O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos genotóxicos/citotóxicos ocasionados por disjuntores de Haas em células epiteliais esfoliadas da mucosa bucal de pacientes submetidos a tratamento ortodôntico, por meio do ensaio de micronúcleos. Participaram do estudo 22 pacientes entre 06 a 12 anos de idade, de ambos os gêneros, que necessitaram de disjuntores de Haas para correção de mordida cruzada posterior. Foi efetuada a coleta de células epiteliais da mucosa da bochecha, por meio de raspagem suave com escova científica. As células foram coletadas antes (T0), um mês após a instalação do aparelho (T1) e 3 meses após o travamento dos disjuntores (T2). As células foram processadas para obtenção de lâminas, as quais foram coradas com o método de Feulgen/Fast Green para quantificação do número de células normais, cariolíticas, picnóticas, brotos nucleares, bi/trinucleadas e com a presença de micronúcleos, em microscospia de luz. Os resultados foram submetidos à analise estatistica por meio do teste ANOVA, seguido do pós-teste de Tukey. O nível de significância adotado foi de 5%. Os resultados demonstraram que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante com relação à preença de micronúcleos, nos períodos avaliados (p>0,05). Os brotos nucleares sofreram aumento em T1 (p>0,05), com retorno aos níveis baseline em T2. Em relação às outras anormalidades (células cariolíticas, picnóticas e bi/trinucleadas), houve aumento significante em T1 e T2 (p<0,0001). Concluindo, este estudo demonstrou que os disjuntores de Haas não ocasionaram aumento de micronúcleos em células da mucosa bucal. Entretanto, foram observadas aumento estatisticamente significante das células cariolíticas, picnóticas e bi/trinucleadas durante o tratamento, sugerindo possíveis efeitos citotóxicos. / The aim of the present study was to evaluate the genotoxic and cytotoxic effects caused by Haas appliance through micronuclei assay in buccal mucosa epithelial cells of patients submitted to orthodontic treatment. The study included 22 patients between 06 and 12 years of age, both genders, who required Haas appliance for correction of posterior crossbite. Epithelial cells from the cheek mucosa were collected performed by gentle scraping scientific toothbrush. The cells were collected before (T0), one month after the device was installed (T1) and 3 months after the appliance immobilization (T2). The cells were processed to obtain slides and Feulgen/Fast Green was used as staining method for counting the number of normal, karyolytic, pyknotic, nuclear buds, binucleated and micronucleus cells under light microscopy. The cellular abnormalities were evaluated with the parametric tests for comparison of the means by ANOVA test followed by the Tukey post-test. The significance level was 5%. The results of this study showed that there were no statistically significant results for the micronuclei in the evaluated periods (p>0,05). Nuclear buds increased in T1 (p<0,05), returning to baseline levels in T2. In relation to the other abnormalities (cariolytic, pyknotic and bi/trinucleated cells), there were a significant increase in T1 and T2 (p<0.0001). In conclusion, this study demonstrated that Haas appliance did not cause micronuclei increase in cells of buccal mucosa. However, a statistically significant increase in cariolytic, pyknotic and bi/trinucleated cells were observed during treatment, suggesting possible cytotoxic effects.

The presented diploma thesis is focused on the study of composition and biological effects of some super-foods. Theoretical part deals with basic information about chosen superfoods and their bioactive substances. Further, theoretical part describes the overview of vesicular systems used for encapsulation and the most common methods of particle characterization. A brief review of cell cultures and cultivation of human cells is presented as well as methods for cytotoxicity a genotoxicity testing. In the experimental section, aqueous and ethanol extracts of super-foods were prepared. These extracts were then encapsulated into liposomal and combined PHB particles. Super-food extracts were characterized by spectrophotometrical methods in order to determine the content of polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, carotenes, chlorophyll, tannins, and antioxidant activity. The physico-chemical characteristics of prepared liposomal and combined particles were determined too. The particles with encapsulated extracts were further tested using the MTT assay and SOS chromotest to describe their potential cytotoxic and genotoxic effects.

