[pt] Um grande vazamento de óleo bruto ocorreu na costa brasileira em 2019 afetando uma extensão de 4.334 km de faixa litorânea, 11 estados e várias localidades. Com isso, moradores locais entraram em contato direto com óleo cru ficando expostos à contaminação por hidrocarbonetos policíclicos aromáticos (HPA). Os HPA são compostos orgânicos carcinogênicos de origem petrogênica e pirogênica, que são ubíquos e persistentes. Quando seres humanos são expostos a esses contaminantes, o organismo pode metabolizar e gerar metabólitos desses HPA com prováveis efeitos negativos à saúde humana. Com isso, este trabalho visou analisar a exposição de uma comunidade de pescadores (localizada em Canavierias, BA) aos HPA provindos de derrames de petróleo através da análise de metabólitos de HPA em urina. Para isso, as 44 amostras foram extraídas por extração em fase sólida (SPE) e analisadas por cromatografia líquida acoplada a espectrômetro de massas triplo quadrupolo (HPLC-MS/MS). Este trabalho também contempla a comparação de diferentes métodos de extrações em 18 amostras de urina selecionadas. No Centro de Pesquisas, Desenvolvimento e Inovação Leopoldo Américo Miguez de Mello (CENPES) realizou-se extração em fase sólida e a extração líquido-líquido, enquanto na PUC-Rio foi realizada a extração por SPE. Os resultados referentes às 44 amostras analisada na PUC-Rio, demonstraram que 4 dos 11 metabólitos de interesse foram identificados e quantificados. Para o 1-OH-Nap a faixa de concentração foi (menor que LQ – 44 n mL(-1) ), (menor que LQ-21 ng mL(-1) ) para o 2-OHNap, (menor que LQ -5,4 ng mL(-1) ) para o 3,9-OH-Phe e (menor que LQ- 0,76 ng mL(-1) ) para o 6-OH-Chr. Ao comparar os resultados obtidos com trabalhos da literatura, observou-se que os moradores da comunidade de Canavieiras apresentaram valores baixos de concentração dos metabólitos que foram quantificados. Mesmo assim, é importante a existência de trabalhos voltados para o monitoramento destes compostos já que não somente o ambiente como também apresentam-se como um risco à saúde humana. / [en] A major crude oil spill occurred off the coast of Brazil in 2019 affectinga 4,334 km stretch of coastline, 11 states and several localities. As a result,residents came into direct contact with crude oil and were exposed tocontamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs arecarcinogenic organic compounds of petrogenic and pyrogenic origin, whichare ubiquitous and persistent. When humans are exposed to thesecontaminants, the organism can metabolize and generate metabolites ofthese PAHs with probable negative effects on human health. Therefore,this work aimed to analyze the exposure of a fishing community (located inCa-navierias, BA) to PAHs from oil spills through the analysis of PAHmetabolites in urine. For this, the 44 samples were extracted by solid phaseextraction (SPE) and analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled to triplequadrupole mass spectrometer (HPLC-MS/MS). This work also includes thecomparison of different extraction methods in 18 selected urine samples.Solid phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction were performed at theLeopoldo Américo Miguez de Mello Research, Development and InnovationCenter (CENPES), while SPE extraction was performed at PUC-Rio. Theresults for the 44 samples analyzed at PUC-Rio showed that 4 of the 11metabolites of interest were identified and quantified. For 1-OH-Nap theconcentration range was (less than LQ - 44 n mL(-1)), (less than LQ-21 ng mL(-1)) for 2-OH-Nap,(less than LQ -5.4 ng mL(-1)) for 3,9-OH-Phe and (less than LQ- 0.76 ng mL(-1)) for 6-OH-Chr.When comparing the results obtained with literature works, it was observedthat the residents of the community of Canavieiras had low concentrationvalues of the metabolites that were quantified. Even so, it is important theexistence of works focused on the monitoring of these compounds since notonly the environment but also present themselves as a risk to human health.

