<span style="font-family:Verdana;">To synthesize, characterize and evaluate the antitumor potential derived from ruthenium compounds was generated in this study, from the precursor K[RuCl</span>&...<span style="font-family:Verdana;">To synthesize, characterize and evaluate the antitumor potential derived from ruthenium compounds was generated in this study, from the precursor K[RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)] a route in a simple and reproducible synthesis for a novel compound of coordinating Ru</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">+3</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> with bipy and L-trip. The spectroscopic characterization in the mi</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ddle infrared region (FTIR) shows the interactions between Ru-(L-trip), evidenced by the displacement of the carboxylate ion band for</span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> higher energies, and also by the displacements of aliphatic amine bands, suggesting that bidentate coordination of the L-trip ligand occurred. Analysis of the results obtained with thermoanalytical techniques showed that the minimum formula of the compound, [RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)(L-trip)]1/2H</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">O. Evaluation of the</span></span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> antitumor potential of precursor K[RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)] showed the toxic effects on MCF-7 cell line, but </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">did not show selectivity and not reached PBMC cells to the same extent. The evaluation of the antitumor potential of the newly synthesized compound, [RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)(L-trip)], demonstrated that the insertion of an L-tryptophan molecule into the precursor coordination sphere made it selective when compared to PBMC cells, for MCF-7 type tumor cells.</span>展开更多
Meloxicam(MLX) is an anti-inflammatory drug susceptible to variations and crystalline transitions. In compounding pharmacies, the complete crystallographic evaluation of the raw material is not a routine procedure. We...Meloxicam(MLX) is an anti-inflammatory drug susceptible to variations and crystalline transitions. In compounding pharmacies, the complete crystallographic evaluation of the raw material is not a routine procedure. We performed a complete crystallographic characterization of aleatory raw MLX samples from compounding pharmacies. X-ray diffraction indicated the presence of two crystalline forms in one sample. DSC experiments suggested that crystallization, or a crystal transition, occurred differently between samples. The FTIR and ~1H NMR spectra showed characteristic assignments.^(13)C solid-state NMR spectroscopy indicated the presence of more than one phase in a sample from pharmacy B. The Hirshfeld surface analysis, with electrostatic potential projection, allowed complete assignment of the UV spectra in ethanol solution. The polymorph I of meloxicam was more active than polymorph III in an experimental model of acute inflammation in mice. Our results highlighted the need for complete crystallographic characterization and the separation of freely used raw materials in compounding pharmacies,as a routine procedure, to ensure the desired dose/effect.展开更多
OBJECTIVE：Annona tomentosa R.E.Fr is a species not endemic to Brazil that belongs to the phytogeographic areas of the Amazon,Cerrado and Pantanal.Popularly known as“araticum rasteiro”or“araticum de moita”,A.tomen...OBJECTIVE：Annona tomentosa R.E.Fr is a species not endemic to Brazil that belongs to the phytogeographic areas of the Amazon,Cerrado and Pantanal.Popularly known as“araticum rasteiro”or“araticum de moita”,A.tomentosa is edible and tea made from the leaves has been used as an antiinflammatory by native communities.There is no scientific evidence for these uses of A.tomentosa,especially those related to the control of pain and inflammation.For this reason,in the present study we evaluated the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of partitions from the methanolic extract of A.tomentosa leaves（A.tomentosa leaf methanolic extract（ATFM）in hexane partition：ATFM-H;ATFM in dichloromethane partition：ATFM-D;ATFM in ethyl acetate partition：ATFM-Ac;ATFM in butanol partition：ATFM-B）in mice.METHODS：The antinociceptive effects of leaf extracts from A.tomentosa were evaluated by abdominal writhing and tail-flick tests,while the anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated by paw oedema and air-pouch tests.The locomotor activity was evaluated with the open-field test.Furthermore,we evaluated the possible action mechanism of A.tomentosa,using naloxone,nitro-L-arginine methyl ester,glibenclamide,atropine,naltrindole and norbinaltorphimine in tail-flick tests.The productions of tumor necrosis factorα（TNF-α）and interleukin（IL）-1βwere also evaluated.RESULTS：The chromatographic fractionation of the partitions of the methanolic extract from the leaves of A.tomentosa revealed the presence of diterpenes,flavonoids,and steroids compounds.From the analysis of the hexane partition kaurenoic acid was identified as the major component.ATFM-H and ATFM-D had a significant antinociceptive effect in acute pain models in mice.The ATFM-H showed central antinociceptive effect from the involvement of theδopioid receptors,without causing alterations in the locomotor activity of the mice,while ATFM-D was effective in decreasing paw oedema and TNF-α and IL-1β production.CONCLUSION：These results demonstrate that leaf extracts from A.tomentosa present antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects that can to be used in relieving algesic and inflammatory conditions.展开更多
