Plasma energetic substrates and hepatic enzymes in the four-eyed fish Anableps anableps (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes) during the dry and rainy seasons in the Amazonian Island of Maracá, extreme north of Brazil

ABSTRACT Anableps anableps is a viviparous teleost typical from Amazon Delta estuaries. It is representative of this biome in Maracá, which offers a potential for biomonitoring. The aim of this study is to apply different biomarkers to males and females of this species and verify possible seasonal influences on their physiology. To collect fish, three expeditions were carried out from the rainy season of April 2018 to the rainy season of February 2019. Biometric parameters and gonadosomatic (GSI), hepatosomatic (HSI), and viscerosomatic (VSI) indexes were calculated, and blood samples were taken to measure triglycerides, total proteins, glucose, and activity of the enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). The GSI of males is higher in the rainy season and of females in the dry season. This is probably related to the embryogenesis process. Males show an increase in biomass during the dry season, a metabolic homogeneity, and females show an increase in plasma glucose, triglycerides, and ALT activity. The tested biomarkers are potential for biomonitoring, preliminarily suggesting that there is a seasonal asynchronism between males and females of A. anableps as for the allocation of energy resources at different times of their life cycle.

RESUMO Anableps anableps é um teleósteo vivíparo típico de estuários do Delta do Rio Amazonas, sendo representativo deste bioma na ilha de Maracá, com potencial para o biomonitoramento. O objetivo deste estudo foi aplicar diferentes biomarcadores em machos e fêmeas desta espécie e verificar a possível influência sazonal em aspectos de sua fisiologia. Para a coleta dos peixes foram realizadas três expedições, de abril/2018 (estação chuvosa), setembro/2018 (estação seca) até fevereiro/2019 (estação chuvosa). Foram obtidos parâmetros biométricos, índices gonadossomático (IGS), hepatossomático (IHS), viscerossomático (IVS) e amostras de sangue para dosagem de triglicerídeos, proteínas totais, glicose e a atividade das enzimas aspartato aminotransferase (AST), alanina aminotransferase (ALT) e fosfatase alcalina (ALP). O IGS dos machos foi maior na estação chuvosa e das fêmeas na estação seca, isso provavelmente ocorreu devido ao processo de embriogênese. Os machos aumentaram a biomassa na estação seca e apresentaram homogeneidade metabólica, já as fêmeas apresentaram hiperglicemia, hipertrigliceridemia e maior atividade da ALT. Os biomarcadores testados mostraram-se promissores para o biomonitoramento, sugerindo de forma preliminar que há um assincronismo sazonal entre machos e fêmeas de A. anableps na alocação de recursos energéticos em diferentes momentos do seu ciclo de vida.

Gynura segetum induces hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome in mice by impairing autophagy

ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate the underlying mechanism of hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (HSOS) induced by Gynura segetum by measuring autophagy in mouse models. Methods: The model group was administered G. segetum (30 g/kg/d) by gavage, while the normal control group was administered an equal volume of saline daily for five weeks. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), hepatic histopathological examinations, and Masson staining were performed to evaluate liver injury. Liver intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and P-selectin were evaluated by immunohistochemistry. Hepatocellular apoptosis was assessed using the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay. Protein expression levels of autophagy markers were measured using Western blot analysis. Results: Gynura segetum was found to significantly induce liver injury compared with control mice, as evidenced by the increase of serum transaminases, a decrease in triglyceride levels, and histopathological changes in mice. Gynura segetum remarkably induced hepatocellular apoptosis and upregulated the expressions of ICAM-1 and P-selectin and also downregulated the protein expression levels of LC3, Atg12 and cytoplasmic polyadenylation element binding protein. Conclusions: Our results suggested that G. segetum induced liver injury with HSOS, and it was partly due to its ability to impair the autophagy pathway.

Neurobehavioral and hepatic complications induced by acute inhalation exposure to abamectin in female rats of the Wistar strain treated with ginger (Zingiber officinale)

The study we conducted aimed to evaluate the acute toxicity of abamectin (ABM) (pesticide) on liver function and neurobehavioral by using the open field test. As a therapy, we have opted for a treatment based on natural antioxidants ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) mixed with olive oil to see the restorative effects during the experiment. The study was conducted on female Wistar rats. The latter was given an inhalation exposure of abamectin (ABM) at a dose CL50 > 5.04mg/L/1hr each morning for one week. The effects of this exposure showed a drop in body weight gain (g), a significant decrease in the relative and absolute weights liver (gm/100 gm body weight) accompanied by hepatic impairment indicating a significant disturbance of transaminases (AST/ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and significant behavioral changes. Administration of ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract at a dose of 3 ml mixed with olive oil at a dose of 1 ml/kg for 7 days orally (gavages) after inhalation indicates that ginger has a more remarkable and rapid effect on physical and mental health, it acts as a major means of defense and hepato-protective against toxicity.(AU)

Neurobehavioral and hepatic complications induced by acute inhalation exposure to abamectin in female rats of the Wistar strain treated with ginger (Zingiber officinale)

The study we conducted aimed to evaluate the acute toxicity of abamectin (ABM) (pesticide) on liver function and neurobehavioral by using the open field test. As a therapy, we have opted for a treatment based on natural antioxidants ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) mixed with olive oil to see the restorative effects during the experiment. The study was conducted on female Wistar rats. The latter was given an inhalation exposure of abamectin (ABM) at a dose CL50 > 5.04mg/L/1hr each morning for one week. The effects of this exposure showed a drop in body weight gain (g), a significant decrease in the relative and absolute weights liver (gm/100 gm body weight) accompanied by hepatic impairment indicating a significant disturbance of transaminases (AST/ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and significant behavioral changes. Administration of ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract at a dose of 3 ml mixed with olive oil at a dose of 1 ml/kg for 7 days orally (gavages) after inhalation indicates that ginger has a more remarkable and rapid effect on physical and mental health, it acts as a major means of defense and hepato-protective against toxicity.(AU)

