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The effect of PHAR-DBH-Me, a cannabinoid receptor agonist, on different cardiovascular responses in adult male rats was analyzed. The blood pressure was measured directly and indirectly. The coronary flow was measured by Langendorff preparation, and vasomotor responses induced by PHAR-DBH-Me in aortic rings precontracted with phenylephrine (PHEN) were analyzed. The intravenous injection of the compound PHAR-DBH-Me (0.018-185 µg/kg) resulted in decreased blood pressure; maximum effect was observed at the dose of 1,850 µg/kg. A concentration-dependent increase in the coronary flow was observed in a Langendorff preparation. In the aortic rings, with and without endothelium, pre-contracted with PHEN (10-6 M), the addition of PHAR-DBH-Me to the superfusion solution (10-12-10-5 M), produced a vasodilator response, which depends on the concentration and presence of the endothelium. L-NAME inhibited these effects. Addition of CB1 receptor antagonist (AM 251) did not modify the response, while CB2 receptor antagonist (AM630) decreased the potency of relaxation elicited by PHAR-DBH-Me. Indomethacin shifted the curve concentration-response to the left and produced an increase in the magnitude of the maximum endothelium dependent response to this compound. The maximum effect of PHAR-DBH-Me was observed with the concentration of 10-5 M. These results show that PHAR-DBH-Me has a concentration-dependent and endothelium-dependent vasodilator effect through CB2 receptor. This vasodilation is probably mediated by the synthesis/release of NO. On the other hand, it is suggested that PHAR-DBH-Me also induces the release of a vasoconstrictor prostanoid.
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Previous studies demonstrated modifications of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) structure and apolipoprotein (apo) A-I catabolism induced by the atorvastatin and fenofibrate combination. However, it remains unknown whether such structural and metabolic changes of HDL were related to an improvement of the HDL-cholesteryl esters (HDL-CE) metabolism. Therefore, we determined the structure of HDL and performed kinetic studies of HDL-CE radiolabeled with tritium in rabbits treated with atorvastatin, fenofibrate, and a combination of both drugs. The atorvastatin and fenofibrate combination increased the HDL size and the cholesterol and phospholipid plasma concentrations of the largest HDL subclasses. Moreover, the relative amount of unsaturated fatty acids contained in HDL increased, in detriment of saturated fatty acids as determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The transfers of cholesteryl esters (CE) from HDL to very low-density lipoproteins/low-density lipoproteins (VLDL/LDL) and vice versa were enhanced with atorvastatin, alone or in combination. Moreover, the direct elimination of CE from plasma via VLDL/LDL decreased with fenofibrate, whereas the direct elimination of CE via HDL augmented with the combination treatment. Taken together, the rise of unsaturated fatty acid content and the size increase of HDL, suggest that atorvastatin and fenofibrate induce more fluid HDL particles, which in turn favor an enhanced CE exchange between HDL and VLDL/LDL. Our results contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between the structure and function of HDL during the use of anti-dyslipidemic drugs.
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Atorvastatina/farmacología , Ésteres del Colesterol/metabolismo , Fenofibrato/farmacología , Hipolipemiantes/farmacología , Lipoproteínas HDL/metabolismo , Animales , Anticolesterolemiantes/farmacología , Ésteres del Colesterol/análisis , Cinética , Lipoproteínas HDL/química , ConejosRESUMEN
Low-fat diets, lipid-modifying nutraceuticals and a higher level of physical activity are often recommended to reduce dyslipidemia. A double-blind, randomized, crossover, controlled trial was designed to evaluate the independent and synergistic effects of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima supplementation (4.5 g·day-1) with or without performing a physical exercise program (PEP: aerobic exercise (3 days·week-1) + high-intensity interval training (2 days·week-1)) on blood lipids and BMI of 52 sedentary men with excess body weight. During six weeks, all participants were assigned to four intervention treatments (Spirulina maxima with PEP (SE), placebo with PEP (Ex), Spirulina maxima without PEP (Sm), placebo without PEP (C; control)) and plasma lipids were evaluated spectrophotometrically pre- vs. post intervention in stratified subgroups (overweight, obese and dyslipidemic subjects). Pre/post comparisons showed significant reductions in all plasma lipids in the SE group, particularly in those with dyslipidemia (p ≤ 0.043). Comparing the final vs. the initial values, BMI, total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were decreased. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol increased in all treatment groups compared to C. Changes were observed mostly in SE interventions, particularly in dyslipidemic subjects (p < 0.05). Spirulina maxima supplementation enhances the hypolipidemic effect of a systematic PEP in men with excess body weight and dyslipidemia.
