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J. vasc. bras ; 22: e20220061, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1521172

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Abstract Background The MTHFR 677C>T variant's involvement with hyperhomocysteinemia and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is still unclear. Objectives To evaluate associations between the MTHFR 677C>T (rs1801133) variant and susceptibility to and severity of PAD and homocysteine (Hcy) levels. Methods The study enrolled 157 PAD patients and 113 unrelated controls. PAD severity and anatomoradiological categories were assessed using the Fontaine classification and the Inter-Society Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (TASC), respectively. The variant was genotyped using real-time polymerase chain reaction and Hcy levels were determined using chemiluminescence microparticle assay. Results The sample of PAD patients comprised 60 (38.2%) females and 97 (61.8%) males. Patients were older and had higher Hcy than controls (median age of 69 vs. 45 years, p<0.001; and 13.66 µmol/L vs. 9.91 µmol/L, p=0.020, respectively). Hcy levels and the MTHFR 677C>T variant did not differ according to Fontaine or TASC categories. However, Hcy was higher in patients with the CT+TT genotypes than in those with the CC genotype (14.60 µmol/L vs. 12.94 µmol/L, p=0.008). Moreover, patients with the TT genotype had higher Hcy than those with the CC+CT genotypes (16.40 µmol/L vs. 13.22 µmol/L, p=0.019), independently of the major confounding variables. Conclusions The T allele of MTHFR 677C>T variant was associated with higher Hcy levels in PAD patients, but not in controls, suggesting a possible interaction between the MTHFR 677C>T variant and other genetic, epigenetic, or environmental factors associated with PAD, affecting modulation of Hcy metabolism.


Resumo Contexto O envolvimento da variante MTHFR 677C>T na hiperhomocisteinemia e na doença arterial periférica (DAP) ainda não está claro. Objetivos Avaliar a associação da variante MTHFR 677C>T (rs1801133) com suscetibilidade e gravidade da DAP e valores séricos de homocisteína (Hcy). Métodos Este estudo caso-controle envolveu 157 pacientes com DAP e 113 controles não relacionados. A gravidade e as categorias anatomorradiológicas da DAP foram avaliadas pela classificação de Fontaine e pelo Inter-Society Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease, respectivamente. A genotipagem foi realizada por meio de reação em cadeia da polimerase em tempo real, e os valores de Hcy foram determinados por ensaio de micropartículas de quimioluminescência. Resultados Entre os pacientes com DAP, 97 (61,8%) eram homens e 60 (38,2%) eram mulheres, com mediana de idade de 69 anos. Os pacientes com DAP eram mais velhos e apresentaram valores mais elevados de Hcy do que os controles (mediana de 69 vs. 45 anos de idade, p < 0,001; 13,66 µmol/L vs. 9,91 µmol/L, p = 0,020, respectivamente). Os valores de Hcy foram mais elevados em pacientes com os genótipos CT+TT do que aqueles com o genótipo CC (14,60 µmol/L vs. 12,94 µmol/L, p = 0,008). Além disso, os pacientes com o genótipo TT apresentaram valores mais elevados de Hcy do que aqueles com os genótipos CC+CT (16,40 µmol/L vs. 13,22 µmol/L, p = 0,019, respectivamente), independentemente das principais variáveis confundidoras. Conclusões O alelo T da variante MTHFR 677C>T foi associado a valores mais elevados de Hcy nos pacientes com DAP, mas não em controles, sugerindo uma possível interação entre a variante genética MTHFR 677C>T e outros fatores genéticos, epigenéticos ou ambientais associados com a DAP na modulação do metabolismo da Hcy.

