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Utilização de sal mineral rico em molibdênio na prevenção da intoxicação cúprica acumulativa em ovinos - microminerais hepáticos

Este estudo avaliou a capacidade de um sal mineral rico em molibdênio (Mo) em prevenir a intoxicação cúprica acumulativa (ICA), mediante a análise das variáveis clínicas e dos teores de cobre (Cu) e Mo hepático. Foram utilizados 25 ovinos cruzados da raça Ile-de-France, aleatoriamente distribuí...

Effects of seasonal variations and collection methods on the mineral composition of propolis from Apis mellifera Linnaeus Beehives

Braz. j. biol; 76 (2), 2016
Abstract The effects of seasonal variations and the methods of collection of propolis produced by Africanized honey bees Apis mellifera Linnaeus, 1758, on the composition of constituent minerals such as magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), and potassium (K) were e...

Deficiências de micronutrientes em crianças brasileiras assistidas em creches: revisão da literatura

Resumo Objetivos Revisar os artigos sobre o estado nutricional de ferro, vitamina A e zinco em crianças brasileiras assistidas em creches, enfocando métodos diagnósticos, prevalências das respectivas deficiências e fatores associados. Métodos A pesquisa de artigos foi efetuada nas bases PubMed,...

Effect of supplementary zinc on orthodontic tooth movement in a rat model

ABSTRACT Introduction: Osteoclasts and osteoblasts are responsible for regulating bone homeostasis during which the trace element zinc has been shown to exert a cumulative effect on bone mass by stimulating osteoblastic bone formation and inhibiting osteoclastic bone resorption. Objective: The aim of ...

Alimentos fonte de zinco consumidos por gestantes atendidas em Unidades Básicas de Saúde
Food source of zinc consumed by pregnant women in basic health units

Hig. aliment; 30 (252/253), 2016
O presente estudo visou identificar os alimentos fonte de zinco consumidos por gestantes atendidas em unidades básicas de saúde de Caxias, Maranhão. Tratou-se de um estudo quantitativo de abordagem transversal, realizado em Unidades de Atenção Básica de Saúde de Caxias, tendo como referência a po...

Impact of micronutrients supplementation on bone repair around implants: microCT and counter-torque analysis in rats

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT The use of natural substances and micronutritional approaches has been suggested as a therapeutic alternative to benefit the bone healing associated with no side effects. Nevertheless, the influence of micronutritional interventions with therapeutic proprieties on the bone repair has yet to be i...

Microbial-induced remediation of Zn2+ pollution based on the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide

Electron. j. biotechnol; 19 (1), 2016
Background: Microbial-induced remediation of Zn2+ pollution based on the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide was investigated. In this study, carbon dioxide was absorbed and transformed into carbonate ions under the enzymatic action of Paenibacillus mucilaginosus, which was being utilized to minera...

Nutrição e origem fetal do câncer de mama: efeito da deficiência ou suplementação com zinco no período gestacional de camundongos na suscetibilidade da progênie à carcinogênese mamária

O câncer de mama é um importante problema de saúde pública, sendo o mais frequente em mulheres no mundo. A alimentação influencia diretamente o desenvolvimento do câncer de mama. Assim, por exemplo, dietas ricas em ácidos graxos poliinsaturados ômega 3 (AGPI ω-3), flavonóides, vitaminas A e E,...

Copper-Zinc ratio and nutritional status in colorectal cancer patients during the perioperative period

Acta cir. bras; 31 (supl.1), 2016
PURPOSE : This study aimed to determine Cu/Zn ratio, nutritional and inflammatory status in patients during the perioperative period for colorectal cancer. METHODS: The study included patients with histological diagnosis of colorectal adenocarcinoma (Cancer Group, n=46) and healthy volunteers (Control G...

Salinity-induced changes in the morphology and major mineral nutrient composition of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L) accessions

Biol. Res; 49 (), 2016
This study was undertaken to determine the effects of varied salinity regimes on the morphological traits (plant height, number of leaves, number of flowers, fresh and dry weight) and major mineral composition of 13 selected purslane accessions. Most of the morphological traits measured were reduced at v...