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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Influência da insônia na associação entre disfunção temporomandibular dolorosa e sensibilização central /

Mercante, Fernanda Gruninger January 2019 (has links)
Orientador: Daniela Aparecida Godoi Gonçalves / Resumo: Introdução: Estudos recentes demonstram a existência de sensibilização central (SC) associada com a disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) dolorosa. A presença de SC inclui hipofunção do sistema inibitório descendente da dor, afetando a modulação dos fenômenos nociceptivos. Há indícios de associação entre insônia e SC em pacientes com dores crônicas. Entretanto, a literatura não dispõe de estudos investigando esta associação em pacientes com DTM dolorosa. Objetivos: Estimar a associação entre SC, DTM dolorosa e insônia, e avaliar a qualidade, duração total, latência e eficiência de sono em indivíduos com e sem SC. Metodologia: O presente estudo clínico transversal, foi conduzido em uma amostra composta por 104 indivíduos adultos (20 a 65 anos de idade), distribuídos em dois grupos: 1) DTM; 2) DTM e insônia. A DTM foi classificada pelo Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. O diagnóstico da insônia foi realizado de acordo com os critérios da 3ª Classificação Internacional de Distúrbios de Sono e quantificado por meio do questionário do Índice de Gravidade de Insônia. A presença de SC foi avaliada por meio dos testes quantitativos sensoriais (limiar de dor à pressão e somação temporal) e o teste de Modulação Condicionada da Dor (CPM). Os parâmetros dos testes quantitativos sensoriais foram transformados em valores de z-score. O teste ANCOVA a 2 fatores foi utilizado para testar a diferença entre os grupos. Para testar o efeito do CPM, utilizamos o teste ANCOVA... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Previous studies have shown an association between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and central sensitization(CS). The presence of CS includes hypofunction of the pain inhibitory system, affecting the modulation of the nociceptive function. There is evidence of the association between insomnia and CS in individuals with chronic pain. However, there are no studies about this association in patients with TMD. Aim: To estimate the association between CS, TMD pain and insomnia and to assess sleep quality, duration, latency and efficiency in individuals with and without CS. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 104 individuals, aged between 20-65 years, stratified into two groups: 1) TMD; and 2) TMD and insomnia. TMD were classified according to Research Diagnosis Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). Insomnia was assessed according to the criteria of the 3rd International Classification of Sleep Disorders, and quantified by the Insomnia Severity Index questionnaire. The presence of SC was evaluated through quantitative sensorial testing (QST), which were pressure pain threshold (PPT) and temporal summation (TS) and the conditioned pain modulation test (CPM). The QST parameters (LDP and ST) were transformed into z-score profiles. The 2-factor ANCOVA was used to test the difference between groups. To test the CPM effect, we used a 2-factor ANCOVA for repeated measures. The level of significance adopted was 5%. Results: There were no associa... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre
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An Atlas of catfish brain - Steindachneridion parahybae (Teleostei: Siluriformes): a detailed cytoarchitectonic study of the different brain areas and nuclei as a basis for further morphological and functional studies / Um Atlas do encéfalo do catfish - Steindachneridion parahybae (Teleostei: Siluriformes): um estudo citoarquitetônico detalhado das diferentes áreas e núcleos do cérebro, como base para futuros estudos morfológicos e funcionais

Medrado, Andreone Teles 14 August 2015 (has links)
In the present Master\'s Dissertation, a detailed cytoarchtectonic study of the brain of the juvenile catfish - Steindachneridion parahybae, has been performed. The animals used for this Atlas were juvenile specimens of one hundred days post-fertilization. The coronal (transverse) sections (5µm-thick) were obtained by using a rotary microtome, stained with cresyl-violet and examined under a photomicroscopy with the help of a digital system of analysis. Some criteria have been used to classify the different cell masses of the catfish brain: (i) characteristic size, shape and intensity of the staining from the perykarya; (ii) packing density and distribution pattern of the cell bodies; (iii) neuropil surrounding the cell groups and (iv) consistency of cell groups in both hemispheres and different brains of catfish. Thus, around one hundred and thirty nuclei have been described in the catfish brain, which are distributed in four main region that are from rostral to caudal: telencephalon, diencephalon, mesencephalon and rhombencephalon. Although we have observed important similarities between the brain of catfish and other teleosts, we have also noticed some differences in the characteristics and placement of several nuclei in relation to other teleosts, or even when compared to the brain of species of the same Order, the Siluriformes. Some of these differences could be related