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OBJECTIVE: To detail the neurovascular crossing patterns between the leash of Henry (LoH) and the deep branch of the radial nerve (DBRN) in supination and pronation of the forearm, using imaging methods with anatomic correlation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed ex vivo with HRUS and MRI with anatomic correlation on 6 samples and in vivo with HRUS with Doppler on 55 participants scanned bilaterally. The in vivo participants were enrolled over a 6-month period. The crossing patterns between the LoH and DBRN were assessed ex vivo and in vivo. Additional morphological features of the DBRN, LoH, and fat plane were assessed in vivo only. Biometric features of the participants were recorded. Statistical analyses were performed using Shapiro-Wilk, parametric and non-parametric tests. RESULTS: The most common neurovascular crossing pattern was the ascending branch of the radial recurrent artery (RRAab) crossing below (ex vivo: 83.3%, in vivo: 85.3%) and the muscular branch crossing above (ex vivo: 100%, in vivo: 63.2% %) the DBRN. Both the deep and superficial surfaces of the DBRN exhibited an intimate relationship with the vessels of the LoH. A positive correlation between vessel diameter and anthropometric factors was observed. In addition, the muscular branch exhibited a significantly smaller diameter than the RRAab. CONCLUSION: Our study detailed the relationship between the LoH and the DBRN and highlighted the high incidence of vessel crossing above the DBRN at the level of the muscular branch. Knowledge of neurovascular crossings is crucial for understanding neurovascular entrapment syndromes and planning interventional procedures to reduce vascular complications.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of maximal pronation and supination of the forearm on the alignment and anatomic relationship of the deep branch of the radial nerve (DBRN) at the superior arcade of the supinator muscle (SASM) by using high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, HRUS in the long axis of the DBRN was performed in asymptomatic participants enrolled from March to August 2021. DBRN alignment was evaluated by measuring angles of the nerve in maximal pronation and maximal supination of the forearm independently by two musculoskeletal radiologists. Forearm range of motion and biometric measurements were recorded. Student t, Shapiro-Wilk, Pearson correlation, reliability analyses, and Kruskal-Wallis test were used. RESULTS: The study population included 110 nerves from 55 asymptomatic participants (median age, 37.0 years; age range, 16-63 years; 29 [52.7%] women). There was a statistically significant difference between the DBRN angle in maximal supination and maximal pronation (Reader 1: 95% CI: 5.74, 8.21, p < 0.001, and Reader 2: 95% CI: 5.82, 8.37, p < 0.001). The mean difference between the angles in maximal supination and maximal pronation was approximately 7° for both readers. ICC was very good for intraobserver agreement (Reader1: r ≥ 0.92, p < 0.001; Reader 2: r ≥ 0.93, p < 0.001), as well as for interobserver agreement (phase 1: r ≥ 0.87, p < 0.001; phase 2: r ≥ 0.90, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The extremes of the rotational movement of the forearm affect the longitudinal morphology and anatomic relationships of the DBRN, primarily demonstrating the convergence of the nerve towards the SASM in maximal pronation and divergence in maximal supination.
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Antebraço , Nervo Radial , Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Adolescente , Adulto Jovem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Masculino , Nervo Radial/diagnóstico por imagem , Nervo Radial/anatomia & histologia , Pronação , Supinação , Estudos Transversais , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Cadáver , Antebraço/diagnóstico por imagem , Antebraço/inervaçãoRESUMO
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is highly prevalent worldwide. The most severe form is nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Among risk factors for the development of NAFLD is excessive lipid intake. Since palm (P) oil is the most consumed oil in the world, we aimed to investigate the effects of high-fat diets made with P oil, hybrid palm (HP) oil, or olive (O) oil in liver. Twenty-four male mice (C57Bl/6J) were fed a high-fat diet (41% fat) containing P, HP, or O oils for 8 weeks and compared to a control (C) group fed a chow diet. Adiposity was measured with computed tomography. Body, adipose tissue, and liver weights, as well as liver fat (Blighâ»Dyer), blood lipid profile, glucose, and liver enzymes were measured. Liver histology (hematoxylinâ»eosin) and transcriptome (microarray-based) were performed. ANOVA tests with Newmanâ»Keuls were used. Body weight was increased in the P group (p < 0.001) and body fat in the O group (C vs. O p ≤ 0.01, P vs. O p ≤ 0.05, HP vs. O p ≤ 0.05). All high-fat diets disturbed the blood lipid profile and glucose, with marked effects of HP on very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL), triglycerides, and alkaline phosphatase (p ≤ 0.001). HP had the highest liver fat (42.76 ± 1.58), followed by P (33.94 ± 1.13). O had a fat amount comparable to C (16.46 ± 0.34, 14.71 ± 0.70, respectively). P and HP oils induced hepatocyte ballooning. Transcriptome alterations of the O group were related to amino acid metabolism and fatty acid (FA) metabolism, the P group to calcium ion homeostasis, and HP oil to protein localization. Both P and HP oils induced NASH in mice via disturbed hepatocyte transcription. This raises concerns about the content of these oils in several industrialized foods.
