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In chronic wound treatment, the debridement of devitalized tissue and the eradication of the biofilm must balance aggressiveness with care to protect regenerating tissues. In this study, urea, a potent chaotropic molecule, was modulated through the formation of a Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NADES) with betaine to develop a new debriding material (BU) suitable for application into injured dermal tissues. To evaluate BU's debriding capacity, along with its antibiofilm effect and biocompatibility, pre-clinical to clinical methods were employed. In vitro determinations using artificial and clinical slough samples indicate that BU has a high debriding capacity. Additionally, BU's de-structuring effects lead to a strong antibiofilm capability, demonstrated by a reduced bacterial load compared to the antiseptic PHMB-Betaine or medical honey, evaluated in artificial slough and ex vivo human skin. Furthermore, BU's efficacy was evaluated in a murine model of diabetic wound, demonstrating significant effects on debriding and antibiofilm capacity, similar to those observed in PHMB-Betaine and medical honey-treated animals. Finally, BU was clinically evaluated in leg ulcers, showing superiority in reduction of bacterial load and wound area compared to honey, with no adverse effects. Thus, BU represents a simple and non-biocidal option that could contributes to chronic wound care.
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Aging compromises brain function leading to cognitive decline. A cyclic ketogenic diet (KD) improves memory in aged mice after long-term administration; however, short-term effects later in life and the molecular mechanisms that govern such changes remain unclear. Here, we explore the impact of a short-term KD treatment starting at elderly stage on brain function of aged mice. Behavioral testing and long-term potentiation (LTP) recordings reveal that KD improves working memory and hippocampal LTP. Furthermore, the synaptosome proteome of aged mice fed a KD long-term evidence changes predominantly at the presynaptic compartment associated to the protein kinase A (PKA) signaling pathway. These findings were corroborated in vivo by western blot analysis, with high BDNF abundance and PKA substrate phosphorylation. Overall, we show that a KD modifies brain function even when it is administered later in life and recapitulates molecular features of long-term administration, including the PKA signaling pathway, thus promoting synaptic plasticity at advanced age.
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Envejecimiento , Proteínas Quinasas Dependientes de AMP Cíclico , Dieta Cetogénica , Potenciación a Largo Plazo , Memoria , Proteoma , Transducción de Señal , Animales , Proteínas Quinasas Dependientes de AMP Cíclico/metabolismo , Envejecimiento/fisiología , Envejecimiento/metabolismo , Dieta Cetogénica/métodos , Proteoma/metabolismo , Ratones , Masculino , Memoria/fisiología , Potenciación a Largo Plazo/fisiología , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Hipocampo/metabolismo , Sinapsis/metabolismo , Factor Neurotrófico Derivado del Encéfalo/metabolismo , Plasticidad Neuronal/fisiología , FosforilaciónRESUMEN
Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a syndrome marked by sudden liver function decline and multiorgan failure, predominantly acute kidney injury (AKY), in patients with chronic liver disease. Unregulated inflammation is a hallmark of ACLF; however, the key drivers of ACLF are not fully understood. This study explores the therapeutic properties of human mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) secretome, particularly focusing on its enhanced anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative properties after the in vitro preconditioning of the cells. We evaluated the efficacy of the systemic administration of MSC secretome in preventing liver failure and AKI in a rat ACLF model where chronic liver disease was induced using by the administration of porcine serum, followed by D-galN/LPS administration to induce acute failure. After ACLF induction, animals were treated with saline (ACLF group) or MSC-derived secretome (ACLF-secretome group). The study revealed that MSC-secretome administration strongly reduced liver histological damage in the ACLF group, which was correlated with higher hepatocyte proliferation, increased hepatic and systemic anti-inflammatory molecule levels, and reduced neutrophil and macrophage infiltration. Additionally, renal examination revealed that MSC-secretome treatment mitigated tubular injuries, reduced apoptosis, and downregulated injury markers. These improvements were linked to increased survival rates in the ACLF-secretome group, endorsing MSC secretomes as a promising therapy for multiorgan failure in ACLF.
