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Plant Foods Hum Nutr ; 79(1): 219-224, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38345666

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The industry has increasingly explored the development of foods with functional properties, where supplementation with probiotics and bioactive compounds has gained prominence. In this context, the study aimed to evaluate the influence of in vitro biological digestion on the content of phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities of probiotic yogurt supplemented with the lactic acid bacteria Lactococcus lactis R7 and red guava extract (Psidium cattleianum). A yogurt containing L. lactis R7 (0.1%) and red guava extract (4%) was characterized for the content of phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and potential for inhibition of digestive enzymes after a simulated in vitro digestion process. After digestion, the caffeic and hydroxybenzoic acids remained, and sinapic acid only in the last digestive phase. Antioxidant activity decreased during digestion by 28.93, 53.60, and 27.97% for DPPH, nitric oxide and hydroxyl radicals, respectively, and the inhibition of the α-amylase enzyme decreased only 4.01% after the digestion process. α-glucosidase was more efficient in intestinal digestion, demonstrating an increase of almost 50% in probiotic yogurt with red guava extract before digestion. Possibly, the phenolics change their conformation during digestion, generating new compounds, reducing antioxidant activity, and increasing the inhibitory activity of α-glucosidase digestive enzymes. It was concluded that the probiotic yogurt formulation supplemented with red guava extract could interfere with the concentration of phenolic compounds and the formation of new compounds, suggesting a positive and effective inhibition of the digestive enzymes, even after the digestive process.


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Lactococcus lactis , Probióticos , Psidium , Antioxidantes/farmacología , alfa-Amilasas , alfa-Glucosidasas , Psidium/química , Yogur , Suplementos Dietéticos , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/química
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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth ; 23(1): 697, 2023 Sep 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37770883

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INTRODUCTION: CCL2 and CXCL10 are putative biomarkers for the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth. This study evaluates these markers in a cohort of pregnant high-risk women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In our prospective study, we included 109 women with signs of preterm labor between 20 + 0 and 31 + 6 weeks of gestation. Inclusion criteria were regular (< 3/30 min) or painful contractions, cervical length < 25 mm or a history of previous preterm birth (PTB). Blood samples were obtained upon first admission to our clinic. Biomarker concentrations were measured using pre-coated sandwich immunoassays (ELISA). Primary study outcome was spontaneous preterm birth < 34 weeks, secondary outcome was delivery < 37 weeks or within seven days after study inclusion. RESULTS: Sixteen women (14.7%) delivered < 34 weeks and twenty women between 34 + 0 and 36 + 6 weeks (18.4%). Six patients (5.5%) gave birth within seven days after study admission. CXCL10 showed higher medium serum levels in women with PTB < 34 weeks (115 pg/ml compared to 61 pg/ml ≥ 34 weeks; p < 0.001) and < 37 weeks (103 pg/ml vs. 53 pg/ml; p < 0.001). In contrary, lower CCL2 serum levels were associated with PTB < 34 weeks (46 pg/ml vs. 73 pg/ml; p = 0.032) and birth within 7 days (25 pg/ml vs. 73 pg/ml; p = 0.008). The CXCL10/CCL2-ratio further improved the predictive model with a ROC-AUC of 0.83 (95% CI 0.73-0.93, p < 0.001) for delivery < 34 weeks. These corresponds to a sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value of 0.67, 0.86 and 0.43 at a cut-off of 2.2. CONCLUSION: Low maternal serum CCL2 levels are associated with a higher risk of preterm delivery within seven days. High CXCL10 serum levels are more associated with a high risk for preterm birth < 34 weeks. Elevated CXCL10/CCL2-ratio is showing the best predictive performance. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER (DRKS-ID): DRKS00010763, Registration date: September 02, 2016.


