Submitted by MARCIA ROVADOSCHI (marciar@unifra.br) on 2018-08-20T12:17:09Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Tese_IuriMedeirosJauris.pdf: 8625676 bytes, checksum: 6980ea50a786db7523d0559ac05b09bb (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-20T12:17:09Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Tese_IuriMedeirosJauris.pdf: 8625676 bytes, checksum: 6980ea50a786db7523d0559ac05b09bb (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-11-21 / Various chemical pollutants and substances named endocrine disruptors compounds (EDCs) has become commonly detected in wastewater and even in drinking water in many countries. In contrast the adsorption technique has been considered by many researcher as a promising method to treatment and purification of wastewater, mainly due to its ease of operation, high efficiency and low cost. Meanwhile, carbon nanomaterials such as nanotubes, and graphene, have been reported in the literature as promising materials to adsorb and removing various types of contaminants from wastewater. From this perspective, the main goal of this study was the evaluation of the use of graphene, functionalized graphene and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), in the adsorption and removal of drugs in aqueous medium. The removal efficiency was measured using diclofenac sodium (DCL) and nimesulide (NIME) in aqueous solutions and analizing sorption equilibrium conditions as well as kinetics and adsorption isotherms in the rGO. At the same time, through ab initio calculations, computational simulations were carried out to better understand how the structural and electronic characteristics of the adsorbent material can influence the adsorption process. Thus, through the batch experiments, it was found that the rGO showed a good ability to successfully remove NIME and DCL drugs from aqueous solutions. The maximum percentage removal of DCL by rGO was 80.4% and 79.3% for the initial concentrations of 40 and 70 mg.L-1, respectively. The maximum sorption capacity for adsorption of the DCL drug at 25ºC was 59.67 mg.g-1. The maximum percentage removal of NIME by rGO was 92.2% and 82.9% for the initial concentrations of 40 and 70 mg.L-1, respectively. The thermogravimetric and FTIR spectroscopy analyzes revealed that DCL and NIME was successfully adsorbed by rGO. In addition, theoretical results showed that the interaction between DCL and NIME with pristine or functionalized graphene, occurs by physical adsorption, being maintained mainly due to π-π interactions and hydrogen bonding. The results provide valuable information for better understanding the behavior of physicochemical properties in the evaluated interactions. Based on these results, the ab initio calculations and the adsorption experiments point out that the graphene and functionalized graphene or rGO are promising materials for extracting DCL and NIME drugs from wastewater effluents. / A detecção de poluentes químicos diversos e substâncias conhecidas com interferentes endócrinos (IEs) em águas residuais e até mesmo na água potável, tem se tornado cada vez mais frequente em inúmeros países. Em contrapartida a técnica de adsorção, tem sido considerado por muitos pesquisadores como um método promissor de tratamento e purificação da água proveniente de efluentes, devido, principalmente, a sua facilidade de operação, alta eficiência e baixo custo. Paralelamente, os nanomateriais de carbono, tais como nanotubos e o grafeno vêm sendo reportados na literatura como materiais de grande capacidade para adsorção e remoção de diversos tipos de produtos químicos de águas residuais. Nesse sentido, o foco desse estudo foi a avaliação do uso do grafeno, grafeno funcionalizado e óxido de grafeno reduzido (rGO), na adsorção e remoção de fármacos em meio aquoso. A avaliaçao da eficiência de remoção foi conduzida empregando-se diclofenaco sódico (DCL) e a nimesulida (NIME) em soluções aquosas e avaliando-se as condições de equilíbrio de sorção e também cinética e isotermas de adsorção no rGO. Paralelamente, através de cálculos de primeiros princípios, foram realizadas simulações computacionais para melhor compreensão de como as características estruturais e eletrônicas do material adsorvente, podem influenciar no processo adsortivo. Assim, através dos experimentos em batelada, observou-se um percentual de remoção máximo do DCL pelo rGO de 80,4% e 79,3% para as concentrações iniciais de 40 e 70 mg.L-1. A capacidade máxima encontrada de adsorção do DCL pelo rGO a 25ºC foi de 59,67mg.g-1. O percentual de remoção máximo da NIME pelo rGO foi 92,2 % e 82,9% para as concentrações iniciais de 40 e 70 mg.L-1 . O pH foi fixo em 10,0 para todos os experimentos. As análises termogravimétricas para adsorção do DCL e NIME em rGO, e de espectroscopia FTIR para adsorção da NIME em rGO, revelaram que os fármacos foram adsorvidos com sucesso pelo rGO. Em adição os resultados teóricos mostraram que a interação do DCL e da NIME com o grafeno puro e os grafenos funcionalizados ocorreram através da adsorção física, sendo essa mantida em grande parte devido às interações do tipo π-π e ligações de hidrogênio. Os resultados obtidos fornecem subsídios para a melhor compreensão do comportamento das propriedades físico-químicas nas interações avaliadas. Baseado nesses resultados, os cálculos de primeiros princípios e os experimentos de adsorção revelaram que o grafeno puro, grafeno funcionalizado, ou rGO, são materiais promissores para remoção dos fármacos DCL e NIME de soluções aquosas.

