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The bovine appeasing substance (BAS) is expected to have calming effects in cattle experiencing stressful situations. Therefore, this study investigated the impacts of BAS administration during two of the most stressful events within beef production systems: weaning and feedlot entry. In experiment 1, 186 Bos indicus-influenced calves (73 heifers, 113 bulls) were weaned at 211 ± 1 days of age (day 0). At weaning, calves were ranked by sex and BW, and assigned to receive BAS (Nutricorp, Araras, SP, Brazil; n = 94) or water (CON; n = 92). Treatments (5 ml) were topically applied to the nuchal skin area of each animal. Calf BW was recorded and samples of blood and tail-switch hair were collected on days 0, 15 and 45. Calves that received BAS had greater (P < 0.01) BW gain from day 0 to 15 compared with CON. Overall BW gain (days 0 to 45) and BW on days 15 and 45 were also greater (P ≤ 0.03) in BAS v. CON. Plasma haptoglobin concentration was less (P < 0.01) in BAS v. CON on day 15, whereas cortisol concentrations in plasma and tail-switch hair did not differ between treatments (P ≥ 0.13). In experiment 2, 140 B. indicus-influenced bulls (∼27 months of age) from 2 different pasture-based systems (70 bulls/origin) were transported to a commercial feedlot (≤ 200-km transport; day -1). On day 0, bulls were ranked by source and BW, and assigned to receive BAS (n = 70) or CON (n = 70) and the same sampling procedures as in experiment 1. Bulls receiving BAS had greater (P = 0.04) BW gain from day 0 to 15, but less (P < 0.01) BW gain from day 15 to 45 compared to CON. No other treatment effects were detected (P > 0.14). Therefore, BAS administration to beef calves alleviated the haptoglobin response associated with weaning, and improved calf growth during the subsequent 45 days. Administration of BAS to beef bulls at feedlot entry improved BW gain during the initial 15 days, but these benefits were not sustained throughout the 45-day experiment.

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Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito do regime alimentar para ganho compensatório sobre o desempenho produtivo, o peso do corpo vazio, o peso dos componentes abióticos, o peso e a proporção do TGI e a morfometria do rúmen e do intestino delgado de cordeiros terminados em confinamento. Para tanto, foram utilizados 40 cordeiros Santa Inês, machos não castrados, alojados em baias individuais. O confinamento foi dividido em dois períodos distintos de 42 dias: um de restrição alimentar, com quatro tratamentos (0, 20, 40 e 60% de restrição), e outro de realimentação, em que todos os animais foram realimentados sem restrição. Ao final do período de confinamento, os cordeiros foram abatidos para mensuração do peso do TGI, do peso dos componentes abióticos e para obtenção dos fragmentos do rúmen e do intestino delgado, os quais foram posteriormente utilizados na confecção das lâminas histológicas usadas para avaliação da morfometria das papilas ruminais e das vilosidades e criptas do intestino (µm). As variáveis relativas ao desempenho, além de peso ao abate, peso do corpo vazio e peso do TGI, diminuíram à medida que se aumentou o nível de restrição prévia. A largura das papilas ruminais diminuiu, variando de 555,7 a 470,3µm; a área das vilosidades do intestino aumentou, variando de 81042,8 a 92033,7µm2. O regime alimentar para ganho compensatório diminuiu o ganho de peso, o peso ao abate, o peso do corpo vazio e o peso do trato gastrintestinal de cordeiros Santa Inês, terminados em confinamento, além de afetar a morfometria das papilas ruminais e das vilosidades do intestino delgado.(AU)

The aim was evaluate the effect of diet for compensatory growth on performance, empty weight body, weight of abiotic components, weight and proportion of TGI and morphology of the rumen and small intestine of lambs feedlot. Thus, we used 40 Santa Inês non castrated male lambs, housed in individual pens. The containment was divided into two distinct periods of 42 days: a food restriction, with four treatments (0, 20, 40 and 60% restriction), and a feedback loop, where all the animals were fed again without restriction. At the end of the period of confinement they were slaughtered to measure the weight of TGI, weight and abiotic components for obtaining fragments of the rumen and small intestine, which were subsequently used for the preparation of histological slides used to evaluate the morphology of the papillae rumen and the intestinal villi and crypts (μm). The variables for performance, slaughter weight, empty body weight and weight of TGI decreased as they increased the level of prior restraint. The width of the rumen papillae decreased ranging from 555.7 to 470.3μm; the area of increased intestinal villi ranged from 81042.8 to 92033.7μm2. The diet for compensatory gain decreases weight gain, slaughter weight, empty body weight and the weight of the gastrointestinal tract of Santa Ines lambs, besides affecting the morphology of rumen papillae and villi of the small intestine.(AU)

