Dissertações em Neurociências e Biologia Celular (Mestrado) - PPGNBC/ICB

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O Mestrado 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 oxidativas em portadores da doença de Alzheimer: correlação com os estágios da doença e o quadro cognitivo dos pacientes
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-06-22) FUJIHARA, Satomi; FREITAS, Jofre Jacob da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2023282005842112; LIMA, Patrícia Danielle Lima de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3411620003450812
The survival of the population has increased gradually and it is correlated with quality of health services and general living conditions, being particularly marked in industrialized countries. The increase in life expectancy affects the incidence of age-associated diseases. Aging is considered a risk factor for the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD). One theory on the pathogenesis of AD postulates that neurodegeneration is the result of oxidative stress and damage to vulnerable cerebral tissues. The fact that aging is a risk factor in AD also reinforces the hypothesis of free radicals involvement, because the effects of their actions can accumulate for years. It is an insidious, progressive disease and is characterized clinically by progressive loss of memory and other cognitive functions, as well as behavioral and social changes. The memory deficit is the main and usually the first symptom of AD, especially with deficiency of retention and recall of new information. The present study aims to evaluate if there are changes in oxidative metabolism detected in the blood of patients with AD, and if there is correlation with different stages of the disease and the patients’ cognitive framework. We evaluated 30 patients with Alzheimer’s disease and 28 subjects in the control group attended at Unit Education and Assistance Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy at the University of Pará (UEAFTO-UEPA). Oxidative metabolism was assessed by measuring the total antioxidant capacity equivalent to Trolox (TEAC) and measuring the levels of substances that react with thiobarbituric acid (TBARS). Neuropsychological tests were also performed on all participants in the study. No significant correlations were observed in the performance of neuropsychological tests to the levels of TBARS and TEAC in patients with AD. It was observed that the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was significantly decreased in AD patients compared to controls whatever stage of disease, showing a possible relationship between TAC and AD. In the evaluation of TBARS was a trend toward higher concentrations in AD patients than in control group but the difference was not statistically significant, only the moderate stage was significant when compared with the control group. Evaluation of the lipidic peroxidation through TBARS a biomarker would probably not be suitable for Alzheimer's disease.
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Alterações oxidativas em portadores de doença de Parkinson: correlação com critérios clínicos e estágios da doença
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-08-31) DOMINGUES, Mariângela Moreno; KIETZER, Kátia Simone; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7986644672973004; LIMA, Patrícia Danielle Lima de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3411620003450812
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurologic disease of the most prevalent. In this disease, have neurodegeneration in the nigrostriatal system with altered neuronal circuitry of the basal ganglia leading to motor impairment characteristic of the disease. The classic symptoms are resting tremor, rigidity, akinesia or bradykinesia and postural instability. The pathogenesis of PD remains unclear. However, it is estimated that the mitochondrial and the development of oxidative stress in the substantia nigra have an important role in this process. The diagnosis of PD is clinical and usually occurs late, when most neurons nigrais is degenerate. Some studies have shown the neuroprotective effect of antiparkinsonian medications, and the earlier introduction of treatment better the long-term prognosis of the disease. Therefore, the peripheral development of markers to assist in early diagnosis is important for to start the treatment time delay the progress of neuronal death. The aim of this study was to verify the existence of alterations in oxidant and antioxidant parameters in blood of PD patients and its relationship with disease stage and clinical criteria. We evaluated 30 patients with PD and 30 individuals without the disease. To evaluate the stage of disease and clinical character were applied Hoehn & Yahr and UPDRS (unified scale for Parkinson's disease) scales in parkinsonian patients. To evaluate the oxidative activity in plasma of individuals, was analyzed by measuring lipid peroxidation products from the action of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen (Eron, TBARS) and to evaluate the antioxidant response was made to evaluate the Total Antioxidant Capacity (TEAC). In groups mild DP and moderate DP was found higher TBARS value and lower TEAC value compared to controls and impairment PD (p <0.05), confirming the presence of oxidative stress in the early stages of PD. In this study these parameters proved to be good peripheral markers of oxidative stress, contributing to an early diagnosis of PD.
