Submitted by Rosivalda Pereira (mrs.pereira@ufma.br) on 2017-10-06T16:33:36Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DanielleOliveira.pdf: 1130236 bytes, checksum: 83c34f9b54d583457ebfcfe859d26da1 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-10-06T16:33:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DanielleOliveira.pdf: 1130236 bytes, checksum: 83c34f9b54d583457ebfcfe859d26da1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-09-05 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e ao Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico do Maranhão / Due to the importance of the antioxidants to guarantee the quality of the biodiesel, by the parameters of its oxidative stability, analytical methodologies have been developed to quantitatively evaluate the antioxidants present in the biodiesel matrices. In this work SBA-15 and Ni- SBA-15 (nickel incorporated in the SBA-15) were synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized, being used as modifier (2.5%) in polyurethane graphite based electrochemical sensors to compare their Performance in determining the antioxidants BHA (3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole) and TBHQ (tert-butylhydroquinone). Among the sensors used, the GPU electrode modified with SBA-15 was the one that presented the best response in the determination of the antioxidants in the preliminary tests, being then applied in the determination of the antioxidants in the biodiesel sample, using the technique of Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV ), Using BR as buffer pH = 2 as the electrolyte. The proposed method presented a linear response in the antioxidant determinations (0.993, for TBHQ determinations and 0.977 for BHA determinations), good results for the limit of detection (LOD BHA = 1, (2.03 for determinations of TBHQ and 2.13 for determinations of BHA) and accuracy (102.5% for determinations of TBHQ and 98, 97% for BHA determinations). / Devido à importância dos antioxidantes para garantir a qualidade do biodiesel, pelos parâmetros de sua estabilidade oxidativa, metodologias analíticas têm sido desenvolvidas para avaliar quantitativamente os antioxidantes presentes nas matrizes de biodiesel. Neste trabalho, SBA-15 e Ni- SBA-15 (niquel incorporado na SBA-15) foram sintetizados pelo método hidrotermal e caracterizados, sendo utilizados como modificador (2,5%) em sensores eletroquímicos à base de grafite de poliuretano para comparar o seu desempenho na determinação dos antioxidantes BHA (3-terc-butil-4-hidroxianisol) e TBHQ (tercbutilhidroquinona). Dentre os sensores utilizados, o eléctrodo GPU modificado com SBA-15 foi o que apresentou a melhor resposta na determinação dos antioxidantes nos testes preliminares, sendo então aplicado na determinação dos antioxidantes na amostra de biodiesel, utilizando a técnica de Voltametria de Pulso Diferencial (DPV), usando como eletrólito suporte o tampão BR com pH = 2. O método proposto apresentou uma resposta linear nas determinações antioxidantes (0,993, para determinações TBHQ e 0,977 para determinações BHA), também apresentou bons resultados para o limite de detecção (LD BHA= 1,00 x 10 -5, LD TBHQ = 7, 76 X 10-6), Precisão (2,03 para determinações de TBHQ e 2,13 para determinações de BHA) e exatidão (102,5% para determinações de TBHQ e 98,97% para determinações de BHA).

