Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:30:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2006-06-29Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:19:43Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 britto_fb_dr_rcla.pdf: 9470706 bytes, checksum: a24839a07881484e26f17ad6fe4f590b (MD5) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / As glândulas hipofaríngeas são estruturas presentes apenas na ordem Hymenoptera e apresentam-se como células epidérmicas modificadas em alguns grupos, enquanto em outros, apresentam morfologia mais elaborada, caracterizando-se como órgãos com anatomia bem definida. Muito bem estudadas em abelhas, as glândulas hipofaríngeas são glândulas exócrinas que fazem parte do sistema salivar e são responsáveis, em Apis, pela produção de substâncias que constituem a geléia real. Este produto é oferecido a todas as larvas como alimento, de maneira desigual, sendo este um fator responsável pela diferenciação das castas nas abelhas. Os objetivos do presente estudo foram analisar as glândulas hipofaríngeas de vespas, que carecem de estudos, procurando reconhecer seu papel na regulação social da colônia, bem como identificar a presença de aspectos glandulares que indicassem a ocorrência de morte celular. Utilizando Polistes versicolor, uma das espécies do gênero considerado como chave para o entendimento da evolução do comportamento social em insetos, foram realizadas análises histoquímicas, enzimológicas e ultra-estruturais das glândulas hipofaríngeas. Juntamente com estas análises foi realizado o estudo comportamental dos indivíduos analisados. Estes estudos auxiliaram no entendimento do ciclo de desenvolvimento das glândulas hipofaríngeas, bem como determinaram a constituição química da secreção glandular, representando uma contribuição inédita à identificação da morfologia e função dessas estruturas e de seu possível papel no contexto social das colônias de P. versicolor. Os resultados encontrados levam a crer que as glândulas destas vespas não estão envolvidas na produção de alimento para as larvas, como ocorre em abelhas. As características morfológicas... / The hypopharyngeal glands are structures present only in the order Hymenoptera. They are constituted by modified epidermal cells in some groups, while in others, they present a more elaborated morphology and are characterized as distinct organs with a defined anatomy. These exocrine glands are part of the salivary system and have been well studied in bees. In Apis, they are the main responsible for the production of components of royal jelly. Brood is not fed equally with royal jelly resulting in cast differentiation in this genus. The aims of the present work were to analyze the hypopharyngeal glands of the wasp Polistes versicolor in order to recognize their role in the social regulation of the colony, as well as to identify the presence of glandular features that could indicate cell death. Polistes is considered a key genus for the understanding of the evolution of social behavior in insects. In the present work we used histochemical, enzymological and ultrastructural analyses. Behavioral studies were also carried out to determine the relationship between glandular development and individual activities. These studies provided important information about the development of the hypopharyngeal glands in P. versicolor and determined the histochemical characteristics of the glandular secretion. It represents an important contribution to the identification of the morphology and the roles played by these structures in the social context of P. versicolor colonies. The results suggest that these glands are not involved in food production for the brood, unlike the observed in bees. The morphological General Abstract characteristics of the secretory cells and their secretion, as well as the behavioral characteristics of these wasps suggest that the hypopharyngeal glands of P. versicolor might be involved in the production of digestive enzymes.

