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In order to provide favorable conditions for bone regeneration, a lot of biomaterials have been developed and evaluated, worldwide. Composite biomaterials have gained notoriety, as they combine desirable properties of each isolated material. Thus, in this research, bone repair capacity of three developed formulations of ceramic scaffolds were evaluated histomorphometrically, after implantation. Scaffolds were based on wollastonite (W) andß-tricalcium phosphate (ß-TCP) composites in three different ratios (wt.%). ThirtyWistarrats were randomly assigned to three experimental groups: W-20 (20 W/80ß-TCP wt.%), W-60 (60 W/40ß-TCP wt.%), and W-80 (80 W/20ß-TCP wt.%), evaluated by optical microscopy at biological tests after 15 and 45 days of implantation. Throughout the study, the histological results evidenced that the scaffolds remained at the implantation site, were biocompatible and presented osteogenic potential. The percentage of neoformed mineralized tissue was more evident in the W-20 group (51%), at 45 days. The composite of the W-80 group showed more evident biodegradation than the biomaterials of the W-20 and W-60 groups. Thus, it is concluded that the scaffold containing 20 W/80ß-TCP (wt.%) promoted more evident bone formation, but all composites evaluated in this study showed notorious bioactivity and promising characteristics for clinical application.
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Regeneração Óssea , Crânio , Alicerces Teciduais , Animais , Materiais Biocompatíveis , Compostos de Cálcio , Fosfatos de Cálcio , Ratos , Silicatos , Crânio/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
Purpose: To study the hormonal production of the thyroid transplanted into the mesenteric fatty tissue. Methods: Forty-two Wistar rats were used, 30 in the experimental group and 12 as controls, to test survival after 100 days of transplantation. Half of the thyroid was removed and implanted into the mesenteric tissue. Ten days later the half of the gland left in situ was removed. Levels of thyroid hormones were measured at several different periods after transplantation, in serum from peripheral blood. Removed tissue was submitted to histological, morphometric and ultrastructural analysis. Results: Morphologic studies were within normal limits. . The T3 and T4 hormones maintained their normal levels. TSH levels showed marked elevation, which subsided around the 75 day of transplantation, but remained elevated during the entire experimental period. Levels of gamma-globulin remained within normal limits. Conclusion: Levels of T3 and T4 reflected the preservation of good thyroid function during mesenteric transplantation. The increased TSH levels revealed pituitary stimulation to a reduced amount of thyroid tissue. The autologous implantation of thyroid tissue is thus feasible and safe.
Objetivo: Investigar a produção dos hormônios da tireóide transplantada no mesentério. Métodos: Foram operados quarenta e dois ratos Wistar, distribuídos em três grupos. No grupo 1, 30 ratos dos quais colheu-se o sangue para dosagem dos hormônios. O lobo esquerdo da tireóide do rato foi dividido em dois fragmentos e transplantados para o mesentério. O implante foi removido do mesentério e encaminhado para análise histológica e morfométrica. O grupo 2, com 10 ratos, para testar a sobrevivência dos animais somente com os implantes por cem dias, isto é sem a tireóide in situ. Grupo 3, com 2 animais para o estudo do enxerto à microscopia eletrônica. Resultados: A histologia, a morfometria e a microscopia eletrônica revelram o tecido enxertado nos limites da normalidade, bem como os hormônios T3 e T4. O TSH esteve bastante alto, mas no fim do período de 75 dias, houve um declínio em direção ao valor referencial, porém se manteve aumentado. A imunogamaglobulina não sofreu alteração. Conclusão: Os hormônios T3 e T4 refletem a regularidade do tecido tireóideo transplantado na raiz do mesentério. O TSH se mantém aumentado e a imunogamaglobulina sem alteração estatisticamente significante. É possível fazer com segurança o transplante experimental autólogo da tireóide.