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Rio de Janeiro; s.n; 2019. 113 p. tab.
Thesis in Portuguese | BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1100494

ABSTRACT

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a presença de associação fenótipo-genotípico entre TGFA (Fator de Crescimento Transformante α) (C/T rs1523305), IRF6 (Fator Regulatório Interferon 6) (A/C rs2013162) e MSX1 (Segmento Muscular Homeobox 1) (A/G rs12532) e anomalias dentárias em pacientes com malclusão esquelética. Para tanto, dois estudos prévios foram realizados com os objetivos de (I) determinar se indivíduos com discrepâncias esqueléticas de Classe II ou III apresentam uma maior frequência de anomalias dentárias em comparação com indivíduos com maloclusão de Classe I e (II) comparar quatro diferentes métodos de coleta salivar e de células bucais [Expectoração da Saliva (1), Expectoração da Saliva com Estímulo Lingual (2), Raspagem com Escova Citológica (3) e Raspagem com Escova Citológica mais Expectoração da Saliva (4)] para extração de DNA genômico, avaliando sua concentração e pureza. Na revisão sistemática, foi realizada uma busca nas principais bases de dados da literatura científica médica eletrônica. Estudos observacionais foram selecionados se fossem mencionadas anomalias dentárias nos diferentes padrões de maloclusão esquelética. Foi adotado um conjunto de critérios para elegibilidade do estudo, com base na estratégia PECOS (População: maxila e mandíbula; Exposição: discrepâncias esqueléticas; Comparação: padrão de normalidade; e Resultado: anomalias dentárias). Cinco estudos retrospectivos contendo 7679 participantes foram classificados e considerados elegíveis para a revisão sistemática. A amostra do estudo II foi composta por 20 participantes. As coletas foram realizadas com intervalo de no mínimo um dia entre elas e foram armazenadas a -20°C até a extração do DNA ser realizada (Qiagen®). O estudo III foi composto por uma amostra de 505 registros ortodônticos. Dezenove pontos cefalométricos, serviram para a obtenção dos ângulos e medidas utilizados para a caracterização esquelética, utilizando-se o Software Dolphin. Amostras de saliva foram coletadas de todos os participantes e o DNA foi extraído, diluído e quantificado. Os genes TGFA, IRF6 e MSX1 foram usados para reações de PCR em tempo real. Os testes Razão de chance, Qui-quadrado, Exato de Fisher, T independente e coeficiente de correlação (nível de significância = 95%) foram realizados. A partir da revisão sistemática, concluiu-se que indivíduos com padrões de maloclusão esquelética têm mais anomalias dentárias. Após a análise estatística, não foi observado dimorfismo sexual em relação à concentração de DNA (p = 0,76), idade (p = 0,91) e etnias (p = 0,72). Não houve diferença significativa entre os métodos de coleta em relação à quantidade e pureza do DNA extraído (p≥0,05). O gene IRF6 foi associado com a ME Classe III (p = 0,04, OR = 0,69, IC 0,49-0,98) e o gene MSX1 foi associado ao padrão de crescimento hipodivergente (p=0,003, OR=0,5, IC 0,36-0,74) e ME Classe II (p=0,0001, OR=0,6, IC 0,46-0,78). Em relação a AD, o gene MSX1 também foi associado à impactação (p=0,03, OR=0,67, IC 0,47-0,96) e dilaceração (p=0,04, OR=0,27, IC 0,07-0,977). MSX1 associouse ao padrão de crescimento hipodivergente e Classe II, e impactação e dilaceração, mostrando que existe uma associação genética entre anomalias dentárias e maloclusões esqueléticas. (AU)


