Wort disinfection treatment with electron beam for bioethanol production

Microbial contamination of the wort during the fermentation process causes significant losses in ethanol production worldwide and creates a dependence of the industry on chemicals and antibiotics to control contamination. Therefore, this study used electron beam (e-beam) to disinfect wort from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) molasses and investigate the bioethanol fermentation. Four treatments (T0 - T3) were carried out using ionizing doses of radiation through the electron accelerator: 0 (control), 10, 20, and 40 kGy. Total mesophiles, total bacteria, sucrose, glucose, fructose, phenolics, flavonoids, hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), and Furfural were measured. An alcoholic fermentation assay was performed after the irradiation process. The irradiated treatments showed no inversion of sugars and formation of the inhibitory by-products flavonoids, furfural and 5-HMF, except for the phenolic compounds. The lower dose tested (10 kGy) reduced more than 99.9 % of the total mesophiles and more than 99.99 % of the total bacteria in the substrate. In the fermentation, the irradiated worts presented similar (p > 0.05) yields (92, 93, and 94 %) and ethanol productivity levels (0.89, 0.88, and 0.87 g L-1 h-1, for T1, T2, and T3 respectively). However, all treatments presented higher yields and productivity (p < 0.05) when compared to the control (88 % and 0.85 g L-1 h-1), highlighting the possible use of e-beam in wort fermentation at a lower dose (10 kGy). This allows reduction in losses caused by microbial contamination, besides increasing fermentation yield and productivity with lower energy consumption.(AU)

Anaerobic soil disinfestation with ethanol or sucrose reduces the viability of Meloidogyne javanica and Stromatinia cepivora

Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is an ecological alternative to chemical soil fumigation. However, little is known about the potential of this technique for the management of Meloidogyne javanica and Stromatinia cepivora. To test the hypothesis that ASD reduces the viability of these two pathogens, we assessed ethanol (5%, v:v) and sucrose (5%, m:v) as carbon sources for ASD, for an incubation period of three weeks. Twenty kilograms of soil naturally infested with M. javanica (82 ± 43 J2 100 cm-3 soil) were placed into a plastic container. Polyester traps, each with 15 S. cepivora sclerotia, were buried at 10 and 20 cm depth per container. ASD with diluted ethanol or sucrose (5% v:v or m:v) was compared to the untreated control (UTC), chemical fumigant metam sodium (MS), and soil saturation with water. In comparison to the UTC, ASD using ethanol reduced the numbers of J2 in soil and the galls in tomato roots by more than 93%, a degree of suppression similar to that achieved when using MS. The viability of sclerotia of S. cepivora was reduced by ASD using ethanol or sucrose from 38.12 to 58.1% compared to the UTC. ASD for three weeks using ethanol or sucrose (5%) reduces the viability of M. javanica and S. cepivora in the microcosm.(AU)

Optimized biotransformation of acid-treated water melon peel hydrolyzate into ethanol / Biotransformação otimizada de hidrolisado de casca de melancia tratada com ácido em etanol

Abstract Today, global focus of research is to explore the solution of energy crisis and environmental pollution. Like other agricultural countries, bulk quantities of watermelon peels (WMP) are disposed-off in environment as waste in Pakistan and appropriate management of this waste is the need of hour to save environment from pollution. The work emphasizes the role of ethanologenic yeasts to utilize significant sugars present in WMP for low-cost bioethanol fermentation. Dilute hydrochloric acid hydrolysis of WMP was carried out on optimized conditions employing RSM (response surface methodology) following central composite design (CCD). This experimental design is based on optimization of ethanologenesis involving some key independent parameters such as WMP hydrolysate and synthetic media ratio (X1), incubation temperature (X2) and incubation temperature (X3) for maximal ethanol yield exploiting standard (Saccharomyces cerevisiae K7) as well as experimental (Metchnikowia cibodasensisY34) yeasts. The results revealed that maximal ethanol yields obtained from S. cerevisiae K7 was 0.36±0.02 g/g of reducing sugars whereas M. cibodasensisY34, yielded 0.40±0.01 g ethanol/g of reducing sugars. The yeast isolate M. cibodasensisY34 appeared as promising ethanologen and embodies prospective potential for fermentative valorization of WMP-to-bioethanol.

Resumo Hoje, o foco global da pesquisa é explorar a solução da crise energética e da poluição ambiental. Como em outros países agrícolas, grandes quantidades de cascas de melancia (WMP) são descartadas como resíduos no meio ambiente no Paquistão, mas a gestão adequada desses resíduos é a mais recente solução para salvar o meio ambiente da poluição. O trabalho enfatiza o papel das leveduras etanologênicas para utilizar açúcares significativos presentes no WMP para fermentação de bioetanol de baixo custo. A hidrólise de ácido clorídrico diluído de WMP foi realizada em condições otimizadas empregando RSM (metodologia de superfície de resposta) e seguindo o projeto de composto central (CCD). Este projeto experimental é baseado na otimização da etanologenesis envolvendo alguns parâmetros independentes importantes, como hidrolisado de WMP e razão de meio sintético (X1), temperatura de incubação (X2) e temperatura de incubação (X3) para rendimento máximo de etanol explorando o padrão (Saccharomyces cerevisiae K7) também como leveduras experimentais (Metchnikowia cibodasensis Y34). Os resultados revelaram que os rendimentos máximos de etanol obtidos a partir de S. cerevisiae K7 foi de 0,36 ± 0,02 g / g de açúcares redutores, enquanto M. cibodasensis Y34 rendeu 0,40 ± 0,01 g de etanol / g de açúcares redutores. O isolado de levedura M. cibodasensis Y34 apareceu como um etanologeno promissor e incorpora um potencial prospectivo para a valorização fermentativa de WMP em bioetanol.

