Morphological variations on vital systems in a conjoined twin.

Conjoined twins (CTs), popularly referred to as Siamese twins, are a rare anomaly due to monochorionic and monoamniotic twin pregnancies. Dicephalus dibrachius dipus, a type of parapagus conjoined twin which is characterized by possessing two arms, two legs, a single trunk and two heads, epidemiologically, is an even rarer occurrence of CTs. In this article, a rare, well-preserved anatomical specimen of a dicephalus dibrachius dipus conjoined twin is presented. This study was conducted in a specimen which is part of the collection of the Embryology Museum of the institution by donation and approved by the Research Ethics Committee (REC). The female conjoined twins were born at full-term by cesarean section in the 1970s and died hours after birth. A thorough anatomical description was made through observational analysis, computed tomography and 3D reconstructed images. Major abnormalities were observed in the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems. The internal anatomy exhibited a heart with three atria, two ventricles, two aortic arches, two pulmonary arteries, one innominate venous trunk and a respiratory system with two tracheas and four lungs. No other report was similar to our three atria heart description. This article provides a thorough anatomical description of all systems, which is valuable information for further studies on CTs.

Perfil imuno-histoquímico dos casos de carcinomas mamários da microrregião de catanduva-sp / Immunohistochemical profile of breast carcinoma cases from the microregion of catanduva-sp / Perfil inmunohistoquímico de los casos de carcinomas de mama en la microrregión de catanduva-sp

Introdução: O câncer de mama compreende a principal neoplasia maligna que acomete as mulheres brasileiras, com destaque nos índices de mortalidade. O diagnóstico precoce é preconizado através da mamografia, a qual, quando alterada, sugere realizar biópsia para estudo histopatológico e, caso confirmado um carcinoma mamário, acrescenta-se o estudo imuno-histoquímico para determinação de fatores prognósticos e preditivos para o tumor. Objetivos: Levantar os resultados de análise imuno-histoquímica dos carcinomas mamários diagnosticados pelo Serviço de Patologia do Hospital Emílio Carlos (Catanduva-SP) e estabelecer os principais subtipos moleculares do câncer de mama encontrados nessa população. Material e Método: O estudo foi transversal e retrospectivo, a partir dos relatórios de imunohistoquímica dos carcinomas. Foram relatados idade, sexo, subtipo histológico do tumor e positividade imunohistoquímica para receptor de estrogênio, receptor de progesterona, fator de crescimento epidérmico humano 2, índice de proliferação celular e E-caderina. Os casos foram classificados conforme os critérios estabelecidos pelo Consenso de St. Gallen e os dados apresentados por meio de gráficos e tabelas. Resultados: A amostra foi constituída por n=210 casos de carcinomas mamários, com idade média de 58 anos e predominantemente do sexo feminino. O tipo histológico predominante foi o carcinoma mamário invasivo do tipo não especial. A expressão de receptor de estrogênio ocorreu em 92,86%, progesterona 80,48%, HER2 32,38% e Ki67 alto em 70%. O principal subtipo molecular foi o luminal B. Conclusão: Os casos de carcinomas mamários da microrregião de Catanduva apresentam diferenças quando comparados com estudos nacionais, porém similares a outros de caráter regional

Introduction: Breast cancer is the main malignant neoplasm that affects Brazilian women, especially in mortality rates. Early diagnosis is recommended through mammography, which, when altered, suggests biopsy for histopathological study and, if a breast carcinoma is confirmed, the immunohistochemical study is added for determination of prognostic and predictive factors for the tumor. Objectives: To survey the results of immunohistochemical analysis of breast carcinomas diagnosed by the Pathology Service of Hospital Emílio Carlos (Catanduva-SP) and to establish the main molecular subtypes of breast cancer found in this population. Material and Method: The study was cross-sectional and retrospective, from the reports of immunohistochemistry of carcinomas (CEP/UNIFIPA number 4737142). Age, sex, histological subtype of the tumor and immunohistochemical positivity for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, human epidermal growth factor 2, cell proliferation index and E-cadherin were reported. The cases were classified according to the criteria established by the St. Gallen Consensus and the data presented by means of graphs and tables. Results: The sample consisted of n=210 cases of breast carcinomas, with a mean age of 58 years and predominantly female. The predominant histological type was invasive breast carcinoma of the non-special type. Estrogen receptor expression occurred in 92.86%, progesterone 80.48%, HER2 32.38% and high Ki67 in 70%. The main molecular subtype was luminal B. Conclusion: The cases of breast carcinomas in the microregion of Catanduva present differences when compared to national studies, but similar to other regional studies

Introduction: Breast cancer comprises the main malignant neoplasm that affects Brazilian women, especially in mortality rates. Early diagnosis is recommended through mammography, which, when altered, suggests biopsy for histopathological study and, if confirmed a breast carcinoma, the immuno-study is addedto determine prognostic and predictive factors for the tumor. Objectives: To collect the results of immunohistochemical analysis of breast carcinomas diagnosed by the Pathology Service of the Emílio Carlos Hospital (Catanduva-SP) and to establish the main molecular subtypes of breast cancer found in this population. Methods: The study was cross-sectional and retrospective, from the reports of immunohistochemistry of carcinomas. Age, sex, tumor histological subtype and immunohistochemical positivity for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, human epidermal growth factor 2, cell proliferation index and E-cadherin were reported. The cases were classified according to the criteria established by the St. Gallen Consensus and the data presented through graphs and tables. Results: The sample consisted of n = 210 cases of breast carcinomas, with a mean age of 58 years and predominantly female. The predominant histological type was nonspecial invasive breast carcinoma. The expression of estrogen receptor occurred in 92.86%, progesterone 80.48%, HER2 32.38% and Ki67 high in 70%. The main molecular subtype was luminal B. Conclusion: The cases of breast carcinomas in the Catanduva microregion show differences when compared to national studies, but similar to others of regional character

