Effect of low-fat diets enriched with fruit purees on the biochemical markers of metabolic syndrome analogy induced-rats / Efecto de dietas bajas en grasa enriquecida con purés de frutas sobre marcadores bioquímicos en ratas inducidas con analogia a sindrome metabólico

Fruit purees can be added to diet as alternative sources of bioactive compounds for the prevention and/or improvement of the complications of metabolic syndrome. In this work we evaluated the effect of the intake of low-fat diets enriched with fruit purees (guava-strawberry, guava-blackberry, guava-soursop, guava-passion fruit) on the body weight and biochemical markers in metabolic syndrome analogy (MSA)-induced rats. The rats (n=6 for each treatment) were induced with a high fat diet and were injected with streptozotocin, one dose every week for 4 consecutive weeks after fasting overnight, then healthy rats were fed with standard diet and MS rats were fed with standard diet plus each of the fruit puree, for 4 weeks. As novel findings, the diet enriched with fruit purees was associated with a reduction in body weight (~13-21 %) and a control in the metabolism of glucose by decreasing plasma glucose (~5963 %). Also, there was a reduction in the total cholesterol, triacylglycerols, low-density lipoproteins, and low enzymatic activities of alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and γ-glutamyl transferase, useful metabolites in the control of inflammatory processes in the liver. A notable improvement in the liver morphology was observed indicating that the treatments had a hepatoprotective effect. The diet enriched with guava-blackberry puree caused the best results on most biochemical markers of MS rats. Therefore, diets enriched with fruit purees can be an alternative for MS individuals for the control and improvement of the complications caused by this syndrome.

Los purés de frutas se pueden agregar a la dieta como fuentes alternativas de compuestos bioactivos para la prevención y / o mejora de las complicaciones del síndrome metabólico. En este trabajo evaluamos el efecto de la ingesta de dietas bajas en grasas, enriquecidas con purés de frutas (guayaba-fresa, guayaba-mora, guayaba-guanábana, guayaba-maracuyá) sobre el peso corporal y los marcadores bioquímicos en el síndrome metabólico (SM) inducido en ratas. Las ratas (n = 6 para cada tratamiento) fueron inducidas con una dieta alta en grasas y se les inyectó estreptozotocina, una dosis cada semana durante 4 semanas consecutivas después de ayunar durante la noche. Luego, las ratas sanas fueron alimentadas con una dieta estándar; y las ratas con SM fueron alimentadas con dieta estándar más cada uno de los purés de frutas, durante 4 semanas. Como hallazgos novedosos, la dieta enriquecida con purés de frutas se asoció con una reducción en el peso corporal (~ 13-21 %) y un control en el metabolismo de la glucosa al disminuir la glucosa en plasma (~ 59-63 %). Además, hubo una reducción en el colesterol total, triacilgliceroles, lipoproteínas de baja densidad, y bajas actividades enzimáticas de alanina aminotransferasa, fosfatasa alcalina y gama-glutamil transferasa, metabolitos útiles en el control de los procesos inflamatorios en el hígado. Se observó una mejora notable en la morfología del hígado, lo que indica que los tratamientos tuvieron un efecto hepatoprotector. La dieta enriquecida con puré de guayaba y mora causó los mejores resultados en la mayoría de los marcadores bioquímicos de las ratas con SM. Por lo tanto, las dietas enriquecidas con purés de frutas pueden ser una alternativa para las personas con SM, para el control y la mejora de las complicaciones causadas por este síndrome.

Alteraciones morfológicas en el tracto respiratorio de ratas Wistar inducidas por vapores de la raíz de hierba del zorrillo (Petiveria alliacea) del suroeste de México / Morphologic alterations in the respiratory tract of Wistar rats induced by steams of the root of hierba del zorrillo (Petiveria alliacea) from southwest of Mexico

