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Background and Aim: Although most cases of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are in humans, there is scientific evidence to suggest that the virus can also infect dogs and cats. This study investigated the circulation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), canine coronavirus (CCV), and canine influenza virus (CIV) in domiciled and/or stray dogs from different locations in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: In total, 86 dogs living in homes, on the streets, or in shelters in the cities of Taiobeiras, Salinas, Araçuaí, and Almenara were randomly selected for this study. The COVID Ag Detect® Self-Test was used to detect SARS-CoV-2. The ACCUVET CCV AG TEST - CANINE CORONAVIROSIS® was used to detect CCV, whereas canine influenza was detected using the ACCUVET CIV AG TEST - INFLUENZA CANINA®. All collected data were mapped using QGIS 3.28.1 for spatial data analysis and the identification of disease distribution patterns. Descriptive analysis of the collected data, prevalence calculations, odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence intervals, when possible, was performed. Results: Of the 86 animals tested, only one dog tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 using the rapid test for viral antigen detection. No animals tested positive for CIV. Canine coronavirus was detected in almost half of the animals tested in Almenara. Severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2 had a low prevalence (1.16%), versus 15.62% for CCV. Although the results were not significant, the age and breed of animals appeared to be associated with the occurrence of CCV. The results indicated that younger animals were 2.375-fold more likely to be infected. Likewise, purebred animals were more likely to contract the disease (OR = 1.944). Conclusion: The results indicate the need to maintain preventive measures against CCV, canine influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 in dogs. More studies are needed to better elucidate the panorama of these diseases in dogs, mainly in underdeveloped and developing countries.
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The objective was to verify the antibacterial activity of lemongrass and clove oils against Escherichia coli isolated from poultry feces, Staphylococcus aureus isolated from swine and poultry feces and Salmonella sp. isolated from swine and bovine feces. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated by the disc diffusion test using different concentrations of the oils: 160, 80, 40, 20 and 10 μl ml -1. The multi-resistance of strains relative to that of conventional antimicrobials was also evaluated by the disk diffusion technique, using Multiple Antibiotic Resistance (MAR) index. The oils were characterized based on the results of chromatographic analyses, of which, analysis of lemongrass has been previously published (AZEVEDO et al., 2016). Lemongrass and clove essential oils presented citral and eugenol as the major compound, respectively. The concentrations of the essential oils had a significant effect on the extent of the growth inhibition halo and the coefficient of determination (r²) was higher than 0.80. Clove essential oil generated the largest zone of inhibition when tested against Escherichia coli and S. aureus from poultry feces and Salmonella sp. from the feces of swine, while lemongrass essential oil presented better results against S. aureus isolated from swine feces and Salmonella sp. from bovine feces. S. aureus and Salmonella sp. were multi-resistant to the antimicrobials tested. It is concluded that the essential oils tested have antimicrobial activity against bacteria isolated from bovine, swine, and poultry feces and that this activity is proportional to the concentration of oils and the microorganisms studied.(AU)
Objetivou-se verificar a atividade antibacteriana dos óleos de capim-limão e cravo-da-índia frente à Escherichia coli isolada de fezes de aves, Staphylococcus aureus isolado de fezes de suínos e aves e Salmonella sp. isolado de fezes de suínos e bovinos. A atividade antimicrobiana foi avaliada pelo teste de difusão em disco utilizando diferentes concentrações dos óleos: 160, 80, 40, 20 e 10 μl ml -1. A multirresistência de cepas em relação à antimicrobiana convencional também foi avaliada pela técnica de disco-difusão, utilizando-se o índice de resistência múltipla a antibióticos (MAR). Os óleos foram caracterizados com base nos resultados de análises cromatográficas, das quais, a análise de capim-limão já foi publicada anteriormente (AZEVEDO et al., 2016). Os óleos essenciais de erva-cidreira e cravo apresentaram citral e eugenol como o principal composto, respectivamente. As concentrações dos óleos essenciais tiveram um efeito significativo no comprimento do halo de inibição do crescimento e o coeficiente de determinação (r²) foi superior a 0,80. O óleo essencial de cravo-da-índia gerou a maior zona de inibição quando testado frente á Escherichia coli e S. aureus a partir de fezes de aves e Salmonella sp. das fezes de suínos, enquanto o óleo essencial de capim-limão apresentou melhores resultados frente á S. aureus isolado de fezes de suínos e Salmonella sp. de fezes de bovinos. S. aureus e Salmonella sp. foram multirresistentes aos antimicrobianos testados. Conclui-se que os óleos essenciais testados possuem atividade antimicrobiana contra bactérias isoladas de fezes de bovinos, suínos e aves e que essa atividade é proporcional à concentração de óleos e microrganismos estudados.(AU)
