<p>Camellia sinensis (tea) and Aspalathus linearis (rooibos) may improve reproductive function owing to their antioxidant properties. To test this<br /> hypothesis, male and female rats were given 2% and 5% green tea (Gt), black tea (Bt), unfermented rooibos (Ur) or fermented rooibos (Fr) as sole source of drinking for 52 and 21 days respectively. Control rats received tap water. In addition, TM3 Leydig cells were exposed to 0.025, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.5 % aqueous extracts of green tea, black tea, unfermented and fermented rooibos for 24h. In vitro analysis of tea and the herbal infusion revealed the phenolic property and antioxidant capacity (FRAP) in the order Gt &gt / Bt &gt / Ur &gt / Fr. Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis revealed no significant effect on serum antioxidant capacity (p &gt / 0.05) and lipid peroxidation (MDA) in the kidney or liver in both male and female rats and in the testes of the male rats (p &gt / 0.05). In addition, the antioxidant levels were maintained in the testes, liver and kidneys in both the male and female rats. In the male rats, no significant alterations were observed in body weight gain, liver and reproductive organs weight, and serum testosterone (p &gt / 0.05). Only, 5% green tea significantly increased testosterone level (p &lt / 0.05). Seminiferous tubules displayed complete spermatogenesis with abundant sperm in the lumen in all treated groups. However, a significant decrease in diameter and germinal epithelial height of these tubules were observed (p &lt / 0.05). In the epididymides, epithelial height of caput region showed a significant increase (p &lt / 0.01), while the cauda region was increased by Camellia sinensis but decreased by Aspalathus linearis. Sperm concentration improved significantly by green tea and unfermented rooibos (p &lt / 0.05), while black tea and fermented rooibos produced a non significant effect (p &gt / 0.05). Sperm viability was enhanced in all treatment groups (p &lt / 0.05). Furthermore, green tea, black tea and unfermented rooibos significantly improved the motility of rat sperm (p &lt / 0.05) / fermented rooibos tended to improve it (p &gt / 0.05). In addition, green tea, black tea and fermented rooibos enhanced acrosome reaction (p &lt / 0.05). Creatinine activity was significantly higher in rats treated with black tea, unfermented rooibos or fermented rooibos (p &lt / 0.05), green tea tended to increase it (p &gt / 0.05) reflecting the significant increased kidney weight in the treatment groups at high concentrations. Liver markers, ALT and AST, decreased significantly in all treated groups (p &lt / 0.05), except in 5% fermented rooibos where a significant increase in AST level was observed (p &lt / 0.01). In the female rats, the body weight gain, and reproductive organs weight was no affected (p &gt / 0.05). However, 5% fermented rooibos reduced the ovarian weight (p &lt / 0.05), while 5% unfermented rooibos significantly increased the uterine weight (p &lt / 0.05). Liver weight increased significantly by black tea and unfermented rooibos (p &lt / 0.05) while the kidney weight increased significantly by 5% black tea (p &lt / 0.05). No significant effect was observed in the level of FSH produced, on the other hand, Camellia sinensis significantly lowered the level of LH (p &lt / 0.05), while Aspalathus linearis had no effect (p &gt / 0.05). Creatinine activity was enhanced significantly only by 5% fermented rooibos (p &lt / 0.05). Liver markers, ALT and AST were reduced in most treated groups except in fermented rooibos where an increase was observed. In addition, histological sections revealed no obvious alteration in the ovaries, uteri, kidneys and liver of all treated female rats. Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis significantly reduced the level of testosterone produced in TM3 Leydig cells under stimulated conditions in vitro (p&lt / 0.05). Furthermore, both plants maintained the viability and morphology of the cells. However, at 0.5% of either plant extracts, a significant decrease in the viability (p &lt / 0.05) and altered morphology of the TM3 Leydig cells was observed. In conclusion, Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis significantly improved certain sperm function which might be attributed to their high level of antioxidant activity. However, the prolonged exposure of both plant extracts might result in subtle structural changes in the male reproductive system and impair kidney function. In addition, fermented rooibos at high concentration may also impair the functions of the liver. In vitro, both plants were shown to possess anti-androgenic property on TM3 Leydig cells. Furthermore, both Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis may be classified as weak phytoestrogens due to the changes in the weight of the uterus and ovaries observed.</p>

