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Item Antigenic peptides capable of inducing specific antibodies for detection of the major alterations found in type 2B von willebrand disease.(2013) Paro, Marina de Oliveira; Ferreira, Cyntia Silva; Vieira, Fernanda Silva; Santana, Marcos Aurélio de; Borges, William de Castro; Lopes, Maria Sueli Silva Namen; Leclercq, Sophie Yvette; Rodrigues, Cibele Velloso; Andrade, Milton Hércules Guerra deVonWillebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited hemorrhagic disorder promoted by either quantitative or qualitative defects of the von Willebrand factor (VWF). The disease represents the most common human coagulopathy afflicting 1.3% of the population. Qualitative defects are subdivided into four subtypes and classified according to the molecular dysfunction of the VWF. The differential diagnosis of the VWD is a difficult task, relying on a panel of tests aimed to assess the plasma levels and function of the VWF. Here, we propose biochemical approaches for the identification of structural variants of the VWF. A bioinformatic analysis was conducted to design seven peptides amongwhich threewere representatives of specific amino acid sequences belonging to normal VWF and four encompassed sequences found in the most common VWD subtype 2B. These peptides were used to immunize mice, after which, peptide-specific immunoglobulins were purified. This resulted in four Ig preparations capable of detecting alterations in the subtype 2B VWD plus additional three antibody fractions targeting the normal VWF. The panel of antibodies could serve many applications among them (1) assessment of VWF: antigen interaction, (2) VWF multimer analysis, and (3) production of monoclonal antibodies against VWF for therapeutic purposes as in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.Item Association of alpha-thalassemia, TNF-alpha (-308GNA) and VCAM-1 (c.1238GNC) gene polymorphisms with cerebrovascular disease in a newborn cohort of 411 children with sickle cell anemia.(2015) Belisário, André Rolim; Nogueira, Frederico Lisboa; Rodrigues, Rahyssa Sales; Toledo, Nayara Evelin; Cattabriga, Ana Luiza Moreira; Rodrigues, Cibele Velloso; Duarte, Filipe Otávio Chaves; Silva, Célia Maria; Viana, Marcos BoratoCerebrovascular disease (CVD) is a severe complication associatedwith sickle cell anemia. Abnormal transcranial Doppler (TCD) identifies some children at high risk, but other markers would be helpful. This cohort study was aimed at evaluating the effects of genetic biomarkers on the risk of developing CVDin children fromMinasGerais, Brazil. Clinical and hematological data were retrieved from children's records. Outcomes studied were overt ischemic stroke and CVD (overt ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, abnormal TCD, or abnormal cerebral angiography). Out of 411 children, 386 (93.9%) had SS genotype, 23 (5.6%) had Sβ0-thal and two had severe Sβ+-thal (0.5%). Frequency of CVD was lower in Sβ-thal group (p= 0.05).NoeffectofVCAM-1polymorphism on stroke or CVD risks was detected. Cumulative incidence of stroke was significantly higher for children with TNF-α A allele (p = 0.02) and lower for children with HBA deletion (p = 0.02). However, no association between CVD and TNF-α -308GNA was found. CVD cumulative incidence was significantly lower for children with HBA deletion (p= 0.004). This study found no association between VCAM1 c.1238GNC and stroke. An association between stroke and TNF-α -308A allele has been suggested. Our results have confirmed the protective role of HBA deletion against stroke and CVD.Item Avaliação da expressão gênica de tecidos intestinais neoplásicos de ratos tratados com dibenzotiofeno e naftaleno.