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Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Fígado/metabolismo , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/etiologia , Azeite de Oliva/farmacologia , Óleo de Palmeira/farmacologia , Óleos de Plantas/farmacologia , Transcriptoma , Tecido Adiposo/efeitos dos fármacos , Tecido Adiposo/metabolismo , Adiposidade , Animais , Biópsia , Peso Corporal/efeitos dos fármacos , Dieta Hiperlipídica/efeitos adversos , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Metabolismo dos Lipídeos/efeitos dos fármacos , Testes de Função Hepática , Masculino , Camundongos , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/diagnóstico , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/tratamento farmacológico , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/metabolismo , Azeite de Oliva/química , Óleo de Palmeira/química , Óleos de Plantas/química , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Ventilator-induced lung injury has been attributed to the interaction of several factors: tidal volume (VT), positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), transpulmonary driving pressure (difference between transpulmonary pressure at end-inspiration and end-expiration, ΔP,L), and respiratory system plateau pressure (Pplat,rs). METHODS: Forty-eight Wistar rats received Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide intratracheally. After 24 h, animals were randomized into combinations of VT and PEEP, yielding three different ΔP,L levels: ΔP,LLOW (VT = 6 ml/kg, PEEP = 3 cm H2O); ΔP,LMEAN (VT = 13 ml/kg, PEEP = 3 cm H2O or VT = 6 ml/kg, PEEP = 9.5 cm H2O); and ΔP,LHIGH (VT = 22 ml/kg, PEEP = 3 cm H2O or VT = 6 ml/kg, PEEP = 11 cm H2O). In other groups, at low VT, PEEP was adjusted to obtain a Pplat,rs similar to that achieved with ΔP,LMEAN and ΔP,LHIGH at high VT. RESULTS: At ΔP,LLOW, expressions of interleukin (IL)-6, receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE), and amphiregulin were reduced, despite morphometric evidence of alveolar collapse. At ΔP,LHIGH (VT = 6 ml/kg and PEEP = 11 cm H2O), lungs were fully open and IL-6 and RAGE were reduced compared with ΔP,LMEAN (27.4 ± 12.9 vs. 41.6 ± 14.1 and 0.6 ± 0.2 vs. 1.4 ± 0.3, respectively), despite increased hyperinflation and amphiregulin expression. At ΔP,LMEAN (VT = 6 ml/kg and PEEP = 9.5 cm H2O), when PEEP was not high enough to keep lungs open, IL-6, RAGE, and amphiregulin expression increased compared with ΔP,LLOW (41.6 ± 14.1 vs. 9.0 ± 9.8, 1.4 ± 0.3 vs. 0.6 ± 0.2, and 6.7 ± 0.8 vs. 2.2 ± 1.0, respectively). At Pplat,rs similar to that achieved with ΔP,LMEAN and ΔP,LHIGH, higher VT and lower PEEP reduced IL-6 and RAGE expression. CONCLUSION: In the acute respiratory distress syndrome model used in this experiment, two strategies minimized ventilator-induced lung injury: (1) low VT and PEEP, yielding low ΔP,L and Pplat,rs; and (2) low VT associated with a PEEP level sufficient to keep the lungs open.