with the age of the animals studied here, but probably represent species-specific differences because the brain of adult catfish specimens has a great similarity in cytoarchitecture and overall organization compared to younger animals. The main outcome of this study has been the availability of a complete Atlas of the brain of catfish, which has been used to localize precisely the distribution of cells and fibers of the Gonadotropin-releasing hormone in the brain. This Atlas will also represent a valuable tool for future endocrine analyses, allowing the precise mapping of the different neurohormones in the brain of catfish, as well as for the study of neural connections among different brain areas / Esta Dissertação de Mestrado, apresenta-se estruturalmente como um Atlas, em que é apresentado um detalhado estudo citoarquitetônico do encéfalo de catfish- Steindachneridion parahybae. Para a realização deste, foram utilizados 7 juvenis de 100 dias após a eclosão, analisados por técnicas rotineiras de histologia, cujas secções coronais(transversais) - 5&um;m de espessura-, foram obtidas utilizando-se de um micrótomo rotativo, coradas com violeta de cresil e examinadas a partir de sistema digital de análise. Alguns critérios foram utilizados para classificar as diferentes massas de células do cérebro catfish, tais como: (i) o tamanho característico, forma e intensidade da coloração do pericário; (ii) padrão de densidade de agrupamento e distribuição dos corpos celulares; (iii) a presença de neurópilos ao redor dos desses agrupamentos celulares e (iv) a consistência/coerência destes agrupamentos em ambos os hemisférios dos diferentes encéfalos, então analisados. Dessa forma, são descritos aproximadamente130 massas celulares para o encéfalo de S. parahybae, as quais estão distribuídas em quatro principais regiões que, da parte rostral para caudal, são: telencéfalo, diencéfalo, mesencéfalo e rombencéfalo. Embora são observadas semelhanças entre o cérebro de S. parahybae e de outros teleósteos, nota-se, também, certas diferenças quanto às características e/ou localização das massas celulares em relação ao encéfalo de outros teleósteos, ou mesmo quando comparado com o cérebro de espécies da mesma ordem, Siluriformes. Algumas destas diferenças pode estar relacionada com a idade dos animais estudados, no entanto,também podem representar diferenças espécie-específicas, uma vez que o encéfalo adultos de S. parahybae apresentam grande similaridade citoarquitetônica, além da organização geral do encéfalo, previamente observadas em animais acima dos 100 dias após a eclosão. Portanto, como resultado deste estudo tem-se a disponibilidade de um Atlas completo do encéfalo de S. parahybae, o qual representa uma ferramenta valiosa para o estudo das conexões neurais entre diferentes áreas do encéfalo, bem como para futuras análises endócrinas, permitindo o mapeamento preciso de neuro-hormônios nesta espécie, como demonstrado ao longo deste estudo, para o hormônio liberador de gonadotropinas
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Roles of serotonin 2A receptor in a serotonin syndrome

Unknown Date (has links)
Serotonin (5-HT) is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Decrease in the brain 5-HT level could induce depression, showing a state of low mood, aversion to motion and feeling of worthlessness. About 12 million adults in the United States have depression. Antidepressants, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, can alleviate the depressive mood by increasing the brain's 5-HT activity, however they can also induce a potentially life-threatening side effect, namely 5-HT syndrome. This syndrome is manifested by neuromuscular hyperactivities, mental disorders and autonomic dysfunctions. Clinical studies have demonstrated that 5-HT2A receptor antagonists could effectively block severe symptoms of patients with the 5-HT syndrome. To understand the underlying mechanisms, in this study we examined the activity of the 5-HT2A receptor in rats with the 5-HT syndrome evoked by a combined injection of clorgyline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor , and paroxetine, a selective 5-HT reuptake inhibitor. The major findings from my study were that: (1) Chronic clorgyline treatment significantly exacerbated 5-HT2A receptor-mediated symptoms of the 5-HT syndrome animals; (2) The 5-HT2A receptor-mediated symptoms were also aggravated when the 5-HT syndrome animals were housed in warm (32 ÀC) ambient temperature; (3) Blocking 5-HT2A receptors in the medial prefrontal cortex alleviated the 5-HT syndrome through a circuit between raphe serotonergic neurons and medial prefrontal cortex glutamatergic neurons. Taken together, my data demonstrate that the activity of 5-HT2A receptors may be enhanced by chronic antidepressant treatment and warm environmental temperature. / The sensitized 5-HT2A receptor in the medial prefrontal cortex may exacerbate the syndrome through a positive-feedback circuit between medial prefrontal cortex and raphe nuclei, which would result in excessive 5-HT in the brain. This study casts a new light on the underlying mechanisms of the 5-HT syndrome. / by Gongliang Zhang. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2010. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Cultured whole-mount retinal explant as a model to study the sprouting of retinal ganglion cells.