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Trabajo de Parto Prematuro , Nacimiento Prematuro , Embarazo , Femenino , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Nacimiento Prematuro/diagnóstico , Estudios Prospectivos , Mujeres Embarazadas , Trabajo de Parto Prematuro/diagnóstico , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Quimiocina CXCL10 , Quimiocina CCL2
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Mov Disord ; 37(2): 401-404, 2022 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34647648

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BACKGROUND: Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a progressive, autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder typically associated with CAG repeat expansions. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the pathogenicity of the novel, heterozygous missense variant p.Cys256Phe (C256F) in the pore-forming α1-subunit of the Cav2.1 Ca2+ channel found in a 63-year-old woman with SCA with no CAG repeat expansion. METHODS: We examined the effect of the C256F variant on channel function using whole-cell patch-clamp recordings in transfected tsA-201 cells. RESULTS: The maximum Ca2+ current density was significantly reduced in the mutant compared to wild-type, which could not be explained by lower expression levels of mutant Cav2.1 α1- protein. Together with a significant increase in current inactivation, this is consistent with a loss of channel function. Molecular modeling predicted disruption of a conserved disulfide bond through the C256F variant. CONCLUSIONS: Our results support the pathogenicity of the C256F variant for the SCA phenotype and provide further insight into Cav2.1 structure and function.


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Canales de Calcio , Ataxias Espinocerebelosas , Canales de Calcio/genética , Disulfuros/metabolismo , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Mutación Missense , Técnicas de Placa-Clamp , Fenotipo , Ataxias Espinocerebelosas/genética , Ataxias Espinocerebelosas/metabolismo
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Biomarkers ; 25(5): 417-424, 2020 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32519899

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Aim: This study investigated the effects of polar Butia odorata fruit extract on metabolic, inflammatory, and oxidative stress parameters in rats submitted to a hyperlipidaemia condition induced by tyloxapol.Methods: Animals were divided into 3 groups: saline, saline plus tyloxapol, and B. odorata extract plus tyloxapol. Animals were treated for 15 days with a saline solution or B. odorata fruit extract and after hyperlipidaemia was induced by tyloxapol.Results: Treatment with B. odorata extract reduced serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, C-reactive protein, and adenosine deaminase and butyrylcholinesterase activities when compared to the tyloxapol group. HDL-cholesterol and paraoxonase 1 activity were higher in B. odorata extract treated animals when compared to tyloxapol-treated animals. No differences were observed in hepatic oxidative stress parameters. Phenolic compounds present in B. odorata fruit extract were identified and quantified by LC-MS/MS.Conclusion: These findings indicated that phenolic rich B. odorata extract has hypolipidemic and anti-inflammatory effects in hyperlipidemic rats.


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Arecaceae/química , Arildialquilfosfatasa/genética , Hígado/efectos de los fármacos , Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Antiinflamatorios/química , Antiinflamatorios/farmacología , Proteína C-Reactiva/metabolismo , HDL-Colesterol/sangre , Cromatografía Liquida , Frutas/química , Humanos , Hipolipemiantes/química , Hipolipemiantes/farmacología , Masculino , Fenoles/química , Extractos Vegetales/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Ratas , Espectrometría de Masas en Tándem , Triglicéridos/sangre
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Med Mycol ; 56(2): 225-233, 2018 Feb 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28482071

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Oregano (Origanum vulgare) has anti-Sporothrix spp. activity, including against strains that are resistant to antifungal drugs. As the studies are limited to the essential oil, the aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical, antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of polar oregano extracts and their anti-Sporothrix brasiliensis activity. Aerial plant parts were used in the preparation of 10 min (INF10) and 60 min (INF60) infusions, a decoction (DEC) and a hydroalcoholic extract (HAE). Six phenolic acids and four flavonoids were identified and quantified through liquid-chromatography (LC-MS). Extracts in increasing order of total phenolic and flavonoid contents were HAE 40 mg/ml for the other extracts. This is the first report of oregano extracts showing antifungal activity against S. brasiliensis. Its use in the treatment of sporotrichosis may be considered upon toxicity and safe-use conditions are tested.