The aim of this diploma thesis was preparation, characterization and determination of encapsulation efficiency of the cationic liposomes composed of dimethyldioctadecylammonium bromide (DDAB) and cholesterol carrying new drug MT05 with an immunoadjuvant effect. The influence of the temperature of sonication bath and the influence of the volume of liposomal suspension on the average size of liposomes and their polydispersity index was monitored. The most effective liposome preparation by sonication bath was at temperature of 60 řC. The volume of liposomes undergoing sonication did not influence the resulting values of the average size of liposomes and their polydispersity index. The time of sonication time was 6 hours and could be shortened by using sonication bath with higher output. The determination of encapsulation efficiency was carried out in three separated experiments by HPLC-MS/MS. The encapsulation efficiency of the cationic liposomes was 30.1 ± 8.5 % in the first experiment, 43 ± 25 % in the second, and 32 ± 25 % in the third. The amount of DDAB was determined only in the liposomes prepared in the third experiment. The amount of DDAB in the purified liposomes was 78.9 ± 3.7 % in the first replicate, 65.4 ± 1.8 % in the second and 53.8 ± 1.4 % in the third. The actual molar ratio of MT05...

A ciclobenzaprina é um relaxante muscular de ação central estruturalmente similar aos antidepressivos tricíclicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a bioequivalência de comprimidos contendo 10 mg de cloridrato de ciclobenzaprina em voluntários sadios. O estudo de bioequivalência entre o produto teste (Miosan®) e referência (Flexeril®) foi do tipo randomizado, aberto e cruzado. Os produtos foram administrados por via oral aos voluntários em dose única de 10 mg de cloridrato de ciclobenzaprina. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas até 240 horas após a administração do fármaco e quantificadas por método previamente validado através de cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência acoplada a um detector de massas. As curvas médias de decaimento plasmático dos produtos teste (Miosan®) e referência (Flexeril®) foram semelhantes ASC0-t (teste: 193,00 ngxh/mL; referência: 191,66 ngxh/mL) e ASC0∞ (teste: 211,34 ngxh/mL; referência: 209,35 ngxh/mL). Assim como os parâmetros farmacocinéticos relativos à absorção de ciclobenzaprina, Cmax (teste: 7,16 ng/mL; referência: 6,95 ng/mL), tmax (teste: 4,61 h; referência: 4,48 h), Ka (referência: 0,79; teste: 0,67) e t(1/2)a (referência: 1,79 h; teste: 2,02 h). Os parâmetros farmacocinéticos relativos à eliminação plasmática de ciclobenzaprina Cl (teste: 31,15 L/h; referência: 31,73 L/h), Vd (teste: 1378,54 L e referência (1357,87 L), kß (referência: 0,08; teste: 0,08), t(1/2)ß (referência: 9,43 h; teste: 9,20 h), k&#947 (referência: 0,02; teste: 0,02) e t(1/2)&#947 (referência: 32,92 h; teste: 31,67 h) também apresentaram-se semelhantes entre os dois produtos. A análise multivariada realizada por meio da análise de variância (ANOVA), para a avaliação dos efeitos produto, grupo e período, revelou a ausência destes efeitos, indicando que o delineamento do estudo foi adequado. Os resultados do intervalo de confiança (I.C. 90 %) para a razão de Cmax (93,0 % - 112,0 %), ASC0-t(92,6 % - 111,1 %) e ASC0&#8734 (93,1 % - 110,4 %), encontram-se dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela ANVISA e FDA (80 - 125 %). A análise estatística dos parâmetros Cmax, ASC0-t e ASC0-&#8734 indicam que não há diferenças entre os dois produtos contendo 10 mg de cloridrato de ciclobenzaprina. Com base nos resultados deste estudo, conclui-se que os produtos avaliados são bioequivalentes e podem ser considerados intercambiáveis na terapêutica. / Cyclobenzaprine is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that has similarity with a tricyclic antidepressant. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bioequivalence of two brands of cyclobenzaprine 10 mg tablets in healthy volunteers. The procedure of bioequivalence between test product (Miosan®) and reference product (Flexeril®) was a randomized, open and crossover study. The products were administered in a single oral dose of 10 mg of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride to healthy volunteers. Blood samples were collected until 240 hours after administration and quantified by validated method using high-pressure liquid chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. The average plasmatic decay curves of test (Miosan&#174) and reference (Flexeril&#174) products were similar ASC0-t (test: 193,00 ngxh/mL; reference: 191,66 ngxh/mL), in the same way that absorption parameters Cmax (test: 7,16 ng/mL; reference: 6,95 ng/mL), tmax (test: 4,61 h; reference: 4,48 h), Ka (reference: 0,79; test: 0,67) e t(1/2)a (reference: 1,79 h; test: 2,02 h). The elimination parameters Cl (test: 31,15 L/h; reference: 31,73 L/h), Vd (test: 1378,54 L e reference (1357,87 L), k&#914 (reference: 0,08; test: 0,08), t(1/2)&#946 (reference: 9,43 h; test: 9,20 h), k&#947 (reference: 0,02; test: 0,02) e t(1/2)&#947 (reference: 32,92 h; test: 31,67 h) were similar between products too. The multivariate analysis accomplished trough analysis of variance (ANOVA), for assessment of product, group and period effects, revealed the absence of any of these effects in the present study, indicating that the crossover design was properly performed. The 90 % confidence intervals for the ratio of Cmax(93,0 % - 112,0 %), AUC0-t(92,6 % - 111,1 %) and AUC0&#8734 (93,1 % - 110,4 %) values for the test and reference products are within the 80 - 125 % interval proposed by ANVISA e FDA. Statistical analysis of Cmax, AUC0-t e AUC0-&#8734 parameters indicated no significant difference between two brands of 10 mg cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride products. Based in the results of this study, we can conclude that the two products are bioequivalent and can be considered interchangeable in the medical practice.

