Teses em Neurociências e Biologia Celular (Doutorado) - PPGNBC/ICB

URI Permanente para esta coleçãohttps://repositorio.ufpa.br/handle/2011/2390

O Doutorado Acadêmico pertence ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências e Biologia Celular (PPGNBC) do Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB) da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA).

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Alterações hematológicas, bioquímicas e histopatológicas no modelo de malária aviária Gallus gallus por Plasmodium gallinaceum: papel do óxido nítrico
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011-07-29) MACCHI, Barbarella de Matos; DAMATTA, Renato Augusto; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6212140983414786; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978
Malaria causes major losses to human populations in the world. Experimental models are needed for a better understanding of the pathological mechanisms of the diseases and the development of new treatments. Chickens infected with Plasmodium gallinaceum constitute an adequate malaria model due to the phylogenetic proximity of this parasite to human Plasmodium as well as similarities in disease manifestation, as cerebral malaria. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of nitric oxide in avian malaria development in chickens experimentally infected with P. gallinaceum, treated or not with aminoguanidine (AG - nitric oxide synthase inhibitor). Survival, classical hematology, serum biochemistry and pathology was assayed during the development of the disease. The greatest survival was observed in animals treated with AG that also presented higher parasitemia. Decrease in hematological parameters and Mean Corspucular Volume of erythrocytes increase was showed, indicating bone marrow response to anemia. Lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia were detected in infected animals, but not at the same proportion in treated animals. Monocytes, lymphocytes and heterophils showed an increase in size and changes that indicated activation. Thrombocytes were also higher with the infection and with atypical morphology. Treated animals showed fewer lesions in histological sections of brain, liver and spleen, and NO production decreased, principally during high parasitemia, compared to untreated animals. These results characterize the participation of the chemistry mediator nitric oxide in the pathogenesis of malaria in the avian model.
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Alterações neuroquímicas no tecido retiniano murino em modelo de malária cerebral induzida pela infecção por Plasmodium berghei (ANKA)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011-07-21) OLIVEIRA, Karen Renata Matos; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978
Cerebral Malaria (CM) is a severe complication resulting from Plasmodium falciparum infection. This condition has usually been associated with cognitive, behavioral and motor dysfunctions, being the retinopathy the most serious consequence resulting from the disease. The pathophysiologymechanisms underlying the complications of CM remain incompletely understood. Several experimental models of CM have already been developed in order to clarify those mechanisms related to this syndrome. In this context, the present work has been performed to investigate which possible neurochemistry alteration could be involved in the CM pathology. Male and female susceptible C57Bl/6 mice (6-8 week old) infected with ≈106 parasitized red blood cells (PbA), showed a low parasitaemia (15-20%), with evident clinical signs as: respiratory failure, ataxia, hemiplegia, and coma followed by animal death. In parallel to the clinical characterization of CM, retinal analysis demonstrated that the disease led to a decrease in the glutathione levels with 2 days post inoculation. However, this decrease was not so evident with the course of the infection (4º and 6º days post- infection). We further demonstrated that the increase in the glutathione levels during the infection is followed by the increase in the 3H-glutamate uptake rate (4º and 6º days post-infection), suggesting that CM condition causes an up-regulation of the transporters systems. Immunofluorescence data demonstrated that besides the activity increases, CM condition also stimulated the increase of the xCG- system expression in the retinal tissue. Furthermore, our findings also highlighted that in the retina the neurochemistries alterations occurs in a manner independent on the establishment of an inflammatory response, once TNF-α levels and NOS-2 expression were altered only in the cerebral tissue.