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Animais , Cymbopogon , Syzygium , Anti-Infecciosos/análise , Escherichia coli , Staphylococcus aureus , Salmonella , Óleos de Plantas/análise , Fezes/microbiologia , Indústria Agropecuária/prevenção & controleRESUMO
The objective was to verify the antibacterial activity of lemongrass and clove oils against Escherichia coli isolated from poultry feces, Staphylococcus aureus isolated from swine and poultry feces and Salmonella sp. isolated from swine and bovine feces. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated by the disc diffusion test using different concentrations of the oils: 160, 80, 40, 20 and 10 μl ml -1. The multi-resistance of strains relative to that of conventional antimicrobials was also evaluated by the disk diffusion technique, using Multiple Antibiotic Resistance (MAR) index. The oils were characterized based on the results of chromatographic analyses, of which, analysis of lemongrass has been previously published (AZEVEDO et al., 2016). Lemongrass and clove essential oils presented citral and eugenol as the major compound, respectively. The concentrations of the essential oils had a significant effect on the extent of the growth inhibition halo and the coefficient of determination (r²) was higher than 0.80. Clove essential oil generated the largest zone of inhibition when tested against Escherichia coli and S. aureus from poultry feces and Salmonella sp. from the feces of swine, while lemongrass essential oil presented better results against S. aureus isolated from swine feces and Salmonella sp. from bovine feces. S. aureus and Salmonella sp. were multi-resistant to the antimicrobials tested. It is concluded that the essential oils tested have antimicrobial activity against bacteria isolated from bovine, swine, and poultry feces and that this activity is proportional to the concentration of oils and the microorganisms studied.
Objetivou-se verificar a atividade antibacteriana dos óleos de capim-limão e cravo-da-índia frente à Escherichia coli isolada de fezes de aves, Staphylococcus aureus isolado de fezes de suínos e aves e Salmonella sp. isolado de fezes de suínos e bovinos. A atividade antimicrobiana foi avaliada pelo teste de difusão em disco utilizando diferentes concentrações dos óleos: 160, 80, 40, 20 e 10 μl ml -1. A multirresistência de cepas em relação à antimicrobiana convencional também foi avaliada pela técnica de disco-difusão, utilizando-se o índice de resistência múltipla a antibióticos (MAR). Os óleos foram caracterizados com base nos resultados de análises cromatográficas, das quais, a análise de capim-limão já foi publicada anteriormente (AZEVEDO et al., 2016). Os óleos essenciais de erva-cidreira e cravo apresentaram citral e eugenol como o principal composto, respectivamente. As concentrações dos óleos essenciais tiveram um efeito significativo no comprimento do halo de inibição do crescimento e o coeficiente de determinação (r²) foi superior a 0,80. O óleo essencial de cravo-da-índia gerou a maior zona de inibição quando testado frente á Escherichia coli e S. aureus a partir de fezes de aves e Salmonella sp. das fezes de suínos, enquanto o óleo essencial de capim-limão apresentou melhores resultados frente á S. aureus isolado de fezes de suínos e Salmonella sp. de fezes de bovinos. S. aureus e Salmonella sp. foram multirresistentes aos antimicrobianos testados. Conclui-se que os óleos essenciais testados possuem atividade antimicrobiana contra bactérias isoladas de fezes de bovinos, suínos e aves e que essa atividade é proporcional à concentração de óleos e microrganismos estudados.
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Animais , Anti-Infecciosos/análise , Cymbopogon , Escherichia coli , Salmonella , Staphylococcus aureus , Syzygium , Fezes/microbiologia , Indústria Agropecuária/prevenção & controle , Óleos de Plantas/análiseRESUMO
We conducted an in silico analysis to search for important genes in the pathogenesis of Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL), with prospects for use in formulating effective vaccines against this disease. For this, we performed a survey of proteins expressed by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, using protein sequences collected from the NCBI GenPept database and the keywords "caseous lymphadenitis" and "Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis" and "goats". A network was developed using the STRING 10 database, with a confidence score of 0.900. For every gene interaction identified, we summed the interaction score of each gene, generating a combined association score to obtain a single score named weighted number of links (WNL). Genes with the highest WNL were named "leader genes". Ontological analysis was extracted from the STRING database through Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database. A search in the GenPept database revealed 2,124 proteins. By using and plotting with STRING 10, we then developed an in silico network model comprised of 1,243 genes/proteins interconnecting through 3,330 interactions. The highest WNL values were identified in the rplB gene, which was named the leader gene. Our ontological analysis shows that this protein acts effectively mainly on Metabolic pathways and Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. In conclusion, the in silico analyses showed that rplB has good potential for vaccine development. However, functional assays are needed to make sure that this protein can potentially induce both humoral and cellular immune responses against C. pseudotuberculosis in goats.