Orientadores : Thales Rocha de Mattos Filho, Francisco Carlos Groppo / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-06T06:37:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Junqueira_MarcelodeSouza_D.pdf: 648615 bytes, checksum: 3b46ad75b56af2255d981b942d82fa8f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006 / Resumo: O uso de antimicrobianos e de antiinflamatórios é prática comum na odontologia, embora haja escassez de trabalhos sobre seu uso simultâneo. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar, em ratos, os efeitos do diclofenaco sódico na absorção, concentração sérica e excreção da amoxicilina utilizando a técnica de perfusão tecidual e o método microbiológico. Foram utilizados 108 ratos Wistar machos (12 grupos, n= 9), com peso entre 150 e 200 g. Foram administrados aos animais: amoxicilina 25 mg/Kg (grupos: G1, D1, S1 e R1), diclofenaco sódico 2,5 mg/Kg + amoxicilina 25 mg/Kg (grupos: G2, D2, S2 e R2) e 1,0 mL de solução de cloreto de sódio a 0,9% (grupos: G3, D3, S3 e R3). As drogas foram administradas por injeção intraluminal aos animais dos grupos G1, G2, G3, D1, D2 e D3 e por via oral aos animais dos grupos S1, S2, S3, R1, R2 e R3. Foram avaliadas nos tempos de 15, 30, 45, 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 e 360 minutos as concentrações plasmáticas e urinárias de amoxicilina e a absorção gastrintestinal ¿in vitro¿ do antimicrobiano. O diclofenaco sódico causou uma redução significativa na absorção intestinal e um aumento na excreção renal do antimicrobiano em ratos, com conseqüente diminuição da sua concentração sérica. Portanto, em algumas situações clínicas, a eficácia da amoxicilina poderia ser prejudicada pela sua co-administração com o diclofenaco sódico / Abstract: The prescription of antibiotics associated to anti-inflammatory drugs is common in dentistry; however its effects have not been studied enough. Thus, the aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of sodium diclofenac on absorption, serum concentration and excretion of amoxicillin, in rats, by the microbiologic and tissue perfusion methods. The sample consisted of 108 male Wistar rats (12 groups, 9 rats each), weighing 150¿200 g. The animals were given: amoxicillin 25 mg/Kg (groups G1, D1, S1 and R1), sodium diclofenac 2.5 mg/Kg plus amoxicillin 25 mg/Kg (groups G2, D2, S2 and R2) and 1.0 mL of solution of sodium chloride 0.9% (groups G3, D3, S3 and R3). The animals in the groups G1, G2, G3, D1, D2 and D3 were administered drugs by intra-luminal injection and the animals in the groups S1, S2, S3, R1, R2 and R3 were administered drugs p.o. After 15, 30, 45, 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 and 360 minutes, were evaluated the blood and urine concentrations of amoxicillin and the ¿in vitro¿ absorption of the antibiotic. Sodium diclofenac had decreased the intestinal absorption, increased renal excretion and, consequently, decreased the serum concentration of the amoxicillin. Thus, sodium diclofenac could decrease the efficacy of amoxicillin under some clinical situations / Doutorado / Farmacologia, Anestesiologia e Terapeutica / Doutor em Odontologia

Os óleos essenciais da Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus (Gomes) Landrum de planta de populações naturais de três ecossistemas, localizados na Ilha de Cananéia, região de restinga, no Morro da Cataia, cidade de Cajati, região de encosta, ambas em área de Mata Atlântica, e na Reserva Natural Morro Grande, cidade de Caldas, região de campos montanos, foram avaliados como promotores de permeação cutânea do diclofenaco de potássio. Os óleos essenciais foram extraídos de partes aéreas das plantas e o rendimento do processo foi entre 0,90% (p/p) e 2,7% (p/p). A análise da composição química mostrou diferenças, indicando tratar-se de três quimiotipos diferentes. A interação dos óleos essenciais e dos componentes majoritários com membrana biológica natural foi avaliada por FT-Raman e ATR- FTIR, indicando a interação com as porções lipídicas do tecido. Foram desenvolvidas seis membranas biológicas artificiais, compostas por ceramidas, ácidos graxos e colesterol em proporções equimolares, que foram caracterizadas por espectroscopia Raman confocal e foram consideradas semelhantes. As membranas foram utilizadas no desenvolvimento do sistema PAMPA (Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay) para avaliar a segurança e eficácia dos óleos essenciais e componentes majoritário como promotores de permeação do diclofenaco de potássio. Os resultados dos ensaios com o sistema PAMPA foram estatisticamente avaliados. A segurança foi avaliada com o critério de permeação mínima dos óleos através das membranas do sistema PAMPA, verificada pela absorbância mínima do eugenol na solução aceptora. Os óleos essenciais e componentes majoritários foram utilizados no pré-tratamento das membranas, nas concentrações de 0,125%, 0,25%, 0,50% e 2,00% (v/v) em etano!. Ensaios de permeação do diclofenaco de potássio no sistema PAMPA indicaram efeito de promoção da permeação para todos os compostos avaliados. O método de doseamento do fármaco por UV foi validado e utilizado para os ensaios de permeação de formulações de gel em base aquosa contendo o diclofenaco de potássio (1,0% p/p). As amostras de gel foram preparadas com o óleo procedente de Morro Grande, selecionado na etapa de avaliação de segurança, a 0,125% (p/v). Adicionalmente, foram preparadas formulações com citronelol e etanol, na mesma concentração. O óleo essencial da Reserva Natural Morro Grande teve efeito de promoção da permeação superior ao do citronelol e etanol, que foram equivalentes. / The essential oils of the species Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus (Gomes) Landrum collected from natural populations of three existing ecosystems in the Cananéia Island, located at sea level, Cajati city, located in hillside region, both in the Atlantic Forest areas, as well as species collected in the Morro Grande Natural Reserve, region of montane fields, were evaluated as skin permeation enhancers of potassium diclofenac. Essential oils were extracted from the aerial parts of the plants and the process yield was between of 0.90% (w/w) and 2.7% (w/w). The chemical composition analysis showed differences between the plants of three origins, indicating that they are different chemotypes. The interaction of the essential oils and their major components with natural biological membrane was evaluated by FT- Raman and ATR-FTIR, indicating interaction with the Iipid portions of the natural membrane. Six artificial biological membranes have been developed, consisting of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids in equimolar proportions, which were characterized by confocal Raman spectroscopy and found to be similar. The membranes were used in developing the PAMPA (Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay) system to evaluate the safety of the potential permeation enhancers. The test results with PAMPA system were statistically evaluated. Safety was evaluated with the criterion of minimum permeation of the essential oil through the membranes, checked by the minimum absorbance of eugenol in the acceptor solution. The essential oils and the major components were used in the pretreatment of the membranes, at concentrations of 0.125%, 0.25%, 0.50% and 2.00% (v/v) in ethanol. Results indicated permeation enhancement effect for ali compounds evaluated. The analytical method for the quantification of potassium diclofenac was validated and used for the evaluation of the permeation of aqueous based gel formulations containing potassium diclofenac (1.0% w/w). The gel samples were prepared with the oil from Morro Grande Natural Reserve, selected in the safety evaluation step, at 0.125% (w/v). In addition, formulations were prepared with citronellol and ethanol at the same concentration. The essential Gil of Morro Grande Natural Reserve was more efficient as permeation enhancer than citronellol and ethanol under the test conditions.

Orientador: Francisco Carlos Groppo / Dissertação (mestrado) Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-12T01:52:09Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Simoes_RobertaPessoa_M.pdf: 1951478 bytes, checksum: fa986a3125f61b41fa59a6ea91b73746 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2000 / Resumo: O presente trabalho teve por objetivo observar o efeito da amoxicilina, do diclofenaco sódico e da associação de ambos sobre a infecção estafilocócica induzida em tecidos granulomatosos, em ratos. Também foram avaliadas as concentrações sérica e teciduais da amoxicilina, observando o efeito da associação do diclofenaco sódico sobre as mesmas. Trinta animais receberam implantes de quatro esponjas de poliuretana subcutâneamente no dorso e, após 14 dias, dois dos tecidos resultantes (posicionados caudalmente) receberam 0,5mL de um inóculo de 108 ufcjmL de S. aureus ATCC 25923. Dois dias após, os animais foram divididos em grupos de seis, os quais receberam uma dose única de amoxicilina 50mgjkgjvo (grupo 1), amoxicilina 25 mg/kg/vo (grup02), diclofenaco sódico 2,5mg/kg/im (grupo 3), diclofenaco sódico 2,5mg/kg/im + amoxicilina 50mg/kg/vo (grupo 4) e soro fisiológico 1mLjanimal/vo (controle). Após 6h, dois tecidos granulomatosos (posicionados em direção à cabeça) e 10 _L de soro sangüíneo foram obtidos de cada animal, os quais foram dispostos em diferentes placas com MHA semeado com 108 ufcjmL de S. aureus ATCC 25923. Após incubação, foram medidos os halos de inibição proporcionados pelos tecidos granulomatosos e pelo soro sangüíneo. Dez microlitros, provenientes dos tecidos infectados após dispersão com auxílio de sonicador em tubos de ensaio contendo 10m L de NaCI foram distribuídos em placas contendo ágar salt manitol; permitiram a contagem do número de microrganismos em cada grupo. Os resultados mostraram concentrações teciduais de amoxicilina de 6,6 I-Ig/g para o grupo 1; 2,8I-1g/g para o grupo 2 e 0,8 I-Ig/g para o grupo 4. As concentrações séricas do antimicrobiano encontradas foram 11,6 I-Ig/mL para o grupo 1; 5,4I-1g/mL para o grupo 2 e 1,3I-1g/mL para o grupo 4. Não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre o número de microrganismos dos grupos 1, 2 e 4. Entretanto, estes foram significativamente diferentes do controle e do grupo 3, os quais foram diferentes entre si. Foi concluído que, embora o diclofenaco sódico (grupo 4) tenha diminuído a concentração tecidual da amoxicilina, a concentração resultante foi suficiente para permitir uma redução do número de microrganismos viáveis similar à observada nos grupos 1 e 2 / Abstract: The aim of this work was to observe the effect of the amoxicillin, sodium diclofenac and amoxicillin plus sodium diclofenac against staphylococcal infection in granulomatous tissues. Four polyurethane sponges placed under the back skin of thirty rats induced these tissues. After 14 days two tissues (tall position) received 0.5 mL of 108 ufc of S. aureus ATCC 25923/mL. Two days after, the animais were divided into five groups of six each. Group 1 received an only dose of amoxicillin 50mgjkgjpo, group 2 received amoxicillin 25mgjkgjpo, group 3 received sodium diclofenac 2.5mgjkgjim, group 4 received sodium diclofenac 2.5mg/kg/im plus amoxicillin 50mg/kg/po, and group 5 (control group) received NaCI 1mLjpo. After six hours of drug administration, two