The objective of the present study was to verify the phenotype-genotype association between TGFA (Transforming Growth Factor α) (C/T rs1523305), IRF6 (Interferon Regulatory Factor 6) (A/C rs2013162) and MSX1 (Muscle Segment Homeobox 1) (A/G rs12532) and dental anomalies in patients with skeletal malocclusion. Two previous studies were carried out with the objective of (I) to determine if individuals with Class II or III skeletal discrepancies present a higher frequency of dental anomalies compared to individuals with Class I malocclusion and (II) to compare four different types of saliva and oral buccal cell collecting methods for genomic DNA extraction: (1)Expectoration of saliva, (2)Expectoration of saliva with lingual stimulation, (3)Scraping with cytological brush, and (4)Scraping with cytological brush and expectoration of saliva, evaluating its concentration and purity. In the systematic review, a search of the main electronic medical scientific literature databases was conducted. Observational studies were selected if mentioning dental anomalies in the different skeletal malocclusion patterns. A set of criteria for the eligibility of the study was adopted, based on the PECOS strategy (Population: maxilla and mandible, Exposure: skeletal discrepancies, Comparison: normality pattern, and Outcome: dental anomalies). Five retrospective studies containing 7679 participants were classified and considered eligible for the systematic review. The sample of study II was composed by 20 participants. The biological samples were collected at intervals of at least one day between them and were stored at -20 ° C until DNA extraction was performed (Qiagen®). Study III was composed of a sample of 505 orthodontic records. Nineteen cephalometric points were used to obtain the angles and measurements used for the skeletal characterization, using Dolphin Software. Saliva samples were collected from all participants and the DNA was extracted, diluted and quantified. The TGFA, IRF6 and MSX1 genes were used for real-time PCR reactions. The odds ratio, chi-square, Fisher's exact, independent T and correlation coefficient (significance level = 95%) tests were performed. From the systematic review, it was concluded that individuals with skeletal malocclusion patterns have more dental anomalies. After the statistical analysis, no sexual dimorphism (p = 0.76), age (p = 0.91) and ethnicity (p = 0.72) was observed in relation to DNA concentration. There was no significant difference between the collection methods in relation to the amount and purity of the extracted DNA (p≥0.05). IRF6 was associated with Class III skeletal malocclusion (p=0.04, OR=0.69, C.I. 0.49-0.98), and MSX1 was associated with hypodivergent growth pattern (p=0.003, OR=0.5, 95% C.I. 0.36-0.74), and Class II skeletal malocclusion (p=0.0001, OR=0.6, C.I. 0.46-0.78). In regards to dental anomalies, MSX1 was also associated with tooth impaction (p=0.03, OR=0.67, 95% C.I. 0.47-0.96) and root dilaceration (p=0.04, OR=0.27, 95% C.I. 0.07-0.97). MSX1 was associated with both hypodivergent growth pattern and Class II skeletal malocclusion (p=0.0001), and tooth impaction (p=0.03) and root dilaceration (p=0.04), whereas IRF6 was associated with Class III skeletal malocclusion, (AU)