(2016) Miranda, Denise Coutinho de; Andrade, Milton Hércules Guerra de; Rodrigues, Cibele Velloso; Andrade, Milton Hércules Guerra de; Isoldi, Mauro César; Oliveira, Laser Antônio Machado deO objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar a expressão gênica em intestino delgado de ratos Wistar submetidos aos regimes crônicos de administração de dibenzotiofeno e compará-los ao naftaleno. Ratos Wistar foram divididos em seis grupos experimentais: CON-12 – Controle, 12 semanas; CON-18 – Controle, 18 semanas; DBT-12 – Dibenzotiofeno, 12 semanas; DBT-18 – Dibenzotiofeno, 18 semanas; NAF-12 – Naftaleno, 12 semanas; NAF-18 – Naftaleno, 18 semanas. Os animais dos grupos NAF-12 e DBT-12 foram tratados durante 12 semanas com 0,7 mmols/Kg, dos respectivos compostos carcinógenos. Os grupos NAF-18 e DBT-18 foram tratados durante 18 semanas e submetidos a 8 semanas de latência, com 0,7 mmols/Kg, dos respectivos compostos. Os ratos do grupo controle foram submetidos aos mesmos procedimentos, porém sem a aplicação dos carcinógenos. Foram avaliadas a expressão gênica de 87 genes envolvidos com o processo da carcinogênese. Com o objetivo de quantificar os níveis de mRNA dos genes selecionados, foi realizada técnica de qPCR, seguido da análise pelo método de quantificação relativa da expressão gênica (ΔCq). Os genes alvos foram normalizados pelo gene 18S, 2-ΔCq e escore Z. Para a análise de enriquecimento dos genes foi utilizada ferramenta de bioinformática “The Rat Genome Database 2015”. Os resultados obtidos demonstram 81 regulações positivas e 4 negativas para o NAF-12; 83 regulações positivas e 4 negativas para o DBT-12; 69 regulações positivas e 6 negativas para NAF-18; 36 regulações positivas e 43 negativas para DBT-18. Identificou-se um perfil de expressão gênica que é característico para o DBT e naftaleno consistentes com a indução de neoplasia e câncer. O perfil da regulação dos genes envolvidos na progressão tumoral após a interrupção do estímulo permite concluir, que em ratos, as exposições ao naftaleno mantem por mais tempo, em maior parte dos marcadores, uma resposta mais intensa no sentido da evolução do câncer quando comparado ao DBT. Por outro lado, alguns genes muito importantes na avaliação do câncer apresentaram uma regulação exclusiva para o tratamento com DBT em relação ao naftaleno e consistente com a manutenção dessa patologia após a latência.Item Thermoregulatory responses, heart rate, and the susceptibility to anxiety in obese animals subjected to stress.(2023) Santos, Áquila Rodrigues Costa; Abreu, Aline Rezende Ribeiro de; Noronha, Sylvana Izaura Salyba Rendeiro de; Reis, Thayane Oliveira; Santos, Daisy Motta; Chianca Júnior, Deoclécio Alves; Silva Junior, Luiz Gonzaga da; Menezes, Rodrigo Cunha Alvim de; Rodrigues, Cibele VellosoObesity and stress are related to cardiovascular diseases. Rats fed a high-fat diet (HFD) show increased cardiovascular reactivity to emotional stress and altered defensive behavioral responses. Indeed, changes in thermoregulatory responses in an aversive environment are observed in these animals. However, studies aimed at clarifying the physiological mechanisms linking obesity, stress hyperreactivity and behavioral changes are needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in thermoregulatory responses, heart rate, and the susceptibility to anxiety in obese animals subjected to stress. Nine-week high-fat diet protocol was effective in inducing obesity by increasing weight gain, fat mass, adiposity index, white epididymal, retroperitoneal, inguinal and brown adipose tissue. Animals induced to obesity and subjected to stress (HFDS group) by the intruder animal method showed increases in heart rate (HR), core body temperature and tail temperature. HFDS showed an increase in the first exposure to the closed arm (anxiety-like behavior) in elevated T-Maze (ETM). The groups did not differ with respect to panic behavior assessed in the ETM and locomotor activity in the open field test. Our study shows that HFDS animals presented increased reactivity to stress with higher stress hyperthermia and anxious behavior. Thus, our results present relevant information regarding stress responsiveness and behavioral changes in obese animals.