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Introduction Nasal obstruction is one of the main rhinologic complaints, and two diseases must be investigated as differential diagnosis: rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma. Using traditionalmethods, the differential diagnosis between these diseases may be difficult. The morphometric study may be a useful tool for differential diagnosis and to define prognosis. Objective Calculate the morphometric values of rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma and compare the average of variables obtained between the groups. Methods The nasal mucus of 10 patients who had surgery in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Surgery of Head and Neck was studied; 5 had rhinosinusal polyposis and 5 had inverted papilloma. After the capture and print of corresponding data of each slide, the largest and smallest diameters of the nuclei were measured and the morphometric variables were calculated: average diameter, perimeter, ratio between largest and smallest diameter, volume, area, ratio of volume to area, form coefficient, contour index, and eccentricity. Results We found a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the two groups in the following morphometric variables: largest diameter, smallest diameter, average diameter, volume, area, perimeter, and ratio of volume to area, indicating that these parameters can be useful in diagnostic differentiation between these diseases. Conclusion We founded morphometric variables higher in patients with inverted papilloma, which can be related to the neoplastic origin of the inverted papilloma. The analysis of nuclear parameters is an instrument of great value in the differential diagnosis between rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma.
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Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Nasais , Papiloma , Pólipos Nasais/cirurgia , Pólipos Nasais/diagnósticoRESUMO
Introduction Nasal obstruction is one of the main rhinologic complaints, and two diseases must be investigated as differential diagnosis: rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma. Using traditional methods, the differential diagnosis between these diseases may be difficult. The morphometric study may be a useful tool for differential diagnosis and to define prognosis. Objective Calculate the morphometric values of rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma and compare the average of variables obtained between the groups. Methods The nasal mucus of 10 patients who had surgery in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Surgery of Head and Neck was studied; 5 had rhinosinusal polyposis and 5 had inverted papilloma. After the capture and print of corresponding data of each slide, the largest and smallest diameters of the nuclei were measured and the morphometric variables were calculated: average diameter, perimeter, ratio between largest and smallest diameter, volume, area, ratio of volume to area, form coefficient, contour index, and eccentricity. Results We found a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the two groups in the following morphometric variables: largest diameter, smallest diameter, average diameter, volume, area, perimeter, and ratio of volume to area, indicating that these parameters can be useful in diagnostic differentiation between these diseases. Conclusion We founded morphometric variables higher in patients with inverted papilloma, which can be related to the neoplastic origin of the inverted papilloma. The analysis of nuclear parameters is an instrument of great value in the differential diagnosis between rhinosinusal polyposis and inverted papilloma.
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PURPOSE: To determine the efficacy of tranilast as an adjunctive therapy in conjunctival autograft. METHODS: Twenty-nine patients were randomly allocated to the Tranilast Group (n=15) or the Control Group (n=14). The Tranilast Group received a subconjunctival injection of 0.5% tranilast 30 days prior to surgery. Conjunctival autograft was performed in both groups using fibrin sealant and 0.02% subconjunctival mitomycin C at the end of the surgery. After the resection of the pterygium, immunohistochemistry was performed with 100 cells to identify epithelial cells positive for transforming growth factor-ß (TGF-ß). Subjective symptoms were evaluated using a 5-point scale, and the recurrence rate was assessed. RESULTS: Both groups showed improvements in their symptoms and similar clinical results. Compared with the Control Group, the Tranilast Group failed to show a decreased recurrence rate (p=0.59). However, the number of epithelial cells expressing TGF-ß was lower in the Tranilast Group (5 cells; 95% CI: 2.56-13.15; Control Group, 16 cells, 95% CI: 11.53-24.76; p=0.01). Minimal but reversible complications, including glaucoma secondary to corticosteroids and granuloma, occurred during the study. CONCLUSION: Tranilast was effective in decreasing the number of pterygium epithelial cells expressing TGF-ß.
