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Menezes MS, Doria GAA, Valença-Feitosa F, Pereira SN, Silvestre CC, de Oliveira Filho AD, Lobo IMF, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Incidence of drug-related adverse events related to the use of high-alert drugs: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm 2024; 14:100435. [PMID: 38646469 PMCID: PMC11031819 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Background High-alert medication (HAM) is more predictable to cause significant harm to the patient, even when used as intended. The damage related to the HAM lead not only suffering to the patient, but also raise the additional costs associated with care. Objective Evaluate the incidence of drug-related adverse events related to the use of high-alert medications. Methods It was conducted an active search for information through COCHRANE databases, LILACS, SciELO, SCOPUS, PubMed/MEDLINE and WEB OF SCIENCE. The search strategy included the following terms: "Patient safety", "Medication errors" and "Hospital" and "High Alert Medications" or "Dangerous Drugs" in different combinations. Then two reviewers independently conducted a preliminary evaluation of relevant titles, abstracts and finally full-text. Studies quality was evaluated according to PRISMA declaration. Results The systematic review evaluated seven articles, which showed that only 11 HAM identified in the literature could have serious events. The most frequently cited were warfarin (22.2%) which progressed from deep vein thrombosis to gangrene, suggesting lower initial doses, followed by cyclophosphamide (22.2%) and cyclosporine (22.2%) which presented invasive fungal infection and death. In addition to these, morphine was compared with its active metabolite (M6G), with M6G causing fewer serious clinical events related to nausea and vomiting, reducing the need for concomitant use of antiemetics. Conclusions The most reported drug classes in the articles included that were related to incidence of drug-related adverse events in use of high-alert medications: morphine, M6G-glucuronide, haloperidol, promethazine, ivabradine, digoxin, warfarin, ximelagatran, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, and ATG. The formulate protocols for the use of these medications, with importance placed on evaluating, among the classes, the medication that causes the least harm.
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- Michelle Santos Menezes
- Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Cidade Universitária “Prof. José Aloísio Campos”, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Cidade Universitária “Prof. José Aloísio Campos”, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária “Prof. José Aloísio Campos”, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária “Prof. José Aloísio Campos”, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Governador Valadares Campus, Minas Gerais, University Campus, Rua José Lourenço Kelmer, s/n - São Pedro, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36036-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária “Prof. José Aloísio Campos”, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Federal University of Bahia (2003). Infectologist, Head of the Risk Management Unit (UGRA) and Risk Manager of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Sergipe, R. Cláudio Batista - Palestine, Aracaju - SE, 49060-676, Brazil
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- Physiology Department, Federal University of Sergipe (DFS/UFS)
- Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Tests (LANEF), Federal University of Sergipe, Rua Marechal Rondon, s/n. University City "Prof. José Aloísio Campos ", Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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Rajiv Gandhi G, Sharanya CS, Jayanandan A, Haridas M, Edwin Hillary V, Rajiv Gandhi S, Sridharan G, Sivasubramanian R, Silva Vasconcelos AB, Montalvão MM, Antony Ceasar S, Sousa NFD, Scotti L, Scotti MT, Gurgel RQ, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Multitargeted molecular docking and dynamics simulation studies of flavonoids and volatile components from the peel of Citrus sinensis L. (Osbeck) against specific tumor protein markers. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:3051-3080. [PMID: 37203996 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2212062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Rutaceae), commonly known as the sweet orange, is a popular and widely consumed fruit with several medicinal properties. The present study aimed to perform the in silico screening of 18 flavonoids and eight volatile components from the peel of C. sinensis against apoptotic and inflammatory proteins, metalloprotease, and tumor suppressor markers. Flavonoids obtained higher probabilities than volatile components against selected anti-cancer drug targets. Hence, the data from the binding energies against the essential apoptotic and cell proliferation proteins substantiate that they may be promising compounds in developing effective candidates to block cell growth, proliferation, and induced cell death by activating the apoptotic pathway. Further, the binding stability of the selected targets and the corresponding molecules were analyzed by 100 ns molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Chlorogenic acid has the most binding affinity against the important anti-cancer targets iNOS, MMP-9, and p53. The congruent binding mode to different drug targets focused on cancer shown by chlorogenic acid suggests that it may be a compound with significant therapeutic potential. Moreover, the binding energy predictions indicated that the compound had stable electrostatic and van der Waal energies. Thus, our data reinforce the medicinal importance of flavonoids from C. sinensis and expand the need for more studies, seeking to optimize results and amplify the impacts of further in vitro and in vivo studies. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Gopalsamy Rajiv Gandhi
- Division of Phytochemistry and Drug Design, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi, India
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- Division of Phytochemistry and Drug Design, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Dr. Janaki Ammal Campus, Kannur University, Thalassery, Kannur, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Dr. Janaki Ammal Campus, Kannur University, Thalassery, Kannur, India
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- Division of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi, India
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology (DFS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), University Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe (HU-UFS), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, India
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- Postgraduate Program of Physiological Sciences (PROCFIS), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), University Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe (HU-UFS), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Division of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi, India
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Federal University of Paraíba, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Federal University of Paraíba, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Federal University of Paraíba, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), University Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe (HU-UFS), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology (DFS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), University Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe (HU-UFS), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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Heimfarth L, Dos Santos KS, Monteiro BS, de Souza Oliveira AK, Coutinho HDM, Menezes IRA, Dos Santos MRV, de Souza Araújo AA, Picot L, de Oliveira Júnior RG, Grougnet R, de Souza Siqueira Quintans J, Quintans-Júnior LJ. The protective effects of naringenin, a citrus flavonoid, non-complexed or complexed with hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin against multiorgan damage caused by neonatal endotoxemia. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130500. [PMID: 38428770 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endotoxemia is a severe and dangerous clinical syndrome that results in elevated morbidity, especially in intensive care units. Neonates are particularly susceptible to endotoxemia due to their immature immune systems. There are few effective treatments for neonatal endotoxemia. One group of compounds with potential in the treatment of neonatal inflammatory diseases such as endotoxemia is the flavonoids, mainly due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Among these, naringenin (NGN) is a citrus flavonoid which has already been reported to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-nociceptive and anti-cancer effects. Unfortunately, its clinical application is limited by its low solubility and bioavailability. However, cyclodextrins (CDs) have been widely used to improve the solubility of nonpolar drugs and enhance the bioavailability of these natural products. OBJECTIVE We, therefore, aimed to investigate the effects of NGN non-complexed and complexed with hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) on neonatal endotoxemia injuries in a rodent model and describe the probable molecular mechanisms involved in NGN activities. METHOD We used exposure to a bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce neonatal endotoxemia in the mice. RESULTS It was found that NGN (100 mg/kg i.p.) exposure during the neonatal period reduced leukocyte migration and decreased pro-inflammatory cytokine (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) levels in the lungs, heart, kidneys or cerebral cortex. In addition, NGN upregulated IL-10 production in the lungs and kidneys of neonate mice. The administration of NGN also enhanced antioxidant enzyme catalase and SOD activity, reduced lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation and increased the reduced sulfhydryl groups in an organ-dependent manner, attenuating the oxidative damage caused by LPS exposure. NGN decreased ERK1/2, p38MAPK and COX-2 activation in the lungs of neonate mice. Moreover, NGN complexed with HPβCD was able to increase the animal survival rate. CONCLUSION NGN attenuated inflammatory and oxidative damage in the lungs, heart and kidneys caused by neonatal endotoxemia through the MAPK signaling pathways regulation. Our results show that NGN has beneficial effects against neonatal endotoxemia and could be useful in the treatment of neonatal inflammatory injuries.
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- Luana Heimfarth
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assay (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assay (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assay (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assay (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe CEP: 49100-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Regional do Cariri - URCA, Departmento de Química Biológica, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle Université, 17042 La Rochelle, France
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie-UMR CNRS 8638, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France; CiTCoM UMR 8038 CNRS, Faculté Pharmacie, Université Paris Cité, 75006, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie-UMR CNRS 8638, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assay (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe CEP: 49100-000, Brazil; Graduate Program of Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe CEP 49060-025, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assay (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe CEP: 49100-000, Brazil; Graduate Program of Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe CEP 49060-025, Brazil
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Petit R, Izambart J, Guillou M, da Silva Almeida JRG, de Oliveira Junior RG, Sol V, Ouk TS, Grougnet R, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Sitarek P, Thiéry V, Picot L. A Review of Phototoxic Plants, Their Phototoxic Metabolites, and Possible Developments as Photosensitizers. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202300494. [PMID: 37983920 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge regarding phototoxic terrestrial plants and their phototoxic and photosensitizing metabolites. Within the 435,000 land plant species, only around 250 vascular plants have been documented as phototoxic or implicated in phototoxic occurrences in humans and animals. This work compiles a comprehensive catalog of these phototoxic plant species, organized alphabetically based on their taxonomic family. The dataset encompasses meticulous details including taxonomy, geographical distribution, vernacular names, and information on the nature and structure of their phototoxic and photosensitizing molecule(s). Subsequently, this study undertook an in-depth investigation into phototoxic molecules, resulting in the compilation of a comprehensive and up-to-date list of phytochemicals exhibiting phototoxic or photosensitizing activity synthesized by terrestrial plants. For each identified molecule, an extensive review was conducted, encompassing discussions on its phototoxic activity, chemical family, occurrence in plant families or species, distribution within different plant tissues and organs, as well as the biogeographical locations of the producer species worldwide. The analysis also includes a thorough discussion on the potential use of these molecules for the development of new photosensitizers that could be used in topical or injectable formulations for antimicrobial and anticancer phototherapy as well as manufacturing of photoactive devices.
