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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 13936, 2024 06 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38886385

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Excess sugar is considered one of the primary factors contributing to overweight status. In Brazil, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) contain a significant amount of this nutrient and are consumed excessively. These beverages are associated with adverse health outcomes and impose costs on the healthcare system. The literature currently lacks studies that aim to attribute specific nutrients or foods as causes of diseases and also evaluate their economic impact, especially in middle- and low-income countries. This study aims to estimate the direct and indirect costs of obesity, stratified by sex and age group, resulting from the excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in Brazil from 2008 to 2020, and to project these costs for the year 2036. The estimation of obesity costs attributable to excessive consumption of SSBs was based on relative risks and the population prevalence of obesity, considering expenditures on hospitalizations and outpatient procedures in the Unified Health System (SUS). Cost information was obtained from the health information systems available at SUS. The highest burden attributable to the consumption of SSBs was observed among younger individuals and progressively decreased with advancing age. The total direct costs in the period between 2008 and 2020 amounted to approximately US$ 6.33 million, 87% of which was related to expenses for females. Additionally, deaths resulting from the consumption of SSBs cost the economy US$ 40 million due to the premature loss of productivity. The total costs of obesity attributable to the consumption of SSBs are substantial, impacting public spending and generating social and productivity losses that burden the economy. It is crucial to develop and implement cost-effective fiscal and regulatory policies aimed at preventing and combating obesity.


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Obesidade , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar , Humanos , Brasil/epidemiologia , Obesidade/epidemiologia , Obesidade/economia , Obesidade/etiologia , Feminino , Masculino , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar/economia , Bebidas Adoçadas com Açúcar/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adolescente , Adulto Jovem , Idoso , Criança , Efeitos Psicossociais da Doença , Prevalência , Custos de Cuidados de Saúde , Pré-Escolar
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Front Vet Sci ; 11: 1394113, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38872792

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The irreproducibility in scientific research has become a critical issue. Despite the essential role of rigorous methodology in constructing a scientific article, more than half of publications, on average, are considered non-reproducible. The implications of this irreproducibility extend to reliability problems, hindering progress in technological production and resulting in substantial financial losses. In the context of laboratory animal research, this work emphasizes the importance of choosing an appropriate experimental model within the 3R's principle (Refine, Reduce, Replace). This study specifically addresses a deficiency in data specification in scientific articles, revealing inadequacies in the description of crucial details, such as environmental conditions, diet, and experimental procedures. For this purpose, 124 articles from journals with relevant impact factors were analyzed, conducting a survey of data considered important for the reproducibility of studies. Important flaws in the presentation of data were identified in most of the articles evaluated. The results of this study highlight the need to improve the description of essential information, standardizing studies, and ensuring the reproducibility of experiments in areas such as metabolism, immunity, hormones, stress, among others, to enhance the reliability and reproduction of experimental results, aligning with international guidelines such as ARRIVE and PREPARE.

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Pathogens ; 13(5)2024 May 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38787228

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The murine model of experimental cerebral malaria (ECM) induced by Plasmodium berghei ANKA was used to investigate the relationship among pro-inflammatory cytokines, alterations in renal function biomarkers, and the induction of the TRAIL apoptosis pathway during malaria-associated acute kidney injury (AKI). Renal function was evaluated through the measurement of plasma creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). The mRNA expression of several cytokines and NaPi-IIa was quantified. Kidney sections were examined and cytokine levels were assessed using cytometric bead array (CBA) assays. The presence of glomerular IgG deposits and apoptosis-related proteins were investigated using in situ immunofluorescence assays and quantitative real-time PCR, respectively. NaPi-IIa downregulation in the kidneys provided novel insights into the pathogenesis of hypophosphatemia during CM. Histopathological analysis revealed characteristic features of severe malaria-associated nephritis, including glomerular collapse and tubular alterations. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1ß, and IL-6, were upregulated. The TRAIL apoptosis pathway was significantly activated, implicating its role in renal apoptosis. The observed alterations in renal biomarkers and the downregulation of NaPi-IIa shed light on potential mechanisms contributing to renal dysfunction in ECM. The intricate balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, along with the activation of the TRAIL apoptosis pathway, highlights the complexity of malaria-associated AKI and provides new therapeutic targets.