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Túnica Conjuntiva/transplante , Células Epiteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Pterígio/tratamento farmacológico , Pterígio/cirurgia , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta/metabolismo , ortoaminobenzoatos/administração & dosagem , Adulto , Autoenxertos , Túnica Conjuntiva/efeitos dos fármacos , Túnica Conjuntiva/metabolismo , Células Epiteliais/metabolismo , Feminino , Adesivo Tecidual de Fibrina/uso terapêutico , Seguimentos , Humanos , Injeções Intraoculares , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Mitomicina/uso terapêutico , Período Pós-Operatório , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios , Estudos Prospectivos , Pterígio/metabolismo , Pterígio/prevenção & controle , Recidiva , Prevenção Secundária/métodos , Transplante Autólogo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Purpose: To determine the efficacy of tranilast as an adjunctive therapy in conjunctival autograft. Methods: Twenty-nine patients were randomly allocated to the Tranilast Group (n=15) or the Control Group (n=14). The Tranilast Group received a subconjunctival injection of 0.5% tranilast 30 days prior to surgery. Conjunctival autograft was performed in both groups using fibrin sealant and 0.02% subconjunctival mitomycin C at the end of the surgery. After the resection of the pterygium, immunohistochemistry was performed with 100 cells to identify epithelial cells positive for transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). Subjective symptoms were evaluated using a 5-point scale, and the recurrence rate was assessed. Results: Both groups showed improvements in their symptoms and similar clinical results. Compared with the Control Group, the Tranilast Group failed to show a decreased recurrence rate (p=0.59). However, the number of epithelial cells expressing TGF-β was lower in the Tranilast Group (5 cells; 95% CI: 2.56-13.15; Control Group, 16 cells, 95% CI: 11.53-24.76; p=0.01). Minimal but reversible complications, including glaucoma secondary to corticosteroids and granuloma, occurred during the study. Conclusion: Tranilast was effective in decreasing the number of pterygium epithelial cells expressing TGF-β. .
Objetivo: Determinar a eficácia do tranilast, como terapia auxiliar no transplante autólogo de conjuntiva. Métodos: Vinte e nove pacientes foram randomizados em dois grupos: Grupo Tratado (15) e Grupo Controle (14). Trinta dias antes da cirurgia, o Grupo Tratado recebeu uma injeção subconjuntival de tranilast a 0,5%. O transplante autólogo de conjuntiva foi realizado em ambos os grupos, usando-se a cola de fibrina e a mitomicina 0,02% subconjuntival, ao final da cirurgia. Cada paciente foi examinado por 12 meses de acompanhamento. A imuno-histoquímica foi realizada, mediante um total de 100 células, a fim de que se contassem as células epiteliais positivas, para o fator de crescimento transformador beta (TGF-β), após a cirurgia do pterígio. Os sintomas subjetivos foram avaliados usando-se uma escala de cinco pontos, e a taxa de recorrência foi avaliada. Resultados: Os 2 grupos apresentaram melhora dos sintomas e com resultados clínicos similares. Quando comparado com o Grupo Controle, o Grupo Tratado falhou em mostrar uma diminuição da taxa de recorrência (p=0,59). Entretanto o número de células epiteliais expressando o TGF-β foi menor no Grupo Tratado (5 células; 95% CI=2,56-13,15; Grupo Controle, 16 células; 95% CI: 11,53-24,76, p=0,01). Complicações mínimas, mas reversíveis, ocorreram durante o estudo, incluindo glaucoma secundário ao uso de corticoide e granuloma. Conclusão: O tranilast foi efetivo em diminuir o número células epiteliais do pterígio expressando o TGF-β. .
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Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Túnica Conjuntiva/transplante , Células Epiteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Pterígio/tratamento farmacológico , Pterígio/cirurgia , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta/metabolismo , ortoaminobenzoatos/administração & dosagem , Autoenxertos , Túnica Conjuntiva/efeitos dos fármacos , Túnica Conjuntiva/metabolismo , Células Epiteliais/metabolismo , Seguimentos , Adesivo Tecidual de Fibrina/uso terapêutico , Injeções Intraoculares , Mitomicina/uso terapêutico , Período Pós-Operatório , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios , Estudos Prospectivos , Pterígio/metabolismo , Pterígio/prevenção & controle , Recidiva , Prevenção Secundária/métodos , Transplante Autólogo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of statins associated with physical exercise (PE) in liver cells in dyslipidemic rats through cariometry. The animals were divided into six groups: animals subjected to a hypercholesterolemic diet (HD), simvastatin, with (G1) and without (G2) physical exercise (PE); HD submitted (G3) or not (G4) to PE, and commercial food diet (F) with (G5) and without (G6) PE. Histological analysis of the liver was performed by staining the slides with hematoxylin and eosin. The cariometric study included measuring the major and minor diameters of the hepatocytes nuclei. The Shapiro-Wilk test was also performed. To determine the differences among the groups, the Kruskal-Wallis Test with Dunn's post-test were conducted. The significance level was set at 5 percent. No difference was found in the hepatocytes nuclei between G5 and G6. When these groups were related with G3 and G4, reduced nuclei were observed. There was no difference between G1 and G6. The comparison between G6 and G2 showed that the nuclei in G2 were smaller. No difference was detected between G5 and G1. Changes were observed in the nuclei shape in G2 in comparison to G1. Considering G2 and G3, a decrease in the size of nuclei was observed in G3. On the other hand, G2 showed changes in shape in the comparative analysis with G4. The size and shape of G1 nuclei were larger than G3 as well as changes in shape were observed when compared to G4. G4 showed smaller nuclei than G3. Therefore, F, associated or not with the practice of PE, does not alter the size and shape of the hepatocytes nuclei; HD combined with sedentarism influences changes in the morphometric parameters of hepatocytes; and the association of simvastatin and PE seems to protect the hepatocytes nuclei with regard to HD.
