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2. Temporal trends in microplastic accumulation in placentas from pregnancies in Hawaiʻi
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Weingrill, Rodrigo Barbano, Lee, Men-Jean, Benny, Paula, Riel, Jonathan, Saiki, Kevin, Garcia, Jacob, Oliveira, Lais Farias Azevedo de Magalhaes, Fonseca, Eduardo Jorge da Silva, Souza, Samuel Teixeira de, D'Amato, Flavio de Oliveira Silva, Silva, Ueslen Rocha, Dutra, Mariana Lima, Marques, Aldilane Lays Xavier, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, and Urschitz, Johann
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- 2023
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3. Neuroprotective Effect of Exogenous Galectin-1 in Status Epilepticus
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Pacheco, Amanda Larissa Dias, de Melo, Igor Santana, de Araujo Costa, Maisa, Amaral, Mariah Morais Celestino, de Gusmão Taveiros Silva, Nívea Karla, Santos, Yngrid Mickaelli Oliveira, Gitaí, Daniel Leite Góes, Duzzioni, Marcelo, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Silva, Robinson Sabino, Donatti, Ana Luiza Ferreira, Mestriner, Luisa, Fuzo, Carlos Alessandro, Cummings, Richard D., Garcia-Cairasco, Norberto, Dias-Baruffi, Marcelo, and de Castro, Olagide Wagner
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- 2022
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4. Polystyrene microplastics exposition on human placental explants induces time-dependent cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and metabolic alterations.
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de Sousa, Ashelley Kettyllem Alves, Pires, Keyla Silva Nobre, Cavalcante, Isadora Hart, Cavalcante, Iasmin Cristina Lira, Santos, Julia Domingues, Queiroz, Maiara Ingrid Cavalcante, Leite, Ana Catarina Rezende, Crispim, Alessandre Carmo, da Rocha Junior, Edmilson Rodrigues, Aquino, Thiago Mendonça, Weingrill, Rodrigo Barbano, Urschitz, Johann, Ospina-Prieto, Stephanie, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban
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POLLUTANTS ,CHORIONIC villi ,PROTON magnetic resonance ,CYTOTOXINS ,NUCLEAR magnetic resonance ,PLASTIC marine debris ,GLUTATHIONE peroxidase - Abstract
Introduction: Microplastics (MPs) are environmental pollutants that pose potential risks to living organisms. MPs have been shown to accumulate in human organs, including the placenta. In this study, we investigated the biochemical impact of 5 μm polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) on term placental chorionic villi explants, focusing on cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, metabolic changes, and the potential for MPs to cross the placental barrier. Methods: Term placental chorionic explants were cultured for 24 hours with varying concentrations of PS-MPs, with MTT assays used to determine the appropriate concentration for further analysis. Cytotoxicity was assessed using the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay over a period of up to 72 hours. Reactive oxygen species formation and antioxidant activity were evaluated using biochemical assays. Metabolomic profiling was performed using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR). Results: Placental explants exposed to 100 μg/mL of PS-MPs showed a significant increase in cytotoxicity over time (p < 0.01). Levels of mitochondrial and total superoxide anion (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05, respectively) and hydrogen peroxide (p < 0.001) were significantly elevated. PS-MP exposure resulted in a reduction in total sulfhydryl content (p < 0.05) and the activities of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (p < 0.01) and catalase (p < 0.05), while glutathione peroxidase activity increased (p < 0.05), and the oxidized/reduced glutathione ratio decreased (p < 0.05). Markers of oxidative damage, such as malondialdehyde and carbonylated proteins, also increased significantly (p < 0.001 and p < 0.01, respectively), confirming oxidative stress. Metabolomic analysis revealed significant differences between control and PS-MP-exposed groups, with reduced levels of alanine, formate, glutaric acid, and maltotriose after PS-MP exposure. Discussion: This study demonstrates that high concentrations of PS-MPs induce time-dependent cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, and alterations in the TCA cycle, as well as in folate, amino acid, and energy metabolism. These findings highlight the need for further research to clarify the full impact of MP contamination on pregnancy and its implications for future generations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia: Novelties and challenges