This study focused on the identification of the filamentous fungi associated with soapstone samples exposed to outdoor conditions and the biocidal effect of gamma radiations on isolated fungal populations in Minas Ger...This study focused on the identification of the filamentous fungi associated with soapstone samples exposed to outdoor conditions and the biocidal effect of gamma radiations on isolated fungal populations in Minas Gerais State in Brazil. Two soapstone blocks were placed outdoors under tropical environmental conditions for 12 months. A total of 9 filamentous fungal populations were identified on their surfaces, namely Acremomium （cf.） alternatum, Alternaria alternata, Aspergillusfumigatus, Calcarisporium （cf.） arbuscula, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Curvularia lunata, Epicoccum nigrum, Fusarium equiseti and Penicillium citrinum. The gamma radiation assay was then carried out as a test of biocidal action by exposing all fungal populations to the ionizing radiation. The results showed that only the C. cladosporioides species was resistant to this biocidal agent, since it was able to increase its population post exposure. Scanning electron microscopy images identified the microbial colonization on the soapstone blocks and the stone elementar composition was analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. After treatment, there was no structural and aesthetic alteration in the soapstone samples, and evidencing that gamma radiation can be used as a biocidal agent. However, the resistance of the black fungal population indicates caution in the choice of gamma irradiation as biocidal treatment.展开更多
Chromium is a heavy metal used for various applications such as in the manufacture of stainless steels, in chemicals for wood treatment, in tanneries, and in the refractory industry. The main problem associated with t...Chromium is a heavy metal used for various applications such as in the manufacture of stainless steels, in chemicals for wood treatment, in tanneries, and in the refractory industry. The main problem associated with the use of chromium in these activities is the considerable volume of contaminated effluent that requires treatment, mainly due to its high mobility and toxicity in its hexavalent form. Immobilization methods arise as an efficient solution for the treatment of these wastes through converting them into inert and stable materials. The present paper aims to investigate Portland cement II’s paste properties with potassium dichromate addition in order to verify the chromium immobilization process. Analyses of moisture content, water absorption, axial compressive strength, and solubilization were done in samples at 7 and 28 days with 0%;0.5%;1.05;1.5%;2.0% and 2.5% potassium dichromate addition. The results showed the influence of this salt in cement hydration reactions, damaging the mechanical behavior and the water absorption capability of the material produced. In the solubilization test, all compositions had >99% efficiency of chromium immobilization in both ages of hydration, thus demonstrating the capability of a cementitious matrix to stabilize this metal.展开更多
This work presents the synthesis and characterization of compounds derived from the ruthenium transition metal with the nitrogenous ligand 4-aminopy- ridine (4-ampy). The synthesized compounds were characterized by FT...This work presents the synthesis and characterization of compounds derived from the ruthenium transition metal with the nitrogenous ligand 4-aminopy- ridine (4-ampy). The synthesized compounds were characterized by FTIRmed spectroscopy and TG-DTA thermal analysis. For the cytotoxic evaluation of ruthenium compounds, a 66.0 μM aqueous solution containing the complex and the study of data observed in the biological assessment was performed using variance (ANOVA) analysis, followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test. Differences between treatments were considered significant when the p-value was less than 0.05 (p < 0.05). TG/DSC thermal analysis for the first complex suggests a stoichiometry of [Ru(Cl)<sub>3</sub>(4-ampy)(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>]·1/2H<sub>2</sub>O, which, due to the low solubility in an aqueous medium, was modified to increase its solubility for biological tests. The analysis of the spectra in the medium infrared region (FTIR) for the complex [Ru(Cl)<sub>3</sub>(4-ampy)(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>]·1/2H<sub>2</sub>O, shows displacements of the bands observed at 1625 - 1566 cm<sup>﹣1</sup> ν(C=C) e (C=N), indicating that coordination to the metallic center occurred by this group. Band displacements were observed in the modified Ru (III) complex, which suggests the presence of the 4-ampy ligand and the coordination by the groups ν(C=C) and (C=N) after the modification. In recent years, researchers worldwide have concentrated on obtaining, developing, and modifying drugs used as chemotherapeutic agents. The evaluation of the cell viability of the modified Ru (III) compound demonstrated cytotoxic effects in the MCF-7 cell line (15.33% ± DP 2.7) but did not affect normal cells (PBMC), which reflects the potential for possible applications.