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Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito do regime alimentar para ganho compensatório sobre o desempenho produtivo, o peso do corpo vazio, o peso dos componentes abióticos, o peso e a proporção do TGI e a morfometria do rúmen e do intestino delgado de cordeiros terminados em confinamento. Para tanto, foram utilizados 40 cordeiros Santa Inês, machos não castrados, alojados em baias individuais. O confinamento foi dividido em dois períodos distintos de 42 dias: um de restrição alimentar, com quatro tratamentos (0, 20, 40 e 60% de restrição), e outro de realimentação, em que todos os animais foram realimentados sem restrição. Ao final do período de confinamento, os cordeiros foram abatidos para mensuração do peso do TGI, do peso dos componentes abióticos e para obtenção dos fragmentos do rúmen e do intestino delgado, os quais foram posteriormente utilizados na confecção das lâminas histológicas usadas para avaliação da morfometria das papilas ruminais e das vilosidades e criptas do intestino (µm). As variáveis relativas ao desempenho, além de peso ao abate, peso do corpo vazio e peso do TGI, diminuíram à medida que se aumentou o nível de restrição prévia. A largura das papilas ruminais diminuiu, variando de 555,7 a 470,3µm; a área das vilosidades do intestino aumentou, variando de 81042,8 a 92033,7µm2. O regime alimentar para ganho compensatório diminuiu o ganho de peso, o peso ao abate, o peso do corpo vazio e o peso do trato gastrintestinal de cordeiros Santa Inês, terminados em confinamento, além de afetar a morfometria das papilas ruminais e das vilosidades do intestino delgado...

The aim was evaluate the effect of diet for compensatory growth on performance, empty weight body, weight of abiotic components, weight and proportion of TGI and morphology of the rumen and small intestine of lambs feedlot. Thus, we used 40 Santa Inês non castrated male lambs, housed in individual pens. The containment was divided into two distinct periods of 42 days: a food restriction, with four treatments (0, 20, 40 and 60% restriction), and a feedback loop, where all the animals were fed again without restriction. At the end of the period of confinement they were slaughtered to measure the weight of TGI, weight and abiotic components for obtaining fragments of the rumen and small intestine, which were subsequently used for the preparation of histological slides used to evaluate the morphology of the papillae rumen and the intestinal villi and crypts (μm). The variables for performance, slaughter weight, empty body weight and weight of TGI decreased as they increased the level of prior restraint. The width of the rumen papillae decreased ranging from 555.7 to 470.3μm; the area of increased intestinal villi ranged from 81042.8 to 92033.7μm2. The diet for compensatory gain decreases weight gain, slaughter weight, empty body weight and the weight of the gastrointestinal tract of Santa Ines lambs, besides affecting the morphology of rumen papillae and villi of the small intestine...

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Com este trabalho objetivou-se avaliar o processo de cicatrização do tendão em coelhos, utilizando-se no grupo tratamento o filme de quitosana, por meio de uma análise clínico-cirúrgica e histológica. Foram utilizados 12 coelhos adultos, separados em grupo controle (GC) e grupo tratamento (GT), nos quais se realizou uma secção parcial do tendão gastrocnêmio de ambos os membros pélvicos. A avaliação clínica baseou-se na presença de reação inflamatória, infecção, dor e deiscência da sutura. Para a avaliação histológica, foi realizado um estudo comparativo do processo cicatricial por meio do tipo de células, da quantidade de tecido conjuntivo e da organização das fibras colágenas entre os grupos e os momentos. Nas feridas cirúrgicas, não foram observadas secreção, dor ou deiscência. Na histologia comparativa entre os grupos, o GC apresentou melhor processo cicatricial em relação ao GT, aos 60 dias. Aos 90 dias, no GT a cicatrização já esboça recuperação do tendão, com reorganização da celularidade e das fibras colágenas no tecido conjuntivo denso modelado. Concluiu-se que a quitosana estimula rápido crescimento celular, mas de forma desorganizada, e que a cicatrização completa só ocorre após 90 dias da sua implantação no tecido.(AU)

