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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 35(7): 691-699, jul. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-766200

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of phytogenic additives and glutamine plus glutamic acid, associated or not, on histomorphometry of bursa of Fabricius and small intestine, oocyst count and lesion scores, and carbon turnover of duodenal mucosa of broiler chickens infected with Eimeria acervulina. A total of 450 male broiler chickens was distributed into a completely randomized design with six treatments and three replications. Treatments consisted of control diet (CD); CD + coccidiosis vaccine; CD + antibiotic performance enhancers and anticoccidial (APE/AC); CD + glutamine and glutamic acid (Gln/Glu); CD + phytogenic additives (PA); CD + Gln/Glu + PA. Birds on treatment CD + vaccine were vaccinated via drinking water at three days of age against coccidiosis. At 16 days of age all birds of all treatments were inoculated orally and individually with 500,000 oocysts of Eimeria acervulina. There was no treatment effect on lesion score in the intestinal epithelium of birds. The smaller number of excreted oocysts was observed in groups of birds fed diets containing APE/AC and PA. Were observed better results of villus height and crypt depth for duodenum and ileum of birds of treatments containing Gln/Glu at 7 days of age, and Gln/Glu and PA at 21 days of age. Higher percentage of cortical area from bursa follicles was observed in birds fed diets supplemented with Gln/Glu and PA at 7, 14 and 21 days of age. Increased turnover of intestinal mucosa was observed in treatments containing Gln/Glu, indicating acceleration in development and regeneration of damaged tissue. Glutamine plus glutamic acid and phytogenic additives can provide improvements to structure, and thus to intestinal function, as well as to better immune response against the infectious challenges. Phytogenic additives can be used for coccidiosis control of broiler chickens where the use of antibiotic performance enhancers and anticoccidials is prohibited...


O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito dos aditivos fitogênicos e da glutamina mais ácido glutâmico, associados ou não, sobre a histomorfometria da Bursa de Fabricius e intestino delgado, sobre contagem de oocistos e escores de lesão e sobre o turnover do carbono da mucosa intestinal de frangos de corte experimentalmente infectadas com Eimeria acervulina. Para isso foram utilizados 450 pintos de corte machos distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualisado, com seis tratamentos e três repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de dieta controle (DC); DC + Vacina de coccidiose; DC + antibióticos melhoradores de desempenho e anticoccidiano (AMD/AC); DC + glutamina e ácido glutâmico (Gln/Glu); DC + sditivos fitogênicos (AFs); DC + Gln/Glu + AFs. As aves do tratamento DC + Vacina foram vacinadas via água de bebida, aos três dias de idade, contra coccidiose. Aos 16 dias de idade todas as aves de todos os tratamentos foram inoculadas oralmente e individualmente com 500.000 oocistos de Eimeria acervulina. Não houve efeito dos tratamentos para escore de lesão no epitélio intestinal das aves. O menor número de oocistos excretados foi observado nos grupos de aves alimentadas com dieta contendo AMD/AC e AFs. Foram observados melhores resultados para altura das vilosidades e profundidade das criptas do duodeno e ílio das aves dos tratamentos contendo Gln/Glu, aos 7 dias de idade e Gln/Glu e AFs aos 21 dias de idade. Maior porcentagem de área cortical dos folículos bursais foi observada em aves alimentadas com dieta suplementada com Gln/Glu e AFs aos 7, 14 e 21 dias de idade. Maior turnover da mucosa intestinal foi observada em aves dos tratamentos contendo Gln/Glu, indicando aceleração do desenvolvimento e regeneração do tecido lesado. Glutamina mais ácido glutâmico e aditivos fitogênicos podem oferecer melhorias à estrutura e, consequentemente, à função do intestino, bem como melhores condições para resposta imune frente à desafios infecciosos...