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Front Public Health ; 12: 1275167, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38756893

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Aims: We adopted a modeling approach to predict the likely future prevalence of type 2 diabetes, taking into account demographic changes and trends in obesity and smoking in Brazil. We then used the model to estimate the likely future impact of different policy scenarios, such as policies to reduce obesity. Methods: The IMPACT TYPE 2 DIABETES model uses a Markov approach to integrate population, obesity, and smoking trends to estimate future type 2 diabetes prevalence. We developed a model for the Brazilian population from 2006 to 2036. Data on the Brazilian population in relation to sex and age were collected from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and data on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and smoking were collected from the Surveillance of Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey (VIGITEL). Results: The observed prevalence of type 2 diabetes among Brazilians aged over 25 years was 10.8% (5.2-14.3%) in 2006, increasing to 13.7% (6.9-18.4%) in 2020. Between 2006 and 2020, the observed prevalence in men increased from 11.0 to 19.1% and women from 10.6 to 21.3%. The model forecasts a dramatic rise in prevalence by 2036 (27.0% overall, 17.1% in men and 35.9% in women). However, if obesity prevalence declines by 1% per year from 2020 to 2036 (Scenario 1), the prevalence of diabetes decreases from 26.3 to 23.7, which represents approximately a 10.0% drop in 16 years. If obesity declined by 5% per year in 16 years as an optimistic target (Scenario 2), the prevalence of diabetes decreased from 26.3 to 21.2, representing a 19.4% drop in diabetes prevalence. Conclusion: The model predicts an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Brazil. Even with ambitious targets to reduce obesity prevalence, type 2 diabetes in Brazil will continue to have a large impact on Brazilian public health.


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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Obesidade , Humanos , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/epidemiologia , Brasil/epidemiologia , Masculino , Feminino , Prevalência , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Obesidade/epidemiologia , Idoso , Fumar/epidemiologia , Previsões , Cadeias de Markov , Fatores de Risco
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Viruses ; 16(4)2024 04 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38675917

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The incidence of chikungunya has dramatically surged worldwide in recent decades, imposing an expanding burden on public health. In recent years, South America, particularly Brazil, has experienced outbreaks that have ravaged populations following the rapid dissemination of the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), which was first detected in 2014. The primary vector for CHIKV transmission is the urban mosquito species Aedes aegypti, which is highly prevalent throughout Brazil. However, the impact of the locally circulating CHIKV genotypes and specific combinations of local mosquito populations on vector competence remains unexplored. Here, we experimentally analyzed and compared the infectivity and transmissibility of the CHIKV-ECSA lineage recently isolated in Brazil among four Ae. aegypti populations collected from different regions of the country. When exposed to CHIKV-infected AG129 mice for blood feeding, all the mosquito populations displayed high infection rates and dissemination efficiency. Furthermore, we observed that all the populations were highly efficient in transmitting CHIKV to a vertebrate host (naïve AG129 mice) as early as eight days post-infection. These results demonstrate the high capacity of Brazilian Ae. aegypti populations to transmit the locally circulating CHIKV-ECSA lineage. This observation could help to explain the high prevalence of the CHIKV-ECSA lineage over the Asian lineage, which was also detected in Brazil in 2014. However, further studies comparing both lineages are necessary to gain a better understanding of the vector's importance in the epidemiology of CHIKV in the Americas.