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the antinociceptive effect of tingenone on inflammatory pain,as well as and the involvement of the cannabinoid receptors type 2(CB2)and spinal microglia in this process.Methods:Male Swiss mice...Objective:To investigate the antinociceptive effect of tingenone on inflammatory pain,as well as and the involvement of the cannabinoid receptors type 2(CB2)and spinal microglia in this process.Methods:Male Swiss mice were subjected to inflammatory pain induced by intraplantar injection of carrageenan.The nociceptive threshold was measured by von Frey filaments test.Tingenone was administered orally 60 min before carrageenan injection.To evaluate the involvement of CB2 receptor,endocannabinoids,and microglia,AM630(a CB2 receptor antagonist),MAFP(an inhibitor of an enzyme that hydrolyses endocannabinoids),and minocycline(a microglial inhibitor)were given intrathecally 20 min before tingenone administration.In addition,an immunofluorescence assay was used to evaluate CB2 receptor and CD11 B(a microglial marker)expression in the spinal cord dorsal horn.Results:Tingenone significantly reduced carrageenan-induced hyperalgesia,which was reversed by pretreatment with AM630.MAFP and minocycline potentiated and prolonged the tingenoneinduced antinociception.CD11 B expression was increased in the spinal cord dorsal horn of mice with inflammatory pain pretreated with tingenone,which was reduced by AM630,MAFP,and minocycline.Conclusions:CB2 receptors and endocannabinoids participate in the tingenone-induced antinociception which may involve the inhibition of microglia at spinal level.展开更多
Parental care is a common strategy in many animal groups, to increase survival of the off-spring. Here, we report parental care in the freshwater crab Sylviocarcinus pictus. A female caught in the Amazon River, Brazil...Parental care is a common strategy in many animal groups, to increase survival of the off-spring. Here, we report parental care in the freshwater crab Sylviocarcinus pictus. A female caught in the Amazon River, Brazil, bore juvenile crabs rather than eggs on her abdomen. Kept in the laboratory, the female retained the juveniles on the abdomen for 17 days, after which the juveniles left the abdomen. A total of 341 juvenile crabs measuring 3.45 ± 0.12 mmwere recorded. This pattern of parental care is very important for the maintenance of local populations of S. pictus, because if the larvae were released, as occurs in many marine species, they would drift downstream.展开更多
Reductive dissolution of barium(Ba)sulfate in wetland soils may increase Ba bioavailability in the environment,yet no information is available regarding Ba remediation using biochar.This study investigated the effecti...Reductive dissolution of barium(Ba)sulfate in wetland soils may increase Ba bioavailability in the environment,yet no information is available regarding Ba remediation using biochar.This study investigated the effectiveness of sugarcane(Saccharum officinarum)straw biochar pyrolyzed at 350℃(BC350),550℃(BC550),and 750℃(BC750)in inhibiting barite dissolution and,consequently,Ba availability in a soil artificially spiked with barite and flooded for 365 days.Increasing pyrolysis temperature alters the carbon structure,and increases dehydration and depolymerization,resulting in more stable biochar that releases less DOC(8.6-fold decrease from BC350 to BC750).Additionally,high-temperature biochar(BC750)had 1.7 times higher carbon(C)content,2.4 times higher ash content,and a 13.1 times greater specific surface area(SSA)than low-temperature biochar(BC350).Amending soil with BC750 increased pH but did not promote reducing conditions,and thus did not promote barite dissolution.Conversely,greater DOC in low-temperature biochar,particularly BC350,favored reducing conditions and increased barite dissolution by 23%,with BC550 also showing an 18%increase.This enhancement led to a greater pool of Ba sorbed into more labile exchangeable sites.In summary,pyrolysis temperature affects biochar attributes,which in turn influences the soil geochemical environment and Ba speciation.Low-temperature biochar(BC350)shows potential as an amendment to increase the bioavailable Ba pool in assisted remediation programs,such as biochar-assisted phytoremediation.展开更多