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Ativação do receptor canabinóide tipo 1 (CB1r) previne o estresse oxidativo cerebral e inibe o comportamento tipo agressivo em Danio rerio (Zebrafish)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-08-17) PINHEIRO, Emerson Feio; SILVA, Anderson Manoel Herculano Oliveira da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8407177208423247
Aggression is a set of complex actions that involve several factors of a genetic, neurophysiological, hormonal and behavioral nature. Furthermore, the brain redox state can also influence aggressive behavior in different species. Thus, modulators of this process can influence the expression of aggressive episodes, between them is the Endocannabinoid System that acts as the main neuromodulator of the CNS, in addition to exerting an antioxidant effect in different conditions. However, its participation in the modulation of aggressive-like behavior needs to be better understood. In this context, this study evaluated the role of cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1r) in brain redox state and aggressive-like behavior in Danio rerio (Zebrafish). For this, 64 animals were subdivided into groups: (a) Control (n=26), (b) ACEA (n=30) and (c) AM-251 (n=12), all treated with the drugs of interest: (a) Vehicle (NaCl 0.9%); (b) ACEA agonist 1 mg/kg; (c) 1 mg/kg AM-251 antagonist. The animals were isolated in pairs, without physical contact for 24 hours, followed by pre-treatment and after 30 minutes of pharmacokinetics, the fights were filmed for 30 minutes, the individuals were identified as Dominant or Subordinate and the brains were collected for evaluation of the state brain redox of these individuals. Our results demonstrate, for the first time, that the activation of CB1r by the ACEA agonist modulates aggressive-like behavior and, consequently, partially interferes with the establishment of social hierarchy in Zebrafish, through a redox-independent mechanism. We suggest, therefore, that acute treatment targeting CB1r is a useful neuropharmacological tool to elucidate the role of CES in social interaction and aggressive behavior, allowing a translation with numerous pathologies that have aggression as a behavioral disorder.
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Avaliação de um teste bioquímico de triagem para a detecção de indivíduos heterozigotos para a fenilcetonúria
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011-10-07) ANDRADE, Roseani da Silva; SILVA, Luiz Carlos Santana da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6161491684526382
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disease resulting from deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) that converts the amino acid phenylalanine into tyrosine. This study aimed to investigate the metabolism of amino acids phenylalanine (Phe) and tyrosine (Tyr) in heterozygotes for PKU, in fasting and after an overload of Phe (25 mg / kg) using different biochemical parameters (levels of Phe and Tyr and relations Phe / Tyr and Phe ² / Tyr), to identify the best variable to discriminate heterozygotes for PKU and normal subjects. The protocol used was the measurement of plasma Phe and Tyr in the case of fasting, 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes after the overload of Phe at a dose of 25mg/kg. The sample consisted of 50 individuals, 23 binding heterozygotes (10 men and 13 women) and a control group of 27 healthy individuals (13 men and 14 women), according to the matching criteria: gender and age (18 to 44 years) . To analyze the effect of an overload of Phe in each group, the results of the parameters Phe, Tyr, Phe / Tyr and Phe2/Tyr after overload were compared with those observed in the fasting state. Statistical inferences were performed between groups in longitudinal and transverse aspects and applied the Student t test, Wilcoxon test, Student test and its equivalent nonparametric test and the Mann-Whitney test. Evaluating the ROC curve of the variables used, the three best parameters to classify heterozygous and normal subjects were: the dosage of Phe 45 and 90 minutes, as well as the result of micromolar Phe2/Tyr fraction after 90 minutes of overload. The discriminant function showed 86% accuracy and a correct classification of 94.4% of individuals heterozygous for PKU.