January 1997 (has links)
by Wai-Chi Kong. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 83-92). / Acknowledgements --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / Abbreviations Frequently Used --- p.v / Chapter Chapter1 --- General Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter2 --- Long term culture of whole-mount retinal explant --- p.16 / Chapter Chapter3 --- Responses of retinal ganglion cells after peripheral nerve transplantation in vivo and in vitro --- p.46 / Chapter Chapter4 --- Effect of optic nerve or peripheral nerve explants on cultured whole-mount retinal explants --- p.62 / Chapter Chapter5 --- General Discussion --- p.78 / References --- p.83 / Tables --- p.93
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Fatores genéticos relacionados ao ciclo celular, sinalização intracelular e angiogênese e perfil clínico/radiológico em pacientes com gliomas.

Calastri, Maria Clara Jessica 22 November 2016 (has links)
Submitted by Fabíola Silva (fabiola.silva@famerp.br) on 2018-02-27T13:37:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 mariaclarajcalastri_dissert.pdf: 1722484 bytes, checksum: 2401a4cd41d772b6af93c5b9f425ce1e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-02-27T13:37:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 mariaclarajcalastri_dissert.pdf: 1722484 bytes, checksum: 2401a4cd41d772b6af93c5b9f425ce1e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-11-22 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Introduction - Gliomas stand out as the most aggressive malignant tumors of the central nervous system. The identification of candidate genes as biomarkers helps to clarify the pathophysiology of gliomas, supports in early diagnosis of the disease, in addition to new therapeutic interventions. Objectives – To evaluate the association of genetic variants related to cell cycle regulation (CCND1), DNA repair (XRCC1) and DNA integrity (RTEL1), intracellular signaling (EGFR), and angiogenesis (VEGF) with gliomas, as well as anatomic-morphological and functional profiles and response to the treatment. Patients and Methods – A total of 303 individuals were studied: 100 patients with gliomas (SG=Study Group), regardless of the degree of malignancy; and 203 individuals without the disease (CG=Control Group). Genotyping of the polymorphisms CCND1-rs9344, XRCC1-rs25487, RTEL1-rs6010620, EGFR-rs1468727 and VEGF-rs2010963 was analyzed by real-time PCR (TaqMan® SNP Genotyping). Anatomic/morphological and functional profiles were obtained through magnetic resonance imaging; whereas clinical data, lifestyle habits and comorbidities from medical records and questionnaire. Significance level set at 5%. Results - Smoking, alcohol consumption, systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and diabetes mellitus (DM) prevailed in patients compared to controls (P<0.05). The heterozygous genotype stood out in both groups, as well as the wild-type homozygous of XRCC1- rs25487 (T/T) and VEGF- rs2010963 (G/G), and their respective alleles G, G, T, T and G (P> 0.05). Genotypes with mutant alleles prevailed in patients with gliomas, smoking (CCND1, XRCC1, RTEL1, EGFR e VEGF) and drinking habits (RTEL1 e EGFR) and comorbidities, such as SAH (RTEL1 e EGFR) and DM (CCND1, RTEL1, EGFR e VEGF), compared to controls (P<0.05). There was no relationship between these polymorphisms and the histological classifying of the gliomas (P>0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed alcohol consumption, SAH and DM as independent risk factors for the disease (P<0.0001, P=0.0069, P=0.0394, respectively). Patients with low-grade gliomas (II) showed survival of 80.0±1.7% in three years, compared to patients with high-grade gliomas (III-IV; P=0.2689), but without statistical difference. While the total sample showed 16.7±5.0% in three years, with no relation with the genetic variants in both analyses (P>0.05). The combination of radiation therapy (RT) and Temozolamide (TMZ + RT) was