Petiveria alliacea, es conocida con diferentes nombres según el lugar donde se le encuentre. Estudios con hojas, tallo, raíz o extractos describen múltiples usos medicinales. Sin embargo, son pocos los que describen efectos tóxicos. En este estudio se evaluó el efecto morfológico de los vapores de la raíz de P. alliacea sobre el tracto respiratorio de ratas Wistar. Se emplearon 15 ratas divididas en 5 grupos (n=3): control absoluto, 0, 5, 15 y 30 minutos post-exposición (grupos I-V, respectivamente). Las ratas se sacrificaron y se colectaron muestras representativas del tracto respiratorio que posteriormente se procesaron por la técnica histológica convencional, hasta su inclusión en bloques de parafina. Los cortes histológicos se tiñeron con H-E, tricrómico de Masson y azul de toluidina. En tráquea, bronquiolos y pulmón de las ratas de los grupos I y II se observó una histología normal. En la tráquea de los grupos III, IV y V se identificaron áreas variables de hiperplasia en el epitelio, zonas desprovistas de cilios, signos de aumento en la secreción de las células caliciformes y áreas desprovistas de epitelio que se incrementaron con el tiempo. En la lámina propia se observó congestión vascular e infiltrado mononuclear que incrementó con el tiempo. En los bronquiolos de los grupos III y IV se observó activación de las células de Clara, áreas desprovistas de epitelio, y células mononucleares en la luz bronquiolar. En el grupo V se observaron características histológicas normales. En pulmón de los grupos III y IV se identificó engrosamiento de tabiques alveolares, incremento de las fibras de colágena, congestión y extravasación capilar, además de exudado intralveolar. En el grupo V se observó aparente reversión de algunas alteraciones morfológicas de los grupos previos, aunque otras alteraciones persisten. No se observaron diferencias en el número de las células cebadas.

Petiveria alliacea, is known with different names depending of the place where it is found. Studies with leaves, stem, root or extracts, describe multiple medicinal uses. However, there are few reports that describe toxic effects. This study assessed the morphologic effect induced by steams of the root of P. alliacea on the respiratory tract of Wistar rats. We used 15 rats divided in 5 groups (n= 3): absolute control, 0, 5, 15 and 30 minutes post-exposure (I-V groups, respectively). The rats were sacrificed; representative samples of the respiratory tract were collected, and were processed by conventional histological technique until their inclusion in paraffin blocks. Histological sections were stained with H & E, Masson trichrome and toluidine blue stain. A normal histology was observed in trachea, bronchioles and lungs of rats in groups I and II. In trachea in groups III, IV and V, areas with variable hyperplasia in the epithelium, cells without cilia, increase in the secretion of goblet cells, and areas without epithelium were observed. These morphologic alterations were increased with time. In the lamina propia vascular congestion and mononuclear infiltrate were observed, also increasing with time. In bronchioles in groups III and IV, it was noted activation of Clara cells, areas without epithelium, and mononuclear cells in the bronchiolar light. In group V normal histology was observed. In lung in groups III and IV thickening of interalveolar septa, increase of collagen fibers, capillary congestion, extravasation, and exudates were present. Also was observed an apparent reversion of morphologic alterations of previous groups, but other alterations persist. No difference in mast cells number was observed.

Structural and conformational analysis of 1-oxaspiro[2.5]octane and 1-oxa-2-azaspiro[2.5]octane derivatives by (1) H, (13) C, and (15) N NMR.

A structural and conformational analysis of 1-oxaspiro[2.5]octane and 1-oxa-2-azaspiro[2.5]octane derivatives was performed using (1) H, (13) C, and (15) N NMR spectroscopy. The relative configuration and preferred conformations were determined by analyzing the homonuclear coupling constants and chemical shifts of the protons and carbon atoms in the aliphatic rings. These parameters directly reflected the steric and electronic effects of the substituent bonded to the aliphatic six-membered ring or to C3 or N2. The parameters also were sensitive to the anisotropic positions of these atoms in the three-atom ring. The preferred orientation of the exocyclic substituents directed the oxidative attack.

Structural determination of epsilon-lactams by 1H and 13C NMR.

The thermodynamic products (epsilon-lactams) of the degradation of ten different spirocyclic oxaziridines were analyzed by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The preferred conformations were determined by examining the homonuclear spin-spin coupling constant and the chemical shift effects of the N-substituent and the alkyl group of the aliphatic ring on 1H and 13C NMR spectra.

Conformational and structural analysis of exocyclic olefins and ketimines by multinuclear magnetic resonance.

The (1)H, (13)C, and (15)N NMR spectra of 5 exocyclic alkenes and 15 different ketimines obtained from cyclohexanone and derivatives using benzyl bromide and primary amines-are analyzed. Relative stereochemical and preferential conformations are determined by analyzing both the homonuclear coupling and the chemical shifts of the protons and carbon atoms in the aliphatic rings, which are directly related to the geometry of the double bond and the steric and electronic effects of the exocyclic group. In addition, the racemic mixture of the N-(4-methylcyclohexylidene)pyridine-3-amine derivative is resolved.

Stereochemical analysis of N-cyclohexylidene-N-(1-phenylethyl)amine derivatives.

The configurational properties of a series of cyclohexylidene imines are discussed on the basis of their 1H, 13C and 15N NMR spectral data.