In Thailand, Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl and Clerodendrum petasites S. Moore have been prescribed to treat skin diseases, such as rash, abscess, and urticaria, for at least 30 years. However, there is limited scientific support and no clinical trials that identify and verify the compounds that elicit useful pharmacological effects following their topical delivery. Vanillic acid was identified for the first time in A. ebracteatus together with verbascoside; furthermore, nine phenolic compounds, vanillic acid, 4-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, verbascoside, nepetin, luteolin, chrysin, naringenin, and hesperetin, and two reported, apigenin and hispidulin, were found in C. petasites. C. petasites (CP) was therefore chosen as the principal plant to be studied in this thesis. Hispidulin was quantified as a predominant compound, being present at 39 μmol/g (1.2% w/w) in a dried ethanolic extract. Various formulations of CP extracts were examined (a) in in vitro skin penetration experiments using Franz diffusion cells, and (b) in vivo using the tape-stripping method. Hispidulin penetrated through the skin within 3 hours; vanillic acid and nepetin were absorbed after 6 hours. In contrast, verbascoside was only taken up into the superficial layers of SC. There was no difference in the permeation of hispidulin, nepetin and vanillic acid from 10% w/w CP cream and lotion formulations. Hispidulin was percutaneously absorbed through the skin and taken up into the stratum corneum in the greatest amount, followed by vanillic acid and nepetin. It was found that the in vitro model was useful for preliminary formulation development, and that the tape-stripping method was robust and effective. Verbascoside, although a poor penetrant, was well released from the formulations in an in vitro release test, suggesting that it might be a potential skin surface-active compound, such as an antimicrobial. Hispidulin, nepetin and vanillic acid, based on their uptake and penetration into the skin, together with their known biological activities, may be considered as feasible candidates for the development of novel and effective antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant formulations.

A ondansetrona (1,2,3,9-tetrahidro-9-metil-3-[(2-metil-1H-imidazol-1-il)metil]-4H-carbazol-ona) é o primeiro fármaco da classe dos antagonistas seletivos dos receptores de serotonina 5-HT3. É utilizada na prevenção de náusea e vômito induzidos por agentes quimioterápicos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a equivalência terapêutica através da análise da bioequivalência de dois produtos contendo 8 mg de ondansetrona, sendo um sob a forma de comprimidos de liberação convencional e outro sob a forma de comprimidos de desintegração oral, produzidos por laboratórios distintos. O ensaio de bioequivalência entre o produto teste (Vonau® flash) e o produto referência (Zofran®) foi do tipo randomizado, cruzado e aberto. Os produtos foram administrados por via oral aos voluntários em dose única de 8 mg de ondansetrona. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas até 24 horas após a administração e analisadas através de método de cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência acoplada a um detector de massas. As curvas médias de decaimento plasmático dos produtos teste (Vonau® flash) e referência (Zofran®) e as médias dos parâmetros farmacocinéticos Cmax (referência: 31,88 ng/mL; teste: 30,42 ng/mL); tmax (referência: 1,99 h; teste: 2,15 h), ASC0-t (referência: 227,66 ng×h/mL; teste: 223,68 ng×h/mL) e ASC0- (referência: 252,76 ng×h/mL; teste: 248,22 ng×h/mL) apresentaram-se semelhantes. O intervalo de confiança 90 % para a razão de Cmax (87,5 % - 103,8 %), ASC0-t (89,3 % - 107,2 %) e ASC0- (89,7 106,0 %) encontram-se entre 80 125 %, dentro dos limites propostos pela ANVISA. Conclui-se que os produtos teste e referência são bioequivalentes, podendo ser administrados de forma intercambiável, sem prejuízo do efeito terapêutico. / Ondansetron (1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-[2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1yl)methyl]-4H-carbazol-one is the first drug of the class of antagonists selective receptor 5-HT3. It is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy agents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic equivalence examining the bioequivalence of two products containing 8 mg ondansetron, one in the conventional release tablet, and other in oral disintegration tablet produced by different