Stability plays an important role in the development of a new drug product. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is considered a stability indicating method of analysis. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the quantification of small organic molecules during stability testing. Previous stability studies conducted on Pheroid™-based drug products, experienced problems with the generation of reliable data by means of HPLC analysis. With these studies it was concluded that the inconclusive results could either be attributed to the stability of the delivery system itself and the compatibility of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API's) with the delivery system, or to the usage of unsuitable HPLC methods. The aims of this study were to: i. determine if the Pheroid™ delivery system changes significantly over time at accelerated storage conditions and how these changes influence the HPLC analysis, ii. determine the effect of the anti-oxidant tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) on the stability and HPLC analysis of the Pheroid™ delivery system, and iii. to suggest a suitable approach for the analysis of Pheroid™-based drug products. Pheroid™ microsponges, containing no API's, were prepared and stored for a period of three months at 5°C, 25°C+60%RH, 30°C+65%RH and 40°C+75%RH. Two of the four Pheroid™ formulations contained an extra anti-oxidant, namely TBHQ. Monthly HPLC analyses were done using existing methods for mefloquine and artesunate. In addition to HPLC analysis, particle size analysis and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) were undertaken to support the HPLC results and provide information concerning the overall stability of the Pheroid™ delivery system. After the completion of the above analyses, experiments were carried out to determine whether adjustments to some of the key chromatographic parameters could improve the separation of Pheroid™-based samples. The parameters that were subjected to change included the organic solvent, isocratic versus gradient separation, pH and detection wavelength. Two pro-Pheroid vesicles formulations were prepared and stored for a three month period at 40°C+75%RH only. No API was added to the one formulation while the other contained 2 mg/ml of mefloquine hydrochloride. Results obtained indicated that the Pheroid™ formulations changed after exposure to elevated temperature and humidity. The number of detectable peaks increased, longer run times became necessary and solubility in the sample solvent (methanol) decreased. Solubility of the Pheroid™ formulations in methanol was preserved to some extent by the presence of TBHQ. Physical signs of instability like discolouration and creaming were noted for TBHQ-containing formulations. TBHQ also seemed to have influenced the particle sizes, particle size distributions and structure of the Pheroid™ microsponges. With adjustments made to the HPLC method it was found that: i. the sample solvent is incompatible with the HPLC system, ii. very hydrophobic compounds are present in the Pheroid™-based samples, iii. acetontrile and methanol are unsuitable for both gradient and isocratic separation of Pheroid™-based samples, iv. more Pheroid™ components absorb at shorter wavelengths, and v. small changes in the pH values usually implemented do not influence the retention and selectivity of the Pheroid™ components. The Pheroid™ delivery system proved to be too complex and reversed hydrophobic for phase HPLC analysis. Preparation of the sample by only diluting the Pheroid™ formulations with pure methanol was not optimal. These samples introduced compounds to the column of which some caused interferences with the analyte peak while others were difficult to elute from the column. To continue using HPLC for the analysis of Pheroid™-based drug products, it is therefore recommended that attention should be given to the development of a more appropriate sample preparation procedure, like solid phase extraction or liquid-liquid extraction, one that will eliminate the effects of the Pheroid™ components. Physical instabilities noticed with the addition of TBHQ, suggest that there should also be attended to the compatibility and stability of each of the components in the Pheroid™ delivery system during formulation development. / Thesis (M.Sc. (Pharmaceutics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.

Stability plays an important role in the development of a new drug product. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is considered a stability indicating method of analysis. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the quantification of small organic molecules during stability testing. Previous stability studies conducted on Pheroid™-based drug products, experienced problems with the generation of reliable data by means of HPLC analysis. With these studies it was concluded that the inconclusive results could either be attributed to the stability of the delivery system itself and the compatibility of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API's) with the delivery system, or to the usage of unsuitable HPLC methods. The aims of this study were to: i. determine if the Pheroid™ delivery system changes significantly over time at accelerated storage conditions and how these changes influence the HPLC analysis, ii. determine the effect of the anti-oxidant tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) on the stability and HPLC analysis of the Pheroid™ delivery system, and iii. to suggest a suitable approach for the analysis of Pheroid™-based drug products. Pheroid™ microsponges, containing no API's, were prepared and stored for a period of three months at 5°C, 25°C+60%RH, 30°C+65%RH and 40°C+75%RH. Two of the four Pheroid™ formulations contained an extra anti-oxidant, namely TBHQ. Monthly HPLC analyses were done using existing methods for mefloquine and artesunate. In addition to HPLC analysis, particle size analysis and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) were undertaken to support the HPLC results and provide information concerning the overall stability of the Pheroid™ delivery system. After the completion of the above analyses, experiments were carried out to determine whether adjustments to some of the key chromatographic parameters could improve the separation of Pheroid™-based samples. The parameters that were subjected to change included the organic solvent, isocratic versus gradient separation, pH and detection wavelength. Two pro-Pheroid vesicles formulations were prepared and stored for a three month period at 40°C+75%RH only. No API was added to the one formulation while the other contained 2 mg/ml of mefloquine hydrochloride. Results obtained indicated that the Pheroid™ formulations changed after exposure to elevated temperature and humidity. The number of detectable peaks increased, longer run times became necessary and solubility in the sample solvent (methanol) decreased. Solubility of the Pheroid™ formulations in methanol was preserved to some extent by the presence of TBHQ. Physical signs of instability like discolouration and creaming were noted for TBHQ-containing formulations. TBHQ also seemed to have influenced the particle sizes, particle size distributions and structure of the Pheroid™ microsponges. With adjustments made to the HPLC method it was found that: i. the sample solvent is incompatible with the HPLC system, ii. very hydrophobic compounds are present in the Pheroid™-based samples, iii. acetontrile and methanol are unsuitable for both gradient and isocratic separation of Pheroid™-based samples, iv. more Pheroid™ components absorb at shorter wavelengths, and v. small changes in the pH values usually implemented do not influence the retention and selectivity of the Pheroid™ components. The Pheroid™ delivery system proved to be too complex and reversed hydrophobic for phase HPLC analysis. Preparation of the sample by only diluting the Pheroid™ formulations with pure methanol was not optimal. These samples introduced compounds to the column of which some caused interferences with the analyte peak while others were difficult to elute from the column. To continue using HPLC for the analysis of Pheroid™-based drug products, it is therefore recommended that attention should be given to the development of a more appropriate sample preparation procedure, like solid phase extraction or liquid-liquid extraction, one that will eliminate the effects of the Pheroid™ components. Physical instabilities noticed with the addition of TBHQ, suggest that there should also be attended to the compatibility and stability of each of the components in the Pheroid™ delivery system during formulation development. / Thesis (M.Sc. (Pharmaceutics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.