Evaluation of the healing properties of Garcinia brasiliensis extracts in a cutaneous wound model.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Wound healing is a complex process that can leave pathological scars, especially in case of infections from opportunistic microorganisms. In this context, herbal medicines open up great possibilities for investigation. One of the species of interest native to Brazil is Garcinia brasiliensis ("bacupari"). Traditionally known for treating wounds and ulcers, G. brasiliensis presents anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobials properties. But, its wound healing profile in experimental models, in order to validate its efficacy, is still litle studied. AIM OF THE STUDY: Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate, in an infected cutanous wound model, the potential of formulations incorporated with G. brasiliensis leaves extracts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Crude extract (CE), Ethyl Acetate Fraction (EAF) and Hexanic Fraction (HF) were submitted to phytochemical assays, high performance thin layer chromatography (HTPLC) and cytotoxicity studies. CE and EAF were also tested for microbicidal properties and incorporated in cream and gel formulations at 10% concentration. After stability testing, the gel formulations with CE or EAF at 10% were selected and applied to skin wounds infected or not with Staphylococcus aureus in Wistar rats. The healing potenttial of the extracts was verified by the expression of the protein Annexin A1 (AnxA1), related to the processes of inflammation and antifibrotic function, the cells immunostaining for Gasdermin-D (GSDM-D), a marker of pyroptotic cell death, and the dosage of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP)-1 inflammatory mediators. RESULTS: Phytochemical studies indicated the presence of compounds of pharmacological interest, including Catechin, Quercetin and Berberine in addition to low cytotoxicity of CE and EAF at 10%. After the 6-day topical treatments, CE and EAF gel formulations demonstrated to control the pruritus formation process. The treatments decreased AnxA1 expression and the amount of cells immunostained for GSDM-D, and increased the expression of MCP-1 in infected wounds. CONCLUSIONS: Together, the results show important anti-inflammatory profile and skin healing potential of CE and EAF from G. brasiliensis leaves, even in infected lesions, with therapeutic perspectives.

Caracterização anatomopatológica de leiomiossarcomas uterinos da microrregião de Catanduva-SP / Anatomopathological aspects of uterine leimyosarcomas from the microregion of Catanduva-SP / Caracterización anatomopatológica de los leiomiosarcomas uterinos de la microrregión de Catanduva-SP

Introdução: O leiomiossarcoma é uma neoplasia maligna rara que afeta o corpo uterino. O diagnóstico definitivo ocorre por meio do exame histopatológico, que revela sua histogênese mesenquimal, a qual pode ser validada por marcadores imuno-histoquímicos de musculatura lisa ou do ciclo celular. Objetivos: Levantar a incidência de leiomiossarcomas uterinos diagnosticados pelo Serviço de Patologia do Hospital Emílio Carlos, Catanduva-SP, e descrever as variáveis anatomopatológicas de cada um deles. Material e Método: Foram avaliados os casos de leiomiossarcomas uterinos no período de janeiro de 2018 a agosto de 2021 a partir dos relatórios de exames anatomopatológicos. As variáveis relatadas envolveram idade, tamanho da lesão, grau de diferenciação, invasão linfovascular ou perineural e positividade para marcadores imuno-histoquímicos. Resultados: Encontrou-se 01 caso de leiomiossarcoma, medindo 6,5 cm, grau de diferenciação moderado, 20 mitoses para cada 10 campos de grande aumento e ausência de invasão em vasos e filetes nervosos. A imunomarcação ocorreu para actina de músculo liso, caldesmon, desmina e p16. O índice de proliferação celular medido pelo Ki67 foi alto (>25%). Conclusão: O leiomiossarcoma, embora raro, envolve uma análise criteriosa para sua diferenciação de neoplasias benignas, sendo o exame histopatológico, complementado pela imuno-histoquímica, fundamental nessa etapa. (AU)

Introduction: Leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm that affects the uterine body. The definitive diagnosis occurs through histopathological examination, which reveals its mesenchymal histogenesis, which can be validated by immunohistochemical markers of smooth muscle or cell cycle. Objectives: To raise the incidence of uterine leiomyosarcomas diagnosed by the Pathology Service of the Emílio Carlos Hospital, Catanduva-SP, and describe the anatomopathological variables of each of them. Material and Method: Cases of uterine leiomyosarcomas were evaluated from January 2018 to August 2021 from the reports of anatomopathological examinations. The variables reported involved age, lesion size, degree of differentiation, lymphovascular or perineural invasion and positivity for immunohistochemical markers. Results: One case of leiomyosarcoma was found, measuring 6.5 cm, moderate degree of differentiation, 20 mitoses for every 10 fields of great increase and absence of invasion in vessels and nerve fillets. Immunostaining occurred for smooth muscle actin, caldesmon, desmin and P16. The rate of cell proliferation measured by Ki67 was high (>25%). Conclusion: The leiomyosarcoma, although rare, involves a careful analysis for its differentiation from benign neoplasms, and the histopathological examination, complemented by immunohistochemistry, is fundamental in this stage.(AU)

