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Resumo O conteúdo de dopamina nas estruturas cerebrais tem sido relacionado à excitabilidade neuronal e várias abordagens têm sido utilizadas para estudar este fenômeno durante o período de vulnerabilidade às crises. No presente trabalho, descrevemos os efeitos da depleção de dopamina após a administração de 6-hidroxidopamina (6-OHDA) na região pars compacta da substância negra de ratos submetidos ao modelo de epilepsia com pilocarpina. A susceptibilidade ao estado de mal epiléptico induzido pela pilocarpina, bem como a frequência de crises espontâneas e recorrentes durante o período crônico do modelo foi determinada. Sendo o hipocampo uma das principais estruturas afetadas no desenvolvimento desse modelo experimental de epilepsia, os níveis de dopamina nessa região foram determinados após a administração da droga. No primeiro experimento, 62% (15/24) dos ratos pré-tratados com 6-OHDA e 45% (11/24) daqueles que receberam ácido ascórbico como solução controle evoluíram para crises límbicas motoras e para o estado de mal epiléptico, após a administração de pilocarpina. A gravidade das crises durante o período agudo do modelo foi significativamente maior nos ratos epilépticos experimentais (56,52%) do que nos ratos controle (4,16%). No segundo experimento, não houve diferença significante entre os grupos quanto à frequência de crises na fase crônica do modelo. Nossos dados mostraram que a dopamina pode desempenhar um papel importante na gravidade das crises na fase aguda da pilo, o que parece ser exercido por sua ação inibitória da dopamina sobre a expressão motora das crises.

Abstract The dopamine content in cerebral structures has been related to neuronal excitability and several approaches have been used to study this phenomenon during seizure vulnerability period. In the present work, we describe the effects of dopamine depletion after the administration of 6-hidroxidopamine (6-OHDA) into the substantia nigra pars compacta of male rats submitted to the pilocarpine model of epilepsy. Susceptibility to pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus (SE), as well as spontaneous and recurrent seizures (SRSs) frequency during the chronic period of the model were determined. Since the hippocampus is one of main structures in the development of this experimental model of epilepsy, the dopamine levels in this region were also determined after drug administration. In the first experiment, 62% (15/24) of 6-OHDA pre-treated rats and 45% (11/24) of those receiving ascorbic acid as control solution progressed to motor limbic seizures evolving to SE, after the administration of pilocarpine. Severeness of seizures during the model´s the acute period, was significantly higher in epileptic experimental rats (56.52%), than in controls (4.16%). In the second experiment, the frequency of seizures in the model’s chronic phase did not significantly change between groups. Our data show that dopamine may play an important role on seizure severity in the pilo’s model acute period, which seems to be due to dopamine inhibitory action on motor expression of seizure.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.248411

Herpetofauna of protected areas in the Caatinga VIII: An updated checklist for the Serra das Confusões region with new data from Serra Vermelha, Piauí, Brazil
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Marques, Ricardo

; Garda, Adrian A.

; Furtado, Adriana P.

; Bruinjé, Andre C.

; Protázio, Arielson dos S.

; de Carvalho, Breno F.

; Vieira, Cecília R.

; Gomes, Dandara

; Pantoja, Davi L.

; Figueiredo, Diainara da S.

; Shepard, Donald B.

; Camurugi, Felipe

; Coelho, Felipe E. A.

; Magalhães, Felipe M.

; Caetano, Gabriel H. O.

; Colli, Guarino R.

; Paulino, Henrique M.

; Carvalho, Izabelle T. S.

; Graciene, Joedma

; Alvarenga, Júlio M.

; Clay, Natalie A.

; Albuquerque, Ralph L.

; Bosque, Renan J.

; Faria, Renato

; da Silveira-Filho, Ricardo R.

; Mângia, Sarah

; Cavalcante, Vitor H. G. L.

; Vieira, Washington L. S.

; da Silva, Willianilson P.

; Soares, Yan F. F.

; Mesquita, Daniel O.

Biota Neotropica

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2023, Volume 23 N. 4 elocation e20231520

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Abstract It is repeatedly stressed the need to characterize the extant biodiversity in tropical ecosystems. However, inventory studies are still progressing slowly in dry ecosystems, leading to the underestimation of their true biodiversity and hindering conservation efforts. In this study, we present primary and secondary data, along with an updated list of amphibians and reptiles from two localities in the São Francisco-Gurguéia region in Piauí. Additionally, we compare the species composition between nine areas within the Caatinga, which were sampled using standardized methods over the past ten years, to examine broader spatial patterns of community composition. To survey reptiles and amphibians, we employed similar methods and sampling efforts in two areas within the Serra das Confusões National Park (SCNP) region. Our surveys recorded a total of 73 species of amphibians and reptiles, of which 24 are new distribution records for the SCNP region. Consequently, our findings increase the known herpetofauna in the region to 94 species. Despite their proximity, the two sites in the SCNP region exhibited only 42% similarity in species composition, and they differed significantly from other areas within the Caatinga. Furthermore, even the closer Caatinga areas presented differences in species composition, highlighting the necessity to evaluate biodiversity across the landscape and contribute to understanding biogeographic patterns.

