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Perfil de metilação do DNA em genes relacionados à resposta imune na periodontite generalizada

A periodontite é uma doença inflamatória crônica, multifatorial, associada com a disbiose do biofilme dental e caracterizada pela destruição dos tecidos de suportes dos dentes. Embora a presença das bactérias seja essencial na patogênese da periodontite, fatores do hospedeiro, como os genéticos...

Envolvimento das células da glia na ação antinociceptiva da toxina phα1β e da ω-conotoxina mviia na dor inflamatória periférica

A lesão inflamatória de origem periférica aumenta a sensibilidade sensória a um estímulo mecânico de leve intensidade, provocando dor, um processo conhecido como alodinia. A recente descoberta de que astrócitos e micróglia da medula espinal tornam-se reativos devido à inflamação periférica, s...

Effects of a new thiazolidine compound (GQ-11) on tissue repair process in models of insulin resistance and ischemia-reperfusion

The thiazolidinediones (TZDs) class comprises drugs with hypoglycemic effects, reducing insulin resistance in peripheral tissues. Our group has demonstrated in preliminary in vivo studies that a new TZD, GQ-11, improves insulin resistance as well as modulates cytokines involved in inflammatory process, s...

Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of a triterpene-rich fraction from Himatanthus drasticus

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (5), 2019
Himatanthus drasticus (Mart.) Plumel belongs to the Apocynaceae family and the latex from its trunk bark (Hd) is known as "janaguba milk". This latex is widely used in Northeast Brazil, mainly in the Cariri region, for its gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties. The objective of th...

Linderae radix ethanol extract attenuates alcoholic liver injury via attenuating inflammation and regulating gut microbiota in rats

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (6), 2019
This study aimed to explore the influence of gut microbiota alterations induced by Linderae radix ethanol extract (LREE) on alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in rats and to study the anti-inflammatory effect of LREE on ALD through the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-nuclear factor kappa ...

Evaluation of the effects of Uncaria rhynchophylla alkaloid extract on LPS-induced preeclampsia symptoms and inflammation in a pregnant rat model

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (6), 2019
Excessive pro-inflammatory cytokines result in adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preeclampsia-like phenotypes, and fetal growth restriction. Anti-inflammation might be an effective therapy. The aim of this research was to investigate whether Uncaria rhynchophylla alkaloid extract (URE), a highly safe...

Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of a new bioceramic endodontic sealer containing calcium hydroxide

Abstract: This study evaluated the cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of a new bioceramic endodontic sealer (i.e., Sealer Plus BC) in comparison with those of MTA Fillapex and AH Plus. L929 fibroblasts were cultured and Alamar Blue was used to evaluate cell viability of diluted extracts (1:50, 1:100, and ...

Effects of a dietary supplement on inflammatory marker expression in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients

Clinics; 74 (), 2019
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to explore the effects of diet on the inflammatory response in middle-aged and elderly people with hypertension. METHODS: Thirty overweight or obese patients with stage one hypertension (age range, 45-75 years) were allocated to either the intervention or control group (n=15 per gro...

Hypothermia treatment ameliorated cyclin-dependent kinase 5-mediated inflammation in ischemic stroke and improved outcomes in ischemic stroke patients

Clinics; 74 (), 2019
OBJECTIVES: The inflammatory response is a key mechanism of neuronal damage and loss during acute ischemic stroke. Hypothermia has shown promise as a treatment for ischemic stroke. In this study, we investigated the molecular signaling pathways in ischemic stroke after hypothermia treatment. METHODS: Cy...

Efectos del aceite de linaza sobre las concentraciones de resistina plasmática en mujeres con síndrome de ovarios poliquísticos
Effects of flaxseed oil on plasma resistin concentrations in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

RESUMEN OBJETIVO: Determinar el efecto del aceite de linaza sobre las concentraciones plasmáticas de resistina en mujeres con diagnóstico de síndrome de ovarios poliquísticos. METODOS: se realizó un estudio en 195 mujeres con diagnóstico de SOPQ que fueron tratadas con aceite de linaza por 12 sem...