Tato práce představuje pilotní studii testující souvislosti mezi biologickými vlastnostmi a strukturou huminových kyselin extrahovaných z původního a modifikovaného jihomoravského lignitu, důl Mír, Mikulčice. V první části práce byly testovány metody vhodné ke zvýšení výtěžku huminových kyselin extrahovaných z lignitu. Oxidace lignitu v plynné fázi nepřinesla uspokojivé zvýšení výtěžku a byla instrumentálně poměrně náročná. Dále proto byla zkoumána jen oxidace v kapalné fázi a modifikace nízkomolekulárními organickými kyselinami. Modifikace organickými kyselinami byla inspirována procesy podporujícími biologické funkce v rizosféře, t.j. kořenový systém vylučuje exudáty způsobující změny v supramolekulové struktuře okolní organické hmoty čímž zlepšuje její mobilitu a prostupnost buněčnými stěnami. Primární struktura huminových kyselin připravených v této práci byla zkoumána prostřednictvím elementární analýzy a spektrálních metod (13C CPMAS NMR, EPR a UV-VIS spektroskopie). Navzdory tomu, že primární struktura vykazovala jen malé rozdíly, měření biologické aktivity a genotoxického potenciálu prokázalo, že huminové kyseliny a jejich humáty získané z lignitu s rozdílnou předúpravou vykazují odlišnou bioaktivitu. Proto byla dále zkoumána supramolekulární struktura vzorků ve zředěných roztocích, a to prostřednictvím vysokoúčinné vylučovací chromatografie, měření ultrazvukové rychlosti a hustoty. Testovány byly dva různé protionty – draselný a amonný. Získané výsledky potvrdily předpoklad, že pozorované změny v kvalitě humátů jsou závislé na protiiontu, koncentraci humátu v roztoku a také na metodě předúpravy původního lignitu. Obě zvolené metody předúpravy lignitu prokázaly svůj potenciál produkovat huminové kyseliny s rozmanitými biologickými vlastnostmi, aplikovatelné v zemědělství, životním prostředí a potenciálně i ve farmakologii.

Orientador: Classius de Oliveira / Resumo: Peixes e anfíbios estão vulneráveis a diversos poluentes. O benzo[a]pireno (BaP) é um contaminante com propriedades tóxicas. Metabolizado pela enzima P450 (CYP1A1), de fase I EROD (Etoxiresorufina-O-deetilase), produz subprodutos tóxicos. Conhecida como um inibidor da CYP1A1, α-naftoflavona (aNF) impede o metabolismo do BaP e a geração de metabólitos tóxicos. A aNF é um composto exógeno e não se tem conhecimento do efeito dela em órgãos e tecidos. O fígado é a maior fonte de enzimas catalizadoras de reações de biotransformação. A suscetibilidade do órgão a danos por agentes químicos é uma conseqüência de seu papel no metabolismo. Porém, animais desenvolveram mecanismos para detectar e responder a esses produtos químicos. Melanomacrófagos (MMs) hepáticos são células que contém melanina e que estão envolvidos nesse processo, devido a sua função de detoxificação. Dessa forma, nossos objetivos foram avaliar os efeitos do BaP e/ou aNF nos MMs e efeitos genotóxicos dos compostos. Os animais foram expostos a 2mg/kg de BaP e/ou 20mg/kg de aNF por 48 horas e 7 dias. Após os experimentos o fígado passou por procedimentos histológicos para quantificação da área de melanina dos MMs e fagocitose na microscopia de luz; microscopia de fluorescência para análise do citoesqueleto dos MMs; espectrofotometria para quantificar a atividade EROD e síntese de melanina dos MMs; e análise genotóxica dos eritrócitos. Em peixes, após 7d houve diminuição da área de melanina, devido a uma inibição do BaP... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Fish and amphibians are vulnerable to various pollutants. Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is a contaminant with toxic properties. Metabolized by the enzyme P450 (CYP1A1) produces toxic byproducts. Known as a CYP1A1 inhibitor, α-naphtoflavone (aNF) prevents BaP metabolism and the generation of toxic metabolites. aNF is an exogenous compound and is not known for its effect on organs and tissues. The liver is the major source of catalyzing enzymes for biotransformation reactions. The susceptibility of the organ to damage by chemical agents is a consequence of its role in metabolism. However, animals have developed mechanisms to detect and respond to these chemicals. Melanomacrophages (MMs) are involved in this process due to their detoxification function. Thus, our objectives were