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Atividade antiproliferativa e antineoplásica de flavonóides da espécie Brosimum acutifolium em modelo de glioblastoma in vitro
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2013-05-24) MAUÉS, Luis Antônio Loureiro; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978
Among the tumors that affect the nervous system, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is notable by its high degree of aggressiveness and poor prognosis, with an average survival of 15 months from diagnosis. The present study aimed to investigate the antiproliferative and antineoplastic activity of four flavonoids isolated from species Brosimum acutifolium (Huber). two flavans: 4'-hydroxy-7,8-(2",2"-dimethylpyran)-flavan (BAS-1) and 7,4'-dihydroxy-8-(3,3-dimethylallyl)-flavan (BAS-4), and two chalcones: 4,2'-dihydroxy-3',4'-(2",2"-dimetilpirano)-chalcone (BAS-6) and 4,2',4'-trihydroxy-3'-(3,3-dimethylallyl)-chalcone (BAS-7), tested on rat C6 glioblastoma in vitro. Our results showed good cytotoxic activity for flavans (BAS-1, -4) and the chalcone BAS-7, with IC50 less than 100 μM in the MTT viability test, since the chalcone BAS-6, showed no cytotoxicity at the concentrations tested. These flavonoids showed less cytotoxity for non-neoplastic cell (glia), with higher degree of security for the BAS and BAS-4-7, once showed lower cytotoxic effect on non-neoplastic cell, and less hemolytic. Analysis of cell migration showed that treatment with BAS-1; -4 and -7 at low concentrations was effective in promoting the inhibition of cell migration. These three flavonoids were also very promising in inhibiting colony formation and growth, and promote cell cycle arrest with a substantial increase in population SubG0 for treatment with BAS-1 and -4 with 100 μM. The flavans BAS-1 and -4 also showed increased ability to promote losing in the integrity of the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and increased for staining with Annexin V, indicating that these drugs cause death by apoptosis. However the analysis by electron microscopy showed markedly the presence of autophagic vacuoles in the treatment with BAS-4 suggesting that the process of cell death occurs by apoptosis as well as autophagy. Based on these results it can be concluded that the flavonoids BAS-1, -4, and -7 have potential as an anticancer agent in the therapy of GBM and BAS-4 is the most promising of all.
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Caracterização comportamental e eletroencefalográfica das convulsões induzidas pelo cunaniol e acetato de cunaniol extraídos das folhas de Clibadium sylvestre, um modelo de convulsão generalizada experimental em ratos (Wistar)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011-12-15) HAMOY, Moisés; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978
The Clibadium sylvestre is largely distribued in the Amazon region, where is know as cunambi or cunhambi, and its ingestion causes inebriation or even fish´s death, demonstrating ichthyotoxic property. The compounds existing in the leaf of Clibadium sylvestre are powerful of central nervous system stimulants, its leafs contain potential convulsivant substances. The electroencephalographic changes, seizure and drug effects on seizure behavior control were studied as well as metabolic pathway of compounds cunaniol acetate and cunaniol. The work was performed with adult male Wistar rats, treated with DE50 of 2,92 mg/kg or DL50 of 3,64 mg/kg of cunaniol, administration route used was intraperitoneal. After cunaniol administration, the seizure evolution was observed, it allows to classify them according to the presentation intensity relate to cunaniol plasma concentration. The eletroencefalografic parameters of the drugs action on the seizure control and the clinic characteristic were determined and evaluated. The plasma analysis obtained by liquid chromatography after the application of convulsivant substances indicates that the cunaniol acetate undergoes deacetylation giving rise to cunaniol, drug responsible for convulsive state. Data electrocorticography has been shown five different patterns of tracks during recording with 4 hours remaining changes outlined by 12 hours after application. Among the drugs used to prevent the onset of seizures, the most effective were diazepam, phenobarbital and ketamine. The convulsive behavior was classified into five stages. For the occurrence of stages 4 and 5 there was no statistical differences regarding plasma cunaniol.
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Caracterização de aspectos morfológicos e ultra-estruturais do ciclo de vida de microsporidios encontrados em peixes da Região Amazônica
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2007-03-28) MATOS, Edilson Rodrigues; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; AZEVEDO, Carlos José Correia de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3066639837918744
This work describes the results in the light (LM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) obtained of the life cycle of some microsporidian species (phylum Microsporidia Balbiani, 1882) parasites of the ichthyofauna of the Amazon region. Emphasis special to the ultrastructural aspects of the different life cycle phases with evidence of the spores was given. The spores and life cycle stages characterized the different genus and species. The ultrastructural organization of the host tissues with the lysed aspects, that frequently occurred, and the ultrastructural aspects of the xenoma, was discussed.