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Arq. gastroenterol ; 51(3): 226-234, Jul-Sep/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-723850

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Context Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are considered one of the most important causes of reactivation of inflammatory bowel disease. With regard to selective cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitors, the results are controversial in experimental colitis as well as in human studies. Objectives The aim this study is to compare nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs effects, selective and non selective cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitors, in experimental colitis and contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms which nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs provoke colitis exacerbation. Methods Six groups of rats: without colitis, with colitis, and colitis treated with celecoxib, ketoprofen, indometacin or diclofenac. Survival rates, hemoglobin, plasmatic albumin, colonic tissue of interleukin-1ß, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha, prostaglandin E2, catalase, superoxide dismutase, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances, chemiluminescence induced by tert-butil hydroperoxides, and tissue and plasmatic leukotriene B4 were determined. Results The groups treated with diclofenac or indometacin presented lower survival rates, hemoglobin and albumin, higher tissue and plasmatic leukotriene B4 and tissue superoxide dismutase than the group treated with celecoxib. Ketoprofen presented an intermediary behavior between diclofenac/indometacin and celecoxib, concerning to survival rate and albumin. The groups without colitis, with colitis and with colitis treated with celecoxib showed leukotriene B4 and superoxide dismutase lower levels than the groups treated with nonselective cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitors. Conclusions Diclofenac and indometacin presented the highest degree of induced colitis exacerbation with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, celecoxib did not show colitis exacerbation, and ketoprofen presented an intermediary behavior between diclofenac/indometacin and celecoxib. These results suggest that leukotriene B4 and superoxide ...


Contexto Os anti-inflamatórios não-esteróides são considerados uma das mais importantes causas de reativação da doença inflamatória intestinal. Em relação aos inibidores seletivos da ciclo-oxigenase 2, os resultados são controversos tanto em estudos envolvendo humanos como na colite experimental. Objetivos Comparar os efeitos dos anti-inflamatórios não-esteróides, seletivos e não seletivos da ciclo-oxigenase 2, na colite experimental e, contribuir para o entendimento do mecanismo no qual os anti-inflamatórios não-esteróides provocam a exacerbação da colite. Métodos Seis grupos de ratos foram estudados: sem colite, com colite e com colite e tratados com celecoxib, cetoprofeno, indometacina ou diclofenaco. Foram determinadas a taxa de sobrevida, as concentrações de hemoglobina e albumina plasmática, as concentrações teciduais na mucosa colônica de interleucina-1ß, interleucina-6, fator de necrose tumoral alfa, prostaglandina E2, catalase, superóxido dismutase, substâncias reativas ao ácido tiobarbitúrico e quimiluminescência estimulada por hidroperóxido de tert-butil, e as concentraçãos plasmática e tecidual de leucotrieno B4. Resultados O grupo tratado com diclofenaco ou indometacina apresentaram as menores taxas de sobrevida, concentrações de hemoglobina e albumina, e as maiores concentrações plasmática e tecidual de leucotrieno B4 e tecidual de superóxido dismutase do que os groupos tratados com celecoxib. O grupo tratado com cetoprofeno apresentou um comportamento intermediário entre diclofenaco/indometacina e celecoxib, em relação a taxa de sobrevida e albumina. Os grupos sem colite, colite e colite tratado com celecoxib apresentaram menores concentrações de leucotrieno B4 e superóxido ...


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Animals , Male , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/pharmacology , Colitis/pathology , /pharmacology , /metabolism , Superoxide Dismutase/metabolism , Colitis/metabolism , Rats, Wistar
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Appl. cancer res ; 32(1): 26-29, 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS, Inca | ID: lil-661573

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INTRODUCTION: Smoking is considered a public health problem and in many cases is responsible for the development of lung diseases and cancer. One of the mechanisms by which tobacco can induce cancer is through the generation of free radicals, establishing an oxidative stress status in smokers. With increasing smoking among women, much evidence in the literature has shown a relation between smoking and breast cancer development. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review was to analyze the available studies in literature that demonstrate the association between smoking and the risk of breast cancer development. METHODS: We performed a review from the literature based on the search results in PubMed and Scielo. The selected works were composed by current articles according to their relevance and human application. RESULTS: The literature revealed several published studies linking smoking to oxidative stress through the action of free radicals that are generated by toxic compounds found in cigarettes. There are few studies relating smoking with breast cancer, which is a relatively more recent research line, where the vast majority of works includes epidemiological and controversial studies. CONCLUSIONS: The selected works show that, although controversial, smoking is considered a risk factor for developing breast cancer.