This work aimed to evaluate the process of tendon healing in rabbits, using the treatment group in chitosan film through a clinical, surgical and histological analysis. In the experiment, 12 adult rabbits were used, divided into control group (CG) and treatment group (TG), which were held in the partial section of the gastrocnemius tendon of both limbs. Clinical assessment was based on the presence of inflammation, infection, pain and suture dehiscence. For histological evaluation a comparative study of the healing process through the cell type, amount of connective tissue and collagen fiber organization was performed between groups and times. In surgical wounds no secretion, pain or dehiscence were observed. In the comparative histology between groups, the CG showed better healing compared to TG, at 60 days. On day 90 the TG already outlines tendon recovery with reorganization of cellularity and collagen fibers in the dense connective tissue modeled. It was concluded that chitosan stimulates faster cell growth, but it is haphazardly, and that complete healing occurs after 90 days of their implantation in tissue.(AU)

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Com este trabalho objetivou-se avaliar o processo de cicatrização do tendão em coelhos, utilizando-se no grupo tratamento o filme de quitosana, por meio de uma análise clínico-cirúrgica e histológica. Foram utilizados 12 coelhos adultos, separados em grupo controle (GC) e grupo tratamento (GT), nos quais se realizou uma secção parcial do tendão gastrocnêmio de ambos os membros pélvicos. A avaliação clínica baseou-se na presença de reação inflamatória, infecção, dor e deiscência da sutura. Para a avaliação histológica, foi realizado um estudo comparativo do processo cicatricial por meio do tipo de células, da quantidade de tecido conjuntivo e da organização das fibras colágenas entre os grupos e os momentos. Nas feridas cirúrgicas, não foram observadas secreção, dor ou deiscência. Na histologia comparativa entre os grupos, o GC apresentou melhor processo cicatricial em relação ao GT, aos 60 dias. Aos 90 dias, no GT a cicatrização já esboça recuperação do tendão, com reorganização da celularidade e das fibras colágenas no tecido conjuntivo denso modelado. Concluiu-se que a quitosana estimula rápido crescimento celular, mas de forma desorganizada, e que a cicatrização completa só ocorre após 90 dias da sua implantação no tecido...

This work aimed to evaluate the process of tendon healing in rabbits, using the treatment group in chitosan film through a clinical, surgical and histological analysis. In the experiment, 12 adult rabbits were used, divided into control group (CG) and treatment group (TG), which were held in the partial section of the gastrocnemius tendon of both limbs. Clinical assessment was based on the presence of inflammation, infection, pain and suture dehiscence. For histological evaluation a comparative study of the healing process through the cell type, amount of connective tissue and collagen fiber organization was performed between groups and times. In surgical wounds no secretion, pain or dehiscence were observed. In the comparative histology between groups, the CG showed better healing compared to TG, at 60 days. On day 90 the TG already outlines tendon recovery with reorganization of cellularity and collagen fibers in the dense connective tissue modeled. It was concluded that chitosan stimulates faster cell growth, but it is haphazardly, and that complete healing occurs after 90 days of their implantation in tissue...

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Determinou-se o efeito do regime alimentar para ganho compensatório sobre a composição regional e tecidual da carcaça de cordeiros terminados em confinamento. Foram utilizados 40 ovinos Santa Inês, machos, com média de 17±1,7kg de peso vivo (PV) e 100 dias de idade. Ao final do período de confinamento, os cordeiros foram abatidos, e a meia carcaça esquerda foi seccionada em cinco cortes comerciais primários: pescoço, paleta, costilhar, lombo e perna. A perna foi dissecada em músculos, ossos e gorduras, e, em seguida, teve seu índice de musculosidade determinado. Foi mensurada a hipertrofia muscular por meio da média do diâmetro das fibras musculares. O peso (g) da meia carcaça esquerda, do pescoço, da paleta, do costilhar, do lombo e da perna diminuiu linearmente, à medida que aumentou o nível de restrição prévia, de 0% até 60%, variando, respectivamente, de 11497,4 a 8888,5; de 1453,8 a 1211,4; de 1955,4 a 1560,9; de 3420,0 a 2604,6; de 1669,4 a 1161,6 e de 2998,8 a 2350,0. No rendimento dos cortes, apenas o lombo sofreu efeito do regime alimentar, diminuindo de 14,5 para 13,1%. O índice de musculosidade da perna (0,42 a 0,39) e o diâmetro das fibras musculares (46,0 a 43,4µm) também diminuíram com o aumento da restrição prévia. A restrição alimentar seguida por realimentação diminui o peso dos cortes e não afeta seu rendimento; diminui também a proporção de gordura da carcaça, produzindo, assim, cortes mais leves e carne com menor teor de gordura.

