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Alta pressão hidrostática como ferramenta de seleção direcionada em S. cerevisiae para produção de etanol 2g pela casca de coco verde
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2019-03-11) Santos, Luiza Favarato; Fernandes, Patricia Machado Bueno; Santos, Alexandre Martins Costa; Torres, Fernando Araripe Gonçalves
The green coconut shell is a pollutant residue of the environment generated to tons in Brazil and that brings several environmental problems in its disposal. Therefore, using it for the production of renewable energy is an important sustainable solution for the mitigation of the environmental impact and for the generation of energy. Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae represents one of the microorganisms most used in the fermentation industries for the production of biofuels from lignocellulolytic residues. There are already on the market strains of this yeast capable of degrading lignocellulolytic residues, which have been developed to increase the yield of the process, making it feasible financially on an industrial scale. The high pressure hydrostatic (HHP) is a tool that simulates three types of different stresses in the yeast: the ethyl, the thermal and the oxidative, which are very common in fermentation dornas. In addition, studies have shown that fermentation occurs more rapidly when the yeast is under HHP. Therefore, HHP can be used as a targeted selection tool to obtain a strain with higher fermentation capacity and greater resistance to fermentation stresses, increasing the yield of the process. The aim of this work was to apply a selective pressure to the S. cerevisiae strain G2-104 using high hydrostatic pressure in order to obtain a strain with a higher fermentation capacity in green coconut shell culture medium, to increase the yield of the second generation ethanol production process.
Alterações na atividade fotossintética em folhas do mamoeiro ‘Golden’ infectadas com PMeV, detectadas por meio da fluorescência da clorofila a
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2017-07-13) Hernández, Karla Verónica Alvarado; Silva, Diolina Moura; Moura, Andrea Bittencourt; Ventura, José Aires; Falqueto, Antelmo Ralph
Papaya (Carica papaya l.) is one of the most consumed fruits in the world due to its nutritional, pharmaceutical and use in the food and cosmetic industry. In Brazil, the second producer of papaya in the world, the production has been severely affected by meleira, disease which is caused by the complex of Papaya meleira virus (PMeV and PMeV2). In order to analyze the changes in photosynthetic activity in 'Golden' papaya leaves infected and not infected by PMeV, the experiment was carried out in which three groups of plants were evaluated: Control, without inoculation; Inoculated with sodium phosphate buffer (Treatment = ↓ [𝑃𝑀𝑒𝑉2]) and inoculated with sodium phosphate buffer and latex harvested from plants with meleira symptoms (Treatment = ↑[PMeV2]). The chlorophyll a fluorescence technique was used as a tool. There was a significant increase in quantum photochemical energy conversion in photosystem II (Y (II)) and an increase in the quantum yield of the regulated non-photochemical energy loss (Y (NPQ)) in the inoculated plants. At the same time, transient fluorescence curves showed greater efficiency in the reduction of the primary (Quinone A) and secondary (Quinone B) acceptors of electrons in photosystem II and greater efficiency of reduction of the plastoquinone pool and, consequently, greater efficiency in the reduction of acceptors of the Citb6f complex. The presence of two PMeV viruses and PMeV2 confirmed the presence of two PMeV viruses. A higher photochemical performance index (PItotal) was observed in the plants with the highest viral load from the 35th day after inoculation (DAI), and at 49 DAI, an increase in the reduction activity of photosystem I and PItotal was observed in plants with higher viral load and intermediate values in plants with lower viral load. These results suggest a defensive response of papaya cv. Golden to infection and confirm the presence of the two viruses, PMeV and PMeV2. Therefore, this technique proved to be a tool with great potential as a simple and fast method to study the interaction plant x pathogen and as the mechanisms of virus infection in plants and could also be used to detect the changes in photosynthetic activity in papaya infected with PMeV and PMeV2.