emphasized, with survival rate of 78.7±7.6% in 20 months, compared to TMZ (21.9±5.1%), although with no significant difference (P=0.8711). Conclusion - Genetic variants of CCND1, XRCC1, RTEL1, EGFR and VEGF are not associated with gliomas. However, lifestyle habits and comorbidities stand out in patients, mainly alcohol consumption and SAH and DM, which are independent risk factors for the disease. There is a relationship between the presence of mutant alleles, lifestyle and comorbidities, which can increase the risk for gliomas; however, this does not occur for the anatomic/morphological and functional profiles. Notably, low-grade gliomas show increased survival in patients, as well as the TMZ + RT treatment which should be further confirmed in wide studies. / Introdução – Gliomas destacam-se como os tumores malignos mais agressivos do sistema nervoso central. A identificação de genes candidatos a biomarcadores contribui para esclarecer a fisiopatologia dos gliomas e auxiliar no diagnóstico precoce da doença, além de novas intervenções terapêuticas. Objetivos - Avaliar a associação de variantes genéticas relacionadas à regulação do ciclo celular (CCND1), reparo (XRCC1) e integridade do DNA (RTEL1), sinalização intracellular (EGFR), e angiogênese (VEGF) com gliomas, além do perfil anato-morfológico/funcional e resposta ao tratamento. Casuística e Métodos – Foram estudados 303 indivíduos, sendo 100 com gliomas (GE=Grupo de Estudo), independente do grau de malignidade e 203 controles (GC=Grupo Controle) para análise dos polimorfismos CCND1-rs9344, XRCC1-rs25487, RTEL1-rs6010620, EGFR-rs1468727 e VEGF-rs2010963. As genotipagens foram realizadas por PCR em tempo real (TaqMan SNP Getotyping). Perfil anato-morfológico/funcional foi obtido por ressonância magnética, enquanto dados clínicos, hábitos de vida e comorbidades em prontuário médico e questionário. Admitiu-se erro α de 5%. Resultados - Tabagismo, etilismo, hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) e diabetes mellitus (DM) prevaleceram nos pacientes, comparado aos controles (P<0,05). Destacaram-se em ambos os grupos o genótipo heterozigoto de CCND1-rs9344 (G/A), RTEL1- rs6010620 (A/G) e EGFR- rs1468727 (T/C), e o homozigoto selvagem de XRCC1- rs25487 (T/T) e VEGF- rs2010963 (G/G), assim como os respectivos alelos G, G, T, T e G (P>0,05). Genótipos com alelos mutantes prevaleceram em pacientes com gliomas e hábito tabagista (CCND1, XRCC1, RTEL1, EGFR e VEGF) ou etilista (RTEL1 e EGFR) e comorbidades como HAS (RTEL1 e EGFR) e DM (CCND1, RTEL1, EGFR e VEGF), comparado aos controles (P<0,05). Não houve relação entre os referidos polimorfismos e o grau histológico dos gliomas (P>0,05). A análise de regressão logística mostrou etilismo, HAS e DM como fatores de risco independentes para a doença (P<0,0001; P=0,0069; P=0,0394, respectivamente). Pacientes com gliomas de baixo grau (II) apresentaram sobrevida de 80,0±1,7% em três anos, comparados àqueles com alto grau (III-IV; P=0,2689), porém sem diferença estatística. Enquanto a casuística total mostrou 16,7±5,0% de pacientes livres do evento/óbito em três anos, sem relação com as variantes genéticas em ambas as análises (P>0,05). Destacou-se a combinação de radioterapia (RT) e Temozolamide (TMZ + RT), com sobrevida de 78,7±7,6% em 20 meses, comparado a TMZ (21,9±5,1%), porém sem diferença significante (P=0,8711). Conclusão – Variantes genéticas de CCND1, XRCC1, RTEL1, EGFR e VEGF não se associam com gliomas, no entanto, hábitos de vida e comorbidades destacam-se nos pacientes, particularmente etilismo, HAS e DM, fatores de risco independentes para a doença. Há relação entre presença de alelos mutantes, hábitos de vida e comorbidades, o que pode potencializar o risco para gliomas, no entanto, isso não ocorre para o perfil anatomorfológico/funcional. Ressalta-se que gliomas de baixo grau conferem acréscimo à sobrevida dos pacientes, assim como, o tratamento TMZ+RT o que deve ser, no entanto, confirmado em amplos estudos.
