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This study describes bone mineral index (g/cm²) of the distal and mid forearm, spine and hip in gymnasts/weight trainers, and runners with varying menstrual status. 12 eumenorrheic gymnasts/weight trainers (EGW), 11 eumenorrheic runners (ERU), 8 oligomenorrheic gymnasts/weight trainers (OGW), 3 oligomenorrheic runners (ORU) 4 amenorrheic runners (ARU) and a eumenorrheic control group (EC) of 18 subjects were examined. Bone mineral index (BMI) was measured using single and dual photon absorptiometry. EGW had greater BMI than ARU and EC (spine, hip and distal and mid forearm) and ERU (femur and distal forearm). The ARU were not significantly lower in BMI than the ERU. The ARU were only significantly lower in BMI than the EC at the distal forearm. OGW were not significantly greater in BMI than ORU. The OGW had greater BMI than the ARU (spine, femur and distal forearm), ERU and EC (femur and distal forearm). These results show higher BMI in gymnasts/weight trainers, independent of menstrual status, than in runners and controls.

This study compared bone mineral index (BMI, gm/cm²) of the femur, spine, and radius, measured by photon absorptiometry in various groups of eumenorrheic female athletes. The sample included body builders (11), swimmers (13), runners (5 collegiate, 11 recreational), and inactive controls (18) averaging 25 years of age, ranging from 17 to 38 years. Lumbar vertebral BMI for body builders (1.40 gm/cm²) was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) greater than controls (1.25 gm/cm²). The body builders' femoral neck BMI (1.09 gm/cm²) was significantly greater than swimmers (0.97 gm/cm², recreational runners and controls (0.95 gm/cm²). Years of exercise history and calcium consumption were not significant predictors of BMI. Correlation coefficients between fat-free body and all BMI sites were significant and more closely related to bone mineral than other variables (weight, height, weight/height²). Correlation coefficients for proximal and distal radius BMI and femoral and spine BMI were significant, the distal radius having higher association.

This investigation dealt with locating and measuring x-ray absorption of radiographic images. The methods developed provide a fast, accurate, minicomputer control, for analysis of embedded objects. A PDP/8 computer system was interfaced with a Joyce Loebl 3CS Microdensitometer and a Leeds & Northrup Recorder. Proposed algorithms for bone location and data smoothing work on a twelve-bit minicomputer. Designs of a software control program and operational procedure are presented. The filter made wedge and limb scans monotonic from minima to maxima. It was tested for various convoluted intervals. Ability to resmooth the same data in multiple passes was tested. An interval size of fifteen works well in one pass.

A síndrome de Down (SD) é a causa genética mais comum de comprometimento intelectual associada a doenças sistêmicas, como o envelhecimento precoce e alterações músculo-esqueléticas que aumentam o risco de osteoporose (OP). A OP é uma doença do esqueleto, caracterizada por baixa massa óssea e deterioração da micro arquitetura do tecido ósseo, com aumento de fragilidade óssea e susceptibilidade à fratura, considerada um problema de saúde mundial, que aumenta o risco de mortalidade e os custos médicos. Tem como fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de OP: sexo feminino, raça branca ou asiática, história familiar, imobilidade, abuso de álcool, massa muscular, uso crônico de corticosteróides, a falta de terapia de reposição hormonal, tabagismo, sedentarismo e baixa ingestão de cálcio. Muitos destes fatores podem ser encontrados em indivíduos com SD, onde recentemente a OP foi identificada em adultos jovens. O diagnóstico precoce da OP impede fraturas e é extremamente importante, realizado pelo exame absormetria de dupla energia de raios X (DXA), ou seja, a densitometria óssea, que determina a densidade óssea (DO). Embora exames radiográficos não serem precisos para o diagnóstico da OP, se bem interpretados, eles podem ser ferramentas poderosas para o screeening da OP. A radiografia panorâmica é o exame radiográfico mais solicitado do corpo humano e muitas vezes é realizado como exame complementar no diagnóstico odontológico. Assim, os