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Talanta ; 256: 124262, 2023 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36701855

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A novel sorbent material employing magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) coupled to graphene oxide (GO) functionalized with 4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid (M@GO-ABS) has been synthesized and applied to develop an inexpensive and automatic method for Cr(III) and Cr(VI) speciation in environmental samples; the developed method combines inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) with on-line magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE). Two magnetic-knotted reactors containing M@GO-ABS were installed in the eight-port injection valve of a flow injection (FI) manifold. Two different eluents were used, one for Cr(VI) (the most toxic chromium species) and one for total Cr concentration. Cr(III) concentration was calculated by the difference between Cr(VI) concentration and total Cr concentration. The optimized method presented detection limits (LOD, peak height) of 0.1 µg L-1 for chromium (VI) and 0.08 µg L-1 for total chromium, and enrichment factors of 15 and 23, respectively. Certified reference materials (TMDA 54.5 fortified lake water and SPS-SW2 surface water) and spiked aqueous samples were used to validate the developed method. The developed method was fruitfully applied to chromium speciation in environmental water samples such as seawater, well water and tap water collected in Málaga (Spain). The obtained values were in good agreement with the certified values, and the recoveries were found in the range of 91-108% for the spiked samples.

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Talanta ; 235: 122769, 2021 Dec 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34517627

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A novel magnetic functionalized material based on graphene oxide and magnetic nanoparticles (MGO) was used to develop a magnetic solid phase extraction method (MSPE) to enrich both, inorganic and organic arsenic species in environmental waters and biological samples. An automatic flow injection (FI) system was used to preconcentrate the arsenic species simultaneously, while the ultra-trace separation and determination of arsenobetaine (AsBet), cacodylate, AsIII and AsV species were achieved by high performance liquid chromatography combined with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS). The sample was introduced in the FI system where the MSPE was performed, then 1 mL of eluent was collected in a chromatographic vial, which was introduced in the autosampler of HPLC-ICP-MS. Therefore, preconcentration and separation/determination processes were automatic and conducted separately. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first method combining an automatic MSPE with HPLC-ICP-MS for arsenic speciation, using a magnetic nanomaterial based on MGO for automatic MSPE. Under the optimized conditions, the LODs for the arsenic species were 3.8 ng L-1 AsBet, 0.5 ng L-1 cacodylate, 1.1 ng L-1 AsIII and 0.2 ng L-1 AsV with RSDs <5%. The developed method was validated by analyzing Certified Reference Materials for total As concentration (fortified lake water TMDA 64.3 and seawater CASS-6 NRC) and also by recovery analysis of the arsenic species in urine, well-water and seawater samples collected in Málaga. The developed method has shown promise for routine monitoring of arsenic species in environmental waters and biological fluids.


Subject(s)
Arsenic , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid , Magnetic Phenomena , Mass Spectrometry , Solid Phase Extraction
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Talanta ; 223(Pt 1): 121795, 2021 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33303177

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The application of nanoparticles (NPs) in science and technology is a fast growing field. Therefore, reliable and straightforward analytical methods are required for their fast determination in different types of samples. This work investigates a method that enables the determination of ZnO NPs, discriminating them from ionic zinc in cosmetic samples. The method is based on direct solid sampling high-resolution continuum source electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (SS-HR-CS-GFAAS), and has been applied to determination of ZnO NPs, Zn2+ and total Zn in eye shadow samples. In this work the deconvolution of the atomization peak and the calibration by standard additions have been done in order to discriminate and quantify ionic zinc and ZnO NPs. A Zn wavelength with low sensitivity was selected. The proper optimization of the graphite furnace temperature program, minimizing the mineralization of the sample matrix, enables different atomization profiles between the different chemical species of the analyte. Two multiple response surface designs have been used in order to optimize the adequate furnace program to achieve our aims. All the optimization experiments were performed using a sample of eye shadow. Further, a method for the determination of total Zn by direct solid sampling with calibration by aqueous standards, was also optimized. The optimized method was successfully applied to the determination of ionic Zn and ZnO NPs in different eye shadow samples, and has been validated by recovery assays, obtaining recovery percentages between 80 and 125%. Total Zn concentration in the solid samples was validated by the determination of total Zn by direct solid sampling and by the analysis of the same eye shadow samples digested in microwave oven.

