Abstract The TP53 3’UTR variant rs78378222 A>C has been detected in different tumor types as a somatic alteration that reduces p53 expression through modification of polyadenylation and miRNA regulation. Its prevalence is not yet known in all tumors. Herein, we examine tumor tissue prevalence of rs7837822 in Brazilian cohorts of patients from south and southeast regions diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD, n=586), sarcoma (SARC, n=188) and uterine leiomyoma (ULM, n=41). The minor allele (C) was identified in heterozygosity in 6/586 LUAD tumors (prevalence = 1.02 %) and none of the SARC and ULM samples. Additionally, next generation sequencing analysis revealed that all variant-positive tumors (n=4) with sample availability had additional pathogenic or likely pathogenic somatic variants in the TP53 coding regions. Among them, 3/4 (75 %) had the same pathogenic or likely pathogenic sequence variant (allele frequency <0.05 in tumor DNA) namely c.751A>C (p.Ile251Leu). Our results indicate a low somatic prevalence of rs78378222 in LUAD, ULM and SARC tumors from Brazilian patients, which suggests that no further analysis of this variant in the specific studied regions of Brazil is warranted. However, these findings should not exclude tumor molecular testing of this TP53 3’UTR functional variant for different populations.

Este trabalho objetivou avaliar o potencial biótico e parâmetros da tabela de vida e fertilidade de Spodoptera albula (Walker, 1857) em condições controladas (25 ± 1°C, 70 ± 10% UR e fotofase de 14 horas). Avaliou-se a longevidade, períodos de pré, pós e oviposição, fecundidade e fertilidade de 13 casais. A longevidade das fêmeas (13,500 dias) foi significativamente maior que a dos machos (11,154 dias). A duração dos períodos médios de pré, pós e oviposição foram de 2,615, 1,769 e 9,385 dias, respectivamente. A fecundidade média foi de 1.417,69 ovos e a fertilidade 1.340,401 larvas por fêmea. Em média, as fêmeas copularam 1,231 vezes. Observou-se forte correlação positiva entre número de cópulas e a fecundidade (r = 0,847, p < 0,001) e, forte correlação negativa, entre o número de cópulas e a duração do período de pré-oviposição (r = -0,762, p = 0,002), e a longevidade (r = -0,788, p = 0,001). O potencial biótico de S. albula foi estimado em 8,768 x 1022 indivíduos/fêmea/ano. A taxa líquida de reprodução (Ro) foi de 353.904 vezes por geração e o tempo médio de uma geração (T) foi de 37,187 dias. A taxa intrínseca de aumento (rm) foi de 1,105, com uma razão finita de aumento (λ) de 3,019.

This study aimed to evaluate the biotic potential, life table parameters and fertility of Spodoptera albula (Walker, 1857) under controlled conditions (25 ± 1°C, 70 ± 10% RH and 14 hour photo phase). The longevity, pre, post and oviposition periods, fecundity and fertility of 13 couples were evaluated. The longevity of females (13.500 days) was significantly higher than those of males (11.154 days). The mean durations of the pre, post and oviposition periods were 2.615, 1.769 and 9.385 days, respectively. The mean fecundity was 1.417.69 eggs and mean fertility was 1.340.401 larvae, per female. On average, females copulated 1, 231 times. A strong positive correlation was observed between the number of copulations and fecundity (r = 0.847, p <0.001), as well as a strong negative correlation between the number of copulations and the duration of the pre-oviposition period (r = -0.762, p = 0.002), and longevity (r = -0.788, p = 0.001). The biotic potential of S. albula was estimated at 8.768 x 1022 individuals / female / year. The net reproductive rate (Ro) was 353,904 times per generation and the mean generation time (T) was 37.187 days. The intrinsic rate of increase (rm) was 1,105, with a finite rate of increase (λ) of 3,019.

Este estudo objetivou detalhar parâmetros biológicos dos estágios imaturos de Spodoptera albula (Walker 1857) em condições controladas (25 ± 1°C, 70 ± 10% UR e fotofase de 14 horas) e reunir informações sobre as plantas hospedeiras de suas larvas. Para tanto foram empregadas e validadas novas metodologias de criação e dieta artificial. A viabilidade das fases de ovo, larva, pré-pupa e pupa foi de 94,54; 97,33; 93,84 e 92,34%, respectivamente. A duração média das fases de ovo, larva, pré-pupa e pupa foi de 4,14; 16,37; 1,69; e 9,34 dias, respectivamente. Na fase de larva observou-se que 80,85% das fêmeas e 93,99% dos machos passaram por seis instares e os demais por sete, com protandria larval significativa. As larvas que passaram por seis e sete instares apresentaram razão média de crescimento de 1,58 e 1,48, respectivamente. Foram relacionadas 55 plantas pertencentes a 29 famílias botânicas. As pupas femininas foram significativamente maiores, observando-se protoginia. Tanto a metodologia de criação quanto a dieta larval mostraram-se adequadas, pois permitiram sobrevivência total de praticamente 80% e um detalhamento muito maior das observações relacionadas ao ciclo biológico, especialmente do estágio larval.

