O câncer de mama constitui o segundo tipo de câncer mais frequente no mundo e o mais comum entre as mulheres, representando uma das principais causas de morte. O tamoxifeno é um fármaco antiestrogênico utilizado para o tratamento deste tipo de câncer desde 1971 e ainda é o mais utilizado nos casos de tumores mamários que expressam receptores de estrógeno. Apesar de apresentar resultados significativamente positivos, seu efeito antiestrogênico não se restringe apenas ao sítio tumoral causando, com isso, efeitos colaterais graves que podem deixar sequelas. A proposta deste trabalho foi desenvolver sistemas de liberação nanoparticulados à base de PLA e PLA-PEG para veiculação do tamoxifeno, como uma estratégia para o potencial aumento da segurança e da eficácia deste fármaco através de um possível direcionamento passivo ao sítio de ação, devido à permeabilidade vascular aumentada destas regiões tumorais. As nanopartículas foram preparadas pela técnica de nanoprecipitação e apresentaram diâmetro médio inferior a 200 nm para a maioria das formulações. Foram avaliados três estabilizantes, o poloxamer 407, o poloxamer 188 e o polissorbato 80, este último proporcionou maior eficiência de encapsulação, 86,7% e 100%, nas nanopartículas de PLA e PLA-PEG, respectivamente. Quanto à composição das nanopartículas de PLA-PEG, o polímero utilizado inicialmente (PLA(1000)-PEG(750)) apresentou distribuição de tamanho heterogênea, perfil multimodal e alto índice de polidispersividade. Assim, este polímero foi substituído pelo PLA(5000)-PEG(1000), que apresentou distribuição de tamanho uniforme, perfil monomodal e baixo índice de polidispersividade. A caracterização por microscopia eletrônica de varredura comprovou a homogeneidade no tamanho de partícula, mostrando seu formato esférico. As análises de espectrofotometria no infravermelho e calorimetria diferencial exploratória sugeriram que não ocorreu nenhum tipo de interação ou reação entre o fármaco e os demais componentes das formulações. Dois métodos analíticos para a determinação do tamoxifeno foram validados com sucesso por CLAE e espectroscopia UV-vis. O perfil de liberação in vitro do tamoxifeno a partir das nanopartículas de PLA apresentou característica sustentada e alcançou 50% em 180 h, tendo sido totalmente liberado após 288 h. Já as nanopartículas de PLA(5000)-PEG(1000) liberaram apenas 16,9% do fármaco após 216 h. A liberação do fármaco a partir das nanopartículas foi muito mais lenta comparada ao tamoxifeno não encapsulado, evidenciando a vantagem da incorporação do fármaco em nanopartículas compostas por PLA e PLA-PEG. No estudo do perfil de concentração plasmática em ratas Wistar, não foi possível detectar o fármaco e seu principal metabólito pelo método por CLAE desenvolvido, sugerindo que os sistemas nanoparticulados tenham extravasado rapidamente para os órgãos. / Breast cancer is the second most frequent type of cancer in the world and it is the most common among women, representing a major cause of death. Tamoxifen is an antiestrogen drug used in the treatment of this type of cancer since 1971 and it is the most employed drug in the treatment of breast cancer subtypes that expresses estrogen receptors. Despite presenting significantly positive results, its antiestrogen effect is not restricted to the tumour site, causing, as consequence, severe side effects. The purpose of this work was to develop nanostructured drug delivery systems based on PLA and PLA-PEG loaded with tamoxifen, as a strategy to potentially increase the safety and efficacy of this drug through a possible passive accumulation the site of action, due to the enhanced vascular permeability of tumour sites. Nanoparticles were prepared by the nanoprecipitation technique and presented average diameter smaller than 200 nm for the majority of the formulations. Three stabilizing adjuvants were analysed, poloxamer 407, poloxamer 188 and polysorbate 80 and the last one yielded the highest encapsulation efficiency, 86.7% and 100%, for the PLA and PLA-PEG nanoparticles, respectively. Regarding the PLA-PEG nanoparticles composition, the first polymer employed was (PLA(1000)-PEG(750)), which presented heterogeneous particle size distribution, multimodal