Alterações na parede celular e no metabolismo energético de Saccharomyces cerevisiae submetida à alta pressão hidrostática
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2018-02-20) Carneiro, Tárcio; Fernandes, Patrícia Machado Bueno; Fernandes, Antonio Alberto Ribeiro; Santos, Alexandre Martins Costa; Zingali, Russolina Benedeta
Yeasts are one of the most important organisms in the processes of industrial biotechnology. Its great fermentative capacity and considered as a genetically safe organism, made this organism one of the first to be domesticated by the human being. Among its applications are not only its products generated from the fermentation, but also its cell itself, which moves a market ranging from organic yeast to yeast paste for human consumption. Understanding not only the fermentative process, but also the respiratory process are necessary. The production processes in which the yeasts are employed expose them to abiotic stresses of different types, such as temperature variation, pH, salinity and others. High hydrostatic pressure is now an important methodology in the study of its effects on the cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, acting as a model of stress. The understanding of this phenomenon on cells has helped not only to understand the processes of response to stress, but also its use as an important tool in industrial application. Atomic force microscopy, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and microarray data were used to characterize the effects of high hydrostatic pressure on the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its energy metabolism. For the production of the experiments, BT0510 cells were submitted to high hydrostatic pressure (50 to 200 MPa) for 30 minutes and then analyzed by atomic force microscopy and in another experiment the cells were subjected to a pressure of 50MPa for 30 minutes and facing to agitation. The results showed the appearance of resistance bands in the cell wall at pressures of 100, 150 and 200 MPa, indicating possible fracture points, which leads to lesions that compromise its viability. At pressures of 50MPa the variation of the resistance of the cell wall resembles the control, which shows that this pressure is of sublethal character, not interfering so expressively in the cellular mortality. The response to 50 MPa treatment was then analyzed in the long term by HPLC, with collection points at 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 36 and 60 hours after application of pressure. The results show high affinity with microarray generated data, where the cells increase the rate of glucose consumption in the fermentative phase (1 to 12 hours) as well as higher ethanol production. The cells also showed a greater efficiency in the ethanol metabolism which generated an increase in the cell mass in the cells treated with pressure. It was demonstrated that high hydrostatic 6 pressure has industrial application in cellular mass acquisition processes as in the production of biological yeast, thus showing the biotechnological capacity of the use of this stress mechanism and generating the deposit of the patent "Process for the increase of cellular mass in yeasts using high hydrostatic pressures ".
Análise da expressão dos genes relacionados à parede celular e a membrana plasmática de Saccharomyces cerevisiae em resposta a alta pressão hidrostática
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2012-02-28) Souza, Diego Trindade de; Fernandes, Patrícia Machado Bueno; Masuda, Cláudio Akio; Guimarães, Marco César Cunegundes; Bravim, Fernanda
The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiaehas received much attention for its applications in the biotechnology industry. However, during these processes, yeasts are exposed to many different types of stress. Knowing the mechanisms S. cerevisiaeuses to respond to these stresses is essential for obtaining higher yields in the industrial sector. High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) is a stress that exerts a broad effect on S. cerevisiae, interfering with cell membranes, cellular architecture, and various biochemical processes. In this study, we used the microarray technique to investigate the influence of HHP on genes related to the cell wall and plasma membrane. For this, cells from BT0605 strain were subjected to hydrostatic pressure of 50 MPa for 30 min, and then incubated at ambient pressure for 5, 10 and 15 min.The microarray results clearly demonstrated that of the genes involved in biogenesis of the cell wall, those which are related to protection were readily activated by high pressure, whilst the genes involved in cell wall structure required 5 minutes on the ambient pressure to be induced.
Análise da expressão temporal de genes relacionados ao metabolismo de Saccharomyces cerevisiae em resposta ao estresse por alta pressão hidrostática
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2012-02-29) Silva, Lucas Ferreira da; Fernandes, Patrícia Machado Bueno; Masuda, Cláudio Akio; Louro, Iuri Drummond
Living organisms maintain a complex internal balance, which enables them to optimise their growth and metabolism. However, fluctuations in environmental conditions can affect this balance. The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a unicellular, eukaryote model organism. The biotechnological processes it is used for include the production of bread, cheese, alcohol, drugs and pharmaceuticals. From a physiological standpoint, all these processes affect the normal operation of the cell and it is extremely important to study the molecular mechanisms that provide protection against these stressful situations. One of the models used to study stress is high hydrostatic pressure (HHP), which is known to cause morphological and metabolic changes in yeast. Several studies have demonstrated that the expression pattern of genes from yeast submitted to high hydrostatic pressure shows a complex profile, including genes related to oxidative, osmotic, and heat protection.