tissues of each animal were removed. Blood was collected from cervical plexus and centrifuged. Then, 10j.JL of serum were placed on paper disks. These disks and tissues were placed on dishes with Mueller Hinton agar inoculated with 108 ufc of Staphylococcus aureus/mL The dishes were incubated over 18 hours, and the inhibition zones were measured. The infected granulomatous tissues were placed in 10mL of NaCI, and dispersed by sonic system. Ten microliters of this suspension were spread on salt manitol agar dishes. The resulting microorganisms were counted after the incubation. Results showed tissue concentrations of amoxicillin of 6.6 ug/g for group 1; 2.8ug/g for group 2, and 0.8 ug/g for group 4. Serum concentration of amoxicillin showed 11.6 ug/mL for group 1; 5.4ug/mL for group 2, and 1.3ug/mL for group 4. Statistically significant differences among the number of microorganisms groups 1, 2, and 4 were not observed. However, these previous groups were statistically different from groups 3 and 5, which were statistically different from each other. It was concluded that, although sodium diclofenac (group 4) reduced amoxicillin concentration in the tissue, the resulting concentration was enough to reduce the count of microorganism. Also, the number of microorganisms of group 4 was similar to the one observed in groups 1 and 2 / Mestrado / Farmacologia, Anestesiologia e Terapeutica / Mestre em Odontologia

The diclofenac potassium (DPt) is a derivate of phenylacetic acid, with proprietary anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic, thus indicated for the relief of low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis and postoperative pain. The DPt is in the market for oral suspension dosage forms, dragee, suppository, injectable solution, dispersible tablet and tablet. However not been found in literature analytical method for determination of DPt in oral suspension. There are also no reports of methods for evaluating the in vitro dissolution of oral suspension containing the drug. Thus, in the present work were developed and validated methods by liquid chromatography high efficiency for the quantification and assessment of drug dissolution in oral suspension. Quantification of DPt was performed using column C8, mobile phase consisting of methanol and phosphate buffer pH 2.5 with a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The quantitative method was shown to be specific, even in the presence of possible degradation products, good linearity (r = 1.0), precise (RSD < 2.0%) and having adequate accuracy and robustness. The drug demonstrated to be stable under alkaline conditions and high temperature, but showed instability when exposed to conditions acid, oxidative and in the presence of ultraviolet radiation. To develop the method of dissolving the best conditions were 900 mL of aqueous solution containing 0.3% of sodium laurylsulfate, maintained at 37.0 ± 0.5 ºC, using paddle apparatus with rotation speed of 50 rpm. Thus, the release of DPt was greater than 85.0% at 30 minutes for both batches evaluated. The validated method proved to be specific, linear (r > 0.99), and showed precision and accuracy satisfactory. We also evaluated the stability of the drug in the dissolution medium selected, and the possible adsorption of the drug on the paper filter used. For both the test results were satisfactory. Thus, the methods developed and validated may be used as routine methods in quality control for the quantification and evaluation of the dissolution profile of DPt oral suspension. / O diclofenaco potássico (DPt), fármaco derivado do ácido fenilacético, apresenta propriedade anti-inflamatória, analgésica e antitérmica, sendo assim indicado para o alívio da dor na região lombar, artrite reumatoide e dor pós-operatória. O DPt encontra-se no mercado nas formas farmacêuticas de suspensão oral, drágea, supositório, solução injetável, comprimido dispersível e comprimido, no entanto não foram encontrados na literatura métodos analíticos para determinação de DPt em suspensão oral. Também não há relatos de métodos para avaliação da dissolução in vitro de suspensão oral contendo este fármaco. Desta forma, no presente trabalho foram desenvolvidos e validados métodos por cromatografia a líquido de alta eficiência para quantificação e avaliação da porcentagem dissolvida do fármaco. A determinação quantitativa foi realizada utilizando coluna C8, fase móvel composta de metanol e tampão fosfato pH 2,5 e fluxo de 1,0 mL/min. O método quantitativo apresentou ser especifico, mesmo na presença de possíveis produtos de degradação, boa linearidade (r = 1,0), preciso (DPR < 2,0%) ser exato e robusto. O fármaco demonstrou ser estável em condições alcalinas e a alta temperatura, porém demonstrou instabilidade quando exposto a condições ácidas, oxidativas e na presença da radiação ultravioleta. Para o desenvolvimento do método de dissolução utilizou-se como meio 900 mL de solução aquosa contendo 0,3% de laurilsulfato de sódio, mantida a 37,0 ± 0,5 ºC, utilizando aparato pá com velocidade de rotação de 50 rpm. Nestas condições, a liberação de DPt foi superior a 85,0% em 30 minutos para ambos os lotes avaliados. O método validado demonstrou ser específico, linear (r > 0,99), e apresentou precisão e exatidão satisfatórias. Também se avaliou a estabilidade do fármaco no meio de dissolução, assim como a possível adsorção do fármaco no papel de filtração utilizado. Para ambos os ensaios os resultados encontrados foram satisfatórios. Desta forma, os métodos desenvolvidos e validados podem ser utilizados como métodos de rotina no controle de qualidade para quantificação e avaliação do perfil de dissolução de DPt suspensão oral.