Resumo É repetidamente enfatizada a necessidade de caracterizar a biodiversidade vivente em ecossistemas tropicais. No entanto, os estudos de inventário ainda estão progredindo lentamente em ecossistemas secos, levando à subestimação de sua verdadeira biodiversidade e dificultando os esforços de conservação. Neste estudo, apresentamos dados primários e secundários, juntamente com uma lista atualizada de anfíbios e répteis de duas localidades na região de São Francisco-Gurguéia, do Piauí. Além disso, comparamos a composição de espécies entre nove áreas dentro da Caatinga, que foram amostradas usando métodos padronizados nos últimos dez anos, para examinar padrões espaciais mais amplos de composição da comunidade. Para estudar répteis e anfíbios, utilizamos métodos e esforços de amostragem semelhantes em duas áreas na região do Parque Nacional da Serra das Confusões (PNSC). Nossos levantamentos registraram um total de 73 espécies de anfíbios e répteis, das quais 24 são novos registros de distribuição para a região do PNSC. Consequentemente, nossos resultados aumentam a herpetofauna conhecida na região para 94 espécies. Apesar da proximidade, os dois locais na região do PNSC exibiram apenas 42% de similaridade na composição de espécies e diferiram significativamente de outras áreas dentro da Caatinga. Mesmo áreas mais próximas da Caatinga apresentaram diferenças na composição de espécies, destacando a necessidade de avaliar a biodiversidade em toda a paisagem e contribuir para a compreensão de padrões biogeográficos.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1676-0611-bn-2023-1520

Adjusting Large-Scale Propagation Models for the Amazon Region Using Bioinspired Algorithms at 1.8 and 2.6 GHz Frequencies
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Carvalho, Andre A. P. de

; Batalha, I. S.

; Neto, M. A.

; Castro, B. L

; Barros, F. J. B.

; Araujo, J. P. L.

; Cavalcante, G. P. S.

Journal of Microwaves, Optoelectronics and Electromagnetic Applications

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sep 2021, Volume 20 N. 3 Pages 445 - 463

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Abstract In this work, a new method employs Bioinspired Computational (BIC) optimization from the genetic algorithm, bat algorithm, and flower pollination algorithm. Robust and accurate modeling of the input parameters adjusts the propagation models Stanford University Interim, Electronic Communication Committee, and Floating Interception that consider environments with characteristics specifically of urban regions in the Amazon. The lack of research related to the development of propagation models for Amazonian environments motivated this work. Thus, this application proves the effectiveness of using BIC techniques for modeling the communication channel. Measurement campaigns were carried out in the city of Belem, Brazil, for large-scale channel modeling on the frequencies of 1.8 and 2.6 GHz, belonging to the long-term evolution or fourth-generation mobile communications system (4G). After being adjusted by the optimum values calculated by the BIC techniques used, the models showed better results compared to modeling without optimization. Additionally, it was verified an error reduction of about 80% concerning the metrics root-mean-square error and standard deviation.

https://doi.org/10.1590/2179-10742021v20i31099 43 downloads

Multiresidue Determination of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Sewage Treatment Plants (SPE-HPLC-DAD)
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Vidal, Carla B.

; Barbosa, Pablo G. A.

; Pessoa, Germana P.

; Buarque, Patrícia C.

; Nascimento, José G. S.

; Farias Filho, Antônio L.

; Paz, Mário S.

; Santos, André B. dos

; Cavalcante, Rivelino M.

; Nascimento, Ronaldo F.

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

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dec 2020, Volume 31 N. 12 Pages 2518 - 2530

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This work focuses on the validation and application of solid phase extraction followed by high-performance liquid chromatography (SPE-HPLC) analysis of important endocrine disruptors compounds (EDC) from different classes in highly complex wastewater matrix. The endocrine disruptors investigated included three different categories: pharmaceuticals (sulfamethoxazole (SMZ), trimethoprim (TMP) and diclofenac (DCF)), hormones (estrone (E1), 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) and 17β-estradiol (E2)) and plastic materials (bisphenol A (BPA)). The method involves pre-concentration by SPE using Strata-X extraction cartridges followed by HPLC coupled with diode array detector (DAD). As the assumption of homoscedasticity was met for analytical data, ordinary linear regression procedure was applied to the data. The method was considered validated for 7 EDC after consistent evaluation of the key analytical parameters. Recoveries were ranged from 52.3 to 179.6%. Limits of quantification were in the range 6.0-0.4 µg L−1. The described method was applied to evaluate the occurrence and removal efficiency of EDC in two biological sewage treatment plants (STPs). The influent mean concentrations of E1, E2 and EE2 hormones were 79.54; 175.09 and 102.19 µg L−1, respectively, while for SMZ, TMP, DCF and BPA were 215.17; 187.01; 218.97 and 87.12 µg L−1 for STP A, respectively. The efficiencies for the removal of EDCs ranged from 0 to 79.4%.

https://doi.org/10.21577/0103-5053.20200127 266 downloads

Microwave radiation influence on the thermal and spectroscopic properties of Na-birnessite-type material
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Lavra, T. C. C.