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Insuficiencia Hepática Crónica Agudizada , Humanos , Ratas , Animales , Porcinos , Insuficiencia Hepática Crónica Agudizada/terapia , Secretoma , Células Madre , AntiinflamatoriosRESUMEN
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with high incidence in children and adolescents characterized by motor hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revealed that neuroanatomical abnormalities such as the volume reduction in the neocortex and hippocampus are shared by several neuropsychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Furthermore, the abnormal development and postnatal pruning of dendritic spines of neocortical neurons in schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability are well documented. Dendritic spines are dynamic structures exhibiting Hebbian and homeostatic plasticity that triggers intracellular cascades involving glutamate receptors, calcium influx and remodeling of the F-actin network. The long-term potentiation (LTP)-induced insertion of postsynaptic glutamate receptors is associated with the enlargement of spine heads and long-term depression (LTD) with spine shrinkage. Using a murine model of ADHD, a delay in dendritic spines' maturation in CA1 hippocampal neurons correlated with impaired working memory and hippocampal LTP has recently reported. The aim of this review is to summarize recent evidence that has emerged from studies focused on the neuroanatomical and genetic features found in ADHD patients as well as reports from animal models describing the molecular structure and remodeling of dendritic spines.
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Alteration in the buffering capacity of the proteostasis network is an emerging feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD), highlighting the occurrence of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. The unfolded protein response (UPR) is the main adaptive pathway to cope with protein folding stress at the ER. Inositol-requiring enzyme-1 (IRE1) operates as a central ER stress sensor, enabling the establishment of adaptive and repair programs through the control of the expression of the transcription factor X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1). To artificially enforce the adaptive capacity of the UPR in the AD brain, we developed strategies to express the active form of XBP1 in the brain. Overexpression of XBP1 in the nervous system using transgenic mice reduced the load of amyloid deposits and preserved synaptic and cognitive function. Moreover, local delivery of XBP1 into the hippocampus of an 5xFAD mice using adeno-associated vectors improved different AD features. XBP1 expression corrected a large proportion of the proteomic alterations observed in the AD model, restoring the levels of several synaptic proteins and factors involved in actin cytoskeleton regulation and axonal growth. Our results illustrate the therapeutic potential of targeting UPR-dependent gene expression programs as a strategy to ameliorate AD features and sustain synaptic function.
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Enfermedad de Alzheimer , Animales , Ratones , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/genética , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/terapia , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/metabolismo , Estrés del Retículo Endoplásmico/genética , Ratones Transgénicos , Proteómica , Proteostasis/genética , Transducción de Señal/fisiología , Factores de Transcripción/genética , Factores de Transcripción/metabolismo , Respuesta de Proteína Desplegada/genéticaRESUMEN
Apis mellifera royal jelly (RJ) is a well-known remedy in traditional medicine around the world and its versatile effects range from antibacterial to anti-inflammatory properties and pro-regenerative properties. As a glandular product, RJ has been shown to contain a substantial number of extracellular vesicles (EVs), and, in this study, we aimed to investigate the extent of involvement of RJEVs in wound healing-associated effects. Molecular analysis of RJEVs verified the presence of exosomal markers such as CD63 and syntenin, and cargo molecules MRJP1, defensin-1, and jellein-3. Furthermore, RJEVs were demonstrated to modulate mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) differentiation and secretome, as well as decrease LPS-induced inflammation in macrophages by blocking the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. In vivo studies confirmed antibacterial effects of RJEVs and demonstrated an acceleration of wound healing in a splinted mouse model. This study suggests that RJEVs play a crucial role in the known effects of RJ by modulating the inflammatory phase and cellular response in wound healing. Transfer of RJ into the clinics has been impeded by the high complexity of the raw material. Isolating EVs from the raw RJ decreases the complexity while allowing standardization and quality control, bringing a natural nano-therapy one step closer to the clinics.
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Medicinal plants have been used since prehistoric times and continue to treat several diseases as a fundamental part of the healing process. Inflammation is a condition characterized by redness, pain, and swelling. This process is a hard response by living tissue to any injury. Furthermore, inflammation is produced by various diseases such as rheumatic and immune-mediated conditions, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes. Hence, anti-inflammatory-based treatments could emerge as a novel and exciting approach to treating these diseases. Medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, and this review introduces various native Chilean plants whose anti-inflammatory effects have been evaluated in experimental studies. Fragaria chiloensis, Ugni molinae, Buddleja globosa, Aristotelia chilensis, Berberis microphylla, and Quillaja saponaria are some native species analyzed in this review. Since inflammation treatment is not a one-dimensional solution, this review seeks a multidimensional therapeutic approach to inflammation with plant extracts based on scientific and ancestral knowledge.