profile and high polydispersity index. So, it was replaced by PLA(5000)-PEG(1000), which exhibited uniform particle size distribution, monomodal profile and low polydispersity index. The characterization by scanning electron microscopy confirmed the homogeneity of particles size, evidencing their spherical shape. Infrared spectrophotometry and differential scanning calorimetry analysis suggested that any interaction or reaction had occurred between the drug and the other components of the formulations. Two analytical methods for tamoxifen quantification were successfully validated by HPLC and UV-vis spectroscopy. In vitro tamoxifen release profile from PLA nanoparticles presented sustained release and reached 50% in 180 h, being completely released after 288 h, whereas PLA(5000)-PEG(1000) nanoparticles released only 16.9% of tamoxifen after 216 h. Drug release from nanoparticles was much slower compared to the non-encapsulated tamoxifen, showing the advantage of nanoparticles composed of PLA and PLA-PEG. In the plasmatic concentration profile study carried out in Wistar rats, it was not possible to detect tamoxifen or its main metabolite by the HPLC method, suggesting that nanoparticles quickly extravased to organs.

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The notations of business processes can be used to design IT systems. If we want to reduce the expenses and the amount of mistakes of the bigger projects we need to create additional models, which can help us to find out whether the business processes are well understandable and correct. The question is how to reduce the expenses for creation of business process models. The purpose of thesis is to answer to this question: how to transform BPMN models to PLA method. The basic concepts was gathered and systemized, that will allow us to talk about business processes in a structured way. Also was made analysis of business process modeling languages (BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation) and UML (Unified Modeling Language)). Also was described piece-linear aggregate (PLA) method, which is used for creation of dynamical models of business process. Was made BPMN model of ATM (automatic teller machine) business process, which was transformed to PLA model. The results of transformation was systemized and was made general requirements how to transform BPMN models to piece-linear aggregate.

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O câncer de mama constitui o segundo tipo de câncer mais frequente no mundo e o mais comum entre as mulheres, representando uma das principais causas de morte. O tamoxifeno é um fármaco antiestrogênico utilizado para o tratamento deste tipo de câncer desde 1971 e ainda é o mais utilizado nos casos de tumores mamários que expressam receptores de estrógeno. Apesar de apresentar resultados significativamente positivos, seu efeito antiestrogênico não se restringe apenas ao sítio tumoral causando, com isso, efeitos colaterais graves que podem deixar sequelas. A proposta deste trabalho foi desenvolver sistemas de liberação nanoparticulados à base de PLA e PLA-PEG para veiculação do tamoxifeno, como uma estratégia para o potencial aumento da segurança e da eficácia deste fármaco através de um possível direcionamento passivo ao sítio de ação, devido à permeabilidade vascular aumentada destas regiões tumorais. As nanopartículas foram preparadas pela técnica de nanoprecipitação e apresentaram diâmetro médio inferior a 200 nm para a maioria das formulações. Foram avaliados três estabilizantes, o poloxamer 407, o poloxamer 188 e o polissorbato 80, este último proporcionou maior eficiência de encapsulação, 86,7% e 100%, nas nanopartículas de PLA e PLA-PEG, respectivamente. Quanto à composição das nanopartículas de PLA-PEG, o polímero utilizado inicialmente (PLA(1000)-PEG(750)) apresentou distribuição de tamanho heterogênea, perfil multimodal e alto índice de polidispersividade. Assim, este polímero foi substituído pelo PLA(5000)-PEG(1000), que apresentou distribuição de tamanho uniforme, perfil monomodal e baixo índice de polidispersividade. A caracterização por microscopia eletrônica de varredura comprovou a homogeneidade no tamanho de partícula, mostrando