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Pulmão/metabolismo , Respiração com Pressão Positiva/efeitos adversos , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório/metabolismo , Mecânica Respiratória/fisiologia , Volume de Ventilação Pulmonar/fisiologia , Animais , Mediadores da Inflamação/imunologia , Mediadores da Inflamação/metabolismo , Pulmão/imunologia , Masculino , Respiração com Pressão Positiva/métodos , Distribuição Aleatória , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório/etiologia , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório/imunologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Silicosis is an occupational disease for which no effective treatment is currently known. Systemic administration of bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (BMDMCs) has shown to be safe in lung diseases. However, so far, no studies have analyzed whether bronchoscopic instillation of autologous BMDMCs is a safe route of administration in patients with silicosis. METHODS: We conducted a prospective, non-randomized, single-center longitudinal study in five patients. Inclusion criteria were age 18-50 years, chronic and accelerated silicosis, forced expiratory volume in 1 s <60 % and >40 %, forced vital capacity ≥60 % and arterial oxygen saturation >90 %. The exclusion criteria were smoking, active tuberculosis, neoplasms, autoimmune disorders, heart, liver or renal diseases, or inability to undergo bronchoscopy. BMDMCs were administered through bronchoscopy (2 × 10(7) cells) into both lungs. Physical examination, laboratory evaluations, quality of life questionnaires, computed tomography of the chest, lung function tests, and perfusion scans were performed before the start of treatment and up to 360 days after BMDMC therapy. Additionally, whole-body and planar scans were evaluated 2 and 24 h after instillation. RESULTS: No adverse events were observed during and after BMDMC administration. Lung function, quality of life and radiologic features remained stable throughout follow-up. Furthermore, an early increase of perfusion in the base of both lungs was observed and sustained after BMDMC administration. CONCLUSION: Administration of BMDMCs through bronchoscopy appears to be feasible and safe in accelerated and chronic silicosis. This pilot study provides a basis for prospective randomized trials to assess the efficacy of this treatment approach. CLINICAL TRIALS. GOV IDENTIFIER: NCT01239862 Date of Registration: November 10, 2010.
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Transplante de Medula Óssea/métodos , Broncoscopia/métodos , Leucócitos Mononucleares/transplante , Pulmão/diagnóstico por imagem , Silicose/terapia , Adulto , Transplante de Medula Óssea/efeitos adversos , Estudos de Viabilidade , Citometria de Fluxo , Volume Expiratório Forçado , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Imagem de Perfusão , Projetos Piloto , Estudos Prospectivos , Capacidade de Difusão Pulmonar , Tomografia Computadorizada de Emissão de Fóton Único , Capacidade Pulmonar Total , Transplante Autólogo , Capacidade VitalRESUMO
Samples of sewage from a university hospital and a chemistry technical school were analysed for the percentage of bacterial tolerance to chromium (Cr), silver (Ag) and mercury (Hg). Additionally, we investigated the effect of these metals on pigmentation and on some enzymatic activities of the metal tolerant strains isolated, as well as antimicrobial resistance in some metal tolerant Enterobacteriaceae strains. Tolerance to Cr was observed mainly in Gram positive bacteria while in the case of Ag and Hg the tolerant bacteria were predominately Gram negative. Hg was the metal for which the percentage of tolerance was significantly higher, especially in samples from the hospital sewage (4.1%). Mercury also had the most discernible effect on color of the colonies. Considering the effect of metals on the respiratory enzymes, one strain of Ag-tolerant Bacillus sp. and one of Hg-tolerant P. aeruginosa were unable to produce oxidase in the presence of Ag and Hg, respectively, while the expression of gelatinase was largely inhibited in various Gram negative strains (66% by Cr). Drug resistance in Hg-tolerant Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated from the university hospital sewage was greater than 80%, with prevalence of multiple resistance, while the Ag-tolerant strains from the same source showed about 34% of resistance, with the predominance of mono-resistance. Our results showed that, despite the ability of metal tolerant strains to survive and grow in the presence of these elements, the interactions with these metals may result in metabolic or phisiological changes in this group of bacteria.
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OBJECTIVE: To compare the use of radiolabelled human monoclonal anti-TNF-α scintigraphy with clinical examination and MRI of hands and wrists joints in patients with active RA. METHODS: Eight patients with active RA, 28-joint DAS (DAS-28) ≥ 3.2 and a healthy volunteer underwent whole body and hand/wrist scintigraphy after the administration of anti-human TNF-α labelled with technetium-99m ((99m)Tc). One hundred and ninety-eight joints were examined. Patients were also given clinical examinations in addition to MRI of the hands and wrists. RESULTS: Of the 198 joints examined, signs of inflammation were detected by MRI in 49 (24.7%) and by scintigraphy in 48 (24.2%) joints, with agreement between the two methods in 44 joints. In five joints, MRI was positive and scintigraphy negative. In another four joints, scintigraphy was positive and MRI negative for signs of inflammation. MRI and scintigraphy were in agreement for negative results for 145 joints. The sensitivity and specificity of scintigraphy was 89.8 and 97.3%, respectively. When clinical parameters (presence of swelling and tenderness of joints) were compared with the MRI findings, lower correlation coefficients were observed (sensitivity of 59.2% and 65.3%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Scintigraphy using (99m)Tc-anti-TNF-α showed high correlation with the presence of inflammatory signs detected by MRI in the hands and wrists of patients with active RA, and demonstrated a greater sensitivity than clinical examination. These results can assist in better understanding of anti-cytokine therapy and support the achievement of evidence-based biologic therapy.
