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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 47(10): 850-857, 10/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-722172

ABSTRACT

We previously described a selective bile duct ligation model to elucidate the process of hepatic fibrogenesis in children with biliary atresia or intrahepatic biliary stenosis. Using this model, we identified changes in the expression of alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) both in the obstructed parenchyma and in the hepatic parenchyma adjacent to the obstruction. However, the expression profiles of desmin and TGF-β1, molecules known to be involved in hepatic fibrogenesis, were unchanged when analyzed by semiquantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Thus, the molecular mechanisms involved in the modulation of liver fibrosis in this experimental model are not fully understood. This study aimed to evaluate the molecular changes in an experimental model of selective bile duct ligation and to compare the gene expression changes observed in RT-PCR and in real-time quantitative PCR (qRT‐PCR). Twenty-eight Wistar rats of both sexes and weaning age (21-23 days old) were used. The rats were separated into groups that were assessed 7 or 60 days after selective biliary duct ligation. The expression of desmin, α-SMA and TGF-β1 was examined in tissue from hepatic parenchyma with biliary obstruction (BO) and in hepatic parenchyma without biliary obstruction (WBO), using RT-PCR and qRT‐PCR. The results obtained in this study using these two methods were significantly different. The BO parenchyma had a more severe fibrogenic reaction, with increased α-SMA and TGF-β1 expression after 7 days. The WBO parenchyma presented a later, fibrotic response, with increased desmin expression 7 days after surgery and increased α-SMA 60 days after surgery. The qRT‐PCR technique was more sensitive to expression changes than the semiquantitative method.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Male , Actins/metabolism , Cholestasis/complications , Desmin/metabolism , Liver Cirrhosis/etiology , Liver/metabolism , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods , Transforming Growth Factor beta1/metabolism , Analysis of Variance , Actins/genetics , Biliary Atresia , Bile Ducts/surgery , Collagen Type I/biosynthesis , Disease Models, Animal , Desmin/genetics , Gene Expression , Ligation , Liver Cirrhosis/metabolism , Liver/surgery , Rats, Wistar , Transforming Growth Factor beta1/genetics
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 65(4): 1103-1106, Aug. 2013. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-684467

ABSTRACT

As alterações anatômicas do aparelho reprodutor masculino de ovinos são pouco relatadas, especialmente a condição de bipartição escrotal. Devido à importância do esclarecimento sobre esta alteração anatômica, objetivou-se relatar o caso de um ovino da raça Morada Nova que apresentava bipartição escrotal associada à má formação prepucial. Observou-se que essa alteração pode ocorrer como condição de adaptabilidade a climas tropicais.


The anatomical changes in the male reproductive system of sheep are rarely described, especially the scrotal bipartition condition. Due to the importance of clarification of this anatomical change, we aimed to describe a case of a Morada Nova sheep that had scrotal bipartition associated with preputial malformation. It was observed that this change may occur as a adaptability condition to tropical climates.


Subject(s)
Meteorology , Testis/anatomy & histology , Sheep
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 63(3): 567-573, June 2011. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-595570

ABSTRACT

Avaliaram-se dois protocolos para a produção de plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) com o sangue de 20 cães adultos. Foram coletados três frascos de sangue em que um deles foi usado para produção do PRP por meio do protocolo A - centrifugação única a 1200rpm/10min -, o outro para fabricação do PRP pelo protocolo B - primeira centrifugação a 1200rpm/10min e a segunda centrifugação a 1600rpm/10min - e o terceiro para realização da contagem plaquetária no sangue total, que serviu de parâmetro para os valores alcançados no PRP. O protocolo no qual foi possível alcançar maior concentração plaquetária foi testado em outros 20 cães para avaliar sua reprodutibilidade. Constatou-se que o protocolo B resultou em maior plaquetometria em 100 por cento das amostras e concluiu-se ser ele eficiente para a produção do PRP em cães.


