Germination time: impact on nutritional, thermal, and paste properties of red rice.

Background: The study investigates how varying germination times affect the nutritional, thermal, and pasting properties of red rice. Germination was conducted over 32 h, with aliquots collected every 2 h starting from 18 h for property evaluation.

Results: At all evaluated germination times, the red rice samples exhibited low to intermediate amylose levels, while resistant starch content remained relatively constant (approximately 15-20%).

Deciphering the IgG Idiotype Network Through Proteomic Analysis of Potential Targets in SARS-CoV-2-Induced Immune Responses.

The association between COVID-19 and autoimmune diseases has gained increasing recognition, yet the specific targets of SARS-CoV-2-induced IgG are currently in focus for several studies. This study aims to explore the proteomic targets of these antibodies and their potential role in autoimmunity. We utilised a human proteome microarray encompassing 23 736 unique proteins, including isoform variants and fragments, as catalogued by the Human Protein Atlas.

The action of injectable nanodispersion of Bixa orellana (Chronic-in®) on arthritis in diabetic rats: pharmacological and histopathological studies.

Unlabelled: Diabetic arthritis (DA) is a microvascular complication associated with diabetes mellitus (DM), necessitating the exploration of innovative therapeutic approaches. The Amazon biome, rich in bioactive compounds, offers potential treatments; notably, Bixa orellana, which contains tocotrienol and geranylgeraniol, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, particularly when formulated as a nanodispersion.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the pharmacological effects of an injectable nanodispersion of Bixa orellana, termed Chronic-in®, in diabetic Wistar rats.

Antibacterial and Anti-virulence Properties of Cell-free Supernatant from a Mixture of Limosilactobacillus fermentum Strains Against Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.

This study investigated the antimicrobial efficacy of a cell-free supernatant (CFS) and live cells from a mixture of Limosilactobacillus fermentum strains (139, 296, and 263). These strains are candidates for probiotic use and were evaluated against five STb virotype enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) strains. Antagonistic activities of L.

Eribulin exerts multitarget antineoplastic activity in glioma cells.

Background: Gliomas, particularly glioblastomas, are highly aggressive cancers with rapid proliferation and poor prognosis. Current treatments have limited efficacy, highlighting the need for new therapeutic strategies. Eribulin mesylate, a synthetic macrocyclic ketone, has shown potential as an anticancer agent in several malignancies.

In vitro and in silico evaluation of synthetic compounds derived from bi-triazoles against asexual and sexual forms of Plasmodium falciparum.

Background: Despite advances in malaria chemotherapy, the disease continues to claim thousands of lives annually. Addressing this issue requires the discovery of new compounds to counteract resistance threatening the current therapeutic arsenal. In this context, bi-triazoles are substances with diverse biological activities, showing promise as lead compound to fight malaria.

Frontal affinity chromatography to investigate the interaction of benzophenone with humic acid supported on microbore monolithic columns.

The principles of frontal affinity chromatography were used to determine the sorption constants and sorption capacities of benzophenone on immobilized humic acid. Poly(glycidyl-co-ethylene dimethacrylate) monoliths were constructed inside microbore capillaries (12 cm long × 1.016 mm internal diameter) and further aminated with ethylenediamine.

The traditional knowledge about the biodiversity of edible Brazilian fruits and their pollinators: an integrative review.

Brazilian fruit trees are vital for food security, and their pollination is crucial. This study aimed to build a database of edible fruit trees and their pollinators in Brazil, integrating ethnobotanical and pollination ecology research. The database was built from an integrative review of ethnobotanical records of edible fruit plants and pollination biology research in Brazil.

Interweaving Mathematics and Art: Drawing Graphs as Celtic Knots and Links with CelticGraph.

Celtic knots, an ancient art form often linked to Celtic heritage, have been used historically in the decoration of monuments and manuscripts, often symbolizing the notions of eternity and interconnectedness. This paper introduces the framework CelticGraph designed for illustrating graphs in the style of Celtic knots and links. The process of creating these drawings raises interesting combinatorial concepts in the theory of circuits in planar graphs.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Urinary Incontinence Among Physically Active Women.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition that can impact the quality of life of physically active women. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to UI among women who exercise in gyms.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out from March to July 2022, in gyms located in the city of Parnaíba, in northeastern Brazil with physically active women.

Advanced amphotericin-B gel formulation: An efficient approach to combat cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Several drug release studies are continuously carried out to minimize pharmacological limitations, such as insolubility in water and gastrointestinal irritability. This study focused on the development of gels for the administration of amphotericin-B (AmB) for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis. Two gels were prepared from copolymers (polyglycerol and ε-caprolactone) incorporated with AmB.

Infection by Syngamidae in seabirds along the Brazilian Coast: new occurrences of Cyathostoma.

This study reports new occurrences of Syngamidae nematodes, specifically Cyathostoma (Cyathostoma) phenisci, in seabirds stranded along the northeastern coast of Brazil. Through systematic monitoring efforts of seabird strandings along the coast of Sergipe (northeastern Brazil), deceased specimens were subjected to post-mortem analyses. During necropsies, nematodes were identified in the tracheae of three specimens (Calonectris borealis, Puffinus puffinus, and Ardenna gravis), indicating respiratory infections.