Protective effect of Mucuna pruriens (L) DC. var. pruriens seed extract on apoptotic germ cells in ethanolic male rats / Efeito protetor de Mucuna pruriens (L) DC. var. extrato de semente de pruriens, em células germinativas apoptóticas em ratos machos etanólicos

Thai Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var pruriens (T-MP) seed containing levodopa (L-DOPA) and antioxidant capacity has been shown to improve sexual behavior and male reproductive parameters in rats treated with ethanol (Eth). However, its protective effect on testicular apoptotic germ cells has never been reported. This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of T-MP seed extract on expressions of caspase, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) proteins in Eth rats. Thirty-six male Wistar rats were divided into four groups (9 animals/group), including control, Eth, T-MP150+Eth, and T-MP300+Eth, respectively. Control rats received distilled water, and Eth rats received Eth (3g/kg BW; 40%v/v). The T-MP groups were treated with T-MP seed extract at a dose of 150 or 300 mg/kg before Eth administration for 56 consecutive days. The results showed that the seminiferous tubule diameter and epithelial height were significantly increased in both T-MP treated groups compared to the Eth group. Additionally, the caspase-9 and -3, and PCNA expressions were decreased, but D2R expression was markedly increased in T-MP groups. It was concluded that T-MP seed extract could protect testicular apoptosis induced by Eth via changes in caspase, PCNA, and D2R protein expressions.

Thai Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var pruriens (T-MP) contendo levodopa (L-DOPA) e capacidade antioxidante demonstrou melhorar o comportamento sexual e os parâmetros reprodutivos masculinos em ratos tratados com etanol (Eth). No entanto, seu efeito protetor sobre células germinativas apoptóticas testiculares nunca foi relatado. Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar os efeitos potenciais do extrato de semente de T-MP na expressão de proteínas de caspase, antígeno nuclear de proliferação celular (PCNA) e receptor de dopamina D2 (D2R) em ratos Eth. Trinta e seis ratos Wistar machos foram divididos em quatro grupos (9 animais/grupo), incluindo controle, Eth, T-MP150+Eth e T-MP300+Eth, respectivamente. Ratos controle receberam água destilada e ratos Eth receberam Eth (3g/kg PC; 40%v/v). Os grupos T-MP foram tratados com extrato de semente de T-MP na dose de 150 ou 300 mg/kg antes da administração de Eth por 56 dias consecutivos. Os resultados mostraram que o diâmetro dos túbulos seminíferos e a altura epitelial foram significativamente aumentados em ambos os grupos tratados com T-MP em comparação com o grupo Eth. Além disso, as expressões de caspase-9 e -3 e de PCNA diminuíram, mas a expressão de D2R aumentou acentuadamente nos grupos T-MP. Concluiu-se que o extrato de semente de T-MP pode proteger a apoptose testicular induzida por Eth através de alterações na expressão de proteínas caspase, PCNA e D2R.

The ethanol extract of Periplaneta Americana L. improves ulcerative colitis induced by a combination of chronic stress and TNBS in rats

Purpose: To investigate the effects of Periplaneta americana L. on ulcerative colitis (UC) induced by a combination of chronic stress (CS) and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid enema (TNBS) in rats. Methods: The experiment UC model with CS was established in rats by a combination of chronic restraint stress, excess failure, improper, and TNBS. The body weight, disease activity index (DAI), colonic mucosal injury index (CMDI), histopathological score (HS) and pro-inflammatory mediators were measured. The content of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in hypothalamus or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and corticosteroids (CORT) in plasma were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The proportion of T lymphocyte subsets was detected by flow cytometry, and gut microbiota was detected by 16S rDNA amplicon sequencing. Results: Weight loss, DAI, CMDI, HS and proinflammatory mediators were reversed in rats by P. americana L. treatment after UC with CS. Increased epidermal growth factor (EGF) was observed in P. americana L. groups. In addition, P. americana L. could reduce the content of CRH and ACTH and regulate the ratio of CD3+, CD3+CD8+ and CD3+CD4+CD25+/CD4+ in spleen. Comparably, P. americana L. changes composition of gut microbiota. Conclusions: The ethanol extract of Periplaneta Americana L. improves UC induced by a combination of CS and TNBS in rats.

Antioxidant extract of black rice prevents renal dysfunction and renal fibrosis caused by ethanol-induced toxicity / Extrato antioxidante de arroz-preto previne disfunção renal e fibrose renal causada pela toxicidade induzida pelo etanol

This study was conducted to evaluate the protective role of extracted natural antioxidants from black rice and their effect on kidney failure and renal cirrhosis caused by ethanol-induced toxicity. Antioxidant activity in terms of total phenol content, flavonoid compounds and anthocyanin, as well as antioxidant capacity, was determined in an extract of black rice. The findings noted that the black rice extract contained high amounts of antioxidant activity and capacity. Total phenolic compounds from black rice extract were fractionated using HPLC and the results showed that ferulic, sinapic, ascorbic, salicylic and coumaric acids were the highest in the extract. Biological experiments were performed on male albino adult rats (40 animals, 10 rats for each group), divided into four groups. After five weeks, kidney functions and protein fractions were assessed. In addition, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) enzyme activities were determined in all groups. The results found that kidney function, total protein, albumin and globulin were affected by renal dysfunction and renal fibrosis in the positive control (PC), whereas groups 3 and 4 noted an improvement in renal function nearly or equal to the healthy rats which were fed on a basal diet. Furthermore, the PC group showed significantly decreased levels of enzymatic antioxidants, namely SOD and GSH with a concomitant elevated MDA level compared with those in the negative rats fed on a basal diet. Groups 3 and 4 also reported improvements in enzyme activity. These results were further supported by histopathological findings which revealed a curative effect in groups 3 and 4, which avoided renal dysfunction and renal fibrosis from ethanol-induced toxicity. From the results, it can be said that the black rice extract with the highest amounts of antioxidants led to improvements in all parameters, especially kidney function, total protein, albumin, and globulin, in addition to enzyme activity. Therefore, black rice can be recommended as a benefit to general health.

