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Acta cir. bras. ; 36(1): e360105, 2021. graf, ilus
Artigo em Inglês | VETINDEX | ID: vti-30542

Resumo

Purpose To investigate the relationship between atherosclerotic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and CXC chemokine receptor type 2 (CXCR2). Methods Mouse AAA model was established by embedding angiotensin-II pump (1000 ng/kg/min) in ApoE-/- mice. Mice were received SB225002, a selective CXCR2 antagonist, for treatment. Blood pressure was recorded, and CXCR2+ macrophages were examined by flow cytometry analysis. Terminal-deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining was performed to detect cell apoptosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Macrophages were isolated from ApoE-/- mice and treated with Ang II and/or SB225002. Dihydroethidium staining was carried out to determine reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to determine the production of IL-1 and TNF-. The corresponding gene expressions were measured using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), western blot, and immunohistochemistry staining. Results We found that Ang II activated the expression of CXCR2 in monocytes during the formation of AAA. Inhibition of CXCR2 significantly reduced the size of AAA, attenuated inflammation and phenotypic changes in blood vessels. Ang II-induced macrophages exhibited elevated ROS activity, and elevated levels of 1 and TNF-, which were then partly abolished by SB225002. Conclusions CXCR2 plays an important role in AAA, suggesting that inhibiting CXCR2 may be a new treatment for AAA.(AU)


Assuntos
Animais , Camundongos , Receptores de Interleucina-8B/administração & dosagem , Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal/veterinária , Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal/terapia , Angiotensina II
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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 27: e20200181, 2021. graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1351022

Resumo

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rapid-spread infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which can culminate in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS) and kallikrein-kinin (KKS) systems imbalance, and in serious consequences for infected patients. This scoping review of published research exploring the RAAS and KKS was undertaken in order to trace the history of the discovery of both systems and their multiple interactions, discuss some aspects of the viral-cell interaction, including inflammation and the system imbalance triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection, and their consequent disorders. Furthermore, we correlate the effects of continued use of the RAAS blockers in chronic diseases therapies with the virulence and physiopathology of COVID-19. We also approach the RAAS and KKS-related proposed potential therapies for treatment of COVID-19. In this way, we reinforce the importance of exploring both systems and the application of their components or their blockers in the treatment of coronavirus disease.(AU)


Assuntos
Virulência , Angiotensinas , Calicreínas , Coronavirus , Aldosterona , SARS-CoV-2 , Inflamação
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Artigo em Inglês | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1484778

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Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rapid-spread infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which can culminate in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS) and kallikrein-kinin (KKS) systems imbalance, and in serious consequences for infected patients. This scoping review of published research exploring the RAAS and KKS was undertaken in order to trace the history of the discovery of both systems and their multiple interactions, discuss some aspects of the viral-cell interaction, including inflammation and the system imbalance triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection, and their consequent disorders. Furthermore, we correlate the effects of continued use of the RAAS blockers in chronic diseases therapies with the virulence and physiopathology of COVID-19. We also approach the RAAS and KKS-related proposed potential therapies for treatment of COVID-19. In this way, we reinforce the importance of exploring both systems and the application of their components or their blockers in the treatment of coronavirus disease.

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Acta sci. vet. (Online) ; 48: Pub. 1727, May 2, 2020. ilus, tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | VETINDEX | ID: vti-26186

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Background: Recent evidence shows that the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) participates in important reproductiveprocesses, such as steroidogenesis, folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation and ovulation. Several studies have proposed touse an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) as a RAS modulator, aiming to improve reproductive efficiency, however,the presence of the main components of this system in reproductive tissues still need to be further investigated, since thephysiological functions seem to be species-specific. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of enalapril-maleate,an ACE inhibitor, during repeated gonadotropins treatment on ovarian blood flow and follicular development in goats.Materials, Methods & Results: Twenty Anglo-Nubian cross-bred goats were equally grouped according to parity (n= 10/group): nulliparous and multiparous parity. In each group, five animals were randomly selected to receive 0.4 mg.kg-1 ofenalapril-maleate during 11 days of estrus synchronization and gonadotropins treatments. The other animals received thesame volume of saline solution. Estrus synchronization of all goats was made by intramuscular ad-ministration of PGF2αanalog, followed 48 h later by intravaginal insertion of a controlled internal drug release device. Forty-eight h after devicewithdrawal, a single dose of 60 mg of FSH plus 300 UI of eCG was administered and repeated every 4 days to complete 3treatments. Transrectal ultrasonography was performed using pulsed and color Doppler to evaluate Doppler velocimetricsparameters of the ovarian artery and intraovarian blood flow, respec-tively, and B-mode real-time ultrasound scanner toevaluate the follicular development. In the females treated with enalapril-maleate was observed a significant reduction ofsystolic and diastolic peak, without difference according to parity. In addition, in the third session of hor-monal stimulation,only the groups (nulliparous and multiparous) not treated with...(AU)