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- Raphaëlle Petit
- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle Université, UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, Curie B10 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Avenue Michel Crépeau, 17042, La Rochelle, France
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- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle Université, UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, Curie B10 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Avenue Michel Crépeau, 17042, La Rochelle, France
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- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle Université, UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, Curie B10 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Avenue Michel Crépeau, 17042, La Rochelle, France
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- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle Université, UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, Curie B10 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Avenue Michel Crépeau, 17042, La Rochelle, France
- Franco-Brazilian Network on Natural Products, FB2NP
- UMR CNRS 8038 CiTCoM, Université Paris Cité, 75006, Paris, France
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- Franco-Brazilian Network on Natural Products, FB2NP
- LABCiS, UR 22722, Université de Limoges, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Franco-Brazilian Network on Natural Products, FB2NP
- LABCiS, UR 22722, Université de Limoges, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Franco-Brazilian Network on Natural Products, FB2NP
- UMR CNRS 8038 CiTCoM, Université Paris Cité, 75006, Paris, France
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- Franco-Brazilian Network on Natural Products, FB2NP
- LANEF, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, 49100-000, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle Université, UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, Curie B10 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Avenue Michel Crépeau, 17042, La Rochelle, France
- Franco-Brazilian Network on Natural Products, FB2NP
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- UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle Université, UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, Curie B10 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Avenue Michel Crépeau, 17042, La Rochelle, France
- Franco-Brazilian Network on Natural Products, FB2NP
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Sandes ILL, Almeida IB, Menezes-Silva L, Bomfim LGS, Gomes IA, Dos Santos PL, Oliveira PD, Dos Santos MRV, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Martins-Filho PR, de Souza Araujo AA, Nunes PS, de Moura TR. Evaluation of serum levels of soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 in patients with vitiligo using Luminex-based assay. Arch Dermatol Res 2023; 315:2951-2954. [PMID: 37620587 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02716-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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- Isis Lustosa Lacrose Sandes
- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
- Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil.
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Cláudio Batista St, S/N, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Brazil
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Quintans-Júnior LJ, Correia D, Martins-Filho PR. The Rising Significance of Soft Skills in Postgraduate Education: Nurturing Well-Rounded Professionals for the Modern World. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2023; 56:e02452023. [PMID: 37792831 PMCID: PMC10550096 DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0245-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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- Lucindo José Quintans-Júnior
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Laboratório de Neurociências e Ensaios Farmacológicos, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Departamento de Medicina, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
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de Souza Araújo AA, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Heimfarth L, Schimieguel DM, Corrêa CB, de Moura TR, Cavalcante RCM, Grespan R, de Souza Siqueira Quintans J, dos Santos DM, da Silva DN, de Oliveira YLM, de Franca MNF, da Conceição Silva M, de Sá DLF, de Carvalho FO, de Souza MF, de Oliveira Góes MA, Santos VS, Martins-Filho PR. Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Northeast region of Brazil. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:505-512. [PMID: 36094065 PMCID: PMC10262788 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2022.2121366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
Abstract
In this household-based seroepidemiological survey, we analyzed the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sergipe State, Northeast Brazil, the poorest region of the country. A total of 16,547 individuals were tested using a rapid IgM-IgG antibody test and fluorescence immunoassay (FIA). Seroprevalence rates were presented according to age, sex, and geographic region. A comparative analysis was performed between the results obtained in July 2020 (peak of the first wave), August - November 2020 (end of the first wave), and February - March 2021 (beginning of the second wave). Seroprevalence rates in the three phases were estimated at 9.3% (95% CI 8.5-10.1), 12.0% (95% CI 11.2-12.9) and 15.4% (95% CI 14.5-16.4). At the end of the first wave, there was a rise in seroprevalence in the countryside (p < 0.001). At the beginning of the second wave, we found an increase in seroprevalence among women (p < 0.001), adults aged 20 to 59 years (p < 0.001), and the elderly (p < 0.001). In this phase, we found an increase in estimates both in metropolitan areas and in the countryside (p < 0.001). This study showed an increase in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence over the first year of the pandemic, with approximately one in six people having anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at the beginning of the second wave of COVID-19. Furthermore, our results suggest a rapid spread of COVID-19 from metropolitan areas to the countryside during the first months of the pandemic.
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- Adriano Antunes de Souza Araújo
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Government of Sergipe State, State Health Department, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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Valença-Feitosa F, Carvalho GAC, Alcantara TS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Alves-Conceição V, Lyra-Jr DP. Identifying health outcomes of pharmaceutical clinical services in patients with cancer: A systematic review. Res Social Adm Pharm 2023; 19:591-598. [PMID: 36604226 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer is a major public health problem that imposes limitations on patients being treated. One of the strategies to improve health outcomes in cancer patients and promote the safety of their treatment is the provision of pharmaceutical clinical services (PCS). However, there is no evidence of health outcomes that are influenced by such services. OBJECTIVE Identify the health outcomes influenced by PCS in cancer patients. METHODS A systematic review was performed in the following databases: Cochrane Library, LILACS, PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science, and using the PRISMA Statement In addition to the search, we analyzed the references of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The descriptors used were defined by the MeSH keywords "neoplasms," "pharmacists," and "pharmaceutical services". We analyzed the studies with an observational design published until March 2018 that used PCS and related them with the health outcomes. Two reviewers independently assessed titles, abstracts, and full texts according to the eligibility criteria, and then extracted data and assessed the methodological quality of the studies. RESULTS A total of 658 articles were found in the initial search, of which eight met the inclusion criteria. Six studies evaluated clinical outcomes: four assessed adverse reactions, one identified six barriers that prevented patients' adherence to medication and solved three of these barriers, and two evaluated PCS related to drug-related problems (DRP) in identification and resolution. Four studies identified a humanistic outcome: two evaluated the quality of life of patients on cancer treatment associated with improvement of symptoms, two investigated pain, and two performed a patient satisfaction survey on PCS. This systematic review identified only one study with an economic outcome, addressing the reduction of medical expenses related to the treatment of neutropenia that affects cancer patients. Most of the studies showed good methodological quality. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review identified health outcomes associated with PCS in cancer patients: clinical (adverse drug reaction, DRP resolution, adherence, and pain), humanistic (quality of life and satisfaction), and economic outcomes (reduction of treatment costs for cancer).
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- F Valença-Feitosa
- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária "Prof. José Aloísio Campos", Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP: 49100-000, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária "Prof. José Aloísio Campos", Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP: 49100-000, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária "Prof. José Aloísio Campos", Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP: 49100-000, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Tests (LANEF), Federal University of Sergipe, University City "Prof. José Aloísio Campos", Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, CEP: 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária "Prof. José Aloísio Campos", Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP: 49100-000, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Cidade Universitária "Prof. José Aloísio Campos", Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP: 49100-000, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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de Oliveira Nonato R, Krawczyk-Santos AP, Cardoso G, Kogawa AC, Ricommini K, de Lima ÁAN, Heimfarth L, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Cunha-Filho M, Taveira SF, Marreto RN. Cyclodextrin inclusion complex of a multi-component natural product by hot-melt extrusion. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:1140-1152. [PMID: 36564661 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01280-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate whether hot-melt extrusion (HME) processing can promote molecular encapsulation of a multi-component natural product composed of volatile and pungent hydrophobic substances (ginger oleoresin (OR)) with cyclodextrins. 6-Gingerol and 6-shogaol, the biomarkers of ginger OR, were quantified by HPLC. Phase-solubility studies were performed using β-cyclodextrin (βCD) and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) for ginger OR complexation. Solid complexes were then prepared by thermal (HME)- and solvent (slurry (SL))-based methods. Morphology, thermal behavior, solubility, in vitro dissolution, and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity were evaluated. HPβCD gave rise to AL-type complexes with ginger OR, whereas βCD led to materials with limited solubility. Ginger OR was complexed with HPβCD by HME without significant change in gingerol and shogaol content. Additionally, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) suggested higher volatile retention in HME complexes than in SL ones. Shogaol and gingerol solubility and dissolution significantly increased from SL and HME complexes compared with ginger OR. In turn, 1:2 OR/HPβCD HME complex showed higher 6-shogaol solubility than SL, associated with a gradual release. The carrageenan-induced pleurisy test showed that the anti-inflammatory activity of ginger OR was maintained after complexation with HPβCD. The complexes significantly decrease the levels of IL-1β and inhibit cell migration. HME complex showed performance equivalent to the positive control and superior to the SL material. Taken together, these results indicate that HME can be useful for promoting the molecular encapsulation of complex natural products that contain volatile and thermolabile substances. HME complexes showed better in vivo and in vitro performance than complexes prepared using the solvent-based method.
