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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942028
title: Development and standardization of a western blotting test for detection of antibodies against B. abortus

description: ABSTRACT Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella spp. with diagnosis based on use of serological techniques. The present study aimed to develop and standardize a western blotting (WB) test for detection of antibodies against B. abortus. Samples from two groups of cattle were analyzed: group I: 60 serum samples from true positive and true negative vaccinated animals (30 positive samples from infected animals according to rose bengal test (RBT), 2-mercaptoethanol, serum agglutination test (SAT) and complement fixation test (CFT) and 30 RBT negatives samples); group II: 383 field samples (90 positive and 293 CFT negative sera). The most reactive band in the western blotting, which properly identified and separated infected from non - infected had a molecular weight of ≤ 20kDa. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of the WB compared to RBT was 93%, 99%, 98%, respectively and k= 0.938. When compared to CFT, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of the WB was 97%, 98% and 97%, respectively and k= 0.929. The WB developed and standardized in the present study is a serological test with potential use as a confirmatory test for the diagnosis of bovine brucellosis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942034
title: In vitro activity of essential oil of Origanum vulgare L. in clinical isolates from Aspergillus spp.

description: ABSTRACT Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus and A. niger are the most important etiological agents of aspergillosis, a relevant avian mycosis, with innefective treatment and high mortality rates. Due the importance of aspergillosis, the necessity of prospection of new drugs and the therapeutic potential of the essential oil of Origanum vulgare L. (OEO), popularly known as oregano, aims to evaluate the in vitro sensitivity of Aspergillus spp. opposing to OEO. The oil was obtained by hydrodistillation in Clevenger, and the chemical analysis performed by mass chromatography (GC/MS). 15 different active compounds were observed, being 4-terpineol (18.4%), sabinene hydrate (15.6%) and thymol (13.6%), the majority components. In the in vitro susceptibility test, all strains showed sensitivity to OEO, MIC of Aspergillus fumigatus ranged from 28,125mg/mL (0,1875%) to 450mg/mL (3,0%), A. flavus 112,5mg/mL (0,75%) to 450mg/mL, and A. niger 112,5mg/mL. MFC ranged from 112,5mg/mL to 450mg/mL in the A. fumigatus isolates, 225mg/mL (1,5%) to 450mg/mL in A. flavus, and 450mg/mL for A. niger. The MIC and FMC values were identical in 6/14 of the isolated subjects, demonstrating that the oil with the same concentration can have fungistatic and fungicidal capacity. The results demonstrates anti-Aspergillus activities of OEO with CIM90 de 450mg/mL (3%).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942037.v1
title: Physical and microbiological characteristics process of composting waste from animals

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study to characterize the process of continuous flow of composting and passive aeration of waste production and slaughter the goat and sheep industry and its generated organic compound. The composting process, performed in a brick barn, used solid residues (manure and carcass parts) from the slaughter of goats and sheep along with chopped dry elephant grass and tree trimmings. The treatments employed three moisture levels in the piles and four collections of samples from the piles at timed intervals (0, 30, 60 and 120 days), with three repetitions. The variables evaluated were the chemical and physical attributes of the compost generated. The treatments were three moisture levels applied in compost piles (30, 50 and 70% based on the housing of animals) and assembly times of the year (dry, transitional and humid) based on rainfall, with three replications. The variables were chemical, physical, microbiological and parasitological of the compound and its comparison with current legislation. The generated organic compound meets the specifications of the laws used for comparison. Regardless of the time of year or moisture applied, the composting process was effective in reducing environmental liabilities as carcasses. Composting promoted elimination of this pathogen, indicating that the compound can be used safely.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942049.v1
title: A new technique for tongue brushing and halitosis reduction: the X technique

description: Abstract The tongue is one of the primary sources of halitosis. The manual or mechanical removal of biofilm is known to decrease oral malodor. Objective: To evaluate a new tongue hygiene technique hereby referred to as “the X technique” and its effects on both halitosis and the number of microorganisms based on microbiological parameters and diagnostic features of the breath. Material and Methods: The study included thirty patients divided into a control group (patients without systematized guidelines of lingual hygiene, but who performed the mechanical cleaning of tongue dorsum, each in its own way), the 3R group (instructed to perform the movements of the X technique for 3 repetitions at each brushing), and the 6R group (instructed to perform 6 repetitions of the technique at each brushing). After two weeks, a new data collection was performed. Results: Patients in the 6R group presented the lowest score on the organoleptic assessment scale at the second consultation, followed by the 3R group and the controls. Regarding the self-perception of breath by the method of Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the control group did not perceive improvements in oral malodor; the results of the 3R group and the 6R group were similar. Conclusion: These results indicate that the X technique improves both measurements and perceptions of halitosis. Microbiological analyses revealed greatest reduction in the 6R group. The findings show that the X technique reduces both organoleptic scores and the number of bacterial colonies, and improves users’ perceptions of their breath.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942022
title: Reaction of lima bean genotypes to Macrophomina phaseolina

