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ABSTRACT: Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by fungus of the Sporothrix complex, and in Brazil the main species reported is Sporothrix brasiliensis, of which the diseased cat is the transmitter. Although, its occurrence has increased in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, since 2016, data on the disease in this state are limited. Therefore, this research aimed to identify molecularly isolates of Sporothrix spp. from domestic cats from cities in Paraíba, and in this way to expand the understanding of the disease in the state. Thirty-nine samples were analyzed, obtained from skin lesions of domestic felines, from the following cities in Paraíba: João Pessoa, Pilões, Patos, Areia, Bananeiras and Guarabira. Cytological analysis was performed to screen the samples, followed by fungal culture, and the molecular characterization of the isolates was performed, using the species-specific Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or partial sequencing of the calmodulin gene. All isolates were identified as S. brasiliensis. The sequencing showed 100% similarity to the S. brasiliensis CBS 120339 strain. In view of this, it is concluded that in the study areas the species involved in cases of feline sporotrichosis is S. brasiliensis, its presence in Paraíba demonstrated the spread of the agent in regions distant from the epicenters in Brazil, alerting to the possible occurrence of zoonotic outbreaks similar to those found in the South and Southeast regions of the country. In addition, it highlights the emerging role of felines in the transmission of sporotrichosis in new endemic areas of Brazil.

RESUMO: A esporotricose é uma micose subcutânea causada por fungos do complexo Sporothrix, e no Brasil a principal espécie relatada é Sporothrix brasiliensis da qual o transmissor é o gato doente. Embora sua ocorrência tenha aumentado no estado da Paraíba, Brasil, desde 2016, os dados sobre a doença neste estado são limitados. Diante disso, esta pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar, molecularmente, isolados de Sporothrix spp. procedentes de felinos domésticos de cidades da Paraíba, e dessa maneira expandir a compreensão da enfermidade no estado. Foram analisadas 39 amostras, obtidas de lesões cutâneas de felinos domésticos, oriundos das seguintes cidades paraibanas: João Pessoa, Pilões, Patos, Areia, Bananeiras e Guarabira. Realizou-se análise citológica, para triagem das amostras, a seguir cultura fúngica, e posteriormente a caracterização molecular dos isolados, utilizando a Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase (PCR), espécie-específica ou sequenciamento parcial do gene calmodulina. Todos os isolados foram identificados molecularmente como S. brasiliensis. O sequenciamento demonstrou 100% de similaridade com a cepa S. brasiliensis CBS 120339. Contudo, conclui-se que nas áreas do estudo a espécie envolvida em casos de esporotricose felina é S. brasiliensis, sua presença na Paraíba demonstra a disseminação do agente em regiões distantes dos epicentros no Brasil, alertando para a possível ocorrência de surtos zoonóticos, semelhantes aos encontrados nas regiões Sul e Sudeste do país. Além disso, destaca o papel emergente dos felinos na transmissão da esporotricose em novas áreas endêmicas do Brasil.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20220351

Effective recommendations towards healthy routines to preserve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Pilz, Luísa K.

; Couto Pereira, Natividade S.

; Francisco, Ana Paula

; Carissimi, Alicia

; Constantino, Débora B.

; Caus, Letícia B.

; Abreu, Ana Carolina O.

; Amando, Guilherme R.

; Bonatto, Fernanda S.

; Carvalho, Paula V.V.

; Cipolla-Neto, José

; Harb, Ana

; Lazzarotto, Gabriela

; Marafiga, Joseane Righes

; Minuzzi, Luciano

; Montagner, Francisco

; Nishino, Fernanda A.

; Oliveira, Melissa A.B.

; dos Santos, Bruno G.T.

; Steibel, Eduardo G.

; Tavares, Patrice S.

; Tonon, André C.

; Xavier, Nicóli B.

; Zanona, Querusche Klippel

; Amaral, Fernanda G.

; Calcagnotto, Maria Elisa

; Frey, Benicio N.

; Hidalgo, Maria Paz

; Idiart, Marco

; Russomano, Thais

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry

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Abr 2022, Volumen 44 Nº 2 Paginas 136 - 146

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Objective: To assess the adherence to a set of evidence-based recommendations to support mental health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its association with depressive and anxiety symptoms. Methods: A team of health workers and researchers prepared the recommendations, formatted into three volumes (1: COVID-19 prevention; 2: Healthy habits; 3: Biological clock and sleep). Participants were randomized to receive only Volume 1 (control), Volumes 1 and 2, Volumes 1 and 3, or all volumes. We used a convenience sample of Portuguese-speaking participants over age 18 years. An online survey consisting of sociodemographic and behavioral questionnaires and mental health instruments (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7]) was administered. At 14 and 28 days later, participants were invited to complete follow-up surveys, which also included questions regarding adherence to the recommendations. A total of 409 participants completed the study – mostly young adult women holding university degrees. Results: The set of recommendations contained in Volumes 2 and 3 was effective in protecting mental health, as suggested by significant associations of adherence with PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores (reflecting anxiety and depression symptoms, respectively). Conclusion: The recommendations developed in this study could be useful to prevent negative mental health effects in the context of the pandemic and beyond.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2021-2109

Cystic nephroma in pediatrics
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De Souza, Leonardo M. F.