Análise da fibrose do tecido adiposo de mulheres submetidas à abdominoplastia e cirurgia bariátrica
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2014-10-28) Castro, Eduardo José Passamai de; Errera, Flávia Imbroisi Valle; Nogueira, Breno Valentim; Nahas, Fábio Xefran
Fibrosis is an exceeding accumulation of extracellular matrix, resulting from an unbalance between the synthesis and degradation of its components. It is associated with the metabolic alterations in the adipose tissue, however, its occurrence in the different deposits and clinical repercussions are not yet fully understood. The study aims at assessing fibrosis in the adipose tissue regarding the presence of obesity, location of the deposit [subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue (SAAT) and the visceral one (VAT)] and its association with clinical variables. Samples of fat from SAAT and VAT were obtained from 21 women undergoing bariatric surgery (IMC>40kg/m²) and 25 VAT samples from the ones undergoing abdominoplasty (IMV<30kg/m²). The samples were processed for conventional histology. The red stain picrosirius was used to evaluate the total collagen fibers. The pictures obtained were analyzed in ADIPOSOFT®. The fibrosis percentage found in SAAT and VAT were analyzed through non-parametric static tests, using the value of p<0,05. SAAT amount present was bigger in women with obesity (p<0.0006). The fibroses between the deposits of SAAT and VAT was only observed among mulatto and black women with obesity (p<0,012). The amount of fibrosis in SAAT was not correlated to the variable clinics in women without obesity. However, with the ones undergoing bariatric surgery, it was observed correlations of fibrosis in SAAT with body mass index (BMI), glycated hemoglobin (A1c), LDL, triglycerides; and in VAT with the percentage of preoperative fat loss, percentage of total fat loss, percentage of pre lean mass, Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Basal Energetic Consumption (BEC). The metabolic parameters and the anthropometric profile of the bariatric surgery were associated to the fibrosis in SAAT, while the post-surgery parameters were associated to the fibrosis in VAT.
Análise da influência de polimorfismos do gene CYP1B1 materno na idade gestacional de nascimento : uma correlação clínica e molecular
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2017-04-20) Santos, Jéssica Aflávio dos; Louro, Iúri Drumond; Carvalho, Elizeu Fagundes de; Santos, Marcelo dos
Currently, both prematurity and births occurring in the late preterm and in the early term have been highlighted by their negative influence on infant mortality and morbidity. Several risk factors have been associated with decreased gestational age at birth. Environmental risk factors include cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol intake, ethnicity, weight and maternal age. Regarding genetic factors, genetic polymorphisms involved in oxidative stress and xenobiotics metabolism have been strongly associated with preterm birth. This may generate oxidative stress, considered a primary etiological factor for preterm birth because it can cause a compromised placenta. This is the case of the CYP1B1 gene, which also plays an important role in the estrogen synthesis, one of the most important hormones in pregnancy maintenance. The action of the enzyme CYP1B1 may result in the production of reactive and carcinogenic compounds due to the preferential hydroxylation of 17β-estradiol at the 4-hydroxy position. The polymorphisms rs10012, rs1056827, rs1056836 were selected for this work because they are associated with variations in this enzyme activity. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the possible influence of these polymorphisms, as well as clinical data and maternal life habits in gestational age at birth. For such, a prospective cohort study was carried out with pregnant women from the Santo Antônio de Jesus city, in State of Bahia, Brazil. Mothers were followed during gestation, delivery and puerperium between 2009 and 2016. Maternal characteristics and habits were obtained through standardized questionnaires. Genotyping was performed from blood samples from pregnant women with TaqMan® assays using the Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique. Pregnant women who delivered in the initial full-term period had higher mean maternal age and pre-gestational Body Mass Index (BMI) than the preterm and full-term periods. Pre-gestational BMI intervals, race, smoking, and alcoholic showed no significant association with gestational age at birth. A significant correlation was detected between the SNP rs1056836 and the maternal age and the pre-gestational BMI. None of the other analyzed variables showed a significant association with any of the other polymorphisms. Non direct association was detected between any of the analyzed polymorphisms and gestational age at birth. From the results obtained by this work, a possible relationship of the CYP1B1 gene with the gestational age at birth can not be ruled out. Subsequent studies should analyze the possible association of these polymorphisms with gestational age at birth in other ethnic groups, as well as carry out more extensive investigations including other genes and polymorphisms, as well as prematurity environmental risk factors.