Pink pepper(Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi)has received the scientific community’s attention due to its antioxidant properties and potential as a natural additive to limit lipid oxidation in foods.This review present...Pink pepper(Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi)has received the scientific community’s attention due to its antioxidant properties and potential as a natural additive to limit lipid oxidation in foods.This review presents a comprehensive description of phenolic compounds in pink pepper fruit,which are mostly phenolic acids and flavonoids.Among the flavonoids,the glycosylated forms and biflavonoids are predominant.Moreover,tannins and stilbenes have also been found in pink pepper fruit.Therefore,the extensively reported antioxidant capacity of this fruit is mainly attributed to its rich phenolic composition.The current insights into the use of pink pepper fruit as a natural antioxidant are also described.This application has been investigated mostly by considering the use of extracts(directly in the food or incorporated into active packing),but the direct addition of the fruit has also been studied,as well as the use of residues from the pink pepper agroindustry.The literature revealed promising results,as pink pepper reduced the formation of harmful compounds,such as cholesterol oxides,and minimized lipid oxidation in numerous food matrices.Pink pepper is highlighted as an alternative to replace synthetic antioxidants in processed food.Besides,the published studies concerning the direct addition of fruits also indicate their use in domestic preparations aiming to reduce lipid oxidation damage.However,further studies are needed to elucidate pink pepper’s proper use by the food industry,which relies on research on aspects such as safe and effective concentrations,methods of application,and consumer acceptance of the final product.展开更多
文摘<span style="font-family:Verdana;">To synthesize, characterize and evaluate the antitumor potential derived from ruthenium compounds was generated in this study, from the precursor K[RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)] a route in a simple and reproducible synthesis for a novel compound of coordinating Ru</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">+3</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> with bipy and L-trip. The spectroscopic characterization in the mi</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ddle infrared region (FTIR) shows the interactions between Ru-(L-trip), evidenced by the displacement of the carboxylate ion band for</span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> higher energies, and also by the displacements of aliphatic amine bands, suggesting that bidentate coordination of the L-trip ligand occurred. Analysis of the results obtained with thermoanalytical techniques showed that the minimum formula of the compound, [RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)(L-trip)]1/2H</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">O. Evaluation of the</span></span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> antitumor potential of precursor K[RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)] showed the toxic effects on MCF-7 cell line, but </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">did not show selectivity and not reached PBMC cells to the same extent. The evaluation of the antitumor potential of the newly synthesized compound, [RuCl</span><sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:Verdana;">(bipy)(L-trip)], demonstrated that the insertion of an L-tryptophan molecule into the precursor coordination sphere made it selective when compared to PBMC cells, for MCF-7 type tumor cells.</span>
基金Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais project APQ-01083-11Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico grant 245914/2012-9+1 种基金Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior grant PNPD 1648694Pro-Reitoria de Pesquisa/UFMG IE 27/2010 for financial support
文摘Meloxicam(MLX) is an anti-inflammatory drug susceptible to variations and crystalline transitions. In compounding pharmacies, the complete crystallographic evaluation of the raw material is not a routine procedure. We performed a complete crystallographic characterization of aleatory raw MLX samples from compounding pharmacies. X-ray diffraction indicated the presence of two crystalline forms in one sample. DSC experiments suggested that crystallization, or a crystal transition, occurred differently between samples. The FTIR and ~1H NMR spectra showed characteristic assignments.^(13)C solid-state NMR spectroscopy indicated the presence of more than one phase in a sample from pharmacy B. The Hirshfeld surface analysis, with electrostatic potential projection, allowed complete assignment of the UV spectra in ethanol solution. The polymorph I of meloxicam was more active than polymorph III in an experimental model of acute inflammation in mice. Our results highlighted the need for complete crystallographic characterization and the separation of freely used raw materials in compounding pharmacies,as a routine procedure, to ensure the desired dose/effect.
