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Environ Res ; 248: 118243, 2024 May 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38266899

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The present work describes a protocol of chemical activation, with acid catalyst, of olive endocarps to obtain acid insoluble lignin-rich materials with high capacities for the adsorption of furfural present in aqueous media. During biomass activation, factors such as acid concentration, reaction time and temperature, solid/liquid ratio and the presence of water extractives strongly affected both the surface characteristics of the treated bioadsorbents and their capacities for furfural retention (percentage increase close to 600% with respect to the crude biomass). Once a treated solid with good adsorbent properties was obtained, the optimal conditions for adsorption were found: stirring speed 80 rpm, temperature 303 K and adsorbent load 7.5 g solid/50 cm3. Kinetic study indicated the pseudo-second order model provided the best fit of the experimental data. At 303 K, the equilibrium adsorption capacities values ranged from 2.27 mg g-1 to 29.29 mg g-1, for initial furfural concentrations between 0.49 g dm-3 and 12.88 g dm-3. Freundlich model presented the best isotherm (R2 = 0.996 and SE = 4.7%) providing KF and n values of 0.115 (mg g-1) (mg dm-3)-n and 0.610, respectively. Since physical interactions predominate in the adsorption of furfural on chemically activated olive endocarps, the furfural removal process could have occurred reversibly on the heterogeneous surface of the bioadsorbents.


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Olea , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Termodinâmica , Lignina/química , Furaldeído , Adsorção , Água/química , Cinética , Poluentes Químicos da Água/química , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Soluções
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Clin Transplant ; 37(11): e15070, 2023 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37398993

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INTRODUCTION: Hepatic artery occlusion (HAO) is a significant complication post-liver transplantation. Doppler ultrasound (DUS) has been widely used as an initial screening test for detecting HAO; however, its performance is often not sufficient. Although other diagnostic tests such as computed tomography angiography (CTA), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), and angiogram are more accurate, they are invasive and have several limitations. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is an emerging tool for detecting HAO; however, the results from previous studies were limited due to a small number of patients. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate its performance by performing a meta-analysis. METHOD: We performed a systemic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating the performance of CEUS for the detection of HAO in an adult population. A literature search of EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, and Medline was conducted through March 2022. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, log diagnostic odd ratio (LDOR), and area under summary receiver operating curve (AUC) were calculated. Publication bias was assessed by Deeks' funnel plot. RESULT: Eight studies were included, with 434 CEUS performed. Using a combination of CTA, MRA, angiography, clinical follow-up, and surgery as the gold standard, the sensitivity, specificity, and LDOR of CEUS for detection of HAO were .969 (.938, .996), .991 (.981, 1.001), and 5.732 (4.539, 6.926), respectively. AUC was .959. The heterogeneity between studies appeared universally low, and no significant publication bias was found (p = .44). CONCLUSION: CEUS appeared to have an excellent performance for the detection of HAO and could be considered as an alternative when DUS is non-diagnostic or when CTA, MRA, and angiogram are not feasible.


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Arteriopatias Oclusivas , Transplante de Fígado , Adulto , Humanos , Transplante de Fígado/efeitos adversos , Artéria Hepática/diagnóstico por imagem , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Ultrassonografia , Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética , Arteriopatias Oclusivas/diagnóstico por imagem , Arteriopatias Oclusivas/etiologia , Meios de Contraste
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37870444