El objetivo del presente estudio fue verificar la presencia de asociación fenotipo-genotípica entre TGFA (Factor de crecimiento transformante α) (C / T rs1523305), IRF6 (Factor regulador de interferón 6) (A / C rs2013162) y MSX1 (Segmento muscular 1 de Homeobox 1). ) (A / G rs12532) y anomalías dentales en pacientes con malclusión esquelética. Con este fin, se realizaron dos estudios previos para (I) determinar si las personas con discrepancias esqueléticas de Clase II o III tienen una mayor frecuencia de anomalías dentales en comparación con las personas con maloclusión de Clase I y (II) para comparar cuatro métodos diferentes. y colección de células salivales [Esputo de saliva (1), Estímulo lingual Saliva Esputo (2), Raspado con cepillo citológico (3) y Raspado con cepillo citológico más Esputo de saliva (4)] para extracción de ADN genómico , evaluando su concentración y pureza. En la revisión sistemática, buscamos en las principales bases de datos de la literatura científica médica electrónica. Se seleccionaron estudios de observación si se mencionaban anomalías dentales en los diferentes patrones de maloclusión esquelética. Se adoptó un conjunto de criterios para la elegibilidad del estudio, basado en la estrategia PECOS (Población: maxilar y mandíbula; Exposición: discrepancias esqueléticas; Comparación: patrón de normalidad; y Resultado: anomalías dentales). Cinco estudios retrospectivos con 7679 participantes fueron clasificados y considerados elegibles para una revisión sistemática. La muestra del estudio II consistió en 20 participantes. Se tomaron muestras con al menos un día de diferencia y se almacenaron a -20 ° C hasta que se realizó la extracción de ADN (Qiagen®). El estudio III consistió en una muestra de 505 registros de ortodoncia. Diecinueve puntos cefalométricos se utilizaron para obtener los ángulos y las medidas utilizadas para la caracterización esquelética utilizando Dolphin Software. Se recogieron muestras de saliva de todos los participantes y se extrajo, diluyó y cuantificó el ADN. Los genes TGFA, IRF6 y MSX1 se usaron para reacciones de PCR en tiempo real. Se realizaron las pruebas de odds ratio, Chi-cuadrado, exacta de Fisher, T independiente y coeficiente de correlación (nivel de significancia = 95%). De la revisión sistemática, se concluyó que las personas con patrones de maloclusión esquelética tienen más anomalías dentales. Después del análisis estadístico, no se observó dimorfismo sexual en relación con la concentración de ADN (p = 0,76), la edad (p = 0,91) y el origen étnico (p = 0,72). No hubo diferencias significativas entre los métodos de recolección con respecto a la cantidad y pureza del ADN extraído (p≥0.05). El gen IRF6 se asoció con ME Clase III (p = 0.04, OR = 0.69, CI 0.49-0.98) y el gen MSX1 se asoció con el patrón de crecimiento hipodivergente (p = 0.003, OR = 0.5, CI 0.36-0.74) y EM Clase II (p = 0.0001, OR = 0.6, CI 0.46-0.78). Con respecto a AD, el gen MSX1 también se asoció con impactación (p = 0.03, OR = 0.67, CI 0.47-0.96) y laceración (p = 0.04, OR = 0.27, IC 0,07-0,977). MSX1 se asoció con un patrón de crecimiento hipodivergente y de Clase II, impactación y laceración, lo que demuestra que existe una asociación genética entre las anomalías dentales y las maloclusiones esqueléticas. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Saliva , Tooth Abnormalities/genetics , DNA/genetics , Transforming Growth Factor alpha/genetics , Malocclusion/complications , Phenotype , Systematic Reviews as Topic , Genotype
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Rev. Ciênc. Méd. Biol. (Impr.) ; 17(1): 112-114, jul.17,2018. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-910088

ABSTRACT

Background: the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CDLs) is a rare and complex syndrome characterized, basically, by psychomotor retardation associated with a number of congenital malformations. Aims: this paper reports the case of an 11-year-old female child diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) and her successful dental management. Case report: the patient had severe mental retardation, definite negative behavior and the clinical findings included oral and physical changes. The patient's oral hygiene was deficient with the presence of calculus and gingivitis, besides several active caries lesions in permanent and deciduous dental elements. The treatment consisted in guidance for caregivers about oral hygiene and diet, and the dental procedures were performed under general anesthesia. Currently, the patient is accompanied by monthly follow-ups. Conclusions: the lack of knowledge about oral hygiene and cariogenic diets was identified as a one of the reasons for the oral diseases present. Due to the need to care for the other more serious and complex health problems, the oral diseases had evolved faster than usual and thus were difficult to treat and maintain thereafter. Under such conditions, the dentist plays a key role within a multidisciplinary team. From the guidance and knowledge provided in the dental clinic, there was a significant improvement in the life quality of the child and her family


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child , De Lange Syndrome , Mental Disorders
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Arch Oral Biol ; 88: 19-23, 2018 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29358133

ABSTRACT

The identification of clinical patterns of tooth agenesis in individuals born with craniofacial deformities may be a useful tool for risk determination of these defects. We hypothesize that specific craniofacial deformities are associated with third molar agenesis. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify if third molar agenesis could have a relation with other craniofacial structure alterations, such as cleft lip and palate, skeletal malocclusion, or specific growth patterns in humans. DESIGN: Data were obtained from 550 individuals ascertained as part of studies aiming to identify genetic contributions to oral clefts. 831 dental records of patients aged over eight years seeking orthodontic treatment were also included. SN-GoGn angle were used to classify the growth pattern (hypo-divergent, normal and hyper-divergent), and the ANB angle was used to verify the skeletal malocclusion pattern (Class I, II and III). Panoramic radiographs were used to determine third molar agenesis. RESULTS: A high frequency of third molar agenesis among individuals born with cleft lip with or without cleft palate (55%), as well as among their relatives (93.5%) was found. Third molar agenesis was not associated to skeletal malocclusion or growth pattern. CONCLUSION: It appears that third molar agenesis is associated with the disturbances that lead to cleft lip and palate.