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Humans , Stress, Physiological , Risk Factors , Breast Neoplasms , Nicotiana
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Appl. cancer res ; 32(1): 21-25, 2012. ilus
Article in English | LILACS, Inca | ID: lil-661572

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe the main toxic effects mediated by oxidative stress associated with treatment with doxorubicin in scientific research articles available in the literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study employed a descriptive review methodology applied to the literature. For the theoretical scientific background, we used the electronic PubMed search engines. CONCLUSION: The toxicity of chemotherapy treatment with doxorubicin causes damage in various organs of patients who are in uninterrupted treatment with this antineoplastic agent. Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity has been investigated to a great degree and is especially indicated as the principal side effect. Therefore, care needs to be given to other damage caused by this medication as important as myocardial toxicity, such as renal, pulmonary and liver toxicity, among others. There is a need for further studies to prevent or even encounter a way to control the damage caused by these toxicities in various tissues.


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Humans , Stress, Physiological , Drug Therapy , Toxicity
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Semina cienc. biol. saude ; 32(2): 223-234, jul.-dez. 2011.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-678682

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O chá verde (Camellia sinensis) e seus principais componentes, as catequinas, apresentam várias atividades biológicas, dentre elas a ação antioxidante e quimioprotetora contra agentes hepatotóxicos, como a dietilnitrosamina (DEN), um conhecido agente citotóxico. Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar e compreender os mecanismos da ação do extrato do chá verde (ECV), como agente antioxidante e quimioprotetor. Foram realizados testes in vivo com ratos Wistar machos utilizando o ECV a 2% (2mg/100mL) via oral, como única fonte de água, durante 35 dias. Para verificar a capacidade antioxidante e quimioprotetora do ECV utilizou-se a DEN (200mg/kg) como agente lesivo. Os resultados indicam que o chá verde, nas doses próximas as que são ingeridas pela população, não é capaz de inibir significativamente a lesão causada pela alta dose da DEN, mas os resultados indicaram uma tendência à quimioproteção, sugerindo que o chá verde pode agir como substância preventiva mesmo em baixas doses, frente a um agente hepatotóxico classicamente conhecido.


Green tea (Camellia sinensis) and its main components, the catechins present several biological activities such as: antioxidant and chemoprotective action against hepatotoxic agent as diethylnitrosamine (DEN), a known cytotoxic substance. This work has the objective to evaluate and understand the green tea extract (GTE) mechanisms of action as a chemoprotector agent. Therefore, tests in vivo with Wistarrats using GTE 2% (2mg/100mL) was taken orally as the only source of water for 35 days. To verify the antioxidant and chemoprotective capacity of GTE, DEN (200mg/kg) was used as a lesion agent. The results indicate that green tea if the dosage close to the ones taken by the population is not able to expressively inhibit the lesion caused for the high dose of DEN, but the results indicated a tendency to chemoprotection, suggesting to green tea may act as a prevention substance even in low dosage in presence of a classically known hepatotoxic agent.


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Antioxidants , Camellia sinensis , Diethylnitrosamine , Drug Therapy
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Appl. cancer res ; 29(4): 150-156, Oct.-Dec. 2009.
Article in English | LILACS, Inca | ID: lil-547646

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Objective: This revision characterizes the biomarkers used for analysis of the development of oxidative stress produced during breast cancer chemotherapy. Materials and methods: A search of articles indexed in digital databases (Lilacs, Bireme, PubMed, Scielo and digital libraries), along with publications printed as books, periodicals and articles not available online, in the period from 1979 to 2009. Conclusion: Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species are produced, principally, during aerobic metabolism; however, its synthesis can be exacerbated or antioxidant defense reduced or more usually, both conditions can occurr in many pathophysiologic situations, leading to a net reactive species yelded. This unbalance is defined as oxidative stress. Stress biomarkers can be defined as predictive indicators able to detect in vivo oxidative damage and can be subdivided into antioxidant and pro-oxidants. To verify the antioxidant system, it is possible to analyze the superoxide dismutase enzymes, catalase and glutathione, along with vitamins A, E, C and glutathione among others. The analysis of pro-oxidants can be made through the verification of protein nitration and oxidation, heat shock proteins, lipoperoxidation, formation of aldehydes for malondialdehyde tests, 4-hydroxynonenal, oxidized LDL and isoprostanes or for chemiluminescent techniques. Advances in cancer detection through the identification of potential biomarkers consist of a promising strategy for the prevention and early identification of this pathology.


