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Med. infant ; 30(2): 149-155, Junio 2023. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, UNISALUD, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1443658

ABSTRACT

A pesar de los avances en los protocolos de tratamiento y en las medidas de soporte en pacientes con Leucemia Mieloide Aguda (LMA), 27% presentan recaídas de la enfermedad. Esto se debe, entre otras causas, a la persistencia de pequeñas cantidades de células malignas (blastos) resistentes a la terapia. Estas pequeñas cantidades de blastos remanentes se denominan Enfermedad Mínima Residual (EMR). La determinación de EMR requiere de técnicas no solo muy sensibles, sino también específicas, y permite evaluar la respuesta individual a la terapia. La introducción de la EMR como parámetro de respuesta y estratificación está bien definida en Leucemia Linfoblástica Aguda (LLA). Por el contrario, aunque existen publicaciones sobre el impacto pronóstico de la EMR en LMA, aún no se encuentra incluida en forma sistemática en los protocolos nacionales actuales, entre otros motivos, por lo laborioso de la determinación y por la necesidad de validación de la misma. Debe tenerse en cuenta que el inmunofenotipo de los blastos mieloides suele ser más heterogéneo que el de los blastos en LLA, presentando, en muchos casos, subpoblaciones diferentes entre sí, lo cual dificulta su detección certera y no hay consenso definido en cuanto a la metodología más eficaz. En este trabajo describimos una nueva estrategia de marcación y análisis estandarizada en un estudio multicéntrico internacional para LMA y la utilidad de la EMR como parámetro de respuesta y de estratificación. Asimismo, detallamos los resultados preliminares de nuestra cohorte de pacientes (AU)


Despite the improvement in treatment and supportive care of patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 27% of them relapse. This is due to the persistence of small amounts of malignant cells (blasts) resistant to therapy, among other causes. These small amounts of blasts are called Minimal Residual Disease (MRD). The determination of MRD requires not only techniques with high sensitivity but also with high specificity, and allows to evaluate the individual response to treatment. The introduction of MRD as a response parameter is well established in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and it is used in current stratification protocols. On the other hand, even though there are some reports regarding the prognostic impact of MRD in AML, it is still not included in the current national protocols due to the lack of validation of the determination, among other causes. This is due to the fact that the immunophenotype of myeloid blasts is more heterogeneous than in ALL, presenting different subpopulations, which difficults their accurate detection. Thus, there is still no consensus regarding the most effective approach. In this article, we describe a new staining and analysis strategy standardized by an international multicentric study, and the utility of EMR as a response and stratification parameter. Additionally, we show the preliminary results of our patient cohort. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/diagnosis , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/therapy , Immunophenotyping/instrumentation , Neoplasm, Residual/diagnosis , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2022. 116 p. tab, graf.
Thesis in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1378343

ABSTRACT

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can be distinguished from others by their ability to self-renew and to differentiate into new specific cell types. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are adult stem cells that can be obtained from different sources, such as adipose tissue, bone marrow, dental pulp, and umbilical cord. They can either replicate, originating new identical cells, or differentiate into cells of mesodermal origin and from other germ layers. MSC have been studied as new tools for regenerative therapy. Although encouraging results have been demonstrated, MSC-based therapies still face a great barrier: the difficulty of isolating these cells from heterogeneous environments. MSC are currently characterized by immunolabelling through a set of multiple surface membrane markers, including CD29, CD73, CD90 and CD105, which are also expressed by other cell types. Hence, the present work aimed to identify new specific biomarkers for the characterization of human MSC using DNA aptamers produced by the SELEX (Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential Enrichment) technique. Our results showed that MSC from different origins bound to DNA candidate aptamers, that is, DNA or RNA oligonucleotides selected from random libraries that bind specifically to biological targets. Aptamer-bound MSC could be isolated by fluorescenceactivated cell sorting (FACS) procedures, enhancing the induction of differentiation into specific phenotypes (chondrocytes, osteocytes and adipocytes) when compared to the whole MSC population. Flow cytometry analyses revealed that candidate aptamers bound to 50% of the MSC population from dental pulp and did not present significant binding rates to human fibroblasts or lymphocytes, both used as negative control. Moreover, immunofluorescence images and confocal analyses revealed staining of MSC by aptamers localized in the surfacemembrane of these cells. The results also showed internal staining of human monocytes by our investigated aptamers. A non-specific control aptamer (CNTR APT) obtained from the random pool was then utilized to compare the specificity of the aptamers bound to the analyzed non-apoptotic cells, showing no staining for MSC. However, 40% of the monocytes bound to the CNTR APT. Normalized data based on the cells bound to candidate aptamers compared to those bound to the CNTR APT, revealed a 10 to 16-fold higher binding rate for MSC against 2-fold for monocytes. Despite its low specificity, monocyte-aptamer binding occurs probably due to the expression of shared markers with MSC, since monocytes are derived from hematopoietic stem cells and are important for the immune system ability to internalize/phagocyte external molecules. Given that, we performed a pull-down assay followed by mass spectrometry analysis to detect which MSC-specific protein or other target epitope not coexpressed by monocytes or the CNTR APT would bind to the candidate aptamer. Distinguishing between MSC and monocyte epitopes is important, as both cells are involved in immunomodulatory effects after MSC transplantations. ADAM17 was found to be a target of the APT10, emerging as a possible biomarker of MSC, since its involvement in the inhibition of the TGF signaling cascade, which is responsible for the differentiation of MSC. Thus, MSC with a higher stemness profile should overexpress the protein ADAM17, which presents a catalytic site with affinity to APT10. Another target of Apt 10 is VAMP3, belonging to a transmembrane protein complex that is involved in endocytosis and exocytosis processes during immune and inflammatory responses. Overall, proteins identified as targets of APT10 may be cell surface MSC biomarkers, with importance for MSC-based cell and immune therapies