; Silva, L. A.

; Cavalcante, K. S. B.

; Marinho, K. L. L.

; Figueira, B. A. M.

; Mercury, J. M. Rivas

Cerâmica

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dec 2019, Volume 65 N. 376 Pages 547 - 553

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Resumo No presente trabalho, apresenta-se um estudo da influência da radiação micro-ondas nas propriedades térmica e espectroscópica, assim como estrutural (ordem-desordem) e morfológica, de óxido de Mn estruturado em camada tipo Na-birnessita. A rota empregada para obtenção da matriz lamelar foi a precipitação redox. Os produtos foram caracterizados por difração de raios X, análise térmica (TG-DTG-DSC), espectroscopia de infravermelho (FTIR) e Raman, microscopia eletrônica de varredura e técnica de adsorção-dessorção de N2. Os resultados mostraram que a radiação por micro-ondas influenciou em um curto tempo (5 min) no ordenamento das folhas octaédricas de birnessita, assim como no aumento de tamanho de cristalito. Medidas de análise térmica revelaram que o comportamento termal da matriz lamelar birnessita foi diferente em relação à birnessita irradiada por micro-ondas. Após tratamento por radiação de micro-ondas, estudos por espectroscopias FTIR e Raman foram usadas para diferenciar birnessita ordenada de desordenada. A morfologia em placas dos produtos envolvidos não sofreu mudança após radiação por micro-ondas, mas o tamanho das partículas alterou.

Abstract The aim of this work was to study the effect of the microwave radiation on the thermal and spectroscopic features, as well as about arrangement (order-disorder) and morphological properties, of the layered manganese oxide with birnessite-type structure. The route employed to obtain Na-birnessite matrix was redox precipitation. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis (TG-DTG-DSC), infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and nitrogen adsorption-desorption technique. The results showed that microwave radiation influenced in a short time (5 min) the octahedral ordering of birnessite, as well as in increasing the crystallite size. Thermal analysis showed that the thermal behavior of the lamellar matrix was different from that of birnessite under microwave radiation. After microwave-assisted hydrothermal treatment, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy investigations were used to differentiate ordered and disordered birnessites. Otherwise, there were no changes in SEM morphology of the lamellar-type phases, but the particle size changed.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0366-69132019653762653 637 downloads

Quantification of bone gain in central giant cell granuloma of the jaws submitted to intralesional corticotherapy
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Cavalcante, Israel L.

; Barros, Caio César S.

; Rodrigues, Karol A. M.

; Osterne, Rafael L. V.

; Cavalcante, Roberta B.

; Nogueira, Renato M.

; Medeiros, Renata C. T.

Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial

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jun 2018, Volume 54 N. 3 Pages 183 - 188

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RESUMO Introdução: A lesão central de células gigantes (LCCG) é uma alteração óssea de etiologia desconhecida e comportamento clínico variado, que pode acometer os maxilares. Objetivo: Analisar radiografias provenientes de pacientes portadores de LCCG submetidos à corticoterapia intralesional, visando propor a quantificação de ganho ósseo pós-tratamento. Métodos: Foram selecionados 16 pacientes com diagnóstico microscópico de LCCG cadastrados nos arquivos do Hospital Batista Memorial de Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Trinta e duas radiografias (16 iniciais e 16 finais) foram avaliadas por meio da média dos valores de pixels da região afetada pela afecção antes e após o protocolo completo de aplicação intralesional de corticoide (seis aplicações em intervalos quinzenais de triancinolona hexacetonida). Resultados: Dos pacientes submetidos à pesquisa, 14 (87,5%) apresentaram aumento da média dos valores de pixels - dado entendido como ganho ósseo - nas radiografias após tratamento com injeções intralesionais; apenas dois (12,5%) não apresentaram esse quadro. A comparação das médias dos valores de pixels entre os lados teste inicial e final mostrou p = 0,0027, o que foi estatisticamente significante, comprovando o aumento de densidade nas regiões estudadas. Conclusão: As ferramentas de análise de valores de pixels mostraram-se úteis na quantificação de ganho ósseo em pacientes submetidos à corticoterapia intralesional, devendo tais ferramentas ser mais exploradas e utilizadas no decorrer do tratamento como auxiliares na avaliação de sua eficácia.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a bone alteration of unknown etiology that can affect the jaws and presents varied clinical behavior. Objective: To analyze radiographs from patients with CGCG submitted to intralesional corticosteroids, in order to quantify bone gain after treatment. Methods: Sixteen patients with the microscopic diagnosis of CGCG were selected from the Batista Memorial Hospital, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Thirty-two radiographs (16 initial and 16 final) were evaluated by the mean pixel values of the affected region before and after the complete corticosteroid intralesional application protocol (six applications in biweekly intervals of triamcinolone hexacetonide). Results: Of the patients submitted to the study, 14 (87.5%) presented a mean increase in the values of pixels, understood as bone gain, in the radiographs after treatment with intralesional injections, and two (12.5%) did not present it. The comparison of the mean pixel values between the initial and final test sides showed p = 0.0027, which was statistically significant, confirming the increase in density in the studied regions. Conclusion: The tools for analysis of pixel values were useful in the quantification of bone gain in patients submitted to intralesional corticosteroid therapy, and these tools should be further explored and used during treatment as auxiliary methods in the evaluation of its efficacy.