The objective of this paper was to analyze two protocols for the production of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in dogs. Peripheral blood of 20 adult dogs was collected into three tubes. The first was processed through protocol A - single centrifugation at 1200rpm for 10min - , the second was submitted to protocol B - a first centrifugation at 1200rpm for 10min and a second centrifugation at 1600rpm for 10min - and the third was used to perform platelet count in whole blood, which served as a parameter for values obtained in PRP. The protocol in which it was possible to achieve a higher platelet count was tested in other 20 dogs to evaluate its reproducibility. Protocol B resulted in a superior platelet count in 100 percent of the samples, concluding that the referred protocol is effective for PRP production in dogs.


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Blood , Clinical Protocols , Platelet-Rich Plasma , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins , Reproducibility of Results
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Arq. Inst. Biol. (Online) ; 78(1): 119-122, jan-mar, 2011. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1396431

ABSTRACT

Avaliou-se in vitro a atividade larvicida do extrato hidroalcóolico de alecrim pimenta (Lippia sidoides Cham) sobre larvas de terceiro estádio de nematoides gastrintestinais de caprinos. Os resultados encontrados demonstraram que a concentração de 500 mg mL-1 apresentou atividade efetiva e com capacidade de ação de 95,89%, demonstrando desta forma a possibilidade do uso terapêutico anti-helmíntico para esse extrato.


The in vitro larvicidal activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of rosemary pepper (Lippia sidoides Cham) was evaluated on buoyant larvae of third-stage gastrointestinal gastrointestinal nematodes of goats. The results demonstrated that the concentration of 500 mg mL-1 presented effective activity, with a capacity of action of 95.89%, thus demonstrating the possibility of anthelmintic therapeutic use for this extract.


Subject(s)
Animals , Trichostrongyloidiasis/prevention & control , Goats/parasitology , Lippia/chemistry , Gastrointestinal Tract/parasitology , Anthelmintics/administration & dosage , Plant Extracts , Hydroalcoholic Solution
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Rev. bras. plantas med ; 12(4): 472-481, out.-dez. 2010. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-578989

ABSTRACT

A terapia floral é considerada, atualmente, prática médica alternativa utilizada em diversas situações clínicas, constituindo possibilidade a mais de prevenção e cura de muitas doenças de natureza física e emocional. Este estudo objetivou pesquisar o efeito das essências do Sistema Brasileiro de Florais Compostos de Joel Aleixo num mesmo grupo de gatos domésticos com sinais clínicos sugestivos de Doença Respiratória Felina (DRF), tratados em diferentes momentos (M0, M1, M2, M3). Foram utilizados 20 gatos domésticos, de ambos os sexos, sem raça definida, com idade média de 5,63 ± 3,02 anos criados em gatil na UFRPE. Os animais foram submetidos ao tratamento com os florais por via oral em duas etapas. Na primeira etapa com os florais Desintus Total e Helminthus Total por 14 dias, e na segunda etapa com os florais Antibius e Regius por 28 dias. Os resultados observados, quanto aos aspectos clínicos, foram redução de secreção nasal, secreção ocular e estertores pulmonares; desaparecimento de sinais clínicos como fezes alteradas, úlceras na cavidade oral, pêlos eriçados e permanência da hipertrofia dos linfonodos. Quanto aos aspectos hematológicos houve interferência nas variáveis relacionadas ao hemograma (hemoglobina, VCM, CHCM, leucócitos, linfócitos e monócitos). Conclui-se que a terapia floral mostrou-se eficaz em gatos domésticos com sinais sugestivos de DRF criados nas mesmas condições de manejo.


Flower therapy is currently considered an alternative medical practice used in several clinical situations, providing another way to prevent and cure many diseases of physical and emotional nature. This study aimed to investigate the effect of essences of the Brazilian Compound Flower System of Joel Aleixo in one same group of domestic cats showing suggestive clinical signs of Feline Respiratory Disease (FRD), treated in different moments (M0, M1, M2, M3). Twenty domestic cats, males and females, of mixed breed, with average age 5.63 ± 3.02, raised in the UFRPE's cattery, were used. The animals were orally treated with flower essences in two steps. Firstly with Total Desintus and Total Helminthus flower for 14 days and in the second step with Antibius and Regius for 28 days. The obtained results related to clinical aspects were a decrease in nasal and ocular discharge, and lung stertors; disappearance of clinical signal such as altered stool, ulcers in the oral cavity, bristling and hypertrophy of lymph nodes. Regarding hematological aspects, there was interference in the variables related to the blood (hemoglobin, MCV, MCHC, leucocytes, lymphocytes and monocytes). It can be concluded that flower therapy was effective in cats with signs suggestive of FRD raised under the same management conditions.