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- Rhayssa de Oliveira Nonato
- Laboratory of Nanosystems and Drug Delivery Devices (NanoSYS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Setor Leste Universitário, Rua 240, Goiânia, GO, 74605-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanosystems and Drug Delivery Devices (NanoSYS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Setor Leste Universitário, Rua 240, Goiânia, GO, 74605-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanosystems and Drug Delivery Devices (NanoSYS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Setor Leste Universitário, Rua 240, Goiânia, GO, 74605-170, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Application Laboratory, Ashland Specialty Ingredients, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology (DFS), Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology (DFS), Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), School of Health Sciences, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanosystems and Drug Delivery Devices (NanoSYS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Setor Leste Universitário, Rua 240, Goiânia, GO, 74605-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanosystems and Drug Delivery Devices (NanoSYS), School of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Setor Leste Universitário, Rua 240, Goiânia, GO, 74605-170, Brazil.
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Santos-Júnior PFDS, Martins-Filho PR, Quintans-Júnior LJ, da Silva-Júnior EF. Letter to the Editor: Would Cannabidiol Be a Therapeutic Alternative to Treat Monkeypox Symptoms? Cannabis Cannabinoid Res 2023; 8:379-380. [PMID: 36472458 PMCID: PMC10061325 DOI: 10.1089/can.2022.0261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Gandhi SR, Gandhi GR, Antony PJ, Hillary VE, Ceasar SA, Hariharan G, Liu Y, Gurgel RQ, Quintans JDSS, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Health functions and related molecular mechanisms of Miconia genus: A systematic review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14609. [PMID: 36967930 PMCID: PMC10036935 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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The Miconia genus is traditionally used in folk medicine in Brazil and other tropical American countries and is represented by 282 species in this region. It is a multifaceted genus of medicinal plants widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain, inflammatory diseases, and many more therapeutic applications. In the present study, we systematically identify and discuss the literature on in vivo and in vitro studies focusing on the therapeutic potentials and related molecular mechanisms of the Miconia genus. The review also assessed phytochemicals and their pharmacological properties and considered safety concerns related to the genus. Literature searches to identify studies on the Miconia genus were carried out through four main electronic databases, namely PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science limited to Medical Subjects Headings (MeSH) and Descriptores en Ciencias de la Salud (DCS) (Health Sciences Descriptors) to identify studies published up to December 2022. The relevant information about the genus was gathered using the keywords 'Miconia', 'biological activities', 'therapeutic mechanisms', 'animal model, 'cell-line model', 'antinociceptive', 'hyperalgesia', 'anti-inflammatory', and 'inflammation'. The therapeutic potentials and mechanisms of action of 14 species from genus Miconia were examined in 18 in vitro studies and included their anti-inflammatory, anticancer, analgesic, antibacterial, cytotoxic, mutagenic, antioxidant, anti-leishmanial, antinociceptive, schistosomicidal, and anti-osteoarthritis potentials, and in eight in vivo studies, assessing their analgesic, antioxidant, antinociceptive, and anti-osteoarthritis activities. Some of the main related molecular mechanisms identified are the modulation of cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, as well as the inhibition of inflammatory mediators and prostaglandin synthesis. The limited number of studies showed that commonly available species from the genus Miconia are safe for consumption. Miconia albicans Sw.Triana and Miconia rubiginosa (Bonpl.) DC was the most frequently used species and showed significant efficacy and potential for developing safe drugs to treat pain and inflammation.
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Martins-Filho PR, dos Santos JTDC, Rezende MS, de Carvalho FO, dos Reis ÉS, Barboza WDS, Cavalcante TF, dos Santos CA, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Grespan R, Corrêa CB, de Moura TR, Schimieguel DM, Quintans JDSS, de Souza Araújo AA. Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among urban cleaning and solid waste management workers during transmission of the Omicron variant in Brazil. Epidemiol Health 2023; 45:e2023025. [PMID: 36822192 PMCID: PMC10586922 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2023025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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This study estimated the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in urban cleaning and solid waste management workers during the transmission of the Omicron variant in one of the poorest regions of Brazil (the state of Sergipe). Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from 494 workers, and the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA was tested by quantitative reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, comorbidities, vaccination status, mask use, and use of public transport to commute to the workplace were collected. The prevalence with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated from the proportion of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases among the total number of individuals tested. The prevalence ratio (PR) with a 95% CI was the measure of association used to evaluate the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and the exposure variables. The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection was 22.5% (95% CI, 19.0 to 26.4). Individuals under the age of 40 had a higher prevalence of infection (PR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.03 to 2.30) as well as those who did not believe in the protective effect of vaccines (PR, 1.78; 95% CI, 1.05 to 2.89). Our results indicate the need for better guidance on preventive measures against coronavirus disease 2019 among urban cleaning and solid waste management workers.
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- Government of Sergipe State, Health Foundation Parreiras Horta, Central Laboratory of Public Health (LACEN/SE), Aracaju, Brazil
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Quintans-Júnior LJ, Gurgel RQ, Araújo AADS, Correia D, Martins-Filho PR. ChatGPT: the new panacea of the academic world. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2023; 56:e0060. [PMID: 36888781 PMCID: PMC9991106 DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0060-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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- Lucindo José Quintans-Júnior
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Laboratório de Neurociências e Ensaios Farmacológicos, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Departamento de Medicina, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Laboratório de Ensaios Farmacêuticos e Toxicidade, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Departamento de Medicina, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Laboratório de Patologia Investigativa, Aracaju, SE, Brasil
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Martins-Filho PR, de Souza Araújo AA, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Global online public interest in monkeypox compared with COVID-19: Google trends in 2022. J Travel Med 2022; 29:6708352. [PMID: 36130219 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taac104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho
- Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe 49060-100, Brazil.,Health Science Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe 49060-100, Brazil
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Rezende MS, Silva NL, Oliveira JA, Silva DN, Santos DMD, Santos JTCD, Araújo AAS, Martins-Filho PRS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Schimieguel DM. ANÁLISE DA RESPOSTA IMUNOLÓGICA CELULAR EM IDOSOS APÓS VACINAÇÃO COM CORONAVAC. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2022.09.1170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Santos DJGD, Lobão EVF, Silva NL, Santos JTCD, Rezende MS, Santos CR, Araújo AAS, Martins-Filho PRS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Schimieguel DM. ASSOCIAÇÃO DOS SISTEMAS DE GRUPOS SANGUINEOS ABO COM A COVID-19 EM SERGIPE. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2022.09.1147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Rezende MS, Santos JTCD, Santos SO, Santos JD, Silva NL, Pinheiro CS, Araújo AAS, Martins-Filho PRS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Schimieguel DM. RELAÇÃO ENTRE PERFIL HEMATOLÓGICO E AS COMORBIDADES EM PACIENTES ASSINTOMÁTICOS E SINTOMÁTICOS LEVES COM COVID-19 EM SERGIPE. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2022.09.1132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Santos JTCD, Rezende MS, Silva NL, Prates LS, Santos DMD, Cavalcante RCM, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Araújo AAS, Martins-Filho PRS, Schimieguel DM. AVALIAÇÃO DA RESPOSTA IMUNOLÓGICA EM IDOSOS INSTITUCIONALIZADOS APÓS IMUNIZAÇÃO CONTRA A COVID-19. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2022.09.1168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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de Lima Silva N, Nobre D, Alves de Oliveira J, Santos Rezende M, da Conceição dos Santos JT, de Souza Araújo AA, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Marques Cavalcante RC, de Souza Ferreira LC, Martins-Filho PR, Schimieguel DM. Kinetics of humoral immune response in patients with asymptomatic or mild COVID-19: a longitudinal study based in an in-house indirect ELISA method. EXCLI J 2022; 21:1167-1170. [PMID: 36381645 PMCID: PMC9650694 DOI: 10.17179/excli2022-5337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Nathanielly de Lima Silva
- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hematology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hematology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hematology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hematology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hematology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hematology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hematology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,*To whom correspondence should be addressed: Dulce Marta Schimieguel, Departamento de Farmácia, Laboratório de Hematologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil, CEP: 49100-000, E-mail:
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Silva GBAD, Souza DS, Menezes-Filho JER, Silva-Neto JAD, Cruz JDS, Roman-Campos DR, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Vasconcelos CMLD. (-)-Carvone Modulates Intracellular Calcium Signaling with Antiarrhythmic Action in Rat Hearts. Arq Bras Cardiol 2022; 119:294-304. [PMID: 35946691 PMCID: PMC9363060 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20210499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Fundamento: A (-)-carvona é um monoterpeno encontrado em óleos essenciais com atividade antioxidante e anti-inflamátoria. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a propriedade antiarrítmica da (-)-carvona no coração de rato e seus efeitos sobre a sinalização de Ca+2 intracelular. Métodos: Os efeitos da (-)-carvona foram avaliados sobre a contratilidade atrial (0,01 – 4 mM) e ventricular (0,5 mM), e no eletrocardiograma (0,5mM). A fração de encurtamento, a corrente de cálcio do tipo L (ICa,L) e a sinalização de Ca+2 foram medidas no cardiomiócito isolado (0,5 mM). O efeito antiarrítmico foi avaliado no modelo de arritmia induzida por sobrecarga de cálcio (0,5 mM) (n = 5). Um p < 0,05 foi adotado como nível de significância estatística. Resultados: No átrio, a (-)-carvona causou inotropismo negativo de maneira concentração-dependente (EC50 0,44 ± 0,11 mM) e diminuiu o inotropismo positivo induzido pelo CaCl2 (0,1 – 8,0 mM) e BAY K8644 (5 - 500 nM), um agonista de canal de cálcio do tipo L. Em coração isolado, a (-)-carvona (0,5mM) reduziu a contratilidade ventricular em 73% e a frequência cardíaca (em 46%), aumentou o Pri (30,7%, tempo desde o início da onda P até a onda R) e o QTc (9,2%, uma medida de despolarização e repolarização dos ventrículos), sem mudar a duração do complexo QRS. A (-)-carvona diminuiu a fração de encurtamento (61%), a (ICa,L) (79%) e o transiente intracelular de Ca+2 (38%). Além disso, a (-)-carvona apresentou ação antiarrítmica, identificada pela redução do escore de arritmia (85%) e ocorrência de fibrilação ventricular. Conclusão: A (-)-carvona reduz a entrada de Ca+2 através de canais de Ca+2 do tipo L e, assim, diminui a contratilidade cardíaca e o Ca+2 intracelular e apresenta promissora atividade antiarrítmica no coração de ratos.
