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| Gomes,W.F.; Lacerda,A.C.R.; Brito-Melo,G.E.A.; Fonseca,S.F.; Rocha-Vieira,E.; Leopoldino,A.A.O.; Amorim,M.R.; Mendonça,V.A.. |
| Osteoarthritis of the knee (kOA) is a disease that mainly affects the elderly and can lead to major physical and functional limitations. However, the specific effects of walking, particularly on the immune system, are unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the effect of 12 weeks of walking (3×/week) on the leukocyte profile and quality of life (QL) of elderly women with kOA. Sixteen women (age: 67±4 years, body mass index: 28.07±4.16 kg/m2) participated in a walking program. The variables were assessed before and after 12 weeks of training with a progressively longer duration (30–55 min) and higher intensity (72–82% of HRmax determined using a graded incremental treadmill test). The QL was assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Osteoarthritis; Elderly; Exercise; CD4-positive T-lymphocytes; CD8-positive T-lymphocytes. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016001100705 |
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| Neves,C.D.C.; Lacerda,A.C.R.; Lima,L.P.; Lage,V.K.S.; Balthazar,C.H.; Leite,H.R.; Mendonça,V.A.. |
| Studies suggest that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis modulate dopaminergic activity in response to nicotine and that the concentrations of BDNF and cortisol seem to be dependent on the amount and duration of smoking. Therefore, we investigated BDNF and cortisol levels in smokers ranked by daily cigarette consumption. Twenty-seven adult males (13 non-smokers and 14 smokers) participated in the study. The smokers were divided in two groups: light (n=7) and heavy smokers (n=7). Anthropometric parameters and age were paired between the groups, and plasma BDNF and salivary cortisol levels were measured. Saliva samples were collected on awakening, 30 min after awakening, at 10:00 and 12:00 am, 5:00 and... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: BDNF; Nicotine consumption; HPA axis; Addiction; Reward system. |
| Ano: 2017 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2017001200608 |
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| Santos,J.M.; Mendonça,V.A.; Ribeiro,V.G.C.; Tossige-Gomes,R.; Fonseca,S.F.; Prates,A.C.N.; Flor,J.; Oliveira,A.C.C.; Martins,J.B.; Garcia,B.C.C.; Leite,H.R.; Figueiredo,P.H.S.; Bernardo-Filho,M.; Lacerda,A.C.R.. |
| The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) exercise on oxidative stress markers in a group of women with fibromyalgia (FM) compared to a group of healthy women (CT). Twenty-one women diagnosed with FM and 21 age- and weight-matched healthy women were enrolled the study. Plasma oxidative stress markers (primary outcomes) were evaluated at rest and after WBV, and included thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), iron reduction capacity (FRAP), superoxide dismutase antioxidant enzymes activity (SOD), and catalase (CAT). At rest, the FM group had higher TBARS (P<0.001) and FRAP (P<0.001), and lower CAT (P=0.005) compared to the CT. In the CT group, the WBV had no effect on TBARS (P=0.559) and FRAP... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Whole body vibration; Chronic disease; Oxidative stress; Fibromyalgia. |
| Ano: 2019 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2019000800609 |
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| Mendonça,V.A.; Alvim de Melo,G.E.B.; Araújo,M.G.; Borges,V.O.; Costa,R.D.; Martins-Filho,O.A.; Teixeira- Carvalho,A.; Sathler-Avelar,R.; Teixeira,M.M.; Teixeira,A.L.. |
| Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which induces chronic granulomatous infection of the skin and peripheral nerves. The disease ranges from the tuberculoid to the lepromatous forms, depending on the cellular immune response of the host. Chemokines are thought to be involved in the immunopathogenesis of leprosy, but few studies have investigated the expression of chemokine receptors on leukocytes of leprosy patients. In the present study, we evaluated 21 leprosy patients (M/F: 16/5) with a new diagnosis from the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic of the University Hospital, Federal University of Minas Gerais. The control group was composed of 20 healthy members (M/F: 15/5) of the community recruited by means of announcements. The expression of CCR2,... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/other |
Palavras-chave: Leprosy; Chemokine receptors; CXCR4; Leukocytes. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2011001200009 |
