Submitted by Luciana Ferreira (lucgeral@gmail.com) on 2014-09-24T14:56:36Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Cysneiros, Maria Auxiliadora de Paula Carneiro.pdf: 1396665 bytes, checksum: f26660692713226fc47ed6704e9d53a9 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Cláudia Bueno (claudiamoura18@gmail.com) on 2014-09-28T02:03:10Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Cysneiros, Maria Auxiliadora de Paula Carneiro.pdf: 1396665 bytes, checksum: f26660692713226fc47ed6704e9d53a9 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2014-09-28T02:03:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Cysneiros, Maria Auxiliadora de Paula Carneiro.pdf: 1396665 bytes, checksum: f26660692713226fc47ed6704e9d53a9 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-10-16 / Endocervical and Endometrial Adenocarcinomas are uterine neoplasms with different biological behaviors and different treatments, being all the therapeutic plan based on the origin site of these tumors. To differentiate these two neoplasms, many times the immunohistochemical study is used as an ancillary tool to assist and complement histopathological examination. Previous studies have investigated the value of various markers in the distinction of these neoplasms, with results varying and sometimes conflicting. In this study the impact of the MCM2, bcl2 and villin markers in the differential diagnosis of endocervical and endometrial adenocarcinomas, associated or not to a traditional markers panel formed by CEA, vimentin, RE, RP and p16, was evaluated. Material and methods: A tissue microarray (TMA) was constructed using paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissues from 104 hysterectomy specimens and conizations. Out of the 104, 51 samples were represented by unequivocal cases of adenocarcinomas of the endocervice and 53 represented unequivocal cases of endometrial adenocarcinomas. The sections of tissue microarray block were immunostained with the eight antibodies in study and to the antigen-antibody reaction preview it was used the polymer detection system. Scoring of immunostaining was interpreted using the German semi quantitative scoring system in considering the staining intensity and area extent of marker expression. The final Immunoreactive score was determined by multiplying the positive intensity and the positive area extent scores. The threshold for differentiating between final positive and negative immunostaining was set at 4 for interpretation (0-3 = negative; 4-12 = positive). Results: The univariate analysis showed that out of the eight markers, seven (CEA, vimentin, RE, RP, p16, MCM2 and bcl2) showed good performance in the distinction between the endocervical and endometrial origin. The multivariate analysis showed that CEA, p16 and MCM2 were the strongest predictors of site of origin. In the evaluation of six panels built by various combinations of immunomarkers , the panel with the lowest accuracy was that represented by MCM2, bcl2 and villin. The villin did not show any statistically significant difference in the differential diagnosis of these adenocarcinomas. Despite the MCM2 and bcl2 have revealed significant differences of frequency between the two sites of origin, they did not demonstrate additional benefit when added to a traditional panel. Conclusion: According to our study, the inclusion of MCM2, bcl2 and villin in the immunohistochemical assessment of uterine adenocarcinomas, added no supplementary value in the differentiation of these two neoplasms. / Adenocarcinomas endocervicais e endometriais são neoplasias uterinas com comportamentos biológicos e tratamentos distintos, sendo todo o plano terapêutico baseado no sítio de origem desses tumores. Para diferenciação dessas duas neoplasias, muitas vezes utiliza-se o estudo imuno-histoquímico como ferramenta auxiliar e complementar ao exame histopatológico. Prévios estudos têm investigado o valor de diferentes marcadores na distinção dessas neoplasias, com resultados variáveis e, por vezes, conflitantes. Neste estudo foi avaliado o desempenho dos marcadores MCM2, bcl2 e vilina no diagnóstico diferencial desses adenocarcinomas, associados ou não a um painel de marcadores tradicionais formados por CEA, vimentina, RE, RP e p16. Material e métodos: Um microarranjo de tecido (TMA) foi construído usando tecidos fixados em formol e embebidos em parafina, a partir de 104 amostras provenientes de histerectomias e