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Caractérisation d'une mutation humaine du transporteur vésiculaire du glutamate de type 3 (VGLUT3) : VGLUT3-p.A211V dans le système nerveux central de souris / Characterization of a human mutation of vesicular glutamate transporter type three (VGLUT3) : VGLUT3-p.A211V in mouse central nervous system

Ramet, Lauriane 20 November 2015 (has links)
Le glutamate est accumulé dans des vésicules synaptiques par des transporteurs vésiculaires du glutamate appelés VGLUT1-3. VGLUT1 et VGLUT2 sont utilisés par les neurones glutamatergiques «classiques» corticaux et sous-corticaux. VGLUT3 est présent dans des sous-populations de neurones utilisant d’autres neurotransmetteurs que le glutamate. Dans la cochlée, VGLUT3 permet la transmission glutamatergique entre les cellules ciliées internes et les neurones du nerf auditif. Le travail mené par l’équipe du Pr Puel a permis de découvrir l’implication de VGLUT3 dans une pathologie héréditaire de l’audition chez l’Homme. Une mutation p.A211V du gène codant VGLUT3 humain est responsable d’une surdité progressive à transmission autosomique. Il s’agit de la première mutation d’un VGLUT associé à une pathologie humaine. Mon travail de thèse a consisté à caractériser l’impact de cette mutation sur le SNC d’une lignée de souris exprimant cette mutation. Nous avons observé que cette mutation avait des effets complexes sur VGLUT3. La mutation p.A211V entraine une baisse marquée de l’expression de VGLUT3 dans les terminaisons nerveuses qui semble liée à une dégradation accélérée de VGLUT3. 20% d’expression résiduelle de VGLUT3 suffisent à assurer la majeure partie des fonctions du transporteur. L’activité de VGLUT3 ne semble donc pas être linéairement corrélée à son expression. De plus, la réduction de VGLUT3 au niveau des synapses semble s’accompagner d’une réduction du nombre de vésicules VGLUT3-positives et d’une réduction du nombre de copies de VGLUT3 par vésicule. Dans l’ensemble, mon travail de thèse a permis d’acquérir une meilleure connaissance de la régulation de VGLUT3. / Glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the Central Nervous System (CNS) and is accumulated into synaptic vesicles by proton-dependent transporters named VGLUT1-3. VGLUT1 and VGLUT2-positive neurons are respectively found in cortical and subcortical glutamatergic neurons. In contrast, VGLUT3 is localized in a small population of neurons using other neurotransmitter than glutamate i.e.: cholinergic interneurons in the striatum, subpopulation of GABAergic interneurons in the hippocampus and cortex and serotoninergic neurons. Furthermore, VGLUT3 is also expressed by sensory inner hear cells (IHCs).In the cochlea, VGLUT3 accumulates glutamate into synaptic vesicles of the IHCs. A mutation of the gene that encodes VGLUT3 is responsible for a progressive, high-frequency deafness. It is the first mutation of a VGLUT that was demonstrated to be responsible for a human pathology.We investigated the effects of the p.A211V mutation on VGLUT3 in the CNS of a mouse line expressing this mutation. We observed that this mutation had complex effects on VGLUT3. The p.A211V mutation causes a 80% decrease of VGLUT3 in nerve endings. 20% residual expression of VGLUT3 is sufficient to fulfill most part of its functions. Contrary to prevailing views, VGLUT3 global activity is not linearly correlated to VGLUT3 quantity. Futhermore, VGLUT3 reduction seems to be associated with a diminution of VGLUT3-positive vesicles accompanied by an homogenous reduction of VGLUT3 copy number per vesicle.Overall, my thesis allowed to acquire a better understanding of the regulation of VGLUT3. This work will deepen our understanding of the involvement of VGLUTs in various pathologies.
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Aplicação de técnicas moleculares no diagnóstico laboratorial complementar das infecções virais do sistema nervoso central no Hospital Universitário da USP. / Molecular techniques application for the complementary laboratory diagnosis of viral infections of the central nervous system, at the University Hospital of USP.

Rafaella Almeida Lima Nunes 22 August 2013 (has links)
Enterovírus (HEV), herpesvírus 1 e 2 (HHV-1 e HHV-2) e adenovírus (HAdV) são importantes agentes de infecções do SNC. Neste trabalho, técnicas moleculares foram aplicadas para a detecção destes vírus em quadros de infecção do SNC. Amostras de líquor foram colhidas de pacientes atendidos no HU-USP entre agosto e novembro/2010 e fevereiro/2012 a janeiro/2013. Através da Nested-PCR HEV foram detectados em 9,8% das amostras, HAdV em 2,5% e HHV-1 e 2 em 1,1%, além de 3 casos de coinfecção, 2 entre HEV e HHV, e 1 entre HEV e HAdV. O material genético viral foi extraído através dos métodos Qiaamp DNA Blood (Qiagen®) e MagMAXTM Viral RNA Isolation (Ambiom), e este último pareceu mais adequado à aplicação na rotina clínica. A análise quimiocitológica do líquor mostrou-se importante no direcionamento da conduta clínica, mas a detecção do vírus é fundamental para a conclusão do diagnóstico. A PCR em tempo real, cuja padronização foi iniciada neste trabalho, consiste em importante ferramenta para a utilização futura no diagnóstico complementar das infecções virais do SNC. / Enteroviruses (HEV), herpesviruses 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and HHV-2) and adenoviruses (HAdV) are important causative agents of infections of the CNS. In this study, molecular techniques were applied to the detection of these viruses. CSF samples were collected from patients treated at the University Hospital of USP, between August and November, 2010, and February 2012 and January 2013. By the Nested-PCR reaction, HEV were detected in 9.8% of the samples, HAdV in 2.5% and HHV-1 and 2 in 1.1%. There were 3 cases of coinfection: 2 with HEV and HHV and other with HEV and HAdV. The viral genetic materials were extracted by QIAamp DNA Blood kit (Qiagen®) and MagMAXTM Viral RNA Isolation (Ambiom), and the second one showed to be more suitable for the application in clinical diagnosis. The CSF chemocytologic analysis proved to be important in directing the clinical conduct, but the detection of viruses is essential for the diagnosis. The real time PCR, which standardization was initiated in this work, will be an important tool for complementary diagnosis of viral infections of the CNS.
