CyberKnife Radiosurgery for refractory bilateral trigeminal neuralgia. Case report

Case description: A case of a 37-year-old female patient suffering from refractory bilateral trigeminal neuralgia is presented, who underwent various interventions such as acupuncture, block therapies and even microvascular decompression without effective pain relief. Clinical findings: Paresthesias and shooting-like twinges of pain intensity 10/10 in bilateral maxillary and mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve, with nasal and intraoral triggers that made eating impossible, becoming increasingly severe since refractoriness to microvascular decompression and carbamazepines, triggering the twinges even during sleep, generating somnolence, depressive mood and social isolation. Treatment and results: The patient was evaluated by an interdisciplinary neuro-oncology team, where, in accordance with the analysis of the brain magnetic resonance imaging and the patient's history, it was indicated to perform Cyberknife® radiosurgery in monofraction on the left trigeminal and subsequently treat the contralateral trigeminal. When treated with Cyberknife® radiosurgery, the patient reported absolute improvement in her pain for 2 years. Clinical relevance: Radiosurgery by CyberKnife is not yet the first line of management in trigeminal neuralgia, however, it should be considered since several studies have managed to demonstrate an increase in the quality of life of patients and pain relief in refractory or severe cases. of said pathology.

Descripción del caso: Se presenta un caso de paciente femenino de 37 años que padecía neuralgia del trigémino bilateral refractaria, tratada con terapias alternativas, cirugía de descompresión microvascular, analgesia multimodal y terapias de bloqueo sin alivio efectivo del dolor. Hallazgos clínicos: Parestesias y punzadas tipo disparo de intensidad del dolor 10/10 en ramas maxilar y mandibular bilaterales del nervio trigémino, con gatillos nasales e intraorales que imposibilitaban comer, tornándose cada vez más severa desde refractariedad a descompresión microvascular y carbamazepinas, desencadenándose las punzadas incluso en el sueño, provocando somnolencia, animo depresivo y aislamiento social. Tratamiento y resultados: La paciente fue sometida a valoración por equipo interdisciplinario de neurooncología, donde en concordancia con el análisis de la resonancia magnética cerebral y los antecedentes de la paciente, se indicó realización de radiocirugía por Cyberknife en monofracción sobre trigémino izquierdo y posteriormente tratar el contralateral. Al ser tratada con radiocirugía Cyberknife® la paciente refiere mejora absoluta de su dolor desde hace 2 años. Relevancia clínica: La Radiocirugía por Cyberknife aún no es primera línea de manejo en neuralgia del trigémino, sin embargo, debería considerarse ya que diversos estudios han logrado demostrar un aumento en la calidad de vida de los pacientes y alivio del dolor en casos refractarios o graves de dicha patología.

CyberKnife Radiosurgery for refractory bilateral trigeminal neuralgia. Case report.

Case description: A case of a 37-year-old female patient suffering from refractory bilateral trigeminal neuralgia is presented, who underwent various interventions such as acupuncture, block therapies and even microvascular decompression without effective pain relief. Clinical findings: Paresthesias and shooting-like twinges of pain intensity 10/10 in bilateral maxillary and mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve, with nasal and intraoral triggers that made eating impossible, becoming increasingly severe since refractoriness to microvascular decompression and carbamazepines, triggering the twinges even during sleep, generating somnolence, depressive mood and social isolation. Treatment and results: The patient was evaluated by an interdisciplinary neuro-oncology team, where, in accordance with the analysis of the brain magnetic resonance imaging and the patient's history, it was indicated to perform Cyberknife® radiosurgery in monofraction on the left trigeminal and subsequently treat the contralateral trigeminal. When treated with Cyberknife® radiosurgery, the patient reported absolute improvement in her pain for 2 years. Clinical relevance: Radiosurgery by CyberKnife is not yet the first line of management in trigeminal neuralgia, however, it should be considered since several studies have managed to demonstrate an increase in the quality of life of patients and pain relief in refractory or severe cases. of said pathology.