El presente estudio se realizó con la finalidad de evaluar el efecto de las estatinas asociadas con el ejercicio físico (PE) en las células del hígado, en ratas con dislipidemia a través de cariometría. Los animales fueron divididos en seis grupos: animales sometidos a una dieta hipocolesterolemiante (HD), simvastatina, con (G1) y sin (G2) ejercicio físico (PE); HD enviado (G3) o no (G4) para educación física y dieta comercial (F) con (G5) y sin (G6) PE. El análisis histológico del hígado se realizó por tinción de los portaobjetos con hematoxilina y eosina. El estudio cariométrico incluyó la medición de los diámetros mayor y menor de los núcleos de hepatocitos. Se realizó la prueba de Shapiro-Wilk. Para determinar las diferencias entre los grupos, se realizó la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis con Dunn. El nivel de significación se fijó en 5 por ciento. No se encontraron diferencias en los núcleos de hepatocitos entre G5 y G6. Los núcleos fueron observados cuando estos grupos estaban relacionados con G3 y G4. No hubo diferencia entre G1 y G6. La comparación entre G6 y G2 mostró que los núcleos en G2 eran más pequeñas. No se detectaron diferencias entre el G5 y G1. Se observaron cambios en la forma núcleos en G2 en comparación con G1. Considerando G2 y G3, se observó en G3 una disminución en el tamaño de los núcleos. En el análisis comparativo con G4, G2 mostró cambios en la forma . El tamaño y forma de los núcleos G1 eran más grandes que G3, así como cambios en la forma se observaron cuando se compararó con G4. G4 mostraron núcleos menores que G3. Por tanto, F, asociados o no a la práctica de PE, no altera el tamaño y la forma de los núcleos de hepatocitos; HD combinada con influencias sedentarismo cambios en los parámetros morfométricos de los hepatocitos, y la asociación de simvastatina y PE parece proteger a los hepatocitos con respecto a la HD.
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Humanos , Exercício Físico , Fígado , Fígado/fisiologia , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/farmacologia , Sinvastatina/farmacologia , Dieta , Dislipidemias , CariometriaRESUMO
OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da exposição ao estresse pós-privação de sono em características celulares e nucleares do fígado de ratos. MÉTODOS: 16 ratos (Wistar) machos adultos (200-260 g) foram mantidos em ciclo de luz controlado recebendo dieta com quantidades usuais de sal e livre acesso à água e alimento. Os animais foram divididos em dois grupos de oito animais (grupo experimental e grupo controle). Os animais permaneceram na mesma gaiola (dois de cada vez) durante sete dias e, após esse período, foram pesados e separados. O animal do grupo controle continuou na mesma gaiola e o animal do grupo experimental foi colocado em aparato de privação de sono. Após as 96 horas, os dois ratos foram pesados,anestesiados, sacrificados com dose excessiva de anestésico e os fígados foram retirados. RESULTADOS: Não há diferença significante entre o grupo experimental e grupo controle em relação ao peso, embora haja diminuição de peso no grupo experimental. Nas análises cariométricas, houve diferença significante em relação ao diâmetro menor (p=0,03) e volume (p=0,04) do núcleo dos hepatócitos do grupo experimental. Nas análises esteriológicas, houve diferença significante do grupo experimental no núcleo (maior, p=0,036), do citoplasma (menor p=0,009) e outras estruturas (maior p=0,008). CONCLUSÃO: O estresse parece contribuir para alteração na estrutura celular hepática.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of stress induced by sleep deprivation on nuclear and cellular features of rat liver. METHODS: 16 adult male Wistar rats (200-260 g) in controlled light cycle received diet with customary salt quantity and free access to water and food. The animals were divided into two groups with 8 animals each (experimental group and control group). Animals stayed in the same box (two at a time) during seven days andafter that period they were weighted e separated. The control group animal continued in the same box and the experimental group animal were transferred to a sleep deprivation apparatus. After the 96 hours the animals were sacrificed by an excessive anesthetic dose; animals were weighted and their liver extracted. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between experimental and control group regarding weight, although therewas a decrease of weight on the experiment group. Karyotipical analysis showed significant smaller diameter (p=0.03) and volume (p=0.044) of hepatocyte nuclei in experimental group. Stereological analyses showed significant differences in experimental group for nucleus (larger, p=0.036), cytoplasm (smaller, p=0.009) and other structures (larger, p=0.008). CONCLUSION: Stress seems to contribute to alteration of hepatic cell structure.
