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IgY antibodies are found in the blood and yolk of eggs. Several studies show the feasibility of utilising IgY for immunotherapy and immunodiagnosis. These antibodies have been studied because they fulfil the current needs for reducing, replacing, and improving the use of animals. Affinity and avidity represent the strength of the antigen-antibody interaction and directly influence antibody action. The aim of this review was to examine the factors that influence the affinity and avidity of IgY antibodies and the methodologies used to determine these variables. In birds, there are few studies on the maturation of antibody affinity and avidity, and these studies suggest that the use of an adjuvant-type of antigen, the animal lineage, the number of immunisations, and the time interfered with the affinity and avidity of IgY antibodies. Regarding the methodologies, most studies use chaotropic agents to determine the avidity index. Studies involving the solution phase and equilibrium titration reactions are also described. These results demonstrate the need for the standardisation of methodologies for the determination of affinity and avidity so that further studies can be performed to optimise the production of high avidity IgY antibodies.

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INTRODUCTION: Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the main techniques used to treat severe obesity. The study of the immunohistochemical expression of ghrelin in the gastric mucosa has already been related to weight loss and can be a promising method to predict the surgical outcome. PURPOSE: To analyze the immunohistochemical expression of ghrelin in the gastric mucosa and its correlation with weight loss, comorbidities, and inflammatory changes after sleeve gastrectomy. METHODS: Thirty-five patients submitted to sleeve gastrectomy were evaluated, 29 of whom were female (82.9%), with a mean age of 35.2 years and an average body mass index of 38.1 kg/m2. Endoscopic samples of the mucosa were collected, whose ghrelin expression was evaluated in a semi-quantitative way through the stained antibody area. These data were correlated with weight loss at 3, 6, and 12 months and with the control of comorbidities, and inflammatory alterations. RESULTS: The average total weight loss (TWL%) was 17.7, 26.4, and 32.1%, respectively, at 3, 6, and 12 months. A negative correlation was found between the immunohistochemical expression of ghrelin in the endoscopic biopsy of the fundus and weight loss at 3 (s = - 0.536; p = 0.001) and 6 months (s = - 0.339; p = 0.047). CONCLUSION: The immunohistochemical expression of ghrelin in the mucosa of the gastric fundus was negatively correlated with early weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy.

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Background: Endometrosis is a multifactorial disease and one of the main causes of infertility in mares, its etiologyand pathogenesis are not completely understood. It is defined as peri glandular and/or stromal endometrial fibrosis withglandular alterations. Due to the few clinical symptoms, besides anamnesis and fertility data, endometrosis requires histological confirmation. The histo-morphology and immune histochemical characteristics of the endometrium vary amongindividuals according to the disease progression. The aim of this research was to combine histology with new immune andhistochemical tools for a more precise detection of fibrotic changes of mares with endometrosis.Materials, Methods & Results: The endometrium of forty thoroughbred mares aged 5-18 years, that did not become pregnant during the last two breeding seasons in a Chilean commercial equine breeding center were biopsied. Samples weresubjected to conventional histopathology with hematoxylin-eosin as well as to specific histological staining using specifictechniques such as Alcian blue and Masson Fontana, aimed to ascertain what types of mucopolysaccharides were presentin those samples. In order to have a deeper picture of the progression of the pathology, immune histochemical methods forthe detection of vimentin, cytokeratin, progesterone receptor and lymphocyte marker CD3 were used. Finally in order todetect fibrillar collagen we used second harmonic generation (SHG) technique with detects fibrillar collagen without staining, due to intrinsic hyperpolarization ability of this type of collagen, which can be detected by atomic force microscopy. Asa result of our research samples were categorized according to the scale of Keeney and Doig into categories I, IIa, IIb andIII (45, 42, 7.5 and 5% respectively). These samples also were characterized by the methods listed earlier and a result wefound specific staining in 15 samples coming from higher endometrial damage using Masson-...

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Background: Endometrosis is a multifactorial disease and one of the main causes of infertility in mares, its etiologyand pathogenesis are not completely understood. It is defined as peri glandular and/or stromal endometrial fibrosis withglandular alterations. Due to the few clinical symptoms, besides anamnesis and fertility data, endometrosis requires histological confirmation. The histo-morphology and immune histochemical characteristics of the endometrium vary amongindividuals according to the disease progression. The aim of this research was to combine histology with new immune andhistochemical tools for a more precise detection of fibrotic changes of mares with endometrosis.Materials, Methods & Results: The endometrium of forty thoroughbred mares aged 5-18 years, that did not become pregnant during the last two breeding seasons in a Chilean commercial equine breeding center were biopsied. Samples weresubjected to conventional histopathology with hematoxylin-eosin as well as to specific histological staining using specifictechniques such as Alcian blue and Masson Fontana, aimed to ascertain what types of mucopolysaccharides were presentin those samples. In order to have a deeper picture of the progression of the pathology, immune histochemical methods forthe detection of vimentin, cytokeratin, progesterone receptor and lymphocyte marker CD3 were used. Finally in order todetect fibrillar collagen we used second harmonic generation (SHG) technique with detects fibrillar collagen without staining, due to intrinsic hyperpolarization ability of this type of collagen, which can be detected by atomic force microscopy. Asa result of our research samples were categorized according to the scale of Keeney and Doig into categories I, IIa, IIb andIII (45, 42, 7.5 and 5% respectively). These samples also were characterized by the methods listed earlier and a result wefound specific staining in 15 samples coming from higher endometrial damage using Masson-...(AU)