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Anticorpos Monoclonais , Artrite Reumatoide/diagnóstico por imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Tecnécio , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/análise , Articulação do Punho/diagnóstico por imagem , Adulto , Idoso , Artrite Reumatoide/patologia , Artrite Reumatoide/fisiopatologia , Nível de Saúde , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Projetos Piloto , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Cintilografia , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/antagonistas & inibidores , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/imunologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Bone marrow-derived cell therapy has been investigated in patients with severe liver disease. AIMS: To assess the feasibility, safety and cell kinetics of autologous bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (BMMCs) infusion in cirrhotic patients. METHODS: BMMCs were isolated from autologous bone marrow and 10% of the cells were labelled with (99m)Tc-SnCl2. Whole body scintigraphy (WBS) was performed 3 and 24 h after infusion via the hepatic artery. Liver function and image were followed during 1 year. RESULTS: Eight patients received 2.0-15.0 × 108 cells. Three and 24-h WBS showed mean hepatic radiotracer retentions of 41 and 32% respectively. One case of dissection of the hepatic artery and one case of Tako-tsubo syndrome occurred as early complications. A patient developed a cutaneous immunomediated disorder and another patient developed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) 12 months after infusion. A reduction in bilirubin was shown at 1 week while serum albumin increased above baseline up to 1 month after infusion (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: BMMCs infusion is feasible and practical in a clinical setting. In vivo tracking of labelled cells demonstrated that the hepatic artery route successfully delivered BMMCs to the liver. The early improvement of laboratory indices of liver function should be interpreted with caution, because this study was not designed to evaluate efficacy. The median Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score had not deteriorated 1 year later. The occurrence of a graft-versus-host disease-like phenomenon highlights the importance of sustained vigilance even when giving autologous cells. Controlled studies are needed to determine whether BMMCs infusion affects HCC development in cirrhosis.
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Transplante de Medula Óssea , Doença Hepática Terminal/terapia , Leucócitos Mononucleares/transplante , Cirrose Hepática/terapia , Idoso , Transplante de Medula Óssea/efeitos adversos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/etiologia , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Humanos , Cirrose Hepática/metabolismo , Cirrose Hepática/patologia , Testes de Função Hepática , Neoplasias Hepáticas/etiologia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
In recent decades, high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) has revolutionized the morphological and structural evaluation of peripheral nerves and muscles, revealing details of the internal structure of the neural fascicles and muscle architecture. Applications range from diagnostics to interventional procedures. The anatomy of the forearm region is complex, with several muscles and an extensive network of vessels and nerves. To guarantee the success of the evaluation by HRUS, knowledge of the normal anatomy of the region is essential. The aim of these two companion articles is to present the normal anatomy of the nerves and compartments of the forearm, as revealed by HRUS, as well as the relationships between the main vessels and nerves of the region. Part 1 aims to review the overall structure of nerves, muscles and tendons, as seen on HRUS, and that of the forearm compartments. We present a practical approach, with general guidelines and tips on how best to perform the study. Part 2 is a pictorial essay about compartment vascularization and cutaneous innervation. Knowledge of the normal anatomy of the forearm improves the technical quality of the examinations, contributing to better diagnoses, as well as improving the performance and safety of interventional procedures.
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In recent decades, high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) has revolutionized the morphological and structural evaluation of peripheral nerves and muscles, revealing details of the internal structure of the neural fascicles and muscle architecture. Applications range from diagnostics to interventional procedures. The anatomy of the forearm region is complex, with several muscles and an extensive network of vessels and nerves. To guarantee the success of the evaluation by HRUS, knowledge of the normal anatomy of the region is essential. The aim of these two companion articles is to present the normal anatomy of the nerves and compartments of the forearm, as revealed by HRUS, as well as the relationships between the main vessels and nerves of the region. Part 1 aims to review the overall structure of nerves, muscles and tendons, as seen on HRUS, and that of the forearm compartments. We present a practical approach, with general guidelines and tips on how best to perform the study. Part 2 is a pictorial essay about compartment vascularization and cutaneous innervation. The relationships between arteries, satellite veins and nerves, as well as the relationship between cutaneous nerves and superficial veins, are demonstrated. Knowledge of the normal anatomy of the forearm improves the technical quality of the examinations, contributing to better diagnoses, as well as improving the performance and safety of interventional procedures.