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Vacinas Bacterianas/administração & dosagem , Infecções por Corynebacterium/veterinária , Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis/genética , Doenças das Cabras/prevenção & controle , Cabras , Linfadenite/veterinária , Animais , Biologia Computacional , Infecções por Corynebacterium/prevenção & controle , Linfadenite/prevenção & controleRESUMO
Gallic acid is a polyphenolic compost appointed to interfere with neoplastic cells behavior. Evidence suggests an important role of leptin in carcinogenesis pathways, inducing a proliferative phenotype. We investigated the potential of gallic acid to modulate leptin-induced cell proliferation and migration of oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. The gallic acid effect on leptin secretion by oral squamous cell carcinoma cells, as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms, was also assessed. For this, we performed proliferation, migration, immunocytochemical and qPCR assays. The expression levels of cell migration-related genes (MMP2, MMP9, Col1A1, and E-cadherin), angiogenesis (HIF-1α, mir210), leptin signaling (LepR, p44/42 MAPK), apoptosis (casp-3), and secreted leptin levels by oral squamous cell carcinoma cells were also measured. Gallic acid decreased proliferation and migration of leptin-treated oral squamous cell carcinoma cells, and reduced mRNA expression of MMP2, MMP9, Col1A1, mir210, but did not change HIF-1α. Gallic acid decreased levels of leptin secreted by oral squamous cell carcinoma cells, accordingly with downregulation of p44/42 MAPK expression. Thus, gallic acid appears to break down neoplastic phenotype of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells by interfering with leptin pathway.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patologia , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Ácido Gálico/farmacologia , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Leptina/metabolismo , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/genética , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Movimento Celular/genética , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/genética , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica/genética , HumanosRESUMO
Leptin, one of the main hormones controlling energy homeostasis, has been associated with different cancer types. In oral cancer, its effect is not well understood. We investigated, through in vitro and in vivo assays, whether leptin can affect the neoplastic behavior of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Expression of genes possibly linked to the leptin pathway was assessed in leptin-treated oral squamous cell carcinoma cells and also in tissue samples of oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral mucosa, including leptin, leptin receptor, hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha, E-cadherin, matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, Col1A1, Ki67, and mir-210. Leptin treatment favored higher rates of cell proliferation and migration, and reduced apoptosis. Accordingly, leptin-treated oral squamous cell carcinoma cells show decreased messenger RNA caspase-3 expression, and increased levels of E-cadherin, Col1A1, matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, and mir-210. In tissue samples, hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha messenger RNA and protein expression of leptin and leptin receptor were high in oral squamous cell carcinoma cases. Serum leptin levels were increased in first clinical stages of the disease. In animal model, oral squamous cell carcinoma-induced mice show higher leptin receptor expression, and serum leptin level was increased in dysplasia group. Our findings suggest that leptin seems to exert an effect on oral squamous cell carcinoma cells behavior and also on molecular markers related to cell proliferation, migration, and tumor angiogenesis.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/genética , Subunidade alfa do Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/biossíntese , Leptina/genética , Neoplasias Bucais/genética , Receptores para Leptina/biossíntese , Adulto , Animais , Apoptose/genética , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patologia , Hipóxia Celular/genética , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Movimento Celular/genética , Proliferação de Células/genética , Feminino , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Humanos , Subunidade alfa do Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/genética , Leptina/administração & dosagem , Leptina/biossíntese , Masculino , Camundongos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias Bucais/patologia , Invasividade Neoplásica , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Neovascularização Patológica/genética , Neovascularização Patológica/patologia , Receptores para Leptina/genética , Ensaios Antitumorais Modelo de XenoenxertoRESUMO