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Animais , Ratos , Cariometria , Estresse Fisiológico , Fígado , Privação do SonoRESUMO
As estatinas são utilizadas no tratamento das dislipidemias, com grande tolerância; no entanto, vários efeitos colaterais podem surgir, destacando-se miopatia. A prática regular do exercício físico (EF) produz modificações favoráveis no perfil lipídico; entretanto, pode gerar lesões musculares. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da associação entre exercício físico e estatinas na função muscular, pela análise histológica, em modelo experimental animal com dislipidemia. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 80 ratos machos Wistar, distribuídos em oito grupos, incluindo animais submetidos à dieta hipercolesterolêmica (DH), sinvastatina com (G1) e sem (G2) EF; DH e fluvastatina, com (G3) e sem EF (G4); alimentados com ração comercial (RC) na presença (G5) e ausência de (G6) EF; DH submetidos (G7) ou não (G8) a EF. A DH foi administrada por 90 dias, as estatinas e prática de EF em esteira rolante por oito semanas. Os animais foram sacrificados, e o músculo sóleo retirado para análise histológica. Aplicaram-se os testes t de Student pareado e análise multivariada, com nível significante para p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: As principais alterações histológicas encontradas foram fibras de diferentes diâmetros, atróficas, em degeneração, splitting, edema, infiltrado inflamatório. Essas alterações foram observadas em 90% dos animais do grupo G1, 80% do G2, 70% do G3, 30% do G4, 40% do G5 e 30% do G7. Nos grupos G6 e G8 identificaram-se fibras musculares com morfologia preservada. CONCLUSÕES: Na avaliação histológica muscular, a associação entre fluvastatina, sinvastatina e exercício físico acarreta alterações morfológicas com predomínio no uso da sinvastatina, variando de grau leve a grave, no músculo sóleo de ratos, induzidos pelos inibidores da HMG-CoA redutase.
Statins are used in the treatment of dyslipidemias with great tolerance; however, several side effects can arise, mainly myopathies. Regular practice of physical exercises (PE) produces beneficial alteration in the lipid profile, but it can result in muscular lesions. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effect of the association between physical exercise and statins in the muscular function through histological analysis in an experimental animal model with dyslipidemia. METHODS: 80 male Wistar mice, distributed in 8 groups, namely: animals submitted to a hypercholesterolemic diet (HD), symvastatin with (G1) and without PE (G2) ; HD and fluvastatin with (G3) and without PE (G4); fed with commercial food (CR) in the presence (G5) and absence of PE (G6); HD submitted (G7) or not (G8) to PE were used. The HD was administered statins and PE practice on treadmill for 90 days for 8 weeks. The animals were sacrificed, and the soleus muscle was removed for histological analysis. Paired t-tests and multivariate analysis were applied with significance level of p<0.05. RESULTS: The most important histological alterations found were fibers with different diameters and atrophic, with degeneration, splitting, edema and inflammatory infiltrate. These alterations were observed in 90% of animals from G1; 80% from G2; 70% from G3; 30% from G4; 40% from G5 and 30% from G7. In the G6 and G8 groups muscular fibers with preserved morphology were identified. CONCLUSION: In the muscular histological evaluation, the association of fluvastatin, symvastatin and physical exercise results in morphological alterations with predominance with the use of simvastatin, varying from a light to a high level, in the soleus muscle of mice, induced by HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
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Sucralose is a sweetener of general use in over three thousand products (beverages, foods and medical diets), with utilization currently permitted for the general population in more than 80 countries, including for women of reproductive age. There is little information on the safe use of sucralose, and experimental studies have suggested that the administration of some sweeteners, by diverse routes, retards not only fetal and placental development but also umbilical cord size. The present study aimed to estimate the fetal and placental weights and umbilical-cord length in fetuses from rat dams, after ingestion and non-ingestion of sucralose. In the treated group (5 dams), sucralose was administered (via gavage) at the dose of 30 mg/kg/day, from the 10th to 14th day of pregnancy. In the control group (5 dams), saline solution was administered, at the same dose and by the same route. On the 20th gestation day, both groups were sacrificed for weighing of the fetuses and placentas and measurement of umbilical-cord length. Mean values of fetal weight and umbilical-cord length of the treated group were significantly lower than controls (Mann-Whitney Test, p<0.001). Placental weight did not differ statistically between treated and control groups. It can be concluded from the present work that sucralose ingestion at 30 mg/kg/day, from days 10 to 14 of pregnancy, diminished fetal weight and umbilical-cord length, which suggests passage of sucralose through the placental membrane.