conizações. Das 104 amostras, 51 eram representadas por casos inequívocos de adenocarcinomas de endocérvice e 53 representavam casos inequívocos de adenocarcinomas de endométrio. As secções do bloco de TMA foram imunomarcadas com os oito anticorpos em estudo e para vizualização da reação antígeno-anticorpo foi utilizado o sistema de detecção com polímeros. A marcação imuno-histoquímica foi graduada de acordo com o sistema semi-quantitativo alemão, levando-se em consideração a intensidade de marcação e a extensão de células marcadas. O score de imunorreatividade final foi determinado pela multiplicação da intensidade pela extensão de marcação. Um limite de corte de 4 foi determinado para diferenciação entre um resultado final positivo ou negativo (0- 3= negativo; 4- 12= positivo). Resultados: Análise univariada mostrou que dos oito marcadores avaliados, sete (CEA, vimentina, RE, RP, p16, MCM2 e bcl2) apresentaram bom desempenho na distinção entre origens endocervical e endometrial da neoplasia. Análise multivariada mostrou que CEA, p16 e MCM2 foram os mais fortes preditores do sítio anatômico. Na avaliação dos seis painéis construídos por combinações variadas desses marcadores, o painel com menor acurácia diagnóstica foi o representado por MCM2, bcl2 e vilina. A vilina não apresentou nenhuma diferença estatisticamente significativa no diagnóstico diferencial desses adenocarcinomas. Apesar do MCM2 e bcl2 terem revelado diferenças significativas de frequência entre os dois sítios de origem, eles não demonstraram valor suplementar quando adicionados a um painel tradicional. Conclusão: De acordo com este estudo, a inclusão de MCM2, bcl2 e vilina em um painel tradicional de 5 marcadores (CEA, vimentina, RE, RP, p16), não agregou nenhum benefício adicional na distinção imuno-histoquímica do sítio de origem desses adenocarcinomas uterinos.

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No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Fernanda Alves de Brito e Cardoso - 2010.pdf: 3862835 bytes, checksum: bac9d567036b30752cd19dc0042891c0 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-12-14 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / The introduction of the nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) was a major breakthrough in the screening for the sexually transmitted diseases (STD) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae because they are highly sensitive and they can be used with noninvasive specimens, such as urine. The use of urine has made it far easier to test asymptomatic individuals and has also made it possible to perform epidemiological studies in places other than clinical settings. Many studies have shown also that vaginal swab can be used for detection of both infections, however, just the NAAT Aptima Combo 2 has been cleared by Food and Drug Administration for this specimen use. In Brazil, the most widely used NAAT for the diagnosis of chlamydia and neisseria is the kit Amplicor CT/NG (Roche) and, up to date, there isn’t any study which evaluates the use of vaginal swabs. Objectives: To evaluate the performance of the kit AMPLICOR CT/NG (Roche) in the diagnosis of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae using urine, endocervical and vaginal swabs and to analyze the agreement of results between the different biological specimens. Methods: The target population was sexually active adolescents and young women between 15 and 24 years from Inhumas, Goias. Socio-demographic and sexual behavior were obtained through a face-to-face interview. The diagnosis was performed by PCR using the AMPLICOR CT/NG (Roche) assay in urine, vaginal swab (VS) and endocervical swab (ES) specimens. For the performance evaluation were calculated the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value. The kappa coefficient was calculated to assess agreement between the samples. It was considered a true-positive result when at least two of three biological samples from the same patient were positive for chlamydia and/or gonococcus. Results:Among the 428 participants the mean age was 19,4 years. The three biological specimens were collected from 309 adolescents (72.2%). Among these, the prevalence rates were 8.7% (IC95% 5,8-12,4) for C. trachomatis and 2.3% (IC95% 0,9-4,6) for N. gonorrhoeae.For chlamydia the sensitivities observed with the different samples were above 80% and specificities exceeding 97% with positive predictive values (PPV) between 