to evaluate the effects of BaP and/or aNF on MMs and genotoxic effects of compounds. The animals were exposed to 2mg/kg BaP and/or 20mg/kg aNF for 48 hours and 7 days. After the experiments, the procedures for light microscopy, fluorescence, spectrophotometry and genotoxic analysis were followed. In fish, after 7d there was a decrease in melanin area, due to a inhibition of BaP in the melanogenic pathway; melanosome aggregation by interference in actin filaments; and increased frequency of micronucleus by the genotoxic potential of the compound. In anurans, at 48h, there was an increase in melanin production in BaP treatments, due to the antioxidant role of melanin; decreased phagocytosis by interfering with this... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Background Evaluating potential genotoxicity of pharmaceutical drug candidates is important during drug development. A method that can be used for this purpose is the micronucleus assay (MN- assay) which can identify agents that induce chromosomal damage. One of the most commonly used cell lines in an in vitro MN-assay is Chinese Hamster Ovarian K1 (CHO-K1) cells. Propolis, a natural substance produced by honeybees from exudates of different types of plant, is used in folk medicine to improve health and prevent diseases and was the evaluated substance in this study. Aim The major aim of this thesis project was to evaluate the potential cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of propolis in CHO-K1 cells by in vitro MN-assay. Method Two solutions of propolis were prepared in different ways and CHO-K1 cells were cultured. The two different ethanolic extracts of propolis were evaluated with the cytochalasin B protocol of the MN-assay, using mitomycin C as a positive control. Results Ethanolic extract number 1 had a statistically significant increase of genotoxicity at 50 μg/ml and 100 μg/ml. It was also found to induce a statistically significant increase of cytotoxicity at all concentrations tested (5-100 μg/ml). Ethanolic extract number 2 had a statistically significant increase of genotoxicity at 50 μg/ml but no statistically significant increase of cytotoxicity. General conclusion Rather surprisingly, the present study showed that propolis induced chromosomal damage in CHO-K1 cells, and one of the extracts tested was also found to be cytotoxic using the cytochalasin B version of the in vitro MN-assay.

Yes / In vivo tests for male reproductive genotoxicity are time consuming, resource-intensive and their use should be minimised according to the principles of the 3Rs. Accordingly, we investigated the effects in vitro, of a variety of known, phase-specific germ cell mutagens, i.e. pre-meiotic, meiotic, and post-meiotic genotoxins, on rat spermatogenic cell types separated using Staput unit-gravity velocity sedimentation, evaluating DNA damage using the Comet assay. N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU), N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) (spermatogenic phase), 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) and 5-bromo-2'-deoxy-uridine (5-BrdU) (meiotic phase), methyl methanesulphonate (MMS) and ethyl methanesulphonate (EMS) (post-meiotic phase) were selected for use as they are potent male rodent, germ cell mutagens in vivo. DNA damage was detected directly using the Comet assay and indirectly using the TUNEL assay. Treatment of the isolated cells with ENU and MNU produced the greatest concentration-related increase in DNA damage in spermatogonia. Spermatocytes were most sensitive to 6-MP and 5-BrdU while spermatids were particularly susceptible to MMS and EMS. Increases were found when measuring both Olive tail moment (OTM) and % tail DNA, but the greatest changes were in OTM. Parallel results were found with the TUNEL assay, which showed highly significant, concentration dependent effects of all these genotoxins on spermatogonia, spermatocytes and spermatids in the same way as for DNA damage. The specific effects of these chemicals on different germ cell types matches those produced in vivo. This approach therefore shows potential for use in the detection of male germ cell genotoxicity and could contribute to the reduction of the use of animals in such toxicity assays.

