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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Inulinases produzidas por leveduras isoladas do semi?rido baiano: estudos de imobiliza??o e aplica??o na produ??o de frutose e fruto-oligossacar?deos

Ribeiro, Geise Camila de Araujo 18 December 2014 (has links)
Submitted by Natalie Mendes (nataliermendes@gmail.com) on 2015-07-29T00:33:48Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Disserta??o Mestrado em Biotecnologia-PPGBIOTEC UEFS- Geise Camila.pdf: 2048024 bytes, checksum: e92340d2b71036b615c4cb83414b0373 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-07-29T00:33:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Disserta??o Mestrado em Biotecnologia-PPGBIOTEC UEFS- Geise Camila.pdf: 2048024 bytes, checksum: e92340d2b71036b615c4cb83414b0373 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-12-18 / Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior - CAPES / The exploration of the microorganisms species semiarid region has become a viable alternative for the industry, especially producing yeast inulinases which can be applied in the production of fructo-oligosaccharides and fructose from the hydrolysis of inulin. This work had as its theme the study of the immobilization inulinases enzymes produced by yeasts of the semiarid region of Bahia, with the overall objective of the work is to study the application of inulinases immobilized in the production of concentrated fructose and fructo-oligosaccharides. The strains of yeast Pseudozyma sp. (CCMB 306) and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (CCMB 604) were obtained from the Culture Collection of Microorganisms of Bahia (CCMB), Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS). Immobilization was performed using as support eggshell, celite, Immobeads?, Sepabeads? and silica, and the results analyzed using the Origin version 8.5.1 program. Immobilization in solid supports inulinase shown to be a viable technique, since the non-inactivated enzyme, showing increased activity in the inulinase CCMB 306 samples immobilized on celite in organic medium. Optimization of fructo-oligosaccharides production was achieved the highest concentration of product in samples with inulin concentration of 25% and time of reaction 16 h. In conclusion, the application of inulinases enzymes produced by micro-organisms of the semiarid in the hydrolysis of inulin is of significant importance for biotechnology development in the region. / A explora??o de esp?cies de micro-organismos da regi?o semi?rida tem se tornado uma alternativa vi?vel para a ind?stria, destacando-se leveduras produtoras de inulinases, que podem ser aplicadas na produ??o de frutose e fruto-oligossacar?deos, a partir da hidr?lise da inulina. O presente trabalho teve como tema o estudo da imobiliza??o de enzimas inulinases produzidas por leveduras do semi?rido baiano, sendo o objetivo geral estudar a aplica??o de inulinases imobilizadas na produ??o de concentrados de frutose e fruto-oligossacar?deos. As linhagens de leveduras Pseudozyma sp. (CCMB 306) e Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (CCMB 604) foram obtidas da Cole??o de Cultura de Micro-organismos da Bahia (CCMB) da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS). A imobiliza??o foi realizada utilizando-se como suporte casca de ovo, celite, Immobeads?, Sepabeads? e s?lica, sendo os resultados analisados com aux?lio do programa Origin vers?o 8.5.1. A imobiliza??o de inulinase nos suportes s?lidos demonstrou ser uma t?cnica vi?vel, uma vez que n?o inativou a enzima, apresentando a maior atividade nas amostras de inulinase de CCMB 306 imobilizada em celite em meio org?nico. Na otimiza??o da produ??o de fruto-oligossacar?deos obteve-se a maior concentra??o de produto nas amostras com concentra??o de inulina de 25% e tempo de rea??o de 16 h. Em conclus?o, a aplica??o de enzimas inulinases obtidas atrav?s de micro-organismos presentes no semi?rido na hidr?lise da inulina ? de significativa import?ncia para o desenvolvimento biotecnol?gico da regi?o, sendo interessante a otimiza??o dos m?todos de imobiliza??o e sele??o adequada dos suportes a serem utilizados para obten??o de melhores resultados.