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Silva, Ana Lucia Mendes da, Monteiro, Karollina do Nascimento, Sun, Sue Yazaki, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban
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- 2021
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6. The effect of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on the fetal compartment
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De Luccia, Thiago P.B., Ono, Erika, Menon, Ramkumar, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Mattar, Rosiane, Richardson, Lauren, da Silva, Ana Lucia Mendes, Botelho, Rayane Martins, da Rocha, Maria Luisa Toledo Leite Ferreira, and Daher, Silvia
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- 2021
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7. Maternal crack cocaine use in rats leads to depressive- and anxiety-like behavior, memory impairment, and increased seizure susceptibility in the offspring
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Pacheco, Amanda Larissa Dias, de Melo, Igor Santana, de Souza, Fernanda Maria Araújo, Nicácio, Dannyele Cynthia Santos Pimentel, Freitas-Santos, Jucilene, Oliveira dos Santos, Yngrid Mickaelli, Costa, Maisa de Araújo, Cavalcante, Cibelle de Melo Bastos, Gomes dos Santos Neto, José, Gitaí, Daniel Leite Góes, Sabino-Silva, Robinson, Torres de Miranda, Cláudio, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Duzzioni, Marcelo, Shetty, Ashok K., and de Castro, Olagide Wagner
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- 2021
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8. Biomarkers of placental redox imbalance in pregnancies with preeclampsia and consequent perinatal outcomes
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Ferreira, Raphaela Costa, Fragoso, Marilene Brandão Tenório, Tenório, Micaely Cristina dos Santos, Martins, Amylly Sanuelly da Paz, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Moura, Fabiana Andréa, Goulart, Marília Oliveira Fonseca, and Oliveira, Alane Cabral Menezes de
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- 2020
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9. The involvement of annexin A1 in human placental response to maternal Zika virus infection
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Molás, Rafaela Batista, Ribeiro, Milene Rocha, Ramalho dos Santos, Maria Juliana C, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Oliani, Denise Vaz, Oliani, Antonio Hélio, Nadkarni, Suchita, Nogueira, Maurício Lacerda, Moreli, Jusciele Brogin, and Oliani, Sonia Maria
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- 2020
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10. Role of Modulation of Hippocampal Glucose Following Pilocarpine-Induced Status Epilepticus
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de Melo, Igor Santana, dos Santos, Yngrid Mickaelli Oliveira, Pacheco, Amanda Larissa Dias, Costa, Maisa Araújo, de Oliveira Silva, Vanessa, Freitas-Santos, Jucilene, de Melo Bastos Cavalcante, Cibelle, Silva-Filho, Reginaldo Correia, Leite, Ana Catarina Rezende, Gitaí, Daniel Góes Leite, Duzzioni, Marcelo, Sabino-Silva, Robinson, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, and de Castro, Olagide Wagner
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- 2021
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11. The impact on colostrum oxidative stress, cytokines, and immune cells composition after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy
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Graciliano, Nayara Gomes, primary, Tenório, Micaely Cristinados Santos, additional, Fragoso, Marilene Brandão Tenório, additional, Moura, Fabiana Andréa, additional, Botelho, Rayane Martins, additional, Tanabe, Eloiza Lopes Lira, additional, Borbely, Karen Steponavicius Cruz, additional, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, additional, Oliveira, Alane Cabral Menezes, additional, and Goulart, Marília Oliveira Fonseca, additional
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- 2022
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12. Exosome-Enriched Plasma Analysis as a Tool for the Early Detection of Hypertensive Gestations
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Weingrill, Rodrigo Barbano, primary, Paladino, Sandra Luft, additional, Souza, Matheus Leite Ramos, additional, Pereira, Eduardo Manoel, additional, Marques, Aldilane Lays Xavier, additional, Silva, Elaine Cristina Oliveira, additional, da Silva Fonseca, Eduardo Jorge, additional, Ursulino, Jeferson Santana, additional, Aquino, Thiago Mendonça, additional, Bevilacqua, Estela, additional, Urschitz, Johann, additional, Silva, Jean Carl, additional, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban, additional