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Belo Horizonte, MG - Brasil
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de Araújo Andrade T, Heimfarth L, Dos Santos DM, Dos Santos MRV, de Albuquerque-Júnior RLC, Dos Santos-Neto AG, de Araujo GRS, Lira AAM, Matos SS, Frank LA, Rabelo TK, Quintans-Júnior LJ, de Souza Siqueira Quintans J, de Souza Araujo AA, Serafini MR. Hesperetin-Based Hydrogels Protect the Skin against UV Radiation-Induced Damage. AAPS PharmSciTech 2022; 23:170. [PMID: 35729366 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-022-02323-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
UV radiation can cause damages, such as erythema, skin photoaging, and carcinogenesis. The adoption of protective measures against sun exposure is essential to prevent these damages, and the interest in using natural substances as an alternative for photoprotection is growing. Thus, hesperetin with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties is a promising substance to be used with photochemopreventive action and to protect the skin from damage induced by UV radiation. Therefore, the present study aimed to develop a topical formulation based on AAMVPC gel containing hesperetin and evaluate its photoprotective effect on the skin of rats exposed to UVA-UVB radiation. The animals were submitted to the irradiation protocol UVA-UVB, and at the end, erythema, lipid peroxidation, and activity of the antioxidant enzyme catalase and superoxide dismutase were evaluated. Additionally, it evaluated the activity of myeloperoxidase and histological changes. The formulation presented a rheological and spreadability profile suitable for cutaneous application. In vivo results demonstrated that the topical formulation of AAMVPC gel containing hesperetin at a concentration of 10% protected the skin from damage induced by UVA-UVB radiation, with the absence of erythema, lipid lipoperoxidation, and inflammation (low myeloperoxidase activity), and increased catalase and superoxide dismutase activities. The morphology and architecture of the dermo-epidermal tissue of these animals were like those observed under normal conditions (non-irradiated animals). Thus, the results showed that hesperetin was able to protect the animals' skin against UV radiation-induced skin damage and the protection mechanisms may be related to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of this natural product.
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.
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- Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brasil. .,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil.
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Martins-Filho PR, Marques RS, Tavares CSS, Araújo AADS, Quintans-Júnior LJ. The Role of Vaccination in Preventing Deaths During the Omicron-driven Tsunami in Brazil. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2022; 16:1-2. [PMID: 35672263 PMCID: PMC9273727 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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de Faro Silva R, Barreto AS, Trindade GDGG, Lima CM, Araújo AADS, Menezes IRA, Candido EAF, Santana ÉTN, Silva-Júnior WM, Quintans JSS, Coutinho HDM, Kim B, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Enhancement of the functionality of women with knee osteoarthritis by a gel formulation with Caryocar coriaceum Wittm ("Pequi") nanoencapsulated pulp fixed oil. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112938. [PMID: 35413602 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when there is a change in the mechanical and biological properties of the articular cartilage and the subchondral bone; The condition is more prevalent in women than in men. Pequi oil (PO), which is extracted from the fruits of the pequi tree (Caryocar coriaceum Wittm), is widely used in traditional medicine in the Brazilian northeast for the management of inflammation and joint pain. The aim of this study was to develop a pharmaceutical formulation containing Carbopol® hydrogel nanoencapsulated with pequi pulp fixed oil (PeONC) and evaluate its therapeutic effect on functionality and pain in women with knee osteoarthritis. The study was divided into two stages: Stage 1 - preparation and physico-chemical characterization of the pharmaceutical formulation containing PeONC, cell viability assays and skin irritability testing. Step 2 - A double-blind randomized clinical trial evaluating knee symptoms, quality of life, pressure pain, function, muscle strength and range of motion. The nanoformulation was in a gel form, with a particle size of 209.5 ± 1.06 nm, a pH of 6.23 ± 0.45, a zeta potential of - 23.1 ± 0.4 mV, a polydispersity index of 0.137 ± 0.52, and containing nanocapsules with a spherical shape a polymeric wall and an oily nucleus. The gel showed no cytotoxicity and was not irritating to human skin. The treatment with PeONC increased the strength of the knee flexor and extensor muscles and the total motion range of the knee. In addition, the treatment reduced knee instability, pain, swelling, and locking; There was also an improvement in some items of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire such as in respect of functional capacity and social aspects. In conclusion, PeONC was found to be a stable, safe formulation with no toxicity in respect of topical use in humans. Additionally, the treatment produced an increase in muscle strength and functionality that was associated with reduced knee symptoms and improved quality of life. Our findings showed that in a group of women treated with PeONC mitigated the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
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- Rodrigo de Faro Silva
- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Postgraduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63.105000 Crato, CE, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Postgraduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63.105000 Crato, CE, Brazil.
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences (PPGCS). Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF) and Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity (LEFT), Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), 49.100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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Martins-Filho PR, de Souza Araújo AA, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Soares BDS, Barboza WDS, Cavalcante TF, Santos VS. Dynamics of hospitalizations and in-hospital deaths from COVID-19 in Northeast Brazil: a retrospective analysis based on the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccination coverage. Epidemiol Health 2022; 44:e2022036. [PMID: 35413166 PMCID: PMC9350422 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2022036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
This study investigated the dynamics of hospitalizations and in-hospital deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) throughout the pandemic in northeast Brazil, the Brazilian region with the worst socioeconomic indicators. In total, 141,445 cases, 8,213 hospital admissions, and 1,644 in-hospital deaths from COVID-19 were registered from March 14, 2020 to February 5, 2022. The overall rates of hospitalization and in-hospital deaths were 5.8% and 20.0%, respectively. The hospitalization and death rates significantly decreased over time, which may have been related to progress in vaccination. During the spread of the Gamma variant (January to June 2021), most hospitalized individuals were young adults, and approximately 40% of deaths occurred in this age group. During the predominance of Delta (July to December 2021), over 75% of deaths occurred among the elderly and unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals. This rate decreased to 42.3% during the transmission of the Omicron variant (January to February 2022), during which 34.6% of deaths were recorded among fully vaccinated individuals (2 doses) and 23.1% among those who received full vaccination and a booster. The Omicron-driven third wave was associated with a rise in the proportion of deaths among vaccinated individuals, especially among those who had not received a booster dose.