Este estudo foi conduzido para avaliar o papel protetor dos antioxidantes naturais extraídos do arroz-preto e seu efeito na insuficiência renal e cirrose renal causada pela toxicidade induzida pelo etanol. A atividade antioxidante em termos de teor de fenóis totais, compostos flavonoides e antocianinas, bem como a capacidade antioxidante, foi determinada em um extrato de arroz-preto. As descobertas observaram que o extrato de arroz-preto continha grandes quantidades de atividade e capacidade antioxidante. Os compostos fenólicos totais do extrato de arroz-preto foram fracionados por HPLC e os resultados mostraram que os ácidos ferúlico, sinápico, ascórbico, salicílico e cumárico foram os mais elevados no extrato. Experimentos biológicos foram realizados em ratos adultos albinos machos (40 animais, 10 ratos para cada grupo), divididos em quatro grupos. Após cinco semanas, as funções renais e frações proteicas foram avaliadas. Além disso, as atividades das enzimas superóxido dismutase (SOD), glutationa (GSH) e malondialdeído (MDA) foram determinadas em todos os grupos. Os resultados mostraram que a função renal, proteína total, albumina e globulina foram afetadas por disfunção renal e fibrose renal no controle positivo (CP), enquanto os grupos 3 e 4 observaram uma melhora na função renal quase ou igual aos ratos saudáveis ​​que foram alimentados em uma dieta básica. Além disso, o grupo PC apresentou níveis significativamente diminuídos de antioxidantes enzimáticos, ou seja, SOD e GSH com um nível concomitante de MDA elevado em comparação com aqueles nos ratos negativos alimentados com uma dieta basal. Os grupos 3 e 4 também relataram melhorias na atividade enzimática. Esses resultados foram ainda apoiados por achados histopatológicos que revelaram um efeito curativo nos grupos 3 e 4, que evitou a disfunção renal e fibrose renal por toxicidade induzida pelo etanol. A partir dos resultados, pode-se dizer que o extrato de arroz-preto com maior quantidade de antioxidantes levou a melhorias em todos os parâmetros, principalmente função renal, proteína total, albumina e globulina, além da atividade enzimática. Portanto, o arroz-preto pode ser recomendado como um benefício para a saúde geral.

Effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Lepidium meyenii Walp (red and black maca) on Caenorhabditis elegans

Lepidium meyenii(maca) is a Peruviannutraceutical plant, whose hypocotyl has a variety of colors ranging from black to white. The black and red varieties of maca have been the most studied since their extracts are associated with effects such as increased sperm count, decreased glucose levels, reversal of prostatic hyperplasia, among others. However, the properties related to reduction of oxidative stress, metabolic diseases and anti-aging have not yet been confirmed. The aim was to evaluate the effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts, obtained from spray-dried hydroalcoholic extract of hypocotyl of black and red maca (Lepidium meyenii), on mortality, growth, reproduction, lipid accumulation and the expression levels of genes related to oxidative stress and heat shock, in the in-vivomodel,Caenorhabditis elegans(C. elegans), using different concentrations. The results showed that maca extracts were not toxic to the modelat concentrations below 100 mg L-1. However, higher concentrations caused high mortality, growth disturbances, oxidativestress and lipid accumulation. Black maca extracts increased the reproduction of C. elegansby increasing the number of offspring in C. elegans, both in aqueous and ethanolic extracts. On the other hand, ethanolic extracts produced an increase in the expression of genes related to oxidative stress, indicating a mild stressor behavior of the same. C. elegansrepresents an established model for evaluating the biological properties of nutraceutical plants of biological interest and can be used in the search for antioxidant activity of L. meyenii(hypocotyl), as well as it can be used in future studies to identify some metabolites involved in each biological property and to understand the biochemical and molecular mechanisms involved in these properties.(AU)

Gas emissions from an agricultural compression-ignition engine using diesel, biodiesel and ethanol blends / Emissões de gases de um motor agrícola de ignição por compressão utilizando misturas de óleo diesel, biodiesel e etanol

Partial fuel replacement strategies arising from fossil sources used in compression ignition engines involve mixtures of mineral Diesel oil, biodiesel and ethanol to minimize the gas emissions. In this study, experimental assessments were performed on a multi-cylinder, turbocharged aftercooler, compression-ignition, agricultural tractor engine provided with electronic injection management and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) gas treatment system. Diesel oil containing low (BS10 -10 ppm) and high sulfur concentrations (BS500 - 500 ppm) was utilized, with 10% of biodiesel as a constituent established by Brazilian legislation, in blends with 5, 10, 15 and 20% of the total volume, made up of anhydrous ethanol with additives. Thus, there were eight fuels blends and two reference conditions (without ethanol). The emissions of CO, HC, NOx and the HC+NOx gases were estimated, corresponding to the eight operating modes (M) of the ABNT NBR ISO 8178-4 standard. From the findings, it was evident that with the rise in the ethanol concentrations in the fuel blends there was a corresponding increasing in the CO, NOx and HC+NOx emissions. The HC, on the contrary, exhibited a pattern of higher emissions for the high-sulfur fuels (BS500) at low loads. No difference was observed for the NOx emissions at high loads. In the other operation modes, different behaviors were expressed for the BS10, which sometimes showed an increase, while at other times a reduction in the NOx emissions. Regarding the BS500, the NOx emission increased when the ethanol concentrations rose. As the specific emissions of the NOx were higher than those of the HC (in g.kW-¹.h-¹), the behavior exhibited by the HC+NOx showed similarity to that of the NOx. When the directly analysis of the operating modes was taken into consideration, the use of ethanol triggered an upswing in the emissions, exceeding the threshold of MAR-1 and EURO V standards.