laboratories. The bioequivalence assay between the test product (Vonau® flash) and reference product (Zofran®) was randomized, crossover and open study. The medication was administered in a single dose of 8 mg of ondansetron. Blood samples were collected until 24 hours after administration and analyzed using a validated high-performance liquid chromatographic method with mass spectrometer detection. The average plasmatic decay curves obtained for the test product (Vonau® flash) and reference product (Zofran®) and the averages of pharmacokinetics parameters Cmax (reference: 31.88 ng/mL; test: 30.42 ng/mL); tmax (reference: 1.99 h; test: 2.15 h), AUC0-t (reference: 227.66 ng×h/mL; test: 223.68 ng×h/mL) and AUC0- (reference: 252.76 ng×h/mL; test: 248.22 ng×h/mL) has been similar. The 90 % confidence intervals for the ratio of Cmax (87.5 % - 103.8 %), AUC0-t (89.3 % - 107.2%) and AUC0- (89.7 % - 106.0 %) values for the test and reference products are within the 80 125 % interval proposed by ANVISA. It was concluded that the test and reference products are bioequivalent and can be considered interchangeable in medical practice, without prejudice to the therapeutic effect.

L'ypérite est une arme chimique de guerre de la famille des vésicants. Sa facilité de synthèse et l'existence de stocks importants dans le monde en font une menace à la fois pour les populations civiles et les militaires. Cette menace est renforcée par le fait qu'à l'heure actuelle il n'existe pas d'antidote efficace contre ce toxique de guerre. L'alkylation de l'ADN par l'ypérite aboutit à la formation d'adduits. L'objectif de cette thèse a consisté à mettre au point une méthode de détection quantificative de ces adduits par chromatographie liquide haute performance couplée à la spectrométrie de masse en tandem (HPLC-MS/MS) et d'appliquer cette méthode à l'étude de leur formation et de leur persistance après une exposition cutanée chez la souris SKH-1. Les résultats ont montré dans la peau exposée que la fréquence des adduits était maximale dès 6h post-exposition. Toutefois, leur persistance était relativement longue puisqu'ils étaient toujours détectables 3 semaines après exposition. Une diffusion radiale de l'ypérite a été mise en évidence par la détection des adduits qu'elle forme dans des échantillons de peau non directement exposés. Les adduits ont été également détectés dans plusieurs organes internes. La fréquence maximale des adduits a été mesurée 6h ou J1 post-exposition. Ils ont été décelés jusque J21 post-exposition. Les résultats ont montré qu'il se formait plus d'adduits dans le cerveau et les poumons que dans les reins, la rate et le foie. La persistance des adduits dans le cerveau et les poumons était moindre après la détersion de la peau exposée, illustrant ainsi la constitution dans cette dernière d'un réservoir d'ypérite. La mesure des activités de réparation de l'ADN a montré que l'ypérite exerçait une double action génotoxique, à savoir formation de dommages à l'ADN et inhibition des activités de réparation. / Sulphur mustard is a chemical warfare which belongs to the vesicants family. Its easy synthesis and the existence of important stocks in the world make it a threat for both the general population and militaries. This threat is reinforced by the fact that currently there is not efficient antidote against this war toxic. DNA alkylation by sulphur mustard leads to adducts formation. The objective of this thesis consisted in developing a method of quantification of these adducts by high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) and to apply this method to the study of the formation and persistence of the adducts after cutaneous exposure in SKH-1 mouse. Results have shown in exposed skin that adducts frequency was maximal as soon as 6h post-exposure. A radial diffusion of sulphur mustard was highlighted by the detection of adducts it forms in skin samples non-directly exposed. Adducts were also detected in several internal organs. Maximal frequency was measured at 6h or d1 post-exposure. They were detected until d21 post-exposure. Results have shown that adducts were produced in larger amount in brain and lungs than in kidneys, spleen and liver. The persistence of adducts was lower in brain and lungs after the detersion of exposed skin, thus illustrating the constitution of a reservoir of sulphur mustard in this tissue. Measurement of DNA repair activities showed that suilphur mustard behave as a two-edge sword genotoxic, namely formation of DNA damages and inhibition of repair activities.

