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Braz. dent. j ; 28(6): 679-687, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-888712

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Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate markers of bone loss and immune response present in evolution of periodontal disease. One hundred and two Wistar rats were divided into three animals groups: PD0, without ligation and PD15 days and PD60 days, submitted to ligation placement with a sterile 3-0 silk cord in the cervical region of the upper first molar on both sides. Samples were obtained from the gingival tissue for histomorphometric analysis, immunohistochemical analysis of RANK, RANKL, OPG, characterization of the inflammatory infiltrate, quantification of nitric oxide, MCP-1, RANTES, IP10 chemokines, and expression of the TGF-b1, VEG, and bFGF. The number of inflammatory cells in gingival tissue was higher in PD60 samples. The collagen content and the area occupied by birefringent collagen fibers were lower for PD60. Differential leukocyte counting showed that there was a significantly higher polymorphonuclear influx in group PD15, while PD60 showed a greater number of lymphocytes. PD60 showed higher RANTES, IP-10, MCP-1 gene transcripts, as well as a higher nitric oxide concentration. Clinical evaluation revealed that the PD60 group presented an increase in furcal area. In conclusion, in this animal model the increase of RANK/RANKL and HGF markers is related to a specific immune response, and probably contributed to the evolution of periodontal disease. Investigating the effect of these biomarkers can help in targeted therapy for bone resorption, since blocking these can inhibit bone loss.


Resumo Este estudo avaliou marcadores de perda óssea e da resposta imune presentes na evolução da doença periodontal. Cento e dois ratos Wistar foram divididos em três grupos de animais: PD0, sem ligadura e PD15 dias e PD60 dias, submetidos a colocação de ligadura com um fio de seda estéril 3-0 na região cervical do primeiro molar superior em ambos os lados. Foram obtidas amostras de tecido gengival para análise histomorfométrica, análises imunohistoquímicas de RANK, RANKL, OPG, caracterização do infiltrado inflamatório, quantificação de óxido nítrico, expressão de quimiocinas MCP-1, RANTES, IP10 e do TGF-b1, VEGF e bFGF . O número de células inflamatórias no tecido gengival foi maior nas amostras PD60. O teor de colágeno na área ocupada pelas fibras de colágeno birrefringentes foram menores para PD60. A contagem diferencial de leucócitos mostrou que houve um influxo polimorfonuclear significativamente maior no grupo PD15, enquanto que PD60 mostrou número maior de linfócitos. PD60 apresentou transcritos de genes RANTES, IP-10, MCP-1 mais elevados, bem como uma maior concentração de óxido nítrico. A avaliação clínica revelou que o grupo PD60 apresentou aumento da área óssea exposta na região da furca. Em conclusão, neste modelo animal o aumento dos marcadores RANK/RANKL e HGF está relacionado a uma resposta imunológica específica e provavelmente contribuiu para a evolução da doença periodontal. Investigar o efeito destes biomarcadores pode ajudar na terapia dirigida para a reabsorção óssea, uma vez que bloquear estes pode inibir a perda óssea.


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Animals , Male , Rats , Periodontal Diseases/immunology , RANK Ligand/metabolism , Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B/metabolism , Osteoprotegerin/metabolism , Periodontal Diseases/metabolism , Immunohistochemistry , Blotting, Western , Rats, Wistar , Chemokines/metabolism , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , Inflammation/metabolism
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Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online) ; 61(1): 45-53, Jan.-Feb. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-838414

