Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus is characterized by production of autoantibodies to RNA or DNA-protein complexes such as small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs). A role of Epstein-Barr virus in the pathogenesis has been suggested. Similar to Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infects the majority of individuals at a young age and establishes latency with a potential for reactivation. Homology of CMV glycoprotein B (UL55) with the U1snRNP-70 kDa protein (U1-70 k) has been described; however, the role of CMV infection in production of anti-snRNPs is controversial. We investigated the association of CMV serology and autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus.
ResumenIntroducción: este estudio analiza el efecto sobre el contenido de inmunoglobulinas y complemento C3 de la liofi lización posterior a la pasteurización por tres métodos diferentes en leche humana madura (LHM). Objetivo: la liofi lización es propuesta como método complementario para el mantenimiento de las propiedades terapéuticas de la LHM con mayor vigencia. Métodos: estudio descriptivo en el que se obtuvieron muestras de LHM. Alícuotas de las muestras obtenidas se pasteurizaron por tres métodos: 62,5 °C/30 minutos, 72 °C/15 minutos 85 °C/5 minutos, seguido de un enfriamiento rápido a 5 °C. Después, volúmenes de 30 ml de muestra pasteurizada fueron liofi lizados durante un periodo de 36 horas. La determinación de proteínas totales fue realizada por el método Lowry. Las concentraciones de inmunoglobulinas A, G y M y el complemento C3 fueron determinadas por nefelometría convencional, siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante. La signifi cancia estadística se defi nió como p < 0,05. Resultados: el método de pasteurización de LHM con mayor retención de proteína e inmunoglobulinas fue a la temperatura de 62,5 °C, sin embargo, la pasteurización a 72 °C antes de la liofi lización mostró mayor retención de inmunoglobulinas. Conclusiones: nuestros resultados sugieren que la liofi lización de LHM pasteurizada es un método efi ciente para la conservación en bancos de leche humana. Tanto la composición nutricional como la extensión de su vida útil y la aplicación de los dos procesos juntos proporcionan la ventaja de mantener las propiedades terapéuticas de la leche humana para mejorar la salud del recién nacido en estado vulnerable, desmedro o inmunosuprimido. Key words:Immunoglobulins. Human milk. Pasteurization. Freeze drying. Milk banks. AbstractIntroduction: This study analyzes the effect on the content of immunoglobulins and C3 complement of freeze drying after pasteurization by three different methods in mature human milk (MHM). Objective: Freeze drying is proposed as a complementary method for the maintenance of MHM therapeutic properties with greater validity. Methods: This was a descriptive study in which MHM samples were obtained. Next, aliquots of the samples obtained were pasteurized by three methods: 62.5 °C/30 minutes, 72 °C/15 minutes, 85 °C/5 minutes, followed by a rapid cooling at 5 °C. Then, 30 ml volumes of pasteurized sample were freeze-dried over a period of 36 hours. Total protein determination was performed by the Lowry method. The concentrations of immunoglobulins A, G and M, and complement C3, were determined by conventional nephelometric technique following the manufacturer's instructions. Statistical signifi cance was defi ned as p < 0.05. Results: The method of pasteurization of MHM with increased protein and immunoglobulin retention was at 62.5 °C, however, pasteurization at 72 °C before freeze-drying showed better retention of immunoglobulins. Conclusions: Our results suggest that the freeze-drying of pasteurized MHM is a suitable method for the conservation in human milk banks. Both ...
Objetivo: evaluar la actividad protectora del extracto de un subproducto como son los huesos de aceitunas, mediante su capacidad de inhibir la apoptosis en la línea celular humana de neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y inducida con H 2 O 2 . Material y métodos: se han cultivado 20.000 cel/pocillo, iniciando diferenciación con ácido retinoico y, una vez diferenciadas las células, se ha inducido la apoptosis con H 2 O 2 con extracto y sin presencia del mismo. Finalmente se efectúa la extracción de cDNA y el análisis de los genes proapoptótico Bax y antiapoptótico Bcl-2. La cuantificación de la expresión génica se realiza frente al gen marcador GAPDH. Resultados: la viabilidad celular con el extracto es del 97,6% (SD 5,7) con 10 mg/l y 62,8% (SD 1,2) a 50 mg/l, utilizando 10 mg/l para el ensayo de biomarcadores. Las células de la línea SH-S diferenciadas con ácido retinoico (10 µM), muestran una clara apoptosis al ser tratadas con H 2 O 2 150 µM, con una relación Bax/Bcl2 de 3,75 (SD 0,80) frente a las células diferenciadas control y sometidas a H 2 O 2 y con extracto que tienen la misma relación de 1,02 (SD 0,01-0,03). Conclusión: el extracto de huesos de aceitunas presenta una actividad antiapoptótica frente a la provocación de la muerte celular por peróxido de hidrógeno, preservando a las células de neuroblastoma humano SH-SY5Y en su estado de normalidad, al defenderlas del estrés oxidativo que produce un significativo aumento de la relación de genes apoptóticos frente a antiapoptóticos (Bax/Bcl2).Protection by polyphenol extract from olive stones against apoptosis produced by oxidative stress in human neuroblastoma cells Protección de un extracto de polifenoles de huesos de aceitunas frente a la apoptosis producida por estrés oxidativo en células de neuroblastoma humano
Introduction: in April 2002, the National Food Authority of Sweden published a study in which the presence of a carcinogen was reported for the first time in experimental animals, and was identified as acrylamide. Various studies have shown that the β-glucans of Pleurotus ostreatus have diverse biological properties including antioxidant and anticancer activities. Methods: β-glucans were obtained by alkaline-acid hydrolysis from Pleurotus ostreatus, and their content was characterized by liquid chromatography. To evaluate the effect of β-glucans on the expression of glutathione, Balb/c mice were used, and 4 test groups were established. All groups were fed as usual, groups treated with acrylamide were administered the compound intragastrically at a concentration of 50 g/mL, and β-glucan treatment was given at a concentration of 50 g/mL. Results: no mortality was observed after exposure to the tested dose of acrylamide; only signs of peripheral neuropathy such as hyperactivity and tremors were observed after five days of experimentation, and were maintained over 30 days after the experiment. On the other hand, an increase in lipid peroxidation levels was observed in the livers of the acrylamide-treated mice, which were lower in the mice treated with βglucans. Conclusions: results show that β-glucans may act as antioxidant agents able to protect the liver against oxidative stress as caused by the intake of acrylamide.
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