Morphogenesis of Cynodon cultivars fertilized with nitrogen / Morfogênese de cultivares Cynodon fertilizadas com nitrogênio

Toevaluate the biomass flow of two cultivars of Cynodon (Tifton 85 grass and vaquero grass) fertilized with increasing levels of nitrogen (N) (control ­ without nitrogen; 200; 400 and 600 mg dm-3) under greenhouse conditions, this study was carried out, in a completely randomized design, with factorial arrangement. Forages were examined during three regrowth cycles, with results presented as mean values of the cycles. In the analysis of the effect of nitrogen fertilization, the Tifton 85 grass showed an increasing response to nitrogen levels for the leaf elongation rate (LER). The vaquero grass had a quadractic response for the LER with increasing levels of N. As for the stem elongation rate, there was an increasing linear response in both grasses according to increasing levels of N. The leaf senescence rate (LSR) of the Tifton 85 grass has been enhanced by nitrogen fertilization. The vaquero grass revealed a quadractic response for this variable LSR with nitrogen fertilization, with a minimum value of 0.96 cm tiller-1 day-1 with nitrogen level of 42.5 mg dm-3. The phyllochron and the total number of leaves of both grasses have been influenced by nitrogen fertilization, with downward and upward linear responses, respectively, with increasing levels of nitrogen. For the final mean leaf length (MLL) of both forages, we verified an increasing response with increasing levels of nitrogen. Tifton 85 grass and vaquero grass presented similar LER in the absence of nitrogen, but higher values were observed for the fertilized Tifton 85 grass. The fertilization using nitrogen leads to positive responses of the biomass flow of Tifton 85 grass and vaquero grass under the conditions of the present study.

Objetivou-se avaliar o fluxo de biomassa de dois cultivares do gênero Cynodon (capim-Tifton 85 e capim-vaquero) adubados com doses crescentes de nitrogênio (N) (controle - sem nitrogênio; 200; 400 e 600 mg dm-3) em condições de casa de vegetação, em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial. As forrageiras foram estudas durante três ciclos de rebrotação, com os resultados apresentados na média dos ciclos. No estudo do efeito da adubação nitrogenada, o capim-Tifton 85 apresentou para a taxa de alongamento foliar (TAlF) resposta crescente às doses de N. O capim-vaquero apresentou resposta quadrática para TAlF com o incremento das doses de N. Analisando-se a taxa de alongamento dos colmos, verificou-se resposta linear crescente para ambas as gramíneas com o aumento das doses de nitrogênio. A taxa de senescência foliar (TSF) do capim-Tifton 85 foi incrementada pela adubação nitrogenada. O capim-vaquero revelou para TSF resposta quadrática com a adubação nitrogenada, com valor mínimo de 0,96 cm perf-1 dia-1 na dose de nitrogênio de 42,5 mg dm-3. O filocrono e o número total de folhas do capim-Tifton 85 e do capim-vaquero foram influenciados pela adubação nitrogenada, revelando resposta linear decrescente e crescente, respectivamente, com o incremento nas doses de nitrogênio. Para o comprimento médio final das folhas (CMF) das duas forrageiras, constatou-se resposta crescente com a elevação nas doses de nitrogênio. Os capins-Tifton 85 e vaquero apresentaram TAlF semelhante na ausência de nitrogênio, porém para as plantas adubadas verificou-se valores superiores para o capim-Tifton 85. A adubação nitrogenada proporciona respostas positivas sobre o fluxo de biomassa dos capins-Tifton 85 e vaquero nas condições do presente estudo.

Effect of aqueous root extract of Cynodon dactylon on the hemolytic activity of cardiotoxins from Indian cobra (Naja naja)

Snake venoms are a complex blend of enzymes and proteins/peptides depicting diverse pharmacological properties.Snakebite envenomation causes considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in rural regions. Atpresent, the only available remedy for snakebite is polyvalent antivenoms and the antivenoms are shown to developadverse effects such as anaphylaxis and pyrogen reactions. In the present study, we have examined antihemolyticactivity of aqueous root extract of Cynodon dactylon against cardiotoxins belonging to three-finger toxin family ofthe Indian cobra crude venom. The aqueous root extract of the Cynodon dactylon was found to have remarkableantihemolytic potential against the crude venom as probed by in vitro assay. In this background, the phytochemicalspresent in the Cynodon dactylon extract were delineated using mass spectrometry data obtained for the extract andthe compounds were then subjected to high-throughput virtual screening. A comprehensive analysis of the moleculardocking data paved a way to identify a few lead antihemolytic chemical compounds from the plant extract. Scopes toexplore structural determinants for the interaction between the chemical molecules and target protein toxins at highresolutions have also been discussed.