The effect of diets for compensatory gain on the commercial cut yield and carcasses tissue composition of finished feedlot lambs was determined. A total of 40 Santa Inês lambs, with mean body weight (BW) of 17±1.7kg and 100 days old were used. The lambs were slaughtered; the left half carcass was sectioned into five primary commercial cuts: neck, shoulder, rib, loin and leg. The leg was dissected into muscle, bone and fat, and then the muscularity of the leg was determined. Muscle hypertrophy was measured by the mean diameter of muscle fibers. The left half carcass, neck, shoulder, rib, loin and leg weight decreased linearly between 0 and 60% of previous food restriction levels, ranging, respectively, from 11497.4 to 8888.5g; from 1453.8 to 1211.4g; from 1955.4 to 1560.9g; from 3420.0 to 2604.6g; from 1669.4 to 1161.6g and from 2998.8 to 2350.0g, as well as loin yield (from 14.5 to 13.1%), leg musculosity index (from 0.42 to 0,39) and muscle fiber diameter (from 46.0 to 43.4µm). Food restriction followed by refeeding promoted decreasing in the weight of cuts and did not affect the yield, and it also decreased the proportion of fat in the carcass, resulting in lighter cuts and leaner meat.

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The MSH2 c.388_389del mutation has occasionally been described in Lynch families worldwide. At the Portuguese Oncology Institute in Porto, Portugal, we have identified 16 seemingly unrelated families with this germline mutation. To evaluate if this alteration is a founder or a recurrent mutation we performed haplotype analysis in the 16 Portuguese index cases and 55 relatives, as well as in four index cases and 13 relatives reported from Germany, Scotland, England, and Argentina. In the Portuguese families we observed a shared haplotype of approximately 10 Mb and all were originated from the north of Portugal. These results suggest that this alteration is a founder mutation in Portugal with a relatively recent origin. In the reported families outside Portugal with this mutation different haplotype backgrounds were observed, supporting the hypothesis that it occurred de novo on multiple occasions. We also conclude that the high proportion of families with the MSH2 c.388_389del mutation indicates that screening for this alteration as a first step may be cost-effective in the genetic testing of Lynch syndrome suspects of Portuguese ancestry, especially those originating from the north of Portugal.

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Determinou-se o efeito do regime alimentar para ganho compensatório sobre a composição regional e tecidual da carcaça de cordeiros terminados em confinamento. Foram utilizados 40 ovinos Santa Inês, machos, com média de 17±1,7kg de peso vivo (PV) e 100 dias de idade. Ao final do período de confinamento, os cordeiros foram abatidos, e a meia carcaça esquerda foi seccionada em cinco cortes comerciais primários: pescoço, paleta, costilhar, lombo e perna. A perna foi dissecada em músculos, ossos e gorduras, e, em seguida, teve seu índice de musculosidade determinado. Foi mensurada a hipertrofia muscular por meio da média do diâmetro das fibras musculares. O peso (g) da meia carcaça esquerda, do pescoço, da paleta, do costilhar, do lombo e da perna diminuiu linearmente, à medida que aumentou o nível de restrição prévia, de 0% até 60%, variando, respectivamente, de 11497,4 a 8888,5; de 1453,8 a 1211,4; de 1955,4 a 1560,9; de 3420,0 a 2604,6; de 1669,4 a 1161,6 e de 2998,8 a 2350,0. No rendimento dos cortes, apenas o lombo sofreu efeito do regime alimentar, diminuindo de 14,5 para 13,1%. O índice de musculosidade da perna (0,42 a 0,39) e o diâmetro das fibras musculares (46,0 a 43,4µm) também diminuíram com o aumento da restrição prévia. A restrição alimentar seguida por realimentação diminui o peso dos cortes e não afeta seu rendimento; diminui também a proporção de gordura da carcaça, produzindo, assim, cortes mais leves e carne com menor teor de gordura.(AU)