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Yttrium-90 (90Y) is one of the most widely used radionuclides in Nuclear Medicine practice. However, characteristic energy of this beta emitter constitutes a difficulty for dose planning using SPECT imaging. This work aimed to study bremsstrahlung X-rays effects produced by 90Y beta particles during SPECT image acquisition using Monte Carlo code MCNPX. Several simulations were carried out to evaluate different aspects that could affect SPECT image quality, such as: collimator type, source-collimator distance and composition of each interacting material. Two configurations of 90Y sources were simulated: a point source in several spheres of different materials (soft tissue, water, articular cartilage, and bone) and dimensions with radius ranging from 1 to 20 mm; and a uniformly distributed source in a Lucite cylindrical phantom filled with water. It was evaluated the bremsstrahlung photon emission generated inside different materials; for this was considered the number photons that passing through every different sphere's surface for each radii and material. In case of cylindrical phantom filled with water, in order to obtain the energy deposited over NaI (Tl) crystal detector; there was considered Median Energy General Purpose (MEGP) and Low Energy High Resolution (LEHR) collimators. Moreover, using TMESH routine available in the MCNPX Monte Carlo code, energy distribution images according to the collimator type and the source-collimator distance were obtained. The simulation was validated by comparing with the spectral distribution of the 90Y bremsstrahlung X-rays obtained experimentally from an acrylic cylindrical phantom. Results corroborated the importance of Monte Carlo simulation method to evaluate a performance of SPECT image acquisition with 90Y. The best resolution was obtained with MEGP collimator independent of source-collimator distance.
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Tomografia Computadorizada de Emissão de Fóton Único/métodos , Radioisótopos de Ítrio/química , Simulação por Computador , Humanos , Método de Monte Carlo , Imagens de FantasmasRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is an important inflammatory cytokine. 99mTc-anti-TNF-α antibody scintigraphy has proven to be a viable alternative to MRI in specific cases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of scintigraphy with 99mTc-anti-TNF-α in the identification of inflammatory foci in individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis using MRI as the gold standard. METHODS: This cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical-qualitative clinical study compared the performance of 99mTc-anti-TNF-α scintigraphy with that of MRI with intravenous administration of gadolinium (used as the gold standard) and a clinical examination (Disease Activity Score 28) in 220 joints of 20 patients with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and one healthy control. RESULTS: The concordance of scintigraphy with MRI in individuals with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis was 79%. The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of scintigraphy for distinguishing between inflammatory and noninflammatory sites were 92, 89, and 93%, respectively. No adverse reactions to the examinations were reported. CONCLUSIONS: Scintigraphy with 99mTc-anti-TNF-α was well-tolerated and had a good ability to distinguish between inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Artrite Reumatoide/diagnóstico por imagem , Compostos de Organotecnécio , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/imunologia , Artrite Reumatoide/imunologia , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Inflamação/imunologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cintilografia , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Adulto JovemRESUMO
In vitro-expanded bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) have long been proposed for the treatment of complex bone-related injuries because of their inherent potential to differentiate into multiple skeletal cell types, modulate inflammatory responses, and support angiogenesis. Although a wide variety of methods have been used to expand BMSCs on a large scale by using good manufacturing practice (GMP), little attention has been paid to whether the expansion procedures indeed allow the maintenance of critical cell characteristics and potency, which are crucial for therapeutic effectiveness. Here, we described standard procedures adopted in our facility for the manufacture of clinical-grade BMSC products with a preserved capacity to generate bone in vivo in compliance with the Brazilian regulatory guidelines for cells intended for use in humans. Bone marrow samples were obtained from trabecular bone. After cell isolation in standard monolayer flasks, BMSC expansion was subsequently performed in two cycles, in 2- and 10-layer cell factories, respectively. The average cell yield per cell factory at passage 1 was of 21.93 ± 12.81 × 106 cells, while at passage 2, it was of 83.05 ± 114.72 × 106 cells. All final cellular products were free from contamination with aerobic/anaerobic pathogens, mycoplasma, and bacterial endotoxins. The expanded BMSCs expressed CD73, CD90, CD105, and CD146 and were able to differentiate into osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic lineages in vitro. Most importantly, nine out of 10 of the cell products formed bone when transplanted in vivo. These validated procedures will serve as the basis for in-house BMSC manufacturing for use in clinical applications in our center.