78.8% and 84.6% and negative predictive values (VPNs) >98%. For the gonococcus the sensitivities were 42.8% for urine, 71.4% for ES and 100% for VS with specificities >96% for the three samples. The two types of swab showed low PPVs for gonococcus (≈40%) and urine showed PPV of 100%. VPNs were >98%. The agreement of results between specimens was around 94% for the detection of both infections. However, the values of kappa (κ) coefficient ranged from 0.68 to 0.73 for chlamydia, which means substantial agreement between samples. For gonococcal infection, the agreement was slight or fair with κ coefficients ranging from 0.13 to 0.33. Conclusions:The performances of the specimens and the κ values suggest that the vaginal swab appears to be equivalent to urine and endocervical swab for detection of chlamydia and may be suitable for screening studies. The three samples showed different performance in the detection of gonococcus and did not present good agreement of results, suggesting that they are not equivalent in the diagnosis of this infection with the PCR kit used. / A introdução dos testes de amplificação de ácidos nucléicos (NAATs) foi um grande avanço no rastreamento das doenças sexualmente transmissíveis (DST) causadas por Chlamydia trachomatis e Neisseria gonorrhoeae, pois apresentam alta sensibilidade e permitem a utilização de amostras de coleta não invasiva, como a urina. O uso da urina facilitou o diagnóstico em indivíduos assintomáticos e possibilitou a realização de estudos epidemiológicos em locais fora do ambiente clínico. Vários estudos mostram que o swab vaginal também pode ser utilizado na detecção de ambas as infecções, porém a Food and Drug Administration restringe o seu uso apenas pelo NAAT Aptima Combo 2. No Brasil, o NAAT mais utilizado no diagnóstico de clamídia e neisseria é o kit Amplicor CT/NG (Roche) e, até o momento, nenhum estudo avaliou a utilização do swab vaginal. Objetivos:Avaliar o desempenho do kit AMPLICOR CT\NG (Roche) no diagnóstico de C. trachomatis e N. gonorrhoeae empregando urina, swabs endocervical e vaginal e analisar a concordância de resultados entre as diferentes amostras biológicas. Métodos: A população alvo foi constituída de adolescentes e jovens sexualmente ativas, com idade entre 15 e 24 anos, residentes em Inhumas, Goiás. Os dados sócio-demográficos e de comportamento sexual foram obtidos através de entrevista. O diagnóstico foi realizado empregando o kit Amplicor CT/NG (Roche) em amostras de urina, swab endocervical (SE) e swab vaginal (SV). Para avaliação do desempenho foram calculadas a sensibilidade, especificidade, valor preditivo positivo e negativo dos testes. O coeficiente kappa foi calculado para avaliar a concordância entre as amostras. Considerou-se um resultado como verdadeiro-positivo quando pelo menos duas das três amostras biológicas da mesma paciente fossem positivas para clamídia e/ou gonococo. Resultados: Entre as 428 participantes a média de idade foi de 19,4 anos. Os três espécimes biológicos foram coletados de 309 adolescentes (72,2%). Entre estas, as prevalências foram de 8,7% (IC95% 5,8-12,4)para C. trachomatis e de 2,3% (IC95% 0,9-4,6) para N. gonorrhoeae. Para clamídia as sensibilidades observadas com as diferentes amostras foram superiores a 80% e as especificidades superiores a 97%, com valores preditivos positivos (VPPs) entre 78,8% e 84,6% e valores preditivos negativos (VPNs) >98%. Para o gonococo as sensibilidades foram de 42,8% na urina, 71,4% no SE e de 100% no SV com especificidades >96% nas três amostras. Os dois tipos de swab apresentaram baixos VPPs para o gonococo (≈ 40%) e a urina apresentou VPP de 100%. Os VPNs foram >98%. A concordância de resultados da PCR empregando as diferentes amostras foi de cerca de 94% para ambas as infecções. Entretanto, os valores do coeficiente kappa (κ) variaram de 0,68 a 0,73 para clamídia, o que significa concordância substancial entre as amostras. Para a infecção gonocócica, a concordância foi fraca ou razoável com valores de κ variando de 0,13 a 0,33. Conclusões: Os desempenhos das amostras e os valores do κ sugerem que o swab vaginal parece ser equivalente à urina e ao swab endocervical na detecção da clamídia podendo ser recomendado para estudos de triagem. As três amostras diferiram quanto ao desempenho na detecção da infecção gonocócica e não apresentaram boa concordância de resultados sugerindo que não são equivalentes no diagnóstico desta infecção com o kit de PCR utilizado.

