Ana C.: as tramas da consagração

O trabalho tem por objetivo percorrer as principais linhas de força discursivas que se articularam no processo de consagração da poeta Ana Cristina Cesar, e que configuraram a sua imagem mais conhecida na mídia cultural e na academia. Na Introdução, define-se o conceito de autor que operou no desenvolvimento da pesquisa, e a sua relação com a assinatura Ana C.. No primeiro capítulo, é analisada a colocação de Ana Cristina no campo cultural e poético da década de 70; a sua posição dupla de convívio e diferenciação em relação aos poetas da chamada geração marginal. Percorrem-se as leituras críticas que dessa colocação se fizeram, analisando como crítica e objeto de estudo foram se conformando simultaneamente. No segundo capítulo, são definidas as narrativas dominantes que se fizeram dos textos de Ana C. depois da sua morte, contrapondo a imagem oficial que se desprende das edições póstumas, que criam uma imagem mítica de Ana C., a leituras contrárias. No terceiro capítulo, percorre-se a fortuna crítica, geralmente ligada à academia, e textos literários que tomaram a figura de Ana C. como problemática ou tema da escrita, tentando fazer uma avaliação em relação à reafirmação ou a mobilização da imagem consagrada que esses textos propõem

Involvement of ANXA5 and ILKAP in Susceptibility to Malignant Melanoma

Single nucleotide-polymorphisms (SNPs) are a source of diversity among human population, which may be responsible for the different individual susceptibility to diseases and/or response to drugs, among other phenotypic traits. Several low penetrance susceptibility genes associated with malignant melanoma (MM) have been described, including genes related to pigmentation, DNA damage repair and oxidative stress pathways. In the present work, we conducted a candidate gene association study based on proteins and genes whose expression we had detected altered in melanoma cell lines as compared to normal melanocytes. The result was the selection of 88 loci and 384 SNPs, of which 314 fulfilled our quality criteria for a case-control association study. The SNP rs6854854 in ANXA5 was statistically significant after conservative Bonferroni correction when 464 melanoma patients and 400 controls were analyzed in a discovery Phase I. However, this finding could not be replicated in the validation phase, perhaps because the minor allele frequency of SNP rs6854854 varies depending on the geographical region considered. Additionally, a second SNP (rs6431588) located on ILKAP was found to be associated with melanoma after considering a combined set of 1,883 MM cases and 1,358 disease-free controls. The OR was 1.29 (95% CI 1.12-1.48; p-value= 4x10(-4)). Both SNPs, rs6854854 in ANXA5 and rs6431588 in ILKAP, show population structure, which, assuming that the Spanish population is not significantly structured, suggests a role of these loci on a specific genetic adaptation to different environmental conditions. Furthermore, the biological relevance of these genes in MM is supported by in vitro experiments, which show a decrease in the transcription levels of ANXA5 and ILKAP in melanoma cells compared to normal melanocytes.

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Biomarkers Linked to Lung Metastatic Potential and Cell Stemness

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung-metastasizing neoplasm caused by the proliferation of smooth muscle-like cells that commonly carry loss-of-function mutations in either the tuberous sclerosis complex 1 or 2 (TSC1 or TSC2) genes. While allosteric inhibition of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) has shown substantial clinical benefit, complementary therapies are required to improve response and/or to treat specific patients. However, there is a lack of LAM biomarkers that could potentially be used to monitor the disease and to develop other targeted therapies. We hypothesized that the mediators of cancer metastasis to lung, particularly in breast cancer, also play a relevant role in LAM. Analyses across independent breast cancer datasets revealed associations between low TSC1/2 expression, altered mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) pathway signaling, and metastasis to lung. Subsequently, immunohistochemical analyses of 23 LAM lesions revealed positivity in all cases for the lung metastasis mediators fascin 1 (FSCN1) and inhibitor of DNA binding 1 (ID1). Moreover, assessment of breast cancer stem or luminal progenitor cell biomarkers showed positivity in most LAM tissue for the aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1), integrin-beta 3 (ITGB3/CD61), and/or the sex-determining region Y-box 9 (SOX9) proteins. The immunohistochemical analyses also provided evidence of heterogeneity between and within LAM cases. The analysis of Tsc2-deficient cells revealed relative over-expression of FSCN1 and ID1; however, Tsc2-deficient cells did not show higher sensitivity to ID1-based cancer inhibitors. Collectively, the results of this study reveal novel LAM biomarkers linked to breast cancer metastasis to lung and to cell stemness, which in turn might guide the assessment of additional or complementary therapeutic opportunities for LAM.