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Dislipidemias/tratamiento farmacológico , Ejercicio Físico , Obesidad/tratamiento farmacológico , Sobrepeso/tratamiento farmacológico , Spirulina , Adulto , Índice de Masa Corporal , Peso Corporal/efectos de los fármacos , Colesterol/sangre , Colesterol/metabolismo , HDL-Colesterol/sangre , HDL-Colesterol/metabolismo , LDL-Colesterol/sangre , LDL-Colesterol/metabolismo , Estudios Cruzados , Dieta , Suplementos Dietéticos , Método Doble Ciego , Dislipidemias/sangre , Humanos , Lípidos/sangre , Masculino , Obesidad/sangre , Sobrepeso/sangre , Triglicéridos/sangre , Triglicéridos/metabolismoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There is a close relationship between psychosocial stress and the development of cardiovascular diseases. It has been reported that there are different alterations in endothelial function in this relationship. However, results obtained in different experimental stress models are controversial. Herein, we studied the effects of subchronic stress induced by movement restraint on several cardiovascular responses and plasma corticosterone concentration in male adult mice. METHODS: Experiments were performed in adult male mice of C57BL/6 strain. Animals were allocated into three groups: Control group A, without manipulation; Control group B, with manipulation (quantitation of blood pressure); and Experimental group, with quantitation of blood pressure and exposure to movement restraint. In vivo, heart rate and blood pressure were registered. In vitro, in aortic rings, vascular reactivity was analyzed. Additionally, plasma corticosterone concentration was quantified. RESULTS: In vivo, subchronic stress did not produce changes on heart rate either on blood pressure. In vitro, aortic rings with and without endothelium from control group B and experimental group showed: 1) a significant decrease in the maximal tension developed in response to phenylephrine; 2) this decrease was reverted by L-NAME. However, aortic rings from all groups, developed the same tension in response to high K+ solution. In aortic rings from animals of the experimental group, an increase in the maximal relaxation induced by carbachol was observed. This relaxation was prevented and/or reversed by L-NAME. Plasma corticosterone concentration was higher in the experimental group than that in the control group A. CONCLUSIONS: Exposition to subchronic movement restraint did not produce alterations in neurovegetative responses in this strain mice. But according to vasomotor responses observed, the results suggest that this subchronic stress model induces an increase in the synthesis/release of nitric oxide, both from endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle. In accordance with the aforementioned results, we propose that C57BL/6 mice strain is sensitive to subchronic movement restraint stress model.
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Presión Sanguínea/fisiología , Corticosterona/sangre , Endotelio Vascular/fisiopatología , Frecuencia Cardíaca/fisiología , Distrés Psicológico , Estrés Psicológico/fisiopatología , Animales , Células Endoteliales/fisiología , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/farmacología , Masculino , Ratones , NG-Nitroarginina Metil Éster/farmacología , Estrés Psicológico/sangreRESUMEN
Excess weight and obesity are major risk factors for many chronic diseases, and weight-loss interventions often include systematic exercise and nutritional supplements. The purpose of this study was to determine the independent/synergistic effects of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima supplementation (six weeks, 4.5 g·day-1) and a systematic physical exercise program (six weeks, twice weekly) on the body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight and obese subjects. To achieve this, 27 overweight and 25 obese sedentary male subjects were assigned to four interventions through a randomized double-blind, crossover controlled trial: A physical exercise program, with (SE) or without (Ex) Spirulina maxima; or no-exercise program, with (Sm) and without (C) Spirulina maxima. The body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters were taken during a maximum intensity test. As compared to the C group, the body fat percentage of the SE, Sm and Ex groups was reduced (p < 0.05), while their maximal oxygen uptake improved (r = -0.40), and obese subjects benefited more significantly. Weight loss, the time to reach fatigue and the onset of blood lactate accumulation were improved in both of the Spirulina maxima supplemented groups, regardless of the subjects' body weight. Spirulina maxima supplementation synergistically improves the effects of systematic exercise on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters in overweight, but mostly in individuals with obesity. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trials, NCT02837666. Registered 19 July 2016.