; De Q. Turíbio, Débora D. C.

; De Souza, Jeovana P. F.

; Oliveira, Raiane S.

; Lopes, Isadora C.

; Da C. Dantas, Ana K.

; Cruz, Thais M.

; De Azevedo, Fabio M.

Andes pediatrica

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Oct 2021, Volumen 92 Nº 5 Paginas 754 - 759

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Abstract: Introduction: Cystic nephroma is a rare benign renal tumor of uncertain etiology. In children, it can manifest as a palpable abdominal mass, hematuria, and recurrent urinary infections. Imaging tests such as ultra sound and computed tomography assist in the diagnosis, but confirmation is made through anatomopathological study. Treatment is surgical and may be partial or total nephrectomy, with a good prognosis. Objective: To report a rare case of pediatric cystic nephroma, its clinical manifestations, radiological and histopathological aspects, as well as the treatment used and its evolution. Clinical Case: Pre-school, male, with a history of recurrent urinary infections in the first year of life. At 2 years and 8 months, he presented nodulation in the right hypochondrium with local pain on palpation, associated with urinary disorders and hematuria. An ultrasonography showing enlarged right kidney due to multiseptated cystic formation. Computed tomography showing multiloculated cystic expan sive formation in the right kidney. At 2 years and 10 months, he underwent partial right nephrec tomy for excision and anatomopathological study, which was compatible with Cystic Nephroma. He evolved with regression of hematuria and recurrent episodes of urinary infections, maintaining renal function preserved. Currently, at 4 years and 6 months, asymptomatic. Conclusions: Cystic nephro ma is a rare entity, generally with a good prognosis. The association of clinical findings, radiological images, and anatomopathological study are fundamental for the establishment of diagnosis and a better definition of therapeutic conduct.

Resumen: Introducción: El nefroma quístico es un tumor renal benigno raro, de etiología incierta. En niños puede manifes tarse como una masa abdominal palpable, hematuria e infecciones urinarias recurrentes. Exámenes de imagen como ultrasonografía y tomografía computadorizada ayudan en el diagnóstico, sin embar go, la confirmación se realiza mediante el estudio anatomopatológico. El tratamiento es quirúrgico, pudiendo ser nefrectomía parcial o total, con buen diagnóstico. Objetivo: Describir un caso raro de nefroma quístico pediátrico, sus manifestaciones clínicas, aspectos radiológicos e histopatológicos, así como tratamiento y su evolución. Caso Clínico: Preescolar, sexo masculino, con historia clínica de infecciones urinarias de repetición en el primer año de vida. A los 2 años y 8 meses, presentó nodulación en hipocondrio derecho con dolor local a la palpación, asociado a molestias disúricas y hematuria. La ecografía mostró un riñón derecho aumentado de volumen por formación quística multiseptada. La tomografía computadorizada demostró formación expansiva quística multiocula- da en el riñón derecho. A los 2 años y 10 meses, realizó nefrectomía parcial derecha para exéresis y estudio anatomopatológico, compatible con nefroma quístico. Evolucionó con regresión de la hema turia y de los episodios recurrentes de infecciones urinarias, manteniendo función renal preservada. Actualmente, con 4 años y 6 meses, asintomático. Conclusiones: El nefroma quístico es una entidad rara, en general de buen pronóstico. La asociación de hallazgos clínicos, imágenes radiológicas y es tudio anatomopatológico son fundamentales para el establecimiento diagnóstico y mejor definición de la conducta terapéutica.

https://doi.org/10.32641/andespediatr.v92i5.2622 35 descargas

Adipose tissue-derived stromal/stem cells + cholecalciferol: a pilot study in recent-onset type 1 diabetes patients
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Dantas, Joana Rodrigues

; Araújo, Débora Batista

; Silva, Karina Ribeiro

; Souto, Débora Lopes

; Pereira, Maria de Fátima Carvalho

; Luiz, Ronir Raggio

; Mantuano, Matheus dos Santos

; Claudio-da-Silva, Cesar

; Gabbay, Monica Andrade Lima

; Dib, Sérgio Atala

; Couri, Carlos Eduardo Barra

; Maiolino, Angelo

; Rebelatto, Carmen Lúcia Kuniyoshi

; Daga, Débora Regina

; Senegaglia, Alexandra Cristina

; Brofman, Paulo Roberto Slud

; Baptista, Leandra S.