A ondansetrona (1,2,3,9-tetrahidro-9-metil-3-[(2-metil-1H-imidazol-1-il)metil]-4H-carbazol-ona) é o primeiro fármaco da classe dos antagonistas seletivos dos receptores de serotonina 5-HT3. É utilizada na prevenção de náusea e vômito induzidos por agentes quimioterápicos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a equivalência terapêutica através da análise da bioequivalência de dois produtos contendo 8 mg de ondansetrona, sendo um sob a forma de comprimidos de liberação convencional e outro sob a forma de comprimidos de desintegração oral, produzidos por laboratórios distintos. O ensaio de bioequivalência entre o produto teste (Vonau® flash) e o produto referência (Zofran®) foi do tipo randomizado, cruzado e aberto. Os produtos foram administrados por via oral aos voluntários em dose única de 8 mg de ondansetrona. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas até 24 horas após a administração e analisadas através de método de cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência acoplada a um detector de massas. As curvas médias de decaimento plasmático dos produtos teste (Vonau® flash) e referência (Zofran®) e as médias dos parâmetros farmacocinéticos Cmax (referência: 31,88 ng/mL; teste: 30,42 ng/mL); tmax (referência: 1,99 h; teste: 2,15 h), ASC0-t (referência: 227,66 ng×h/mL; teste: 223,68 ng×h/mL) e ASC0- (referência: 252,76 ng×h/mL; teste: 248,22 ng×h/mL) apresentaram-se semelhantes. O intervalo de confiança 90 % para a razão de Cmax (87,5 % - 103,8 %), ASC0-t (89,3 % - 107,2 %) e ASC0- (89,7 106,0 %) encontram-se entre 80 125 %, dentro dos limites propostos pela ANVISA. Conclui-se que os produtos teste e referência são bioequivalentes, podendo ser administrados de forma intercambiável, sem prejuízo do efeito terapêutico. / Ondansetron (1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-[2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1yl)methyl]-4H-carbazol-one is the first drug of the class of antagonists selective receptor 5-HT3. It is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy agents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic equivalence examining the bioequivalence of two products containing 8 mg ondansetron, one in the conventional release tablet, and other in oral disintegration tablet produced by different laboratories. The bioequivalence assay between the test product (Vonau® flash) and reference product (Zofran®) was randomized, crossover and open study. The medication was administered in a single dose of 8 mg of ondansetron. Blood samples were collected until 24 hours after administration and analyzed using a validated high-performance liquid chromatographic method with mass spectrometer detection. The average plasmatic decay curves obtained for the test product (Vonau® flash) and reference product (Zofran®) and the averages of pharmacokinetics parameters Cmax (reference: 31.88 ng/mL; test: 30.42 ng/mL); tmax (reference: 1.99 h; test: 2.15 h), AUC0-t (reference: 227.66 ng×h/mL; test: 223.68 ng×h/mL) and AUC0- (reference: 252.76 ng×h/mL; test: 248.22 ng×h/mL) has been similar. The 90 % confidence intervals for the ratio of Cmax (87.5 % - 103.8 %), AUC0-t (89.3 % - 107.2%) and AUC0- (89.7 % - 106.0 %) values for the test and reference products are within the 80 125 % interval proposed by ANVISA. It was concluded that the test and reference products are bioequivalent and can be considered interchangeable in medical practice, without prejudice to the therapeutic effect.