The intravascular administration of iodine-based contrast media is a common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). This study investigated whether changes in the urinary concentration of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) before and after coronary angiography they are able to predict the development of AKI independently of previously established absolute cut-off values. A total of 125 outpatients undergoing elective coronary angiography were enrolled and divided into 2 subgroups: G1 (n = 103), patients with changes in their serum creatinine after coronary angiography of < 0.3 mg/dL, and G2 (n = 22), patients with changes in their serum creatinine after coronary angiography &#8805; 0.3 mg/dL. The primary study endpoint was AKI defined as AKI network stages 1. uNGAL was measured before coronary arteriography and 2 and 4 hours afterwards. To determine the sensitivity and specificity for the absolute and relative variations of uNGAL, a receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed. Based on the ROC curve for the relative difference in uNGAL before and after coronary angiography, a 50% increase in the uNGAL value over baseline was 60% sensitive and 81% specific for AKI. The area under the curve for relative differences 2 hours after coronary angiography was 0.82. The percentage variations in the concentration of uNGAL detected the early stages of AKI regardless of the absolute cut-off established. / A administração intravascular dos meios de contraste à base de iodo é uma causa comum da injúria renal aguda. Este estudo investigou se mudanças na concentração da Lipocalina Urinária Associada com Gelatinase de Neutrófilos Humanos (NGALu), antes e após angiografia coronariana eletiva, são capazes de prever o desenvolvimento da injúria renal aguda, independentemente de pontos de corte previamente estabelecidos. Foram avaliados 125 pacientes ambulatoriais submetidos a cinecoronariografia eletiva. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois subgrupos; G1 (n=103), pacientes com alterações nos valores da creatinina sérica < 0,3 mg/dL e G2 (n=22), aqueles em que a creatinina sérica se elevou &#8805; 0,3 mg/dL. O endpoint primário dessa pesquisa foi a injúria renal aguda definida pelo acute kidney injury network estágio 1. Foram realizadas dosagens da Lipocalina urinária Associada com Gelatinase de Neutrófilos imediatamente antes, 2 e 4 horas após a cinecoronariografia. Para determinar a sensibilidade e especificidade das variações absolutas e relativas de NGALu utilizamos receiver operating characteristic (ROC). Com base na curva ROC para diferença relativa no NGALu antes e após a angiografia coronariana eletiva, um aumento de 50% no valor do NGALu após o procedimento, foi 60% sensível e 81% específico para detecção da injúria renal aguda. A área sob a curva para diferença relativa 2 horas após a cinecoronariografia foi 0,82. Variações percentuais na concentração de NGALu foram capazes de prever a injúria renal aguda 2 horas após a angiografia coronariana independentemente de pontos de corte estabelecido em valores absolutos. / Mestre em Ciências da Saúde

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a multifactorial patholgy, characterized by the increased presence of albumin in urine. Currently, urinary albumin (uAlb) is a marker for glomerular damage mostly used for the diagnosis of DN; however, some reports in the literature showed that patients might exhibit histological signs of DN and normal uAlb. Markers of tubular damage have shown great ability to diagnose DN prior to onset of uAlb stages. Urinary markers can be adjusted by urinary creatinine (uCr), to compensate for the daily excretion rates; nevertheless, these standards are not fully established. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic ability of the markers of tubular damage NAG, GGT, NAP, KIM-1 and NGAL and the influence of the correction for uCr in DN. Glycemic control, lipid and hepatic enzyme profile as well urinary markers of glomerular and tubular damage were assessed in type 2 DM patients stratified into two groups regarding the existence of DN. The tubular markers evaluated in this study were higher in type 2 DM patients with DN compared to type 2 diabetes without DN for both markers expressed in absolute values or as a ratio to the uCr. When analyzing the areas under the curve (AUROC) obtained, we find that all markers, except for GGT expressed in absolute values, have the ability to identify the ND. NGAL and KIM-1, when expressed in absolute values had better diagnostic ability (AUROC> 0.9, sensitivity and specificity> 90%). NAG, GGT and NAP were when expressed in ratio had the best diagnostic capability, with AUROC equal to 0.683, 0.783 and 0.850, respectively. Stratifying patients into groups according to urinary albumin excretion (UEA), we found that NGAL and KIM-1 already showed increased levels in UEA range 10 - 30 mg/g cr. In addition to being, GGT showed an association with glomerular hyperfiltration Individuals in type 2 DM without nephropathy. Urinary tubular markers used in the study have potential value in diagnosis, especially NGAL and KIM-1 that showed the best diagnostic features, and are early markers of DN type 2 DM patients. / A nefropatia diabética (ND) é uma desordem multifatorial, caracterizada pelo aumento da presença da albumina na urina. A albumina urinária (uALb) é um marcador de dano glomerular mais utilizado para o diagnóstico da ND, no entanto, existem relatos na literatura que demonstraram que pacientes já apresentam sinais histológicos de ND mas com a uALb dentro da faixa de normalidade. Tem sido demonstrado uma grande capacidade dos marcadores de dano tubular em diagnosticar a ND em estágios anteriores ao aparecimento da uAlb. Os marcadores urinários na maioria são corrigidos pela creatinina urinária (uCr), para compensar as taxas de excreção diária, apesar de não haver padronização a respeito. Assim o objetivo deste estudo foi avavliar a capacidade diagnóstica dos marcadores de dano tubular NAG (N-β-acetil-glucosaminidase), GGT (Gama-glutamiltransferase), NAP (Protein nonalbumin), KIM-1(Kidney molecule injury 1) e NGAL (Neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin) em relação à ND e verificar a influência da correção pela uCr nas características diagnósticas dos mesmos em pacientes com DM tipo 2. Foram mensurados indicadores do controle glicêmico, perfil lipídico e hepático, marcadores urinários de dano glomerular e tubular nos pacientes com DM do tipo 2 estratificados em dois grupos, com e sem ND. Observou-se que os marcadores tubulares avaliados foram significativamente mais elevados nos pacientes com DM tipo 2 com ND em relação ao grupo sem ND, tanto para os marcadores expressos em valores absolutos ou na forma de razão com a uCr. Quando foram analisadas as áreas sob a curva (AUROC) obtidas, verificamos que todos os marcadores, com exceção de GGT expressa em valores absolutos, tiveram a capacidade de identificar a ND. NGAL e KIM-1, quando expressos em valores absolutos tiveram a melhor capacidade diagnóstica (AUROC > 0,9, sensibilidade e especificidade > 90%). NAG, GGT e NAP quando expressos na razão tiveram a melhor capacidade de diagnóstico, com AUROC igual a 0,683, 0,783 e 0,850, respectivamente. Estratificando os pacientes em grupos de acordo com a excreção urinária de albumina (EUA), verificamos que a NGAL e o KIM-1 já apresentaram níveis aumentados no intervalo EUA 10 - 30 mg/g cr. Além disso, a GGT demonstrou estar associada com a hiperfiltração glomerular em indivíduos DM tipo 2 sem nefropatia. NGAL e KIM-1 foram os marcadores tubulares urinários que demonstraram as melhores características diagnósticas, além de ser marcadores precoces da ND em pacientes DM tipo 2.

Submitted by Fabio Sobreira Campos da Costa (fabio.sobreira@ufpe.br) on 2016-06-14T13:17:26Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 1232 bytes, checksum: 66e71c371cc565284e70f40736c94386 (MD5) Tese Doutorado Milton Cezar.pdf: 1351763 bytes, checksum: 943b1f06e1c61f7137dcc7b3c7413adf (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-14T13:17:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 1232 bytes, checksum: 66e71c371cc565284e70f40736c94386 (MD5) Tese Doutorado Milton Cezar.pdf: 1351763 bytes, checksum: 943b1f06e1c61f7137dcc7b3c7413adf (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-27 / A esquistossomose é uma doença crônica e debilitante que afeta cerca de 240 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo e outras 700 milhões vivem em áreas endêmicas de países em desenvolvimento, o que tem sido um problema de saúde pública. Em 2009, havia 6.780.683 casos confirmados da doença no Brasil. A esquistossomose crônica pode levar a processos inflamatórios hepáticos graves, desencadear distúrbios renais e danos celulares que incluem o aumento do estresse oxidativo e a disfunção endotelial. Isto contribui para o surgimento da microalbuminúria, uma perda de proteínas que