The protective effect of wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis L) pollen seeds against the toxicity of a solvent (EGME) in Wistar rats

Environmental pollution is the unfavorable alteration of our environment, wholly or mainly as a by-product of human actions, by the direct or indirect effects of changes in energy patterns, radiation levels, the chemical and physical constitution, and the abundance of the organisms. Thus, the environment's pollution is one of the most severe problems humanity and other forms of life face today on our planet, and this population makes severe disruption. The xenobiotic substances responsible for this pollution are numerous and diverse due to multiple human activities that can be the source. However, attention mainly focuses on fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals, and certain petrochemicals of significant consumption, such as solvents. The purpose of this study is to highlight the reprotoxic and hepatotoxic effects of Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (EGME) on male Wistar rats. Male Wistar rats were exposed to Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Etheralone (EGME) (500 mg/kg), combined with the aqueous extract of the pollen grains of Sinapis arvensis (P-EGME) (300mg/kg), in addition to the control (T) and positive control (P) groups for a period of 4 weeks by gavage, to estimate the protective role of this plant against the intoxication of EGME. The results show that EGME can induce reprotoxic effects revealed by a reduction in testes and epididymis mass accompanied by decreased male fertility indicators (sperm concentration). The results also show that treatment with EGME caused a reduction in the red blood cell number, hemoglobin and hematocrit rate, white blood cells in the treated groups compared to the control groups. The present study revealed that treatment with Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (EGME) under the same experimental conditions could affect several biological markers, especially male fertility. Besides, the protective activity of the wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis) pollen in the face of cellular [...] (AU)

The protective effect of wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis L) pollen seeds against the toxicity of a solvent (EGME) in Wistar rats

Environmental pollution is the unfavorable alteration of our environment, wholly or mainly as a by-product of human actions, by the direct or indirect effects of changes in energy patterns, radiation levels, the chemical and physical constitution, and the abundance of the organisms. Thus, the environment's pollution is one of the most severe problems humanity and other forms of life face today on our planet, and this population makes severe disruption. The xenobiotic substances responsible for this pollution are numerous and diverse due to multiple human activities that can be the source. However, attention mainly focuses on fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals, and certain petrochemicals of significant consumption, such as solvents. The purpose of this study is to highlight the reprotoxic and hepatotoxic effects of Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (EGME) on male Wistar rats. Male Wistar rats were exposed to Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Etheralone (EGME) (500 mg/kg), combined with the aqueous extract of the pollen grains of Sinapis arvensis (P-EGME) (300mg/kg), in addition to the control (T) and positive control (P) groups for a period of 4 weeks by gavage, to estimate the protective role of this plant against the intoxication of EGME. The results show that EGME can induce reprotoxic effects revealed by a reduction in testes and epididymis mass accompanied by decreased male fertility indicators (sperm concentration). The results also show that treatment with EGME caused a reduction in the red blood cell number, hemoglobin and hematocrit rate, white blood cells in the treated groups compared to the control groups. The present study revealed that treatment with Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (EGME) under the same experimental conditions could affect several biological markers, especially male fertility. Besides, the protective activity of the wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis) pollen in the face of cellular [...]

Avaliação dos compostos bioativos de diferentes extratos das folhas e sementes de moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) / Evaluation of bioactive compounds of different extracts of moringa seed and leaves (Moringa oleifera Lam)

A moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) é uma hortaliça arbórea que apresenta uma grande versatilidade, sendo cultivada em vários países. No presente estudo, foi avaliado o teor de compostos bioativos de diferentes extratos das folhas e sementes e da mistura folhas e sementes (F+S) de moringa. Os extratos foram obtidos com água destilada e com os solventes acetona, metanol e etanol nas concentrações de 40% e 80%. Os extratos da junção de F+S de moringa extraídos com acetona a 80% apresentaram maior teor de compostos fenólicos (1.715,7 mg EAG/100g de resíduo em base seca), quando comparado aos extratos de folhas e sementes (1.479,7 mg EAG/100g de resíduo em base seca e 326,1mg QCA/100g de resíduo em base seca, respectivamente). Os solventes etanol e acetona foram os que apresentaram maior capacidade de extração de compostos fenólicos totais e flavonoides totais, nos resíduos estudados. Os resíduos de moringa demonstraram potencial para serem utilizados como fonte natural de compostos bioativos.(AU)

Avaliação dos compostos bioativos de diferentes extratos das folhas e sementes de moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) / Evaluation of bioactive compounds of different extracts of moringa seed and leaves (Moringa oleifera Lam)

A moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) é uma hortaliça arbórea que apresenta uma grande versatilidade, sendo cultivada em vários países. No presente estudo, foi avaliado o teor de compostos bioativos de diferentes extratos das folhas e sementes e da mistura folhas e sementes (F+S) de moringa. Os extratos foram obtidos com água destilada e com os solventes acetona, metanol e etanol nas concentrações de 40% e 80%. Os extratos da junção de F+S de moringa extraídos com acetona a 80% apresentaram maior teor de compostos fenólicos (1.715,7 mg EAG/100g de resíduo em base seca), quando comparado aos extratos de folhas e sementes (1.479,7 mg EAG/100g de resíduo em base seca e 326,1mg QCA/100g de resíduo em base seca, respectivamente). Os solventes etanol e acetona foram os que apresentaram maior capacidade de extração de compostos fenólicos totais e flavonoides totais, nos resíduos estudados. Os resíduos de moringa demonstraram potencial para serem utilizados como fonte natural de compostos bioativos.

The annatto carotenoids and the norbixin absorption coefficient / Carotenoides de urucum e o coeficiente de absorção danorbixina

Annatto seeds present cis-bixin as the major carotenoids, but the norbixin salt is the main pigment present in dyes obtained from the alkaline extraction process. For analyzing the norbixin, the absorptions are obtained in the two spectral peaks with higher intensity, but discrepancies in the published extinction values have led to serious doubts. Taking into account the use of absorption coefficient for evaluating the norbixin concentration in annatto seeds and extracts, the present study evaluated the absorption coefficient in various solvents and the total uncertainty associated with this value was determined. The norbixin standard was prepared from annatto seeds, purified by column chromatography and the purity of norbixin was evaluated by HPLC-DAD. The absorption coefficients were determined for norbixin in different solvents and the uncertainty was evaluated. The 0.5% potassium hydroxide, the main solvent used for marketing the annatto seeds and extracts, showed the absorption coefficients of 2887 at 454nm and of 2546 at 483nm, and the estimation of expanded uncertainty (K=2) was ±86 and 85 g 100 mL-1, respectively.