文摘OBJECTIVE：Annona tomentosa R.E.Fr is a species not endemic to Brazil that belongs to the phytogeographic areas of the Amazon,Cerrado and Pantanal.Popularly known as“araticum rasteiro”or“araticum de moita”,A.tomentosa is edible and tea made from the leaves has been used as an antiinflammatory by native communities.There is no scientific evidence for these uses of A.tomentosa,especially those related to the control of pain and inflammation.For this reason,in the present study we evaluated the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of partitions from the methanolic extract of A.tomentosa leaves（A.tomentosa leaf methanolic extract（ATFM）in hexane partition：ATFM-H;ATFM in dichloromethane partition：ATFM-D;ATFM in ethyl acetate partition：ATFM-Ac;ATFM in butanol partition：ATFM-B）in mice.METHODS：The antinociceptive effects of leaf extracts from A.tomentosa were evaluated by abdominal writhing and tail-flick tests,while the anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated by paw oedema and air-pouch tests.The locomotor activity was evaluated with the open-field test.Furthermore,we evaluated the possible action mechanism of A.tomentosa,using naloxone,nitro-L-arginine methyl ester,glibenclamide,atropine,naltrindole and norbinaltorphimine in tail-flick tests.The productions of tumor necrosis factorα（TNF-α）and interleukin（IL）-1βwere also evaluated.RESULTS：The chromatographic fractionation of the partitions of the methanolic extract from the leaves of A.tomentosa revealed the presence of diterpenes,flavonoids,and steroids compounds.From the analysis of the hexane partition kaurenoic acid was identified as the major component.ATFM-H and ATFM-D had a significant antinociceptive effect in acute pain models in mice.The ATFM-H showed central antinociceptive effect from the involvement of theδopioid receptors,without causing alterations in the locomotor activity of the mice,while ATFM-D was effective in decreasing paw oedema and TNF-α and IL-1β production.CONCLUSION：These results demonstrate that leaf extracts from A.tomentosa present antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects that can to be used in relieving algesic and inflammatory conditions.
文摘This study focused on the identification of the filamentous fungi associated with soapstone samples exposed to outdoor conditions and the biocidal effect of gamma radiations on isolated fungal populations in Minas Gerais State in Brazil. Two soapstone blocks were placed outdoors under tropical environmental conditions for 12 months. A total of 9 filamentous fungal populations were identified on their surfaces, namely Acremomium （cf.） alternatum, Alternaria alternata, Aspergillusfumigatus, Calcarisporium （cf.） arbuscula, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Curvularia lunata, Epicoccum nigrum, Fusarium equiseti and Penicillium citrinum. The gamma radiation assay was then carried out as a test of biocidal action by exposing all fungal populations to the ionizing radiation. The results showed that only the C. cladosporioides species was resistant to this biocidal agent, since it was able to increase its population post exposure. Scanning electron microscopy images identified the microbial colonization on the soapstone blocks and the stone elementar composition was analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. After treatment, there was no structural and aesthetic alteration in the soapstone samples, and evidencing that gamma radiation can be used as a biocidal agent. However, the resistance of the black fungal population indicates caution in the choice of gamma irradiation as biocidal treatment.