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OBJECTIVE: To assess cognitive status in elderly patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in the subacute phase, examine the role of cognitive reserve, and investigate associations with cognitive complaints, mental distress, and functional outcomes. SETTING: A level 1 trauma center in the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 52 individuals with mTBI and 42 healthy controls. DESIGN: A prospective observational cohort study. MAIN MEASURES: Neuropsychological assessment in the subacute phase (2 weeks to 6 months post-injury) to objectively measure the cognitive functioning, the Head Injury Symptom Checklist for subjective cognitive complaints, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for anxiety and depression, the Cognitive Reserve Index questionnaire for cognitive reserve, the Community Integration Questionnaire for community integration, and the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended for functional outcome. RESULTS: Cognitive impairments were observed in memory (P < .001) and attention, processing speed and executive control (P < .001). Cognitive reserve was not associated with neuropsychological test performance, except for one test measuring working memory. The relationship between injury severity and cognitive outcome was not moderated by cognitive reserve. Elderly patients reported significantly more complains than healthy controls regarding forgetfulness, concentration problems, and slowness. Complaints of concentration were associated with cognitive impairment. All cognitive complaints were significantly correlated with mental distress. CONCLUSIONS: Cognitive impairments may be present in elderly patients in the subacute phase after mTBI, and these impairments were not significantly associated with cognitive reserve. This suggests that cognitive reserve might not serve as a protective factor against the effects of mTBI in the elderly. Concentration complaints may serve as a specific indicator for cognitive impairment, while complaints of memory and mental slowness may represent more generic indicators of mental distress. These findings highlight the importance of careful screening in older adults with mTBI, guiding clinicians toward specific treatment targets encompassing cognitive impairment, diminished mental well-being, or both.

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Acta Neurochir (Wien) ; 165(2): 461-470, 2023 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36595056

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OBJECTIVE: Brain aneurysms comprise different compartments that undergo unique biological processes. A detailed multimodal analysis incorporating 3D aneurysm wall enhancement (AWE), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and finite element analysis (FEA) data can provide insights into the aneurysm wall biology. METHODS: Unruptured aneurysms were prospectively imaged with 7 T high-resolution MRI (HR-MRI). 3D AWE color maps of the entire aneurysm wall were generated and co-registered with contour plots of morphomechanical parameters derived from CFD and FEA. A multimodal analysis of the entire aneurysm was performed using 3D circumferential AWE (3D-CAWE), wall tension (WT), time-averaged wall shear stress (TAWSS), wall shear stress gradient (WSSG), and oscillatory shear index (OSI). A detailed compartmental analysis of each aneurysm's dome, bleb, and neck was also performed. RESULTS: Twenty-six aneurysms were analyzed. 3D-CAWE + aneurysms had higher WT (p = 0.03) and higher TAWSS (p = 0.045) than 3D-CAWE- aneurysms. WT, TAWSS, and WSSG were lower in areas of focal AWE in the aneurysm dome compared to the neck (p = 0.009, p = 0.049, and p = 0.040, respectively), whereas OSI was higher in areas of focal AWE compared to the neck (p = 0.020). When compared to areas of no AWE of the aneurysm sac (AWE = 0.92 vs. 0.49, p = 0.001), blebs exhibited lower WT (1.6 vs. 2.45, p = 0.010), lower TAWSS (2.6 vs. 6.34), lower OSI (0.0007 vs. 0.0010), and lower WSSG (2900 vs. 5306). Fusiform aneurysms had a higher 3D-CAWE and WT than saccular aneurysms (p = 0.046 and p = 0.003, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Areas of focal high AWE in the sac and blebs are associated with low wall tension, low wall shear stress, and low flow conditions (TAWSS and WSSG). Conversely, the neck had average AWE, high wall tension, high wall shear stress, and high flow conditions. The aneurysm dome and the aneurysm neck have different morphomechanical environments, with increased mechanical load at the neck.


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Aneurisma Intracraniano , Humanos , Hemodinâmica , Hidrodinâmica , Aneurisma Intracraniano/diagnóstico por imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Estresse Mecânico
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J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis ; 32(3): 106938, 2023 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36621119