<p>Chlamydia and gonorrhea are major causes of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in adolescents worldwide. The infections are caused by <em>Chlamydia trachomatis</em> or <em>Neisseria gonorrhoeae, </em>bacteria with clinical manifestations such as urethritis, prostatitis and epididymitis among men, and urethritis, cervicitis and upper genital tract infection (i.e. pelvic inflammatory disease) among women. However, in many cases of genital tract infection, the etiology remains uncertain. In light of this, <em>Mycoplasma genitalium</em> was somewhat accidentally isolated in 1980 after prolonged incubation of urogenital specimens from men with non-gonococcal urethritis. Following the initial isolation in 1980, repeated attempts have been made to recover the extremely fastidious organism from clinical samples by culture techniques, but isolates have been rare and difficult to obtain. With the development of PCR methods in the early 1990s, detection of <em>M. genitalium</em> infection became more feasible.</p><p>The aim in paper <strong>I</strong> was to compare three different PCR assays (conventional and real-time 16S rRNA gene PCR as well as real-time <em>Mycoplasma genitalium</em> adhesin protein (MgPa) gene PCR) for detection of <em>M. genitalium</em>. The study also determined the prevalence of <em>M. genitalium</em>. Clinical specimens collected from STI attendees, 381 men and 298 women, were used to determine the prevalence of <em>M. genitalium</em> and 213 of these specimens were used in the PCR comparative study. The prevalence of <em>M. genitalium</em> infection in men and women was 27/381 (7.1 %) and 23/298 (7.7 %) respectively. In the PCR comparative study, <em>M. genitalium </em>DNA were detected in 61/76 (80.3 %) of true-positive specimen by conventional 16S rRNA gene PCR, in 52/76 (68.4 %) by real-time 16S rRNA gene PCR and in 74/76 (97.4 %) by real-time MgPa gene PCR. Hence, real-time MgPa gene PCR is well suited for clinical diagnosis of <em>M. genitalium</em> in urogenital specimens from men and women.</p><p>The aim in paper <strong>II</strong> was to determine whether a patients’ endocervical swab specimen can be transported in first void urine (FVU) as combined specimens in detection of <em>Mycoplasma genitalium </em>by real-time PCR. The study also compared two different DNA extraction methods (manual Chelex DNA extraction and automated BioRobot M48 DNA extraction) for observation of possible PCR inhibition. Clinical specimens collected from 329 women attending a STI clinic were used in the study. A total of 100 endocervical swab specimens transported in FVU was used in the PCR inhibition analysis. <em>M. genitalium</em> was detected in 25/329 (7.6 %) women. Endocervical swab specimens transported in FVU demonstrate higher sensitivity compared to both FVU alone and specimens transported in 2-SP medium detecting 24/25 (96 %), 22/25 (88 %) and 17/25 (68 %) of <em>M. genitalium</em> positive women, respectively. Automated BioRobot M48 DNA extraction was shown to be superior to manual Chelex extraction leaving no PCR inhibition and slightly higher DNA yield and/or better sensitivity. The results from these two studies are important knowledge in establishing the future diagnostic level of this STI in our county and also nationally.</p>

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are major causes of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in adolescents worldwide. The infections are caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae, bacteria with clinical manifestations such as urethritis, prostatitis and epididymitis among men, and urethritis, cervicitis and upper genital tract infection (i.e. pelvic inflammatory disease) among women. However, in many cases of genital tract infection, the etiology remains uncertain. In light of this, Mycoplasma genitalium was somewhat accidentally isolated in 1980 after prolonged incubation of urogenital specimens from men with non-gonococcal urethritis. Following the initial isolation in 