Role of renin-angiotensin system in development of heart failure induced by myocardial infarction in rats.

abstract：:We used skeletochronology to compare age, size, reproductive parameters and growth patterns of two related, anuran amphibians from Northern Argentina: Leptodactylus bufonius (n=69) and L. latinasus (n=56), in order to better understand their coexistence in syntopy. Previous studies showed that the two species overlap ...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Marangoni F,Courtis A,Piñeiro JM,Ingaramo MDR,Cajade R,Stănescu F

更新日期：2019-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Leaves of Psidium guajava L. (guava) have been widely used in the popular way for prevention and treatment of various diseases. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the inhibitory potential of leaves aqueous extract from three cultivars of P. guajava (Pedro Sato, Paluma and Século XXI) on α-amylase, α-gly...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Simão AA,Marques TR,Marcussi S,Corrêa AD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated an artificial tritrophic exposure system for use in ecotoxicological evaluations of environmental stressors on aphidophagous predators. It consists of an acrylic tube with a Parafilm M sachet containing liquid aphid diet, into which can be added environmental stressors. Immature Cycloneda sanguinea, Harmo...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Paula DP,Souza LM,Andow DA,Sousa AA,Pires CS,Sujii ER

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the relationships between yield and evaporation as a function of lake morphology in semi-arid Brazil. First, a new methodology was proposed to classify the morphology of 40 reservoirs in the Ceará State, with storage capacities ranging from approximately 5 to 4500 hm3. Then, Monte Carlo simulat...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Campos JN,Lima IE Neto,Studart TM,Nascimento LS

更新日期：2016-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Rotifers have often been used as indicators of sudden changes in physical and chemical features of the aquatic environment. Such features vary greatly during flood pulse events in small lakes connected to major floodplains. However, few are the studies that investigate the consequences of the flood pulse in rotifer sp...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Nova CC,Lopes VG,Souza LC,Kozlowsky-Suzuki B,Pereira TA,Branco CW

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spatial variation in the environment may be an important source of morphological variation in many organisms. Tadpoles are valuable model organisms for studies of morphological variation, and in particular, the evaluation of the relationship between environmental and morphological variables. In heterogeneous environme...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Lopes GN,Serra RTA,Piorski NM,Andrade GV

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The study of radiation entrance and exit dynamics and energy consumption in a system is important for understanding the environmental processes that rule the biosphere-atmosphere interactions of all ecosystems. This study provides an analysis of the interaction of energy in the form of photosynthetically active radiat...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Curado LF,Musis CR,Cunha CR,Rodrigues TR,Pereira VM,Nogueira JS,Sanches L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Agromyza Fallén (Diptera, Agromyzidae) is a genus of leaf mining flies, including species with high economic importance. The knowledge of this genus is very poor in the neotropics, with 12 known species, only six of them recorded from Brazil. This paper describes two new Agromyza species from "Cerrado" and "Pantanal" ...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Sousa VR,Couri MS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze the data of endoscopy and symptoms in 118 Mexican patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dyspepsia, non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) and erosive esophagitis (EE). IBS criteria were fulfilling for dyspepsia patients in 47%, for NERD in 48%, and for EE patients in 48% of case...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Camacho S,Bernal F,Abdo M,Awad RA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to establish a cryopreservation protocol for embryogenic cultures of A. angustifolia, enabling the ex situ conservation of the species. Embryogenic cultures were established from immature seeds and treated with variations of the cryoprotectant solutions SuDG, SoD and PVS2 prior to immersion in liquid ...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Demarchi G,Stefenon VM,Steiner N,Vieira FN,Dal Vesco LL,Guerra MP

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unlike the majority of the nudibranchs, Glaucidae lives adrift at the sea surface within Tropical and Subtropical ocean basins, feeding on cnidarians or using them to attach their egg strings as a reproductive strategy. The latitudinal distribution of Glaucus atlanticus throughout the Brazilian Province is influenced ...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Pinotti RM,Bom FC,Muxagata E

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two major memory systems have been recognized over the years (Squire 1987): the declarative memory system, which is under the control of the hippocampus and related temporal lobe structures, and the procedural or habit memory system, which is under the control of the striatum and its connections. Most if not all learn...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Rossato JI,Zinn CG,Furini C,Bevilaqua LR,Medina JH,Cammarota M,Izquierdo I

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) is related to lifestyle (e.g. diet, physical activity and smoking) as well as to genetic factors. This study aimed at evaluating the association between CVD risk factors and DNA damage levels in children and adolescents. Anthropometry, diet and serum CVD risk factors...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Kliemann M,Prá D,Müller LL,Hermes L,Horta JA,Reckziegel MB,Burgos MS,Maluf SW,Franke SI,Silva Jd

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiopharmaceuticals play a critical role in modern medicine primarily for diagnostic purposes, but also for monitoring disease progression and response to treatment. As the use of image has been increased, so has the use of prescription medications. These trends increase the risk of interactions between medications a...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Santos-Oliveira R,Smith SW,Carneiro-Leão AM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sterna hirundinacea (Lesson, 1831) is a migratory seabird that breeds in the Pacific Coast (from Peru to Chile) and along the Atlantic coast of South America from Espírito Santo (Brazil) to Terra del Fuego (Argentina). This paper describes the reproductive success of South American Terns on Cardos Island, Florianopoli...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Fracasso HA,Branco JO