Introducción: El leiomiosarcoma es una neoplasia maligna rara que afecta al cuerpo uterino. El diagnóstico definitivo se realiza mediante el examen histopatológico, que revela su histogénesis mesenquimal, que puede ser validada por marcadores inmunohistoquímicos de la musculatura lisa o del ciclo celular. Objetivos: Levantar la probabilidad de leiomiosarcomas uterinos diagnosticados por el Servicio de Patología del Hospital Emílio Carlos, Catanduva-SP, y describir las variables anatomopatológicas de cada uno de ellos. Material y Método: Se evaluaron los casos de leiomiosarcomas uterinos en el período comprendido entre enero de 2018 y agosto de 2021 a partir de los info rmes de examen anatomopatológico. Las variables reportadas fueron la edad, el tamaño de la lesión, el grado de diferenciación, la invasión linfovascular o perineural y la positividad de los marcadores inmunohistoquímicos. Resultados: Encontramos 01 caso de leiomiosarcoma, con un tamaño de 6,5 cm, un grado de diferencia moderado, 20 mitosis por cada 10 campos de gran aumento y ausencia de invasión en vasos y filetes nerviosos. La inmunomarcación se dio para la actina del músculo liso, el caldesmón, la desmina y la p16...(AU)

Protective effects of piperlongumin in the prevention of inflammatory damage caused by pulmonary exposure to benzopyrene carcinogen.

Benzopyrene is one of the main polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with carcinogenic capacity. Research has shown that anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce the incidence of lung cancer. In this scenario, we highlight piperlongumin (PL), an alkaloid from Piper longum with anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, our aim was to study the effect of PL administration in a model of pulmonary carcinogenesis induced by benzopyrene in Balb/c mice. Animals were divided into 3 groups (n = 10/group): sham (10% DMSO), induced by benzopyrene (100 mg/kg, diluted in DMSO) without treatment (BaP) for 12 weeks and induced by benzopyrene and treated with PL (BaP/PL) (2 mg/kg in 10% DMSO) from the eighth week post-induction. Animals were weighed daily and pletsmography was performed in the 12th week. Genotoxicity and hemoglobin levels were analyzed in blood and quantification of leukocytes in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Lungs were collected for histopathological evaluation, immunohistochemical studies of annexin A1 (AnxA1), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and nuclear transcription factor (NF-kB) and also the measurement of interleukin cytokines (IL)-1ß, IL-17 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) -α. Treatment with PL reduced the pulmonary parameters (p < 0,001) of frequency, volume and pulmonary ventilation, decreased lymphocytes, monocytes and neutrophils in BAL (p < 0,05) as well as blood hemoglobin levels (p < 0,01). PL administration also reduced DNA damage and preserved the pulmonary architecture compared to the BaP group. Moreover, the anti-inflammatory effect of PL was evidenced by the maintenance of AnxA1 levels, reduction of COX-2 (p < 0,05), Bcl-2 (p < 0,01) and NF-kB (p < 0,001) expressions and decreased IL-1ß, IL-17 (p < 0,01) and TNF-α (p < 0,05) levels. The results show the therapeutic potential of PL in the treatment of pulmonary anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor diseases with promising therapeutic implications.

Annexin A1 Mimetic Peptide and Piperlongumine: Anti-Inflammatory Profiles in Endotoxin-Induced Uveitis.

Uveitis is one of the main causes of blindness worldwide, and therapeutic alternatives are worthy of study. We investigated the effects of piperlongumine (PL) and/or annexin A1 (AnxA1) mimetic peptide Ac2-26 on endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU). Rats were inoculated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and intraperitoneally treated with Ac2-26 (200 µg), PL (200 and 400 µg), or Ac2-26 + PL after 15 min. Then, 24 h after LPS inoculation, leukocytes in aqueous humor, mononuclear cells, AnxA1, formyl peptide receptor (fpr)1, fpr2, and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 were evaluated in the ocular tissues, along with inflammatory mediators in the blood and macerated supernatant. Decreased leukocyte influx, levels of inflammatory mediators, and COX-2 expression confirmed the anti-inflammatory actions of the peptide and pointed to the protective effects of PL at higher dosage. However, when PL and Ac2-26 were administered in combination, the inflammatory potential was lost. AnxA1 expression was elevated among groups treated with PL or Ac2-26 + PL but reduced after treatment with Ac2-26. Fpr2 expression was increased only in untreated EIU and Ac2-26 groups. The interaction between Ac2-26 and PL negatively affected the anti-inflammatory action of Ac2-26 or PL. We emphasize that the anti-inflammatory effects of PL can be used as a therapeutic strategy to protect against uveitis.

Modulation of the endogenous Annexin A1 in a cigarette smoke cessation model: Potential therapeutic target in reversing the damage caused by smoking?