Various approaches are currently used to treat and manage psoriasis, and biological treatments are often the latest approaches. All biological treatments have major side effects as they are given systemically via injections. One of the latest biological treatments for psoriasis, one which has shown great efficacy with fewer side effects, is Secukinumab. Secukinumab is an anti-IL17 antibody that works by stopping the action of IL17, a cytokine that is known to have a major role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. This work is based on the development of a new way to commence drug therapy to reduce the side effects of the treatment. Our work is based on the studies of the genotoxicity of the drug Secukinumab in its bulk and liposome form using comet and micronucleus assays on lymphocytes. The results from both assays have illustrated the safety of the drug and demonstrated the reduction of the DNA damage induced in both healthy individuals and patients with psoriasis. Secukinumab significantly decreases-H2O2 induced damage and efficiently attenuates its adverse effects both in the comet (p<0.0001) and micronucleus assays (p<0.01). The two concentrations of Secukinumab used (2.1 and 2.8μg/ml) efficiently decreased H2O2-induced DNA damage in both groups to nearly the level of the negative control. Overall, Secukinumab reveals protective and anti-genotoxic effects by demonstrating its potential in reducing DNA damage caused by oxidative stress and by not inducing any further damage in the lymphocytes of either healthy individuals or patients. Liposomes are highly versatile which have been proven efficient for therapy and research applications. The discovery of new therapies in the treatment of psoriasis is a considerable challenge and is now a necessity. Our study was the first one to determine the genotoxicity of various concentrations of the drug in the lymphocytes of psoriasis patients compared to healthy individuals. In the MTT assay, the data showed a decrease in % cell survival rates after exposure to different concentrations of Secukinumab. Also, the results demonstrated no statistically significant differences on confounding factors such as ethnicity, smoking, drinking habits, gender and age among psoriasis patient and healthy controls. The regulation of gene expression levels of IL-17, IL-22 and RORC were assessed after treatment with Secukinumab in the bulk and liposome form via RT-PCR analysis. Secukinumab bulk (2.1μg/ml) treatment significantly down-regulated gene expression of IL-17, IL22 and RORC to 0.46-fold, 0.47-fold and 0.5-fold, respectively. However, Secukinumab liposome (2.1μg/ml) only decreased the expression of IL-17 and IL-22 significantly, by 0.46-fold and 0.53-fold, respectively. On the other hand, studying the expression of P53 and P21 using qPCR revealed that Secukinumab bulk and liposome has no effect on the expression of these genes in lymphocytes from healthy individuals and psoriasis patients. Western blotting was used to investigate the effect of Secukinumab in both forms on protein expression levels IL-17, IL-22 and RORC. Analysis of the results showed that Secukinumab bulk and liposome had no significant effect on expression levels of any of these proteins in lymphocytes derived from healthy individuals. However, there was a statistically significant down-regulation observed in the protein expression levels of IL-17, IL-22 and RORC in lymphocytes obtained from the psoriasis patients, confirming the sensitivity of the compromised lymphocytes from patient group to Secukinumab treatment. With Secukinumab (bulk form) administration, a 0.5-fold decrease was observed in IL-17, 0.59-fold decrease in IL-22, and a 0.6-fold decrease in RORC expression. However, liposome form reduced their levels to 0.47–fold, 0.5-fold and 0.47–fold, respectively, when compared to the control group. While it had no significant effect on expression of P53 and P21 proteins in lymphocytes from healthy individuals and psoriasis patients and there was no difference observed in their regulation. In conclusion, the use of Secukinumab liposome as topical drug delivery system may be suitable replacement for improving the drug bioavailability and its side effects. / Libyan Cultural Attaché and Libyan embassy

