Development of a Genome-Informed Protocol for Detection of Pseudomonas amygdali pv. morsprunorum Using LAMP and PCR.

One of the causal agents of bacterial canker is Pseudomonas amygdali pv. morsprunorum-Pam (formerly Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum). Recently detected in Chile, Pam is known to cause lesions in the aerial parts of the plant, followed by more severe symptoms such as cankers and gummosis in the later stages of the disease. This study presents the design of PCR and LAMP detection methods for the specific and sensitive identification of Pseudomonas amygdali pv. morsprunorum (Pam) from cherry trees. Twelve Pseudomonas isolates were collected, sequenced, and later characterized by Multi-locus Sequence Analysis (MLSA) and Average Nucleotide Identity by blast (ANIb). Three of them (11116B2, S1 Pam, and S2 Pam) were identified as Pseudomonas amygdali pv. morsprunorum and were used to find specific genes through RAST server, by comparing their genome with that of other Pseudomonas, including isolates from other Pam strains. The effector gene HopAU1 was selected for the design of primers to be used for both techniques, evaluating sensitivity and specificity, and the ability to detect Pam directly from plant tissues. While the PCR detection limit was 100 pg of purified bacterial DNA per reaction, the LAMP assays were able to detect up to 1 fg of purified DNA per reaction. Similar results were observed using plant tissues, LAMP being more sensitive than PCR, including when using DNA extracted from infected plant tissues. Both detection methods were tested in the presence of 30 other bacterial genera, with LAMP being more sensitive than PCR.

Analysis of Multi-Pesticide Residues and Dietary Risk Assessment in Fresh Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) from Local Supermarkets of the Metropolitan Region, Chile.

In recent years, the official authorities in Chile have reported transgressions in the maximum residue levels of pesticides in fresh vegetables. There is no official information about traceability, pesticide levels, and potential health risks. The aim of this study was to analyse pesticide residues and their corresponding dietary risk assessments in tomatoes from supermarkets in the Metropolitan Region. Pesticides were extracted using the Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe, QuEChERS method, and their concentrations were determined by using chromatography with HPLC-FL/UV and GC-MS/ECD/NPD, following the Analytical Quality Control and Method Validation Procedures for Pesticides Residues Analysis in Food and Feed, SANTE guide and ISO 17025:2017 standard. In addition, a dietary risk assessment was carried out by comparing Chilean data to international references. The results reported that 9% of the samples had pesticide residue levels above the maximum residue levels permitted in Chile. All the scenarios evaluated revealed the highest estimated daily intake and hazard quotients for methamidophos and chlorpyrifos. Both the active substances used were acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and were neurotoxic under chronic risk assessment. The results showed the highest chronic hazard index in the Chilean scenario for all age groups and genders. The evidence obtained revealed that methamidophos, methomyl, and chlorpyrifos should be restricted for their use in Chilean agriculture.

Intestinal Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Enrichment of Genes Associated with Immune and Lipid Mechanisms, Favoring Soybean Meal Tolerance in High-Growth Zebrafish (Danio Rerio).

The molecular mechanisms underlying fish tolerance to soybean meal (SBM) remain unclear. Identifying these mechanisms would be beneficial, as this trait favors growth. Two fish replicates from 19 experimental families were fed fishmeal-(100FM) or SBM-based diets supplemented with saponin (50SBM + 2SPN) from juvenile to adult stages. Individuals were selected from families with a genotype-by-environment interaction higher (HG-50SBM + 2SPN, 170 ± 18 mg) or lower (LG-50SBM + 2SPN, 76 ± 10 mg) weight gain on 50SBM + 2SPN for intestinal transcriptomic analysis. A histological evaluation confirmed middle intestinal inflammation in the LG- vs. HG-50SBM + 2SPN group. Enrichment analysis of 665 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) identified pathways associated with immunity and lipid metabolism. Genes linked to intestinal immunity were downregulated in HG fish (mpx, cxcr3.2, cftr, irg1l, itln2, sgk1, nup61l, il22), likely dampening inflammatory responses. Conversely, genes involved in retinol signaling were upregulated (rbp4, stra6, nr2f5), potentially favoring growth by suppressing insulin responses. Genes associated with lipid metabolism were upregulated, including key components of the SREBP (mbtps1, elov5l, elov6l) and cholesterol catabolism (cyp46a1), as well as the downregulation of cyp7a1. These results strongly suggest that transcriptomic changes in lipid metabolism mediate SBM tolerance. Genotypic variations in DEGs may become biomarkers for improving early selection of fish tolerant to SMB or others plant-based diets.

First Report of Bacterial Canker Caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum Race 1 on Cherry in Chile.