A ciclobenzaprina é um relaxante muscular de ação central estruturalmente similar aos antidepressivos tricíclicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a bioequivalência de comprimidos contendo 10 mg de cloridrato de ciclobenzaprina em voluntários sadios. O estudo de bioequivalência entre o produto teste (Miosan®) e referência (Flexeril®) foi do tipo randomizado, aberto e cruzado. Os produtos foram administrados por via oral aos voluntários em dose única de 10 mg de cloridrato de ciclobenzaprina. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas até 240 horas após a administração do fármaco e quantificadas por método previamente validado através de cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência acoplada a um detector de massas. As curvas médias de decaimento plasmático dos produtos teste (Miosan®) e referência (Flexeril®) foram semelhantes ASC0-t (teste: 193,00 ngxh/mL; referência: 191,66 ngxh/mL) e ASC0∞ (teste: 211,34 ngxh/mL; referência: 209,35 ngxh/mL). Assim como os parâmetros farmacocinéticos relativos à absorção de ciclobenzaprina, Cmax (teste: 7,16 ng/mL; referência: 6,95 ng/mL), tmax (teste: 4,61 h; referência: 4,48 h), Ka (referência: 0,79; teste: 0,67) e t(1/2)a (referência: 1,79 h; teste: 2,02 h). Os parâmetros farmacocinéticos relativos à eliminação plasmática de ciclobenzaprina Cl (teste: 31,15 L/h; referência: 31,73 L/h), Vd (teste: 1378,54 L e referência (1357,87 L), kß (referência: 0,08; teste: 0,08), t(1/2)ß (referência: 9,43 h; teste: 9,20 h), k&#947 (referência: 0,02; teste: 0,02) e t(1/2)&#947 (referência: 32,92 h; teste: 31,67 h) também apresentaram-se semelhantes entre os dois produtos. A análise multivariada realizada por meio da análise de variância (ANOVA), para a avaliação dos efeitos produto, grupo e período, revelou a ausência destes efeitos, indicando que o delineamento do estudo foi adequado. Os resultados do intervalo de confiança (I.C. 90 %) para a razão de Cmax (93,0 % - 112,0 %), ASC0-t(92,6 % - 111,1 %) e ASC0&#8734 (93,1 % - 110,4 %), encontram-se dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela ANVISA e FDA (80 - 125 %). A análise estatística dos parâmetros Cmax, ASC0-t e ASC0-&#8734 indicam que não há diferenças entre os dois produtos contendo 10 mg de cloridrato de ciclobenzaprina. Com base nos resultados deste estudo, conclui-se que os produtos avaliados são bioequivalentes e podem ser considerados intercambiáveis na terapêutica. / Cyclobenzaprine is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that has similarity with a tricyclic antidepressant. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bioequivalence of two brands of cyclobenzaprine 10 mg tablets in healthy volunteers. The procedure of bioequivalence between test product (Miosan®) and reference product (Flexeril®) was a randomized, open and crossover study. The products were administered in a single oral dose of 10 mg of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride to healthy volunteers. Blood samples were collected until 240 hours after administration and quantified by validated method using high-pressure liquid chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. The average plasmatic decay curves of test (Miosan&#174) and reference (Flexeril&#174) products were similar ASC0-t (test: 193,00 ngxh/mL; reference: 191,66 ngxh/mL), in the same way that absorption parameters Cmax (test: 7,16 ng/mL; reference: 6,95 ng/mL), tmax (test: 4,61 h; reference: 4,48 h), Ka (reference: 0,79; test: 0,67) e t(1/2)a (reference: 1,79 h; test: 2,02 h). The elimination parameters Cl (test: 31,15 L/h; reference: 31,73 L/h), Vd (test: 1378,54 L e reference (1357,87 L), k&#914 (reference: 0,08; test: 0,08), t(1/2)&#946 (reference: 9,43 h; test: 9,20 h), k&#947 (reference: 0,02; test: 0,02) e t(1/2)&#947 (reference: 32,92 h; test: 31,67 h) were similar between products too. The multivariate analysis accomplished trough analysis of variance (ANOVA), for assessment of product, group and period effects, revealed the absence of any of these effects in the present study, indicating that the crossover design was properly performed. The 90 % confidence intervals for the ratio of Cmax(93,0 % - 112,0 %), AUC0-t(92,6 % - 111,1 %) and AUC0&#8734 (93,1 % - 110,4 %) values for the test and reference products are within the 80 - 125 % interval proposed by ANVISA e FDA. Statistical analysis of Cmax, AUC0-t e AUC0-&#8734 parameters indicated no significant difference between two brands of 10 mg cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride products. Based in the results of this study, we can conclude that the two products are bioequivalent and can be considered interchangeable in the medical practice.