https://doi.org/10.5935/1676-2444.20180032 478 downloads

Fatty acid composition from the marine red algae Pterocladiella capillacea (S. G. Gmelin) Santelices & Hommersand 1997 and Osmundaria obtusiloba (C. Agardh) R. E. Norris 1991 and its antioxidant activity
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ALENCAR, DANIEL B. DE

; DINIZ, JAÉCIO C.

; ROCHA, SIMONE A.S.

; PIRES-CAVALCANTE, KELMA M.S.

; LIMA, REBECA L. DE

; SOUSA, KAROLINA C. DE

; FREITAS, JEFFERSON O.

; BEZERRA, RAYSSA M.

; BARACHO, BÁRBARA M.

; SAMPAIO, ALEXANDRE H.

; VIANA, FRANCISCO A.

; SAKER-SAMPAIO, SILVANA

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mar 2018, Volume 90 N. 1 Pages 449 - 459

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ABSTRACT This study evaluated the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of fatty acids from the marine red algae Pterocladiella capillacea (S. G. Gmelin) Santelices & Hommersand 1997 and Osmundaria obtusiloba (C. Agardh) R. E. Norris 1991. The gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) identified nine fatty acids in the two species. The major fatty acids of P. capillacea and O. obtusiloba were palmitic acid, oleic acid, arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid. The DPPH radical scavenging capacity of fatty acids was moderate ranging from 25.90% to 29.97%. Fatty acids from P. capillacea (31.18%) had a moderate ferrous ions chelating activity (FIC), while in O. obtusiloba (17.17%), was weak. The ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of fatty acids from P. capillacea and O. obtusiloba was low. As for β-carotene bleaching (BCB), P. capillacea and O. obtusiloba showed a good activity. This is the first report of the antioxidant activities of fatty acids from the marine red algae P. capillacea and O. obtusiloba.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765201820160315 1404 downloads

Pharmacological characterization of cnidarian extracts from the Caribbean Sea: evaluation of anti-snake venom and antitumor properties
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Oliveira, Cláudia S.

; Caldeira, Cleópatra A. S.

; Diniz-Sousa, Rafaela

; Romero, Dolores L.

; Marcussi, Silvana

; Moura, Laura A.

; Fuly, André L.

; Carvalho, Cicília de

; Cavalcante, Walter L. G.

; Gallacci, Márcia

; Pai, Maeli Dal

; Zuliani, Juliana P.

; Calderon, Leonardo A.

; Soares, Andreimar M.

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases

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2018, Volume 24 elocation 22

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Abstract Background: Cnidarians produce toxins, which are composed of different polypeptides that induce pharmacological effects of biotechnological interest, such as antitumor, antiophidic and anti-clotting activities. This study aimed to evaluate toxicological activities and potential as antitumor and antiophidic agents contained in total extracts from five cnidarians: Millepora alcicornis, Stichodactyla helianthus, Plexaura homomalla, Bartholomea annulata and Condylactis gigantea (total and body wall). Methods: The cnidarian extracts were evaluated by electrophoresis and for their phospholipase, proteolytic, hemorrhagic, coagulant, fibrinogenolytic, neuromuscular blocking, muscle-damaging, edema-inducing and cytotoxic activities. Results: All cnidarian extracts showed indirect hemolytic activity, but only S. helianthus induced direct hemolysis and neurotoxic effect. However, the hydrolysis of NBD-PC, a PLA2 substrate, was presented only by the C gigantea (body wall) and S. helianthus. The extracts from P. homomalla and S. helianthus induced edema, while only C gigantea and S. helianthus showed intensified myotoxic activity. The proteolytic activity upon casein and fibrinogen was presented mainly by B. annulata extract and all were unable to induce hemorrhage or fibrinogen coagulation. Cnidarian extracts were able to neutralize clotting induced by Bothrops jararacussu snake venom, except M. alcicornis. All cnidarian extracts were able to inhibit hemorrhagic activity induced by Bothrops moojeni venom. Only the C. gigantea (body wall) inhibited thrombin-induced coagulation. All cnidarian extracts showed antitumor effect against Jurkat cells, of which C. gigantea (body wall) and S. helianthus were the most active; however, only C. gigantea (body wall) and M. alcicornis were active against B16F10 cells. Conclusion: The cnidarian extracts analyzed showed relevant in vitro inhibitory potential over the activities induced by Bothrops venoms; these results may contribute to elucidate the possible mechanisms of interaction between cnidarian extracts and snake venoms.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s40409-018-0161-z 749 downloads

