Association between exonic polymorphisms of human leukocyte antigen-G gene and non-segmental vitiligo in the Korean population

Background: Vitiligo is a pigmentary skin disorder characterised by a chronic and progressive loss of melanocytes. Although several theories have been suggested to the pathogenesis of vitiligo, an autoimmune process leading to melanocyte destruction appears most likely. Human leukocyte antigen-G is a non-classic, major histocompatibility complex Class I molecule that plays an important role in the suppression of the immune response. Several recent studies have provided evidences that polymorphisms in the human leukocyte antigen-G gene might be related with autoimmune diseases. Objectives: The aim of this study was to decide whether exonic single nucleotide polymorphisms in human leukocyte antigen-G contribute to the risk of developing non-segmental vitiligo in the Korean population. Methods: To evaluate the associations between exonic single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs1630223 [Ala5Ala] and rs12722477 [Leu134Ile]) of human leukocyte antigen-G and vitiligo, 244 patients with vitiligo and 398 healthy controls were recruited. Genotyping was performed using Fluidigm 192.24 Dynamic Array with EP1 (Fluidigm Corp., CA). The SNP type assay (Fluidigm Corp., CA), which employs allele-specifically designed fluorescences (FAM or VIC) primers and a common reverse primer was applied and the data were analysed using the EP1 single nucleotide polymorphisms genotyping analysis software to obtain genotype calls. Results: Two exonic single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs1630223 and rs12722477) exhibited significant associations with susceptibility and remained a statistically significant association following Bonferroni correction. These two single nucleotide polymorphisms were located within a block of linkage disequilibrium. Haplotypes G-C and A-A comprising rs1630223 and rs12722477 demonstrated a significant association with non-segmental vitiligo. Limitations: The protein expression level of patients with vitiligo and controls was not studied and a replication study of the genetic association in an independent group was not managed. Conclusion: Our results suggest that exonic human leukocyte antigen-G polymorphisms (rs1630223 and rs12722477) are associated with the development of non-segmental vitiligo.

Collagen sponge and rhBMP-2 improve socket healing in rats treated with zoledronic acid

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible use of a commercial absorbed collagen sponge and bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) for the prevention of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in rats. Twenty rats received intraperitoneal injections of 0.1-mg/kg of zoledronic acid three times a week for eight weeks before the extraction of both maxillary first molars after eight weeks. A collagen sponge (experimental group 1) and a collagen sponge with recombinant human BMP-2 (experimental group 2) were applied to the right extraction sockets of ten rats each. The 20 left extraction sockets (control groups 1 and 2) were left unprotected. After eight weeks, all rats were euthanized. Macroscopic analysis, micro-computed tomography (CT) analysis, and histological analysis were performed. There was a significant difference in the bone density between the control and experimental groups on micro-CT analysis. Impaired healing of the extraction sockets, indicating BRONJ, was observed in 80% of control group 1, 90% of control group 2, 30% of experimental group 1, and 20% of experimental group 2. The collagen sponge with/without BMP used for protecting the extraction socket had the potential for a positive effect in reducing the incidence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in rats.

Improvement of erectile dysfunction by the active pepide from urechis unicinctus by high temperature/pressure and ultra - wave assisted lysis in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats

ABSTRACT Introduction: We investigate the effect of active peptide from Urechis unicinctus (UU) by high temperature/pressure and ultra-wave assisted lysis on erectile dysfunction in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Forty 12-week-old Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this study. Diabetes was induced by a one-time intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (50mg/kg). One week later, the diabetic rats were randomly divided into four groups: normal control, untreated diabetes control, and groups treated with 100 or 500mg/kg/d UU peptide. Rats were fed with UU peptide by intragastric administration for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, penile hemodynamic function was evaluated in all groups by measuring the intracavernosal pressure after electrostimulating the cavernous nerve. Nitric oxide (NO) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) activities were measured and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and neuronal NOS (nNOS) protein expression was determined by Western blot. Results: Maximum intracavernosal pressure in diabetic control rats decreased significantly compared to normal control rats, and was increased significantly compared to untreated diabetic rats after UU peptide supplementation. Treatment with the higher dose of UU peptide significantly increased the NO and cGMP levels compared with the diabetic control group. Decreased activity and expression eNOS and nNOS were found in the diabetic rats compared with the normal control group. Decreased eNOS and nNOS in diabetic rats were improved by UU peptide administration. Conclusions: Active peptide from UU ameliorates erectile function in a streptozotocin induced diabetic rat model of erectile dysfunction.

