Publications by authors named "Sylvia M A da Silva"
The core features of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can potentially contribute to the acceleration of telomere shortening mechanisms. Other factor associated with telomeres is Klotho gene as it can negatively regulates telomerase activity. Noteworthy, KLOTHO protein level has recently been associated with OSA.
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- The study investigates how sleep restriction in young rats affects their metabolism and weight, aiming to shed light on the link between sleep loss and obesity.
- Key findings reveal that while sleep-restricted rats initially gained less weight and body fat, after recovery, they showed increased energy storage and efficiency, suggesting potential long-term metabolic changes.
- Understanding these mechanisms could help explain how sleep curtailment is associated with obesity in both children and adults, highlighting the importance of sleep for healthy development.
Objective: To compare iron absorption from infant formula and iron-fortified cow's milk.
Methods: Twenty-four weanling Wistar rats were maintained in metabolic cages during the whole experiment (10 days). On the first day, the animals were divided into three similar groups according to their weight, length, hematocrit and hemoglobin levels: 1) infant formula; 2) powdered whole cow's milk fortified with iron in the same quantity and type as the formula; 3) control--powdered whole cow's milk not fortified with iron.