Acacia mearnsii tannin extract as a feed additive: impact on feed intake, digestibility and nitrogen excretion by sheep fed a tropical grass-based diet / Extrato tanífero de Acacia mearnsii como aditivo alimentar: impacto sobre o consumo, digestibilidade e excreção de nitrogênio em ovinos alimentados com uma dieta a base de gramínea tropical

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the dietary inclusion of Acacia mearnsii tannin extract (TA) on nutrients intake and digestibility, and nitrogen (N) retention by sheep given a tropical grass-based diet. The trial was conducted with six castrated male sheep in a cross-over design in two 21-days experimental periods. The sheep were housed in metabolic cages and offered Tifton 85 hay (Cynodon dactylon) ad libitum plus concentrate at a rate of 12 g of dry matter (DM)/kg body weight (BW). The treatments were concentrate without (Control) or with 10 g TA/kg DM (Tannin). Concentration of TA in the diet was 3.8 g/kg DM and did not affect the feed intake or apparent digestibility. The TA decreased the true digestibility of n compounds (P<0.05) whereas did not impact the N retention, microbial N flow to the small intestine or the efficiency of rumen microbial protein synthesis. In conclusion, a low dietary concentration of TA did not impact the nutrients supply and N use by sheep fed with a tropical grass-based diet.

RESUMO: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito da inclusão alimentar de extrato tanífero de Acacia mearnsii (TA) sobre o consumo, a digestibilidade e a retenção de nitrogênio (N) em ovinos alimentados com uma dieta a base de gramínea tropical. O experimento foi conduzido com seis ovinos machos castrados, em delineamento em reversão simples, com dois períodos experimentais de 21 dias cada. Os animais foram alojados em gaiolas metabólicas e alimentadas ad libitum com feno de Tifton 85 (Cynodon dactylon) mais concentrado oferecido a uma taxa de 12 g de matéria seca (MS)/kg de peso corporal. Os tratamentos foram: concentrado sem (Controle) ou com 10 g de TA/kg MS (Tanino). A concentração de TA na dieta foi de 3,8 g/kg MS e não afetou o consumo e nem a digestibilidade aparente dos nutrientes. O TA diminuiu a digestibilidade verdadeira do N (P<0,05), mas não afetou a retenção de N, o fluxo microbiano de N para o intestino delgado ou a eficiência de síntese de proteína microbiana no rúmen. Em conclusão, a inclusão de uma baixa dose de TA/kg MS na dieta não afetou a oferta de nutrientes nem o uso de N em ovinos alimentados com uma dieta baseada em uma gramínea tropical.

Phytochemical analysis and antifertility potential of Cynodon dactylon in female Wistar rats: A herbal approach towards contraception / 中草药·英文版

Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antifertility activity of ether (ErCD), chloroform (CeCD) and ethyl alcohol (EyCD) extracts of the whole plant of Cynodon dactylon in female Wistar albino rats. Methods: Acute oral toxicity and an antifertility study were performed in female Wistar rats with two dose levels (200 and 400 mg/kg, orally) of EyCD. The estrogenic and progestogenic effects of EyCD were further observed by administering it to immature Wistar rats by investigations of vaginal cornification, hormonal level, uterus weight, biochemical parameters, histopathology of the uterus and deciduoma formation, respectively. Isolation of EyCD was carried out by Flash Chromatography and isolated fraction was estimated by HPLC. Results: No toxicity with any of the extract was found up to the dose of 2000 mg/kg body weight. EyCD treated rats exhibited maximum reduction in pregnancy (83.33%). Estimation of EyCD on vaginal cornification, estrogen-induced uterotrophic assay and deciduoma model demonstrated vaginal cornification, significant (P < 0.01) increase in uterine weight and uterine proliferation in histopathology and reduced deciduoma formation respectively. Hormonal and biochemical parameters confirmed the above findings indicating estrogenic potential and antiprogestogenic potential of EyCD that might be attributed to the presence of phytoestrogen (apigenin) in EyCD. Conclusion: The results suggested that extracts of C. dactylon possess significant antifertility activity, which is consistent with the literature reported in folk medicine of this plant in fertility regulation.