description: ABSTRACT Charcoal rot, caused by Macrophomina phaseolina, is an important disease of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) in the Northeast of Brazil. Considering that there are no reports of resistance to this disease in Brazil, 37 lima bean accessions were evaluated for their resistance reaction and resistance stability against isolates of M. phaseolina in two periods of the year (February-March and July-August 2016), with the aim of selecting genotypes with the potential for use in the management of this disease. Seeds were inoculated at sowing, using rice grains with husk that were colonized by the pathogen. The evaluations of genotypes were carried out at every five days, from the tenth day after sowing, using a score scale and dividing them into six reaction classes. From a population of 37 accessions of P. lunatus, no immunity reaction to M. phaseolina was seen; however, thirteen accessions presented the lowest severity levels and greatest stability in the two seasons: UFPI 892, UFPI 908 and UFPI 905, which were considered resistant to the isolate COUFPI 06. The resistance reaction of accessions considered resistant varied depending on the isolate of M. phaseolina. Accession UFPI 908 expressed the most promising results for resistance and stability of resistance against the isolates COUFPI 06, COUFPI 08 and COUFPI 10. Therefore, accession UFPI 908 constitutes a promising source of resistance to M. phaseolina, making possible its use in breeding programs and in integrated management of charcoal rot.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942025
title: Heavy metal concentrations and ecological risk assessment of the suspended sediments of a multi-contaminated Brazilian watershed

description: ABSTRACT. Metal concentrations in suspended sediments of one of the most polluted rivers in Brazil were measured. Concentrations of Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn were determined by inductively coupled plasma while Hg and As were analyzed with hydride generation flow injection atomic absorption spectroscopy. Contamination of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn was assessed using pollution indices, ecological risk assessment, statistical multivariate techniques and comparison with sediment quality guidelines. Suspended sediments of the upstream portion of the Ipojuca River are moderately contaminated, especially with Mn and As. On the other hand, sediments of the downstream section are highly contaminated, mainly with Zn, Pb, and As. Furthermore, the mean Ei (potential ecological risk) values of Pb and As showed considerable ecological risk in the downstream cross section. The comparison of our data with sediment guideline values indicated that the concentrations of Mn and Pb in the upstream section of the Ipojuca River pose a risk to sediment-dwelling organisms, while Pb and Zn are the metals of concern in the downstream section.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942031
title: Coordenação de Prazos e Eficiência Previdenciária

description: Abstract The returns-based style analysis (Sharpe, 1992) of the 457 fixed-income pension funds in Brazil, between 2011 and 2015, is conclusive: financial allocations are concentrated in short-term maturity assets. Therefore, there is room for lengthening the average-asset maturity, which would raise expected returns via liquidity premium. The introduction of the targetdate funds in Brazil proved to be a valuable natural experiment. We show a significant and isolated stretching in the portfolio-term of these funds, suggesting that the information coordinates resources that demand less liquidity for longer bonds. Our results recommends a larger use of target date funds as a way of giving more efficiency to the Brazilian social security system.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942034.v1
title: In vitro activity of essential oil of Origanum vulgare L. in clinical isolates from Aspergillus spp.

description: ABSTRACT Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus and A. niger are the most important etiological agents of aspergillosis, a relevant avian mycosis, with innefective treatment and high mortality rates. Due the importance of aspergillosis, the necessity of prospection of new drugs and the therapeutic potential of the essential oil of Origanum vulgare L. (OEO), popularly known as oregano, aims to evaluate the in vitro sensitivity of Aspergillus spp. opposing to OEO. The oil was obtained by hydrodistillation in Clevenger, and the chemical analysis performed by mass chromatography (GC/MS). 15 different active compounds were observed, being 4-terpineol (18.4%), sabinene hydrate (15.6%) and thymol (13.6%), the majority components. In the in vitro susceptibility test, all strains showed sensitivity to OEO, MIC of Aspergillus fumigatus ranged from 28,125mg/mL (0,1875%) to 450mg/mL (3,0%), A. flavus 112,5mg/mL (0,75%) to 450mg/mL, and A. niger 112,5mg/mL. MFC ranged from 112,5mg/mL to 450mg/mL in the A. fumigatus isolates, 225mg/mL (1,5%) to 450mg/mL in A. flavus, and 450mg/mL for A. niger. The MIC and FMC values were identical in 6/14 of the isolated subjects, demonstrating that the oil with the same concentration can have fungistatic and fungicidal capacity. The results demonstrates anti-Aspergillus activities of OEO with CIM90 de 450mg/mL (3%).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942025.v1
title: Heavy metal concentrations and ecological risk assessment of the suspended sediments of a multi-contaminated Brazilian watershed