Subject(s)
Animals , Young Adult , Cats , Respiratory Tract Diseases/therapy , Cat Diseases/therapy , Flower Essences , Cats/abnormalities , Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 62(6): 1526-1529, dez. 2010.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-576060

ABSTRACT

A severe cutaneous reaction in a female dog after administration of penicillin and cephalexin is described, in which the main signs presented by the patient were fever, lack of appetite, and detachment of epidermis in the dorsal region of body.The established treatment was surgical debridement of the region, topical application of Aloe Vera with sugar, and systemic antibiotic therapy with ciprofloxacin, resulting in the recovery and wound closure in approximately 45 days.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Dogs , Cephalexin/administration & dosage , Stevens-Johnson Syndrome , beta-Lactams/adverse effects , beta-Lactams/administration & dosage , beta-Lactams/therapeutic use
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Rev. bras. plantas med ; 12(3): 278-281, jul.-set. 2010. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-578966

ABSTRACT

Atualmente a fito medicina vem sendo usada no controle de diversas doenças parasitárias particularmente as parasitoses gastrointestinais. Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar a eficácia do extrato hidroalcoólico (EHA) de Lippia sidoides Cham sobre o desenvolvimento de ovos de nematódeos gastrointestinais. O efeito ovicida foi determinado através de análise probabilística, modelo logístico, utilizados os softwares R versão 2.2.1 e EPI6. Foram obtidos ovos embrionados em fezes de cabras naturalmente infectadas com nematóides Trichostrongylidae e o número de ovos fecais foi determinado usando-se a técnica modificada de McMaster. Cinquenta μL da suspensão contendo 40 ovos foram transferidas a placas de poliestireno e incubadas com 12 concentrações diferentes do EHA sendo avaliada durante 72 horas a temperatura ambiente. Os resultados demonstraram diferentes eficácias para o fito medicamento com menor taxa de desenvolvimento de ovos na concentração de 500 mg mL-1 . Conclui-se que o EHA pode ter papel importante sobre o desenvolvimento in vitro de ovos de nematóides gastrintestinais, revelando atividade ovicida.


Phytomedicine has been currently used in the control of several parasitic diseases, particularly gastrointestinal ones. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract (HAE) from Lippia sidoides Cham. on the development of gastrointestinal nematode eggs. The ovicidal effect was determined through probabilistic analysis, logistic model, by using the programs R version 2.2.1 and Epi InfoTM 6. Embryonated eggs were obtained from feces of goats naturally infected with Trichostrongylidae nematodes and the fecal egg count was determined by using the modified McMaster technique. Fifty microliters of the suspension containing 40 eggs were transferred to polystyrene plates and incubated with 12 different HAE concentrations, and evaluations were performed during 72h at room temperature. The results demonstrated different efficacy of extracts, with lower egg development rate at 500 mg mL-1. In conclusion, HAE may play an important role on the in vitro development of gastrointestinal nematode eggs, indicating ovicidal activity.


Subject(s)
Animals , Antinematodal Agents/pharmacology , Ethanol/chemical synthesis , In Vitro Techniques , Nematoda/parasitology , Plant Extracts , Plant Preparations/pharmacology , Gastrointestinal Tract/parasitology , Verbenaceae , Goats/parasitology , Goats , Insecticides/pharmacology , Phytotherapeutic Drugs , Plant Structures
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 59(4): 943-947, ago. 2007. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-462191

ABSTRACT

Relata-se o caso de um gato que apresentava persistência do uraco, cujos principais sinais clínicos, iniciados apenas aos cinco meses de idade foram micção através da cicatriz umbilical, hiperemia da área circunvizinha e presença de uma fístula no centro do umbigo. A afecção foi diagnosticada mediante exames clínico, laboratorial, ultra-sonográfico e radiográfico, especialmente pela cistografia