Células tronco são células indiferenciadas que podem ser distinguidas de outros tipos celulares por meio da habilidade de se auto renovarem e de se diferenciarem em novos tipos celulares. Células tronco mesenquimais (MSC) são células tronco adultas encontradas em diferentes tecidos como tecido adiposo, polpa de dente e cordão umbilical. Estas células podem se autodividir em células idênticas ou se diferenciarem em células de origem mesodermal. Estas células têm sido estudadas em novas aplicações que envolvem terapia regenerativas. Embora resultados encorajadores tenham sido demonstrados, terapias que utilizam MSC ainda encontram uma grande barreira: a dificuldade no isolamento destas células a partir de um ambiente heterogêneo. MSC são caracterizadas por populações positivas em ensaios de imunomarcação para os epítopos membranares CD29, CD73, CD90 e CD105, presentes também em outros tipos celulares. Assim, o presente trabalho tem o objetivo de identificar novos biomarcadores de MSC de origem humana, utilizando aptâmeros de DNA produzidos pela técnica SELEX (Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential Enrichment) como ferramenta. Nossos resultados mostraram que MSC de diferentes origens ligam-se a aptâmeros (oligonucleotídeos de DNA ou RNA que atuam como ligantes específicos de alvos moleculares) de DNA candidatos que atuam no isolamento de MSC por meio da técnica FACS de separação celular, promovendo uma maior indução de diferenciação em células específicas (condrócitos, osteócitos e adipócitos) comparada com a população total de MSC. Análises de citometria de fluxo mostraram que os aptâmeros candidatos se ligam a 50% das MSC de polpa de dente e não apresentam taxa de ligação significante para fibroblastos e linfócitos de origem humana - utilizados como controles negativo. Além domais, imagens de imunofluorescência e confocal mostraram ligação na superfície da membrana de MSC e a marcação interna de monócitos a estes aptâmeros. Portanto, um aptâmero controle (CNTR APT) foi utilizado para comparar a especificidade dos aptâmeros ligados a células viáveis, mostrando a não ligação deste aptâmero a MSC. Porém, 40% da população de monócitos ligou-se ao CNTR APT. Uma normalização baseada na comparação entre as taxas de ligação entre células ligadas com aptâmeros candidatos e o aptâmero controle gerou uma taxa de especificidade entre 10-16 vezes maior para MSC contra 2,5 vezes para os monócitos. Deste modo, embora os resultados tenham mostrado uma taxa de ligação entre monócitos e aptâmeros, as MSC ligadas aos aptâmeros candidatos possuem uma maior taxa de especificidade devido a uma maior presença de antígenos que são expressos em ambas as células. Um ensaio de Pull Down seguido de espectrometria de massas foi utilizado para a identificação de biomarcadores que se ligariam aos aptâmeros candidatos, e que não seriam co-expressos por monócitos e por antígenos ligados ao aptâmero controle. Deste modo, a proteína ADAM17 foi identificada nas amostras de APT10 ligadas às MSC. Tal proteína está relacionada à inibição de uma cascata de sinalização da família de proteínas TGF, responsável pela diferenciação de MSC. Assim, MSC com maior potencial tronco deveriam expressar ADAM17 em maior quantidade. Tal proteína apresenta um sítio catalítico que demonstra interagir com o APT10, de acordo com predição Docking entre proteína e DNA. Foi identificada também, a proteína VAMP3, que pertence a um complexo proteico transmembranar responsável pelos processos de endocitose e exocitose, e que podem ter um papel importante na liberação de citocinas e outras moléculas relacionadas às respostas imune e inflamatórias. Deste modo, o APT10 identificou proteínas importantes que devem estar relacionas com a melhora de imunoterapias que utilizam MSC


Subject(s)
Stem Cells , Biomarkers/analysis , SELEX Aptamer Technique/instrumentation , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/classification , ADAM17 Protein/pharmacology , Patient Isolation , Mass Spectrometry/methods , Staining and Labeling/methods , Transplantation/adverse effects , Umbilical Cord , DNA/agonists , Transforming Growth Factors/agonists , Cell Separation/instrumentation , Cytokines/adverse effects , Adipocytes/metabolism , Chondrocytes/classification , Scientists for Health and Research for Development , Adult Stem Cells/classification , Fibroblasts/chemistry , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Germ Layers , Antigens/adverse effects
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2022. 62 p. graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1378655

ABSTRACT

As Células-Tronco Mesenquimais (CTMs), são células multipotentes, presentes em diversos tecidos, sendo bastante estudada devido sua capacidade imunorregulatória por meio da liberação de fatores solúveis. Fatores estes que atuam sobre as funções de células do sistema imunitário. Simultaneamente, estudos indicam que os compostos flavonoides, em destaque a Delfinidina, presente em alguns frutos e flores, possuem atuação anti-inflamatória e inibitória sobre células do sistema imunitário. Todavia, são escassos os estudos em relação entre a capacidade imunorregulatória da CTM e a influência da Delfinidina, sendo este o objetivo deste estudo. Inicialmente, a Delfinidina 3-O-ß-D-glicosídeo foi escolhido, devido a sua maior estabilidade e a dose de 50 µM foi selecionada após análise por citometria de fluxo que mostrou aumento da fase proliferativa do ciclo celular. Posteriormente ao realizar análise da produção de fatores solúveis pelas CTM, os resultados mostraram aumento da produção de IL-10, TGF-ß e Oxido nítrico pelas CTM tratadas com Delfinidina. Bem como, diminuição da expressão de p-NF-κB/NF-κB pelas CTMs tratadas com Delfinidina, quando avaliadas por Wersten Blot. Adicionalmente, para analisar a Delfinidina sobre os efeitos imunorregulatórios da CTM sob macrófagos (RAW 264.7), célula esta, importante no sistema imune inato. Foram realizadas culturas condicionadas, com posterior análise da produção de fatores solúveis, os resultados mostraram aumento da produção de IL-10, e diminuição da produção de TNF-α, IL-1α e IL-12 pelos macrófagos, nas culturas condicionadas. Assim como, diminuição da expressão do fator p-NF-κB/NF-κB pelos macrófagos nas culturas condicionadas, quando avaliadas por Wersten Blot. Ademais, ao analisar a atividade metabólica dos macrófagos por ensaio de MTT, os resultados mostraram que as culturas condicionadas e a Delfinidina per si foi capaz de diminuir a atividade metabólica, sem alterar os efeitos anti-inflamatórios sobre a célula. Em síntese, a Delfinidina mostrou acentuar a atuação imunorregulatória da CTM sobre a linhagem macrofágica, célula esta, de grande importância para o sistema imune inato


Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells present in various tissues, being widely studied due to their immunoregulatory capacity through the release of soluble factors. These factors act on the functions of cells of the immune system. Simultaneously, studies indicate that flavonoid compounds, especially Delphinidin, present in some fruits and flowers, have anti inflammatory and inhibitory effects on immune system cells. However, there are few studies on the relationship between the immunoregulatory capacity of MSC and the influence of Delphinidin, which is the objective of this study. Initially, Delphinidin 3-O-ß-D-glycoside was chosen due to its greater stability and the 50 µM dose was selected after analysis by flow cytometry which showed an increase in the proliferative phase of the cell cycle. Subsequently, when analyzing the production of soluble factors by MSCs, the results showed an increase in the production of IL-10, TGF-ß and nitric oxide by MSCs treated with Delphinidin. As well as decreased expression of p-NF-κB/NF-κB by MSCs treated with Delphinidin, when evaluated by Wersten Blot. Additionally, to analyze Delphinidin on the immunoregulatory effects of MSC on macrophages (RAW 264.7), this cell is important in the innate immune system. Conditioned cultures were performed, with subsequent analysis of the production of soluble factors, the results showed an increase in the production of IL-10, and a decrease in the production of TNF-α, IL-1α and IL-12 by macrophages, in the conditioned cultures. As well as decreased expression of p-NF-κB/NF-κB factor by macrophages in conditioned cultures, when evaluated by Wersten Blot. Furthermore, when analyzing the metabolic activity of macrophages by MTT assay, the results showed that conditioned cultures and Delphinidin itself was able to decrease the metabolic activity, without altering the anti-inflammatory effects on the cell. In summary, Delphinidin has shown to enhance the immunoregulatory action of MSC on the macrophage lineage, a cell that is of great importance for the innate immune system


Subject(s)
Flavonoids/analysis , Immune System , Transforming Growth Factors , Interleukin-1/adverse effects , Interleukin-10/adverse effects , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/classification , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/administration & dosage
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2022. 56 p. tab, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1396952

ABSTRACT

O câncer de pele pode ser classificado como não melanoma e melanoma. O melanoma apresenta baixa incidência entre os cânceres de pele, porém é a forma mais letal e é considerado um dos tipos mais resistentes ao tratamento. Devido à infiltração de células malignas nos tecidos, vasos linfáticos e vasos sanguíneos, o melanoma invade e se espalha rapidamente. Suas metástases são frequentemente localizadas em linfonodos, cérebro, fígado e outros órgãos. Melanomas metastáticos abrigam múltiplas mutações gênicas e muitos tumores apresentam resistência aos tratamentos, como por exemplo com inibidores BRAF, devido à mutações e ativação de vias paralelas. Ou seja, existe uma necessidade clara da busca de novas opções de tratamento. Em trabalho realizado por nosso grupo, Massaro et al mostraram que o derivado de estradiol 2- Metoxiestradiol induz apoptose em células de melanoma e senescência. Neste sentido, o composto STX140, (um análogo do estradiol com biodisponibilidade superior), que já se mostrou eficaz no combate ao câncer de mama em diversos estudos in vitro e in vivo, será então avaliado para sua ação no melanoma de forma inédita. Este trabalho teve como principal objetivo explorar a ação antitumoral em células de melanoma do composto STX140, especialmente a indução de senescência. Utilizando a cultura de células de melanoma foram realizados os ensaios de: viabilidade celular - IC50, formação de colônias, análise do ciclo celular e caracterização de morte celular por citometria de fluxo, ensaio In vitro scratch, coloração para ß-galactosidase, PCR quantitativo e ELISA. Os resultados mostraram que o composto STX140: diminui a viabilidade celular, inibe a proliferação, formação de colônias e migração em linhagens de melanoma (não resistentes e resistentes ao vemurafenibe, inibidor de BRAF). Além do mais, o composto atuou diminuindo a secreção da interleucina pró-tumoral IL-8 em células resistentes. O STX140 induziu senescência nas células de melanoma que foram positivas para ß-galactosidase, também havendo aumento da expressão de genes chave de vias de senescência (CDKN1A e GADD45A) nas células de melanoma resistentes tratadas com o composto. Em conclusão, o STX140 mostrou ter um potencial antitumoral contra o melanoma, diminuindo sua viabilidade celular, inibindo sua proliferação e migração, induzindo senescência, diminuindo a secreção de interleucina pró- tumoral, com efeito mais acentuado nas linhagens de melanoma resistente


Skin cancer can be classified as non-melanoma and melanoma. Melanoma has a low incidence among skin cancers, but it is the most lethal form and is considered one of the most resistant to treatment. Due to the infiltration of malignant cells into tissues, lymphatic vessels and blood vessels, melanoma invades and spreads rapidly. Its metastases are often located in lymph nodes, brain, liver and other organs. Metastatic melanomas presents multiple gene mutations and many tumors are resistant to treatments, such as with BRAF inhibitors, due to mutations and activation of parallel pathways. In other words, there is a clear need to search for new treatment options. In work carried out by our group, Massaro et al showed that the estradiol derivative 2- Methoxyestradiol induces apoptosis in melanoma cells and senescence. In this sense, the compound STX140, (an estradiol analogue with superior bioavailability), which has already been shown to be effective against breast cancer in vitro and in vivo studies will be then evaluated for its action on melanoma. The main objective of this work is to explore the antitumor action of the compound STX140 in melanoma cells, especially the induction of senescence. Using the melanoma cell culture the following assays were performed: cell viability - IC50, clonogenic, cell cycle analysis and cell death characterization by flow cytometry, wound assay, staining for ß-galactosidase, quantitative PCR and ELISA. Preliminary data from this work showed that the compound STX140: decreases cell viability, inhibits proliferation, colony formation and migration in melanoma cell lines (non-resistant and resistant to vemurafenib, BRAF inhibitor). It also decreased the secretion of pro-tumor interleukin IL-8 in resistant cells. STX140 induced senescence in melanoma cells, that were positive for ß-galactosidase, and there was also increased expression of key genes of senescence pathways (CDKN1A and GADD45A) in resistant melanoma cells treated with the compound. In conclusion, STX140 has been shown to have antitumor potential against melanoma, decreasing its cell viability, inhibiting its proliferation and migration, inducing senescence, decreasing pro-tumor interleukin secretion, with a more pronounced effect on resistant melanoma cell lines