Chile is the main exporter of sweet cherries (Prunus avium), with a total of 228.6 thousand tons exported in the 2019-20 season, and a production from the Coquimbo to the Aysén region (http://www.iqonsulting.com/yb/). In January 2019, cherry trees from a commercial orchard located near Osorno city (40°37'S, 72°54'W), Region de Los Lagos, Chile, showed symptoms such as the presence of wood cankers, necrotic spots in leaves, and premature defoliation, with a mean disease incidence near 40%. Symptomatic leaves with necrotic spots were collected for analysis, from which all the necrotic spots were extracted by incision with a sterile scalpel, macerated in 30 mL of AFT buffer and subsequently, 100 µL of the suspension was plated on King's B (KB) agar and incubated for 48 to 72 h at 27°C, obtaining a total of two bacterial colonies identified as 7684.1 and 7684.2. Afterward, each colony was stroked in a new KB agar plate, incubated for 16 h at 27°C, and the obtained biomass was used in subsequent experiments. In KB agar, both colonies exhibited fluorescence under UV light and, according to the LOPAT method (Lelliott et al., 1966), they were gram negative, positive to levan and tobacco hypersensitivity tests and negative to oxidase, potato soft rot, arginine dihydrolase and gelatin tests, and were confirmed as Pseudomonas syringae. Then, the 16s and gyrB genes of each isolate were amplified by PCR, sequenced, and compared with the NCBI Genbank database (Weisburg et al., 1991; Sarkar and Guttman, 2004), finding a 99,93% genetic similarity (1064/1065) with a previously reported 16s sequence of a Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum (Psm) isolate (accession number CP026558.1), and a 99,69% (636/638) with a previously reported gyrB gene of Psm (accession number LC364094.1), respectively. Additionally, the closest pathovar different to morsprunorum aligned with our gyrB sequence was P. syringae pv. aesculin, with 97,8% of identity (624/638). Our sequences were deposited in Genbank with the accession numbers MN528473 (16s), MN535696 (gyrB) for 7684.1, and MN528474 (16s), MN535697 (gyrB) for 7684.2. To identify if the isolates correspond to Psm races 1 (Psm1) or 2 (Psm2), race-specific conventional PCRs and qPCRs assays were carried out using the specific primers described by Kaluzna et al., (2016), showing that the two isolates were positive to Psm1 in both PCR assays. Pathogenicity was tested by inoculating immature cherry fruitlets (cv. Sweetheart) with bacterial suspension at 108 CFU/mL. For each strain, ten fruitlets were inoculated by pricking with a sterile needle previously immersed in the bacterial suspension (Ruinelli et al., 2019). Sterile distilled water was used as negative control. Seven to fourteen days post-inoculation, necrotic and water-soaked brown lesions with yellow margins were observed on the fruits inoculated with bacterial strains. The pathogen was reisolated and confirmed as Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum by 16s and gyrB sequencing, and as race 1 by race-specific PCRs. Our results were confirmed by the National Plant Protection Organization, (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero de Chile, SAG), generating the first report of Psm race 1 in Chile. Thus, SAG established new protocols for quarantine of absent pests in the national territory (Resol. N°3080, SAG, Chile), and an immediate phytosanitary program for Psm (Resol. Exenta N°8948/2019, SAG, Chile). In conclusion, our discovery contributes to the monitoring and control of the disease in Chile.

Cognitive impairment related to arterial stiffness in cardiovascular disease patients with severe periodontitis / Deterioro cognitivo relacionado a la rigidez arterial en pacientes con enfermedad cardiovascular y periodontitis grave

ABSTRACT Severe periodontal disease (SPD) associated with systemic peripheral inflammation, cognitive impairment (CI) and arterial stiffness (AS) has been recognized. The aim of this study was to investigate whether CI and arterial stiffness (AS) occur in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients with SPD. A crosssectional case-control study included hospitalized patients with CVD. Demographic characteristics, CVD and atherogenic risk factors were recorded. SPD was diagnosed by clinical and radiographic dental examinations. Dental clinical attachment level (CAL) and CAL % were recorded. A Mini-Mental State Examination test (MMSE) assessed cognition, a MMSE score of < 27 was set as the cut-off point of CI; a score > 27 was considered as no CI. Patients were categorized into: MMSE<27 (cases) and MMSE>27 (controls). AS was evaluated by pulse wave velocity (PWV). Serum VCAM-1 levels were determined in a random sample. Results: This study comprised 91 patients (cases, n=26; 29.6%; controls, n=65, 71.4%); aged 73±8 vs. 73±7 years, respectively (p=0.73), of whom 53.8% and 36.9% respectively, were women; SPD was found to be a risk factor for CI; the presence of SPD increased the risk for MMSE <27 by an average 5.39 times (model 1). PWV was associated with MMSE < 27 in the three models. The risk of having MMSE < 27 increased an average of2.404-fold for each 1-unit increase in PWV SPD and AS had significant and independent associations on the risk for development CI. MMSE negatively correlated with CAL% (r=0.69) and PWV (r=0.70). PWV positively correlated with CAL% (r=0.67). Serum VCAM-1 levels were higher in SPD with lower MMSE scores. In conclusion, SPD increases the risk of development of cognitive decline in CVD patients. PWV was directly associated with the risk of cognitive decline. These findings denote a significant opportunity to improve periodontal health in order to avert CI in CVD patients.