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Avaliação da expressão gênica de tight junctions intestinais em modelos experimentais de esteatose hepática alcoólica e não alcoólica em zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Beskow, Carolina Bortolin January 2017 (has links)
Introdução: A doença hepática alcóolica (DHA) e a doença hepática gordurosa não alcóolica (DHGNA) estão entre as principais causas de morte por doenças hepáticas no mundo. Apesar das etiologias distintas, sendo a DHA causada pelo consumo excessivo de álcool e a DHGNA por dieta inadequada e sedentarismo, apresentam curso de doença semelhante, que pode evoluir de esteatose, para esteato-hepatite, fibrose, cirrose e carcinoma hepatocelular. Tanto a DHA quanto a DHGNA estão relacionadas à disbiose, aumento de permeabilidade intestinal, inflamação e dano hepático. Entretanto, ainda não está claro se a doença hepática precede as alterações no epitélio intestinal ou se é o aumento da permeabilidade que promove o dano hepático. Objetivo: Avaliar a expressão gênica de Tight Junctions em modelo de DHA e DHGNA em zebrafish (Danio rerio). Métodos: No modelo de DHA, os peixes foram divididos em dois grupos: Etanol (n=30), expostos a 0,5% de etanol por 28 dias e controle (n=30). No modelo de DHGNA, os peixes foram divididos também em dois grupos: Frutose (n=24), expostos à frutose 6% durante 2 horas por 14 dias e controle (n=24). Ao término dos experimentos os animais foram eutanasiados e coletados fígados, para avaliação histológica por coloração hematoxilina-eosina (HE) e de esteatose por Oil Red, e intestinos para avaliação da expressão gênica dos marcadores de permeabilidade intestinal cldnC, cldn15a, cldn15b e f11r por Real Time qPcr. Resultados: Tanto os animais expostos ao álcool quanto à frutose apresentaram esteatose hepática por coloração HE e Oil Red quando comparados aos seus respectivos controles, sem sinais de infiltrados inflamatórios e de fibrose hepática à microscopia óptica. Não houve diferença significativa na expressão gênica das tight junctions intestinais, tanto para a DHA quanto DHGNA (p  0,05). Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que em estágios iniciais de DHA e DHGNA não ocorre alteração da permeabilidade intestinal, e que possivelmente o dano hepático precede o dano intestinal. / Introduction: Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are among the leading causes of death from liver disease worldwide. Despite the different etiologies, ALD is caused by excessive alcohol consumption and NAFLD is due to inadequate diet and sedentary lifestyle, they have a similar disease course, which can progress from steatosis to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Both ALD and NAFLD are related to dysbiosis, increased gut permeability, inflammation, and liver damage. However, it is not yet clear whether liver disease precedes changes in the intestinal epithelium or whether it is the increased permeability that promotes liver damage. Objective: To evaluate the gene expression of tight junctions in ALD and NAFLD models in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Methods: In the ALD model, fish were divided into two groups: Ethanol (n=30), exposed to 0.5% ethanol for 28 days and control (n=30). In the NAFLD model, fish were also divided into two groups: Fructose (n=24), exposed to 6% fructose for 2 hours for 14 days and control (n=24). At the end of the experiments the animals were euthanized and livers were collected for histological evaluation by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and steatosis by oil red staining and intestines for evaluation of the gene expression of gut permeability markers cldnC, cldn15a, cldn15b and f11r by Real Time qPcr. Results: Both animals exposed to alcohol and fructose presented hepatic steatosis by HE and Oil Red staining when compared to their respective controls, without signs of inflammatory infiltrates under optical microscopy. There was no significant difference in the gene expression of the tight junctions for both ALD and NAFLD (p0.05) Conclusion: The results suggest that in the early stages of ALD and NAFLD there are no changes in intestinal tight junctions, and that possibly liver damage precedes intestinal damage.