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- Federal University of Sergipe, Sergipe, Brazil
- Municipal Health Department, Aracaju City Hall, Sergipe, Brazil
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Martins-Filho PR, da Silva DN, dos Santos DM, Rezende MS, Silva JPR, da Silva Neto JB, Schimieguel DM, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Quintans JDSS, Nunes PS, de Souza Araújo AA. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in radio and television workers. EXCLI J 2022; 21:269-272. [PMID: 35221843 PMCID: PMC8859642 DOI: 10.17179/excli2021-4545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
We investigated the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in individuals working in radio and television stations (TV) in Sergipe state, Northeast Brazil. This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1 to December 20, 2020, a period which was considered as the beginning of the second wave of COVID-19 in the state. One hundred and thirteen professionals from the three largest media companies in the state were included in this study. Venous blood was collected using venipuncture and a fluorescence immunoassay for qualitative detection and differentiation of IgM and IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was performed. Twenty-eight media workers had detectable levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (11 IgM+, 6 IgM+/ IgG+, and 11 IgG+) and the estimated seroprevalence was 24.8 % (95 % CI 17.7 - 33.5). Our findings showed a high seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in radio and TV workers during the second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil.
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- Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho
- Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,*To whom correspondence should be addressed: Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Hospital Universitário, Laboratório de Patologia Investigativa. Rua Cláudio Batista, s/n. Sanatório. Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil, CEP: 49060-108, E-mail:
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Applied Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil,Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Ribeiro PT, Pedrosa TDN, Chaves FCM, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Araújo AADS, Vasconcellos MCD, Maria-Engler SS, Silva CC, Silva FMAD, Koolen HHF, Lima ES, Lima ÁAND. Physicochemical characterization and cosmetic applications of Passiflora nitida Kunth leaf extract. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e19723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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de Jesus Silva R, Pinto Borges L, José Quintans-Júnior L, Ferezin Resende C, Adsuara Cadegiani F, Henrique Gomes J, Rebello Mendes R. Acute effects of a typical rhythmic gymnastic training session on physiological parameters in Olympic athletes. KINESIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.26582/k.54.2.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a day with two separate training sessions (morning and afternoon) of rhythmic gymnastics on erythrocytes, leukocytes, muscle damage, oxidative stress, and hydration of Brazilian team [age 17.7 (±1.1) years; body height 165 (±0.5) cm; body mass 49.7 (±4.2) kg]. Heart rate and session-ratings of perceived exertion were used to monitor training intensity. Blood samples were collected immediately before (M1) and after (M2) the training day for analyzing erythrocytes, leukocytes, plasma creatine kinase activity, lactate dehydrogenase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, ferric reducing ability plasma, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and free T4. Saliva was collected for cortisol analysis. After 24 hours rest (M3), blood collection was performed to analyze creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase. The moderate-intensity training day induced significant elevations of total leukocytes (5,163.3 to 9,617.8), lymphocytes (1,752.7 to 2,729.7), neutrophils (2,873.9 to 6,163.6), monocytes (255.7 to 519.1), platelets (280,000.0 to 300,666.7), aspartate aminotransferase (13.1 to 25.6), lactate dehydrogenase (102.5 to 249.1), thyroid-stimulating hormone (1.0 to 3.2), and ferric reducing ability plasma (136.8 to 165.4), as well as significant reductions in red cells (4,691,111.1 to 4,497,777.8), hematocrit (42.1 to 39.3), and hemoglobin (12.9 to 12.5) at M2. There were also significant increases in creatine kinase (144.2 to 519.3) and lactate dehydrogenase (102.5 to 538.2) at M3. The average dehydration rate was 1.3%. A moderate-intensity day of training in rhythmic gymnastics of 8h21min duration caused hemolysis, leukocytosis, muscle damage, redox status perturbations, and insufficient hydration status. These findings show that athletes are exposed to physiological vulnerabilities that can possibly harm their performance and health.
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Aracaju, Brazil ; Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Adrenal and Hypertension Unit, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Aracaju, Brazil
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Borges LP, Martins AF, de Souza DRV, de Rezende Neto JM, Santos AA, Oliveira BM, Matos ILS, da Invenção GB, dos Santos KA, Souza NAA, de Jesus PC, dos Santos CA, de Oliveira Goes MA, de Souza MSF, de Carvalho Barreto ID, Guimarães AG, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Does In-Person Visiting Affect the Number of COVID-19 Cases in Prisons? Life (Basel) 2021; 11:1184. [PMID: 34833060 PMCID: PMC8617881 DOI: 10.3390/life11111184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Even with the current advances that have been made in regard to COVID-19, such as a better understanding of the disease and the steady growth in the number of vaccinated individuals, it remains a challenge for humanity. Dealing with the disease in prison settings has been particularly difficult. This study sought to discover whether in-person visiting affected the number of cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the penitentiaries in the state of Sergipe (Brazil). We conducted a two-phase study (when visiting was suspended and after it recommenced) in seven penitentiaries in Sergipe using immunochromatography and nasopharyngeal swab testing to evaluate whether visiting affects the number of COVID-19 cases. In the first phase (n = 778), 57.6% of inmates reported risk factors and 32.5% were positive for COVID-19 (18.9% IgM, 24.2% IgG, 1% antigen). In the second phase, 19.6% tested positive (13.9% IgM, 7.9% IgG, 0.2% antigen). The occurrence of positive cases of COVID-19 and positive results (IgM and IgG) were significantly higher in the first phase. In the second phase, 56.7% of inmates had received visits and 18.7% were positive for COVID-19 (14% IgM, 7% IgG). Among those who had not received visits, 20.9% tested positive (13.8% IgM, 9.2% IgG, 0.5% antigen). There was no significant difference in positive cases/results between inmates that had and had not received visits. These findings suggest that, under the conditions assessed, visiting does not seem to affect the number of COVID-19 cases in prisons and reinforces the importance of sanitary measures to control dissemination.
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- Lysandro Pinto Borges
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Education in Health, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto 49400-000, Brazil; (A.F.M.); (D.R.V.d.S.); (J.M.d.R.N.)
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- Department of Education in Health, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto 49400-000, Brazil; (A.F.M.); (D.R.V.d.S.); (J.M.d.R.N.)
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- Department of Education in Health, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto 49400-000, Brazil; (A.F.M.); (D.R.V.d.S.); (J.M.d.R.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil; (L.P.B.); (A.A.S.); (B.M.O.); (I.L.S.M.); (G.B.d.I.); (K.A.d.S.); (N.A.A.S.); (P.C.d.J.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Education in Health, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto 49400-000, Brazil; (A.F.M.); (D.R.V.d.S.); (J.M.d.R.N.)
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Paulino ET, Rodrigues AKBF, Machado MLDP, de Oliveira KRV, Bernardino AC, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Oliveira AP, Ribeiro ÊAN. Alpha-terpineol prevents myocardial damage against isoproterenol-MI induced in Wistar-Kyoto rats: New possible to promote cardiovascular integrity. Life Sci 2021; 290:120087. [PMID: 34740575 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Alpha-terpineol (TPN) is one of the major components of the resin obtained from Protium heptaphyllum. This plant has been utilized as medicine by Brazilian indigenous tribes to treat cardiovascular diseases. Scientific reports have shown that the TPN possesses vasorelaxant and antihypertensive effects. This study was conducted to assess the cardioprotective action of TPN against isoproterenol (ISO)-induced cardiotoxicity. Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups. Rats were orally administered with TPN (25, 50, and 75 mg/kg, respectively) for 15 days, and ISO was administered (85 mg/kg, subcutaneously) on the 14th and 15th days. At the end of the experiment, the hemodynamic, baroreflex test, ECG, biochemical, histological, and morphometric changes were monitored from control and experimental groups, i.e., on the 15th day. ISO-induced myocardial infarcted rats showed an increase in mortality rates, cardiac marker enzymes, tachycardia, hypertrophy, myocardium necrosis, edema, hemorrhagic areas, infiltration of inflammatory cells like lymphocytes, and increased myocardial infarct size. However, pretreatment with TPN significantly inhibited these effects of ISO. The histopathological findings obtained for the myocardium further confirmed the biochemical results. Thus, the present study provides evidence for the efficacy of TPN against ISO-induced myocardial infarction in rats.
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- Emanuel Tenório Paulino
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Institute Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil.
