Abstract Eighty-five Coffea canephora genotypes were evaluated for three crop seasons under irrigation in the Cerrado of the Distrito Federal, Brazil, to characterize the population regarding phenotype, yield and maturation cycle. The experiment was conducted through the Basic Model of Repeatability without Design methodology. Regarding the cycles, genotypes were divided into four groups with the following periods, in days, from resumption of irrigation to the cherry stage: very early (243-255), early (256-267), medium (268-280), and semi-late (281-293). For yield, the repeatability obtained was approximately 33%, a medium value that represents the proportion of the permanent phenotypic variance in relation to the total phenotypic variance. The average repeatability obtained surpassed 59%, and accuracy, with three crop seasons, reached 77%. The selection gains obtained may be higher than 38%. There are promising genotypes for cultivation in the region under study. The mean repeatability and the accuracy obtained favor selection based on phenotypes.

Abstract Purpose: To analyze the topical effects of Buriti oil (Mauritia flexuosa L.) in induced myositis in rats. Methods: Thirty six male rats divided into three groups: Control group (C), induced myositis group (MI) and induced myositis group reated with Mauritia flexuosa L. (MT). After inducing myositis with 1% acetic acid, was topically applied 0.5 ml of Mauritia flexuosa L.extract on the posterior region of the right gastrocnemius muscle in animals belonging to group MT, for 7 and 14 days. Results: The neutrophil number there was statistically significant difference, after 7 and 14 days, between groups C and MI (p <0.001) (p<0.01). The group MT there was a significant difference in relation to MI group in both experimental times with (p<0.001). The number of fibroblasts in the 14 days showed that when comparing the groups M and MT the differences were also significant (p<0.001). As for the DLL, in 7 days, there was a significant difference between group C and MI group (p <0.001). When considering the MT group, there was a significant difference in relation to the MI group (p <0.001). Conclusion: The extract of Mauritia flexuosa L. leaves lessened acute and chronic inflammation, increased fibroblast proliferation and reduced macroscopically edema.

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi estimar parâmetros genéticos, fenotípicos e ambientais de 113 acessos de cevada (Hordeum vulgare), previamente selecionados com base em alta produtividade, em sistema de produção irrigado no Cerrado, para uso em programas de melhoramento no Brasil. O experimento foi realizado em 2013, em dois locais no Distrito Federal, tendo-se utilizado o delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso, com três repetições. Avaliaram-se as características: rendimento de grãos, classificação comercial de primeira, peso de mil grãos, altura de plantas, acamamento e dias para espigamento. Foram observadas diferenças significativas entre ambientes e acessos para todas as características avaliadas, além de interação genótipo x ambiente. Os acessos MCU 3832 PI 402310, MCU 3484 PI 401962, CI 08053 Custer, MCU 3634 PI 402112 e MCU 3816 PI 402294 destacaram-se em relação ao rendimento de grãos e à classificação comercial de primeira. É possível obter altos ganhos de seleção com altos valores de herdabilidade. No entanto, a seleção indireta não é recomendada nas condições experimentais, em razão das baixas correlações genotípicas e fenotípicas obtidas. Também é possível a seleção simultânea de acessos de cevada com alto rendimento e ciclo de espigamento precoce, fator decisivo no processo de escolha de genótipos para futuros experimentos. Os acessos colombianos são os mais adaptados às condições de Cerrado.

Abstract: The objective of this work was to estimate the genetic, phenotypic, and environmental parameters of 113 barley accessions (Hordeum vulgare), previously selected based on high yield, in an irrigated production system in the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna), for use in breeding programs in Brazil. The experiment was conducted in 2013 at two sites in the Federal District, using a randomized complete block design with three replicates. The evaluated traits were: grain yield, kernel plumpness, thousand grain weight, plant height, lodging, and days to heading. Significant differences were observed between environment and accessions for all studied traits, as well as genotype x environment interaction. The MCU 3832 PI 402310, MCU 3484 PI 401962, CI 08053 Custer, MCU 3634 PI 402112, and MCU 3816 PI 402294 accessions stood out regarding grain yield and kernel plumpness. It is possible to obtain high selection gains with high heritability values. However, indirect selection is not recommended in the experimental conditions due to the low genotypic and phenotypic correlations obtained. It is also possible to select barley accessions with high yield and early heading date simultaneously, an important factor in the genotype selection process for future experiments. The accessions from Colombia are the most adapted to the Cerrado conditions.