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Composición Corporal/efectos de los fármacos , Composición Corporal/fisiología , Capacidad Cardiovascular/fisiología , Ejercicio Físico/fisiología , Sobrepeso/tratamiento farmacológico , Sobrepeso/fisiopatología , Spirulina/química , Adulto , Índice de Masa Corporal , Peso Corporal/efectos de los fármacos , Peso Corporal/fisiología , Suplementos Dietéticos , Método Doble Ciego , Terapia por Ejercicio/métodos , Humanos , Masculino , Obesidad/tratamiento farmacológico , Obesidad/fisiopatología , Pérdida de Peso/efectos de los fármacos , Pérdida de Peso/fisiologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Exposure to electromagnetic fields can affect human health, damaging tissues and cell homeostasis. Stress modulates neuronal responses and composition of brain lipids. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of chronic extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) exposure, restraint stress (RS) or both (RS + ELF-EMF) on lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in Wistar rat brain. METHODS: Twenty-four young male Wistar rats were allocated into four groups: control, RS, ELF-EMF exposure, and RS + ELF-EMF for 21 days. After treatment, rats were euthanized, the blood was obtained for quantitate plasma corticosterone concentration and their brains were dissected in cortex, cerebellum and subcortical structures for cholesterol, triacylglycerols, total free fatty acids, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) analysis. In addition, fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) were identified by gas chromatography. RESULTS: Increased values of plasma corticosterone were found in RS and ELF-EMF exposed groups (p < 0.05), this effect was higher in RS + ELF-EMF group (p < 0.05, vs. control group). Chronic ELF-EMF exposure increased total lipids in cerebellum, and total cholesterol in cortex, but decreased polar lipids in cortex. In subcortical structures, increased concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids were observed in RS + ELF-EMF group. FAMEs analysis revealed a decrease of polyunsaturated fatty acids of cerebellum and increases of subcortical structures in the ELF-EMF exposed rats. TBARS concentration in lipids was increased in all treated groups compared to control group, particularly in cortex and cerebellum regions. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that chronic exposure to ELF-EMF is similar to physiological stress, and induce changes on brain lipid profile.
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Encéfalo/metabolismo , Campos Electromagnéticos , Peroxidación de Lípido/fisiología , Lípidos/análisis , Estrés Fisiológico/fisiología , Animales , Mapeo Encefálico , Metabolismo de los Lípidos , Masculino , Neuronas/metabolismo , Ratas WistarRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: In order to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors, a healthy diet must include dietary antioxidants from different sources (eg, Spirulina maxima) and regular practice of exercise should be promoted. There is some evidence from animal studies that S. maxima and exercise decrease cardiovascular disease risks factors. However, very few studies have proved the independent or synergistic effect of S. maxima plus exercise in humans. This study attempts to address the independent and synergistic effects in overweight and obese subjects participating in a systematic physical exercise programme at moderate intensity on general fitness, plasma lipid profile and antioxidant capacity. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Using a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, counterbalanced crossover study design, 80 healthy overweight and obese subjects will be evaluated during a 12-week isoenergetic diet accompanied by 4.5 g/day S. maxima intake and/or a physical systematic exercise programme at moderate intensity. Body composition, oxygen uptake, heart rate, capillary blood lactate, plasma concentrations of triacylglycerols, total, low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, antioxidant status, lipid oxidation, protein carbonyls, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and paraoxonase will be assessed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study and all the procedures have been approved by the Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez Bioethics Committee. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, national and international conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02837666.