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Eur J Neurol ; 26(6): 831-849, 2019 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30860637

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is an extremely painful condition which can be difficult to diagnose and treat. In Europe, TN patients are managed by many different specialities. Therefore, there is a great need for comprehensive European guidelines for the management of TN. The European Academy of Neurology asked an expert panel to develop recommendations for a series of questions that are essential for daily clinical management of patients with TN. METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was performed and recommendations was developed based on GRADE, where feasible; if not, a good practice statement was given. RESULTS: The use of the most recent classification system is recommended, which diagnoses TN as primary TN, either classical or idiopathic depending on the degree of neurovascular contact, or as secondary TN caused by pathology other than neurovascular contact. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), using a combination of three high-resolution sequences, should be performed as part of the work-up in TN patients, because no clinical characteristics can exclude secondary TN. If MRI is not possible, trigeminal reflexes can be used. Neurovascular contact plays an important role in primary TN, but demonstration of a neurovascular contact should not be used to confirm the diagnosis of TN. Rather, it may help to decide if and when a patient should be referred for microvascular decompression. In acute exacerbations of pain, intravenous infusion of fosphenytoin or lidocaine can be used. For long-term treatment, carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine are recommended as drugs of first choice. Lamotrigine, gabapentin, botulinum toxin type A, pregabalin, baclofen and phenytoin may be used either alone or as add-on therapy. It is recommended that patients should be offered surgery if pain is not sufficiently controlled medically or if medical treatment is poorly tolerated. Microvascular decompression is recommended as first-line surgery in patients with classical TN. No recommendation can be given for choice between any neuroablative treatments or between them and microvascular decompression in patients with idiopathic TN. Neuroablative treatments should be the preferred choice if MRI does not demonstrate any neurovascular contact. Treatment for patients with secondary TN should in general follow the same principles as for primary TN. In addition to medical and surgical management, it is recommended that patients are offered psychological and nursing support. CONCLUSIONS: Compared with previous TN guidelines, there are important changes regarding diagnosis and imaging. These allow better characterization of patients and help in decision making regarding the planning of medical and surgical management. Recommendations on pharmacological and surgical management have been updated. There is a great need for future research on all aspects of TN, including pathophysiology and management.


Subject(s)
Analgesics/therapeutic use , Decompression, Surgical , Neurology , Trigeminal Neuralgia/therapy , Carbamazepine/therapeutic use , Europe , Gabapentin/therapeutic use , Humans , Oxcarbazepine/therapeutic use , Phenytoin/analogs & derivatives , Phenytoin/therapeutic use , Trigeminal Neuralgia/diagnosis , Trigeminal Neuralgia/surgery
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Oper Dent ; 44(4): E180-E189, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30849011

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of combining in-office with at-home bleaching procedures in terms of the time required to obtain satisfactory tooth color, final color changes, and tooth sensitivity (TS) reported by patients. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Twenty-six patients enrolled in this study used 10% carbamide peroxide in a bleaching tray for 1 h/d until satisfactory tooth color was obtained. One-half of the participants underwent a preliminary session of in-office tooth bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide for 45 minutes. The time in days for the patients to obtain satisfactory tooth color by at-home bleaching procedures was recorded. The color change of the maxillary canines was assessed using the Vita Bleachedguide 3D Master scale and a spectrophotometer at 1 week and after the end of bleaching procedures. Participants' satisfaction with their smile was recorded using a visual analog scale, and TS was determined throughout the entire treatment. Data were analyzed by t-test, Mann-Whitney test, or Fisher exact test (α=0.05). RESULTS: The combined protocol reduced (by an average of 3.7 days) the time required to obtain satisfactory tooth color but increased the risk and level of TS. No difference in the final tooth color change (around 5.0 shade guide units; ΔE=11.6-14.9), or the level of patients' satisfaction with their smile, was observed. CONCLUSIONS: A preliminary session of in-office bleaching reduced the time necessary to obtain satisfactory tooth color with at-home bleaching but increased the risk and level of TS.