Subject(s)
Anodontia/complications , Anodontia/epidemiology , Craniofacial Abnormalities/complications , Craniofacial Abnormalities/ethnology , Molar, Third/abnormalities , Abnormalities, Multiple/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Biomarkers , Child , Cleft Lip/epidemiology , Cleft Lip/ethnology , Cleft Lip/genetics , Cleft Palate/epidemiology , Female , Humans , Male , Malocclusion/classification , Malocclusion/etiology , Mandible/abnormalities , Mandible/pathology , Maxilla/abnormalities , Maxilla/pathology , Orthodontics , Phenotype , Prospective Studies , Radiography, Panoramic , Young Adult
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Angle Orthod ; 88(2): 195-201, 2018 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29215300

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate prevalence, distribution, and sexual dimorphism of dental anomalies (DA) among different skeletal malocclusions (SM) and growth patterns (GP) under the hypothesis that specific clinical patterns exist and may indicate common etiological roots. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1047 orthodontic records of patients older than 8 years were evaluated. The SN-GoGn angle was used to classify GP (hypodivergent, normal, and hyperdivergent), and the ANB angle was used to verify SM (Angle Classes I, II, and III). These assessments were done from lateral cephalometric radiographs. DA were diagnosed using panoramic radiographs by one calibrated investigator. Odds ratios, chi-square, and Student's t-tests were used. RESULTS: Of the subjects, 56.7% were female, with mean age of 16.41 (±10.61) years. The prevalence of DA was 15.7%. Impaction and tooth agenesis were the most prevalent DA, with relative frequencies of 14.4% and 9.7%, respectively. DA were most prevalent in Class III SM (80.8%) and in hypodivergent GP (82.5%), although this was not statistically significant. Tooth agenesis ( P < .01) and microdontia ( P = .025) were significantly more common among hypodivergent GP and Class III SM, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study support the idea that DA are preferentially associated with certain patterns of malocclusion.


Subject(s)
Malocclusion/etiology , Tooth Abnormalities/complications , Adolescent , Adult , Cephalometry , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Malocclusion/diagnostic imaging , Malocclusion/pathology , Malocclusion, Angle Class I/etiology , Malocclusion, Angle Class I/pathology , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/etiology , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/pathology , Malocclusion, Angle Class III/etiology , Malocclusion, Angle Class III/pathology , Radiography, Dental , Radiography, Panoramic , Tooth Abnormalities/diagnostic imaging , Tooth Abnormalities/pathology , Tooth, Impacted/complications , Tooth, Impacted/pathology , Young Adult
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J Cell Biol ; 207(6): 705-15, 2014 Dec 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25533842

ABSTRACT

Cilia-organizing basal bodies (BBs) are microtubule scaffolds that are visibly asymmetrical because they have attached auxiliary structures, such as striated fibers. In multiciliated cells, BB orientation aligns to ensure coherent ciliary beating, but the mechanisms that maintain BB orientation are unclear. For the first time in Tetrahymena thermophila, we use comparative whole-genome sequencing to identify the mutation in the BB disorientation mutant disA-1. disA-1 abolishes the localization of the novel protein DisAp to T. thermophila striated fibers (kinetodesmal fibers; KFs), which is consistent with DisAp's similarity to the striated fiber protein SF-assemblin. We demonstrate that DisAp is required for KFs to elongate and to resist BB disorientation in response to ciliary forces. Newly formed BBs move along KFs as they approach their cortical attachment sites. However, because they contain short KFs that are rotated, BBs in disA-1 cells display aberrant spacing and disorientation. Therefore, DisAp is a novel KF component that is essential for force-dependent KF elongation and BB orientation in multiciliary arrays.