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OBJECTIVES: Mutations in the MYH11 gene result in smooth muscle cell dysfunction and are associated with familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissection. We describe a pediatric patient with a stroke and a pathogenic MYH11 IVS32G>A mutation, and a phenotype similar to ACTA2. METHODS: A proband girl with an acute ischemic stroke underwent genetic analysis and 7T high-resolution MRI. RESULTS: A 12-year-old girl presented with a right middle cerebral artery occlusion. She received thrombolysis and underwent mechanical thrombectomy. An extensive stroke work-up was negative. A three-generation pedigree showed a splice site mutation of MYH11 IVS32G>A of the proband and three more family members. A 7T-MRI showed "broomstick-like" straightening of distal arterial segments, a V-shaped anterior corpus callosum and a post-stroke cystic area of encephalomalacia. This vascular appearance and parenchymal abnormalities typically present in patients with an ACTA2 phenotype. 7T-MRI also demonstrated thickening of the right middle cerebral arterial wall. DISCUSSION: This case suggests that MYH11 patients may have a similar angiographic and brain parenchymal phenotype to patients with ACTA2 mutations. This is the first report of arterial wall thickening in a MYH11 stroke patient using 7T-MRI. Patients with MYH11 mutations may display a focal cerebral steno-occlusive arteriopathy that may lead to stroke.


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Doenças Arteriais Cerebrais , Transtornos Cerebrovasculares , AVC Isquêmico , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Feminino , Humanos , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/etiologia , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/genética , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Cadeias Pesadas de Miosina/genética
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Prep Biochem Biotechnol ; 52(6): 627-639, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34694205

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Debaryomyces hansenii has been employed to study, initially, the influence of the oxygen availability on D-xylose to xylitol fermentation, as this parameter is considered as one of the most critical variables for this bio alcohol accumulation. Apart from the air supplied in the fermentation process through the stirring vortex (0.0 v/v/min), additional aeration rates (0.1-2.0 v/v/min) effects were discussed. Furthermore, a change in the fermentative medium composition as well as a comparative analysis of D. hansenii behavior with respect to fermentation of D-glucose and D-xylose mixtures solutions, with the aim of producing both xylitol and ethanol bioproducts, were performed. For these purposes, specific growth rates, biomass productivities, specific substrate-uptake rates, overall biomass yields, specific xylitol formation rates and overall xylitol yields values have been calculated, applying a differential method to the kinetic data. Aeration influence was clearly evinced since a faster D-xylose metabolism, for aeration values close to 1.0 v/v/min, was noted. This yeast exhibited a sequential substrate consumption, firstly D-glucose and then D-xylose. The maximum xylitol yield (0.32 kg kg- 1) was obtained for 0.5 v/v/min airflow, remarking a significant reduction of this parameter for both above and below the quoted air supply value.


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Debaryomyces , Xilitol , Etanol , Fermentação , Glucose , Xilose/metabolismo
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Rev Med Chil ; 149(4): 641-647, 2021 Apr.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34479354

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SARS-CoV-2 infection has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations secondary to the impairment of different organs, including kidney. Rhabdomyolysis is produced by disintegration of striated muscle and the liberation of its contents to the extracellular fluid and bloodstream. This may produce hydro electrolytic disorders and acute kidney injury. We report a 35-year-old female with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection who was hospitalized because of respiratory failure and developed renal failure. The etiologic study showed elevated total creatine kinase levels and a magnetic resonance imaging confirmed rhabdomyolysis. The patient required supportive treatment with vasoactive drugs, mechanic ventilation and kidney replacement therapy. She had a favorable evolution with resolution of respiratory failure and improvement of kidney function.


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Injúria Renal Aguda , COVID-19 , Rabdomiólise , Injúria Renal Aguda/diagnóstico , Injúria Renal Aguda/virologia , Adulto , COVID-19/complicações , Feminino , Humanos , Terapia de Substituição Renal , Rabdomiólise/diagnóstico , Rabdomiólise/virologia
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An Acad Bras Cienc ; 92(2): e20181165, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32556047