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In the present work, venoms from five species of the genus Agkistrodon were evaluated in terms of their enzymatic (Phospholipase A2 and caseinolytic) and biological (edema forming, hemorrhagic, procoagulant and lethal) effects. Horses were used to produce monovalent hyperimmune sera against each of three venoms (A. bilineatus, A. contortrix and A. piscivorus) and their neutralizing potency, expressed as Median Effective Dose (ED50), was determined against the venoms of all five species. In terms of PLA2 and caseinolytic activities, all venoms are extremely homogeneous. PLA2 activity is high, while caseinolytic activity is low when in contrast with that of the rattlesnake Crotalus simus. On the other hand, biological activities showed marked interspecific differences, particularly between the species from Mexico and those from the United States. Mexican species displayed higher edema-forming, hemorrhagic and lethal effects than US species, while none of the species studied presented procoagulant activity. All three monovalent hyperimmune sera showed good neutralizing potency against the analyzed venoms. Nonetheless, we observed relevant immunochemical differences among the venoms using ELISA and Western Blot assays. We conclude that the venoms of A. piscivorus (USA) and A. bilineatus would be ideal to use as immunogens for the production of a polyvalent antivenom with good neutralizing potency against the venoms of all the species of the genus.

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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Chronic lung disease (CLD), clinically known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is a major cause of morbidity in premature newborn and were submitted to oxygen therapy. OBJECTIVE: Immunohistochemical identification of inflammatory molecules in the lung tissue of premature neonates that died with CLD. METHODS: Immunohistochemical analysis of 51 samples of premature newborn lungs – grouped in: without CLD,"classic" CLD and"new" CLD. RESULTS: Neutrophil influx and the number of CD4+ and CD45RO+ cells were higher in the"classic" CLD group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that the inflammatory response is mediated by neutrophils and CD45RO+ and CD4+ T lymphocytes in the"classic" CLD.

RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: A doença pulmonar crônica (DPC), conhecida clinicamente como displasia broncopulmonar, é uma das maiores causas de morbidade em neonatos que nasceram prematuros e foram submetidos à oxigenioterapia. OBJETIVO: Identificar moléculas inflamatórias em tecido pulmonar de recém-nascidos prematuros que morreram com DPC por meio do método de imuno-histoquímica. MÉTODOS: Análise imuno-histoquímica de 51 amostras de pulmões de recém-nascidos prematuros – formando os grupos: sem DPC, DPC"nova" e DPC"clássica". RESULTADOS: O influxo de neutrófilos e o número de células CD4+ e CD45RO+ foram maiores no grupo DPC"clássica" (p < 0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados sugerem que o processo inflamatório é mediado por neutrófilos e linfócitos CD45RO+ e CD4+ na DPC"clássica".

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SUMMARY Primary osteosarcoma of the breast (POB) is an extremely rare and aggressive tumor. Differential diagnosis of POB includes osteosarcoma of the chest wall and metaplastic breast carcinoma. Imaging tests that exclude the existence of a direct connection between the tumor and chest wall, as well as histopathological and immunohistochemical studies that rule out the presence of an epithelial component are required for the diagnosis of POB. We report a case of a 69-year old woman with POB. Imaging and pathological findings are presented. Therapeutic approach is discussed in the light of current knowledge, including potential complications.

RESUMO O osteossarcoma primário da mama (OPM) é um tumor extremamente raro e agressivo. O diagnóstico diferencial do OPM inclui o osteossarcoma da parede torácica e o carcinoma metaplásico da mama. Exames de imagem que excluam a existência de uma conexão direta entre o tumor e a parede torácica, e estudos histopatológico e imuno-histoquímico que descartem a presença de um componente epitelial são necessários para o diagnóstico de OPM. Relatamos um caso de OPM em uma mulher de 69 anos de idade. Os achados de imagem e patológicos são apresentados. A abordagem terapêutica é discutida à luz do conhecimento atual, incluindo potenciais complicações.