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Papel da frutose 1,6-bisfosfato na osteoclastogênese e reabsorção óssea in vitro / Role of the fructose 1,6-bisfosfato on osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in vitro

Buitrago, Liseth Yamile Wilches 27 June 2017 (has links)
O remodelamento ósseo é um processo metabólico, dentro do qual os osteoblastos e os osteoclastos, participam ativamente. Portanto, qualquer alteração neste equilíbrio, pode provocar uma modificação na densidade mineral do osso, situação observada em certas doenças osteolíticas como osteoporose, artrite reumatóide e periodontite. Nos últimos anos, há um crescente interesse em avaliar o papel da glicólise na proliferação, sobrevivência e diferenciação dos diferentes tipos celulares. Em particular, tem sido evidenciado o efeito regulador da frutose 1,6-bisfosfato (FBP), um intermediário da via glicolítica de alta energia. Considerando que ainda não existem dados na literatura que correlacionem a FBP com o funcionamento dos osteoclastos, este trabalho tem por finalidade avaliar seu papel na osteoclastogênese e reabsorção óssea in vitro. Para isso, pré-osteoclastos murinos derivados da medula óssea foram diferenciados em osteoclastos na presença de M-CSF, RANKL e duas concentrações da FBP (100 e 300 ?M). Os resultados obtidos amostram que a FBP inibe a diferenciação osteoclástica em uma relação dose-dependente, sem afetar a viabilidade celular. Observa-se também, que o tratamento com FBP diminui a expressão de genes marcadores como, Nfatc1, Trap e Catepsina K (p < 0.01) e das proteínas NFATc1 e catepsina K. Como também, promove uma redução na atividade reabsortiva dos osteoclastos depois de 96 h de cultura. O efeito inibidor da FBP não depende da atividade da piruvato quinase M2 (PKM2). Em conjunto, estes dados sugerem que a FBP é um metabolito regulador importante da osteoclastogênese, demonstrando ser um agente potencial para o tratamento de doenças osteolíticas. / Bone remodeling is a coordinated metabolic process, where the osteoblasts and osteoclasts participate actively. Therefore, any alteration in this balance may cause a change in the bone mineral density, a condition observed in certain bone loss-associated diseases such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis. Recently, there has been a growing interest in assessing the role of the glycolysis on the proliferation, survival, and differentiation of the different cell types. In particular, it has been demonstrated the protective effect of the Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate (FBP), a high-energy glycolytic intermediate. Considering that there is no evidence in the literature that associate FBP with the function of osteoclasts, this work aims to evaluate its role in osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in vitro. To this end, murine bone marrow derived pre-osteoclasts were differentiated into osteoclasts in the presence of M-CSF, RANKL and two concentrations of FBP (100 and 300 ?M). The results showed that FBP inhibits the differentiation of osteoclasts in a dose dependent manner, without affecting the cell viability. It was also observed that the treatment with the FBP decreases the expression of marker genes such as Nfatc1, Trap and Cathepsin K (p < 0.01) and the NFATc1 and cathepsin K protein levels. As well, the treatment with FBP resulted in markedly fewer osteoclast activity after 96 h of culture. FBP osteoclast inhibitory effect does not involve Pyruvate Kinase M2 (PKM2) activity. Together, these data denote the important regulatory role of the FBP on osteoclastogenesis, proving to be a potential agent for the treatment of bone loss-associated diseases.