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This study describes the histological characteristics and distribution of gastrointestinal tract endocrine cells (ECs) of Prochilodus lineatus (detritivorous fish) using immunohistochemical procedures. The digestive tract of P. lineatus was divided into seven portions: stomach (cardial and pyloric), pyloric caeca, and intestine (anterior, glandular, middle and posterior). A pool of specific antisera against cholecystokinin (CCK-8), -neuropeptide Y (NPY), -ghrelin (Ghre) and -leu-enkephalin (Leu-ENK) to identify ECs were used. According to the morphological characteristics of ECs, two different types were identified and classified as open or closed-type. The number of ECs varied throughout the gastrointestinal tract, though a high abundance was found in the anterior intestine and pyloric caeca. A large number of ECs immunoreactive to CCK-8 and NPY were recorded in the anterior, glandular and middle intestine. ECs immunopositive to Leu-ENK were distributed in the stomach and pyloric caeca. For Ghre, immunopositive ECs were restricted to the glandular intestine. The results of the present study indicate that P. lineatus presents an ECs distribution pattern with species-specific particularities. However, CCK showed a distribution similar to that of omnivores, which is possibly related to local signaling functions in order to achieve the correct digestion of the various organisms found in the detritus.


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Caraciformes/classificação , Encefalina Leucina/análise , Trato Gastrointestinal/química , Grelina/análise , Neuropeptídeos/análise , Sincalida/análise , Animais , Imuno-Histoquímica
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J Food Sci Technol ; 57(3): 840-847, 2020 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32123404

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Roasting is an important step in the production of edible argan oils. The effect of argan kernel roasting temperature (ranging from 150 to 200 °C) and time (from 10 to 50 min), on oil yield, contents in total phenolic compounds, α- and γ-tocopherol, and oxidative stability, was researched using response surface methodology. Increases in roasting temperature and time have a significant effect on all the responses. This study showed that the optimum roasting conditions of argan kernel (indirect heat by convection) for the production of edible argan oils were 150 °C and 50 min, which allowed reaching a maximum oil yield of 32.45%. Edible argan oil, obtained under these conditions, had a content of total phenolic compounds of 78.01 mg/kg, α- and γ-tocopherol of 30.28 and 495.03 mg/kg, respectively, and an oxidative stability of 37.58 h. Furthermore, it presented olfactory notes of 'almond, dried fruits, hazelnut and waffle', with 'sweet' and 'fruity' as positive attributes, without any defect.

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Rev Med Chil ; 146(7): 862-868, 2018 Jul.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30534885

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BACKGROUND: Detecting patients at risk of falls during hospital stay is of utmost importance to implement preventive measures. AIM: To determine the frequency of patients with a high risk of falls admitted to a medical-surgical ward. To assess the preventive measures implemented. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of medical records of 376 patients aged 20 to 97 years (28% older than 70 years) admitted to a clinical hospital in a period of four months. RESULTS: Eleven percent of patients had a history of falls, 50% had a sensory deficit, 68% had unstable gait, 8% had a neurological risk condition, 8% had drowsiness or disorientation, 4% had psychomotor agitation or delirium, 86 % used high risk medications, 73% used 2 or more high risk drugs and 72% were using devices that decrease mobility. One hundred forty-one patients (38%) had a high risk of falling. The mean age of the latter was 77 years, 89% had a sensory deficit, 96% had unstable gait, 4% had psychomotor agitation or delirium and 98% used high risk drugs. Less than 1% had a medical prescription of a caregiver, physical restraints or antipsychotics, however, 21% of patients had a caregiver. CONCLUSIONS: The percentage of patients with a high risk of falling is important. The main risk factors were sensory deficit, unstable gait and the use of high risk medications. The low frequency of preventive measures prescriptions is striking.