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Objectives: To evaluate the expression of sphingosine kinase 1 (SPK1) in the bladder wall in patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction and its association with clinical, urodynamic and pathological features. Materials and Methods: The expression of SPK1 was studied in bladder wall specimens obtained from cystectomy using immunohistochemistry in ten patients with spinal cord injury (n=8) or multiple sclerosis (n=2) with urodynamically proven neuropathic bladder dysfunction, and in controls (n=5). Inflammation and fibrosis were analysed with histological criteria and SPK1 expression was determined by individual immunohistochemical staining. Results: Significant increased SPK1 urothelial immunoreactivity was shown in patients compared to control group (p=0.03). By contrast, SPK1 immunoreactivity in patients was significantly decreased in the sub-urothelium, muscles and nerves, p=0.02; 0.01 and 0.003, respectively. Patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) had higher SPK1 urothelium expression than those without any DO (p=0.04). Conclusions: SPK1 is expressed in the human bladder wall, specifically the urothelium, in bladder specimens from patients with NDO. The role of SPK1 in the pathophysiology of NDO needs further elucidation.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Stromal cells interact with tumor cells and play an important role in cancer invasion and metastasis. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) can exhibit M1 phenotype, important immune effector cells, or M2 phenotype, able to suppress the function of M1 macrophages and influence angiogenesis and tissue repair. The CD68 antibody recognizes M1 and M2 macrophages, whereas CD163 antibody is specific only to identify M2 macrophages. Objective: To investigate the presence of TAMs in a number of cases squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue by associating it with the occurrence of metastasis. Material and methods: Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the immunopositivity for CD68 and CD163 in 27 cases of SCC of the tongue. Results: The percentage of CD68 positive macrophages was higher than CD163 positive macrophages in all specimens studied. Comparing CD163 and CD68 immunostaining in the studied groups, it was observed that cases without metastasis had a higher percentage of CD68 positive cells in relation to CD163 positive cells, which was statistically significant. Conclusion: Considering these results, there was a predominance of M1 macrophages in SCC of the tongue cases without metastasis, suggesting the influence of these cells in clinical behavior of the lesion.

RESUMO Introdução: As células do estroma interagem com as células neoplásicas e desempenham papel importante na invasão e na metástase do câncer. Os macrófagos associados ao tumor (TAMs) podem se apresentar com fenótipo M1, importantes células efetoras, ou fenótipo M2, capazes de suprimir a função dos macrófagos M1 e influenciar na angiogênese e no reparo tecidual. O anticorpo CD68 reconhece os macrófagos M1 e M2, enquanto o anticorpo CD163 é específico para a identificação apenas de macrófagos M2. Objetivo: Investigar a presença dos TAMs em uma série de casos de carcinoma epidermoide (CE) de língua, associando-a à ocorrência de metástase. Material e métodos: A técnica imuno-histoquímica foi utilizada para avaliar a imunopositividade ao CD68 e CD163 em 27 casos de CE de língua. Resultados: A porcentagem de macrófagos CD68 positivos foi maior do que a de macrófagos CD163 positivos em todos os espécimes estudados. Comparando a imunomarcação de CD68 e CD163 nos grupos estudados, verificou-se que nos casos sem metástase havia maior proporção de células CD68 positivas em relação às CD163 positivas, o que foi estatisticamente significativo. Conclusão: Diante desses resultados, observou-se a predominância de macrófagos M1 em casos de CE de língua sem metástase, sugerindo a influência dessas células no comportamento clínico da lesão.

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OBJECTIVE: CD20 expression was reported at different rates in patients with multiple myeloma. The importance of this B-cell antigen for plasma cells is still unknown. This study aimed to investigate CD20 expression of myeloma cells in bone marrow, and any relationship between the stage of disease, isotype and clinical features. METHODS: Sixty-one patients who were admitted to the hematology clinic of the Adnan Menderes Medical School with the diagnosis of multiple myeloma according to the criteria of the "International Myeloma Working Group" were enrolled in this study. Age, gender, Durie-Salmon stage, history of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and the distribution pattern and positivity of CD20 expression on multiple myeloma cells in bone marrow were evaluated. The Mann-Whitney U and chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis with a p-value<0.05 being accepted as statistically significant. RESULTS: Thirty patients (48.9%) had positive scores for CD20 with the distribution pattern being most likely interstitial in 55.6% of the cases. There was no statistically significant difference between immunohistochemical positivity for CD20 expression on multiple myeloma cells, immunoglobulin type, and the stage of disease. CONCLUSION: The combination of immunohistochemical studies with flow cytometry may reveal the importance of CD20 positivity in patients with multiple myeloma more clearly.

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Objective: CD20 expression was reported at different rates in patients with multiple myeloma. The importance of this B-cell antigen for plasma cells is still unknown. This study aimed to investigate CD20 expression of myeloma cells in bone marrow, and any relationship between the stage of disease, isotype and clinical features. Methods: Sixty-one patients who were admitted to the hematology clinic of the Adnan Menderes Medical School with the diagnosis of multiple myeloma according to the criteria of the "International Myeloma Working Group" were enrolled in this study. Age, gender, Durie-Salmon stage, history of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and the distribution pattern and positivity of CD20 expression on multiple myeloma cells in bone marrow were evaluated. The Mann-Whitney U and chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis with a p-value < 0.05 being accepted as statistically significant. Results: Thirty patients (48.9%) had positive scores for CD20 with the distribution pattern being most likely interstitial in 55.6% of the cases. There was no statistically significant difference between immunohistochemical positivity for CD20 expression on multiple myeloma cells, immunoglobulin type, and the stage of disease. Conclusion: The combination of immunohistochemical studies with flow cytometry may reveal the importance of CD20 positivity in patients with multiple myeloma more clearly. .