O principal carotenoide em sementes de urucum é a cis-bixina, mas o sal de norbixina torna-se o principal pigmento presente em corantes obtidos pelo processo de extração alcalino.Para a análise de norbixina as absorbâncias são obtidas nos dois picos espectrais de maior intensidade, mas discrepâncias no valor de absortividade levam a sérias dúvidas. Levando-se em conta o uso do coeficiente de absorção na avaliação da concentração de norbixina em sementes de urucum e extratos, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o coeficiente de absorção em vários solventes e determinar a incerteza expandida associada a esse valor. Para a execução do estudo, um padrão de norbixina foi preparado a partir de sementes de urucum, purificado em coluna aberta e a pureza da norbixina foi avaliada por HPLC-DAD. O coeficiente de absorção da norbixina foi determinado pela construção de curvas analíticas em diferentes solventes e a incerteza expandida foi avaliada. O hidróxido de potássio a 0,5%, principal solvente utilizado na comercialização de sementes de urucum e extratos, apresentou o coeficiente de absorção determinado em 2887 a 454nm e 2546 a 483nm e a estimação da incerteza expandida (K=2) foi86 e 85 g 100 mL-1, respectivamente.

The annatto carotenoids and the norbixin absorption coefficient / Carotenoides de urucum e o coeficiente de absorção danorbixina

Annatto seeds present cis-bixin as the major carotenoids, but the norbixin salt is the main pigment present in dyes obtained from the alkaline extraction process. For analyzing the norbixin, the absorptions are obtained in the two spectral peaks with higher intensity, but discrepancies in the published extinction values have led to serious doubts. Taking into account the use of absorption coefficient for evaluating the norbixin concentration in annatto seeds and extracts, the present study evaluated the absorption coefficient in various solvents and the total uncertainty associated with this value was determined. The norbixin standard was prepared from annatto seeds, purified by column chromatography and the purity of norbixin was evaluated by HPLC-DAD. The absorption coefficients were determined for norbixin in different solvents and the uncertainty was evaluated. The 0.5% potassium hydroxide, the main solvent used for marketing the annatto seeds and extracts, showed the absorption coefficients of 2887 at 454nm and of 2546 at 483nm, and the estimation of expanded uncertainty (K=2) was ±86 and 85 g 100 mL-1, respectively.(AU)

O principal carotenoide em sementes de urucum é a cis-bixina, mas o sal de norbixina torna-se o principal pigmento presente em corantes obtidos pelo processo de extração alcalino.Para a análise de norbixina as absorbâncias são obtidas nos dois picos espectrais de maior intensidade, mas discrepâncias no valor de absortividade levam a sérias dúvidas. Levando-se em conta o uso do coeficiente de absorção na avaliação da concentração de norbixina em sementes de urucum e extratos, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o coeficiente de absorção em vários solventes e determinar a incerteza expandida associada a esse valor. Para a execução do estudo, um padrão de norbixina foi preparado a partir de sementes de urucum, purificado em coluna aberta e a pureza da norbixina foi avaliada por HPLC-DAD. O coeficiente de absorção da norbixina foi determinado pela construção de curvas analíticas em diferentes solventes e a incerteza expandida foi avaliada. O hidróxido de potássio a 0,5%, principal solvente utilizado na comercialização de sementes de urucum e extratos, apresentou o coeficiente de absorção determinado em 2887 a 454nm e 2546 a 483nm e a estimação da incerteza expandida (K=2) foi86 e 85 g 100 mL-1, respectivamente.(AU)

Avaliação da toxicidade de solvente de extratos vegetais com ação antiviral em sêmen caprino refrigerado / Evaluation of solvent toxicity of plant extract with antiviral action in refrigerated goat semen

Background: Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus have been detected in sperm of breeding goats causing economic losses. In order to control the virus, researches aiming to identify natural extracts with potential antiviral effects are performed. However, aqueous or ethanolic extracts must be diluted in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which is a substance with unknown effects in sperm quality when present in diluting media. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate sperm viability of refrigerated caprine semen diluted in media containing DMSO. This was performed to provide data that aid in researches involving the use of this component with natural extracts that may inactivate the caprine lentivirus in sperm.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was performed at the Laboratory of Seminal Technology in Embrapa Goats and Sheep in the city of Sobral, Brazil. Sperm viability was assessed in caprine semen refrigerated in two dilution media with crescent concentrations of DMSO. Sperm samples of five goats seronegative for the caprine lentivirus were pooled and diluted in minimal essential medium (MEM) enriched with glucose at 0.01 M added of crescent concentrations of DMSO (0%, 1.5%, 1.75%, 2.0%, 2.25% and 2.5%). The same breeders provided the pool of sperm to test Tris added 2.5% of egg yolk and the same concentrations of DMSO previously mentioned. Treatments were refrigerated at 7°C and evaluated up until four h after DMSO addition. Individual progressive motility (MIP), sperm vigor (V), percentage of spermatozoa reactive to hypoosmotic test (HO) and morphologically normal (NOR) were evaluated. IPM, vigor and NOR remained within normal standards for the caprine species in all treatments test. Percentage results of spermatozoa reactive to hypoosmotic was higher in Tris yolk with values ranging between 34.66% to 46.33%. Sperm vigor was positively correlated (r = 0.85) with IPM in the MEM diluted pool of sperm.[...]