Orientador: Flávio Henrique Caetano / Banca: Elisa Aparecida Gregório / Banca: Vera Nisaka Solferini / Banca: Edilberto Giannotti / Banca: Maria Eliza Miyoko Tomotake / Resumo: As glândulas hipofaríngeas são estruturas presentes apenas na ordem Hymenoptera e apresentam-se como células epidérmicas modificadas em alguns grupos, enquanto em outros, apresentam morfologia mais elaborada, caracterizando-se como órgãos com anatomia bem definida. Muito bem estudadas em abelhas, as glândulas hipofaríngeas são glândulas exócrinas que fazem parte do sistema salivar e são responsáveis, em Apis, pela produção de substâncias que constituem a geléia real. Este produto é oferecido a todas as larvas como alimento, de maneira desigual, sendo este um fator responsável pela diferenciação das castas nas abelhas. Os objetivos do presente estudo foram analisar as glândulas hipofaríngeas de vespas, que carecem de estudos, procurando reconhecer seu papel na regulação social da colônia, bem como identificar a presença de aspectos glandulares que indicassem a ocorrência de morte celular. Utilizando Polistes versicolor, uma das espécies do gênero considerado como chave para o entendimento da evolução do comportamento social em insetos, foram realizadas análises histoquímicas, enzimológicas e ultra-estruturais das glândulas hipofaríngeas. Juntamente com estas análises foi realizado o estudo comportamental dos indivíduos analisados. Estes estudos auxiliaram no entendimento do ciclo de desenvolvimento das glândulas hipofaríngeas, bem como determinaram a constituição química da secreção glandular, representando uma contribuição inédita à identificação da morfologia e função dessas estruturas e de seu possível papel no contexto social das colônias de P. versicolor. Os resultados encontrados levam a crer que as glândulas destas vespas não estão envolvidas na produção de alimento para as larvas, como ocorre em abelhas. As características morfológicas... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The hypopharyngeal glands are structures present only in the order Hymenoptera. They are constituted by modified epidermal cells in some groups, while in others, they present a more elaborated morphology and are characterized as distinct organs with a defined anatomy. These exocrine glands are part of the salivary system and have been well studied in bees. In Apis, they are the main responsible for the production of components of royal jelly. Brood is not fed equally with royal jelly resulting in cast differentiation in this genus. The aims of the present work were to analyze the hypopharyngeal glands of the wasp Polistes versicolor in order to recognize their role in the social regulation of the colony, as well as to identify the presence of glandular features that could indicate cell death. Polistes is considered a key genus for the understanding of the evolution of social behavior in insects. In the present work we used histochemical, enzymological and ultrastructural analyses. Behavioral studies were also carried out to determine the relationship between glandular development and individual activities. These studies provided important information about the development of the hypopharyngeal glands in P. versicolor and determined the histochemical characteristics of the glandular secretion. It represents an important contribution to the identification of the morphology and the roles played by these structures in the social context of P. versicolor colonies. The results suggest that these glands are not involved in food production for the brood, unlike the observed in bees. The morphological General Abstract characteristics of the secretory cells and their secretion, as well as the behavioral characteristics of these wasps suggest that the hypopharyngeal glands of P. versicolor might be involved in the production of digestive enzymes. / Doutor

This dissertation examines some important physiological and pheromonal factors regulating foraging and colony growth in honey bee colonies. The first study analyzed effects of soybean trypsin inhibitor (SBTI) on the development of hypopharyngeal gland, midgut enzyme activity and survival of the honey bee. In this study newly emerged caged bees were fed pollen diets containing three different concentrations of SBTI. Bees fed 1% SBTI had significantly reduced hypopharyngeal gland protein content. This study indicated that nurse bees fed a pollen diet containing at least 1% SBTI would be poor producers of larval food. In the second study nurse bee biosynthesis of brood food was manipulated using SBTI, and the resulting effects on pollen foraging were measured. Experimental colonies were given equal amounts of SBTI treated and untreated pollen. SBTI treatments had significantly lower hypopharyngeal gland protein content than controls. There was no significant difference in the ratio of pollen to non-pollen foragers and pollen load weights collected between the treatments. These results supported the pollen foraging effort predictions generated from the direct independent effects hypothesis. In the third study we tested whether brood pheromone (BP) regulated queen egg laying via modulation of worker-queen interactions and nurse bee rearing behaviors. This experiment had BP and control treatments. Queens in the BP treatment laid greater number of eggs, were fed for a greater amount of time and were less idle. Significantly more time was spent in cell cleaning by the bees in BP treatments. The results suggest that brood pheromone regulated queen egg-laying rate by modulating worker-queen interactions and nurse bee rearing behavior. The final study of this dissertation focused on how dose-dependent BP-mediated division of labor affected the partitioning of non-foraging and foraging work forces and the amount of brood reared. Triple cohort colonies were used and there were three treatments, Low BP, High BP and Control. Low BP treatments had significantly higher ratio of pollen to non-pollen foragers and greater pollen load weights. Low BP treatment bees foraged at a significantly younger age. This study has shown that BP elicits dose-dependent modulation of foraging and brood rearing behaviors.