Pharmacognostic Studies Of Organically Cultivated Panacea Herb Cynodon Dactylon (l.) Pers.

This research paper knuckles down the organic agripractices of the Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.. It is a powerhouse house of multiple macro and micro nutrients including protein, carbohydrates, carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds and vitamins. Organic cultivation practices enhances these secondary metabolites biosynthesis resulting in therapeutic potential of the crude drug. The field experimental work was conducted from Nov, 2018 up to Mar, 2019 in Department of Medicinal Plants Sciences at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (U.K), India. Cynodon herb belonging to Poaceae family was organically cultivated in our herbal field laboratory (no. 4) by planting slips line to line in experimental blocks. Physical parameters were studied including total Ash (9.9 % w/w), Acid-insoluble Ash (5.8 % w/w), Water-soluble Ash (2.4 % w/w), Alcohol soluble extractive (39.2 % w/w) and Water soluble extractive (39.8 % w/w). Based upon results, it is concluded that secondary metabolites are highly biosynthesized during organic agri practices. Cynodon is credited as panacea herb due to its vital therapeutic benefits in curing multiple acute and chronic diseases or disorders including erysipelas, depigmentation, hysteroepilepsy, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and menstrual irregularities.

Cynodon dactylon extract ameliorates cognitive functions and cerebellar oxidative stress in whole body irradiated mice

Objective: To explore the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Cynodon dactylon on the whole body radiation-induced oxidative status of the cerebellum and cognitive impairments in mice. Methods: Swiss albino mice were randomly divided into the control group, radiation control group, low dose and high dose Cynodon dactylon extract treated groups and pre-treated with Cynodon dactylon extract before irradiation. Cynodon dactylon extract was administered for 7 d daily in low dose (0.25 g/kg) and high dose (1 g/kg). On day 7, mice were irradiated with a sublethal dose of 5 Gy gamma rays. Motor coordination was assessed by elevated rotarod test and spatial memory was studied by water maze test. Subsequently, biochemical markers (glutathione, lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide levels) in the cerebellum were evaluated. Results: The gamma irradiated group showed significant impairment in motor coordination and spatial memory compared to normal mice. Mice treated by Cynodon dactylon extract prior to gamma radiation showed good improvement in both paradigms compared to the radiation control group. Moreover, glutathione level was increased, while lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide levels were significantly reduced in mice receiving low dose and high dose of Cynodon dactylon extract compared to the radiation control group. Conclusions: The present study suggests the neuroprotective role of Cynodon dactylon against radiation-induced cognitive impairment and oxidative stress on the cerebellum of mice.

Cynodon dactylon extract ameliorates cognitive functions and cerebellar oxidative stress in whole body irradiated mice

Objective: To explore the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Cynodon dactylon on the whole body radiation-induced oxidative status of the cerebellum and cognitive impairments in mice. Methods: Swiss albino mice were randomly divided into the control group, radiation control group, low dose and high dose Cynodon dactylon extract treated groups and pre-treated with Cynodon dactylon extract before irradiation. Cynodon dactylon extract was administered for 7 d daily in low dose (0.25 g/kg) and high dose (1 g/kg). On day 7, mice were irradiated with a sublethal dose of 5 Gy gamma rays. Motor coordination was assessed by elevated rotarod test and spatial memory was studied by water maze test. Subsequently, biochemical markers (glutathione, lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide levels) in the cerebellum were evaluated. Results: The gamma irradiated group showed significant impairment in motor coordination and spatial memory compared to normal mice. Mice treated by Cynodon dactylon extract prior to gamma radiation showed good improvement in both paradigms compared to the radiation control group. Moreover, glutathione level was increased, while lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide levels were significantly reduced in mice receiving low dose and high dose of Cynodon dactylon extract compared to the radiation control group. Conclusions: The present study suggests the neuroprotective role of Cynodon dactylon against radiation-induced cognitive impairment and oxidative stress on the cerebellum of mice.

