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J. bras. nefrol ; 28(3): 151-157, set. 2006. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-608335

ABSTRACT

Introdução: O aspartame é um edulcorante artificial amplamente usado em muitos produtos como alimentos e bebidas, sendo 200 vezes mais doce queo açúcar. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do aspartame em rins de fetos de ratas, considerando as alterações morfométricas no glomérulo,túbulos contorcidos proximais e distais e, ducto coletor. Método: 15 ratas grávidas (Wistar) pesando em média 180g foram divididas em 3 grupos: grupo controle (n=5), grupo tratado com aspartame á temperatura ambiente (n=5) e, grupo tratado com aspartame aquecido a 40°C (n=5) . No vigésimo dia de prenhez, os animais foram mortos e os fetos fixados em solução Alfac, incluídos em parafina, cortados e estabilizados com hematoxilina-eosina. O método utilizado foi a morfometria pela técnica cariométrica. Resultados: Houve diminuição significativa no peso dos fetos do grupo tratado com aspartame à temperatura ambiente (p=0,004) comparado com o grupo controle. O volume glomerular e o tamanho nuclear das células dos túbulos proximais, distais e ducto coletor dos rins fetais das ratas tratadas com aspartame a 40°C aumentaram significativamente em relação aos controles. Conclusão. Estesresultados mostraram que o uso do aspartame produz efeitos em todas as estruturas renais sugerindo nefrotoxicidade.


Introduction: Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener added to many products of foods and beverages, being 200 times as sweet as sugar. Thepurpose of this study was to assess the effect of aspartame in kidneys of rat fetuses considering morphometric changes of glomerulus, proximal and distal convoluted tubules and, colleting duct. Methods: Fifteen pregnant Wistar rats weighting around 180g were divided into three groups: control group (n=5), treated group with aspartame at room temperature (n=5) and treated group with aspartame heated to 40°C (n=5). On the 20th day of pregnancy, animals were sacrificed and the fetuses were fixed in Alfac solution, included in paraffin, sectioned and stained with haemotoxyline and eosine. Morphometry by the karyometric technique was the method used. The principal evaluated measurements were glomerular volume and cell nuclei size of proximal and distalconvoluted tubules, and colleting duct. Results: There were significant decreases in fetal weight in treated group with aspartame at room temperature (p=0,004) when compared with control group. The glomerular volume and nuclei size of proximal and distal convoluted tubules and collecting dust of kidneys of rat fetuses treated with aspartame at 40°C were statistically higher than the control ones. Conclusions: The results showed that use of aspartame affectedevery structure suggesting nefrotoxicity.


Subject(s)
Animals , Aspartame/metabolism , Rats, Wistar/metabolism
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Rev. chil. obes ; 5(1): 20-4, 2000. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-274578

ABSTRACT

Non nutritive artificial sweeteners are substances widely used in foods and diet beverages. Much has been said about their possible noxius effects. Here we review some of main properties of some of them, and the controversy their use has aroused. We hope this information will help to unveil the mistery and fantasy that has surround their use


Subject(s)
Humans , Aspartame/analysis , Cyclamates/analysis , Saccharin/analysis , Aspartame/metabolism , Cyclamates/metabolism , Saccharin/metabolism
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Indian J Biochem Biophys ; 1991 Feb; 28(1): 10-5
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-27223

ABSTRACT

Thermolysin, a thermostable endopeptidase, is recognised as a potential peptide bond forming enzyme. The importance of structural properties and its stereospecific nature towards peptide bond formation is described. Thermolysin's use in the keystep of the preparation of an artificial sweetener 'aspartame' is highlighted.


Subject(s)
Amino Acid Sequence , Aspartame/metabolism , Bacillus/enzymology , Calcium/metabolism , Endopeptidases/metabolism , Metalloendopeptidases/metabolism , Molecular Sequence Data , Oligopeptides/metabolism , Substrate Specificity , Thermolysin/metabolism , Zinc/metabolism
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Bol. Hosp. San Juan de Dios ; 36(3): 170-4, mayo-jun. 1989.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-67755

ABSTRACT

El Aspartame es un potente edulcorante producido en forma sintética a partir del ácido aspártico y de la fenilanina. Es considerado como un edulcorante no calórico, por las pequeñas cantidades que se utilizan para obtener el sabor dulce deseado. El Aspartame es hidrolizado en el lumen intestinal y en las vellosidades de la mucosa y absorbido al estado de aspartato, fenilanina y metanol y también como el dipéptido aspartil-fenilanina. El edulcorante y los productos de su degradación no han demostrado toxicidad en el ser humano, aún a dosis muy superiores a las habitualmente empleadas. Sin embargo, no es recomendable el uso de Aspartame en niños portadores de fenilquetonuria, por las elevadas concentraciones sanguíneas de feneilanina que en ellos se puede alcanzar. El Aspartame puede ser consumido en forma segura por individuos obesos y pacientes diabéticos, por cuanto no modifica los niveles glicémicos, insulinémicos, glucagonémicos, ni interfiere con la hemoglobina glicosilada. Su uso está practicamente libre de efectos colaterales adverso


Subject(s)
Aspartame , Aspartame/metabolism , Aspartame/pharmacology , Aspartame/toxicity
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