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Aedes , Febre de Chikungunya , Vírus Chikungunya , Mosquitos Vetores , Animais , Aedes/virologia , Vírus Chikungunya/genética , Vírus Chikungunya/classificação , Vírus Chikungunya/fisiologia , Vírus Chikungunya/isolamento & purificação , Brasil/epidemiologia , Febre de Chikungunya/transmissão , Febre de Chikungunya/virologia , Febre de Chikungunya/epidemiologia , Camundongos , Mosquitos Vetores/virologia , Genótipo , Feminino , Filogenia
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Microorganisms ; 12(4)2024 Apr 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38674777

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Currently, there is a wide application in the literature of the use of the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) technique. This basic tool has also proven to be efficient for detecting molecules associated with hosts and pathogens in infections, as well as other molecules present in humans and animals' biological samples. However, there is a crisis in science data reproducibility. This crisis can also be observed in data from experimental animal models (EAMs). When it comes to rodents, a major challenge is to carry out sanitary monitoring, which is currently expensive and requires a large volume of biological samples, generating ethical, legal, and psychological conflicts for professionals and researchers. We carried out a survey of data from the relevant literature on the use of this technique in different diagnostic protocols and combined the data with the aim of presenting the technique as a promising tool for use in EAM. Since FTIR can detect molecules associated with different diseases and has advantages such as the low volume of samples required, low cost, sustainability, and provides diagnostic tests with high specificity and sensitivity, we believe that the technique is highly promising for the sanitary and stress and the detection of molecules of interest of infectious or non-infectious origin.

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Cien Saude Colet ; 29(4): e17082022, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38655956

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The aim of the present study was to analyze the relationship between time spent engaged in sedentary behaviors, type of diet, and overweight in adolescents. A cross-sectional study using data from the Longitudinal Study on Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Eating Habits, and Health of Adolescents - LONCAAFS Study. A total of 1,438 adolescents (10 to 14 years old) from public schools in the city of João Pessoa, Brazil, participated in the study. To evaluate the combined effects of excessive time in sedentary behavior and consumption from two food groups: Convenience and Prudent on overweight, we performed multiple logistic regression analyses, adjusted for energy, level of physical activity, sex, and age. Excessive time in sedentary behavior increased the chance of adolescents being overweight by 37% (OR = 1.37; 95%CI: 1.04-1.80). This chance increased to 43% when the adolescents were simultaneously engaged in excessive sedentary behavior and had high consumption of the Convenience food group (OR = 1.43; 95%CI: 1.05-1.94) and increased to 39% on those who engaged in excessive sedentary behavior and had low consumption of foods from the Prudent (OR = 1.39; 95%CI: 1.04-1.84). Excessive sedentary behavior is associated with being overweight and the chance increases with the consumption of convenient foods.


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Dieta , Comportamento Alimentar , Estado Nutricional , Sobrepeso , Comportamento Sedentário , Humanos , Adolescente , Masculino , Feminino , Estudos Transversais , Criança , Brasil/epidemiologia , Dieta/estatística & dados numéricos , Sobrepeso/epidemiologia , Estudos Longitudinais , Exercício Físico , Fatores de Tempo
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Arq Asma Alerg Imunol ; 8(1): 75-79, jan.mar.2024. ilus
Artigo em Inglês, Português | LILACS | ID: biblio-1562896

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A dermatite de contato por plantas é um problema ocupacional muito comum. Flores e folhas são relatadas como causadoras de dermatite irritativa primária, tanto química como mecânica, dermatite de contato alérgica e fitofotodermatites. Frente à variedade de plantas potenciais causadoras de dermatoses e o modo como foi concluído o diagnóstico, relatamos um caso de dermatite de contato alérgica pelo gênero Chrysanthemum em uma paciente florista que buscou seu diagnóstico por mais de 10 anos. Fragmentos das pétalas e folhas de manuseio mais frequente pela paciente foram utilizados para confecção de um teste de contato personalizado que permitiu a conclusão diagnóstica e correta condução da paciente. Assim, ressaltamos a importância da realização do teste de contato personalizado, em especial nos casos suspeitos de dermatite de contato alérgica, onde o teste (bateria padrão) resultou negativo e/ou as substâncias suspeitas não se encontraram contempladas.


Plant contact dermatitis is a very common occupational problem. Flowers and leaves are reported to cause primary irritant dermatitis (both chemical and mechanical), allergic contact dermatitis, and phytophotodermatitis. Given the variety of plants that could potentially cause dermatoses and the way in which the diagnosis was established, we report a case of allergic contact dermatitis caused by the genus Chrysanthemum in a florist who had sought a diagnosis for more than 10 years. Fragments of the petals and leaves most frequently handled by the patient were used to create a personalized patch test that allowed conclusive diagnosis and, finally, appropriate management. We highlight the importance of carrying out personalized patch testing, especially in cases of suspected allergic contact dermatitis in which the standard test battery was negative and/or did not cover the suspected substances.