Subject(s)
Animals , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Bursa of Fabricius/anatomy & histology , Galliformes/microbiology , Glutamine/therapeutic use , Parasite Egg Count/veterinary , Eimeria/parasitology , Intestine, Small/microbiology , Intestinal Mucosa/injuries
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Arq. bras. neurocir ; 32(2)jun. 2013. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-681384

ABSTRACT

Cerebral edema and excitoxicity are well known phenomena and are reported in multiple pathological contexts. Despite that, regarding traumatic brain injury, significant events in incidence and potential clinical consequences, little is known about the actual promoting and modulating processes of cerebral damage, namely in relation to glutamate, the main excitatory endogenous neurotransmitter of the central nervous system. Based on current concepts on neuropathology and cerebral regulation, a thorough review is made on the glutamatergic regulation system, its role and mechanisms of action in a secondary response to TBI, namely in cortex and hippocampus, sensible areas to acute and delayed damage. Current and past clinical trials are also mentioned as attempts to modulate these events, with no clinical significance so far. A better knowledge of the glutamatergic deregulation and related excitoxicity should play a key role in the understanding of TBI and provide a basis for possible therapeutic targets in a close future...


O edema cerebral e a excitotoxicidade são fenômenos bem conhecidos e foram descritos em múltiplos contextos patológicos. Apesar disso, em relação ao traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE), acontecimento significativo em termos de incidência e consequências clínicas, pouco se sabe acerca dos reais processos de promoção e modulação do dano cerebral, nomeadamente em relação ao glutamato, o principal neurotransmissor excitatório endógeno do sistema nervoso central. Baseando-se em conceitos atuais de Neuropatologia e regulação cerebral, é feita uma revisão do sistema de regulação glutamatérgico, o seu papel e mecanismos de ação na resposta secundária ao TCE, nomeadamente no córtex e hipocampo, áreas propensas ao dano imediato e tardio. São referidos os diferentes ensaios clínicos até a data, como tentativas de modulação desses eventos, sem significância clínica até ao momento. Um melhor conhecimento da desregulação glutamatérgica e concomitante excitotoxicidade deverá desempenhar papel crucial na compreensão do TCE e funcionar como ponto de partida para eventuais alvos terapêuticos no futuro...


Subject(s)
Humans , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Craniocerebral Trauma , Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate , Neurotoxins
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Psicofarmacologia (B. Aires) ; 12(73): 39-45, apr. 2012. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-653246

ABSTRACT

El té es la segunda bebida de mayor consumo a nivel mundial después del agua. Esta bebida posee un efecto relajante y placentero. Ambas cualidades provienen de un aminoácido que se encuentra en grandes concentraciones en las hojas del té verde, la L-Teanina. Este aminoácido tiene la capacidad de atravesar la barrera hemato-encefálica y modular las funciones cerebrales, a través de su acción sobre los neurotransmisores y por su capacidad de alterar las ondas cerebrales a un predominio alfa, que es el patrón relacionado con la relajación y concentración. Este aminoácido tiene efecto anti-estrés, aumenta la memoria y concentración, mejora la calidad del sueño y actúa como un neuroprotector. A estos efectos sobre el SNC se puede sumar sus posibles usos junto con doxorubicina y otros antineoplásicos, mejorando sus acciones y disminuyendo su toxicidad.


L-Theanine, an amino acid of green tea, has the ability to modulate brain functions by causing an anti-stress effect, by improving memory and concentration and enhancing sleep, as well as by acting as a neuroprotective agent.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Anxiety Agents , Glutamic Acid/pharmacokinetics , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Central Nervous System , gamma-Aminobutyric Acid , Tea
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-140196