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Acidentes por Quedas/estatística & dados numéricos , Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Pacientes Internados/estatística & dados numéricos , Acidentes por Quedas/prevenção & controle , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Chile , Humanos , Incidência , Tempo de Internação , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fatores de Risco , Adulto Jovem
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Biochem J ; 459(1): 83-94, 2014 Apr 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24447089

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Cdc50 (cell-cycle control protein 50) is a family of conserved eukaryotic proteins that interact with P4-ATPases (phospholipid translocases). Cdc50 association is essential for the endoplasmic reticulum export of P4-ATPases and proper translocase activity. In the present study, we analysed the role of Leishmania infantum LiRos3, the Cdc50 subunit of the P4-ATPase MLF (miltefosine) transporter [LiMT (L. infantum MLF transporter)], on trafficking and complex functionality using site-directed mutagenesis and domain substitution. We identified 22 invariant residues in the Cdc50 proteins from L. infantum, human and yeast. Seven of these residues are found in the extracellular domain of LiRos3, the conservation of which is critical for ensuring that LiMT arrives at the plasma membrane. The substitution of other invariant residues affects complex trafficking to a lesser extent. Furthermore, invariant residues located in the N-terminal cytosolic domain play a role in the transport activity. Partial N-glycosylation of LiRos3 reduces MLF transport and total N-deglycosylation completely inhibits LiMT trafficking to the plasma membrane. One of the N-glycosylation residues is invariant along the Cdc50 family. The transmembrane and exoplasmic domains are not interchangeable with the other two L. infantum Cdc50 proteins to maintain LiMT interaction. Taken together, these findings indicate that both invariant and N-glycosylated residues of LiRos3 are implicated in LiMT trafficking and transport activity.


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Adenosina Trifosfatases/fisiologia , Sequência Conservada/fisiologia , Evolução Molecular , Proteínas de Membrana Transportadoras/fisiologia , Proteínas de Protozoários/fisiologia , Proteínas de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/fisiologia , Sequência de Aminoácidos , Animais , Proteínas de Drosophila/genética , Proteínas de Drosophila/metabolismo , Espaço Extracelular/química , Glicosilação , Humanos , Leishmania infantum , Masculino , Proteínas de Membrana Transportadoras/genética , Proteínas de Membrana Transportadoras/metabolismo , Estrutura Terciária de Proteína/fisiologia , Subunidades Proteicas/genética , Subunidades Proteicas/metabolismo , Coelhos , Proteínas de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genética , Proteínas de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolismo
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BMJ Case Rep ; 17(6)2024 Jun 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38890108

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Infective endocarditis (IE) poses a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse clinical presentations, especially among high-risk groups. Diagnosis relies on integrating clinical presentation, blood cultures and imaging findings. Advanced imaging techniques enhance diagnostic accuracy, particularly in complex cases. Treatment involves antimicrobial therapy and surgery in complicated cases, with early intervention crucial for optimal outcomes. Coordinated care by an Endocarditis Team ensures tailored treatment plans, prompt complication management and long-term monitoring after discharge. The authors present a case of subacute IE presenting initially with back pain in a patient with a complex medical history, highlighting diagnostic and management approaches.


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Dor nas Costas , Endocardite Bacteriana Subaguda , Humanos , Dor nas Costas/etiologia , Endocardite Bacteriana Subaguda/diagnóstico , Endocardite Bacteriana Subaguda/complicações , Endocardite Bacteriana Subaguda/tratamento farmacológico , Masculino , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Endocardite Bacteriana/diagnóstico , Endocardite Bacteriana/complicações , Endocardite Bacteriana/microbiologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Neuroimaging Clin N Am ; 34(2): 225-240, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38604707

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The evaluation of unruptured intracranial aneurysms requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. The comprehensive analysis of aneurysm wall enhancement through high-resolution MRI, in tandem with advanced processing techniques like finite element analysis, quantitative susceptibility mapping, and computational fluid dynamics, has begun to unveil insights into the intricate biology of aneurysms. This enhanced understanding of the etiology, progression, and eventual rupture of aneurysms holds the potential to be used as a tool to triage patients to intervention versus observation. Emerging tools such as radiomics and machine learning are poised to contribute significantly to this evolving landscape of diagnostic refinement.