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- Cardiovascular Pharmacology Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Institute Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil
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- Cardiovascular Pharmacology Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Institute Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Biology and Health Science, Federal University of Piauí, Brazil
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Martins-Filho PR, Pereira de Andrade AL, Pereira de Andrade AJ, Moura da Silva MD, de Souza Araújo AA, Nunes PS, Santos VS, Ferreira LC, de Aquino Neves EL, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Miller Fisher Syndrome in Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: A Systematic Review. J Clin Neurol 2021; 17:541-545. [PMID: 34595862 PMCID: PMC8490896 DOI: 10.3988/jcn.2021.17.4.541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is a subtype of Guillain-Barré syndrome characterized by the triad of ophthalmoparesis, areflexia, and ataxia. Although cases of MFS have been associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, no studies have synthesized the clinical characteristics of patients with this condition. METHODS In this rapid systematic review, we searched the PubMed database to identify studies on MFS associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. RESULTS This review identified 11 cases, of whom 3 were hospitalized with motor and/or sensory polyneuropathy as the first sign of SARS-CoV-2 infection. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was not detected in analyses of cerebrospinal fluid, suggesting a mechanism of immune-mediated injury rather than direct viral neurotropism. However, antiganglioside antibodies were found in only two of the nine patients tested. It is possible that target antigens other than gangliosides are involved in MFS associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. CONCLUSIONS The present patients exhibited clinical improvement after being treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. Although rare, patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection may present neurological symptoms suggestive of MFS. Early recognition of the MFS clinical triad is essential for the timely initiation of treatment.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Arapiraca, Brazil
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Martins-Filho PR, Ferreira LC, Heimfarth L, Araújo AADS, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine as pre-and post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials. Lancet Reg Health Am 2021; 2:100062. [PMID: 34485970 PMCID: PMC8403035 DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2021.100062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an anti-malarial and immunomodulatory drug considered a potential candidate for drug repurposing in COVID-19 due to their in vitro antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. Despite the potential antiviral effects and anti-inflammatory profile, the results based on clinical studies are contradictory. Therefore, the quality of the decision-making process from meta-analyses summarizing the available evidence selecting studies with different designs and unblinded trials is limited. The aim of this study was to synthesize the best evidence on the efficacy and safety of HCQ as pre-and post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment of non-hospitalized and hospitalized patients with COVID-19. METHODS Searches were performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Lilacs, the website ClinicalTrials.gov and the preprint server medRxiv from January 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021. The following elements were used to define eligibility criteria: (1) Population: individuals at high-risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (pre-exposure), individuals who had close contact with a positive or probable case of COVID-19 (post-exposure), non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and hospitalized patients with COVID-19; (2) Intervention: HCQ; (3) Comparison: placebo; (4) Outcomes: incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, need for hospitalization, length of hospital stay, need for invasive mechanical ventilation (MV), death, and adverse events; and (5) Study type: blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Risk of bias was judged according to the Cochrane guidelines for RCTs. Treatment effects were reported as relative risk (RR) for dichotomous variables and mean difference (MD) for continuous variables with 95% confidence intervals (CI). We used either a fixed or random-effects model to pool the results of individual studies depending on the presence of heterogeneity. The GRADE system was used to evaluate the strength of evidence between use of HCQ and the outcomes of interest. FINDINGS Fourteen blinded, placebo-controlled RCTs were included in this meta-analysis. Four trials (1942 patients: HCQ = 1271; placebo = 671) used HCQ as a prophylactic medication pre-exposure to COVID-19, two (1650 patients: HCQ = 821; placebo = 829) as a prophylactic medication post-exposure to COVID-19, three (1018 patients: HCQ = 497; placebo = 521) as treatment for non-hospitalized patients, and five (1138 patients: HCQ = 572; placebo = 566) as treatment for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. We found no decreased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among individuals receiving HCQ as pre-exposure (RR = 0.90; 95% CI 0.46 to 1.77) or post-exposure (RR = 0.96; 95% CI 0.72 to 1.29) prophylaxis to prevent COVID-19. There was no significant decreased risk of hospitalization for outpatients with SARS-CoV-2 infection (RR = 0.64; 95% CI 0.33 to 1.23) and no decreased risk of MV (RR = 0.81; 95% CI 0.49 to 1.34) and death (RR = 1.05; 95% CI 0.62 to 1.78) among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 receiving HCQ. The certainty of the results on the lack of clinical benefit for HCQ was rated as moderate. Moreover, our results demonstrated an increased risk for any adverse events and gastrointestinal symptoms among those using HCQ. INTERPRETATION Available evidence based on the results of blinded, placebo-controlled RCTs showed no clinical benefits of HCQ as pre-and post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment of non-hospitalized and hospitalized patients with COVID-19. FUNDING There was no funding source.
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- Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho
- Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Corresponding author. Prof. Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho. Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Hospital Universitário, Laboratório de Patologia Investigativa. Rua Cláudio Batista, s/n. Bairro Sanatório. Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil. CEP
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Department of Medicine, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Assays and Toxicity, Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil,Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Silva-Martins S, Beserra-Filho JIA, Maria-Macêdo A, Custódio-Silva AC, Soares-Silva B, Silva SP, Lambertucci RH, Silva RH, Dos Santos JR, Gandhi SR, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Ribeiro AM. Myrtenol complexed with β-cyclodextrin ameliorates behavioural deficits and reduces oxidative stress in the reserpine-induced animal model of Parkinsonism. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2021; 48:1488-1499. [PMID: 34351001 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Current pharmacological approaches to treat Parkinson's disease have low long-term efficacy and important adverse side effects. The development of new pharmacological therapies has focused on novel plant-derived phytochemicals. The alcoholic monoterpene myrtenol has been isolated from several plant species, and has anxiolytic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. Our study evaluated the neuroprotective potential of myrtenol complexed with β-cyclodextrin (MYR) on a progressive parkinsonism model induced by reserpine (RES) in mice. The complexation with cyclodextrins enhances the pharmacological action of monoterpenes. Male Swiss mice were treated daily with MYR (5 mg/kg, p.o.) and with RES (0.1 mg/kg, s.c.) every other day during 28 days. Behavioural evaluations were conducted across treatment. At the end of the treatment, immunohistochemistry for tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and oxidative stress parameters were evaluated. Chronic MYR-treatment protected against olfactory sensibility loss, restored short-term memory and decreased RES-induced motor impairments. Moreover, this treatment prevented dopaminergic depletion and reduced the oxidative status index in the dorsal striatum. Therefore, MYR ameliorated motor and non-motor impairments in the progressive animal model of parkinsonism, possibly by an antioxidant action. Additional research is needed to investigate the mechanisms involved in this neuroprotective effect.
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- Departament of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Santos, Brazil
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- Departament of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Santos, Brazil
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- Departament of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Santos VS, Souza Araújo AA, de Oliveira JR, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Martins-Filho PR. COVID-19 mortality among Indigenous people in Brazil: a nationwide register-based study. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021; 43:e250-e251. [PMID: 33044545 PMCID: PMC7665629 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdaa176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has disproportionately affected Black people and minority ethnic groups, but there are limited data regarding the impact of disease on Indigenous people. Herein, we investigated the burden of COVID-19 on the Indigenous population in Brazil. We performed a populational-based study including all cases and deaths from COVID-19 among Brazilian Indigenous people from 26 February to 28 August 2020. Data were obtained from official Brazilian information systems. We calculated incidence, mortality and fatality rates for the Indigenous population for each of the five Brazilian regions. Brazil had an incidence and a mortality rate of 3546.4 cases and 65.0 deaths per 100 000 population, respectively. The case fatality rate (CFR) was 1.8%. The Central-West had the higher estimates of disease burden among Brazilian Indians (incidence rate: 3135.0/100 000; mortality rate: 101.2/100 000 and CFR: 3.2%) followed by the North region (incidence rate: 5664.4/100 000; mortality rate: 92.2/100 000 and CFR: 1.6%). Governmental actions should guarantee the isolation, monitoring and testing capabilities of Indigenous people and rapidly to provide social protection and health facilities.
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- Victor Santana Santos
- Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Arapiraca, 57309-005, Brazil
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Silva Pereira RL, Campina FF, Costa MDS, Pereira da Cruz R, Sampaio de Freitas T, Lucas Dos Santos AT, Cruz BG, Maciel de Sena Júnior D, Campos Lima IK, Xavier MR, Rodrigues Teixeira AM, Alencar de Menezes IR, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Araújo AADS, Melo Coutinho HD. Antibacterial and modulatory activities of β-cyclodextrin complexed with (+)-β-citronellol against multidrug-resistant strains. Microb Pathog 2021; 156:104928. [PMID: 33957243 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.104928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The present study aimed to investigate the antibacterial and modulatory activities of (+)-β-citronellol (βCT), β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), and their complex βCT/β-CD and characterize them using infrared spectroscopy. Infrared spectra were recorded in the 750-4000 cm-1 region. The antibacterial effects of these compounds and their modulatory-antibiotic activities were determined using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test. Signatures of these pure compounds were detected in the infrared spectrum of the βCT/β-CD complex. The MIC of the βCT/β-CD complex against the tested strains was found to be 1024 μg/mL. The antagonistic and synergistic effects of these compounds were also observed using the modulation tests. βCT or β-CD alone did not exhibit any direct antibacterial activity. However, the βCT/β-CD complex in combination with gentamicin showed a synergistic effect against E. coli.