Tout au long de la chaîne alimentaire, des moisissures peuvent se développer et produire des mycotoxines. Ce sont des composés toxiques naturels issus du métabolisme secondaire des moisissures, susceptibles de contaminer l'alimentation animale et humaine, provoquant de nombreuses pathologies (hépatotoxicité, néphrotoxicité, neurotoxicité, mutagénicité, tératogénicité, cancérogénicité,…). La première étape de ce travail était d'évaluer la présence simultanée de l'ochratoxine A (OTA), de la citrinine (CIT), des aflatoxines (AFs), de la zéaralénone (ZEA), de la fumonisine (FB) et des trichothécènes dans des aliments destinés aux humaines (céréales, lait, café, jambon) et aux animaux (croquettes de chat et chien, foins). En général plusieurs mycotoxines coexistaient. Certains échantillons pour les humains dépassaient les limites autorisées en mycotoxines dans l'Union Européenne. Suite à l'étude de simulation d'apport en mycotoxines dans une ration quotidienne, nous avons constaté que les doses journalières admissibles (DJA) peuvent être dépassées. La deuxième phase consistait à étudier l'impact des mycotoxines seules ou en combinaison sur la viabilité cellulaire et la génotoxicité sur des modèles cellulaires (cellules rénales d'opossum (OK), cellules rénales humaines (HK2), cellules humaines de glandes mammaires (MCF7)) et chez des animaux (porc, rat). Nous avons montré que la CIT, la FB1 et la ZEA agissent en synergie sur la génotoxicité de l'OTA. Chez les animaux, nous avons montré qu'à des doses (5 ng d'OTA/kg poids corporel/ jour et de 200ng FB1/kg pc/j) correspondantes aux DJA, il y avait des effets génotoxiques (formation d'adduits à l'ADN). Nous avons mis en évidence l'implication des mycotoxines dans l'alimentation animale sur la baisse de fertilité et la tératogénicité chez les chats, ainsi que sur la mort des chevaux. Au cours de la troisième partie de cette étude, nous avons testé sur des cultures cellulaires (HK2 et MCF7) et in vivo (poulet) l'effet protecteur du glutathion (GSH) et de la sélénométhionine (SeMet) contre l'OTA responsable de cancers de voie urinaire et la ZEA responsable de baisse de fertilité. Le GSH est un puisant antioxydant et le sélénium est un oligoélément indispensable qui intervient comme co-facteur de nombreuses enzymes ayant des propriétés antioxydantes, comme les glutathion peroxydases. D'une manière générale, au niveau des cellules rénales, le GSH seul et la levure correspondante ont un effet bénéfique vis-à-vis de la génotoxicité de l'OTA ; par contre la sélénométhionine et la levure séléniée augmentent la génotoxicité de l'OTA et de la ZEA. Dans les cellules des glandes mammaires, il y a une nette amélioration vis-à-vis de la génotoxicité des deux mycotoxines lorsque les cellules sont exposées à une seule mycotoxine simultanément au GSH, à la sélénométhionine et aux levures enrichies. Chez les poulets, la diminution de la génotoxicité n'est pas exclusivement corrélée à la capacité des parois de levure ou des levures à adsorber l'OTA. Ces dérivés de levure ont gardé la propriété de partiellement métaboliser l'OTA dans l'intestin. Les parois de levures et les levures enrichies en GSH ont un meilleur pouvoir protecteur que celles enrichies en SeMet / Throughout the food chain, mold can grow and produce mycotoxins. These are toxic compounds "natural" from the secondary metabolism of molds that may contaminate the feed and food, causing many diseases (hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, carcinogenicity, ...). The first stage of this work was to assess the level of multi-contamination by mycotoxins (OTA, CIT, Afs, ZEA, FB, DON) in food (cereals, milk, coffee, ham) and feed (pet food). Some samples analyzed exceeded the limits of mycotoxins in the European Union. Through the simulation study of mycotoxin intake in a daily diet, we found that the acceptable daily intake (ADI) may be exceeded. The second phase was to study the impact of mycotoxins alone