Descripción del caso: Se presenta un caso de paciente femenino de 37 años que padecía neuralgia del trigémino bilateral refractaria, tratada con terapias alternativas, cirugía de descompresión microvascular, analgesia multimodal y terapias de bloqueo sin alivio efectivo del dolor. Hallazgos clínicos: Parestesias y punzadas tipo disparo de intensidad del dolor 10/10 en ramas maxilar y mandibular bilaterales del nervio trigémino, con gatillos nasales e intraorales que imposibilitaban comer, tornándose cada vez más severa desde refractariedad a descompresión microvascular y carbamazepinas, desencadenándose las punzadas incluso en el sueño, provocando somnolencia, animo depresivo y aislamiento social. Tratamiento y resultados: La paciente fue sometida a valoración por equipo interdisciplinario de neurooncología, donde en concordancia con el análisis de la resonancia magnética cerebral y los antecedentes de la paciente, se indicó realización de radiocirugía por Cyberknife en monofracción sobre trigémino izquierdo y posteriormente tratar el contralateral. Al ser tratada con radiocirugía Cyberknife® la paciente refiere mejora absoluta de su dolor desde hace 2 años. Relevancia clínica: La Radiocirugía por Cyberknife aún no es primera línea de manejo en neuralgia del trigémino, sin embargo, debería considerarse ya que diversos estudios han logrado demostrar un aumento en la calidad de vida de los pacientes y alivio del dolor en casos refractarios o graves de dicha patología.

In silico approach of antiviral compounds potentials for SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV and drug-like property predictions / Enfoque in silico de potenciales compuestos antivirales para SARS-CoV-2 Y SARS-CoV y predicción de propiedades drug-like

SUMMARY Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus 2 of the severe acute respiratory syndrome; previously 2019-nCoV) and SARS-CoV (coronavirus of the severe acute respiratory syndrome) are closely related viruses, which have no treatment so far. Therefore, the search for new molecules is essential. Objectives: The objective of this study is to use in silico approach to propose antiviral compounds potential for SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV and drug-like properties predictions. Materials and methods: Molecular docking were performed using AutoDock Vina with the molecules that had previously demonstrated drug-like properties. Subsequently, amino acids and the type of interaction involved in the protein-ligand complex were identified. Results: It was possible to identify six potential candidates available in the PubChem database capable of interacting with the 6U7 and 2GTB proteases, which bind to the same active site that lopinavir and remdesivir. Conclusion: Small molecules with drug-like properties could be used as antivirals, after experimental evaluations.

RESUMEN Introducción: Los coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus del síndrome respiratorio agudo grave de tipo 2; previamente identificado como 2019-nCoV) y SARS-CoV (coronavirus del síndrome respiratorio agudo grave) son virus estrechamente relacionados, que no tienen tratamiento hasta el momento. Por lo tanto, la búsqueda de nuevas moléculas es esencial. Objetivos: El objetivo de este estudio es utilizar un enfoque in silico para proponer potenciales compuestos antivirales para el SARS-CoV-2 y el SARS-CoV y predicciones de propiedades "drug-like". Materiales y métodos: El acoplamiento molecular se realizó utilizando "AutoDock Vina" con las moléculas que previamente habían demostrado propiedades similares a los fármacos. Posteriormente, se identificaron los aminoácidos y el tipo de interacción involucrada en el complejo proteína-ligando. Resultados: fue posible identificar seis candidatos potenciales disponibles en la base de datos PubChem capaces de interactuar con las proteasas 6U7 y 2GTB, que se unen al mismo sitio activo al que se unen lopinavir y remdesivir. Conclusiones: Moléculas pequeñas con propiedades similares a los fármacos podrían usarse como antivirales, después de evaluaciones experimentales.