Procalcitonin determined at emergency department as an early indicator of progression to septic shock in patient with sepsis associated with ureteral calculi

ABSTRACT Introduction: To investigate the role of initial procalcitonin (PCT) level as an early predictor of septic shock for the patient with sepsis induced by acute pyelonephritis (APN) secondary to ureteral calculi. Materials and Methods: The data from 49 consecutive patients who met criteria of sepsis due to APN following ureteral stone were collected and divided into two groups: with (n=15) or without (n=34) septic shock. The clinical variables including PCT level for this outcome were retrospectively compared by univariate analysis, followed by multivariable logistic regression model. Results: All subjects had hydronephrosis, and were hospitalized with the mean of 11.8 days (3–42 days). The mean size of the ureteral stones was 7.5mm (3–30mm), and 57% were located in upper ureter. At univariate analysis, patients with septic shock were significantly older, a higher proportion had hypertension, lower platelet count and serum albumin level, higher CRP and PCT level, and higher positive blood culture rate. Multivariate models indicated that lower platelet count and higher PCT level are independent risk factors (p=0.043 and 0.046, respectively). In ROC curve, the AUC was significantly wider in PCT (0.929), compared with the platelet count (0.822, p=0.004). At the cut-off of 0.52ng/mL, the sensitivity and specificity were 86.7% and 85.3%. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated elevated initial PCT levels as an early independent predictor to progress into septic shock in patients with sepsis associated with ureteral calculi.

A spatial model showing differences between juxtacrine and paracrine mutual oocyte-granulosa cells interactions.

The bidirectional communication between oocytes and granulosa cells are mediated by several factors via a local feedback loop(s). The current model was carried out to study the spatial mutual interaction of porcine denuded oocytes and granulosa cells either in direct contact (juxtacrine) or paracrine co-culture using transwell system. Transwell 0.4 µm polyester membrane inserts were used to permit oocytes-granulosa cells paracrine communication with a distance of 2 mm between them in co-culture. Oocytes were cultured with granulosa cells in a defined basic maturation medium for 44 h. In results, oocyte secreted factors (OSFs; GDF9 and BMP15) temporal expression showed progressive decrement by the end of culture in case of direct contact with granulosa cells while it was increased progressively in the paracrine co-culture groups. However, oocytes that were cultured in direct contact showed a significant increase in blastocyst development after parthenogenetic activation than the paracrine co-cultured ones (20% vs. 11.5%, respectively). By the end of culture, granulosa cell count in direct contact showed a significant decrease than the indirect co-culture group (1.2 × 105 cell/mL vs. 2.1 × 105 cell/mL, respectively). Steroids (P4 and E2) and steriodogenesis enzymes mRNA levels showed significant temporal alterations either after 22 h and 44 h of IVM in both juxtacrine and paracrine co-culture systems (P ≤ 0.05). CX43 was much more highly expressed in the granulosa of the direct contact group than the indirect co-culture group. These results indicate the difference in mutual communication between oocytes and granulosa cells that were cocultured either in direct contact (juxtacrine) or with a short distance (paracrine) and propose a new paradigm to study different ovarian follicular cells interaction.

Morphometric changes in the cultured starry flounder, Platichthys stellatus, in open marine ranching areas.

Hatchery seeds released into open coasts for wildstock enhancement are often a biological pollutant and affect the recipient ecosystem integrity. We studied morphological changes in two hatchery populations of the starry flounder Platichthys stellatus; one released into the open coast from the hatchery (released population) and the other kept in the hatchery (captive population). The released population differed significantly from the captive population 3-36 months after release from the hatchery. Two-way ANOVA comparison revealed that 11 of 15 starry flounders differed significantly in morphological measurements, 10 of 15 differed in pigmentation, and 5 of 15 differed in morphometric ratios between the two populations. Pigmentation on the blind side (a representative sign of captive flounders) also differed between the two populations with an occurrence rate of 22.7% for the former and 39.5% for the latter groups. The released population was more similar to wild populations than to captive populations in terms of morphology; namely, longer and broader heads, a narrower body shape, longer fins, and a shorter and narrower peduncle.

Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Associated to Matrixen on the Erectile Function in the Rat Model with Bilateral Cavernous Nerve Crushing Injury

To evaluate the effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSCs mixed with Matrixen as a cell carrier on the erectile dysfunction caused by bilateral cavernous nerve crushing injury.

White male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups: sham-operated control group (n = 5), bilateral cavernous nerve crushing group (BCNC group, n = 10), BCNC administered with MSCs group (n = 10,1×106 in 20 µL), BCNC administered with Matrixen group (n = 10.1×106 in 20 µL), BCNC administered with MSCs/Matrixen group (n = 10.1×106 in 20 µL). After functional assessment at 4 weeks, major pelvic ganglion (MPG) and penile tissue were collected. Immunofluorescent staining of MPG was performed with PKH26 and Tuj1. Western blot analysis of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) were done in corpus cavernosum.

ICP/MAP ratios of BCNC with MSCs and MSCs/Matrixen groups were significantly increased compared with BCNC and BCNC with Matrixen group. Moreover, ICP/MAP ratios of MSCs/Matrixen group were significantly increased compared with BCNC with MSCs group. In MPG, the more implantation of MSCs and increased expression of nerve cells were observed in MSCs/Matrixen group compared with BCNC with MSCs group. Significant increase expression of eNOS and nNOS was also noted in BCNC with MSCs/Matrixen group.

The erectile function was more preserved in MSCs/Matrixen group compared with the administration of MSCs alone in the rats with bilateral cavernous nerve crushing injury. Therefore, we consider that the use of transplant cell carrier such as Matrixen may help the implantation of MSCs and improve the therapeutic effect of MSCs. .

Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of strawberry ( fragaria x ananassa duch. ) using ssr markers

In total, 18 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were used to analyze the genetic diversity and population structure of 59 accessions of cultivated strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) from Korea, Germany, United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. In total, 101 alleles were detected with an average of 5.6 per locus and 21 specific alleles were identified. Notably, one genotype (Blonoli from Germany) possessed a maximum of 10 different unique alleles specific to each genotype. The gene diversity varied from 0.027 (EMPaEKO1B) to 0.791 (CFACT110), with an average value of 0.509. PIC values ranged from 0.026 to 0.762 (average 0.454). A model-based structure analysis revealed the presence of two populations. The accessions that were clearly assigned to a single population in which > 70 percent of their inferred ancestry was derived from one of the model-based populations. However, two accessions (3.4 percent) in the sample were categorized as having admixed ancestry. Here, we report detailed information on commercially grown strawberry accessions from five different origins using SSR markers. These results couldbe used for broadening the genetic base of commercially grown varieties.

Live algae as a vector candidate for hydrophobic polychlorinated biphenyls translocation to bivalve filter feeders for laboratory toxicity test.

Live algae carrying hydrophobic xenobiotics can be an effective vector candidate for the chemical translocation to filter feeders in the laboratory toxicity test, but information on their application is lacking. Time-course uptake and elimination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (0, 50, 100, and 500 ng g-1) by two key algal foods, Isochrysis galbana and Tetraselmis suecica, were measured. Both of the algae achieved maximum concentration in an hour after PCBs exposure regardless the chemical concentrations in our time-course measurements (0, 1, 5, 10, 24, 48 and 72 hrs). Once achieved the maximum concentration, the algae shortly exhibited elimination or eliminating tendency depending on the chemical concentrations. Algae exposed to the chemical for 1 and 24 hrs (hereafter 1 and 24 hr vectors, respectively) were then evaluated as a chemical translocation vector by feeding test to larval and spat Crassostrea gigas. In the feeding test the 24 hr vector, which contained lower chemicals than the 1-hr vector, appeared to be more damaging the early lives of the oyster. This was particularly significant for vectors of higher PCBs (p<0.05), probably due to algal reduction in food value by the prolonged chemical stress. These findings imply that 1 hr exposure is long enough for a generation of algal vector for laboratory toxicity test, minimizing data error resulted from reduction in food value by longer chemical stress.