Avaliação da toxicidade de solvente de extratos vegetais com ação antiviral em sêmen caprino refrigerado / Evaluation of solvent toxicity of plant extract with antiviral action in refrigerated goat semen

Background: Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus have been detected in sperm of breeding goats causing economic losses. In order to control the virus, researches aiming to identify natural extracts with potential antiviral effects are performed. However, aqueous or ethanolic extracts must be diluted in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which is a substance with unknown effects in sperm quality when present in diluting media. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate sperm viability of refrigerated caprine semen diluted in media containing DMSO. This was performed to provide data that aid in researches involving the use of this component with natural extracts that may inactivate the caprine lentivirus in sperm.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was performed at the Laboratory of Seminal Technology in Embrapa Goats and Sheep in the city of Sobral, Brazil. Sperm viability was assessed in caprine semen refrigerated in two dilution media with crescent concentrations of DMSO. Sperm samples of five goats seronegative for the caprine lentivirus were pooled and diluted in minimal essential medium (MEM) enriched with glucose at 0.01 M added of crescent concentrations of DMSO (0%, 1.5%, 1.75%, 2.0%, 2.25% and 2.5%). The same breeders provided the pool of sperm to test Tris added 2.5% of egg yolk and the same concentrations of DMSO previously mentioned. Treatments were refrigerated at 7°C and evaluated up until four h after DMSO addition. Individual progressive motility (MIP), sperm vigor (V), percentage of spermatozoa reactive to hypoosmotic test (HO) and morphologically normal (NOR) were evaluated. IPM, vigor and NOR remained within normal standards for the caprine species in all treatments test. Percentage results of spermatozoa reactive to hypoosmotic was higher in Tris yolk with values ranging between 34.66% to 46.33%. Sperm vigor was positively correlated (r = 0.85) with IPM in the MEM diluted pool of sperm.[...](AU)

Process optimization for production and purification of a thermostable, organic solvent tolerant lipase from Acinetobacter sp. AU07

The purpose of this study was to isolate, purify and optimize the production conditions of an organic solvent tolerant and thermostable lipase from Acinetobacter sp. AU07 isolated from distillery waste. The lipase production was optimized by response surface methodology, and a maximum production of 14.5 U/mL was observed at 30 ºC and pH 7, using a 0.5% (v/v) inoculum, 2% (v/v) castor oil (inducer), and agitation 150 rpm. The optimized conditions from the shake flask experiments were validated in a 3 L lab scale bioreactor, and the lipase production increased to 48 U/mL. The enzyme was purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation and ion exchange chromatography and the overall yield was 36%. SDS-PAGE indicated a molecular weight of 45 kDa for the purified protein, and Matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight analysis of the purified lipase showed sequence similarity with GDSL family of lipases. The optimum temperature and pH for activity of the enzyme was found to be 50 ºC and 8.0, respectively. The lipase was completely inhibited by phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride but minimal inhibition was observed when incubated with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and dithiothreitol. The enzyme was stable in the presence of non-polar hydrophobic solvents. Detergents like SDS inhibited enzyme activity; however, there was minimal loss of enzyme activity when incubated with hydrogen peroxide, Tween 80 and Triton X-100. The kinetic constants (Km and Vmax) revealed that the hydrolytic activity of the lipase was specific to moderate chain fatty acid esters. The Vmax, Km and Vmax/Km ratio of the enzyme were 16.98 U/mg, 0.51 mM, and 33.29, respectively when 4-nitrophenyl palmitate was used as a substrate.(AU)

Response of Rhodococcus erythropolis strain IBBPo1 to toxic organic solvents

Abstract Recently, there has been a lot of interest in the utilization of rhodococci in the bioremediation of petroleum contaminated environments. This study investigates the response of Rhodococcus erythropolis IBBPo1 cells to 1% organic solvents (alkanes, aromatics). A combination of microbiology, biochemical, and molecular approaches were used to examine cell adaptation mechanisms likely to be pursued by this strain after 1% organic solvent exposure. R. erythropolis IBBPo1 was found to utilize 1% alkanes (cyclohexane, n-hexane, n-decane) and aromatics (toluene, styrene, ethylbenzene) as the sole carbon source. Modifications in cell viability, cell morphology, membrane permeability, lipid profile, carotenoid pigments profile and 16S rRNA gene were revealed in R. erythropolis IBBPo1 cells grown 1 and 24 h on minimal medium in the presence of 1% alkanes (cyclohexane, n-hexane, n-decane) and aromatics (toluene, styrene, ethylbenzene). Due to its environmental origin and its metabolic potential, R. erythropolis IBBPo1 is an excellent candidate for the bioremediation of soils contaminated with crude oils and other toxic compounds. Moreover, the carotenoid pigments produced by this nonpathogenic Gram-positive bacterium have a variety of other potential applications.(AU)

Determinação da concentração de diferentes sistemas de solventes na solubilização de proteínas de análogo de carne / Determination of the concentration of different solvents systems in the protein solubilization of meat analogue

O uso de solventes específicos para extração de proteínas determina o tipo de reação química que ocorre entre os componentes proteicos, principalmente quando estes foram submetidos a tratamentos térmicos como a extrusão termoplástica, uma tecnologia de alta versatilidade, baixo custo, alta produtividade e que não gera efluentes. No entanto, é necessário o uso de concentrações adequadas dos solventes para maximizar a extração das proteínas. Neste trabalho foi avaliada a solubilização de proteínas de análogo de carne a base de isolado proteico de soja e glúten vital, submetidos ao processo de extrusão termoplástica a baixa (23%) e alta (60%) umidade. Os solventes utilizados foram: tampão fosfato (pH 7,5) de 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 e 100mM, dodecil sulfato de sódio de 1, 2, 3, 4 e 5%, -mercaptoetanol de 1, 2, 3 e 4%, Triton X-100 de 1, 2, 3 e 4% e ureia de 6, 7, 8, 9 e 10M. Todos os reagentes foram dissolvidos ou solubilizados em tampão fosfato 40mM (pH 7,5). Os resultados mostraram que as maiores extrações proteicas foram obtidas com o uso de 40mM de tampão fosfato, 2% de dodecil sulfato de sódio, 2% de -mercaptoetanol, 3% de Triton X-100 e 7M de ureia.(AU)