ANÁLISE DA MEMÓRIA EPISÓDICA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A METILAÇÃO DO GENE NR3C1 EM ADULTOS BRASILEIROS: ASSOCIAÇÃO COM VARIÁVEIS SOCIODEMOGRAFICAS E DE ESTILO DE VIDA
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2020-03-06) Moreno, Ivana Alece Arantes; Silva, Adriana Madeira Alvares da; https://orcid.org/0000000280780304; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6445492335035108; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/; Arantes, Lidia Maria Rebolho Batista; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/; Freitas, Flavia Vitorino; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/
The aim of this study was to assess cognitive impairment and analyze its relationship with socioeconomic variables, lifestyle, depressive symptoms, food and nutritional security and DNA methylation levels in the NR3C1 promoter region in the peripheral blo
ANÁLISE DA PRESENÇA DE DANO INESPECÍFICO MEDIADO POR CÉLULAS T CD8 NO PULMÃO DE PACIENTES COM COVID-19
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2022-08-12) Lopes, Paola de Oliveira; Gomes, Daniel Claudio de Oliveira; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3965075540969796; https://orcid.org/000000031062694X; http://lattes.cnpq.br/; Pereira, Fausto Edmundo Lima; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4065537941002091; Goncalves, Ricardo; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/
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ANÁLISE DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE DEPRESSÃO E HÁBITO TABAGISTA NA METILAÇÃO DO GENE BDNF
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2021-07-07) Quaioto, Bárbara Risse; Silva, Adriana Madeira Alvares da; https://orcid.org/0000000280780304; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6445492335035108; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3062-7619; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7948833367111238; Arantes, Lidia Maria Rebolho Batista; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8230-1218; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2019308149950531; Hollais, André Willian; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2991-8646; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0068789063590867
Depression is one of the most common diseases between the cause of global inability, with millions of people affected. It is a heterogeneous and complex disease, which involves several risk factors. Although there is no single theory to explain its development, studies suggest a relationship with lower levels of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). In this sense, BDNF gene methylation, influenced by environmental factors, may be involved. It is known that individuals with depression are frequently smokers and it has already been demonstrated that changes in BDNF protein levels can occur due to tobacco use. However, the investigation of tobacco effect on BDNF gene methylation has not yet been investigated. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between depression, smoking and BDNF gene methylation levels. To that end, a cross-sectional study was carried out with individuals assisted by the SUS primary health care network in the municipality of Alegre – ES. Data collection was performed using a socioeconomic, health and lifestyle assessment questionnaire, as well as anthropometric and depression assessment, using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). In addition, blood was collected for genomic DNA extraction and posterior methylation analysis. According to the Poisson regression, the highest prevalence of depression in the sample was explained by the female gender, not having a marriage bond, lack of leisure activities, smoking and BDNF methylation. Mann-Whitney and Generalized Linear Model analysis showed that depressed patients had higher levels of methylation, as well as non-smokers. As demonstrated by the Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn's posthoc test, smoking habit reduces BDNF methylation levels in depressed individuals, but not in non-depressed individuals. These results provide support for depression prevention policies. Furthermore, the data contribute to the understanding of the pathophysiology and diagnosis molecular of depression, involving the BDNF gene. Additionally, the results expose the need to assess the influence of smoking habit in studies on epigenetic changes in depression.