BACKGROUND: Smoking cessation may help in the reversal of inflammation and damage caused by smoking. The endogenous annexin A1 (AnxA1) protein has anti-inflammatory effects which instigates the understanding of its role in the attenuation of inflammatory processes caused by smoking. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Wistar rats were exposed to cigarette smoke for 8 weeks. After the exposure period, one of the groups remained other 8 weeks in the absence of smoke. Animals not exposed to smoke were used as control. Blood, trachea and lungs were obtained for histopathological, immunohistochemical and biochemical analyses. RESULTS: Loss of cilia of the tracheal lining epithelium was found by smoke exposure, but smoking cessation led to recovery of the tracheal epithelium. Similarly, chronically exposed-to-smoke animals showed increased lymphocytes and macrophages in bronchoalveolar lavage and higher levels of glucose and gamma-GT in their blood. Reduction of lymphocytes, glucose and gamma-GT occurred after smoking cessation. In addition, IL-1ß, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α and MCP-1 levels were elevated by smoke exposure. Smoking cessation significantly reduced the levels of IL-1ß, IL-6 and MCP-1 but increased the IL-10 concentration. Numerous mast cells and macrophages were observed in the lung of chronically exposed-to-smoke animals with reduction by smoking cigarette abstinence. AnxA1 increased expression and concomitant NF-κB reduction were found in the smoking cessation group. CONCLUSION: Our results showed that cigarette abstinence promoted partial recovery of the inflammatory process. The attenuation of the inflammatory profile may be associated with the overexpression of AnxA1 protein.

Expression of the Annexin A1 and its correlation with matrix metalloproteinases and the receptor for formylated peptide-2 in diffuse astrocytic tumors.

Astrocytomas represent the majority of cerebral gliomas. Studies show that the anti-inflammatory protein Annexin-A1 (ANXA1) is associated with the tumor invasion process and that its actions can be mediated by the receptor for formylated peptides (FPR). Therefore, we evaluated the expression of ANXA1, the receptor FPR2 and matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 (MMP-2 and MMP-9) in brain astrocytomas. Detection of proteins was performed in sections of diffuse astrocytomas (grade II), anaplastic astrocytomas (grade III) and glioblastomas (GBM, grade IV) and quantifications were made by densitometry. Our analyses showed increased expression of ANXA1 in astrocytomas of all grades, but especially in GBM. The expression of FPR2 is similar to that found for ANXA1, being higher in GBM. Immunostaining for MMPs is also stronger as the degree of malignancy increases, especially with respect to MMP-9. The positive correlation between ANXA1/FPR2 and ANXA1/MMP-9 was observed in all tumors studied. The data indicate the possible action of ANXA1 and FPR2 on the development and progression of astrocytomas, related to increased expression of MMP-9. Thereby, ANXA1 and FPR2 are involved in the biology and malignancy of diffuse astrocytic tumors.

Avaliação da atividade antimicrobiana e citotoxicidade hemolítica em diferentes extratos vegetais / Evaluation of antimicrobial activity and hemolytic cytotoxicity in different plant extracts

Introdução: A busca por novos agentes terapêuticos tem incentivado as pesquisas com plantas medicinais, pois muitas delas podem apresentar propriedade antimicrobiana e conhecer o potencial citotóxico dos extratos é fundamental para garantir a segurança durante o uso. Objetivo: Avaliar a atividade antimicrobiana e a citotoxicidade hemolítica de Arctium lappa (bardana), Equisetum arvense (cavalinha), Mikania glomerata (guaco), Morus nigra (amora) e Plantago major (tanchagem), amplamente consumidos pela população na forma de chás medicinais. Material e Métodos: Os extratos etanólicos fora preparados a 20% por percolação. Na avaliação antimicrobiana foi utilizada a técnica de difusão em disco, empregando as bactérias Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobactersp, Enterococcus sp e Salmonella sp. O ensaio de citotoxicidade baseou-se na exposição dos extratos a 5%, 25%, 50%, 75% e 100% em suspensão de hemácias a 37ºC por 30 minutos, seguido de centrifugação e visualização do grau de hemólise. Resultados: Todos os extratos apresentaram inibição de crescimento microbiano, principalmente sobre Acinetobacter sp (amora), Enterococcus sp (amora e cavalinha), K. pneumoniae(amora, bardana e guaco), P. aeruginosa (cavalinha, tanchagem, bardana e guaco) e Salmonellasp (amora e bardana). No ensaio de citotoxicidade, o grau de hemólise foi classificado como baixo para tanchagem e bardana (5%) e médio para cavalinha, guaco e amora (25%) nas concentrações testadas. Conclusão: Os resultados mostram o potencial antimicrobiano dos extratos de amora, bardana, cavalinha, guaco e tanchagem contra bactérias Gram negativas e a baixa citotoxicidade hemolítica confirma a segurança no uso dos mesmos como agentes terapêuticos.