seu formato esférico. As análises de espectrofotometria no infravermelho e calorimetria diferencial exploratória sugeriram que não ocorreu nenhum tipo de interação ou reação entre o fármaco e os demais componentes das formulações. Dois métodos analíticos para a determinação do tamoxifeno foram validados com sucesso por CLAE e espectroscopia UV-vis. O perfil de liberação in vitro do tamoxifeno a partir das nanopartículas de PLA apresentou característica sustentada e alcançou 50% em 180 h, tendo sido totalmente liberado após 288 h. Já as nanopartículas de PLA(5000)-PEG(1000) liberaram apenas 16,9% do fármaco após 216 h. A liberação do fármaco a partir das nanopartículas foi muito mais lenta comparada ao tamoxifeno não encapsulado, evidenciando a vantagem da incorporação do fármaco em nanopartículas compostas por PLA e PLA-PEG. No estudo do perfil de concentração plasmática em ratas Wistar, não foi possível detectar o fármaco e seu principal metabólito pelo método por CLAE desenvolvido, sugerindo que os sistemas nanoparticulados tenham extravasado rapidamente para os órgãos. / Breast cancer is the second most frequent type of cancer in the world and it is the most common among women, representing a major cause of death. Tamoxifen is an antiestrogen drug used in the treatment of this type of cancer since 1971 and it is the most employed drug in the treatment of breast cancer subtypes that expresses estrogen receptors. Despite presenting significantly positive results, its antiestrogen effect is not restricted to the tumour site, causing, as consequence, severe side effects. The purpose of this work was to develop nanostructured drug delivery systems based on PLA and PLA-PEG loaded with tamoxifen, as a strategy to potentially increase the safety and efficacy of this drug through a possible passive accumulation the site of action, due to the enhanced vascular permeability of tumour sites. Nanoparticles were prepared by the nanoprecipitation technique and presented average diameter smaller than 200 nm for the majority of the formulations. Three stabilizing adjuvants were analysed, poloxamer 407, poloxamer 188 and polysorbate 80 and the last one yielded the highest encapsulation efficiency, 86.7% and 100%, for the PLA and PLA-PEG nanoparticles, respectively. Regarding the PLA-PEG nanoparticles composition, the first polymer employed was (PLA(1000)-PEG(750)), which presented heterogeneous particle size distribution, multimodal profile and high polydispersity index. So, it was replaced by PLA(5000)-PEG(1000), which exhibited uniform particle size distribution, monomodal profile and low polydispersity index. The characterization by scanning electron microscopy confirmed the homogeneity of particles size, evidencing their spherical shape. Infrared spectrophotometry and differential scanning calorimetry analysis suggested that any interaction or reaction had occurred between the drug and the other components of the formulations. Two analytical methods for tamoxifen quantification were successfully validated by HPLC and UV-vis spectroscopy. In vitro tamoxifen release profile from PLA nanoparticles presented sustained release and reached 50% in 180 h, being completely released after 288 h, whereas PLA(5000)-PEG(1000) nanoparticles released only 16.9% of tamoxifen after 216 h. Drug release from nanoparticles was much slower compared to the non-encapsulated tamoxifen, showing the advantage of nanoparticles composed of PLA and PLA-PEG. In the plasmatic concentration profile study carried out in Wistar rats, it was not possible to detect tamoxifen or its main metabolite by the HPLC method, suggesting that nanoparticles quickly extravased to organs.

Sialic acids (Sias) are receptors for influenza A viruses (IAVs). The influence of individual sialyltransferases on the Sias expressed is not understood. Also, sensitive methods to distinguish Sias on the cells are lacking. Our goals were to establish a method to detect Sias on the cell and to evaluate the importance of CMP-sialic acid transporter (SLC35A1) and ST6 beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialyltransferase 1 (ST6GAL1) for IAV infection. Aproximity ligation assay was established to detect and quantify Sias.