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O tumor venéreo transmissível (TVT) é uma neoplasia de células redondas de aspecto plasmocitóide ou linfocitóide. O tumor apresenta várias particularidades. Nos últimos anos, tem-se evidenciado aumento progressivo de tumores com elevados porcentuais de agressividade e variável resposta à quimioterapia, inclusive resistência; desta forma, tentar predizer este comportamento torna-se importante para auxiliar decisões quanto ao prognóstico e manejo do tumor antes e durante a terapia. Sabendo-se que a utilização da survivina, bem como da caspase-3, do Ki-67 e da COX-2 são importantes para auxiliar no prognóstico, no manejo do paciente e na monitoração da doença durante e após a terapia, este trabalho visou observar em TVTs diferenças na expressão dos imunomarcadores acima citados. Para tal, foi utilizada a técnica de imunocitoquímica em preparações citológicas de 30 tumores de cães atendidos no Hospital Veterinário da FMVZ-UNESP, Campus de Botucatu e os dados analisados pelo teste de spearman (p<0,05). A positividade da survivina variou de 96,15 a 100% em 200 células contadas por amostra, sendo sua principal localização citoplasmática. A marcação pelo anticorpo anti-caspase-3 nos 30 casos de TVT foi baixa, variando de 0 a 6,5% de positividade em 200 células contadas. Em 21 casos, foi possível observar marcação pelo Ki-67, e houve uma média de positividade de 15,57%. Finalmente, em todos os casos houve expressão de COX-2 com valores que variaram de 90,66 a 100% de positividade em 200 células contadas, exceto por um caso que apresentou 24,5% de positividade. Em conclusão, é possível que o emprego destes marcadores no TVT possa auxiliar no estabelecimento de um tratamento diferenciado, pelo que recomendamos, avaliar sua expressão comparando com o tipo de resposta à terapia.

Transmissible venereal tumor is a neoplasm of round cell plasmocitoide and linfocitoide aspect. The tumor present several particularities, for example, in the recent years has been evidenced a progressive increase of tumor with high percentages of aggressiveness and different response to chemotherapy, including resistance. Research this comportment to predict this behavior becomes important to aid decision as to the prognosis and management of the tumor before and during therapy. It is know that the use of the survivin, caspase-3, Ki67 and COX-2 are important to aid prognosis, the patient management and monitoring the tumor during and after therapy. This study aimed to identify differences in the expression of the above mentioned immunomarkers in TVT. For this purpose, the technique of immunocytochemistry on cytological preparations of 30 tumors of dogs examined at the Veterinary Hospital FMVZ-UNESP, Botucatu was used and the date analyzed by the spearman test (p<0,05). The survivin positivity ranged from 96.15 to 100% in 200 cells counted per sample, and its main cytoplasmic localization. The labeling by the anti-caspase-3 in 30 cases of TVT was low, ranging from 0 to 6.5% positivity in 200 cells counted. In 21 cases it was observed by Ki 67 labeling and there was an average of 15 57% positivity. Finally, in all cases there was expression of COX-2 with values ranging from 90.66 to 100% positivity in 200 cells counted, except for one case which showed 24.5% positivity. In conclusion, it is possible that the use of these markers in the TVT may assist in establishing a differential treatment, and we recommend, evaluate its expression compared with the type of response to therapy.

El tumor venéreo transmisible (TVT) es una neoplasia de células redondas de aspecto plasmocitóide o linfocitoide. El tumor presenta varias particularidades, por ejemplo, en los últimos años se ha evidenciado aumento progresivo de tumores con elevados porcentajes de agresividad y variable respuesta a la quimioterapia, inclusive resistencia; desta forma, intentar predecir este comportamiento se torna importante para auxiliar decisiones relacionadas con el pronóstico y manejo del tumor antes y durante de la terapia. Se sabe que la utilización de la survivina, así como la caspasa-3, del Ki-67 y de la COX-2, son importantes para auxiliar el pronóstico, manejo del paciente y elmonitoramiento de un tumor durante la terapia, así, este trabajo busco identificaren TVTs la diferencia en la expresión de losinmunomarcadores citados. Para ello, fue utilizada la técnica de inmunocitoquímica en preparaciones citológicas de 30 tumores de caninos atendidos en el Hospital Veterinario de la FMVZ-UNESP, Campus Botucatu y los datos análizados a través del test de spearman (p<0,05). La positividad de la survivina vario de 96,15 %a 100% en 200 células contadas. La marcación anti-caspasa -3 en los 30 casos de TVT fue baja variando de 0% a 6,5%. En 21 casos fue posible observar marcación por el Ki67, y hubo una media de positividad de 15,57%. Finalmente, en todos los casos hubo expresión de COX-2 con valores que variaron de 99,66 % a 100% de positividad en 200 células contadas, excepto por un caso que presento 24,5 % de positividad. En conclusión, es posible que el empleo de estos marcadores en TVT puedan auxiliar el establecimiento de un tratamiento diferenciado, por lo que recomendamos, evaluar su expresión comparada con el tipo de respuesta a la terapia.