Modelo de parkinson por lesão unilateral induzida pela 6-hidroxidopamina: análises comportamentais e imunohistoquímicas / Parkinson model for unilateral injury induced by 6-hydroxidopamine: behavioral and immunohistochemistry analysis

Introdução: A doença de Parkinson é uma doença neurodegenerativa crônica complexa que afeta o sistema dopaminérgico e atinge cercade 3% da população mundial acima de 50 anos. Clinicamente, a doença de Parkinson não é diagnosticada antes da manifestação dessasdifi culdades locomotoras, o que contribuiu para o diagnóstico tardio da doença e a dominância de modelos animais de estudos baseadosnessas características. Embora o uso de modelos animais seja limitado em diversos aspectos, devido às diferenças genéticas, anatômicase funcionais entre murinos e humanos, muito do nosso conhecimento a respeito da patofi siologia da doença é devido ao uso destasferramentas. Objetivos: Estabelecer modelo de estudo da doença de Parkinson, reprodutível e validado por testes comportamentais eimuno-histoquímicos. Método: O modelo murino de lesão unilateral induzida pela 6-hidroxidopamina (6-OHDA) foi realizado por meio decirurgia estereotáxica para administração intracranicana, no feixe medial do encéfalo anterior (MFB). A toxina foi infundida a uma taxade 1uL/min, e a cânula foi deixada no lugar por 3 min antes da retirada. Para limitar os danos nos neurônios noradrenérgicos, cloridratode desipramina (10 mg/kg, i.p) foram administrados 30 min antes da injeção de 6-OHDA. Os animais controles foram submetidos aomesmo procedimento estereotáxico, mas com solução salina...

Introduction: Parkinson's disease is a complex chronic neurodegenerative disease, damaging the dopaminergic system and affectingabout 3% of the world population over 50 years. Clinically, Parkinson's disease is not diagnosed prior to the manifestation of theselocomotor diffi culties, thus contributing to the late disease diagnosis and to the dominance of animal models of studies based on thesecharacteristics. Although the use of animal models is limited in several aspects due to genetic, anatomical and functional differencesbetween murine and human, much of our knowledge about the pathophysiology of the disease is due to the use of these tools.Objectives: To establish Parkinson's disease study models, reproducible and validated by behavioral and immunohistochemical tests.Method: The murine model of unilateral lesion induced by 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) was performed by stereotactic surgery forintracranial administration in the medial bundle of the forebrain (MFB). The toxin was infused at a rate of 1µL/ min, and the cannulawas left in place for 3 min prior to withdrawal...

Introducción: La enfermedad de Parkinson es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa crónica compleja que afecta al sistema dopaminérgicoy alcanza cerca del 3% de la población mundial por encima de 50 años. Clínicamente, la enfermedad de Parkinson no se diagnostica antesde la manifestación de esas difi cultades locomotoras, lo que contribuyó al diagnóstico tardío de la enfermedad y la dominación de modelosanimales de estudios basados en esas características. Aunque el uso de modelos animales es limitado en diversos aspectos, debido a las...

Heterogeneity of mast cells and expression of Annexin A1 protein in a second degree burn model with silver sulfadiazine treatment.

Mast cells (MCs) participate in all stages of skin healing and one of their mediators is the Annexin A1 protein (AnxA1), linked to inflammation, proliferation, migration and apoptosis processes, but not studied in thermal burns yet. Therefore, our objectives were to evaluate the behavior of MCs and AnxA1 in a second degree burn model, treated or not with silver sulfadiazine 1% (SDP 1%) and associated to macrophages quantification and cytokines dosages. MCs counts showed few cells in the early stages of repair but increased MCs in the final phases in the untreated group. The normal skin presented numerous tryptase-positive MCs that were reduced after burning in all analyzed periods. Differently, few chymase-positive MCs were observed in the early stages of healing, however, increased chymase-positive MCs were found at the final phase in the untreated group. MCs also showed high immunoreactivity for AnxA1 on day 3 in both groups. In the tissue there was a strong protein expression in the early stages of healing, but in the final phases only in the SDP treated animals. TNF-α, IL-1ß, IL-6, IL-10 and MCP-1 levels and macrophages quantification were increased in inflammation and reepithelialization phases. Reduced IL-1ß, IL-6 and IL-10 levels and numerous macrophages occurred in the treated animals during tissue repair. Our results indicate modulation in the profile of MCs and AnxA1expression during healing by the treatment with SDP 1%, pointing them as targets for therapeutic interventions on skin burns.

Análise do perfil dos mastócitos em fibroadenomas e carcinomas ductais de mama / Análisis del perfil de los mastócitos en el fibroadenoma de mama y carcinomas ductales / Mast cells profile analysis in fibroadenomas and ductal breast carcinomas

Introdução: O câncer de mama acomete milhares de mulheres no Brasil e no mundo, o que estimula pesquisas nesse campo. Osmastócitos (MCs) são células infl amatórias relacionadas ao microambiente tumoral e que podem variar de acordo com o tipo e oestadiamento dos tumores. Objetivo: Por essas razões, buscou-se analisar o comportamento dos MCs em biópsias de tumores de mamabenignos, os fi broadenomas, e malignos, os carcinomas de graus 1, 2 e 3 metastáticos ou não. Material e Método: Estudo realizadopor meio da quantifi cação dessas células, avaliação do seu estado de ativação, após coloração com Azul de Toluidina bem como, daheterogeneidade, pela imuno-histoquímica para as proteases triptase e quimase. Resultados: Modulação no número de MCs e do estadode ativação nos fi broadenomas e carcinomas de graus 1, 2 e 3, com e sem metástases. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se a participação ativadessas células no desenvolvimento tumoral.