Subject(s)
Estradiol/analogs & derivatives , Melanoma/pathology , Skin Neoplasms/pathology , In Vitro Techniques/methods , Aging/metabolism , Interleukin-8/adverse effects , Cell Culture Techniques/methods , Inhibitory Concentration 50 , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Neoplasm Metastasis
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Acta sci., Health sci ; 43: e54978, Feb.11, 2021.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1368771

ABSTRACT

The central venous catheter that is inserted in patients undergoing hemodialysis can cause hemodynamic instability and trigger complications such as thrombus formation. The objective of this study was to investigate hemostatic and numerical influences on thrombus formation in patients undergoing hemodialysis with a central venous catheter. Participants were assigned to three groups: I: clinical and laboratorial healthy individuals matched by sex and age (controls); II: participants after one month of insertion of the catheter and III: participants after 4 months of insertion of the catheter. Platelet activation was investigated by GPIIb/IIIa and p-selectin expressions using flow cytometry. A three-dimensional model of the catheter was constructed in the numerical simulation for the calculation of partial differential equation of a platelet activation model. A significant difference was detected by the expression of p-selectin comparing the group I (33.42 ± 4.74), group II (40.79 ± 5.54) and group III(51.00 ± 7.21) (p < 0.0001). The median values for GPIIb/IIIa were 10426 (10029-10721), 13921 (13412-15652) and 19946 (18714-21815) after catheter insertion (p < 0.0001), for groups I, II and III, respectively. Excluding the first arterial orifice, venous orifices tend to have greater platelet activation when compared to the other arterial orifices. The results of this study showed the influence of arterial and venous lateral orifices in stimulating the development of thrombi associated with the activation of platelet markers the longer the catheter was used.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Blood Platelets , Central Venous Catheters , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Patients/statistics & numerical data , Thrombosis/blood , Hemostatics , Biomarkers/blood , Platelet Activation , Renal Dialysis/nursing , P-Selectin/blood , Coagulation Agents , Vascular Access Devices , Hemodynamics
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2021. 128 p. tab, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1380596

ABSTRACT

Diabetes mellitus (DM) compreende um conjunto de doenças metabólicas de grande importância e incidência mundial. Nele, o DM do tipo 1 é caracterizado pela destruição de células pancreáticas produtoras de insulina, e dentre seus sintomas, a disfunção imunológica relacionada à falta de insulina foi observada por diversos estudos, descrevendo pacientes diabéticos como mais susceptíveis a infecções e complicações decorrentes destas. Paracoccidioidomicose (PCM) é uma enfermidade sistêmica causada por fungos da espécie Paracoccidioides sp., bastante importante no Brasil e endêmica em toda a América Latina. Este trabalho utiliza um modelo de carência relativa de insulina (DM experimental) para estudar a intervenção da insulina em um modelo de micose pulmonar causada por P. brasiliensis, analisando o processo de migração celular (expressão de moléculas de adesão por imunohistoquímica e fenótipo dos leucócitos do pulmão por citometria de fluxo), os mecanismos moleculares (produção/liberação de citocinas por cytometric bead array), intracelulares (vias de sinalização por Western blot), e a atividade fagocítica e microbicida dos macrófagos alveolares. Em resultados observamos que, comparados aos não-diabéticos, camundongos tornados diabéticos apresentam maior susceptibilidade evidenciada por menor atividade fagocítica e reduzidas secreções de interferon-γ e de interleucina-12 na fase inicial da inflamação, que leva a uma resposta menos efetiva com menor expressão de molécula de adesão de células vasculares, reduzidas populações de linfócitos TCD4+, TCD8+, células natural killer, culminando em inflamação crônica resultante da proliferação aumentada do fungo nos pulmões (aumento de interferon-γ e fator necrótico tumoral-ß). Vemos ainda que o tratamento de insulina em animais diabéticos restaurou as secreções de citocinas pró-inflamatórias e a atividade fagocítica de macrófagos em 24 horas de infecção, e aumentou a celularidade, a expressão de moléculas de adesão de células vasculares-1 e restaurou as populações de linfócitos B, de células natural killer e de células coestimuladas por CD80, além de reduzir a inflamação crônica no pulmão. Estes dados em conjunto nos permitem inferir que a insulina modulou o ambiente inflamatório de animais tornados diabéticos de formas diferentes em estágios iniciais e tardios da infecção pelo isolado Pb18 do Paracoccidioides brasiliensis


Diabetes mellitus comprehends a group of metabolic diseases of great importance and incidence worldwide. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by destruction of insulin producing-pancreatic cells and, among its symptoms, an impaired immunological function has been observed in many studies having diabetic patients described as more susceptible to infections and complications resulted of them. Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic disease caused by fungi of Paracoccidioides spp. , also of great importance in Brazil and endemic in the whole Latin America. This work uses a model of experimental T1DM to investigate the intervention of insulin in a model of murine PCM induced by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, analyzing the process of cell migration (adhesion molecules expression, leukocyte phenotyping), molecular mechanisms (production and secretion of cytokines), intracellular mechanisms (signaling pathways) and phagocytic and microbicidal activities in alveolar macrophages. In results, compared to controls, we observed higher susceptibility in diabetic mice to PCM, evidenced by reduced phagocytic activity and reduced levels of interferon-γ and interleukin-12 on initial stages of infection, and a less effective inflammation with lesser expression of adhesion molecules, reduced migration of TCD4+, TCD8+, NK cells and B lymphocytes, resulting in chronic inflammation caused by higher fungal proliferation in lungs (higher interferon-γ and tumours necrosis factor-α levels). In addition, we saw treatment with insulin in diabetic animals restored secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and phagocytic activity on early stages and allowed higher cellularity, higher expression of vascular cells adhesion molecule-1 and restored populations of B lymphocytes, NK cells and the expression of costimularoty molecule CD80, also reducing the chronic inflammation in lungs. Taken together, these data lead us to suggest insulin modulated the inflammatory microenvironment in lungs of mice rendered diabetic, in different forms on earlier and later stages of an infection by Pb18 isolate


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Mice , Paracoccidioidomycosis/complications , Cytokines , Insulin/analysis , Lung , Lung Diseases, Fungal/drug therapy , Signs and Symptoms , Blotting, Western/instrumentation , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Lung Diseases, Fungal , Anti-Infective Agents/administration & dosage
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Braz. J. Pharm. Sci. (Online) ; 57: e19033, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1345461