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- 2021
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13. Uvaol Prevents Group B Streptococcus-Induced Trophoblast Cells Inflammation and Possible Endothelial Dysfunction
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Silva, Ana Lucia Mendes, primary, Silva, Elaine Cristina Oliveira, additional, Botelho, Rayane Martins, additional, Tenorio, Liliane Patricia Gonçalves, additional, Marques, Aldilane Lays Xavier, additional, Rodrigues, Ingredy Brunele Albuquerque Costa, additional, Almeida, Larissa Iolanda Moreira, additional, Sousa, Ashelley Kettyllem Alves, additional, Pires, Keyla Silva Nobre, additional, Tanabe, Ithallo Sathio Bessoni, additional, Allard, Marie-Julie, additional, Sébire, Guillaume, additional, Souza, Samuel Teixeira, additional, Fonseca, Eduardo Jorge Silva, additional, Borbely, Karen Steponavicius Cruz, additional, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban, additional
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- 2021
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14. Uvaol prevents Group B Streptococcus-induced trophoblast cell alterations and possible endothelial dysfunction
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Mendes Silva, Ana Lucia, primary, Botelho, Rayane Martins, additional, Moreira Almeida, Larissa Iolanda, additional, Alves Sousa, Ashelley Kettyllem, additional, Nobre Pires, Keyla Silva, additional, Santos Sales, Marcos Vinícius, additional, Cavalcante Queiroz, Maiara Ingrid, additional, Rezende Leite, Ana Catarina, additional, Sébire, Guillaume, additional, Cruz Borbely, Karen Steponavicius, additional, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban, additional
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- 2021
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15. Role of Modulation of Hippocampal Glucose Following Pilocarpine-Induced Status Epilepticus
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de Melo, Igor Santana, primary, dos Santos, Yngrid Mickaelli Oliveira, additional, Pacheco, Amanda Larissa Dias, additional, Costa, Maisa Araújo, additional, de Oliveira Silva, Vanessa, additional, Freitas-Santos, Jucilene, additional, de Melo Bastos Cavalcante, Cibelle, additional, Silva-Filho, Reginaldo Correia, additional, Leite, Ana Catarina Rezende, additional, Gitaí, Daniel Góes Leite, additional, Duzzioni, Marcelo, additional, Sabino-Silva, Robinson, additional, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, additional, and de Castro, Olagide Wagner, additional
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- 2020
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16. Postpartum hemorrhage in Brazil: What is hidden and needs to be found.
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Maria de Sousa Farias, Laryssa, Silva Lima, Ana Flávia, Júnior, Mário César Ferreira Lima, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban
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- 2024
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17. Biochemical changes provoked by polystyrene microplastics exposure of chorionic villi explants.
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Alves Sousa, Ashelley Kettyllem, Xavier Marques, Aldilane Lays, Nobre Pires, Keyla Silva, Cavalcante, Isadora Hart, Lira Cavalcante, Iasmin Cristina, Cavalcante Queiroz, Maiara Ingrid, Resende Leite, Ana Catarina, Crispim, Alessandre Carmo, da Rocha Junior, Edmilson Rodrigues, Aquino, Thiago Mendonça, Weingrill, Rodrigo Barbano, Urschitz, Johann, Ospina-Prieto, Stephanie, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban
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- 2024
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18. Zika virus infection alters the biomechanical and biochemical properties of extravillous trophoblast cells.
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Xavier Marques, Aldilane Lays, Oliveira da Silva, Elaine Cristina, Azevedo de Magalhães Oliveira, Laís Farias, Nathieli da Silva Rotandaro de Oliveira, Jennifer, Nobre Pires, Keyla Silva, Lira Tanabe, Eloiza Lopes, Cruz Borbely, Karen Steponavinicius, Souza, Samuel Teixeira, Silva Fonseca, Eduardo Jorge, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban
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- 2024
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19. Polystyrene microplastics are harmful to human placenta.
