Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Michigan. / Cover title. "Reprinted from 'The Quarterly journal of microscopical science'."--V. 46, pt. 4. n.s. "Contributions from the zoological laboratory, University of Michigan, no. 58." "List of literature": p. 710-714.

abstract / Biochemistry / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

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The invertebrates display several methods of asexual reproduction, such as fission and gemnule formation and budding (Hay, 1966). Planaria reproduce asexually only by fission.

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In this study, the presence and possible function of endocannabinoid ligands in the planarian is investigated. The endocannabinoids ananadamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and entourage NAE compounds palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), stearoylethanolamide (SEA) and oleoylethanolamide (OEA) were found in Dugesia dorotocephala. Changes in SEA, PEA, and AEA levels were observed over the initial twelve hours of active regeneration. Exogenously applied AEA, 2-AG and their catabolic inhibition effected biphasic changes in locomotor velocity, analogous to those observed in murines. The genome of a close relative, Schmidtea mediterranea, courtesy of the University of Utah S. med genome database, was explored for cannabinoid receptors, none were found. A putative fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) homolog was found in Schmidtea mediterranea.

A study was made of the postulated fission-inhibiting substance located in the cephalic region of Dugesia dorotocephala. Rearing decapitated planaria in four different concentrations (25, 50, 75 or 100 ug/ml) of head or whole body extract resulted in a positive correlation between the inhibition of fission rate and the concentration of extract. The difference in inhibitory activity between the two types of extracts was three percent at maximum. The inhibitory substance was partially inactivated at 60° C. There was a direct correlation between the length of time that the extract was heated and the inactivation of inhibitor. The active substance was precipitable with ammonium sulfate. Fractionation of whole body extracts with a Sephadex G-200 column showed the presence of three peaks. The material from all three peaks exhibited inhibitory activity, possibly indicating the presence of more than one inhibitory substance. Fractionation procedures with DEAE anion exchange columns inactivated the inhibitory substance(s). The mechanism of action of the inhibitory substance(s) is not known. The animals must be exposed to the extract within 24 hours after decapitation in order for maximum inhibition to be obtained.

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(理学) / 甲第24081号 / 理博第4848号 / 新制||理||1694(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院理学研究科生物科学専攻 / (主査)教授 森 和俊, 教授 川口 真也, 准教授 船山 典子 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

O camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia Mc. Vaugh) tem demonstrado ser um fruto promissor devido ao potencial funcional, principalmente pelo alto teor de vitamina C e compostos fenólicos, em especial elagitaninos. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos sobre os compostos fenólicos dos processos de secagem de polpa comercial de camu-camu, por leito de jorro e atomização (spray-drying), em diferentes temperaturas e concentrações de agentes carreadores, comparando-os com os do processo de liofilização. Os pós obtidos foram comparados em relação ao teor total de compostos fenólicos, ácido ascórbico e proantocianidinas. Além disso, avaliou-se o potencial benéfico à saúde através da determinação da capacidade antioxidante in vitro , atividade antimicrobiana e inibição das enzimas α-amilase, α-glicosidase e enzima conversora da angiotensina (ECA). Avaliou-se também proteção e regeneração celulares em modelo de planárias (Dugesia trigrina). Complementarmente, os pós de camu-camu foram adicionados em leite de soja, que foram fermentados com bactérias produtoras de ácido láctico (L. helveticus ATCC 12046 e L. plantarum NCDO 1193), para verificar sua funcionalidade quando incorporados como ingredientes em alimentos funcionais. Os resultados mostraram que a secagem da polpa acarretou em perdas significativas de compostos bioativos, na ordem ácido ascórbico>fenólicos totais> proantocianidinas, e spray-drying>leito de jorro>liofilização. Os compostos fenólicos detectados nos pós de camu-camu foram elagitaninos, ácido elágico, derivados de quercetina, ácido siríngico e miricetina, por LC-TOF-MS. A liofilização foi a melhor técnica de secagem para a preservação dos compostos fenólicos, e também da capacidade antioxidante e de inibição enzimática. Além disso, os pós liofilizados e atomizado (contendo 6% goma arábica a 120 °C) foram mais efetivos contra Staphylococcus aureus que a ampicilina. Os extratos desses pós demostraram potencial para proteção celular e rejuvenescimento no modelo de planárias. E por último, o leite de soja enriquecido com o pó de camu-camu resultou em um produto com maior teor de fenólicos, alta capacidade antioxidante e propriedades anti-hiperglicêmica e anti-hipertensiva. Portanto, os pós de camu-camu são ricos em compostos fenólicos e tem potencial para serem acrescentados como ingredientes em alimentos para o controle dos estágios iniciais de diabetes tipo 2 e complicações associadas. / Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia Mc. Vaugh) has demonstrated promising perspectives as a functional food, mainly due to high vitamin C and phenolic compounds contents, in particular ellagitannins. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different drying processes (spouted bed drying, spray-drying) at selected temperatures and carrier concentrations, comparing to freeze-drying, on the contents and composition of phenolic compounds. The pulp powders were compared in relation to phenolic profiles, ascorbic acid and proanthocyanidins contents. Further, functional health potential was evaluated such as in vitro antioxidant capacity, antimicrobial activity and inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). It was also investigated cellular protection and regeneration in planaria (Dugesia trigrina) model. Additionally, camu-camu powders were added into soymilk and were fermented by lactic acid bacteria (L. helveticus ATCC 12046 and L. plantarum NCDO 1193) to verify their functionality as a functional food ingredient. The results showed that drying of the pulp led to significant losses of bioactive compounds, in the order ascorbic acid>total phenolics>proanthocyanidins, and spray-drying>spouted bed drying>freeze-drying. Phenolic compounds, such as ellagitannins, ellagic acid, quercetin derivatives, syringic acid and myricetin were detected in camu-camu by LC-TOF-MS. The freeze-drying was the best technique to preserve phenolic compounds, and also antioxidant capacity and enzyme inhibition. Besides that, freeze-dried and spray-dried (6% arabic gum at 120 °C) powders were more effective against Staphylococcus aureus than ampicillin. The extracts of those powders have desmonstrated potential to cellular protection and rejuvenation in planaria model. Finally, soymilk enriched with camu-camu powders resulted in more phenolic contents, high antioxidant capacity and anti-hyperglycemia and anti-hipertension properties product. To sum up, camu-camu powder is rich in phenolic bioactive profiles has potential as part of dietary strategies in the management of early stages of type 2 diabetes and associated complications.

O camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia Mc. Vaugh) tem demonstrado ser um fruto promissor devido ao potencial funcional, principalmente pelo alto teor de vitamina C e compostos fenólicos, em especial elagitaninos. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos sobre os compostos fenólicos dos processos de secagem de polpa comercial de camu-camu, por leito de jorro e atomização (spray-drying), em diferentes temperaturas e concentrações de agentes carreadores, comparando-os com os do processo de liofilização. Os pós obtidos foram comparados em relação ao teor total de compostos fenólicos, ácido ascórbico e proantocianidinas. Além disso, avaliou-se o potencial benéfico à saúde através da determinação da capacidade antioxidante in vitro , atividade antimicrobiana e inibição das enzimas α-amilase, α-glicosidase e enzima conversora da angiotensina (ECA). Avaliou-se também proteção e regeneração celulares em modelo de planárias (Dugesia trigrina). Complementarmente, os pós de camu-camu foram adicionados em leite de soja, que foram fermentados com bactérias produtoras de ácido láctico (L. helveticus ATCC 12046 e L. plantarum NCDO 1193), para verificar sua funcionalidade quando incorporados como ingredientes em alimentos funcionais. Os resultados mostraram que a secagem da polpa acarretou em perdas significativas de compostos bioativos, na ordem ácido ascórbico>fenólicos totais> proantocianidinas, e spray-drying>leito de jorro>liofilização. Os compostos fenólicos detectados nos pós de camu-camu foram elagitaninos, ácido elágico, derivados de quercetina, ácido siríngico e miricetina, por LC-TOF-MS. A liofilização foi a melhor técnica de secagem para a preservação dos compostos fenólicos, e também da capacidade antioxidante e de inibição enzimática. Além disso, os pós liofilizados e atomizado (contendo 6% goma arábica a 120 °C) foram mais efetivos contra Staphylococcus aureus que a ampicilina. Os extratos desses pós demostraram potencial para proteção celular e rejuvenescimento no modelo de planárias. E por último, o leite de soja enriquecido com o pó de camu-camu resultou em um produto com maior teor de fenólicos, alta capacidade antioxidante e propriedades anti-hiperglicêmica e anti-hipertensiva. Portanto, os pós de camu-camu são ricos em compostos fenólicos e tem potencial para serem acrescentados como ingredientes em alimentos para o controle dos estágios iniciais de diabetes tipo 2 e complicações associadas. / Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia Mc. Vaugh) has demonstrated promising perspectives as a functional food, mainly due to high vitamin C and phenolic compounds contents, in particular ellagitannins. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different drying processes (spouted bed drying, spray-drying) at selected temperatures and carrier concentrations, comparing to freeze-drying, on the contents and composition of phenolic compounds. The pulp powders were compared in relation to phenolic profiles, ascorbic acid and proanthocyanidins contents. Further, functional health potential was evaluated such as in vitro antioxidant capacity, antimicrobial activity and inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). It was also investigated cellular protection and regeneration in planaria (Dugesia trigrina) model. Additionally, camu-camu powders were added into soymilk and were fermented by lactic acid bacteria (L. helveticus ATCC 12046 and L. plantarum NCDO 1193) to verify their functionality as a functional food ingredient. The results showed that drying of the pulp led to significant losses of bioactive compounds, in the order ascorbic acid>total phenolics>proanthocyanidins, and spray-drying>spouted bed drying>freeze-drying. Phenolic compounds, such as ellagitannins, ellagic acid, quercetin derivatives, syringic acid and myricetin were detected in camu-camu by LC-TOF-MS. The freeze-drying was the best technique to preserve phenolic compounds, and also antioxidant capacity and enzyme inhibition. Besides that, freeze-dried and spray-dried (6% arabic gum at 120 °C) powders were more effective against Staphylococcus aureus than ampicillin. The extracts of those powders have desmonstrated potential to cellular protection and rejuvenation in planaria model. Finally, soymilk enriched with camu-camu powders resulted in more phenolic contents, high antioxidant capacity and anti-hyperglycemia and anti-hipertension properties product. To sum up, camu-camu powder is rich in phenolic bioactive profiles has potential as part of dietary strategies in the management of early stages of type 2 diabetes and associated complications.