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Humans , Antioxidants , Biomarkers, Pharmacological , Breast Neoplasms , Free Radicals , Neoplasms , Oxidative Stress , Catalase , Drug Therapy , Glutathione , Review Literature as Topic
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Rev. bras. farmacogn ; 19(3): 702-709, jul.-set. 2009. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-537913

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O chá-verde (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) é utilizado por suas propriedades: antioxidante, quimioprotetora e antiinflamatória em varias situações patológicas, principalmente frente a compostos químicos cancerígenos. Para tanto se avaliou o efeito hepatoprotetor do extrato de chá verde (ECV) sobre a lipoperoxidação e necrose provocada pelo agente cancerígeno Dietilnitrosamina (DEN) no fígado de ratos machos Wistar. Os ratos foram expostos a dose única de 200 mg/kg de DEN via intra peritoneal e tratados por via oral de 120 mg/kg de ECV em diferentes momentos experimentais. Após 24 h em relação a exposição ao DEN, os animais foram sacrificados sendo avaliado: os níveis de AST/ALT no plasma, a lipoperoxidação por quantificação de TBARS e FOX no fígado e a ocorrência de necrose e hemorragia hepática através do estudo histopatológico. A ação quimioprotetora e a diminuição da lipoperoxidação foram verificadas pela diminuição das transaminases, TBARS, FOX e redução da necrose hepática. A avaliação confirmou a importância de se utiliza o chá verde como agente quimioprotetor, principalmente na forma preventiva.


Green tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) is used for its properties: antioxidant, chemoprotector and anti-inflammatory in several pathological situations, mainly those facing carcinogen chemical substances. This work has evaluated the hepatic protection effect of the green tea extract (GTE) on lipoperoxidation and necrosis, induced by the carcinogenic DEN in rats´ liver. Adult male Wistar rats were used and exposed to one only intra peritoneal dose of 200 mg/kg of DEN, and orally 120 mg/kg of ECV in different experimental moments. After 24 h of a DEN treatment, the animals were sacrificed and the following aspects were evaluated: the AST/ALT levels in plasma, lipoperoxidation of TBARS and FOX in the liver. Necrosis and Hepatic hemorrhage were observed through a histological examination. The chemoprotector action and the decrease in lipoperoxidation were detected after a decrease of AST/ALT, TBARS, FOX and hepatic necrosis. The evaluation of these results confirmed the importance of the use of the green tea as a chemoprotector agent, particularly as a preventive method.

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Arq. ciências saúde UNIPAR ; 12(3): 175-179, set.-dez. 2008. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-530853

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O chá verde (Camellia sinensis) é uma bebida, bastante consumida pelos orientais, cuja composição apresenta as catequinas, polifenóis que possuem atividade antioxidante, quimioprotetora, antiinflamatória e anti-carcinogênica. Vários estudos têm demonstrado que o chá verde pode prevenir várias doenças associadas ao estresse oxidativo, tais como o câncer, doenças cardiovasculares e neurodegenerativas. Estes efeitos benéficos dependerão da quantidade de chá consumida e da biodisponibilidade das catequinas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a ação do extrato do chá verde (ECV) na inibição da hemólise oxidativa induzida pelo 2,2 azobis amidinopropano (AAPH). Este composto é um gerador de radicais livres que, a 37°C e ao abrigo da luz, gera radicais do tipo peroxil a uma taxa constante. Hemácias humanas de doadores saudáveis foram submetidas à AAPH e ao extrato de chá verde em diferentes concentrações. Os resultados indicam que o chá verde, na concentração de 0,54 mg/Ml, é um ótimo antioxidante e anti-hemolítico, inibindo em 81,6% a hemólise oxidativa de hemácias tratadas com AAPH. A ação antioxidante durou até 5 horas após a exposição das hemácias aos radicais livres gerados pelo AAPH, sendo que o chá verde, por si só, não levou a nenhuma lesão as hemácias. Nossos dados demonstram, pela primeira vez, que o chá verde pode inibir a hemólise oxidativa de eritrócitos humanos. Ensaios clínicos são necessários para investigar os possíveis benefícios do uso do chá verde como adjuvante terapêutico em doenças hemolíticas que envolvam a ação de radicais livres


Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most often consumed drinks by the Oriental and its components such as Cathechin, Polyphenols have antioxidant, chemoprotective, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic activities. Several studies have demonstrated that green tea is capable of preventing diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. These beneficial effects will depend on the quantity of green tea consumed and the bioavailability of the cathechins. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the green tea extract (GTE) on the inhibition of oxidant hemolysis induced by 2.2 azobis amidinopropane (AAPH). This component generates free radicals which, at 37°C and daylight sheltered, may generate the type of radical called peroxil at a fairly constant rate. Red blood cells from healthy donors were submitted to the AAPH and to the green tea extract at different levels of concentration. The results indicated that in a concentration of 0.54 mg/mL works as an excellent antioxidant inhibiting 81.6 % of hemolysis in red blood cells with AAPH. The antioxidant activity lasted for 5 hours after exposing red blood cells to the free-radical generated by AAPH, and it must be said that green tea alone did not cause any lesion to red blood cells. It is the first time that our data shows that green tea may inhibit oxidant hemolysis in human erythrocyte. Clinical trials are necessary in order to find out the possible benefits of the use of green tea as a therapeutical adjuvant for hemolytic diseases involving the action of the free-radicals


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Oxidative Stress , Camellia sinensis , Hemolysis
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Semina cienc. biol. saude ; 29(2): 163-170, jul.-dez. 2008. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-520858

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O tumor Walker-256 é um carcinoma de crescimento rápido e tem sido estudado sob vários aspectos metabólicos, associados ou não, à caquexia. Foi observado, em nosso laboratório, que em animais portadores de tumor Walker-256 após morte espontânea (geralmente em torno do décimo quinto dia) apresentavam edema pulmonar significativo com presença de líquido na cavidade pleural. Alguns trabalhos têm sugerido que o treinamento físico melhora a sobrevida de animais com tumor e minimiza os efeitos da caquexia. O objetivo de nosso trabalho foi o de avaliar o índice de edema pulmonar e massa muscular esquelética e cardíaca, além da sobrevida de ratos portadores de tumor Walker-256 submetidos previamente a treinamento físico por natação (N). Para este estudo, foram usados ratos Wistar machos (200 a 220g), submetidos ao treinamento físico por natação (1 hora; 5 dias/semana,4 semanas). Um dia após o treinamento, ratos sedentários (C) ou treinados (N) foram submetidos à inoculação no flanco direito de 8 x 107 células de tumor de Walker 256 (T). Imediatamente após a morte espontânea desses animais, foram avaliados o índice de edema pulmonar (IEP), a massa musculares esquelética (gastrocnêmio e soleus) e cardíaca. O edema pulmonar foi avaliado pelo índice calculado pela relação entre os pesos pulmonar e corporal de cada animal, e multiplicada por 100 (PP/PC x 100) (LEEet al., 2001). O índice de massa muscular (IMM) foi calculado de forma similar. Em animais normais,o IEP é igual a 0,53±0,02 (n=20). Em ratos portadores de tumor após a morte espontânea apresentaramIEP significativamente maior (2,62±0,31, n=18). Após o treinamento físico em animais sem tumor, oIEP foi de 0,55±0,03 (n=5). Já em animais portadores de tumor previamente treinados obteve-se umíndice de edema inferior ao grupo controle com tumor (1,46±0,16, n=5; p<0,05)...