Le but de ce travail est de concevoir, opérer et caractériser un réacteur photo-catalytique compact qui opère en régime non limité par le transfert de matière et le transfert de la lumière. Plus particulièrement, il s'agit de traiter de l'eau polluée par un principe pharmaceutique, le diclofénac (DCF) dans un pilote à l'échelle du laboratoire et, essentiellement, de fournir les données quantitatives pour le dimensionnement d'un pilote industriel. La fabrication du dépôt du photocatalyseur TiO2, la désactivation, les transferts interne et externe de matière et l'extinction lumineuse dans la couche de TiO2 ont été étudiés expérimentalement. Les paramètres opératoires – débits, concentration initiale de MB et d'oxygène, intensité lumineuse, épaisseur du dépôt – ont été variés. Un modèle de simulation du réacteur a été construit qui incorpore les transferts externe et interne de matière et l'extinction lumineuse dans le cas d'une molécule modèle, le bleu de méthylène (MB). Enfin, à l'aide d'outils de résolution numérique, les paramètres du modèle ont été déterminées. Cette méthodologie a ensuite été appliquée partiellement à la molécule cible, le DCF, en combinant hydrogénation et photocatalyse. Pour le dépôt de catalyseur (TiO2-P25), la méthode de dépôt par gouttes a été sélectionnée car conduisant à une large gamme d'épaisseurs. La densité du catalyseur déposé a été déterminée ce qui a permis de mettre au point une méthode d'évaluation rapide de l'épaisseur du film par simple pesée. Le coefficient d'extinction du rayonnement UV utilisé dans ce travail à travers le film de TiO2 a été déterminé et comparé favorablement avec les données de la bibliographie. Le composé DCF a été dégradé par hydrogénation et par oxydation photocatalytique. L'hydrogénation se révèle être une méthode de choix pour l hydrodéchloration et l'hydrodéaromatisation du DCF dans l'eau en présence d'un catalyseur au ruthénium déposé sur charbon actif (5%Ru, 59.7% H2O, type H 101B Degussa) à 60°C et 25 bars. Les résultats de cette recherche peuvent potentiellement s'appliquer à d'autres secteurs industriels où des systèmes compacts sont nécessaires / In this work, we aim to overcome photon transfer limitations and mass transfer limitations to design, operate and characterize a compact photocatalytic reactor to remove the pharmaceutical pollutant diclofenac (DCF) in a laboratory pilot reactor, and further to produce metrics for the design of a full scale industrial pilot. Metrics include rate law for pollutant degradation, optimal photocatalytic film thickness, catalyst deactivation law, light distribution, geometry, etc. under process conditions. Catalyst deposition, kinetics, catalyst deactivation; external and internal mass transfer and UV light diffusion in TiO2 film, etc. were studied with a model molecule methylene blue (MB) and operation parameters - flow rate, initial concentration of MB, light intensity, thickness of catalyst film, dissolved oxygen, etc - on MB photocatalytic degradation were investigated. A reactor model was built considering the mass transfer and light extinction issues. Numerical integration was performed to fit the experimental data to determine the intrinsic rate constant and order of light intensity. This methodology was then applied albeit partially to the targeted DCF, combined photocatalysis together with hydrogenation technology. Drop-coating method was chosen mainly for catalyst deposition and a wide range of catalyst (TiO2 P25) film was got with this method. A method to get and use the density of the catalyst film was performed to determine the thickness of deposited catalyst film. The extinction coefficients of the Pyrex glass and TiO2-P25 film were measured experimentally and compatible with literature data. DCF was degraded by photocatalysis and hydrogenation. Hydrogenation was proved to be effective for hydrodechlorination and hydrodearomatisation of DCF in water in the presence of Ru/C catalyst (5% Ru, Type H 101B Degussa) at 60°C and around 25 bars. This research can also be applied to other industrial sectors (off-shore platforms, “inside-thecity” production units, etc.) where such compact process may be required

What is known and objective: Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been studied in randomized, controlled trials and meta-analyses in an effort to determine their cardiovascular (CV) risks, no consensus has been reached. These studies continue to raise questions, including whether cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selectivity plays a role in conferring CV risk. We performed a meta-analysis of current literature to determine whether COX-2 selectivity leads to an increased CV risk. Methods: We utilized randomized, controlled trials and prospective cohort studies. We selected eight NSAIDs based on popularity and COX selectivity and conducted a search of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. Primary endpoints included any myocardial