pode ser um preditor precoce de doenças cardiovasculares e renais. Neste estudo, foi investigado em 130 pacientes com esquistossomose hepatoesplênica ou hepatointestinal a ocorrência de microalbuminúria, e sua correlação com o aumento dos níveis pressóricos. A função renal também foi avaliada utilizando biomarcadores (Cistatina C / Creatinina) e estimada através da medida da taxa de filtração glomerular. Os valores obtidos foram comparados com 40 pessoas (Grupo Controle) saudáveis, advindos das mesmas classes sociais. Por fim, foi investigado em ratos infectados pelo parasita Schistosoma mansoni, a elevação da pressão arterial, a ocorrência de proteinúria, o estresse oxidativo renal e o estresse oxidativo hepático. Dos 130 pacientes (grupo Schistosoma mansoni) avaliados, 14,6% (11 homens e 8 mulheres) apresentaram microalbuminúria (valores entre 30 e 300 mg / g de creatinina) em comparação ao grupo controle, que mostrou apenas 5 % (um homem e uma mulher) com microalbuminúria. Dos 19 pacientes que apresentaram microalbuminúria, 15 tinham esquistossomose hepatoesplênica, e 4 tinham esquistossomose hepatointestinal. A taxa de filtração glomerular renal e a pressão arterial aumentaram no grupo Schistossoma mansoni em relação ao Grupo Controle. O resultado obtido na avaliação da taxa de filtração glomerular com a Cistatina C sérica foi superior ao resultado obtido com a Creatinina sérica. No estudo realizado com animais, os ratos infectados pelo parasita Schistossoma mansoni tiveram aumento da pressão arterial e perda de proteína na urina em comparação ao grupo controle. Este processo foi mais intenso em animais infectados e tratados com sobrecarga de sódio. Os animais não infectados pelo parasita Schistossoma mansoni e que não foram tratados com a sobrecarga de sódio, não tiveram proteinúria, nem aumento dos níveis pressóricos. Todos os resultados obtidos permitem sugerir que a microalbuminúria pode ser utilizada como um novo marcador não invasivo para o diagnóstico precoce de hipertensão arterial e de glomerulopatia esquistossomótica. / Schistosomiasis is a debilitating chronic disease that affects nearly 240 million people around the world and another 700 million live in endemic areas in developing countries, representing a serious public health issue. In 2009, there were 6,780,683 confirmed cases of the disease in Brazil. Chronic schistosomiasis can lead to severe hepatic inflammatory processes, and trigger kidney dysfunction and cellular damage, including an increase of oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. This contributes to the appearance of microalbuminuria, a loss of proteins that may serve as an early predictor of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. This study investigated the occurrence of microalbuminuria in 130 patients with hepatosplenic or hepatointestinal schistosomiasis, and its correction with the increase of pressure levels. Kidney function was also evaluated using biomarkers (Cystatin C / Creatinine) and estimated through the measurement of the glomerular filtration rate. The values obtained were compared with 40 healthy persons (Control Group) from the same social classes. Finally, the study investigated – in rats infected by the Schistosoma mansoni parasite – the elevation of arterial pressure, the occurrence of proteinuria, kidney oxidative stress and hepatic oxidative stress. From the 130 patients (Schistosoma mansoni group) evaluated, 14.6% (11 men and 8 women) presented microalbuminuria (values between 30 and 300 mg / g of creatinine) in comparison to the Control Group, which showed only 5% (one man and one woman) as having microalbuminuria. From the 19 patients who presented microalbuminuria, 15 had hepatosplenic schistosomiasis, and 4 had hepatointestinal schistosomiasis. The kidney glomerular filtration rate and the arterial pressure increased in the Schistossoma mansoni group in relation to the Control Group. The result obtained from the evaluation of the glomerular filtration rate with serum Cystatin C, was higher than that obtained with serum Creatinine. In the study carried out with animals, the rats infected by the Schistossoma mansoni parasite had an increase in arterial pressure and loss of protein in the urine, compared with the Control Group. The animals that were not infected with the Schistossoma mansoni parasite and that were not treated with a sodium overload, did not have proteinuria or an increase in the pressure levels. All the results obtained suggest that microalbuminuria may be used as a new non-invasive marker for early diagnosis of arterial hypertension and schistosomal glomerulopathy.