Walker-256 tumor is a fast-growing tumor and has been studied under several metabolic aspects associated or not to cachexia. It was observed in our laboratory that animals with Walker-256 tumor,after spontaneous death (usually around the fifteenth day), showed significant pulmonary edema withfluid in the pleural cavity. Some studies have suggested that physical training improves the survival of animals with tumor and minimizes the effects of cachexia. The purpose of our work was to assess the pulmonary edema index as well as the cardiac and skeletal muscle mass, besides the survival of rats with Walker-256 tumor submitted previously to physical training through swimming (N). For this studymale Wistar rats (200 to 220 g) were used, submitted to physical training through swimming (1 hour;5 days a week, four weeks). One day after the training, sedentary rats (C) or trained ones (N) weresubmitted to inoculation on the right flank of 8 x 107 Walker-256 tumor cells (T). Immediately after spontaneous death of these animals, the pulmonary edema index (PEI), cardiac and skeletal musclemass (gastrocnemius and soleus) were evaluated. Pulmonary edema was evaluated through the indexcalculated by the relation between lung and body weights of each animal, and multiplied by 100 (PP/PCx 100) (LEE et al., 2001). Muscle mass (MM) index was calculated similarly. In normal animals the PEIis equal to 0,53±0,02 (n=20). In tumor-bearing rats after spontaneous death the PEI was significantly higher (2,62±0,31, n=18). After the physical training in rats without tumor, the PEI was 0,55±0,03 (n=5).Whereas in tumor-bearing rats previously trained, it was obtained a pulmonary edema index lower thanthat of the control group with tumor (1,46±0,16, n=5; p<0,05).


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Animals , Male , Mice , Cachexia , Exercise , Neoplasms
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Londrina; EDUEL; 2008. 242 p. ilus.
Monography in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-533722

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Com o intuito de disseminar investigações no campo da Patologia Geral e Imunologia, este livro apresenta 13 capítulos de docentes orientadores em colaboração com alunos de pós-graduação (mestrado e doutorado), cujas linhas de pesquisa têm como foco central a verificação dos fenômenos patológicos, enfatizando os mecanismos imunológicos, moleculares e bioquímicos da lesão tecidual.


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Humans , Health , Pathology
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Rev. bras. med. esporte ; 13(6): 411-415, nov.-dez. 2007. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-487272

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INTRODUÇÃO: A prática de exercício físico proporciona aumento da produção de espécies reativas de oxigênio (ERO) resultantes do metabolismo aeróbio e, gera uma quantidade significativa de calor, em conseqüência da produção de energia, resultando em sobrecarga orgânica. A associação entre ERO e exercício, e entre exercício e variações da temperatura ambiente têm sido estudadas, contudo, há escassez de informações que considere a associação entre produção de radicais livres no miocárdio e atividade física em temperatura elevada. OBJETIVO: Comparar a produção de ERO em miocárdio de ratos submetidos ao treinamento de baixa intensidade em diferentes temperaturas. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 20 ratos Wistar, machos, jovens, peso (250 a 280g), divididos em quatro grupos: G1 (n = 5) expostos ao treinamento e calor (39º ± 1C); G2 (n = 5) expostos somente ao calor durante o mesmo período de G1, sem treinamento; G3 (n = 5) expostos ao treinamento em temperatura ambiente (22º ± 1C); G4 (n = 5) expostos à temperatura ambiente sem treinamento. O treinamento foi realizado em esteira rolante climatizada por cinco semanas, evoluindo 5 minutos a cada duas sessões finalizando em 60 minutos em baixa intensidade 8m/min. O ambiente foi controlado entre 39 ± 1ºC e 22 ± 1ºC e entre 40 e 60 por cento de umidade relativa. A lipoperoxidação foi avaliada por Quimiluminescência (QL). A análise dos dados foi realizada a partir do teste Two Way ANOVA para análise da QL e t de student para a Capacidade Antioxidante Total (TRAP). RESULTADOS: A análise da QL revelou uma curva de emissão de luz significantemente mais baixa para o grupo exposto ao exercício em normotermia comparado aos sedentários mantidos no calor. A análise da TRAP mostrou diminuição em todos os grupos experimentais em relação ao G4. CONCLUSÃO: Concluiu-se que houve níveis menores de produção de ERO nos grupos submetidos somente ao calor ou somente ao exercício.


