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Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.) ; 40(2): 143-150, Apr.-June 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-953822

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ABSTRACT Background: Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells containing RNA remnants. Their population kinetics has been documented under various in vivo and in vitro conditions, including after storage of red blood cells in blood banks. The purpose of this study was to describe the influence of blood bank storage on the kinetics of reticulocyte disappearance by in vitro culturing. Method: Samples of reticulocyte-enriched fractions (Percoll density-gradient) were obtained over different storage times from six red blood cell units stored in additive solution-1 (AS-1). Reticulocyte fractions were then cultured in enriched media at 37 ºC and analyzed by flow cytometry with thiazole orange taking into account hemolysis. Results: Density-gradient enriched reticulocyte fractions were obtain from standard red blood cell units with <1% of reticulocytes. An exponential drop of reticulocytes was observed in cultures. The time taken for reticulocyte disappearance in cultures was shorter with increased blood bank storage time (144 ± 46 h at 0.5 weeks of storage and 15 ± 14 h in the sixth week). High fluorescence reticulocytes disappeared completely in 42.5 ± 8.5 h, medium fluorescence reticulocytes in 73.4 ± 20.8 h and low fluorescence reticulocytes in 269.9 ± 98.8 h in red blood cell units stored for half a week. These times significantly decreased in red blood cell units stored for more time. Conclusion: In vitro reticulocyte disappearance was significantly faster after prolonged storage of red blood cell units at 4 ºC. The in vitro half-life at 0.5 weeks of storage was not significantly different from the values reported for fresh venous blood, but after the sixth week of storage, the half-lives were shorter. The possible explanation is that blood bank storage does not cause irreversible damage to the human reticulocyte maturational machinery.


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Reticulocytes , Blood Banks , Erythrocytes
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Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander, Salud ; 48(3): 341-351, Agosto 8, 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-797458

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Introducción: Aunque el sobrepeso/obesidad, adiposidad aumentada e inactividad física se asocian a menor variabilidad cardíaca y desregulación autonómica, no se ha explorado en detalle la relación entre estos factores en sujetos de bajo riesgo metabólico. Objetivo: Analizar el tipo y fuerza de asociación entre la variabilidad cardíaca en reposo y la adiposidad en hombres jóvenes, delgados y físicamente activos. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo transversal. Se analizaron los componentes espectrales de la variabilidad cardíaca en 24 hombres de 18-30 años físicamente activos, con peso y adiposidad normales. Se realizaron análisis de regresión lineal múltiple para explicar la variabilidad cardíaca en función de la relación cintura/cadera, pliegue abdominal y actividad física. Resultados: El volumen de actividad física semanal se relacionó positivamente con RMSSD y HF, y negativamente con LF y LF/HF. La relación cintura/cadera y el pliegue abdominal se relacionaron positivamente con HF y negativamente con LF y LF/HF. En todos los casos, los coeficientes de regresión β tipificados estuvieron entre 0,395 y 0,505 (p<0,05). El índice de grasa visceral calculado a partir de bioimpedancia no mostró relación alguna. Conclusiones: Los hallazgos aquí reportados son indicativos de que en hombres jóvenes, delgados y físicamente activos, la actividad física y la grasa subcutánea se relacionan positivamente con el tono vagal y negativamente con el tono simpático, lo que lleva a postular que la acumulación del exceso calórico en forma de tejido adiposo subcutáneo (y no visceral) podría ser un mecanismo de protección contra el desarrollo de síndrome metabólico en estos sujetos.


Objective: To measure the type and strength of the potential association between heart rate variability at rest and some indicators of adiposity in young, lean, and physically active men. Introduction: Although overweight/obesity, increased adiposity and physical inactivity are associated with decreased heart rate variability and autonomic dysregulation, the relationship between these factors has not been explored in detail in subjects with low metabolic risk: normal weight, low adiposity and physically active. Methodology: Cross-sectional analytical study. The spectral components of heart rate variability were analyzed in 24 physically active men, 18-30 years old, with normal weight and adiposity. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explain heart rate variability as a function of waist to hip ratio, abdominal skinfod and physical activity. Results: The volume of weekly physical activity was positively related to RMSSD and HF, and negatively with LF and LF/HF. Both the waist to hip ratio and abdominal skinfold were positively related with HF, and negatively with LF and LF/HF. In all cases, the B regression standardized coefficients were between 0.395 and 0.505 (p<0.05). The visceral fat rating calculated from bioimpedance showed no relation. Conclusions: The findings reported here are indicative that in young, lean and physically active men, physical activity and subcutaneous fat are positively related to vagal tone and negatively with sympathetic tone. This leads us to postulate that the accumulation of caloric excess in the form of subcutaneous adipose tissue (not visceral) might be a protective mechanism against the development of metabolic syndrome in these subjects.