dentistas podem desempenhar um papel importante para o diagnóstico da OP e prevenção de fraturas osteoporóticas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a radiografia panorâmica (PAN) com a DXA para identificar a OP na SD. Foram avaliados 37 pacientes com SD do CAPE/FOUSP, com idade mínima de 25 anos, cujos pais ou responsáveis concordaram e assinaram o Consentimento Informado (CEP-FOUSP 79/2009). Foram colhidos os dados do histórico médico, realizado a PAN e a DXA do rádio e da ulna. Na radiografia panorâmica foram avaliados a medida da largura da cortical mandibular e o formato da cortical mandibular usando o software Radiocef Studio 2. Foram comparado os resultados da PAN com os resultados da DXA. Os resultados mostraram 21 pacientes do sexo masculino e 16 do sexo feminino, sendo 33 pacientes brancos, 03 negros e 01 amarelo. A idade variou de 25 a 60 anos e 01 mês, com média de 32 anos. As medidas da cortical mandibular dos pacientes com SD variou de 1,94 mm a 4,49 mm, com média de 3,01mm. Na avaliação do formato da cortical mandibular, 2 pacientes apresentaram formato C1 (cortical mandibular normal), 15 pacientes apresentaram formato C2 (cortical mandibular com ligeira erosão) e 20 pacientes apresentaram formato C3 (cortical mandibular severamente erodida), segundo a classificação de Klemeti et al., 1994. O trabalho realizado nos permitiu concluir que os indicadores anatômicos mensuráveis de radiografias panorâmicas digitais normalmente utilizados para identificação de baixa DO na população normorreativa não devem ser utilizados como parâmetros para a identificação de baixa densidade óssea em pacientes com SD; o screening da OP em pacientes com SD deve ser baseado na avaliação clínica e nas mudanças radiográficas, uma vez que as alterações das estruturas ósseas destes pacientes dificultam a correlação com valores pré-estabelecidos e ainda que faz-se necessário a elaboração de valores padrões de indicadores anatômicos mensuráveis exclusivos para identificação de baixa densidade óssea em pacientes com SD. / Down Syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual impairment associated with systemic disorders such as premature aging and muscle skeletal changes that increase the risk of osteoporosis (OP). The OP is an skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with increase of bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture, which is a global health problem, that increases the risk of mortality and medical costs. Risk factors for the development of OP are: female gender, white or asian race, family history, immobility, alcohol abuse, poor muscle mass, chronic corticosteroid use, lack of hormone replacement therapy, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and low calcium intake. Many of these factors can be found in individuals with DS, where recently the OP has been identified in young adults. Early diagnosis of OP prevents fractures and it is extremely important. It´s performed by the exam dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which determines the bone density (BD). However, these tests are not available for the Brazilian population in general. Although X-ray exams are not precise for the diagnosis of OP, they can provide powerful tools to screen potential patients with OP, since they are well interpreted. The panoramic radiograph (PAN) is the most requested x-ray of the human body and is often performed as a complementary test in dental diagnosis. Thus dental surgeons can play an important role for the diagnosis of OP and prevention of fractures. The aim of this study was compare PAN with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to identify OP at DS. STUDY DESIGN: Patients with DS-CAPE/FOUSP, aged at least 25 years, who parents agreed and signed the Informed Consent (CEP-FOUSP 79/2009). The data from medical history was taken, it was performed PAN, and DXA of radius and ulna. The width and the shape of the mandibular cortical was evaluated at PAN using Radiocef Studio 2 software, and the results of PAN were compared with the result of DXA. CONCLUSIONS: The screening of OP in DS patients should be based on clinical evaluation and radiographic changes, since the changes of the bone structure of these patients are difficult to compare with values previously established.