ANÁLISE DE EEG DE PACIENTES PÓS-AVC: COMPARATIVO DE MOVIMENTO REAL DE MEMBRO INFERIOR E IMAGINAÇÃO MOTORA
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2022-09-16) Ferreira, Matheus Modolo; Filho, Teodiano Freire Bastos; https://orcid.org/0000000211852773; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3761585497791105; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/; Caldeira, Eliete Maria de Oliveira; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/; Rodriguez, Denis Delisle; https://orcid.org/000000028937031X; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7140331839822423
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ANÁLISE DE FATORES DE VIRULÊNCIA RELACIONADOS À ADESÃO E AO FENÓTIPO DE VARIANTE DE PEQUENAS COLÔNIAS EM CEPAS DE Staphylococcus aureus ISOLADAS DE INFECÇÃO ÓSSEA MAXILOFACIAL
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2020-12-21) Soares, Dalliane Oliveira; Zeidler, Sandra Lucia Ventorin Von; https://orcid.org/0000000288975747; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5785612863130498; https://orcid.org/0000000217320727; http://lattes.cnpq.br/; Gomes, Daniel Claudio de Oliveira; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3965075540969796; Santos, Andre Luis Souza dos; https://orcid.org/; http://lattes.cnpq.br/
Osteomyelitis is the main infectious disease that affects bone tissue. The most frequent etiologic agent in this type of infection is Staphylococcus aureus, which can be found in the normal microbiota of the skin and mucous membranes in humans, but in fav
Análise de ministr's em impressões digitais depositadas em suportes variados
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2014-06-24) Vieira, Carolina Mayumi; Louro, Iúri Drumond; Paneto, Greiciane Gaburro; Rave, Cintia Fridman; Schuenck, Ricardo Pinto
The human fingerprint identification is a simple, fast and economical method. However, blurred prints deposited on rough surfaces constitute a challenge because of the loss of details. The development methods are insufficient to allow the analysis of the fingerprint, as observed points may be blurred or damaged. With the advances in DNA genotyping technology, small amounts of biological material such as a dozen cells can yield a complete DNA profile and be of great help in criminal investigations. In this context, fingerprints, previously only analyzed from the lophoscopic aspect, can now have a genetic approach. The use of MiniSTR 's combined with an increase in the number of PCR cycles can improve the detection of DNA in samples with degraded and/or limited amount of DNA. When investigating a crime scene, the forensic expert should keep in mind there is no hierarchy among evidence and every vestige should be analyzed considering its feasibility and effectiveness in generating proof.
Análise de mutações em formas recessivas de pacientes com osteogênese imperfeita do Espírito Santo : comparação de metodologias
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2012-02-17) Quirino, Geise de Aguiar; Paula, Flavia de; Errera, Flavia Imbroisi Valle; Bortolini, Eliete Rabi
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic desease characterized by patient s bone fragility and deformity, in which severity ranges from a barely detectable connective tissue disorder to lethality in the perinatal period. The diversity of clinical variability in patients is caused by the different location or type of mutations in one of the ten genes related with the disease. This wide clinical variability difficults the perfect clinical diagnoses, due to that the use of molecular biology techniques becomes necessary to obtain a correct diagnoses and for genotype: phenotype correlation. One of the relevant genes associated with recessive forms of OI is the LEPRE-1 gene, responsible for encoding the prolyl 3 hidroxylase 1 protein. This protein and two others are components of the complex responsible for pro-collagen alfa 1 chains 3 prolyl hydroxylation. The target of this research was to analyze the LEPRE-1 gene in eight non consanguineous patients clinically diagnosed as severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta suggestive of autossomic recessive heritage by DNA sequencing of exons 1, 3, 5, 6 and 14 of the gene. In addition, the data obtained was used to analyze the efficiency of the SSCP technique by comparing the results between screening for mutations methodologies and gene sequencing methodologies. On exon 6, for instance, a mutation in one patient was found: a heterozygose base change (c.1087A>G / p.Lys363Glu), consequently, lysine was produced instead of glutamic acid. On the other exons, there was no mutation found on the patients chosen. All the results obtained in this research were compatible with datas generated by SSCP and suggest high efficient of SSCP technique for LEPRE-1 gene to recessive cases of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Análise de um sistema de reabilitação para membros superiores utilizando ambiente de realidade virtual baseado em Kinect e sEMG