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Intraoperative positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) has been proposed to restore lung volumes and improve respiratory function in obesity. However, the biological impact of different PEEP levels on the lungs in obesity remains unknown. We aimed to compare the effects of PEEP = 2 cmH2O versus PEEP = 6 cmH2O during ventilation with low tidal volumes on lung function, histology, and biological markers in obese and non-obese rats undergoing open abdominal surgery. Forty-two Wistar rats (21 obese, 21 non-obese) were anesthetized and tracheotomized, and laparotomy was performed with standardized bowel manipulation. Rats were randomly ventilated with protective tidal volume (7 ml/kg) at PEEP = 2 cmH2O or PEEP = 6 cmH2O for 4 h, after which they were euthanized. Lung mechanics and histology, alveolar epithelial cell integrity, and biological markers associated with pulmonary inflammation, alveolar stretch, extracellular matrix, and epithelial and endothelial cell damage were analyzed. In obese rats, PEEP = 6 cmH2O compared with PEEP = 2 cmH2O was associated with less alveolar collapse (p = 0.02). E-cadherin expression was not different between the two PEEP groups. Gene expressions of interleukin (IL)-6 (p = 0.01) and type III procollagen (p = 0.004), as well as protein levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (p = 0.016), were lower at PEEP = 6 cmH2O than at PEEP = 2 cmH2O. In non-obese animals, PEEP = 6 cmH2O compared with PEEP = 2 cmH2O led to increased hyperinflation, reduced e-cadherin (p = 0.04), and increased gene expression of IL-6 (p = 0.004) and protein levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (p-0.029), but no changes in fibrogenesis. In conclusion, PEEP = 6 cmH2O reduced lung damage and inflammation in an experimental model of mechanical ventilation for open abdominal surgery, but only in obese animals.
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BACKGROUND: Even though mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) mitigate lung and distal organ damage in experimental polymicrobial sepsis, mortality remains high. We investigated whether preconditioning with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) would potentiate MSC actions in experimental sepsis by further decreasing lung and distal organ injury, thereby improving survival. METHODS: In C57BL/6 mice, sepsis was induced by cecal hligation and puncture (CLP); sham-operated animals were used as control. Twenty-four hours after surgery, CLP mice were further randomized to receive saline, adipose tissue-derived (AD)-MSCs (105, nonpreconditioned), or AD-MSCs preconditioned with EPA for 6 h (105, EPA-preconditioned MSCs) intravenously. After 24 h, survival rate, sepsis severity score, lung mechanics and histology, protein level of selected biomarkers in lung tissue, cellularity in blood, distal organ damage, and MSC distribution (by technetium-99m tagging) were analyzed. Additionally, the effects of EPA on the secretion of resolvin-D1 (RvD1), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), interleukin (IL)-10, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-ß1 by MSCs were evaluated in vitro. RESULTS: Nonpreconditioned and EPA-preconditioned AD-MSCs exhibited similar viability and differentiation capacity, accumulated mainly in the lungs and kidneys following systemic administration. Compared to nonpreconditioned AD-MSCs, EPA-preconditioned AD-MSCs further reduced static lung elastance, alveolar collapse, interstitial edema, alveolar septal inflammation, collagen fiber content, neutrophil cell count as well as protein levels of interleukin-1ß and keratinocyte chemoattractant in lung tissue, and morphological abnormalities in the heart (cardiac myocyte architecture), liver (hepatocyte disarrangement and Kupffer cell hyperplasia), kidney (acute tubular necrosis), spleen (increased number of megakaryocytes and lymphocytes), and small bowel (villi architecture disorganization). EPA preconditioning of MSCs resulted in increased secretion of pro-resolution and anti-inflammatory mediators (RvD1, PGE2, IL-10, and TGF-ß). CONCLUSIONS: Compared to nonpreconditioned cells, EPA-preconditioned AD-MSCs yielded further reductions in the lung and distal organ injury, resulting in greater improvement in sepsis severity score and higher survival rate in CLP-induced experimental sepsis. This may be a promising therapeutic approach to improve outcome in septic patients.