; Oliveira, José Egídio Paulo de

; Zajdenverg, Lenita

; Rodacki, Melanie

Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism

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Jun 2021, Volumen 65 Nº 3 Paginas 342 - 351

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ABSTRACT Objective: Adipose tissue-derived stromal/stem cells (ASCs) and vitamin D have immunomodulatory actions that could be useful for type 1 diabetes (T1D). We aimed in this study to investigate the safety and efficacy of ASCs + daily cholecalciferol (VIT D) for 6 months in patients with recent-onset T1D. Materials and methods: In this prospective, dual-center, open trial, patients with recent onset T1D received one dose of allogenic ASC (1 x 106 cells/kg) and cholecalciferol 2,000 UI/day for 6 months (group 1). They were compared to patients who received chol-ecalciferol (group 2) and standard treatment (group 3). Adverse events were recorded; C-peptide (CP), insulin dose and HbA1c were measured at baseline (T0), after 3 (T3) and 6 months (T6). Results: In group 1 (n = 7), adverse events included transient headache (all), mild local reactions (all), tachycardia (n = 4), abdominal cramps (n = 1), thrombophlebitis (n = 4), scotomas (n = 2), and central retinal vein occlusion at T3 (n = 1, resolution at T6). Group 1 had an increase in basal CP (p = 0.018; mean: 40.41+/-40.79 %), without changes in stimulated CP after mixed meal (p = 0.62), from T0 to T6. Basal CP remained stable in groups 2 and 3 (p = 0.58 and p = 0.116, respectively). Group 1 had small insulin requirements (0.31+/- 0.26 UI/kg) without changes at T6 (p = 0.44) and HbA1c decline (p = 0.01). At T6, all patients (100%; n = 7) in group 1 were in honeymoon vs 75% (n = 3/4) and 50% (n = 3/6) in groups 2 and 3, p = 0.01. Conclusions: Allogenic ASC + VIT D without immunosuppression was safe and might have a role in the preservation of β-cells in patients with recent-onset T1D. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03920397.

https://doi.org/10.20945/2359-3997000000368 236 descargas

Anatomic study of the arterial vascularization of the brain base of paca (Cuniculus paca)
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Sasahara, Tais H.C.

; Fontes, Vitória F.N.P.

; Garcia, Débora O.

; Rocha, Daniel W.

; Oliveira, Fabrício S.

; Leal, Leonardo M.

; Machado, Marcia Rita F.

; Dias, Fernanda G.G.

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira

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Sep 2020, Volumen 40 Nº 9 Paginas 733 - 737

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RESUMO: A paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus 1766), roedor da família Cuniculidae, tem encorajado inúmeras pesquisas científicas, tornando-a modelo experimental tanto na área humana quanto na veterinária, além da recente exploração econômica de seus cortes cárneos, que favoreceu diretamente sua importância zootécnica. No entanto, não há até o momento, descrições anatômicas referentes à padronização da vascularização da base do encéfalo neste roedor. Assim, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar tal delineamento arterial nessa região do sistema nervoso central e compará-lo com as demais espécies já estabelecidas na literatura. Para isso, foram eutanasiadas cinco pacas doadas pelo setor de Animais Silvestres da Unesp Jaboticabal, as quais foram submetidas posteriormente à injeção de látex centrifugado e corante líquido xadrez vermelho, pela artéria carótida comum. Após craniectomia e segregação do encéfalo de todos os cadáveres, realizou-se a identificação das artérias presentes na base deste órgão e, ademais, comparação destas com as descritas cientificamente em outras espécies animais. Detectou-se a presença das artérias vertebral direita e esquerda, próximas à medula oblonga, originando a artéria basilar, que se dividiu nos ramos terminais da artéria basilar direito e esquerdo. Ventral ao trato óptico verificou-se a artéria carótida interna direita e esquerda dividindo-se na artéria cerebral média e rostral direita e esquerda; ainda, dorsal ao quiasma óptico, identificou-se o ramo medial das artérias cerebrais rostrais. Com base nos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que a vascularização da base do encéfalo da paca é suprida pelo sistema carotídeo e vertebro-basilar.

ABSTRACT: Paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766), rodent belong to the Cuniculidae family, has encouraged numerous scientific researches and for this reason could be an experimental model in both human and veterinary areas. And recently, the economic exploitation of the meat cuts, has being direct implication in its zootechnical importance. However, no anatomical descriptions regarding the vascularization of the base of the brain in this rodent has being found. Thus, the aim of the present study was to describe the arteries and the pattern of the vasculature and to compare it with the other species already established in the literature. For this, five pacas, donated by the Unesp Jaboticabal Wildlife Sector, were euthanized followed by the vascular arterial system was injected with red-stained-centrifuged latex by the common carotid artery. After craniectomy, the brains were removed and the arteries were identified and, in addition, compared with those described in other animal species. The presence of the right and left vertebral arteries, close to the medulla oblongata, was detected, originating the basilar artery, which divided into the terminal branches of the right and left basilar artery. Ventral to the optic tract there was the right internal carotid artery and the left, dividing the middle cerebral artery and left rostral and right; dorsal to the optic chiasm, the medial branch of the rostral cerebral arteries was identified. Based on the results, it is concluded that the vascularization of the paca brain base is supplied by the carotid and vertebrobasilar system.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-5150-pvb-6513 483 descargas

Irrigation levels and use of hydro retainer polymer in greenhouse lettuce production
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Silva, Welcio R. da

; Salomão, Leandro C.

; Pereira, Débora R. M.

; Oliveira, Henrique F. E. de

; Pereira, Alexandre I. de A.

; Cantuario, Fernando S.