文摘Chromium is a heavy metal used for various applications such as in the manufacture of stainless steels, in chemicals for wood treatment, in tanneries, and in the refractory industry. The main problem associated with the use of chromium in these activities is the considerable volume of contaminated effluent that requires treatment, mainly due to its high mobility and toxicity in its hexavalent form. Immobilization methods arise as an efficient solution for the treatment of these wastes through converting them into inert and stable materials. The present paper aims to investigate Portland cement II’s paste properties with potassium dichromate addition in order to verify the chromium immobilization process. Analyses of moisture content, water absorption, axial compressive strength, and solubilization were done in samples at 7 and 28 days with 0%;0.5%;1.05;1.5%;2.0% and 2.5% potassium dichromate addition. The results showed the influence of this salt in cement hydration reactions, damaging the mechanical behavior and the water absorption capability of the material produced. In the solubilization test, all compositions had >99% efficiency of chromium immobilization in both ages of hydration, thus demonstrating the capability of a cementitious matrix to stabilize this metal.
文摘This work presents the synthesis and characterization of compounds derived from the ruthenium transition metal with the nitrogenous ligand 4-aminopy- ridine (4-ampy). The synthesized compounds were characterized by FTIRmed spectroscopy and TG-DTA thermal analysis. For the cytotoxic evaluation of ruthenium compounds, a 66.0 μM aqueous solution containing the complex and the study of data observed in the biological assessment was performed using variance (ANOVA) analysis, followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test. Differences between treatments were considered significant when the p-value was less than 0.05 (p < 0.05). TG/DSC thermal analysis for the first complex suggests a stoichiometry of [Ru(Cl)<sub>3</sub>(4-ampy)(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>]·1/2H<sub>2</sub>O, which, due to the low solubility in an aqueous medium, was modified to increase its solubility for biological tests. The analysis of the spectra in the medium infrared region (FTIR) for the complex [Ru(Cl)<sub>3</sub>(4-ampy)(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>]·1/2H<sub>2</sub>O, shows displacements of the bands observed at 1625 - 1566 cm<sup>﹣1</sup> ν(C=C) e (C=N), indicating that coordination to the metallic center occurred by this group. Band displacements were observed in the modified Ru (III) complex, which suggests the presence of the 4-ampy ligand and the coordination by the groups ν(C=C) and (C=N) after the modification. In recent years, researchers worldwide have concentrated on obtaining, developing, and modifying drugs used as chemotherapeutic agents. The evaluation of the cell viability of the modified Ru (III) compound demonstrated cytotoxic effects in the MCF-7 cell line (15.33% ± DP 2.7) but did not affect normal cells (PBMC), which reflects the potential for possible applications.
基金supported by the Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior-Brasil(CAPES)(Finance Code 001)
文摘Objective:To investigate the antinociceptive effect of tingenone on inflammatory pain,as well as and the involvement of the cannabinoid receptors type 2(CB2)and spinal microglia in this process.Methods:Male Swiss mice were subjected to inflammatory pain induced by intraplantar injection of carrageenan.The nociceptive threshold was measured by von Frey filaments test.Tingenone was administered orally 60 min before carrageenan injection.To evaluate the involvement of CB2 receptor,endocannabinoids,and microglia,AM630(a CB2 receptor antagonist),MAFP(an inhibitor of an enzyme that hydrolyses endocannabinoids),and minocycline(a microglial inhibitor)were given intrathecally 20 min before tingenone administration.In addition,an immunofluorescence assay was used to evaluate CB2 receptor and CD11 B(a microglial marker)expression in the spinal cord dorsal horn.Results:Tingenone significantly reduced carrageenan-induced hyperalgesia,which was reversed by pretreatment with AM630.MAFP and minocycline potentiated and prolonged the tingenoneinduced antinociception.CD11 B expression was increased in the spinal cord dorsal horn of mice with inflammatory pain pretreated with tingenone,which was reduced by AM630,MAFP,and minocycline.Conclusions:CB2 receptors and endocannabinoids participate in the tingenone-induced antinociception which may involve the inhibition of microglia at spinal level.