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The Macroscopic, histological and immunohistochemical aspects of lung acinar adenocarcinoma and the presence of nodules in the abdominal cavity of an adult female bovine are reported. In the necropsy analysis samples were collected from the: lung, heart, spleen, liver, pancreas, kidney, uterus, intestine, brain, and from nodules found in the lung and abdominal cavity, which were routinely processed to be stained by hematoxylin-eosin and for an immunohistochemistry exam with the antibodies: cytokeratin (dilution 1:200 µL) and vimentin (dilution 1:1000 µL). The histopathological examination revealed neoplastic epithelial cells with acini formation. The immunohistochemical examination of the tumor cells showed positive marking for cytokeratin and the absence of marking for vimentin. According to anatomical, morphological, and histopathological findings, as well as the result of the immunohistochemical examination, the tumor was characterized as lung acinar adenocarcinoma.

Se relatan los aspectos macroscópicos, histológicos e inmunohistoquímicos de un adenocarcinoma acinar pulmonar y la presencia de nódulos en la cavidad abdominal en una hembra bovina adulta. En el análisis necroscópico fueron colectados fragmentos de: pulmón, corazón, bazo, hígado, páncreas, riñón, útero, intestino, encéfalo y de los nódulos hallados en pulmón y cavidad abdominal, los cuales fueron procesados rutinariamente para ser teñidos mediante Hematoxilina-Eosina y para examen inmunohistoquímico con los anticuerpos: citoqueratina (con dilución 1:200 µL) y vimentina (dilución 1:1000 µL). El examen histopatológico reveló células epiteliales neoplásicas con formación de acinos. El examen inmunohistoquímico de las células neoplásicas demostró marcación positiva para citoqueratina y ausencia de marcación para vimentina. De acuerdo con los hallazgos anatómicos, morfológicos, histopatológico, y el resultado del examen inmunohistoquímico, se logró caracterizar el tumor como adenocarcinoma acinar pulmonar.

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Introdução: A literatura indica uma correlação entre estrogênio elevado no soro e sintomas nasais ou alterações inflamatórias na mucosa nasal. Os receptores de estrogênio tendem a ser controlados por retroalimentação negativa, para evitar um estímulo nocivo sobre as diversas funções corporais em períodos de hiperestrogenismo. Propomos uma hipótese em que os mecanismos que regulam a expressão de receptores de estradiol na mucosa nasal estão ausentes em alguns pacientes, e a sua concentração permanece estável mesmo em períodos de elevada concentração sérica hormonal, o que pode conduzir a sintomas locais na mucosa nasal. Desenho do estudo: Estudo prospectivo experimental. Objetivo: Determinar se altos níveis de estrogênio induzem à redução no número de receptores de estrogênio na mucosa nasal. Material e método: Trinta cobaias foram submetidas à biópsia da concha nasal, recebendo 0,5 ml de cipionato de estradiol por via intraperitoneal por trinta dias consecutivos. Em seguida foram obtidas amostras da concha nasal contralateral. As análises imuno-histoquímicas dos receptores de estrógeno foram realizadas antes e depois da hormonioterapia. Resultados: O grupo pós-tratamento mostrou uma redução da expressão dos receptores (p = 5,2726-5). Conclusão: Redução na expressão do receptor de estrogênio nasal foi encontrada após trinta dias de administração de estradiol. .

Introduction: Some clinical trials revealed a correlation between increased serum estrogen and nasal symptoms or inflammatory changes in nasal mucosa. Estrogen receptors tend to be controlled by a negative feedback, to avoid a deleterious stimulus over several body functions while in hyperestrogenic periods. This study proposes a hypothesis where mechanisms regulating expression of estradiol receptors in nasal mucosa are absent in some patients, and their concentration remains steady even in periods of high serum hormonal concentration, potentially leading to local estrogenic symptoms in nasal mucosa. Study design: This was an experimental prospective study. Aim: To determine whether estrogen levels induce the reduction of the number of estrogen receptors in the nasal mucosa. Methods: In the present study, 30 adult male guinea pigs were subjected to a biopsy of the middle nasal turbinate and received 0.5 mL of estradiol cypionate intraperitoneally for 30 consecutive days. Afterwards, samples from contralateral middle turbinate were obtained. Immunohistochemical analysis of estrogen receptors were performed pre- and post-treatment. Results: The post-treatment group showed reduction of receptor expression when compared to the pre-treatment group. (p = 5.2726-5). Conclusion: A reduction in the expression of the nasal estrogen receptor was observed after 30 days of estradiol administration. .