Neurobehavioral and hepatic complications induced by acute inhalation exposure to abamectin in female rats of the Wistar strain treated with ginger (Zingiber officinale)

The study we conducted aimed to evaluate the acute toxicity of abamectin (ABM) (pesticide) on liver function and neurobehavioral by using the open field test. As a therapy, we have opted for a treatment based on natural antioxidants ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) mixed with olive oil to see the restorative effects during the experiment. The study was conducted on female Wistar rats. The latter was given an inhalation exposure of abamectin (ABM) at a dose CL50 > 5.04mg/L/1hr each morning for one week. The effects of this exposure showed a drop in body weight gain (g), a significant decrease in the relative and absolute weights liver (gm/100 gm body weight) accompanied by hepatic impairment indicating a significant disturbance of transaminases (AST/ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and significant behavioral changes. Administration of ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract at a dose of 3 ml mixed with olive oil at a dose of 1 ml/kg for 7 days orally (gavages) after inhalation indicates that ginger has a more remarkable and rapid effect on physical and mental health, it acts as a major means of defense and hepato-protective against toxicity.

Reference values for biochemical parameters in Balb/c mice bred in the Faculdade de Medicina do Abc housing facilities, Santo André/SP, Brazil / Valores de referência de parâmetros bioquímicos de camundongos (Mus mus musculus) das linhagens Balb/c mantidos no biotério da Faculdade de Medicina do Abc, Santo André/SP, Brasil

The reference for biochemical parameters of laboratory animals, used in scientific research is based on the international literature. Comparing a few parameters evaluated in different studies with Balb/c mice, it was possible to observe that the reference values for these biochemical parameters vary enormously. It depends on several variables, such as sex, lineage and genotype, and are also influenced by other factors such as age, accommodation, animal handling, diet offered, sanitary conditions of the housing facilities, among others. The objective of this study is to establish a list of blood biochemical parameters of Balb/c mice (male and female) kept in the Housing facilities of Centro Universitário Saúde ABC. Thirty male and female animals weighing approximately 30g with 90 days of age were used. The animals were euthanized and blood was collected through caudal vena cava puncture, placed in collection tubes and the total cholesterol, triglycerides, transaminases (AST and ALT), urea, creatinine and glycemia parameters were determined. We did not observe a significant difference when comparing males and females in triglycerides, creatinine, urea and glycemia levels. However a significant difference was observed in the cholesterol, ALT and AST parameters. With these results, we were able to establish reference values for the Balb/c mice for comparison with future experiments, using a human semi-automatic analyzer.

A referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos dos animais de laboratório, utilizados para pesquisa científica é baseada na literatura internacional. Comparando-se alguns parâmetros avaliados em diferentes estudos com camundongos Balb/C pudemos observar que os valores de referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos variam enormemente, dependendo de diversas variáveis, como sexo, linhagem e genótipo e ainda sofrem influência de outros fatores como idade, condição de alojamento, manejo dos animais, dieta oferecida, padrão sanitário do biotério onde são mantidos, dentre outros. Desta forma o presente trabalho objetivou estabelecer uma lista de parâmetros bioquímicos do sangue de camundongos da linhagem Balb/C (machos e fêmeas) criados no Biotério da FMABC. Foram utilizados 30 animais machos e fêmeas, com peso +-30g e idade 90 dias. Os animais foram eutanasiados e o sangue foi coletado por meio da veia cava caudal, acondicionado em tubos de coleta e as dosagens de colesterol total, triglicérides, transaminases (AST e ALT), uréia, creatinina e glicemia foram analisados. Não observamos diferença significativa quando comparado machos e fêmeas em: Triglicérides, Creatinina, Uréia e Glicemia. Entretanto, observou-se diferença significativa nos parâmetros de colesterol, ALT e AST. Com estes resultados, pudemos então, estabelecer valores de referência para os camundongos Balb/C para comparação com futuros experimentos utilizando um analisador humano semi-automático.

Reference values for biochemical parameters in Balb/c mice bred in the Faculdade de Medicina do Abc housing facilities, Santo André/SP, Brazil / Valores de referência de parâmetros bioquímicos de camundongos (Mus mus musculus) das linhagens Balb/c mantidos no biotério da Faculdade de Medicina do Abc, Santo André/SP, Brasil

The reference for biochemical parameters of laboratory animals, used in scientific research is based on the international literature. Comparing a few parameters evaluated in different studies with Balb/c mice, it was possible to observe that the reference values for these biochemical parameters vary enormously. It depends on several variables, such as sex, lineage and genotype, and are also influenced by other factors such as age, accommodation, animal handling, diet offered, sanitary conditions of the housing facilities, among others. The objective of this study is to establish a list of blood biochemical parameters of Balb/c mice (male and female) kept in the Housing facilities of Centro Universitário Saúde ABC. Thirty male and female animals weighing approximately 30g with 90 days of age were used. The animals were euthanized and blood was collected through caudal vena cava puncture, placed in collection tubes and the total cholesterol, triglycerides, transaminases (AST and ALT), urea, creatinine and glycemia parameters were determined. We did not observe a significant difference when comparing males and females in triglycerides, creatinine, urea and glycemia levels. However a significant difference was observed in the cholesterol, ALT and AST parameters. With these results, we were able to establish reference values for the Balb/c mice for comparison with future experiments, using a human semi-automatic analyzer.(AU)

A referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos dos animais de laboratório, utilizados para pesquisa científica é baseada na literatura internacional. Comparando-se alguns parâmetros avaliados em diferentes estudos com camundongos Balb/C pudemos observar que os valores de referência dos parâmetros bioquímicos variam enormemente, dependendo de diversas variáveis, como sexo, linhagem e genótipo e ainda sofrem influência de outros fatores como idade, condição de alojamento, manejo dos animais, dieta oferecida, padrão sanitário do biotério onde são mantidos, dentre outros. Desta forma o presente trabalho objetivou estabelecer uma lista de parâmetros bioquímicos do sangue de camundongos da linhagem Balb/C (machos e fêmeas) criados no Biotério da FMABC. Foram utilizados 30 animais machos e fêmeas, com peso +-30g e idade 90 dias. Os animais foram eutanasiados e o sangue foi coletado por meio da veia cava caudal, acondicionado em tubos de coleta e as dosagens de colesterol total, triglicérides, transaminases (AST e ALT), uréia, creatinina e glicemia foram analisados. Não observamos diferença significativa quando comparado machos e fêmeas em: Triglicérides, Creatinina, Uréia e Glicemia. Entretanto, observou-se diferença significativa nos parâmetros de colesterol, ALT e AST. Com estes resultados, pudemos então, estabelecer valores de referência para os camundongos Balb/C para comparação com futuros experimentos utilizando um analisador humano semi-automático.(AU)

Protective effect of Echinochrome against intrahepatic cholestasis induced by alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate in rats / Efeito protetor de Echinochrome contra colestase intra-hepática induzida por isotiocianato de alfa-naftilo em ratos

The present study was designed to evaluate the protective effects of echinochrome (Ech) on intrahepatic cholestasis in rats induced by a single (i.p.) injection of alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate (ANIT) (75 mg/kg body weight). The rats were pre-treated orally for 48hr (one dose / 24hr) with Ech (1, 5 and 10 mg/kg body weight) or ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) 80 mg/kg body weight drug then, injected with ANIT. ANIT markedly increased serum activities of alanine amino transaminase (ALT), aspartate amino transaminase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), which was accompanied by a massive inflammation of epithelial cells on bile duct at 24h after ANIT injection. ANIT also increased the levels of total protein (TP), total bilirubin (TB), direct bilirubin (DB), indirect bilirubin (IB), however decrease albumin content (ALB). In addition ANIT increased hepatic MDA and NO level and decreased GSH level and GST activity. The Ech exerted hepatoprotective and anticholestatic effects as assessed by a significant decrease in the activities of serum AST, ALT and ALP, and the levels of TP, TB, DB and IB as well as liver MDA level and NO level. In conclusion, Ech was found to possess hepatoprotective effect against intrahepatic cholestasis induced by hepatotoxin such as ANIT.(AU)

O presente estudo destinou-se a avaliar os efeitos protetores do Ech na colestase intra-hepática em ratos induzidos por uma única injeção (i.p.) de alfa-naftilisotiocianato (ANIT) (75 mg / kg de peso corporal). Os ratos foram pré-tratados oralmente durante 48 horas (uma dose / 24 horas) com cada (1, 5 e 10 mg / kg de peso corporal) e ácido ursodeoxicólico (UDCA) 80 mg / kg de peso corporal, em seguida, injetado com ANIT. ANIT atividades de soro marcadamente aumentadas de alanina amino transaminasa (ALT), aspartato de amino transaminases (AST) e fosfatase alcalina (ALP), que foi acompanhada por uma inflamação maciça de células epiteliais no ducto biliar às 24h após a injeção de ANIT. A ANIT também aumentou os níveis de proteína total (TP), bilirrubina total (TB), bilirrubina direta (DB), bilirrubina indireta (IB), no entanto, diminuem o teor de albumina (ALB). Além disso, a ANIT aumentou o nível de MDA hepático e NO e diminuiu o nível de GSH e a atividade de GST. O Ech exerceu efeitos hepatoprotectores e anticolestáticos como avaliado por uma diminuição significativa nas atividades de AST sérica, ALT e ALP e os níveis de TP, TB, DB e IB, bem como o nível de MDA no fígado e o nível de NO. Ech foi encontrado para possuir efeito protetor no fígado contra a colestase intra-hepática induzida por hepatotoxina, como a ANIT.(AU)

Evaluation of antimutagenic and cytotoxic activity of skin secretion extract of Rhinella marina and Rhaebo guttatus (Anura, Bufonidae) / Avaliação da atividade antimutagênica e citotóxica da secreção cutânea de Rhinella marina e Rhaebo guttatus (Anura, Bufonidae)

The skin secretion from toads of the Bufonidae family has great potential in the search for new active compounds to be used as drug candidates in treating some diseases, among them cancer. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic and antimutagenic activity of the parotoid gland secretion extracts of Rhinella marina and Rhaebo guttatus, as well as biochemically analyze transaminases and serum creatinine for liver and renal damage, respectively. Cytotoxicity was performed by the colorimetric method based on MTT (3- [4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl]-2, 5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide) with different concentrations of the extracts in Walker or splenic tumor cell cultures from rats and mice. The micronucleus test was performed with male Swiss mice treated orally with the extracts for 15 days, and then intraperitoneally with N-ethyl-N-nitrosurea (50 mg kg-1). Micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCE) were evaluated in bone marrow. The extracts showed cytotoxic activity in the evaluated cells. There was a significant reduction in the frequency of MNPCE (R. marina = 56% and R. guttatus = 75%, p < 0.001), indicating antimutagenic potential of the extracts. The groups treated only with extract showed an increase in MNPCE frequency, evidencing mutagenic potential. Biochemical analyzes showed no significant difference between treatments. Thus, under our experimental conditions, the extracts of R. marina and R. guttatus skin secretions presented chemopreventive potential for cancer.(AU)