Misturas de óleo Diesel mineral, biodiesel e etanol formam estratégias de substituição parcial do combustível de origem fóssil, aplicáveis em motores de ignição por compressão, com o intuito de redução das emissões de gases. Neste trabalho realizaram-se avaliações experimentais em um motor de trator agrícola de ignição por compressão, multi-cilíndrico, turboalimentado com aftercooler, gerenciamento eletrônico da injeção e sistema de tratamento de gases EGR. Foram utilizados óleo Diesel de baixo (BS10 -10 ppm) e alto teor de enxofre (BS500 - 500 ppm), com 10% de biodiesel em sua constituição, em misturas com concentrações de 5%, 10%, 15% e 20% do volume total, compostas por etanol anidro aditivado, totalizando oito combustíveis em mistura e duas condições de referência (sem etanol). Foram avaliadas as emissões de gases CO, HC, NOx e HC+NOx, segundo os oito modos de operação (M) da norma ABNT NBR ISO 8178-4. Dentre os resultados encontrados, com o incremento das concentrações de etanol nas misturas ocorreu o aumento das emissões de CO, NOx e HC+NOx. Já o HC apresentou um comportamento de maiores emissões para combustíveis com alto teor de enxofre (BS500) em baixas cargas. Não houve diferença para as emissões de NOx em altas cargas. Já nos demais modos de operação, para o BS10 ocorreram comportamentos diversos, em alguns momentos aumentando e em outros diminuindo as emissões de NOx. Já para o BS500, o comportamento das emissões de NOx foi de aumento com o incremento das concentrações de etanol. Devido as emissões específicas de NOx serem maiores que as de HC (em g.kW-¹.h-¹), o comportamento do HC+NOx foi similar ao do NOx. Considerando apenas a análise direta dos modos de operação, a utilização de etanol causa o aumento das emissões, superando os valores limites da MAR-1 e EURO V.

Microbiological contamination in a university veterinary hospital / Contaminação microbiológica em hospital veterinário universitário

This study aimed to evaluate the microbiological contamination of the different sectors of a university veterinary hospital, the efficiency of the sanitation procedures performed, and the resistance to antimicrobials and disinfectants. Fourteen environmental samples and seven swab samples were collected from procedure tables of the different sectors. During analysis, the following microorganisms were found: bacterial species Rothia spp., coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus spp. and zygomycete fungi (could not be classified in genus due to the absence of reproductive structures) and other fungal species Cladosporium spp., Epicoccum spp., Drechslera spp., Scopulariopsis spp., and Penicillium spp. The bacterial species were submitted to a sensitivity assessment of the antimicrobials used in routine prescription. Rothia spp. and S. aureus were resistant only to erythromycin (15 µg), coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. were resistant to erythromycin (15 µg) and sulfazotrim (25 µg), and Enterococcus spp. were resistant to ampicillin (10 µg). For the effectiveness test of disinfectants, the products used to sanitize hospital surfaces were tested. All microorganisms in this study were resistant to 1% sodium hypochlorite solution. Rothia spp. and Enterococcus spp. were resistant to 70% ethyl alcohol. The best results were found using pure sodium hypochlorite and benzalkonium chloride, pure and diluted to 20%, which showed a bactericidal effect against all tested microorganisms. These data are relevant for knowledge of the hospital microbiota at the intersection of possible cases of hospital infections.

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a contaminação microbiológica de diferentes setores de um hospital veterinário universitário, a eficiência dos procedimentos de higienização realizados e a resistência aos antimicrobianos das cepas encontradas. Quatorze amostras ambientais e sete amostras de swabs foram coletadas dos diferentes setores. Durante a análise foram encontradas as seguintes espécies bacterianas: Rothia spp., Staphylococcus spp. coagulase negativa, Staphylococcus aureus e Enterococcus spp.; e os seguintes fungos: zigomicetos, que não puderam ser classificados em gênero devido a ausência de estrutura reprodutiva, os demais foram Cladosporium spp., Epicoccum spp., Drechslera spp., Scopulariopsis spp. e Penicillium spp. As bactérias foram submetidas a uma avaliação de sensibilidade dos antimicrobianos utilizados prescritos na rotina. A avaliação concluiu que Rothia spp. e S. aureus foram resistentes apenas à Eritromicina (15 µg), Staphylococcus coagulase negativa resistente à Eritromicina (15 µg) e Sulfazotrim (25 µg) e Enterococcus spp. mostrou resistência à Ampicilina (10 µg). Para o teste de eficácia dos desinfetantes, foram utilizados os produtos utilizados na higienização das superfícies do hospital. O teste mostrou que todos os microrganismos encontrados no estudo eram resistentes à solução de hipoclorito de sódio diluída a 1%; Rothia spp. e Enterococcus spp. resistentes ao álcool etílico 70%. Os melhores resultados dos testes foram encontrados com hipoclorito de sódio puro e cloreto de benzalcônio puro e diluído a 20%, que apresentou efeito bactericida contra todos os microrganismos testados. Os dados encontrados foram relevantes para o conhecimento da microbiota hospitalar no cruzamento de possíveis casos de infecções hospitalares.

Enzymatic hydrolysis of carbohydrates in by-products of processed rice / Hidrólise enzimática de carboidratos em coprodutos do arroz beneficiado

Over post-harvest steps of rice, from pre-cleaning to processing, a large amount of by-product is generated. Some of these by-products, due to their high starch and fiber content can be used in ethanol production. The objective was to evaluate the effect of enzymatic hydrolysis conditions on the production of reducing sugars, from pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, as well as the effect of the pre-treatment of its fibers, targeting the use of these residues in ethanol fuel production. The proximate analysis was performed, followed by the pre-treatment of samples. Enzymatic hydrolysis was conducted in two ways: using one enzyme at a time or applying them simultaneously. The starch content was 41.18 and 53.41%; the fibers were 30.44 and 23.39%, of which 6.53 and 4.41% were lignin, for the pre-cleaning residue and paddy rice, respectively. Alkaline pre-treatment reduce lignin content by 47.94 and 18.23% for the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, respectively. Hydrolysis efficiency was 22.61 and 15.32% for the cellulase enzyme, and 82.18 and 87.07% for the amylolytic enzymes in the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, respectively. The hydrolysis with the separated enzymes presented higher reducing sugar yields. Therefore, the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice can be used for ethanol production by its enzymatic hydrolysis, aiming to add value and to increase the sustainability of the rice production chain.