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Avaliação do efeito protetor da Euterpe oleracea (açaí) na resposta eletrofisiológica da retina de ratos expostos ao metilmercúrio
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2013-03-19) COSTA, Alódia Brasil; ROCHA, Fernando Allan de Farias; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3882851981484245; HERCULANO, Anderson Manoel; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8407177208423247
Methylmercury (MeHg) is organic form most toxic of mercury. The MeHg exposure generates oxidative stress may affect the retina, because it has a high vulnerability due to their high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and oxygen consumption. In this context, administration of exogenous antioxidants obtained from the diet, such as those present in Euterpe oleracea (açaí), could be a way to prevent this imbalance and its consequences. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the possible protective effect of Euterpe oleracea in electrophysiological changes caused by MeHg in the retina. For this was performed gavage with MeHgCl (5mg/kg) or saline (NaCl 0.9%) for 7 days and pretreatment with açaí (10%) per 28 days. Was used Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups: Group MeHg (received standard diet and MeHgCl); MeHg + Acai (enriched diet with acai and MeHgCl); Acai (enriched diet with açai and NaCl); Vehicle (standard diet and NaCl). One day after the last gavage animals were subjected to full-field electroretinography (ffERG) to obtain the scotopic responses (rods, mixed 1 and mixed 2) and photopic responses (cone and flicker at 12, 18, 24 and 30Hz). The next day to the ffERG was applied open field test to evaluate the animals locomotor activity. Subsequently, measurement of the lipid peroxidation by the method TBARS in retinal tissue. Statistical analysis was done by one-way ANOVA with Tukey post-test, considering significant p<0.05. The open field and body weight results showed no difference between groups. The MeHg reduced the amplitude of the following responses: b-wave in rod response (Vehicle: 114.6 ± 23.6 μV and MeHg: 41.2 ± 9.6 μV); a-wave (Vehicle: 8.4 μV and MeHg ± 1.4: 3.4 ± 0.3 μV) and b-wave (Vehicle: 176.7 ± 17.8 μV and MeHg: 69.5 ± 12.0 μV) in mixed 1 responses; a-wave (Vehicle: 103.1 ± 23.3 μV and MeHg: 40.2 ± 9.6 μV) and b-wave (Vehicle: 281 ±, 38.3 μV and MeHg: 138.6 ± 14μV) in mixed 2 response; a-wave (Vehicle: 27.2 ± 3.6 μV and MeHg: 7.5 ± 1.8 μV) and b-wave (Vehicle: 139.3 ± 16.1 μV and MeHg: 54.4 ± 10μV) of cones response; b-wave in frequencies 12 Hz (Vehicle: 67.7 ± 10μV and MeHg: 28.6 ± 6.9 μV), 18Hz (Vehicle: 31.3 ± 3.4 μV and MeHg : 14.2 ± 2.3 μV), 24Hz (Vehicle: 21.0 ± 1.8 μV and MeHg: 11.0 ± 1.1 μV) and 30Hz (Vehicle: 10.9 ± 0.6 μV and MeHg: 6.0 ± 1.1 μV). While the implicit time of the waves was not altered. The pretreatment with Euterpe oleracea prevented the decrease of amplitude of both waves in mixed 1 (a-wave: 8.3 ± 0.6 μV; b-wave: 144.1 ± 7,1 μV) and mixed 2 responses (a-wave: 106.4 ± 13.6 μV; b-wave: 275,2±27,6 μV), b-wave of cone response (104.5 ± 5.9 μV) and photopic flicker at 12 Hz (67.2 ± 9.1 μV), 18 Hz (29.5 ± 4.8 μV) and 24 Hz (21.9 ± 2.4 μV). Lipid peroxidation in retinal tissue of MeHg group (294.9 ± 205.8%) was higher than that of the Vehicle (100 ± 25.1%) and açaí protected against this oxidative damage (MeHg + Acai = 111.2 ± 26.1%). Our results demonstrate diffuse alteration in the electrophysiological response and increase in lipid peroxidation of the retina induced by MeHg and protection exerted by Euterpe oleracea in these two parameters. Thus, Euterpe oleracea could be used as an important alternative to attenuate the changes in the retina caused by MeHg.