文摘Parental care is a common strategy in many animal groups, to increase survival of the off-spring. Here, we report parental care in the freshwater crab Sylviocarcinus pictus. A female caught in the Amazon River, Brazil, bore juvenile crabs rather than eggs on her abdomen. Kept in the laboratory, the female retained the juveniles on the abdomen for 17 days, after which the juveniles left the abdomen. A total of 341 juvenile crabs measuring 3.45 ± 0.12 mmwere recorded. This pattern of parental care is very important for the maintenance of local populations of S. pictus, because if the larvae were released, as occurs in many marine species, they would drift downstream.
基金Fundação de Estudos Agrários Luiz de Queiroz(FEALQ),the São Paulo Research Foundation(FAPESP)(Grant Nos.2019/02796-3,2019/22280-1)the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior-Brasil(CAPES),Finance Code 001 for the scholarship for this research.M.B.S gratefully thanks the FAPESP(Grant Nos.2019/06897-9,2020/13700-4)+1 种基金the Brazilian Council for Scientific and Technological Development-Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(CNPq)for the scholarships(Grant Nos.140830/2018-9 and 311514/2023-5)O.W.D was supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture,Hatch projects NC02713 and NC02951.
文摘Reductive dissolution of barium(Ba)sulfate in wetland soils may increase Ba bioavailability in the environment,yet no information is available regarding Ba remediation using biochar.This study investigated the effectiveness of sugarcane(Saccharum officinarum)straw biochar pyrolyzed at 350℃(BC350),550℃(BC550),and 750℃(BC750)in inhibiting barite dissolution and,consequently,Ba availability in a soil artificially spiked with barite and flooded for 365 days.Increasing pyrolysis temperature alters the carbon structure,and increases dehydration and depolymerization,resulting in more stable biochar that releases less DOC(8.6-fold decrease from BC350 to BC750).Additionally,high-temperature biochar(BC750)had 1.7 times higher carbon(C)content,2.4 times higher ash content,and a 13.1 times greater specific surface area(SSA)than low-temperature biochar(BC350).Amending soil with BC750 increased pH but did not promote reducing conditions,and thus did not promote barite dissolution.Conversely,greater DOC in low-temperature biochar,particularly BC350,favored reducing conditions and increased barite dissolution by 23%,with BC550 also showing an 18%increase.This enhancement led to a greater pool of Ba sorbed into more labile exchangeable sites.In summary,pyrolysis temperature affects biochar attributes,which in turn influences the soil geochemical environment and Ba speciation.Low-temperature biochar(BC350)shows potential as an amendment to increase the bioavailable Ba pool in assisted remediation programs,such as biochar-assisted phytoremediation.
基金Rio de Janeiro State Research Foundation for the financial support(FAPERJ,processes E-26/211374/2021 and E-26/211573/2021)Brazilian National Research Council(CNPq,process 306100/2021-5)Sāo Paulo State Research Foundation(FAPESP,processes 2018/11726-6 and 2016/11524-9)for the financial support.
文摘Pink pepper(Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi)has received the scientific community’s attention due to its antioxidant properties and potential as a natural additive to limit lipid oxidation in foods.This review presents a comprehensive description of phenolic compounds in pink pepper fruit,which are mostly phenolic acids and flavonoids.Among the flavonoids,the glycosylated forms and biflavonoids are predominant.Moreover,tannins and stilbenes have also been found in pink pepper fruit.Therefore,the extensively reported antioxidant capacity of this fruit is mainly attributed to its rich phenolic composition.The current insights into the use of pink pepper fruit as a natural antioxidant are also described.This application has been investigated mostly by considering the use of extracts(directly in the food or incorporated into active packing),but the direct addition of the fruit has also been studied,as well as the use of residues from the pink pepper agroindustry.The literature revealed promising results,as pink pepper reduced the formation of harmful compounds,such as cholesterol oxides,and minimized lipid oxidation in numerous food matrices.Pink pepper is highlighted as an alternative to replace synthetic antioxidants in processed food.Besides,the published studies concerning the direct addition of fruits also indicate their use in domestic preparations aiming to reduce lipid oxidation damage.However,further studies are needed to elucidate pink pepper’s proper use by the food industry,which relies on research on aspects such as safe and effective concentrations,methods of application,and consumer acceptance of the final product.