1980, repeated attempts have been made to recover the extremely fastidious organism from clinical samples by culture techniques, but isolates have been rare and difficult to obtain. With the development of PCR methods in the early 1990s, detection of M. genitalium infection became more feasible. The aim in paper I was to compare three different PCR assays (conventional and real-time 16S rRNA gene PCR as well as real-time Mycoplasma genitalium adhesin protein (MgPa) gene PCR) for detection of M. genitalium. The study also determined the prevalence of M. genitalium. Clinical specimens collected from STI attendees, 381 men and 298 women, were used to determine the prevalence of M. genitalium and 213 of these specimens were used in the PCR comparative study. The prevalence of M. genitalium infection in men and women was 27/381 (7.1 %) and 23/298 (7.7 %) respectively. In the PCR comparative study, M. genitalium DNA were detected in 61/76 (80.3 %) of true-positive specimen by conventional 16S rRNA gene PCR, in 52/76 (68.4 %) by real-time 16S rRNA gene PCR and in 74/76 (97.4 %) by real-time MgPa gene PCR. Hence, real-time MgPa gene PCR is well suited for clinical diagnosis of M. genitalium in urogenital specimens from men and women. The aim in paper II was to determine whether a patients’ endocervical swab specimen can be transported in first void urine (FVU) as combined specimens in detection of Mycoplasma genitalium by real-time PCR. The study also compared two different DNA extraction methods (manual Chelex DNA extraction and automated BioRobot M48 DNA extraction) for observation of possible PCR inhibition. Clinical specimens collected from 329 women attending a STI clinic were used in the study. A total of 100 endocervical swab specimens transported in FVU was used in the PCR inhibition analysis. M. genitalium was detected in 25/329 (7.6 %) women. Endocervical swab specimens transported in FVU demonstrate higher sensitivity compared to both FVU alone and specimens transported in 2-SP medium detecting 24/25 (96 %), 22/25 (88 %) and 17/25 (68 %) of M. genitalium positive women, respectively. Automated BioRobot M48 DNA extraction was shown to be superior to manual Chelex extraction leaving no PCR inhibition and slightly higher DNA yield and/or better sensitivity. The results from these two studies are important knowledge in establishing the future diagnostic level of this STI in our county and also nationally.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-26T12:51:37Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 gustavohenriquedeoliveira_dissert.pdf: 1016056 bytes, checksum: b6eb4d4fc07821695de5cff5b5d6909b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-12-09 / To evaluate the importance of cervical gland area (CGA) to predict spontaneous preterm birth (SPB). Method: A prospective study was performed from October 2008 to September 2009 of 102 singleton pregnancies at 20 and 24 weeks. A transvaginal ultrasound during the routine morphological scan investigated: the cervical length, CGA, its thickness and signs of cervical funneling. A preterm birth is defined as one that occurs at less than 37 weeks gestation. Ultrasound and clinical variables were submitted to univariate analysis by calculations of descriptive statistics, the Student t-test, percentages, and two-dimensional associative arrays evaluated using the Fisher exact test and odds ratio. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results: Of the 102 patients, four were lost in the follow up and seven were excluded as delivery was induced prematurely; ten patients presented spontaneous preterm births and 81 at term. The mean maternal age was 28.8 years old (18-41 years) without significant difference between the spontaneous preterm birth and term groups. There were statistical differences in the mean (33.9 vs. 36.1 cm), median (33.5 vs. 37.0 cm) and spread (standard deviation: 9.6 vs. 7.0) of the cervical length between the two groups. Risk factors for SPB gave an odds ratio of 15.06. All patients presented