infarction (MI), any stroke, CV death, and a combination of all three (composite CV outcomes). Twenty-six studies were found that met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Comparisons were made between all included drugs, against placebo, and against non-selective NSAIDs (nsNSAIDs). Drugs were also compared against COX-2 selective inhibitors (COXIBs) with and without inclusion of rofecoxib. Results and discussion: Incidence of MI was increased by rofecoxib in all comparison categories [all NSAIDs (OR: 1·811, 95% CI: 1·379–2·378), placebo (OR: 1·655: 95% CI: 1·029–2·661), nsNSAIDs (OR: 2·155, 95% CI: 1·146–4·053), and COXIBs (OR: 1·800, 95% CI: 1·217–2·662)], but was decreased by celecoxib and naproxen in the COXIB comparison [(OR: 0·583, 95% CI: 0·396–0·857) and (OR: 0·609, 95% CI: 0·375–0·989, respectively]. Incidence of stroke was increased by rofecoxib in comparisons with all NSAIDs and other COXIBs [(OR: 1·488, 95% CI: 1·027–2·155) and (OR: 1·933, 95% CI: 1·052–3·549), respectively]. Incidence of stroke was decreased by celecoxib when compared with all NSAIDs, nsNSAIDs, and COXIBs [(OR: 0·603, 95% CI: 0·410–0·887), (OR: 0·517, 95% CI: 0·287–0·929), and (OR: 0·509, 95% CI: 0·280–0·925), respectively]. No NSAID reached statistical significance in regard to CV death. Incidence of the composite endpoint was increased by rofecoxib when compared against all NSAIDs, placebo, and other COXIBs [(OR: 1·612, 95% CI: 1·313–1·981), (OR: 1·572, 95% CI: 1·123–2·201) and (OR: 1·838, 95% CI: 1·323–2·554), respectively]. Incidence of composite endpoint was decreased by celecoxib in the all NSAIDs and COXIBs comparisons [(OR: 0·805, 95% CI: 0·658–0·986) and (OR: 0·557, 95% CI: 0.404–0.767), respectively]. When rofecoxib was removed from the COXIBs group, no difference was found with any comparison, suggesting rofecoxib skewed the data. What is new and conclusion: This instead of the meta-analysis suggests that COX-2 selectivity may not play a role in the CV risk of NSAIDs. Rofecoxib was the only drug to demonstrate harm and skewed the data of the COX-2 selective group.

What is known and objective: Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been studied in randomized, controlled trials and meta-analyses in an effort to determine their cardiovascular (CV) risks, no consensus has been reached. These studies continue to raise questions, including whether cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selectivity plays a role in conferring CV risk. We performed a meta-analysis of current literature to determine whether COX-2 selectivity leads to an increased CV risk. Methods: We utilized randomized, controlled trials and prospective cohort studies. We selected eight NSAIDs based on popularity and COX selectivity and conducted a search of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. Primary endpoints included any myocardial infarction (MI), any stroke, CV death, and a combination of all three (composite CV outcomes). Twenty-six studies were found that met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Comparisons were made between all included drugs, against placebo, and against non-selective NSAIDs (nsNSAIDs). Drugs were also compared against COX-2 selective inhibitors (COXIBs) with and without inclusion of rofecoxib. Results and discussion: Incidence of MI was increased by rofecoxib in all comparison categories [all NSAIDs (OR: 1·811, 95% CI: 1·379-2·378), placebo (OR: 1·655: 95% CI: 1·029-2·661), nsNSAIDs (OR: 2·155, 95% CI: 1·146-4·053), and COXIBs (OR: 1·800, 95% CI: 1·217-2·662)], but was decreased by celecoxib and naproxen in the COXIB comparison [(OR: 0·583, 95% CI: 0·396-0·857) and (OR: 0·609, 95% CI: 0·375-0·989, respectively]. Incidence of stroke was increased by rofecoxib in comparisons with all NSAIDs and other COXIBs [(OR: 1·488, 95% CI: 1·027-2·155) and (OR: 1·933, 95% CI: 1·052-3·549), respectively]. Incidence of stroke was decreased by celecoxib when compared with all NSAIDs, nsNSAIDs, and COXIBs [(OR: 0·603, 95% CI: 0·410-0·887), (OR: 0·517, 95% CI: 0·287-0·929), and (OR: 0·509, 95% CI: 0·280-0·925), respectively]. No NSAID reached statistical significance in regard to CV death. Incidence of the composite endpoint was increased by rofecoxib when compared against all NSAIDs, placebo, and other COXIBs [(OR: 1·612, 95% CI: 1·313-1·981), (OR: 1·572, 95% CI: 1·123-2·201) and (OR: 1·838, 95% CI: 1·323-2·554), respectively]. Incidence of composite endpoint was decreased by celecoxib in the all NSAIDs and COXIBs comparisons [(OR: 0·805, 95% CI: 0·658-0·986) and (OR: 0·557, 95% CI: 0.404-0.767), respectively]. When rofecoxib was removed from the COXIBs group, no difference was found with any comparison, suggesting rofecoxib skewed the data. What is new and conclusion: This instead of the meta-analysis suggests that COX-2 selectivity may not play a role in the CV risk of NSAIDs. Rofecoxib was the only drug to demonstrate harm and skewed the data of the COX-2 selective group.