RESUMEN La enfermedad periodontal severa (EPS) podría estar asociada a la rigidez arterial (RA) y al deterioro cognitivo (DC). Se realizó un estudio transversal de casos y controles y se investigó la presencia de RA y DC en pacientes con enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) y EPS. En pacientes hospitalizados con ECVse registraron las características demográficas y factores de riesgo aterogénicos. El DC se diagnosticó a través del Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Punto de corte: MMSE<27 (casos); puntaje >27 ausencia de DC (controles). La EPS fue diagnosticada clínica y radiográficamente. Se registraron el nivel inserción clínica (NIC) y NIC %. La RA fue evaluada a través de la velocidad de onda de pulso (VOP). VCAM-1 sérico se determinó en una muestra aleatoria. Se incluyeron 91 pacientes (casos,n=26; 29.6%; controles,n=65, 71.4%); edad promedio: 73±8 vs. 73±7 años, respectivamente (p=0.73); % de mujeres: 53.8 vs. 36.9, respectivamente y EPS (n=54) y ausencia de EP (noEP) en 37. MMSE< 27 en 26 pacientes; 23 de ellos, con EPS. La presencia de EPS aumentó el riesgo de MMSE< 27 en 5.39 veces (modelo 1). La VOP se asoció a MMSE< 27 (Modelo 1, 2 y 3). El riesgo de MMSE< 27 incrementó en promedio en 2.40 veces por cada aumento de unidad de VOP. EPS y RA mostraron asociaciones significativas e independientes sobre el riesgo de DC. MMSE se correlacionó negativamente con NIC % (r=0.69) y POV (r=0.70); y POV, positivamente con NIC % (r=0.67). Los niveles séricos de VCAM-1 fueron más elevados en presencia de EPS y puntajes bajos de MMSE. Puede concluirse que en pacientes con ECV y EPS, el aumento en RA incrementaría el riesgo de DC. Estos hallazgos enfatizan la necesidad de promover y mantener la salud bucal para evitar el DC en pacientes con ECV.

Activation of Early Defense Signals in Seedlings of Nicotiana benthamiana Treated with Chitin Nanoparticles.

Chitin is an excellent material for the synthesis of nanoparticles because it is an elicitor and can form nanostructured materials. The application of chitin nanoparticles (CNPs) in plants can activate early defense responses associated with chitin. In this study, CNPs were synthesized by water in oil (W/O) emulsion using an aqueous chitin solution. The CNPs were characterized and used to evaluate the activation of genes related to early responses to chitin and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on seedlings of Nicotiana benthamiana. The CNPs had an average size of 280 nm in diameter, a polydispersity of 0.299, a surface charge of 26.9 mV, and their chemical composition was corroborated by the disappearance of microaggregated CNPs treated with chitinases observed under a microscope. Seedlings treated with CNPs for one hour revealed increments in the expression of genes STZ, ATL2, and MAPK3, in contrast when they were treated with chitin oligomers, and no changes in gene CERK1 was detected in both conditions. Finally, the synthesis of ROS mediated by CNPs was detected in seedlings, which was higher than those generated by the treatment of chitin oligomers. These results demonstrated the capability to generate CNPs by emulsion, which are capable of triggering responses related to early defense in N. benthamiana more efficiently than chitin oligomers.

Cognitive impairment related to arterial stiffness in cardiovascular disease patients with severe periodontitis.

Severe periodontal disease (SPD) associated with systemic peripheral inflammation, cognitive impairment (CI) and arterial stiffness (AS) has been recognized. The aim of this study was to investigate whether CI and arterial stiffness (AS) occur in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients with SPD. A crosssectional case-control study included hospitalized patients with CVD. Demographic characteristics, CVD and atherogenic risk factors were recorded. SPD was diagnosed by clinical and radiographic dental examinations. Dental clinical attachment level (CAL) and CAL % were recorded. A Mini-Mental State Examination test (MMSE) assessed cognition, a MMSE score of < 27 was set as the cut-off point of CI; a score ≥ 27 was considered as no CI. Patients were categorized into: MMSE<27 (cases) and MMSE≥27 (controls). AS was evaluated by pulse wave velocity (PWV). Serum VCAM-1 levels were determined in a random sample. Results: This study comprised 91 patients (cases, n=26; 29.6%; controls, n=65, 71.4%); aged 73±8 vs. 73±7 years, respectively (p=0.73), of whom 53.8% and 36.9% respectively, were women; SPD was found to be a risk factor for CI; the presence of SPD increased the risk for MMSE <27 by an average 5.39 times (model 1). PWV was associated with MMSE < 27 in the three models. The risk of having MMSE < 27 increased an average of 2.404-fold for each 1-unit increase in PWV. SPD and AS had significant and independent associations on the risk for development CI. MMSE negatively correlated with CAL% (r=0.69) and PWV (r=0.70). PWV positively correlated with CAL% (r=0.67). Serum VCAM-1 levels were higher in SPD with lower MMSE scores. In conclusion, SPD increases the risk of development of cognitive decline in CVD patients. PWV was directly associated with the risk of cognitive decline. These findings denote a significant opportunity to improve periodontal health in order to avert CI in CVD patients.

La enfermedad periodontal severa (EPS) podría estar asociada a la rigidez arterial (RA) y al deterioro cognitivo (DC). Se realizó un estudio transversal de casos y controles y se investigó la presencia de RA y DC en pacientes con enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) y EPS. En pacientes hospitalizados con ECV se registraron las características demográficas y factores de riesgo aterogénicos. El DC se diagnosticó a través del Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Punto de corte: MMSE<27 (casos); puntaje ≥27 ausencia de DC (controles). La EPS fue diagnosticada clínica y radiográficamente. Se registraron el nivel inserción clínica (NIC) y NIC %. La RA fue evaluada a través de la velocidad de onda de pulso (VOP). VCAM-1 sérico se determinó en una muestra aleatoria. Se incluyeron 91 pacientes (casos,n=26; 29.6%; controles,n=65, 71.4%); edad promedio: 73±8 vs. 73±7 años, respectivamente (p=0.73); % de mujeres: 53.8 vs. 36.9, respectivamente y EPS (n=54) y ausencia de EP (noEP) en 37. MMSE< 27 en 26 pacientes; 23 de ellos, con EPS. La presencia de EPS aumentó el riesgo de MMSE< 27 en 5.39 veces (modelo 1). La VOP se asoció a MMSE< 27 (Modelo 1, 2 y 3). El riesgo de MMSE< 27 incrementó en promedio en 2.40 veces por cada aumento de unidad de VOP. EPS y RA mostraron asociaciones significativas e independientes sobre el riesgo de DC. MMSE se correlacionó negativamente con NIC % (r=0.69) y POV (r=0.70); y POV, positivamente con NIC % (r=0.67). Los niveles séricos de VCAM-1 fueron más elevados en presencia de EPS y puntajes bajos de MMSE. Puede concluirse que en pacientes con ECV y EPS, el aumento en RA incrementaría el riesgo de DC. Estos hallazgos enfatizan la necesidad de promover y mantener la salud bucal para evitar el DC en pacientes con ECV.