This dissertation examines some important physiological and pheromonal factors regulating foraging and colony growth in honey bee colonies. The first study analyzed effects of soybean trypsin inhibitor (SBTI) on the development of hypopharyngeal gland, midgut enzyme activity and survival of the honey bee. In this study newly emerged caged bees were fed pollen diets containing three different concentrations of SBTI. Bees fed 1% SBTI had significantly reduced hypopharyngeal gland protein content. This study indicated that nurse bees fed a pollen diet containing at least 1% SBTI would be poor producers of larval food. In the second study nurse bee biosynthesis of brood food was manipulated using SBTI, and the resulting effects on pollen foraging were measured. Experimental colonies were given equal amounts of SBTI treated and untreated pollen. SBTI treatments had significantly lower hypopharyngeal gland protein content than controls. There was no significant difference in the ratio of pollen to non-pollen foragers and pollen load weights collected between the treatments. These results supported the pollen foraging effort predictions generated from the direct independent effects hypothesis. In the third study we tested whether brood pheromone (BP) regulated queen egg laying via modulation of worker-queen interactions and nurse bee rearing behaviors. This experiment had BP and control treatments. Queens in the BP treatment laid greater number of eggs, were fed for a greater amount of time and were less idle. Significantly more time was spent in cell cleaning by the bees in BP treatments. The results suggest that brood pheromone regulated queen egg-laying rate by modulating worker-queen interactions and nurse bee rearing behavior. The final study of this dissertation focused on how dose-dependent BP-mediated division of labor affected the partitioning of non-foraging and foraging work forces and the amount of brood reared. Triple cohort colonies were used and there were three treatments, Low BP, High BP and Control. Low BP treatments had significantly higher ratio of pollen to non-pollen foragers and greater pollen load weights. Low BP treatment bees foraged at a significantly younger age. This study has shown that BP elicits dose-dependent modulation of foraging and brood rearing behaviors.

<p>The development of new irradiation techniques is presently a very active field of research with increased availability of more sophisticated modalities such as intensity modulated photons (IMRT), protons and light ions. The primary aim of this work is to evaluate if the dose-distributions using IMRT and protons contribute to clinical advantages. A secondary aim is to investigate the potential clinical implication of the increased relative biological effect (RBE) for protons at the end of the Bragg peak. </p><p>The potential benefits are evaluated using physical dose measures and dose-response models for normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) and tumour control probability (TCP). Comparative treatment planning was performed using three locally advanced tumour types, left-sided node positive breast cancer, hypopharyngeal cancer, and rectal cancer. All studies showed that both IMRT and protons could improve the dose distributions compared to 3D-CRT, and significantly improve treatment results with lower NTCPs and, concerning hypopharyngeal cancer, higher TCP. Protons always resulted in smaller volumes receiving intermediate and low radiation doses.</p><p>Using protons or IMRT for left-sided node-positive breast cancer, the advantage is a significantly decreased risk for cardiac mortality (from 6.7% to 1%) and radiation induced pneumonitis (from 28.2% to less than 3%) compared to 3D-CRT. For hypopharyngeal cancer, protons and IMRT provide more selective treatment plans, higher TCP since a simultaneous boost technique is feasible, and better parotid gland sparing for several patients. For locally advanced rectal cancer, the NTCP for small bowel is potentially reduced by approximately 50% using IMRT or protons; protons have an even greater potential if the structure of the small bowel is parallel.</p><p>A variable RBE correction is developed and applied to a clinical proton treatment plan. A significant difference is obtained compared to the commonly accepted RBE correction of 1.1. This indicates that a variable RBE may be of importance in future proton treatment planning.</p><p>This thesis provides support for increased use both IMRT and proton radiotherapy, although stronger for protons. Therefore, investments in proton facilities with capacity for large clinical trials can be supported.</p>

The development of new irradiation techniques is presently a very active field of research with increased availability of more sophisticated modalities such as intensity modulated photons (IMRT), protons and light ions. The primary aim of this work is to evaluate if the dose-distributions using IMRT and protons contribute to clinical advantages. A secondary aim is to investigate the potential clinical implication of the increased relative biological effect (RBE) for protons at the end of the Bragg peak. The potential benefits are evaluated using physical dose measures and dose-response models for normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) and tumour control probability (TCP). Comparative treatment planning was performed using three locally advanced tumour types, left-sided node positive breast cancer, hypopharyngeal cancer, and rectal cancer. All studies showed that both IMRT and protons could improve the dose distributions compared to 3D-CRT, and significantly improve treatment results with lower NTCPs and, concerning hypopharyngeal cancer, higher TCP. Protons always resulted in smaller volumes receiving intermediate and low radiation doses. Using protons or IMRT for left-sided node-positive breast cancer, the advantage is a significantly decreased risk for cardiac mortality (from 6.7% to 1%) and radiation induced pneumonitis (from 28.2% to less than 3%) compared to 3D-CRT. For hypopharyngeal cancer, protons and IMRT provide more selective treatment plans, higher TCP since a simultaneous boost technique is feasible, and better parotid gland sparing for several patients. For locally advanced rectal cancer, the NTCP for small bowel is potentially reduced by approximately 50% using IMRT or protons; protons have an even greater potential if the structure of the small bowel is parallel. A variable RBE correction is developed and applied to a clinical proton treatment plan. A significant difference is obtained compared to the commonly accepted RBE correction of 1.1. This indicates that a variable RBE may be of importance in future proton treatment planning. This thesis provides support for increased use both IMRT and proton radiotherapy, although stronger for protons. Therefore, investments in proton facilities with capacity for large clinical trials can be supported.