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2016-02-29) Cardoso, Vivianne Flavia; Frizera Neto, Anselmo; Bastos Filho, Teodiano Freire; Nogueira, Breno Valentim; Ferreira, André; Andrade, Adriano de Oliveira
Impaired motor function appears as one of the most common symptoms stroke. When the upper limbs are affected, carrying out daily activities is compromised. The recent developments in the field of rehabilitation are exercises in virtual reality environment (RV). Another method used for rehabilitation of the upper limbs of patients after stroke is the EMG biofeedback. Through this biofeedback, the myoelectric signals from the muscle are converted into visual and audio information that allows the patient to control and regulate muscle activity. The objective of this work is to design and evaluate a new form of rehabilitation by biofeedback using RV and surface electromyography (sEMG) to complement conventional therapy upper limb post-stroke patients. The system was developed in accordance with the requirements in the design phase and design, considering the patient's functional limitations, residual skills, a motivating environment and ease of use. He is able to provide feedback of sEMG, the result (through the score in the game) and the angle described. The three games developed, aims to motivate the patient to perform elbow extension movements and meet the principles of motor learning. To develop and evaluate the system experiments were conducted with individuals without motor or neurological involvement. Analyzing the graph obtained by the myoelectric signal filtered and rectified is possible to observe a co-contraction of Bícpes Brachial (BB) and Trícpes Brachial (TB). When we analyze the results of feedback, the data show that and were not found significas differences (p = 0.9216) when playing with the dominant arm (BD) versus non-dominant (BND). However a significant difference is observed when comparing both arms versus BD (BD / BND) and p = 0.0003 vs. BND BD / BND, p = 0.0018. The results of the evaluations through the System Usability Scale (SUS), in the experiments of stage 2 (E2) was ± 81.4; SD ± 3.4 and stage 3 for participants (E3 / P) ± 82.5; SD ± 14.3 and rehabilitation professionals (E3 / PR) ± 81.1; SD ± 7.4). In Goal Attainment Scale (GAS), E2 was ± 73.3; SD ± 2.7; E3 / P ± 72.2; SD ± 6.1 and E3 / PR ± 73.5; SD ± 2.7. The results show good acceptance of the system by the users, and that the objectives expected during the use of the system have been achieved.
Análise de VEGF-C, COX-2 e IL-17A como biomarcadores do carcinoma epidermóide de cabeça e pescoço
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2017-02-23) Bastos, Alliny Cristiny da Silva; Gouvêa, Sônia Alves; Guimarães, Marco Cesar Cunegundes; Santos, Hérica de Lima
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most frequent types of cancers presenting a high mortality rate and morbidity rate for individuals worldwide. Although several studies present possible biomarkers (BM) for HNSCC there is no specific BM established for this disease. The objective of this work was to evaluate the role of VEGF-C, COX-2 and IL-17A as possible BM of HNSCC, since their high expression has been related to a worse prognosis of the disease. A cross-sectional clinical study, approved by the CEP/UFES Ethics Committee n°99.242/2012, was performed. Biological samples and clinical-pathological data from 124 patients with HNSCC and 29 healthy individuals were collected. The detection of VEGF-C mRNA and COX-2 expression was performed by qPCR trials on tumor tissues and normal tissue samples. The evaluation of VEGFC and COX2 protein expression was performed with serum from both HNSCC patients and a control group by Western blotting. The level of IL-17A (pg/ml) was measured by flow cytometry. Increased relative expression of VEGF-C mRNA in tumor tissue was observed in patients with lymph node metastasis (p=0,027) compared to without lymph node metastasis (p=0,043) and normal tissue samples (p=0,031);Variation of VEGF-C expression in serum of patients in advanced stages of the disease (III/IV) was observed (p=0,01) in comparison with patients in initial stages (I/II) (p = 0,03) and also the control group (p=0,003). COX-2 did not present a significant difference in any of the parameters of the biological samples analyzed. The level of IL-17A was higher in the serum samples from patients in the initial stages of HNSCC (I/II) (p=0,03), in smokers with the disease (p=0,04) and in those without regional lymph node metastases(p=0,04) when compared to the control group. VEGF-C and IL-17A were shown to be potential biomarker of HNSCC in serum samples, being a less invasive and more feasible way to evaluate the patient's condition, whereas for COX-2 new approaches are necessary to evaluate its role in HNSCC.