The effect of diets for compensatory gain on the commercial cut yield and carcasses tissue composition of finished feedlot lambs was determined. A total of 40 Santa Inês lambs, with mean body weight (BW) of 17±1.7kg and 100 days old were used. The lambs were slaughtered; the left half carcass was sectioned into five primary commercial cuts: neck, shoulder, rib, loin and leg. The leg was dissected into muscle, bone and fat, and then the muscularity of the leg was determined. Muscle hypertrophy was measured by the mean diameter of muscle fibers. The left half carcass, neck, shoulder, rib, loin and leg weight decreased linearly between 0 and 60% of previous food restriction levels, ranging, respectively, from 11497.4 to 8888.5g; from 1453.8 to 1211.4g; from 1955.4 to 1560.9g; from 3420.0 to 2604.6g; from 1669.4 to 1161.6g and from 2998.8 to 2350.0g, as well as loin yield (from 14.5 to 13.1%), leg musculosity index (from 0.42 to 0,39) and muscle fiber diameter (from 46.0 to 43.4µm). Food restriction followed by refeeding promoted decreasing in the weight of cuts and did not affect the yield, and it also decreased the proportion of fat in the carcass, resulting in lighter cuts and leaner meat.(AU)

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Eremanthus erythropappus (DC) McLeisch, a plant popularly known as Candeia (Asteraceae), has high therapeutic potential. In this study, the in vitro schistosomicidal potentials of the ethanolic, dichloromethane and hexane extract of branches were evaluated. Couples of worms obtained from the infected mice were cultured in RPMI supplemented with foetal bovine serum and antibiotics. Four pairs of adult worms were exposed to increasing concentrations of each extract and examined by light microscope. The extracts at 100 and 200 µg mL(-1) had schistosomicidal activity, as demonstrated by the analysis of several aspects such as tegument darkening, absence of motility, incapacity of adhesion in culture plate and absence of egg in culture medium. At 50 and 75 µg mL(-1), the dichloromethane and hexane extracts were highly effective. The results suggest that these extracts could be useful in the development of new schistosomicidal drugs.

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Este trabalho objetivou caracterizar a resistência antimicrobiana de 43 cepas de Escherichia coli isoladas do açude Santo Anastácio (Fortaleza, CE), durante os meses de janeiro a abril de 2007. As cepas foram submetidas a testes de suscetibilidade a oito antimicrobianos, tendo 67,4% delas apresentado sensibilidade a todos. Observou-se resistência à tetraciclina (25,6%), ao sulfazotrin (18,6%), ao ácido nalidixíco (9,3%) e a ciprofloxacina (4,7%). Nenhuma resistência foi observada aos betalactâmicos. Nove (21%) cepas apresentaram multirresistência, com um percentual de 78% para resistência cromossômica e 56% para resistência plasmidial. A presença de bactérias resistentes pode estar relacionada ao lançamento de antimicrobianos nas águas através de esgotos, sendo que o uso inadequado dessas águas pode comprometer a saúde da população.

The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial resistance of 43 Escherichia coli strains isolated from the Santo Antonio weir (Fortaleza, CE, Brazil) from January to April 2007. Susceptibility tests performed with 8 antimicrobials indicated that 67.5% of the strains were susceptible to all of them. Resistance to tetracycline (25.6%), sulfazotrim (18.6%), nalidixic acid (9.3%), and ciprofloxacin (4.7%) was observed. The strains did not show resistance to betalactamics. Nine strains (21%) were multiresistant, the resistance being chromosome (78%) and plasmid (56%) mediated. The presence of resistant bacteria may be related to antimicrobials in the sewage discharged into the weir, and the inappropriate use of this body of water may pose human health risks.

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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial resistance of 43 Escherichia coli strains isolated from the Santo Antonio weir (Fortaleza, CE, Brazil) from January to April 2007. Susceptibility tests performed with 8 antimicrobials indicated that 67.5% of the strains were susceptible to all of them. Resistance to tetracycline (25.6%), sulfazotrim (18.6%), nalidixic acid (9.3%), and ciprofloxacin (4.7%) was observed. The strains did not show resistance to betalactamics. Nine strains (21%) were multiresistant, the resistance being chromosome (78%) and plasmid (56%) mediated. The presence of resistant bacteria may be related to antimicrobials in the sewage discharged into the weir, and the inappropriate use of this body of water may pose human health risks.