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Ejercicio Físico , Lípidos/sangre , Obesidad/terapia , Sobrepeso/terapia , Spirulina , Adolescente , Adulto , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Composición Corporal , Índice de Masa Corporal , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/prevención & control , Estudios Cruzados , Suplementos Dietéticos , Método Doble Ciego , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , México , Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de los fármacos , Aptitud Física , Proyectos de Investigación , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Postprandial triglyceridemia may transitory affect the structure of HDL subclasses and probably their antiatherogenic properties but little is known in this field. We analyzed the HDL subclasses lipid content along postprandial period. METHODS: Fifteen metabolic syndrome (MS) patients and 15 healthy controls were enrolled. HDL were isolated from plasma samples obtained at fasting and every 2-h up to 8-h, after a 75-g fat meal. Cholesterol (C), triglycerides (TAG), and phospholipid (Ph) plasma concentrations of five HDL subclasses were determined by densitometry of electrophoresis gels enzymatically stained. RESULTS: The increase of postprandial triglyceridemia expressed as the incremental area under the curve (iAUC) was twice in MS patients than in controls. Only large HDL2b-TAG were higher in MS than controls at 4, 6 and 8h after meal intake, whereas cholesterol of HDL2a, 3a and 3b were lower at 8h. HDL size distribution shifted towards large HDL and HDL3a-, 3b- and 3c-subclasses had a lower content of cholesterol (estimated by the C-to-Ph ratio) in subjects whose iAUC>289.5mgh/dl (n=15) in comparison with those subjects with iAUC below this cutoff point (n=15), independently of the MS status and fasting TAG. Triglycerides content of HDL subclasses changed only discreetly along the postprandial period, whereas paraoxonase-1 remained unchanged. CONCLUSIONS: A high postprandial triglyceridemia conditions the shift of HDL size distribution towards large particles and the decrease of cholesterol in HDL3 subclasses. These data demonstrate that postprandial hypertriglyceridemia contributes to a transitory hypoalphalipoproteinemia that may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Colesterol , Dieta Alta en Grasa , Hipertrigliceridemia/sangre , Lipoproteínas HDL/sangre , Lipoproteínas HDL/química , Periodo Posprandial , Adulto , Anciano , Dieta Alta en Grasa/efectos adversos , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana EdadRESUMEN
It has been reported that Spirulina maxima and other natural products are effective in attenuating hepatic damage. In this study were analyzed the effects of five days dietary Spirulina platensis (5 percent) in rats with fatty liver induced by CCl4 (2 mL/kg b.w.). Animals were sacrificed at 24 and 48 h post-treatment. In the liver were evaluated total lipids by gravimetry and lipid profile by enzymatic-colorimetric methods, the concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and nitric oxide by chemical methods. In serum, alanine aminotransferase (kinetic method) and lipid profile were evaluated. The most important effects on the liver were: attenuation in lipid peroxidation, minimal variations on the total fatty acid methyl esters profile, and nitric oxide. These results suggest that Spirulina platensis could be used for fatty liver treatment as an alimentary supplement.
Se ha reportado que la Spirulina maxima y otros productos naturales son efectivos para atenuar el daño hepático. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar los efectos de la Spirulina platensis dietaria (5 por ciento) durante cinco días en ratas con hígado graso inducido por CCl4 (2 mL/kg p.c.). Los animales fueron sacrificados a las 24 y 48 h postratamiento. En el hígado se evaluaron los lípidos totales por gravimetría y el perfil de lípidos por métodos enzimático-colorimétricos, la concentración de sustancias reactivas al ácido tiobarbitúrico y óxido nítrico por métodos químicos. En suero fueron evaluados alanina aminotransferasa (método cinético) y perfil de lípidos. Los principales efectos sobre el hígado fueron: la atenuación de la lipoperoxidación, variaciones mínimas en el perfil de metil ésteres de ácidos grasos totales y del óxido nítrico. Estos resultados sugieren que la Spirulina platensis podría ser utilizada como suplemento alimenticio en el tratamiento de hígado graso.