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Borbely, Alexandre Urban
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20. Building an integrated gestational high-risk biobank for extracellular microvesicles investigation
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Weingrill, Rodrigo Barbano, primary, Paladino, Sandra Luft, additional, Trombelli, Melody, additional, Pinto, Andreza Iolanda, additional, Pereira, Eduardo Manoel, additional, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, additional, Bevilacqua, Estela, additional, and Silva, Jean Carl, additional
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- 2019
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21. BIOPHYSICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES FROM UVAOL TREATMENT IN TROPHOBLAST CELLS INFECTED BY STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE
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Marques, Aldilane Lays Xavier, additional, Gonçalves, Liliane Patricia, additional, Tenorio, Souza, additional, Botelho, Rayane Martins, additional, Silva, Ana Lucia Mendes da, additional, Bergeron, Julie, additional, Sébire, Guillaume, additional, Silva, Elaine Cristina Oliveira da, additional, Souza, Samuel Teixeira, additional, Fonseca, Eduardo Jorge Silva, additional, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, additional, and Borbely, Karen Steponavicius Cruz, additional
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- 2019
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22. Exosome-enriched plasma analysis as a tool for the early detection of hypertensive gestations
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Weingrill, Rodrigo Barbano, Paladino, Sandra Luft, Ramos Souza, Matheus Leite, Pereira, Eduardo Manoel, Xavier Marques, Aldilane Lays, Silva Fonseca, Eduardo Jorge, Ursolino, Jeferson Santana, Aquino, Thiago Mendonça, Bevilacqua, Estela, Silva, Jean Carl, and Borbely, Alexandre Urban
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- 2021
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23. The effect of inhaled nitric oxide on the carrageenan-induced paw edema
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Coelho, Carly Faria, Vieira, Rodolfo P., Lopes-Martins, Patrícia Sardinha Leonardo, Teixeira, Simone Aparecida, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Gouvea, Irene María, Frigo, Lucio, and Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão
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Inflammation ,Paw edema ,5 - Ciencias puras y naturales::57 - Biología::576 - Biología celular y subcelular. Citología [CDU] ,Carrageenan ,Inhaled nitric oxide - Abstract
Inhaled nitric oxide therapy reaches not only pulmonary vessels, but also other vasculatures, presenting anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of inhaled nitric oxide on a mice model of carrageenan-induced paw edema. Paw edema was induced in male Swiss mice (20-30 g) by subplantar injection of carrageenan (0.05 ml of a 1% suspension in 0.9% saline). The evaluation of timecourse edema (mililiter) was measured by plethysmometry until 12 h following carrageenan administration. Thirty minutes after carrageenan injection, some groups received inhaled nitric oxide (300 ppm at variable doses and times) or Indometacin (INDO 5 mg/Kg, v.o), while others received sildenafil (1 mg/Kg, i.p) or rolipram (3 mg/Kg, i.p.) with or without inhaled nitric oxide. Paws were assessed for edema levels by plethysmometry, mieloperoxidase activity and histological analysis. Inhaled nitric oxide significantly reduced carrageenan-induced paw edema, mieloperoxidase activity and inflammatory infiltrate, although similar results were also observed in sildenafil and rolipram treated groups. In addition, significant effects between inhaled nitric oxide with pharmacological therapy was observed. Inhaled nitric oxide presents anti-inflammatory effects on carrageenaninduce paw edema, as observed through reduced edema, mieloperoxidase activity and neutrophil infiltration, indicating that inhaled nitric oxide therapy goes beyond lung vascular effects.
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24. A influência do biglicam mediada por receptores do tipo Toll-like 2 e 4 no processo de invasão das células trofoblásticas.
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Borbely, Alexandre Urban, primary
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25. Expressão de pequenos proteoglicanos ricos em leucina: decorim e biglicam, em placentas humanas a termo normais e com alterações da invasividade trofoblástica.
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Borbely, Alexandre Urban, primary
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26. Tumorigenic Factor CRIPTO-1 Is Immunolocalized in Extravillous Cytotrophoblast in Placenta Creta.