Centenarians and their hearts: a prospective registry with comprehensive geriatric assessment, electrocardiogram, echocardiography, and follow-up

Background Data on the cardiac characteristics of centenarians are scarce. Our aim was to describe electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiography in a cohort of centenarians and to correlate them with clinical data. Methods We used prospective multicenter registry of 118 centenarians (28 men) with a mean age of 101.5 ± 1.7 years. Electrocardiogram was performed in 103 subjects (87.3%) and echocardiography in 100 (84.7%). All subjects underwent a follow-up for at least 6 months. Results Centenarians with abnormal ECG were less frequently females (72% vs 93%), had higher rates of previous consumption of tobacco (14% vs 0) and alcohol (24% vs 12%), and scored lower in the perception of health status (6.8 ± 2.0 vs 8.3 ± 6.8). Centenarians with significant abnormalities in echocardiography were less frequently able to walk 6 m (33% vs 54%). Atrial fibrillation/flutter was found in 27 subjects (26%). Mean left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction was 60.0 ± 10.5%. Moderate or severe aortic valve stenosis was found in 16%, mitral valve regurgitation in 15%, and aortic valve regurgitation in 13%. Diastolic dysfunction was assessed in 79 subjects and was present in 55 (69.6%). Katz index and LV dilation were independently associated with the ability to walk 6 m. Age, Charlson and Katz indexes, and the presence of significant abnormalities in echocardiography were associated with mortality. Conclusions Centenarians have frequent ECG alterations and abnormalities in echocardiography. More than one fifth has atrial fibrillation, and most have diastolic dysfunction. Left ventricular dilation was associated with the ability to walk 6 m. Significant abnormalities in echocardiography were associated with mortality.

“Ana”: Apología de la enfermedad como estilo de vida

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Propuesta preliminar de proyecto de desarrollo rural vinculado a los productores de llamas del departamento de Santa María provincia de Catamarca

La Argentina, Bolivia y Perú, son los países con mayor cantidad de camélidos sudamericanos, en Argentina hay guanacos, llamas y vicuñas. En la Patagonia se destaca la existencia de guanacos mientras que en la región del NOA (Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Salta, Santiago del Estero y Tucumán) se encuentran vicuñas y llamas. De estas tres especies, la llama es la que puede ser considerada doméstica. La característica endémica de este tipo de ganado en la región sur del continente americano y las condiciones de manejo en la Argentina, entre otras cuestiones, me impulsaron a elaborar la propuesta de un proyecto de desarrollo rural para Santa María de Catamarca, que tenga por población objetivo a los productores de llamas. El proyecto no fue llevado a la práctica. Dado que la elaboración del proyecto está en una etapa inicial y la idea es diseñarlo de forma participativa, el objetivo del trabajo es identificar cuales debieran ser los pasos a seguir en el diseño del proyecto para que el mismo se oriente a un proceso de desarrollo. Los avances se observan principalmente en el análisis de información de fuentes secundarias y entrevistas, de manera tal que permitió elaborar un marco de la situación y contexto. Además, se cuenta con la información obtenida de una dinámica de diagnóstico a través del árbol de problemas y soluciones efectuado con habitantes de la región donde se llevaría adelante el proyecto. Por lo tanto, este trabajo presenta al lector una propuesta preliminar de proyecto de desarrollo rural vinculado a los productores de llamas de Santa María de Catamarca y a su vez una propuesta metodológica sobre como se deberían llevar adelante las etapas que restan a fin de concretar un proyecto de desarrollo rural planificado de forma participativa.