Subject(s)
Cilia/metabolism , Protozoan Proteins/metabolism , Tetrahymena thermophila/ultrastructure , Biomechanical Phenomena , Cilia/ultrastructure , Microtubule-Associated Proteins/metabolism , Microtubules/metabolism , Microtubules/ultrastructure , Phylogeny , Protozoan Proteins/genetics , Tetrahymena thermophila/genetics , Tetrahymena thermophila/metabolism
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Rio de Janeiro; s.n; 2014. 70 p. tab, ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-987172

ABSTRACT

O objetivo do presente estudo censitário foi avaliar a prevalência das anomalias dentárias (AD) e a sua possível associação com os diferentes padrões de crescimento facial (PCF) e as maloclusões esqueléticas (ME) em uma população ortodôntica. Para tanto, 1521 prontuários ortodônticos de todos os pacientes atendidos, no período de 2000 a 2013, nos Departamentos de Ortodontia de duas instituições de ensino de referência na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, foram avaliados. Foram excluídos (n=474) os prontuários que não continham ambas as radiografias (panorâmica e cefalométrica de perfil), pacientes com idade inferior a 08 anos e presença de síndrome, fissura lábio/palatina e desequilíbrios metabólicos e/ou endócrinos. Através da radiografia cefalométrica de perfil, o ângulo SnGoGn foi obtido para verificar o PCF (Hipodivergente, Normal e Hiperdivergente) e o ângulo ANB, para classificar as ME (Classe I, II e III). Os diagnósticos das AD foram realizados na radiografia panorâmica por um único operador calibrado. Para o diagnóstico de agenesia de terceiros molares (3M), foram excluídos (n=216) os pacientes cuja confirmação de extração destes dentes não foi possível. A frequência e a porcentagem de cada AD foram calculadas. As variáveis gênero, etnia, AD e dente mais afetado foram testadas através dos Testes QuiQuadrado e Exato de Fisher com nível de significância de 5%. A Razão de Chance foi realizada para avaliação da intensidade e direção das possíveis associações. Além disso, o Teste T-Student foi utilizado para comparar diferenças entre os grupos. A amostra final foi composta por 1047 pacientes e a prevalência de AD foi de 77%. Do total, 56,7% eram do gênero feminino e 64,9%, afrodescendentes, com média de idade de 16,41 (±10,61). As AD mais prevalentes foram impactação (68,6%), giroversão (54%) e agenesia (9,7%), excluindo os 3M, respectivamente. Além disso, observou-se uma media de 3,08 (±1,93) dentes afetados por paciente e 51,2% apresentaram mais de uma AD. Dentre os 831 pacientes incluídos no diagnóstico de presença ou ausência de 3M, 11,2% apresentaram agenesia de 3M e 75,3% apresentaram outra AD, fora a agenesia de 3M. O 3M inferior esquerdo foi o dente mais afetado na impactação, o canino inferior direito, na giroversão e o incisivo lateral superior direito foi o dente mais ausente, excluindo os 3M. As AD foram mais prevalentes na ME de Classe III (80,8%) e no PCF Hipodivergente (82,5%). Agenesia de outros dentes, excluindo os 3M, apresentou associação com o PCF Hipodivergente (p<0,01) e a microdontia, com a ME de Classe III (p=0,25). A agenesia de 3M apresentou associação com agenesia de outros dentes, microdontia e associação inversa com impactação (p<0,01). As AD apresentaram alta prevalência e devem ser cuidadosamente investigadas e consideradas no planejamento do tratamento ortodôntico. (AU)