Subject(s)
Dentin Sensitivity , Tooth Bleaching Agents , Tooth Bleaching , Tooth Discoloration , Color , Humans , Hydrogen Peroxide , Treatment Outcome
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Brain Res Bull ; 146: 213-223, 2019 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30641120

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is mostly known as a dopamine deficiency syndrome due the structural and functional changes in striatal projection neurons. However, studies have considered this pathology as a multi-systemic disease in which the neurodegenerative process extends beyond the dopaminergic system. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the morphological and immunohistochemical changes associated with behavioral and cognitive alterations in a model of parkinsonism induced by low dose of reserpine. Animals showed anxiety-like behavior and deficits in short-term recognition memory. Besides, Tyrosine Hydroxylase (TH) immunoreactive cells decreased in reserpine (RES) group in CA1 and serotonin (5-HT) immunoreactive cells decreased in RES group in CA1, CA3 and medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). Moreover, an increase in the area (µm2) of 5 H T labeled ultrastructure (axon terminal) was observed in RES group only in CA1 and mPFC. The evidence of alterations in 5-HT immunoreactive in the premotor phase of model of parkinsonism highlights the importance of looking beyond the nigrostriatal system to elucidate the underling mechanisms and deficits in other neurotransmitters systems. This provides vital information regarding novel interventions for the management of non-motor symptoms. Additionally, the low-dose reserpine treatment has an early effect on axonal ultrastructure. As the axonopathy in PD has been increasingly recognized, the focus on axonal neurobiology is noteworthy for both neuroprotective and restorative therapeutics, and the progressive reserpine rat model can be a useful tool in this search.


Subject(s)
Parkinsonian Disorders/physiopathology , Serotonergic Neurons/metabolism , Serotonergic Neurons/pathology , Animals , Anxiety/physiopathology , Brain/metabolism , CA1 Region, Hippocampal/drug effects , Cognition/physiology , Corpus Striatum/metabolism , Disease Models, Animal , Dopamine/metabolism , Dopamine/pharmacology , Immunohistochemistry/methods , Male , Memory, Short-Term/physiology , Motor Activity/drug effects , Parkinson Disease/pathology , Parkinsonian Disorders/chemically induced , Parkinsonian Disorders/metabolism , Prefrontal Cortex/metabolism , Rats , Rats, Wistar , Reserpine/pharmacology , Serotonin/metabolism , Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase/metabolism
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Talanta ; 184: 251-259, 2018 Jul 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29674040

ABSTRACT

Arsenic, one of the main environmental pollutants and potent natural poison, is a chemical element that is spread throughout the Earth's crust. It is well known that the toxicity of arsenic is highly dependent on its chemical forms. Generally, the inorganic species are more toxic than its organics forms, and As(III) is 60 times more toxic than As(V). In environmental waters, arsenic exists predominantly in two chemical forms: As(III) and As(V). In view of these facts, fast, sensitive, accurate and simple analytical methods for the speciation of inorganic arsenic in environmental waters are required. In this work, a new magnetic solid phase extraction with a hydride generation system was coupled on line with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MSPE-HG-ICP-MS). The new system was based on the retention of As(III) and As(V) in two knotted reactors filled with (Fe3O4) magnetic nanoparticles functionalized with [1,5-bis (2-pyridyl) 3-sulfophenylmethylene] thiocarbonohydrazide (PSTH-MNPs). As(III) and total inorganic As were sequentially eluted in different reduction conditions. The concentration of As(V) was obtained by subtracting As(III) from total As. The system runs in a fully automated way and the method has proved to have a wide linear range and to be precise, sensitive and fast. The detection limits found were 2.7 and 3.2 ng/L for As(III) and total As, respectively; with relative standard deviations (RSDs) of 2.5% and 2.7% and a sample throughput of 14.4 h-1. In order to validate the developed method, several certified reference samples of environmental waters including sea water, were analyzed and the determined values were in good agreement with the certified values. The proposed method was successfully applied to the speciation analysis of inorganic arsenic in well-water and sea water.