Soil salinity and yield of mango fertigated with potassium sources
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Carneiro, Marcio A.

; Lima, Augusto M. N.

; Cavalcante, Ítalo H. L.

; Cunha, Jailson C.

; Rodrigues, Marcos S.

; Lessa, Thiago B. da S.

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental

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RESUMO A fruticultura irrigada tem papel importante quanto aos aspectos econômicos e sociais da região do Vale do Submédio São Francisco. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar a salinidade do solo e os aspectos produtivos da mangueira cv. Tommy Atkins fertigada com doses de cloreto de potássio (KCl) e sulfato de potássio (K2SO4) durante dois ciclos de produção (janeiro a março de 2014 e janeiro a março de 2015). O delineamento experimental foi em faixas no esquema de parcelas subdivididas utilizando-se cinco doses de potássio (50, 75, 100, 125 e 150% da dose recomendada) nas parcelas e duas fontes de potássio (KCl e K2SO4) nas subparcelas com quatro repetições. Foram determinados os teores de sódio (Na+) e potássio (K+) trocável, a condutividade elétrica (CE), o pH do solo, o número de frutos comerciais e a produtividade da mangueira. A fertilização com KCl resultou em maior CE do solo em relação ao K2SO4. Os teores de Na e K no solo aumentaram com o incremento das doses dos fertilizantes. O K2SO4 apresentou maior eficiência quanto à produção por planta e produtividade de mangueira em relação ao KCl, sendo recomendada a dose de 174,24 g planta-1 (24,89 kg ha-1 ou 96,8% da recomendação, espaçamento de 10 x 7 m) de K2SO4 para a produtividade de frutos da mangueira cv. Tommy Atkins de 23,1 t ha-1.

ABSTRACT Irrigated fruit crops have an important role in the economic and social aspects in the region of the Sub-middle São Francisco River Valley. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate soil salinity and the productive aspects of the mango crop, cv. Tommy Atkins, fertigated with doses of potassium chloride (KCl) and potassium sulfate (K2SO4) during two crop cycles (from January to March 2014 and from January to March 2015). The experiment was carried out in a strip-split-plot design and five potassium doses (50, 75, 100, 125 and 150% of the recommended dose) as plots and two potassium sources (KCl and K2SO4) as subplots, with four replicates. Soil electrical conductivity (EC), exchangeable sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) contents and pH were evaluated. In addition, the number of commercial fruits and yield were determined. The fertilization with KCl resulted in higher soil EC compared with K2SO4 fertigation. Soil Na+ and K+ contents increased with increasing doses of fertilizers. K2SO4 was more efficient for the production per plant and yield than KCl. Thus, under the conditions of this study, the K2SO4 dose of 174.24 g plant-1 (24.89 kg ha-1 or 96.8% of recommendation, spacing of 10 x 7 m) was recommended for a yield of 23.1 t ha-1 of mango fruits, cv. Tommy Atkins.

https://doi.org/10.1590/1807-1929/agriambi.v21n5p310-316 35145 downloads

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Antioxidant potential and cytotoxic activity of two red seaweed species, Amansia multifida and Meristiella echinocarpa, from the coast of Northeastern Brazil
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ALENCAR, DANIEL B. DE

; SILVA, SUZETE R. DA

; PIRES-CAVALCANTE, KELMA M.S.

; LIMA, REBECA L. DE

; PEREIRA JÚNIOR, FRANCISCO N.

; SOUSA, MÁRCIA B. DE

; VIANA, FRANCISCO A.

; NAGANO, CELSO S.

; NASCIMENTO, KYRIA S. DO

; CAVADA, BENILDO S.

; SAMPAIO, ALEXANDRE H.