The food that we consume contain many dietary compounds which are biologically active. In this thesis we will discuss the biological effects of dietary compounds and the mechanisms behind their activities. First, we studied on the anti-metastatic effects of curcumin, a dietary compound derived from turmeric, through lymphangiogenesis inhibition. Curcumin inhibited vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C)-induced lymphangiogenesis in vivo and in vitro. Curcumin inhibited lymphangiogenesis, in part through suppression of proliferation, cell cycle progression and migration of lymphatic endothelial cells. Curcumin inhibited expressions of VEGF receptors (VEGFR2 and VEGFR3), as well as down-stream signaling such as phosphorylation of ERK and FAK. Finally, curcumin sulfate and curcumin glucuronide, two major metabolites of curcumin in vivo, had little inhibitory effect on proliferation of HMVEC-dLy cells. Our results demonstrate that curcumin inhibits lymphangiogenesis in vitro and in vivo, which could contribute to the anti-metastatic effects of curcumin. Next, we investigated the mechanisms underlying the cytotoxic activity of tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a widely used synthetic food antioxidant. Here we found that the biological effects of TBHQ are mainly mediated by its oxidative conversion to a quinone metabolite tert-butylquinone (TBQ). Co-addition of cupric ion (Cu2+) enhanced, whereas ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) suppressed the oxidative conversion of TBHQ to TBQ, and the biological activities of TBHQ in MC38 colon cancer cells. Finally, a structure and activity relationship study was done and together, these results suggest that the biological activities of TBHQ and other para-hydroquinones are mainly mediated by their oxidative metabolism to generate more biologically active quinone metabolites.

Yes / The Forkhead transcription factor, FoxO3a induces genomic death responses in neurones following translocation from the cytosol to the nucleus. Nuclear translocation of FoxO3a is triggered by trophic factor withdrawal, oxidative stress and the stimulation of extrasynaptic NMDA receptors. Receptor activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-Akt signalling pathways retains FoxO3a in the cytoplasm, thereby inhibiting the transcriptional activation of death-promoting genes. We hypothesized that phenolic antioxidants such as tert-Butylhydroquinone (tBHQ), which is known to stimulate PI3K-Akt signalling, would inhibit FoxO3a translocation and activity. Treatment of cultured cortical neurones with NMDA increased the nuclear localization of FoxO3a, reduced the phosphorylation of FoxO3a, increased caspase activity and up-regulated Fas ligand expression. In contrast the phenolic antioxidant, tBHQ, caused retention of FoxO3a in the cytosol coincident with enhanced PI3K- dependent phosphorylation of FoxO3a. tBHQ-induced nuclear exclusion of FoxO3a was associated with reduced FoxO-mediated transcriptional activity. Exposure of neurones to tBHQ inhibited NMDA-induced nuclear translocation of FoxO3a, prevented NMDA-induced up-regulation of FoxO-mediated transcriptional activity, blocked caspase activation and protected neurones from NMDA-induced excitotoxic death. Collectively, these data suggest that phenolic antioxidants such as tBHQ oppose stress-induced activation of FoxO3a and therefore have potential neuroprotective utility in neurodegeneration.