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental

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Jun 2019, Volumen 23 Nº 6 Paginas 406 - 412

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RESUMO Uma das possíveis alternativas para potencializar a utilização de recursos hídricos é a utilização de polímeros hidrorretentores. Objetivou-se avaliar como níveis de irrigação e doses de solução hidrorretentora interferem na produção da alface crespa, cultivar Vanda. O experimento foi realizado de dezembro de 2017 a janeiro de 2018, sob canteiros em ambiente protegido na área experimental do Instituto Federal Goiano - Campus Urutaí, GO (17º 29’ 10” S de latitude, 48º 12’ 38” O de longitude e 697 m de altitude). Testaram-se quatro níveis de irrigação (50, 75, 100 e 125%) da evaporação obtida diariamente pelo micrômetro de gancho e cinco doses de solução de hidrogel (0, 50, 100 e 200 g planta-1). Utilizou-se o delineamento de blocos ao acaso e esquema de parcelas subdivididas e quatro blocos. Foram avaliadas massa fresca da parte aérea, massa seca da parte aérea, altura de plantas, número de folhas e produtividade. Verificou-se incremento de 29,24% da massa seca da parte aérea comparando as doses de solução hidrorretentora de 0 e 169,28 g e acréscimo de 14,36% da altura de plantas quando comparados os níveis de irrigação de 50 e 125%. O uso de solução hidrorretentora proporciona aumento significativo em todos os parâmetros produtivos avaliados. Os níveis de irrigação utilizados influenciam as variáveis massa fresca da parte aérea, altura de planta e produtividade. A produtividade aumentou 18,42% para os níveis de irrigação utilizados, e os maiores valores estimados foram com a dose de solução hidrorretentora de 157,49 g (14,46 t ha-1).

ABSTRACT One of the potential alternatives to improve the use of water resources is the use of hydro retainer polymer applied to the soil. The objective of this study was to evaluate how irrigation levels and doses of hydro retainer polymer interfere in the production of ’Vanda’ lettuce. The experiment was carried out from December 2017 to January 2018 under protected environment in the Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí Campus, Goiás State, GO, Brazil (17º 29’ 10” S of latitude, 48º 12’ 38” W of longitude and 697 m of altitude). The work tested four irrigation levels of 50, 75, 100 and 125% of the evaporation obtained daily by the hook micrometer and five doses of hydrogel polymer (0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 g plant-1). The experimental design was a randomized block design in a scheme of split-plot and four blocks. Canopy fresh and dry mass, plant height, number of leaves and productivity were evaluated. There was 29.24% increase in the dry mass comparing the hydro retainer polymer doses of 0 and 169.28 g and an increase of 14.36% of the height of plants when compared with the irrigation levels of 50 and 125%. The use of a hydro retainer polymer provided a significant increase in all the evaluated productive variables. The irrigation levels influence the fresh mass from aerial part, plant height and productivity. The productivity increased 18.42% for the irrigation levels used and the highest estimated values were presented in the dose of 157.49 g (14.46 t ha-1) hydro retainer polymer.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1807-1929/agriambi.v23n6p406-412 664 descargas

Cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability of the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire – Short Version (PSDQ) for use in Brazil
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Oliveira, Thaís D.

; Costa, Danielle de S.

; Albuquerque, Maicon R.

; Malloy-Diniz, Leandro F.

; Miranda, Débora M.

; de Paula, Jonas J.

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry

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Dic 2018, Volumen 40 Nº 4 Paginas 410 - 419

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Objective: The Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ) is used worldwide to assess three styles (authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive) and seven dimensions of parenting. In this study, we adapted the short version of the PSDQ for use in Brazil and investigated its validity and reliability. Methods: Participants were 451 mothers of children aged 3 to 18 years, though sample size varied with analyses. The translation and adaptation of the PSDQ followed a rigorous methodological approach. Then, we investigated the content, criterion, and construct validity of the adapted instrument. Results: The scale content validity index (S-CVI) was considered adequate (0.97). There was evidence of internal validity, with the PSDQ dimensions showing strong correlations with their higher-order parenting styles. Confirmatory factor analysis endorsed the three-factor, second-order solution (i.e., three styles consisting of seven dimensions). The PSDQ showed convergent validity with the validated Brazilian version of the Parenting Styles Inventory (Inventário de Estilos Parentais – IEP), as well as external validity, as it was associated with several instruments measuring sociodemographic and behavioral/emotional-problem variables. Conclusion: The PSDQ is an effective and reliable psychometric instrument to assess childrearing strategies according to Baumrind’s model of parenting styles.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2314 7333 descargas

BI-RADS classification and gray level histogram of malignant mammary tumors in bitches
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Oliveira, Débora M.N.M.

; Costa, Fabiano S.