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O Hospital de Referência de Porto Nacional no estado do Tocantins é responsável pelo atendimento da população desta cidade e de mais treze municípios circunvizinhos que compreendem a Regional de Saúde Amor Perfeito pela SESAU TO. Totalizando aproximadamente 180.000 habitantes, grande parte dessa população reside na zonal rural e mesmo os habitantes das zonas urbanas frequentam ambientes selvagens como beira de rios e matas, o que os expõe ao contato com animais peçonhentos. Os acidentes ofídicos ocorridos nesta região são atendidos, quase que exclusivamente, nesta unidade hospitalar e a disfunção renal é uma das mais temíveis complicações nesses casos. Esse estudo epidemiológico visa realizar diagnóstico de disfunção renal em pacientes vítimas de acidente ofídico, e acompanhamento evolutivo do quadro clínico pela mensuração do clearance de creatinina com o método indireto utilizando a Fórmula de Cockroft e Gault. Foi realizado o acompanhamento clínico de todos os pacientes atendidos no Hospital de Referência de Porto Nacional vítimas de acidente ofídico de qualquer gênero no período de janeiro de 2013 a dezembro de 2014. A mensuração do clearance de creatinina foi realizada no momento do primeiro atendimento e posteriormente em acompanhamento diário da Taxa de Filtração Glomerular usando a Fórmula de Cockroft e Gault (140-Peso-kg) x Idade em anos / 72 x creatinina plasmática. Durante o período estudado foram atendidos neste hospital 78 casos de acidente ofídico, dos quais 88,4% classificados como acidente Botrópico e 6,4% como Crotálico. O clearance de creatinina ficou abaixo de 60 ml/min/m², o que comprova disfunção renal, em 12 pacientes, demonstrando uma incidência geral de 15,4%. A incidência de acidente Botrópico foi de 15,9 % enquanto que a do tipo Crotálico foi de 20%. Todos os pacientes restabeleceram a função renal normal após término do tratamento. A maioria dos casos ocorreu nos meses de janeiro, fevereiro, novembro e dezembro, onde ocorrem as maiores incidências de chuvas. Fatores como idade do paciente e o tempo entre o acidente e o início da terapia específica, com soro adequado, contribuíram para o surgimento da Insuficiência Renal Aguda pós-acidente ofídico. O conhecimento do perfil epidemiológico de cada região aliado ao estudo das taxas de incidência, prevalência e complicações desta entidade clínica, bem como o início precoce da terapêutica adequada interferem no surgimento de lesões renais com pior prognóstico. / The Referral Hospital in Porto Nacional, Tocantins state, is responsible for serving the population of this city and thirteen surrounding municipalities that comprise the Regional Health Office called \"Perfect Love\" administrated by SESAU-TO healthy authority. With approximately 180,000 inhabitants in total, much of this population lives in the rural zone, and even the urban dwellers attend wild environments such as river banks and forests, which is putting them in contact with venomous animals. The ophidic accidents occurred in this region are treated almost exclusively in this hospital unite and renal dysfunction is one of the most feared complications in these cases. This epidemiological study aims at performing diagnosis of renal dysfunction in patients suffering from ophidic accident, and the monitoring evolution of the clinical picture by measuring creatinine clearance with an indirect method by using the Cockroft and Gault formula. Clinical follow-ups were performed in all patients treated at the Referral Hospital in Porto Nacional city, Tocantins state, which were victims of any kind of ophidic accident from January 2013 to December 2014. The measurement of creatinine clearance was done at the first doctor visit and later in a daily basis for monitoring glomerular filtration rate using the formula of Cockroft and Gault (140-kg-weight) x Age in years / 72 x plasmatic creatinine. During the study period, 78 cases of ophidic accidents were treated. 88.4% were classified as Bothropic accident and 6.4% Crotalic one. The creatinine clearance level was below 60 ml / min / m², which proves renal dysfunction in 12 patients, leading to an overall incidence of 15.4%. When separated by type of accident, the incidence for Bothropic accident was 15.9% while the Crotalic type was 20%. All patients restored normal renal function after the end of treatment. Most cases occurred in January, February, November and December, when the highest incidence of rainfall occurs. Factors such as patient age, time between the accident and early specific therapy with appropriate serum contributed to the emergence of acute renal failure in the post-ophidic accident period. The knowledge of the epidemiological profile of each region together with the study of incidence rates, prevalence and complications of this clinical entity, as well as the early initiation of appropriate therapy interferes with the appearance of renal lesions with poor prognosis.