Genetic Variability of Dalbulus maidis Populations from Brazil and Their Infectivity with Pathogens of Corn Stunt Complex.

The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis (DeLong & Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is a key pest of maize crops in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. In addition to direct damage, its major impact is related to its action as insect vector of pathogens related to corn stunting complex (CSC). CSC diseases are currently the most important and cause severe crop losses in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, and the southern United States, and outbreaks have been more oftenly reported.

Comparative study of time-restricted eating on body composition and metabolic parameters in climacteric women with obesity: analysis of a pre-post intervention.

Objective: The physiological changes inherent to the climacteric period can trigger or aggravate overweight/obesity, among several other health disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) on body composition and cardiometabolic parameters in climacteric women with obesity submitted to caloric restriction (CR) through a hypocaloric diet.

Methods: We conducted an analysis of a clinical trial in a pre-post design that included adult climacteric women with obesity.

Improving Pediatric Oncology Knowledge Through Pharmaceutical Health Education.

Pediatric oncology patients present unique challenges for healthcare professionals and caregivers. Strategies to enhance pharmaceutical knowledge among patients and their families are crucial for improving treatment adherence, safety, and outcomes. The objective was to investigate the impact of pharmaceutical health education on caregivers' ability to understand and administer medications to pediatric patients with cancer.

The multifaceted role of brood communication in wasp societies.

The family Vespidae represents a key group to understand the evolutionary trajectory of social behavior in insects, as these wasps display the entire spectrum of social behaviors, from solitary to highly eusocial. The evolution of eusociality likely depended on a coordinated communication system, with chemical communication being suggested as the most commonly used among social insects. Chemical communication provides information about colony identity and an individual's identity, sex and caste, and can help resolve intracolonial conflicts.

Reevaluating the role of secondary metabolites in cadmium phytoremediation.

This study investigates the role of secondary metabolites in the phytoremediation of cadmium-contaminated water using Pontederia parviflora and Salvinia auriculata. Unlike previous studies, which primarily focus on the physical removal of heavy metals by plants, our research explores the biochemical interactions between these plants secondary metabolites and cadmium ions. We employed liquid chromatography-diode array detector-mass spectrometry (LC-DAD-MS) to analyze the chemical composition of the plant extracts and assessed the impact of these metabolites on cadmium accumulation and removal efficiency.

Accelerating eucalypt clone selection pipeline via cloned progeny trials and molecular data.

The high productivity of Eucalyptus spp. forest plantations is mainly due to advances in silvicultural techniques and genetic improvement associated with the potential that many species of the genus have for vegetative propagation. However, long reproduction cycles for forest species pose significant challenges for genetic progress via traditional breeding programs.

Circulating extracellular vesicles as potential biomarkers and mediators of acute respiratory distress syndrome in sepsis.

The early sequence of respiratory failure events after the onset of sepsis is still unknown. We hypothesize that the lung should signal through circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) when it is affected by a systemic inflammatory response. Blood samples were obtained from septic patients with (n = 5) and without acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (n = 13) at 24 h of intensive care unit admission and 3 days later at Sírio-Libanês Hospital.

The 'marginal ridge sculpture' technique for anterior composite veneers. Clinical application in generalized diastemas.

Aim: The objective of the present study was to close multiple diastemas. This presents a significant challenge for clinicians, given the esthetic considerations and the need for precise replication of various types of tooth tissue. While direct composite resin layering is a demanding technique, it proves to be a viable approach for reshaping tooth anatomy.

Comparing the impact of landscape on the gut microbiome of Apis mellifera in Atlantic Forest and Caatinga Biomes.

The composition of the gut microbiota in animals can be influenced by a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic factors in the host, such as diet, physiological state, and genetics. This study aimed to compare the structural composition of the gut microbiota of Apis mellifera bees from two distinct Brazilian biomes, the Atlantic Forest and the Caatinga, using high throughput 16 S rRNA sequencing. We identified a core microbiota composed of seven genera present in all samples: Lactobacillus, Commensalibacter, Rhizobiaceae, Snodgrassella, Gilliamella, Orbaceae and Bifidobacterium.

It's not always easy to buy the idea: strategies, perceptions, and implications of learner-centered teaching in coach education.

Introduction: The study aims to investigate the development of a learner-centered teaching (LCT), a constructivist-based proposal focused on the learner and the learning process, in a university-based coach education program (CEP) through an action research (AR) approach.

Methods: Participants were six students, the researcher and the professor of a Sport Pedagogy course of a public Brazilian university. The classes were taught in a collaborative way between the professor and the researcher, and rubrics were used to guide the LCT development process.

Sperm vitrification : influence of diluent, stored volume and supplementation with sulfated polysaccharides of Nile tilapia () skin.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of diluent, stored volume and the cryodiluent medium supplementation with sulfated polysaccharides (SP) extracted from Nile tilapia skin on vitrified sperm. Six pools were diluted in 5% Glucose or Powder Coconut Water (ACP-104), supplemented or not with 0.5 mg/mL of SP, and submitted to vitrification.