or in combination on cell proliferation, genotoxicity in cellular models (OK, HK2, and MCF7) and animal (pig, rat). We have demonstrated genotoxic effects (formation of DNA adducts) at doses (5 ng OTA / kg bw / day and 200 ng FB1/kg bw / day) considered safe (ADI). We have shown that the CIT, FB1 and ZEA act synergistically on the genotoxicity of OTA. We pointed to the involvement of mycotoxins in animal feed on declining fertility and teratogenicity in cats, as well as the death of horses. In the third part of this study, we tested in cell cultures (HK2 and MCF7) and in vivo (chicken) the protective effect of glutathione (GSH) and selenomethionine (SeMet) against OTA responsible for urinary tract cancers and ZEA reducing fertility. GSH is considered as a potent antioxidant and selenium is a trace essential element that acts as a cofactor of enzymes such glutathione peroxidase. In summary, in kidney cells, GSH and GSH enriched yeast decrease OTA genotoxicity whereas SeMet and SeMet enriched yeast increase genotoxicity of OTA and ZEA. In mammary cells, whatever the compounds gentoxicty of OTA and ZEA significantly decrease. Decrease of OTA genotoxicity in chicken kidney cannot be exclusively explained by adsorption of OTA on yeast by products. The yeast products retain their ability to metabolize the OTA. GSH enriched yeast and yeast cell wells are more efficient than SeMet enriched yeast

Orientador: Edson Luis Maistro / Resumo: Das sementes de Pentaclethra macroloba (Willd.) Kuntze, popularmente conhecida como Pracaxi, é possível a extração de um óleo que vem sendo utilizado no Brasil e em outros países para fins terapêuticos e cosméticos. Este vegetal é endêmico da região amazônica e frequentemente utilizado pela população ribeirinha como agente cicatrizante tópico, aplicado principalmente em parturientes e em picadas de serpentes, devido à sua ação antiofídica. Apesar do uso popular desse óleo, na literatura encontram-se poucos estudos avaliando seu potencial citotóxico e genotóxico. Frente a esta lacuna científica, o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos deste óleo em células humanas HepG2/C3A in vitro, sob os aspectos de citotoxicidade, genotoxicidade, influência sobre o ciclo celular, apoptose e expressão de genes do metabolismo de xenobióticos e outras vias de sinalização celulares. Os testes do cometa e do micronúcleo foram utilizados na avaliação da genotoxicidade e mutagênese, citometria de fluxo na avaliação dos efeitos sobre o ciclo celular e apoptose, bem como a avaliação da expressão de alguns genes envolvidos nesses processos. Os resultados obtidos revelaram que o óleo não reduz a viabilidade celular nas concentrações de 31, 125 e 500 µg/mL. Nos ensaios do cometa e do micronúcleo, o óleo não apresentou efeitos genotóxico nas concentrações testadas. Além disso, a citometria de fluxo revelou que o óleo não induz apoptose nas células. A análise da expressão gênica revelou que, d... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: From the Pentaclethra macroloba (Willd.) Kuntze seeds, popularly known as Pracaxi, it is possible to extract an oil that is being used in Brazil and in other countries for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. This plant is endemic to the Amazon region and is frequently used by the riverine population as a topical healing agent, applied mainly to parturients and snake bites due to its antiofidic action. Despite the popular use of this oil, there are few studies in the literature evaluating its cytotoxic and genotoxic potential. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of this oil on human HepG2 / C3A cells in vitro, under the aspects of cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, influence on the cell cycle, apoptosis and expression of xenobiotic and other metabolism genes cellular signaling pathways. The comet and micronucleus tests were used in the evaluation of genotoxicity and mutagenesis, flow cytometry in the evaluation of effects on the cell cycle and apoptosis, as well as the evaluation of the expression of some genes involved in these processes. The results showed that the oil did not reduce cell viability at concentrations of 31, 125 and 500 μg / mL. In the comet and micronucleus tests, the oil had no genotoxic effects at the concentrations tested. In addition, flow cytometry revealed that the oil does not induce apoptosis in cells. Analysis of gene expression revealed that of all genes tested, those that underwent stimulation were responsible for the metabolism of x... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