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Ácido Eicosapentaenoico/farmacologia , Lesão Pulmonar/terapia , Transplante de Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/métodos , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia , Sepse/complicações , Tecido Adiposo/citologia , Tecido Adiposo/metabolismo , Animais , Terapia Combinada , Citocinas/metabolismo , Mediadores da Inflamação/metabolismo , Lesão Pulmonar/etiologia , Lesão Pulmonar/patologia , Masculino , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Sepse/cirurgiaRESUMO
Abstract In recent decades, high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) has revolutionized the morphological and structural evaluation of peripheral nerves and muscles, revealing details of the internal structure of the neural fascicles and muscle architecture. Applications range from diagnostics to interventional procedures. The anatomy of the forearm region is complex, with several muscles and an extensive network of vessels and nerves. To guarantee the success of the evaluation by HRUS, knowledge of the normal anatomy of the region is essential. The aim of these two companion articles is to present the normal anatomy of the nerves and compartments of the forearm, as revealed by HRUS, as well as the relationships between the main vessels and nerves of the region. Part 1 aims to review the overall structure of nerves, muscles and tendons, as seen on HRUS, and that of the forearm compartments. We present a practical approach, with general guidelines and tips on how best to perform the study. Part 2 is a pictorial essay about compartment vascularization and cutaneous innervation. Knowledge of the normal anatomy of the forearm improves the technical quality of the examinations, contributing to better diagnoses, as well as improving the performance and safety of interventional procedures.
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Abstract In recent decades, high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) has revolutionized the morphological and structural evaluation of peripheral nerves and muscles, revealing details of the internal structure of the neural fascicles and muscle architecture. Applications range from diagnostics to interventional procedures. The anatomy of the forearm region is complex, with several muscles and an extensive network of vessels and nerves. To guarantee the success of the evaluation by HRUS, knowledge of the normal anatomy of the region is essential. The aim of these two companion articles is to present the normal anatomy of the nerves and compartments of the forearm, as revealed by HRUS, as well as the relationships between the main vessels and nerves of the region. Part 1 aims to review the overall structure of nerves, muscles and tendons, as seen on HRUS, and that of the forearm compartments. We present a practical approach, with general guidelines and tips on how best to perform the study. Part 2 is a pictorial essay about compartment vascularization and cutaneous innervation. The relationships between arteries, satellite veins and nerves, as well as the relationship between cutaneous nerves and superficial veins, are demonstrated. Knowledge of the normal anatomy of the forearm improves the technical quality of the examinations, contributing to better diagnoses, as well as improving the performance and safety of interventional procedures.
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PURPOSE: Along with their cholesterol-lowering effect, statins have shown a wide range of pleiotropic effects potentially beneficial to neurodegenerative diseases. However, such effects are extremely elusive via the conventional oral administration. The purpose of the present study was to prepare and characterize the physicochemical properties and the in vivo biodistribution of simvastatin-loaded lecithin/chitosan nanoparticles (SVT-LCNs) suitable for nasal administration in view of an improved delivery of the statins to the brain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Chitosan, lecithin, and different oil excipients were used to prepare nanocapsules loaded with simvastatin. Particle size distribution, surface charge, structure, simvastatin loading and release, and interaction with mucus of nanoparticles were determined. The nanoparticle nasal toxicity was evaluated in vitro using RPMI 2651 nasal cell lines. Finally, in vivo biodistribution was assessed by gamma scintigraphy via Tc99m labeling of the particles. RESULTS: Among the different types of nanoparticles produced, the SVT-LCN_MaiLab showed the most ideal physicochemical characteristics, with small diameter (200 nm), positive surface charge (+48 mV) and high encapsulation efficiency (EE; 98%). Size distribution was further confirmed by nanoparticle tracking analysis and electron microscopy. The particles showed a relatively fast release of simvastatin in vitro (35.6%±4.2% in 6 hours) in simulated nasal fluid. Blank nanoparticles did not show cytotoxicity, evidencing that the formulation is safe for nasal administration, while cytotoxicity of simvastatin-loaded nanoparticles (IC50) was found to be three times lower than the drug solution (9.92 vs 3.50 µM). In rats, a significantly higher radioactivity was evidenced in the brain after nasal delivery of simvastatin-loaded nanoparticles in comparison to the administration of a similar dose of simvastatin suspension. CONCLUSION: The SVT-LCNs developed presented some of the most desirable characteristics for mucosal delivery, that is, small particle size, positive surface charge, long-term stability, high EE, and mucoadhesion. In addition, they displayed two exciting features: First was their biodegradability by enzymes present in the mucus layer, such as lysozyme. This indicates a new Trojan-horse strategy which may enhance drug release in the proximity of the nasal mucosa. Second was their ability to enhance the nose-to-brain transport as evidenced by preliminary gamma scintigraphy studies.