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In ADHD treatment, methylphenidate (MPH) is the most frequently used medication. The present work provides evidence that MPH restored behavioral impairments and neuroplasticity due to changes in AMPAR subunit composition and distribution, as well as maturation of dendritic spines, in a prenatal nicotine exposure (PNE) ADHD mouse model. PNE animals and controls were given a single oral dose of MPH (1 mg/kg), and their behavior was tested for attention, hyperactivity, and working memory. Long-term potentiation (LTP) was induced and analyzed at the CA3/CA1 synapse in hippocampal slices taken from the same animals tested behaviorally, measuring fEPSPs and whole-cell patch-clamp EPSCs. By applying crosslinking and Western blots, we estimated the LTP effects on AMPAR subunit composition and distribution. The density and types of dendritic spines were quantified by using the Golgi staining method. MPH completely restored the behavioral impairments of PNE mice. Reduced LTP and AMPA-receptor-mediated EPSCs were also restored. EPSC amplitudes were tightly correlated with numbers of GluA1/GluA1 AMPA receptors at the cell surface. Finally, we found a lower density of dendritic spines in hippocampal pyramidal neurons in PNE mice, with a higher fraction of thin-type immature spines and a lower fraction of mushroom mature spines; the latter effect was also reversed by MPH.
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Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad , Metilfenidato , Animales , Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad/metabolismo , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Femenino , Hipocampo/metabolismo , Metilfenidato/farmacología , Ratones , Plasticidad Neuronal , Nicotina/metabolismo , Nicotina/farmacología , Embarazo , Receptores AMPA/metabolismoRESUMEN
Macrocyclic lactones, particularly the avermectins, have completely revolutionized the approaches aimed at control of parasites. These avermectins are the most widely used anti-parasitic drugs in veterinary field with sales exceeding one billion US dollars annually. However, before clinical usage, their safety evaluation in the animals is a major critical factor that must be considered. Many studies have reported the negative effects of avermectins like ivermectin, abamectin, doramectin, and eprinomectin on the host animals. These harmful effects arise from avermectins targeting GABA and glutamate-gated chloride channels present both in the parasites and the host animals. In this review, various modes of avermectins action along with the negative effects on the host like nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, and endocrine disruption were discussed in detail. Furthermore, other important issues like ecotoxicity, drug resistance, and drug residues in milk associated with avermectins usage were also discussed, which need special attention.
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Recessive gene mutations underlie many developmental disorders and often lead to disabling neurological problems. Here, we report identification of a homozygous c.170G>A (p.Cys57Tyr or C57Y) mutation in the gene coding for protein disulfide isomerase A3 (PDIA3, also known as ERp57), an enzyme that catalyzes formation of disulfide bonds in the endoplasmic reticulum, to be associated with syndromic intellectual disability. Experiments in zebrafish embryos show that PDIA3C57Y expression is pathogenic and causes developmental defects such as axonal disorganization as well as skeletal abnormalities. Expression of PDIA3C57Y in the mouse hippocampus results in impaired synaptic plasticity and memory consolidation. Proteomic and functional analyses reveal that PDIA3C57Y expression leads to dysregulation of cell adhesion and actin cytoskeleton dynamics, associated with altered integrin biogenesis and reduced neuritogenesis. Biochemical studies show that PDIA3C57Y has decreased catalytic activity and forms disulfide-crosslinked aggregates that abnormally interact with chaperones in the endoplasmic reticulum. Thus, rare disease gene variant can provide insight into how perturbations of neuronal proteostasis can affect the function of the nervous system.
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Discapacidades del Desarrollo/genética , Retículo Endoplásmico/metabolismo , Proteína Disulfuro Isomerasas/genética , Proteostasis , Adolescente , Adulto , Animales , Axones/metabolismo , Axones/patología , Adhesión Celular , Células Cultivadas , Niño , Citoesqueleto/metabolismo , Discapacidades del Desarrollo/metabolismo , Discapacidades del Desarrollo/patología , Femenino , Hipocampo/metabolismo , Hipocampo/patología , Humanos , Integrinas/metabolismo , Masculino , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Mutación Missense , Proyección Neuronal , Plasticidad Neuronal , Linaje , Proteína Disulfuro Isomerasas/metabolismo , Pez CebraRESUMEN
Resveratrol is a phenolic phytoconstituent found in many plants. This molecule has always caught the attention of scientists because of biological potentials such as inhibition of inflammation, oxidative stress and platelet aggregation as well as to prevent/protect against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disease/disorders. Literature search have been conducted over resveratrol in covid-19 and asthma studies published in Pubmed and Google Scholars until 30 September 2020. The criteria used in the literature review were determined and were reviewed works on resveratrol including 368 articles and 47 articles on covid-19 and asthma, respectively. As a result of meta-analysis, TNF-α values of the studies showed a significant difference (heterogeneity) of I2=68.39% from each other in total (Cohran Q:6.33, p<0.0423). This study shows that resveratrol would have a potential to reduce ARDS symptoms, by suppressing the cytokine storm and severe inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2, and by showing strong activity against various types of DNA/RNA viruses.