; Wischral, Aurea

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira

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Oct 2018, Volumen 38 Nº 10 Paginas 1942 - 1948

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RESUMO: Entre os tumores que acometem cadelas a neoplasia mamária é a de maior incidência, apresentando relevante importância na medicina veterinária. Este trabalho teve o objetivo de determinar as características ultrassonográficas de neoplasias mamárias em cadelas, e comparar diferentes técnicas ultrassonográficas de avaliação tumoral. Durante a realização deste experimento, foram utilizadas 30 cadelas com presença de lesão nodular em glândula mamária. Inicialmente as fêmeas foram submetidas a avaliações clínicas e laboratoriais, e subsequentemente à realização de exame ultrassonográfico da massa tumoral, assim como ultrassom abdominal e raio x torácico para a pesquisa de metástase. Foram realizadas a análise quantitativa por histograma dos níveis de cinza e categorização das massas tumorais pelo sistema BI-RADS. Posteriormente as cadelas foram submetidas à ressecção cirúrgica dos tumores, onde foram coletadas amostras do tecido neoplásico para análise histopatológica. O carcinoma em tumor misto foi o tipo tumoral de maior incidência (33.3%), e a graduação de malignidade dos tumores epiteliais foram classificadas em grau 1 (n=9), grau 2 (n=12) e grau 3 (n=3). A graduação demonstrou correlação positiva com a categorização BI-RADS (r=0,55; P<0,05) e com o parâmetro de ecotextura - largura de base do histograma (r=0,42; P<0,05). A graduação BI-RADS também demonstrou uma correlação positiva com os parâmetros de ecotextura (desvio padrão da média da ecogenicidade r=0,66; P< 0,05 e largura de base r=0,55; P<0,05). Conclui-se que o método de categorização BI-RADS, assim como os parâmetros de ecotextura dos tumores, podem ser usados para avaliação de neoplasia mamária em cadelas e assim auxiliar no planejamento de tratamento de cada caso.

ABSTRACT: Mammary tumor is the most frequent among the tumors that affect canine females, with relevant importance in veterinary medicine. The objective of this study was to determine the image characteristics of mammary tumors in female dogs, and compare different ultrasonographic techniques for neoplastic evaluation. During the experiment, 30 bitches with presence of nodular lesion in the mammary gland were used. Initially females were submitted to clinical and laboratory evaluations, and subsequent to the ultrasound examination of the tumor mass, as well as abdominal ultrasound and thoracic x-ray for the metastasis investigation. Quantitative analysis by histogram of the gray levels and categorization of the tumor masses by the BI-RADS system were performed. Later, the bitches were submitted to surgical resection of the tumors, where samples of the neoplastic tissue were collected for histopathological analysis. Carcinoma in mixed tumor showed a higher rate (33.3%), and the malignancy degree of epidermal tumors were classified in grade 1 (n=9), grade 2 (n=12) and grade 3 (n=3). Malignancy degree showed positive correlation with BI-RADS (r=0.55; P<0.05) and with the parameter echotexture - histogram base width (r=0.42, P<0.05). BI-RADS graduation also showed a positive correlation with the echotexture parameters (standard deviation of average echogenicity r=0.66, P<0.05 and base width r=0.55, P<0.05). It was concluded that the BI-RADS method in combination with the echotexture of tumors, can be used to evaluate mammary tumors in dogs and establish the planning of treatment.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-5150-pvb-5220 1054 descargas

Wax Behavior in Crude Oils by Pour Point Analyses
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Oliveira, Lize M. S. L.

; Nunes, Rita C. P.

; Ribeiro, Ygor L. L.

; Coutinho, Dayane M.

; Azevedo, Débora A.

; Dias, Júlio C. M.

; Lucas, Elizabete F.

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

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Oct 2018, Volumen 29 Nº 10 Paginas 2158 - 2168

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Crude oils containing large quantities of waxes, and in situations where sudden temperature drops occur, a crystalline network can be formed, generating flow difficulties in production, transfer and offloading lines. Despite the scientific and economic importance of this phenomenon, correlations between the behavior of petroleum in relation to its pour point are scarce in the literature. In this work, nine crude oil samples were characterized regarding density, water content, wax fraction (one- and two-dimensional chromatography), pour point, yield stress and wax appearance temperature. The results showed that the storage conditions and oil characteristics had a strong influence on the pour point. Yield stress was influenced by initial temperature of the sample, cooling rate and shear rate during cooling. Finally, the content of aromatic compounds in oil with low concentration of n-alkanes can contribute to increase the pour point.

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Determination of Colchicine in Pharmaceutical Formulations and Urine by Multiple-Pulse Amperometric Detection in an FIA System Using Boron-Doped Diamond Electrode
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Moreira, Débora A. R.

; Oliveira, Fernando M. de

; Pimentel, Dilton M.

; Guedes, Tiago J.

; Luz, Rita C. S.

; Damos, Flávio S.

; Pereira, Arnaldo C.

; Silva, Rodrigo A. B. da

; Santos, Wallans T. P. dos

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

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Sep 2018, Volumen 29 Nº 9 Paginas 1796 - 1802

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This work presents a simple and fast method for colchicine (CO) determination in pharmaceutical formulations and urine by multiple pulse amperometry (MPA) with flow injection analysis (FIA) system using a boron-doped diamond electrode. In optimized conditions, it was possible to quantify CO in urine samples without interference of uric acid and ascorbic acid. The working linear range for CO quantification was achieved from 1.0 × 10-7 to 0.5 × 10-3mol L-1 with a low limit of detection of 2.14 × 10-8mol L-1. Furthermore, the proposed method showed high repeatability for 10 consecutive injections of 1.0 × 10-4mol L-1 CO (relative standard deviation = 1.28%) and good analytical frequency (30 determinations per hour). The addition and recovery studies in all pharmaceutical samples were approximately 100% and the results for CO determination were compared by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with UV detection.