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Humanos , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Microb Pathog ; 189: 106577, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38367848

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Neospora caninum is a protozoan parasite with worldwide incidence, acting as a major cause of reproductive failures in ruminants and neuromuscular symptoms in dogs. Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) is produced by several cell types and exhibits a central role in immune responses against intracellular pathogens. The present study aimed to comprehend the role of MIF in the relationship between N. caninum and its host. We used in vivo, in vitro and ex vivo experiments in a model of infection based on genetically deficient mice to analyze the infection kinetics and inflammatory markers. MIF production was measured in response to N. caninum during the acute and chronic phases of the infection. While Mif-/- mice survived lethal doses of NcLiv tachyzoites, sublethal infections in these mice showed that parasite burden was controlled in target tissues, alongside with reduced inflammatory infiltrates detected in lung and brain sections. TNF was increased at the initial site of the infection in genetically deficient mice and the MIF-dependent reduction was confirmed in vitro with macrophages and ex vivo with primed spleen cells. In sum, MIF negatively regulated host immunity against N. caninum, favoring disease progression.


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Coccidiose , Fatores Inibidores da Migração de Macrófagos , Neospora , Animais , Camundongos , Cães , Fatores Inibidores da Migração de Macrófagos/genética , Coccidiose/veterinária
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BMC Biol ; 22(1): 14, 2024 Jan 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38273313

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BACKGROUND: Mosquito borne viruses, such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever and Chikungunya, cause millions of infections every year. These viruses are mostly transmitted by two urban-adapted mosquito species, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Although mechanistic understanding remains largely unknown, Aedes mosquitoes may have unique adaptations that lower the impact of viral infection. Recently, we reported the identification of an Aedes specific double-stranded RNA binding protein (dsRBP), named Loqs2, that is involved in the control of infection by dengue and Zika viruses in mosquitoes. Preliminary analyses suggested that the loqs2 gene is a paralog of loquacious (loqs) and r2d2, two co-factors of the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway, a major antiviral mechanism in insects. RESULTS: Here we analyzed the origin and evolution of loqs2. Our data suggest that loqs2 originated from two independent duplications of the first double-stranded RNA binding domain of loqs that occurred before the origin of the Aedes Stegomyia subgenus, around 31 million years ago. We show that the loqs2 gene is evolving under relaxed purifying selection at a faster pace than loqs, with evidence of neofunctionalization driven by positive selection. Accordingly, we observed that Loqs2 is localized mainly in the nucleus, different from R2D2 and both isoforms of Loqs that are cytoplasmic. In contrast to r2d2 and loqs, loqs2 expression is stage- and tissue-specific, restricted mostly to reproductive tissues in adult Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus. Transgenic mosquitoes engineered to express loqs2 ubiquitously undergo developmental arrest at larval stages that correlates with massive dysregulation of gene expression without major effects on microRNAs or other endogenous small RNAs, classically associated with RNA interference. CONCLUSIONS: Our results uncover the peculiar origin and neofunctionalization of loqs2 driven by positive selection. This study shows an example of unique adaptations in Aedes mosquitoes that could ultimately help explain their effectiveness as virus vectors.


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Aedes , Dengue , Infecção por Zika virus , Zika virus , Animais , Aedes/genética , Proteínas de Transporte/genética , Mosquitos Vetores/genética , RNA de Cadeia Dupla/genética , RNA de Cadeia Dupla/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/genética , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/metabolismo , Zika virus/genética , Zika virus/metabolismo
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.);29(4): e17082022, 2024. tab
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1557459