Submitted by Rosivalda Pereira (mrs.pereira@ufma.br) on 2017-10-02T19:59:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 ThatyaraMonteiro.pdf: 3528798 bytes, checksum: 12d3da9115c45896b4f14c67dbe3d20e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-10-02T19:59:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ThatyaraMonteiro.pdf: 3528798 bytes, checksum: 12d3da9115c45896b4f14c67dbe3d20e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-09-01 / Two novel and pioneering photoelectrochemical sensors were developed for determination of tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) in biodiesel and edible oil samples. The former based on composite formed by TiO2 nanoparticles and lithium tetracyanethylene (LiTCNE), and the last based on the sensitization of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots with LiTCNE. In both cases, indium tin oxide (ITO) was used as the work electrode surface. The LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO sensor showed a TBHQ photocurrent about 28-fold higher than the TiO2 sensor. The same was observed for the CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO sensor, which presented a photocurrent for TBHQ about 13-fold higher than that presented by the electrode modified with CdSe/ZnS. Both developed sensors showed lower resistance to charge transfer than their non-sensitized components. They also demonstrated high selectivity to TBHQ, with high photocurrent for this compound in comparison to photocurrent responses to other phenolic antioxidants. The experimental conditions optimized for both sensors were: 0.1 mol L-1 of phosphate buffer solution pH 7.0 and applied potential to the working electrode of 450 mV, for the LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO sensor, and 0.1 mol L-1 of phosphate buffer solution pH 6.0, and potential of 400 mV for the CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO sensor. In these conditions, the sensors presented a linear range of TBHQ response between 0.4 and 500 μmol L-1 for LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO sensor and between 0.6 and 250 μmol L-1 for the CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO sensor, with limits of detection of 0.10 and 0.21 μmol L-1, respectively. The LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO sensor was applied in biodiesel samples for determination of TBHQ using standard addition method, showing recovery values between 96.8 and 98.2%. The CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO sensor was applied in edible oil samples to detect TBHQ using an external calibration method, with recovery values between 98.25 and 99.83%. The photoelectrochemical sensors were successfully used to determine the TBHQ antioxidant in real samples of biodiesel and vegetable oil. / Dois novos e pioneiros sensores fotoeletroquímicos foram desenvolvidos para determinação de tert-butil hidroquinona (TBHQ) em amostras de biodiesel e de óleo comestível. O primeiro baseado no compósito formado por nanopartículas de TiO2 e tetracianoetileneto de lítio (LiTCNE), e o segundo baseado na sensibilização de quantum dots CdSe/ZnS com o LiTCNE. Em ambos os casos utilizou-se como eletrodo de trabalho o óxido de índio e estanho (ITO) como superfície eletródica. O sensor à base de LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO apresentou uma fotocorrente para o TBHQ cerca de 28 vezes mais elevada que o sensor à base de TiO2. O mesmo foi observado para o sensor à base de CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO, que apresentou fotocorrente para o TBHQ cerca de 13 vezes maior do que à apresentada pelo eletrodo modificado com CdSe/ZnS. Ambos os sensores desenvolvidos apresentaram baixa resistência à transferência de carga em comparação a seus componentes não sensibilizados. Também demonstraram grande seletividade ao TBHQ, com alta fotocorrente para esse composto em comparação às respostas de fotocorrente para outros antioxidantes fenólicos. As condições experimentais otimizadas para ambos os sensores desenvolvidos foram, respectivamente: 0,1 mol L-1 de solução tampão fosfato pH 7,0 e potencial aplicado ao eletrodo de trabalho de 450 mV, para o sensor LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO, e 0,1 mol L-1 de solução tampão fosfato pH 6,0, e potencial de 400 mV, para o sensor CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO. Nessas condições, os sensores apresentaram faixa linear de resposta de TBHQ entre 0,4 a 500 µmol L-1 para sensor LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO e entre 0,6 a 250 µmol L-1 para o sensor CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO, apresentando limites de detecção de 0,10 e 0,21 µmol L-1 , respectivamente. O sensor LiTCNE/TiO2/ITO foi aplicado em amostras de biodiesel para determinação de TBHQ usando método de adição de padrão, mostrando valores de recuperação entre 96,8 e 98,2%. Já o sensor CdSe/ZnS/LiTCNE/ITO foi aplicado em amostras de óleo comestível para detecção de TBHQ usando método de calibração externa, com valores de recuperação entre 98,25 e 99,83%. Os sensores fotoeletroquímicos foram empregados com sucesso para determinação de antioxidante TBHQ em amostras reais de biodiesel e óleo vegetal.