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CELLULASE IMMOBILIZATION ON POLY(METHYL METHACRYLATE) NANOPARTICLES BY MINIEMULSION POLYMERIZATION
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Simon, Patrícia

; Lima, Janaína S.

; Valério, Alexsandra

; Oliveira, Débora de

; Araújo, Pedro H.H.

; Sayer, Claudia

; Souza, Antônio Augusto U. de

; Souza, Selene M. A. Guelli U. de

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering

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Jun 2018, Volumen 35 Nº 2 Paginas 649 - 658

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Abstract Cellulases are efficient enzymes for the conversion of cellulose into glucose. Their use in immobilized form enables them to be reused in successive cycles in many biotechnological processes. Unlike conventional methods of immobilization by covalent bonding, in miniemulsion polymerization the immobilization of enzyme and the synthesis of polymer nanoparticles (support) occur simultaneously. Based on these aspects, the immobilization of cellulose on poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanoparticles by miniemulsion polymerization was studied. The surfactant type (non-ionic and ionic) and latex pH showed great influence on cellulase activity. High activity values were obtained only when non-ionic surfactant (Lutensol AT50) and buffering agent (NaHCO3) were used simultaneously. MMA polymerization rate and final monomer conversion were not affected by the presence of cellulase. The maximum immobilization efficiency (60%) was obtained when 6 wt.% of cellulase was used and stable PMMA nanoparticles (133 nm) were obtained. The relative activity profile of immobilized cellulase, for pH as well as temperature, was similar to that reported for the free form. Immobilized enzyme keeps its activity throughout seven days when stored at 4 ºC and phosphate buffer pH 6.0. Based on the results obtained in this work, miniemulsion polymerization as a method for cellulase immobilization on PMMA nanoparticles showed to be a promising technique with high possibility of industrial application.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-6632.20180352s20160094 1465 descargas

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Isolation and genotyping of Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium difficile in Capuchin Monkeys (Sapajus spp.)
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Silva, Rodrigo Otávio Silveira

; Ferreira, Débora Rochelly Alves

; Laroquec, Plautino de Oliveira

; Xavier, Rafael Gariglio Clark

; Lobato, Francisco Carlos Faria

; Mota, Rinaldo Aparecido

Ciência Rural

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Dic 2017, Volumen 47 Nº 12 elocation e20170429

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RESUMO: A importância de Clostridium perfringens e C. difficile para a maioria das espécies silvestres ainda não está clara. O objetivo do presente estudo foi isolar e genotipar C. perfringens e C. difficile em amostras de fezes de macacos-prego (Sapajus flavius e Sapajus libidinosus) de vida livre e criados em cativeiros no Brasil. Dez S. flavius de vida livre e 14 S. libidinosus de cativeiro foram incluídos no presente estudo. Para isolamento de C. difficile, as amostras de fezes foram inoculadas em agar cicloserina-cefoxitina frutose, suplementado com sangue e taurocolato de sódico. Para isolamento de C. perfringens, foram testados dois protocolos: plaqueamento direto em ágar seletivo e enriquecimento em caldo seguido de plaqueamento em ágar seletivo. C difficile não foi detectado no presente estudo. Os resultados foram idênticos para ambos os protocolos testados para isolamento de C. perfringens, resultando em quatro animais (16,7%) positivos para C. perfringens tipo A. Destes, uma amostra era de um animal de vida livre (4,2%) e três de animais de cativeiro (12,5%), não havendo diferença entre esses dois grupos. Os isolados de C. perfringens foram negativos para todos os fatores de virulência adicionais avaliados, incluindo o gene codificador de enterotoxina (cpe) e o gene codificador beta-2 (cpb2). O presente estudo sugere C. perfringens tipo A como parte da microbiota de macacos-prego, embora esse agente seja menos frequente como comensal, do que relatado anteriormente, em animais domésticos.

ABSTRACT: The importance of Clostridium perfringens and C. difficile for most wild animal species remains unclear. This study aimed to isolate and genotype C. perfringens and C. difficile in stool samples from free-living and captive capuchin monkeys (Sapajus flavius and Sapajus libidinosus) in Brazil. Ten free-living S. flavius and 14 captive S. libidinosus were sampled for this study. To isolate C. difficile, stool samples were inoculated on plates containing cycloserine-cefoxitin fructose agar supplemented with horse blood and sodium taurocholate. Two different protocols for C. perfringens isolation were tested: direct plating onto selective agar and enrichment in brain heart infusion (BHI) broth followed by plating onto selective agar. C. difficile was not detected in the present study. The results were identical for both protocols tested for isolation of C. perfringens. Four samples (16.7%) were positive for C. perfringens type A, including one sample from a free-living animal (4.2%) and three from captive animals (12.5%), meaning there was no significant difference between these two groups. C. perfringens isolates were negative for all additional virulence factors evaluated, including enterotoxin encoding-gene (cpe) and beta-2 encoding-gene (cpb2). These results suggested that C. perfringens type A is found in the microbiota of capuchin monkeys, although it is less frequent than previously reported in domestic animals.