Uma série de novas estratégias vem sendo desenvolvidas com o objetivo de otimizar a reparação óssea, pois os métodos atualmente disponíveis em ortopedia humana e veterinária não apresentam resultados plenamente satisfatórios. Inúmeros pesquisadores dedicam-se ao desenvolvimento e estudo da compatibilidade de novos implantes com o propósito de acelerar a reparação óssea. O polímero a base de óleo de mamona tem chamado atenção para a sua aplicação como substituto ósseo, pois é um produto natural, biocompatível e com propriedades estruturais semelhantes às do tecido ósseo. Seis equinos foram submetidos à ostectomia na superfície diafisária dorsal de seus terceiros metacarpianos. Uma das falhas ósseas foi preenchida com o polímero a base de mamona e o outra, no membro contralateral permaneceu sem preenchimento, atuando como controle. Os animais foram acompanhados por um período de 120 dias após o procedimento através de monitoramento radiográfico da densidade óssea. Após este período, realizou-se biópsia para avaliação histológica por microscopias de luz e eletrônica de varredura. A densitometria óptica revelou valores médios de 14,17mmAl ± 1,722 e 16,33mmAl ±1,633 (p=0,027) para os grupos polímero e controle, respectivamente. A microscopia óptica de luz demonstrou maior porcentagem de tecido ósseo neoformado no grupo controle (50,15% ±14,83) quando comparado ao grupo polímero (26,94% ±12,06), com p0,0001. No entanto, a microscopia eletrônica de varredura permitiu observar que a qualidade do tecido ósseo formado na presença do biomaterial foi mantida. Além disso, não foram observadas reações adversas ao biomaterial, como a formação de tecido cicatricial ou reações de corpo estranho, levando a conclusão de que a poliuretana de óleo de mamona pode ser considerada adequada ao preenchimento de falhas ósseas em equinos, uma vez que desmonstrou compatibilidade e osteocondutividade. / A series of new strategies have been developed in order to optimize bone repair, because the methods currently available for human and veterinary orthopedics have no fully satisfactory results. Many researchers have dedicated to develop and study the compatibility of new implants in order to accelerate bone repair. The polymer of castor oil have drawn attention for its application as a bone substitute because it is a natural, biocompatible and have structural properties similar to bone tissue. Six horses were submited to ostectomy on the dorsal surface of its third metacarpal bone. One of the bone defects was filled with polymer of castor oil and the other remained unfilled, as a control group. The animals were followed for a period of 120 days after the procedure by monitoring radiographic bone density. After this period, a biopsy was performed for histological evaluation by light and scanning electron microscopy. The optical densitometry revealed medium values of 14.17mmAl ± 1.722 and 16.33mmAl ± 1.633 (p = 0.027) for the polymer and control groups, respectively. The light microscopy showed a higher percentage of new bone formation in the control group ( 50.15% ± 14.83 ) than in the polymer group ( 26.94 % ± 12.06 ) , with p 0.0001. However, scanning electron microscopy allowed to observe that the quality of bone formation tissue in the presence of biomaterial was maintained. Furthermore, there were no adverse reactions to biomaterial, such as scar formation or as a foreign body reaction, allowing to conclude that the polymer of castor oil can be considered suitable to fill bone defects in horses, since it demonstrated compatibility and osteoconductivity.

In cell culture, the cellular responses on Day 6 and Day 18, and matrix mineralization (Day 35) of human periosteal cells after stimulated by ESW, LIPUS and ESW+LIPUS treatments were studied. Our results showed that LIPUS only exerted transiently beneficial effects on Day 6, but no effect was observed on Day 18. In contrast, ESW inhibited the differentiation on Day 6, and then exerted a time-delayed stimulation effect on cellular response and matrix mineralization. Data of the ESW+LIPUS showed that it was mainly under ESW effects, but LIPUS might impact the beneficial effect of ESW on Day 18, leading to reduced ALP and matrix mineralization. The potentials of the osteocytes to function as mechanosensors and signal relay were also investigated with untreated periosteal cells that separately received conditioned medium from MLO-Y4 osteocyte-like cells, which received the ESW LIPUS and ESW+LIPUS treatments. The periosteal cells showed stimulated proliferation in the ESW+LIPUS and ESW groups, indicating that the stimulus of ESW was transferred in the conditioned medium. / In conclusion, although our in vivo and in vitro findings did not support our hypothesis of the beneficial effects of combined treatment, but ESW had been shown to improve BMD and bone microarchitecture in osteoporotic bone, by stimulation of osteogenic activities in osseous cells. ESW might potentially be developed as treatment for osteoporosis. Our study also indicated that stimulation of osteogenic activities may be the direct interaction of ESW on osteoblast/periosteal cells, or indirectly through biochemical signals relayed by the osteocytes which acted as mechanosensors. / Osteoporosis is a bone disorder with decreased bone mass and deteriorated microarchitecture, leading to increased fracture risk. By using non-invasive biophysical interventions that stimulate osteogenesis, i.e. extracorporeal shockwave (ESW) and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), may reduce bone loss effectively. We hypothesized that the combined treatment of ESW and LIPUS might produce synergistic effects on osteoporotic bone. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of using ESW treatment alone and combined treatment of ESW and LIPUS to increase bone mineral acquisition on intact osteoporotic bone in vivo, and to investigate their underlying mechanisms in vitro. / Ten osteoporotic goats were used and divided into ESW and ESW+LIPUS groups (n=5). The ESW group received shockwave at calcaneus, distal radius, and femoral condyle on the left limbs once per month. The ESW+LIPUS group also received ESW treatment monthly and LIPUS for 6 day/week. The opposite limbs served as contralateral control. After nine months, percentage BMD changes, mineral apposition rate, trabecular thickness in treatment sites were found higher than that of controls in both groups. Cumulatively increase of serum bone-specific alkaline phosphatase indicated that the improvements were due to the increased osteogenic activities in bone. Of all parameter, no significant difference was found between the ESW+LIPUS and ESW groups. / by Tam Kam Fai. / "August 2006." / Adviser: Kwok Sui Leung. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-03, Section: B, page: 1550. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-184). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / School code: 1307.