ABSTRACT

Aim: Root canal irrigation plays an important role in the debridement and disinfection of the root canal system. "The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Carisolv TM , 1% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) gel, and 1% NaOCl solution as root canal irrigants in deciduous anterior teeth." Materials and Methods: Thirty-six extracted deciduous anterior teeth were used. Root canals were flooded with NaOCl solution in Group A, NaOCl gel in Group B and Carisolv TM in Group C and incubated for 30 min. Scanning electron microscope photomicrographs of canal wall debris in the apical, middle and coronal thirds were scored. Results: The results showed that regardless of irrigation regime, canals were consistently cleaner in the coronal and middle thirds than in the apical thirds. NaOCl solution, NaOCl gel, and Carisolv TM had comparable activity at coronal third and middle third of root canals. At the apical third, NaOCl solution cleaned canals better than NaOCl gel and Carisolv TM . Carisolv TM cleaned debris better than NaOCl gel at the apical third. Conclusion: Carisolv TM can be used as an adjunct to root canal preparation.


Subject(s)
Cuspid/drug effects , Cuspid/ultrastructure , Dental Pulp Cavity/drug effects , Dental Pulp Cavity/ultrastructure , Dentin/drug effects , Dentin/ultrastructure , Gels , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Humans , Incisor/drug effects , Incisor/ultrastructure , Leucine/therapeutic use , Lysine/therapeutic use , Materials Testing , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Root Canal Irrigants/administration & dosage , Root Canal Irrigants/therapeutic use , Smear Layer , Sodium Hypochlorite/administration & dosage , Sodium Hypochlorite/therapeutic use , Solutions , Time Factors , Tooth Apex/drug effects , Tooth Apex/ultrastructure , Tooth, Deciduous/drug effects , Tooth, Deciduous/ultrastructure
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Bol. venez. infectol ; 22(1): 48-52, ene.-jun. 2011. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-721082

ABSTRACT

La meningitis bacteriana continúa siendo una enfermedad potencialmente fatal, especialmente en países en vías de desarrollo. Los aminoácidos excitatorios están fuertemente implicados en la patogénesis del daño neuronal en meningitis bacteriana. El objetivo fue medir niveles de glutamato, GABA, glicina y taurina en liquido cefalorraquídeo y correlacionarlos con el grado de severidad, complicaciones y secuelas. Estudio prospectivo en 31 pacientes con meningitis bacteriana y 10 pacientes con líquido cefalorraquídeo normal (control), con edades de 1 mes - 13 años de edad. El análisis de aminoácidos se realizó al ingreso y al tercer día mediante cromatografía líquida de alta presión. De los 31 pacientes que ingresaron al estudio 64,5 % fueron de género femenino, 13 lactantes, 8 preescolares y 10 escolares. El promedio de aminoácidos en los niños con meningitis fue más alto que en el grupo control (P<0,01). El glutamato disminuyó significativamente en pacientes con hidrocefalia. El GABA está disminuido en pacientes con parálisis cerebral y la taurina está disminuida en higroma y aumentada en lesión de pares craneales, trastornos de la conducta e hipoacusia. Los cambios en los niveles de aminoácidos en líquido cefalorraquídeo refleja el estado patológico y severidad del daño cerebral. Este estudio provee información del eventual papel de la inmunomodulación y posible uso de antagonistas de aminoácidos excitatorios, con efecto neuroprotector, en el tratamiento de meninigitis bacteriana e indica que esta clase de molécula neurotóxica puede represetar un importante blanco en la terapia adyuvante para meningitis bacteriana.