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Aneurisma Roto , Aneurisma Intracraniano , Humanos , Aneurisma Intracraniano/diagnóstico por imagem , Aneurisma Roto/diagnóstico por imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Fatores de Risco
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J Neurointerv Surg ; 2024 May 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38719445

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Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) involves the build-up of atherosclerotic plaques in cerebral arteries, significantly contributing to stroke worldwide. Diagnosing ICAD entails various techniques that measure arterial stenosis severity. Digital subtraction angiography, CT angiography, and magnetic resonance angiography are established methods for assessing stenosis. High-resolution MRI offers additional insights into plaque morphology including plaque burden, hemorrhage, remodeling, and contrast enhancement. These metrics and plaque traits help identify symptomatic plaques. Techniques like transcranial Doppler, CT perfusion, computational fluid dynamics, and quantitative MRA analyze blood flow restrictions due to ICAD. Intravascular ultrasound or optical coherence tomography have a very high spatial resolution and can assess the structure of the arterial wall and the plaque from the lumen of the target vascular territory. Positron emission tomography could further detect inflammation markers. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the spectrum of current modalities for atherosclerotic plaque analysis and risk stratification.

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Bioresour Bioprocess ; 11(1): 30, 2024 Mar 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38647996

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Almond pruning biomass is an important agricultural residue that has been scarcely studied for the co-production of sugars and solid biofuels. In this work, the production of monosaccharides from almond prunings was optimised by a two-step process scheme: pretreatment with dilute sulphuric acid (0.025 M, at 185.9-214.1 â„ƒ for 0.8-9.2 min) followed by enzyme saccharification of the pretreated cellulose. The application of a response surface methodology enabled the mathematical modelling of the process, establishing pretreatment conditions to maximise both the amount of sugar in the acid prehydrolysate (23.4 kg/100 kg raw material, at 195.7 â„ƒ for 3.5 min) and the enzymatic digestibility of the pretreated cellulose (45.4%, at 210.0 â„ƒ for 8.0 min). The highest overall sugar yield (36.8 kg/100 kg raw material, equivalent to 64.3% of all sugars in the feedstock) was obtained with a pretreatment carried out at 197.0 â„ƒ for 4.0 min. Under these conditions, moreover, the final solids showed better properties for thermochemical utilisation (22.0 MJ/kg heating value, 0.87% ash content, and 72.1 mg/g moisture adsorption capacity) compared to those of the original prunings.

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J Neurointerv Surg ; 2024 Jan 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37777257

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BACKGROUND: The Tigertriever device offers a unique feature that enables gradual control of the radial expansion. We sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Tigertriever device in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) and underlying intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD). The patients were part of the TIGER trial. METHODS: The presence of underlying ICAD was determined by a core imaging laboratory using CT angiography and digital subtraction angiography. The primary outcomes included successful reperfusion, puncture to reperfusion time, and complications associated with the use of the Tigertriever device. Patients underwent mechanical thrombectomy with the Tigertriever device for up to three passes, and alternative devices were employed for subsequent passes. RESULTS: A total of 160 patients were enrolled in the TIGER trial, and 32 patients had ICAD. Among the patients with ICAD, 78% achieved successful reperfusion within three passes of the Tigertriever device, without requiring rescue therapy. Additionally, a first pass effect was observed in 46.8%. The median time from puncture to reperfusion was 22 minutes. There were no device-related complications. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score at 24 hours was significantly reduced, from an average of 17 at baseline to 8. At the 3 month follow-up, 50% of patients achieved a modified Rankin Scale score of ≤2. CONCLUSION: Endovascular therapy (EVT) with the Tigertriever device for LVO in patients with underlying ICAD is effective and safe. When compared with historical data from other devices employed in similar cases, we observed a high rate of successful reperfusion, along with a shorter puncture to reperfusion time.