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Bandeira, Carla Letícia, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Francisco, Rossana Pulcineli Vieira, Schultz, Regina, Zugaib, Marcelo, and Bevilacqua, Estela
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CRIPTO-(CR)1 is a protein associated with tumorigenesis and metastasis. Here we demonstrate that CR-1 expression in normal and creta placentas is associated with various degrees of uterine invasion. Cytokeratin (CK) and CR-1 protein expression was visualized by immunohistochemical staining of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded placental specimens (control placentas, n = 9; accreta, n = 6; increta, n = 10; percreta, n = 15). The pattern of extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cell morphology was distinctive in creta placentas: densely-compacted cell columns and large star-shaped cells with a typically migratory phenotype, not common among third trimester control placentas. Quantification revealed higher CR-1 immunoreactivities in accreta (P = 0.001), increta (P = 0.0002), and percreta placentas (P = 0.001) than in controls. In contrast to controls, there was a significant positive relationship between CR-1 and CK reactivity in all creta placentas (accreta, P = 0.02; increta, P = 0.0001, and percreta, P = 0.025). This study demonstrated CR-1 expression in the placental bed, its increased expression in creta placentas, and EVT cells as the main CR-1-producing cell type. Morphological examination revealed an immature and invasive trophoblast profile in creta placentas, suggesting impairment of the trophoblast differentiation pathway. These findings provide important new insights into the pathophysiology of abnormal creta placentation and its gestational consequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Role of modulation of hippocampal glucose following pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus
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Melo, Igor Santana de, Castro, Olagide Wagner de, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, Silva, Robinson Sabino da, Garcia Cairasco, Norberto, and Furtado, Marcio de Araújo
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CIENCIAS BIOLOGICAS [CNPQ] ,Glucose ,Pilocarpina ,Epileptogenic ,Glicose ,Hipocampo ,Cotransportador sódio-glicose ,Sodium glucose cotransporter ,Epileptogênese ,Hippocampus - Abstract
Status Epilepticus (SE) is defined as continuous and self-sustaining seizures, which trigger hippocampal neurodegeneration, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and energy failure. During SE, the neurons become overexcited, increasing energy consumption. Glucose uptake is increased via the sodium glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1) in the hippocampus under epileptic conditions. In addition, a supply of glucose can prevent neuronal damage caused by SE. We evaluated the effect of increased glucose availability in behavior of limbic seizures, memory dysfunction, neurodegeneration process, neuronal activity and SGLT1expression. Vehicle (VEH, saline 0.9%, 1μL) or glucose (GLU; 1, 2 or 3mM) were administered into hippocampus before or after pilocarpine (PILO) to induce SE. Behavioral analysis of seizures was performed for 90 minutes during of SE, according to Racine scale. The memory and learning processes were analyzed by the inhibitory avoidance test. After 24 hours of SE, neurodegeneration process, neuronal activity and SGLT1 expression were evaluated in hippocampal and extrahipocampal regions by Fluoro-Jade C (FJ-C histochemistry, c-Fos and SGLT1 immunofluorescence, respectively. The administration of glucose after PILO reduced the severity of seizures, as well as the number of limbic seizures classes 3-5. In addition, modulation of hippocampal glucose protected memory dysfunction followed by SE. Similarly, glucose after PILO attenuated the number of FJ+ and c-Fos+ neurons in hippocampus, subiculum, thalamus and cortical areas. Finally, SGLT1 expression was elevated in hippocampus after increasing glucose levels. These data suggest that possibly the administration of intrahippocampal glucose protects brain in the earlier stage of epileptogenic processes via an important support of SGLT1. CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior Status Epilepticus (SE) é definido como crises contínuas e autossustentadas, que desencadeia neurodegeneração, disfunção mitocondrial, estresse oxidativo e falha energética. Durante o SE, os neurônios ficam hiperexcitados, levando ao aumento do consumo energético. Sabe-se que a captação de glicose aumenta via cotransportador de sódio e glicose tipo 1 (SGLT1) no hipocampo sob condições epilépticas. Além disso, o suprimento de glicose pode prevenir o dano neuronal causado pelo SE. O propósito do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito do aumento da disponibilidade de glicose no comportamento das crises límbicas, disfunção da memória, processo de neurodegeneração, atividade neuronal e expressão do SGLT1.Veículo (VEH, salina 0.9%, 1μL) ou glicose (GLU; 1, 2 ou 3mM) foram administrados no hipocampo antes ou depois da pilocarpina (PILO), usada para induzir o SE. A análise comportamental das crises foi feita durante 90 minutos do SE, de acordo com a escala de Racine. Os processos de memória e aprendizagem foram analisados pelo teste de esquiva inibitória. Após 24h do SE, o processo de neurodegeneração, a atividade neuronal e a expressão do SGLT1 foram avaliados em regiões hipocampais e extra-hipocampais por meio da histoquímica de Fluoro-Jade C (FJ-C) e imunofluorescência para cFos e SGLT1, respectivamente. A administração de glicose após a PILO reduziu a gravidade das crises, bem como o número e tempo total das crises límbicas de classes 3-5. Adicionalmente, a modulação de glicose hipocampal protegeu da disfunção da memória causada pelo SE. Similarmente, glicose após a PILO atenuou o número de neurônios FJ+ e cFos+ no hipocampo, subículo, tálamo e áreas corticais. Finalmente, a expressão do SGLT1 foi elevada no hipocampo após o aumento dos níveis de glicose. Estes resultados sugerem que possivelmente a administração intra-hipocampal de glicose protege o cérebro na fase aguda da epileptogênese por meio um importante suporte energético garantido pelo SGLT1.