Regulation of estrous cycle by Cynodon dactylon in letrozole induced polycystic ovarian syndrome in Wistars albino rats / 대한해부학회지

Effects of clonal integration on the proximal and distal ramets of Cynodon dactylon under shade stress

ABSTRACT In a pot experiment, clonal ramets of Cynodon dactylon, a stolon herbaceous plant, were treated with heterogeneous lighting. Proximal ramets (elder ramets) were subjected to shade stress at three different degrees, and stolons between proximal and distal ramets of each pair were treated in a connected or severed manner. Results showed that in moderate shade stress, the number of ramets and leaves, biomass, net photosynthetic rate (Pn), maximum quantum yield (Fv/Fm), effective quantum yield of PSII (ФPSII), and soil and plant analysis development values (SPAD) of proximal ramets were significantly reduced, regardless of whether stolons were kept intact or severed. However, the growth of distal ramets was not significantly influenced, and keeping the stolons intact also did not bring apparent benefits for the whole clonal fragments. These results show that clonal integration does not help alleviate the shade stress suffered by proximal ramets and the costs of distal ramets and does not significantly influence the whole clonal fragments. The possible reasons are that distal ramets may be at the cost of metabolism for resource transportation when the proximal ramets suffer from shade stress; thus, clonal integration is not favorable.

Valor nutritivo da Coastcross-1 inoculada com Azospirillum brasilense / Nutritive value of Coastcross-1 inoculated with Azospirillum brasilense

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a taxa de produção de forragem e o valor nutritivo da Coastcross-1, inoculada com Azospirillum brasilense, fertilizada com diferentes doses de N e submetida ao regime de corte. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos ao acaso, com três repetições, em esquema fatorial. Os fatores foram o uso da inoculação (não inoculada, inoculada somente no plantio e reinoculada no segundo ano), níveis de N (0, 100 e 200kg/ha/ano de N) e os períodos do ano. Avaliaram-se a taxa de produção e a composição botânica da forragem, a composição morfológica, o teor de proteína bruta, a digestibilidade in situ da matéria orgânica e os nutrientes digestíveis totais da Coastcross-1. A inoculação, quando não associada ao adubo nitrogenado, ocasionou aumento na taxa de produção de forragem, na participação da Coastcross-1 e na produção de nutrientes digestíveis totais. Houve redução nos teores de proteína bruta da Coastcross-1, quando a gramínea adubada com 200kg/ha/ano de N foi inoculada. A inoculação tem efeito positivo na Coastcross-1 não submetida à adubação nitrogenada.(AU)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the forage yield rate and nutritive value of Coastcross-1 inoculated with Azospirillum brasilense and fertilized with different levels of nitrogen subjected to cut. The experimental design was randomized blocks with three replications, in a factorial scheme. The factors were the inoculation (without inoculation, inoculated just in the implantation and reinoculated in the second year), levels of nitrogen (0, 100 and 200kg/ha/year of N) and periods of the year. Forage yield rate and botanical composition; morphological composition, crude protein content, in situ digestibility of organic matter and the total digestible nutrients of Coastcross-1 were evaluated. Inoculation increased the forage yield rate, Coastcross-1 contribution and production of total digestible nutrients, when the pasture was not fertilized with N. There was reduction in Coastcross-1 crude protein content when fertilized with 200kg/ha/yr of N. The inoculation has a positive effect on Coastcross-1 not submitted to nitrogen fertilization.(AU)

Chemical Constituents of Ethyl Acetate Fraction from Cynodon dactylon / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To isolate and identify the chemical constituents from Cynodon dactylon. METHODS: The chemical constituents of the alcohol extract of C. dactylon. were isolated and purified by various chromatography methods, and their structures were identified by physical and chemical properties and spectral data. RESULTS: Fourteen compounds were isolated from C. dactylon and their structures were examined by physicochemical characteristics and spectral data and identified as vanillin (1), arctigenin (2), maltol (3), (+)-dehydrovomifoliol (4), (3R, 6R, 7E)-3-hydroxy-4, 7-megastigmadien-9-one (5), (-)-loliolide (6), zhebeiresinol (7), 1-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (8), ferulic acid (9), matairesinol (10), pinoresinol (11), ethyl caffeate (12), traxillagenin (13), and impecylenolide (14). CONCLUSION: Compounds 1-14 are isolated from C. dactylon for the first time.