It is reported a case of a cat presenting persistence of the urachal. The symptoms only began at five months of age. The diagnosis was confirmed by the clinical, laboratorial, ultrasonographic and radiographic exams, especially by the cystography


Subject(s)
Animals , Infant, Newborn , Cats , Cats/surgery , Hyperemia/diagnosis , Hyperemia/veterinary , Urinary Tract/abnormalities , Umbilicus/abnormalities , Urachus/abnormalities , Urachus/embryology
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Braz. j. infect. dis ; 11(2): 220-223, Apr. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-454739

ABSTRACT

The objective of the present study was to determine the impact of influenza virus on pediatric hospitalized patients. We retrospectively reviewed records of children with laboratory diagnoses, by cell culture and/or indirect immunofluorescence assay, of influenza virus seen in a period of 6 years. A total of 1,033 samples were analyzed, 45 (4.3 percent) of them being reactive to influenza virus. Thirty-one samples were positive to influenza A virus and 14 to influenza B. The frequency of hospitalization in intensive care and medical emergency was found to be high. Three (8.6 percent) patients died, two of them due to respiratory failure. Low frequency of influenza virus infection was observed in the study. The data suggest the need of more efficient epidemiological surveillance measures in order to obtain reliable information to better assess the impact of the virus on our region and determine the need of preventive measures, such as immunization.


Subject(s)
Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Influenza, Human/epidemiology , Alphainfluenzavirus/isolation & purification , Betainfluenzavirus/isolation & purification , Brazil/epidemiology , Influenza, Human/diagnosis , Influenza, Human/virology , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 59(2): 358-362, abr. 2007.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-455746

ABSTRACT

Avaliou-se o tecido de granulação formado com o uso de membrana amniótica e pericárdio canino como curativo biológico oclusivo em feridas cutâneas experimentais. Utilizaram-se 15 cães; em cada animal, foram produzidas três feridas na região torácica dorsal. As feridas craniais e caudais receberam aloenxerto de membrana amniótica e pericárdio canino, respectivamente, e as feridas intermediárias (controle) curativo não aderente. No sétimo dia, sobre todas as feridas, foram feitas auto-enxertias cutâneas. Foram realizadas avaliações clínicas, histológicas, incluindo contagem e diâmetro médio dos vasos sangüíneos do tecido de granulação bem como coleta de secreção das feridas e dos enxertos. Concluiu-se que a aplicação do curativo de membrana amniótica e de pericárdio canino sobre feridas cutâneas durante sete dias não estimula o aparecimento da granulação necessária para a aplicação à enxertia cutânea, podendo, apenas, ser utilizado como curativo biológico oclusivo.


The granulation tissue formed with the use of amniotic membrane (ME) and canine pericardium (PE) as an occlusive biological dressing in experimental cutaneous wounds was evaluated Fifteen dogs, having three wounds on the dorsal thoracic region of each (FA -amniotic, FC -control and FP-pericardium) were used. Clinical and histological evaluations were carried out, including counting and measuring the average diameter of the blood vessels of the granulation tissue, as well as bacteriological exams (swabs) of the wounds and the grafts. The granulation tissue formed after seven days of using the canine amniotic membrane showed a vascular histological aspect, being able to be favorable to the cutaneous grafting. It was concluded that the use of amniotic membrane and canine pericardium dressing on cutaneous wounds during seven days did not stimulate the presence of granulation necessary for the use of cutaneous grafting, however, it can be used as an occlusive biological graft.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Female , Amnion/transplantation , Biological Dressings/adverse effects , Dogs , Pericardium/transplantation , Granulation Tissue/transplantation , Tissue Transplantation/methods
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Rev. bras. farmacogn ; 15(2): 88-93, abr.-jun. 2005. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-570891