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Radiología (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 60(2): 136-142, mar.-abr. 2018. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-174074

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Objetivo. Describir nuestra experiencia con la resonancia magnética intraoperatoria (RMio) de 3 teslas en procedimientos neuroquirúrgicos en patología tumoral y evaluar los criterios que condicionaron la ampliación quirúrgica. Material y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo en el que se incluyeron todas las RMio consecutivas realizadas por patología neurooncológica en los primeros 13 meses tras su instalación. Se registraron las posibles complicaciones inmediatas, la presencia de restos tumorales y la modificación de la actitud quirúrgica por los resultados de la RMio. Se midió el tiempo quirúrgico en todos los casos. Resultados. El mayor porcentaje de lesiones resecadas correspondió a glioblastomas recidivados, seguido de glioblastomas primarios y metástasis. Se evidenció una resección completa en un 28% y restos tumorales en un 72%. La RMio permitió a los neurocirujanos mejorar la extensión de la resección en un 85%. La media del tiempo quirúrgico fue de 390±122 minutos. Conclusión. La RMio con equipos de alto campo (3 teslas) es una técnica novedosa y válida, que permite estudiar la resección tumoral de forma precisa y evaluar si se puede continuar la resección sin dañar zonas elocuentes. Aunque su empleo conlleva una prolongación del tiempo quirúrgico, este mejora con la curva de aprendizaje del personal


Objective. To report our experience in the use of 3 tesla intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in neurosurgical procedures for tumors, and to evaluate the criteria for increasing the extension of resection. Material and methods. This retrospective study included all consecutive intraoperative MRI studies done for neuro-oncologic disease in the first 13 months after the implementation of the technique. We registered possible immediate complications, the presence of tumor remnants, and whether the results of the intraoperative MRI study changed the surgical management. We recorded the duration of surgery in all cases. Results. The most common tumor was recurrent glioblastoma, followed by primary glioblastoma and metastases. Complete resection was achieved in 28%, and tumor remnants remained in 72%. Intraoperative MRI enabled neurosurgeons to improve the extent of the resection in 85% of cases. The mean duration of surgery was 390±122minutes. Conclusion. Intraoperative MRI using a strong magnetic field (3 teslas) is a valid new technique that enables precise study of the tumor resection to determine whether the resection can be extended without damaging eloquent zones. Although the use of MRI increases the duration of surgery, the time required decreases as the team becomes more familiar with the technique


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Neurosurgical Procedures/instrumentation , Glioblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Glioblastoma/surgery , Brain Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Intraoperative Complications/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies , Neurosurgery/methods , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Brain Neoplasms/surgery
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Radiologia (Engl Ed) ; 60(2): 136-142, 2018.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29361284

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To report our experience in the use of 3 tesla intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in neurosurgical procedures for tumors, and to evaluate the criteria for increasing the extension of resection. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study included all consecutive intraoperative MRI studies done for neuro-oncologic disease in the first 13 months after the implementation of the technique. We registered possible immediate complications, the presence of tumor remnants, and whether the results of the intraoperative MRI study changed the surgical management. We recorded the duration of surgery in all cases. RESULTS: The most common tumor was recurrent glioblastoma, followed by primary glioblastoma and metastases. Complete resection was achieved in 28%, and tumor remnants remained in 72%. Intraoperative MRI enabled neurosurgeons to improve the extent of the resection in 85% of cases. The mean duration of surgery was 390±122minutes. CONCLUSION: Intraoperative MRI using a strong magnetic field (3 teslas) is a valid new technique that enables precise study of the tumor resection to determine whether the resection can be extended without damaging eloquent zones. Although the use of MRI increases the duration of surgery, the time required decreases as the team becomes more familiar with the technique.