Prevalencia de eventos adversos en pacientes psiquiátricos que recibieron terapia farmacológica en una ips de salud mental de sincelejo entre septiembre del 2015 y marzo del 2016

Introducción: La seguridad del paciente es un tema que se considera de gran importancia en el ámbito de la atención en salud. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de eventos adversos en pacientes psiquiátricos que reciben terapia farmacológica en una IPS de salud mental de Sincelejo. Metodología: En este estudio fue utilizado como instrumento para la recolección y análisis de la información el formato de reporte institucional de eventos adversos, el Formato de reporte de Eventos Adversos del Invima, la Guía de cribado del estudio diseñado para el estudio IBEAS, historias clínicas y el Protocolo de Londres. Resultados: Se obtuvo que la prevalencia puntual para la ocurrencia de eventos adversos fue de 19 % y la prevalencia de período de un 2,28 %. El haloperidol fue el medicamento involucrado en todos los eventos adversos no prevenibles. Conclusión: El mayor porcentaje de eventos adversos ocurridos está relacionado con causas diferentes al uso de medicamentos y en algunos casos estos eventos están asociados al tipo de patologías que presentan los pacientes.

Introduction: Patient safety is an issue of great importance in the health care field, so the objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of adverse events in psychiatric patients receiving pharmacological therapy in a mental health IPS in Sincelejo. Methodology: Data, for this analysis, were collected and analyzed using the Adverse Events Format from INVIMA, screening guide for IBEAS' study, clinical histories, and London's protocol. Results: Adverse events' punctual prevalence was 19% and period prevalence 2,28%. Haloperidol was the drug present in all adverse events not preventable. Conclusion: Most of the adverse events are related to causes different from medication and, in some cases, associated with the patient pathology.

Elaboración de una galleta a base de harinas de plátano pelipita (Musa abb) y de batata (Ipomea batatas) / Preparation of a biscuit based on banana (Musa abb) and sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) flours

RESUMEN Con la finalidad de diversificar el uso de las harinas de plátano pelipita (Musa ABB) y batata (Ipomoea batatas), se propuso evaluar la funcionalidad de una galleta sustituyendo la harina de trigo con 70% de harina de plátano pelipita y 30% harina de batata con el fin de obtener un producto con propiedades físicas y organolépticas agradables, además de mejorar la calidad nutricional, en cuanto a fibra dietaría y almidones resistentes. Las galletas elaboradas a base de harina de plátano pelipita y batata incrementaron significativamente, con respecto a la galleta patrón (GP), en los siguientes componentes químicos: ceniza (0,6 a 2,1%), proteínas (de 3,9 a 5,3%), fibra dietaría (4,1 a 5,3%) y azucares totales (24,1 a 22,1%). La galleta de harina de plátano y batata cumple con los requerimientos establecidos en la industria en cuanto a humedad (3,3%), aw (0,410) y color (L= 49,3 a= 4,79 y b= 19,3). Los resultados mostraron que la harina compuesta, contribuyó a un ligero incremento en las fracciones de fibra, proteínas, ceniza, fósforo, calcio y hierro en las galletas. En conclusión, el uso de la harina de batata y plátano en una relación de 30% - 70% respectivamente, resultó un ingrediente adecuado en la elaboración de galletas con alta preferencia sensorial, constituyendo una alternativa como fuente de fibra dietética.

ABSTRACT In order to diversify the use of Pelipita banana (Musa ABB) and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) flours, we proposed evaluating the functionality of a cookie replacing wheat flour with 70% Pelipita banana flour and 30% sweet potato flour in order to obtain a product with pleasant organoleptic and physical properties and improved nutritional quality, in terms of dietary fiber and resistant starch. Cookies prepared from Pelipita banana and sweet potato flours increased significantly with respect to the following chemical components: ash (from 0.6 to 2.1%), protein (3.9 to 5.3%), dietary fiber (4.1 to 5.3%) and total sugars (24.1 to 22.1%). Cookies made with banana and sweet potato flour met the requirements established in the industry in terms of moisture (3.3%), aw (0.410) and color (L= 49.3 a= 4.79 and b= 19.3). The results showed that the composite flour, contributed to a slight increase in fractions of fiber, protein, ash, phosphorus, calcium and iron in cookies. In conclusion, the use of sweet potato and banana flours in a ratio of 30%-70% respectively, was a suitable ingredient in the production of biscuits with high sensory preference, constituting an alternative source of dietary fiber.