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| Ribeiro,V.G.C.; Mendonça,V.A.; Souza,A.L.C.; Fonseca,S.F.; Camargos,A.C.R.; Lage,V.K.S.; Neves,C.D.C.; Santos,J.M.; Teixeira,L.A.C.; Vieira,E.L.M.; Teixeira Junior,A.L.; Mezêncio,B.; Fernandes,J.S.C.; Leite,H.R.; Poortmans,J.R.; Lacerda,A.C.R.. |
| The aims of this study were 1) to characterize the intensity of the vibration stimulation in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM) compared to a control group of healthy women (HW) matched by age and anthropometric parameters, and 2) to investigate the effect of a single session of whole body vibration (WBV) on inflammatory responses. Levels of adipokines, soluble tumor necrosis factor receptors (sTNFr1, sTNFr2), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Oxygen consumption (VO2) was estimated by a portable gas analysis system, heart rate (HR) was measured using a HR monitor, and perceived exertion (RPE) was evaluated using the Borg scale of perceived exertion. Acutely mild WBV increased VO2 and HR... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Biomarkers; Fibromyalgia; Clinical trial; Inflammation; Acute exercise. |
| Ano: 2018 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2018000400615 |
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| Fonseca,S.F.; Mendonça,V.A.; Teles,M.C.; Ribeiro,V.G.C.; Tossige-Gomes,R.; Neves,C.D.C.; Rocha-Vieira,E.; Leite,L.H.R.; Soares,D.D.; Coimbra,C.C.; Lacerda,A.C.R.. |
| Hypertension is characterized by a pro-inflammatory status, including redox imbalance and increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which may be exacerbated after heat exposure. However, the effects of heat exposure, specifically in individuals with inflammatory chronic diseases such as hypertension, are complex and not well understood. This study compared the effects of heat exposure on plasma cytokine levels and redox status parameters in 8 hypertensive (H) and 8 normotensive (N) subjects (age: 46.5±1.3 and 45.6±1.4 years old, body mass index: 25.8±0.8 and 25.6±0.6 kg/m2, mean arterial pressure: 98.0±2.8 and 86.0±2.3 mmHg, respectively). They remained at rest in a sitting position for 10 min in a thermoneutral environment (22°C) followed by 30 min... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Hypertension; Heat; Cytokines; Redox status. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016000300701 |
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| Neves,C.D.C.; Lacerda,A.C.R.; Lage,V.K.S.; Lima,L.P.; Tossige-Gomes,R.; Fonseca,S.F.; Rocha-Vieira,E.; Teixeira,M.M.; Mendonça,V.A.. |
| Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke seems to be related to an increase of pro-inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress and changes in muscular and physical performances of healthy smokers. However, these parameters have not yet been evaluated simultaneously in previous studies. The participants of this study were healthy males divided into two groups: smokers (n=20) and non-smokers (n=20). Inflammation was evaluated by measuring plasma levels of the cytokines IL-10, IL-6 e TNF-α, and of the soluble receptors sTNFR1 and sTNFR2. Oxidative stress was evaluated by determination of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) plasma levels, total antioxidant capacity of plasma and erythrocytes activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD)... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Inflammation; Muscle endurance; Redox balance; Smoking; Tobacco cigarette. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016001100702 |
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| Nonato,L.F.; Rocha-Vieira,E.; Tossige-Gomes,R.; Soares,A.A.; Soares,B.A.; Freitas,D.A.; Oliveira,M.X.; Mendonça,V.A.; Lacerda,A.C.; Massensini,A.R.; Leite,H.R.. |
| Although it is well known that physical training ameliorates brain oxidative function after injuries by enhancing the levels of neurotrophic factors and oxidative status, there is little evidence addressing the influence of exercise training itself on brain oxidative damage and data is conflicting. This study investigated the effect of well-established swimming training protocol on lipid peroxidation and components of antioxidant system in the rat brain. Male Wistar rats were randomized into trained (5 days/week, 8 weeks, 30 min; n=8) and non-trained (n=7) groups. Forty-eight hours after the last session of exercise, animals were euthanized and the brain was collected for oxidative stress analysis. Swimming training decreased thiobarbituric acid reactive... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Exercise therapy; Oxidative stress; Rat; Lipid peroxidation; Superoxide dismutase; Swimming training. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016001000605 |
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