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Caracterização da cinética de captação de glutamato por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência em tecido retiniano
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011-08-19) MORAES, Edinaldo Rogério da Silva; SILVA, Anderson Manoel Herculano Oliveira da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8407177208423247
The present study describes a simple and efficient method utilizing high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to fluorescence detection for the determination of kinetic parameters of glutamate uptake in nervous tissue. Retinal tissue obtained from 7-day-old chicks was incubated to known concentrations of glutamate (50-2000 μM) for 10 minutes, and the levels of the o-phtaldehyde (OPA)-derivatized neurotransmitter in the incubation medium were measured. By assessing the difference between initial and final concentrations of glutamate in the medium, a saturable uptake mechanism was characterized (Km = 8,2 e Vmax = 9,8 nmol/mg protein/minute). This measure was largely sodium- and temperature-dependent, strongly supporting that the mechanism for concentration decrements is indeed uptake by high-affinity transporters. Added to this, our results also demonstrated that zinc chloride (an inhibitor of glutamate/aspartate transporters) evoked a concentration dependent decrease in the glutamate uptake, demonstrating an elevate specificity of our methodology. Overall, the present work characterizes an alternative methodology to evaluate glutamate uptake in nervous tissue using HPLC. This approach could be an important tool for studies associated to the characterization of glutamate transport related with central nervous system injury
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Efeito modulador da glutationa na liberação de gaba induzida por glutamato em retinas de embrião de galinha
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-06-06) PEREIRA, Tiago de Lima; SILVA, Anderson Manoel Herculano Oliveira da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8407177208423247
The γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate are, respectively, major inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS) and are essential to the visual processing. Studies show that glutamate induces the release of GABA in the retina, but the mechanisms involved in this release are not well elucidated. Previous work also showed that thiols compounds regulate GABA release, but are not well defined the effects of compounds containing sulfhydryl (-SH) on endogenous levels of this neurotransmitter in the retina. In this context, glutathione (GSH) besides being the most important thiols compounds, have demonstrated perform a neuromodulatory role in the release of neurotransmitters. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate a possible modulatory effect of GSH on the release of GABA mediated by glutamate in the retina of chick embryo. For this study, we used as experimental model, retinal tissue intact chick embryo, with seven or eight days of development. In tests of release of GABA, the retinas were treated with GSH (100 and 500 μM), glutamate (50 and 500 μM) and Buthionine Sulfoximine (BSO), an inhibitor of glutathione synthesis, (50 μM) per 15 minutes, and GABA levels released into the extracellular medium were quantified by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). For release experiments of thiols compounds, the retinas were incubated with glutamate 100 μM (with or without Na +) per 15 minutes, and their extracellular levels were determined by reaction with DTNB and quantified by spectrophotometry (412 nm). The results show that glutamate, as well as GSH, release GABA. Our data also show that BSO attenuates the release of GABA promoted by glutamate. Furthermore, we demonstrate that glutamate induces release of thiol compounds regardless of sodium. Therefore, it is known that glutamate is able to release thiols and GABA, among them, GSH is most abundant and responsible for also release GABA. It is also known that once inhibited GSH synthesis by BSO, the release of GABA induced by glutamate is attenuated. Then, it is suggested a possible modulation of GSH in the release of GABA induced by glutamate in retina intact chicken embryo.
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Efeito protetor da flavana extraída da espécie Brosimum acutifolium contra danos causados por hipóxia em células retinianas: um estudo in vitro
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2014-06-14) FONSECA, Susanne Suely Santos da; BAHIA, Carlomagno Pacheco; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0910507988777644; PEREIRA JÚNIOR, Antônio; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1402289786010170
Ischemic stroke causes neuronal death due to excitotocity and oxidative stress. In this work, we investigate the neuroprotective effect of an amazon plant Brosimum acutifolium which is rich in flavanas with antioxidant potential, such as 4',7-dihydroxy-8-(3,3-dimethylallyl) flavana (brosimin b) (Bb), in a experimental model hypoxia in vitro. Neuroprotective effect of Bb was evaluated using cell cultures obtained from chick embryo retinas submitted to hypoxy by deprivation of oxygen and glucose. The antioxidant power of Bb was evaluated by kidnapping of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) molecules. The neuroprotective activity was evaluated through the effects under cell viability, oxidative and antioxidative profile after 3, 6 and 24 hours after hypoxia trough oxygen reactive elements (O2-) analysis and endogenous antioxidant activity power of the catalase enzyme, respectively. We demonstrate that in vitro hypoxia causes time-dependent decreasing of cell viability due to the excessive production of O2-. On the other hands, the Bb treatment (10 μM) significantly preserved the cellular viability after 3 and 6 hours of in vitro hypoxia. This effect contributed to decrease the oxidative stress generated by productions of O2- during the 3 initial hours of hypoxia and also induced the increasing in the power activity of catalase enzyme in all the tested times. Thus, we show that Bb treatment has an antioxidant and neuroprotector effects due to contribute with antioxidant response during the neural hypoxia-induced oxidative stresse in vitro. These results suggest the use of Bb as a potential drug for Ischemic stroke treatment in vivo.