La compréhension de la relation structure-propriété est un élément indispensable pour la conception et l'amélioration des matériaux, notamment ceux utilisés dans le domaine de l'emballage alimentaire. Afin de contribuer à la compréhension des phénomènes de transport dans le polylactide (PLA), les travaux de ce mémoire se sont portés sur la modulation de la microstructure du PLA en lien avec ses propriétés barrière aux gaz (oxygène, hélium) et aux composés organiques (esters éthyliques, sondes fluorescentes). La microstructure a été modulée i) par l'ajout de plastifiant (ATBC, PEG), ii) par la cristallisation selon trois procédés, le traitement thermique, la cristallisation induite par des composés organiques et le biétirage. Ces approches ont permis, respectivement, de faire varier le pourcentage de phase amorphe par rapport à la phase cristalline, la fraction de volume libre au sein de la phase amorphe, et la structure cristalline. L'augmentation de la cristallinité par recuit à partir du vitreux n'a pas conduit à une diminution systématique et importante des coefficients de transport des molécules de gaz (oxygène, hélium). Deux hypothèses principales ont ainsi été formulées pour expliquer ce comportement : la dédensification de la phase amorphe et la présence d'une phase amorphe mobile et d'une phase rigide. L'influence du biétirage sur les propriétés barrière aux gaz a été très limitée même au plus fort ratio d'étirage (4×4). Néanmoins cette technique a l'avantage de pouvoir réaliser des morphologies différentes.L'étude des coefficients de transport par plusieurs méthodes (sorption, perméation, diffusion par contact solide/solide) a mis en évidence la loi d'échelle ( ) dans le cas des molécules fluorescentes et a permis une première estimation du coefficient alpha. Une approche par Résonance Paramagnétique Electronique a permis de mettre en évidence des séparations de phase des systèmes plastifiés par ATBC et PEG. Cette méthode pourrait constituer un des moyens de sonder les hétérogénéités locales et les changements microstructuraux liés à l'interaction de molécules perméantes et de la matrice polymère, lors du transport. / The understanding of the relationship between structure and properties is fundamental for materials conception and improvement, in particular for those used in food packaging industry. To contribute to the understanding of the transport phenomena in polylactide (PLA), this study was focused on the adjustment of PLA microstructure modulation related to its gas (oxygen, helium) and organic compounds (ethyl esters, fluorescent molecules) barrier properties. The microstructure was modulated i) by adding plasticizers (ATBC, PEG), ii) by crystallizing according to 3 processes, thermal treatment, organic compounds induced crystallization and biaxially orientation. These approaches, respectively enabled to vary, the ratio of amorphous phase and crystalline phase, free volume fraction into amorphous phase and the crystalline structure. The increase in crystallinity degree, by annealing from cold state, did not result in a systematic and significant decrease of the gas molecules transport coefficient (oxygen, helium). Two main hypotheses were formulated to explain this behaviour: de-densification of amorphous phase and the presence of a mobile and a rigid amorphous phase. The influence of biaxially orientation on gas barrier properties was strongly limited even at the highest stretching ratio (4×4). Nevertheless several morphologies can be formed thanks to this technique.The transport coefficient study by several methods (sorption, permeation and diffusion by solid/solid contact) highlighted a scale law with the fluorescent molecules and allowed to a first estimation of the α coefficient. Thanks to Electronic Spin Resonance approach, phase separation of plasticized systems by ATBC and PEG were highlighted. This method could be one of the means to probe the local heterogeneities and the micro-structural changes related to the interaction of permeating molecules and polymer matrix during transport.