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Antifúngicos/farmacología , Origanum/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Sporothrix/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Antioxidantes , Gatos , Línea Celular , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Perros , Células de Riñón Canino Madin Darby , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Extractos Vegetales/aislamiento & purificación , Esporotricosis/tratamiento farmacológico , Esporotricosis/microbiología
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Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci ; 268(5): 483-492, 2018 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28176002

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N-Methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptor (NMDA-R) antibodies (Abs) could play a role in neurodegenerative disorders. Since, in these diseases, NMDA-R Abs were detected in serum, but only sporadic in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the origin and impact of the Abs are still unresolved. We examined the presence of NMDA-R Abs in serum and CSF using a cell-based immunofluorescence assay as well as the function of the blood-CSF-barrier (B-CSF-B) by determination of Q albumin (ratio of albumin in CSF and serum) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI; N = 59) and different types of dementia, Alzheimer's disease (AD; N = 156), subcortical ischemic vascular dementia (SIVD; N = 61), and frontotemporal dementia (FTD; N = 34). Serum IgA/IgM NMDA-R Abs and/or a disturbed B-CSF-B were sporadically present in all investigated patients' groups. In AD, these Abs often developed during the disease course. Patients with either no hippocampal atrophy and/or no AD-related characteristic changes in CSF, referred to "non-classical" AD, were characterized by seropositivity at diagnosis and loss of function of the B-CSF-B showed a progressive decline in cognitive functions and a poor prognosis. Our data indicate that NMDA-R Abs are present in different types of dementia and elderly healthy individuals. In combination with disturbed B-CSF-B integrity, they seem to promote their pathological potential on cognitive decline, and thus, a subgroup of dementia patients with these unique characteristics might inform clinicians.


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Enfermedad de Alzheimer/diagnóstico , Autoanticuerpos/líquido cefalorraquídeo , Barrera Hematoencefálica/patología , Demencia/patología , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/inmunología , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/líquido cefalorraquídeo , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/inmunología , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/patología , Demencia/líquido cefalorraquídeo , Demencia/inmunología , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad
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Microb Pathog ; 105: 117-121, 2017 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28219829

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This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition and cytotoxic activity of brown Brazilian propolis and its in vitro activity against itraconazole-resistant Sporothrix brasiliensis from animal sporotrichosis. Propolis was acquired commercially and prepared as a hydroalcoholic extract. Chemical analysis was evaluated by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry of ultra-efficiency. The cell viability was evaluated by MTT test in MDBK cells of 50 to 0.09 µg/mL. For antifungal tests, twenty isolates of Sporothrix brasiliensis from dogs (n = 11) and cats (n = 9) with sporotrichosis were tested to itraconazole (16-0.0313 µg/mL) and to propolis (3.125-0.09 mg/mL) by broth microdilution technique (CLSI M38-A2), adapted to natural products. The results were expressed in minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal fungicidal concentration (MFC). Itraconazole showed activity between MIC values of 0.25 to greater than 16 µg/mL, and 88.9% (08/09) and 72.7% (08/11) of S. brasiliensis from cats and dogs, respectively, were considered itraconazole-resistant. All Sporothrix brasiliensis were sensitive to brown propolis between MIC values of 0.19-1.56 mg/mL, including the itraconazole-resistant isolates, whereas the MFC values of propolis were from 0.78 to greater than 3.125 mg/mL. Propolis maintained a medium to high cell viability between concentration of 0.78 to 0.09 µg/mL, and p-coumaric acid was the major compound. Brown Brazilian propolis is a promising antifungal candidate against sporotrichosis and more studies need to be undertaken to evaluate its safe use to understand its efficacy.


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Antifúngicos/farmacología , Antifúngicos/toxicidad , Productos Biológicos/farmacología , Productos Biológicos/toxicidad , Própolis/farmacología , Própolis/toxicidad , Sporothrix/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Antifúngicos/química , Antifúngicos/aislamiento & purificación , Productos Biológicos/química , Productos Biológicos/aislamiento & purificación , Brasil , Enfermedades de los Gatos/microbiología , Gatos , Línea Celular , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Cromatografía Liquida , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Perros , Farmacorresistencia Fúngica , Itraconazol/farmacología , Espectrometría de Masas , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Viabilidad Microbiana/efectos de los fármacos , Sporothrix/aislamiento & purificación , Esporotricosis/veterinaria
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J Sep Sci ; 40(9): 1953-1959, 2017 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28322500