Através da técnica de Densitometria Óptica Radiográfica consegue-se aferir o conteúdo mineral do osso com auxílio de imagens radiográficas, demonstrando ser uma metodologia precisa, confiável e de baixo custo. Procurou-se comparar os valores da densidade mineral óssea em gatos castrados precocemente - antes da puberdade - e gatos inteiros. O grupo experimental foi composto de 59 animais, separados em fêmeas e machos, castrados e inteiros. As densidades ópticas foram medidas por meio do programa de processamento de imagens ImageLab. Foram estudadas as correlações entre os valores de DMO, peso e sexo. Os gatos machos apresentaram valores de DMO e peso maiores que as fêmeas (P<0,001). Quando separados em machos castrados e inteiros e fêmeas castradas e inteiras, os gatos machos inteiros apresentaram maior valor de DMO, independentemente do peso. Entre as fêmeas não houve diferença significativa com os valores de DMO para os animais castrados e inteiros já os gatos machos castrados apresentaram valores de DMO semelhantes ao das fêmeas castradas demonstrando que com a castração precoce há uma diminuição da densidade mineral óssea. A correlação entre peso e a DMO se mostrou mais importante nos animais inteiros que nos castrados demonstrando que a interdependência entre peso e DMO varia com a ação hormonal. Os valores médios de DMO obtidos foram de 3,7±0,44mmAl para o grupo total de fêmeas, sendo de 3,69±0,56mmAl para as fêmeas castradas e 3,72±0,25mmAl para as fêmeas inteiras. Foram de 4,39±0,5mmAl Para o grupo total de machos, sendo de 4,52±0,38mmAl para ao machos inteiros e de 3,92±0,4mmAl para os machos castrados. / Radiographic Optic Densitometry has proven itself to be a precise, reliable, and low-cost methodology that enables analysis of bone mineral content with the aid of radiographic images. A study was conducted in which the bone mineral density of cats sterilized in pre-pubescence was compared to that of non-sterilized cats. The experimental group was composed of 59 animals, which were then divided into male and female groups, as well as into sterilized and non-sterilized groups. The optic densities of these animals were measured by the image processing program software, ImageLab. The correlations between the values of BMD, weight and sex had been studied. The male cats had presented higher values of BMD and weight than female cats (P<0,001). When comparisons were made between spayed and non-spayed females and neutered and non-neutered males, the non-neutered male cats had presented higher value of BMD, independent of their weight value. As for the females, there were no significant differences in the values of BMD between spayed and non-spayed females. However, the neutered male cats presented similar values of BMD as spayed females. This illustrates that sterilization causes a reduction in bone mineral density. The correlation between weight and the BMD was more significant in the non-sterilized animal group than in the sterilized group, demonstrating that the interdependence between weight and BMD varies according to hormonal action. The average values of obtained BMD were 3,7±0,44mmAl for the whole female group, and more specifically, 3,69±0,56mmAl for spayed females and 3,72±0,25mmAl for the non-spayed females. As for the male group, the average BMD value for the whole group was 4,39±0,5mmAl. However, the average BMD value was 4,52±0,38mmAl for the non-castrated males and 3,92±0,4mmAl for the castrated males.