L'objectif de ce travail de thèse est de fournir une étude systématique et détaillée des propriétés de mélanges de PLA et de PHA préparés à l'état fondu. En particulier, le comportement rhéologique, la miscibilité, la morphologie, les propriétés mécaniques et l'influence du vieillissement physique sur les propriétés en traction des mélanges PLA/PHBV réalisés en mélangeur interne et par extrusion bi-vis sur toute la gamme de composition ont été étudiés.La sensibilité du PHBV à la dégradation thermique a été mise en évidence, ainsi que l'importance des interfaces entre le PLA et le PHBV sur le comportement rhéologique aux basses fréquences. Les analyses de calorimétrie différentielle à balayage ont montré l'immiscibilité des deux polymères. Deux types de morphologies distinctes (nodulaire et co-continue) selon la composition de mélange ont été observées par microscopie électronique à balayage et microscopie optique en réflexion. La résistance au choc des mélanges PLA/PHBV avec et sans modifiant choc a été étudiée et les propriétés en traction de différents mélanges de PLA avec du PHBV, du Lotader GMA ou du PBAT ont été caractérisées. L'ajout d'une faible quantité de phase dispersée dans la matrice de PLA, initialement fragile, permet d'augmenter considérablement son allongement à la rupture. Cependant, les propriétés ductiles obtenues diminuent avec le temps écoulé entre la mise en forme des échantillons et leur test mécanique. Une étude de l'influence du vieillissement physique sur les propriétés des mélanges à base de PLA a donc été réalisée et un modèle qualitatif a été proposé. / The objective of this PhD work is to provide a systematic and detailed study of the properties of PLA and PHA blends prepared by melt mixing. In particular, the rheological behaviour, the miscibility, the morphology, the mechanical properties and the influence of physical aging on the tensile properties of PLA/PHBV blends prepared in an internal mixer and by twin screw extrusion over the entire composition range were studied.The sensibility of PHBV to thermal degradation was highlighted, as well as the importance of the interfaces between PLA and PHBV on the rheological behaviour at low frequencies. The differential scanning calorimetry showed that the two polymers are immiscible. Two different types of morphologies (nodular and co-continuous) depending on blend composition have been observed by scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy in reflection. The impact resistance of the PLA/PHBV blends with or without impact modifier was studied and the tensile properties of different blends containing PLA blended with PHBV, Lotader GMA, or PBAT were characterised. The addition of a small amount of dispersed phase in the initially brittle PLA matrix increases considerably its elongation at break. However, the obtained ductile properties decrease as the time between preparation of samples and their mechanical testing increases. A study of the influence of physical aging on the properties of PLA based blends was conducted and a qualitative model was proposed.

Les emballages actifs permettent d’étendre la durée de conservation des aliments, réduisent l'utilisation d'additifs et de conservateurs dans les préparations alimentaires, préservent mieux les saveurs et la qualité des aliments. La libération contrôlée des antioxydants à partir d'emballages alimentaires étend la stabilité des produits (oxydation des lipides réduite) par enrichissement continu en antioxydants alimentaires en surface de l’aliment. L'objectif général du présent travail était d'étudier l'applicabilité de l'acide poly lactique (PLA, polymère biodégradable fabriqué industriellement) comme l'emballage actif. Pour cela, nous avons choisi plusieurs antioxydants synthétiques ou naturels, comme l'alpha-tocophérol, le palmitate d'ascorbyle, le BHA, le BHT, le gallate de propyle et le TBHQ pour produire les emballages antioxydants. En premier lieu, le mode de d’inclusion de ces antioxydants dans la matrice de PLA et leurs effets sur diverses propriétés structurale, thermique, mécanique et barrière du PLA ont été étudiés. L'étude la libération des antioxydants a été réalisée à partir de films de PLA-antioxydants en contact avec trois simulateurs d'aliments (95%, 50%, et 10% d'éthanol) à deux températures (20°C et 40°C). Les résultats ont montré que le PLA a la capacité de contenir et de libérer des antioxydants dans certains produits alimentaires. Enfin, un modèle mathématique basé sur des relations quantitatives structure/propriété (QSPR) a été développé pour prédire la diffusion antioxydants dans les systèmes aliments simulés /emballage actif / Active packaging generates longer shelf-life foods, lower usage of additives and preservatives in food formulations, higher protection of flavors and higher food qualities. Antioxidant controlled release from packaging provides longer food stability (reduced lipid oxidation) by