Relationship between peripheral and mesenteric serum levels of CEA and CA 242 with staging and histopathological variables in colorectal adenocarcinoma / Níveis séricos periféricos e mesentéricos de CEA e CA 242, estadiamento e variáveis histopatológicas no adenocarcinoma colorretal

PURPOSE: To compare histopathological variables and staging in colorectal adenocarcinoma cases with CEA and CA 242 in peripheral and mesenteric blood. METHODS: In 169 individuals underwent surgery for colorectal cancer, CEA and CA 242 were analyzed and compared to mesenteric and peripheral blood and correlated with macroscopic tumor's morphology and size, degree of cell differentiation, venous, neural and lymphatic involvement and TNM classification. RESULTS: There was a difference between the mesenteric (M) and peripheral (P) serum levels of CEA (p=0.020). Higher levels of markers were correlated with venous invasion CEA (P) p=0.013, CEA (M) p=0.05, CA 242 (M) p=0.005 and CA 242 (P) p=0.038; with advanced staging CEA (P) < CEA (M) (p < 0.05); CA 242 (P) < CA 242 (M) (p < 0.05); and with greater dimensions CEA (P) < CEA (M) (p < 0.001); CA 242 (P) < CA 242 (M) (p < 0.001). CA 242 became higher with neural invasion (P): p=0.014, (M): p=0.003). CONCLUSIONS: There were higher mesenteric than peripheral levels of CEA. Both mesenteric and peripheral levels of CEA and CA 242 were higher in neoplasm with venous involvement, greater diameter and advanced stages. There was a correlation between CA 242 and neural invasion.

OBJETIVO: Comparar variáveis histopatológicas e graus de estadiamento do adenocarcinoma colorretal com níveis sanguíneos periféricos e mesentéricos de CEA e CA-242. MÉTODOS: Em 169 doentes submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico por adenocarcinoma colorretal, CEA e CA-242 foram analisados e comparados quanto aos níveis sanguíneos periféricos e mesentéricos e correlacionados com o tamanho e a morfologia macroscópica do tumor, grau de diferenciação celular, invasões venosa, linfática, neural e a classificação TNM. RESULTADOS: Verificou-se diferença significante entre o nível sérico mesentérico e periférico de CEA (p= 0,02). Níveis séricos mais elevados dos marcadores foram observados e correlacionados com invasão venosa, CEA (P) p=0,013, CEA(M), p=0,05, CA-242 (M) p=0,005 e CA-242 (P) p=0,038. Grau de estadiamento TNM avançado foi associado com CEA(P) < CEA(M) p<0,05, CA-242(P) < CA-242(M) p<0,05. Nas maiores dimensões tumorais constatou-se CEA(P) < CEA(M) p=0,001 e CA 242 (P) < CA 242 (M) (p < 0.001). O CA 242 periférico e mesentérico aumentados associaram-se com a invasão neural, p=0.014 e p=0.003, respectivamente. CONCLUSÕES: O nível sérico mesentérico de CEA é superior ao nível sérico periférico. Os níveis séricos mesentéricos e periféricos do CEA e do CA-242 são mais elevados no adenocarcinoma com invasão venosa, de maior diâmetro e de estadios avançados. Existe uma associação entre o nível sérico do Ca-242 e a invasão neural.

Trombose hemorroidária: resultados do tratamento cirúrgico de urgência realizado em hospital universitário / Hemorrhoidal thrombosis: results of the surgical treatment of urgency carried through in university hospital