Bacterial meningitis rmains a potentially fatal disease, especially in developing countries. Exitatory amino acids are strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of neuronal damage in bacterial meningitis. To measure levels of glutamate, GABA, glycine and taurine in cerebroespinal fluid and correlate with the degree of severity, complications and sequelae. Prospective study in 31 patients with bacterial meningitis and 10 patients with normal cerebrospinal fluid (control), aged 1 month - 13 years old. Amino acid analysis was performed on admission and on the third day using high pressure liquid chromatography. Of the 31 patients entering the study 64.5 % were females, 13 infants, 8 preschoolers and 10 elementary school students. The average number of amino acids in children with meningitis was higher than in the control group (P<0.01). Glutamate levels significantly decreased in patients with hydrocephalus. GABA levels decreased in patients with cerebral pasly, and taurine diminished in hygroma, and increased in cranial nerve injury, eating disorders and hearing loss. Changes in amino acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid reflect pathological state and severity of brain damage. This study provides information on the possible role of immunomudulation and possible use of excitatory amino acid antogonists with neuroprotective effects in the treatment of bacterial meningitis, indicating that this class of neurotoxic molecules may represent important target in adjuvant therapy for bacterial meningitis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists/pharmacology , Meningitis, Bacterial/pathology , Neurotransmitter Agents/administration & dosage , Neurotransmitter Agents/antagonists & inhibitors , Glutamic Acid/administration & dosage , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Excitatory Amino Acid Agonists
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Odonto (Säo Bernardo do Campo) ; 18(36): 149-154, jul.-dez. 2010.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-578109

ABSTRACT

Introdução: a Odontologia vem aprimorando as técnicas de remoção do tecido cariado, visando facilitar a rotina clínica. Um desses avanços foi a introdução de mecanismos para a remoção químico-mecânica da cárie dental. Tradicionalmente, a remoção do tecido cariado tem sido realizada por meio de métodos mecânicos, como a utilização de instrumentos cortantes rotatórios e manuais que embora tenham se mostrado efetivos, apresentam desvantagens como a dor e eventual remoção de tecido sadio. Objetivo: estudar as vantagens e as desvantagens da técnica operatória de um método químico-mecânico quando se utiliza o produto CarisolvTM, bem como conhecer a sua composição e o seu mecanismo de ação. Conclusão: a remoção de tecido cariado com o CarisolvTM promove tanto a eliminação de S.mutans quanto a de Lactobacillus, entretanto é um processo controverso no que tange a sua eficácia e a ausência de dor visto que, eventualmente, é necessário o uso de instrumentos cortantes rotatórios para complementar a remoção de tecido cariado, possui um custo elevado e consome um maior tempo clínico quando comparado à remoção mecânica da cárie dental.


Introduction: dentistry is improving techniques for caries removal, intending to facilitate the clinical routine. Such advancement was the introduction of chemical-mechanical caries removal mechanisms. Traditionally, the carious lesion removal has been held by mechanical methods such as the use of rotary and manual cutting tools, which have been shown effective nevertheless, have disadvantages as pain and eventual removal of healthy tissue. Aim: study the advantages and disadvantages of a chemical-mechanical surgical technique when using the product CarisolvTM and know its composition and its acting mechanism. Conclusion: caries removal with CarisolvTM promotes both S.mutans as Lactobacillus elimination. In the meantime is a controversial process with regard to its effectiveness and pain absence because, eventually, it is necessary to use rotary cutting tools to complement the caries removal, has a high cost and consumes a larger clinical time when compared to dental caries mechanical removal.


Subject(s)
Humans , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Dental Caries/drug therapy , Cariostatic Agents/therapeutic use , Leucine/therapeutic use , Lysine/therapeutic use , Dentin , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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J. appl. oral sci ; 16(2): 155-160, Mar.-Apr. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-479763