A secreção cutânea de anuros da família Bufonidae tem grande potencial na busca de novos compostos ativos para utilização como fármacos candidatos no tratamento de algumas doenças, entre elas o câncer. Neste contexto, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a atividade citotóxica e antimutagênica dos extratos da secreção da glândula parótida de Rhinella marina e Rhaebo guttatus, bem como a análise bioquímica de transaminases e creatinina séricas, para avaliar dano hepático e renal, respectivamente. A avaliação de citotoxicidade foi realizada pelo método colorimétrico baseado no MTT (3-[4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl]-2, 5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide), com diferentes concentrações dos extratos em culturas de células do Tumor de Walker ou células esplênicas de rato e camundongo. O teste do micronúcleo foi realizado com camundongos Swiss machos que receberam tratamento oral com os extratos durante 15 dias, seguido de tratamento intraperitoneal com N-etil-N-nitrosuréia (50 mg kg-1). A frequência de eritrócitos policromáticos micronucleados (PCEMN) foi determinada em medula óssea. Os extratos apresentaram ação citotóxica nas células avaliadas. Houve uma redução significativa na frequência de PCEMN (R. marina = 56% e R. guttatus = 75%, p < 0,001), observando-se um potencial antimutagênico dos extratos. Os grupos tratados somente com os extratos apresentaram um aumento na frequência de PCEMNs, evidenciando um potencial mutagênico. As análises bioquímicas não apresentaram diferença significativa entre os tratamentos. Assim, nas condições experimentais testadas, as secreções cutâneas de R. marina e R. guttatus apresentaram potencial quimiopreventivo para câncer.(AU)

Effect of the use of golden mussel flour contaminated with lead as a source of calcium on the performance of broilers / Utilização de farinha de mexilhão dourado contaminado com chumbo como fonte de cálcio sobre o desempenho de frangos de corte

The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of lead contaminated golden mussel flour (GMF) as a source of calcium for broiler chickens from 14 to 42 days of age and to verify the probable effects on performance, tissue contamination, blood parameters, Pb digestibility, and bone quality. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design (DIC), with four levels of Pb contamination (71.33, 147.55, 223.78, and 300 mg kg-1 Pb) in GMF, with five replicates and three birds per experimental unit. Sixty-four-day-old Cobb male broilers housed in metabolism cages were used. GMF was added to rations instead of calcitic limestone. The zootechnical variables were evaluated: feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion, as well as the digestibility of nutrients. In addition, the serum biochemistry of the birds transaminases, total bilirubin, calcium, and phosphate was studied and the concentration of lead in the tissues and the bone quality of the birds was determined. The tibia was collected for evaluation of bone quality. The levels of Pb contamination in the golden mussel did not change the performance of the birds (P ≥ 0.05) or the Pb levels in the muscle Pectoralis major, skin, liver, feather, bones, and serum, or the serum levels of ALT, GGT, and total bilirubin, however, there was an effect of Pb levels (P < 0.01) on AST concentrations. Pb levels altered the values (P < 0.01) of the apparent digestible Pb and the coefficient of apparent digestibility of Pb, with an increasing linear effect. There was no effect (P ≥ 0.05) on bone stiffness, however flexibility and bone strength were altered (P < 0.05). Serum Ca and P concentrations did not show changes (P ≥ 0.05) due to the use of Pb levels in GMF. In this study, it can be observed that the use of GMF with Pb up to 300 mg kg-1 as a source of Ca in broiler diets does not alter performance, however the use of GMF...

Objetivou-se avaliar o uso da farinha de mexilhão dourado (FMD) contaminada com chumbo como fonte de cálcio para frangos de corte de 14 a 42 dias de idade e verificar prováveis efeitos no desempenho, contaminação de tecidos, parâmetros sanguíneos, digestibilidade de Pb e qualidade óssea. O experimento foi conduzido num delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), sendo estudados quatro níveis de contaminação de Pb (71,33; 147,55; 223,78 e 300 mg kg-1 de Pb) na FMD, cinco repetições e três aves por unidade experimental. Foram utilizados 60 frangos de corte, machos, Cobb, com 14 dias de idade, alojados em gaiolas de metabolismo. A FMD foi adicionada às rações em substituição ao calcário calcítico. As variáveis zootécnicas foram avaliadas consumo de ração, ganho de peso e conversão alimentar; bem como a digestibilidade de nutrientes. Ainda, estudou-se a bioquímica sérica das aves transaminases, bilirrubina total, cálcio e fosfato; a concentração de chumbo nos tecidos e a qualidade óssea das aves. A tíbia foi coletada para avaliação da qualidade óssea. Os níveis de contaminação com Pb no mexilhão dourado não alteraram o desempenho das aves (P ≥ 0,05), bem como os teores de Pb no músculo Pectoralis major, pele, fígado, pena, ossos e soro e nos teores séricos de ALT, GGT e bilirrubina total, porém houve efeito dos níveis de Pb (P < 0,01) sobre as concentrações de AST. Os níveis de Pb alteram os valores (P < 0,01) de Pb digestível aparente e coeficiente de digestibilidade aparente de Pb, havendo efeito linear crescente. ão ocorreu efeito (P ≥ 0,05) sobre a rigidez óssea, mas a flexibilidade e resistência óssea foi alterada (P < 0,05). As concentrações séricas de Ca e P não mostraram alterações (P ≥ 0,05) pelo uso de níveis de Pb na FMD. Neste estudo pode ser observado que a utilização de FMD com Pb em até 300 mg kg -1 como fonte de Ca em dietas de frangos de corte não altera o desempenho, porém a utilização de FMD...

Effect of the use of golden mussel flour contaminated with lead as a source of calcium on the performance of broilers / Utilização de farinha de mexilhão dourado contaminado com chumbo como fonte de cálcio sobre o desempenho de frangos de corte

