Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of Euterpe oleracea Mart., Arecaceae, oil

The oil of the fruits of Euterpe oleracea Mart., Arecaceae (OEO), was evaluated in models of inflammation and hyperalgesia in vivo to study its effects on these conditions. The experimental models contained the writhing test in mice, rat paw edema, granuloma test in rats, vascular permeability in rats, cell migration to the peritoneal cavity in rats and ear erythema induced by croton oil in mice. Doses of 500, 1000 and 1500 mg/kg of OEO were administered orally. The observed number of writhes was inhibited by 33.67, 45.88 and 55.58%, respectively. OEO produced a dose-dependent effect, with linear correlation coefficient R=0.99 (y=0.0219x+23.133), and the median effective dose found was 1226.8 mg/kg. The oral administration of 1226.8 mg/kg of OEO inhibited carrageenan-induced edema by 29.18% (p<0.05) when compared to the control group. The daily administration of OEO for six days inhibited the formation of granulomatous tissue by 36.66% (p<0.01). In ear erythema induced by croton oil, OEO presented a significant inhibition (37.9%). In the vascular permeability test, treatment with OEO decreased the response to histamine, inhibiting vascular permeability by 54.16%. In carrageenan-induced peritonitis, OEO reduced the number of neutrophils migrating compared to the control group by 80.14%. These results suggested that OEO has anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities, probably of peripheral origin and linked to prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibition.

Acúmulo de colesterol por Mycobacterium smegmatis como possível modulador da biossíntese de lipomanana e lipoarabinomanana

A parede celular micobacteriana é uma característica marcante do gênero Mycobacterium, apresentando lipídios e glicoconjugados bioativos, como fosfatidilinositol manosídeos (PIMs), lipomanana (LM) e lipoarabinomanana (LAM). A infecção crônica no interior de macrófagos pulmonares é relacionada com o acúmulo de colesterol na célula hospedeira, conferindo uma fonte alternativa de energia e carbono para o bacilo manter suas funções fisiológicas. Com base na atividade imunomoduladora desses glicoconjugados e na adaptação em outro ambiente no interior da célula hospedeira infectada, propomos investigar a possível modulação da biossíntese de LM/LAM em Mycobacterium smegmatis (saprofítico), após o cultivo em meio mínimo (MM) suplementado com glicerol e/ou colesterol. Como resultados, obtivemos que o bacilo, mesmo sendo saprofítico, foi capaz de acumular colesterol e influenciar na fisiologia bacteriana por apresentar um crescimento lento com densidade bacteriana comprometida. Além disso, o colesterol diminuiu o acúmulo de PIMs e promoveu mudanças morfológicas e de agregação bacteriana, mesmo mantendo a parede celular com sua característica físico-química específica (resistência a descoloração por álcool e ácido). A mudança mais marcante induzida pelo consumo do colesterol foi na biossíntese de LAM, que apresentou migração eletroforética diferenciada, compatível às massas moleculares maiores, assemelhando-se a de bacilos não saprofíticos (de 25 – 30 KDa para 30 – 50 KDa). Estes resultados mostram que o colesterol, quando utilizado como principal alternativa de fonte de energia e carbono, pode induzir mudanças fisiológicas em micobactérias, principalmente na biossíntese de LAM, uma das principais moléculas imunoreguladoras presente na parede celular. Estes dados sugerem que micobactérias podem sofrer mudanças semelhantes no interior de granulomas, e que estas mudanças podem ajudar na evolução da tuberculose para a forma crônica multibacilar, marcada por um aspecto imunodeficiente contra o bacilo.

Avaliação de reabsorções radiculares apicais externas decorrentes de movimentação ortodôntica em radiografias periapicais com registro a posteriori

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Avaliação de reabsorções radiculares externas por meio de reconstrução digital de imagens e subtração radiográfica digital

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Registro de radiografias periapicais para a técnica de subtração

Pós-graduação em Biopatologia Bucal - ICT

Avaliação da eficiência de dois programas na eliminação de ruído para técnica de subtração

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Avaliação da biocompatibilidade e do processo de reparo dos cimentos endodônticos: MTA Fillapex, Endo-CPM-Sealer e Sealapex

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Estudo in vivo da ação do tratamento endodôntico sobre endotoxinas bacterianas em canais radiculares com polpa necrosada e avaliação dos efeitos citotóxicos do conteúdo do canal radicular

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Avaliação de protozoários em tilápias (Oreochromis niloticus) e possíveis riscos em saúde pública

Pós-graduação em Medicina Veterinária - FMVZ

Reimplante dentário após o preenchimento do canal com pasta de β-glicerofosfato de cálcio ou pasta de hidróxido de cálcio + MTA estudo histomorfométrico em ratos

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

In Vivo study of an intracanal dressing of calcium hydroxide/chlorhexidine in necrotic primary teeth

AIM:To evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of endodontic treatment in human primary teeth with necrotic pulp with and without radiographically visible furcal/periapical lesion treated with a calcium hydroxide (CH) and chlorhexidine (CHX) intracanal dressing. The tested hypothesis was that there is no difference in the clinical and radiographic success in primary teeth medicated with CH pastes prepared with polyethylene glycol (PEG) or CHX.METHODS:Thirty-two teeth with necrotic pulp were used in this randomized clinical study: 12 without and 20 with lesion. Canals were prepared and medicated with CH pastes with polyethylene glycol (CH/PEG) (n=16) or 2% CHX gel (CH/CHX) (n=16). Definitive filling was done after 30 days. The teeth were clinically and radiographically examined during 12 months to determine the success of the endodontic therapy. Data from clinical and radiographic examination of the initial condition and 12 months after treatment were compared using the Z test (α = 0.05).RESULTS:There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the success rate of teeth with and without lesion medicated with CH/PEG or CH/CHX. No significant difference (p>0.05) was found between the pastes regardless of the presence of lesion.CONCLUSIONS:Combination of CHX and CH was not more effective than the CH/PEG paste, as similar clinical and radiographic success rate was observed in teeth medicated with either type of intracanal dressing.

In Vitro Regulation of CCL3 and CXCL12 by Bacterial By-products Is Dependent on Site of Origin of Human Oral Fibroblasts

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The role of IL-6 on apical periodontitis: a systematic review

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Histopathological Condition of the Remaining Tissues after Endodontic Infection of Rat Immature Teeth

Introduction: Recently, case reports have shown that immature teeth diagnosed with necrotic pulp and periapical periodontitis can be repaired through a regenerative endodontic procedure. True regeneration depends on the presence of stem cells in the remaining vital tissues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the histologic condition of the pulp tissue, root apical papilla, and periapical tissues after inducing endodontic infection in immature rat teeth for different periods. Methods: This study evaluated 18 first upper rat molars (36 roots). Periapical lesions were induced and were confirmed radiographically, and the animals were divided into 3 groups according to the days of pulp exposure for endodontic infection induction: 30, 60, and 90 days. Histologic analysis was performed in 5 different areas (ie, cervical, middle, and apical root canal thirds; the apical papilla; and the periapex surrounding the apical papilla). Results: At 30 days, one third of the specimens still showed vital but intensely inflamed pulp tissue in the apical third and vital apical papilla with varying degrees of inflammation. After 60 days, the results were similar with respect to the apical pulp tissue and apical papilla. Completely necrotic pulp tissue in the space canal and vital apical papilla were observed in about 67% of the cases after 90 days. Conclusions: Vital pulp tissue was observed in the apical third until 60 days and in the vital apical papilla until 90 days of infection in a rat model.

Apical periodontitis and periodontal disease increase serum IL-17 levels in normoglycemic and diabetic rats

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