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations comparing two minimally invasive methods in permanent teeth after 12 months. Fifty pregnant women (second trimester of pregnancy), mean age 22 ± 5.30 years, were treated by two previously trained operators. The treatment approaches tested were: chemomechanical method (CarisolvTM; MediTeam) and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART). A split-mouth study design was used in which the two treatments were randomly placed in 50 matched pairs of permanent teeth. The chemomechanical method (CM) was the test group and the ART was the control group. The treatments were performed in Public Health Centers. The tested restorative material was a high-strength GIC (Ketac Molar; 3M/ESPE). The restorations were placed according to the ART guidelines. Two calibrated independent examiners evaluated the restorations in accordance with ART criteria. The inter-examiner kappa was 0.97. Data were analyzed using 95 percent confidence interval on the binomial distribution and Fisher's exact test at 5 percent significance level. In a 12-month follow-up, 86 percent of the restorations were evaluated. In the test group (CM), 100 percent (CI=93.3-100 percent) of the restorations were considered successful. In the control group (ART) 97.6 percent (CI=87.4-99.9 percent) of the restorations were considered successful and 2.4 percent unsuccessful (marginal defect >0.5 mm). There was no statistically significant difference between the 12-mounth success rate for both groups (Fisher's exact test: P=0.49) and between the two operators (Fisher's exact test: P=1.00). Both minimally invasive methods, chemomechanical method and ART, showed a similar clinical performance after 12 months of follow up.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Young Adult , Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods , Glass Ionomer Cements/chemistry , Case-Control Studies , Dental Marginal Adaptation , Dental Cavity Preparation/instrumentation , Dental Cavity Preparation/methods , Follow-Up Studies , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Leucine/therapeutic use , Lysine/therapeutic use , Pilot Projects , Surface Properties , Survival Analysis , Young Adult
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J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent ; 2007 Apr-Jun; 25(2): 93-6
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-114710

ABSTRACT

An in vivo study comparing the different methods of caries removal was done in children of age group 6-9 years. Among these patients a total number of 150 carious deciduous teeth were selected. Caries removal was done by hand instruments, airotor and carisolv. The efficacy, time taken and pain experienced by the patient during caries removal was evaluated. The results showed that airotor was the most efficient method (mean value 0.38), while carisolv was the least painful (mean value 0.080) and the most time consuming method (534.8 seconds).


Subject(s)
Child , Coloring Agents/diagnosis , Dental Caries/therapy , Dental Cavity Preparation/instrumentation , Dental High-Speed Equipment , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Humans , Leucine/therapeutic use , Lysine/therapeutic use , Pain Measurement/methods , Pain Threshold/physiology , Propylene Glycol/diagnosis , Time Factors , Tooth, Deciduous/pathology , Treatment Outcome
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Braz. oral res ; 21(2): 176-181, 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-453199

ABSTRACT

This study carried out an in vitro evaluation and comparison of the occurrence of marginal leakage in bonded restorations using mechanical or chemical-mechanical (Carisolv) removal of carious tissue. For that purpose, 40 extracted decayed human molars were divided into 4 groups: GI (burs + Prime & Bond NT + TPH), GII (Carisolv + Prime & Bond NT + TPH), GIII (burs + SBMP + Z100) and GIV (Carisolv + SBMP + Z100). After accomplishment of the restorations and thermal cycling, the teeth were exposed to dye, sectioned and qualitatively evaluated. The results demonstrated that the system of removal of carious tissue did not influence the results of microleakage at any of the cavity margins. At dentinal margins, use of the Prime & Bond NT + TPH restorative system allowed the occurrence of less microleakage than the SBMP + Z100 system.


Este estudo avaliou e comparou in vitro a ocorrência da infiltração marginal em restaurações adesivas, com a utilização de remoção mecânica e químico-mecânica do tecido cariado. Para a proposição, 40 dentes molares humanos extraídos cariados foram divididos em quatro grupos: GI (brocas + Prime & Bond NT + TPH), GII (Carisolv + Prime & Bond NT + TPH), GIII (brocas + SBMP + Z100) e GIV (Carisolv + SBMP + Z100). Após a execução das restaurações e termociclagem, os dentes foram expostos a corante, seccionados e avaliados qualitativamente. Os resultados demonstraram que o sistema de remoção de tecido cariado não influenciou a ocorrência de microinfiltração em quaisquer margens cavitárias. Nas margens dentinárias, a utilização do sistema restaurador Prime & Bond NT + TPH demonstrou menor ocorrência de microinfiltração do que o sistema SBMP + Z100.