Pathogenesis of odontogenic tumors is not well known. It is important to identify genetic deregulations and molecular alterations. This study aimed to investigate, through bioinformatic analysis, the possible genes involved in the pathogenesis of ameloblastoma (AM) and keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT). Genes involved in the pathogenesis of AM and KCOT were identified in GeneCards. Gene list was expanded, and the gene interactions network was mapped using the STRING software. "Weighted number of links" (WNL) was calculated to identify "leader genes" (highest WNL). Genes were ranked by K-means method and Kruskal-Wallis test was used (P<0.001). Total interactions score (TIS) was also calculated using all interaction data generated by the STRING database, in order to achieve global connectivity for each gene. The topological and ontological analyses were performed using Cytoscape software and BinGO plugin. Literature review data was used to corroborate the bioinformatics data. CDK1 was identified as leader gene for AM. In KCOT group, results show PCNA and TP53. Both tumors exhibit a power law behavior. Our topological analysis suggested leader genes possibly important in the pathogenesis of AM and KCOT, by clustering coefficient calculated for both odontogenic tumors (0.028 for AM, zero for KCOT). The results obtained in the scatter diagram suggest an important relationship of these genes with the molecular processes involved in AM and KCOT. Ontological analysis for both AM and KCOT demonstrated different mechanisms. Bioinformatics analyzes were confirmed through literature review. These results may suggest the involvement of promising genes for a better understanding of the pathogenesis of AM and KCOT.
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O propósito deste trabalho foi avaliar a produção de biogás obtido com a biodigestão anaeróbia dos resíduos sólidos provenientes de biotério. Para tanto, foram confeccionados biodigestores a partir de bombonas plásticas com capacidade máxima para 200 L, providos de gasômetro com termômetro e orifício com mangueira para eliminação do biogás. Cada biodigestor foi carregado com 8% de sólidos totais de resíduo do biotério separadamente, isto é, resíduo de: coelho, cobaia, camundongo e hamster, sendo o restante completado com água para um volume final de aproximadamente 150 L. Em paralelo, foi montado um biodigestor carregado com a mistura de todos os dejetos do biotério. A biodigestão destas misturas de resíduos sólidos e água ocorreu sob temperatura ambiente de 30 (± 5) °C e temperatura interna de 33 (± 3) °C. Ao término do trabalho, a produção de biogás apresentou-se satisfatória, com produção mínima de 70,95 L.Kg-1 de dejeto de hamster, sendo a produção máxima oriunda dos dejetos de camundongos com 101,51 L.Kg-1, seguida por dejetos de cobaias com 91,91 L.Kg-1 e coelhos com 85,58 L.kg-1. Assim sendo, sugere-se que o processo de biodigestão anaeróbia aparenta ser eficiente para a produção de biogás.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the production of biogas obtained from anaerobic digestion of solid waste from animal facilities. Plastic digesters with a capacity of 200 L, equipped with a thermometer and a hole with the gas hose for disposal were used. Each digester was loaded with 8% of total solid waste in the animal house separately, i.e., residues from rabbit, guinea pig, mouse and hamster, the remainder being completed with water to a final volume of about 150 L. Another digester loaded with a mixture of all the waste from the animal house was mounted in parallel. The bio digestion of such mixtures was conducted at room temperature at 30 (± 5) °C, and internal temperature of 33 (± 3) °C. At the end of the work, a satisfactory production of biogas was reached, with a minimum of 70.95 L.Kg-1 of hamster waste and a maximum production derived from the mice waste, 101.51 L.Kg-1, followed by guinea pigs waste, 91.91 L.Kg-1, and rabbits waste, 85.58 L.Kg-1. Therefore, it is suggested that the anaerobic digestion process seems to be efficient for the production of biogas.
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Uso de Resíduos Sólidos , Poluição Ambiental , Digestores de Biogás , BiocombustíveisRESUMO
This study evaluated composting as a means of treating wastes from rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and hamsters from animal care facilities and its subsequent use for agricultural purposes. We built six compost windrows with 500kg solid wastes mixed with 221.65kg of cotton waste each, which gave a C:N ratio of nearly 30:1. Chemical, microbiological and parasitological analyses of the wastes and the composts were performed before and after treatment. Temperature and pH were measured inside the windrows throughout the experiment. The initial temperature of 28°C increased to a peak of 60°C and decreased to stabilization within approximately 100 days. The pH values oscillated between 6.5 and 8.0, the range indicated to assure pathogen removal and compost quality. At the end of the experiment, over 90% of Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp, protozoan oocysts and helminth eggs were efficiently eliminated in most of the composts. Chemical analyses detected suitable contents of macro and micronutrients and acceptable levels of heavy metals in the composts. We conclude that composting is an efficient method to treat the solid wastes produced by the studied species held in animal care facilities. It eliminates or reduces microorganism content, producing class B biosolids that can be used with restriction in agricultural practices.