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Abstract The aim of the present study was to analyze the relationship between time spent engaged in sedentary behaviors, type of diet, and overweight in adolescents. A cross-sectional study using data from the Longitudinal Study on Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Eating Habits, and Health of Adolescents - LONCAAFS Study. A total of 1,438 adolescents (10 to 14 years old) from public schools in the city of João Pessoa, Brazil, participated in the study. To evaluate the combined effects of excessive time in sedentary behavior and consumption from two food groups: Convenience and Prudent on overweight, we performed multiple logistic regression analyses, adjusted for energy, level of physical activity, sex, and age. Excessive time in sedentary behavior increased the chance of adolescents being overweight by 37% (OR = 1.37; 95%CI: 1.04-1.80). This chance increased to 43% when the adolescents were simultaneously engaged in excessive sedentary behavior and had high consumption of the Convenience food group (OR = 1.43; 95%CI: 1.05-1.94) and increased to 39% on those who engaged in excessive sedentary behavior and had low consumption of foods from the Prudent (OR = 1.39; 95%CI: 1.04-1.84). Excessive sedentary behavior is associated with being overweight and the chance increases with the consumption of convenient foods.


Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a relação entre tempo gasto em comportamentos sedentários, dieta e excesso de peso em adolescentes. Estudo transversal com dados do Estudo Longitudinal sobre Comportamento Sedentário, Atividade Física, Hábitos Alimentares e Saúde do Adolescente - Estudo LONCAAFS. Participaram 1.438 adolescentes (10 a 14 anos) de escolas públicas de João Pessoa, Brasil. Para avaliar os efeitos combinados do tempo excessivo no comportamento sedentário e no consumo de dois grupos de alimentos: Conveniência e Prudente sobre o excesso de peso, foram realizadas análises de regressão logística múltipla, ajustadas para energia, nível de atividade física, sexo e idade. O tempo excessivo em comportamento sedentário aumentou em 37% a chance de os adolescentes apresentarem excesso de peso (OR = 1,37; IC95%: 1,04-1,80). Essa chance aumentou para 43% quando os adolescentes apresentaram, simultaneamente, comportamento sedentário excessivo e alto consumo do grupo de alimentos de conveniência (OR = 1,43; IC95%: 1,05-1,94), e aumentou para 39% naqueles com excesso de comportamento sedentário e baixo consumo de alimentos do Prudente (OR = 1,39; IC95%: 1,04-1,84). O comportamento sedentário excessivo está associado ao excesso de peso e a chance aumenta com o consumo de alimentos convenientes.

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Life Sci ; 337: 122353, 2024 Jan 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38104862

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AIMS: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a common complication that increases mortality and leads to long-term cognitive impairment in sepsis survivors. However, no specific or effective therapy has been identified for this complication. Piperine is an alkaloid known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties, which are important characteristics for treatment of SAE. The objective of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of piperine on SAE in C57BL/6 mice that underwent cecum ligation and perforation surgery (CLP). MAIN METHODS: C57BL/6 male mice were randomly assigned to groups that underwent SHAM surgery or CLP. Mice in the CLP group were treated with piperine at doses of 20 or 40 mg/kg for short- (5 days) or long-term (10 days) periods after CLP. KEY FINDINGS: Our results revealed that untreated septic animals exhibited increased concentrations of IL-6, TNF, VEGF, MMP-9, TBARS, and NLRP3, and decreased levels of BDNF, sulfhydryl groups, and catalase in the short term. Additionally, the levels of carbonylated proteins and degenerated neuronal cells were increased at both time points. Furthermore, short-term and visuospatial memories were impaired. Piperine treatment reduced MMP-9 activity in the short term and decreased the levels of carbonylated proteins and degenerated neuronal cells in the long term. It also lowered IL-6 and TBARS levels at both time points evaluated. Moreover, piperine increased short-term catalase and long-term BDNF factor levels and improved memory at both time points. SIGNIFICANCE: In conclusion, our data demonstrate that piperine exerts a neuroprotective effect on SAE in animals that have undergone CLP.