Subject(s)
Humans , Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal , Parasympathetic Nervous System , Autonomic Nervous System , Exercise , Body Fat Distribution , Heart Rate
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Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander, Salud ; 47(1): 61-67, Marzo 13, 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-743943

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Introducción: Los bomberos aeronáuticos atienden las emergencias en aeropuertos y sus cercanías. Su trabajo implica actividades de baja intensidad por periodos largos y, durante emergencias, actividades de alta intensidad, por lo cual es necesario que tengan buena condición física. Objetivo: Determinar la capacidad aeróbica de los bomberos aeronáuticos y sus factores determinantes. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal, en una muestra de 23 hombres bomberos aeronáuticos. Se determinó el consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO2máx) y umbral ventilatorio mediante ergo-espirometría (FitMate® Pro) durante un protocolo máximo sobre tapiz rodante. Se evaluó la composición corporal mediante adipometría. Se determinó el nivel de actividad física mediante el cuestionario internacional de actividad física IPAQ corto. Resultados y Discusión: El VO2máx fue 44,6±6,0 ml/kg/min y el umbral ventilatorio fue 40±11%. 48% de los sujetos realizaban actividad física moderada y 52% actividad física intensa. El VO2máx se correlacionó con la actividad física (r=0,72; p=0.000), y a su vez ésta con el porcentaje de grasa corporal (r= -0.46; p=0,027) e IMC (r= -0,43; p=0,039). Aunque 17 de 23 sujetos tenían IMC igual o superior a 25 kg/m², su grasa corporal se encontraba entre 12,5 y 22,8%. Conclusión: Aunque el VO2máx se encontró en buen nivel, por el tipo de tareas que los bomberos deben desarrollar durante la atención de emergencias, se sugiere mejorar el umbral anaeróbico, mediante entrenamiento de intervalos de alta intensidad. En bomberos, el IMC no parece ser adecuado para valorar riesgo cardiovascular, por lo que se sugiere utilizar el porcentaje de grasa corporal.


Introduction: Aeronautical firefighters manage emergencies at airports and nearby. Their work involves low-intensity activities for long periods and, in emergencies high intensity activities that require good physical condition. Objective: To determine the aerobic capacity of aeronautical firefighters and its determinant factors. Methods: Cross sectional study in 23 male aeronautical firefighters. Maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) and ventilatory threshold was determined by ergospirometry (FitMate® Pro) during a maximum protocol on treadmill. Body composition was assessed by adipometry. Physical activity level was determined with the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) short version. Results and Discussion: VO2max was 44.6 ± 6.0 ml/kg/min and ventilatory threshold was 4± 11%. 48% of subjects were classified with moderate physical activity and 52% with vigorous. VO2max was correlated with physical activity (r = 0.72; p = 0.000), and the last with the percentage of body fat (r = -0.46; p = 0.027) and body mass index (BMI) (r = -0.43; p = 0.039). Although 17 of 23 subjects had IMC≥25 kg /m², body fat was between 12.5 and 22.8%. Conclusion: Although VO2max was found in good level; because of the kind of tasks that firefighters develop during emergency attention, it is suggested to improve anaerobic threshold with high intensity intervals training. Among firefighters, BMI does not seem to be adequate to assess cardiovascular risk, and implementation of percentage of body fat is recommended.

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Rev. Fac. Med. (Bogotá) ; 51(2): 103-108, abr.-jun. 2003. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-424532

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La transfusión de sangre es uno de los procedimientos terapéuticos más utilizados en la práctica médica actual. Sin embargo, no carece de riesgos, especialmente cuando se transfunden varias unidades de sangre a un mismo paciente, o éste se encuentra en estado crítico. Se revisaron algunas de las reacciones adversas transfusionales generadas específicamente a partir de la lesión de almacenamiento que sufren los glóbulos rojos en banco de sangre


Subject(s)
Blood Transfusion/adverse effects , Blood Transfusion/methods , Blood Transfusion
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Rev. Fac. Med. (Bogotá) ; 50(3): 147-153, jul.-sept. 2002. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-424554

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La forma más habitual de almacenamiento de eritrocitos es en fase líquida. Durante el almacenamiento se producen cambios deletéreos que disminuyen la viabilidad y funcionalidad en el receptor y conllevan a efectos colaterales. Se revisaron los mecanismos que generan los cambios bioquímicos de los eritrocitos


Subject(s)
Blood Banks , Erythrocytes
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