Subject(s)
Brain Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Brain Neoplasms/surgery , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Monitoring, Intraoperative/methods , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Male , Middle Aged , Neurosurgical Procedures/methods , Retrospective Studies , Young Adult
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Sci Total Environ ; 618: 621-634, 2018 Mar 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29054669

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A landscape ecotoxicology approach was used to assess the spatial distribution of copper in the recent bottom sediment (surficial sediment) of a Brazilian subtropical reservoir (the Guarapiranga reservoir) and its potential ecotoxicological impacts on the reservoir ecosystem and the local society. We discuss the policies and procedures that have been employed for the management of this reservoir over the past four decades. Spatial heterogeneity in the reservoir was evaluated by means of sampling design and statistical analysis based on kriging spatial interpolation. The sediment copper concentrations have been converted into qualitative categories in order to interpret the reservoir quality and the impacts of management policies. This conversion followed the Canadian Water Framework Directive (WFD) ecotoxicological concentration levels approach, employing sediment quality guidelines (SQGs). The SQG values were applied as the copper concentration thresholds for quantitative-qualitative conversion of data for the surficial sediment of the Guarapiranga. The SQGs used were as follows: a) interim sediment quality guideline (ISQG), b) probable effect level (PEL), and c) regional reference value (RRV). The quantitative results showed that the spatial distribution of copper in the recent bottom sediment reflected the reservoir's management policy and the copper application protocol, and that the copper concentrations varied considerably, ranging from virtually-zero to in excess of 3gcopper/kgds. The qualitative results demonstrated that the recent bottom sediment was predominantly in a bad or very bad condition, and could therefore have impacts on the local society and the ecosystem. It could be concluded that the management policy for this reservoir was mainly determined by the desire to minimize short-term costs, disregarding long-term socioeconomic and environmental consequences.


Subject(s)
Copper Sulfate/analysis , Ecotoxicology , Environmental Monitoring , Geologic Sediments/chemistry , Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis , Brazil , Water Supply
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J Radiol Prot ; 38(1): 394-406, 2018 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29214980

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The Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission (cnen) has been making a constant effort to keep up to date with international standards and national needs to strengthen the status of radiological protection of the country. The guidelines related to radiation therapy facilities have been revised in the last five years in order to take into consideration the most relevant aspects of the growing technology as well as to mitigate the accidents or incidents observed in practice. Hence, clinical dosimeters have gained special importance in this matter. In the present work, we discuss the effectiveness of regulation and inspections to the enforcement of instrument calibration accuracy for the improvement of patient dosimetry and quality control. As a result, we observed that the number of calibrated instruments, mainly well chambers, is increasing each year. The same behavior is observed for instruments employed in technologically advanced radiation treatments such as intensity modulated radiotherapy, volumetric therapy and stereotatic radiosurgery. We ascribe this behavior to the new regulation.


Subject(s)
Radiation Protection , Radiotherapy/methods , Brazil , Calibration , Guideline Adherence , Humans , Radiometry , Radiotherapy/economics , Radiotherapy/instrumentation
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 69(6): 1503-1507, nov.-dez. 2017. graf
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-910429

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Mutant color alopecia is an ectodermical defection of color dilution, characterized by partial alopecia, dry, shine-less hair, and peeling and papule. Melanization damages also occur on the cortical structure of the affected hair. The animals affected have big melanin grains with irregular shape on the basal keratinocytes, also on the hair matrix cells and rod. Therefore, there is not a specific treatment that makes any difference on the syndrome evolution. Although in some animals, it is possible to use weekly showers with benzyl peroxide to reduce seborrhea formation and secondary infections. There is evidence that the condition in dogs is caused by a single nucleotide polymorphism in the gene encoding the melanophilin protein. In the present study the identification of the SNP c.-22G>A in the melanophilin gene of a Dachshund breed dog with clinical and histopathologic evidence of color dilution alopecia is reported.(AU)


Alopecia por diluição da cor é um defeito ectodérmico caracterizado por alopecia parcial, pelagem seca e sem brilho, escamação e pápulas em áreas com defeitos na melanização e na estrutura cortical dos pelos. Os animais acometidos têm grânulos de melanina grandes e com formato irregular nos ceratinócitos basais, nas células da matriz dos pelos e nas hastes pilosas. Não existe tratamento específico que altere a evolução da síndrome, mas, em alguns animais, podem ser benéficos banhos semanais com xampu de peróxido de benzoíla, para reduzir a formação de seborreia e infecções secundárias. Há evidências de que a condição em cães é causada por uma mutação de ponto no gene que codifica a proteína melanophilina. No presente estudo, é relatada a identificação da mutação SNP c.-22G>A no gene da melanophilina em um cão da raça Dachshund com evidências clínicas e histopatológicas de alopecia por diluição da cor.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Alopecia/genetics , Alopecia/veterinary , Genotyping Techniques/veterinary , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide/genetics
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Indian J Pharm Sci ; 78(1): 120-8, 2016.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27168690