Análise do DNA de contato obtido de impressões labiais e bebidas: influência de diferentes variáveis na persistência de amostras desafiadoras
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2023-02-23) Bessa, Bárbara Gomes de Oliveira; Louro, Iuri Drumond; https://orcid.org/0000000151609615; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3817361438227180; https://orcid.org/0000000341696764; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3555288687137820; Carvalho, Elizeu Fagundes de; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4620-7253; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2742420738858309; Paula, Flavia de; https://orcid.org/0000000186792982; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7913201450663683
With the advancement of molecular biology techniques, contact DNA samples have become more explored and used in the field of forensic sciences. Among the existing contact samples, lip prints are sources of DNA and can be used in investigative contexts. This type of challenging sample can be found at crime scenes in beverage containers such as glasses, cans and bottles. In addition, the remaining liquids of these drinks are also considered potential sources of DNA and can be used in forensics. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of obtaining DNA from contact samples from lip prints and beverages. In addition, it was verified whether variables such as temperature, humidity, exposure to sunlight and time influence the obtaining of this genetic material. During the experiment, 4 volunteers were asked to drink water, in a glass, and soda, in an aluminum can. Contact DNA samples deposited on the surfaces were collected 24 and 72 hours after their deposition. The collections were performed using swab. The remaining liquids in the containers were collected with the aid of a pasteur pipette. DNA was extracted through organic extraction and quantified by two different methodologies (Nanodrop and Qubit kit). According to the results, the quantification using the Qubit kit was more effective and specific when compared with the Nanodrop. It was not possible to detect correlation between temperature/humidity and the amount of recovered DNA. Direct exposure to sunlight was shown to have significant effects (p < 0.05), especially on samples deposited on aluminum surfaces. The results related to the time variable also indicated statistical differences (p < 0.05) when analyzed together with exposure to sunlight. Regarding liquids, the variables time and sunlight did not show a significant influence (p > 0.05) on the DNA yield obtained. From these results, it was found that it is possible to obtain DNA from contact samples from lip prints and drinks with a low-cost methodology. In addition, it is noted that the yield of this type of sample can be significantly affected by environmental variables, mainly sunlight.
Análise do efeito biológico de nanopartículas de ouro reduzidas com extrato de Punica granatum L. sobre Escherichia coli ATCC 25922
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2023-10-06) Cesário, Letícia Miranda; Guimarães, Marco Cesar Cunegundes; https://orcid.org/0000000321460180; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0261991057482057; https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0951-565X; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0322298559859067; Alves, Wendel Andrade; Silva, Adriana Madeira Alvares da; https://orcid.org/0000000280780304; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6445492335035108
The rise in antimicrobial resistance has become a critical public health concern, requiring new approaches to face pathogens. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are deemed promising in the fight against pathogenic biofilms due to their unique physicochemical characteristics, which can be tailored for specific purposes. In the present study, we employed the green synthesis of AuNPs, using pomegranate peel extract (Punica granatum L.) as a reducing agent, due to its antioxidant properties and the inherent non-toxicity of the method. For the synthesis of the AuNPs, two techniques were employed: sodium citrate chemical reduction and the green synthesis method using pomegranate extract. The nanoparticles were characterized through spectroscopic and imaging techniques, such as UV-Vis, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The phenolic compounds present in the extract and in the AuNPs were identified by HighPerformance Liquid Chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS). The success of the AuNP synthesis was initially confirmed by the reddish hue of the resulting colloid and the absorbance pattern in the UV-Vis spectra. Spectroscopic analyses showed the presence of various organic compounds in the pomegranate peel, such as amino acids, phenols, ellagic tannins, and gallic and ellagic acid esters, which participate in the stabilization of the AuNPs. The gold concentration in the nanoparticles was 42.70 μg/mL, while the concentration of pomegranate extract present in the nanoparticles was 380 μg/mL. The AuNPs exhibited a hydrodynamic size in the range of 68.80 nm and a zeta potential of -16.4 mV, indicating stability in aqueous solution. The EC50 value obtained through the DPPH assay proved that the pomegranate extract has high antioxidant activity, greater than that of the Trolox standard. The evaluation of antimicrobial activity was carried out on the Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 strain. The highest concentration of gold nanoparticles with pomegranate extract (170.8 μg/mL) exhibited antimicrobial effect, which, although minimal, caused deformations in the bacterial membrane. In conclusion, the study describes an eco-friendly synthesis of gold nanoparticles using pomegranate extract, which exhibited high antioxidant potential. Although the AuNPs showed limited antimicrobial properties, they emerge as promising candidates for biomedical and nanotechnological applications, requiring additional studies to enhance their potential as antibacterial agents.