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28. Pharmacological effect of free and friendelin complexed in hydroxypropil-beta-cyclodextrin in inflammation models in rodents
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Ferro, Jamylle Nunes de Souza, Barreto, Emiliano de Oliveira, Smaniotto, Salete, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, and Martins, Patrícia Machado Rodrigues e Silva
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Inflammation ,Inflamação ,Friedelina ,CIENCIAS DA SAUDE [CNPQ] ,Friedelin ,Cyclodextrin ,Ciclodextrina ,Asma ,Asthma - Abstract
Natural products are commonly used for the treatment of different pathologies, including inflammation. Among the molecules present in plants, the triterpenes exibith wide range of pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. In the present study were sought to investigate the effect of friedelin at the inflammatory response in vivo. The study also looked to characterize the formation of inclusion complex between friedelin and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, and to evaluate its potential to inhibit allergic inflammation in experimental asthma model mice. Initially, were demonstrated that friedelin is able to inhibit the plasma extravasation at the edema model induced by carrageenan, histamine and PGE2, but not by serotonin. Then, with the purpose of evaluating with the actions of friedelin extend on the cellular events of inflammation; we assessed the effect of this triterpene on the inflammatory response induced by LPS using the pleurisy model. In this experimental model, friedelin inhibited the influx of neutrophils as well as the amount of cytokines and inflammatory chemokines in the pleural effluent. Furthermore, in assessing the effect of friedelin on mobilization of human neutrophils, were demonstrated, in vitro, that friedelin induced in a lower adherence of neutrophils to activated endothelium, as well as a lower chemotactic response which were not associated with reduction in viability. These results suggest a direct effect of friedelin in neutrophils. Subsequently, to confirm whether these effects would be also observed in vivo, were decided to evaluate leukocyte motility events using intravital microscopy. In this model, we confirmed that friedelin was able of reducing rolling and adhesion of leukocytes, events that can be associated with lower influx of leukocytes to the inflammatory site. Additionally, we confirmed that friedelin allowed be attached to cyclodextrin, phenomenon that was demonstrated by using spectroscopic methods, such as analysis by ultraviolet-visible and infrared. Moreover, the effects of friedelin and its complex with cyclodextrin were evaluated against allergic pulmonary inflammation induced by ovalbumin. In this experimental model, both friedelin and friedelin:cyclodextrin inhibited the parameters of respiratory mechanics as resistance and airway elastance. We also verify that both leukocyte recruitment and the production of cytokines and chemokines in bronchoalveolar lavage were inhibited by the treatment with friedelin and friedelin:cyclodextrin. Additionally, treatment with friedelin:cyclodextrin increased the amount of cytokine IL-10 in bronchoalveolar lavage. Evaluation of lung tissue from asthmatic animals we noted that several histopathological changes, such as extracellular matrix deposition and mucus production, were also inhibited under friedelin and friedelin:cyclodextrin treatments. These treatments also restored the activity of catalase in lung from asthmatic animals. In conclusion, the data obtained in this study shows that the carrier system of friedelin with hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin increases the anti-inflammatory effects of friedelin in preventing the onset of inflammation in acute asthma. Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico Produtos naturais são comumente usados para o tratamento de diferentes patologias, incluindo inflamação. Dentre as moléculas obtidas a partir de espécies vegetais, os terpenos exibem diferentes atividades biológicas, como anti-inflamatória e antioxidante. No presente estudo, buscou-se investigar o efeito da friedelina sobre a resposta inflamatória in vivo, bem como caracterizar a formação do seu complexo de inclusão em hidroxipropil-β-ciclodextrina, avaliando ainda seu potencial em inibir a inflamação alérgica no modelo de asma experimental em camundongos. Para este propósito, diferentes metodologias foram utilizadas. Inicialmente, demonstrou-se que a friedelina inibiu o extravasamento plasmático no modelo de edema de pata induzido por carragenina, histamina e PGE2, mas não por