Introduction: Breast cancer affects thousands of women in Brazil and over around the world, and this fact stimulates research in this fi eld.Mast cells (MCs) are infl ammatory cells related to the tumoral microenvironment and they may vary according to the type and staging oftumors. Objective: For these reasons, we looked for analyzing the profi le of MCs in biopsies of benign breast tumors, the fi broadenomas,as well as of malignant ones, the carcinomas of 1, 2 and 3 degree, metastatic or not. Materials and method: The study was carriedout by quantifying these cells, evaluating their activation state, after staining with Toluidine Blue, as well as their heterogeneity, byimmunohistochemistry for the proteases tryptase and kinase. Results: Modulation in the MCs number and activation state in bothfi broadenomas and carcinomas of 1, 2 and 3degree, with and without metastases. Conclusion: we demonstrated the active participationof these cells in tumor development.

Introducción: El cáncer de mama afecta a miles de mujeres en Brasil y en el mundo, lo que estimula las investigaciones en este campo.Los mastocitos (MCs) son células infl amatorias relacionadas con el microambiente tumoral y que pueden variar de acuerdo con el tipoy la estadifi cación de los tumores. Objetivo: Por estas razones, se buscó analizar el comportamiento de los MCs en biopsias de tumoresde mama benignos, los fi broadenomas, y los malignos, los carcinomas de grados 1, 2 y 3 metastáticos o no. Material y Método: Estudiorealizado por medio de la cuantifi cación de esas células, evaluación de su estado de activación, después de la coloración con Azul deToluidina así como de la heterogeneidad, por la inmuno-histoquímica para las proteasas, triptasa y quimase. Resultados: Modulación enel número de MCs y del estado de activación en los fi broadenomas y carcinomas de grados 1, 2 y 3, con y sin metástasis. Conclusión: Seevidenció la participación activa de estas células en el desarrollo tumoral.

BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND BONE REMODELING IN RESPONSE TO OOPHORECTOMY AND AQUATIC TRAINING

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate whether swimming could prevent bone loss and could be indicated to assist in treatment of osteoporosis. Methods: Female rats were divided into 4 groups (n=6), two of them were oophorectomized. Animals from two groups, one oophorectomized and another not oophorectomized, underwent aquatic training for eight weeks. After training, the animals were sacrificed and their blood was collected for calcium and alkaline phosphatase serum dosage; the femur was removed and subjected to radiological and histological densitometry analysis to assess bone loss and osteoclast counting on femoral head and neck. Results: Increase in serum calcium was not observed. There was an increasing activity of alkaline phosphatase in the oophorectomized groups. The radiographs suggest that there was a greater bone mass density in the trained groups. Concerning histology, the trained groups had better tissue structural organization than the sedentary groups. In the oophorectomized and sedentary group, higher presence of osteoclasts was observed a. Conclusion: Exercise and oophorectomy did not promote changes in serum calcium levels. The decrease of sex steroids caused by oophorectomy was responsible for severe bone loss, but swimming exercise was able to reduce this loss. Oophorectomy promoted the proliferation of osteoclasts and the exercise proved to be able to diminish it. Level of Evidence I, Experimental Study.

Expressão de Metaloproteinases de Matriz e Anexina A1 em tumores de pele de diferentes graus de malignidade / Expresión de Metaloproteinasas de Matriz y Anexina A1 en tumores de la piel de diferentes grados de malignidade / Expression of the Matrix Metalloproteinases and Annexin A1 in skin tumors of different malignancy grades

Introdução: Câncer de pele é doença multifatorial consequente de alterações genéticas e exposição prolongada aos raios solares, entreoutras causas. Os basocarcinomas (CBC) são benignos, com invasividade local e reduzido potencial de metastatização; os carcinomasespinocelulares (CEC) são neoplasias malignas, divididos nos graus 1, 2 e 3 e no grupo acantolítico, de pior prognóstico. Estudos associama resposta inflamatória exacerbada e modificação na matriz extracelular com o desenvolvimento tumoral. Objetivos: Analisar, por imunohistoquímica,nas lesões de CBC e CEC (1, 2, 3 e no subtipo acantolítico) a expressão da proteína anti-inflamatória anexina A1 (ANXA1)e das metaloproteinases de matriz dos tipos 2 e 9 (MMP2 e MMP9). Material e Método: Para as análises imuno-histoquímicas, secçõesdas biópsias de todos os grupos, após recuperação antigênica e bloqueio da atividade da peroxidase endógena foram incubadas comanticorpos primários policlonais rabbit: anti-ANXA1 (1:2000), anti-MMP2 e anti-MMP9 (1:100). Posteriormente, incubadas com o anticorposecundário biotinilado, reveladas com os substratos diaminobenzidina ou o aminoetil carbazol e contracorados com hematoxilina. Aexpressão das...

Introduction: Skin cancer is a multifactorial disease resulting from genetic mutations as well as from prolonged exposure to sunlight,among other causes. Basal cell carcinomas (BCC) are benign, with local invasiveness and reduced potential to metastasize, while,squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are malignant neoplasms, and can be divided into grades 1, 2 and 3, besides of the acantholytic group,which presents poor prognosis. Studies associate exacerbated inflammatory response and modification in the extracellular matrix to tumordevelopment. Objectives: To analyze, by immunohistochemistry, the expression of the anti-inflammatory protein annexin A1 (ANXA1) andthe matrix metalloproteinases of the types 2 and 9 (MMP2 and MMP9), in lesions of BCC and SCC (grades 1, 2, 3 and acantholytic subtype).Materials and Method: For immune-histochemical analysis, sections of biopsies of all groups, following antigen retrieval and blocking ofendogenous peroxidase activity were incubated with primary rabbit polyclonal antibodies: anti-ANXA1 (1:2000), anti-MMP2 and antiMMP9(1:100). Subsequently, they were incubated with biotinylated secondary antibodies, developed with diaminobenzidine or aminoethyl carbazole substrate and counterstained with hematoxylin. The expression of the proteins was verified by densitometry and statisticalanalysis by ANOVA and Bonferroni...