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Influência da glutationa (GSH) nos registros eletrorretinográficos de ratos wistar adultos
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2014-03-26) RABELO, Natielle Ferreira; ROCHA, Fernando Allan Farias; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3882851981484245; GOMES, Bruno Duarte; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4932238030330851
Glutathione (GSH) is a molecule involved in many biological processes, known primarily for its antioxidant. Currently , this tripeptide composed of glutamate , cysteine and glycine has been widely studied for its possible action as a neurotransmitter in the CNS and nuromodulador . The present study evaluated the action of this molecule through the electroretinogram, to evaluate the mass response of the retina, produced after light stimulation. Methods: GSH intravitreal injections were performed at different concentrations (1 , 5 and 10 mM) and PBS ( control) in Wistar rats. The assessment protocol consisted of 6 stimuli in different conditions of adaptation: Scotopic response of rods and Scotopic maximal response after dark adaptation of at least 12h ; photopic cone response after 10 min of adaptation to the course, with the use of filters subpopulations for the evaluation of UV and S cones , and the response to the stimulus flicker at 12 Hz. The main parameters were the amplitudes of the waves -a and- b and their implicit time, and b-wave amplitude of the flicker. RESULTS: The results show changes in response, with decrease in b-wave amplitude of the ERG in all stimuli . When done the test of multiple comparisons, differences were observed between the control group and 5 mM GSH and 10 mM GSH . Changes in the amplitude of a-wave only observed in Scotopic maximal response, with a significant decrease in the amplitude. The latency time of the responses showed no changes in any individual group. DISCUSSION: The retinal Muller cells contains a large amount of GSH and may act actively in the modulation of glutamate and glycinergic responses, also has been shown that GSH induces the release of GABA in the retina, which may explain the decrease of the amplitudes observed by over- activation of an inhibitory pathway. CONCLUSION: The present work supporting the hypothesis that GSH acts as a neuromodulator in the CNS, with significant inibitory changes in the retina after administration .
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Isolamento, caracterização e expressão em sistema bacteriano de um gene que codifica uma proteína transportadora de lipídeos de Piper nigrum
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-05-11) BRITO, Wendell Upton de; SOUZA, Cláudia Regina Batista de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3633972375952822
Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the most widely used spices in the world belonging to the Piperaceae family, which comprises about 1400 species distributed mainly in the American tropics and Southern Asia, where this crop originated. Black pepper was introduced in Brazil in the 17th century and has been a nationally important crop since 1933. The Pará State is the main Brazilian producer of black pepper; however, the spice‘s production has been damaged by the root rot disease caused by Fusarium solani f. sp. piperis. Previous studies have revealed the identification of some cDNA sequences differentially expressed during compatible black pepper - F. solani f. sp. piperis interaction. Among them, a partial cDNA sequence coding for a putative Lipid transfer protein (LTP), which is know to play important roles in plant defense against insects and pathogens. Therefore, the aim of this work was to isolate and characterize the full-length cDNA and genomic sequences of black pepper LTP, named PnLTP. The PnLTP full-length cDNA isolated by RACE assays showed 621 bp with 32 bp and 235 bp non-coding sequences at the 5‘ and 3‘ ends, respectively. This cDNA contains a 354-bp ORF coding for a deduced protein with 117 amino acid residues that showed high identity with LTPs from different crops. Sequence analysis revealed that PnLTP contains a putative peptide signal at amino-terminal and eight cysteine residues predicted to form four disulfide bridges, which could contribute to protein stability. Alignment between genomic and cDNA sequences revealed no introns within PnLTP coding region, that is in accordance with other LTP plant genes. Finally, the mature PnLTP was expressed in bacteria system. Additional experiments will be performed in order to evaluate the ability of recombinant PnLTP in inhibit the F. solani f. sp. piperis growth.