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil; Department of Physics, Regional University of Cariri, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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Nascimento Júnior JAC, Santos AM, Cavalcante RCM, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Walker CIB, Borges LP, Frank LA, Serafini MR. Mapping the technological landscape of SARS, MERS, and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2021; 47:673-684. [PMID: 33826439 PMCID: PMC8040490 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2021.1908343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The last two decades have seen the emergence of several viral outbreaks. Some of them are the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV2) - the cause of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Ever, vaccines for emergency use have been authorized for the control and prevention of COVID-19. Currently, there is an urgent need to develop a vaccine for prophylaxis of COVID-19 and for other future epidemics. METHODS This review describes patented vaccines for SARS and MERS-CoV and vaccines developed and approved for emergency use against the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The European Patent Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization were the patent databases used using specific terms. In addition, another search was carried out in the Clinical Trials in search of ongoing clinical studies focused on the COVID-19 vaccine. RESULTS The patent search showed that most vaccines are based on viral vector platforms, nucleic acids, or protein subunits. The review also includes an overview of completed and ongoing clinical trials for SARS-CoV-2 in several countries. CONCLUSION The information provided here lists vaccines for other types of coronavirus that have been used in the development of vaccines for COVID-19.
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- José Adão Carvalho Nascimento Júnior
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.,Escola de Saúde e Bem Estar UniRitter, Faculdade de Farmácia - Laureate International Universities, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Martins-Filho PR, de Souza Araújo AA, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Santos VS. Digital public interest on coronavirus information and social distancing: a Brazilian nationwide analysis using an infodemiology approach. J Travel Med 2021; 28:5900475. [PMID: 32876696 PMCID: PMC7499688 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taaa154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The decline of social distancing measure in Brazil seems to be associated to the reduction of interest on coronavirus information. Exploring the trends of public interest in searching COVID 19 information on the Internet may be a useful and complementary tool to COVID-19 surveillance and commitment to disease preventive measures.
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- Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho
- Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Rua Cláudio Batista, s/n. Sanatório, Aracaju, SE, 49060-100, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, s/n. Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, 49100-000, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, s/n. Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, 49100-000, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Av. Manoel Severino Barbosa. Bom Sucesso, Arapiraca, AL, 57309-005, Brazil
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de Araújo Andrade T, Nascimento Junior JAC, Santos AM, Borges LP, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Walker CIB, Frank LA, Serafini MR. Technological Scenario for Masks in Patent Database During Covid-19 Pandemic. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:72. [PMID: 33575845 PMCID: PMC7877530 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-01918-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Since January 2020, the World Health Organization announces COVID-19 outbreak a case of public health emergency of international interest, and declaring it a pandemic on March. Due to the high transmission of this disease, rate precautions have been implemented, such as the use of masks by the population, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety protocols, mainly to health workers. Thus, we performed a patent review to evaluate the current patents related to the protective mask. The review was carried out in the patent database in the period of May 2019 to May 2020. After the process of screening and eligibility, 563 patents were selected for our analysis according to the aim of the study which used masks such as a PPE against dust particles and pathogens, mostly when it is about airborne transmission, such as viruses and bacteria. Here, an overview of the main materials used in the mask manufacturing and their efficiency was described. The results of the review showed that most of the masks used cotton, nylon, silver fiber fabrics, among others as fabrics to develop the masks. It also makes an analysis of masks composed of nanotechnology which provide high filtration efficiency. Moreover, the review also brought possibilities of masking the population, which already have been done in countries such as China and Korea and ways of sterilization for reuse of PPE during COVID-19 outbreak. Thus, this review can further researchers in the developing of masks to decrease the spread of a pandemic disease. Graphical abstract.
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Araújo AADS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Schimieguel DM, Corrêa CB, de Moura TR, Cavalcante RCM, Grespan R, Cerqueira-Meneses DDV, Barreto-Alves JA, Martins-Filho PR. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in low-income university students. EXCLI J 2021; 20:276-280. [PMID: 33628163 PMCID: PMC7898039 DOI: 10.17179/excli2021-3459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Adriano Antunes de Souza Araújo
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.,Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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Heimfarth L, dos Santos MA, Barreto-Filho JA, Barreto AS, Macedo FN, Araújo AADS, Martins-Filho P, Scotti MT, Scotti L, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Insights into the actions of angiotensin-1 receptor (AT1R) inverse agonists: Perspectives and implications in COVID-19 treatment. EXCLI J 2021; 20:252-275. [PMID: 33628162 PMCID: PMC7898045 DOI: 10.17179/excli2021-3412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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New coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has caused chaos in health care systems. Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 are variable, with a complex pathophysiology and as yet no specific treatment. It has been suggested that the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system has a possible role in the severity of cases and the number of deaths. Our hypothesis is that drugs with inverse agonist effects to the angiotensin-1 receptor can be promising tools in the management of patients with COVID-19, possibly avoiding complications and the poor evolution in some cases. Any risk factors first need to be identified, and the most appropriate time to administer the drugs during the course of the infection also needs to be established. Several angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) have a favorable profile and are important candidates for the treatment of COVID-19. In this review we discussed a set of compounds with favorable profile for COVID-19 treatment, including azilsartan, candesartan, eprosartan, EXP3174, olmesartan, telmisartan, and valsartan. They are effective as inverse agonists and could reduce the "cytokine storm" and reducing oxidative stress. As COVID-19 disease has several evolution patterns, the effectiveness of ARB therapy would be related to infection "timing", patient risk factors, previous use of ARBs, and the specific molecular effects of an ARB. However, controlled studies are needed to identify whether ARBs are beneficial in the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
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- Luana Heimfarth
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Sao Cristovão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Cheminformatics Laboratory- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Synthetic Bioactive, Federal University of Paraiba-Campus I, 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Cheminformatics Laboratory- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Synthetic Bioactive, Federal University of Paraiba-Campus I, 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Sergipe, Brazil,*To whom correspondence should be addressed: Lucindo José Quintans-Júnior, Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe-UFS, Av. Marechal Rondom, s/n, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil, Zip Code: 49.100-000; Tel.: +55-79-21056645, Fax: +55-79-3212-6640, E-mail: ,
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Martins-Filho PR, Antunes de Souza Araújo A, Pereira LX, Quintans-Júnior LJ, de Souza Barboza W, Cavalcante TF, Feitosa de Souza M, de Oliveira Góes MA, Santos VS. Factors Associated with Mortality among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2021; 104:103-105. [PMID: 33215578 PMCID: PMC7790112 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-1170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Information on the risk factors for COVID-19 mortality in low- and middle-income countries is still scarce. In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed the factors associated with COVID-19 mortality in hospitalized patients in a poor area of Brazil. Logistic regression was used to identify factors independently associated with mortality, including gender, age, and the presence of underlying medical conditions. A total of 1,207 patients were included in the analysis, and a 1.5-fold increase in COVID-19 mortality was found among patients aged > 65 years with hypertension and diabetes (odds ratio [OR]: 1.50, 95% CI: 1.02–2.19). Moreover, infectious disease (OR: 4.31, 95% CI: 1.39–13.39), kidney disease (OR: 2.59, 95% CI: 1.27–5.27), and heart disease (OR: 2.00, 95% CI: 1.31–3.04) were also predictive for COVID-19 in-hospital death. This large cohort provides important data on potential factors associated with COVID-19 mortality in Brazil.