Comprensión del enfoque frecuencial de probabilidad de estudiantes al final del bachillerato tecnológico

Tres semanas después de recibir la enseñanza de probabilidad, diez estudiantes de un bachillerato tecnológico fueron seleccionados para desarrollar una actividad extra-aula experimental, fundamentada en la aproximación de la frecuencia relativa a la probabilidad. Se utilizaron hojas de control y se videograbó la sesión. Inicialmente los estudiantes lanzaron volados individualmente y después se organizaron en equipos para analizar sus datos. En la interacción social en dos equipos se manifestó la confusión entre los conceptos de frecuencias relativa y absoluta, y se observó la subordinación de ideas de los miembros ante un líder conceptual. Los estudiantes en un inicio confundieron los valores de la variable aleatoria con el espacio muestra, lo cual corrigieron posteriormente; si bien expresaron una aproximación intuitiva a la ley de los grandes números, no lograron progresar en ella. En general los estudiantes se mostraron dubitativos al contestar a las preguntas de las hojas de control, a pesar del poco tiempo transcurrido desde la enseñanza.

Sign language in Spanish television. Study on reception

The present article analyses the preferences of the deaf who use sign language and are users of the TV interpretation service to sign language, as well as the characteristics with which TV channels provide that service in television in Spain. The objective is to establish whether the way in which the aforementioned accessibility service is provided matches the preferences of users or differ from them. The analysis presents the opinion on this service of the deaf that use the Spanish sign language as their first language for communication. A study has also been conducted on the programmes broadcast with sign language during week 10-16/03/2014. The main data collected reveal that the deaf are dissatisfied with broadcasting times. They ask for news programmes with sign language, they would rather have the interpretation carried out by deaf people who use sign language and they prefer that the interpreter is the main image on screen. Concerning the analysis of the programmes broadcast, the study shows that the majority of programmes with sign language are broadcast at night, they are entertainment programmes, the interpretation is carried out by hearing people who use sign language and that their image is displayed in a corner of the screen.

Estudio Línea Base – ELBA Callao, primavera 2011

Estudio Línea Base – ELBA Callao, primavera 2011. Inf Inst Mar Perú. 39(3-4): 149-198.- El ELBA se efectuó en el área delimitada por las islas San Lorenzo y El Frontón y la Península de La Punta, del 21 al 30 de noviembre 2011, para a) caracterizar biológica y oceanográficamente el área de estudio y b) obtener bases técnicas para el ordenamiento pesquero y acuícola. En el área predominaron sedimentos arenosos y grava de origen terrígeno. Presentó características térmicas frías al interior y cálidas al sur, con influencia de aguas costeras. La comunidad fitoplanctónica presentó abundancia de diatomeas. Se identificó zonas con alta biomasa de bentos y con altos valores de stress. Los sólidos suspendidos totales, cadmio y coliformes totales y termotolerantes sobrepasaron los límites de los estándares de calidad acuática en el Perú. Las comunidades de invertebrados más importantes fueron: concha de abanico Argopecten purpuratus, cangrejos Cancer setosus (ahora Romaleon polyodon) y C. porteri, almeja Semele spp., pulpo Octopus mimus y macroalga Macrocystis sp.; el calamar Loligo gahi usa el área para desovar.

Vida de San Felipe de Jesús Protomártir del Japón y patrón de su patria México

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La hora santa; ó sea, Oraciones y lecturas para este piadoso ejercicio según la doctrina de San Alfonso María de Ligorio

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Mística ciudad de Dios, milagro de su omnipotencia y abismo de la gracia : historia divina y vida de la Virgen madre de Reina y señora nuestra, María Santísima restauradora de la culpa de Eva...

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Discurso que el Sr. Lic. D. José Cuevas pronunció en la asamblea general y pública celebrada por la Sociedad Católica en la noche del 8 de diciembre de 1871, en honor de la Inmaculada Concepción de María.

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Theologica de inmaculata conneptione B.V. Maríae dissertatio auctore Josepho María Diez de Sollano.

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Sermón en honra de la gloriosa asunción de María Satísima, predicado el 15 de agosto de 1866 en la Catedral de León

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