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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 31(20): 29794-29810, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38592632

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Microplastics, considered emerging environmental contaminants resulting from plastic degradation, are discovered in diverse aquatic ecosystems and can be unintentionally ingested by fish. Therefore, it is essential to characterize their interaction with other contaminants, such as agrochemicals, in aquatic environments. This study aimed to assess histological, enzymatic, and genotoxic biomarkers in juvenile pacú (Piaractus mesopotamicus) exposed to polyethylene (PE) microplastic particles and the herbicide atrazine, individually or combined, for 15 days. Four treatments were used: a negative control (CON), PE in the fish diet (0.1% w/w, FPE), atrazine through water (100 µg L-1, ATZ), and the mixture (ATZ+FPE). Results confirmed histological alterations in gills (edema and lamellar fusion) and liver (necrotic areas and congestion) of fish exposed to ATZ and ATZ+FPE. The number of goblet cells increased in the posterior intestine of fish under ATZ+FPE compared to CON and FPE. Enzyme activities (CAT, GST, AChE, and BChE) significantly increased in ATZ+FPE compared to CON. However, no genotoxic effect was demonstrated. These findings provide insights into the complex impacts of simultaneous exposure to atrazine and microplastics, emphasizing the need for continued research to guide effective environmental management strategies against these contaminants that represent a risk to aquatic organisms.


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Atrazina , Microplásticos , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Atrazina/toxicidade , Microplásticos/toxicidade , Animais , Poluentes Químicos da Água/toxicidade , Brânquias/efeitos dos fármacos
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Transl Stroke Res ; 2024 May 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38780865

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Emerging evidence indicates that aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) elicits a response from both innate and adaptive immune systems. An upregulation of CD8 + CD161 + cells has been observed in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) after aSAH, yet the precise role of these cells in the context of aSAH is unkown. CSF samples from patients with aSAH and non-aneurysmal SAH (naSAH) were analyzed. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) was performed on CD8 + CD161 + sorted samples from aSAH patients. Cell populations were identified using "clustering." Gene expression levels of ten previously described genes involved in inflammation were quantified from aSAH and naSAH samples using RT-qPCR. The study focused on the following genes: CCL5, CCL7, APOE, SPP1, CXCL8, CXCL10, HMOX1, LTB, MAL, and HLA-DRB1. Gene clustering analysis revealed that monocytes, NK cells, and T cells expressed CD8 + CD161 + in the CSF of patients with aSAH. In comparison to naSAH samples, aSAH samples exhibited higher mRNA levels of CXCL10 (median, IQR = 90, 16-149 vs. 0.5, 0-6.75, p = 0.02). A trend towards higher HMOX1 levels was also observed in aSAH (median, IQR = 12.6, 9-17.6 vs. 2.55, 1.68-5.7, p = 0.076). Specifically, CXCL10 and HMOX1 were expressed by the monocyte subpopulation. Monocytes, NK cells, and T cells can potentially express CD8 + CD161 + in patients with aSAH. Notably, monocytes show high levels of CXCL10. The elevated expression of CXCL10 in aSAH compared to naSAH indicates its potential significance as a target for future studies.

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Transl Stroke Res ; 2024 Jul 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38954365

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Aneurysm wall enhancement (AWE) has the potential to be used as an imaging biomarker for the risk stratification of intracranial aneurysms (IAs). Radiomics provides a refined approach to quantify and further characterize AWE's textural features. This study examines the performance of AWE quantification combined with clinical information in detecting symptomatic IAs. Ninety patients harboring 104 IAs (29 symptomatic and 75 asymptomatic) underwent high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI). The assessment of AWE was performed using two different methods: 3D-AWE mapping and composite radiomics-based score (RadScore). The dataset was split into training and testing subsets. The testing set was used to build two different nomograms using each modality of AWE assessment combined with patients' clinical information and aneurysm morphological data. Finally, each nomogram was evaluated on an independent testing set. A total of 22 radiomic features were significantly different between symptomatic and asymptomatic IAs. The 3D-AWE mapping nomogram achieved an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.77 (63% accuracy, 78% sensitivity, and 58% specificity). The RadScore nomogram exhibited a better performance, achieving an AUC of 0.83 (77% accuracy, 89% sensitivity, and 73% specificity). The comprehensive analysis of IAs with the quantification of AWE data through radiomic analysis, patient clinical information, and morphological aneurysm metrics achieves a high accuracy in detecting symptomatic IA status.

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