The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of lead contaminated golden mussel flour (GMF) as a source of calcium for broiler chickens from 14 to 42 days of age and to verify the probable effects on performance, tissue contamination, blood parameters, Pb digestibility, and bone quality. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design (DIC), with four levels of Pb contamination (71.33, 147.55, 223.78, and 300 mg kg-1 Pb) in GMF, with five replicates and three birds per experimental unit. Sixty-four-day-old Cobb male broilers housed in metabolism cages were used. GMF was added to rations instead of calcitic limestone. The zootechnical variables were evaluated: feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion, as well as the digestibility of nutrients. In addition, the serum biochemistry of the birds transaminases, total bilirubin, calcium, and phosphate was studied and the concentration of lead in the tissues and the bone quality of the birds was determined. The tibia was collected for evaluation of bone quality. The levels of Pb contamination in the golden mussel did not change the performance of the birds (P ≥ 0.05) or the Pb levels in the muscle Pectoralis major, skin, liver, feather, bones, and serum, or the serum levels of ALT, GGT, and total bilirubin, however, there was an effect of Pb levels (P < 0.01) on AST concentrations. Pb levels altered the values (P < 0.01) of the apparent digestible Pb and the coefficient of apparent digestibility of Pb, with an increasing linear effect. There was no effect (P ≥ 0.05) on bone stiffness, however flexibility and bone strength were altered (P < 0.05). Serum Ca and P concentrations did not show changes (P ≥ 0.05) due to the use of Pb levels in GMF. In this study, it can be observed that the use of GMF with Pb up to 300 mg kg-1 as a source of Ca in broiler diets does not alter performance, however the use of GMF...(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar o uso da farinha de mexilhão dourado (FMD) contaminada com chumbo como fonte de cálcio para frangos de corte de 14 a 42 dias de idade e verificar prováveis efeitos no desempenho, contaminação de tecidos, parâmetros sanguíneos, digestibilidade de Pb e qualidade óssea. O experimento foi conduzido num delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), sendo estudados quatro níveis de contaminação de Pb (71,33; 147,55; 223,78 e 300 mg kg-1 de Pb) na FMD, cinco repetições e três aves por unidade experimental. Foram utilizados 60 frangos de corte, machos, Cobb, com 14 dias de idade, alojados em gaiolas de metabolismo. A FMD foi adicionada às rações em substituição ao calcário calcítico. As variáveis zootécnicas foram avaliadas consumo de ração, ganho de peso e conversão alimentar; bem como a digestibilidade de nutrientes. Ainda, estudou-se a bioquímica sérica das aves transaminases, bilirrubina total, cálcio e fosfato; a concentração de chumbo nos tecidos e a qualidade óssea das aves. A tíbia foi coletada para avaliação da qualidade óssea. Os níveis de contaminação com Pb no mexilhão dourado não alteraram o desempenho das aves (P ≥ 0,05), bem como os teores de Pb no músculo Pectoralis major, pele, fígado, pena, ossos e soro e nos teores séricos de ALT, GGT e bilirrubina total, porém houve efeito dos níveis de Pb (P < 0,01) sobre as concentrações de AST. Os níveis de Pb alteram os valores (P < 0,01) de Pb digestível aparente e coeficiente de digestibilidade aparente de Pb, havendo efeito linear crescente. ão ocorreu efeito (P ≥ 0,05) sobre a rigidez óssea, mas a flexibilidade e resistência óssea foi alterada (P < 0,05). As concentrações séricas de Ca e P não mostraram alterações (P ≥ 0,05) pelo uso de níveis de Pb na FMD. Neste estudo pode ser observado que a utilização de FMD com Pb em até 300 mg kg -1 como fonte de Ca em dietas de frangos de corte não altera o desempenho, porém a utilização de FMD...(AU)

Protective effect of Echinochrome against intrahepatic cholestasis induced by alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate in rats

Abstract The present study was designed to evaluate the protective effects of echinochrome (Ech) on intrahepatic cholestasis in rats induced by a single (i.p.) injection of alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate (ANIT) (75 mg/kg body weight). The rats were pre-treated orally for 48hr (one dose / 24hr) with Ech (1, 5 and 10 mg/kg body weight) or ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) 80 mg/kg body weight drug then, injected with ANIT. ANIT markedly increased serum activities of alanine amino transaminase (ALT), aspartate amino transaminase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), which was accompanied by a massive inflammation of epithelial cells on bile duct at 24h after ANIT injection. ANIT also increased the levels of total protein (TP), total bilirubin (TB), direct bilirubin (DB), indirect bilirubin (IB), however decrease albumin content (ALB). In addition ANIT increased hepatic MDA and NO level and decreased GSH level and GST activity. The Ech exerted hepatoprotective and anticholestatic effects as assessed by a significant decrease in the activities of serum AST, ALT and ALP, and the levels of TP, TB, DB and IB as well as liver MDA level and NO level. In conclusion, Ech was found to possess hepatoprotective effect against intrahepatic cholestasis induced by hepatotoxin such as ANIT.

Resumo O presente estudo destinou-se a avaliar os efeitos protetores do Ech na colestase intra-hepática em ratos induzidos por uma única injeção (i.p.) de alfa-naftilisotiocianato (ANIT) (75 mg / kg de peso corporal). Os ratos foram pré-tratados oralmente durante 48 horas (uma dose / 24 horas) com cada (1, 5 e 10 mg / kg de peso corporal) e ácido ursodeoxicólico (UDCA) 80 mg / kg de peso corporal, em seguida, injetado com ANIT. ANIT atividades de soro marcadamente aumentadas de alanina amino transaminasa (ALT), aspartato de amino transaminases (AST) e fosfatase alcalina (ALP), que foi acompanhada por uma inflamação maciça de células epiteliais no ducto biliar às 24h após a injeção de ANIT. A ANIT também aumentou os níveis de proteína total (TP), bilirrubina total (TB), bilirrubina direta (DB), bilirrubina indireta (IB), no entanto, diminuem o teor de albumina (ALB). Além disso, a ANIT aumentou o nível de MDA hepático e NO e diminuiu o nível de GSH e a atividade de GST. O Ech exerceu efeitos hepatoprotectores e anticolestáticos como avaliado por uma diminuição significativa nas atividades de AST sérica, ALT e ALP e os níveis de TP, TB, DB e IB, bem como o nível de MDA no fígado e o nível de NO. Ech foi encontrado para possuir efeito protetor no fígado contra a colestase intra-hepática induzida por hepatotoxina, como a ANIT.