Fish oil diet effects on alveolar bone loss, in hypercholesterolemic rats.

This study evaluated the effects of replacing a saturated fat diet by n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA), on alveolar bone loss in hypercholesterolemic rats with experimental periodontitis (PD). METHODS: Eight week old Wistar rats were assigned according to dietary intake. Control group (C, n = 15) fed a commercial diet throughout the experiment. Atherogenic group (AT, n = 30) fed AT diet for 3 weeks; thereafter, AT was randomized to receive either a n-3PUFA (n = 15) or to continue with AT (n = 15) diet. Subsequently, PD was induced in all groups by unilateral ligature (L) of the first molar (M1) of the left mandible, non-ligated contralateral molars served as controls. After every week of PD induction, 5 rats per group were euthanized. Serum was collected for lipids assays and hemi-mandibles were subjected to histomorphometric (% upper and lower interradicular bone volume and periodontal ligament height, hPDL) and radiographic analyses (periodontal bone support, PBS, in ligated teeth, between M1-M2). RESULTS: Rats fed n-3PUFA diet rapidly induced a significant reduction in the serum lipids (p < 0.001). In all rats the ligated teeth showed a greater bone loss as compared with the unligated molars. At the end of the experiment the AT + L was the worst in % lower bone volume (p < 0.01), hPDL and PBS (p < 0.05). In contrast, rats fed n-3PUFA + L was similar to those rats fed C diet (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Alveolar bone and dyslipidemia improved by substituting saturated fat intake for a n-3PUFA rich diet, in hypercholesterolemic rats with PD.

Cervicomed: multimedia de apoyo a la docencia sobre cáncer cervicouterino / Cervicomed: supporting multimedia for teaching about cervix cancer

El cáncer cervicouterino es una alteración celular, que se origina en el epitelio del cuello uterino y se manifiesta inicialmente a través de lesiones precursoras de lenta y progresiva evolución. Teniendo en cuenta que los estudiantes de 4to año de Medicina del Policlínico Universitario28 de Septiembre de Santiago de Cuba, presentaron insuficiencias en la descripción de los síntomas del cáncer cervicouterino, se elaboró una multimedia con el programa mediator 8.0, que constituye una herramienta eficaz de apoyo al proceso docente educativo en la especialidad de Ginecología(AU)

The cervix cancer is a cellular change, which originates in the epithelium of cervix and it is initially manifested through previous lesions of slow and progressive course. Keeping in mind that the students of the 4th year Medicine carreer from the 28 de Septiembre University Polyclinic in Santiago de Cuba , had difficulties in the description of the cervix cancer symptoms, a multimedia was elaborated with the program mediator 8.0, that constitutes an effective supporting tool to the teaching educative process in the Gynecology specialty(AU)

Atherogenic cholesterol-rich diet and periodontal disease.

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the effect of an atherogenic cholesterol-rich diet (AT) on the alveolar bone loss in rats with ligature-induced experimental periodontitis (EP). METHODS: Female Wistar adult rats were assigned either a control (Co) or an AT diet fed for 9 weeks. The AT diet was high in saturated fat, cholesterol and energy. At week 2, animals were subjected to a unilateral ligature (L) around the left first molar (Co+L and AT+L). The contra lateral first right molar (not ligated) of both groups (Co and AT) were used as untreated controls. At week 9, blood was drawn, rats were euthanized, hemi-mandibles removed and stained digital photographs (buccal and lingual surfaces) and radiographs were obtained for quantification of alveolar bone loss (ABL). The ABL was determined by distance and area methods (mm(2)) and X-rays were used for periodontal bone support (PBS), (%). RESULTS: Rats in the AT group exhibited a 17% increase in energy intake, gained significant body weight and showed the highest serum total-cholesterol (T-C) and non-high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels (p<0.001). The amount of lost periodontal bone was the greatest in AT+L rats. AT feedings significantly increased the buccal area and distance of bone loss when compared with the unligated-teeth (p<0.001). The rats in the AT+L group also achieved the lowest percentage of PBS (p<0.001). The AT and Co+L rats showed similar PBS. This method more clearly elucidated the effect of the cholesterol-rich AT, with and without the influence of molar ligature, compared to the morphometric analysis. CONCLUSION: The alveolar bone loss of EP was magnified by ingestion of an atherogenic diet high in saturated fatty acids and cholesterol.

Oxidative stress assessed in saliva from patients with acute myocardial infarction. A preliminary study.