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Animales , Ratas , Antioxidantes/administración & dosificación , Hígado Graso/tratamiento farmacológico , Preparaciones de Plantas/administración & dosificación , Spirulina/química , Alanina Transaminasa/análisis , Cromatografía de Gases y Espectrometría de Masas , Peroxidación de Lípido , Lípidos/análisis , Óxido Nítrico , Ratas Wistar , Sustancias Reactivas al Ácido TiobarbitúricoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: elementary school children spend little time at the school in Mexico. The aim was to investigate the activities after school time in children and to determine the presence of overweight and obesity. METHODS: one hundred and seventy two children of both sexes were included. They belonged to the first and second grade of an official primary school from a marginalized zone. Somatometry was obtained and the type of physical practice and motifs for no practice physical activity were investigated. Descriptive statistics were applied. RESULTS: the frequency of underweight was 12.1 %, overweight 19 %, and obesity 18.5 %. Sedentary activities like watching television and playing video games were the most common registered, whereas sports were the lowest physical activity practiced, especially in girls. The parents' lack of time, low family income, and the scarcity of safe spaces where children can play and practice physical activity or sports were the most related factors. CONCLUSIONS: poverty and insecurity of the neighborhoods influence the outside activities in after school time. The high frequency of underweight, overweight and obesity in school children were associated to the lack of physical activity.
Introducción: los niños de primaria en México permanecen poco tiempo en el ámbito escolar. El objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer las características somatométricas de los escolares y sus padres e investigar las actividades extraescolares que realizan y las que les gustaría realizar y la razón por la que no lo hacen. Métodos: participaron 172 niños de uno y otro sexo, de primer y segundo año de una escuela primaria oficial de una colonia marginada. Resultados: la frecuencia de bajo peso fue de 12.1 %; de sobrepeso, de 19 % y de obesidad, de 18.5 %. Las actividades sedentarias como ver la televisión y los videojuegos fueron las más altas y las deportivas las más bajas, principalmente en las niñas. La falta de tiempo de los padres, los bajos recursos económicos de la familia y la falta de espacios seguros donde los niños puedan jugar y realizar actividades físicas y deportivas fueron los factores más importantes. Conclusiones: la pobreza y la inseguridad del barrio determinan las actividades extraescolares. La alta frecuencia de bajo peso, el sobrepeso y la obesidad en los escolares se relacionaron con la falta de actividad física.
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Composición Familiar , Actividades Recreativas , Obesidad/epidemiología , Características de la Residencia , Niño , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: elementary school students usually stay in school 4.5 hours a day in Mexico. The main food consumption is outside school. The objective was to explore behaviors on food consumption beyond the school environment. METHODS: descriptive trial that included 173 children, both sexes, from public elementary school in Mexico City. Eating habits were obtained through questionnaire and anthropometric characteristics from physical measurement. RESULTS: participants reported to consume soft drinks and canned juices at high frequency and quantity (80 %) and low consumption of animal foods. They also eat industrialized dairy products with high caloric content and low in protein. Moreover, 30 % of children eat 4 or 5 times a day, whereas 10 % eat one or two times a day. These results were associated with the somatometric characteristics of the children, 37.6 % of whom presented as overweight or obese while 12 % were underweight. CONCLUSIONS: it is necessary that health education involves teachers, parents and children in programs for obesity prevention with the objective of increasing healthy behaviors.
Introducción: en México, los niños de primaria permanecen aproximadamente 4.5 horas en la escuela, por lo que fuera de ese espacio es donde consumen la mayor parte de sus alimentos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue explorar las conductas alimentarias más allá del entorno escolar que pudieran favorecer la obesidad. Métodos: estudio descriptivo de niños de una escuela primaria oficial en el Distrito Federal. Los hábitos alimentarios se conocieron por un cuestionario y las características antropométricas, por medición física. Resultados: los participantes indicaron consumir refrescos y jugos enlatados con alta frecuencia y en cantidades importantes (80 %), así como productos lácteos industrializados con alto valor calórico y bajo contenido de proteínas; ingerían pocos alimentos de origen animal; 30 % comía cuatro o cinco veces al día y 10 %, una o dos veces. Los resultados se asociaron con las características omatométricas de los niños, 37.6 % de los cuales presentó sobrepeso u obesidad y 12 %, bajo peso. Conclusiones: para la prevención de la obesidad son necesarios programas de educación que involucren a profesores, padres de familia y escolares, para obtener conductas saludables y preservar la salud.