Subject(s)
Humans , Dental Bonding/standards , Dental Caries/therapy , Dental Cavity Preparation/methods , Dental Leakage/etiology , Dental Restoration, Permanent/standards , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , In Vitro Techniques , Leucine/therapeutic use , Lysine/therapeutic use , Composite Resins/chemistry , Dental Marginal Adaptation , Dental Cavity Preparation/standards , Dental Cements/chemistry , Materials Testing
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Braz. oral res ; 20(4): 364-371, Oct.-Dec. 2006.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-440187

ABSTRACT

This investigation aims to discuss the methodologies applied in clinical trials published about CarisolvTM, in order to assess the best scientific evidence concerning chemo-mechanical caries removal. Papers concerning the use of CarisolvTM were sought using a search strategy. The titles and abstracts of all the reports identified through the search were analyzed by a single reviewer. The inclusion criterion involved: clinical trials having CarisolvTM in one of the study groups. Then, those that fulfilled the inclusion criterion underwent methodology assessment and data extraction. Only 12 papers met the inclusion criterion. It was observed that none of these studies complied with all the evaluated research methodological principles required in order to have power of evidence generation. CarisolvTM proved to be effective in caries removal. Appointment mean time was greater, but the perceived time was shorter than that using conventional techniques due to patients' perception of more comfort and a reduction of anesthesia needs. There were no adverse effect in long-term assessments. In studies with microbiological evaluation of the remaining dentine, it was observed that both the conventional and chemo-mechanical methods produced statistically significant reduction on counts of viable microorganisms.


Esta investigação objetiva discutir as metodologias aplicadas em ensaios clínicos publicados sobre Carisolv®, para verificar a melhor evidência científica concernente à remoção químico-mecânica de tecido cariado. Artigos referentes ao uso de Carisolv® foram procurados utilizando-se uma estratégia de busca. Os títulos e resumos de todos os estudos identificados pela procura foram analisados por um único revisor. O critério de inclusão envolveu: ensaios clínicos contendo o sistema Carisolv® em um dos grupos de estudo. Os estudos que preencheram o critério de inclusão foram submetidos à avaliação de metodologia e extração de dados. Somente 12 artigos preencheram o critério para inclusão. Foi verificado que nenhum desses estudos obedeceu a todos os princípios metodológicos considerados necessários para que uma pesquisa tenha poder de geração de evidências. O Carisolv® demonstrou ser eficaz na remoção de tecido cariado. O tempo de consulta foi maior, mas o tempo percebido foi inferior em comparação ao tempo das técnicas convencionais devido à percepção dos pacientes de mais conforto e de redução da necessidade de anestesia. Não houve efeito adverso em avaliações a longo prazo. Em estudos com avaliação microbiológica da dentina remanescente foi verificado que ambos os métodos convencional e químico-mecânico produziram redução significativa na contagem de microrganismos viáveis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Clinical Trials as Topic , Dental Caries/drug therapy , Dental Cavity Preparation/methods , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Leucine/therapeutic use , Lysine/therapeutic use , Research Design/standards , Clinical Trials as Topic , Double-Blind Method , Data Collection/standards , Evidence-Based Medicine , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Sample Size , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Braz. dent. j ; 17(3): 213-218, 2006. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-442369

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of subgingival application of Carisolv™ gel as an adjunctive therapy to scaling and root planing (SRP) on calculus removal compared to conventional instrumentation. Forty-five teeth requiring extraction due to severe periodontal disease were randomized to the following treatments: 1) SRP alone; 2) placebo gel + SRP; 3) Carisolv™ gel + SRP. Either test or placebo gel was applied subgingivally for 1 min and then the root were instrumented until a smooth and calculus-free surface was achieved. Instrumentation time and the number of strokes required were recorded. After extraction, the efficacy of root surface instrumentation was measured by percentage of remaining calculus. There was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) between the treatment groups regarding either time required for instrumentation or the percentage of residual calculus. The subgingival application of Carisolv™ gel prior to SRP did not provide any additional benefit to root instrumentation compared to scaling and root planing alone.