Nivel de estrés académico por evaluación oral y escrita en estudiantes de Medicina de una universidad del Departamento de Sucre / Academic stress level by oral and written evaluation in medical students of a University of the Sucre Department

Resumen Introducción: todas las personas, independientemente de su raza, sexo o cualquier otra diferencia puede experimentar estrés, puesto que cotidiana- mente estamos expuestos a factores estresantes, y el ámbito educativo no es ajeno a este fenómeno. El objetivo de este trabajo es comparar el nivel de estrés en los estudiantes de Medicina de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud sometidos a evaluación oral y escrita. Metodología: se evaluó el perfil de estrés en los estudiantes por lo menos una semana antes de pre- sentar una prueba oral o escrita. Posteriormente, se procedió a aplicar el test para evaluar estrés académico en los estudiantes sometidos a prueba oral y escrita empleando el inventario Sisco. Resultados: los estudiantes de Medicina tienen estrés académico cuando son sometidos a evaluación escrita u oral indistintamente. Además de la evaluación, los estresores con mayor impacto son sobrecarga de tareas y trabajos escolares, no entender los temas que se abordan en clase y el tiempo limitado para hacer el trabajo. Los síntomas más frecuentes que demuestran el estrés académico fueron somnolencia o mayor necesidad de dormir, ansiedad, angustia o desesperación, aumento o reducción del consumo de alimentos y como estrategia se afrontamiento se encontró una gran tendencia a practicar la religiosidad. Conclusiones: las evaluaciones son una fuente importante de estrés académico en los estudiantes, por lo cual se recomienda implementar un plan de acción para reducir los niveles de estrés académico.

Abstract Introduction: all people, regardless of race, sex or any other difference, may experience stress, since we are daily exposed to stressors, and the educational environment is no stranger to this phenomenon. The objective of this paper is to compare the level of stress in medical students of the Faculty of Health Sciences undergoing oral and written evaluation. Methodology: the stress profile was evaluated in the students at least one week before presenting an oral or written test. Subsequently, the test was applied to assess academic stress in students undergoing oral and written tests using the Sisco inventory. Results: Medical students have academic stress when they are subject to written or oral evaluation. In addition to the evaluation, the stressors with the greatest impact are homework and school work overload, not understanding the topics addressed in class and the limited time to do the work. The most frequent symptoms that demonstrate academic stress were drowsiness or increased need for sleep, anxiety, anguish or despair, increased or reduced food consumption and as a coping strategy a great tendency to practice religiosity was found. Conclusions: Evaluations are an important source of academic stress in students, so it is recommended to implement an action plan to reduce levels of academic stress.

Caracterización de la prestación del servicio farmacéutico en el departamento de Sucre, Colombia / Characterization of the provision of the pharmaceutical service in the department of Sucre, Colombia

RESUMEN Con la ejecución de este estudio se pretende evaluar el nivel de cumplimiento de los servicios farmacéuticos del departamento de Sucre con las condiciones esenciales y procedimientos establecidos en la normatividad legal vigente en el país, así como determinar las características de la prestación de este servicio. Para lo cual, se realizó un estudio descriptivo exploratorio. Primero se solicitó el censo de establecimientos farmacéuticos del departamento de Sucre a la Secretaría Departamental de Salud y Cámara de Comercio, y fue seleccionado una muestra de servicios farmacéuticos dependientes e independientes por municipios, posteriormente se diseñó una herramienta de verificación basada en los requisitos exigidos por la Resolución 1403 de 2007, la cual fue aplicada en los sitios seleccionados. En el departamento de Sucre, el 99,47% de los servicios farmacéuticos se encuentran ubicados en zonas urbanas, la prestación del servicio es predominantemente independiente, la dirección técnica es ejercida en su mayoría por químicos farmacéuticos. En cuanto al nivel de cumplimiento, los servicios farmacéuticos dependientes presentan un 70,21% de cumplimiento y los independientes, 49,61%. En conclusión, se evidencia un problema de acceso a los medicamentos en las zonas rurales y una alta proporción de servicios farmacéuticos que no hacen parte del Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud, además de falencias en cuanto al nivel de cumplimiento sobre todo en los servicios independientes, lo cual genera una gran preocupación y la necesidad de generar acciones conjuntas entre las universidades, IPS, EPS y Gobierno para garantizar el acceso, la calidad y el uso adecuado de los medicamentos.