ABSTRACT

Os efeitos da administração oral subcrônica do extrato hidroalcoólico (EHA) preparado de flores de Calendula officinalis L. foram investigados sobre os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos em ratas Wistar adultas. Quarenta ratas (n=10/grupo) foram tratadas durante 30 dias consecutivos com EHA por via oral nas doses de 0,25, 0,5, e 1,0 g/kg de peso e, em seguida, determinados os perfis bioquímico e hematológico e a massa dos órgãos. Os resultados mostram que durante o período do tratamento não se observou sinais de toxicidade ou morte. Os parâmetros bioquímicos e hematológicos, assim como a massa dos órgãos não foram modificados pela administração subcrônica do EHA, excetuando-se aumento significativo de 24,2 por cento para uréia na maior dose estudada e aumento, respectivamente, de 62,3, 30,2 e 44,4 por cento, para ALT. Na hematologia, registrou-se flutuação dentro dos valores de referência na contagem diferencial de neutrófilos, linfócitos e monócitos. Dessa forma, a administração subcrônica do extrato hidroalcoólico de Calendula officinalis não produz efeitos tóxicos sobre a maioria dos parâmetros bioquímicos e hematológicos estudados em ratas Wistar adultas. Entretanto, o aumento dos níveis séricos de uréia e alanina aminotransferase (ALT) em doses elevadas sugere sobrecargas renal e hepática, respectivamente, as quais devem ser investigadas em maiores detalhes.


The effects of the subchronic oral administration of the hydroalcoholic extract (HAE) prepared from flowers of Calendula officinalis L. were investigated on biochemical and hematological parameters in female adult Wistar rats. Forty female rats (n=10/group) were orally treated daily for 30 days with HAE at the doses of 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 g/kg body weight and the biochemical and hematological parameters and organ weight evaluated. The treatment did not cause any deaths or toxicity in the animals. The administration of HAE failed to change biochemical and hematological parameters and organ weight, except for an increase of 24.2 percent in blood urea nitrogen and 62.3, 30.2, and 44.4 percent, respectively, in alanine transaminase (ALT) plasma level. For the hematological parameters, there were slight changes in which neutrophil, lymphocyte and monocyte counts were not different from the reference values. In conclusion, the subchronic administration of HAE of Calendula officinalis did not induce any harzadous effects on most of the biochemical and hematological parameters studied in female adult Wistar rats. However, the increase in the levels in blood urea nitrogen and ALT in high doses, suggests a possible renal and hepatic overload which should be investigated in more detail.

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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 51(1): 49-56, fev. 1999. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-257143

ABSTRACT

Feridas experimentais foram recobertas com substitutos temporários de pele produzidos com poliuretano, hidrocolóide ou hemicelulose, e avaliadas clinicamente até a cicatrizaçäo. Os resultados mostraram reduçäo mais acentuada da área cruenta nas lesöes recobertas com o curativo de hidrocolóide ao sétimo dia, sem, contudo, ter ocorrido diferença significativa entre os tratamentos


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs/injuries , Wound Healing , Biological Dressings/veterinary
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Pesqui. homeopática ; 8(2): 25-6, jul.-dez. 1993.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-297719

ABSTRACT

Com o objetivo de se avaliar a evoluçäo do processo cicatricial em caprinos submetidos a rumenotomia e tratados, no pós-cirúrgico, com Penicilina Benzantina e Staphisagria 6CH, 30 fêmeas adultas, sem raça definida, aparentemente sadias após exame clínico, foram divididas em tres grupos constituídos de dez animais.Após adaptaçäo às condiçöes de manejo, os animais foram submetidos a rumenotomia experimental e diariamente avaliados até o décimo quarto dia


Subject(s)
Animals , Homeopathic Remedy , Staphysagria
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Pesqui. homeopática ; 8(2): 28, jul.-dez. 1993.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-297720

ABSTRACT

Com o objetivo de verificar a eficiência do Hamamelis 6CH como agente hemostático em animais da espécie caprina, 30 animais adultos e sem raça definida, sendo 4 machos e 26 fêmeas foram submetidos ao exame clínico e considerados aparentemente sadios. Em seguida foi realizada uma lavagem na face interna do pavilhäo auricular esquerdo com soluçäo fisiológica a 0,9 por cento, incisäo de pele de aproximadamente um centímetro de extensäo e, após o aparecimento de sangue, o cronômetro foi acionado


Subject(s)
Animals , Magnoliopsida , Basic Homeopathic Research
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