Desempenho e hematologia de tilápias-do-nilo alimentadas com Saccharomyces cerevisiae e vacinadas contra Streptococcus agalactiae

The objective of this work was to evaluate the inter-relationship between dietary supplementation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall and vaccination against Streptococcus agalactiae, and its effect on the productive performance and hematological variables of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Eighty-four Nile tilapia were distributed in 12 fiber boxes (n=7), in a 2x2x3 factorial arrangement, corresponding to two levels of supplementation with yeast cell wall, two types of inoculation, and three evaluation times. Fish were fed during 77 days. Vaccination of fish was done 60 days after feeding started. Fifteen days after vaccination, all fish were subjected to challenge with live strain of S. agalactiae, and 6, 24, and 48 hours after the challenge, blood was collected from the caudal vein for evaluations. Fish fed with supplemented diets show greater weight gain and specific growth rate, and the interaction between the diet and vaccination effects results in higher hematocrit, hemoglobin, and leukocyte rates.

Pesque-solte: pesca repetitiva, variáveis hematológicas e parasitismo no peixe híbrido tambacu

The objective of this work was to evaluate the hematological and parasitological responses of tambacu (Colossoma macropomum x Piaractus mesopotamicus) subjected to catch-and-release stress and to different stocking densities in a catch-and-release system. Two hundred and ten fish with mean initial weight of 785.33±152.02 g and mean total length of 34.43±2.21 cm were maintained in ponds and divided into three groups: without fishing and low density (G1), with fishing and low density (G2), and with fishing and high density (G3). No significant differences were observed between the mean values for hemoglobin concentration, erythrocyte number, differential counting of leukocytes, and glucose. The fish from the G3 group showed higher parasite and thrombocyte numbers, and lower weight gain and hematocrit. The activity of catch-and-release, associated with high stocking density, can disrupt organic balance and animal performance, favoring parasitosis.

Vitamina D em mulhers adultas fumantes e ex-fumantes: ingestão, concentração sérica e associação com variáveis ecocardiográficas

Pós-graduação em Fisiopatologia em Clínica Médica - FMB

Polimorfismo XmnI e haplótipos do gene beta globina e suas relações com os níveis de hemoglobina Fetal em beta talassemia

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Plasma rico e plaquetas (PRP) aplicado na artroplastia total do joelho

Pós-graduação em Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento (Biotecnologia Médica) - FMB

Síntese e avaliação farmacológica de novos compostos híbridos úteis para tratamento das complicaçôes da anemia falciforme

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Electrocardiographic evaluation and serum cardiac troponin I levels in anemic dogs with blood parasitosis

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Genetic and biochemical markers of hydroxyurea therapeutic response in sickle cell anemia

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Different fasting periods in tiletamine-zolezepam-anethetized cats: Glycemia, recovery, blood-gas and cardiorrespiratory parameters

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Subgingival biodiversity in subjects with uncontrolled type-2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Action of Brazilian propolis on hematological and serum biochemical parameters of Blue-fronted Amazons (Amazona aestiva, Linnaeus, 1758) in captivity

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

The effects of different inspired oxygen fractions on gas exchange and Tei-index of myocardial performance in propofol-anesthetized dogs

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Frequencies of-308G/A (TNFA) and-509C/T (TGFB1) polymorphisms in sickle cell anemia patients from Brazil

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Influence of beta(S) allele in the lipid peroxidation and antioxidant capacity parameters

Introduction: The oxidative process plays a fundamental role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia (SCA), and population and environmental characteristics may influence redox balance. The aim of this study was to evaluate lipid peroxidation and antioxidant capacity in Brazilian Hb S carriers undergoing different therapies.MethodsBlood samples from 270 individuals were analyzed (Hb SS, n=68; Hb AS, n=53, and Hb AA, n=149). Hemoglobin genotypes were assessed through cytological, electrophoretic, chromatographic, and molecular methods. Plasma lipid peroxidation and antioxidant capacity were measured by spectrophotometric methods.ResultsPatients with SCA who used iron-chelating drugs combined with hydroxyurea, associated with regular transfusions, showed lower levels of TBARS (P <= 0.05), higher levels of TEAC (P <= 0.01), and lower TBARS/TEAC ratio (R=255.8). The redox profile of Hb AS subjects was not statistically different (P>0.05) from that of Hb AA subjects.ConclusionThe data suggest that oxidative stress is lower in the patients with SCA who received regular blood transfusions associated with the combined use of HU and iron chelators than the group received only HU. The redox system of the Hb AS carriers is compatible with the control group.

Leg Amputation for an Extensive, Severe and Intractable Sickle Cell Anemia Ulcer in a Brazilian Patient

A 35-year-old African Brazilian patient had sickle cell anemia complicated with recurrent vasoocclusive (VOC) crises and refractory painful leg ulcers for 16 years. The ulcers started over both medial malleoli and expanded gradually. The ulcer on the left leg spread from the foot to the knee circumferentially and was refractory to all forms of therapy within the frame work of multi-disciplinary care. The patient agreed to a below the knee amputation of the left leg. He felt much better after the amputation but developed severe neuropathic phantom pain that was well controlled medically. He could differentiate the sickle cell anemia and ulcer pain from the neuropathic pain. About 6 months after the amputation he had dengue fever with fatal outcome. This is the first report of treatment of refractory sickle cell anemia leg ulcer with amputation and probably the first report of a Brazilian patient with sickle cell anemia and dengue fever.