The use of specific solvents for protein extraction determines the type of chemical reaction, which occurs between the protein components, mainly when the protein was submitted to thermal treatment, such as thermoplastic extrusion, a technology with high versatility, low cost and high throughput and without effluent generation. However, it is necessary to use adequate solvents concentration in order to maximize the protein extraction. The aim of this research was to evaluate the protein solubilization of meat analogue based on isolate soy protein and vital gluten submitted to thermoplastic extrusion process at low moisture content (23%) and high moisture content (60%). The solvents used were: phosphate buffer (pH 7.5) at 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100mM, sodium dodecyl sulphate at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5%, -mercaptoethanol at 1, 2, 3 and 4%, Triton X-100 at 1, 2, 3 and 4% and urea at 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10M. All the chemical reagents were dissolved or solubilized in phosphate buffer 40mM (pH 7.5). The results showed that the highest protein extraction were obtained when phosphate buffer 40mM, sodium dodecil sulphate 2%, -mercaptoethanol 2%, Triton X-100 3% and urea 7M were used.(AU)

Effects of propofol in lipid-based emulsion and in microemulsion on the incidence of endothelial lesion in rabbits

PURPOSE: To compare the incidence of endothelial injury after single-dose or continuous propofol infusion in conventional lipid-based emulsion (LE) versus microemulsion (ME). METHODS: Forty-two rabbits (2.5-4.5 Kg) were randomly allocated into seven groups of six animals each: SHAM- surgical treatment alone; Bolus Control Group - 3 mL-intravenous (IV) bolus of saline; Continuous Infusion Control Group - 3 mL- IV bolus of saline followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2 ml/kg/min for 60 min; Bolus LE Propofol Group - IV bolus of LE propofol (3 mg/kg); Bolus ME Propofol Group - IV ME propofol bolus (3 mg/kg); Continuous LE Propofol Group - IV LE propofol bolus (3 mg/kg) followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2 ml/kg/min for 60 min; Continuous ME Propofol Group - IV ME propofol bolus (3 mg/kg) followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2 ml/kg/min for 60 min. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups in blood pressure, in central venous pressure and in the biochemical profile. No significant differences were found in inflammatory mediators and in tissue analysis between the two emulsions. CONCLUSION: Microemulsion and lipid-based emulsion propofol had similar inflammatory, biochemical and microscopy profiles. Thus, microemulsion propofol can be used as an alternative to lipid-based emulsion propofol.(AU)

Extração de óleo de farelo de arroz utilizando solventes alcoólicos: avaliação de alterações na fração proteica e na composição do óleo / Rice bran oil extraction using alcoholic solvents: evaluation of changes in protein fraction and oil composition

Um dos principais setores do sistema agroindustrial brasileiro é composto pelo processamento de oleaginosas. Sua importância não se deve apenas ao seu produto principal, o óleo, mas também à fração desengordurada, composta por proteínas. Tradicionalmente, hexano é o solvente empregado na extração de óleos vegetais e, por esta razão, os objetivos principais deste trabalho foram estudar a viabilidade de substituição deste solvente por solventes alcoólicos na extração do óleo de farelo de arroz e, neste sentido, avaliar o impacto desta mudança nas características do óleo e da fração proteica. Foram realizados experimentos de extração sólido-líquido na condição de equilíbrio com a finalidade de avaliar a influência das variáveis de processo, tipo de solvente (etanol ou isopropanol), teor de água no solvente (0, 6 ou 12%) e temperatura (50 a 80 °C), na extração do óleo de farelo de arroz. Através dos experimentos de extração foi possível caracterizar os extratos obtidos e o farelo desengordurado em termos de rendimento de extração de compostos lipídicos, proteicos e minoritários, além da caracterização da fração proteica presente no rafinado, em termos de solubilidade e análise térmica. De maneira geral, os resultados mostraram influência da água no solvente no sentido da supressão da extração de óleo e, por outro lado, observou-se que o aumento da temperatura favoreceu o processo de extração lipídica. No caso do conteúdo proteico presente no extrato, observou-se que a hidratação do solvente e a temperatura favoreceram a extração de proteínas. A elevação da temperatura de processo favoreceu também, a extração de γ-orizanol, porém o aumento da água no solvente diminuiu a extração deste composto minoritário. A água também exerceu forte influência na quantidade de acilgliceróis e ácidos graxos livres transferidos para o extrato, porém, para o teor de fosfolipídeos, essa influência foi menor. As condições de processo não afetaram significativamente a composição do óleo, que se mostrou típica de óleo de farelo de arroz. Com relação à fração proteica, a solubilidade e propriedades térmicas, que definem o grau de desnaturação proteica, sofreram forte influência do grau de hidratação do solvente e da temperatura de processo, uma vez que à medida que a quantidade de água no solvente e a temperatura foram aumentados, notou-se uma diminuição no índice de solubilidade de nitrogênio. A partir dos resultados obtidos pode-se inferir que a extração de óleo de farelo de arroz com solventes alternativos, etanol e isopropanol, é possível, porém, as condições de processo devem ser muito bem avaliadas de maneira que este seja viável e os produtos oriundos, tanto o óleo de farelo de arroz quanto a fração proteica, possuam qualidade adequada para serem destinados à fins alimentícios.

One of the main areas of the Brazilian agroindustrial system is composed by the processing of oilseeds. Its importance is not only due to its main product, the oil, but also to the defatted fraction, composed of proteins. The hexane is the solvent traditionally used in vegetable oils extraction and, for that matter, the main objectives of this paper were to study the feasibility of substitution of t his solvent for alcoholic solvents on the rice bran oil extraction and also evaluate the impact of this change on the oil characteristics and the protein fraction. Some solid-liquid extraction experiments on balance condition were made to evaluate the variables on the process, such as the solvent type (ethanol or isopropanol), solvent water content (0, 6 or 12%) and temperature (50 to 80 °C) in the rice bran oil extraction. This way, the results show water influence on the solvent suppressing the oil extraction, and, on the other hand, the temperature increase benefits the process. Through extraction experiments, it was possible to characterize the obtained extracts and the defatted bran in terms of lipid, protein and minorities compound extraction, besides the characterization of the protein fraction present on the raffinated in terms of solubility and thermal analysis. In general, the results showed the water solvent influence in order to suppress the oil extraction and, on the other hand, it has been observed that the temperature increase benefited the lipid extraction process. Related to the protein content present in the extract, it was observed that the solvent hydration and temperature benefited the protein extraction. The temperature increase on the process also benefited the the γ-oryzanol extraction, however, the water solvent increase decreased the extraction of this minority compound. The water also has a strong influence on the amount of acylglycerol and free fatty acid transferred to the extract, however, for the phospholipids content, there is a decreasing influence. The process conditions did not have a significant affection on the oil composition, which is typical on rice bran oil. Regarding the protein fraction, solubility and thermal properties, which define the protein denaturing degree, there was a strong influence of the solvent hydration degree and the processing temperature, once the amount of water in the solvent and temperature are increased, it was noticed the decrease on the nitrogen solubility index. Based on the results it is possible to infer that the rice bran oil extraction with alternative solvents, ethanol and isopropanol, is possible, however, the process conditions must be well evaluated in order to be viable and the originated products, as well the rice bran oil as the protein fraction, have the proper quality for food purposes.