Durante o processamento do arroz são gerados grandes volumes de resíduos, desde a pré-limpeza até o beneficiamento. Alguns destes resíduos, por apresentarem elevado teor de amido e fibras, podem ser utilizados na produção de etanol. O objetivo foi avaliar a viabilidade técnica do resíduo da pré-limpeza e do arroz em casca tipo III como matéria-prima para a produção de etanol, a partir da hidrólise enzimática. Foi analisada a composição centesimal dos resíduos e, em seguida, o pré-tratamento. A hidrólise enzimática foi realizada por dois procedimentos, o primeiro com as enzimas separadas e o segundo com as enzimas atuando simultaneamente. O teor de amido foi de 41,18 e 53,41%; de fibras 30,44% e 23,39%, dentre as quais 6,53 e 4,41% foi de lignina, para o resíduo da pré-limpeza e o arroz em casca, respectivamente. Com o pré-tratamento alcalino, a lignina reduziu em 47,94 e 18,23% para o resíduo da pré-limpeza e para o arroz em casca tipo III, respectivamente. A eficiência da hidrólise foi de 22,61 e 15,32% para a enzima celulase, e 82,18 e 87,07% para as enzimas amilolíticas no resíduo da pré-limpeza e no arroz em casca tipo III, respectivamente. A hidrólise com as enzimas separadas apresentou maior rendimento em açúcar redutor. Sendo assim, o resíduo da pré-limpeza e o arroz em casca do tipo III podem ser considerados matérias-primas viáveis para produção de etanol, visando agregação de valor e o aumento da sustentabilidade na cadeia produtiva do arroz.

Enzymatic hydrolysis of carbohydrates in by-products of processed rice / Hidrólise enzimática de carboidratos em coprodutos do arroz beneficiado

Over post-harvest steps of rice, from pre-cleaning to processing, a large amount of by-product is generated. Some of these by-products, due to their high starch and fiber content can be used in ethanol production. The objective was to evaluate the effect of enzymatic hydrolysis conditions on the production of reducing sugars, from pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, as well as the effect of the pre-treatment of its fibers, targeting the use of these residues in ethanol fuel production. The proximate analysis was performed, followed by the pre-treatment of samples. Enzymatic hydrolysis was conducted in two ways: using one enzyme at a time or applying them simultaneously. The starch content was 41.18 and 53.41%; the fibers were 30.44 and 23.39%, of which 6.53 and 4.41% were lignin, for the pre-cleaning residue and paddy rice, respectively. Alkaline pre-treatment reduce lignin content by 47.94 and 18.23% for the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, respectively. Hydrolysis efficiency was 22.61 and 15.32% for the cellulase enzyme, and 82.18 and 87.07% for the amylolytic enzymes in the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice, respectively. The hydrolysis with the separated enzymes presented higher reducing sugar yields. Therefore, the pre-cleaning residue and type III paddy rice can be used for ethanol production by its enzymatic hydrolysis, aiming to add value and to increase the sustainability of the rice production chain.(AU)

Durante o processamento do arroz são gerados grandes volumes de resíduos, desde a pré-limpeza até o beneficiamento. Alguns destes resíduos, por apresentarem elevado teor de amido e fibras, podem ser utilizados na produção de etanol. O objetivo foi avaliar a viabilidade técnica do resíduo da pré-limpeza e do arroz em casca tipo III como matéria-prima para a produção de etanol, a partir da hidrólise enzimática. Foi analisada a composição centesimal dos resíduos e, em seguida, o pré-tratamento. A hidrólise enzimática foi realizada por dois procedimentos, o primeiro com as enzimas separadas e o segundo com as enzimas atuando simultaneamente. O teor de amido foi de 41,18 e 53,41%; de fibras 30,44% e 23,39%, dentre as quais 6,53 e 4,41% foi de lignina, para o resíduo da pré-limpeza e o arroz em casca, respectivamente. Com o pré-tratamento alcalino, a lignina reduziu em 47,94 e 18,23% para o resíduo da pré-limpeza e para o arroz em casca tipo III, respectivamente. A eficiência da hidrólise foi de 22,61 e 15,32% para a enzima celulase, e 82,18 e 87,07% para as enzimas amilolíticas no resíduo da pré-limpeza e no arroz em casca tipo III, respectivamente. A hidrólise com as enzimas separadas apresentou maior rendimento em açúcar redutor. Sendo assim, o resíduo da pré-limpeza e o arroz em casca do tipo III podem ser considerados matérias-primas viáveis para produção de etanol, visando agregação de valor e o aumento da sustentabilidade na cadeia produtiva do arroz.(AU)

Anthelmintic activity of the ethanol extract of the Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the Western Amazon Region / Atividade anti-helmíntica do extrato de etanol de Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) em ovos e larvas de nematoides gastrintestinais de ovinos na região da Amazônia Ocidental

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anthelmintic effect of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes from naturally infected sheep. The extracts of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis were applied in different concentrations. The animals were divided into groups of five animals each, where each group received an extract of the plant and a dose / concentration. Ten ml was applied orally on treatment days, in a single dose. Stool samples were collected weekly for parasitological analysis and blood for hematocrit. Regarding the percentage of reduction in the number of eggs per gram of feces, they were found only in the group treated with Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and in the chemically treated group, where they obtained a statistically significant reduction , when compared to the other treated groups, presenting 69% and 66% respectively in the reduction percentage. Regarding the number of third stage larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes recovered from sheep, after treatment with Uncaria guianensis observed that the groups treated with closantel, Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and the stem of Uncaria guianensis at a concentration of 1.25mg / ml were statistically different  from the other treatments, presenting 68%, 68 % and 86%