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Partial hepatectomy (PH) alters serum concentrations of substances involved in cellular proliferation, leading to the compensatory liver hyperplasia. Furthermore, angiogenesis is mainly stimulated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and is a fundamental requirement either in liver regeneration or in tumours growth. This study looks at the expression of VEGF, DNA synthesis (DNAs) and mitotic activity (MA) in hepatectomised (H) and hepatectomised-tumour bearing (HTB) mice throughout a 24 h period. Adult male mice were sacrificed every 4 h from 26 to 50 h post-hepatectomy. H mice show a circadian rhythm in VEGF expression with a maximum value of 2.6 ± 0.1 at 08/46 h of day/hours posthepatectomy (HD/HPH); in DNAs, the maximum value was 3.4 ± 0.3 at 16/30 (HD/HPH) and in MA it was 2.3 ± 0.01 at 12/50 (HD/HPH). In HTB animals the peak of VEGF expression appears at 16/30 (HD/HPH) with a maximum value of 3.7 ± 0.1, the peak of DNAs was at 00/38 (HD/HPH) with a value of 4.6 ± 0.3 and the maximum value of MA of 08/46 (HD/HPH) with a value of 3.01 ± 0.3. We can conclude that the presence of the tumour induces modifications in the intensity and the temporal distribution of the circadian curves of VEGF expression, DNAs and MA of hepatectomised animals.

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Avaliar o processo de reparo alveolar em ratas ovarectomizadas após implante com Biosilicato cristalino. Materiais e Métodos: Sessenta ratas foram divididas em quatro grupos (n = 15) de acordo com o tratamento: Grupo 1- ratas submetidas à cirurgia sham com alvéolos preenchidos com coágulo; Grupo 2-ratas submetidas à cirurgia sham com alvéolos preenchidos com Biosilicato cristalino; Grupo 3-ratas ovarectomizadas com alvéolos preenchidos com coágulo; e Grupo 4- ratas ovarectomizadas com alvéolos preenchidos com Biosilicato cristalino. Após 7, 14 e 28 dias os animais foram sacrificados e análises histomorfométricas (histologia e histometria) e imunoistoquímicas (Osteopontina e Osteocalcina) foram realizadas. A comparação dos resultados foi realizada utilizando o programa estatístico Assistat 2013 para Windows através da Análise de Variância e teste de Mann-Whitney, com resultados significantes sendo encontrados quando p≤0.05. Resultados: No período de 7 dias, os Grupos 1 e 3 apresentaram resultados superiores e estatisticamente maiores do que os Grupos 2 e 4 (p<0.05) quanto à formação óssea. Após o período de 14 dias as diferenças estatísticas mantiveram-se, com os Grupos 1 e 3 apresentando diferença estatisticamente significante maiores aos Grupos 2 e 4 (p<0.05). Aos 28 dias, a diferença estatística significativa permaneceu entre os mesmo Grupos estudados, sendo que nos grupos implantados com o Biosilicato cerca de 60% do alvéolo já havia sido preenchido por osso novo. A imunoistoquímica revelou expressão das proteínas Osteocalcina e Osteopontina, principalmente nos animais submetidos à cirurgia de ovarectomia. Conclusões: Os Grupos 1 e 3 foram os que apresentaram os melhores resultados durante todo o estudo, com o Biosilicato cristalino apresentando resultado favorável na reparação óssea sem contudo ser observada a absorção do biovidro. As análises imunoistoquímicas demonstraram que os animais submetidos a ovarectomia apresentaram uma maior...

To evaluate the process of alveolar repair in ovariectomized rats after implantation with Biosilicate. Materials and Methods: Sixty rats were divided into four groups (n = 15) according to treatment: Group 1 - rats underwent sham surgery with alveoli filled with blood clot; Group 2 - rats underwent sham surgery with alveoli filled with crystalline Biosilicate; Group 3 - ovariectomized rats with alveoli filled with blood clot; Group 4 - ovariectomized rats with alveoli filled with crystalline Biosilicate. After 7, 14 and 28 days the animals were sacrificed and histomorphometric analysis (histology and histometric) and immunohistochemical (Osteopontin and Osteocalcin) were measured . The comparison of the results was performed using the statistical program Assistat 2013 for Windows by Analysis of Variance and Mann-Whitney tests, with significant results being found when p ≤ 0:05 . Results: During the 7- day period, Groups 1 and 3 showed better and significantly higher results in bone formation than Groups 2 and 4 (p<0.05). After 14 days the statistical differences remained between Groups 1 and 3 and Groups 2 and 4 (p<0,05). At 28 days, the statically difference remained significant between the same Groups, while the groups implanted with Biosilicate presented about 60% of the socket filled by new bone. Immunohistochemistry revealed expression of proteins osteocalcin and osteopontin, especially in animals subjected to ovariectomy surgery. Conclusions: Groups 1 and 3 were those with the best results throughout the study, with the crystalline Biosilicate presenting favorable result in bone repair without bioglass resorption. The immunohistochemical analysis showed that animals subjected to ovariectomy had a higher signaling in Ostecalcina and Osteopontin proteins...