RESUMO Este trabalho objetivou caracterizar a resistência antimicrobiana de 43 cepas de Escherichia coli isoladas do açude Santo Anastácio (Fortaleza, CE), durante os meses de janeiro a abril de 2007. As cepas foram submetidas a testes de suscetibilidade a oito antimicrobianos, tendo 67,4% delas apresentado sensibilidade a todos. Observou-se resistência à tetraciclina (25,6%), ao sulfazotrin (18,6%), ao ácido nalidixíco (9,3%) e a ciprofloxacina (4,7%). Nenhuma resistência foi observada aos betalactâmicos. Nove (21%) cepas apresentaram multirresistência, com um percentual de 78% para resistência cromossômica e 56% para resistência plasmidial. A presença de bactérias resistentes pode estar relacionada ao lançamento de antimicrobianos nas águas através de esgotos, sendo que o uso inadequado dessas águas pode comprometer a saúde da população.

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O presente estudo investigou as atividades antinociceptiva e antiedematogênica do extrato etanólico das folhas de J. princeps através dos testes de contorções abdominais, formalina, placa quente e edema de pata induzido por carragenina. O extrato etanólico reduziu (p < 0,05) as contorções abdominais (100 mg/kg = 55,75±1,29 e 200 mg/kg = 47,75±1,35) quando comparado ao grupo controle (67,25±1,51). Ambas as fases do teste de formalina foram inibidas (p < 0,05): 1ª fase (50 mg/kg = 79,50±1,12; 100 mg/kg = 69,37±1,03 e 200 mg/kg = 56,75±1,95) e 2ª fase (50 mg/kg = 86,50±1,22; 100 mg/kg = 69,62±1,66 e 200 mg/kg = 49,37±1,50). Após 90 min de tratamento, o limiar nociceptivo dos animais quando avaliados no modelo de placa quente foi aumentado de forma significativa com o extrato nas doses de 100 mg/kg (8,12±0,48) e 200 mg/kg (10,25±0,45) quando comparados com o grupo controle (6,62±0,46). Após 3 h de aplicação da carragenina, a dose de 200 mg/kg (0,43±0,02) reduziu o edema de pata em relação ao grupo controle (0,55±0,04). Este efeito também foi observado nas doses de 100 mg/kg (0,52±0,04) e 200 mg/kg (0,45±0,02) após 4 h de experimento (controle = 0,63±0,03). Estes resultados sugerem que J. princeps pode constituir uma fonte de substâncias ativas com atividades antinociceptiva e antiedematogênica.

The antinociceptive and anti-edematogenic activities of ethanol extract of Joannesia princeps leaves were investigated in male rats. The responses tested were acetic acid writhing, paw licking induced by formalin, hot plate and carrageenan-induced paw edema. The ethanol extract reduced (p<0.05) the abdominal contortions (100 mg/kg = 55.75±1.29 and 200 mg/kg = 47.75±1.35) in comparison with the control group (67.25±1.51). Both phases of paw lick were inhibited (p < 0.05): 1st phase (50 mg/kg = 79.50±1.12; 100 mg/kg = 69.37±1.03; 200 mg/kg = 56.75±1.95; controls 84.37±1.91) and 2nd phase (50 mg/kg = 86.50±1.22; 100 mg/kg = 69.62±1.66; 200 mg/kg = 49.37±1.50; controls 91.87±1.31). After 90 min of treatment, the reaction time on the hot plate increased at the doses 100 mg/kg (8.12±0.48) and 200 mg/kg (10.25±0.45), compared to the control group (6.62±0.46). After 3 h of application of carrageenan, a dose of 200 mg/kg (0.43±0.02) inhibited the paw edema, compared to the control group (0.55 ± 0.04). This effect was also observed at doses of 100 mg/kg (0.52±0.04) and 200 mg/kg (0.45±0.02) after 4 h of the experiment (control = 0.63 ± 0.03). These results suggest that the Brazilian arara-nut tree, J. princeps, could constitute a source of active substances with antinociceptive and anti-edematogenic activities and, after further tests, may help to validate the use of this plant in popular medicine.

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The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in fish stalls and in hands and nasal and oral cavities of fish handlers of the Mucuripe Fish Market, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. All S. aureus isolates were resistant to Ampicillin and 44 percent were multi-drug resistant.