The aim of this census study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies (DA) and its possible association with the different skeletal malocclusion (SM) and growth patterns (GP) in an orthodontic population. For this study, 1521 orthodontic records of all patients attended, in the period of 2000 to 2013, in the Departments of Orthodontics of two reference institutions in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, were evaluated. The records that did not contain both radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalometric), patients younger than 08 years old and presence of syndrome, cleft lip/palate, metabolic and/or endocrine imbalances were excluded. Sn-GoGn angle was obtained to verify the GP (Hypo-divergent, Normal and Hyper-divergent) and the ANB angle, to classify SM (Class I, II and III) in lateral cephalometric radiograph. DA diagnosis were performed on panoramic radiographs by a single calibrated operator. For the diagnosis of third molars (3M) agenesis, patients whose confirmation of extraction of these teeth was not possible were excluded (n=216). The frequency and percentage of each DA were calculated. The gender, ethnicity, age, DA and more affected tooth variables were tested using the Chi-Square and Fisher Exact Testes with significance level of 5%. The Odds Ratio was performed to evaluate the intensity and direction of the associations. Additionally, the Student T-test was used to compare differences between groups. The final sample was consisted of 1047 patients and the prevalence of DA was 77%. From a total, 56.7% were female and 64.9%, African descent, with a mean age of 16.41 (±10.61). The most prevalent DA were impaction (68.6%), giroversion (54%) and agenesis (9.7%), excluding 3M, respectively. Furthermore, we observed an average of 3.08 (± 1.93) teeth affected per patient and 51.2% had more than one DA. Among the 831 patients included in the diagnosis of the presence or absence of 3M, 11.2% had 3M agenesis and 75.3% had another DA, apart from 3M agenesis. The lower left 3M was the most affected tooth in impaction, the lower right canine, in giroversion and the upper left lateral incisor was the most absent tooth, excluding 3M. The DA were more prevalent in Class III SM (80.8%) and in the Hypo-divergent GP (82.5%). Agenesis of other teeth, excluding 3M, was associated with the Hypo-divergent GP (p <0.01) and microdontia, with the Class III SM (p=0.25). 3M agenesis was associated with agenesis of other teeth, microdontia and impaction (p<0.01). AD had a high prevalence and must be carefully investigated and considered in orthodontic treatment planning. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Tooth Abnormalities/epidemiology , Radiography, Panoramic , Malocclusion/complications , Anodontia/epidemiology , Dental Records , Prevalence , Molar, Third
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J Cell Sci ; 126(Pt 15): 3441-51, 2013 Aug 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23704354

ABSTRACT

Basal bodies and centrioles are conserved microtubule-based organelles the improper assembly of which leads to a number of diseases, including ciliopathies and cancer. Tubulin family members are conserved components of these structures that are integral to their proper formation and function. We have identified the ε-tubulin gene in Tetrahymena thermophila and detected the protein, through fluorescence of a tagged allele, to basal bodies. Immunoelectron microscopy has shown that ε-tubulin localizes primarily to the core microtubule scaffold. A complete genomic knockout of ε-tubulin has revealed that it is an essential gene required for the assembly and maintenance of the triplet microtubule blades of basal bodies. We have conducted site-directed mutagenesis of the ε-tubulin gene and shown that residues within the nucleotide-binding domain, longitudinal interacting domains, and C-terminal tail are required for proper function. A single amino acid change of Thr150, a conserved residue in the nucleotide-binding domain, to Val is a conditional mutation that results in defects in the spatial and temporal assembly of basal bodies as well as their stability. We have genetically separated functions for the domains of ε-tubulin and identified a novel role for the nucleotide-binding domain in the regulation of basal body assembly and stability.


Subject(s)
Basal Bodies/physiology , Ciliophora Infections/metabolism , Tetrahymena thermophila/physiology , Tubulin/physiology , Basal Bodies/metabolism , Cell Cycle/genetics , Cell Cycle/physiology , Centrioles/genetics , Centrioles/metabolism , Ciliophora Infections/genetics , Microtubules/genetics , Microtubules/metabolism , Microtubules/physiology , Tetrahymena thermophila/genetics , Tetrahymena thermophila/metabolism , Tubulin/genetics , Tubulin/metabolism
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Mol Biol Cell ; 23(24): 4766-77, 2012 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23087207

ABSTRACT

Centrins are a ubiquitous family of small Ca(2+)-binding proteins found at basal bodies that are placed into two groups based on sequence similarity to the human centrins 2 and 3. Analyses of basal body composition in different species suggest that they contain a centrin isoform from each group. We used the ciliate protist Tetrahymena thermophila to gain a better understanding of the functions of the two centrin groups and to determine their potential redundancy. We have previously shown that the Tetrahymena centrin 1 (Cen1), a human centrin 2 homologue, is required for proper basal body function. In this paper, we show that the Tetrahymena centrin 2 (Cen2), a human centrin 3 homologue, has functions similar to Cen1 in basal body orientation, maintenance, and separation. The two are, however, not redundant. A further examination of human centrin 3 homologues shows that they function in a manner distinct from human centrin 2 homologues. Our data suggest that basal bodies require a centrin from both groups in order to function correctly.