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- 1Federal University of Sergipe, Sao Cristovao, Brazil.,4Government of Sergipe State, State Health Secretariat, Aracaju, Brazil
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- 1Federal University of Sergipe, Sao Cristovao, Brazil.,4Government of Sergipe State, State Health Secretariat, Aracaju, Brazil
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Martins-Filho PR, Araújo BCL, Sposato KB, Araújo AADS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Santos VS. Racial Disparities in COVID-19-related Deaths in Brazil: Black Lives Matter? J Epidemiol 2021; 31:239-240. [PMID: 33456022 PMCID: PMC7878714 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20200589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Graduate Program in Law, Federal University of Sergipe.,Consultant, Juvenile Justice and Child Abuse, UNICEF Brazil
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Martins-Filho PR, Quintans-Júnior LJ, de Souza Araújo AA, Sposato KB, Souza Tavares CS, Gurgel RQ, Fontes Leite DC, de Paiva SM, Santos HP, Santos VS. Socio-economic inequalities and COVID-19 incidence and mortality in Brazilian children: a nationwide register-based study. Public Health 2020; 190:4-6. [PMID: 33316478 PMCID: PMC7833565 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Objectives This study aimed to estimate the incidence and mortality rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Brazilian children and to analyze its relationship with socio-economic inequalities in a state-level analysis. Study design This is a nationwide register-based study. Methods To estimate the incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 in Brazilian children aged 0–19 years, we extracted data of confirmed cases and deaths from the de-identified microdata catalog and official bulletins of the 27 Brazilian states' health department websites until September 3, 2020. Social and economic inequalities were evaluated using the Social Vulnerability Index and Gini coefficient, respectively. The relationship between COVID-19 rates in Brazilian children and socio-economic vulnerability at the state level was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation. Results Of the 3,998,055 individuals with COVID-19 included in our database, 335,279 (8.4%) were children aged 0–19 years. Eight hundred deaths in children were registered, which accounts for about 0.7% of the deaths related to COVID-19 in the country. There were important differences in the incidence and mortality rates among Brazilian regions, and a correlation between mortality rates and social (ρ = 0.519; P-value = 0.007; effect magnitude: moderate) and economic (ρ = 0.615; P-value < 0.001; effect magnitude: strong) inequalities was found in a state-level analysis. Conclusions This population-based study showed important regional differences in COVID-19 estimates for children in Brazil and a relationship between mortality rates and socio-economic inequalities. The knowledge of sociogeographic differences in the estimates of COVID-19 is crucial to planning societal strategies and local decision-making to mitigate the effects of disease in the pediatric population. Adverse outcomes due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are not only the result of individual clinical characteristics. This population-based study showed a relationship between mortality rates of COVID-19 among Brazilian children and socio-economic inequalities. There are important regional differences in COVID-19 estimates for children in Brazil. The knowledge of sociogeographic differences in the estimates of COVID-19 is crucial to planning societal strategies and local decision-making to mitigate the effects of disease in the pediatric population.
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- Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil; Juvenile Justice and Child Abuse, UNICEF Brazil
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States
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Gomes JH, Mendes RR, Franca CS, Da Silva-Grigoletto ME, Pereira da Silva DR, Antoniolli AR, de Oliveira e Silva AM, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Acute leucocyte, muscle damage, and stress marker responses to high-intensity functional training. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0243276. [PMID: 33270727 PMCID: PMC7714345 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High-intensity functional training (HIFT) has become more popular, and the number of practitioners has increased; however, it remains unclear whether perturbations in the immune parameters occur, even after one single bout. Our aim was to examine acute leucocyte, muscle damage, and stress marker responses following a single 'Cindy' workout session, and compare the results between novice and experienced participants. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-three HIFT practitioners (age 31.0 ± 1.0 years) completed the 'Cindy' workout. They were categorized as novice (3-8 months of experience; n = 10) and experienced (≥18 months; n = 13). White blood cell (WBC) count, plasma creatine kinase (CK) activity, blood cortisol level, and lactate concentration were measured. Blood analysis was performed before (pre-ex), immediately after (post-ex), 30 min after (post-30 min), and 24 h after (post-24 h) a single 'Cindy' workout session. RESULTS WBC count was higher post-ex (6.8 to 11.8x103/μL) and returned to baseline values within post-30 min (p<0.01). Neutrophil (3.3 to 4.5x103/μL) and lymphocyte levels (2.8 to 5.9x103/μL) were higher post-ex and returned to baseline values after post-24 h, yet lymphocytopoenia (2.2x103/μL) was observed at post-30 min (p<0.01). CK increased post-ex (174.9 to 226.7 U.L-1) and remained elevated post-24 h. Cortisol (14.7 to 17.0 μg/dL) and lactate (1.9 to 13.5 mmol.l-1) responses increased post-ex, but only the lactate level was reduced at post-30 min (p<0.01). The experienced participants had higher WBC, lymphocyte, and cortisol concentrations post-ex than the novice ones (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS A single HIFT session elicited significant acute perturbations in WBC count, stress markers, and muscle tissue, which is like other similar regimens. Importantly, the experienced participants showed greater lymphocyte and cortisol responses than the novice ones.
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- João Henrique Gomes
- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Nutrition Department, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Quintans-Júnior LJ, Albuquerque GR, Oliveira SC, Silva RR. Brazil's research budget: endless setbacks. EXCLI J 2020; 19:1322-1324. [PMID: 33192215 PMCID: PMC7658462 DOI: 10.17179/excli2020-2887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB). Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, CEP 45083-900, Brazil
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Heimfarth L, Santos VS, Araújo AADS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Martins-Filho PR. Ivermectin: Panacea or true promise for COVID-19. EXCLI J 2020; 19:1517-1519. [PMID: 33542677 PMCID: PMC7855117 DOI: 10.17179/excli2020-3022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Luana Heimfarth
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Arapiraca, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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Martins-Filho PR, de Souza Araújo AA, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Santos VS. COVID-19 fatality rates related to social inequality in Northeast Brazil: a neighbourhood-level analysis. J Travel Med 2020; 27:taaa128. [PMID: 32761125 PMCID: PMC7454826 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taaa128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Affiliation(s)
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Arapiraca, Brazil
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Souza DS, Barreto TDO, Menezes-Filho JERD, Heimfarth L, Rhana P, Rabelo TK, Santana MNS, Durço AO, Conceição MRDL, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Guimarães AG, Cruz JS, Vasconcelos CMLD. Myocardial hypertrophy is prevented by farnesol through oxidative stress and ERK1/2 signaling pathways. Eur J Pharmacol 2020; 887:173583. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Heimfarth L, Serafini MR, Martins-Filho PR, Quintans JDSS, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Drug repurposing and cytokine management in response to COVID-19: A review. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 88:106947. [PMID: 32919216 PMCID: PMC7457938 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is an aggressive disease that attacks the respiratory tract and has a higher fatality rate than seasonal influenza. The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis, and no specific therapy or drug has been formally recommended for use against SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this context, it is a rational strategy to investigate the repurposing of existing drugs to use in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. In the meantime, the medical community is trialing several therapies that target various antiviral and immunomodulating mechanisms to use against the infection. There is no doubt that antiviral and supportive treatments are important in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, but anti-inflammatory therapy also plays a pivotal role in the management COVID-19 patients due to its ability to prevent further injury and organ damage or failure. In this review, we identified drugs that could modulate cytokines levels and play a part in the management of COVID-19. Several drugs that possess an anti-inflammatory profile in others illnesses have been studied in respect of their potential utility in the treatment of the hyperinflammation induced by SAR-COV-2 infection. We highlight a number of antivirals, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic and antiparasitic drugs that have been found to mitigate cytokine production and consequently attenuate the "cytokine storm" induced by SARS-CoV-2. Reduced hyperinflammation can attenuate multiple organ failure, and even reduce the mortality associated with severe COVID-19. In this context, despite their current unproven clinical efficacy in relation to the current pandemic, the repurposing of drugs with anti-inflammatory activity to use in the treatment of COVID-19 has become a topic of great interest.
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- Luana Heimfarth
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil; Graduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil.
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPGCF). Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil; Graduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil; Graduate Program of Health Sciences (PPGCS), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil; Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPGCF). Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000 Brazil
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Nascimento Junior JAC, Santos AM, Oliveira AMS, Guimarães AG, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Coutinho HDM, Martins N, Borges LP, Serafini MR. Trends in MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Diagnosis Strategies: A Patent Review. Front Public Health 2020; 8:563095. [PMID: 33194964 PMCID: PMC7653175 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.563095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The emergence of a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak represents a challenge for the diagnostic laboratories responsible for developing test kits to identify those infected with SARS-CoV-2. Methods with rapid and accurate detection are essential to control the sources of infection, to prevent the spread of the disease and to assist decision-making by public health managers. Currently, there is a wide variety of tests available with different detection methodologies, levels of specificity and sensitivity, detection time, and with an extensive range of prices. This review therefore aimed to conduct a patent search in relation to tests for the detection of SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2. The greatest number of patents identified in the search were registered between 2003 and 2011, being mainly deposited by China, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. Most of the patents used the existing RT-PCR, ELISA, and isothermal amplification methods to develop simple, sensitive, precise, easy to use, low-cost tests that reduced false-negative or false-positive results. The findings of this patent search show that an increasing number of materials and diagnostic tests for the coronavirus are being produced to identify infected individuals and combat the growth of the current pandemic; however, there is still a question in relation to the reliability of the results of these tests.
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- José Adão Carvalho Nascimento Junior
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil.,Posgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil.,Posgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil.,Posgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil.,Posgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristovão, Brazil
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Santos VS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, Barboza WS, Araújo AADS, Martins-Filho PR. Clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients with COVID-19 and leprosy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 35:e1-e2. [PMID: 32865267 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- V S Santos
- Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health, Federal University of Alagoas, Arapiraca, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Science. Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Science. Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Science. Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Brazil.,Investigative Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Brazil
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