Chemical constituents of Cynodon dactylon / 中草药

Objective: To separate and identify chemical constituents from Cynodon dactylon. Methods: The chemical constituents of the alcohol extract of C. dactylon were isolated and purified by various chromatography methods, and their structures were identified by physical and chemical properties and spectral data. Results: Twelve compounds were separated from C. dactylon and their structures were examined by physicochemical characters and spectral data and identified as leachianol G (1), leachianol F (2), parthenostilbenin B (3), parthenostilbenin A (4), restrytisol B (5), caraphenol C (6), pallidol (7), laetevirenol A (8), quadrangularin B (9), quadrangularin C (10), quadrangularin A (11), and parthenocissine A (12). Conclusion: Compounds 1-12 are isolated from C. dactylon for the first time.

Canopy structure, ingestive behavior and displacement patterns of beef heifers grazing warm-season pastures / Estrutura do dossel, comportamento ingestivo e padrões de deslocamento de novilhas de corte em pastagens de estação quente

Analyses in a data set of six experiments (n=436) was performed with the aim of characterizing canopy structure and forage intake patterns of beef heifers grazing on Pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum), Alexandergrass (Urochloa plantaginea) and Coastcross (Cynodon dactylon). Forage and leaf lamina mass were similar among species, 3001.4 and 668.1kg of DM/ha, respectively, while leaf:stem ratio of canopy vertical strata was different. Intake rate (12g DM/minute), bite mass (0.343g DM/bite) and bite rate (36.6bites per minute) were similar in Pearl millet and Alexandergrass. In Pearl millet, neutral detergent fiber content (56.1%) in forage as grazed, grazing time (518.9 minutes/day) and displacement rate (8.8 steps/minute) were lower. Increased grazing time (639 minutes/day) represented the main compensatory mechanism for smaller bite masses (0.234g DM/bite) and reduced intake rates (8.8 grams of DM/minutes) in Coastcross. Bite rate variations happened as a response to constraints imposed by canopy structure. Surface utilization on Alexandergrass and Coastcross was increased by greater number of feeding stations visited and displacement rate. Ingestive behavior components of beef heifers are affected by differences in the canopy structure of Pearl millet, Alexandergrass and Coastcross.

Foi realizada a análise conjunta dos resultados de seis experimentos (n=436) com o objetivo de caracterizar a estrutura do dossel e os padrões de ingestão de forragem por novilhas de corte em pastagem de milheto (Pennisetum americanum), papuã (Urochloa plantaginea) e coastcross (Cynodon dactylon). As massas de forragem e de lâminas foliares foram similares entre as três espécies forrageiras, 3001,4 e 668,1kg/ha de MS, respectivamente, enquanto a relação lâmina:colmo do perfil vertical do dossel diferiu. A taxa de ingestão (12g MS/minuto), a massa de bocados (0,343g MS/bocado) e a taxa de bocados (36,6 bocados/minuto) foram similares no milheto e no papuã. O conteúdo de fibra em detergente neutro (56,1%) na forragem da simulação do pastejo, o tempo de pastejo (518,9 minutos/dia) e a taxa de deslocamento (8,8 passos/minuto) foram menores no milheto. O incremento no tempo de pastejo (639 minutos/dia) representou o mecanismo compensatório para a menor massa de bocados (0,234g MS/bocado) e para a reduzida taxa de ingestão (8,8 gramas MS/minuto) no coastcross. Variações na taxa de bocado ocorrem como resposta às limitações impostas pela estrutura do dossel. A exploração da área da pastagem de papuã e de coastcross foi aumentada pelo maior número de estações alimentares visitadas e pela maior taxa de deslocamento. Os componentes do comportamento ingestivo de novilhas de corte são afetados por diferentes estruturas no dossel de milheto, papuã e coastcross.