Extração de óleo de farelo de arroz utilizando solventes alcoólicos: avaliação de alterações na fração proteica e na composição do óleo / Rice bran oil extraction using alcoholic solvents: evaluation of changes in protein fraction and oil composition

Um dos principais setores do sistema agroindustrial brasileiro é composto pelo processamento de oleaginosas. Sua importância não se deve apenas ao seu produto principal, o óleo, mas também à fração desengordurada, composta por proteínas. Tradicionalmente, hexano é o solvente empregado na extração de óleos vegetais e, por esta razão, os objetivos principais deste trabalho foram estudar a viabilidade de substituição deste solvente por solventes alcoólicos na extração do óleo de farelo de arroz e, neste sentido, avaliar o impacto desta mudança nas características do óleo e da fração proteica. Foram realizados experimentos de extração sólido-líquido na condição de equilíbrio com a finalidade de avaliar a influência das variáveis de processo, tipo de solvente (etanol ou isopropanol), teor de água no solvente (0, 6 ou 12%) e temperatura (50 a 80 °C), na extração do óleo de farelo de arroz. Através dos experimentos de extração foi possível caracterizar os extratos obtidos e o farelo desengordurado em termos de rendimento de extração de compostos lipídicos, proteicos e minoritários, além da caracterização da fração proteica presente no rafinado, em termos de solubilidade e análise térmica. De maneira geral, os resultados mostraram influência da água no solvente no sentido da supressão da extração de óleo e, por outro lado, observou-se que o aumento da temperatura favoreceu o processo de extração lipídica. No caso do conteúdo proteico presente no extrato, observou-se que a hidratação do solvente e a temperatura favoreceram a extração de proteínas. A elevação da temperatura de processo favoreceu também, a extração de γ-orizanol, porém o aumento da água no solvente diminuiu a extração deste composto minoritário. A água também exerceu forte influência na quantidade de acilgliceróis e ácidos graxos livres transferidos para o extrato, porém, para o teor de fosfolipídeos, essa influência foi menor. As condições de processo não afetaram significativamente a composição do óleo, que se mostrou típica de óleo de farelo de arroz. Com relação à fração proteica, a solubilidade e propriedades térmicas, que definem o grau de desnaturação proteica, sofreram forte influência do grau de hidratação do solvente e da temperatura de processo, uma vez que à medida que a quantidade de água no solvente e a temperatura foram aumentados, notou-se uma diminuição no índice de solubilidade de nitrogênio. A partir dos resultados obtidos pode-se inferir que a extração de óleo de farelo de arroz com solventes alternativos, etanol e isopropanol, é possível, porém, as condições de processo devem ser muito bem avaliadas de maneira que este seja viável e os produtos oriundos, tanto o óleo de farelo de arroz quanto a fração proteica, possuam qualidade adequada para serem destinados à fins alimentícios. (AU)

One of the main areas of the Brazilian agroindustrial system is composed by the processing of oilseeds. Its importance is not only due to its main product, the oil, but also to the defatted fraction, composed of proteins. The hexane is the solvent traditionally used in vegetable oils extraction and, for that matter, the main objectives of this paper were to study the feasibility of substitution of t his solvent for alcoholic solvents on the rice bran oil extraction and also evaluate the impact of this change on the oil characteristics and the protein fraction. Some solid-liquid extraction experiments on balance condition were made to evaluate the variables on the process, such as the solvent type (ethanol or isopropanol), solvent water content (0, 6 or 12%) and temperature (50 to 80 °C) in the rice bran oil extraction. This way, the results show water influence on the solvent suppressing the oil extraction, and, on the other hand, the temperature increase benefits the process. Through extraction experiments, it was possible to characterize the obtained extracts and the defatted bran in terms of lipid, protein and minorities compound extraction, besides the characterization of the protein fraction present on the raffinated in terms of solubility and thermal analysis. In general, the results showed the water solvent influence in order to suppress the oil extraction and, on the other hand, it has been observed that the temperature increase benefited the lipid extraction process. Related to the protein content present in the extract, it was observed that the solvent hydration and temperature benefited the protein extraction. The temperature increase on the process also benefited the the γ-oryzanol extraction, however, the water solvent increase decreased the extraction of this minority compound. The water also has a strong influence on the amount of acylglycerol and free fatty acid transferred to the extract, however, for the phospholipids content, there is a decreasing influence. The process conditions did not have a significant affection on the oil composition, which is typical on rice bran oil. Regarding the protein fraction, solubility and thermal properties, which define the protein denaturing degree, there was a strong influence of the solvent hydration degree and the processing temperature, once the amount of water in the solvent and temperature are increased, it was noticed the decrease on the nitrogen solubility index. Based on the results it is possible to infer that the rice bran oil extraction with alternative solvents, ethanol and isopropanol, is possible, however, the process conditions must be well evaluated in order to be viable and the originated products, as well the rice bran oil as the protein fraction, have the proper quality for food purposes. (AU)

Desenvolvimento e validação de métodos SPE-LC-MS e MEPS-LC-MS para quantificação de fluoroquinolonas em matrizes aquosas / Development and validation of methods SPE-LC-MS and MEPS-LC-MS for determination of fluoroquinolones in water samples