a CGA with a mean thickness of 8.4 mm (5.1 to 15 mm SD: 3.1) for SPB and 8.9 mm (3.0 to 13.9 mm SD: 2.3) for term individuals. Conclusion: The results suggest that the presence or absence and thickness of CGA are not correlated to SPB even in clinically or ultrasonographically high-risk patients. Further studies are necessary to reevaluate the parameters used to predict SPB. / Avaliar a importância do eco glandular endocervical (EGE) na predição de parto prematuro espontâneo (PPE). Método: Estudo prospectivo de 102 gestações únicas, entre 20-24 semanas, de outubro/2008 a setembro/2009. Na ecografia morfológica, o exame transvaginal avaliou: comprimento do colo uterino, EGE, espessura e sinal do afunilamento. Foi considerado PPE interrupção antes de 37 semanas de gestação. As avaliações ultrassonográfica e clínica foram submetidas à análise univariada pelos cálculos de estatísticas descritivas, teste t de Student, distribuições percentuais, tabelas associativas para análises bidimensionais, teste exato de Fisher e odds ratio no nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Das 102 pacientes, quatro perderam seguimento, sete foram excluídas por parto prematuro induzido, dez pacientes apresentaram PPE e 81 parto a termo (PT). A idade materna média foi de 28,8 anos (18-41 anos), sem diferença nos dois grupos (PPE e PT). No comprimento do colo observaram-se diferenças na média (33,9 x 36,1 cm), mediana (33,5 x 37,0 cm) e na dispersão (desvio padrão 9,6 x 7,0). Fatores de risco para PPE mostraram odds ratio de 15,06. Todas as pacientes apresentaram EGE, com espessura média de 8,4 mm (5,1 a 15 mm - desvio padrão 3,1) para PPE, e de 8,9 mm (3,0 a 13,9 mm - desvio padrão de 2,3) para PT. Conclusão: Os resultados indicam que a presença, ausência ou espessura do EGE não se correlacionou com PPE, mesmo naquelas pacientes com alto risco clínico e/ou ultrassonográfico de PPE. São necessárias novas pesquisas para reavaliação dos parâmetros indicadores de PPE.

Les cellules dendritiques présentes dans les muqueuses comme les cellules de Langerhans, sont capables de présenter le Virus d'Immunodéficience Humaine (VIH) aux lymphocytes T CD4+, aboutissant à l'infection par le VIH lors de contacts hétérosexuels non protégés. Le recrutement des cellules de Langerhans dans la muqueuse vaginale est assuré par la chimiokine Quimiocin C-C motif ligant 20 (CCL20) produite par les cellules épithéliales de la muqueuse. L'objectif de ce travail a été d’étudier la capacité du plasma séminal, de la salive et de la sécrétion vaginale à stimuler la production de CCL20 par les cellules de l’épithélium endocervical (cellules HEC-1A), et de corréler cette production avec la présence de la lactoferrine (LF) et de ses produits de clivage dans ces différents fluides biologiques. Des cellules HEC-1A ont été cultivées avec les plasmas séminaux, les salives et les sécrétions vaginales de patients séronégatifs et séropositifs pour le VIH, et la production de CCL20 a été mesurée dans les surnageants cellulaires en ELISA. Le dosage de la Lf par ELISA a été réalisé sur tous les échantillons. La présence d’un petide de clivage de la Lf (G-12-I) a été analysée en western blot. Les résultats obtenus montrent que les plasmas séminaux des patients séropositifs ont une plus grande capacité à stimuler la sécrétion de CCL20 que les patients séronégatifs pour le VIH. La concentration de la Lf dans le plasma séminal est corrélée à la stimulation de cette sécrétion par les cellules HEC-1A. Il semble que les échantillons ayant la plus grande capacité à stimuler la sécrétion de CCL20 possèdent une plus forte concentration en petide de clivage de la Lf (G-12-I), bien que ce résultat, obtenu en western blot. La salive est également capable de stimuler de la production de CCL20 par les cellules HEC-1A, mais cette stimulation n'est pas corrélée avec sa concentration en Lf. Nous concluons que la sécrétion de CCL20 par l’épithélium génital féminin induite par le plasma séminal est corrélée à la présence de la Lf dans ce fluide. Bien que