El resveratrol es un fitoconstituyente fenólico que se encuentra en muchas plantas. Esta molécula siempre ha llamado la atención de los científicos debido a sus potenciales biológicos como la inhibición de la inflamación, el estrés oxidativo y la agregación plaquetaria, así como para prevenir/proteger contra enfermedades/trastornos cardiovasculares y neurodegenerativos. Se han realizado búsquedas bibliográficas sobre resveratrol en covid-19 y estudios sobre asma publicados en Pubmed y Google Scholars hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2020. Se determinaron los criterios utilizados en la revisión bibliográfica y se revisaron trabajos sobre resveratrol que incluyen 368 artículos y 47 artículos sobre covid-19 y asma, respectivamente. Como resultado del metanálisis, los valores de TNF-α de los estudios mostraron una diferencia significativa (heterogeneidad) de I2=68,39% entre sí en total (Cohran Q: 6,33, p<0,0423). Este estudio muestra que el resveratrol podría reducir los síntomas del ARDS al suprimir la tormenta de citocinas y la inflamación severa causada por el SARS-CoV-2, y al mostrar una fuerte actividad contra varios tipos de virus de ADN/ARN.
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Humanos , Asma/tratamiento farmacológico , Resveratrol/uso terapéutico , COVID-19/tratamiento farmacológico , Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria del Recién Nacido/prevención & control , Asma/complicaciones , Factor de Crecimiento Transformador beta , Síndrome de Liberación de Citoquinas , COVID-19/complicacionesRESUMEN
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent psychiatric childhood disorder, characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity and impaired attention, treated most frequently with methylphenidate (MPH). For children and adults with ADHD who do not respond satisfactorily or do not tolerate well stimulants such as MPH or D-Amphetamine, for them the alternative is to use Atomoxetine (ATX), a norepinephrine (NE) transporter inhibitor that increase extracellular NE. We examined the effects of ATX on behavior and hippocampal synaptic plasticity in the murine prenatal nicotine exposure (PNE) model of ADHD. ADHD symptoms were measured using behavioral tests, open field for hyperactivity and the Y-maze for spatial working memory. Further, ATX effects on long-term potentiation (LTP) in hippocampal slices at the CA3-CA1 synapse were assessed. PNE mice exhibited the behavioral deficits of ADHD, hyperactivity and spatial memory impairment. Intraperitoneal injection of ATX (2â¯mg/kg/day) normalized these behaviors significantly after 7â¯days. In PNE mice LTP was reduced (110.6⯱â¯4.5% %; nâ¯=â¯7) compared to controls (148.9⯱â¯5.2%; nâ¯=â¯7; pâ¯<â¯0.05). ATX administration (5⯵M) reestablished the LTP in PNE mice to levels similar to the controls (157.7⯱â¯6.3%; nâ¯=â¯7). Paired-pulse ratios (PPR) were not significantly different for any condition. These results indicate that administration of ATX in a PNE model of ADHD reestablishes TBS-dependent LTP in CA3-CA1 synapses. The results suggest postsynaptic changes in synaptic plasticity as part of the mechanisms that underlie improvement of ADHD symptoms induced by ATX.
