No abstract

No abstract

New tools for activating endodontic irrigants have evolved, yet their impact on root canal disinfection, in comparison to the passive placing of an inter-visit medication, have not yet been fully elucidated. The use of DNA- and rRNA-based methods may cast some new light on this issue, as they allow a comparison to be made between microbial presence and activity. Therefore, the aim of this single-arm intervention trial is to evaluate the antibacterial effect of endodontic procedures using both molecular methods. Root canal samples were obtained from 20 patients with asymptomatic apical periodontitis after each treatment step: access cavity, chemo-mechanical preparation, adjunctive procedures (XP-endo Finisher file and passive ultrasonic irrigation), calcium hydroxide medication, and 2nd-visit root canal preparation. DNA and cDNA from the samples were subjected to quantitative polymerase chain reaction with universal primers for the bacterial 16S rRNA gene. Chemo-mechanical preparation promoted a drastic reduction in bacterial levels and activity, whereas the adjunctive procedures did not make a significant contribution to further disinfection. At the 2nd visit, bacteria were active after the use of calcium hydroxide medication; however, they were significantly reduced after a 2nd-visit preparation. Consequently, the lowest bacterial levels were found at the end of the treatment. This clinical trial, which used an rRNA and rDNA combined approach, confirmed previous studies showing that root canal preparation represents the main strategy for root canal disinfection.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the larvicidal potential of a crude ethanol extract (CEE) of soapberry Sapindus saponaria stem peel on the cattle tick Boophilus microplus. Tick larvae obtained by incubating engorged females, collected from naturally infested cattle, were placed in envelopes of filter paper impregnated with different concentrations of CEE in the test group, and distilled water in the control group. Four repetitions were made with each solution (n>120). Mortality was observed after 48 hours. Lethal concentration values of 1,258 ppm (LC50) and 6,360 ppm (LC99) were obtained.

The use of adjunctive agents reducing the surface tension associated with oxidant and chelating agents improved the antimicrobial activity of irrigating solutions and intratubular decontamination against Enterococcus faecalis, possibly due to better removal of the smear layer and deeper penetration into dentinal tubules.

The specific aims of this work were to examine the antennal sensilla of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva 1912) (Diptera: Psychodidae) adults and to characterize their typology and topography, with special attention to olfactory sensilla. The surfaces of the antennal segments of Lu. longipalpis males and females were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Lu. longipalpis used in the current study were obtained from a colony originating from Lapinha Cave, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Microtrichiae and 11 subtypes of sensilla were observed and characterized according to the following categories: five subtypes of trichoid sensilla (short, medium, long blunt-tipped, long pointed-tipped, and apical), two coeloconic sensilla (grooved and praying hands), and campaniform, chaetic, basiconic, and squamiform sensilla. SEM analyses showed few differences between males and females in the typology, topography, and quantity of antennal sensilla described. The current study is the first to identify several categories of antennal sensilla of the genus Lutzomyia and their distribution patterns. The identification of these sensillar types may be important in planning future electrophysiological studies to develop alternative measures of control and monitoring of Lu. longipalpis.

RESUMO -A associação de métodos qualitativos e quantitativos no estudo das microbacias hidrográficas é fundamental para investigar os fatores que influenciam as diversas formas de relevo e identificação das homogeneidades na área. Com os objetivos de realizar a morfometria e avaliar a qualidade da água da microbacia do córrego do Barreiro, fez-se a caracterização morfométrica da área, que foi realizada sobre uma carta topográfica do IBGE (Folha Uberaba) na escala 1:100.000, com o auxílio de curvímetros, planímetros e programa computacional AutocadMap2000i. Observou-se que a microbacia possui área total de 10,97 km 2 , perímetro de 14,33 km, com comprimento do canal principal de 6,11 km e rede de drenagem de 3ª ordem, com padrão dendrítico; o Kc de 1,21; Ic de 0,76; e Kf de 0,23 indicam o formato alongado da microbacia, o que determina a não propensão a enchentes na área; a área tem aptidão para a pecuária; a água do córrego estava imprópria para consumo humano e animal devido estar contaminada com coliformes fecais no período avaliado.Palavras-chave: Análise morfométrica, Rede de drenagem e Uso e Ocupação do solo. E-mail: , , e . QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS OF BARREIRO STREAM MICROBASIN, TRIBUTARY OF THE UBERABA RIVER ABSTRACT -The association of qualitative and quantitative methods in the study of hydrographic microbasins is fundamental to investigate factors that influence the various forms of relief and identification of homogeneities INTRODUÇÃOA bacia hidrográfica tem sido utilizada como uma unidade geomorfológica fundamental da superfície terrestre, pois suas características governam, no seu interior, todo o fluxo superficial da água e, com isso, pode ser considerada como uma unidade de trabalho quando se deseja a preservação dos recursos hídricos, pois as atividades desenvolvidas no seu interior têm influência sobre a quantidade e qualidade da água. Além disso, é considerada a mais adequada unidade de planejamento para uso e exploração dos recursos naturais, pois seus limites são imutáveis dentro do

Fossil fuels, which represent an important villain for the terrestrial ecosystem, are non-renewable sources of energy, which prompt many discussions about how long petroleum will remain available for use. As an alternative, new energy sources have been explored, including biofuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol. However, their use can raise some problems, such as lower storage stability associated with poor oxidation stability and lower energy availability, which affect consumption, emissions, and energy efficiency. In this context, a comprehensive study with structural description, theoretical calculations, and calorific power test was performed for a new halogen chalcone 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-[4-(2-oxo-2-phenylethoxy)­phenyl]­butan-2-one to understand its supramolecular arrangement and physicochemical properties. The structural description was carried out by X-ray diffraction with the contribution of Hirshfeld surfaces. The theoretical calculations were carried out using density functional theory with the contribution of calorific power determined by a calorimetric pump. All observed results characterize the new chalcone as a potential additive for biofuels.