La sucralosa es un edulcorante de uso general en más de tres mil productos (bebidas, alimentos y dietas médicas), con permisos de utilización para la población general en más de 80 países, entre ellos mujeres en edad reproductiva. Hay poca información sobre el uso seguro de la sucralosa, y los estudios experimentales han sugerido que la administración de algunos edulcorantes, por diversas vías, no sólo retrasa el desarrollo del feto y la placenta, sino también el tamaño del cordón umbilical. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo estimar el peso fetal y placentario y la longitud del cordón umbilical de los fetos de ratas madres después de la ingestión y la no ingestión de sucralosa. En el grupo tratado (5 crías), la sucralosa se administró (a través de sonda) en una dosis de 30 mg/kg/día, desde el día 10 hasta 14 de la preñez. En el grupo control (5 crías), se administró solución salina, con la misma dosis y por la misma vía. En el día 20 de la gestación, ambos grupos fueron sacrificados, para determinar el peso de los fetos y de las placentas y la medición de la longitud del cordón umbilical. Los valores medios del peso fetal y la longitud del cordón umbilical en el grupo tratado fueron significativamente más bajos que los controles (U de Mann-Whitney, p <0,001). El peso de la placenta no difirió estadísticamente entre los grupos tratados y los controles. Se puede concluir de este trabajo que el consumo de sucralosa en 30 mg/kg/día, desde lel día 10 al 14 de la preñez, disminuye el peso fetal y la longitud del cordón umbilical, lo que sugiere el paso de la sucralosa través de la membrana placentaria.
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Animais , Feminino , Gravidez , Ratos , Cordão Umbilical , Edulcorantes/administração & dosagem , Feto , Placenta , Sacarose/administração & dosagem , Cordão Umbilical/anatomia & histologia , Edulcorantes/farmacologia , Peso Fetal , Feto/anatomia & histologia , Placenta/anatomia & histologia , Sacarose/farmacologiaRESUMO
The cyclamate, a sweetner substance derived from N-cyclo-hexyl-sulfamic acid, is largely utilized as a non-caloric artificial edulcorant in foods and beverages as well as in the pharmaceutical industry. The objective of this study was to evaluate karyometric and stereological alterations in the rat fetal pancreas resulting from the intraperitoneal administration of sodium cyclamate. The exocrine pancreas of ten fetuses of rats were evaluated, five treated and five controls chosen at random, in which five rats that received from the 10th to 14th days of pregnancy an intraperitoneal daily injection of sodium cyclamate at 60 mg/Kg of body weight during 5 days. At the 20th day of gestation, the animals were removed and weighed, as were their placentas; the length of the umbilical cords also were measured. After the laboratory processing, semi-seriated 6mm cuts stained with haematoxyline and eosine were performed. In seven karyometric parameters (major, minor, and medium diameters, volume, area, perimeter, and volume-area ratio), the increase was statistically significant in the treated group when compared with control group. Stereological parameters showed in the treated group a significant increase in the cellular volume and a significant reduction in the numerical cellular density. These results showed that the sodium cyclamate in pregnant rats led to retardation of fetal development and hypertrophy in the exocrine pancreas of the rat fetuses.