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Alcaloides , Fármacos Neuroprotetores , Encefalopatia Associada a Sepse , Masculino , Camundongos , Animais , Encefalopatia Associada a Sepse/complicações , Catalase , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz , Neuroproteção , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/farmacologia , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/uso terapêutico , Substâncias Reativas com Ácido Tiobarbitúrico , Fator Neurotrófico Derivado do Encéfalo , Interleucina-6 , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Alcaloides/farmacologia , Alcaloides/uso terapêutico
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Parasitol Res ; 123(1): 65, 2023 Dec 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38133827

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The selection process for advanced therapies in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) must prioritize safety, especially when considering new biologic agents or oral molecule modulators. In C57BL/6 mice, oral infection with Toxoplasma gondii induces intestinal inflammation through excessive tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production, making TNF neutralization a potential therapeutic intervention. Considering this, the present study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of BmooMP-α-I, a snake venom metalloprotease isolated from Bothrops moojeni, which could promote TNF hydrolysis, in treating T. gondii-induced ileitis. The results showed that C57BL/6 mice orally infected with 50 cysts of T. gondii from the Me49 strain and treated with BmooMP-α-I exhibited prolonged survival and improved morbidity scores. Additionally, the treatment ameliorated both the macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the intestine, reduced macrophage influx, and decreased the production of inflammatory mediators by mesenteric lymph node cells. These findings provide compelling experimental evidence supporting the ability of BmooMP-α-I to alleviate ileal inflammation. Considering that the currently available therapeutic protocols are not completely effective and often result in side effects, the exploration of alternative strategies involving novel therapeutic agents, as demonstrated in this study, has the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases.


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Doenças Inflamatórias Intestinais , Toxoplasma , Toxoplasmose , Humanos , Animais , Camundongos , Qualidade de Vida , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Inflamação/tratamento farmacológico , Toxoplasmose/patologia , Metaloproteases , Modelos Teóricos
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bioRxiv ; 2023 Oct 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37961153

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The global incidence of chikungunya has surged in recent decades, with South America, particularly Brazil, experiencing devastating outbreaks. The primary vector for transmitting CHIKV in urban areas is the mosquito species Aedes aegypti, which is very abundant in Brazil. However, little is known about the impact of locally circulating CHIKV genotypes and specific combinations of mosquito populations on vector competence. In this study, we analyzed and compared the infectivity and transmissibility of a recently isolated CHIKV-ECSA lineage from Brazil among four Ae. aegypti populations collected from different regions of the country. When exposed to CHIKV-infected mice for blood feeding, all mosquito populations showed high infection rates and dissemination efficiency. Moreover, using a mouse model to assess transmission rates in a manner that better mirrors natural cycles, we observed that these populations exhibit highly efficient transmission rates of CHIKV-ECSA. Our findings underscore the robust capability of Brazilian Ae. aegypti populations to transmit the locally circulating CHIKV-ECSA lineage, potentially explaining its higher prevalence compared to the Asian lineage also introduced in Brazil.

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Arq Asma Alerg Imunol ; 7(3): 298-301, Jul.Set.2023. ilus
Artigo em Inglês, Português | LILACS | ID: biblio-1524182

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A dermatite de contato pigmentada se destaca por sua raridade, sendo associada a inúmeros alérgenos cosméticos e têxteis. Acomete predominantemente mulheres de meia idade e fototipos altos. O teste de contato é imprescindível para a identificação do agente causal. O tratamento indicado consiste no afastamento do agente causal, no uso de fotoprotetores, clareadores tópicos e, por vezes, procedimentos dermatológicos abrasivos. Relatamos um caso de dermatite de contato pigmentada por cosmético motivado pela exuberância clínica e desfecho satisfatório, ressaltando a importância da suspeição diagnóstica e do manejo adequado impactando neste desfecho.


Pigmented contact dermatitis is a rare condition associated with numerous cosmetic and textile allergens. It predominantly affects middle-aged women with high phototypes. The patch test is essential to identify the causative agent. Treatment includes removal of the causative agent, sunscreen use, administration of topical bleaching agents, and occasionally abrasive dermatologic procedures. We report a case of pigmented cosmetic contact dermatitis motivated by its clinical exuberance and satisfactory outcome, emphasizing the importance of diagnostic suspicion and adequate management impacting this outcome.