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Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad , Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central , Metilfenidato , Inhibidores de Captación Adrenérgica/farmacología , Inhibidores de Captación Adrenérgica/uso terapéutico , Animales , Clorhidrato de Atomoxetina/farmacología , Clorhidrato de Atomoxetina/uso terapéutico , Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad/tratamiento farmacológico , Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central/farmacología , Potenciación a Largo Plazo , Metilfenidato/farmacología , Ratones , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
The essential oil of Laurus nobilis L. was used to test their antinociceptive efficacy. It was applied intraperitoneally (i.p.) to rats subjected to a nociception test (C reflex and spinal wind-up). The results showed that the essential oil applied at higher doses (0.06 mg/Kg) causes a complete abolition of the spinal wind-up, while the C reflex was unchanged, indicating a clear antinociceptive effect. At lower concentrations (0.012 mg/Kg), there was a lowering in the wind-up by 85% within ten minutes of the essential i.p. oil application. Interestingly, there was an effect of naloxone (0.08 mg/Kg i.p.) When applied, a change occurs that almost entirely reversed the antinociception caused by the essential oil from Laurus nobilis. We conclude that there is a significant antinociceptive effect of the essential oil of Laurus nobilis subjected to electric nociception. In addition, it was observed that naloxone reversed the antinociceptive effect (wind-up) produced by Laurus nobilis.
El aceite esencial de Laurus nobilis L. se usó para probar su eficacia antinociceptiva. Se aplicó por vía intraperitoneal (i.p.) a ratas sometidas a una prueba de nocicepción (reflejo-C y wind-up espinal). Los resultados mostraron que el aceite esencial aplicado a dosis más altas (0.06 mg/Kg) abolió completamente el wind-up espinal, mientras que el reflejo-C no cambió, lo que indica un claro efecto antinociceptivo. A concentraciones más bajas (0.012 mg/Kg), hubo una disminución en el wind-up en un 85% dentro de los diez minutos del i.p. la aplicación del aceite esencial. Curiosamente, hubo un efecto de la naloxona (0.08 mg/Kg i.p.) la cual revierte casi por completo la antinocicepción causada por el aceite esencial de Laurus nobilis. Concluimos que existe un efecto antinociceptivo significativo del aceite esencial de Laurus nobilis sometido a nocicepción eléctrica. Además, se observó que la naloxona revirtió el efecto antinociceptivo (wind-up) producido por Laurus nobilis.
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Animales , Ratas , Dolor/tratamiento farmacológico , Aceites Volátiles/administración & dosificación , Laurus/química , Analgésicos/administración & dosificación , Reflejo/efectos de los fármacos , Médula Espinal/efectos de los fármacos , Ratas Sprague-Dawley , Naloxona/administración & dosificaciónRESUMEN
Pineapple peels has several beneficial properties including antioxidant activity. We investigated the antioxidant effect of five different peels of pineapple lyophilized extracts, not adsorbed and adsorbed onto Amberlite. They were examined using total phenolic contents (TPC), antioxidant effect by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). In addition, we analyzed the chemical composition by HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. The main constituents of pineapple peels were tentatively identified as quercetin glycosides and N,N'-diferuloylspermidine. We conclude that the antioxidant activity in pineapple peels from District of Poroto, Province of Trujillo, Region of La Libertad, can be associated with the presence of flavonoid and spermidines.
Las cáscaras de piña tienen varias propiedades beneficiosas, incluida la actividad antioxidante. Investigamos el efecto antioxidante de cinco exfoliaciones diferentes de extracto liofilizado de piña, no adsorbidas y adsorbidas en Amberlita. Se examinaron utilizando los contenidos fenólicos totales (TPC), el efecto antioxidante mediante la eliminación del radical 1,1-difenil-2-picril-hidrazilo (DPPH) y el poder férrico antioxidante reductor (FRAP). Además, analizamos la composición química por HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. Los principales constituyentes de las cáscaras de piña se identificaron tentativamente como glucósidos de quercetina y N,N'- diferuloylspermidina. Concluimos que la actividad antioxidante en las cáscaras de piña del Distrito de Poroto, Provincia de Trujillo, Región de La Libertad, puede estar asociada con la presencia de flavonoides y espermidinas.
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Ananas/química , Antioxidantes/farmacología , Perú , Fenoles/análisis , Picratos , Compuestos de Bifenilo , Compuestos Férricos , Cromatografía Líquida de Alta Presión , Espectrometría de Masas en Tándem , Antioxidantes/químicaRESUMEN
This review discusses the contribution of the use of the isolated rat aorta (IRA) as a model for the evaluation of extracts and metabolites produced by plants with a vasodilator effect in animals. This model continues to be a valuable approach for the search and development of new phytochemicals consumed as medicinal plants or foods. In most cases, the sources of phytochemicals have been used in folk medicine to treat ailments that include hypertension. In this model, the endothelium is emphasized as a key component that modulates the vessel contractility, and therefore the basal tone and blood pressure. Based on the functional nature of the model, we focused on studies that determined the endothelium-dependent and -independent vasodilatory activity of phytochemicals. We describe the mechanisms that account for aorta contraction and relaxation, and subsequently show the vasoactive effect of a series of phytochemicals acting as vasodilators and its endothelium dependence. We highlight information regarding the cardiovascular benefits of phytochemicals, especially their potential antihypertensive effect. On this basis, we discuss the advantages of the IRA as a predictive model to support the research and development of new drugs that may be of help in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, the number one cause of death worldwide.