; SAKER-SAMPAIO, SILVANA

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mar 2014, Volume 86 N. 1 Pages 251 - 263

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Antioxidantes naturais encontrados em macroalgas marinhas são substâncias bioativas conhecidas por desempenhar um papel importante na prevenção de doenças associadas com o envelhecimento, protegendo as células de danos oxidativos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as atividades antioxidante e citotóxica de extratos etanólicos de duas espécies de algas vermelhas, Amansia multifida eMeristiella echinocarpa. A atividade antioxidantein vitro foi determinada pela capacidade de sequestro do radical DPPH, o poder de redução do ferro (FRAP), o poder de quelação do íon ferroso (FIC), o teste de oxidação acoplada β-caroteno/ácido linoleico (BCB), bem como a quantificação do conteúdo fenólico total. A citotoxicidade foi avaliada pelo teste de letalidade contra Artemia sp. Os valores das substâncias fenólicas observados no presente estudo indicaram que as espéciesA. multifida e M. echinocarpa são ricas em substâncias fenólicas, atingindo valores de 45,40 e de 28,86 mg de ácido gálico equivalente (AGE) g−1de extrato etanólico, respectivamente. A capacidade de seqüestro do radical DPPH e o poder de quelação do íon ferroso foram 60% e 17%, respectivamente. Ambos os extratos algáceos inibiram a oxidação do β-caroteno em torno de 40%. Nenhum dos extratos algáceos foi potencialmente citotóxico. Os resultados mostraram que os extratos destas espécies de rodófitas apresentam potencial antioxidante e baixa toxicidade. Elas são fontes de compostos antioxidantes naturais.

Natural antioxidants found in marine macroalgae are bioactive compounds known to play an important role in the prevention of diseases associated with aging cells protecting them against the oxidative damage. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of ethanolic extracts of two species of red seaweeds, Amansia multifida and Meristiella echinocarpa. In vitro antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH radical scavenging assay, ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, ferrous ion chelating (FIC) assay, β-carotene bleaching (BCB) assay and total phenolic content (TPC) quantification. Cytotoxicity was evaluated with the brine shrimp Artemia sp. lethality test. The TPC values observed in the present study indicated that both species A. multifida and M. echinocarpa are rich in phenolic compounds, reaching values of 45.40 and 28.46 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE) g−1 of ethanolic extract, respectively. DPPH radical scavenging and ferrous ion chelating showed values of 60% and 17%, respectively. Both seaweed extracts inhibited β-carotene oxidation by approximately 40%. None of the algal extracts were potentially cytotoxic. The results have showed that extracts of both species of marine red algae exhibit antioxidant potential and low toxicity. They are sources of natural antioxidant compounds.

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Studies on the adsorption behavior of CO2-CH4 mixtures using activated carbon
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Rios, R. B.

; Stragliotto, F. M.

; Peixoto, H. R.

; Torres, A. E. B.

; Bastos-Neto, M.

; Azevedo, D. C. S.

; Cavalcante Jr, C. L.

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering

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dec 2013, Volume 30 N. 4 Pages 939 - 951

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Separation of CO2 from CO2-CH4 mixtures is an important issue in natural gas and biogas purification. The design of such separation processes depends on the knowledge of the behavior of multicomponent adsorption, particularly that of CO2-CH4 mixtures. In this study, we present a series of experimental binary equilibrium isotherms for CO2-CH4 mixtures on an activated carbon at 293 K and compare them with predicted values using the Ideal Adsorption Solution Theory (IAST) and the Extended Langmuir (EL) model. Even at concentrations of ca. 20% for all binary isotherms, CO2 already presents higher adsorbed amounts with respect to CH4. A maximum selectivity of around 8.7 was observed for a nearly equimolar mixture at 0.1 MPa. The IAST in conjunction with the Toth equation showed slightly better results than IAST using the Langmuir equation and both showed better results than the EL model.

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Etiology, antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Staphylococcus spp. and risk factors associated with bovine mastitis in the states of Bahia and Pernambuco
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Krewer, Carina C.

; Lacerda, Izabela P. de S.

; Amanso, Evandro S.

; Cavalcante, Noelly B.

; Peixoto, Rodolfo de M.

; Pinheiro Júnior, José W.

; Costa, Mateus M. da

; Mota, Rinaldo A.

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira

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may 2013, Volume 33 N. 5 Pages 601 - 606

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Objetivou-se estudar a etiologia da mastite, determinar o perfil de sensibilidade dos Staphylococcus spp. aos antimicrobianos e identificar os fatores de risco associados à infecção em vacas leiteiras nos estados da Bahia e Pernambuco. Das 2.064 amostras de leite analisadas, 2,6% estavam associadas a casos de mastite clínica e 28,2% à mastite subclínica. No exame microbiológico, Staphylococcus spp. (49,1%) e Corynebacterium spp. (35,3%) foram os principais agentes isolados, seguidos de Prototheca spp. (4,6%) e bacilos Gram negativos (3,6%). No teste de sensibilidade aos antimicrobianos, todos os 218 Staphylococcus spp. apresentaram-se sensíveis à rifampicina e a droga menos eficaz foi a amoxicilina (32,6%). A resistência simultânea a três ou mais drogas foi observada em 65,6% dos Staphylococcus spp. Os fatores de risco identificados para a mastite foram o sistema de criação extensivo, não realização de suplementação alimentar, processo de secagem dos tetos, não realização de desinfecção dos tetos antes e após a ordenha e hábitos higiênicos inadequados dos ordenhadores. A presença de isolados multirresistentes no leite bovino demonstra a importância da escolha e da utilização adequada de antimicrobianos. Medidas de controle e profilaxia, incluindo a antissepsia dos tetos e boas práticas para a obtenção de ordenha higiênica devem ser estabelecidas, com o intuito de prevenir novos casos da doença nos rebanhos.