SUMMARY The objective of this study is to evaluate the level of compliance of the pharmaceutical services of the Department of Sucre with the essential conditions and procedures established in the legal regulations in the country, as well as to determine the characteristics of the provision of this service. For which, an exploratory descriptive study was carried out. First, a census of pharmaceutical establishments from the department of Sucre was requested from the Departmental Secretary of Health and the Chamber of Commerce, and a sample of dependent and independent pharmaceutical services by municipalities was selected, after which a verification tool was designed based on the requirements demanded by Resolution 1403 of 2007, which was applied in the selected sites. In the Department of Sucre, 99.47% of pharmaceutical services are located in urban areas, the service is predominantly independent and the technical direction is exercised mostly by pharmaceutical chemists. Regarding the compliance level, the dependent pharmaceutical services have 70.21% compliance and the independent 49.61%. In conclusion, there is evidence of a problem of access to medicines in rural areas and a high proportion of pharmaceutical services that are not part of the General System of Social Security in Health, in addition to shortcomings in the level of compliance especially in independent services, which generates great concern and the need to generate joint actions among universities, IPS, EPS and government to guarantee access, quality and proper use of medicines.

Essential oils as a source of bioactive molecules / Aceites esenciales como fuentes de moléculas bioactivas

SUMMARY Nature gives us a large number of compounds with interesting biological properties, within them we have essential oils, which are an important source of new bioactive molecules, which can replace synthetic chemicals, since they are friendly to the environment and they are less toxic. Currently there are more than 20.000 publications in which essential oils are related to some biological activity, according to the search made in different databases until January 2018. This confirms the wide utility of essential oils as the main source of bioactive metabolites, which can be used in different areas of our life.

RESUMEN La naturaleza nos proporciona una gran cantidad de compuestos con interesantes propiedades biológicas, dentro de los cuales tenemos los aceites esenciales, los cuales son una fuente importante de nuevas moléculas bioactivas, que pueden reemplazar a los químicos sintéticos, ya que son amigables con el medio ambiente y son menos tóxicos. Actualmente existen más de 20.000 publicaciones en las que los aceites esenciales están relacionados con alguna actividad biológica, según la búsqueda realizada en diferentes bases de datos hasta enero de 2018. Esto confirma la amplia utilidad de los aceites esenciales como principal fuente de metabolitos bioactivos, que pueden ser utilizados en diferentes áreas de nuestra vida.

Toxicity and expression of oxidative stress genes in Tribolium castaneum induced by toluene, xylene, and thinner.

Thinner is a solvent that contains toluene, xylene, and other substances. The aim of this study was to examine the toxicity of thinner, xylene, and toluene on adult red flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), as well as the effects of thinner and toluene on gene expression. The major compounds identified in the thinner with peak area >2% were p-xylene (6%), toluene (4%), 2,4-dimethylheptane (3%), methylcyclohexane (2.75%), 2-methylheptane (2%), cyclohexanone (2.6%), and nonane (2.1%). Insects were exposed to solvents at 0-240 µl/L air for 4-48 hr. Animals that survived after a 4 hr exposure to 80 µl/L air were employed to determine mRNA expression using real-time PCR. Xylene was highly toxic, and the majority of the beetles did not survive 4 hr exposure at 40 µl/L air. The lethal concentration 50 (LC50) values for toluene, xylene and thinner at 48 hr exposure were 97.7, <40 and 99.8 µl/L air, respectively. Thinner and toluene induced lethargy and sluggish movement in treated insects, while with xylene these effects were not observed. Glutathione-S-transferase (Gst) gene expression increased after thinner and toluene exposure. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) gene expression rose after toluene exposure. These results suggest that T. castaneum provides an alternative model for the study of toxicological effects of volatile aromatic compounds.