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CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF MONOSACCHARIDES INTO 5-(HYDROXYMETHYL)FURFURAL IN IONIC LIQUIDS USING ALUMINUM COMPLEXES BEARING BIDENTATE (AMINOMETHYL)PHENOLATE LIGANDS

Saang'onyo, Daudi Sayialel 01 January 2018 (has links)
Currently, the major sources of fuel, energy, and chemicals are nonrenewable fossil resources such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal. Additionally, petroleum is used for the production of most transportation fuels and for the production of about 95% of organic chemicals. However, the production and use of non-renewable fossil fuels are unsustainable. For economic and environmental sustainability, there is a need to search for new and/or renewable resources and technologies for energy, fuels, and chemicals production that have the potential of effectively substituting fossil resources. In this context, lignocellulosic biomass is one of the candidates that meet these requirements due to its abundance and renewability. Lignocellulosic biomass-derived sugars can be chemically converted into 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF), a versatile platform chemical that can used to generate intermediates for the production of biofuels and chemicals. In this dissertation novel catalytic processes for converting monosaccharides into HMF are described. In chapter one, a literature review of the significance of HMF and the chemical intermediates derived from HMF is presented. The chapter also describes some of recent developments in the catalytic production of HMF from lignocellulosic sugars using homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. Chapter two discusses the catalytic activity of dimethylaluminum complexes bearing (aminomethyl)phenolate ligands that I developed for converting glucose to HMF in ionic liquids. A systematic study on the effects of modification of the aluminum ancillary ligands on the efficiency of glucose conversion is presented. High HMF yield were obtained with substitution of an aryl substituent on the amino groups of the (aminomethyl)phenolate ligands. In an effort to improve HMF yield, the effects of modifying the ligands on the phenolate moiety of the (aminomethyl)phenolate ligands were investigated in chapter three. Using bulky ortho-phenoxide substituents achieved high HMF yields. The selectivity for HMF production with respect to fructose dehydration was also discussed, together with spectroscopic characterization of the polymeric humins produced from the dehydration reactions. In chapter four a study of the structural differences of poor vs. effective dimethylaluminum complexes bearing (aminomethyl)phenolate ligands is described. Insights from this study shows that different precatalyst intermediate could be formed depending on the aluminum complex used, which in turn affects HMF selectivity of dehydration reactions. The isomerization of glucose to fructose using aluminum complexes in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is discussed in chapter five. Using NMR spectroscopy on isotopically labeled glucose, a mechanism for glucose isomerization to fructose is presented. Finally, chapter six gives a summary and describes potential future directions for the research detailed in this dissertation.
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A exposição pré-natal à dexametasona exacerba os efeitos da frutose sobre o metabolismo lipídico hepático. / Prenatal exposure to dexamethasone exacerbates the effects of fructose on hepatic lipid metabolism.

Payolla, Tanyara Baliani 17 June 2019 (has links)
A reprogramação fenotípica causada por alterações ambientais distintas associada ao alto consumo de frutose na idade adulta poderia contribuir para o agravamento de distúrbios metabólicos. Para avaliar se a exposição pré-natal à dexametasona (DEX) modula os efeitos do consumo de frutose sobre o metabolismo hepático, investigamos a prole masculina nascida de ratas Wistar tratadas ou não com DEX (0,2mg/kg massa corpórea/dia) no 3°período gestacional. As proles de mãe controle (sem tratamento) e mães tratadas com DEX foram mantidas sem frutose (CTL e DEX) ou foram suplementadas com solução de frutose a 10% durante 8 semanas (frutose e DEX+frutose). Tanto os grupos frutose quanto DEX+frutose apresentaram consumo de frutose semelhante, intolerância à glicose e aumento da atividade máxima da enzima glicolítica PFK. Apenas DEX+frutose apresentou aumento dos triglicérides hepáticos e acúmulo de lipídeos intra-hepáticos. Além disso, o grupo DEX+frutose não mostrou expressão aumentada dos genes