Publications by authors named "Cano-Gutierrez G"
The aim of this report was to evaluate the morphological and biochemical changes in the liver by the inhalation of vanadium and consumption of sweetened beverages in a subchronic murine model. Forty CD-1 male mice were randomly divided into four groups: control, vanadium (V), sucrose 30% (S), and vanadium-sucrose (V + S). V was inhaled (1.
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- Particulate matter air pollution has significantly increased recently, with vanadium, a transition element, primarily originating from fossil fuel combustion.
- Exposure to vanadium is linked to a higher chance of arrhythmias, but the biological mechanisms behind this connection are unclear.
- Research in mice inhaling vanadium showed reduced levels of N-Cadherin and Connexin-43, along with structural heart muscle disruptions, suggesting a potential cause for the arrhythmias seen in highly polluted urban areas.
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- Vanadium (V) is utilized in various industries for applications ranging from ceramic production and pigments to manufacturing tools, steel, and surgical implants due to its hardness and corrosion resistance.
- The increasing use of V in high-tech fields like aerospace and photography raises concerns about occupational exposure and environmental contamination from by-products such as vanadium pentoxide.
- Research has linked airborne V exposure to serious health issues, including hypertension, cancer, and respiratory problems, prompting a review of exposure levels and necessary protective measures.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphological changes, liver function test (LFT), and oxidative stress damage caused by thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), in mice exposed to vanadium via inhalation. Male CD-1 mice were exposed to vanadium pentoxide (V(2)O(5)) via inhalation (0.02 M), 1 hour twice a week for 6 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is an increased concern about the health effects that air-suspended particles have on human health which have been dissected in animal models. Using CD-1 mouse, we explore the effects that vanadium inhalation produce in different tissues and organs. Our findings support the systemic effects of air pollution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Biliary stents for reconstruction in bile duct injuries. The role of bile acids].
Rev Gastroenterol Mex
November 2002
Unlabelled: Biliary stents, placed either surgically, endoscopically or radiologically are a frequent palliative and/or curative option for treatment of obstructive jaundice. Stones or sludge formation above or inside the stent are of major concern in that they cause dysfunction of the stent that needs prompt replacement. To evaluate the efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for long-term management of surgically placed biliary stents after iatrogenic injury, a prospective, controlled, randomized trial was conducted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Bile duct injury is a complex and serious complication whose frequency has not diminished. A bilidigestive anastomosis (Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy) is usually needed after complex injuries. Placement of an anastomotic stent is a matter of debate and to our knowledge there is no study that compares the results between stenting and not stenting the anastomosis.
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