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Encéfalo/efeitos dos fármacos , Sistemas de Liberação de Medicamentos , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/farmacologia , Nanopartículas/administração & dosagem , Mucosa Nasal/efeitos dos fármacos , Sinvastatina/farmacologia , Administração Intranasal , Animais , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Quitosana/química , Liberação Controlada de Fármacos , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/administração & dosagem , Masculino , Microscopia Eletrônica de Transmissão e Varredura , Nanopartículas/química , Nanopartículas/ultraestrutura , Mucosa Nasal/metabolismo , Tamanho da Partícula , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Sinvastatina/administração & dosagem , Distribuição TecidualRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The clotting initiator protein tissue factor (TF) has recently been described as a potential target that can be exploited to image aggressive tumors. Ixolaris is a specific TF inhibitor that blocks tumor cell procoagulant activity and tumor growth. OBJECTIVE: Herein we evaluated the ability of (99m)Tc-ixolaris to target tumor-derived TF using an orthotopic glioblastoma (GBM) model in mice. METHODS: The right forebrains of Swiss mice were stereotactically inoculated with U87-MG human GBM cells. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed on the resulting tumors after 35-45 days. The biodistribution of (99m)Tc-ixolaris was evaluated by semi-quantitative whole-body scintigraphy and a quantitative analysis of radioactivity in isolated organs. RESULTS: No (99m)Tc-ixolaris uptake was observed in brain of tumor-free mice, independently of the integrity of brain-blood barrier. In contrast, the presence of TF-expressing brain tumor masses determined a significant (99m)Tc-ixolaris uptake. CONCLUSION: (99m)Tc-ixolaris recognized TF-expressing GBM cells in vivo. Given the proposed role of TF in tumor progression, (99m)Tc-ixolaris is a promising radiopharmaceutical agent for quantifying cancer-associated TF in aggressive tumors, including GBM.
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Biomarcadores Tumorais/metabolismo , Neoplasias Encefálicas/metabolismo , Glioblastoma/metabolismo , Proteínas e Peptídeos Salivares/farmacocinética , Tecnécio/farmacocinética , Tromboplastina/metabolismo , Animais , Neoplasias Encefálicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Glioblastoma/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Masculino , Taxa de Depuração Metabólica , Camundongos , Imagem Molecular/métodos , Especificidade de Órgãos , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons/métodos , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/farmacocinética , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Distribuição TecidualRESUMO
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Palm oil (PO) and interesterified fat (IF) have been used to replace partially hydrogenated fat (PHF), which is rich in trans isomers, in processed foods. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether normolipidic diets containing PHF, IF, or PO consumed during pregnancy and lactation affect total body adiposity and adipose tissue morphology of adult offspring mice. METHODS: Four groups of female C57BL/6 mice were fed, during pregnancy and lactation, a control diet (control group, CG), a PHF diet (trans group, TG), a PO diet (PG group), or an IF diet (IG group). After weaning (at 21 days), male pups received the control diet for 70 days. Food intake and body weight were monitored in all groups throughout the experimental period. At 3 months of age, mice were sacrificed and the inguinal (IWAT), epididymal (EWAT), retroperitoneal (RPWAT), and mesenteric (MWAT) adipose fat pads were removed and weighed. Adiposity was quantified by micro computed tomography (micro-CT), and adipocyte areas and cell number were analyzed by histology. RESULTS: PG and IG offspring gained more weight than CG and TG groups (p < 0.01) during the first 10 weeks after weaning, resulting in higher final body weights (p < 0.05). IG mice and PG mice had respectively heavier EWAT and IWAT than TG and CG mice. Micro-CT scanning revealed that the total volumes of internal, external, and total fat depots were greater in IG animals, as compared to the other groups. Larger adipocyte areas were observed in EWAT and IWAT in IG and TG, respectively, in comparison to CG and PG mice. PG mice showed increased adipocyte numbers in IWAT. CONCLUSIONS: Maternal intake of IF and/or PO during pregnancy and lactation predisposes the offspring to the development of obesity in adult life in mice.