A doença hemorroidária se constitui na doença mais freqüente na Coloproctologia e portanto sua mais freqüente complicação que é representada pela trombose, se apresenta como a principal urgência proctológica. Na literatura médica houve autores que propunham para esta doença, tratamento clínico, constituído por repouso, tratamento local e medicamentoso. Na literatura médica, ao lado de autores que defendem o tratamento clínico inicial pelo temor das complicações, há aqueles que indicam o tratamento cirúrgico de urgência. O objetivo deste trabalho foi o de avaliar os resultados obtidos com o tratamento cirúrgico de urgência ns trombose hemorroidária, atendidos pelo setor de urgência de um Hospital Universitário. Desta forma se estudaram, retrospectivamente, os prontuários de 80 doentes com média de idade de 39 anos e na maioria do sexo masculino (54 - 67,5por cento). Anestesia raquidiana foi a preferencial (66 doentes - 82,5por cento) e o tempo médio de cirurgia foi de 57,4 minutos. A técnica utilizada foi a de Milligan-Morgan, associando-se esfincterotomia interna em 8 doentes (10por cento). O índice de morbidade foi de 8,7por cento devidos a sangramento e retenção urinária. A internação durou em média 2 dias e o acompanhamento ambulatorial obtido de 35 (43,8por cento) doentes apresentou tempo médio de 4,8 meses, variando de 1 a 24 meses. Destes 7 (20por cento) não apresentaram complicação, enquanto os 28 (80por cento) restantes apresentaram complicações tipo plicoma, prolapso e fissura anal. Os autores concluem que a cirurgia de urgência para a trombose hemorroidária é tratamento seguro com índices de morbidade e mortalidade adequados.

Estudo comparativo entre os marcadores tumorais séricos CA 242 e CEA pré-operatórios no adenocarcinoma colorretal, no seu estadiamento e no prognóstico de doentes submetidos ao tratamento cirútgico / Comparative study between preoperative serum tumor matkers CA242 and CEA in colorectal adenocarcinoma, in its staging and in the prognosis of the patients submitted to surgical treatment

Introdução: Embora o CEA seja o marcador tumoral mais utilizado, não pode ainda ser considerado o ideal. O CA 242 parece ter um papel promissor no prognóstico do doente, principalmente na sua associação com o CEA. Por outro lado tem sido observado que o CEA no soro mesentérico, próximo ao tumor, pode estar relacionado ao prognóstico. Objetivo: Comparar a eficácia dos mercadores tumorais CA 242 e CEA pré-operatórios, na presença do adenocarcinoma colorretal, no seu estadiamento e no prognóstico de doentes submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico. Como objetivo secundário, a relação entre os valores nos soros periférico e mesentérico, destes mercadores, foi também avaliada. Método: Em 134 doentes portadores de adenocarcinoma colorretal, 90 foram submetidos à cirurgia radical e 34 à cirurgia paliativa. O grupo controle foi composto por 22 doadores de órgãos. Realizaram-se as dosagens do CEA e do CA 242 nos soros periférico e mesentérico, considerando-se como valores normais até 5 ng/ml e até 2OU/ml, respectivamente. No seguimento foram avaliados a recidiva, o intervalo livre da doença e a mortalidade. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística, utilizando-se teste diagnóstico, teste do quiquadrado, teste de Wilcoxon, análise de sobrevivência (curva de Kaplan-Meier) e curva ROC, adotando-se como nível de significância p < O,05. Resultados: Na presença da doença, a sensibilidade do CEA foi 44,8 por cento; do CA 242 31,3 por cento; quando associados, 54,1 por cento. No estadiamento, a sensibilidade do CEA para Dukes A, B, C e "D" foi 27,8 por cento, 32,4 por cento, 32,l por cento e 66,7 por cento, respectivamente. Para o CA 242, a sensibilidade foi 11,1 por cento, 16,2 por cento, 30,8 por cento e 50 por cento. Quando associados,) a sensibilidade foi 33,3 por cento, 48,6 por cento, 40,7 por cento , 72,5 por cento. No que diz respeito à recidiva, o valor preditivo positivo do CEA foi 26,7 por cento, do CA 242 30 por cento associação 54,5 por cento. Na recidiva, o valor da associação dos mercadores foi e para a intervalo livre da doença para o CEA estatisticamente significante. A média do foi 51,10 meses, para o CA 242 43,18 meses e para a associação 34,76 meses. Nos doentes submetidos à cirurgia radical, a média de sobrevida foi 60,47 meses, 52,22 meses e 44,80 meses para o CEA, CA 242 e a associação de ambos, respectivamente. A diferença dos valores obtidos em relação ao intervalo livre da, doença e à sobrevida, quando o CA 242...(au)