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Liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry analysis of selected food samples using silica hydride stationary phases allowed for the identification and quantification of common mycotoxins including aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, ochratoxin A, and fumosinin B1. Phenyl and C18 columns showed relatively similar selectivity based on hydrophobicity but the phenyl phase provides an additional mechanism, π-π interaction. The most hydrophobic of the analyzed compounds was more strongly retained on the C18 column and also has fewer unsaturated sites, which limited the interaction with the phenyl phase. Bean, maize, rice, and wheat samples were harvested and stored under conditions conducive to fungal development, and all samples presented toxin contamination exceeding the maximum tolerable limits.


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Contaminación de Alimentos/análisis , Micotoxinas/análisis , Silicatos , Cromatografía Liquida , Espectrometría de Masas
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Phytochem Anal ; 28(5): 439-447, 2017 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28497560

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INTRODUCTION: In order to conserve the biodiversity of Capsicum species and find genotypes with potential to be utilised commercially, Embrapa Clima Temperado maintains an active germplasm collection (AGC) that requires characterisation, enabling genotype selection and support for breeding programmes. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to characterise pepper accessions from the Embrapa Clima Temperado AGC and differentiate species based on their metabolic profile using an untargeted metabolomics approach. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cold (-20°C) methanol extraction residue of freeze-dried fruit samples was partitioned into water/methanol (A) and chloroform (B) fractions. The polar fraction (A) was derivatised and both fractions (A and B) were analysed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Data from each fraction was analysed using a multivariate principal component analysis (PCA) with XCMS software. RESULTS: Amino acids, sugars, organic acids, capsaicinoids, and hydrocarbons were identified. Outlying accessions including P116 (C. chinense), P46, and P76 (C. annuum) were observed in a PCA plot mainly due to their high sucrose and fructose contents. PCA also indicated a separation of P221 (C. annuum) and P200 (C. chinense), because of their high dihydrocapsaicin content. CONCLUSIONS: Although the metabolic profiling did not allow for grouping by species, it permitted the simultaneous identification and quantification of several compounds complementing and expanding the metabolic database of the studied Capsicum spp. in the AGC. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.


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Capsicum/química , Frutas/química , Metabolómica , Cromatografía de Gases y Espectrometría de Masas
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Front Psychiatry ; 14: 1015635, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37255675

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Adolescents are online more than any other age group, with the majority of their time on social media. Increases in technology use among adolescents have heightened conversations regarding its effects on their negative affect. There have been mixed findings regarding the relationship between technology use and adolescent negative affect; some studies present a negative association or no association, and some show a positive association. To clarify this relationship, we propose moving away from asking only how much adolescents use technology to asking how and what they use it for. We employed the Multidimensional Healthy Technology Use and Social Media Habits Scale (MTECH) and adapted forms of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) in a sample of 7,234 middle and high school students to assess the extent to which students feel prepared to use technology safely and successfully and whether this impacts the association between the amount of various types of technology they use and their negative affect. We conducted eight moderated regression analyses that, in some models, revealed preparedness had a protective role in the association between technology use and negative affect. In these models, at all levels of technology use, adolescents with higher levels of preparedness experienced lower levels of negative affect than their peers; however, in some instances, this effect was diminished for those using technology with high frequency. These findings support the notion that the association between technology and negative affect is not best modeled as a direct relationship, and instead that we must consider important moderators of this complex association.