ABSTRACT

Recent studies have shown that gallic acid and its alkylesters induce apoptosis in different cell lines. Since new compounds with biological activity and less cytotoxicity to normal cells are necessary for cancer therapy, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of 1-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-dodecylbenzoate on human acute myeloid leukemia K562 cells and on human acute lymphoblastic leukemia Jurkat cells. The cell viability was determined by MTT method. The apoptosis induction was assessed by bromide and acridine orange staining and by Annexin V-FITC Apoptosis Detection kit. The cell cycle analysis was carried out by flow cytometry using propidium iodide. Cytometric analysis was also performed to evaluate the expression of the following proteins: AIF, p53, Bcl-2 and Bax. The mitochondrial potential was also assessed by flow cytometry using MitoView633 kit. The results showed that the compound significantly reduced the cell viability of K562 and Jurkat cells in a concentration and time dependent manner (IC50 of 30 µM). The compound induced cell cycle arrest in G0/G1phase and significantly increased the proportion of cells in the sub-G0/G1phase. Apoptosis was confirmed by the sight of morphological characteristics of apoptosis and by phosphatidylserine externalization (73.47±5.71% of cells expressing annexin). The results also showed that the compound promotes a modification in Bax:Bcl-2 ratio and increases p53 expression. Thus, it is possible to conclude that 1-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-dodecylbenzoate induces apoptosis by inhibiting the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2 and by increasing the release of AIF, Bax and p53. In addition, it blocks the cell cycle at G0/G1, stopping cell proliferation. So far, the results suggest that this compound may have a potential therapeutic effect against leukemia cells.

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Int. j. morphol ; 32(1): 61-69, Mar. 2014. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-708724

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Poly (L-lactic acid) (PLA) nanoparticles have the approval of the main institutions for drugs administration and therapeutics. However, the use of lactic acid polymer is controversial because lactic acid has been proposed as an energy source for cancer cells. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic, apoptotic and cell cycle properties of PLA and CuSO4-loaded PLA biodegradable nanoparticles on MKN-45 gastric adenocarcinoma cell line. PLA nanoparticles for the delivery of the anticancer active principle CuSO4 were obtained using the double emulsion method. PLA and CuSO4 loaded PLA nanoparticles were morphologically characterized and their size determined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The cytotoxicity of this drug delivery system was evaluated using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay; apoptosis was evaluated using YO-PRO-1/Propidium Iodide and cell cycle analysis throughout flow cytometry. CuSO4-loaded PLA nanoparticles were effective inhibitors of MKN45 cancer cell growth. They increased cytotoxicity and apoptosis, and induced G1/Go cell cycle arrest;whereas the anticancer activity was increased using a 96 h treatment of a minimal (1mM) concentration of CuSO4 loaded in 40 µM PLA nanoparticles. The treatment with 40 µM lactic acid and PLA (40 µM) did not increase the rate of cell survival assays related to the control, which indicate that PLA use as a polymer carrier not induce proliferation of MKN-45 cancer cells. Our research presents novel data about the effect of PLA nanoparticles and CuSO4 on gastric cancer cell line MKN45.