INTRODUCTION: The practice of physical exercise causes increase in production of oxygen reactive species (ORS), derived from the aerobic metabolism, creating a significant amount of heat due to the energy production resulting in organic overload. The associations between ORS and exercise, as well as exercise and air temperature variations have been studied; however there is a lack of information on the scientific literature concerning the association between the myocardium free radicals production and physical activity under high temperature. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to compare the myocardium ORS production in rats submitted to low intensity training at different temperatures. METHODOLOGY: Twenty Wistar young male rats, with weight rage from 250 and 280 grams were used. They were divided in four groups: (G1 n = 5) exposed to training and heat (39 ± 1°C); (G2 n = 5) exposed to heat without training; (G3 n = 5) exposed to training and air temperature (22 ± 1°C); (G4 n = 5) exposed to air temperature without training. The training was performed on a treadmill in a controlled temperature room during 5 weeks, increasing 5 minutes every two sessions, reaching a total of 60 minutes under low intensity effort, 8 m/min. Room temperature was controlled between 39 ± 1° and 22 ± 1°, as well as between 40 to 60 percent of relative humidity. Lipoperoxidase was evaluated by Chemiluminescense (QL). Data analysis was accomplished using Two-Way ANOVA test. RESULTS: The QL analysis results revealed a light emission curve significantly lower for the animals exposed to room temperature exercise, compared to the sedentary ones kept under heat. TRAP analysis has showed a decrease in every experimental group in relation to G4. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that there were lower levels of ORS production in the groups submitted either to heat only or exercise only.


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Animals , Rats , Exercise , Reactive Oxygen Species/analysis , Hot Temperature , Oxidative Stress , Rats, Wistar
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Rev. bras. toxicol ; 17(2): 45-50, dez. 2004. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-404063

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The mutagenicity and cytotoxicity of hexavalent chromium (K2Cr2O7) were assessed by a Salmonella microsuspension bioassay, in order to define standard mutagenicity dose-response curves for this compound with TA97a, TA98, TA100 and TA102 Salmonella typhimurium strains, in the presence and absence of the exogenous metabolism fraction (S9). All the Salmonella strains tested were more or less efficiently reverted by Cr(VI) in the absence of S9 mix, with the following ranking of sensitivity available with the necessary concentration of potassium dichromate (µg) to double the number of revertant colonies in the negative control: TA98, TA100, TA97a, TA102. After metabolism the number of revertant colonies decreased in all strains studied, but positivity remained for TA97a and TA100 strains or indications of this mutagenicity in the TA98 and TA102 strains. The Salmonella microsuspension bioassay showed response sensitivity to detect mutagenicity induced by K2Cr2O7, was an appropriate assay to study environmental samples in areas which could be contaminated by chromium VI


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Animals , Chromium , Salmonella typhimurium
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Semina ; 10(2): 93-7, set. 1989. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-80680

ABSTRACT

O R.N.V. (Valor Nutritivo Relativo) de Proteína foi obtido usando ratos albinos (Rattus ratus), cepa wistar com 23 dias de idade, alimentados durante 28 dias com dietas contendo 4, 7, 10 e 20% de lactoalbumina (padräo), isolado de proteína de soja e glúten de trigo. Os valores obtidos no teste de R.N.V. foram calculados pela análise de regressäo na faixa linear de consumo de proteína. A eficiência nutricional do isolado de proteína de soja foi de 64% e o glúten de trigo de 34%, ambas em relaçäo a lactoalbumina


Subject(s)
Rats , Animals , Nutritive Value , Dietary Proteins/metabolism , Body Weight , Glutens , Glycine max , Rats, Inbred Strains
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