As diferentes intensidades de luz ou até mesmo a sua qualidade podem desempenhar um papel importante em algumas das principais vias metabólicas envolvidas na síntese de compostos bioativos. A radiação ultravioleta B (UV-B), além de influenciar mudanças no DNA, na atividade fotossintética e no crescimento das plantas, pode induzir a síntese e o acúmulo de metabólitos secundários. Assim, para investigar a efetividade da radiação UV-B suplementar na pós-colheita, cáqui (Diospyros kaki) e goiaba (Psidium guajava) foram submetidos a 48 horas de tratamento e posteriormente analisados em relação ao seu conteúdo de carotenoides. O acúmulo de carotenoides ocorreu de forma significativa para ambas as frutas, porém em momentos diferentes. A fim de entender os efeitos exercidos pela radiação UV-B suplementar em alimentos fontes de outros compostos bioativos, maçãs (Malus domestica) foram submetidas a 36 horas de tratamento e acompanhadas por 21 dias de armazenamento. Os parâmetros de qualidade durante o armazenamento das frutas não foram influenciados pela radiação UV-B, ocorrendo apenas perda de firmeza e de peso em todas as frutas As diferentes classes de compostos fenólicos identificados e quantificados por HPLC-MS apresentaram comportamentos diversos após o tratamento. Ácidos hidroxicinâmicos e antocianinas foram positivamente afetados pela suplementação de radiação UV-B. Para avaliar os efeitos da radiação UV-B suplementar sobre os compostos bioativos durante a pré-colheita de alimentos, alfaces verdes e roxas (Lactuca sativa) foram submetidas a 1 hora de tratamento por dia durante duas semanas. O conteúdo de carotenoides nas alfaces verdes e de compostos fenólicos nas alfaces roxas foi significativamente maior após o tratamento com radiação suplementar. Neste contexto, a radiação UV-B pode ser considerada uma tecnologia promissora no que diz respeito à modulação de compostos bioativos em alimentos, tanto durante o cultivo quanto após a colheita. / Different light intensities or even their quality may play an important role in some of the major metabolic pathways involved in the synthesis of bioactive compounds. In addition to influencing changes in DNA, photosynthetic activity and plant growth, ultraviolet B radiation (UV-B) may induce the synthesis and accumulation of secondary metabolites. Therefore, to investigate the effectiveness of post-harvest UV-B radiation, kaki (Diospyros kaki) and guava (Psidium guajava) were submitted to 48 hours of treatment and then analyzed for their carotenoid content. The accumulation of carotenoids occurred in a significant way for both fruits, but at different times. In order to understand the effects exerted by supplemental UV-B radiation on food sources of other bioactive compounds, apples (Malus domestica) were subjected to 36 hours of treatment and accompanied by 21 days of storage. The quality parameters during fruit storage were not influenced by UV-B radiation, with only loss of firmness and weight occurring in all fruits. The different classes of phenolic compounds identified and quantified by HPLC-MS showed different behavior after treatment. Hydroxycinnamic acids and anthocyanins were positively affected by the supplementation of UV-B radiation. To evaluate the effects of supplemental UV-B radiation on bioactive compounds during food cultivation, green and red lettuces (Lactuca sativa) were subjected to 1 hour of treatment per day for two weeks. The carotenoid content in green lettuce and phenolic compounds in red lettuce was significantly higher after treatment with supplementary radiation. In this context, UV-B radiation can be considered a promising technology for the modulation of bioactive compounds in food, both during and after harvest.

2,2',3,5',6-pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB95) is a chiral congener of the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) family of PCBs. It has been shown that chiral PCBs can be enantioselectively transformed into hydroxylated metabolites by cytochrome P450 in animals. Previous studies in our group suggested that PCB 95 can be enantioselectively translocated and metabolized in whole poplar plants. In this work, healthy whole poplar plants were hydroponically exposed to PCB95 for 30 days. Two unknown OH-PCB95 metabolites were detected in the roots by HPLC-MS. Different chromatographic and spectrometry techniques, including HPLC-MS, NMR and GC-MS, were tried to determine the structure of the more abundant metabolite of the two. It was identified to be 4'-OH-PCB95 (4'-95) by GC-MS method. The data show that PCB95 can be transformed into at least two hydroxylated metabolites by whole poplar plants, with one of them being 4'-95. Chiral analysis of 4'-95 by HPLC-MS showed slightly more abundance of the second eluting enantiomer E2-4'-95 in the roots, suggesting that the biotransformation of PCB95 to 4'-95 is enantioselective. Comparison with animal studies shows a distinct metabolite profile in whole poplar plants.