O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a efetividade da aplicação subgengival do gel Carisolv™ em associação aos procedimentos de raspagem e alisamento radicular (RAR) na remoção do cálculo dental aderido à superfície radicular, quando comparado à terapia periodontal mecânica convencional. Foram utilizados 45 dentes indicados para a exodontia devido à doença periodontal avançada, os quais foram divididos em três grupos de tratamento: 1) RAR apenas; 2) placebo + RAR; 3) Carisolv™ + RAR. O tempo despendido e o número de movimentos realizados para a instrumentação das superfícies radiculares foram avaliados durante o tratamento. Em seguida, os dentes foram extraídos e avaliados quanto ao percentual de cálculo residual, por meio de um sistema computadorizado de análise de imagens. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p>0,05) entre os grupos com relação ao tempo requerido para os diferentes tratamentos, assim como quanto ao percentual de cálculo residual. Os resultados indicaram que a aplicação do Carisolv™ não promoveu benefícios adicionais àqueles obtidos com a terapia mecânica convencional na remoção do cálculo subgengival.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Dental Scaling , Dental Calculus/drug therapy , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Leucine/therapeutic use , Lysine/therapeutic use , Root Planing , Solvents/therapeutic use , Dental Calculus/therapy , Dental Scaling/instrumentation , Dental Scaling/methods , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Photography, Dental , Placebos , Root Planing/instrumentation , Root Planing/methods , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 133(2): 224-230, feb. 2005. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-398057

ABSTRACT

Dementia in general, especially Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia, are diseases of high prevalence with severe socio-economic consequences in all countries. In recent years, due to the obtention of new pharmaceutical products acting on different brain neurotransmitters, there has been important changes in the therapy of these diseases. Although these drugs do not stop disease progression, there is consistent evidence of their usefulness in cognitive, behavioral and functional domains and of their pharmaco-economical justification. This article reviews the main drugs available for Alzheimer disease and some future therapeutic perspectives.


Subject(s)
Humans , Neurotransmitter Agents/therapeutic use , Vasodilator Agents/therapeutic use , Alzheimer Disease/drug therapy , Acetylcholine/therapeutic use , Cholinesterase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use
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Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc ; 17(2): 40-51, abr.-jun. 2002. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-314746

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Introdução: As cúspides porcinas tratadas com glutaraldeído (GDA) são um dos tecidos biológicos mais utilizados em biopróteses, porém a calcificação tardia pós-implante constitui a causa predominante de sua falência. Objetivo: Analisar comparativamente dois métodos de prevenção da calcificação (etanol 80por cento e ácido L-glutâmico 0,8por cento) em cúspide e parede aórtica porcina implantadas no subcutâneo em ratos, tendo como grupo controle as cúspides e os segmentos de parede aórtica fixadas em glutaraldeído (GDA), num período de 15, 30 e 60 dias após implante. Material e Métodos: Foram utilizados 45 ratos jovens, distribuídos em 3 grupos contendo 15 animais cada, que por sua vez foram subdivididos em 3 subgrupos de 5 animais, nos quais foram implantados, em 2 bolsas no subcutâneo, uma cúspide e um segmento de parede aórtica em cada. Em cada grupo assim nominados: GDA (grupo controle), E80por cento (grupo cujas estruturas foram pré-tratadas com etanol 80por cento) e o AG 0,8por cento (grupo cujas estruturas foram pré?tratadas com ácido L-glutâmico 0,8por cento) foram realizadas a mensuração do cálcio e análise microscópica quanto à presença de calcificação (localização e intensidade da mesma) e de Infiltrado inflamatório (localização e tipo), no período de 15, 30 e 60 dias após implante. Resultados: Na mensuração do cálcio na cúspide aórtica encontrou?se no grupo E80por cento 15 dias (1,30Ý0,21 mg cálcio/mg tecido), E80por cento 30 dias (1,05Ý0,22 mg cálcio/mg tecido) e E80por cento 60 dias (0,53Ý0,42 mg cálcio/mg tecido); no grupo AG 0,8por cento 15 dias (12,17Ý0,66 mg cálcio/mg tecido), AG 0,8por cento 30 dias (15,31Ý2,82 mg cálcio/mg tecido) e AG 0,8por cento 60 dias (34,24Ý16,28 mg cálcio/mg tecido) com o grupo controle GDA 15 dias (12,44Ý2,26 mg cálcio/mg tecido), GDA 30 dias (13,44Ý3,34 mg cálcio/mg tecido) e GDA 60 dias (50,85Ý8,71 mg cálcio/mg tecido). Em relação à mensuração do cálcio na parede aórtica, encontrou-se no grupo de E80por cento 15 dias (4,62Ý0,68 mg cálcio/ mg tecido), E80por cento 30 dias (9,47 Ý 2,59mg cálcio/mg tecido) e E80por cento 60 dias (23,56Ý7,75 mg cálcio/mg tecido) no grupo de AG 0,8por cento 15 dias (4,31Ý0,85 mg cálcio/mg tecido), AG 0,8por cento 30 dias (7,69Ý1,48 mg cálcio/mg tecido) e AG 0,8por cento 60 dias (20,50Ý 1,22 mg cálcio/mg tecido) com o grupo controle GDA 15 dias (7,34Ý1,32 mg cálcio/mg tecido), GDA 30 dias (9,28Ý0,76 mg cálcio/mg tecido) e GDA 60 dias (27,60Ý1,08 mg cálcio/mg tecido)....