serotonina. Em seguida, com o propósito de avaliar se as ações da friedelina se estendiam sobre os fenômenos celulares da inflamação, avaliou-se o efeito deste triterpeno na resposta inflamatória induzida por LPS, utilizando o modelo de pleurisia. Neste grupo de experimentos, constatou-se que a friedelina inibiu o influxo de neutrófilos, bem como a produção e/ou secreção de citocinas e quimiocinas pró-inflamatórias no efluente pleural. Para melhor avaliar o impacto da friedelina na mobilização de neutrófilos, demonstrou-se, in vitro, que o tratamento de neutrófilos humanos com friedelina resultou em uma menor adesão desta célula ao endotélio ativado, bem como em uma menor resposta quimiotática, fenômenos que não foram associados à redução na viabilidade deste tipo celular. Tais resultados sugerem um efeito direto da friedelina nos neutrófilos. Com propósito de confirmar se estes efeitos teriam repercussões in vivo, avaliaram-se os eventos de motilidade de leucócitos, usando a metodologia de microscopia intravital. Neste modelo, confirmou-se que a friedelina reduz fenômenos de rolamento e adesão, característica que parece estar associada ao menor influxo de leucócitos para o sítio inflamatório. Em continuidade, confirmouse que a friedelina mostrou-se capaz de formar complexo com ciclodextrina, fenômeno que foi caracterizado por metodologias espectroscópicas, tais como análise no ultravioleta visível e infravermelho. Por fim, os efeitos da friedelina e de seu complexo com ciclodextrina foram avaliados frente à inflamação pulmonar alérgica induzida por ovalbumina. Neste modelo experimental, verificou-se que a friedelina, bem como seu complexo em ciclodextrina, inibiu parâmetros da mecânica respiratória, como a resistência e elastância das vias aéreas. Verificou-se ainda que tanto o recrutamento de leucócitos quanto a produção de citocinas e quimiocinas no lavado broncoalveolar mostraram-se inibidos pelo tratamento com friedelina e pelo complexo friedelina:ciclodextrina. Cabe destacar que o tratamento com friedelina:ciclodextrina aumentou a quantidade de IL-10 no lavado broncoalveolar. Estendendo as análises para o pulmão, constatou-se que as alterações histopatológicas, como deposição de colágeno e produção de muco, foram também inibidas. Além disso, o tratamento com friedelina:ciclodextrina restaurou a atividade da enzima catalase no pulmão de animais asmáticos. Assim, concluiu-se que o carreamento da friedelina com hidroxipropil-beta-ciclodextrina incrementa os efeitos anti-inflamatórios da friedelina, por prevenir a instalação da inflamação do quadro de asma aguda.
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- 2016
29. Involvement of growth hormone in thymocyte/thymic endothelium interactions during migratory process
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Lins, Marvin Paulo, Smaniotto, Salete, Mascarenhas, Sandra Rodrigues, Borbely, Alexandre Urban, and Andrade, Tiago Gomes de
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Hormônio do crescimento ,CIENCIAS BIOLOGICAS [CNPQ] ,Timócito ,Cell migration ,Thymocyte ,thymic endothelium ,Endotélio ,Growth hormone - Abstract
Growth hormone (GH), beyond its effects on the growth and metabolism, has pleiotropic actions on immune system and, particularly, on thymus. The objective of this study was to evaluate the involvement of GH in thymocyte/thymic endothelium interactions during migratory process. We applied fresh thymocytes from C57BL/6 mice, aged 4-6 weeks, and thymic endothelial cell line (tEnd.1). It was observed that GH-treated thymocytes were stimulated in 27.7% to adhere to thymic endothelium. This effect was observed in all subpopulations, except in CD4-CD8+ single-positive. By means of immunocytochemical assay, there was an increase of 26.6% in the deposition of fibronectin by tEnd.1 when these cells were cocultured with GH-treated thymocytes. However, laminin deposition by tEnd.1 was increased in the presence of thymocytes. Using flow cytometry, it was found that GH treatment increased in 49.3% VLA-5 integrin expression on cell surface. However, GH treatment decreased VLA-6 expression in CD4+CD8-single-positive thymocytes in 7.8%. With regard to actin cytoskeleton, analysis by flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy showed that GH was able to induce polarization of thymocytes and polymerization of F-actin. Transmigration assays demonstrated that GH-treated thymocytes migrated more in the presence of IGF-1 as chemoattractant factor (increase of 44.7%), in total thymocytes, CD4+CD8+ and CD4-CD8+ subsets. Taken together, results demonstrate the involvement of GH in thymocyte/thymic endothelium interactions, particularly in the