Neurotoxic Effects of Linalool and ß-Pinene on Tribolium castaneum Herbst.

Effective, ethical pest control requires the use of chemicals that are highly specific, safe, and ecofriendly. Linalool and ß-pinene occur naturally as major constituents of the essential oils of many plant species distributed throughout the world, and thus meet these requirements. These monoterpenes were tested as repellents against Tribolium castaneum, using the area preference method, after four hours of exposure and the effect transcriptional of genes associated with neurotransmission. Changes in gene expression of acetylcholinesterase (Ace1), GABA-gated anion channel splice variant 3a6a (Rdl), GABA-gated ion channel (Grd), glutamate-gated chloride channel (Glucl), and histamine-gated chloride channel 2 (Hiscl2) were assessed and the interaction with proteins important for the insect using in silico methods was also studied. For linalool and ß-pinene, the repellent concentration 50 (RC50) values were 0.11 µL/cm² and 0.03 µL/cm², respectively. Both compounds induced overexpression of Hiscl2 gen in adult insects, and ß-pinene also promoted the overexpression of Grd and the Ace1 gene. However, ß-pinene and linalool had little potential to dock on computer-generated models for GABA-gated ion channel LCCH3, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunits alpha1 and alpha2, and putative octopamine/tyramine receptor proteins from T. castaneum as their respective binding affinities were marginal, and therefore the repellent action probably involved mechanisms other than direct interaction with these targets. Results indicated that ß-pinene was more potent than linalool in inducing insect repellency, and also had a greater capacity to generate changes in the expression of genes involved in neuronal transmission.

Toxicity of Naphthalene and Benzene on Tribollium castaneum Herbst.

Naphthalene and benzene are widely-used volatile organic compounds. The aim of this research was to examine the toxicological effects of naphthalene and benzene against Tribolium castaneum as an animal model. Adult insects were exposed to these aromatic compounds to assess mortality after 4-48 h of exposure. The lethal concentration 50 (LC50) for naphthalene, naphthalin, and benzene were 63.6 µL/L, 20.0 µL/L, and 115.9 µL/L in air, respectively. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis revealed expression changes in genes related to oxidative stress and metabolism [Glutathione S-Transferase (Gst), and Cytochrome P450 6BQ8 (Cyp6bq8)]; reproduction and metamorphosis [Hormone receptor in 39-like protein (Hr39), Ecdysone receptor: (Ecr), and Chitin synthase 2 (Chs2)]; and neurotransmission [Histamine-gated chloride channel 2 (Hiscl2)] in insects exposed for 4 h to 70.2 µL/L naphthalene. Adults exposed to benzene (80 µL/L; 4 h) overexpressed genes related to neurotransmission [GABA-gated anion channel (Rdl), Hiscl2, and GABA-gated ion channel (Grd)]; reproduction and metamorphosis [Ultraspiracle nuclear receptor (USP), Ecr; and Hr39]; and development (Chs2). The data presented here provides evidence that naphthalene and benzene inhalation are able to induce alterations on reproduction, development, metamorphosis, oxidative stress, metabolism, neurotransmission, and death of the insect.