Avaliaçäo histopatológica e morfométrica intestinal dos efeitos da administraçäo prolongada de corticosteróide em cäes / Intestinal histopathological and morphometric evaluation of effects of extended administation of corticosteroids in dogs

Corticosteróides são de largo uso na prática médica. Porém, apresentam efeitos colaterais, que condicionam um fator de risco para procedimentos cirúrgicos gastrointestinais. O presente estudo visou avaliar as alterações da mucosa e submucosa em cólon de cães submetidos a administração prolongada de corticosteróides. Quinze cães machos, sem raça definida, 15 kg, randomizados, 6 de grupo controle e 9 de grupo experimental, foram submetidos à aplicação intramuscular de hidrocortisona, 35 mg/Kg/dia, 30 dias. Foi realizada ressecção do segmento distal do cólon, fixado em Bouin, com cortes corados pelos métodos: PAS, alcian blue e HE. Na análise morfométrica, foi realizada contagem de: células caliciformes (CAL), células absortivas (ABS), células totais (TOT = CAL+ABS), mitoses (MIT) e linfócitos (LINF) presentes em cada cripta; mastócitos (MAST) na submucosa. A avaliação histopatológica revelou infiltrado linfoplasmocitário, desorganização das criptas, presença de células picnóticas, ulcerações na mucosa; edema, congestão vascular e linfática na submucosa. Houve diminuição significante do número de CAL, ABS, TOT e LINF, aumento de MIT no grupo experimental e não alteração do número de MAST. Conclui-se que a administração prolongada de corticosteróides em cães induziu alterações histopatológicas e morfométricas significantes na mucosa cólica, que podem se constituir em importante fator de risco cirúrgico.

Avaliação histopatológica e morfométrica intestinal dos efeitos da administração prolongada de corticosteróide em cães

Corticosteroids are largely used in the medical practice. However, they present side effects, that condition a risk factor for gastro-intestinal surgical procedures. The present study seeks to evaluate the histologycal changes of the mucosa and submucosa in colon of dogs submitted to the extended administration of corticosteroids. Fifteen male dogs with no defined pedigree, weighing 15 kg, randomized, being 6 dogs of the control group and 9 dogs of the experimental group, were submitted to the intramuscular application of hydrocortisone, 35 mg/kg/day for 30 days. The colonic distal segment was resected, fixed in Bouin and the courts were stained by the methods: PAS, alcian blue and HE. In the morphometric analysis, was accomplished the counting of: globet cells (GLO), absorptive cells (ABS), total cells (TOT= GLO+ABS), mitosis (MIT) and lymphocytes (LYMP) in each crypt; mast cells (MAST) in the submucosa. The histopathologycal evaluation revealed lymphocytic and plasma cells infiltrated, disorganization of the crypts, presence of pictotic cells, ulcerations in the mucosa; edema, vascular and lymphatic congestion in the submucosa. Analysis revealed: significant decrease of the number of GLO, ABS, TOT and LYMP, increase of MIT in the experimental group and non alteration of the number of MAST. It was concluded that the extended administration of corticosteroids in dogs induced significant histopathologycal and morphometric alterations in the colonic mucosa, that can be constituted important factors of surgical risk.

Corticosteróides são de largo uso na prática médica. Porém, apresentam efeitos colaterais, que condicionam um fator de risco para procedimentos cirúrgicos gastrointestinais. O presente estudo visou avaliar as alterações da mucosa e submucosa em cólon de cães submetidos a administração prolongada de corticosteróides. Quinze cães machos, sem raça definida, 15 kg, randomizados, 6 de grupo controle e 9 de grupo experimental, foram submetidos à aplicação intramuscular de hidrocortisona, 35 mg/Kg/dia, 30 dias. Foi realizada ressecção do segmento distal do cólon, fixado em Bouin, com cortes corados pelos métodos: PAS, alcian blue e HE. Na análise morfométrica, foi realizada contagem de: células caliciformes (CAL), células absortivas (ABS), células totais (TOT = CAL+ABS), mitoses (MIT) e linfócitos (LINF) presentes em cada cripta; mastócitos (MAST) na submucosa. A avaliação histopatológica revelou infiltrado linfoplasmocitário, desorganização das criptas, presença de células picnóticas, ulcerações na mucosa; edema, congestão vascular e linfática na submucosa. Houve diminuição significante do número de CAL, ABS, TOT e LINF, aumento de MIT no grupo experimental e não alteração do número de MAST. Conclui-se que a administração prolongada de corticosteróides em cães induziu alterações histopatológicas e morfométricas significantes na mucosa cólica, que podem se constituir em importante fator de risco cirúrgico.