reorganization of the cytoskeleton and transendothelial migration of thymocytes. O hormônio do crescimento (GH), além dos seus efeitos clássicos sobre o crescimento e metabolismo no organismo, possui ações pleiotrópicas sobre o sistema imune e, particularmente, sobre o timo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar in vitro a participação do GH nas interações entre timócitos/endotélio tímico envolvidas no processo migratório. Para o estudo foram utilizados timócitos frescos de camundongos C57BL/6, com idade entre 4 a 6 semanas de ambos os sexos, e a linhagem de células endoteliais tímicas (tEnd.1). Inicialmente, no ensaio funcional de adesão célula-célula em cocultura, observou-se que o pré-tratamento dos timócitos com GH (100 ng/mL), durante uma hora, aumentou 27,7% a adesão dos timócitos ao endotélio tímico quando comparado ao grupo em que os timócitos não receberam o tratamento. Esse efeito foi observado em todas as subpopulações com exceção da simples-positiva CD4-CD8+. Por meio do ensaio de imunocitoquímica, constatou-se um aumento de 26,6% na deposição de fibronectina pelas tEnd.1 quando cocultivadas com timócitos pré-tratados com GH. Entretanto, a deposição de laminina foi aumentada em tEnd.1 pela presença de timócitos, independente do tratamento prévio com GH. Através de citometria de fluxo, verificou-se que o tratamento com GH aumentou em 49,3% a expressão da integrina VLA-5 na superfície celular em timócitos totais, e esse fenômeno foi observado em todas as subpopulações de timócitos. Entretanto, o tratamento com GH diminuiu 7,8% a expressão da integrina VLA-6 na subpopulação simples-positiva CD4+CD8-. Em relação ao citoesqueleto de actina, a análise por citometria de fluxo e microscopia de fluorescência mostrou que o GH foi capaz de induzir a polarização dos timócitos e a polimerização de F-actina após 30 minutos de tratamento. Em ensaios funcionais de transmigração celular, evidenciou-se um aumento de 44,7% de timócitos migrantes quando previamente tratados com GH e frente ao estímulo quimioatraente do IGF-1, sendo este aumento observado nas subpopulações duplo-positiva CD4+CD8+ e simples-positiva CD4-CD8+. Em conjunto, os resultados obtidos no estudo demonstram a participação do GH nas interações timócitos/endotélio tímico, em especial à reorganização do citoesqueleto e migração transendotelial de timócitos.
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- 2015
30. The effect of inhaled nitric oxide on the carrageenan-induced paw edema.
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Coelho CF, Vieira RP, Lopes-Martins PS, Teixeira SA, Borbely AU, Gouvea IM, Frigo L, and Lopes-Martins RÁ
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- Animals, Carrageenan, Edema chemically induced, Edema pathology, Inflammation chemically induced, Inflammation pathology, Male, Mice, Nitric Oxide administration & dosage, Piperazines pharmacology, Purines pharmacology, Rolipram pharmacology, Sildenafil Citrate, Sulfonamides pharmacology, Edema drug therapy, Inflammation drug therapy, Nitric Oxide therapeutic use
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Inhaled nitric oxide therapy reaches not only pulmonary vessels, but also other vasculatures, presenting anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of inhaled nitric oxide on a mice model of carrageenan-induced paw edema. Paw edema was induced in male Swiss mice (20-30 g) by subplantar injection of carrageenan (0.05 ml of a 1% suspension in 0.9% saline). The evaluation of time-course edema (mililiter) was measured by plethysmometry until 12 h following carrageenan administration. Thirty minutes after carrageenan injection, some groups received inhaled nitric oxide (300 ppm at variable doses and times) or Indometacin (INDO 5 mg/Kg, v.o), while others received sildenafil (1 mg/Kg, i.p) or rolipram (3 mg/Kg, i.p.) with or without inhaled nitric oxide. Paws were assessed for edema levels by plethysmometry, mieloperoxidase activity and histological analysis. Inhaled nitric oxide significantly reduced carrageenan-induced paw edema, mieloperoxidase activity and inflammatory infiltrate, although similar results were also observed in sildenafil and rolipram treated groups. In addition, significant effects between inhaled nitric oxide with pharmacological therapy was observed. Inhaled nitric oxide presents anti-inflammatory effects on carrageenan-induce paw edema, as observed through reduced edema, mieloperoxidase activity and neutrophil infiltration, indicating that inhaled nitric oxide therapy goes beyond lung vascular effects.
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- 2015
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