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Animais , Resíduos/análise , Compostagem/métodos , Eliminação de Resíduos/métodos , Laboratórios Clínicos/normas , Animais de LaboratórioRESUMO
O estudo objetivou realizar ensaio toxicológico pré-clínico inicial para investigar a toxicidade das folhas de alecrim-pimenta (Lippia sidoides Cham.), aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva Fr. All.) e barbatimão [Stryphnodendron adstringens (Mart.) Coville] e do farelo da casca de pequi (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.), por meio da determinação da dose letal 50 por cento (DL50). Na investigação da DL50, foram utilizados grupos de camundongos Swiss de mesmo sexo (n=150, sendo 30 animais por tratamento) inoculados, por via intraperitoneal, com diluições seriadas do extrato hidroalcoólico das folhas de alecrim, aroeira e barbatimão e do farelo da casca de pequi. Após a inoculação, os animais foram observados por um período de 14 dias, para determinar a quantidade de mortos, doentes e sobreviventes. O estudo toxicológico pré-clínico agudo demonstrou, em camundongos por via intraperitoneal, toxicidade igual a 0,31mg mL-1 DL50 mL-1 para todas as plantas, exceto para o barbatimão, que apresentou toxicidade igual a 0,25mg mL-1. Pesquisas devem ser realizadas visando a obter dados de toxicidade das plantas em outras vias para assegurar o uso em saúde humana e animal.
This study aimed to conductpre-clinical toxicology testing to investigate the toxicity of Lippia sidoides Cham., Myracrodruon urundeuva Fr. All., Stryphnodendron adstringens (Mart.) Coville and Caryocar brasiliense Camb., by determining the 50 percent (LDL50) lethal dose. In the investigation of the LD50, groups of Swiss mice of the same sex were used (n=150; 30 animals per plant and all inoculated intraperitoneally with serial dilutions of the aqueous fraction obtained from the leaves of plants. After inoculation, the animals were observed along a period of 14 days in order to observe the dead, sick and survivors rate. In mice inoculated intraperitoneally, the acute pre-clinical toxicology testing demonstrated toxicity equal to 0,31mg mL-1 LD50 mL-1 for all plants. The exception was for Stryphnodendron adstringens, which presented toxicity equal to a 0,25mg mL-1DL50 mL-1 and values expressed in terms of dilution. Research should be conducted to obtain data on toxicity of the plants in other ways to ensure the use in human and animal health. Therefore, the studied plants should be used with caution. They present a relatively mild toxic potential, but it may be harmful to users if they are not properly utilized.
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The objective of this study was to monitor temperature and pH in composting windrows constituted of rabbit, guinea pig, mouse and hamster wastes. Wastes from these laboratory animals were mixed to cotton wastes to produce 721.65 kg of composts. There were constructed 6 composting windrows and they were monitored daily for temperature and pH. Composts were watered daily until humidity level was near 55%. The compost piles were turned every 15 days. All the windrows passed through a thermophilic phase followed by a mesophilic phase, and maximum temperature was near 60°C. The pH values ranged from 6 to 8 in most of the windrows. In conclusion, characteristics of the compost studied such as humidity, pH, color and absence of foul odors makes it suitable for agricultural use.
Teve-se por objetivo monitorar a temperatura e pH de leiras de compostagem formadas a partir de dejetos de coelhos, cobaias, camundongos e hamsters. Foram misturados resíduos de animais de laboratório e resíduos de algodão, para uma quantidade de 721,65 kg. Foram montados 6 leiras de compostagens, as quais foram monitoradas diariamente quanto a pH e temperatura. As compostagens foram molhadas diariamente, até atingirem umidade próxima a 55%. As reviragens das compostagens foram realizadas a cada 15 dias. Verificou-se que em todas as compostagens ocorreu uma fase termofílíca e outra mesofílica, com temperatura máxima próxima a 60°C. Os valores de pH oscilaram dentro da faixa de 6 a 8 na maioria das leiras. Conclui-se que o composto estudado apresentou características desejáveis para a agricultura, como umidade, pH, coloração e ausência de maus odores.