les mécanismes puissent être différents, la salive peut également induire la production de CCL20 par les cellules épithéliales de la muqueuse génitale féminine / Dendritic cells, among them Langerhans cells, are recognized as presenters of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to CD4 + T lymphocytes. The recruitment of Langerhans cells in the vaginal mucosa is modulated by Chemokine CC motif ligand 20 (CCL20) produced by epithelial cells of the female genital mucosa. The aim of this study was to evaluated the capacity of seminal plasma, saliva and vaginal secretions to induce the production of CCL20 by monostratified endocervical epithelium cells culture (HEC-1A), also, the relation of this production with the presence of lactoferrin and its cleavage products (G- 12-I) in seminal plasma and saliva. Cultures of HEC-1A cells were stimulated with seminal plasma, saliva and vaginal secretions of HIV-seronegative and HIV-seropositive participants, and the CCL20 production measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in its cellular supernatant. ELISA for Lf was performed on all samples, and the peptide cleavage Lf (G-12-I) observed in the samples which more and less induced the CCL20 secretion on western blot. We observed that the seminal plasma of seropositive participants were responsible for a higher stimulation of CCL20 production by HEC-1A cells, when compared to the seminal plasma of HIV-seronegative participants. Lf concentration in seminal plasma was positively related to the CCL20 production by HEC-1A cells, the higher production of CCL20 was also more associated with Lf peptide cleavage Lf (G-12-I), on western blot. Saliva stimulated CCL20 production by HEC-1A cells, and such stimulation was not correlated to Lf concentration. In conclusion, the presence of Lf in seminal plasma positively related to the production of CCL20 by HEC-1A cells, and saliva may induce the production of CCL20 in the female genital mucosa / As células dentríticas, dentre elas as células de Langerhans, são capazes de apresentar o vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) aos linfócitos T CD4+, cujo processo culmina com a infecção por esse vírus. O recrutamento das células de Langerhans na mucosa vaginal é modulada pela Quimiocin C-C motif ligant 20 (CCL20), produzida pelas células epiteliais da mucosa genital feminina. O objetivo desse trabalho foi estudar a capacidade do plasma seminal, da saliva e do conteúdo vaginal de induzir a produção de CCL20 pela cultura de células do epitélio monoestratificado endocervical (HEC-1A), relacionando tal produção com a presença da lactoferrina (Lf) e de seu produto de clivagem (G-12-I) nestes fluidos. Culturas de células HEC-1A foram estimuladas com plasmas seminais, salivas e conteúdos vaginais de participantes soronegativos e soropositivos para o HIV, visando avaliar a produção de CCL20, a qual foi mensurada utilizando-se o Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). A dosagem de Lf (ELISA) foi realizada em todas as amostras estudadas e a presença do peptídeo de clivagem da Lf (G-12-I) observada nas amostras que mais e que menos induziram a secreção de CCL20 pelas células HEC-1A por Western blot. Verificou-se que os plasmas seminais de participantes soropositivos foram responsáveis por maior estimulação da produção de CCL20 pelas células HEC-1A, quando comparados aos plasmas seminais de participantes soronegativos para o HIV. A concentração de Lf no plasma seminal associou-se à indução na produção de CCL20 pelas células HEC-1A, assim como as amostras que mais induziram a produção de CCL20 apresentaram presenças mais evidentes do peptídeo de clivagem da Lf (G-12-I). A saliva foi responsável pela estimulação na produção de CCL20 pelas células HEC-1A, no entanto, tal estimulação não se associou à concentração de Lf salivar. Concluímos que a presença de Lf no plasma seminal esteve correlacionada à produção de CCL20 pelas células HEC-1A, e que a saliva pode induzir a produção da CCL20 pelas células epiteliais endocervicais