Introducción: El cáncer de piel es una enfermedad multifactorial que resulta de cambios genéticos y la exposición prolongada a laluz solar, entre otras cosas. Los basocarcinomas (CBC) son benignos, con invasión local y reducido potencial para la metástasis; loscarcinomas de células escamosas (SCC) son tumores malignos divididos en grados 1, 2 y 3 y el grupo acantolítico, de peor pronóstico.Estudios asocian la respuesta inflamatória exacerbada y la modificación en la matriz extracelular en el desarrollo tumoral. Objetivos:Analizar, mediante técnicas de inmunohistoquímica, en las lesiones de BCC y SCC (1, 2, 3 y acantolítico subtipo) la expresión de antiinflamatorioproteína anexina A1 (ANXA1) y metaloproteinasas de la matriz de tipos 2 y 9 (MMP2 y MMP9). Material y Método...

BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND BONE REMODELING IN RESPONSE TO OOPHORECTOMY AND AQUATIC TRAINING.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether swimming could prevent bone loss and could be indicated to assist in treatment of osteoporosis. METHODS: Female rats were divided into 4 groups (n=6), two of them were oophorectomized. Animals from two groups, one oophorectomized and another not oophorectomized, underwent aquatic training for eight weeks. After training, the animals were sacrificed and their blood was collected for calcium and alkaline phosphatase serum dosage; the femur was removed and subjected to radiological and histological densitometry analysis to assess bone loss and osteoclast counting on femoral head and neck. RESULTS: Increase in serum calcium was not observed. There was an increasing activity of alkaline phosphatase in the oophorectomized groups. The radiographs suggest that there was a greater bone mass density in the trained groups. Concerning histology, the trained groups had better tissue structural organization than the sedentary groups. In the oophorectomized and sedentary group, higher presence of osteoclasts was observed a. CONCLUSION: Exercise and oophorectomy did not promote changes in serum calcium levels. The decrease of sex steroids caused by oophorectomy was responsible for severe bone loss, but swimming exercise was able to reduce this loss. Oophorectomy promoted the proliferation of osteoclasts and the exercise proved to be able to diminish it. Level of Evidence I, Experimental Study.

Lipoenxertia subcicatricial associada à rigottomy: uma análise clínica e microestrutural / Subcicatricial fat grafting associated with rigotomy: a clinical and microstructural analysis

INTRODUÇÃO: O aumento da sobrevida na fase aguda do paciente grande queimado faz também aumentar a prevalência das sequelas cicatriciais estético-funcionais. Ao pensarmos na relevância clínica da lipoenxertia subcicatricial, necessita-se da compreensão e avaliação microscópica das reais alterações após o procedimento. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionados oito pacientes, vítimas de queimadura por álcool, com tempo médio após queimadura de 12 meses (10-14 meses), sendo submetidos à lipoenxertia subcicatricial associada à Rigottomy. Foram realizadas biópsias cutâneas no pré e pós-operatório tardio com 14 semanas. Avaliados os quesitos: 1 - Melhora estético funcional da cicatriz pela escala de Vancouver; 2 - Análise quantitativa e qualitativa do colágeno cicatricial; 3 -Análise imunohistoquímica da vascularização cicatricial com anti-fator de crescimento derivado do endotélio vascular (antiVEGE). RESULTADOS: Ao compararmos o período pré e pós-lipoenxertia, pôde-se avaliar que houve melhora estético-funcional significativa e, microscopicamente, redefinição entre os limites da derme papilar e reticular; redução quantitativa e reorganização do colágeno, além do decréscimo da vascularização tecidual pela análise imunohistoquímica. CONCLUSÃO: O princípio básico de todo processo cicatricial fisiológico é reestabelecer a homeostasia local, ou seja, as etapas exageradamente intensificadas levam a alterações clínicas catastróficas. Ao realizar a lipoenxertia subcicatricial associada à Rigotomia, foi verificada, neste estudo, a melhora qualitativa e quantitativa do tecido. Sendo assim, torna-se evidente o futuro promissor deste procedimento para a complementação terapêutica das patologias cicatriciais.

INTRODUCTION: The increase in survival of large burn patients during the acute phase has also increased the prevalence of esthetic-functional scarring sequelae. With regard to the clinical relevance of subcicatricial fat grafting, the actual changes after the procedure need to be understood and microscopically evaluated. METHODS: Eight patients with alcohol burns, with an average time after burn of 12 months (10-14 months), who underwent subcicatricial fat grafting associated with rigotomy were selected. Skin biopsies were performed in before and 14 weeks after operation. The following issues were assessed: 1) esthetic-functional improvement of the scar, by using the Vancouver scar scale; 2) quantitative and qualitative analyses of cicatricial collagen; 3) immunohistochemical analysis of scar vascularization with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) antibody. RESULTS: When comparing the pre- and post-fat grafting period, a significant esthetic-functional improvement and, microscopically, a redefinition of the boundaries of the papillary and reticular dermis were observed, as well as quantitative reduction and reorganization of collagen, in addition to the decrease of the vascularization of the tissue through immunohistochemical analysis. CONCLUSION: The basic principle of the whole physiological healing process is to reestablish local homeostasis, that is, excessively intensified steps that lead to severe clinical changes. When subcicatricial fat grafting associated with rigotomy was performed, qualitative and quantitative improvements of the tissue were verified in this study. Thus, it becomes evident that this procedure can complement the treatment of cicatricial pathologies.

