Copper complexes with heterocyclic sulfonamides: synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, microbiological and SOD-like activities: crystal structure of [Cu(sulfisoxazole)2(H2O)4] . 2H2O.

The synthesis, characterization and comparative biological study of a series of antibacterial copper complexes with heterocyclic sulfonamides were reported. Two kinds of complexes were obtained with the stoichiometries [Cu(L)2] . H2O and [Cu(L)2(H2O)4] . nH2O. They were characterized by infrared and electronic spectroscopies and the crystal structure of [Cu(sulfisoxazole)2(H2O)4] . 2H2O was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallized in the C2/c with Z = 8 monoclinic space group C2/c with Z = 8. The Cu(II) is in a slightly tetragonal distorted octahedron formed by four oxygen atoms from water molecules and two nitrogen atoms from two isoxazole rings. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated for all the synthesized complexes and ligands using the agar dilution test. The results showed that the complexes with five-membered heterocyclic rings were more active than the free sulfonamides while the pyrimidine, pyridine and pyridazine complexes had similar or less activity than the free ligands. In order to find an explanation for this behavior lipophilicity and superoxide dismutase-like activity were tested, showing that the [Cu(sulfamethoxazol)2(H2O)4] . 3H2O presented the highest antimicrobial potency and a superoxide dismutase-like activity comparable with pharmacological active compounds.

Rosacea: II. Therapy

Despite an incomplete understanding of the pathogenesis of rosacea, therapeutic modalities continue to expand. The principal subtypes of rosacea include erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, papulopustular rosacea, phymatous rosacea, and ocular rosacea. These phenotypic expressions are probably caused by divergent pathogenic factors and consequently respond to different therapeutic regimens. A subtype-directed approach to therapy is discussed in part II of this review. We provide an overview of the available topical, oral, laser, and light therapies in the context of these cutaneous subtypes, review the evidence that supports their use, and outline their therapeutic approach. Suggestions for future areas of study also are provided

Tratamiento de la disebacea y la rosacea con sulfacetamida / Treatment of disebacea y of rosacea with sulfacetamide

La sulfacetamida sódica se nos presenta como una vieja alternativa para un problema actual, de consulta frecuente, como es el eritema centro facial observado en la dermatitis seborreica (disebácea) que muchas veces después de controlar la descamación persiste. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo al azar utilizando sulfacetamida sódica en solución oftálmica al 15 por ciento aplicada en forma tópica, dos veces al día en áreas de eritema. Se controlaron los pacientes por 3 meses. Se obtuvo curación en los casos de dermatitis seborreica en 88 por ciento. En la rosácea se observó curación en un paciente y mejoría en el resto. Sugerimos que la sulfacetamida sódica es una alternativa eficaz y económica para el tratado de la disebácea, no así para la rosácea

Tratamiento de la disebácea y rosácea con sulfacetamida / Treatment of the disebacea and rosacea with sulfacetamide

La sulfacetamida sódica se nos presenta como una vieja alternativa para un problema actual, de consulta frecuente, como es el eritema facial observado en la dermatitis seborreica (disebácea) que muchas veces después de controlar la descamación persiste. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo al azar utilizando sulfacetamida sódica en solución oftálmica al 15 por ciento, aplicada en forma tópica, dos veces al día en área de eritema. Se controlaron los pacientes por 3 meses. Se obtuvo curación en los casos de dermatitis seborreica en 88,8 por ciento. En la rosácea se observó curación en un paciente y mejoría en el resto. Sugerimos que la sulfacetamida sódica es una alternativa eficaz y económica para el tratamiento de la disebácea, no así para la rosácea

Nocardia asteroides keratitis: a case associated with soft contact lens wear.

Ocular nocardiosis is rare. Most cases of nocardial keratitis have resulted from corneal trauma by objects contaminated with the organism. We describe the first case of Nocardia asteroides keratitis associated with an extended wear soft contact lens. We also describe its successful treatment with topical trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in combination sulfacetamide.

Açäo da anfotericina B e Levamisole em camundongos albinos inoculados com Paracoccidioidomicose Brasiliensis / Study on anphotericin B and levamisole in albino mice inoculated with paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Paracoccidioidomicose experimental, em camundongos albinos de 3-4 semanas de idade. Inoculaçäo de 0,5 ml de suspensäo, contendo 1x10(devada a sexta potência) células/ml de Paracoccidioides brasiliensis e tratamento com anfotericina B (1 mg/Kg) em doses diárias; com levamisole (3 mg/Kg) administrada em intervalos de 15 dias e em séries de uma dose por dia, em três dias consecutivos; e com anfotericina B e levamisole associadas, de maneira a cobrir o período de 50, 80 e 95 dias para necrópsia. Estudo comparativo do quadro histológico de fígado e baço, com ênfase em granulomas, parasitas, células de Küpffer, células gigantes, reaçäo linforreticular, folículos e amioloidose. O animal revela-se satisftório, como modelo experimetnal, porém de uso limitado, devido ao fenômeno de auto-cura. Isoladamente, anfotericina B é menos eficiente do que quando em associaçöes com levamisole, para a reduçäo do número de parasitas. Animais com amiloidose esplênica apresentam alto número de parasitas. O quadro reativo revela qe a açäo de levamisole, isolada ou combinadamente com anforicina B, induz aumento de defesa com notável incremento da açäo de células fagocitárias

Atopic dermatitis and its ophthalmic complications

Atopic dermatitis is a very common skin disease associated with immunological dysfunctions and many ocular complications. Awaewness of these complications, which occur most often in the second, third and fourth decades, is important for the proper management of the patient.