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito anti-helmíntico da raiz e do caule de Uncaria guianensis sobre ovos e larvas de nematóides gastrointestinais de ovelhas naturalmente infectadas. O extrato da raiz de Uncaria guianensis foi testado nas concentrações de 0,57mg / mL e 1,14mg / mL e o extrato do caule de Uncaria guianensis nas concentrações de 1,25mg / mL e 2,5mg / mL. Os animais foram divididos em grupos de cinco animais cada, onde quatro grupos receberam o extrato vegetal e uma dose / concentração, um grupo recebeu o anti-helmíntico closantel e outro grupo recebeu apenas água destilada, totalizando seis grupos tratados. Foram aplicados dez mL por via oral nos dias de tratamento, em dose única para os grupos tratados com o extrato, o grupo closantel recebeu a dose preconizada pelo fabricante e o grupo negativo recebeu 10 mL de água destilada. Amostras de fezes foram coletadas semanalmente para análise parasitoló-gica e sangue para hematócrito. Os resultados do OPG foram analisados após transformação logarítmica (x + 1) e submetidos à análise de variância unilateral (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. As larvas L3 de terceiro estágio foram recuperadas da co-cultura e submetidas ao teste de tukey a 5%.

Ethanolic extract of gabirobeira (Campomanesia adamantium) leaves reduces proliferation of osteosarcoma cells in vitro

Osteosarcoma is the most commonly diagnosed malignant bone tumor in humans, with a higher incidence in children and young people. It is highly aggressive and has a high metastatic potential. Its treatment is based on both chemotherapy and surgical intervention. However, currently used chemotherapeutic agents, such as doxorubicin, have several adverse effects on the patient. Therefore, there is a growing demand for new chemotherapeutic agents that stimulate new researches, such as those involving compounds extracted from plants, such as the gabirobeira. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of ethanolic extract, both crude and ethyl acetate, of gabirobeira leaves on osteosarcoma cells in vitro. Cytotoxicity was evaluated using the Trypan blue exclusion method and the IC50 values were calculated using the tetrazolium reduction method. The ethanolic extract of gabirobeira leaves showed a cytotoxic effect on osteosarcoma cells in vitro. The group treated with the crude extract at 1. 0& 956;L mL-1 concentration for 48 hours showed higher cytotoxicity and the lowest IC50 value for this extract was found in the 24 to 48 hours interval. The ethanolic extract of gabirobeira leaves is cytotoxic for osteosarcoma cells.

Ethanolic extract of gabirobeira (Campomanesia adamantium) leaves reduces proliferation of osteosarcoma cells in vitro

Osteosarcoma is the most commonly diagnosed malignant bone tumor in humans, with a higher incidence in children and young people. It is highly aggressive and has a high metastatic potential. Its treatment is based on both chemotherapy and surgical intervention. However, currently used chemotherapeutic agents, such as doxorubicin, have several adverse effects on the patient. Therefore, there is a growing demand for new chemotherapeutic agents that stimulate new researches, such as those involving compounds extracted from plants, such as the gabirobeira. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of ethanolic extract, both crude and ethyl acetate, of gabirobeira leaves on osteosarcoma cells in vitro. Cytotoxicity was evaluated using the Trypan blue exclusion method and the IC50 values were calculated using the tetrazolium reduction method. The ethanolic extract of gabirobeira leaves showed a cytotoxic effect on osteosarcoma cells in vitro. The group treated with the crude extract at 1. 0& 956;L mL-1 concentration for 48 hours showed higher cytotoxicity and the lowest IC50 value for this extract was found in the 24 to 48 hours interval. The ethanolic extract of gabirobeira leaves is cytotoxic for osteosarcoma cells.(AU)

Anthelmintic activity of the ethanol extract of the Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the Western Amazon Region / Atividade anti-helmíntica do extrato de etanol de Uncaria guianensis (Rubiaceae) em ovos e larvas de nematoides gastrintestinais de ovinos na região da Amazônia Ocidental

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anthelmintic effect of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes from naturally infected sheep. The extracts of the root and stem of Uncaria guianensis were applied in different concentrations. The animals were divided into groups of five animals each, where each group received an extract of the plant and a dose / concentration. Ten ml was applied orally on treatment days, in a single dose. Stool samples were collected weekly for parasitological analysis and blood for hematocrit. Regarding the percentage of reduction in the number of eggs per gram of feces, they were found only in the group treated with Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and in the chemically treated group, where they obtained a statistically significant reduction , when compared to the other treated groups, presenting 69% and 66% respectively in the reduction percentage. Regarding the number of third stage larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes recovered from sheep, after treatment with Uncaria guianensis observed that the groups treated with closantel, Uncaria guianensis root at a concentration of 1.14mg / ml and the stem of Uncaria guianensis at a concentration of 1.25mg / ml were statistically different  from the other treatments, presenting 68%, 68 % and 86%(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito anti-helmíntico da raiz e do caule de Uncaria guianensis sobre ovos e larvas de nematóides gastrointestinais de ovelhas naturalmente infectadas. O extrato da raiz de Uncaria guianensis foi testado nas concentrações de 0,57mg / mL e 1,14mg / mL e o extrato do caule de Uncaria guianensis nas concentrações de 1,25mg / mL e 2,5mg / mL. Os animais foram divididos em grupos de cinco animais cada, onde quatro grupos receberam o extrato vegetal e uma dose / concentração, um grupo recebeu o anti-helmíntico closantel e outro grupo recebeu apenas água destilada, totalizando seis grupos tratados. Foram aplicados dez mL por via oral nos dias de tratamento, em dose única para os grupos tratados com o extrato, o grupo closantel recebeu a dose preconizada pelo fabricante e o grupo negativo recebeu 10 mL de água destilada. Amostras de fezes foram coletadas semanalmente para análise parasitoló-gica e sangue para hematócrito. Os resultados do OPG foram analisados após transformação logarítmica (x + 1) e submetidos à análise de variância unilateral (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. As larvas L3 de terceiro estágio foram recuperadas da co-cultura e submetidas ao teste de tukey a 5%.(AU)

