Homeopathy on cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiaeand impact on fermentation

Studies have shownthat homeopathy modulates the activity of both single-and multi-celled organisms;therefore, we propose a study into the action of Arnica Montanaand S. cerevisiae fungus nosode on growth "in vitro", and on the fermentation of S. cerevisiaeon brewer's wort. Methods:250 µL of medication in 30% alcohol were placed in 5 mL of Sabouraud Broth (SB) or wort, with 20 µL of fungus ata McFarland standard of 0.5 and in a dilution of 1:100. Fungal growth was evaluated via spectrophotometry at 600 nm or a cell count in a Neubauer chamber in a kinetic of 1 to 5 days' incubation at 25ºC. The production of alcohol by the fungus was evaluated using the BRIX index in the samekinetic. 1x107fungi/mL were previously incubated with medication for 5 days and, afterwards, placed in 20 mL of fresh wort, incubated at 25ºC for 7 days and evaluated for growth and sugar consumption. Resultsand Discussion: The SB results revealed that after 2days incubation with Arnica30CH, an increase in fungal growth was observed (p<0.0001), whilewith nosode 6 and 30CH there was a reduction in growth after 2 and 5 days incubation (p<0.001). The fungi incubated with Arnica30CH exhibited increased sugar consumption after 2 and5 days incubation (p<0.05), while the nosode 30CH resulted in lower sugar consumption after 2 and 3 days incubation (p<0.05). The results for fungal growth and sugar consumption with the wort were similar to those using SB.The fungalcultures previously incubated with homeopathic medication and subsequent incubation with fresh wortindicated a loss of distinction, bothin terms of fungal growth and sugar consumption. This piece of data may suggest action by the homeopathic medication only when in contact with the cells. Conclusion: The treatment of the S. cerevisiae fungus using Arnica and the S. cerevisiae nosode produced a significant modulation in fungal growth and sugar consumption.

Homeopathic medicine activity on the growth of Gram-negative bacteria

Homeopathy is a therapy that uses medications prepared with infinitesimal and dynamized dilutions. Current studies demonstrate in vitro activity of homeopathy on gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureusand Streptococcus pyogenes. Among bacterial infections, urinary tract infection (UTI) is frequent, leads to later consequences and the main causal agent is Escherichia coli(E. coli). In other publications, it has been reported inactivity of homeopathy on E. colicultures. Due to the divergence in the literature, the objective of this study was to evaluate gram-negative bacteria growth under homeopathy treatment. Methods:The medicines Atropabelladona, Cantharis, Staphysagria,and Colibacillinumwere tested at 6CH, 12CH and 30CH inE. coliATCC 25922 and EPEC (Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli) ATCC 43887. Two hundred and fifty microliters of the medicines in alcohol 30% were incubated at 37ºC with 3 mL of Müller Hinton broth (MH), 10 µL of cultures at 0.5 Macfarland and subsequent dilution at 1/10. Bacterial growth was evaluated in a spectrophotometer at 600nm, in the periods of 6, 12,and 20 hours of incubation. Resultsand Discussion:The results showed no inhibition of bacterial growth under the studied conditions. These data corroborate with studies already published that indicate the absence of action of homeopathy on E. colicultures. Considering other studies, it can be suggested that homeopathic medicines have direct activity on the growth of Gram-positive and not Gram-negative bacteria. Evaluating the two bacterial groups, it is possible to assume that the difference in homeopathy activity could be linked to differences in the bacterial wall structure. This hypothesis should be evaluated by other tests with the same bacterialstrains. Conclusion:The homeopathic medicines tested have no direct activity on Gram-negative bacteria cultures.

Reference values for biochemical parameters in Balb/c mice bred in the Faculdade de Medicina do Abc housing facilities, Santo André/SP, Brazil / Valores de referência de parâmetros bioquímicos de camundongos (Mus mus musculus) das linhagens Balb/c mantidos no biotério da Faculdade de Medicina do Abc, Santo André/SP, Brasil

The reference for biochemical parameters of laboratory animals, used in scientific research is based on the international literature. Comparing a few parameters evaluated in different studies with Balb/c mice, it was possible to observe that the reference values for these biochemical parameters vary enormously. It depends on several variables, such as sex, lineage and genotype, and are also influenced by other factors such as age, accommodation, animal handling, diet offered, sanitary conditions of the housing facilities, among others. The objective of this study is to establish a list of blood biochemical parameters of Balb/c mice (male and female) kept in the Housing facilities of Centro Universitário Saúde ABC. Thirty male and female animals weighing approximately 30g with 90 days of age were used. The animals were euthanized and blood was collected through caudal vena cava puncture, placed in collection tubes and the total cholesterol, triglycerides, transaminases (AST and ALT), urea, creatinine and glycemia parameters were determined. We did not observe a significant difference when comparing males and females in triglycerides, creatinine, urea and glycemia levels. However a significant difference was observed in the cholesterol, ALT and AST parameters. With these results, we were able to establish reference values for the Balb/c mice for comparison with future experiments, using a human semi-automatic analyzer.(AU)

A referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos dos animais de laboratório, utilizados para pesquisa científica é baseada na literatura internacional. Comparando-se alguns parâmetros avaliados em diferentes estudos com camundongos Balb/C pudemos observar que os valores de referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos variam enormemente, dependendo de diversas variáveis, como sexo, linhagem e genótipo e ainda sofrem influência de outros fatores como idade, condição de alojamento, manejo dos animais, dieta oferecida, padrão sanitário do biotério onde são mantidos, dentre outros. Desta forma o presente trabalho objetivou estabelecer uma lista de parâmetros bioquímicos do sangue de camundongos da linhagem Balb/C (machos e fêmeas) criados no Biotério da FMABC. Foram utilizados 30 animais machos e fêmeas, com peso +-30g e idade 90 dias. Os animais foram eutanasiados e o sangue foi coletado por meio da veia cava caudal, acondicionado em tubos de coleta e as dosagens de colesterol total, triglicérides, transaminases (AST e ALT), uréia, creatinina e glicemia foram analisados. Não observamos diferença significativa quando comparado machos e fêmeas em: Triglicérides, Creatinina, Uréia e Glicemia. Entretanto, observou-se diferença significativa nos parâmetros de colesterol, ALT e AST. Com estes resultados, pudemos então, estabelecer valores de referência para os camundongos Balb/C para comparação com futuros experimentos utilizando um analisador humano semi-automático.(AU)

Reference values for biochemical parameters in Balb/c mice bred in the Faculdade de Medicina do Abc housing facilities, Santo André/SP, Brazil / Valores de referência de parâmetros bioquímicos de camundongos (Mus mus musculus) das linhagens Balb/c mantidos no biotério da Faculdade de Medicina do Abc, Santo André/SP, Brasil

The reference for biochemical parameters of laboratory animals, used in scientific research is based on the international literature. Comparing a few parameters evaluated in different studies with Balb/c mice, it was possible to observe that the reference values for these biochemical parameters vary enormously. It depends on several variables, such as sex, lineage and genotype, and are also influenced by other factors such as age, accommodation, animal handling, diet offered, sanitary conditions of the housing facilities, among others. The objective of this study is to establish a list of blood biochemical parameters of Balb/c mice (male and female) kept in the Housing facilities of Centro Universitário Saúde ABC. Thirty male and female animals weighing approximately 30g with 90 days of age were used. The animals were euthanized and blood was collected through caudal vena cava puncture, placed in collection tubes and the total cholesterol, triglycerides, transaminases (AST and ALT), urea, creatinine and glycemia parameters were determined. We did not observe a significant difference when comparing males and females in triglycerides, creatinine, urea and glycemia levels. However a significant difference was observed in the cholesterol, ALT and AST parameters. With these results, we were able to establish reference values for the Balb/c mice for comparison with future experiments, using a human semi-automatic analyzer.

A referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos dos animais de laboratório, utilizados para pesquisa científica é baseada na literatura internacional. Comparando-se alguns parâmetros avaliados em diferentes estudos com camundongos Balb/C pudemos observar que os valores de referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos variam enormemente, dependendo de diversas variáveis, como sexo, linhagem e genótipo e ainda sofrem influência de outros fatores como idade, condição de alojamento, manejo dos animais, dieta oferecida, padrão sanitário do biotério onde são mantidos, dentre outros. Desta forma o presente trabalho objetivou estabelecer uma lista de parâmetros bioquímicos do sangue de camundongos da linhagem Balb/C (machos e fêmeas) criados no Biotério da FMABC. Foram utilizados 30 animais machos e fêmeas, com peso +-30g e idade 90 dias. Os animais foram eutanasiados e o sangue foi coletado por meio da veia cava caudal, acondicionado em tubos de coleta e as dosagens de colesterol total, triglicérides, transaminases (AST e ALT), uréia, creatinina e glicemia foram analisados. Não observamos diferença significativa quando comparado machos e fêmeas em: Triglicérides, Creatinina, Uréia e Glicemia. Entretanto, observou-se diferença significativa nos parâmetros de colesterol, ALT e AST. Com estes resultados, pudemos então, estabelecer valores de referência para os camundongos Balb/C para comparação com futuros experimentos utilizando um analisador humano semi-automático.