Maria Cristina de Oliveira Cardoso Coelho

Biopolímero produzido a partir da cana-de-áçucar para cicatrização cutânea

An extracelular polysaccharide was produced through microbiology, using the ZSP bacteria isolated in the Industrial Microbiological Laboratory of the Sugar cane Experimental Station at Carpina/UFRPE, Pernambuco, Brazil, presenting exceptional process capacity. The principal monosaccharides present in the 1soluble fraction were glucose (87.6%), xylose (8.6%), mannose (0.8%), ribose (1.7%), galactose (0.1%), arabinose (0.4%) and the glucuronic acid (0.8%). Due to the high rate of injuries that occur with domestic animals and the search for simple, economical alternatives that would be capable of giving ideal conditions for the healing process, extensive testing was done with the biopolymer produced by sugar cane in animals that had cutaneous wounds, so as to evaluate the reepitelization process. It was observed from the testing results that there was better skin granulation, better infection control, and less healing time, which allowed the conclusion that the biopolymer contributed favorabably in the healing process, and could be used in cutaneous injuries.

Reproductive assessment of hydroalcohol extract of Calendula officinalis L. in Wistar rats

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the administration of a hydroalcohol extract of Calendula officinalis L. flowers (HAE) on the reproductive function of Wistar rats. Four groups of adult male rats were treated orally with HAE at doses of 0, 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 g/kg for 60 consecutive days. From day 53 to 60 of treatment, rats were mated with untreated and fertile female rats. Reproductive parameters including testicular morphology, reproductive organ weights, fertility index and offspring viability were evaluated. In another protocol, groups of pregnant rats were treated orally with the same doses of HAE from days 1 to 6 (preimplantation period), 7 to 14 (organogenic period) or 15 to 19 (fetal period) of pregnancy. On day 20 of pregnancy, rats were killed for evaluation of maternal and fetal parameters. The results showed that the treatment with HAE did not affect male reproductive parameters. Besides, it was non‐toxic in the preimplantation and organogenic periods of pregnancy. However, the HAE induced a decrease of the maternal weight gain when administered during the fetal period. In conclusion, the HAE did not affect male fertility nor had toxic effects in early and middle periods of pregnancy. However, the HAE caused maternal toxicity when administered during the fetal period of pregnancy. Copyright

Bipartição escrotal associada à má formação prepucial em ovino Morada Nova: relato de caso

The anatomical changes in the male reproductive system of sheep are rarely described, especially the scrotal bipartition condition. Due to the importance of clarification of this anatomical change, we aimed to describe a case of a Morada Nova sheep that had scrotal bipartition associated with preputial malformation. It was observed that this change may occur as a adaptability condition to tropical climates.

Comparação entre dois protocolos para obtenção de plasma rico em plaquetas, em cães

The objective of this paper was to analyze two protocols for the production of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in dogs. Peripheral blood of 20 adult dogs was collected into three tubes. The first was processed through protocol A - single centrifugation at 1200rpm for 10min - , the second was submitted to protocol B - a first centrifugation at 1200rpm for 10min and a second centrifugation at 1600rpm for 10min - and the third was used to perform platelet count in whole blood, which served as a parameter for values obtained in PRP. The protocol in which it was possible to achieve a higher platelet count was tested in other 20 dogs to evaluate its reproducibility. Protocol B resulted in a superior platelet count in 100% of the samples, concluding that the referred protocol is effective for PRP production in dogs.

Farmacodermia em um cão após administração de antibióticos do grupo betalactâmico: relato de caso

A severe cutaneous reaction in a female dog after administration of penicillin and cephalexin is described, in which the main signs presented by the patient were fever, lack of appetite, and detachment of epidermis in the dorsal region of body.The established treatment was surgical debridement of the region, topical application of Aloe Vera with sugar, and systemic antibiotic therapy with ciprofloxacin, resulting in the recovery and wound closure in approximately 45 days.

Membrana amniótica e pericárdio canino como curativos biológicos na preparação do leito receptor para enxertia cutânea autógena

The granulation tissue formed with the use of amniotic membrane (ME) and canine pericardium (PE) as an occlusive biological dressing in experimental cutaneous wounds was evaluated Fifteen dogs, having three wounds on the dorsal thoracic region of each (FA -amniotic, FC -control and FP-pericardium) were used. Clinical and histological evaluations were carried out, including counting and measuring the average diameter of the blood vessels of the granulation tissue, as well as bacteriological exams (swabs) of the wounds and the grafts. The granulation tissue formed after seven days of using the canine amniotic membrane showed a vascular histological aspect, being able to be favorable to the cutaneous grafting. It was concluded that the use of amniotic membrane and canine pericardium dressing on cutaneous wounds during seven days did not stimulate the presence of granulation necessary for the use of cutaneous grafting, however, it can be used as an occlusive biological graft.