Las nanopartículas de ácido poli L-láctico (PLA) tienen la aprobación de las principales instituciones de administración de medicamentos y terapéutica. Sin embargo, el uso de polímero de ácido láctico es controvertido ya que el ácido láctico se ha propuesto como una fuente de energía para las células cancerosas. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades citotóxicas, la apoptosis y sobre el ciclo celular de las nanoparticulas de PLA biodegradable y de estas PLA nanopartículas cargadas con CuSO4 en la línea celular de adenocarcinoma gástrico MKN-45. Las nanopartículas de PLA para la administración del principio activo CuSO4 contra el cáncer se obtuvieron utilizando el método de doble emulsión. Las nanopartículas de PLA y PLA cargadas con CuSO4 se caracterizan morfológicamente y su tamaño fue determinaron usando microscopía electrónica de transmisión (TEM). Se evaluó la citotoxicidad de este sistema de administración de fármacos utilizando la 3 - (4,5-dimetiltiazol-2-il) -2,5-ensayo difeniltetrazolio (MTT); la apoptosis se evaluó usando yoduro de propidio/YO-PRO-1 y el análisis de ciclo celular por citometría de flujo. Las nanopartículas cargadas con CuSO4-PLA fueron eficaces inhibidores del crecimiento de las células MKN-45 cancerosas. Aumentaron citotoxicidad y la apoptosis, e inducen la detención del ciclo celular en G1/Go, mientras que la actividad contra el cáncer se incrementó con el uso de un tratamiento de 96 horas con una concentración mínima (1 mM) de CuSO4 cargado en nanopartículas con 40 µM de PLA. El tratamiento con 40 µM de ácido láctico y 40 µM PLA no aumentó la tasa de supervivencia de células en relación con el control, lo que indica que el uso de PLA como un polímero portador que no induce la proliferación de células de cáncer MKN-45. Nuestro estudio presenta nuevos datos sobre el efecto de las nanopartículas de PLA con CuSO4 en la línea celular de cáncer gástrico MKN-45.


Subject(s)
Humans , Polymers , Stomach Neoplasms , Adenocarcinoma , Lactic Acid , Antineoplastic Agents/administration & dosage , Stomach Neoplasms/pathology , Adenocarcinoma/pathology , Cell Survival , Apoptosis , Copper Sulfate , Cell Line, Tumor/drug effects , Microscopy, Electron, Transmission , Emulsions , Nanoparticles
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Nutr Hosp ; 26(5): 1110-4, 2011.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22072360

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and body composition is important in the disease control. The nutritional intervention has relevance in the improvement of glycemia and lipemia in diabetic patients. AIM: Evaluate the influence of fat intake on body composition, lipemia and glycemia on patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: 19 patients were evaluated by anthropometric (body mass index and waist circumference), body composition (fat mass, lean body mass and total body water by bioelectrical impedance) and biochemical variables, after 8 hours of fasting. Dietary assessment was performed using the dietary records for 3 days, analyzed for nutritional software DietPró 5i. The groups were formed according to the usual intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) (G1<10% of total energy expenditure (TEE) of SFA and G2≥10% of TEE of SFA). Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS 16.0, considering p<0.05. RESULTS: There was no difference in anthropometric and biochemical variables between groups, but G1 presented higher fat mass (FM) and G2 high SFA and adequate mounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) intake. The lipemia and glycemia were not affected by high SFA intake, but adequate MUFA intake may have influenced the results of these variables. No found relation between type of fat ingested and biochemistry variables. CONCLUSION: Body composition can be influenced by type of fat ingested. Lipemia and glycemia were not influenced by high SFA intake, perhaps due to MUFA intake adequate.


Subject(s)
Blood Glucose/metabolism , Body Composition/drug effects , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/blood , Dietary Fats/pharmacology , Lipids/blood , Anthropometry , Blood Glucose/analysis , Body Mass Index , Body Weight/physiology , Cholesterol, HDL/analysis , Cholesterol, VLDL/analysis , Cross-Sectional Studies , Diet , Energy Intake , Fatty Acids/pharmacology , Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated/pharmacology , Feeding Behavior , Female , Glycated Hemoglobin/analysis , Humans , Male , Triglycerides/analysis , Young Adult
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Nutr. hosp ; 26(5): 1110-1114, sept.-oct. 2011. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-93458