Philosophiae Doctor - PhD / Camellia sinensis (tea) and Aspalathus linearis (rooibos) may improve reproductive function owing to their antioxidant properties. To test this hypothesis, male and female rats were given 2% and 5% green tea (Gt), black tea (Bt), unfermented rooibos (Ur) or fermented rooibos (Fr) as sole source of drinking for 52 and 21 days respectively. Control rats received tap water. In addition, TM3 Leydig cells were exposed to 0.025, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.5 % aqueous extracts of green tea, black tea, unfermented and fermented rooibos for 24h. In vitro analysis of tea and the herbal infusion revealed the phenolic property and antioxidant capacity (FRAP) in the order Gt > Bt > Ur > Fr. Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis revealed no significant effect on serum antioxidant capacity (p > 0.05) and lipid peroxidation (MDA) in the kidney or liver in both male and female rats and in the testes of the male rats (p > 0.05). In addition, the antioxidant levels were maintained in the testes, liver and kidneys in both the male and female rats. In the male rats, no significant alterations were observed in body weight gain, liver and reproductive organs weight, and serum testosterone (p > 0.05). Only, 5% green tea significantly increased testosterone level (p < 0.05). Seminiferous tubules displayed complete spermatogenesis with abundant sperm in the lumen in all treated groups. However, a significant decrease in diameter and germinal epithelial height of these tubules were observed (p < 0.05). In the epididymides, epithelial height of caput region showed a significant increase (p < 0.01), while the cauda region was increased by Camellia sinensis but decreased by Aspalathus linearis. Sperm concentration improved significantly by green tea and unfermented rooibos (p < 0.05), while black tea and fermented rooibos produced a non significant effect (p > 0.05). Sperm viability was enhanced in all treatment groups (p < 0.05). Furthermore, green tea, black tea and unfermented rooibos significantly improved the motility of rat sperm (p < 0.05); fermented rooibos tended to improve it (p > 0.05). In addition, green tea, black tea and fermented rooibos enhanced acrosome reaction (p < 0.05). Creatinine activity was significantly higher in rats treated with black tea, unfermented rooibos or fermented rooibos (p < 0.05), green tea tended to increase it (p > 0.05) reflecting the significant increased kidney weight in the treatment groups at high concentrations. Liver markers, ALT and AST, decreased significantly in all treated groups (p < 0.05), except in 5% fermented rooibos where a significant increase in AST level was observed (p < 0.01). In the female rats, the body weight gain, and reproductive organs weight was no affected (p > 0.05). However, 5% fermented rooibos reduced the ovarian weight (p < 0.05), while 5% unfermented rooibos significantly increased the uterine weight (p < 0.05). Liver weight increased significantly by black tea and unfermented rooibos (p < 0.05) while the kidney weight increased significantly by 5% black tea (p < 0.05). No significant effect was observed in the level of FSH produced, on the other hand, Camellia sinensis significantly lowered the level of LH (p < 0.05), while Aspalathus linearis had no effect (p > 0.05). Creatinine activity was enhanced significantly only by 5% fermented rooibos (p < 0.05). Liver markers, ALT and AST were reduced in most treated groups except in fermented rooibos where an increase was observed. In addition, histological sections revealed no obvious alteration in the ovaries, uteri, kidneys and liver of all treated female rats. Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis significantly reduced the level of testosterone produced in TM3 Leydig cells under stimulated conditions in vitro (p< 0.05). Furthermore, both plants maintained the viability and morphology of the cells. However, at 0.5% of either plant extracts, a significant decrease in the viability (p < 0.05) and altered morphology of the TM3 Leydig cells was observed. In conclusion, Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis significantly improved certain sperm function which might be attributed to their high level of antioxidant activity. However, the prolonged exposure of both plant extracts might result in subtle structural changes in the male reproductive system and impair kidney function. In addition, fermented rooibos at high concentration may also impair the functions of the liver. In vitro, both plants were shown to possess anti-androgenic property on TM3 Leydig cells. Furthermore, both Camellia sinensis and Aspalathus linearis may be classified as weak phytoestrogens due to the changes in the weight of the uterus and ovaries observed. / South Africa

This work deals with dietary supplements intake and its impact on the performance rise and muscle mass growth of bodybuilders. Twenty-five students (bodybuilders) were chosen for the purpose of this survey; they were divided into four groups according to the dosage of creatine and other dietary supplements (proteins and maltodextrine). Changes of the measured parameters (weight; bustline; weistline; limb girth; body lipid content; creatine and urea content in the urine) were compared during the survey. The tested dietary supplements impact on the muscle mass growth was evaluated on the basis of the acquired results.