description: ABSTRACT. Metal concentrations in suspended sediments of one of the most polluted rivers in Brazil were measured. Concentrations of Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn were determined by inductively coupled plasma while Hg and As were analyzed with hydride generation flow injection atomic absorption spectroscopy. Contamination of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn was assessed using pollution indices, ecological risk assessment, statistical multivariate techniques and comparison with sediment quality guidelines. Suspended sediments of the upstream portion of the Ipojuca River are moderately contaminated, especially with Mn and As. On the other hand, sediments of the downstream section are highly contaminated, mainly with Zn, Pb, and As. Furthermore, the mean Ei (potential ecological risk) values of Pb and As showed considerable ecological risk in the downstream cross section. The comparison of our data with sediment guideline values indicated that the concentrations of Mn and Pb in the upstream section of the Ipojuca River pose a risk to sediment-dwelling organisms, while Pb and Zn are the metals of concern in the downstream section.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942028.v1
title: Development and standardization of a western blotting test for detection of antibodies against B. abortus

description: ABSTRACT Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella spp. with diagnosis based on use of serological techniques. The present study aimed to develop and standardize a western blotting (WB) test for detection of antibodies against B. abortus. Samples from two groups of cattle were analyzed: group I: 60 serum samples from true positive and true negative vaccinated animals (30 positive samples from infected animals according to rose bengal test (RBT), 2-mercaptoethanol, serum agglutination test (SAT) and complement fixation test (CFT) and 30 RBT negatives samples); group II: 383 field samples (90 positive and 293 CFT negative sera). The most reactive band in the western blotting, which properly identified and separated infected from non - infected had a molecular weight of ≤ 20kDa. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of the WB compared to RBT was 93%, 99%, 98%, respectively and k= 0.938. When compared to CFT, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of the WB was 97%, 98% and 97%, respectively and k= 0.929. The WB developed and standardized in the present study is a serological test with potential use as a confirmatory test for the diagnosis of bovine brucellosis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942031.v1
title: Coordenação de Prazos e Eficiência Previdenciária

description: Abstract The returns-based style analysis (Sharpe, 1992) of the 457 fixed-income pension funds in Brazil, between 2011 and 2015, is conclusive: financial allocations are concentrated in short-term maturity assets. Therefore, there is room for lengthening the average-asset maturity, which would raise expected returns via liquidity premium. The introduction of the targetdate funds in Brazil proved to be a valuable natural experiment. We show a significant and isolated stretching in the portfolio-term of these funds, suggesting that the information coordinates resources that demand less liquidity for longer bonds. Our results recommends a larger use of target date funds as a way of giving more efficiency to the Brazilian social security system.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942013
title: Addition of zirconium oxide to Biodentine increases radiopacity and does not alter its physicochemical and biological properties

description: Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the radiopacity of Biodentine (BD) and BD associated with 15% calcium tungstate (BDCaWO4) or zirconium oxide (BDZrO2), by using conventional and digital radiography systems, and their physicochemical and biological properties. Materials and Methods: Radiopacity was evaluated by taking radiographs of cement specimens (n=8) using occlusal film, photostimulable phosphor plates or digital sensors. Solubility, setting time, pH, cytocompatibility and osteogenic potential were also evaluated. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey post-test or two-way ANOVA and Bonferroni post-test (α=0.05). Results: BD radiopacity was lower than 3 mm Al, while BD ZrO2 and BD CaWO4 radiopacity was higher than 3 mm Al in all radiography systems. The cements showed low solubility, except for BDCaWO4. All cements showed alkaline pH and setting time lower than 34 minutes. MTT and NR assays revealed that cements had greater or similar cytocompatibility in comparison with control. The ALP activity in all groups was similar or greater than the control. All cements induced greater production of mineralized nodules than control. Conclusions: Addition of 15% ZrO2 or CaWO4 was sufficient to increase the radiopacity of BD to values higher than 3 mm Al. BD associated with radiopacifiers showed suitable properties of setting time, pH and solubility, except for BDCaWO4, which showed the highest solubility. All cements had cytocompatibility and potential to induce mineralization in Saos-2 cells. The results showed that adding 15% ZrO2 increases the radiopacity of BD, allowing its radiography detection without altering its physicochemical and biological properties.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942016
title: CULTIVATION OF Chlorella vulgaris IN MEDIUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH DESALINATION CONCENTRATE GROWN IN A PILOT-SCALE OPEN RACEWAY