Identificación in silico de moléculas potencialmente inhibidoras de CDK5, proteína relacionada con la enfermedad de Alzheimer / Identification in silico of potentially inhibitive molecules of CDK5, protein related with the Alzheimer´s disease

Introducción: La enfermedad de Alzheimer exhibe un compromiso neurodegenerativo e irreversible. Hoy, numerosas investigaciones promueven la inhibición de algunas quinasas para su tratamiento, de especial mención la CDK5. Objetivo: Identificación de nuevas moléculas con posibilidad de interactuar con la proteína quinasa dependiente de ciclina 5, CDK5, inhibiendo su función. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio in silico, para lo cual se extrajeron 911 moléculas de pubchem, y mediante AutoDock Vina se hicieron acoplamientos moleculares con la proteína CDK5 extraída de Protein Data Bank y con un inhibidor conocido para la proteína. Además se realizó un acoplamiento inverso para la identificación de otros posibles blancos moleculares con los mejores ligandos seleccionados. Resultados: Con los resultados obtenidos fueron identificadas cinco moléculas con valores de afinidad entre -11,6 hasta -17,7 Kcal/mol que se unen en el sitio activo de la proteína, de igual forma que lo hace el inhibidor conocido de la misma, e interactúan con los residuos cisteína 83 y glutamina 81. Conclusiones: Las moléculas identificadas pueden interactuar con la CDK5 a nivel de su sitio activo, por lo que podrían actuar como inhibidores de esta quinasa. Esto abre una futura ventana terapéutica en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer)AU)

Introduction: The illness of Alzheimer exhibits a neurodegenerative and irreversible commitment. Today, numerous investigations promote the inhibition of some kinases to the treatment, of special mention the CDK5. Objective: Identification of new molecules witch are able to interact with the cicline dependent kinase protein 5, CDK5, inhibiting their function. Material and Methods: it was carried out a study in silico, for that 911 pubchem molecules were extracted, and by means of AutoDock Vina molecular joining were made with the protein CDK5 extracted from the Protein Data Bank and with a well-known inhibitor for the protein. It was also carried out an inverse joining for the identification of other possible molecular targets with the best selected ligands. Results: With the obtained results five molecules were identified with values of likeness among -11,6 until -17,7 Kcal/mol that joins in the active site of the protein, in the same form that makes it the well-known inhibitor of the CDK5, and interact with the residuals cysteine 83 and glutamine 81. Conclusions: The identified molecules can interact with the CDK5 at level of their active place, for what you/they could act as inhibitors of this quinasa. This opens a future therapeutic window in the treatment of the illness of Alzheimer(AU)

Evaluación del color, las propiedades texturales y sensoriales de salchicha elaborada con carne de babilla (Caiman Crocodilus Fuscus) / Evaluation of the color, texture and sensory properties of sausage made with spectacled caiman meat (Caiman Crocodilus Fuscus)

In the present investigation, 10 tails from spectacled caimans (Caiman crocodilus) 2 Kg each, packed under vacuum at -20 ° C and stored for 8 days were used. A sausage was made with the lean meat and was evaluated by color, texture and sensory quality to observe freshness, conduct a sensory analysis and texture profile analysis (TPA). The color parameters were L*= 65.04, a*= -0.98 and b*= 0.98. Because of the high brightness it is considered a type of white meat. A cut strength measurement of 7.67 Kgf was obtained by Warner Bratzler method, which is considered as intermediate tenderness. The sausage was very well received by evaluators for taste. The TPA results of hardness, adhesiveness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess and chewiness were 2.01 N, j -8.53, 0.83 0.74, 14.71 N and 12.26 N respectively, showing that spectacled caiman meat has good quality for the production of meat emulsions and, as the cooking loss percentage was 5.9%, also has good stability.

En la presente investigación, se utilizaron 10 colas de babilla (Caiman crocodilus) de 2 Kg cada una, empacadas al vacío a -20 °C y almacenadas durante 8 días. Con la carne magra se elaboró una salchicha a la cual se le evaluó el color, la textura y la calidad sensorial para observar su frescura y a una salchicha elaborada análisis sensorial y un análisis de perfil de textura (TPA). Los parámetros de color fueron L*= 65.04, a*= -0.98 y b*= 0.98, por lo que se considera un tipo de carne blanca lo cual está determinado por la alta luminosidad, se obtuvo una fuerza de corte con cizalla Warner Bratzler de 7,67 Kgf que se considera como de terneza intermedia. La salchicha elaborada presentó muy buena aceptación por parte de los evaluadores en cuanto a su sabor, en el TPA los resultados de dureza, adhesividad, elasticidad, cohesividad, gomosidad y masticabilidad fueron 2,01 N, -8,53 j, 0,83, 0,74, 14,71 N y 12,26 N respectivamente, evidenciando que la carne de babilla presenta una buena calidad para la elaboración de emulsiones cárnicas, además, presenta una buena estabilidad debido a que el porcentaje de pérdidas por cocción fue de 5,9 %.