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Humanos , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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J Pharm Pharmacol ; 75(7): 969-984, 2023 Jul 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37163766

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OBJECTIVES: Alterations in cardiovascular and skeletal muscle function are hallmarks of ageing that lead to exercise intolerance. We aimed to examine whether the treatment with Euterpe oleracea Mart. seed extract (ASE) associated with exercise training improves aerobic exercise performance by promoting healthy ageing in the elderly. METHODS: Male Wistar rats were divided into five groups: Young (3 months), Old (18 months), Old+ASE (ASE 200 mg/kg/day), Old+Training (exercise training 30 min/day; 5 days/week) and Old+Training+ASE, for 4 weeks. KEY FINDINGS: ASE treatment increased the exercise time and the running distance concerning the initial maximal treadmill stress test (MTST) in the Old+Training+ASE group. Exercise training or ASE treatment restored the aorta oxidative damage and antioxidant defence. It reduced the acetylcholine (ACh)-induced vasodilation in the aorta of old animals to the same values as the young and improved hypertension. Only the association of both strategies restored the ACh-induced vasodilation in mesentery arteries. Remarkably, exercise training associated with ASE increased the antioxidant defence, nitrite levels and expression of the mitochondrial SIRT-1, PGC1α in soleus muscle homogenates. CONCLUSIONS: ASE treatment associated with exercise training contributes to better exercise performance and tolerance in ageing by improving vascular function, oxidative stress and activating the muscle SIRT-1/PGC-1α pathway.


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Euterpe , Ratos , Masculino , Animais , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Ratos Wistar , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/metabolismo , Estresse Oxidativo , Músculo Esquelético , Desempenho Físico Funcional
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Nursing (Ed. bras., Impr.) ; 26(297): 9371-9376, mar.2023. tab
Artigo em Inglês, Português | LILACS, Index Psicologia - Periódicos | ID: biblio-1427594

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Objetivo: Analisar os elementos relacionados a sobrecarga de trabalho da equipe de enfermagem que podem influenciar na ocorrência de eventos adversos e comprometer a segurança do paciente. Método: Estudo descritivo, quantitativo, realizado em um Hospital público do Distrito Federal, com aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado, com total de 92 participantes.Resultado: A maioria dos participantes eram técnicos de enfermagem do sexo feminino, com tempo de atuação superior a 10 anos, com carga horária semanal de 40 horas, e apenas 1 vínculo empregatício. O cooperativismo entre os colegas foi notório, e a grande maioria afirmou haver sobrecarga de serviço na unidade e que essa, por sua vez, afeta a segurança do paciente. Conclusão: A sobrecarga dos profissionais potencializada pela insuficiência de recursos humanos e materiais, alta demanda de pacientes e deficiência nos sistemas organizacionais institucionais, resultam em uma assistência deficiente com aumento do risco de eventos adversos.(AU)


Objective: To Analyze Elements Related to the workload of the nursing team that influence the occurrence of adverse events and compromise patient safety. Method: Descriptive, quantitative study, carried out in a public hospital in the Federal District, with the application of a semi-structured questionnaire, with a total of 92 participants. Result: Most participants were female nursing technicians, with more than 10 years of experience, with a weekly workload of 40 hours, andonly 1 employment relationship.Cooperativism Among Colleagues Was Notorious, and the vast majority stated that there was a service overload in the unit and that this, in turn, affects patient safety. Conclusion: The overload professionals, enhanced by insufficient human and material resources, high demand from patients and deficiencies in institutional organizational systems, result in poor assistance with an increased risk of adverse events.(AU)


Objetivo: Analizar elementos relacionados conla carga de trabajodel equipo de enfermería que pueden influir enlaocurrencia de eventos adversos y comprometer laseguridaddel paciente. Método: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, realizado enun hospital público del Distrito Federal, conlaaplicación de uncuestionariosemiestructurado, conun total de 92 participantes. Resultado: La mayoría de los participantes eran técnicos de enfermeríadel sexo femenino, con más de 10 años de experiencia, con carga horaria semanal de 40 horas y sólo 1 vínculo laboral. El cooperativismo entre loscompañerosfuenotorio, y lagranmayoríaafirmó que había sobrecarga de serviciosenlaunidad y que eso, a su vez, afectalaseguridaddel paciente. Conclusión: La sobrecarga de profesionales, potenciada por lainsuficiencia de recursos humanos y materiales, la alta demanda de los pacientes y lasdeficienciasenlos sistemas organizativos institucionales, resultanen una mala asistenciaconunmayorriesgo de eventos adversos(AU)