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Animais , Feminino , Inibidores da Enzima Conversora de Angiotensina/sangue , Cabras , Ovário/irrigação sanguínea , Folículo Ovariano/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Hormônio Foliculoestimulante , Ecocardiografia Doppler/veterinária
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Acta sci. vet. (Impr.) ; 48: Pub.1727-Jan. 30, 2020. ilus, tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1458250

Resumo

Background: Recent evidence shows that the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) participates in important reproductiveprocesses, such as steroidogenesis, folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation and ovulation. Several studies have proposed touse an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) as a RAS modulator, aiming to improve reproductive efficiency, however,the presence of the main components of this system in reproductive tissues still need to be further investigated, since thephysiological functions seem to be species-specific. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of enalapril-maleate,an ACE inhibitor, during repeated gonadotropins treatment on ovarian blood flow and follicular development in goats.Materials, Methods & Results: Twenty Anglo-Nubian cross-bred goats were equally grouped according to parity (n= 10/group): nulliparous and multiparous parity. In each group, five animals were randomly selected to receive 0.4 mg.kg-1 ofenalapril-maleate during 11 days of estrus synchronization and gonadotropins treatments. The other animals received thesame volume of saline solution. Estrus synchronization of all goats was made by intramuscular ad-ministration of PGF2αanalog, followed 48 h later by intravaginal insertion of a controlled internal drug release device. Forty-eight h after devicewithdrawal, a single dose of 60 mg of FSH plus 300 UI of eCG was administered and repeated every 4 days to complete 3treatments. Transrectal ultrasonography was performed using pulsed and color Doppler to evaluate Doppler velocimetricsparameters of the ovarian artery and intraovarian blood flow, respec-tively, and B-mode real-time ultrasound scanner toevaluate the follicular development. In the females treated with enalapril-maleate was observed a significant reduction ofsystolic and diastolic peak, without difference according to parity. In addition, in the third session of hor-monal stimulation,only the groups (nulliparous and multiparous) not treated with...


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Feminino , Animais , Cabras , Folículo Ovariano/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Inibidores da Enzima Conversora de Angiotensina/sangue , Ovário/irrigação sanguínea , Ecocardiografia Doppler/veterinária , Hormônio Foliculoestimulante
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R. bras. Reprod. Anim. ; 40(4): 276-277, Out-Dez. 2016. tab
Artigo em Português | VETINDEX | ID: vti-24083

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The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of supplementation of maturation medium withcaptopril in oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM). 470 CCOs were recovered and classified into grades I and II,being divided into four groups: G1 (n = 56), that was control group; G2 (n = 152) 20 mM of captopril; G3 (n =126) 40 uM of captopril; and G4 (n = 136) 80 uM of captopril, then these were subsequently submitted to IVMprocess for 24 hours at 38.5°C in 5% CO2. After 24 hours of maturation, oocytes were denuded and evaluatedfor the first polar body extrusion and were, therefore, considered matured. The addition of the Captopril inmedium of oocytes maturation has not improved the IVM rate.(AU)


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Animais , Feminino , Bovinos , Captopril/química , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos/instrumentação , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos/veterinária , Angiotensinas
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R. bras. Reprod. Anim. ; 40(4): 626-628, Out-Dez. 2016. tab
Artigo em Português | VETINDEX | ID: vti-24304