Introduktion: På senare tid har en ny generation av antikoagulantia (NOAK) uppkommit. NOAK kommer med fördelar då tidigare antikoagulantia behandling krävt täta läkarkontroller, reglering av dosering och hänsyn till kost. Tidigare antikoagulantia som warafarin och hepariner inhiberar flera koagulationsfaktorer. Medan Edoxaban som tillhör NOAK endast hämmar fria faktor Xa och protrombinaktivitet. Som följd av detta har Edoxaban en bättre effekt och ger ett mer säkert resultat vid korrekt ordination. Eftersom Edoxaban elimineras via njurar är det viktigt med njurfunktionskontroller som görs via estimerat glomerulär filtrationshastighet (eGFR). Kreatininbaserad eGFR gjordes med Lund-Malmö-formeln (LM) som är anpassad för den svenska populationen. Cystatin-C-baserad eGFR beräknas via Caucasian-Asian-pediatric-and-adult-cohorts-formeln (CAPA) där endast ålder tas hänsyn, till skillnad från LM-formeln där fler faktorer spelar roll. Syftet: Undersöka korrelationen mellan kreatininbaserade eGFR formeln LM och cystatin-C-baserad eGFR formeln CAPA. Metod: Blodprov togs från 43 Edoxabanbehandlade patienter i Karlstad Centralsjukhus. Patienternas eGFR beräknades via CAPA- respektive LM-formel. Faktorer som vikt, längd och ålder togs till hänsyn. Resultat: LM- och CAPA-eGFR visar en stark korrelation. Slutsats: LM-eGFR påverkas av fler faktorer och som följd fungerar bäst för patienter med balanserad längd och vikt samt stabil kost. Medan CAPA-eGFR, som påverkas av färre faktorer är anpassade för patienter som är över- och underviktiga med mycket varierad kost. / Introduction: A new generation of anticouagulants has emerged called NOAC. NOAC comes with benefits that have previously been problematic for patients treated with anticouagulants such as regular check-ups and dose regulation. Previous anticouagulants, warafarin and heparins, inhibits multiple coagulation factors. While NOAC only inhibits select few factors. For example, Edoxaban only inhibits free factor Xa and prothrombin activity. As result, Edoxaban has a better effect with proper prescription. Edoxaban eliminates through the kidneys which makes renal function tests important – eGFR. Creatinine-based eGFR is calculated via LM-formula which is adapted for the Swedish population. Cystatin-C-based eGFR is calculated via CAPA formula where only age is taken into account whereas the LM-formula relies on multiple factors. Aim: The purpose of the study is to understand the correlation between creatinine- and cystatin-C-based eGFR. Method: blood samples were taken from 43 patient treated with Edoxaban at Karlstad Hospital. eGFR were calculated via CAPA and LM formula. Weight, age and height were taken into account.  Result: A strong correlation shows in LM- and CAPA-eGFR. Conclusion: LM-eGFR is affected by several factors therefore works best for patients with balanced height and weight as well as a stable diet. Patients who are overweight, underweight or has a very varied diet is best fit for CAPA-eGFR which is unaffected by these factors.

Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a clinically important measurement of kidney function and estimating the GFR is of great importance in healthcare. Methods available today either lack in precision or are overly time consuming. Proenkephalin (PENK) has been shown to correlate well with the GFR and has therefore been proposed as a novel biomarker for kidney function. Aim: To evaluate a new point-of-care test for measuring PENK in blood and to assess its correlation to GFR measured by iohexol plasma clearance (mGFRiohexol). Materials and methods: Blood was collected from 21 patients with varying indications for the iohexol plasma clearance test. PENK was measured with IB10 Sphingotest penKid in whole blood, plasma and serum respectively. The concentration was correlated to the mGFRiohexol and results were compared to those from measurement of the routine markers for kidney function, i.e. creatinine and cystatin C. Results: Fourteen men and seven women were included. The median age was 57 years. PENK in plasma correlated weakly with mGFRiohexol (R2=0.22, p=0.042). No significant correlation was shown for PENK in whole blood or serum. Creatinine also showed a weak correlation with mGFRiohexol (R2=0.35, p=0.0046). In contrast, cystatin C was strongly correlated with mGFRiohexol (R2= 0.87, p&lt;0.0001). Conclusion: Our results indicate that PENK is a biomarker of low clinical value for estimating the GFR. However, further studies are needed before this can be assured. Cystatin C, on the contrary, seems to be an accurate biomarker for estimating the GFR.