Subject(s)
Calcium-Binding Proteins/metabolism , Centrioles/metabolism , Protozoan Proteins/metabolism , Tetrahymena thermophila/metabolism , Amino Acid Sequence , Blotting, Western , Calcium-Binding Proteins/classification , Calcium-Binding Proteins/genetics , Cell Cycle Proteins/classification , Cell Cycle Proteins/genetics , Cell Cycle Proteins/metabolism , Centrioles/ultrastructure , Gene Expression , Green Fluorescent Proteins/genetics , Green Fluorescent Proteins/metabolism , Humans , Microscopy, Electron , Microscopy, Fluorescence , Molecular Sequence Data , Mutation , Phylogeny , Protein Isoforms/classification , Protein Isoforms/genetics , Protein Isoforms/metabolism , Protozoan Proteins/classification , Protozoan Proteins/genetics , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , Sequence Homology, Amino Acid , Tetrahymena thermophila/genetics , Tetrahymena thermophila/ultrastructure
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Rev. ABO nac ; 20(6): 345-349, dez. 2011-jan. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: lil-671900

ABSTRACT

Introdução - Devido às diferenças econômicas que atingem grande parte da população, torna-se difícil a aquisição da escova e da fita dental convencionais. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho visa analisar a eficácia da remoção de biofilme dental com escovas e fitas dentais alternativos e comparar a eficácia desses aos métodos convencionais de higienização. Material e métodos - As escovas alternativas foramconfeccionadas com palitos de picolé e bucha vegetal. Já as fitas dentais alternativas foram obtidas de tiras de saco plástico de 50kg de farinha de trigo. Participaram da pesquisa 45 alunos da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Pará em duas etapas: evidenciação 1 (remoção do biofilme evidenciado com escovas efitas dentais convencionais) e evidenciação 2 (remoção do biofilme evidenciado com escovas e fita dentais alternativas), com intervalo de 7 dias entre elas. Foi utilizado o índice de O’Leary para quantificar o biofilme nas duas etapas do experimento.Resultados - Foi observado significativa eficácia na remoção do biofilme dental,tanto da escova, quanto da fita dental alternativa com nível de significância p<0,05. Os métodos alternativos e convencionais de remoção do biofilme não demonstraram diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre eles. Conclusão - Escova e fita dentalalternativas podem ser utilizadas com segurança para a higienização bucal, sendo uma opção de custo mais acessível e de fácil confecção, no qual aproximam o acesso à saúde bucal da população carente.


Introduction - Due to the economic differences that affect the most of population, becomes difficult the acquisition of conventional tooth brush and dental tape. Accordingly, this paper aim to evaluate the effectiveness removal of dental biofilm with alternative tooth brush and dental tape and to compare its effectiveness againstconventional methods of cleaning. Materials and methods - The alternative tooth brush was confectioned with Popsicle stick and vegetal bush. The alternative dental tape was obtained from strips plastic bag of 50kg. Forty five students of the Instituteof Odontology of Federal University of Para participated in two steps: evidence 1 (evidenced biofilm remotion with conventional tooth brush and dental tape) and evidence 2 (evidenced biofilm remotion with alternatives tooth brush and dental tape), with a break of 7 days between the evidences. The O’leary index was used to quantify the biofilm in two steps of the experimental procedure. Results - It was observed a significant efficacy in the dental biofilm remotion, that both alternative tooth brush anddental tape obtained a significance level of p<0,05. The alternative and conventional methods of removal of biofilm do not demonstrated statistically significant differences between them. Conclusion: Alternative tooth brush and dental tape can be used with safety for bucal cleanness, suggesting a cheaper option and an easier confection, turning possible the access of the bucal health to poor population.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Dental Devices, Home Care , Evaluation of Results of Preventive Actions , Oral Hygiene/methods , Oral Health , Dental Plaque/prevention & control
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