sec22, mttp e apoB, envolvidos na síntese, montagem e secreção de VLDL; paralelamente, observamos diminuição na concentração de triglicérides em 6 horas após injeção de Tyloxapol comparado ao DEX e frutose. Ainda, apresentou diminuição da expressão de BECLIN1, da expressão gênica de HSP90, e alteração de marcadores moleculares relacionados ao HCC, como diminuição de TP53, P21 e TIGAR, e aumento da expressão de mRNA afp e hsp70. Em conjunto, nossos dados indicam que a exposição à DEX in útero leva a uma resposta metabólica única frente a alta ingestão de frutose na vida adulta. O aumento da gliconeogênese e intolerância à glicose, a redução na produção e secreção de VLDL e o prejuízo no fluxo autofágico estimulam o acúmulo de gotículas lipídicas no fígado que pode favorecer o desenvolvimento de HCC em resposta à alta ingestão de frutose. / Phenotypic programming caused by distinct environmental changes and associated with high fructose consumption in adulthood could contribute to the worsening of metabolic disorders. To evaluate whether prenatal exposure to Dexamethasone (DEX) modulates the effects of fructose consumption on hepatic metabolism, we investigated male offspring born to Wistar rats treated with or without DEX (0.2 mg / kg body weight / day) at 3rd gestational period. The offspring of control (untreated) and DEX treated mothers were maintained without fructose (CTL and DEX) or supplemented with 10% fructose solution for 8 weeks (fructose and DEX+fructose). Both the fructose and DEX+fructose groups showed similar fructose consumption, glucose intolerance and increased maximal activity of the glycolytic enzyme PFK. Only DEX+fructose presented increase in hepatic triglycerides and accumulation of intrahepatic lipids. In addition, the DEX + fructose group did not show increased expression of sec22, mttp and apoB genes involved in the synthesis, assembly and secretion of VLDL; in parallel, we observed a decrease in TG concentration in 6 hours after injection of Tyloxapol, compared to DEX and fructose. In addition, there was a decrease in BECLIN1 expression, HSP90 gene expression, and alteration of HCC-related molecular markers such as TP53, P21 and TIGAR, and increased expression of afp and hsp70 mRNA. Taken together, our data indicate that exposure to DEX in utero leads to a unique metabolic response to high fructose intake in adult life. Increased gluconeogenesis and glucose intolerance, reduction in VLDL production and secretion, and loss of autophagic flow stimulate the accumulation of lipid droplets in the liver, that may favor the development of HCC in response to high fructose intake.
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Development of a thermometric sensor for fructosyl valine and fructose using molecularly imprinted polymers as a recognition element

Rajkumar, Rajagopal January 2007 (has links)
Nature has always served as a model for mimicking and inspiration to humans in their efforts to improve their life. Researchers have been inspired by nature to produce biomimetic materials with molecular recognition properties by design rather than evolution. Molecular imprinting is one way to prepare such materials. Such smart materials with new functionalities are at the forefront of the development of a relevant number of ongoing and perspective applications ranging from consumer to space industry. Molecularly imprinted polymers were developed by mimicking the natural enzymes or antibodies that serve as host for binding target molecules. These imprints were used as a recognition element to substitute natural biomolecules in biosensors. The concept behind molecular imprinting is to mold a material (with the desired chemical properties) around individual molecules. Upon removal of the molecular templates, one is left with regions in the molded material that fit the shape of the template molecules. Thus, molecular imprinting results in materials that can selectively bind to molecules of interest. Imprinted materials resulted in applications ranging from chemical separation to bioanalytics. In this work attempts were made particularly in the development of molecularly imprinted polymer based thermometric sensors. The main effort was focused towards the development of an covalently imprinted polymer that would be able to selectively bind fructosyl valine (Fru-Val), the N-terminal constituent of hemoglobin A1c ß-chains. Taking into account the known advantages of imprinted polymers, e.g. robustness, thermal and chemical stability, imprinted materials were successfully used as a recognition element in the sensor. One of the serious problems associated