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Panama has 10,444 species of plants, some with medicinal properties, but there is no inventory to determine the totality of medicinal plants that are used. Our goal is to perform a review of publications and research with a view to presenting an estimated on the diversity of medicinal species and types of uses. Throughout the country are used medicinal plants, but its use is increasing more rural areas, and this is due to the scarcity of health services. The species most sold in pharmacies and public markets are: Equisetum bogotense (cola de caballo), Lippia alba (tilo), Pluchea carolinensis (salvia), Cymbopogon citratus (hierba de limoÌn), Neurolaena lobata (contragavilana), Costus spicatus (canÌa agria) and Momordica charantia (balsamino). Among some species of medicinal plants that are exported we have: Psychotria ipecacuana (raicilla), Smilax aspera (zarzaparrilla) and Ficus benjamina.
PanamaÌ tiene 10.444 especies de plantas, algunas con propiedades medicinales, pero no existe un inventario para determinar la totalidad de plantas medicinales que se emplean. Nuestro objetivo consistiraÌ en realizar una revisioÌn de las publicaciones e investigaciones con el fin de presentar un estimado sobre la diversidad de especies medicinales y tipos de usos. En todo el paiÌs se usan las plantas medicinales, pero su uso se incrementa maÌs aÌreas rurales, y esto se debe a la escasez de servicios de salud. Las especies que maÌs se comercializan en farmacias y mercados puÌblicos son: Equisetum bogotense (cola de caballo), Lippia alba (tilo), Pluchea carolinensis (salvia), Cymbopogon citratus (hierba de limoÌn), Neurolaena lobata (contragavilana), Costus spicatus (canÌa agria) y Momordica charantia (balsamino). Entre algunas especies de plantas medicinales que se exportan tenemos: Psychotria ipecacuana (raicilla), Smilax aspera (zarzaparrilla) y Ficus benjamina.
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Plantas Medicinales , Biodiversidad , PanamáRESUMEN
Vascular endothelium plays a key role in regulating cardiovascular homeostasis by controlling the vascular tone. Variations in sex hormones during the reproductive cycle of females affect the homeostasis of the cardiovascular system. Also, the evidence shows that estrogens show a cardioprotective effect. On this basis, this study describes some vascular responses induced by vasoactive substances during the estrous cycle in rats. We obtained the information available on this topic from the online databases that included scientific articles published in the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scielo. Many investigations have evaluated the vasoactive response of substances such as acetylcholine and norepinephrine during the estrous cycle. In this review, we specifically described the vascular response to vasoactive substances in rats during the estrous cycle, pregnancy, and in ovariectomized rats. In addition, we discussed the existence of different signaling pathways that modulate vascular function. The knowledge of these effects is relevant for the optimization and development of new treatments for some vascular pathologies.
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The chemical composition of Mangifera indica L. cv. "Kent" leaves was determined by HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. Polyphenolic compounds characterized as benzophenone derivatives were the main components found in extracts (1, maclurin 3-C-(2-O-galloyl)-D- glucoside isomer; 2, maclurin 3-C-ï¢--D-glucoside; 3, iriflophenone 3-C-ï¢--D-glucoside; 5, maclurin 3-C-(2,3-di-O-galloyl)-ï¢--D-glucoside; 6, iriflophenone 3-C-(2-O-galloyl)-ï¢--D-glucoside; 7, methyl-iriflophenone 3-C-(2,6-di-O-galloyl)-ï¢--D-glucoside) and xanthones (4, mangiferin and 8, 6-O-galloyl-mangiferin). The estrogenic and antioxidant effects of aqueous extracts from Mangifera indica L. cv. "Kent" leaves on ovariectomized rats were determined by uterotrophic assay and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in erythrocytes, bone, liver, and stomach. We conclude that the polyphenolic compounds from extracts act as exogenous antioxidant agents against oxidative damage in ovariectomized rats.