Valor nutritivo de pastagens de Coastcross-1 em consórcio com diferentes leguminosas de ciclo hibernal / Nutritive value of coastcross-1 pastures mixed to different cool season legumes

Objetivou-se com esta pesquisa avaliar três sistemas forrageiros constituídos por Coastcross-1 (CC) + 100kg de N/ha/ano + ervilhaca comum; CC + 100kg de N/ha/ano + trevo vesiculoso; e CC + 200kg de N/ha/ano. Durante o período experimental (345 dias), foram realizados treze pastejos. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente ao acaso, com três tratamentos (sistemas forrageiros), três repetições (piquetes) em parcelas subdividas no tempo (valores médios dos pastejos em cada estação do ano). Para avaliação, foram utilizadas vacas em lactação da raça Holandesa. Amostras de simulação de pastejo foram coletadas para análise de proteína bruta (PB), fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e ácido (FDA), digestibilidade in situ da matéria seca (DISMS) e da matéria orgânica (DISMO) e os nutrientes digestíveis totais (NDT). Os valores médios para PB, FDN, FDA, DISMS, DISMO e NDT foram de 18,1; 16,7 e 17,6%; 57,8; 58,9 e 58,7%; 26,5; 26,5 e 26,7%; 79,6; 78,9 e 80,6%; 79,8; 79,1 e 80,6%; 72,1; 71,4 e 72,7%, respectivamente. Melhores resultados de valor nutritivo foram obtidos no inverno, em especial para o consórcio de Coastcross-1 com ervilhaca.

The aim of this research was to evaluate three grazing systems with Coastcross-1 (CC) + 100kg N/ha/year + common vetch; CC + 100kg N/ha/year + arrowleaf clover; and CC + 200kg N/ha/year. Thirteen grazing cycles were performed during the experimental period (345 days). The experimental design was completely randomized with three treatments (grazing systems), three replicates (paddocks) in completely split-plot time (average values of grazing season). Lactating Holstein cows were used in the evaluation. Forage mass and botanical composition were evaluated. Samples from the hand-plucking method were collected to analyze crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid (ADF), in situ digestibility of dry matter (ISDMD) and organic matter (ISOMD) and total digestible nutrients (TDN). The averages of CP, NDF, ADF, ISDMD, ISOMD and TDN were 18.1, 16.7 and 17.6 %; 57.8, 58.9 and 58.7 %; 26.5, 26.5 and 26.7 %; 79.6, 78.9 and 80.6 %; 79.8, 79.1 and 80.6 %; 72.1, 71.4 and 72.7 %, respectively. Better results for nutritive value were found during winter, especially on Coastcross-1 mixed with common vetch.

Sensitization study of dogs with atopic dermatitis in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul / Estudo da sensibilização de cães com dermatite atópica na região central do Rio Grande do Sul

Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a common dermatosis, defined as a genetic-related disease which predisposes to skin inflammation and pruritus, associated to a IgE-specific response in most of cases. Clinical diagnosis may be later complemented by skin allergy and/or serological tests. The aim of these tests is to identify possible allergens in order to enable the clinicians to select candidate antigens for allergen specific immunotherapy. In the present study 58 CAD positive animals were tested. All were submitted to the intradermal test (IDT) and screened for the presence of antibodies against different antigens using ELISA. The obtained results show a high prevalence of sensitization among the tested dogs to house dust mites and to pollen ofC. dactylon. With this work it was possible to identify the main allergens involved in immunological response of dogs with CAD living in central area of Rio Grande do Sul.

A dermatite atópica canina (DAC) é uma dermatose comum, definida como doença de cunho genético que predispõe à inflamação e ao prurido cutâneo, associados à resposta IgE específica na maior parte dos casos. O diagnóstico da DAC é clínico e pode ser posteriormente complementado por testes alérgicos cutâneos e/ou sorológicos. O objetivo desses testes é identificar possíveis alérgenos e, com isso, possibilitar ao clínico a seleção de antígenos candidatos para a imunoterapia alérgeno-específica. No presente estudo, foram testados 58 animais diagnosticados para DAC. Todos os animais foram submetidos ao teste cutâneo intradérmico (TID), e amostras de sangue foram coletadas para a realização de testes sorológicos. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram elevada prevalência de sensibilização aos ácaros domiciliares e ao pólen da gramínea C. dactylon nos cães testados. Com este trabalho, foi possível identificar os principais alérgenos envolvidos na resposta imunológica de cães atópicos residentes na região central do Rio Grande do Sul.