El ciclamato, es una substancia derivada del ácido N-ciclo-hexil-sulfámico, bastante usada como edulcorante no calórico en los alimentos y bebidas, así como en la industria farmacéutica. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las alteraciones cariométricas y estereológicos en páncreas fetal de rata tras la administración intraperitoneal de ciclamato de sodio. El páncreas exocrino de diez de los fetos de rata fueron evaluados, cinco tratados y cinco controles seleccionados al azar, en el que cinco ratas recibieron del día 10 al día 14 de preñez una inyección intraperitoneal diaria de ciclamato de sodio a 60 mg/Kg de peso corporal durante 5 días. En el día 20 de gestación, los animales fueron retirados y pesados, al igual que sus placentas. Asimismo, se midió la longitud de los cordones umbilicales. Después del procesamiento de laboratorio, cortes semi-seriados de 6µm, se tiñeron con hematoxilina-eosina. En siete parámetros cariométricos (diámetros mayor, menor y medio, volumen, área, perímetro y relación área/volumen). El aumento fue estadísticamente significativo en el grupo tratado comparado con el grupo control. Los parámetros estereológicos mostraron en el grupo tratado un aumento significativo del volumen celular y una reducción significativa en la densidad numérica celular. Estos resultados mostraron que el uso del ciclamato de sodio en las ratas preñadas causa retardo en el desarrollo fetal e hipertrofia en el páncreas exocrino de los fetos de rata.
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Animais , Ratos , Ciclamatos/farmacologia , Edulcorantes/farmacologia , Pâncreas Exócrino , Feto , Cariometria , Contagem de Células/métodosRESUMO
Physical exercise and statins, which are recommended for the treatment of dyslipidemia, are independently associated to the occurrence of muscle injury. The objective is analyze the effect of aerobic exercise associated to the use of simvastatin on the morphology of the gastrocnemius muscle. Thirty Wistar rats were divided into six groups, two of which received a standard diet (1 sedentary and 1 exercised) and four (1 sedentary with medication, 1 sedentary without medication, 1 exercised with medication, 1 exercised without medication) received a hypercholesterolemic diet (standard diet with the addition of cholesterol and coconut oil). Simvastatin (20 mg/Kg) was administered five days a week for eight weeks, together with aerobic training on a treadmill (9.75 m/min) for 60 minutes a day. The gastrocnemius muscle was removed, sliced, stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin and submitted to a histochemical reaction to determine mitochondrial activity. The data were analyzed using a paired t-test, analysis of variance and Scheffé's post hoc test (p<0.05). Greater histological alterations were found in the medicated and exercised animals, with a greater frequency of occurrence as well. The histochemical analysis revealed that the medicated groups had fibers with more intensive mitochondrial activity alongside fibers with an absence of reaction. The morphometric analysis revealed no significant differences between groups. It is suggested that simvastatin is a medication that leads to the occurrence of muscle injury and its administration in association with physical activity may exacerbate these injuries. This finding may be related to cellular respiration.
El ejercicio físico y las estatinas, son intervenciones recomendadas para el tratamiento de la dislipidemia y están independientemente asociadas con la ocurrencia de lesiones musculares. El objetivo fue analizar el efecto del ejercicio aeróbico asociado al uso de la sinvastatina en la morfología del músculo gastrocnemio. 30 ratas macho Wistar fueron divididos en 6 grupos, de los cuales 2 recibieron ración padrón, sedentarios, ejercitados y 4 recibieron dieta con alto nivel de colesterol, sedentarios con y sin medicamento, ejercitados con y sin medicamentos. La dieta fue elaborada a partir de una dieta padrón aumentada de colesterol y aceite de coco. La Sinvastatina (20 mg) fue administrada por 5 días por semana durante 8 semanas (20 mg/kg), junto al entrenamiento aeróbico en la estera (9,75 m/min) por 60 minutos por día. El músculo gastrocnemio colectado fue cortado y colorido por el método Hematoxilina-Eosina y sometido a una reacción histoquímica para verificar la actividad mitocondrial. Los datos fueron analizados utilizando el test t pareado, análisis de la variancia e Pos-Hoc de Scheffé, adoptándose p<0,05. Se verifico la presencia de alteraciones histológicas más significativas en los animales medicados y ejercitados, siendo también mayor la frecuencia de ocurrencia. El análisis histoquímica apunto que los grupos medicados presentaron fibras con actividad mitocondrial más intensa, al lado de fibras con pérdida de reacción. Los resultados de la morfometría no mostraron diferencias significativas entre los grupos estudiados. Se puede sugerir que la simvastatina es un medicamento que lleva a la ocurrencia de lesiones musculares e que su administración concomitante con la práctica de actividad física puede exacerbar estas lesiones, pudiendo tal hecho, estar relacionado con la respiración celular.