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Distribuição espacial e abundância de carrapatos (Acari: Ixodidae) em remanescente de Mata Atlântica, Nordeste do Brasil
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Fonseca, Cristina F. da

; Lima, Débora C.V. de

; Souza, Dênisson da S. e

; Silva, Silvia G.N. da

; Lima, Jaciara R.B. de

; Oliveira, Jaqueline B. de

; Moura, Geraldo J.B. de

; Aléssio, Filipe M.

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira

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Oct 2017, Volumen 37 Nº 10 Paginas 1085 - 1090

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RESUMO: A distribuição espacial e a abundância de carrapatos em estágio de vida livre foram examinadas em fragmentos de Mata Atlântica no Nordeste do Brasil. O estudo foi realizado em Unidades de Conservação de Proteção Integral Mata do Tapacurá e Mata do Camucim, localizadas no município de São Lourenço da Mata, Pernambuco. Os carrapatos foram capturados pelo método da bandeira de flanela em seis parcelas de 200m2, sendo três parcelas estabelecidas em uma borda de mata adjacente a uma matriz agropastoril e outras três parcelas estabelecidas na borda de mata adjacente ao lago de barragem. Foram capturados 2652 carrapatos do gênero Amblyomma, sendo duas ninfas identificadas como Amblyomma dissimile com distribuição espacialmente agregada, demonstrados pela relação variância/média e o índice de agregação de Lloyd. Houve variação significativa na abundância de carrapatos entre as parcelas (H=26,79, p<0,005) sendo encontrados mais carrapatos na borda da mata adjacente à matriz agropastoril. Quanto as variáveis ambientais, houve correlação positiva entre a cobertura de dossel e a densidade de carrapatos (rs=0,31, p<0,05). No presente estudo observou-se que em estágios de vida livre, notadamente larvas e ninfas, a distribuição espacial e a abundância de carrapatos são fortemente influenciadas por áreas mais fechadas das matas. A maior presença de carrapatos próximos à matriz agropastoril poderia facilitar a migração de carrapatos entre ambientes silvestres e ambientes antrópicos.

ABSTRACT: The spatial distribution and abundance of free-living ticks were examined in Atlantic Forest fragments in northeastern Brazil. The study was conducted on Integral Protection Conservation Units of Mata do Tapacurá and Mata do Camucim, located in the municipality of São Lourenço da Mata, Pernambuco. Ticks were captured by flagging method in six plots of 200m2, three plots set in a forest edge adjacent to an agropastoral matrix and three plots set in the forest edge adjacent to a dam lake. Were captured 2652 ticks of the genus Amblyomma, two nymphs identified as Amblyomma dissimile with spatially aggregated distribution, shown by the variance/mean ratio and Lloyd aggregate index. There was significant variation in the abundance of ticks between plots (H=26.79, p<0.005) and more ticks was found in the woods adjacent to the edge agropastoral matrix. There was a positive correlation between canopy cover and tick density (rs=0.31, p<0.05). In the present study, it was observed that in free-living stages, especially larvae and nymphs, the spatial distribution and abundance of ticks are strongly influenced by more enclosed areas of forests. Most ticks near agropastoral matrix could facilitate the migration of ticks between wild environments and man-made or modified environments.

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3rd Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology
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Gualandro, Danielle Menosi

; Yu, Pai Ching

; Caramelli, Bruno

; Marques, André Coelho

; Calderaro, Daniela

; Fornari, Luciana Savoy

; Pinho, Claudio

; Feitosa, Alina Coutinho Rodrigues

; Polanczyk, Carisi Anne

; Rochitte, Carlos Eduardo

; Jardim, Carlos

; Vieira, Carolina L. Z.

; Nakamura, Debora Y. M.

; Iezzi, Denise

; Schreen, Dirk

; Adam, Eduardo Leal

; D’Amico, Elbio Antonio

; Lima, Emerson Q. de

; Burdmann, Emmanuel de Almeida

; Mateo, Enrique Indalecio Pachón

; Marcondes-Braga, Fabiana Goulart

; Machado, Fabio S.

; Paula, Flavio J. de

; Carmo, Gabriel Assis Lopes do

; Feitosa-Filho, Gilson Soares

; Prado, Gustavo Faibischew

; Lopes, Heno Ferreira

; Fernandes, João R. C.

; Lima, José J. G. de

; Sacilotto, Luciana

; Drager, Luciano Ferreira

; Vacanti, Luciano Janussi

; Rohde, Luis Eduardo Paim

; Prada, Luis F. L.

; Gowdak, Luis Henrique Wolff

; Vieira, Marcelo Luiz Campos

; Monachini, Maristela Camargo

; Macatrão-Costa, Milena Frota

; Paixão, Milena Ribeiro

; Oliveira Junior, Mucio Tavares de

; Cury, Patricia

; Villaça, Paula R.