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementation of maturation medium withcaptopril, and its consequences in the bovine maturation, fertilization and embryo development in vitro. 326bovine ovaries from a local slaughterhouse were used. 1101 CCOs were recovered and distributed in fourgroups: G1 (n = 112), that was control group; G2 (n = 322) 20μM of captopril; G3 (n = 367) 40μM ofcaptopril; and G4 (n = 300) captopril 80μM and later submitted to IVM. The matured CCOs were fertilized, andco-incubated. After fertilization, 676 presumptive zygotes were cultured and maintained in the greenhouse for 7days. The total number of viable embryos was 12; 39; 32 and 31, respectively in the experimental groups.Considering the experimental conditions adopted, it was concluded that the addition of the Captopril in mediumof oocytes IVM positively doesnt influence embryonic development, as evidenced by the similar percentages ofembryo production.(AU)


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Animais , Bovinos , Desenvolvimento Embrionário , Bovinos/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Captopril/administração & dosagem , Captopril/química
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Rev. bras. reprod. anim ; 40(4): 276-277, Out-Dez. 2016. tab
Artigo em Português | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1492264

Resumo

The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of supplementation of maturation medium withcaptopril in oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM). 470 CCOs were recovered and classified into grades I and II,being divided into four groups: G1 (n = 56), that was control group; G2 (n = 152) 20 mM of captopril; G3 (n =126) 40 uM of captopril; and G4 (n = 136) 80 uM of captopril, then these were subsequently submitted to IVMprocess for 24 hours at 38.5°C in 5% CO2. After 24 hours of maturation, oocytes were denuded and evaluatedfor the first polar body extrusion and were, therefore, considered matured. The addition of the Captopril inmedium of oocytes maturation has not improved the IVM rate.


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Feminino , Animais , Bovinos , Angiotensinas , Captopril/química , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos/instrumentação , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos/veterinária
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Rev. bras. reprod. anim ; 40(4): 626-628, Out-Dez. 2016. tab
Artigo em Português | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1492415

Resumo

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementation of maturation medium withcaptopril, and its consequences in the bovine maturation, fertilization and embryo development in vitro. 326bovine ovaries from a local slaughterhouse were used. 1101 CCOs were recovered and distributed in fourgroups: G1 (n = 112), that was control group; G2 (n = 322) 20μM of captopril; G3 (n = 367) 40μM ofcaptopril; and G4 (n = 300) captopril 80μM and later submitted to IVM. The matured CCOs were fertilized, andco-incubated. After fertilization, 676 presumptive zygotes were cultured and maintained in the greenhouse for 7days. The total number of viable embryos was 12; 39; 32 and 31, respectively in the experimental groups.Considering the experimental conditions adopted, it was concluded that the addition of the Captopril in mediumof oocytes IVM positively doesn’t influence embryonic development, as evidenced by the similar percentages ofembryo production.


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Animais , Bovinos , Bovinos/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Captopril/administração & dosagem , Captopril/química , Desenvolvimento Embrionário
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R. bras. Reprod. Anim. ; 40(4): 638-640, Out-Dez. 2016. ilus
Artigo em Português | VETINDEX | ID: vti-24318

Resumo

There is increasing evidence the participation of ovarian renin-angiotensin system in importantreproductive processes. This study aimed to investigate the presence and location of Ang II, Ang-(1-7) and ACE2in goat ovaries. Ten ovaries from goats killed in slaughterhouse were collected, washed in buffered PBS,perfused with protease inhibitor solution and processed for histology standard protocol. The search of peptideswas performed using the avidin–biotin–peroxidase method. A strong immunoreactivity for Ang II in theca cellsof antral follicles and corpora lutea was observed. Antral follicles (theca cells), corpora lutea and oocytecytoplasm in early antral follicles exhibited strong immunoreactivity for Ang-(1-7). There was strongimmunoreactivity for ACE2 in the cytoplasm of luteal cells and theca cells of antral follicles. For the first time,the presence and location of Ang II, Ang-(1-7) and ACE2 are reported in goat ovary, can regulate folliculardevelopment, oocyte maturation and corpus luteum development.(AU)


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Animais , Feminino , Angiotensinas/administração & dosagem , Angiotensinas/análise , Angiotensina II/análogos & derivados , Angiotensina II/análise , Ovário/química , Ovário/citologia , Cabras/fisiologia
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Rev. bras. reprod. anim ; 40(4): 638-640, Out-Dez. 2016. ilus
Artigo em Português | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1492419