Evaluation of antimutagenic and cytotoxic activity of skin secretion extract of Rhinella marina and Rhaebo guttatus (Anura, Bufonidae) / Avaliação da atividade antimutagênica e citotóxica da secreção cutânea de Rhinella marina e Rhaebo guttatus (Anura, Bufonidae)

The skin secretion from toads of the Bufonidae family has great potential in the search for new active compounds to be used as drug candidates in treating some diseases, among them cancer. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic and antimutagenic activity of the parotoid gland secretion extracts of Rhinella marina and Rhaebo guttatus, as well as biochemically analyze transaminases and serum creatinine for liver and renal damage, respectively. Cytotoxicity was performed by the colorimetric method based on MTT (3- [4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl]-2, 5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide) with different concentrations of the extracts in Walker or splenic tumor cell cultures from rats and mice. The micronucleus test was performed with male Swiss mice treated orally with the extracts for 15 days, and then intraperitoneally with N-ethyl-N-nitrosurea (50 mg kg-1). Micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCE) were evaluated in bone marrow. The extracts showed cytotoxic activity in the evaluated cells. There was a significant reduction in the frequency of MNPCE (R. marina = 56% and R. guttatus = 75%, p < 0.001), indicating antimutagenic potential of the extracts. The groups treated only with extract showed an increase in MNPCE frequency, evidencing mutagenic potential. Biochemical analyzes showed no significant difference between treatments. Thus, under our experimental conditions, the extracts of R. marina and R. guttatus skin secretions presented chemopreventive potential for cancer. (AU)

A secreção cutânea de anuros da família Bufonidae tem grande potencial na busca de novos compostos ativos para utilização como fármacos candidatos no tratamento de algumas doenças, entre elas o câncer. Neste contexto, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a atividade citotóxica e antimutagênica dos extratos da secreção da glândula parótida de Rhinella marina e Rhaebo guttatus, bem como a análise bioquímica de transaminases e creatinina séricas, para avaliar dano hepático e renal, respectivamente. A avaliação de citotoxicidade foi realizada pelo método colorimétrico baseado no MTT (3-[4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl]-2, 5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide), com diferentes concentrações dos extratos em culturas de células do Tumor de Walker ou células esplênicas de rato e camundongo. O teste do micronúcleo foi realizado com camundongos Swiss machos que receberam tratamento oral com os extratos durante 15 dias, seguido de tratamento intraperitoneal com N-etil-N-nitrosuréia (50 mg kg-1). A frequência de eritrócitos policromáticos micronucleados (PCEMN) foi determinada em medula óssea. Os extratos apresentaram ação citotóxica nas células avaliadas. Houve uma redução significativa na frequência de PCEMN (R. marina = 56% e R. guttatus = 75%, p < 0,001), observando-se um potencial antimutagênico dos extratos. Os grupos tratados somente com os extratos apresentaram um aumento na frequência de PCEMNs, evidenciando um potencial mutagênico. As análises bioquímicas não apresentaram diferença significativa entre os tratamentos. Assim, nas condições experimentais testadas, as secreções cutâneas de R. marina e R. guttatus apresentaram potencial quimiopreventivo para câncer.(AU)

Effect of Arrabidaea chica extract against chemically induced breast cancer in animal model

Purpose:To examine the effects of Arrabidaa chica (Bignoniacea) extract, a native plant of the Amazon known as crajiru, on a 7,12-dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene (DMBA)-induced breast cancer model in Wistar rats.Methods:We compared the response of breast cancer to the oral administration of A. chica extract (ACE) for 16 weeks, associated or not with vincristine. Groups: normal control; DMBA (50mg/kg v.o,) without treatment; DMBA+ACE (300 mg/kg); DMBA+vincristine. 500μg/kg injected i.p; DMBA+ACE+Vincristine 250μg/kg i.p. Imaging by microPET and fluorescence, biochemistry, oxidative stress, hematology and histopathology were used to validate the treatments.Results:All animals survived. A gradual weight gain in all groups was observed, with no significant difference (p>0.05). The oral administration of ACE and ACE+vincristine 50% significantly reduced breast tumors incidence examined with PET-18FDG and fluorescence (p<0.001). Significant reduction of serum transaminases, oxidative stress and hematological toxicity were observed in these groups. Antioxidant enzyme levels in breast tissue were significantly higher compared to the DMBA and DMBA+vincristine groups.Conclusion:These results demonstrate for the first time that ACE positively influences the treatment of DMBA-induced breast cancer in animal model, inducing a reduction in oxidative stress and chemotherapy toxicity, meaning that ACE may have clinical implication in further studies.(AU)

Effects of different periods of gastric ischemia on liver as a remote organ

Purpose:To evaluate the hepatic changes associated with gastric ischemia.Methods:Thirty male rabbits were studied, distributed in 3 groups (n=10). Group 1: ligature and section of the gastric vasculature and removal of the liver after three hours; Group 2: ligature and section of the gastric vasculature and removal of the liver after 6 hours; Group 3: ligature and section of the gastric vasculature and removal of the liver after 12 hours. Blood samples were collected immediately before surgery and after the determined time of ischemia in each group to evaluate the hepatic function. After the death of the rabbits, the liver was removed for macro and microscopic study.Results:An increase in aminotransferases and bilirubin occurred in groups 2 and 3. Total protein and albumin diminished in all of the animals. All of the rabbits from groups 2 and 3 presented hepatocellular necrosis.Conclusion:The devascularization of the stomach for a period of above three hours is associated with hepatic morphological and functional disorders.(AU)

The effect of different hormones and antibiotics on activity of ast enzyme and its isozymes in Wistar rats

Background: One of the valuable tests for diagnosis of cardiovascular and liver diseases is measuring of AST activity. One of the main enzymes of transaminases group is aspartate aminotransferase. Previous Studies have shown that some alteration may occur in mitochondria function as the result of different disease or taking different medication; these changes in mitochondrial and cytosolic AST isozymes can be the sign of disorders. According to the role of steroid hormone in induction of its effects on protein synthesis genes, this study is conducted to shed some light on mechanisms and the interference of steroid hormones and antibiotics.Materials, Methods & Results: In this study, male Wistar rats were injected intramuscularly with Testosterone, progesterone and estradiol; while tetracycline and streptomycin injections were intraperitoneal. Testosterone, progesterone and estradiol injections were carried out in a short-term (15 days) and long-term (45 days) periods. Steroid hormones were dissolved in sesame in a way that by each injection, 0.2 mL sesame oil (containing specific amount of hormone) was injected to the rat. Control group was kept in the same condition except that their sesame oil injection contained no hormone. Tetracycline and Streptomycin injection was carried out for 5 days at 7 am and pm, at 50 mg/kg dosage intraperitoneally. In short- and long-term periods, rats were divided into four groups of 6-member. The concentrations were the same in the periods and 0.2 mL sesame oil was injected intramuscularly. 1 mg testosterone, 12 mg progesterone and 0.2 mg estradiol were intramuscularly injected to rats in group 2, 3 and 4, respectively [10]. Rats were divided into 9 six-member groups as follows:[...]