with the development of MIP sensors and which lies in the absence of a generic procedure for the transformation of the polymer-template binding event into a detectable signal has been addressed by developing the "thermometric" approach. In general the developed approach gives a new insight on MIP/Analyte interactions. / In dem Bestreben, ihr eigenes Leben zu verbessern, haben die Menschen stets die Natur nachgeahmt und sich von ihr inspirieren lassen. Die Natur hat Forscher zur Erzeugung smarter biomimetischer Stoffe mit molekularen Erkennungseigenschaften nach dem Vorbild der Evolution inspiriert. Eine der Methoden zur Herstellung solcher Substanzen ist das molekulare Prägen. Smarte Materialien mit neuen Eigenschaften stehen an der Spitze der Entwicklung potentieller Anwendungen vom Verbraucher bis hin zur Raumfahrtindustrie. Durch Nachahmung von natürlichen Enzymen oder Antikörpern wurden molekular geprägte Polymere (MIPs) entwickelt, die der Bindung von Zielmolekülen dienen. Diese geprägten Polymere (imprints) wurden anstelle von Biomolekülen als Erkennungselemente in Biosensoren eingesetzt. Das Konzept, das dem molekularen Prägen zugrunde liegt, besteht in der Formung eines Polymers (mit den entsprechenden chemischen Eigenschaften) um einzelne Zielmoleküle herum. Nach Entfernen dieser molekularen Template bleiben Abdrücke im Polymer übrig, die der Form der Templatmoleküle entsprechen. Mit Hilfe des molekularen Prägens kann man also Stoffe herstellen, die sich selektiv an bestimmte Moleküle binden können. Geprägte Polymere finden breite Anwendung, etwa in chemischen Aufreinigungsprozessen und der Bioanalytik. Hauptanliegen der vorliegenden Arbeit war es, thermometrische Sensoren auf der Basis molekular geprägter Polymere zu entwickeln. Die Anstrengungen richteten sich vor allem auf die Entwicklung eines kovalent geprägten Polymers, das in der Lage ist, selektiv Fruktosyl-Valin (Fru-Val), den N-terminalen Bereich von Hämoglobin A1c, zu binden. Aufgrund der bekannten Vorzüge geprägter Polymere – z. B. Robustheit und thermische und chemische Stabilität – wurden geprägte Polymere erfolgreich als Erkennungselement im Sensor angewendet. Eine der größten Herausforderungen bei der Entwicklung von MIP-Sensoren, das Fehlen eines generischen Verfahrens zur Umwandlung der Bindungsreaktion in ein nachweisbares Signal, wurde mit der Entwicklung der thermometrischen Methode in Angriff genommen. Diese Methode führt allgemein zu neuen Einsichten in die Interaktionen zwischen MIP und Analyt.
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Studies on antimicrobial activity of arginine-based surfactants and chemo- enzymatic synthesis of novel amphiphiles based on L-arginine and D-fagomine

Castillo Expósito, José Antonio 02 February 2007 (has links)
Los conjugados de lípidos y aminoácidos presentan excelentes propiedades tensioactivas, alta biodegradabilidad y baja toxicidad. De entre ellos, los derivados de arginina poseen un amplio espectro de actividad antimicrobiana.Con el objetivo de elucidar el modo de acción de los tensioactivos derivados de arginina, se ha investigado su interacción con modelos de membrana (liposomas y monocapas de fosfolípidos) y se ha evaluado los efectos que causan en Staphylococcus aureus y Escherichia coli. La eficacia antimicrobiana de los tensioactivos derivados de L-arginina previamente sintetizados en nuestro grupo de investigación se ha mejorado. Para ello, se ha preparado quimo-enzimáticamente una nueva familia de derivados de L-arginina, bis(fenilacetilargininas). Finalmente y con el propósito de preparar nuevos posibles agentes antimicrobianos, se ha sintetizado una familia de compuestos anfifílicos, derivados alquilados de D-fagomina, empleando fructosa-6-fosfato aldolasa (FSA) como biocatalizador. / Amino acid lipid conjugates possess excellent surface properties, high biodegradability and low toxicity. Among them, arginine-based surfactants show a broad antimicrobial activity.The mode of action of arginine-based surfactants was investigated. Thus, their interaction with membrane models (liposomes and phospholipid monolayers) and the effects caused on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were studiedThe antimicrobial efficacy of the arginine-based surfactants synthesised previously in our research group was improved. To this end, novel bis(phenylacetylarginine) derivatives were prepared chemoenzymatically.Finally and with the aim of preparing novel antimicrobial agents, we prepared a new family of amphiphilic compounds, N-alkylated derivatives of D-fagomine, using fructose-6-phosphaste aldolase (FSA) as biocatalyst.