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Investigação de variação do número de cópias em fetos portadores de ventriculomegalia e malformação Dandy Walker / Investigation of variation of the number of copies in fetuses with ventriculomegaly and malformation Dandy Walker

Cibele Diedrichs 08 November 2017 (has links)
INTRODUÇÃO: A ventriculomegalia é a malformação congênita de sistema nervoso central (SNC) mais prevalente, e a malformação Dandy Walker (apesar de menos prevalente) é, assim como a ventriculomegalia, uma doença com um importante impacto pré e pós-natal na morbidade e mortalidade fetal. A etiologia dessas patologias é heterogênea e o fator genético está entre as principais causas. A técnica mais usada no período pré-natal para rastreamento genético é o cariótipo por banda G; contudo esta técnica não revela todas as anormalidades genéticas. Portanto, em fetos com alteração morfológica ultrassonográfica detectada e cariotipagem tradicional normal, o estudo molecular pode ser oferecido para uma investigação etiológica e aconselhamento genético. OBJETIVO: Este estudo visa investigar a presença de CNVs (do inglês, copy number variations) utilizando cariotipagem por array em amostras de DNA obtidas de fetos portadores de ventriculomegalia (VM) ou Malformação de Dandy-Walker (MDW), com resultado de cariótipo clássico normal. MÉTODO: Foram selecionadas 29 gestantes com fetos portadores de VM e MDW. Das 29 amostras colhidas, 2 foram excluídas devido PCR positivo para infecções congênitas e outras 3 excluídas devido cariótipo por banda G apresentando anomalias cromossômica. Um total de 24 fetos foram incluídos no estudo, sendo 19 portadores de ventriculomegalia e 5 casos de MDW diagnosticados na ultrassonografia pré-natal. Todos os casos apresentavam cariótipo por banda G normal e PCR negativo para infecções congênitas no líquido amniótico. O DNA fetal foi extraído do cordão umbilical através da cordocentese entre 20 e 34 semanas e foi analisado pelo SNP array. As CNVs encontradas foram comparadas com banco de dados e literatura e posteriormente classificadas patogênicas, significado clínico incerto (VUS; do inglês variation of uncertain clinical significance) ou benignas. RESULTADOS: Nos 5 fetos com MDW a média da idade gestacional do diagnóstico foi de 26,8 semanas (SD 1,78 semanas). Todos os fetos eram do sexo feminino. Encontradas 6 CNVs. Todas consideradas benignas. Nos 19 fetos portadores de VM, a média do diâmetro no nascimento foi de 29,9 mm (DP 15,21mm). A média da idade gestacional do diagnóstico foi de 27 semanas (DP: 3,41 semanas). O sexo masculino representou 57,8% dos casos e o feminino, 42,1%. Foram encontradas 41 CNVs (22 benignas e 16 VUS) além de 15 eventos de perda de heterozigosidade (LOH). Nenhuma CNV foi considerada patogênica. CONCLUSÃO: Foi possível detectar CNVs utilizando cariotipagem por array em 22, dos 24 casos selecionados de VM e MDW; determinar qual a região cromossômica alterada, além de associar essas regiões com genes envolvidos. Os genes envolvidos foram estudados e comparados com o banco de dados. Contudo para correlacionar os achados ultrassonográficos com os achados citogenômicos encontrados ainda necessitamos de mais estudos acumulativos para enriquecer os bancos de dados existentes e melhorar a assistência pré-natal, diagnóstico e prognóstico dos pacientes portadores de ventriculomegalia e malformação Dandy Walker / BACKGROUND: Ventriculomegaly is the most prevalent congenital central nervous system (CNS) anomalies. Dandy Walker malformation (DWM), although lower prevalent, is, like ventriculomegaly, a disease with a significant prenatal and postnatal impact on fetal morbidity and mortality. The etiology of these pathologies is heterogeneous and the genetic factor is among the main causes. The most used technique in the prenatal period for genetic tracing is the K-band karyotype. However, this technique does not reveal all genetic abnormalities. Therefore, in fetuses with detected ultrasound morphological alteration and normal traditional karyotyping, the molecular study may be offered for an etiological investigation and genetic counseling. OBJECTIVE: To investigate copy number variations (CNVs) using a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array and identify changes in chromosomal regions in fetuses with ventriculomegaly (VM). METHOD: Twenty nine pregnant women with fetuses with ventriculomegaly and DWM were selected. Of the 29 samples collected, 2 were excluded due to positive PCR for congenital infections