O objetivo da pesquisa foi investigar a presença de Staphylococcus aureus resistente a antibióticos nos boxes de venda de peixe e nas mãos e cavidades nasal e oral de manipuladores de pescado da Feira de Pescado do Mucuripe, Fortaleza, Ceará. Todas as cepas isoladas foram resistentes à ampicilina e 44 por cento apresentaram multiresistência.

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The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in fish stalls and in hands and nasal and oral cavities of fish handlers of the Mucuripe Fish Market, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. All S. aureus isolates were resistant to Ampicillin and 44 % were multi-drug resistant.

O objetivo da pesquisa foi investigar a presença de Staphylococcus aureus resistente a antibióticos nos boxes de venda de peixe e nas mãos e cavidades nasal e oral de manipuladores de pescado da Feira de Pescado do Mucuripe, Fortaleza, Ceará. Todas as cepas isoladas foram resistentes à ampicilina e 44% apresentaram multiresistência.

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O presente trabalho investigou os efeitos farmacológicos e toxicológicos do extrato metanólico dos galhos de Posoqueria acutifolia. Foram realizados os testes de contorções abdominais, formalina, placa quente, edema de pata e pleurisia, bem como para a toxicidade aguda. As doses de 100, 200 e 400 mg/kg inibiram as contorções abdominais. No teste da formalina, a dose de 400 mg/kg reduziu o tempo de lambida da primeira fase, enquanto este efeito foi observado nas doses de 200 e 400 mg/kg sobre a segunda fase. O tempo de permanência sobre aplaca quente aumentou na dose de 400 mg/kg, embora a dose de 200 mg/kg também tenha tido efeito significativo após 90 minutos de tratamento. Houve uma redução do edema de pata, do volume do exsudato e da migração leucocitária nas doses testadas. O extrato testado não foi tóxico nas doses avaliadas. Portanto, o extrato metanólicode P. acutifolia exibe efeitos analgésico e antiinflamatório, o que poderia estar relacionado a seu uso na medicina popular

In the present study, the pharmacological and toxic effects on mice of methanol extract of branches of the Brazilian tree Posoqueria acutifolia were investigated. The tests carried out were acetic acid induced writhing, paw licking induced by formalin, hot plate, paw edema and pleurisy, as well as in acute toxicity test. Doses of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg inhibited the abdominal contortions. In the formalin test, the first phase of paw licking was shortened at the dose of 400 mg/kg, while the second phase was significantly affected by 200 and 400 mg/kg. The time of reaction to the hot plate increased with 400 mg/kg, although 200 mg/kg had a significant effect after 90 min of treatment. All doses of the methanolic extract reduced the paw edema, the volume of the exsudate and the leukocyte migration. The tested extract showed low acute toxicity to mice. It was concluded that (or thus) the methanol extract of P. acutifolia branches possess analgesic and antiinflammatory activity, which could justify the popular medicinal application of this plant.

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The effects of shrimp farm effluents on bacterial communities in mangroves have been infrequently reported. Classic and molecular biology methods were used to survey bacterial communities from four mangroves systems. Water temperature, salinity, pH, total heterotrophic bacteria and maximum probable numbers of Vibrio spp. were investigated. Genetic profiles of bacterial communities were also characterized by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of eubacterial and Vibrio 16S rDNA using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). Highest heterotrophic counts were registered in the mangrove not directly polluted by shrimp farming. The Enterobacteriaceae and Chryseomonas luteola dominated the heterotrophic isolates. Vibrio spp. pathogenic to humans and shrimps were identified. Eubacterial genetic profiles suggest a shared community structure independent of mangrove system. Vibrio genetic profiles were mangrove specific. Neither microbial counts nor genetic profiling revealed a significant decrease in species richness associated with shrimp farm effluent. The complex nature of mangrove ecosystems and their microbial communities is discussed.

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O presente trabalho avaliou as atividades antinociceptiva e antiinflamatória do óleo essencial de cascas de Duguetia lanceolata. Para isto, foram realizados os testes de contorções abdominais induzidas por ácido acético; tempo da lambida da pata induzida por formalina; e edema de pata induzido por carragenina. O número de contorções abdominais (DE50 = 21,79 mg/kg) e o tempo da lambida da pata 1ª fase (DE50 = 5,27 mg/kg) e 2ª fase (DE50 = 1,43 mg/ kg) foram reduzidos significativamente de forma dependente da dose. O material vegetal nas doses de 50, 100 e 200 mg/kg diminuíram de maneira expressiva o edema de pata em 20,83; 36,46 e 48,96 por cento, respectivamente. O óleo essencial de cascas de D. lanceolata possui efeitos antinociceptivo e antiinflamatório por prováveis ações central e periférica.