continuously liberating antioxidants at food surface. The overall objective of the present work was to study the suitability of Poly Lactic Acid (PLA, biodegradable polymer industrially produced) as active packaging. We chose various synthetic or natural antioxidants including alpha-tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, BHA, BHT, Propyl gallate and TBHQ to produce the antioxidant packaging. Firstly, the mode of incorporation of these antioxidants in PLA matrix and also their potential effects on diverse structural, thermal, mechanical and barrier properties of PLA were investigated. The release study of antioxidants was accomplished from PLA-antioxidants films into three food simulants, i.e. 95%, 50%, and 10% ethanol at two temperatures (20°C and 40°C). The results showed that PLA has the capability for being as a suitable carrier for antioxidant-active packaging for some food products. Finally, a mathematical model based on quantitative structure property relationships (QSPR) was developed to predict antioxidant diffusion in food simulant/ active packaging system

L’acide polylactique (PLA) est l’un des polymères biosourcés qui suscite le plus d’intérêt, mais ses propriétés thermomécaniques nécessitent d’être améliorées. Pour ce faire, les méthodes les plus utilisées et étudiées sont de le mélanger avec d’autres polymères ou bien d’y ajouter des charges minérales nanométriques (nanoparticules), afin de constituer un nanocomposite à matrice PLA. C’est dans la combinaison de ces deux approches que s’inscrivent ces travaux de thèse, consacrés à l’élaboration et à la caractérisation des propriétés de nanocomposites à base d’un alliage de PLA et de polyamide 11 (PA11) 80/20 m/m. L’objectif de cette thèse est l’obtention d’un matériau biosourcé aux propriétés thermiques, mécaniques et de réaction au feu améliorées par le contrôle de sa morphologie et l’ajout de nanoparticules et de retardateurs de flamme (RF). Pour y parvenir, deux techniques de compatibilisation, destinées à améliorer l’adhésion interfaciale entre le PLA et le PA11, ont été évaluées. La première consistait à incorporer des nanoparticules de silice. Il a été noté d’importantes modifications de la morphologie et des propriétés rhéologiques du mélange d’étude, selon leur localisation dans le mélange étudié fonction de la nature chimique de la surface de la silice. La deuxième consistait à introduire un copolymère époxyde multifonctionnel réactif, dénommé Joncryl. La réactivité de ce copolymère avec le PLA et le PA11 a permis de compatibiliser le mélange d’étude, conduisant à une morphologie plus fine et à l’obtention de propriétés mécaniques supérieures à celles du mélange d’étude, en particulier avec l’ajout de 3%m de Joncryl. Des échantillons basés sur les mélanges compatibilisés par cette méthode ont été préparés par le procédé de fabrication additive FDM. Une étude de l’impact de ce procédé sur la morphologie et les propriétés mécaniques obtenues a été entreprise. Enfin, une meilleure réaction au feu pour le mélange compatibilisé avec 3%m de Joncryl a pu être obtenue par l’ajout combiné de nanoparticules de phyllosilicates et de RF. / Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the biobased polymers that generates the most interest, but its thermomechanical properties need to be improved. To do that, the most used and studied methods consist of blending PLA with other polymers or adding nanoscaled mineral fillers (nanoparticles) to get a PLA based nanocomposite. This PhD work is dedicated to the elaboration and properties characterization of nanocomposites based on a filled PLA and polyamide 11 80/20 wt/wt blend. The aim is to obtain a biobased material with improved thermal, mechanical and fire reaction properties by controlling its morphology through the addition of nanoparticles and flame retardants additives.To achieve that, two compatibilization techniques, aiming to improve PLA-PA11 interfacial adhesion, were evaluated. The first one consisted of adding silica nanoparticles. Important changes of the blend morphology and rheological properties were noticed, depending on the localization of the two different silica nanoparticles used into the polymer blend phases. The second one consisted of introducing a reactive multifunctional epoxy copolymer, named Joncryl. The reactivity of this copolymer with PLA and PA11 allowed to compatibilize the blend, leading to a fine morphology and higher mechanical properties compared to those of the pristine blend. Samples of compatibilized blends obtained through this method were processed using FDM additive manufacturing process. A study of the influence of this process on the morphology and mechanical properties obtained for these samples was performed. Finally, a better fire reaction of compatibilized polymer blend with 3%wt Joncryl was obtained by the combined addition of phyllosilicates nanoparticles and flame retardants.