and another 3 excluded due to G-band karyotype presenting chromosomal abnormalities. A total of 24 fetuses were included in the study, 19 of whom had ventriculomegaly and 5 MDW cases diagnosed on prenatal ultrasonography. All cases presented normal G-band karyotype and negative PCR for congenital infections in the amniotic fluid. The fetal DNA was extracted from the umbilical cord by cordocentesis between 20 and 34 weeks and was analyzed by the SNP array. The CNV were compared with databases and literature and then classified into three groups: pathogenic CNVs, CNVs with uncertain clinical significance (VUS) and benign CNVs. RESULTS: In the 5 fetuses with MDW the mean gestational age of the diagnosis was 26.8 weeks (SD 1.78 weeks). All fetuses were female. Found 6 CNVs. All CNVs considered benign. In the 19 fetuses with MV, the mean of the cerebral ventricle diameter at birth was 29.9 mm (SD 15.21 mm). The mean gestational age of the diagnosis was 27 weeks (SD: 3.41 weeks). The male gender represented 57.8% of the cases and female, 42.1%. We found 41 CNVs (22 benign and 16 VUS) in addition to 15 heterozygosity loss (LOH). No CNV was considered pathogenic. CONCLUSION: It was possible to detect CNVs using array in 22 of the 24 selected cases of VM and DWM; determine the altered chromosomal region, and associate these regions with the genes involved. The genes involved were studied and compared to the database. However, to correlate ultrasonographic findings with the cytogenetic anomalies detected, we still need more cumulative studies to enrich existing databases and improve prenatal care, diagnosis and prognosis of patients with VM and DWM
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Análise da força de preensão palmar em recém-nascidos pré-termo e de termo / Analysis of the palmar grasping strength in preterm and full-term infants

Jadiane Dionisio 21 June 2012 (has links)
O objetivo do estudo foi descrever e comparar a força de preensão palmar em recém-nascidos de termo (RNT) e pré-termo tardios (RNPT) nas primeiras 72 horas de vida. A força de preensão palmar foi avaliada com o equipamento M-Flex®, sendo realizadas três medidas para cada mão em cada neonato entre 12-24h, 25-48h e 49-72 h de vida. Foi utilizado os testes t-Student e Anova two-way, considerando-se significante p<0,05. Foram estudados 306 recém-nascidos (219 RNT e 87 RNPT),divididos em três grupos. Os RNT apresentaram maior força de preensão quando comparados aos RNPT em cada idade:12-24h (t=4,64, p=0,00); 25-48h (t= 2,54, p=0,01, t=8,02, p=0,00); 49-72h (t=0,95, p=0,01, t= 1,84, p=0,06). O mesmo comportamento foi observado na comparação entre as três idades (força: F=2,67, p=0,00; tempo F=2,18, p=0,02). Na análise de cada grupo os RNT apresentaram maior força de preensão entre 49-72 h de vida, em relação à idade entre 12-24h (t=0,22, p=0,01) e 25-48h (t=0,06, p=0,001), enquanto os RNPT apresentaram diminuição da força (F=3,55, p=0,02) e do tempo (F=23,10, p=0,00) de preensão palmar entre 12 e 72 h. Os autores concluíram que houve aumento significativo da força de preensão palmar nas primeiras 72 horas de vida nos RNT. No entanto, os recém-nascidos pré-termo tardios apresentaram diminuição da força de preensão palmar. A variabilidade da força de preensão palmar observada na comparação entre os gêneros indica similaridade nesta faixa etária. Na comparação entre as mãos, direita e esquerda, não foi identificada preferência manual / The objective of this study was to describe and compare the palmar grasping strength of full-term (FT) and late preterm (LPT) infants in the first 72 hours of life. The palmar grasping strength was assessed with the M-Flex ® equipment, where three measures were performed for each hand of each infant at ages 12-24 h 25-48 h and 49-72 h of life. The t-Student and two-way ANOVA was used, being considered significant at p <0.05. Overall, 306 infants (219 FT and 87 LPT) were studied, being divided into three groups. FT infants had higher grasping strength and time when compared to LPT infants at the following ages: 12-24h (t = 4.64, p = 0.00), 25-48h (t = 2.54, p = 0.01, t = 8.02, p = 0.00), 49-72h (t = 0.95, p = 0.01, t = 1.84, p = 0.06). The same behavior was observed in the comparison between the three ages (strength: t = 2.67, p = 0.00; time t = 2.18, p = 0.02). In the analysis of each group, FT infants had higher grasping strength between 49 and 72 hours of life when compared to the age between 12 and 24h (t = 0.22, p = 0.01) and between 25 and 48 h (t = 0.06, p = 0.001), while LPT infants showed reduced palmar grasping strength (F = 3.55, p = 0.02) and time (F = 23.10, p = 0.00) between 12 and 72 h. The authors concluded that there was significant increase in the palmar grasping strength in the first 72 hours of life for FT infants. However, late preterm infants showed lower palmar grasping strength. The variability in the palmar grasping strength observed in the comparison between genders indicates similarity in this age group. In the comparison between right and left hands, no manual preference was identified