; Farsky, Pedro Silvio

; Siciliano, Rinaldo F.

; Heinisch, Roberto Henrique

; Souza, Rogerio

; Gualandro, Sandra F.M.

; Accorsi, Tarso Augusto Duenhas

; Mathias Júnior, Wilson

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia

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Sep 2017, Volumen 109 Nº 3 Paginas 1 - 104

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TRIAGEM NEONATAL DE IMUNODEFICIÊNCIAS GRAVES COMBINADAS POR MEIO DE TRECS E KRECS: SEGUNDO ESTUDO PILOTO NO BRASIL
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Kanegae, Marilia Pyles P.

; Barreiros, Lucila Akune

; Sousa, Jusley Lira

; Brito, Marco Antônio S.

; Oliveira Junior, Edgar Borges de

; Soares, Lara Pereira

; Mazzucchelli, Juliana Themudo L.

; Fernandes, Débora Quiorato

; Hadachi, Sonia Marchezi

; Holanda, Silvia Maia

; Guimarães, Flavia Alice T. M.

; Boacnin, Maura Aparecida P. V. V.

; Pereira, Marley Aparecida L.

; Bueno, Joaquina Maria C.

; Grumach, Anete Sevciovic

; Gesu, Regina Sumiko W. Di

; Santos, Amélia Miyashiro N. dos

; Bellesi, Newton

; Costa-Carvalho, Beatriz T.

; Condino-Neto, Antonio

Revista Paulista de Pediatria

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Mar 2017, Volumen 35 Nº 1 Paginas 25 - 32

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RESUMO Objetivo: Validar a quantificação de T-cell receptor excision circles (TRECs) e kappa-deleting recombination circles (KRECs) por reação em cadeia de polimerase (polymerase chain reaction, PCR) em tempo real (qRT-PCR), para triagem neonatal de imunodeficiências primárias que cursam com defeitos nas células T e/ou B no Brasil. Métodos: Amostras de sangue de recém-nascidos (RN) e controles foram coletadas em papel-filtro. O DNA foi extraído e os TRECs e KRECs foram quantificados por reação duplex de qRT-PCR. O valor de corte foi determinado pela análise de Receiver Operating Characteristics Curve, utilizando-se o programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SSPS) (IBM®, Armonk, NY, EUA). Resultados: 6.881 amostras de RN foram analisadas quanto à concentração de TRECs e KRECs. Os valores de TRECs variaram entre 1 e 1.006 TRECs/µL, com média e mediana de 160 e 139 TRECs/µL, respectivamente. Três amostras de pacientes diagnosticados com imunodeficiência grave combinada (severe combined immunodeficiency, SCID) apresentaram valores de TRECs abaixo de 4/µL e um paciente com Síndrome de DiGeorge apresentou TRECs indetectáveis. Os valores de KRECs encontraram-se entre 10 e 1.097 KRECs/µL, com média e mediana de 130 e 108 KRECs/µL, e quatro pacientes com diagnóstico de agamaglobulinemia tiveram resultados abaixo de 4 KRECs/µL. Os valores de corte encontrados foram 15 TRECs/µL e 14 KRECs/µL, e foram estabelecidos de acordo com a análise da Receiver Operating Characteristics Curve, com sensibilidade de 100% para detecção de SCID e agamaglobulinemia, respectivamente. Conclusões: A quantificação de TRECs e KRECs foi capaz de diagnosticar crianças com linfopenias T e/ou B em nosso estudo, validando a técnica e dando o primeiro passo para a implementação da triagem neonatal em grande escala no Brasil.

ABSTRACT Objective: To validate the quantification of T-cell receptor excision circles (TRECs) and kappa-deleting recombination excision circles (KRECs) by real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) for newborn screening of primary immunodeficiencies with defects in T and/or B cells in Brazil. Methods: Blood samples from newborns and controls were collected on filter paper. DNA was extracted and TRECs, and KRECs were quantified by a duplex real-time PCR. The cutoff values were determined by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis using SPSS software (IBM®, Armonk, NY, USA). Results: Around 6,881 samples from newborns were collected and TRECs and KRECs were quantified. The TRECs values ranged between 1 and 1,006 TRECs/µL, with mean and median of 160 and 139 TRECs/µL, respectively. Three samples from patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) showed TRECs below 4/µL and a patient with DiGeorge syndrome showed undetectable TRECs. KRECs values ranged from 10 to 1,097 KRECs/µL, with mean and median of 130 and 108 KRECs/µL. Four patients with agammaglobulinemia had results below 4 KRECs/µL. The cutoff values were 15 TRECs/µL and 14 KRECs/µL and were established according to the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, with 100% sensitivity for SCID and agammaglobulinemia detection, respectively. Conclusions: Quantification of TRECs and KRECs was able to diagnose children with T- and/or B-cell lymphopenia in our study, which validated the technique in Brazil and enabled us to implement the newborn screening program for SCID and agammaglobulinemia.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1984-0462/;2017;35;1;00013 6784 descargas

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