The effect of different hormones and antibiotics on activity of ast enzyme and its isozymes in Wistar rats

Background: One of the valuable tests for diagnosis of cardiovascular and liver diseases is measuring of AST activity. One of the main enzymes of transaminases group is aspartate aminotransferase. Previous Studies have shown that some alteration may occur in mitochondria function as the result of different disease or taking different medication; these changes in mitochondrial and cytosolic AST isozymes can be the sign of disorders. According to the role of steroid hormone in induction of its effects on protein synthesis genes, this study is conducted to shed some light on mechanisms and the interference of steroid hormones and antibiotics.Materials, Methods & Results: In this study, male Wistar rats were injected intramuscularly with Testosterone, progesterone and estradiol; while tetracycline and streptomycin injections were intraperitoneal. Testosterone, progesterone and estradiol injections were carried out in a short-term (15 days) and long-term (45 days) periods. Steroid hormones were dissolved in sesame in a way that by each injection, 0.2 mL sesame oil (containing specific amount of hormone) was injected to the rat. Control group was kept in the same condition except that their sesame oil injection contained no hormone. Tetracycline and Streptomycin injection was carried out for 5 days at 7 am and pm, at 50 mg/kg dosage intraperitoneally. In short- and long-term periods, rats were divided into four groups of 6-member. The concentrations were the same in the periods and 0.2 mL sesame oil was injected intramuscularly. 1 mg testosterone, 12 mg progesterone and 0.2 mg estradiol were intramuscularly injected to rats in group 2, 3 and 4, respectively [10]. Rats were divided into 9 six-member groups as follows:[...](AU)

Protective effect of Echinochrome against intrahepatic cholestasis induced by alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate in rats

Abstract The present study was designed to evaluate the protective effects of echinochrome (Ech) on intrahepatic cholestasis in rats induced by a single (i.p.) injection of alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate (ANIT) (75 mg/kg body weight). The rats were pre-treated orally for 48hr (one dose / 24hr) with Ech (1, 5 and 10 mg/kg body weight) or ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) 80 mg/kg body weight drug then, injected with ANIT. ANIT markedly increased serum activities of alanine amino transaminase (ALT), aspartate amino transaminase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), which was accompanied by a massive inflammation of epithelial cells on bile duct at 24h after ANIT injection. ANIT also increased the levels of total protein (TP), total bilirubin (TB), direct bilirubin (DB), indirect bilirubin (IB), however decrease albumin content (ALB). In addition ANIT increased hepatic MDA and NO level and decreased GSH level and GST activity. The Ech exerted hepatoprotective and anticholestatic effects as assessed by a significant decrease in the activities of serum AST, ALT and ALP, and the levels of TP, TB, DB and IB as well as liver MDA level and NO level. In conclusion, Ech was found to possess hepatoprotective effect against intrahepatic cholestasis induced by hepatotoxin such as ANIT.

Resumo O presente estudo destinou-se a avaliar os efeitos protetores do Ech na colestase intra-hepática em ratos induzidos por uma única injeção (i.p.) de alfa-naftilisotiocianato (ANIT) (75 mg / kg de peso corporal). Os ratos foram pré-tratados oralmente durante 48 horas (uma dose / 24 horas) com cada (1, 5 e 10 mg / kg de peso corporal) e ácido ursodeoxicólico (UDCA) 80 mg / kg de peso corporal, em seguida, injetado com ANIT. ANIT atividades de soro marcadamente aumentadas de alanina amino transaminasa (ALT), aspartato de amino transaminases (AST) e fosfatase alcalina (ALP), que foi acompanhada por uma inflamação maciça de células epiteliais no ducto biliar às 24h após a injeção de ANIT. A ANIT também aumentou os níveis de proteína total (TP), bilirrubina total (TB), bilirrubina direta (DB), bilirrubina indireta (IB), no entanto, diminuem o teor de albumina (ALB). Além disso, a ANIT aumentou o nível de MDA hepático e NO e diminuiu o nível de GSH e a atividade de GST. O Ech exerceu efeitos hepatoprotectores e anticolestáticos como avaliado por uma diminuição significativa nas atividades de AST sérica, ALT e ALP e os níveis de TP, TB, DB e IB, bem como o nível de MDA no fígado e o nível de NO. Ech foi encontrado para possuir efeito protetor no fígado contra a colestase intra-hepática induzida por hepatotoxina, como a ANIT.