UNLABELLED: There is evidence that acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is associated with increasing production of reactive oxygen species and tissue injury. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of oxidative stress indices in saliva 24 and 48h after AMI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We designed a prospective study comparing salivary levels of biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with AMI with elevation of the ST segment in electrocardiogram versus clinically healthy subjects. Oxidative stress indices including the rate of oxidation of 2'7' dichlorohydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) and the activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT) were evaluated in saliva from patients with AMI at 24 and 48 hours. At each sampling time, blood was drawn for serum markers of myocardial infarction. RESULTS: This study included ten patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and ten clinically healthy controls. Mean age was 67.8 +/- 11.1 vs. 48.7 +/- 4.1 years (p < 0.001) and gender was 60% male vs. 50% (p > 0.05) for AMI vs. controls, respectively. Our results demonstrated an increase in the rate of oxidation of DCFH-DA in the myocardial infarction group as compared with controls (p = 0.004), which remained unchanged at 48h. There was no difference in salivary catalase activity between controls and AML subjects at 24h or at 48h post-diagnosis (p = 0.157). The relationship between CAT48 and DCFH-DA48 was fairly significant (r = 0.39; p = 0.053). CONCLUSION: This preliminary study showed that biomarkers of oxidative stress are detectable in saliva of patients with acute myocardial infarction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Future studies using a larger population are needed to confirm these observations and to explore the possibility of using the saliva to monitor evolving diagnosis and prognosis in acute coronary syndrome.

Oxidative stress assessed in saliva from patients with acute myocardial infarction: a preliminary study

Existe evidencia que permite establecer una asociación entre la generación de especies reactivas del oxígeno y el daño tisular en el síndrome coronario agudo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue detectaren saliva de pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM), la presencia de reactantes de estrés oxidativo a las 24 y 48 horas. Materiales y métodos: se efectuó un estudio prospectivo de comparación entre pacientes con IAM con supradesnivel del segmento STen el electrocardiograma y sujetos sin patología clínica evidente. Laproducción de especies reactivas de oxígeno fue evaluada mediantela tasa de oxidación de la 2’7’ diacetato de diclorohidrofluoreceina (DCFH-DA) y la actividad antioxidante de la enzima catalasa (CAT) en saliva de pacientes con IAM a las 24 y 48 h de producido el síndrome coronario agudo. Simultáneamente, se determinaron en suero los biomarcadores diagnósticos de IAM. Resultados: se incorporaron10 pacientes con IAM con supradesnivel del ST que fueron comparados con 10 sujetos del grupo control. La edad promedio fue 67.8 ± 11.1 vs 48.7 ± 4.1 años, respectivamente (p<0.001); el 60 por ciento vs 50 por ciento fueron hombres sin diferencias entre ambos grupos (p>0.05). La media de la velocidad de oxidación de la DCFH-DA fue mayor a las 24 h en los pacientes con IAM (p=0.004). Estas diferencias semantuvieron a las 48 h del infarto sin cambios significativos. No se encontraron diferencias en las medias de actividad de la enzima catalasa entre IAM y control (p>0.05). Se encontró una relación entre CAT48 y DCFH-DA48 (r=0.39; p=0.053). Conclusiones: Enesta población se han detectado reactantes de estrés oxidativo ensaliva de pacientes con IAM. Relevancia clínica: nuevos estudios con mayor número de casos serán necesarios para confirmar estas observaciones y evaluar la utilidad de la saliva en el diagnóstico,evolución y pronóstico del síndrome coronario agudo.

There is evidence that acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is asso-ciated with increasing production of reactive oxygen species andtissue injury. The aim of this study was to assess the presence ofoxidative stress indices in saliva 24 and 48h after AMI. Materialsand methods: We designed a prospective study comparing sali-vary levels of biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with AMIwith elevation of the ST segment in electrocardiogram versus clin-ically healthy subjects. Oxidative stress indices including the rateof oxidation of 2’7’ dichlorohydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) and the activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT)were evaluated in saliva from patients with AMI at 24 and 48hours. At each sampling time, blood was drawn for serum mark-ers of myocardial infarction. Results: This study included tenpatients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionand ten clinically healthy controls. Mean age was 67.8 ± 11.1 vs.48.7 ± 4.1 years (p<0.001) and gender was 60% male vs. 50%(p>0.05) for AMI vs. controls, respectively. Our results demon-strated an increase in the rate of oxidation of DCFH-DA in themyocardial infarction group as compared with controls (p=0.004),which remained unchanged at 48h. There was no difference insalivary catalase activity between controls and AMI subjects at24h or at 48h post-diagnosis (p=0.157). The relationship betweenCAT48and DCFH-DA48was fairly significant (r=0.39; p=0.053).Conclusion: This preliminary study showed that biomarkers ofoxidative stress are detectable in saliva of patients with acutemyocardial infarction. Clinical Relevance: Future studies using alarger population are needed to confirm these observations and toexplore the possibility of using the saliva to monitor evolving diag-nosis and prognosis in acute coronary syndrome.

Oxidative stress assessed in saliva from patients with acute myocardial infarction. A preliminary study. / Oxidative stress assessed in saliva from patients with acute myocardial infarction. A preliminary study.