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Comidas , Instituciones Académicas , Niño , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMEN
La obesidad constituye un gran problema de salud pública, y México se encuentra dentro de los primeros lugares en términos de prevalencia e incidencia. En adultos es el principal factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de resistencia a la insulina, síndrome metabólico, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y sus complicaciones a corto y largo plazo. El exceso de tejido adiposo central tiene como consecuencia un aumento en la lipólisis basal con la liberación subsecuente de ácidos grasos al torrente sanguíneo; al llegar a sus células blanco, éstos son captados para ser metabolizados. El aumento de los ácidos grasos intracelulares tiene como consecuencia la activación de vías metabólicas no oxidativas, como lo es la formación de ceramidas, la degradación lisosomal y la generación de estrés de retículo endoplasmático. Este último tiene como consecuencia la activación de vías de señalización relacionadas con el inicio de la muerte celular programada. Dicho aumento en la apoptosis es característica en enfermedades relacionadas con la deposición ectópica de ácidos grasos en tejidos, como la esteatohepatitis no alcohólica, disfunción β-pancreática y cardiotoxicidad. Comprender estos mecanismos es necesario para iniciar medidas destinadas al control de peso y sus complicaciones.
Obesity is a major public health problem, Mexico is in first place in terms of prevalence and incidence, in adults is the main risk factor for developing insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications. Central fat excess, results in an increase in basal lipolysis with subsequent release of fatty acids into the bloodstream, to reach their target cells, this fatty acids are taken by the cells to be metabolized. The increase in intracellular fatty acids results in the activation of non-oxidative metabolic pathways, such as the formation of ceramides, lysosomal degradation, pattern recognition receptors activation and endoplasmic reticulum stress generation. The endoplasmatic reticulum stress results in activation of signaling pathways associated with programmed cell death activation. This increase in apoptosis is characteristic of diseases associated with ectopic fatty acids deposition in tissues, such non alcoholic steatohepatitis, β-pancreatic cell dysfunction and cardiotoxicity. Understanding these mechanisms is mandatory to start measures aimed at controlling weight and its complications.
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BACKGROUND: End-ileostomy or colostomies are constructed for source control in patients with severe abdominal sepsis. After takedown, enterocutaneous fistula represents one of the most feared complications. METHODS: A prospective base was created with all patients that underwent, during a 90 month period, end-ileostomy or colostomy takedown after abdominal sepsis. Pre-, intra- and postoperative data were obtained to identify the factors related to enterocutaneous fistula. RESULTS: There were 293 patients. Thirty patients (10%) developed enterocutaneous fistulas. In twenty-four patients the site was at the anastomosis. Identified risk factors related to enterocutaneous fistula were ASA score III or higher (p< 0.01), ostomy takedown >365 days after its creation (p< 0.05), reoperation (p< 0.001) and anastomotic dehiscence (p< 0.001). Of these patients, twenty (67%) had spontaneous closure of the fistula, and three more (10%) had surgical closure, and three patients (10%) died. CONCLUSIONS: Ten percent of patients develop enterocutaneous fistula after end-ileostomy or colostomy takedown. Patient selection and delaying time of surgery to obtain complete recovery of the patient are the most important factors to avoid this complication. Prognosis is related to the characteristics of the fistula (output and site) and medical treatment.
Antecedentes: la ostomía terminal para el control del foco séptico es un procedimiento que casi siempre se realiza en pacientes con sepsis abdominal grave. Unas de las complicaciones más importantes posteriores a la restitución del tránsito son las fístulas enterocutáneas. Material y métodos: estudio prospectivo de seguimiento durante 90 meses de todos los pacientes a quienes se realizó cierre de ileostomía y colostomía terminal indicada por sepsis abdominal. Se obtuvieron los factores preoperatorios, transoperatorios y evolución posterior a la cirugía. resultados: se estudiaron 293 pacientes; 33 (10%) con fístulas enterocutáneas. En 24 pacientes la localización de la fístula fue en la anastomosis. Los factores de riesgo identificados para la formación de fístulas fueron: escala de ASA III o mayor (p< 0.01), cierre posterior a 365 días (p< 0.05), reoperación (p< 0.001) y dehiscencia de la anastomosis (p< 0.001). De estos pacientes hubo cierre espontáneo en 20 (67%), cierre quirúrgico en 3 (10%) y 3 pacientes (10%) fallecieron. Conclusiones: la fístula enterocutánea es una complicación que sucede en 10% de los pacientes sometidos a cierre de ileostomía, o colostomía terminal. La selección de los pacientes y realizar la cirugía una vez que el paciente esté recuperado son los factores más importante para evitar complicaciones. El pronóstico depende de las características de la fístula (gasto y sitio) y del tratamiento instituido al paciente.