(Oberflächen-) Gewässer weltweit sind mit geringen Mengen (ng/L bis wenige µg/L) humaner Pharmazeutika belastet. Diclofenac (DCF; nicht-steroidal, entzündungshemmend) und Metoprolol (MTP; ß-Blocker) gehören entsprechend ihres hohen Verbrauchs zu den am häufigsten gefundenen Substanzen. Deren biologische Aktivität ist nicht auf den Menschen beschränkt. Gut konservierte Enzyme innerhalb der Vertebraten legen Auswirkungen auf Nicht-Zielorganismen wie Fische nahe, die bisher in Langzeituntersuchungen mit umweltrelevanten Konzentrationen unzureichend untersucht wurden. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden die physiologischen Effekte von DCF und MTP auf die Nil-Tilapie (Oreochromis niloticus), einem der wichtigsten Aquakulturfische weltweit, untersucht. In vitro konnte anhand primärer Hepatozyten gezeigt werden, dass bereits umweltrelevante Konzentrationen von DCF zu einer erhöhten Genexpression verschiedener Schlüsselenzyme der Detoxifizierung führten. Nach MTP-Exposition waren die Veränderungen weniger eindeutig. Beide Substanzen induzierten die Vitellogenin Genexpression, nur DCF jedoch bereits in umweltrelevanter Konzentration. In vivo wurden in zwei Langzeit-Expositionsversuchen die physiologischen Effekte vom befruchteten Ei bis 80 Tage nach Schlupf in O. niloticus untersucht. Beide Substanzen hatte keinen Einfluss auf Schlupferfolg und Überleben, das Wachstum war nach 80 Tagen nach Schlupf leicht reduziert. Die deutlichsten Auswirkungen waren histopathologische Veränderungen der Kiemen, veränderte Genexpressionen der Gonadotropine und eine erhöhte Expression von Vitellogenin. Die Ergebnisse legen eine stärkere östrogene Aktivität von DCF im Vergleich zu MTP nahe. Zusammenfassend sind die Bedenken gegenüber den Einzelsubstanzen eher gering, negative Auswirkungen auf die Reproduktion und sich verstärkende Effekte bei zeitgleicher Exposition gegenüber DCF und MTP lassen sich jedoch nicht ausschließen und sollten im Weiteren untersucht werden. / Surface waters worldwide are contaminated with low levels (ng/L up to few µg/L) of human pharmaceuticals. Diclofenac (DCF; non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory) and metoprolol (MTP; ß-blocker) are highly consumed and therefore commonly detected. Their biological activity is not restricted to humans. Well conserved enzymes within the vertebrates suggest effects on non-target organisms such as fish, poorly studied in long-term exposure experiments using environmentally relevant concentrations. In the presented work, physiological effects of DCF and MTP on the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), an important aquaculture fish species, were studied. Using primary hepatocytes, it was shown in vitro that environmentally relevant concentrations of DCF increased the gene expression of different key enzymes of the detoxification, while MTP exposure had a less clear effect. Both substances induced vitellogenin gene expression, but only after DCF exposure this was significantly elevated already at the environmentally relevant concentration. In vivo, two long-term exposure studies on the physiological effects from the fertilized egg until 80 days post-hatch were evaluated. Both substances did not affect hatching success and survival, while growth was slightly reduced after 80 days post-hatch. Histopathological alterations of the gills, changed gene expression patterns of the gonadotropins and induced vitellogenin gene expression were the most dominant findings. The results indicate a stronger estrogenic mode of action of DCF compared to MTP. Overall, the risk due to a single substance exposure seems to be relatively low but adverse effects on reproduction and additive effects during simultaneous exposure to DCF and MTP cannot be excluded and should be investigated further.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-26T12:51:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 rosasoubhia_tese.pdf: 792706 bytes, checksum: bba71696e22270729d09c3130cc047eb (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005-05-25 / Introduction: Tacrolimus (FK 506) is a potent immunosuppressive drug that may cause nephrotoxicity decreasing the renal blood flow (RBF) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause nephrotoxicity, interfering with renal hemodynamics and fluid and eletrolyte homeostasis. Recently, new selective COX-2 inhibitors have been developed producing less side effects (gastric, cardiac and renal) related to COX-1 inhibition. The increasing use of FK 506 and the intensive use of NSAIDs with analgesic or ani-inflammatory purposes, increases the possibility of a drug combination, potentiating the nephrotoxic risk of the two drugs. Objective : Compare the renal function of rats receiving combination therapy with FK and a non-selective COX inhibitor, sodium diclofenac (SD) with those receiving FK and a selective COX-2 inhibitor, rofecoxib (RO). Material and Methods : Male Munich-Wistar rats receiving a low sodium diet (0.06%) for 7 days and gavage treatment for 7 days with FK (2 mg/kg/day), SD (10 mg/kg/day), RO (3 mg/kg/day), FK+SD, FK+RO and vehicle (control) were used. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR, inulin clearance, ml/min/100g); renal blood flow (RBF, Doppler ultrasound, ml/min); mean blood pressure (MBP, intracarotid probe, mmHg); renal vascular resistence ( RVR, mmHg/ml/min); hematocrit (Htc); urinary volume ( UV, &#956;l/min); solute clearance; renal histology; animal weight (g) and FK serum concentration (SCFK, ng/ml) were assessed. Results are presented as a mean±standart deviation and compared by ANOVA followed by Student-Neuman-Keuls test. Results : The GRF of the SD group was 0.98±0.03, RO 1.06±0.04 and FK 0.99±0.06 similar to control values (1.10±0.05). GRF values decreased in the FK+RO (0.86±0.06;p<0.05 vs RO and Control) and FK+SD (0.63±0.06;p<0.001 vs control, FK and SD groups and p<0.01 vs FK+RO) groups. RBF, MBP, RVR and Htc values were similar in all groups. Diuresis was lower in the groups with drug combination, but there was a statistically significant difference only between FK+SD and RO groups (8.38±0.46 vs 12.99±1.22;p<0.05). There were no significant histological chan ges in the treatment groups. The FK+SD group showed statistically significant weigth changes (-18±5) when compared to the Control and RO groups (6±2 and 5±2, respectively; p<0.001) and to the SD an FK+RO groups (0.2±4 and 1±2, respectively; p<0.01). SCFK was significantly decreased (p<0.05) for FK+SD and FK+RO (1.7±0.3 and 1.8±0.4) groups when compared to the FK group (3.2±0.4. Conclusions: The combination of FK and a non-selective COX inhibitor significantly decreased GFR regardless of a RBF decrease or RVR increase, and is probably a result of Kf decrease. The trend to antidiuresis was similar for the combination of FK with both classes of NSAIDs. FK combined to a non-selective COX inhibitor caused a mild systemic toxicity when compared with the COX-2 selective inhibitor. Serum FK concentrations were significantly lower in NSAIDs treated animals. / Introdução: O tacrolimus (FK 506) é uma potente droga imunossupressora, pode causar nefrotoxicidade aguda com diminuição do fluxo sanguíneo renal (FSR) e ritmo de filtração glomerular (RFG). Os antiinflamatórios não-hormonais (AINHs) convencionais podem causar nefrotoxicidade, interferindo na hemodinâmica renal e na homeostase de fluidos e eletrólitos. Recentemente surgiram novas drogas do grupo coxib que são inibidores seletivos da COX-2, e portanto teriam menos efeitos colaterais relacionados à inibição da COX-1 (gástricos, cardíacos e renais). O crescente uso do FK 506 e o intenso uso de AINHs com finalidade analgésica e ou antiinflamatória aumenta a possibilidade de utilização em conjunto, potencializando o risco de nefrotoxicidade das duas drogas. Objetivo: Comparar a função renal de ratos sob os efeitos do uso simultâneo do FK e de um inibidor não-seletivo da COX, o diclofenaco sódico (DS) e do FK e de um inibidor seletivo da COX-2, o rofecoxib (RO). Materiais e Método: Utilizaram-se ratos Munich-Wistar machos em dieta hipossódica (0,06%) por 7 dias e tratamento por gavagem por 7 dias com FK (2 mg/kg/dia), DS (l0mg/kg/dia), RO (3mg/kg/dia), FK+DS, FK+RO e veículo (Contr). Aferidos ritmo de filtração glomerular (RFG, depuração de inulina, ml/min/l00g); o fluxo sanguíneo renal (FSR, ultrasom Doppler, ml/min); a pressão arterial média (PAM, probe intracarotídeo, mmHg); a resistência vascular renal (RVR, mmHg/ml/min); hematócríto (Ht); o volume urinário (VU, pl/min); a depuração de solutos; a histologia renal; o peso dos animais (g) e a concentração sanguínea de FK CSFK, ng/ml). Os resultados são apresentados com médiaserro padrão da média e comparados por ANOVA seguido do teste Student-Neuman-Keuls. Resultados: O RFG do grupo DS foi 0,980,03, do RO foi 1,060,04 e do FK 0,990,06 similares ao controle (1,100,05). Houve queda do RFG nos grupos FK+RO (0,860,06;p<0,Os vs RO e Contr) e FK+DS (0,630,06;p<0,001 vs Contr,DS, RO e FK; p<0,01 vs FK+RO) Nota de Resumo O FSR, a PAM, a RVR e o Ht foram semelhantes em todos os grupos. A diurese foi menor nos grupos com associação de drogas, mas houve diferença estatisticamente significante apenas entre os grupos FK+DS e RO (8,380,46 vs l299l,22;p<0,05). Não ocorreram modificações histológicas significativas nos grupos estudados. O grupo FK+DS apresentou variação de peso (-185) estatisticamente significante em relação aos grupos Contr 62 e RO 52 (p<0,001) e DS 0,24 e FK+RO -12 (p<0,01). A CSFK diminuiu significativamente (p<0,05) para os grupos FK+DS e FK+RO (1,70,3 e 1,80,4) em relação ao grupo FK (3,20,4). Conclusões: A associação do FK com um inibidor não-seletivo da COX causou diminuição mais acentuada do RFG independentemente da diminuição do FSR ou aumento da RVR, sendo provavelmente decorrente da diminuição do Kf. A tendência à antidiurese foi similar para a associação do FK com as duas classes de AINHs. O FK associado com um inibidor não-seletivo da COX causou discreta toxicidade sistêmica quando comparado com inibidor seletivo da COX-2. Nos animais tratados com AINHs, as concentrações sanguíneas do FK foram significativamente menores.