Resumo

There is increasing evidence the participation of ovarian renin-angiotensin system in importantreproductive processes. This study aimed to investigate the presence and location of Ang II, Ang-(1-7) and ACE2in goat ovaries. Ten ovaries from goats killed in slaughterhouse were collected, washed in buffered PBS,perfused with protease inhibitor solution and processed for histology standard protocol. The search of peptideswas performed using the avidin–biotin–peroxidase method. A strong immunoreactivity for Ang II in theca cellsof antral follicles and corpora lutea was observed. Antral follicles (theca cells), corpora lutea and oocytecytoplasm in early antral follicles exhibited strong immunoreactivity for Ang-(1-7). There was strongimmunoreactivity for ACE2 in the cytoplasm of luteal cells and theca cells of antral follicles. For the first time,the presence and location of Ang II, Ang-(1-7) and ACE2 are reported in goat ovary, can regulate folliculardevelopment, oocyte maturation and corpus luteum development.


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Feminino , Animais , Angiotensina II/análise , Angiotensina II/análogos & derivados , Angiotensinas/administração & dosagem , Angiotensinas/análise , Ovário/citologia , Ovário/química , Cabras/fisiologia
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 68(4): 887-893, jul.-ago. 2016. tab
Artigo em Português | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: lil-792470

Resumo

A hipertensão arterial pulmonar (HAP) é uma doença complexa, caracterizada por disfunção endotelial, que resulta em remodelamento vascular pulmonar e elevação da pressão arterial pulmonar, com consequente insuficiência cardíaca direita. O speckle tracking bidimensional (2D-STE) é uma das mais recentes ferramentas da ecocardiografia, o qual tem sido empregado para avaliação mais precoce da função ventricular e do efeito da HAP sobre a função dos ventrículos esquerdo e direito. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a deformação (St e StR) miocárdica radial do VE em modelo experimental de suínos com HAP induzida e tratados com angiotensina-(1-7), a fim de verificar as possibilidades desse novo fármaco nas respostas clínica e hemodinâmica, pois apresenta efeitos anti-inflamatório e vasodilatador, bem como ações antiproliferativas no sistema cardiovascular. Neste estudo, foi possível observar que os animais tratados com Ang-(1-7) apresentaram St e StR radiais maiores que o grupo placebo aos 60 dias de experimento, demonstrando uma melhora na função sistólica do miocárdio pelo aumento da deformação miocárdica (16,06±7,50 - placebo; 25,14±14,91 - Ang-(1-7)) e StR (1,28±0,51 - placebo; 1,51±0,58 - Ang-(1-7)). Essa melhora na função sistólica pode ser atribuída aos efeitos do fármaco, que reduziram também o desenvolvimento da hipertensão pulmonar. Diante dos resultados, acredita-se que a Ang-(1-7) possa ser um medicamento promissor para tratamento da HAP.(AU)


Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a complex disease characterized by endothelial dysfunction resulting in pulmonary vascular remodeling, increased pulmonary arterial pressure, with subsequent right heart failure. The two-dimensional speckle tracking (2D-STE) is one of the newer tools used for early assessment of ventricular function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the radial myocardial deformation (St and StR) of LV in experimental pigs with induced PAH and treated with Ang- (1-7), checking the possibilities of this new drug in clinical and hemodynamic response, since it has anti-inflammatory effects and antiproliferative actions on the cardiovascular system. In this study we observed that animals treated with Ang (1-7) had radial St and StR higher than the placebo group at 60 days of the experiment demonstrating an improvement in systolic function of the myocardium by increased myocardial deformation (16.06±7.50 - placebo; 25.14±14.91 - Ang (1-7)) and StR (1.28±0.51 - placebo; 1.51±0.58 - Ang (1-7)). This improvement in systolic function can be attributed to drug effects while also reducing the development of pulmonary hypertension. Based on the results it is believed that Ang (1-7) may be a promising drug for the treatment of PAH.(AU)


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Animais , Angiotensinas/uso terapêutico , Hipertensão Pulmonar Primária Familiar/veterinária , Suínos , Disfunção Ventricular/veterinária , Ecocardiografia/veterinária
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 36(8): 737-742, Aug. 2016. tab, ilus
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: lil-797990