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Avaliação da resposta imuno-inflamatória no tecido cerebral de camundongos deficientes em CRAMP submetidos a modelo de etilismo agudo / Evaluation of the immune and inflammatory response in the brain tissue of CRAMP-deficient mice submitted to a model of acute ethanol intake

Neusa Maria Nascimento Pimentel 26 June 2018 (has links)
O uso de álcool está aumentando em nossa sociedade e permanece associado a inúmeros problemas sociais, econômicos e de saúde. De fato, o álcool e os problemas de saúde associados a ele exercem um impacto importante na prática médica e representam um dos maiores desafios da saúde pública. O consumo de álcool na sociedade contemporânea é geralmente aceito positivamente, dificultando o reconhecimento de certos padrões de consumo como doença. O alcoolismo é um transtorno recidivante crônico caracterizado pela ingestão compulsiva de quantidades excessivas de etanol, perda de controle em sua ingestão, comportamento inadequado e a presença de um estado emocional negativo. O consumo de quantidades nocivas de álcool resulta em danos físicos e psicológicos e o vicio é um transtorno psiquiátrico que afeta as funções executivas, causando perda de interesse em outros alvos do prazer e comportamento compulsivo de busca por drogas. O álcool interage com vários sistemas neurológicos. O presente trabalho analisou a resposta imunoinflamatória no tecido cerebral de camundongos CRAMP knockout (KO) jovens e tipo selvagem (WT) submetidos ao modelo de intoxicação alcoólica, com o objetivo de investigar o impacto de CRAMP na dependência alcoólica no adolescente. O CRAMP é um peptídeo antimicrobiano com efeitos pleotrópicos e, até onde sabemos, seu papel nunca foi investigado nesse sentido. Também analisamos a secreção de vários neuropeptídeos, proteínas e citocinas. Nossos resultados mostraram uma diferença significativa na ingestão de etanol entre os animais comparados CRAMP KO e WT, o que foi relacionado a um aumento nos níveis cerebelares de IL-1beta. Concluimos que os pepitídeos antimicrobianos podem ter um papel importante na resposta imunoinflamatória que ocorre durante o etilismo agudo / The use of alcohol is increasing in our society and remains associated with countless social, economic and health problems. In fact, alcohol and the health issues associated to its abuse exert an important impact on medical practice and represent one of the biggest challenges of public health. The consumption of alcohol in contemporary society is generally accepted positively, making certain patterns of consumption very difficult to be recognized as a disease. Alcoholism is a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive ingestion of excessive amounts of ethanol, loss of control in its intake, inappropriated behavior and the presence of a negative emotional state. The consumption of harmful amounts of alcohol results in physical and or psychological damage and addiction is a psychiatric disorder that affects the executive functions, causing loss of interest in other aspects of life and a compulsive behavior. Alcohol interacts with several neurologic systems. The present work analyzed the immuno-inflammatory response in the brain tissue of young CRAMP knockout (KO) and wild-type (WT) mice submitted to a model of alcohol intoxication, in order to investigate the impact of CRAMP in teenager alcohol addiction. CRAMP is an antimicrobial peptide with pleotropic effects and, as far as we know, its role had never been investigation in this regard. We also analysed the secretion of several neuropeptides, proteins and cytokines. Our results showed a significant difference in ethanol intake when CRAMP KO and WT animals were compared, which was related to an increase in the cerebellar levels of IL-1beta. We conclude that antimicrobial peptides may play an important role in the immunoinflammatory response that occurs during acute alcoholism

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