Potential interaction of components from essential oils with dengue virus proteins / Potencial interacción de componentes de aceites esenciales con proteínas del virus del dengue

An antiviral drug for treatment of dengue is an urgent necessity. In this study in silico activities of essential oils components on dengue virus (DENV) were evaluated, and beta-Caryophyllene was subjected to biological examination to assess inhibition of DENV-2 replication. Components previously optimized were coupled with viral proteins prepared, using AutoDock Vina. Theoretical affinity values varied between -4.0 and -7.3 kcal/mol. alpha-copaene, beta-bourbonene, germacrene D, spathulenol, beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide and (+)- epi-bicyclosesquiphellandrene showed the greatest interaction with viral proteins. beta-caryophyllene inhibits DENV-2 in vitro (50 percent inhibitory concentration [IC50] = 22.5 +/- 5.6 uM [4.6 +/- 1.1 ug/mL] and resulted non-cytostatic with a selectivity index value of 71.1. The in silico results permit infer that DENV proteins are potential targets for the concomitant docking of various essential oils components. Biological examination suggest that beta-caryophyllene acts on very early steps of the viral replication cycle and it might prove virucidal.

Una droga antiviral para tratamiento del dengue es una necesidad urgente. En este estudio se evaluó la actividad in silico de componentes de aceites esenciales sobre el virus del dengue (VDEN) y el beta-cariofileno se seleccionó para evaluar la inhibición sobre la replicación in vitro del VDEN-2. Los componentes previamente optimizados fueron acoplados con proteínas virales preparadas, utilizando AutoDock Vina. Los valores de afinidad variaron entre -4.0 and -7.3 kcal/mol. alfa-Copaeno, beta-bourboneno, germacreno D, spatulenol, beta- cariofileno, óxido de cariofileno y (+)-epi-biciclosesquifellandreno presentaron la mayor interacción con las proteínas virales. beta-Cariofileno inhibió VDEN-2 in vitro (Concentración inhibitoria 50 [IC50] = 22.5 +/- 5.6 uM [4.6 +/- 1.1 ug/mL] y resultó no-citostático con índice de selectividad de 71.1. Los resultados in silico indican que proteínas del VDEN son blancos potenciales para varios componentes. El análisis biológico sugiere que el beta-cariofileno actúa en etapas tempranas de la replicación viral y podría ser virucida.

Air mercury contamination in the gold mining town of Portovelo, Ecuador.

Portovelo is one of the oldest gold mining towns in Ecuador. Artisanal gold mining still uses mercury in the process of gold recovery. In this study, mercury concentrations in the air of Portovelo were evaluated. High mercury levels in the ambient were found in El Pache sector, where most gold mining processing plants are located. These varied between 2,356.7 ± 1,807.6 and 3,699.5 ± 1,225.3 ng/m(3) during the rainy and dry seasons, respectively. Lower levels were detected in the urban (central) area of Portovelo, with 214.6 ± 43.7 ng/m(3) in the rainy season and 574.2 ± 72.8 ng/m(3) in the dry season, exceeding the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry minimum risk level of 200 ng/m(3). Average mercury concentrations in exhaled air from miners, measured before and after amalgam burning ranged between 179-1,352 and 2,007-3,389 ng/m(3), respectively. These data suggest Portovelo air is polluted with mercury and humans are being dangerously exposed. Therefore, strong actions must be undertaken to protect human and environmental health, including changing gold recovery systems.