Resumo

Cardiac biomarkers for clinical and experimental heart diseases have previously been evaluated in rabbits. However, several laboratory assays performed and reported with inconsistent results. This study aimed to assess the effects of breed on serum ANP, CRP, and ACE and establish reference interval (RI) for these biomarkers in a large population of healthy rabbits. Ninety-seven adult rabbits from five breeds were included in this study. Assays were performed using specific ELISA commercial kits. The results were statistically analyzed using ANOVA, Tukey test (p<0.05), arithmetic mean, RI of mean, and standard deviation. A significant effect of breed was shown, indicating different RI between breeds for each biomarker. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that breed is an important physiological variable influencing the normal values of cardiac markers in healthy rabbits.(AU)


Biomarcadores cardíacos têm sido avaliados em coelhos para avaliação clínica e experimental das doenças cardíacas. Entretanto diferentes testes laboratoriais têm sido utilizados e relatados, sem uma confluência de resultados. Os objetivos deste estudo foram verificar os efeitos de diferentes raças de coelhos sobre as concentrações séricas de ANP, CRP e ACE, além de estabelecer intervalor de referência para estes biomarcadores em uma população de coelhos saudáveis. Foram utilizados noventa e sete coelhos de cinco diferentes raças. Os exames foram realizados pela metodologia de ELISA, por meio de kits comerciais específicos. Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente os testes de ANOVA e Tukey (p<0,05), média aritmética, intervalo de referência da média e desvio padrão. Um efeito significativo da raça foi observado sobre as variáveis estudadas, indicando diferentes intervalos de referência entre as raças para cada biomarcador. Em conclusão, este estudo demonstrou que a raça é uma variável fisiológica importante que influencia os valores normais destes biomarcadores em coelhos saudáveis.(AU)


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Animais , Coelhos , Biomarcadores/análise , Proteína C-Reativa/análise , Variação Genética/fisiologia , Peptídeo Natriurético Encefálico , Peptidil Dipeptidase A/análise , Análise de Variância , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática/veterinária
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 36(8): 737-742, Aug. 2016. tab, ilus
Artigo em Inglês | VETINDEX | ID: vti-13975

Resumo

Cardiac biomarkers for clinical and experimental heart diseases have previously been evaluated in rabbits. However, several laboratory assays performed and reported with inconsistent results. This study aimed to assess the effects of breed on serum ANP, CRP, and ACE and establish reference interval (RI) for these biomarkers in a large population of healthy rabbits. Ninety-seven adult rabbits from five breeds were included in this study. Assays were performed using specific ELISA commercial kits. The results were statistically analyzed using ANOVA, Tukey test (p<0.05), arithmetic mean, RI of mean, and standard deviation. A significant effect of breed was shown, indicating different RI between breeds for each biomarker. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that breed is an important physiological variable influencing the normal values of cardiac markers in healthy rabbits.(AU)


Biomarcadores cardíacos têm sido avaliados em coelhos para avaliação clínica e experimental das doenças cardíacas. Entretanto diferentes testes laboratoriais têm sido utilizados e relatados, sem uma confluência de resultados. Os objetivos deste estudo foram verificar os efeitos de diferentes raças de coelhos sobre as concentrações séricas de ANP, CRP e ACE, além de estabelecer intervalor de referência para estes biomarcadores em uma população de coelhos saudáveis. Foram utilizados noventa e sete coelhos de cinco diferentes raças. Os exames foram realizados pela metodologia de ELISA, por meio de kits comerciais específicos. Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente os testes de ANOVA e Tukey (p<0,05), média aritmética, intervalo de referência da média e desvio padrão. Um efeito significativo da raça foi observado sobre as variáveis estudadas, indicando diferentes intervalos de referência entre as raças para cada biomarcador. Em conclusão, este estudo demonstrou que a raça é uma variável fisiológica importante que influencia os valores normais destes biomarcadores em coelhos saudáveis.(AU)


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Animais , Coelhos , Biomarcadores/análise , Peptidil Dipeptidase A/análise , Peptídeo Natriurético Encefálico , Variação Genética/fisiologia , Proteína C-Reativa/análise , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática/veterinária , Análise de Variância
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 68(4): 887-893, jul.-ago. 2016. tab
Artigo em Português | VETINDEX | ID: vti-340778