description: ABSTRACT In this study, we investigated the outdoor production of a microalga C. vulgaris cultured in two different media under autotrophic cultivation: Bold Basal Medium (BBM) as the control and BBM supplemented with desalination concentrate (BBM + DC) using open raceway ponds (8 m2). Data were collected on the growth, biomass productivity and biochemical composition. The culture developed in BBM + DC showed a biomass productivity of 6.8 g m-2 day-1, while for the BBM control it was 8.5 g m-2 day-1. Intracellular protein was the main algal component (~28.6%), followed by carbohydrate + fiber (~26.0%) and lipids (~5.0%). The predominant fatty acids were mainly α-linolenic (~19.5%), palmitic (~16.5%) and linoleic (~10.0%) acids. This study demonstrates the feasibility of culturing C. vulgaris in an alternative medium based on DC in order to valorize the desalination wastewater through its application to algal mass production.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942019
title: Diversity of clinical, radiographic and genealogical findings in 41 families with amelogenesis imperfecta

description: Abstract Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a group of enamel development disorders that alter the structure and chemical composition of the tissue. There is great variability in the clinical presentation; according to Witkop, AI can be categorized into 14 subtypes, which makes its diagnosis extremely complex. Objective: This study aimed to describe and determine the frequency of clinical and radiographic features and inheritance patterns found in 41 Chilean families diagnosed with diverse types of AI. Material and Methods: We analyzed the clinical records, photographs, pedigrees and radiographs of 121 individuals recruited between 2003 and 2016. All of the information was included in a database that was analyzed using the application Stata 14. Results: The 72 affected individuals had average age of 16 years, and no sex association with the presence of AI was found. The most frequent clinical subtypes were as follows: 43% hypomature, 25% hypoplastic, 21% hypomature/hypoplastic, 7% hypocalcified and 4% hypocalcified/hypoplastic. The number of severely affected teeth was 22, which occurred in the patients with hypocalcified and hypocalcified/hypoplasic AI who presented the highest number of damaged teeth. Caries and periodontal disease were found in 47 and 32% of the patients, respectively. Malocclusions were observed in 43% of the individuals with AI, with open bite being the most frequent. Radiographically, the thickness of the enamel decreased in 51% of the patients, and 80% showed decreased radiopacity of the enamel compared to that of dentin. Autosomal dominant inheritance pattern was found in 37% of the families with hypoplastic AI, and autosomal recessive pattern was present in 56% of the other clinical subtypes, but more frequently in those affected with hypomature and hypocalcified AI. Conclusion: Of the five clinical subtypes, autosomal recessive hypomature, autosomal dominant hypoplastic and autosomal recessive hypomature/hypoplastic AI were the most prevalent subtypes in this group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942022.v1
title: Reaction of lima bean genotypes to Macrophomina phaseolina

description: ABSTRACT Charcoal rot, caused by Macrophomina phaseolina, is an important disease of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) in the Northeast of Brazil. Considering that there are no reports of resistance to this disease in Brazil, 37 lima bean accessions were evaluated for their resistance reaction and resistance stability against isolates of M. phaseolina in two periods of the year (February-March and July-August 2016), with the aim of selecting genotypes with the potential for use in the management of this disease. Seeds were inoculated at sowing, using rice grains with husk that were colonized by the pathogen. The evaluations of genotypes were carried out at every five days, from the tenth day after sowing, using a score scale and dividing them into six reaction classes. From a population of 37 accessions of P. lunatus, no immunity reaction to M. phaseolina was seen; however, thirteen accessions presented the lowest severity levels and greatest stability in the two seasons: UFPI 892, UFPI 908 and UFPI 905, which were considered resistant to the isolate COUFPI 06. The resistance reaction of accessions considered resistant varied depending on the isolate of M. phaseolina. Accession UFPI 908 expressed the most promising results for resistance and stability of resistance against the isolates COUFPI 06, COUFPI 08 and COUFPI 10. Therefore, accession UFPI 908 constitutes a promising source of resistance to M. phaseolina, making possible its use in breeding programs and in integrated management of charcoal rot.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942007
title: Adductor pollicis muscle as predictor of malnutrition in surgical patients

description: Background - In the compromised nutritional status, there is excessive skeletal muscle loss and decreased inflammatory response, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality and length of stay. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of malnutrition by measuring adductor pollicis muscle using cutoffs for surgical patients suggested in the literature. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 151 patients scheduled for elective surgical procedure. Nutritional assessment was performed by classical anthropometric measurements: arm circumference, triceps skinfold thickness, arm muscle circumference, corrected arm muscle area, BMI and percentage of weight loss and the extent of the adductor pollicis muscle in both hands. Results: The prevalence of malnutrition in patients was high. A significant association between nutritional diagnosis according to the measures of adductor pollicis muscle and arm circumference, BMI and triceps skinfold thickness but there was no association with arm muscular circumference, arm muscular area or percentage of weight loss. Conclusion: The adductor pollicis muscle has proved to be a good method to diagnose muscle depletion and malnutrition in surgical patients.