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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 de antioxidantes na formação de metemoglobina induzida pelo metabólito dapsona-hidroxilamina in vitro
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2017-07-11) VARELA, Everton Luiz Pompeu; MONTEIRO, Marta Chagas; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6710783324317390
Dapsone used in leprosy therapy its metabolite dapsone-hydroxylamine are potent pro-oxidant agents that cause acquired methemoglobinemia. For the treatment of this disease is used as antidote the Methylene Blue, however in high doses this antidote becomes pro-oxidant. In this sense, antioxidant substances may be potential alternatives to methylene blue for the treatment of methemoglobinemia. In this study we investigated the effect of antioxidants Ebselen, N-acetylcysteine, R-lipoic acid and L-lipoic acid on oxidative damage induced by dapsone-hydroxylamine in human erythrocytes, in vitro. Our results demonstrated that pre-treatment with antioxidants Ebselen, N-acetylcysteine, R-lipoic acid and S-lipoic acid prevented the formation of methemoglobin, reduction of glutathione and lipid peroxidation induced by the metabolite dapsone-hydroxylamine in human erythrocytes, In vitro. These substances were able to increase the antioxidant capacity of the erythrocyte associated with increased concentration of glutathione. Thus, antioxidants acted to reduce the oxidation of hemoglobin and / or directly or indirectly impeded the action of the metabolite dapsone-hydroxylamine. Our results indicate that the antioxidants tested can protect erythrocytes against oxidative damage under experimental conditions, suggesting that antioxidants may serve as the most effective and safe antidote in the treatment of methemoglobinemia.
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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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Glutationa modula a liberação de adenosina em cultura primária de astrócitos corticais de camundongo
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-09-06) SILVA, Mateus dos Santos; OLIVEIRA, Karen Renata Herculano Matos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3032008039259369; SILVA, Anderson Manoel Herculano Oliveira da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8407177208423247
Glutathione (GSH) is one of the main antioxidants in the Central Nervous System (CNS) and a potential gliotransmitter, inducing calcium waves in the cytosol of glial cells. Adenosine (Adn) is a neuromodulator widely expressed in the CNS and its extracellular levels are a critical factor in determining its effect on nervous tissue. It is known that Ca2+- dependent pathways regulate Adn release. Since GSH has the ability to induce Ca2+ waves in the cytosol of glial cells, the present work aims to investigate whether this molecule can regulate extracellular DNA levels. To assess this, we used primary cultures of cortical astrocytes maintained in DMEM+10% SBF in a CO2 oven (37oC, 95% O2/5% CO2) for 12-15 days, when they reached confluence. The cells were incubated with Hank buffer for different time intervals, after which this solution was collected and the neurotransmitters present there were quantified by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Our data show that GSH induces an 80% increase in extracellular Adn levels at two analyzed times: 5 and 20 minutes. Removal of GSH from the incubation medium returns the Adn concentration to baseline levels. Removal of Na+ or Ca2+ from the medium did not affect the effect of GSH. Blockade of nucleoside equilibrative transporters by dipyridamole (10 µM) significantly decreased the levels of Adn in the medium, but did not interfere with the action of GSH. In order to assess whether the effect of GSH derives from an indirect modulation on the release of glutamate or GABA (two agents described as regulators of Adn release), the quantification of these transmitters was performed. Both were significantly increased in the presence of GSH. However, unlike what was observed with Adn, the removal of Na+ from the incubation medium mitigated the effect of GSH on glutamate release. The incubation of astrocytes with GABA (50 and 100 µM) did not influence the extracellular Adn concentration in our experimental model, ruling out a GABAergic modulation behind the effect of GSH. The evaluation of redox agents showed that thiol compounds reproduce the effect of GSH, while the non thiol antioxidant alpha-tocopherol did not regulate extracellular Adn levels. Thus, the present work concludes that astrocytes express a GSH-sensitive component that can be modulated by its sulfhydryl group.
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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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O tratamento com glutationa potencializa o dano hepático em camundongos infectados com Plasmodium berghei (ANKA)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2016-05-10) KAUFFMANN, Nayara; OLIVEIRA, Karen Renata Herculano Matos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3032008039259369
Malaria is a disease caused by protozoa of the genus Plasmodium and presents itself as a major public health problems in the world. To evaluate the malaria frame, murine models have been used for its similarities between species infective for mice and species infective to man. The increased production of reactive oxygen species and changes in the activity of enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase have been characterized within the clinical picture of the disease, but little is known about the participation of antioxidant molecules such as glutathione in the evolution of the disease. Given the above, the main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of glutathione in the evolution of murine malaria frame and front to damage caused by infection with Plasmodium berghei ANKA strain (PbA). To this were Balb-C mice, which were inoculated (~106 parasitized erythrocytes) intraperitoneally. The groups were divided into malaria group (PbA), PbA group + GSH 1 mg, PbA group + GSH 3 mg and PbA group + GSH 8 mg treated for 7 days consecutive. The development of the disease was monitored daily by determining the survival, body mass and parasitaemia was monitored every three days in blood strains, was also analyzed the histological sections of liver tissue was performed and the biochemical analysis of liver transaminases. Our data demonstrated that treatment with GSH (8mg/kg) accelerated mortality of infected animals once between days 13-14 after infection about 43% of the animals progressed to death. In the group infected with PbA that received no treatment with GSH, a similar reduction (40%) was observed only from 23-25 days post infection. In relation to PbA + GSH 1mg groups and GSH + PbA 3 mg, there was no difference when compared to the PbA group. Interestingly, although treatment with GSH 8mg has accelerated mortality in the infected group, no significant difference in parasitaemia level of the four groups analyzed. In relation to body mass was observed a difference between day 0 and 24 in all groups, but when analyzed between groups. In what concerns the histological and biochemical tests, we noted that listen both changes in histology and in transaminase, with the latter being expressed in PbA changes group was treated with glutathione 8mg / kg group than in PbA. Concluding that glutathione when administered intraperitoneally accelerates the mortality of mice infected with the ANKA strain, but this mortality is not associated with increased parasitemia, then indicating that mortality may result from liver changes.