Resumo

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a complex disease characterized by endothelial dysfunction resulting in pulmonary vascular remodeling, increased pulmonary arterial pressure, with subsequent right heart failure. The two-dimensional speckle tracking (2D-STE) is one of the newer tools used for early assessment of ventricular function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the radial myocardial deformation (St and StR) of LV in experimental pigs with induced PAH and treated with Ang- (1-7), checking the possibilities of this new drug in clinical and hemodynamic response, since it has anti-inflammatory effects and antiproliferative actions on the cardiovascular system. In this study we observed that animals treated with Ang (1-7) had radial St and StR higher than the placebo group at 60 days of the experiment demonstrating an improvement in systolic function of the myocardium by increased myocardial deformation (16.06±7.50 - placebo; 25.14±14.91 - Ang (1-7)) and StR (1.28±0.51 - placebo; 1.51±0.58 - Ang (1-7)). This improvement in systolic function can be attributed to drug effects while also reducing the development of pulmonary hypertension. Based on the results it is believed that Ang (1-7) may be a promising drug for the treatment of PAH.(AU)


A hipertensão arterial pulmonar (HAP) é uma doença complexa, caracterizada por disfunção endotelial, que resulta em remodelamento vascular pulmonar e elevação da pressão arterial pulmonar, com consequente insuficiência cardíaca direita. O speckle tracking bidimensional (2D-STE) é uma das mais recentes ferramentas da ecocardiografia, o qual tem sido empregado para avaliação mais precoce da função ventricular e do efeito da HAP sobre a função dos ventrículos esquerdo e direito. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a deformação (St e StR) miocárdica radial do VE em modelo experimental de suínos com HAP induzida e tratados com angiotensina-(1-7), a fim de verificar as possibilidades desse novo fármaco nas respostas clínica e hemodinâmica, pois apresenta efeitos anti-inflamatório e vasodilatador, bem como ações antiproliferativas no sistema cardiovascular. Neste estudo, foi possível observar que os animais tratados com Ang-(1-7) apresentaram St e StR radiais maiores que o grupo placebo aos 60 dias de experimento, demonstrando uma melhora na função sistólica do miocárdio pelo aumento da deformação miocárdica (16,06±7,50 - placebo; 25,14±14,91 - Ang-(1-7)) e StR (1,28±0,51 - placebo; 1,51±0,58 - Ang-(1-7)). Essa melhora na função sistólica pode ser atribuída aos efeitos do fármaco, que reduziram também o desenvolvimento da hipertensão pulmonar. Diante dos resultados, acredita-se que a Ang-(1-7) possa ser um medicamento promissor para tratamento da HAP.(AU)


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Animais , Suínos , Hipertensão Pulmonar Primária Familiar/veterinária , Disfunção Ventricular/veterinária , Angiotensinas/uso terapêutico , Ecocardiografia/veterinária
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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 21: 27, 31/03/2015. tab, ilus, graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-954771

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Background Considering the similarity between the testis-specific isoform of angiotensin-converting enzyme and the C-terminal catalytic domain of somatic ACE as well as the structural and functional variability of its natural inhibitors, known as bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs), the effects of different synthetic peptides, BPP-10c (<ENWPHQIPP), BPP-11e (<EARPPHPPIPP), BPP-AP (<EARPPHPPIPPAP) and captopril were evaluated in the seminiferous epithelium of male mice.Methods The adult animals received either one of the synthetic peptides or captopril (120 nmol/dose per testis) via injection into the testicular parenchyma. After seven days, the mice were sacrificed, and the testes were collected for histopathological evaluation.Results BPP-10c and BPP-AP showed an intense disruption of the epithelium, presence of atypical multinucleated cells in the lumen and high degree of seminiferous tubule degeneration, especially in BPP-AP-treated animals. In addition, both synthetic peptides led to a significant reduction in the number of spermatocytes and round spermatids in stages I, V and VII/VIII of the seminiferous cycle, thickness of the seminiferous epithelium and diameter of the seminiferous tubule lumen. Interestingly, no morphological or morphometric alterations were observed in animals treated with captopril or BPP-11e.Conclusions The major finding of the present study was that the demonstrated effects of BPP-10c and BPP-AP on the seminiferous epithelium are dependent on their primary structure and cannot be extrapolated to other BPPs.(AU)