Os antimicrobianos, especialmente a classe das fluoroquinolonas (FQs), são utilizados em grandes quantidades na medicina humana e veterinária. Uma atenção especial deve ser dada à ocorrência desses fármacos em diferentes matrizes ambientais, devido a potencialidade de propagação da resistência bacteriana. As principais fontes dessa contaminação são os esgoto industrial, urbanos, esgoto sanitário de hospital e de fazendas que utilizam antibióticos com finalidades veterinárias. Após a ingestão, os antimicrobianos são excretados na sua forma inalterada e, devido a baixa eficiência dos sistemas convencionais de tratamento de esgoto, são eventualmente liberados para o meio aquático. Diferentes métodos têm sido desenvolvidos para a determinação de FQs em amostras aquosas diversas, tais como esgoto sanitário , água de abastecimento, águas superficiais e esgoto sanitário de hospital. A maior parte dessas amostras ambientais é complexa e exige uma série de etapas de preparo, limpeza e pré-concentração; de maneira que, nos últimos anos, extensos esforços têm sido feitos para o desenvolvimento de novas técnicas de preparo de amostra que reduzam o tempo, trabalho, consumo de solvente e que permitam melhor desempenho do processo analítico. Nesse estudo foram desenvolvidos dois métodos de extração - a extração em fase sólida (SPE ) e a microextração por sorvente empacotado (MEPS) - sendo a separação, identificação e quantificação feitos por HPLC-MS/MS. Os métodos foram avaliados e validados segundo os parâmetros: precisão, exatidão, recuperação, linearidade, limite de detecção (LD), limite de quantificação (LQ), seletividade, efeito matriz, eficiência total do processo e robustez. Posteriormente, foi feita aplicação dos métodos desenvolvidos para investigação de FQs em águas superficiais e amostra de esgoto coletadas em diferentes pontos da cidade de São Carlos-SP. Os métodos apresentaram valores de recuperação maiores que 80% para as FQs estudadas, e valores de exatidão e precisão menores que 30% . A comparação entre as técnicas de extração desenvolvidas permitiu listar vantagens e desvantagens particulares de cada técnica. Além do menor consumo de solventes e volume de amostras, valores insignificantes de efeito matriz foram alcançados para a técnica MEPS; no entanto a SPE, devido ao seu maior fator de concentração, permitiu a quantificação de duas fluoroquinolonas em amostra de esgoto doméstico e detecção das mesmas em amostra de rio.

Antimicrobials, particularly the fluoroquinolones (FQs) class, are widely used in human and veterinary medicine. Particular attention must be given to the occurrence of these drugs in different environmental matrices, due to the potential spread of bacterial resistance. Effluents from industries, residential districts, hospitals and animal farms are the main sources of contamination by antibiotics. After ingestion, the antimicrobials are excreted in its unchanged form. Due to the low efficiency of conventional wastewater treatments, these antimicrobials are eventually released into the aquatic environment. Several methods have been developed for the determination of FQs in different water samples, such as municipal wastewater, tap water, river water, and hospital sewage. Most of these environmental samples is complex and requires a number of preparation steps, cleaning and preconcentration. For this reason, recently, extensive efforts have been made to develop new techniques for sample preparation in order to reduce: time, number of steps, solvent consumption and achieve better performance on the analytical process. This work describes the development of two methods of extraction - by solid phase extraction (SPE) and microextraction by packed sorbent (MEPS) - and separation, identification and quantification by HPLC-MS/MS. These methods were evaluated and validated by studying the following parameters: accuracy, precision, recovery, linearity, limit of detection (MDL), limit of quantification (MQL), selectivity, matrix effect, process efficiency and robustness. These methods were subsequently applied for FQs investigation in surface water and sewage sample collected at different points in the city of Sao Carlos/SP, Brazil. The methods recoveries achieved values greater than 80% for the studied FQS and the accuracy and precision values were satisfactory when compared to the values acceptable by regulatory agencies such as EPA and AOAC. A comparison between the extraction techniques developed allowed listing advantages and disadvantages of each particular technique. Besides the lowest solvent consumption and volume of samples, negligible values of matrix effects were achieved for MEPS technique. However, SPE, due to its higher pre-concentration, allowed the quantification of two fluoroquinolones in a sample of sewage and the detection in river sample.

Desenvolvimento e validação de métodos SPE-LC-MS e MEPS-LC-MS para quantificação de fluoroquinolonas em matrizes aquosas / Development and validation of methods SPE-LC-MS and MEPS-LC-MS for determination of fluoroquinolones in water samples

Os antimicrobianos, especialmente a classe das fluoroquinolonas (FQs), são utilizados em grandes quantidades na medicina humana e veterinária. Uma atenção especial deve ser dada à ocorrência desses fármacos em diferentes matrizes ambientais, devido a potencialidade de propagação da resistência bacteriana. As principais fontes dessa contaminação são os esgoto industrial, urbanos, esgoto sanitário de hospital e de fazendas que utilizam antibióticos com finalidades veterinárias. Após a ingestão, os antimicrobianos são excretados na sua forma inalterada e, devido a baixa eficiência dos sistemas convencionais de tratamento de esgoto, são eventualmente liberados para o meio aquático. Diferentes métodos têm sido desenvolvidos para a determinação de FQs em amostras aquosas diversas, tais como esgoto sanitário , água de abastecimento, águas superficiais e esgoto sanitário de hospital. A maior parte dessas amostras ambientais é complexa e exige uma série de etapas de preparo, limpeza e pré-concentração; de maneira que, nos últimos anos, extensos esforços têm sido feitos para o desenvolvimento de novas técnicas de preparo de amostra que reduzam o tempo, trabalho, consumo de solvente e que permitam melhor desempenho do processo analítico. Nesse estudo foram desenvolvidos dois métodos de extração - a extração em fase sólida (SPE ) e a microextração por sorvente empacotado (MEPS) - sendo a separação, identificação e quantificação feitos por HPLC-MS/MS. Os métodos foram avaliados e validados segundo os parâmetros: precisão, exatidão, recuperação, linearidade, limite de detecção (LD), limite de quantificação (LQ), seletividade, efeito matriz, eficiência total do processo e robustez. Posteriormente, foi feita aplicação dos métodos desenvolvidos para investigação de FQs em águas superficiais e amostra de esgoto coletadas em diferentes pontos da cidade de São Carlos-SP. Os métodos apresentaram valores de recuperação maiores que 80% para as FQs estudadas, e valores de exatidão e precisão menores que 30% . A comparação entre as técnicas de extração desenvolvidas permitiu listar vantagens e desvantagens particulares de cada técnica. Além do menor consumo de solventes e volume de amostras, valores insignificantes de efeito matriz foram alcançados para a técnica MEPS; no entanto a SPE, devido ao seu maior fator de concentração, permitiu a quantificação de duas fluoroquinolonas em amostra de esgoto doméstico e detecção das mesmas em amostra de rio. (AU)