Comparative study of the effectiveness and residual effect of preoperative antisepsis with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate associated with 70% ethyl alcohol and 0.5% alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate in dogs / Estudo comparativo da eficácia e do efeito residual da antissepsia pré-operatória com gluconato de clorexidina 4% associado a álcool etílico 70% e gluconato de clorexidina alcoólico 0.5% em cães

The effectiveness of antisepsis of surgical sites in 20 animals (canine species) was compared and subdivided into two groups, using 4% chlorhexidine gluconate associated with alcohol (group 1) and 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate (group 2). The samples were collected through skin swab after trichotomy (T1), after definitive antisepsis (T2) and one hour after the use of antiseptic (T3), and then submitted to the count of colony forming units (CFU). In both groups, bacterial growth occurred in T1; in T2, the reduction of CFUs was significant for both groups (G1 and G2); however, if we consider absolute values, we can see in T1 a greater amount of CFUs in G2, and when evaluating the results of T2, we can see values which are very similar between G1 and G2, which may suggest greater efficiency of G2 in initial times after antisepsis. In T3, the reduction of CFUs was more effective for G1, suggesting a greater residual effect when compared to G2. Both antiseptic protocols were effective as they significantly reduced the number of skin bacteria, both in T2 and T3.

A eficácia da antissepsia dos sítios cirúrgicos em 20 animais (espécie canina) foi comparada e subdividida em dois grupos, utilizando gluconato de clorexidina 4% associado ao álcool (grupo 1) e gluconato de clorexidina 0,5% (grupo 2). As amostras foram coletadas por meio de swab cutâneo após tricotomia (T1), após antissepsia definitiva (T2) e uma hora após o uso de antisséptico (T3), sendo então submetidas à contagem das unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC). Em ambos os grupos, o crescimento bacteriano ocorreu em T1; em T2, a redução das UFCs foi significativa para ambos os grupos (G1 e G2); porém, se considerarmos os valores absolutos, podemos observar em T1 uma maior quantidade de UFCs no G2, e ao avaliar os resultados de T2, podemos observar valores que são muito semelhantes entre G1 e G2, o que pode sugerir maior efi-ciência de G2 em tempos iniciais após a antissepsia. No T3, a redução das UFCs foi mais efetiva para o G1, sugerindo maior efeito residual quando comparado ao G2. Ambos os protocolos antissépticos foram eficazes, pois reduziram significativamente o número de bactérias cutâneas, tanto em T2 quanto em T3.

Comparative study of the effectiveness and residual effect of preoperative antisepsis with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate associated with 70% ethyl alcohol and 0.5% alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate in dogs / Estudo comparativo da eficácia e do efeito residual da antissepsia pré-operatória com gluconato de clorexidina 4% associado a álcool etílico 70% e gluconato de clorexidina alcoólico 0.5% em cães

The effectiveness of antisepsis of surgical sites in 20 animals (canine species) was compared and subdivided into two groups, using 4% chlorhexidine gluconate associated with alcohol (group 1) and 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate (group 2). The samples were collected through skin swab after trichotomy (T1), after definitive antisepsis (T2) and one hour after the use of antiseptic (T3), and then submitted to the count of colony forming units (CFU). In both groups, bacterial growth occurred in T1; in T2, the reduction of CFUs was significant for both groups (G1 and G2); however, if we consider absolute values, we can see in T1 a greater amount of CFUs in G2, and when evaluating the results of T2, we can see values which are very similar between G1 and G2, which may suggest greater efficiency of G2 in initial times after antisepsis. In T3, the reduction of CFUs was more effective for G1, suggesting a greater residual effect when compared to G2. Both antiseptic protocols were effective as they significantly reduced the number of skin bacteria, both in T2 and T3.(AU)

A eficácia da antissepsia dos sítios cirúrgicos em 20 animais (espécie canina) foi comparada e subdividida em dois grupos, utilizando gluconato de clorexidina 4% associado ao álcool (grupo 1) e gluconato de clorexidina 0,5% (grupo 2). As amostras foram coletadas por meio de swab cutâneo após tricotomia (T1), após antissepsia definitiva (T2) e uma hora após o uso de antisséptico (T3), sendo então submetidas à contagem das unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC). Em ambos os grupos, o crescimento bacteriano ocorreu em T1; em T2, a redução das UFCs foi significativa para ambos os grupos (G1 e G2); porém, se considerarmos os valores absolutos, podemos observar em T1 uma maior quantidade de UFCs no G2, e ao avaliar os resultados de T2, podemos observar valores que são muito semelhantes entre G1 e G2, o que pode sugerir maior efi-ciência de G2 em tempos iniciais após a antissepsia. No T3, a redução das UFCs foi mais efetiva para o G1, sugerindo maior efeito residual quando comparado ao G2. Ambos os protocolos antissépticos foram eficazes, pois reduziram significativamente o número de bactérias cutâneas, tanto em T2 quanto em T3.(AU)

Composição bromatológica e digestibilidade in vitro de grãos secos de destilaria com solúveis / Bromatologic composition and in vitro digestibility feeding of distiller’s dried grain with solubles

A demanda mundial por biocombustíveis fez com que as destilarias enxergassem na produção de etanol de milho uma opção à ociosidade na entressafra da cana de açúcar. Desse processo, a pecuária pode ser beneficiada com o coproduto, utilizando como fonte de proteína e energia na alimentação animal, o resíduo de destilaria de grãos. O objetivo foi avaliar grãos secos de destilaria com solúveis (distillers dried grain with solubles - DDGS) de milho e/ou sorgo quanto à composição químico-bromatológica e digestibilidade in vitro. Foram analisadas 11 amostras de DDGS de milho e/ou sorgo, coletadas entre abril de 2015 e maio de 2016, originadas de duas destilarias comerciais processadoras de grãos. Diante dos resultados, verificou-se que o DDGS é um ingrediente alternativo na dieta para ruminantes, porém, apresentaram variações de grande amplitude entre as amostras avaliadas, o que torna indispensável a análise bromatológica nas diferentes partidas para garantir sua correta utilização.