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ABSTRACT Objective Complexes like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) reduce the percentage of body fat by increasing energy expenditure, fat oxidation, or both. The aim of this study was to verify if CLA is able to mimic caloric restriction (CR), and determine the effects of CLA on liver metabolic profile of young adult male Wistar rats. Materials and methods We divided 36 animals into the following groups: 1) Control; 2) CLA (1% of daily food intake, 21 days, orogastric intubation); 3) Restr (fed 60% of the diet offered to controls); and 4) CLA Restr. Liver tissues were processed for biochemical and molecular or mitochondrial isolation (differential centrifugation) and blood samples were collected for biochemical analyses. Results Treatment of the animals for 21 days with 1% CLA alone or combined with CR increased liver weight and respiration rates of liver mitochondria suggesting significant mitochondrial uncoupling. We observed a decrease in adipose tissue leading to insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and hepatic steatosis due to increased liver cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels, but no significant effects on body mass. The expression of hepatic cellular connexins (43 and 26) was significantly higher in the CLA group compared with the Control or Restr groups. Conclusion CLA does not seem to be a safe compound to induce mass loss because it upregulates the mRNA expression of connexins and induces hepatic mitochondrial changes and lipids disorders.


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Animals , Male , Rats , Caloric Restriction , Linoleic Acids, Conjugated/administration & dosage , Energy Metabolism , Fatty Liver/prevention & control , Liver/metabolism , Time Factors , Rats, Wistar , Lipid Metabolism
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Rev. Nutr. (Online) ; 29(1): 1-10, Jan.-Feb. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-771141

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate whether the single nucleotide polymorphism rs7895833 (A/G) of the gene SIRT1 is associated with metabolic syndrome criteria in a sample of Brazilian adults. Methods: Serum samples and oral mucosal cells were collected from 243 subjects aged 30 to 70 years. Biochemical, hormonal, and anthropometric data were obtained. The single nucleotide polymorphism rs7895833 (A/G) was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction using the amplification refractory mutation system. Results: Among the 243 study subjects, 100 (41.15%) were classified as non-metabolic syndrome and 143 (58.85%), as metabolic syndrome. The frequency of the single nucleotide polymorphism rs7895833 (A/G) did not differ between the groups. However, 111 patients (45.67%) were overweight (body mass index: 25-29.9 kg/m2). Blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, very low density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein, waist and hip circumferences, and blood pressure were higher in the metabolic syndrome group than in the non-metabolic syndrome group. Free thyroxine 4, grown hormone, and insulin levels were within the normal range. The metabolic conditions of the patients with metabolic syndrome indicate biochemical, anthropometric, and hormonal changes characteristic of overweight and obesity. Conclusion: The SIRT1 polymorphism rs7895833 (A/G) is not associated with the metabolic syndrome in the adult Brazilian population.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar se o polimorfismo de nucleotídeo único rs7895833 (A/G) do gene SIRT1 está associado à síndrome metabólica em uma amostra da população brasileira. Foram coletadas, de 243 indivíduos com idades entre 30 e 70 anos, amostras de soro e de células da mucosa bucal. Métodos: Dosagens bioquímicas, hormonais e dados antropométricos foram analisados. O polimorfismo de nucleotídeo único rs7895833 (A/G) foi analisado por sistema de amplificação de mutação por refração - reação em cadeia da polimerase. Resultados: Entre os 243 indivíduos estudados, 100 (41,15%) foram classificados como não apresentando síndrome meta-bólica e 143 (58,85%) como apresentando a síndrome. Não houve diferença significativa na frequência do polimorfismo de nucleotídeo único rs7895833 (A/G) entre os grupos. No entanto, 111 pacientes (45,67%) estavam com sobrepeso (índice de massa corporal: 25-29,9 kg/m2). Glicose, colesterol total, triglicerídeos, lipoproteínas de muito baixa densidade, lipoproteínas de baixa densidade, circunferência da cintura e do quadril e pressão arterial foram maiores no grupo com síndrome metabólica quando comparado ao outro grupo. Tiroxina 4 livre, hormônio do crescimento e os níveis de insulina estavam no valor de referência. As condições metabólicas dos pacientes com síndrome metabólica indicam alterações bioquímicas, antropométricas e hormonais características do excesso de peso e da obesidade. Conclusão: Sugerimos que o polimorfismo rs7895833 (A/G), no gene SIRT1, não esteja associado à síndrome metabólica na população adulta brasileira.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Body Mass Index , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide , Metabolic Syndrome , Sirtuin 1 , Obesity
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