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Malária e medicina popular: efeito da Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K. (Castanha-do-Pará) em camundongos infectados com Plasmodium berghei
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2013-06-25) GAMA, Layse Martins; CRESPO LÓPEZ, Maria Elena; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9900144256348265
Malaria is a serious problem of public health, especially in Amazon region. However, factors such as drug resistence, difficult access and toxicity of traditional drugs reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Thus, Amazon population uselly uses natural resources, such as Brazil nuts, to improve the clinical symptoms of malaria. However, there is no scientific evidence of the effect of this fruit in malaria. So, this study evaluated the effect of pretreatment with Brazil nuts in BALB/c mice infected with Plasmodium berghei by analysing the following parameters: survival to death of all individuals, parasitemia and weight of the animals (in the 3rd, 7th, 10th, 16th and 18th day post-inoculation of the parasite), and, at the 10th of infection, complete hemogram, liver and spleen weight and analysis of hepatic aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and ɣ-glutamyltransferase (GGT). Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to evaluate normality, followed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) one-way test or Student t test, followed by Tukeypost hoc test. Monitoring of parasitized animals showed a mean survival of 13.9 days, loss of weight, enlarged organs, and changes of both the hemogram (decrease in hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood cells and platelets and increased of total eukocytes) as hepatic enzymes (increased AST and ALT and decreased GGT). Interestingly, pretreatment with the fruit of 11 days show a significant protection of animals survival (light increase), levels of parasitemia and total leukocytes (decreased), weight of the animal and weight of the spleen (maintenance for a longer time) and ALT and GGT (increase). Thus, these data supports the use of B. excelsa as a nutritional adjuvant on the treatment against the infection caused by Plasmodium.
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O tratamento com ácido ascórbico acelera o processo de reparo do tendão calcâneo em modelo de lesão tendínea em ratos
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2015-02-24) SOUZA, Martha Costa de; SILVA, Anderson Manoel Herculano Oliveira da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8407177208423247
Tendon rupture affects a large part of the population in special seniors and athletes.The repair process requires more studies which can indicate the possibility of new treatments. The ascorbic acid (AA) is a well known substance by its requirement for proline and lysine hydroxylase activity during the collagen synthesisis and the efficiency of this vitamin for various treatments, because of its antioxidant properties. So, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the local treatments effects with this substance on tissue and functional repair the Achilles tendon from rats. The study was approved by the ethics committee of the institution (CEPAE-UFPA) according to the license 161-13. The animals were submitted to rupture of Achilles tendon, divided into three groups (n=27): control, injury+AA (30 mM), injury+vehicle (0.9% NaCl). All treatments were performed by local injection, from the second day after injury and every other day until day 14 or 21. The walk of the animals was assessed by functional index of Achilles (IFA) on days 7(n=6), 14(n=6) e 21(n=3), cells number was assessed by staining with DAPI and tissue organization by staining with HE and autofluorescence, at 14(n=9) and 21(n=9) days of injury. The animals did not differ in body mass gain. The injury+AA group (-39.51±15.3) showed functional improvement especially at day 14 when compared to the injury+vehicle (-89.22±16.57, p<0.01). The histological examination demonstrated in counting the number of cells that the injury+AA group (762±29.6) showed a smaller number of cells on day 21 (762±29.6) in relation to the groups injury+vehicle (916±57.0, p<0.01). The analysis of autofluorescence of collagen and HE showed that the injury+AA group achieved better ECM organization on day 14 and 21 in relation to the groups injury+vehicle, in turn, differs significantly from the control group. Our results suggest that AA accelerates the healing process of tendon injury, presenting tissue and functional improvements 21 days after injury.

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