This study aimed to detail the temporal and morphological parameters of the immature stages of Spodoptera albula (Walker 1857) under controlled conditions (25 ± 1°C, 70 ± 10% RH and 14 hour photophase) and to gather information about their larval host plants. For this purpose, a new rearing method and artificial diet was employed and validated. The viability of the egg, larval, pupal and pre-pupal stages was 94.54, 97.33, 93.84 and 92.34%, respectively. The average duration of the egg, larval, pupal and pre-pupal stages was 4.14, 16.37, 1.69, and 9.34 days, respectively. During the larval stage, 80.85% of females and 93.99% of males passed through six and remaining through seven instars, with significant larval protandry. The larvae that developed through six and seven instars exhibited a mean growth rate of 1.58 and 1.48, respectively. Fifty five host plant species belonging to 29 families are listed. The female pupae were significantly larger, exhibiting protogyny. Both the rearing methods as well as the larval diet proved adequate, providing more detailled observations of the biological cycle, especially the larval stage, and resulting in an overall survival of almost 80%.

Um estudo transversal de 120 indivíduos foi executado visando avaliar hormônios do estresse e estresse subjetivo (ansiedade) em casos ambulatoriais e hospitalizados. O objetivo era determinar o grau de estresse objetivo, bem como correlacionar este achado com queixas subjetivas, estimadas pelo Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck. MÉTODO: Três populações foram investigadas, nominalmente doentes clínicos ambulatoriais (Grupo I, n= 30), enfermos clínicos hospitalizados (Grupo II, n=30), e pacientes cirúrgicos hospitalizados (Grupo III, n= 30). Os controles (Grupo IV, n= 30) eram voluntários sadios recrutados entre profissionais da saúde e estudantes. Todos casos hospitalizados foram documentados na admissão, antes de quaisquer procedimentos terapêuticos, e somente homens foram selecionados em todos os grupos, a fim de contornar interações hormonais. A adrenalina, noradrenalina e cortisol foram mensurados pela manhã, e o Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck foi aplicado por uma psicóloga especializada. RESULTADOS: Os três grupos de doentes exibiram níveis de ansiedade superiores aos dos controles. As taxas hormonais não estavam apreciavelmente alteradas, e não se corelacionaram com os achados de estresse subjetivo (ansiedade). CONCLUSÕES: 1) Anormalidades subjetivas (Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck ) foram comuns tanto em populações internadas quanto ambulatoriais, sem diferenças entre os grupos; 2) Estresse objetivo (hormonal) foi mais difícil de confirmar e os valores raramente ultrapassaram a faixa de referência; 3) Não se conseguiu demonstrar correlação entre as duas órdens de variáveis; 4) Estudos adicionais são necessários para definir a quantificação e a interpretação de estresse em populações enfermas, especialmente para fins de diagnóstico nutricional e prescrição dietética;

A cross-sectional study of 120 subjects was performed with the purpose of evaluating stress hormones and emotional stress (anxiety) in outpatient and hospitalized subjects. The aims were to determine the degree of objective stress, as well as to correlate this finding with subjective findings, estimated using Beck's Anxiety Inventory.. METHOD: Three populations were investigated, namely outpatient clinical cases (Group I, n = 30), hospitalized clinical individuals (Group II, n = 30), and hospitalized surgical candidates (Group III, n = 30). Controls (Group IV, n = 30) were healthy volunteers who were health-care professionals and students. To avoid hormone interactions, only men were enrolled in all groups. All hospitalized subjects were tested on admission and before therapeutic interventions. Fasting epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol were measured in the morning, and Beck's Anxiety Inventory was adminstered by a trained psychologist. RESULTS: The 3 patient groups displayed higher anxiety levels than the controls. Hormone concentrations did not present remarkable changes and did not correlate with subjective stress (anxiety). CONCLUSIONS: 1) Subjective disorders (as determined with Beck's Anxiety Inventory ) were a common finding in both outpatient and hospitalized populations, without differences between the various groups; 2) Objective stress (as determined by elevated hormone levels) was more difficult to confirm-findings rarely exceeded the reference range; 3) Correlation between the two variables could not be demonstrated; 4) Further studies are necessary to define stress quantification and interpretation in patient populations, especially in relationship with nutritional diagnosis and dietetic prescription.