The global demand for biofuels has made distilleries see the production of corn ethanol as an option to idleness in the offseason of sugarcane. From this process, livestock can benefit from the co-product, which can be used as a source of protein and energy in animal feed, the grain distillery residue. The objective was to evaluate distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) of maize and/or sorghum for chemical-bromatological composition and in vitro digestibility. Eleven samples of DDGS from corn and/or sorghum, collected between April 2015 and May 2016, from two commercial grain processing distilleries, were analyzed. In view of the results, it was found that DDGS is an alternative ingredient in the diet for ruminants, however, it showed wide variations between the samples evaluated, which makes chemical analysis essential in the different batches to ensure its correct use.

Composição bromatológica e digestibilidade in vitro de grãos secos de destilaria com solúveis / Bromatologic composition and in vitro digestibility feeding of distillers dried grain with solubles

A demanda mundial por biocombustíveis fez com que as destilarias enxergassem na produção de etanol de milho uma opção à ociosidade na entressafra da cana de açúcar. Desse processo, a pecuária pode ser beneficiada com o coproduto, utilizando como fonte de proteína e energia na alimentação animal, o resíduo de destilaria de grãos. O objetivo foi avaliar grãos secos de destilaria com solúveis (distillers dried grain with solubles - DDGS) de milho e/ou sorgo quanto à composição químico-bromatológica e digestibilidade in vitro. Foram analisadas 11 amostras de DDGS de milho e/ou sorgo, coletadas entre abril de 2015 e maio de 2016, originadas de duas destilarias comerciais processadoras de grãos. Diante dos resultados, verificou-se que o DDGS é um ingrediente alternativo na dieta para ruminantes, porém, apresentaram variações de grande amplitude entre as amostras avaliadas, o que torna indispensável a análise bromatológica nas diferentes partidas para garantir sua correta utilização.(AU)

The global demand for biofuels has made distilleries see the production of corn ethanol as an option to idleness in the offseason of sugarcane. From this process, livestock can benefit from the co-product, which can be used as a source of protein and energy in animal feed, the grain distillery residue. The objective was to evaluate distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) of maize and/or sorghum for chemical-bromatological composition and in vitro digestibility. Eleven samples of DDGS from corn and/or sorghum, collected between April 2015 and May 2016, from two commercial grain processing distilleries, were analyzed. In view of the results, it was found that DDGS is an alternative ingredient in the diet for ruminants, however, it showed wide variations between the samples evaluated, which makes chemical analysis essential in the different batches to ensure its correct use.(AU)

Phytotoxicity in two sugarcane cultivars in the initial development as affected by selectivity to herbicides / Fitotoxidez em dois cultivares de cana-de-açúcar no desenvolvimento inicial em função da seletividade a herbicidas

Sugarcane is a crop of great importance for human consumption, either for the production of sucrose or for the production of ethanol fuel. The objective of this work was to evaluate the phytotoxicity caused by the herbicides, the agronomic components in two sugarcane cultivars, at five evaluation times, during the 12-month and 18-month cultivation periods. The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replicates, in a 10 x 2 factorial scheme, with nine herbicides (tembotrione, mesotrione, clomazone, saflufenacil, 2,4 dichlorophenoxyacetic, fluroxypyr + picloram, metribuzin, isoxaflutole, sulfentrazone), two sugarcane cultivars (RB006995 and RB036153), and five evaluation times (7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days after application ­ DAA). The most phytotoxic herbicides for the 12-month cultivation period in the cultivars RB036153 and RB006995 were clomazone and sulfentrazone. For 18-month cultivation period, the herbicides isoxaflutole, clomazone and sulfentrazone were the most phytotoxic, mainly for the cultivar RB006995. For most herbicides, phytotoxicity decreased along the days after application. The most selective herbicides for both cultivars and cultivation periods were tembotrione, mesotrione and fluroxypyr + picloram.(AU)

A cana-de-açúcar é uma cultura de grande importância para alimentação humana, tanto para a produção de sacarose quanto para a produção de combustível etanol. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a fitotoxidade causada pelos herbicidas, nos períodos de cultivo de cana de ano e cana de ano-e-meio durante o estádio de brotação e perfilhamento de dois cultivares de cana-de-açúcar. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi de blocos casualizados com quatro repetições, em um esquema fatorial 10 x 2, sendo os fatores compostos por nove herbicidas (tembotriona, mesotriona, clomazona, saflufenacil, 2,4 diclorofenoxiacético, fluroxipir + picloram, metribuzin, isoxaflutol, sulfentrazona) mais uma testemunha, dois cultivares de cana-de-açúcar (RB006995, RB036153) e cinco épocas de avaliação (7, 14, 21, 28 e 35 DAA). Os herbicidas mais fitotóxicos para a cana de ano nos cultivares RB036153 e RB006995 foram clomazona e sulfentrazona. Para a cana de ano-e-meio, os herbicidas isoxaflutol, clomazona e sulfentrazona foram os mais fitotóxicos, principalmente no cultivar RB006995. Para a maioria dos herbicidas houve decréscimo da fitotoxidez com o passar dos dias após a aplicação. Os herbicidas mais seletivos para ambos os cultivares e períodos de cultivo foram tembotriona, mesotriona e fluroxipir + picloram.(AU)