The present work evaluated the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of the essential oil from barks of Duguetia lanceolata. For this purpose, acetic acid writhing, formalin and carrageenan tests were performed. The number of writhings (ED50 = 21,79 mg/kg) and the lick of the paw 1st phase (ED50 = 5,27 mg/kg) e 2nd phase (ED50 = 1,43 mg/kg) reduced significantly in a dosedependent form. The doses 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg reduced the paw edema significantly in 20,83; 36,46 and 48,96 percent, respectively. These results suggest that the essential oil from barks of D. lanceolata has antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects and probably the mechanisms(s) involve central and peripheric actions.

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As plantas denominadas de ruibarbo sintetizam antraquinonas e taninos, que são responsáveis pelos efeitos laxante e adstringente, respectivamente. Análises da qualidade de cinco matérias-primas de ruibarbo foram realizadas a fim de detectar adulterações. As reações para antraquinonas e taninos foram positivas. Os constituintes rapônticos foram observados na amostra de Rheum palmatum (2). As medidas de cinzas totais para Rheum palmatum (2) e Ferraria cathartica estão acima do esperado. Conforme resultados, as amostras de Rheum palmatum (2) e Ferraria cathartica devem estar adulteradas.

Plants known as rhubarb synthesize anthraquinones and tannins. Theses compounds have medicinal uses as laxative and astringent, respectivity. The quality of five raw materials was analysed to detect adulterant. Anthraquinones and tannins reactions were positive. Derivatives rhapontocoside were observed in the sample of Rheum palmatum (2). Total ashes were increased to Rheum palmatum (2) and Ferraria cathartica. According to the results, samples of Rheum palmatum (2) and Ferraria cathartica shoulde are adulterated.

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Out of the twenty-four samples of shrimp and fish muscle used for this study, twelve were collected near a large marine sewer for waste disposal, 3 km off the coast of Fortaleza (Brazil) and used for the isolation of E. coli. Other twelve were collected at the Mucuripe fresh fish market (Fortaleza, Brazil) and used for the isolation of Staphylococcus aureus. Ethanol, water and acetone-diluted extracts of guava and papaya leaf sprouts were tested on the bacteria in order to verify their microbicidal potential. The E. coli strains used in the trials were rated LT positive. The papaya leaf extracts (Carica papaya Linn) showed no microbicidal activity while the guava sprout extracts (Psidium guajava Linn) displayed halos exceeding 13 mm for both species, an effect considered to be inhibitory by the method employed. Guava sprout extracts by 50% diluted ethanol most effectively inhibited E. coli (EPEC), while those in 50% acetone were less effective. It may be concluded that guava sprout extracts constitute a feasible treatment option for diarrhea caused by E. coli or by S. aureus-produced toxins, due to their quick curative action, easy availability in tropical countries and low cost to the consumer.

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The commercially available diagnostic tests for Chagas' disease employ whole extracts or semipurified fractions of Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes. Considerable variation in the reproducibility and reliability of these tests has been reported by different research laboratories, mainly due to cross-reactivity with other pathogens and standardization of the reagents. The use of recombinant antigens for the serodiagnosis of Chagas' disease is recommended to increase the sensitivity and specificity of serological tests. Expressed in Escherichia coli, as fusion products with glutathione S-transferase, six T. cruzi recombinant antigens (H49, JL7, A13, B13, JL8, and 1F8) were evaluated in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for Chagas' disease. The study was carried out with a panel of 541 serum samples of chagasic and nonchagasic patients from nine countries of Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Venezuela). The optimal concentration of each recombinant antigen for coating of plates was determined with the help of 125I-labelled recombinant proteins. While the specificity of the epimastigote antigen was 84% because of false positives from leishmaniasis cases, for the recombinant antigens it varied from 96.2 to 99.6%. Recombinant antigens reacted with 79 to 100% of serum samples from chronic chagasic patients. In this way, it is proposed that a mixture of a few T. cruzi recombinant antigens should be employed in a diagnostic kit to minimize individual variation and promote high sensitivity in the diagnosis of Chagas' disease.

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