The purpose of this paper was to study the etiology of mastitis, determine the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Staphylococcus spp. and to identify the risk factors associated with infection in dairy cows in the states of Bahia and Pernambuco, Brazil. From the 2,064 milk samples analyzed, 2.6% were associated with cases of clinical mastitis and 28.2% with subclinical mastitis. In the microbiological culture, Staphylococcus spp. (49.1%) and Corynebacterium spp. (35.3%) were the main agents found, followed by Prototheca spp. (4.6%) and Gram negative bacilli (3.6%). In the antimicrobial susceptibility testing, all 218 Staphylococcus spp. were susceptible to rifampicin and the least effective drug was amoxicillin (32.6%). Multidrug resistance to three or more drugs was observed in 65.6% of Staphylococcus spp. The risk factors identified for mastitis were the extensive production system, not providing feed supplements, teat drying process, not disinfecting the teats before and after milking, and inadequate hygiene habits of the milking workers. The presence of multiresistant isolates in bovine milk demonstrates the importance of the choice and appropriate use of antimicrobial agents. Prophylactic and control measures, including teat antisepsis and best practices for achieving hygienic milking should be established in order to prevent new cases of the disease in herds.

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Comportamento morfofisiológico da mamoneira BRS Energia submetida à irrigação com água salina
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; Azevedo, Carlos A. V. de

; Rebequi, Alex M.

; Cavalcante, Lourival F.

; Cavalcante, Ítalo H. L.

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental

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feb 2013, Volume 17 N. 2 Pages 145 - 152

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Um experimento foi conduzido na estação experimental de Irrigação e Drenagem do Instituto Federal Baiano, para avaliar o crescimento da mamoneira BRS Energia, em função da salinidade da água de irrigação, em sistema de lisimetria. Os tratamentos foram constituídos dos níveis de salinidade da água de 0,12; 0,8; 1,6; 2,4; 3,2; 4,0 e 4,8 dS m-1, dispostos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com três repetições e quatro plantas por tratamento. Quinzenalmente foram avaliados, dos 20 até os 80 dias após a emergência, o crescimento e as taxas de crescimento absoluto e relativo da altura de plantas, diâmetro do caule e a área foliar das plantas. O crescimento avaliado pela altura, diâmetro do caule, área foliar e as taxas de crescimento absoluto e relativo de cada variável, diminuíram com o aumento da salinidade da água de irrigação, em todos os períodos estudados. As inibições foram respostas da elevação do nível salino do solo de não salino, para ligeiramente, moderadamente e fortemente salino.

An experiment was conducted at the experimental station of Irrigation and Drainage of the Instituto Federal Baiano, to evaluate the growth variables of the castor bean BRS Energia as a function of salinity of irrigation water in lysimeters. The treatments were constituted of water salinity levels of 0.12; 0.8; 1.6; 2.4; 3.2; 4.0 and 4.8 dS m-1, disposed in a completely randomized design, with three replications and four plants per treatment. Fortnightly from 20 to 80 days after emergence, the growth variables and the absolute and relative growth rates of plant height, stem diameter and leaf area of plants were evaluated. The growth measured by height, stem diameter, leaf area and the rates of absolute and relative growth of each variable, decreased with increase in irrigation water salinity in all periods. The restrictions were in response to increase in soil salinity levels from non saline soil to slightly, moderately and strongly saline soil.

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Antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus spp. from small ruminant mastitis in Brazil
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França, Chirles A.

; Peixoto, Rodolfo M.

; Cavalcante, Marielly B.

; Melo, Natoniel F.

; Oliveira, Celso José B.

; Veschi, Josir Laine A.

; Mota, Rinaldo A.

; Costa, Mateus M.

