent fiber. Nutrient digestibility was not affected while the synthesis of microbial protein increased. These changes resulted in reduced milk production, without altering the efficiency of production or the constituents of milk, with a decreasing effect on daily production of lactose, solids and minerals. Metabolic parameters, glucose and urea nitrogen in plasma, remained within appropriate levels. The dried residue from the extraction of cassava starch can be used as feed for dairy cows to replace up to 100% of the corn ration. However, its use promotes a reduction in intake of dry matter and nutrients as well as a reduction in the production of milk, with impacts on the profitability of the product.