UNLABELLED: There is evidence that acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is associated with increasing production of reactive oxygen species and tissue injury. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of oxidative stress indices in saliva 24 and 48h after AMI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We designed a prospective study comparing salivary levels of biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with AMI with elevation of the ST segment in electrocardiogram versus clinically healthy subjects. Oxidative stress indices including the rate of oxidation of 27 dichlorohydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) and the activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT) were evaluated in saliva from patients with AMI at 24 and 48 hours. At each sampling time, blood was drawn for serum markers of myocardial infarction. RESULTS: This study included ten patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and ten clinically healthy controls. Mean age was 67.8 +/- 11.1 vs. 48.7 +/- 4.1 years (p < 0.001) and gender was 60

male vs. 50

(p > 0.05) for AMI vs. controls, respectively. Our results demonstrated an increase in the rate of oxidation of DCFH-DA in the myocardial infarction group as compared with controls (p = 0.004), which remained unchanged at 48h. There was no difference in salivary catalase activity between controls and AML subjects at 24h or at 48h post-diagnosis (p = 0.157). The relationship between CAT48 and DCFH-DA48 was fairly significant (r = 0.39; p = 0.053). CONCLUSION: This preliminary study showed that biomarkers of oxidative stress are detectable in saliva of patients with acute myocardial infarction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Future studies using a larger population are needed to confirm these observations and to explore the possibility of using the saliva to monitor evolving diagnosis and prognosis in acute coronary syndrome.

Oxidative stress assessed in saliva from patients with acute myocardial infarction: a preliminary study

Existe evidencia que permite establecer una asociación entre la generación de especies reactivas del oxígeno y el daño tisular en el síndrome coronario agudo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue detectaren saliva de pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM), la presencia de reactantes de estrés oxidativo a las 24 y 48 horas. Materiales y métodos: se efectuó un estudio prospectivo de comparación entre pacientes con IAM con supradesnivel del segmento STen el electrocardiograma y sujetos sin patología clínica evidente. Laproducción de especies reactivas de oxígeno fue evaluada mediantela tasa de oxidación de la 2Æ7Æ diacetato de diclorohidrofluoreceina (DCFH-DA) y la actividad antioxidante de la enzima catalasa (CAT) en saliva de pacientes con IAM a las 24 y 48 h de producido el síndrome coronario agudo. Simultáneamente, se determinaron en suero los biomarcadores diagnósticos de IAM. Resultados: se incorporaron10 pacientes con IAM con supradesnivel del ST que fueron comparados con 10 sujetos del grupo control. La edad promedio fue 67.8 ± 11.1 vs 48.7 ± 4.1 años, respectivamente (p<0.001); el 60 por ciento vs 50 por ciento fueron hombres sin diferencias entre ambos grupos (p>0.05). La media de la velocidad de oxidación de la DCFH-DA fue mayor a las 24 h en los pacientes con IAM (p=0.004). Estas diferencias semantuvieron a las 48 h del infarto sin cambios significativos. No se encontraron diferencias en las medias de actividad de la enzima catalasa entre IAM y control (p>0.05). Se encontró una relación entre CAT48 y DCFH-DA48 (r=0.39; p=0.053). Conclusiones: Enesta población se han detectado reactantes de estrés oxidativo ensaliva de pacientes con IAM. Relevancia clínica: nuevos estudios con mayor número de casos serán necesarios para confirmar estas observaciones y evaluar la utilidad de la saliva en el diagnóstico,evolución y pronóstico del síndrome coronario agudo.(AU)

There is evidence that acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is asso-ciated with increasing production of reactive oxygen species andtissue injury. The aim of this study was to assess the presence ofoxidative stress indices in saliva 24 and 48h after AMI. Materialsand methods: We designed a prospective study comparing sali-vary levels of biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with AMIwith elevation of the ST segment in electrocardiogram versus clin-ically healthy subjects. Oxidative stress indices including the rateof oxidation of 2Æ7Æ dichlorohydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) and the activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT)were evaluated in saliva from patients with AMI at 24 and 48hours. At each sampling time, blood was drawn for serum mark-ers of myocardial infarction. Results: This study included tenpatients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionand ten clinically healthy controls. Mean age was 67.8 ± 11.1 vs.48.7 ± 4.1 years (p<0.001) and gender was 60% male vs. 50%(p>0.05) for AMI vs. controls, respectively. Our results demon-strated an increase in the rate of oxidation of DCFH-DA in themyocardial infarction group as compared with controls (p=0.004),which remained unchanged at 48h. There was no difference insalivary catalase activity between controls and AMI subjects at24h or at 48h post-diagnosis (p=0.157). The relationship betweenCAT48and DCFH-DA48was fairly significant (r=0.39; p=0.053).Conclusion: This preliminary study showed that biomarkers ofoxidative stress are detectable in saliva of patients with acutemyocardial infarction. Clinical Relevance: Future studies using alarger population are needed to confirm these observations and toexplore the possibility of using the saliva to monitor evolving diag-nosis and prognosis in acute coronary syndrome.(AU)

Characterization of Botrytis cinerea Isolates Present in Thompson Seedless Table Grapes in the Central Valley of Chile.