Antimicrobials, particularly the fluoroquinolones (FQs) class, are widely used in human and veterinary medicine. Particular attention must be given to the occurrence of these drugs in different environmental matrices, due to the potential spread of bacterial resistance. Effluents from industries, residential districts, hospitals and animal farms are the main sources of contamination by antibiotics. After ingestion, the antimicrobials are excreted in its unchanged form. Due to the low efficiency of conventional wastewater treatments, these antimicrobials are eventually released into the aquatic environment. Several methods have been developed for the determination of FQs in different water samples, such as municipal wastewater, tap water, river water, and hospital sewage. Most of these environmental samples is complex and requires a number of preparation steps, cleaning and preconcentration. For this reason, recently, extensive efforts have been made to develop new techniques for sample preparation in order to reduce: time, number of steps, solvent consumption and achieve better performance on the analytical process. This work describes the development of two methods of extraction - by solid phase extraction (SPE) and microextraction by packed sorbent (MEPS) - and separation, identification and quantification by HPLC-MS/MS. These methods were evaluated and validated by studying the following parameters: accuracy, precision, recovery, linearity, limit of detection (MDL), limit of quantification (MQL), selectivity, matrix effect, process efficiency and robustness. These methods were subsequently applied for FQs investigation in surface water and sewage sample collected at different points in the city of Sao Carlos/SP, Brazil. The methods recoveries achieved values greater than 80% for the studied FQS and the accuracy and precision values were satisfactory when compared to the values acceptable by regulatory agencies such as EPA and AOAC. A comparison between the extraction techniques developed allowed listing advantages and disadvantages of each particular technique. Besides the lowest solvent consumption and volume of samples, negligible values of matrix effects were achieved for MEPS technique. However, SPE, due to its higher pre-concentration, allowed the quantification of two fluoroquinolones in a sample of sewage and the detection in river sample. (AU)

Estudo da viabilidade técnica da substituição de hexano por etanol no processo de extração de óleo de soja: cinética de extração e índices de qualidade / Study of technical feasibility of replacement of hexane by ethanol in soybean oil extraction process: kinetics of extraction and indexes of quality

O emprego de solventes no processo de obtenção de óleos de sementes oleaginosas é um processo amplamente empregado, sendo o hexano o solvente tradicionalmente adotado. O objetivo principal desta dissertação de mestrado foi avaliar a viabilidade da substituição do hexano por etanol no processo de extração de óleo de soja. [...] Assim, os resultados mostraram que o aumento do teor de água no etanol suprimiu fortemente a extração de óleo enquanto que a elevação da temperatura favoreceu a extração. Já a proteína exibiu um comportamento contrário ao óleo, sendo que o aumento da hidratação do solvente elevou a extração destes compostos e o aumento da temperatura diminuiu o teor de proteínas na fase extrato. Quanto à hidratação da fase extrato, pôde-se notar que esta foi independente da temperatura e que existe um equilíbrio entre a umidade do sólido e o nível de hidratação do etanol. A elevação da temperatura também aumentou a extração de ácidos graxos livres e a avaliação do perfil químico e da composição em AGL dos óleos obtidos via etanol mostrou que estes apresentaram composição típica de óleo de soja, independente da condição adotada. A qualidade da fração proteica resultante da extração do óleo, avaliada na forma de solubilidade de nitrogênio e análise térmica (DSC), mostrou que a proteína também foi fortemente influenciada pela presença da água no solvente e pelo aumento da temperatura, apresentando menores valores de solubilidade conforme o aumento do teor de água no etanol e da temperatura do processo. Diante dos resultados, pode-se inferir que é viável tecnicamente a utilização de etanol no processo de extração de óleo de soja, no entanto as condições de hidratação do solvente e temperatura devem ser consideradas devido à influência destas sobre as características da fração proteica do farelo desengordurado

The use of solvents in the extraction of oil from oilseeds is a widely employed process and the hexane is the solvent traditionally adopted. The aim of this work was to evaluate the feasibility of replacing hexane by ethanol in the soybean oil extraction process. [...] Then, the results showed that increasing in water content of ethanol suppresses strongly the extraction of oil while the increase of temperature increases the extraction. About protein, it exhibits an opposite behavior to the oil, with the rise in water content of the solvent increasing the extraction of such compounds and the rise of temperature decreases in the protein content of extract phase. Regarding the hydration of the extract phase, it can be seen that this is temperature independent and that there is equilibrium between the solid matrix and the moisture level of the solvent ethanol. The increase in temperature also increases the extraction of free fatty acids and the evaluation of the chemical profile and composition in FFA of oils obtained via ethanol showed that they had typical composition of soybean oil, regardless the condition adopted. The quality of the protein fraction resulting from oil extraction evaluated as nitrogen solubility and thermal analysis (DSC) showed that the protein is also strongly influenced by the presence of water in the solvent and by increasing the temperature, with lower values of solubility with increasing water content in the ethanol and the process temperature. From the results, it can be inferred that it is technically feasible to use ethanol in the soybean oil extraction process, however hydration conditions of the solvent and temperature must be considered due to the influence of these on the protein fraction characteristics of the defatted meal

Estudo da viabilidade técnica da substituição de hexano por etanol no processo de extração de óleo de soja: cinética de extração e índices de qualidade / Study of technical feasibility of replacement of hexane by ethanol in soybean oil extraction process: kinetics of extraction and indexes of quality