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Effects of a High Fructose Diet on Physiology and Cognition in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats

Ross, Amy Patricia 16 April 2008 (has links)
Fructose consumption has increased exponentially during the past four decades. The physiological effects of a high fructose diet include obesity and insulin resistance. In animal models, the effects of a high fructose diet on fat distribution are inconclusive in that some studies find increases in body mass and lipids while others find no effect. Recent findings indicate that a high fructose diet causes hippocampal insulin resistance in hamsters, raising the possibility that the diet causes impairments in cognition. The following experiments tested the hypotheses that a high fructose diet alters fat distribution rather than total body mass and impairs hippocampal-dependent memory. Results indicated that the high fructose diet did not affect fat distribution, but did increase plasma triacylglycerides. Interestingly, the diet also impaired spatial reference memory in the Morris water maze, and this effect was correlated with plasma triacylglycerides. These results indicate that a high fructose diet impairs brain function.
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Peripheral and central mechanisms through which high energy diets impair hippocampal-dependent memory in male rats

Ross, Amy Patricia 26 April 2012 (has links)
Over the past five decades, per capita caloric intake has increased by approximately 28% in the United States. A hallmark of the current standard American diet is an excess of energy sources from saturated fat and refined carbohydrates. High energy diets such as the “Western” diet cause numerous pathologies, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and peripheral insulin resistance. High energy diets also negatively impact the hippocampus, a brain area important for learning and memory. It is not surprising, then, that high energy diets impair hippocampal-dependent memory. The experiments in this dissertation investigate possible diet-induced consequences that may contribute to the impairing effects of high energy diets on hippocampal-dependent memory. Our initial experiments found that diet-induced NAFLD impairs hippocampal-dependent memory, but these cognitive deficits were not due to decreases in insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) or hippocampal insulin signaling. Next, we found that a high energy diet increased the ability of epinephrine to increase blood glucose concentrations, indicating a novel way in which high energy diets impair liver function. The final set of experiments found that high energy diets do not necessarily impair memory but instead may prevent the memory-enhancing effects of acute stress. Taken together, these results indicate that high energy diets interact with acute stress to negatively impact hippocampal-dependent memory, and that hippocampal insulin resistance and IGF-1are not likely involved.
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Ancrages sélectifs sur cétohexoses de thionocarbamates cycliques

Simão, Ana Catarina 18 December 2009 (has links) (PDF)
Une réaction simple de condensation de l'acide thiocyanique avec un cétohexose peut conduire à la formation d'une dizaine de 10 oxazolidinethiones (OZTs) ou oxazolinethiones (OXTs) distinctes. La question que nous nous sommes posée a été "comment gérer une chimie aussi complexe?" Un contrôle attentif des conditions de réaction, associé à des séquences de purification comportant des protections sélectives et diverses fonctionnalisations, peuvent certainement être utiles. Un jeu chimique subtil et stimulant a été développé entre des pré- et post-protections sélectives et des réactions originales de fonctionnalisation. Dans ce travail de thèse, nous avons mis à l'étude de nouvelles tactiques de synthèse et de purification pour accéder à des OZTs et des oxazolidinones (OZOs) ancrées sur des charpentes des cétohexoses. Ces travaux ont été mis en application notamment en série D-fructo et dans les séries épimères D-psico et D-tagato dont la chimie ont été peu explorée en comparaison d'autres séries monosaccharidiques. Nous avons ainsi mieux maîtrisé les approches chimiques permettant d'accéder à ces thionocarbamates saccharidiques et ainsi de valoriser ces molécules dont l'intérêt d'un point de vue biologique et chimique est important. Dans ces études, nous avons élaboré une bibliothèque de formes tautomères fixes de composés hybrides qui ont été soumis à des essais biologiques. Ainsi, ce groupe de composés a fait l'objet de tests antimicrobiens, livrant des résultats très intéressants. Par ailleurs, les meilleurs inhibiteurs de GLUT5 seront utilisés dans le développement de nouveaux outils biochimiques pour une meilleure compréhension des rôles joués par ce transporteur du D-fructose en relation au le diabète de type 2 et de l'obésité.

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