ABSTRACT

Previously, we evaluated the effect of trichostatin A (TSA) on the expression of DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Fragile histidine triad (FHIT) and WW domain-containing oxidoreductase (WWOX) are two of the most common down-regulated genes in many cancers located on chromosome 3p14.2 and 16q23.3-24.1 respectively. The aim of the current study was to assess the effect of TSA on these genes expression, cell growth, and apoptosis in HCC WCH 17 cell. The cells were seeded and treated with TSA at different times. Then, MTT assay, flow cytometry, and qRT-PCR were achieved to determine viability, apoptosis and gene expression respectively. Cell growth was significantly inhibited, 92 to 36% after 24 h, 86 to 28% after 48 h, and 78 to 24% after 72 h. The results of flow cytometry confirmed that TSA increased apoptosis compared to the control group, the apoptosis percentage increased to 12%, 16%, and 18% in comparison to control groups (2%). Significant up-regulation of the genes was observed in all treated groups. We concluded that re-expression of silenced WWOX and FHIT genes could be achieved by TSA resulting in cell growth inhibition and apoptosis induction in WCH 17 cell.


Subject(s)
Apoptosis/physiology , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology , WW Domain-Containing Oxidoreductase , Growth/physiology , Chromosomes/classification , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Neoplasms/classification
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Rio de Janeiro; s.n; 2020. 125 p. graf, ilus, tab.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1425346

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A nefropatia isquêmica é uma doença renal crônica provocada pela redução do fluxo sanguíneo renal que pode progredir para a doença renal terminal, cujo tratamentos disponíveis se baseiam em terapias substitutivas da função renal, como diálise ou transplante renal. No entanto, devido ao alto custo dos tratamentos e a carência de órgãos, se faz necessária a busca por novas terapias, como as células-tronco (CT). Apesar do potencial terapêutico das CT em doenças crônicas, não está claro se essas células mantêm seus efeitos benéficos em órgãos lesionados por tempo prolongado. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar os efeitos precoces e tardios do tratamento com células-tronco adiposas (CTA) sobre a morfologia e o status oxidativo em rins de ratos com nefropatia isquêmica. A isquemia renal foi induzida pelo modelo 2rins-1clip (2R1C) e, depois de um mês da clipagem da artéria renal, foram injetadas 106 células-tronco na região subscapsular do rim afetado. Após 15 e 30 dias da injeção das CTA, a morfologia renal foi verificada por meio da análise macroscópica, microscópica e ultraestrutural. Além disso, o status oxidativo foi avaliado no tecido renal através da mensuração da atividade das enzimas antioxidantes catalase e glutationa peroxidase; e de marcadores biológicos de dano oxidativo, como proteínas carboniladas, 3-Nitrotirosina e 4-Hidroxinonenal. Por imunoperoxidase foi possível localizar as células-tronco adiposas GFP+ foram rastreadas e encontradas tanto 15 dias, quanto 30 dias após a injeção na região subcapsular. A restauração da arquitetura renal foi evidenciada 15d após o uso das células, onde detectamos redução na deposição de fibras colágenas no parênquima renal, o que não foi observado 30d após o uso das células. Os resultados também foram confirmados através da análise da ultraestrutura renal que mostraram restauração da arquitetura renal no grupo de 15d, não evidenciada no grupo de 30d. Quanto a análise do status oxidativo, somente os animais com nefropatia isquêmica mais prolongada apresentaram estresse oxidativo com redução da atividade da enzima antioxidante catalase no tecido renal. Além disso, foi observado dano proteico e lipídico, sem melhora dessa condição nos animais 30d após o tratamento com as células-tronco. No modelo de nefropatia isquêmica avaliado, o tratamento com CTA mostrou benefícios na morfologia renal a curto prazo, mas não tardiamente, apesar da permanência dessas células no tecido. Acreditamos que o estresse oxidativo, evidenciado somente no tecido renal com isquemia mais prolongada, possa ter dificultado a ação das células-tronco, contribuindo para tais achados. Esses resultados abrem perspectivas para o aprofundamento do estudo quanto à caracterização dos mecanimos de ação das CTA nas respostas anti-fibrogênicas, assim como o estabelecimento do número, frequência, vias de administração e melhor momento para uso dessas células no tratamento de doenças renais crônicas.


Ischemic nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease caused by reduced kidney blood flow that can progress to end stage kidney disease, whose available treatments are based on kidney function replacement therapies, such as dialysis or kidney transplantation. However, due to the high cost of treatments and the lack of organs, it is necessary to search for new therapies, such as stem cells (SC). Despite the therapeutic potential of SC in chronic diseases, it is unclear whether these cells maintain their beneficial effects on injured organs for a long time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the early and late effects of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) treatment on the morphology and oxidative status in kidneys of rats with ischemic nephropathy. Renal ischemia was induced by the 2kidneys-1clip (2K1C) model and, after a month of clipping the renal artery, 106 stem cells were injected into the subscapsular region of the affected kidney. After 15 and 30 days of ADSC injection, renal morphology was verified by macroscopic, microscopic, and ultrastructural analysis. In addition, oxidative status was assessed in renal tissue by measuring the activity of the antioxidant enzymes catalase and glutathione peroxidase; and biological markers of oxidative damage, such as carbonylated proteins, 3-nitrotyrosine and 4-hydroxynonenal. By immunoperoxidase, it was possible to locate GFP + adipose-derived stem cells that were tracked and found both 15 days and 30 days after injection in the subcapsular region. The restoration of the renal architecture was evidenced 15d after the use of the cells, where we detected a reduction in the deposition of collagen fibers in the renal parenchyma, which was not observed 30d after the use of the cells. The results were also confirmed by analyzing the renal ultrastructure, which showed restoration of the renal architecture in the 15d group, not evidenced in the 30d group. Regarding the analysis of oxidative status, only animals with more prolonged ischemic nephropathy presented oxidative stress with reduced activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase in renal tissue. In addition, protein and lipid damage was observed, with no improvement in this condition in the animals 30d after treatment with stem cells. In the evaluated ischemic nephropathy model, treatment with ADSC showed benefits in renal morphology in the short term, but not late, despite the permanence of these cells in the tissue. We believe that oxidative stress, evidenced only in renal tissue with more prolonged ischemia, may have hindered the action of stem cells, contributing to such findings. These results open perspectives for further study on the characterization of ADSC mechanisms of action in anti-fibrogenic responses, as well as the establishment of the number, frequency, routes of administration and the best time to use these cells in the treatment of chronic kidney diseases.