Ganho de força e função em idosos por treino isométrico com e sem resposta visual / Strength and function gains in the elderly from isometric training with and without visual response / Aumento de fuerza y función en ancianos a través de entrenamiento isométrico con y sin respuesta visual

INTRODUÇÃO: A remediação das alterações fisiológicas que sofrem os idosos é um problema com o qual a saúde pública se defronta com frequência. A premência deste trabalho está em minimizar essa remediação e as alterações que ela propicia no âmbito músculo-esquelético, por meio de um trabalho físico condicionante, que busca aumentar a qualidade de vida dessa população. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito do treinamento físico sob duas ópticas de comando terapêutico, com e sem resposta visual por unidade de pressão, bem como seus possíveis benefícios quanto ao ganho de torque muscular, inerente à funcionalidade citada no questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36, avaliando assim a influência do treinamento físico. MÉTODOS: A avaliação foi realizada por meio de um questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36 e do teste de levantar e sentar, além da aferição da força por meio do esfigmomanômetro modificado (EM). O individuo foi submetido a duas sessões semanais de exercícios durante um mês, com o protocolo de treinamento que constou de três séries de 10 repetições na cadeira flexora e extensora para ambos os joelhos de maneira isométrica. Os dados foram estatisticamente analisados pela análise de variância e desvio padrão (p < 0,05) e correlação de Pearson (p < 0,05). RESULTADOS: Notou-se melhora no quadro geral dos idosos, sendo que houve aumento estatisticamente significante no estado geral de saúde, redução da limitação por aspectos físicos, redução da dor e no aumento da capacidade funcional, bem como um incremento da força de flexão e extensão, que teve reflexo positivo no teste funcional. CONCLUSÃO: ...

INTRODUCTION: The remediation of physiological changes affecting the elderly is a problem frequently faced in public health. The urgency of this work is to minimize this remediation and the changes that it induces at the musculoskeletal level, via work done with physical conditioning, seeking to increase the quality of life of this population. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of physical training under two therapeutic commands, with and without visual feedback per pressure unit, as well as possible benefits from increased muscle torque, inherent to the functionality mentioned in the SF-36 questionnaire, thus evaluating the influence of physical training. METHODS: The evaluation was conducted using an SF-36 quality of life questionnaire and the sit-to-stand exercise, in addition to measurement of strength by means of the modified sphygmomanometer (MS). The subjects underwent two weekly exercise sessions for a month, with a training protocol that consisted of three sets of 10 isometric repetitions on the flexion-extension chair. Data were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and standard deviation (p<0.05), and Pearson's correlation (p<0.05). RESULTS: We observed an improvement in the general conditions of the elderly, with a statistically significant increase in general health, reduced limitation caused by physical problems, reduced pain and increased functional capacity, as well as an increase in the strength of flexion and extension, which had a positive impact on functional testing. CONCLUSION: There was highly valid correlation between the strength gained in flexion in the sit-to-stand exercise, which, although lower than the gain in strength in extension, enabled the establishment of a correlation with functional gain, regardless of the visual feedback. .

INTRODUCCIÓN: La remediación de las alteraciones fisiológicas que sufren los ancianos es un problema con el cual la salud pública se enfrenta con frecuencia. El apremio de este trabajo es minimizar esa remediación y las alteraciones que propicia en el ámbito músculo-esquelético, por medio de un trabajo físico condicionante, que busca aumentar la calidad de vida de esa población. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el efecto del entrenamiento físico bajo dos ópticas de comando terapéutico, con y sin respuesta visual por unidad de presión, bien como sus posibles beneficios cuanto al aumento de torque muscular, inherente a la funcionalidad citada en el cuestionario de calidad de vida SF-36, evaluando así la influencia del entrenamiento físico. MÉTODOS: La evaluación fue realizada por medio de un cuestionario de calidad de vida SF-36 y del test de levantar y sentar, además de la medición de la fuerza por medio del esfigmomanómetro modificado (EM). El individuo fue sometido a dos sesiones semanales de ejercicios durante un mes, con el protocolo de entrenamiento que fue de tres series de 10 repeticiones en la silla flexora y extensora para ambas rodillas de manera isométrica. Los datos fueron estadísticamente analizados por el Análisis de Variancia y Desvío Estándar (p < 0,05) y correlación de Pearson (p < 0,05). RESULTADOS: Se notó una mejora en el cuadro general de los ancianos, siendo que hubo mejora estadísticamente significativa del estado general de salud, de la limitación por aspectos físicos, de la reducción del dolor y de la capacidad funcional, bien como un incremento de la fuerza para flexión y extensión que tuvo reflejo positivo en el test funcional. CONCLUSIÓN: Hubo correlación extremadamente válida entre el aumento de fuerza en flexión ...