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Food Biosci ; 51: 102348, 2023 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36597499

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The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted the world health systems, causing public health concerns, and the search for new compounds with antiviral activity is of extreme interest. Natural molecules with bioactive potential are a trend, with essential oils (Eos) being the focus of recent studies. Thus, this study evaluates in chemico the d-limonene inhibitory activities in the viral genome of SARS-CoV-2 and analyzes the cytotoxic potential and safety profile of d-limonene and lime and orange EOs with a high content of d-limonene. The EOs were extracted and characterized, and the in chemico computational analysis for the determination as a potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 was performed with d-limonene, the major compound in EOs. The cytotoxicity analysis of EOs and d-limonene was carried out with MRC-5 and HaCaT, and the preliminary safety profile was also evaluated by the HET-CAM assay. d-limonene was suggested as a promising compound for anti-SARS-CoV-2 research, since the molecule does not provide mutagenic and cytotoxic fragments, and does not have irritating potential when diluted, in addition to having favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics, through in chemico analysis. Collectively, the results reveal the antiviral potential of lime and orange EOs, as well as their major compound. In this sense, further studies should be conducted to understand the antiviral mechanisms.

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J Intell ; 11(1)2022 Dec 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36662138

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The World Economic Forum predicts that the skills most highly valued by employers in 2025 will be problem-solving, self-management, working with people, and technology use and development. Educators are seeking ways in which to incorporate these skills into their daily instruction. Here, we offer one possible approach to bolster skills in each of these domains: the inspirED program. inspirED was designed for U.S. middle and high schools to support teams of students in completing projects or campaigns that they believe will make their school a better place for all. This study enrolled teams of students from 22 middle and high schools, and provided them with online training, coaching in the inspirED process, and resources to complete their project. Upon finishing their projects, students on the inspirED teams reported higher sense of purpose and self-awareness around the importance of emotions. The larger student bodies at schools in which inspirED projects took place also reported improvements in school climate including students' perceptions of teaching quality, sense of school pride, student relationships, and emotional safety. Implications and future directions for school-based social-emotional learning and student leadership opportunities are discussed.

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Front Psychol ; 13: 875964, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35814075

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Cognitive reappraisal is an important emotion regulation strategy that shows considerable developmental change in its use and effectiveness. This paper presents a systematic review of the evidence base regarding the development of cognitive reappraisal from early childhood through adolescence and provides methodological recommendations for future research. We searched Scopus, PsycINFO, and ERIC for empirical papers measuring cognitive reappraisal in normative samples of children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18 years published in peer-reviewed journals through August 9th, 2018. We identified 118 studies that met our inclusion criteria. We first present a quantitative review of the methodologies used to investigate cognitive reappraisal in children and adolescents, with attention to variations in methodologies by the sample age range. We then present a qualitative review of findings with attention to: (1) the age at which children begin to effectively use cognitive reappraisal to regulate their emotions, and (2) developmental changes in cognitive reappraisal from early childhood through adolescence. We consider how methodological differences may contribute to inconsistencies in findings, highlight gaps in the literature that remain to be addressed, and make recommendations for future directions.

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Nat Prod Res ; 36(12): 3223-3228, 2022 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34498965

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We aimed to evaluate the chemical, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and antifungal activities of hydroalcoholic extracts of native plants from Southern Brazil: Schinus terebinthifolia (SCH), Persicaria hydropiperoides (PER), Eugenia uniflora (EUG) and Equisetum hyemale (EQU). Ethyl gallate, quercetin, and quinic acid were prevalent compounds identified by LC-MS. For total phenolic/flavonoid contents and the antioxidant potential against ABTS/DPPH radicals, the ascending order was EQU < PER < EUG < SCH. All extracts were low cytotoxic and kept a high Vero cell viability (>75%) at concentrations up to 12.5 mg/mL (MTT assay). By M38-A2/M27-A3 (CLSI) against 68 clinical isolates of animals and strains of Malassezia pachydermatis, Sporothrix brasiliensis, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes, all extracts (MIC/MFC ≤3.13-100 mg/mL) were active, except EUG. SCH inhibited and killed S. brasiliensis (MIC/MFC50/90 3.12-12.5 mg/mL) and dermatophytes (MIC/MFC 6.25-25 mg/mL) resistant to ketoconazole and itraconazole. These findings support the promising use of the selected plant extracts as antifungal agents.