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Trabalho , Serviços Médicos de Emergência , Segurança do Paciente , Cuidados de Enfermagem
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Online braz. j. nurs. (Online) ; Online braz. j. nurs. (Online);22(supl.1): e20236625, 03 fev 2023. ilus
Artigo em Inglês, Português | LILACS, BDENF - Enfermagem | ID: biblio-1425015

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OBJETIVO: Mapear evidências disponíveis sobre os antecedentes, atributos e consequentes do autocuidado para higiene oral de adultos e idosos, no campo da enfermagem. MÉTODO: Conduzido conforme a metodologia do Joanna Briggs Institute. Como critério de elegibilidade, serão utilizados a população de adultos e idosos, o conceito de autocuidado para a higiene oral e o contexto dos ambientes de cuidado de enfermagem. Na estratégia de busca, serão pesquisadas palavras relevantes em título e resumo, inicialmente em duas bases, que auxiliará na estratégia final de busca para todas as bases e, por fim, serão consultadas as referências dos estudos incluídos. As bases consultadas serão: Medline/Pubmed, CINAHL, Scopus, LILACS, Web of Science (WOS) e IBECS. Para busca de literatura cinzenta, serão utilizados os Catálogos de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES e a base OpenGrey. Os resultados serão redigidos de acordo com o Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews Checklist.


OBJECTIVE: To map available evidence on the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of self-care for oral hygiene in adults and older adults in the nursing field. METHOD: The study will be conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology. As eligibility criteria, the population of adults and older adults, the concept of self-care for oral hygiene, and the context of nursing care environments will be used. In the search strategy, relevant words will be searched in the titles and abstracts, initially in two databases, which will help achieve the final search strategy for all databases, and, finally, the references of the included studies will be consulted. The databases consulted will be Medline/Pubmed, CINAHL, Scopus, LILACS, Web of Science (WOS), and IBECS. The grey literature search will include the CAPES thesis, dissertation bank, and OpenGrey database. The results will be reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews.


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Adulto , Idoso , Higiene Bucal , Autocuidado , Enfermagem , Diagnóstico de Enfermagem , Teoria de Enfermagem , Modelos de Enfermagem
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Nat Microbiol ; 8(1): 135-149, 2023 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36604511

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Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus mosquitoes are the main vectors for dengue virus (DENV) and other arboviruses, including Zika virus (ZIKV). Understanding the factors that affect transmission of arboviruses from mosquitoes to humans is a priority because it could inform public health and targeted interventions. Reasoning that interactions among viruses in the vector insect might affect transmission, we analysed the viromes of 815 urban Aedes mosquitoes collected from 12 countries worldwide. Two mosquito-specific viruses, Phasi Charoen-like virus (PCLV) and Humaita Tubiacanga virus (HTV), were the most abundant in A. aegypti worldwide. Spatiotemporal analyses of virus circulation in an endemic urban area revealed a 200% increase in chances of having DENV in wild A. aegypti mosquitoes when both HTV and PCLV were present. Using a mouse model in the laboratory, we showed that the presence of HTV and PCLV increased the ability of mosquitoes to transmit DENV and ZIKV to a vertebrate host. By transcriptomic analysis, we found that in DENV-infected mosquitoes, HTV and PCLV block the downregulation of histone H4, which we identify as an important proviral host factor in vivo.


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Aedes , Arbovírus , Vírus da Dengue , Dengue , Vírus de Insetos , Vírus de RNA , Infecção por Zika virus , Zika virus , Animais , Humanos , Zika virus/genética , Vírus de Insetos/fisiologia , Vírus da Dengue/genética , Mosquitos Vetores , Arbovírus/genética
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