A avaliação da qualidade da água do rio Piracicaba foi realizada utilizando diferentes metodologias e organismos teste, e para tanto, de fevereiro de 2011 a janeiro de 2012 amostras de água foram coletadas em seis locais de amostragens ao longo do rio Piracicaba. Parâmetros físicos e químicos da água foram mensurados e de acordo com a condutividade elétrica e demanda bioquímica de oxigênio, baixa qualidade foi observada em locais próximos a Americana e Piracicaba. Efeitos sobre a reprodução de Ceriodaphnia dubia e Ceriodaphnia silvestrii foram observados em fevereiro e março de 2011 e janeiro de 2012, e ocorreram em amostras coletadas próximas às cidades de Americana e Piracicaba. A avaliação das brânquias do peixe Danio rerio mostrou que para todos os meses, exceto fevereiro, setembro e outubro para alguns pontos, as alterações não foram significativas. Amostras de água coletada em todos os locais, assim como em todos os meses apresentaram valores de clorofila a abaixo do estabelecido pela legislação ambiental brasileira. A água coletada nos meses de outubro e novembro e aquelas amostradas à montante e à jusante de Piracicaba apresentaram maiores valores de índice de estado trófico comparado aos outros pontos e meses do ano, no entanto, não foram classificadas como eutrofizadas. Concentrações dos herbicidas atrazina e ametrina também foram determinadas na água do rio Piracicaba e variaram de 0,11 a 1,92 \'mü\'g L-1 e 0,25 a 1,44 \'mü\'g L-1, respectivamente, e mostraram ter potencial mutagênico e genotóxico para D. rerio. Um estudo avaliando a toxicidade da vinhaça antes e após a correção do pH também foi realizado já que o rio Piracicaba está localizado em uma região influenciada por plantações de cana-de-açúcar. Os resultados apresentados confirmam que a vinhaça possui alta toxicidade aguda para organismos aquáticos, no entanto, esta pode ser reduzida através da correção do seu pH para 6,5 / An assessment of water quality of the Piracicaba River was performed using different methodologies and organisms, and therefore, from February 2011 to January 2012 water samples were collected at six sampling sites along the Piracicaba River. Physical chemical parameters of the water were measured and demonstred low water quality according to the conductivity and biochemical oxygen in places close to Americana and Piracicaba. Effects on the reproduction of Ceriodaphinia dubia and Ceriodaphnia silvestrii were observed in February and March 2011, and January 2012 and occurred in samples collected close to Americana and Piracicaba cities. Evaluation of the gills of Danio rerio showed no significant difference during all months, except in February, September and October for some locations. During the study period, water samples collected in all sampling sites and months presented values of chlorophyll a below the limit set by the Brazilian environmental law. Water collected in October and November and those sampled upstream and downstream of Piracicaba presented higher values of throfic state index than the other sites and months, however, were not classified as euthrofic. Concentrations of atrazine and ametrine during the sampling period were also measured and ranged from 0.11 to 1.92 \'mü\'g L-1 and from 0.25 to 1.44 \'mü\'g L-1, respectively, and showed genotoxic and mutagenic potentials to D. rerio. A study evaluating the acute toxicity of vinasse before and after the pH correction was conducted due to the influence of sugar cane cultures on the Piracicaba River area. The results confirmed the high acute toxicity of vinasse to aquatic organisms, however, this can be reduced by correcting its pH to 6.5