Quantidade de nutrientes extraídos pela grama bermuda e função de doses de nitrogênio / Nutrients quantities extracted by bermuda grass in function of nitrogen doses

O nitrogênio proporciona as maiores respostas no crescimento das gramas. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a extração total de macronutrientes pela grama bermuda em função de doses de nitrogênio. O experimento foi conduzido em propriedade de grama, localizada na cidade de Capela do Alto - SP. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com cinco tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por cinco doses de N: 0, 150, 300, 450 e 600 kg ha-1. Após cada corte da grama foram coletadas as aparas determinando-se a matéria seca e a concentração de macronutrientes. Com a colheita dos tapetes, determinou-se a matéria seca extraída com a retirada do mesmo e a concentração de nutrientes. A quantidade de macronutrientes extraídos foi calculada através do produto da massa seca pela concentração dos mesmos. Com a retirada das aparas cortadas durante o ciclo houve grande extração de nutrientes, 204; 18; 101; 22; 10 e 27 kg ha-1 para N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S, respectivamente. As quantidades de nutrientes necessárias para promover 100% de cobertura do solo pela grama são de 219,5; 27; 174,1; 31,8; 13,4; e 39,9 kg ha-1 de N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S, respectivamente.

Nitrogen provides the greatest answers in grass growth. The objective of this work was to evaluate the total extraction of nutrients by the bermudagrass due to nitrogen levels. The experiment was conduced in a grass property, located in Capela do Alto - SP. The experimental design was a randomized blocks, with five treatments and four replications. The treatments consisted of five N doses: 0, 150, 300, 450 and 600 kg ha-1. After each grass cut were collected clippings and determined dry matter and macronutrients content. After sod harvest, it was determined the dry matter extracted with the withdrawal of it and the nutrients concentration. The amounts of macronutrients were calculated by the product of dry weight by their concentration. With the withdrawal of clippings cut during the cycle there was a great extraction of nutrients, 204; 18; 101; 22; 10 and 27 kg ha-1 for N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S, respectively. The amount of nutrients needed to promote 100% of grass soil coverage are 219.5, 27, 174.1, 31.8, 13.4 and 39.9 kg ha-1, of N, P, K, Ca, Mg and S, respectively.

Molecular Docking Analyses of Cynodon Dactylon Derived Phytochemicals Against White Spot Syndrome VIRUS (WSSV) Structural Protein VP26.

White spot disease is a major infectious disease of penaeid shrimps caused by the white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). The viral structural proteins are responsible for binding virus to the cellular membranes of the host that is being systematically infected. An In silico attempt was made to identify the potential drug to inhibit the WSSV spread of diseases. For that an effort, was made to deduce the antiviral potentiality of Cynodon dactylon derived phytochemicals with docking technique. To stimulate the structure based drug design the, 3D structure of the VP26 (PDB-ID: 2EDM), a tegument protein thought to be involved in the entry of WSSV nucleocapsid into the host nucleus, is retrieved from PDB database and docking studies are carried out with the sketched phytochemical structures using GOLD software. Among the phytochemicals screened, luteolin and apigenin shows the best binding affinity with binding energies of 42.51 and 38.92 K.cal/mol exhibiting the potential to block VP26 (2EDM) protein of WSSV. This study will be helpful in developing novel antiviral drugs from plant sources against aquatic important pathogens.