Análise do gene MTHFR em relação à radiossensibilidade tumoral de pacientes com carcinoma epidermóide de cabeça e pescoço
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2014-10-31) Anders, Quézia; Conforti, Adriana Madeira Alvares da Silva; Louro, Iuri Drumond; Panetto, Greiciane Gaburro; Moreira, Miguel Angelo Martins
The enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), responsible for the biological release of folate’s active form, may have reduced activity when polymorphic variants C677T and A1298C are present. Considering that folate participates in metabolic pathways that lead to nucleotide synthesis and methylation, these polymorphisms are relevant for the prognostic association with oral, oropharynx and larynx squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy or not. This study analysed polymorphisms C677T (rs1801133) and A1298C (rs1801131) as putative markers of tumor radiosensitivity. Our sample was made of 306 patients evaluated according to clinicopathological data, local disease relapse, death, disease specific survival, in relation to therapeutic option used in each case. Polymorphism were detected by PCR-RFLP. Survival curves were analysed according to the Kaplan-Meier model and its significance confirmed by the p of Wilcoxcon, being the error margin set to less than 5%. Associations between polymorphisms and local disease relapse, death and disease-free survival were not statistically significant. In contrast, MTHFR C677T patients with larynx SCC treated with radiotherapy showed that when at least T allele is present, there is a 3x decrease in the chance of early death. Therefore, this polymorphism may be an important biomarker for the prognostic evalution of larynx SCC patients treated with radiotherapy.
Análise do nível de estresse baseada em sinais de eletroencefalografia e de condutância da pele
(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2015-02-09) Pomer-Escher, Alexandre Geraldo; Bastos Filho, Teodiano Freire; Nogueira, Breno Valentim; Bravo, Eduardo Caicedo
The stress can affect everyone, independently of age, gender or ethnicity. The human body uses stress as an adaptive response in relations to various conditions, which require an adaptation of the body to face such a situation. Depending on the stressor stimulus, the stress is classified as physical, mental or emotional stress. However, the stress is not necessarily a bad thing or something pathological; in fact, it is a vital adaptation mechanism for the survival of the human species. The number of people who are affected negatively by stress has grown in last decades. Recent research highlights that in the United States about 60% to 90% of medical care were related in some way with stress. In Brazil, around 80% of the population have been affected by stress, and 30% of these are in the most critical phase. Nowadays, the main form of stress identification is still held by self-report questionnaire, thus, this research presents a methodology for stress analysis based on skin conductance and EEG signals. The parameters used for EEG are the asymmetry of alpha rhythm, and the ratio between the beta and alpha rhythms, both in the frontal and prefrontal cortex. For the EEG signal recording handheld device is used. It has electrodes that are specifically located on the positions according to the International 10/20 System (aF3, F3, F4, aF4). The participants are the Military Firefighters of the first Cia of Vitoria (Brazil), and three classes of emotional stimuli are used through the use of images belonging to the IAPS (International Affective Picture System) database, being called positive, calm and negatives classes. The accuracy of results through SVM (Support Vector Machine) classifier are 88.24% for positive stimuli class, 84.09% for calm class and 92.86% for negative class. Thus, this research presents a combination of parameters that can be measured with low-cost equipment, and provides conditions to differentiate stressful stimuli, and thereby providing indications that can be used to help the training of emergency care professionals.

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