Submitted by Ana Lúcia Torres (bfmhuap@gmail.com) on 2017-09-22T15:44:51Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) dissertação_Adilson_2016_PDF.pdf: 2098186 bytes, checksum: 0c02b197a22161eaf69324a458e17402 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Lúcia Torres (bfmhuap@gmail.com) on 2017-09-22T15:45:15Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) dissertação_Adilson_2016_PDF.pdf: 2098186 bytes, checksum: 0c02b197a22161eaf69324a458e17402 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-09-22T15:45:15Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) dissertação_Adilson_2016_PDF.pdf: 2098186 bytes, checksum: 0c02b197a22161eaf69324a458e17402 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016 / OSS Viva Comunidade / O presente trabalho discute questões referentes à osteoporose e índice de massa corporal (IMC), considerados atualmente como importantes problemas de saúde pública do mundo, devido, sobretudo, ao processo de envelhecimento populacional e sua relação com a morbidade e a mortalidade. O tecido ósseo encontra-se em constante processo de remodelação. A homeostase do sistema está na dependência de uma remodelação óssea equilibrada, ou seja, da dinâmica balanceada entre a atividade dos osteoblastos e osteoclastos. Se este balanço inclinar-se a favor dos osteoclastos, levará à perda de massa óssea. Diferentes técnicas têm sido empregadas para o diagnóstico da osteoporose, sendo a densitometria óssea o melhor método disponível, devido à utilização de absorciometria de dupla energia de raios-X (DXA), permitindo medir partes centrais do esqueleto (coluna e fêmur). O objetivo desta pesquisa é estimar a prevalência da osteoporose na população adulta assistida na atenção básica de Niterói e sua associação com fatores de risco em uma análise estratificada por gênero. Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo observacional, transversal, com 366 pessoas de ambos os sexos, com idade ≥ 45 anos, residentes no município de Niterói, Brasil. Foram consideradas as seguintes variáveis: sexo, idade, cor da pele, consumo de álcool, prática de atividade física, IMC, uso de tiazídicos e relação cálcio/creatinina urinária. Com base nos dados, percebe-se que a prevalência de perda de massa óssea, em qualquer grau, foi de 52,1%, sendo 44,1% apresentando osteopenia e 7,9% osteoporose. Quanto ao efeito da massa corporal, o aumento do IMC parece conferir proteção para a perda de massa óssea que ocorre com o envelhecimento, sendo maior nas faixas etárias menores, em ambos os sexos. Curiosamente a excreção urinária de cálcio parece ser um fator de risco para o aumento da perda de densidade mineral óssea (DMO). / This work discuss issues concern of osteoporosis and body mass index (BMI), considered as important topics of global public health, due, about everything, to the populational ageing and its relationship with morbidity and mortality. The bone tissue is constantly remodeling process. The system’s homeostasis is on balanced bone reshuffle balance dependence, meaning, depends on balanced dynamics between osteoblasts and osteoclasts activite. If this balance tended to osteoclasts, it’ll take to bone mass loss. Different techniques have been employed for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, and bone densitometry the best available method, for use dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), allowing measure central parts of the skeleton (spine and femur). The objective of this research is to estimate the prevalence of osteoporosis in assisted adult population in primary care Niterói and its association with risk factors in a stratified analysis by gender. For this, an observational and cross-sectional study with 366 people of both sexes aged less than or equal to 45 years, living in Niterói, Brazil. The following variables were considered: gender, age, skin color, alcohol consumption, physical activity, BMI, use of thiazides and calcium / urinary creatinine. Based on the data, it is clear that the prevalence of bone loss in any degree, was 52.1%, with 44.1% having osteopenia and osteoporosis 7.9%. As for the effect of body mass, increased BMI and waist circumference seems to confer protection to the loss of bone mass that occurs with aging, being higher in younger age groups, in both sexes. Interestingly, the urinary excretion of calcium appears to be a risk factor for the increased loss of bone mineral density (BMD).