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Animais , Camundongos , Epitélio Seminífero , Venenos de Serpentes , Inibidores da Enzima Conversora de Angiotensina , Bothrops , Isoformas de Proteínas
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J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. ; 21: 1-9, Sept. 29, 2015. ilus, tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | VETINDEX | ID: vti-28009

Resumo

Background Considering the similarity between the testis-specific isoform of angiotensin-converting enzyme and the C-terminal catalytic domain of somatic ACE as well as the structural and functional variability of its natural inhibitors, known as bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs), the effects of different synthetic peptides, BPP-10c ( ENWPHQIPP), BPP-11e ( EARPPHPPIPP), BPP-AP ( EARPPHPPIPPAP) and captopril were evaluated in the seminiferous epithelium of male mice.Methods The adult animals received either one of the synthetic peptides or captopril (120 nmol/dose per testis) via injection into the testicular parenchyma. After seven days, the mice were sacrificed, and the testes were collected for histopathological evaluation.Results BPP-10c and BPP-AP showed an intense disruption of the epithelium, presence of atypical multinucleated cells in the lumen and high degree of seminiferous tubule degeneration, especially in BPP-AP-treated animals. In addition, both synthetic peptides led to a significant reduction in the number of spermatocytes and round spermatids in stages I, V and VII/VIII of the seminiferous cycle, thickness of the seminiferous epithelium and diameter of the seminiferous tubule lumen. Interestingly, no morphological or morphometric alterations were observed in animals treated with captopril or BPP-11e.Conclusions The major finding of the present study was that the demonstrated effects of BPP-10c and BPP-AP on the seminiferous epithelium are dependent on their primary structure and cannot be extrapolated to other BPPs.(AU)


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Animais , Masculino , Camundongos , Bothrops , Venenos de Crotalídeos , Inibidores Enzimáticos , Angiotensinas , Epitélio Seminífero
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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 21: 1-9, 31/03/2015. ilus, tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1484631

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Background Considering the similarity between the testis-specific isoform of angiotensin-converting enzyme and the C-terminal catalytic domain of somatic ACE as well as the structural and functional variability of its natural inhibitors, known as bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs), the effects of different synthetic peptides, BPP-10c ( ENWPHQIPP), BPP-11e ( EARPPHPPIPP), BPP-AP ( EARPPHPPIPPAP) and captopril were evaluated in the seminiferous epithelium of male mice.Methods The adult animals received either one of the synthetic peptides or captopril (120 nmol/dose per testis) via injection into the testicular parenchyma. After seven days, the mice were sacrificed, and the testes were collected for histopathological evaluation.Results BPP-10c and BPP-AP showed an intense disruption of the epithelium, presence of atypical multinucleated cells in the lumen and high degree of seminiferous tubule degeneration, especially in BPP-AP-treated animals. In addition, both synthetic peptides led to a significant reduction in the number of spermatocytes and round spermatids in stages I, V and VII/VIII of the seminiferous cycle, thickness of the seminiferous epithelium and diameter of the seminiferous tubule lumen. Interestingly, no morphological or morphometric alterations were observed in animals treated with captopril or BPP-11e.Conclusions The major finding of the present study was that the demonstrated effects of BPP-10c and BPP-AP on the seminiferous epithelium are dependent on their primary structure and cannot be extrapolated to other BPPs.


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Masculino , Animais , Camundongos , Angiotensinas , Bothrops , Epitélio Seminífero , Inibidores Enzimáticos , Venenos de Crotalídeos
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Tese em Português | VETTESES | ID: vtt-221037