Morphology and morphometry of mice's terminal ileum wall exposed to x-ray

Foram estudados os aspcectos morfológicos da parede do íleo de camundongos da linhagem C58BL expostos aos raios X, corpo inteiro, na dose única de 154,8 mC/Kg (600 R) e também a morfometria das figuras de mitose e das células caliciformes à microscopia de luz comum. Observamos alteraçöes morfológicas intensas no epitélio da mucosa ileal no período de 24 horas após irradiaçäo, tendência a recuperaçäo às 72 horas e normalizaçäo às 144 horas. A análise morfométrica demonstrou o índice mitótico significantemente baixo (quase nulo) no período significantemente baixo (quase nulo) no período de 24 hotas depois da irradiaçäo, rebote às 72 horas e normalizaçäo do mesmo às 144 horas. O índice de células caliciformes evidenciou diminuiçäo significante no período de 72 horas após irradiaçäo e recuperaçäo às 144 horas

Morfologia e morfometria da parede do íleo terminal de camundongos expostos aos raios X / Morphology and morphometry of the terminal ileum wall of mices exposed to X ray

Foram estudados os aspectos morfológicos da parede do ileo de camundongos da linhagem C57BL expostos aos raios X, corpo inteiro, na dose única de 154,8mC/Kg (600 R) e também a morfometria das figuras de mitose e das células calciformes à microscopia de luz comum. Observamos alteraçöes morfológicas intensas no epitélio da mucosa ileal no período de 24 horas após irradiaçäo, tendência à recuperaçäo às 72 horas e normalizaçäo às 144 horas. A análise morfométrica demonstrou o índice mitótico significantemente baixo (quase nulo) no período de 24 horas depois da irradiaçäo, rebote às 72 horas e normalizaçäo do mesmo às 144 horas. O índice de células caliciformes evidenciou diminuiçäo significante no período de 72 horas após irradiaçäo e recuperaçäo às 144 horas

Avaliacao clinica e funcional da miocardiopatia hipertensiva atraves de eletro e ecocardiografia / Clinical and functional evaluation of hypertensive miocardiopathy by eletrocardiography and echocardiography

A presenca de insuficiencia cardiaca congestiva (ICC), em pacientes com hipertensao arterial (HA) e hipertrofia ventricular esquerda (HVE) tem contribuido para a maior morbidade e mortalidade destes. Sintomas e sinais de ICC tem sido demonstrados em pacientes com HA e HVE tanto com funcao sistolica normal. Para caracterizar os aspectos clinicos, funcionais e estruturais da miocardiopatia hipertensiva atraves de eletrocardiograma (ECG) e ecocardiograma (ECO), realizamos estudo retrospectivo em 113 pacientes com diagnostico de HA e sintomas e/ou sinais clinicos de ICC, acompanhados no ambulatorio de HA do Instituto do Coracao. Os dados clinicos analisados foram, niveis de pressao arterial (PA), tempo de hipertensao, classe funcional (CF) de ICC de acordo com a classificacao de New York Heart Association (NYHA). Do ECG, analisamos presenca de sobrecarga ventricular esquerda (SVE), sobrecarga atrial esquerda (SAE), alteracoes de repolarizacao ventricular (ARV) com ou sem infradesnivelamento do segmento ST (intraST), disturbios de conducao (DC) atrioventriculares e/ou intra ventriculares, arritmias atriais (AA) e extrasistoles ventriculares (EV)...

Comprometimento hepático na brucelose humana: apresentaçäo de 2 casos clínicos / Hepatic involvement in human brucellosis. Report of 2 clinical cases

Säo relatados dois casos de brucelose humana apresentando comprometimento hepático, com especial referência ao diagnóstico diferencial das hepatites granulomatosas