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Efeitos da suplementação com açaí clarificado (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) sobre marcadores de estresse oxidativo em pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2019-06) MARTINS, Isabelle Christine Vieira da Silva; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3647-9124
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O extrato aquoso de Coriandrum sativum L. promove neuroproteção contra alterações motoras e danos oxidativos na progênie de ratas expostas ao metilmercúrio
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2020-01) RODRIGUES, Keuri Eleutério; PRADO, Alejandro Ferraz do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7016475842644161; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3647-9124
This study aimed to investigate the efects of Coriandrum sativum aqueous extract (EACS) on the rat progeny of mothers exposed to methylmercury (MeHg). The presence of bioactive compounds and EACS's antioxidant capacity been evaluated, and the spring were assessed for their total mercury levels, motor behavioral parameters and oxidative stress in the cerebellum. The analysis of the bioactive compounds revealed significant amounts of polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, as well as a variety of minerals. A DPPH test showed the EACS had important antioxidant activity. The MeHg + EACS group performed significantly better spontaneous locomotor activity, palmar grip strength, balance, and motor coordination in behavioral tests compared the MeHg group, as well as in the parameters of oxidative stress, with similar results to those of the control group. The MeHg + EACS group alsohad significantly reduced mercury levels in comparison to the MeHg group. Based on the behavioral tests, which detected large locomotor, balance, and coordination improvements, as well as a reduction in oxidative stress, we conclude that EACS had positive functional results in the spring of rats exposed to MeHg.
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Impacto da mistura de amaranto adicionada de arroz na proporção de 30/70% sobre a defesa antioxidante de ratos desnutridos
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2010-12-28) MENEZES, Maria Auxiliadora de; NASCIMENTO, José Luiz Martins do; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7216249286784978
Malnutrition was highly prevalent in developing countries, is an ancient evil that afflicts humanity, presents itself as a state of nutritional deficiency, with an overall deficit of calories and proteins, causing a lower supply of nutrients to cells. Some studies have shown evidence of interaction between malnutrition and oxidative stress caused by accumulation of reactive oxygen species that cause damage to the structure of biomolecules due to the deregulation of the production of oxidants and depletion of antioxidant defenses. In this study we evaluated the use of instant amaranth flour added rice at a ratio of 30/70% as a food supplement in the diet base used as a model of Para Induction of malnutrition in rats on oxidative stress in malnourished animals compared to controls and treated with supplemented diet. The model of malnutrition diet (RBDPA) was made respecting the quantities of food consumed routinely by the population of Pará, the second dietary survey carried out in the 70's by researchers at the Federal University of Pará, whereas the diet used as a treatment was prepared by adding the DBR-PA 30% of amaranth flour. The results of proximate composition and amino acid were performed in accordance with the standards of the Institute Adolfo Lutz (1995) and by atomic spectrophotometry. The control diet was used as it is available. For the study animals in the immediate postpartum mothers fed with control diet during pregnancy to rats (22% protein) with a minimum weight of 6 g at birth in the immediate postpartum mother rats were divided into three groups: Group control (22% protein); malnourished group (RBD-PA containing 7.8% protein) 3 treated group (RBD-PA + AA) supplemented with amaranth flour instant containing 11.33%). In the post weaning the animals were separated into individual cages and received specific maternal diet of each group until 60 days old when he was done and sacrificed to collect blood for biochemical testing (total cholesterol and fractions, values, blood counts (red blood cells, WBC and platelet counts), levels of lipid peroxidation and catalase activity. After blood collection the animals underwent liver resection for posterior histopathological analysis. The results revealed that the diet induces malnutrition is a model of severe malnutrition in the region eat north, is hipoproteic, normocaloric with limiting amino acid (methionine), has promoted weight loss in animals from the period of lactation with marked weight loss in rats and mother in the weaning pups (21 days), 28 and 60 days old (p <0.05) compared to animals treated with amaranth and controls. The diet supplemented with amaranth flour extruded promoted weight gain during the period of breastfeeding mothers in both rats (p <0.05) in the puppies as apartir the 14th day of using the same (p <0.05) at 21 days (weaning) (p <0.05) to 28 (p <0.05) and 60th days of life (p <0.05). Malnourished animals consumed more diet at all times evaluated and treated when compared to controls (p <0.05). There was no difference between groups in biochemical values of red blood cells, WBC, platelets, total cholesterol and fractions. levels lipid peroxidation did not differ between groups. Catalase activity was higher in the group treated with supplementation of amaranth flour when compared to both desnutridos.Os animals treated with amaranth as the undernourished have hepatic steatosis and inflammation in hepatocytes. The study revealed that malnutrition imposed did not cause oxidative stress, however, the decrease of catalase activity in malnourished animals may have been caused by decreased synthesis of catalase.

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