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Colon/cirugía , Colostomía , Ileostomía , Íleon/cirugía , Enfermedades Intestinales/etiología , Fístula Intestinal/etiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Adulto , Anciano , Anastomosis Quirúrgica , Colostomía/efectos adversos , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Electivos , Femenino , Humanos , Ileostomía/efectos adversos , Incidencia , Enfermedades Intestinales/terapia , Perforación Intestinal/complicaciones , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nutrición Parenteral , Peritonitis/epidemiología , Peritonitis/etiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/terapia , Pronóstico , Estudios Prospectivos , Reoperación , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
Trained people exhibit low plasma concentrations of triacylglcyerols in both fasting and postprandial states. Exercise practice is commonly believed to improve postprandial lipemia. In addition, elevated postprandial lipemia is an indicator of poor lipid clearance, and it has been associated with atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, and obesity. Spirulina maxima is an edible microorganism with a high nutritional value. When it is consumed, beneficial properties to health have been demonstrated, such as hypolipemic and antihypertensive properties in human beings. This work evaluates the effects of orally administrated S. maxima on postprandial lipemia in a young Mexican sporting population after 15 days of consumption, as a possible alternative treatment to improve their lipid clearance. Forty-one runners (10-26 years old; 21 men and 20 women) volunteered to participate in the study. All of them were physically active for at least 1 year before the study and were not undergoing training during the study. The subjects consumed 5 g of Spirulina during 15 days. Before and after the treatment with Spirulina, they consumed (12 h fasting) a standardized meal with high fat content (53.2% total calories). Postprandial lipemia was measured at 1.5, 3, and 4.5 h after the fatty meal. Fasting plasma triacylglycerol (TAG) concentrations were lower after Spirulina treatment than before treatment. In addition, the postprandial area under the curve of TAG concentrations was lower after the treatment with Spirulina. Sixty-two percent of the youngest runners (10-16 years) studied exhibited the best response to the treatment. Orally administered S. maxima decreased postprandial lipemia in sporting teenagers. The youngest people were the most responsive to the beneficial effects of Spirulina on postprandial lipemia.
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Antihipertensivos/administración & dosificación , Hiperlipidemias/tratamiento farmacológico , Metabolismo de los Lípidos/efectos de los fármacos , Periodo Posprandial/efectos de los fármacos , Spirulina/química , Adolescente , Adulto , Atletas , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Hiperlipidemias/metabolismo , Masculino , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: It is generally accepted that electromagnetic fields (EMF) can exert biological effects; however, the mechanisms by which EMF elicits responses are still unknown. The present study was designed to assess the immediate effects of acute EMF exposure, movement restriction, and the combination of both on the antioxidant systems and lipid content in the whole brain of rat. METHODS: Thirty two male Wistar rats were arranged in four groups: control, EMF exposed, movement restrained (MR), and EMF + MR for 2 h. Rats were then sacrificed and their brains analyzed for superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, reduced glutathione, nitric oxide, total cholesterol, and triacylglycerol levels, as well as plasma corticosterone concentrations. RESULTS: Acute exposure to EMF induces reduction in catalase and superoxide dismutase activities, whereas the combination of EMF + MR also decreases both reduced glutathione and nitric oxide levels. Our results show that the acute exposure to EMF does not induce elevation of stress-hormone corticosterone but impairs the antioxidant status in rat brain. CONCLUSIONS: Plasma corticosterone concentration and antioxidant data indicate that the acute exposure to EMF appears to be a mild stressor that leads to some adaptive responses due to the activation of systems controlling the brain oxidative balance.