La composicioÌn quiÌmica de las hojas de Mangifera indica L. cv. "Kent" se determinoÌ por HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. Compuestos polifenoÌlicos caracterizados como derivados de benzofenona fueron los componentes principales encontrados en los extractos (1, isoÌmero de la maclurina 3-C-(2-O-galoyil)-D-glucoÌsido; 2, maclurina 3-C-ß-D-glucoÌsido; 3, iriflofenona 3-C-ß-D-glucoÌsido; 5, maclurina 3-C-(2,3-di-O-galloiÌl)-ß-D-glucoÌsido; 6, iriflofenona 3-C-(2-O-galloil)-ß-D-glucoÌsido; 7, metil-iriflofenona 3-C-(2,6-di-O- galloyl)-ß-D-glucoÌsido) y xantonas (4, mangiferina y 8, 6-O-galoyil-mangiferina). Los efectos estrogeÌnicos y antioxidantes de los extractos acuosos de hojas de Mangifera indica L. cv. "Kent" en ratas ovariectomizadas se determinaron mediante ensayo uterotroÌfico y la medicioÌn de los niveles de malondialdehiÌdo (MDA) en eritrocitos, huesos, hiÌgado y estoÌmago. Concluimos que los compuestos polifenoÌlicos de los extractos actuÌan como agentes antioxidantes exoÌgenos contra el danÌo oxidativo en ratas ovariectomizadas.
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Animales , Femenino , Ratas , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/química , Ovariectomía , Mangifera/química , Estrógenos/farmacología , Antioxidantes/farmacología , Estómago/efectos de los fármacos , Benzofenonas/química , Huesos/efectos de los fármacos , Peroxidación de Lípido/efectos de los fármacos , Cromatografía Líquida de Alta Presión , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno , Ratas Sprague-Dawley , Hojas de la Planta/química , Espectrometría de Masa por Ionización de Electrospray , Etanol , Espectrometría de Masas en Tándem , Hígado/efectos de los fármacos , Malondialdehído , Antioxidantes/químicaRESUMEN
Studies in rats have shown that a decrease in either protein content or total dietary calories results in molecular, structural, and functional changes in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus, among other brain regions, which lead to behavioral disturbances, including learning and memory deficits. The neurobiological bases underlying those effects depend at least in part on fetal programming of the developing brain, which in turn relies on epigenetic regulation of specific genes via stable and heritable modifications of chromatin. Prenatal malnutrition also leads to epigenetic programming of obesity, and obesity on its own can lead to poor cognitive performance in humans and experimental animals, complicating understanding of the factors involved in the fetal programming of neuroplasticity deficits. This review focuses on the role of epigenetic mechanisms involved in prenatal malnutrition-induced brain disturbances, which are apparent at a later postnatal age, through either a direct effect of fetal programming on brain plasticity or an indirect effect on the brain mediated by the postnatal development of obesity.
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Epigénesis Genética , Desarrollo Fetal , Trastornos Nutricionales en el Feto , Efectos Tardíos de la Exposición Prenatal , Animales , Encéfalo/crecimiento & desarrollo , Femenino , Humanos , Síndrome Metabólico , Plasticidad Neuronal , Obesidad , EmbarazoRESUMEN
Several species of fish live in groups to increase their foraging efficiency and reproduction rates. Such groups are considered self-organized since they can adopt different cooperative actions without the presence of an apparent leader. One of their most interesting collaborative behaviors found in fish is the hunting strategy presented by the Yellow Saddle Goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostomus). In this strategy, the complete group of fish is distributed in subpopulations to cover the whole hunting region. In each sub-population, all fish participate collectively in the hunt considering two different roles: chaser and blocker. In the hunt, a chaser fish actively tries to find the prey in a certain area whereas a blocker fish moves spatially to avoid the escape of the prey. In this paper, we develop the hunting model of Yellow Saddle Goatfish, which at some abstraction level can be characterized as a search strategy for optimization proposes. In the approach, different computational operators are designed in order to emulate this peculiar hunting behavior. With the use of this biological model, the new search strategy improves the optimization results in terms of accuracy and convergence in comparison to other popular optimization techniques. The performance of this method is tested by analyzing its results with other related evolutionary computation techniques. Several standard benchmark functions commonly used in the literature were considered to obtain optimization results. Furthermore, the proposed model is applied to solve certain engineering optimization problems. Analysis of the experimental results exhibits the efficiency, accuracy, and robustness of the proposed algorithm.