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Objetivos: Avaliar o processo de reparo alveolar em ratas ovarectomizadas após implante com Biosilicato cristalino. Materiais e Métodos: Sessenta ratas foram divididas em quatro grupos (n = 15) de acordo com o tratamento: Grupo 1- ratas submetidas à cirurgia sham com alvéolos preenchidos com coágulo; Grupo 2-ratas submetidas à cirurgia sham com alvéolos preenchidos com Biosilicato cristalino; Grupo 3-ratas ovarectomizadas com alvéolos preenchidos com coágulo; e Grupo 4- ratas ovarectomizadas com alvéolos preenchidos com Biosilicato cristalino. Após 7, 14 e 28 dias os animais foram sacrificados e análises histomorfométricas (histologia e histometria) e imunoistoquímicas (Osteopontina e Osteocalcina) foram realizadas. A comparação dos resultados foi realizada utilizando o programa estatístico Assistat 2013 para Windows através da Análise de Variância e teste de Mann-Whitney, com resultados significantes sendo encontrados quando p≤0.05. Resultados: No período de 7 dias, os Grupos 1 e 3 apresentaram resultados superiores e estatisticamente maiores do que os Grupos 2 e 4 (p<0.05) quanto à formação óssea. Após o período de 14 dias as diferenças estatísticas mantiveram-se, com os Grupos 1 e 3 apresentando diferença estatisticamente significante maiores aos Grupos 2 e 4 (p<0.05). Aos 28 dias, a diferença estatística significativa permaneceu entre os mesmo Grupos estudados, sendo que nos grupos implantados com o Biosilicato cerca de 60% do alvéolo já havia sido preenchido por osso novo. A imunoistoquímica revelou expressão das proteínas Osteocalcina e Osteopontina, principalmente nos animais submetidos à cirurgia de ovarectomia. Conclusões: Os Grupos 1 e 3 foram os que apresentaram os melhores resultados durante todo o estudo, com o Biosilicato cristalino apresentando resultado favorável na reparação óssea sem contudo ser observada a absorção do biovidro. As análises imunoistoquímicas demonstraram que os animais submetidos a ovarectomia apresentaram uma maior...

Objectives: To evaluate the process of alveolar repair in ovariectomized rats after implantation with Biosilicate. Materials and Methods: Sixty rats were divided into four groups (n = 15) according to treatment: Group 1 - rats underwent sham surgery with alveoli filled with blood clot; Group 2 - rats underwent sham surgery with alveoli filled with crystalline Biosilicate; Group 3 - ovariectomized rats with alveoli filled with blood clot; Group 4 - ovariectomized rats with alveoli filled with crystalline Biosilicate. After 7, 14 and 28 days the animals were sacrificed and histomorphometric analysis (histology and histometric) and immunohistochemical (Osteopontin and Osteocalcin) were measured . The comparison of the results was performed using the statistical program Assistat 2013 for Windows by Analysis of Variance and Mann-Whitney tests, with significant results being found when p ≤ 0:05 . Results: During the 7- day period, Groups 1 and 3 showed better and significantly higher results in bone formation than Groups 2 and 4 (p<0.05). After 14 days the statistical differences remained between Groups 1 and 3 and Groups 2 and 4 (p<0,05). At 28 days, the statically difference remained significant between the same Groups, while the groups implanted with Biosilicate presented about 60% of the socket filled by new bone. Immunohistochemistry revealed expression of proteins osteocalcin and osteopontin, especially in animals subjected to ovariectomy surgery. Conclusions: Groups 1 and 3 were those with the best results throughout the study, with the crystalline Biosilicate presenting favorable result in bone repair without bioglass resorption. The immunohistochemical analysis showed that animals subjected to ovariectomy had a higher signaling in Ostecalcina and Osteopontin proteins

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We describe a rare case of primary pleural synovial sarcoma in a 27-year-old man with a 4-month history of dry cough and left-sided chest pain. A CT scan showed a large cystic mass in the left pleural cavity. The patient underwent two video-assisted thoracoscopic biopsies and the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma of the pleura was established. After neoadjuvant chemotherapy, which resulted in a partial response, the tumor was completely resected with extrapleural pneumonectomy. Pathological findings showed less than 5% of viable cancer and free surgical margins. The patient is clinically well 24 months after surgery, with no evidence of recurrent disease.

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Problema: solo conocemos tres informes para Colombia de la prueba diagnóstica de malaria NowICT Malaria Pf/Pv ® (NowICT); esos estudios tuvieron resultados de sensibilidad y especificidad muy diferentes. Objetivo: evaluar la capacidad diagnóstica de NowICT frente a la gota gruesa para el diagnóstico de infección plasmodial en sangres periférica materna, del cordón umbilical y placentaria. Metodología: diseño paralelo y enmascarado para evaluación de una prueba diagnóstica. El tamaño de la muestra se calculó con parámetros epidemiológicos y estadísticos y fue de 131 muestras desangre periférica materna; también se examinaron sendas muestras de sangre placentaria y de cordón umbilical. Resultados: se evaluaron en total 386 muestras. La sensibilidad de NowICT para P. vivax no alcanzó70% en ninguna de las fuentes (madre, placenta, cordón). La especificidad mínima fue de 99%. Los valores para P. falciparum no se calcularon porque los casos fueron pocos. Conclusión: Now ICT malaria Pf/Pv® no es una herramienta diagnóstica útil en Colombia porque su sensibilidad para P. vivax es muy deficiente y en el país esta especie es la que predomina en la generación de malaria en humanos. Esta interpretación concuerda con las conclusiones generales de la OMS sobre el estado de desarrollo de las pruebas diagnósticas rápidas para malaria.