O emprego de solventes no processo de obtenção de óleos de sementes oleaginosas é um processo amplamente empregado, sendo o hexano o solvente tradicionalmente adotado. O objetivo principal desta dissertação de mestrado foi avaliar a viabilidade da substituição do hexano por etanol no processo de extração de óleo de soja. [...] Assim, os resultados mostraram que o aumento do teor de água no etanol suprimiu fortemente a extração de óleo enquanto que a elevação da temperatura favoreceu a extração. Já a proteína exibiu um comportamento contrário ao óleo, sendo que o aumento da hidratação do solvente elevou a extração destes compostos e o aumento da temperatura diminuiu o teor de proteínas na fase extrato. Quanto à hidratação da fase extrato, pôde-se notar que esta foi independente da temperatura e que existe um equilíbrio entre a umidade do sólido e o nível de hidratação do etanol. A elevação da temperatura também aumentou a extração de ácidos graxos livres e a avaliação do perfil químico e da composição em AGL dos óleos obtidos via etanol mostrou que estes apresentaram composição típica de óleo de soja, independente da condição adotada. A qualidade da fração proteica resultante da extração do óleo, avaliada na forma de solubilidade de nitrogênio e análise térmica (DSC), mostrou que a proteína também foi fortemente influenciada pela presença da água no solvente e pelo aumento da temperatura, apresentando menores valores de solubilidade conforme o aumento do teor de água no etanol e da temperatura do processo. Diante dos resultados, pode-se inferir que é viável tecnicamente a utilização de etanol no processo de extração de óleo de soja, no entanto as condições de hidratação do solvente e temperatura devem ser consideradas devido à influência destas sobre as características da fração proteica do farelo desengordurado (AU)

The use of solvents in the extraction of oil from oilseeds is a widely employed process and the hexane is the solvent traditionally adopted. The aim of this work was to evaluate the feasibility of replacing hexane by ethanol in the soybean oil extraction process. [...] Then, the results showed that increasing in water content of ethanol suppresses strongly the extraction of oil while the increase of temperature increases the extraction. About protein, it exhibits an opposite behavior to the oil, with the rise in water content of the solvent increasing the extraction of such compounds and the rise of temperature decreases in the protein content of extract phase. Regarding the hydration of the extract phase, it can be seen that this is temperature independent and that there is equilibrium between the solid matrix and the moisture level of the solvent ethanol. The increase in temperature also increases the extraction of free fatty acids and the evaluation of the chemical profile and composition in FFA of oils obtained via ethanol showed that they had typical composition of soybean oil, regardless the condition adopted. The quality of the protein fraction resulting from oil extraction evaluated as nitrogen solubility and thermal analysis (DSC) showed that the protein is also strongly influenced by the presence of water in the solvent and by increasing the temperature, with lower values of solubility with increasing water content in the ethanol and the process temperature. From the results, it can be inferred that it is technically feasible to use ethanol in the soybean oil extraction process, however hydration conditions of the solvent and temperature must be considered due to the influence of these on the protein fraction characteristics of the defatted meal (AU)

Efeitos do dimetilsulfóxido (dmso) em pequenos animais / Effects of dimenthyl sulfoxide in small animals

O dimetilsulfóxido (DMSO) é um composto químico orgânico conhecido desde a segunda metade do século XIX como solvente orgânico potente, porém suas propriedades antiinflamatórias e citoprotetoras só foram descobertas na década de 80. Devido à ampla lista de propriedades farmacológicas e indicações clínicas, ainda há controvérsias sob sua utilização. Apesar das dificuldades em estabelecer a forma mais segura dos princípios que determinam as ações do fármaco, seu uso cresce atualmente na medicina veterinária. Deste modo, o objetivo deste trabalho é relatar os efeitos da utilização do DMSO, descrevendo suas propriedades farmacológicas, particularidades, indicações, alterações laboratoriais nos pacientes tratados, as vias de administração, toxicidade e suas contra-indicações, esclarecendo algumas questões relevantes quanto à sua utilização na clínica de pequenos animais.(AU)

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a chemical compound known since the second half of the nineteenth century as a potent organic solvent, but its anti-inflammatory and citoprotection properties were discovered only in the 1980s. Due to the extensive list of pharmacological properties and clinical indications, there is still controversy upon using DMSO. Despite of all difficulties in establishing the safest way to determine the actions of the drug, its use in veterinary continues to grow. The aim of this study is to report the effects of the use of DMSO, describing its pharmacological properties, characteristics, indications, laboratory abnormalities, route of administration, toxicity and its counterindications, clarifying some relevant issues regarding its use in the practice of small animals.(AU)

Efeitos do dimetilsulfóxido (dmso) em pequenos animais / Effects of dimenthyl sulfoxide in small animals

O dimetilsulfóxido (DMSO) é um composto químico orgânico conhecido desde a segunda metade do século XIX como solvente orgânico potente, porém suas propriedades antiinflamatórias e citoprotetoras só foram descobertas na década de 80. Devido à ampla lista de propriedades farmacológicas e indicações clínicas, ainda há controvérsias sob sua utilização. Apesar das dificuldades em estabelecer a forma mais segura dos princípios que determinam as ações do fármaco, seu uso cresce atualmente na medicina veterinária. Deste modo, o objetivo deste trabalho é relatar os efeitos da utilização do DMSO, descrevendo suas propriedades farmacológicas, particularidades, indicações, alterações laboratoriais nos pacientes tratados, as vias de administração, toxicidade e suas contra-indicações, esclarecendo algumas questões relevantes quanto à sua utilização na clínica de pequenos animais.

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a chemical compound known since the second half of the nineteenth century as a potent organic solvent, but its anti-inflammatory and citoprotection properties were discovered only in the 1980s. Due to the extensive list of pharmacological properties and clinical indications, there is still controversy upon using DMSO. Despite of all difficulties in establishing the safest way to determine the actions of the drug, its use in veterinary continues to grow. The aim of this study is to report the effects of the use of DMSO, describing its pharmacological properties, characteristics, indications, laboratory abnormalities, route of administration, toxicity and its counterindications, clarifying some relevant issues regarding its use in the practice of small animals.