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Enfermedades de los Gatos , Enfermedades de los Perros , Animales , Antifúngicos/química , Antioxidantes/farmacología , Brasil , Gatos , Perros , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Extractos Vegetales/química
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Nat Prod Res ; 36(17): 4492-4497, 2022 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34696654

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In the Olive drupe (Olea europaea L.) oil extraction process, 80% of the volume generated is waste (bagasse). Advancing the expansion of the olive oil market, it is necessary to develop alternatives that, in addition to adding value to industrial waste, also reduce possible environmental damage. Our study aimed to understand the antimicrobial and Cytotoxic activity potential of the residues from the extraction of olive oil from the blend of the varieties Arbequina and Arbosana. The extract shows cytotoxic activity, inhibiting about 75% of cancer cells in the human colon at a concentration of 0.15 mg of Gallic Acid equivalent (GAE)/mL. The effectiveness of the extract against microorganisms often associated with foodborne diseases and food decomposition has also been discovered, without compromising the microorganisms responsible for fermentation. Thus, this study provides future perspectives for the use of active ingredients extracted from the residue from the extraction of olive oil.


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Adenocarcinoma , Antiinfecciosos , Neoplasias del Colon , Olea , Adenocarcinoma/tratamiento farmacológico , Antibacterianos/metabolismo , Antiinfecciosos/metabolismo , Línea Celular , Neoplasias del Colon/tratamiento farmacológico , Humanos , Olea/química , Aceite de Oliva , Extractos Vegetales/química
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Nat Prod Res ; 36(11): 2927-2931, 2022 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34074188

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We evaluated the chemical composition, toxicity, and antibacterial activity of Schinus terebinthifolia (SCH), Eugenia uniflora (EUG), Persicaria hydropiperoides (PER), Equisetum hyemale (EQU), Solidago chilensis (SOL), and Baccharis trimera (BRA). These plants were tested (7.5-0.01 mg/mL) against Gram-positive (G+; n = 32) and Gram-negative (G-; n = 26) isolates from animals (M07-A9, CLSI). Antibiogram (disk diffusion), chromatographic analysis (UPLC), and toxicity assay (HET-CAM) were also performed. A high incidence of resistance was noted, in which 18.4% (07/38) of G+ (Staphylococcus intermedius/Enterococcus faecium) and 17.7% (06/34) of G- (Pseudomonas aeruginosa/Escherichia coli/Proteus mirabilis) were multidrug-resistant. All bacteria were sensitive (MIC50) to SCH (both 3.75 mg/mL), EUG (3.75 mg/mL and 7.5 mg/mL, respectively) and PER (both 7.5 mg/mL). SCH/EUG/PER highlighted as antibacterial, probably due to the major compounds (ethyl gallate, quinic acid, quercetin). These extracts showed normal embryonic development (SCH/EUG: 7.5-0.94 mg/mL). These findings highlighted the promising use of native plants for therapeutic purposes.


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Animales Salvajes , Bacterias , Animales , Antibacterianos/química , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Brasil , Escherichia coli , Bacterias Gramnegativas , Bacterias Grampositivas , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana
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J Educ Teach Emerg Med ; 6(1): V19-V22, 2021 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37465539

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Each day, novel information is being learned about Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), a disease increasingly seen in the emergency department (ED). Our case adds to reports of a maculopapular rash among the newer symptoms to be aware of in diagnosing COVID-19. A 35-year-old male presented with an 11-day history of fever, dry cough, diarrhea, and change in taste. He endorsed two known exposures to COVID-19 and had previously tested negative twice for the virus. The patient additionally complained of a whole-body, pruritic rash that presented six days after his initial symptoms. A workup was completed for the patient's fever and labs only revealed a potassium of 3.3 mEq/L. A chest X-ray showed right basilar patchy opacities consistent with pneumonia, and the patient tested positive for COVID-19 and negative for Epstein-Barr Virus, a commonly missed culprit in those with a rash, via polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The patient's vitals were stable, and he was discharged with supportive measures at home. COVID-19 was determined as a likely etiology for the rash. With new insights into COVID-19 every day, we demonstrate a case of viral exanthema as a potential presenting manifestation in a COVID-19 patient and one that medical providers should be familiar with in these patients in the ED. Topics: COVID-19, dermatology, infectious disease, viral exanthema.