This thesis examines three factors that may influence the change in protein content and size of the brood food glands in honey bees. Effects on the mandibular gland, involved in the production of brood food and in royal jelly, have not been examined in relation to primer pheromones while effects on the hypopharyngeal glands, also involved in the production of brood food, have not been examined in relation to queen mandibular pheromone. This thesis provides preliminary insight into how these pheromones affect the extractable protein content of brood food glands. The first study in this thesis assessed the effects of brood pheromone (BP), queen mandibular pheromone (QMP), and pollen presence on the protein content of hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of the honey bee. In this study, newly emerged bees were caged for 12 days in one of eight treatments: Queenless state: 1) control (no pollen + no pheromone), 2) pollen, 3) BP, 4) BP + pollen; Queenright state: 1) QMP, 2) QMP + pollen, 3) BP + QMP, 4) BP + QMP + pollen. This study indicated that regardless of pheromone treatment, the most influential factor on gland protein content and size was pollen. The second experiment examined effects of varying pollen dilution on hypopharyngeal and mandibular gland protein content, bee mass, and lipid content of the honey bee. In this experiment, newly emerged bees were caged for 7 days and fed one of five treatments: pollen, 1:1 pollen: cellulose (vol:vol), 1:2 pollen: cellulose (vol:vol); 1:3 pollen: cellulose (vol:vol), and cellulose. This study indicated that bees on the pollen diet were significantly greater than all other diluted diets in measurements of hypopharyngeal gland protein content, lipid content, and mass with significantly less consumption. However, mandibular gland protein content of bees on the pollen diet was significantly greater only from pure cellulose.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(医学) / 甲第22146号 / 医博第4537号 / 新制||医||1039(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院医学研究科医学専攻 / (主査)教授 大森 孝一, 教授 富樫 かおり, 教授 武田 俊一 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

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Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:32:58Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2005-08Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:22:54Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 arauco_emr_dr_botfmvz.pdf: 810943 bytes, checksum: 6acc5913059689bd4615fef648271508 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) / O néctar é coletado pelas operárias coletoras e transportado em sua vesícula nectarífera para a colméia. Durante a sua transformação em mel, o néctar recebe enzimas provenientes das glândulas hipofaringeanas, as quais atuam em seu processamento. A invertase é uma das enzimas adicionadas ao néctar e promove a inversão da sacarose em frutose e glicose. Com o objetivo de se conhecer o pH ideal dessa enzima nas abelhas operárias foram extraídas as glândulas hipofaringeanas de abelhas com oito dias de idade. O método utilizado para a dosagem da invertase foi o do ácido 3-5þ dinitrosalicílico (DNS) para determinação de açúcares redutores, utilizando-se medida de leitura espectrofotométrica em absorbância da glicose em comprimento de onda (?) igual a 540nm. De acordo com os resultados, verificou-se que a atividade catalítica da enzima foi mais eficiente no pH 5,0 e em 40 minutos de reação em comparação com outros valores de pH e tempos de reação. Não foi possível a reutilização das glândulas. Desta forma, concluiu-se que a enzima invertase aumentou sua eficiência em função do tempo de reação de forma linear e significativa em pH 5,0. / The nectar is collected by the collecting workers that carry it in its nectar gallbladder to the beehive. During its transformation in honey, the nectar receives enzymes proceeding from the hypopharyngeal glands, which act in its processing. Invertase is one of enzymes added to the nectar and promotes the inversion of sacarose in fructose and glucose. With the aim of knowing the ideal pH, in the worker bees, the bee's hypopharyngeal glands with eight days of age had been extracted. The used method, for the dosage of invertase, had been the 3-5 ' dinitrosalisilic acid for determination of reducing sugars, using absorbance spectrophotometry data from the glucose in ? equal to 540nm. According to the results, it had been verified that the enzyme catalytic activity had been more efficient in pH 5,0 and in 40 minutes of reaction, comparing to other pH values and times of reaction. The glands reuse had not been possible. At this way, it was concluded that the invertase enzyme had increased its efficiency by the reaction time at linear and significant way in pH 5,0.