Botrytis cinerea isolates from flowers and berries of Vitis vinifera 'Thompson seedless' (grapevine) were characterized in terms of two transposable elements (TEs) Boty and Flipper, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD), infection levels, and resistance to iprodione. The isolates were collected from grapevines under fungicide programs of variable numbers of iprodione applications, and replicated in three Chilean Central Valley locations. Recovery was repeated from clusters collected at four phenological stages. Highest infection levels were found at bloom. Fungicide programs including one iprodione application or a combination of other fungicides were most effective for reducing gray mold symptoms. A total of 457 isolates collected from fungicide programs including only one iprodione application, and the control program, were tested for the presence of TEs. In all locations and during all phenological stages, transposa isolates (containing both TEs) were most common, followed by Boty. Vacuma isolates (containing neither TE) were identified at very low levels in two locations and only in the control treatment, and isolates with only Flipper were not detected at any time or location. Vacuma and Boty isolates were all sensitive to iprodione, while transposa isolates showed a wide range of resistance. Based on response to iprodione, the presence of TEs, and presence of vegetative-incompatibility alleles (Bc-hch), the isolates studied belong to B. cinerea Group II, a phylogenetic species within B. cinerea. Hierarchical analysis of molecular variance and genetic diversity analyses of the RAPD genotypes showed a genetic differentiation linked to location, but it was not related to geographic distance. Moreover, a genetic differentiation related to the phenological stage of grapes was also detected.

Estado nutricional e níveis pressóricos de escolares adolescentes da cidade de Cubatão - SP, Brasil / Nutritional status and blood pressure level of adolescents of Cubatão city, SP - Brazil

O aumento da prevalência de obesidade em adolescentes tem contribuído para o aparecimento precoce da hipertensão arterial. OBJETIVOS: Verificar o estado nutricional e os níveis pressóricos de adolescentes, bem como a relação entre estes fatores e diferenças entre os sexos. MÉTODO: Estudo descritivo com delineamento transversal realizado em duas escolas públicas da cidade de Cubatão. Participaram 704 adolescentes de 10 a 15 anos de idade, sendo 333 rapazes e 371 moças. Para avaliação do estado nutricional foi utilizado o índice de massa corporal por idade e sexo. A pressão arterial foi medida por meio da técnica auscultatória e os valores encontrados foram avaliados de acordo com o percentil de estatura para a idade dos adolescentes. O tratamento estatístico constou da apresentação da proporção dos sujeitos em sobrepeso e obesidade, bem como dos que apresentavam alterações na pressão arterial. Foi utilizado o teste Qui-quadrado para verificar diferença de proporção de alterações pressóricas entre sujeitos eutróficos e com sobrepeso ou obesidade, além do cálculo de Odds Ratio e IC95 por cento. A significância estatística adotada foi de p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: A avaliação do estado nutricional mostrou que 13,64 por cento dos adolescentes apresentavam sobrepeso e 10,37 por cento eram obesos. Quanto aos níveis pressóricos, 12,65 por cento dos adolescentes apresentaram pressão Normal Alta e 9,52 por cento apresentaram Hipertensão. Os adolescentes com excesso de peso apresentaram significativamente maior proporção de alterações pressóricas: X² = 15,39 (p = 0,00008); OR = 2,23 (IC por cento = 1,47-3,37). CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados mostraram elevadas proporções de excesso de peso e alterações pressóricas, com clara relação entre eles.

The increase in obesity prevalence in adolescents has been contributing to earlier hypertension. OBJECTIVE: To verify nutritional status and blood pressure levels in adolescents, and the relationship among these factors. METHODS: Descriptive cross sectional study conducted in two public schools at Cubatão city, Brazil. 704 adolescents between 10 and 15 years old, 333 boys and 371 girls participated in this study. Nutritional status assessment was taken by body mass index for age and gender. Blood pressure was measured by auscultation technique, and the values obtained were assessed in accordance to height and gender percentile of the adolescents. Statistical analysis was made by proportion of subjects with overweight or obesity, and with blood pressure alterations. Chi-square test was used to verify proportion differences of blood pressure alterations between normal weight and overweight subjects, as well as Odds Ratio and 95 percent CI. It was adopted statistic significance to p < 0.05. RESULTS: Nutritional status assessment showed that 13.64 percent of adolescents were overweight and 10.37 percent were obese. About blood pressure alterations, 12.65 percent of adolescents presented High Normal blood pressure and 9.52 percent Hypertension. Overweight adolescents presented significantly high proportion of blood pressure alterations: X² = 15.39 (p = 0.00008); OR = 2.23 (CI percent = 1.47 - 3.37). CONCLUSION: The results showed high proportion of overweight and blood pressure alterations, and relation among these variables.

Estado nutricional e níveis pressóricos de escolares adolescentes da cidade de Cubatão - SP, Brasil / Nutritional status and blood pressure level of adolescents of Cubatão city, SP - Brazil

O aumento da prevalência de obesidade em adolescentes tem contribuído para o aparecimento precoce da hipertensão arterial. OBJETIVOS: Verificar o estado nutricional e os níveis pressóricos de adolescentes, bem como a relação entre estes fatores e diferenças entre os sexos. MÉTODO: Estudo descritivo com delineamento transversal realizado em duas escolas públicas da cidade de Cubatão. Participaram 704 adolescentes de 10 a 15 anos de idade, sendo 333 rapazes e 371 moças. Para avaliação do estado nutricional foi utilizado o índice de massa corporal por idade e sexo. A pressão arterial foi medida por meio da técnica auscultatória e os valores encontrados foram avaliados de acordo com o percentil de estatura para a idade dos adolescentes. O tratamento estatístico constou da apresentação da proporção dos sujeitos em sobrepeso e obesidade, bem como dos que apresentavam alterações na pressão arterial. Foi utilizado o teste Qui-quadrado para verificar diferença de proporção de alterações pressóricas entre sujeitos eutróficos e com sobrepeso ou obesidade, além do cálculo de Odds Ratio e IC95 por cento. A significância estatística adotada foi de p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: A avaliação do estado nutricional mostrou que 13,64 por cento dos adolescentes apresentavam sobrepeso e 10,37 por cento eram obesos. Quanto aos níveis pressóricos, 12,65 por cento dos adolescentes apresentaram pressão Normal Alta e 9,52 por cento apresentaram Hipertensão. Os adolescentes com excesso de peso apresentaram significativamente maior proporção de alterações pressóricas: X² = 15,39 (p = 0,00008); OR = 2,23 (IC por cento = 1,47-3,37). CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados mostraram elevadas proporções de excesso de peso e alterações pressóricas, com clara relação entre eles.(AU)