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Animals , Rats , Glutamic Acid/pharmacology , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Bioprosthesis , Ethanol , Animals, Laboratory , Calcification, Physiologic/physiology
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Arch. neurociencias ; 2(1): 13-8, ene.-mar. 1997. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-227100

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La kinurenina (KYN) es el metabolito precursor del antagonista de los receptores glutamatérgicos para N-metil-D-as-partato (NMDA), el ácido kinurénico (KYNA). Por su pate, el probenecid (PROB) bloquea la excreción del KYNA desde el fluido extracelular. El KYNA antagoniza la neurotoxicidad ácido quinolínico (QUIN), en el cerebro de mamíferos. En este trabajo evaluamos el efecto de la administración sistémica de KYN y del PROB por separado o en combinación, sobre el contenido estriatal de dos aminoácidos excitadores del sistema nervioso, los ácidos glutámico (Glu) y aspártico (Asp), después de la administración intraestriatal unilateral de QUIN (240 nmol/ml) a las ratas. Los contenidos estriales de Glu y Asp. Analizados por cromatografía de líquidos, se encontraron disminuidos en ratas lesionadas por QUIN al compararse contra valores control (-44 por ciento y -43 por ciento, respectivamente). Los cambios en las concentraciones de estos aminoácidos fueron parcial o totalmente prevenidos por la administración de los pretratamientos con KYN (150, 300 ó 450 mg/kg, i.p.) o PROB (100, 200 ó 300 mg/kg, i.p.) a las ratas 2 horas antes de la inyección del QUIN. La coadministración de ambos fármacos previno la pérdida estriatal de Glu y Asp mediada por QUIN. Por su parte, la administración de un conocido antagonista de los receptores para NMDA, la dizocilpina (MK-80 1, 10 mg/kg, i.p.) previno totalmente la disminución estriatal de ambos aminoácidos. Estos hallazgos sugieren un papel farmacológico de la KYN y del PROB como inductores del antagonismo del KYNA sobre los receptores para NMDA


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Animals , Rats , Glutamic Acid/adverse effects , Glutamic Acid , Glutamic Acid/pharmacology , Glutamic Acid/therapeutic use , Quinolinic Acid/pharmacology , Quinolinic Acid/toxicity , Quinolinic Acid/therapeutic use , Huntington Disease/therapy , Probenecid/pharmacology , Probenecid/therapeutic use , Probenecid/toxicity , Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate/antagonists & inhibitors
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