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J Alzheimers Dis ; 81(4): 1781-1792, 2021.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33998538

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BACKGROUND: Although it is known that the nutritional status among elderly persons and, in particular, patients with dementia, is compromised, malnutrition that results in insufficient uptake of several vitamins is often not diagnosed. OBJECTIVE: An elevated homocysteine level is a known strong risk factor for vascular dementia (VaD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Several B vitamins are involved in the metabolism of homocysteine. Therefore, we investigated the serum levels of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 in 97 patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or different forms of dementia and 54 elderly control persons without dementia. RESULTS: Compared to aged non-demented people, vitamins B1, B6, B12, and folate were decreased in serum of patients with AD, and patients with Lewy body dementia had reduced vitamin B12 level. Vitamin B6 was diminished in VaD. Patients with frontotemporal dementia showed no alterations in vitamin levels. Age was identified as an important factor contributing to the concentrations of vitamin B1 and B6 in serum, but not vitamin B12 and folate. Increased levels of total homocysteine were detected especially in MCI and AD. Homocysteine correlated negatively with levels of vitamins B6, B12, and folate and positively with Q Albumin. CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that despite increased homocysteine already present in MCI, vitamin levels are decreased only in dementia. We propose to determine the vitamin levels in patients with cognitive decline, but also elderly people in general, and recommend supplementing these nutrients if needed.


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Demencia/sangre , Ácido Fólico/sangre , Homocisteína/sangre , Tiamina/sangre , Vitamina B 12/sangre , Vitamina B 6/sangre , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad
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Brain Behav Immun Health ; 14: 100218, 2021 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34589754

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Inflammation and alterations in essential protein structures in the brain might also change the cellular distribution in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Using flow cytometry, we analyzed cell populations of the innate and adaptive immune system associated with the most frequent forms of dementias. We included patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI; N â€‹= â€‹33), Alzheimer's disease (AD; N â€‹= â€‹90), vascular dementia (VD; N â€‹= â€‹35) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD; N â€‹= â€‹17) at the time of diagnosis, before onset of treatment and 11 elderly non-demented individuals. Dependent on the form of dementia, an increased frequency of CD14+ monocytes, NK cells and NKT cells was measured. Within the T cell population, a dementia-associated shift from central memory towards (late-stage) effector cells was detected. T cells and NKT cells were correlated with MMSE, NK and NKT cells were correlated with ptau, CD14+ monocytes and NK cells were correlated with Amyloid-ß 1-40. Our data suggest that each investigated immune cell type is involved in dementia-associated alterations within the CSF, possibly having distinct functions in their pathogenesis.

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Nat Prod Res ; 35(24): 5988-5992, 2021 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32840143

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Hydroalcoholic extract from Jabuticaba peels was evaluated for the chemical profile, antioxidant potential, cytotoxicity, and anti-Sporothrix brasiliensis activities against both dimorphic phases. Higher phenolic content (14.91 ± 0.97) compared to flavonoid (2.05 ± 1.00) associated with the ellagic acid (1.93 ± 0.03; LC-MS), and a good scavenging ability against ABST and DPPH radicals was noted. On MDBK cells, elevated cell viability (>90%) was demonstrated between 0.39 and 0.097 mg/ml (MTT assay). Mycelial (CLSI M38-A2) and yeast (CLSI M27-A3) phases of 18 isolates of Sporothrix brasiliensis from cats (n = 8), dogs (n = 8) and humans (n = 2) were used. They were identified itraconazole-susceptible and itraconazole-resistant isolates in both phases, which were all inhibited (MIC of ≤1.56-6.25 mg/ml for both phases) and killed (MFC of ≤1.56-12.5 mg/ml for mycelial; ≤1.56-50 mg/ml for yeast) by Jabuticaba. For the first time, these findings highlighted the potential usefulness of hydroalcoholic extract from Jabuticaba peel as a promising antifungal against sporotrichosis.


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Itraconazol , Sporothrix , Animales , Antifúngicos/farmacología , Gatos , Perros , Frutas , Itraconazol/farmacología , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana
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