Subject(s)
Rats , Mesenchymal Stem Cells , Kidney/physiopathology , Kidney Diseases/chemically induced , Periodic Acid-Schiff Reaction/methods , Biomarkers/analysis , Catalase/analysis , Fluorescent Antibody Technique/methods , Oxidative Stress , Early Diagnosis , Protein Carbonylation , Delayed Diagnosis , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Glutathione Peroxidase/analysis , Hematoxylin
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2019. 109 p. graf, tab.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1022813

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A fim de garantir a qualidade final de produtos os laboratórios de análise microbiológica fornecem dados sobre a qualidade dos mesmos em todas as suas etapas de produção. A crescente preocupação com a saúde dos pacientes conduz à busca de métodos que forneçam resultados precisos e rápidos, pois possibilitam que ações corretivas sejam tomadas em tempo real. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o potencial de tecnologia alternativa no monitoramento de endotoxina bacteriana na água tratada para diálise e dialisato e avaliar o potencial da citometria de fluxo na análise de água. Para isso utilizou-se Portable Test System (PTS®) como método alternativo para detecção de endotoxina bacteriana no monitoramento da água tratada para diálise e dialisato, o qual foi validado frente ao método convencional farmacopeico. Paralelamente realizou-se revisão narrativa da literatura a fim de avaliar a aplicabilidade da citometria de fluxo em análises de água. A análise dos diferentes parâmetros de validação para endotoxina bacteriana no método alternativo mostrou que, exceto para a menor diluição analisada, houve linearidade e precisão nos resultados. Por outro lado a concentração de 0,25 UE/mL foi a menor que apresentou exatidão e especificidade. Observou-se ainda, que o limite de detecção foi de 0,125UE/mL e o de quantificação de 0,25 UE/mL, portanto o intervalo foi de 0,25-1,0 UE/mL. Adicionalmente pela análise de resistência pode-se perceber que ao variar analistas não houve diferença significativa. Em relação ao tempo de análise em uma condição de rotina laboratorial com muitas amostras, o PTS® mostrou-se demorado. Ressalta ainda, que seria importante que a legislação vigente determinasse a análise mensal de endotoxinas no dialisato. A revisão da literatura evidencia o potencial da tecnologia de citometria de fluxo, pois a mesma mostrou-se satisfatória quando comparada a metodologias convencionais para análise de água. O trabalho desenvolvido permitiu concluir que o PTS®) mostrou-se adequado para analisar amostras in loco, permitindo análises em tempo real, que para as quais haja a expectativa de ausência de endotoxinas ou de concentração respeitando o intervalo de 0,25 UE/mL a 1,0 UE/mL. Quanto a citometria de fluxo, esta mostrou-se uma tecnologia promissora em analisar amostras de água, sendo portanto recomendável proceder a estudos de validação e aplicabilidade


In order to guarantee the final quality of products, the microbiological analysis laboratories provide data about their quality at all production stages. The growing concern for patients' health leads to the search for methods that provide accurate and fast results, as they enable corrective actions to be taken in real time. The present work aimed to evaluate the alternative technology potential in the monitoring of bacterial endotoxin in treated water for dialysis and dialysate and to evaluate the potential of flow cytometry in water analysis. The different validation parameters analysis for bacterial endotoxin in alternative method showed that, except for the lowest dilution analyzed, there was linearity and precision in the results. On the other hand, the concentration of 0.25 EU / mL was the lowest that presented accuracy and specificity. It was further observed that the detection limit was 0.125UE / mL and the quantification limit was 0.25 EU / mL, so the range was 0.25-1.0 EU / mL. Additionally by the ruggedness analysis it was possible to perceived that when varying analysts there was no significant difference. Regarding the analysis time in a laboratory routine condition with many samples, the PTS® was was time consuming. It was also observed that it would be important to determine monthly analysis of endotoxins in dialysate. The literature review evidence the flow cytometry technology potential of the because it was satisfactory when compared to conventional methodologies for water analysis. The research showed that the PTS® was suitable for analyzing samples in loco, allowing real-time analyzes, for which there is expectation of endotoxins absence or concentration respecting the range of 0.25 EU / mL to 1.0 EU / mL. For the flow cytometry, it was shown to be a promising technology for analyzing water samples, and it is therefore advisable to carry out validation and applicability studies


Subject(s)
/classification , Renal Dialysis , Dialysis , Endotoxins/analysis , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2017. 180 p. graf, tab, ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-878490

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A contaminação de corpos d'água por fármacos é um tema de extrema relevância, tendo em vista problemas como a escassez de água, florações de cianobactérias tóxicas e lançamentos clandestinos de efluentes domésticos. Sendo assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar a presença de cafeína (CAF), fluoxetina (FLX), levotiroxina (LVX) e bezafibrato (BZF) em mananciais do estado de São Paulo, bem como avaliar a toxicidade desses compostos à cianobactéria Microcystis aeruginosa LTPNA 08. Um método por LC-MS/MS foi desenvolvido e validado, de acordo com a RDC nº 166 da ANVISA, para a detecção de CAF, FLX, LVX e BZF em amostras ambientais. As represas Guarapiranga e Billings, bem como os rios Taiçupeba, Sorocaba, Baixo Cotia, Grande e Paraíba foram monitorados de abril a setembro de 2017. A toxicidade dos fármacos foi avaliada por meio do monitoramento do crescimento, produção de microcistinas e viabilidade celular da cianobactéria M. aeruginosa LTPNA 08. CAF foi detectada em todas as amostras analisadas, com concentrações que variaram de 6,6 ng.L-1 a 16,47 µg.L-1. No Rio Cotia foram verificadas as maiores concentrações de CAF, FLX e BZF (16,47 µg.L-1; 3,5 ng.L-1 e 322 ng.L-1, respectivamente). A LVX, cujos produtos de biotransformação não foram monitorados, não foi detectada em nenhuma amostra analisada. A concentração de 50 µg.L-1 de FLX inibiu o crescimento da cianobactéria em 82,3% (CE50: 31,4 µg.L-1). Em relação à produção de microcistinas totais, os fármacos inibiram a liberação da fração extracelular para a maior concentração testada ao longo do tempo de monitoramento, embora não tenham demonstrado efeito sobre a viabilidade celular. Sendo assim, considerando-se que fármacos estão presentes nos mananciais monitorados no estado de São Paulo e que a FLX pode causar efeito sobre a M. aeruginosa, os efeitos decorrentes da exposição a concentrações ambientais contínuas e cumulativas de fármacos em corpos d'água devem ser estudados. Além disso, uma vez que a ocorrência destas substâncias e outros contaminantes antropogênicos no ambiente aquático natural é uma questão emergente devido aos efeitos adversos potenciais que estes compostos representam para a vida aquática e os seres humanos, os tipos e níveis destes compostos, que têm um impacto maior na qualidade da água, deve ser constantemente monitorada. Práticas de gestão que investem em saneamento e na redução da descarga de efluentes não tratados, e um plano de proteção de recursos hídricos com o objetivo de garantir a segurança da água seriam medidas essenciais para reduzir o aporte de contaminantes nos corpos d'água do estado de São Paulo