Aminotransferase and glutamate dehydrogenase activities in lactobacilli and streptococci

Aminotransferases and glutamate dehydrogenase are two main types of enzymes involved in the initial steps of amino acid catabolism, which plays a key role in the cheese flavor development. In the present work, glutamate dehydrogenase and aminotransferase activities were screened in twenty one strains of lactic acid bacteria of dairy interest, either cheese-isolated or commercial starters, including fifteen mesophilic lactobacilli, four thermophilic lactobacilli, and two streptococci. The strains of Streptococcus thermophilus showed the highest glutamate dehydrogenase activity, which was significantly elevated compared with the lactobacilli. Aspartate aminotransferase prevailed in most strains tested, while the levels and specificity of other aminotransferases were highly strain- and species-dependent. The knowledge of enzymatic profiles of these starter and cheese-isolated cultures is helpful in proposing appropriate combinations of strains for improved or increased cheese flavor.(AU)

RELAÇÃO AST/ALT EM CÃES, CORRELAÇÕES BIOQUÍMICAS SÉRICAS E VALOR PROGNÓSTICO

A relação entra as duas transaminases aspartato aminotransferase e alanina aminotransferase (AST/ALT), também conhecida como relação De Ritis, é calculada com base nos valores séricos das atividades destas enzimas, bastante utilizada na medicina para direcionar o diagnóstico diferencial entre hepatopatias e doenças extra-hepáticas e, dessa forma estabelecer um prognóstico. Na Medicina Veterinária o seu uso não é corriqueiro e a sua importância ainda é desconhecida. Este estudo objetivou avaliar a relação De Ritis em cães saudáveis e em diagnósticos de hepatopatias e outras doenças extra-hepáticas observadas na rotina médica veterinária. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo, com dados de 302 cães atendidos no Hospital Veterinário da UFMG, Belo Horizonte (MG), e que tiveram exames bioquímicos realizados no Laboratório de Patologia Clínica Veterinária entre os meses de janeiro e maio de 2019. Dois experimentos foram conduzidos de maneira complementar, sendo incluídos nas análises os animais saudáveis, hepatopatas agudos e crônicos e portadores de doenças extra-hepáticas (piometra, trauma/fraturas, intoxicação/ envenenamento, leishmaniose, hemoparasitose, nefropatia). Foram analisados os resultados de exames hematológicos e bioquímicos séricos, avaliando o comportamento das enzimas hepáticas e médias da relação AST/ALT em dois momentos, momento zero (M0) e 48 horas após o M0 (M48). No experimento 1, animais portadores de hepatopatia aguda apresentaram atividades médias de ALT e AST muito acima do limite superior dos intervalos de referência para a espécie. A relação AST/ALT mostrou-se inversamente proporcional a gama glutamil transferase (GGT), ALT, fosfatase alcalina (ALP) e albumina. No experimento 2, para avaliar o efeito da relação AST/ALT sobre o desfecho, foi ajustado um modelo de regressão logística adequado a dados dicotômicos (vivo/óbito). Para análise do efeito do tratamento pelo tempo, foi calculada a média da relação AST/ALT dos grupos que apresentavam pacientes com resultados no M0 e M48. Animais portadores de hepatopatias crônicas apresentaram a maior média da relação AST/ALT, e apesar de apenas 19,74% dos animais terem sido classificados como portadores de hepatopatia crônica, os achados deste estudo sugerem que a relação De Ritis seja mais eficaz para a sua identificação do que para hepatopatias agudas. A determinação da relação De Ritis nos momentos M0 e M48 se mostrou uma importante ferramenta para a avaliação da eficácia na conduta terapêutica adotada para o paciente. Animais alocados nos grupos piometra, intoxicação/envenenamento e fratura/trauma apresentaram médias altas para a relação AST/ALT (2,67, 2,54, e 2,21, respectivamente). A correlação entre a relação AST/ALT em avaliações seriadas (M0 e M48) e a resposta prognóstica de sobrevivência, mostrou que quando animais dobram o valor da relação De Ritis do M0 para o M48, estes tendem a apresentar uma probabilidade 2,5 vezes maior de vir a óbito. Dessa forma, conclui-se que a relação AST/ALT deva ser incluída na rotina clínica e utilizada na avaliação da evolução da doença em cães.

The relationship between the transaminases aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT), also known as the De Ritis ratio, is calculated based on the serum values of the activities of these enzymes. This relationship is widely used in human medicine to conduct differential diagnosis between liver diseases and extra hepatic diseases and to establish a prognosis. In Veterinary Medicine, its use is not common and its importance is still unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the De Ritis ratio in healthy dogs and in diagnoses of liver diseases and other extrahepatic diseases observed in the veterinary medical routine. A retrospective study was carried out, with data from 302 dogs from the Veterinary Hospital of UFMG, Belo Horizonte (MG), and who had biochemistry evaluation performed at the Laboratory of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, between the months of January and May 2019. Two experiments were conducted in a complementary manner, including healthy animals, acute and chronic liver disease and patients with extrahepatic diseases (pyometra, trauma/fractures, intoxication/poisoning, leishmaniasis, hemoparasitosis, and nephropathy). The results of serum hematological and biochemical tests were analyzed, evaluating the behavior of liver enzymes and averages of the AST/ALT ratio at two times, moment zero (M0) and 48 hours after M0 (M48). In the experiment 1, animals with acute liver disease presented ALT and AST mean activities well above the upper limit of the reference intervals for the specie. The AST/ALT ratio was inversely proportional to the gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), ALT, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and albumin. In the experiment 2, to assess the effect of the AST/ALT ratio on the outcome, a logistic regression model was adjusted to suit dichotomous data (live/death). To analyze the effect of treatment over time, the average of the AST/ALT ratio of the groups presented patients with results in M0 and M48 was calculated. Animals with chronic liver diseases had the greatest average of the AST/ALT ratio, and although only 19.74% of the animals were classified as having chronic liver disease, the findings of this study suggest that De Ritis ratio is more effective for their identification than acute liver diseases. The determination of the De Ritis ratio at moments M0 and M48 proved to be an important tool for the evaluation of the efficacy in the therapeutic approach adopted for the patient. Animals allocated to the pyometra, intoxication/poisoning and fracture/trauma groups presented higher averages for the AST/ALT ratio (2.67, 2.54, and 2.21, respectively). The correlation between the AST/ALT relatioship in serial evaluations (M0 and M48) and the prognostic response for survival, showed that when animals double De Ritis ratio from M0 to M48, they tend to have a probability 2.5 times greater of dying. Thus, it is concluded that the AST/ALT ratio should be included in the clinical routine and used to assess the evolution of the disease in dogs.