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A produção in vitro (PIV) está inclusa na terceira geração das tecnologias de reprodução assistida e consiste na interação entre o espermatozoide e o oócito fora do trato reprodutivo da fêmea, com a formação de um novo indivíduo. Entretanto vários fatores intraovarianos que regulam as etapas de desenvolvimento, maturação folicular e ovulação são ainda desconhecidos e podem ser responsáveis por alguns insucessos de tais biotécnicas. Os peptídeos do Sistema Renina-Angiotensina, tais como a angiotensina (1-7), que já tiveram sua presença, produção e alguns efeitos descritos nos ovários) mas que apresentam ainda funções pouco esclarecidas. Novas perspectivas sobre os fatores que influenciam a qualidade dos embriões produzidos e os mecanismos envolvidos na maturação a partir da adição de diferentes concentrações de Angiotensina (1-7) na PIV da espécie bovina. Folículos ovarianos foram aspirados e os CCOs foram distribuídos entre quatro tratamentos: Controle (C), 10-1 (T1), 10-3 (T2), 10-5 M (T3) de angiotensina (1-7) no meio de maturação in vitro para verificar os estágios de meiose e desenvolvimento embrionário. A adição do peptídeo angiotensina (1-7) no meio de maturação in vitro não proporcionou taxas superiores de metáfase II em relação ao grupo Controle. No desenvolvimento embrionário, a angiotensina (1-7) não melhorou a clivagem nem a quantidade de embriões totais, o grupo 10-1µM proporcionou quantitativo superior de blastocistos iniciais. No entanto, mais análises são necessárias para elucidar as ações realizadas pela angiotensina (1-7) na produção in vitro de embriões bovinos.


In vitro production (IVP) is included in the third generation of assisted reproduction technologies and consists of the interaction between sperm and oocyte outside the female reproductive tract, with the formation of a new individual. However, several intraovarian factors that regulate the stages of development, follicular maturation and ovulation are still unknown and may be responsible for some failures of such biotechniques. Renin-Angiotensin System peptides, such as angiotensin (1-7), which have had their presence, production and some effects described in the ovaries) but still have poorly understood functions. New perspectives on the factors that influence the quality of the embryos produced and the mechanisms involved in the maturation from the addition of different angiotensin (1-7) concentrations in the bovine IVP. Ovarian follicles were aspirated and the COCs were distributed among four treatments: Control (C), 10-1 (T1), 10-3 (T2), 10-5 M (T3) angiotensin (1-7) in the maturation medium. in vitro to verify the stages of meiosis and embryonic development. The addition of angiotensin peptide (1-7) in the in vitro maturation medium did not provide higher metaphase II rates than the Control group. In embryonic development, angiotensin (1-7) did not improve cleavage or the amount of total embryos, the 10-1µM group provided superior amount of initial blastocysts. However, further analysis is needed to elucidate the actions performed by angiotensin (1-7) in the in vitro production of bovine embryos.

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Acta sci. vet. (Online) ; 42: Pub. 1175, Feb. 4, 2014. tab
Artigo em Inglês | VETINDEX | ID: vti-30764

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Background: Chronic degenerative mitral valve disease (CDMVD) continues to be the most common cause of heart failure (HF) in small breed dogs. Pimobendan (PIMO) is a mixed action drug with inotropic and vasodilator properties and is widely used to treat heart disease in dogs. Therefore, PIMO increases cardiac output, reduces both preload and afterload and increases myocardial contractility without increasing energy consumption and myocardial oxygen. Digoxin (DIG) is a cardiac glycoside acting through inhibition of the sarcolemmal Na+/K+ ATPase pump, hence increasing intracellular calcium. It exerts beneficial effects on left ventricular function, symptoms and exercise tolerance. The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double blind clinical trial was to evaluate the clinical response and QoLQ in heart failure (HF) dogs treated with digoxin or pimobendan in addition to conventional therapy (furosemide and benazepril).Materials, Methods & Results: Inclusion criteria: dogs in class III or stabilized class IV (NYHA). Exclusion criteria: use of positive inotrope and antiarrhythmic, presence of atrial fibrillation, renal or hepatic disease or neoplasia. Thirty three dogs were included and randomly assigned to DIG (n = 11), PIMO (n = 14) and placebo (PL) (n = 8) and followed up weekly. Data was evaluated for days zero, 7, 14 and 28. Increasing score was assigned to...(AU)


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Animais , Cães , Digoxina/administração & dosagem , Insuficiência Cardíaca/terapia , Insuficiência Cardíaca/veterinária , Valva Mitral/patologia , Cardiotônicos/administração & dosagem , Vasodilatadores/administração & dosagem , Vasodilatadores/análise , Inibidores da Enzima Conversora de Angiotensina , Furosemida
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