INTRODUÇÃO: A via radial evoluiu na última década para uma abordagem versátil, mostrando resultados equivalentes ou superiores aos da via femoral. Avaliamos a incorporação da técnica radial em um centro formador de cardiologistas intervencionistas, e comparamos seus resultados aos da técnica femoral. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional, unicêntrico, que incluiu pacientes consecutivos submetidos a intervenção coronária percutânea (ICP) entre 2007 e 2011. A via de acesso foi escolhida pelo residente, em conjunto com o intervencionista responsável pela ICP. Comparamos o desfecho combinado de óbito, infarto do miocárdio (IM) periprocedimento, acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico ou sangramentos maiores entre os dois grupos na fase hospitalar. RESULTADOS: Foram submetidos a ICP 5.545 pacientes, 29,8% pela via radial e 70,2% pela via femoral. A média de idade foi de 60,8 ± 11,7 anos, sendo 68,9% do sexo masculino e 29% portadores de síndromes coronárias agudas. Houve aumento do uso da via radial até 2010, e estabilização no ano subsequente (11,8% em 2008, 26,1% em 2009, 45,1% em 2010 e 42,6% em 2011). Os pacientes que utilizaram a via radial tinham perfil tanto clínico como angiográfico menos complexo. Não houve diferenças nos desfechos combinados (5% vs. 5,9%; P = 0,18), no óbito (0,1% vs. 0,8%; P = 0,71), no acidente vascular cerebral (0,06% vs. 0,03%; P = 0,53) ou no IM periprocedimento (4,5% vs. 3,8%; P = 0,27). Contudo, menor incidência de sangramentos maiores (0,4% vs. 1,3%; P < 0,01) e de complicações vasculares (0,5% vs. 2,2%; P < 0,01) foi observada com a via radial. CONCLUSÕES: Em nosso centro formador de cardiologistas intervencionistas, a ICP pela via radial foi rapidamente incorporada, e trouxe, para pacientes selecionados, resultados equivalentes aos da via femoral, com redução dos índices de sangramentos maiores e de complicações vasculares.

BACKGROUND: The radial artery access has evolved into a flexible approach in the last decade, showing similar or superior results when compared to the femoral approach. We assessed the incorporation of the radial artery access in a training center for interventional cardiologists and compared the results to those of the femoral artery access. METHODS: Observational, single-center study, including consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) between 2007 and 2011. The access route was chosen by the resident along with the interventionist responsible for PCI. We compared the composite endpoint of death, periprocedural myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke or major bleeding between the two groups during hospitalization. RESULTS: Among 5,545 patients undergoing PCI, 29.8% used the radial approach and 70.2 used the femoral approach. Mean age was 60.8 ± 11.7 years, 68.9% were males and 29% had acute coronary syndromes. There was an increase in the use of the radial approach until 2010 and stabilization in the subsequent year (11.8% in 2008, 26.2% in 2009, 45.1% in 2010 and 42.6% in 2011). Patients using the radial approach had a less complex clinical and angiographic profile. There were no differences in the composite endpoint (5% vs. 5.9%; P = 0.18), death (0.1% vs. 0.8%; P = 0.71), stroke (0.06% vs. 0.03%; P = 0.53) or periprocedural MI (4.5% vs. 3.8%; P = 0.27). However, there was a lower incidence of major bleeding events (0.4% vs. 1.3%; P < 0.01) and vascular complications (0.5% vs. 2.2%; P < 0.01) with the radial approach. CONCLUSIONS: At our interventional cardiology training center, PCI through the radial approach was quickly incorporated and provided, for selected patients, outcomes similar to those of the femoral approach, with decrease of major bleeding and vascular complication rates.