The increase in obesity prevalence in adolescents has been contributing to earlier hypertension. OBJECTIVE: To verify nutritional status and blood pressure levels in adolescents, and the relationship among these factors. METHODS: Descriptive cross sectional study conducted in two public schools at Cubatão city, Brazil. 704 adolescents between 10 and 15 years old, 333 boys and 371 girls participated in this study. Nutritional status assessment was taken by body mass index for age and gender. Blood pressure was measured by auscultation technique, and the values obtained were assessed in accordance to height and gender percentile of the adolescents. Statistical analysis was made by proportion of subjects with overweight or obesity, and with blood pressure alterations. Chi-square test was used to verify proportion differences of blood pressure alterations between normal weight and overweight subjects, as well as Odds Ratio and 95 percent CI. It was adopted statistic significance to p < 0.05. RESULTS: Nutritional status assessment showed that 13.64 percent of adolescents were overweight and 10.37 percent were obese. About blood pressure alterations, 12.65 percent of adolescents presented High Normal blood pressure and 9.52 percent Hypertension. Overweight adolescents presented significantly high proportion of blood pressure alterations: X² = 15.39 (p = 0.00008); OR = 2.23 (CI percent = 1.47 - 3.37). CONCLUSION: The results showed high proportion of overweight and blood pressure alterations, and relation among these variables.(AU)

Aplicación de indicadores bibliométricos a 2 publicaciones / Application of bibliometric indicators to 2 publications

El desarrollo de la ciencia contemporánea se ha caracterizado por la aplicación de métodos y modelos matemáticos a la gestión bibliotecaria, muestra de ello es el surgimiento de las especialidades métricas, las cuales ocupan un lugar importante en el programa de estudio de la carrera Tecnología de la Salud, perfil Gestión de Información, debido al aporte esencial en la investigación y valoración de la utilidad y pertinencia del conocimiento producto del ingenio humano. Con el objetivo de proporcionar a estudiantes y profesionales vinculados a la actividad un ejemplo práctico de aplicación de las técnicas e indicadores bibliométricos a publicaciones periódicas, que sirva de guía para otros estudio en este sentido y donde puedan vincularse conocimientos adquiridos en otras asignaturas. El indicador utilizado es el Análisis de la Citación a través del cual se puede seleccionar literatura científica atendiendo a las citas bibliográficas. Los resultados obtenidos denotaron especial preferencia por citación artículos de revistas y otros documentos, actualidad de las citas y la ubicación de los autores más citados en el caso de las Ciencias de la Información, paradigmas de la especialidad(AU)

Nutrición infantil ashaninka: representaciones sociales y prácticas acerca de la nutrición de niños menores de dos años entre responsables del cuidado del niño y agentes comunales: Comunidad nativa de Poyeni: Satipo Junín

El objeto del presente estudio exploratorio - descriptivo ha sido identificar los puntos de encuentro y desencuentro entre las representaciones sociales y prácticas acerca de la nutrición de niños asháninkas menores de dos años de los responsables del cuidado del niño y los agentes comunitarios, para una futura intervención conjunta y estratégica en aspectos de nutrición infantil. En este estudio se recogió información cualitativa y cuantitativa, para lo cual se aplicó una encuesta estructural, entrevistas a profundidad y oserbaciones a responsables del cuidado del niño menor de dos años (94) y a agentes comunitarios (7) y no comunitarios (3), todos residentes en la Comunidad Nativa de Poyeni, Satipo - Junín. Los resultados indican que las representaciones sociales y prácticas de los reponsables del cuidado del niño se caracterizan por una relación cercana y respetuosa de la naturaleza, sostenida en el tiempo por una red educativa basada en la familia, presentando desde la concepción cuidados sociales y biológicos que influyen en el estado nutricional infantil. Las representaciones sociales y prácticas de los agentes comunales y no comunales presentan características diferenciadas en función a la experiencia de mayor o menor contacto con influencias occidentales, encontrándose tres grupos de pensamiento social que rigen la práctica nutricional: los que mantienen una posición occidental y los que mantienen una posición intermedia; identificándose agentes con actitudes devalorativas y otros con actitudes positivas ante representaciones culturales asháninkas asociadas a la nutrición infantil. Las representaciones sociales y prácticas de los responsables del cuidado del niño y agentes comunales y no comunales presentan puntos de encuentro en aspectos de: producción-bienestar y responsabilidades y puntos de desencuentro en las áreas de: expresión de los conceptos, valorización de las acciones y visión de los recursos. Palabras claves: Representaciones sociales, Asháninkas, Nutrición Infnatil, Agentes Comunes, Grupo étnico, Salud Pública.