Anti-chikungunya activity of luteolin and apigenin rich fraction from Cynodon dactylon

OBJECTIVE@#To obtain luteolin and apigenin rich fraction from the ethanolic extract of Cynodon dactylon (L.) (C. dactylon) Pers and evaluate the fraction's cytotoxicity and anti-Chikungunya potential using Vero cells.@*METHODS@#The ethanolic extract of C. dactylon was subjected to silica gel column chromatography to obtain anti-chikungunya virus (CHIKV) fraction. Reverse phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies were carried out to identify the major phytochemicals in the fraction using phytochemical standards. Cytotoxicity and the potential of the fraction against CHIKV were evaluated in vitro using Vero cells. Reduction in viral replication was assessed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) after treating the viral infected Vero cells with the fraction.@*RESULTS@#Reverse Phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies confirmed the presence of flavonoids, luteolin and apigenin as major phytochemicals in the anti-CHIKV ethanolic fraction of C. dactylon. The fraction was found to exhibit potent viral inhibitory activity (about 98%) at the concentration of 50 µg/mL as observed by reduction in cytopathic effect, and the cytotoxic concentration of the fraction was found to be 250 µg/mL. RT-PCR analyses indicated that the reduction in viral mRNA synthesis in fraction treated infected cells was much higher than the viral infected control cells.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Luteolin and apigenin rich ethanolic fraction from C. dactylon can be utilized as a potential therapeutic agent against CHIKV infection as the fraction does not show cytotoxicity while inhibiting the virus.

Anti-chikungunya activity of luteolin and apigenin rich fraction from Cynodon dactylon

Objective:To obtain luteolin and apigenin rich fraction from the ethanolic extract ofCynodon dactylon (L.) (C. dactylon) Pers and evaluate the fraction’s cytotoxicity and anti-Chikungunya potential using Vero cells.Methods:The ethanolic extract ofC. dactylon was subjected to silica gel column chromatography to obtain anti-chikungunya virus (CHIKV) fraction. Reverse phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies were carried out to identify the major phytochemicals in the fraction using phytochemical standards. Cytotoxicity and the potential of the fraction against CHIKV were evaluatedin vitrousing Vero cells. Reduction in viral replication was assessed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) after treating the viral infected Vero cells with the fraction.Results:Reverse Phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies confirmed the presence of flavonoids, luteolin and apigenin as major phytochemicals in the anti-CHIKV ethanolic fraction ofC. dactylon. The fraction was found to exhibit potent viral inhibitory activity (about 98%) at the concentration of 50 μg/mL as observed by reduction in cytopathic effect, and the cytotoxic concentration of the fraction was found to be 250 μg/mL. RT-PCR analyses indicated that the reduction in viral mRNA synthesis in fraction treated infected cells was much higher than the viral infected control cells.Conclusions:Luteolin and apigenin rich ethanolic fraction fromC. dactylon can be utilized as a potential therapeutic agent against CHIKV infection as the fraction does not show cytotoxicity while inhibiting the virus.

Anti-chikungunya activity of luteolin and apigenin rich fraction from Cynodon dactylon

Objective: To obtain luteolin and apigenin rich fraction from the ethanolic extract of Cynodon dactylon (L.) (C. dactylon) Pers and evaluate the fraction's cytotoxicity and anti-Chikungunya potential using Vero cells. Methods: The ethanolic extract of C. dactylon was subjected to silica gel column chromatography to obtain anti-chikungunya virus (CHIKV) fraction. Reverse phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies were carried out to identify the major phytochemicals in the fraction using phytochemical standards. Cytotoxicity and the potential of the fraction against CHIKV were evaluated in vitro using Vero cells. Reduction in viral replication was assessed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) after treating the viral infected Vero cells with the fraction. Results: Reverse Phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies confirmed the presence of flavonoids, luteolin and apigenin as major phytochemicals in the anti-CHIKV ethanolic fraction of C. dactylon. The fraction was found to exhibit potent viral inhibitory activity (about 98%) at the concentration of 50 μg/mL as observed by reduction in cytopathic effect, and the cytotoxic concentration of the fraction was found to be 250 μg/mL. RT-PCR analyses indicated that the reduction in viral mRNA synthesis in fraction treated infected cells was much higher than the viral infected control cells. Conclusions: Luteolin and apigenin rich ethanolic fraction from C. dactylon can be utilized as a potential therapeutic agent against CHIKV infection as the fraction does not show cytotoxicity while inhibiting the virus.