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira

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aug 2012, Volume 32 N. 8 Pages 747 - 753

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O presente trabalho teve como objetivo determinar os padrões de resistência a agentes antimicrobianos e identificar marcadores moleculares de resistência em Staphylococcus spp. (n=210) isolados de mastite de pequenos ruminantes no Brasil. Os padrões de resistência a agentes antimicrobianos foram avaliados pelo teste de difusão em disco e pela detecção da presença dos genes mecA, blaZ, ermA, ermB, ermC e msrA via PCR. O teste da bomba de efluxo foi realizado utilizando brometo de etídio e a produção de biofime foi determinada pelo teste do vermelho congo em paralelo com o PCR para detecção do gene icaD. Os isolados foram mais resistentes a amoxicilina (50,0%), estreptomicina (42,8%), tetraciclina (40,4%), lincomicina (39,0%) e eritromicina (33,8%). Setenta e um (33,8%) isolados foram sensíveis a todas as drogas testadas e 41 foram positivos para a bomba de efluxo. Embora a resistência fenotípica a oxacilina tenha sido observada observada em 12,8% dos isolados, nenhum possuiu o gene mecA. Entretanto, 45,7% dos isolados continham a gene blaZ, indicando que a produção de beta-lactamases foi o principal mecanismo associado com a resistência dos Staphylococcus aos beta-lactâmicos. Os outros determinantes de resistência a agentes antimicrobianos ermA, ermb, ermC e msrA foram observados em 1,4%, 10,4%, 16,2% e 0,9% dos isolados respectivamente. Além disso, o gene icaD foi detectado em 32,9% dos isolados. Setenta e três isolados (54 de cabras e 19 de ovelhas) foram negativos para todos os genes de resistência testados e 69 isolados apresentaram dois ou mais genes de resistência. A associação entre blaZ, ermA, ermB, ermC e bomba de efluxo foi observada em 17 isolados dos quais 14 eram oriundos de cabras e três de ovelhas. Os dados obtidos no presente estudo indicam a resistência dos isolados aos beta-lactâmicos, o que pode estar associado ao uso sem controle veterinário destas drogas nos animais.

The study aimed to determine the antimicrobial resistance patterns and to identify molecular resistance markers in Staphylococcus spp. (n=210) isolated from small ruminant mastitis in Brazil. The antimicrobial resistance patterns were evaluated by the disk diffusion test and by detection of the presence of mecA, blaZ, ermA, ermB, ermC and msrA genes by PCR. The efflux pump test was performed using ethidium bromide and biofilm production was determined by Congo red agar test along with PCR for detection of the icaD gene. The isolates were most resistant to amoxicillin (50.0%), streptomycin (42.8%), tetracycline (40.4%), lincomycin (39.0%) and erythromycin (33.8%). Pan-susceptibility to all tested drugs was observed in 71 (33.8%) isolates and 41 Staphylococcus isolates were positive for the efflux pump. Although phenotypic resistance to oxacillin was observed in 12.8% of the isolates, none harbored the mecA gene. However, 45.7% of the isolates harbored blaZ indicating that beta-lactamase production was the main mechanism associated with staphylococci resistance to beta-lactams in the present study. The other determinants of resistance to antimicrobial agents ermA, ermB, ermC, and msrA were observed in 1.4%, 10.4%, 16.2%, and 0.9% of the isolates, respectively. In addition, the icaD gen was detected in 32.9% of the isolates. Seventy three isolates (54 from goats and 19 from sheep) were negative for all resistance genes tested and 69 isolates presented two or more resistance genes. Association among blaZ, ermA, ermB, ermC and efflux pump were observed in 17 isolates, 14 of which originated from goats and three from sheep. The data obtained in this study show the resistance of the isolates to beta-lactamics, which may be associated with the use of antimicrobial drugs without veterinary control.

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Seroprevalence of anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies in rural dogs from the city of Monte Negro, State of Rondônia, Brazil
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; Oliveira, Trícia Maria F. de Sousa

; Cavalcante, Guacyara T.

; Labruna, Marcelo B.

; Camargo, Luis Marcelo A.

; Machado, Rosangela Z.

; Gennari, Solange M.

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária

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mar 2010, Volume 19 N. 1 Pages 71 - 72

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O presente estudo determinou a prevalência de anticorpos anti-Leishmania spp. em cães do município de Monte Negro, Estado de Rondônia, Brasil. Foram utilizados os testes de ELISA (NE > 3) e RIFI (>1:40) para avaliar 161 amostras de soro de cães da zona rural do município. Quarenta e cinco cães (27,9%) reagiram no teste de ELISA e cinco (3,1%) na RIFI. O presente estudo demonstra pela primeira vez a freqüência de exposição por Leishmania spp. em cães de Rondônia, Região Amazônica.

The present study assessed the prevalence of anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies in dogs from the city of Monte Negro, State of Rondônia, Brazil. ELISA (NE > 3) and IFAT (>1:40) were used to evaluate 161 serum samples collected from rural dogs from Monte Negro. Forty-five (27.9%) dogs were positive by ELISA tests and five (3.1%) were positive by IFAT. The present study showed for the first time the frequency of exposure to Leishmania spp. in dogs in the State of Rondônia, Amazon Region.

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