Contamination of water bodies by drugs is a subject of extreme relevance considering related problems such as water scarcity, harmful cyanobacterial blooms and discharge of untreated domestic effluents. Therefore, the aim of this work was to determine the presence of caffeine (CAF), fluoxetine (FLX), levothyroxine (LVX) and bezafibrate (BZF) in springs in the State of São Paulo, and to evaluate the toxicity of these compounds in cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa LTPNA 08. A LC-MS/MS method was developed and validated according to RDC nº 166 of ANVISA to assess the concentration of CAF, FLX, LVX and BZF in environmental samples. Guarapiranga and Billings reservoirs, as well as the Taiçupeba, Sorocaba, Baixo Cotia, Grande and Paraíba rivers were monitored from April to September 2017.The drugs toxicity in M. aeruginosa LTPNA 08 was assessed by monitoring their effects on cyanobacterial growth, microcystins production and cell viabilityby flow cytometry. CAF was detected in all analyzed samples at concentrations ranging from 6.6 ng to 16.47 µg.L-1.Among studied sites, Cotia river showed the highest concentrations of CAF, FLX and BZF (16.47 µg.L-1, 3.5 ng.L-1 and 322 ng.L-1, respectively). LVX, which biotransformation products were not monitored, was not detected in any of the analyzed samples. Regarding the drugs toxicity, 50 µg.L-1 of FLX inhibited the cyanobacterial grow thin 82.3% (EC50 of 31.4 µg.L-1). Although no effect on cell viability was seen by flow cytometry, the highest concentrations of all compounds tested were able to inhibit the release of microcystins. Therefore, considering that some of the drugs monitored showed to be present in water sources in São Paulo State and that FLX affects cyanobacteria M. aeruginosa growth, the effects of continuous and cumulative exposure at environmental drug concentrations of in water bodies should be evaluated. Also, since the occurrence of these substances and other anthropogenic contaminants in the natural aquatic environment is an emerging issue due to the potential adverse effects these compounds pose to aquatic life and humans, thet ypes and levels of these compounds, which have a greater impact on water quality, should be constantly monitored. Management practices investing in sanitation and in reducing discharge of untreated effluents, as well as a plan for water resources protection with the goal of ensuring water security would be essential measures in reducing drugs loading into water bodies situated in São Paulo State


Subject(s)
Pharmaceutical Preparations/analysis , /classification , Microcystis/growth & development , Spectrophotometry/methods , Thyroxine/toxicity , Bezafibrate/toxicity , Caffeine/toxicity , Fluoxetine/toxicity , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation
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Braz. J. Pharm. Sci. (Online) ; 53(3): e00169, 2017. graf, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-889384

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ABSTRACT Gliomas account for the majority of primary malignant brain tumors and present invasive behavior into adjacent healthy tissue. While 4-NC had previously shown to induce apoptotic cell death in a melanoma model, for the glioma model described in this paper 4-NC is cytotoxic for the cells with the induction of the autophagic pathway. Trypan blue exclusion assay showed that 4-NC was cytotoxic in a dose-dependent manner for A172 and T98G cell lines. IC10 and IC50 values were at 32 µM and 41 µM for A172 and T98G respectively. Inhibition of cell proliferation was observed by total cell counts and by cell cycle analysis by flow cytometry, with cell cycle arrest of A172 and T98G cell lines respectively in the G1/G0 and S phases of the cell cycle. 4-NC induced up-regulation of autophagic pathways, as shown by immunoblotting for LC3-I/II, Real-Time PCR for ATG-7 and Beclin-1 genes, and by fluorescence microscopy observation of autophagic vacuoles in cells transfected with GFP-LC3 and electron microscopy. Glioma cells concomitantly treated with 4-NC and 3-MA, an inhibitor of the autophagic process, are more sensible to cell death, suggesting that autophagy protects the cells from the action of 4-NC.


Subject(s)
Autophagy , Glioblastoma , Plant Extracts , Cell Death , Piperaceae/classification , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Glioma/pathology
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 14(3): 366-373, July-Sept. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-796970

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ABSTRACT Objective: To discuss the implementation of technical advances in laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria for validation of high-sensitivity flow cytometry protocols. Methods: A retrospective study based on analysis of laboratory data from 745 patient samples submitted to flow cytometry for diagnosis and/or monitoring of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Results: Implementation of technical advances reduced test costs and improved flow cytometry resolution for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria clone detection. Conclusion: High-sensitivity flow cytometry allowed more sensitive determination of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria clone type and size, particularly in samples with small clones.