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Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Encéfalo/efectos de la radiación , Campos Electromagnéticos , Metabolismo de los Lípidos/efectos de la radiación , Animales , Antioxidantes/efectos de la radiación , Encéfalo/enzimología , Masculino , Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de la radiación , Ratas , Ratas WistarRESUMEN
Ruta chalepensis, is used, in traditional medicine, as emmenagogue, abortive, and analgesic. We analyzed, in male Wistar rats, the effects of the chronic intake of an infusion of Ruta chalepensis (20 g/L) on the vasomotor responses of, either intact or endothelium-denuded aortic rings, to phenylephrine or carbachol. Only in rings with endothelium significant effects were observed. The infusion induced a leftward shift of the concentration-response curve to phenylephrine and an increase in maximal tension development. These effects were abolished by indomethacin. In these rings, inhibiting the synthesis of nitric oxide, in the presence of indomethacin, induced a leftward shift of the concentration response curve to phenylephrine, as well as an increase in maximal tension. These results suggest that the chronic ingestion of a Ruta chalepensis infusion induces an endothelium dependent increase in the synthesis/release of cyclooxygenase-dependent vasoconstrictor prostanoids, and an increase in the basal synthesis/release of nitric oxide.
Ruta chalepensis se utiliza en la medicina tradicional como emenagogo, abortivo y analgésico. Se analizaron, en ratas Wistar macho, los efectos de la ingesta crónica de una infusión de Ruta chalepensis (20 g /L), sobre las respuestas vasomotoras de anillos de aorta con y sin endotelio, a la fenilefrina o al carbacol Se observaron efectos significativos sólo en anillos con endotelio. La infusión indujo un desplazamiento a la izquierda de la curva de concentración-respuesta a fenilefrina y un incremento en la tensión máxima desarrollada. Estos efectos fueron abolidos por la indometacina. La inhibición de la síntesis de óxido nítrico, en presencia de indometacina, produjo un desplazamiento a la izquierda de la curva de concentración-respuesta a la fenilefrina, así como un incremento en la tensión máxima. Estos resultados sugieren que la ingesta crónica de una infusión de Ruta chalepensis induce un incremento en la síntesis/liberación de prostanoides vasoconstrictores dependientes de la ciclooxigenasa y un aumento en la síntesis /liberación basal de óxido nítrico.
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Masculino , Animales , Ratas , Aorta , Endotelio Vascular , Extractos Vegetales/administración & dosificación , Ruta/química , Carbacol/farmacología , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Interacciones Farmacológicas , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Fenilefrina/farmacología , Óxido Nítrico , Ratas WistarRESUMEN
Pioglitazone is an agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) that raises HDL-cholesterol plasma in humans. Whether pioglitazone-mediated modifications in HDL-apolipoprotein AI (apo AI) turnover in vivo contribute to this effect has not been completely elucidated. Therefore, we performed kinetic studies of HDL-apo AI radiolabeled with 125I in male New Zealand White rabbits after 6 weeks of 0.6 (n = 8), 1.75 (n = 8), and 2.6 mg/kg/day (n = 7) pioglitazone and vehicle (n = 12) treatment. Fractional catabolic rate (FCR) of HDL-apo AI was significantly higher in 1.75 and 2.6 mg/kg pioglitazone-treated animals, as compared with control rabbits (0.057+/-0.014 and 0.049+/-0.01 versus 0.025+/-0.005 pools/h, respectively); these changes were associated to a similar increase in apo AI production rates (PR) (1.24+/-0.62 and 1.14+/-0.40 versus 0.53+/-0.17 mg/kg/h, p < 0.01). Consequently, apo AI plasma levels in pioglitazone-treated animals were similar to those of controls. The apo AI-FRC and -PR correlated with the relative proportion of the HDL3c subclass, as determined by polyacrylamide gradient electrophoresis. Our data demonstrate that pioglitazone markedly modifies apo AI kinetics and enhances the proportion of small HDL3c particles, despite the unchanged apo AI concentration. Whether or not the pioglitazone-induced structural changes of HDL contribute to the anti-atherosclerotic effects of the drug remains to be determined.