Problem: To date, there are only three reports from Colombia about the malaria diagnostic testNow ICT Malaria Pf / Pv ® (NowICT). The results from these studies showed major differences insensitivity and specificity. Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of NowICT compared to thick smear for the diagnosis of Plasmodium infection in matched blood samples from mothers (maternal peripheral blood), umbilical cord and placenta. Methods: We used a closed (blinded/masked) and parallel design for the evaluation of a diagnostic test. The sample size was calculated with statistical and epidemiological parameters; this consisted of 131 thick smears from maternal peripheral blood. Blood samples from placenta and umbilical cord were also studied (386 samples tested in total). Results: The sensitivity of Now ICT for detection of P.vivax was below 70% in any of the samples (maternal blood, placental blood or cord blood). The specificity was greater than 99%. Values for P. falciparum infection were not calculated since too few cases were detected. Conclusions: Now ICT Malaria Pf / Pv ® is not a useful diagnostic tool in Colombia since the sensitivity for the most frequent species in the country, P. vivax, is poor. This interpretation is consistent with the WHO’s general conclusions about the state of development of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria.

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar a incorporação de telas de poliéster revestido em uma de suas faces por colágeno (Parietex, Covidien) e polipropileno recoberto por ácido poliglicólico (Optilene Mesh Elastic e Safil, BBD Aesculap) no reparo de defeitos da parede ventral de coelhos avaliando a cicatrização no aspecto macroscópico, o depósito de colágeno e a imunomarcação tecidual pelos anticorpos MMP-1, MMP-8 e MMP-13. MÉTODOS: Utilizaram-se 16 coelhos, divididos em dois grupos de oito animais, avaliados após eutanásia após 30 e 60 dias de pós-operatório. Os animais foram submetidos à realização de dois defeitos simétricos na parede ventral do abdome, à direita e esquerda da linha alba, que compreendendo todos os folhetos musculares e o peritônio. O reparo dos defeitos foi realizado mediante implante intraperitoneal de dois modelos diferentes de telas. Utilizou-se a tela de poliéster revestido com camada protetora de colágeno (grupo controle) e a tela de polipropilene revestido com malha de ácido poliglicólico (manufaturacao própria, grupo de experimentacao). A avaliacao constou de aspectos clínicos, achados macroscópicos, análise dos colágenos tipos I/III e avaliação imunoistoquímica de metaloproteinases. RESULTADOS: Os resultados da avaliacao clínica e os parâmetros macroscópicos foram semelhantes entre os grupos. 50 por cento dos animais do grupo Parietex tiveram ausência de aderencias intraperitoneais a no 30° dia de pós-operatrório. Em ambos os grupos observou-se reducao das aderências entre o 30° e o 60° dias de pós-operatório, contudo sem diferenca estatística. As aderências observadas foram classificadas principalmente de frouxas. Nao se observou a ocorrencia de complicacoes envolvendo vísceras intraabdominais. No Grupo Parietex houve a ocorrência de formacao de ulceracao da pele que recobria a tela em quatro animais, em comparacao com um no grupo de experimentacao. No Grupo Parietex foi observada uma insuficiencia de reparo após 60 dias. Quanto ...

OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical and histological outcomes of the repair of induced abdominal wall defects with Parietex® and Optilene Mesh Elastic® + Safil® in direct contact with abdominal viscera (intraperitoneal position, IPOM). METHODS: Sixteen rabbits were allocated into two groups with 8 animals each, corresponding to evaluation on the 30th and 60th postoperative days. All animals were submitted to two standardized symmetric abdominal wall defects, comprising all muscular layers and the peritoneum, followed by repair through the intraperitoneal placement of two different meshes. The experimental design allowed each animal to be its own control. Macroscopic aspects evaluated were: surgical site infection, mesh erosion, suture insufficiency, fistulae, intra-abdominal infection and adhesion formation. Microscopic parameters analyzed consisted of collagen deposition and the immunohistochemical healing process. RESULTS: The formation of intraperitoneal adhesions and the other macroscopic outcome measures evaluated did not present significant statistical differences between the two meshes, neither did type I and III collagen deposition and MMP-1 and MMP-8 antibody expression. MMP-13 antibody exhibited significantly higher expression on the 30th postoperative day with Optilene+Safil and on the 60th day with Parietex. CONCLUSION: Due to the similar results obtained, both macroscopically and microscopically, the meshes can be considered equivalent with respect to the healing of surgical wounds in abdominal wall defects in rabbits.

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