Diante da importância do zinco no desempenho produtivo e reprodutivo de matrizes suínas, e no desempenho de leitões, foram conduzidos três experimentos com o objetivo de avaliar diferentes fontes de zinco na alimentação de suínos. O experimento I avaliou diferentes fontes de zinco, orgânico (zinco+metionina ((Zn-Met) e zinco+glicina(Zn-Gli)) e inorgânico (óxido de zinco(ZnO)) na dieta de matrizes em gestação e lactação e os efeitos do uso destas fontes na sua progênie. Foram utilizadas 18 fêmeas de uma linhagem comercial distribuídas em delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso, com três tratamentos e seis repetições de um animal. As características avaliadas nas matrizes foram: peso, espessura de toucinho, prolificidade, número de leitões nascidos vivos e níveis séricos de zinco no colostro e no leite. Para os leitões após parto até a desmama foram analisados: níveis de zinco no soro, ganho de peso, histomorfologia entérica e densidade óssea. No experimento II foram utilizados 180 leitões, desmamados com 21 dias de idade, distribuídos em delineamento de blocos ao acaso em esquema fatorial 3 x 3 (3 dietas maternas - 100 ppm de ZnO, Zn-Met, Zn-Gli x 3 dietas da progênie - 100 ppm de ZnO, Zn-Met, Zn-Gli) totalizando 9 tratamentos e 5 repetições de 4 animais cada, em que foram avaliados o desempenho, incidência de diarréia, níveis de zinco no soro, densidade óssea e histomorfologia entérica No experimento III foram utilizados 810 leitões, desmamados com 21 dias de idade, distribuídos em delineamento de blocos ao acaso com 6 tratamentos de 3 repetições de 45 animais: Fases I e II - 1. dieta + 2300 ppm de ZnO; 2. dieta + 2200 ppm de ZnO + 100 ppm de Zn-Met; 3. dieta + 2200 ppm de ZnO + 100 ppm de Zn-Gli; 4. dieta + 2400 ppm de ZnO; 5. dieta + 2200 ppm de ZnO + 200 ppm de Zn-Met; 6. dieta + 2200 ppm de ZnO+200 ppm de Zn-Gli; Fase III - 1. dieta + 1600 ppm de ZnO; 2. dieta + 1500 ppm de ZnO + 100 ppm de Zn-Met; 3. dieta + 1500 ppm de ZnO + 100 ppm de Zn-Gli; 4. dieta + 1700 ppm de ZnO; 5. dieta + 1500 ppm de ZnO + 200 ppm de Zn-Met; 6. dieta + 2200 ppm de ZnO+200 ppm de Zn-Gli, em que avaliou-se o desempenho dos animais. Os dados foram analisados utilizando o programa SAS (1998). As médias dos tratamentos foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey ao nível de 5% de probabilidade, segundo Steel e Torrie (1980). / Given the importance of zinc in the productive and reproductive performance of sows and piglets performance, three experiments to evaluate different sources of zinc in swine were conducted. The first experiment evaluated different sources of zinc, organic (zinc methionine (Zn-Met) and zinc glycine (Zn-Gly)) and inorganic (zinc oxide (ZnO)) in the diet of pregnant gilts and sows lactating and the effects of using these sources in their progeny. Were used 18 female of a commercial strain distributed in experimental design of randomized blocks with three treatments and six repetitions with one animal each. The characteristics evaluated in the sows were: weight, backfat thickness, prolificacy, number of piglets born alive and zinc levels in serum, colostrum and milk; In the piglets after birth until weaning were analyzed: serum levels of zinc, weight gain, bone density and histomorphology enteric. The second experiment 180 piglets were used, weaned at 21 days of age in a randomized block design in a factorial 3 x 3 (3 maternal diets - 100 ppm from ZnO , Zn-Met , Zn-Gly x 3 diets progeny - 100 ppm ZnO , Zn-Met - , Zn-Gly) totaling 9 treatments and 4 replicates of 5 animals each, which evaluated the performance, diarrhea incidence, serum zinc levels, bone density and histomorphology enteric. The third experiment 810 weaned pigs weaned at 21 days of age in a randomized block design with 6 treatments of 3 replicates of 45 animals each: Phases I and II - 1. diet + 2300 ppm of ZnO; 2. diet + 2200 ppm of ZnO + 100 ppm of Zn-Met; 3. diet + 2200 ppm ZnO + 100 ppm of Zn-Gly; 4. diet + 2400 ppm of ZnO; 5. diet + 2200 ppm of ZnO + 200 ppm of Zn- Met; 6. diet + 2200 ppm of ZnO + 200 ppm of Zn-Gly; Phase III - 1. diet + 1600 ppm of ZnO; 2. diet + 1500 ppm of ZnO + 100 ppm of Zn-Met; 3. diet + 1500 ppm of ZnO + 100 ppm of Zn-Gly; 4. diet + 1700 ppm of ZnO; 5. diet + 1500 ppm of ZnO + 200 ppm of Zn- Met; 6. diet + 2200 ppm of ZnO + 200 ppm of Zn-Gly in evaluating the performance of animals. All datas were analyzed using SAS (1998 ) program. The treatment means were compared by Tukey test at 5 % probability , according to Steel and Torrie (1980).