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Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and body composition is important in the disease control. The nutritional intervention has relevance in the improvement of glycemia and lipemia in diabetic patients. Aim: Evaluate the influence of fat intake on body composition, lipemia and glycemia on patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Methods: 19 patients were evaluated by anthropometric (body mass index and waist circumference), body composition (fat mass, lean body mass and total body water by bioelectrical impedance) and biochemical variables, after 8 hours of fasting. Dietary assessment was performed using the dietary records for 3 days, analyzed for nutritional software DietPró 5i. The groups were formed according to the usual intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) (G1 < 10% of total energy expenditure (TEE) of SFA and G2 ≥ 10% of TEE of SFA). Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS 16.0, considering p < 0.05. Results: There was no difference in anthropometric and biochemical variables between groups, but G1 presented higher fat mass (FM) and G2 high SFA and adequate mounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) intake. The lipemia and glycemia were not affected by high SFA intake, but adequate MUFA intake may have influenced the results of these variables. No found relation between type of fat ingested and biochemistry variables. Conclusion: Body composition can be influenced by type of fat ingested. Lipemia and glycemia were not influenced by high SFA intake, perhaps due to MUFA intake adequate (AU)


Introducción: La diabetes mellitus es una enfermedad metabólica caracterizada por hiperglucemia crónica y la composición corporal es importante en el control de la enfermedad. La intervención nutricional tiene relevancia en la mejora de la glucemia y lipemia en pacientes diabéticos. Objetivo: Evaluar la influencia de la ingesta de grasa en la composición corporal, lipemia y glucemia en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 1. Métodos: 19 pacientes fueron evaluados por parámetros antropométricos (índice de masa corporal y circunferencia de la cintura), composición corporal (masa grasa, masa corporal magra y agua corporal total por impedancia bioeléctrica) y bioquímicos, después de 8 horas de ayuno. La evaluación dietética se realizó mediante registros dietéticos de 3 días, analizados en el software nutricional DietPró 5i. Los grupos se formaron según la ingesta habitual de ácidos grasos saturados (AGS) (G1 < 10% del gasto energético total (GET) de AGS y G2 ≥ 10% del GET de AGS). El análisis estadístico se realizó en SPSS 16.0, con p < 0,05. Resultados: No hubo diferencia en los parámetros antropométricos y bioquímicos entre los grupos, pero G1 presentó mayor masa grasa (MG) y G2 mayor ingesta de AGS y adecuada de ácidos grasos monoinsaturados (AGMI). La lipemia y glucemia no fueron afectadas por la elevada ingesta de AGS, pero la ingesta adecuada de AGMI puede influenciar en los resultados de estos parámetros. No fueron verificadas relaciones entre el tipo de grasa y los parámetros bioquímicos. Conclusión: La composición corporal puede ser influenciada por el tipo de grasa ingerida. La lipemia y la glucemia no fueron influenciadas por la alta ingesta de AGS, tal vez debido a la adecuada ingesta de AGMI (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/metabolism , Nutrition Assessment , Dietary Fats/metabolism , Body Composition , Lipids/blood , Glycemic Index , Body Mass Index , Body Fat Distribution , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. chil. nutr ; 38(2): 128-135, jun. 2011. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-603014

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Objective: To describe the prevalence of risk for eating disorders in adolescents from schools aged 13 to 18 years. Methods: We applied the EDI-2 to 1.429 participants from Antofagasta attending public, subsidized and private schools. Results: there are significant differences in the risk factors evaluated between men and women, age groups and kind of schools In general, 7.4 percent of those evaluated were at risk category, increasing to 8.9 percent in women. Conclusions: The prevalence of risk of eating disorders is higher among women, aged 15 to 18 years and in participants from public establishments.


Objetivo: Describir la prevalencia de riesgo de trastornos alimentarios en adolescentes escolarizados de 13 a 18 años. Método: Se aplica la Escala EDI-2 a una muestra intencionada estratificada de 1.429 participantes de la ciudad de Antofagasta pertenecientes a establecimientos educacionales municipalizados, subvencionados y particulares. Resultados: se encuentran diferencias significativas en las medias de las dimensiones evaluadas entre hombres y mujeres, entre grupos de edad y entre los distintos establecimientos educacionales. A nivel general, el 7,4 por ciento de los evaluados se encuentra en la categoría de riesgo, aumentando a un 8,9 por ciento en las mujeres. Conclusiones: la prevalencia de riesgo de trastornos alimentarios es mayor en las mujeres, en el grupo de 15 a 18 años y en los participantes de establecimientos educacionales municipalizados.


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Anorexia , Bulimia , Feeding and Eating Disorders , Risk , Adolescent , Chile , Prevalence
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