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coffee is one of the most important Brazilian agricultural commodities exported, and Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo States are the main coffee producers. Scale insects are important coffee pests, and 73 species of Cerococcidae (3), Coccidae (18), Diaspididae (6), Eriococcidae (1), Ortheziidae (3), Pseudococcidae (21)...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Fornazier MJ,Martins DS,Willink MCG,Pirovani VD,Ferreira PSF,Zanuncio JC

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most important steps is to clarify the juice, which are added synthetic polymer acrylamide base, aiming the fast settling of impurities present in the juice. However, this input is expensive and may have carcinogenic and neurotoxic actions to humans. The search for new natural flocculants that have similari...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Freita CM,Freita LA,Tralli LF,Silva AF,Mendes FQ,Teixeira V,Mutton MJR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to perform a systematic literature review to determine if there is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that interferes less within tooth movement. This research was performed according to the PRISMA statement. Articles were searched in eight electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Emba...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Corrêa AS,Almeida VL,Lopes BMV,Franco A,Matos FR,Quintans-Júnior LJ,Rode SM,Paranhos LR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A performance assessment of active magnetocaloric regenerators using entropy generation minimization is presented. The model consists of the Brinkman-Forchheimer equation to describe the fluid flow and coupled energy equations for the fluid and solid phases. Entropy generation contributions due to axial heat conductio...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Trevizoli PV,Barbosa JR

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Properties of L(+) lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) of Electrophorus electricus (L.) electric organ were studied, comparing the substrates pyruvate and lactate. Electric organ LDH is a soluble enzyme with a pH optimum of 7.4 for pyruvate and 9.0 for lactate. The apparent Km was lower for pyruvate (Km = 2.5 X 10(-4) M) than...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Torres-da Matta J,Nery da Matta A,Hassón-Voloch A

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonic marker measurements are inherent with intra- and inter-observer variability limitations. The objective of this paper is to investigate the performance of conventional 2D ultrasonic marker measurements and proposed programmable interactive three-dimensional (3D) marker evaluation...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Wee LK,Chai HY,Samsury SR,Mujamil NF,Supriyanto E

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two nitrogen-fixing Bacillus azotofixans strains were shown to produce an inhibition zone against themselves in plate assays. The B. azotofixans type strain P3L-5, chosen for further studies, produced inhibition zones against various Bacillus strains and other bacterial genera. This antibacterial substance was ...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Seldin L,Penido EG

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the province of Misiones (Argentina), the filling of the Yacyretá Reservoir (Argentina-Paraguay) to its final dimensions in 2011 formed new aquatic ecosystem, e.g., Garupá Stream was converted into a subreservoir. Reports have been made in this stream of adult individuals and spawning of the Family Sciaenidae, exce...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Briñoccoli YF,Garrido GG,Alvarez A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urolithiasis is a disorder of kidneys in which stones formation occur due to the excessive deposition of minerals in the urinary tract. It affects 12% of the population worldwide. Salvia hispanica seeds are rich source of quercetin which has preventive role in renal stone formation. The study objective was to explore ...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Saleem U,Ahmad N,Shah MA,Anwar F,Ahmad B

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:In the Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus, the significance of a conspecific alarm call was investigated in two seasons, winter and spring. Two qualitatively different behavioral responses were displayed by the receivers in reply to playbacks: call(s) and/or taking flight(s). The comparative analysis of the number of ...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Nicolas G,Fraigneau C,Aubin T

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drought is a natural and recurrent phenomenon. It is considered 'a natural disaster' whenever it occurs in an intensive manner in highly populated regions, resulting in significant damage (material and human) and loss (socioeconomic). This paper presents the efforts developed to monitor the impact of drought in the se...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Alvalá RCS,Cunha APMA,Brito SSB,Seluchi ME,Marengo JA,Moraes OLL,Carvalho MA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to assess the accuracy of linear measurements performed with two software packages in multislice (MSCT) and cone beam (CBCT) computed tomography (CT) images. The sample consisted of 10 human mandibles marked standardly 8 times with metallic orthodontic wires. The mandibles underwent both MSCT a...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Silva AALS,Franco A,Fernandes Â,Costa C,Barbosa JS,Westphalen FH

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present work, the ester synthesis in organic media catalyzed by lipases immobilized on chrysotile was studied. Lipases of different sources (Mucor javanicus, Pseudomonas cepacia, Rhizopus oryzae, Aspergillus niger and Candida rugosa) were immobilized on chrysotile, an inexpensive magnesium silicate, and used fo...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Silva JE,Jesus PC

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Caatinga's black snake Boiruna sertaneja is a Pseudoboini species, endemic of the Caatinga biome. It is rare and fits in five traits that suggest it deserve more attention in reproduction research and conservation policies. Here we provide information on reproductive biology of B. sertaneja by adding new data abou...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Guedes T,Guedes A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main objective of this work is to evaluate the occurrence of bromophenols (2bromophenol, 4bromophenol, 2,4dibromophenol, 2,6dibromophenol and 2,4,6tribromophenol), in the flesh and guts in two species of the LutjanidaeFamily: Lutjanus synagris and Ocyurus chrysurus. The bromophenols were extracted by steam distill...

journal_title：Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

authors： Oliveira AS,Silva VM,Veloso MC,Santos GV,Andrade JB

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00