RESUMO Objetivo: Discutir as melhorias técnicas no diagnóstico e no acompanhamento laboratorial de hemoglobinúria paroxística noturna para a validação da técnica de citometria de fluxo de alta sensibilidade. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, que envolveu a análise de dados laboratoriais de 745 pacientes com hipótese diagnóstica e/ou acompanhamento de hemoglobinúria paroxística noturna por citometria de fluxo. Resultados: Os avanços técnicos não só reduziram o custo do ensaio, mas também melhoraram a identificação e a resolução da citometria de fluxo para a detecção de clone hemoglobinúria paroxística noturna. Conclusão: A citometria de fluxo de alta sensibilidade possibilitou a identificação do tipo e do tamanho de clone de hemoglobinúria paroxística noturna, especialmente em amostras com pequeno clone.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Flow Cytometry/methods , Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal/diagnosis , Antigens, CD/blood , Retrospective Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity , Quality Improvement/economics , Flow Cytometry/economics , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Flow Cytometry/standards , Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal/blood , Antibodies, Monoclonal/blood
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Annals of Laboratory Medicine ; : 28-34, 2015.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-34579

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BACKGROUND: The usefulness of the CytoDiff flow cytometric system (Beckman Coulter, USA) has been studied in various conditions, but its performance including rapidity in detecting and counting blasts, the most significant abnormal cells in the peripheral blood, has not been well evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of the CytoDiff differential counting method in challenging samples with blasts. METHODS: In total, 815 blood samples were analyzed. Samples flagged as "blasts" or "variant lymphocytes" and showing 0.8) for neutrophils and lymphocytes but poor (r<0.8) for other cells. When the cutoff value of the CytoDiff blast count was set at 1%, the sensitivity was 94.4% (95% CI; 91.2-96.6) and specificity was 91.9% (95% CI; 89.0-94.1). The positive predictive value was 88.4% (95% CI; 84.4-91.5) (304/344 cases) and negative predictive value was 96.2% (95% CI; 93.9-97.7) (453/471 cases). The CytoDiff blast counts correlated well to the manual counts (r=0.9223). CONCLUSIONS: The CytoDiff method is a specific, sensitive, and rapid method for counting blasts. A cutoff value of 1% of at least 1 type of blast is recommended for positive CytoDiff blast counts.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Leukocyte Count , Leukocytes/cytology , Lymphocytes/cytology , Neutrophils/cytology
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Indian J Med Sci ; 2011 Jan; 65(1) 26-31
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-145585

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Background: Diagnosis of malaria is usually made by microscopy [Giemsa, Acridine Orange (AO), and Quantitative Buffy Coat (QBC) assay], which requires expertise. Currently, automated haematology analyzers are being used for complete blood count (CBC), in all acute febrile and non-febrile illnesses which simultaneously detects malaria. The normal scattergram by the analyzer (Sysmex 2100) comprises of five parameters i.e. lymphocytes (pink), monocytes (green), neutrophils (blue), eosinophils (red) with a space between the neutrophil and eosinophil populations. Aims : We carried out a prospective study to compare the efficacy of Sysmex XE-2100 (Sysmex Corporation, Kobe) for detection of malaria in comparison to other conventional techniques. Materials and Methods : 430 cases were analyzed for malaria by microscopy (QBC, AO, Giemsa), ICT (Immunochromatography) and flowcytometric analyzer (Sysmex XE-2100). The abnormal scattergrams were observed as double neutrophil, double eosinophil, grey zone, extended neutrophil zone with a decrease space between eosinophil and neutrophil, and a combination of above patterns. Results : Out of 70 positive cases [49/70 (70%) P. vivax, 18/70 (25.7%) P. falciparum, and 3/70 (4.2%) both P. vivax and P. falciparum], 52 showed abnormal scattergrams by the analyzer. The sensitivity and specificity of hematology analyzer found to be 74.2% and 88%, respectively. Conclusion : Flowcytometric analyzer is a rapid, high throughput device which needs less expertization for the diagnosis of malaria. Hence, it can be used in the diagnostic laboratories as an early modality for diagnosis of malaria in suspected as well as clinically in apparent cases.


Subject(s)
Autoanalysis/instrumentation , Blood Cell Count/instrumentation , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Hematologic Tests/instrumentation , Humans , Malaria/diagnosis , Malaria, Falciparum/diagnosis , Malaria, Vivax/diagnosis , Plasmodium falciparum/analysis , Plasmodium vivax/analysis , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Cuad. Hosp. Clín ; 50(2): 49-54, 2005. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIBOCS | ID: lil-429033

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INTRODUCCIÓN: las células endoteliales pueden proveer información valiosa con respecto a muchos procesos patológicos como la aterosclerosis, inflamación, neoplasia y angiogénesis. Este trabajo describe la primera experiencia boliviana en el aislamiento y cultivo de células endoteliales humanas derivadas de la vena umbilical (HUVEC). MÉTODOS: Un segmento largo de cordón umbilical se utilizó para el aislamiento y fue tratado por digestión con colagenasa. Las células endoteliales fueron desprendidas de la íntima y posteriormente cultivadas en medio de cultivo M199 y suero fetal bovino. Técnicas morfológicas, inmunohistoquímicas y de citometría de flujo fueron utilizadas para identificar estas células. RESULTADOS: Se examinaron las células endoteliales obtenidas por análisis morfológico e inmunohistoquímico. El marcaje con CD34 fue positivo para más del 90% de las células obtenidas por digestión con colagenasa analizado por citometría de flujo. CONCLUSIÓN Se logró aislar y cultivar HUVEC de manera exitosa. Una gran variedad de experimentos y aplicaciones en ciencias biomédicas pueden ser potencialmente factibles.


INTRODUCTION: endothelial cell study yields valuable information concerning many pathologic processes such as atherosclerosis, inflammation, neoplasia and angiogenesis. This paper describes the first Bolivian experience in isolation and culture of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). METHODS: a long segment of the umbilical cord was processed by collagenase digestion. Endothelial cells were detached from intima and further cultured using M199 culture media. Morphologic, immunochemistry and flow cytometry approaches were used to identify these cells. RESULTS: morphologic and immunochemistry analysis of the pool of obtained cells were positive for HUVEC. CD34 staining was positive in more than 90% of the cells obtained by collagenase digestion as assessed by flow cytometry. CONCLUSION: HUVEC were successfully isolated for the first time in Bolivia. A great deal of further experiments and applications in biomedical sciences is possible


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Cells/metabolism , Cells/pathology , Cell Separation/classification , Cell Separation/statistics & numerical data , Cell Separation/instrumentation , Cell Separation/methods , Cell Separation/standards , Flow Cytometry/classification , Flow Cytometry/statistics & numerical data , Flow Cytometry/instrumentation , Flow Cytometry/methods , Cell Culture Techniques/classification , Cell Culture Techniques/instrumentation , Cell Culture Techniques/methods
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