Absorcion diferencial de nutrientes en AJI (capsicum annuum l) en Santa Marta

El ají es considerado un cultivo promesa para la economía de la región Caribe, por su creciente demanda nacional e internacional, alto rendimiento y bajos costos de producción; siendo una de las hortalizas que más se cultiva en el departamento del Magdalena. Los requerimientos nutricionales para el desarrollo del cultivo del ají en los cultivares Topito y Cubanel se determinaron para dar respuestas a planes de fertilización en suelos con condiciones edafo-climaticas similares a los del Centro de Desarrollo Agrícola y Forestal de la Universidad del Magdalena. En el Centro de Desarrollo Agrícola y Forestal de la Universidad del Magdalena, se determinaron las cantidades de macro y micronutrientes absorbidos para las plantas de ají cultivar Topito y Cubanel. Se realizaron muestreos al azar cada 15 días tomando de 3-10 plantas con características fisiológicas y morfológicas idóneas, se evaluaron parámetros de crecimiento (diámetro del tallo, N° hojas, altura de la planta, biomasa y masa seca) para establecer la curva de crecimiento y acumulación de biomasa de los cultivares. Los resultados permitieron establecer en las etapas fenológicas del ají la absorción de nutrientes, la relación existente entre los parámetros de crecimiento y los contenidos de nutrientes en el tejido vegetal, evidenciando que los cultivares Topito y Cubanel presentaron diferencias en la absorción de nutrientes en las condiciones agroclimáticas de la zona de estudio donde la variedad Topito superó en los parámetros de crecimiento evaluados y en la acumulación total de macro y micronutrientes al cultivar Cubanel pese a pertenecer a la misma especie. Todo lo anterior conlleva al establecimiento un plan de fertilización particular para cada cultivar

A phase II dose-escalation trial of perioperative desmopressin (1-desamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin) in breast cancer patients

Desmopressin (dDAVP) is a well-known peptide analog of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin, used to prevent excessive bleeding during surgical procedures. dDAVP increases hemostatic mediators, such as the von Willebrand factor (vWF), recently considered a key element in resistance to metastasis. Studies in mouse models and veterinary trials in dogs with locally-advanced mammary tumors demonstrated that high doses of perioperative dDAVP inhibited lymph node and early blood-borne metastasis and significantly prolonged survival. We conducted a phase II dose-escalation trial in patients with breast cancer, administering a lyophilized formulation of dDAVP by intravenous infusion in saline, 30–60 min before and 24 h after surgical resection. Primary endpoints were safety and tolerability, as well as selection of the best dose for cancer surgery. Secondary endpoints included surgical bleeding, plasma levels of vWF, and circulating tumor cells (CTCs) as measured by quantitative PCR of cytokeratin-19 transcripts. Only 2 of a total of 20 patients experienced reversible adverse events, including hyponatremia (grade 4) and hypersensitivity reaction (grade 2). Reactions were adequately managed by slowing the infusion rate. A reduced intraoperative bleeding was noted with increasing doses of dDAVP. Treatment was associated with higher vWF plasma levels and a postoperative drop in CTC counts. At the highest dose level evaluated (2 μg/kg) dDAVP appeared safe when administered in two slow infusions of 1 μg/kg, before and after surgery. Clinical trials to establish the effectiveness of adjunctive perioperative dDAVP therapy are warranted. This trial is registered on www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01606072).Fil: Weinberg, Ruth S.. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Interzonal de Agudos "Eva Perón"; ArgentinaFil: Grecco, Marcelo O.. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Interzonal de Agudos "Eva Perón"; ArgentinaFil: Ferro, Gimena S.. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Interzonal de Agudos "Eva Perón"; ArgentinaFil: Seigelshifer, Debora Judith. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Interzonal de Agudos "Eva Perón"; ArgentinaFil: Perroni, Nancy V.. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Interzonal de Agudos "Eva Perón"; ArgentinaFil: Terrier, Francisco J.. Instituto Universitario del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires; ArgentinaFil: Sánchez Luceros, Analía Gabriela. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Medicina Experimental. Academia Nacional de Medicina de Buenos Aires. Instituto de Medicina Experimental; Argentina. Academia Nacional de Medicina de Buenos Aires; ArgentinaFil: Maronna, Esteban. Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas “Norberto Quirno”; ArgentinaFil: Sánchez Marull, Ricardo. Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas “Norberto Quirno”; ArgentinaFil: Frahm, Isabel. Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas “Norberto Quirno”; ArgentinaFil: Guthmann, Marcelo D.. Laboratorio Elea; ArgentinaFil: Di Leo, Daniela. Laboratorio Elea; ArgentinaFil: Spitzer, Eduardo. Laboratorio Elea; ArgentinaFil: Ciccia, Graciela Noemi. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Garona, Juan. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes; ArgentinaFil: Pifano, Marina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes; ArgentinaFil: Torbidoni, Ana Vanesa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes; ArgentinaFil: Gomez, Daniel Eduardo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes; ArgentinaFil: Ripoll, Giselle Vanina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes; ArgentinaFil: Gomez, Roberto E.. Laboratorio Elea; ArgentinaFil: Demarco, Ignacio A.. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Alonso, Daniel Fernando. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes; Argentin

A phase II dose‑escalation trial of perioperative desmopressin (1‑desamino‑8‑D‑arginine vasopressin) in breast cancer patients

Desmopressin (dDAVP) is a well-known peptide analog of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin, used to prevent excessive bleeding during surgical procedures. dDAVP increases hemostatic mediators, such as the von Willebrand factor (vWF), recently considered a key element in resistance to metastasis. Studies in mouse models and veterinary trials in dogs with locally-advanced mammary tumors demonstrated that high doses of perioperative dDAVP inhibited lymph node and early blood-borne metastasis and significantly prolonged survival. We conducted a phase II dose-escalation trial in patients with breast cancer, administering a lyophilized formulation of dDAVP by intravenous infusion in saline, 30–60 min before and 24 h after surgical resection. Primary endpoints were safety and tolerability, as well as selection of the best dose for cancer surgery. Secondary endpoints included surgical bleeding, plasma levels of vWF, and circulating tumor cells (CTCs) as measured by quantitative PCR of cytokeratin-19 transcripts. Only 2 of a total of 20 patients experienced reversible adverse events, including hyponatremia (grade 4) and hypersensitivity reaction (grade 2). Reactions were adequately managed by slowing the infusion rate. A reduced intraoperative bleeding was noted with increasing doses of dDAVP. Treatment was associated with higher vWF plasma levels and a postoperative drop in CTC counts. At the highest dose level evaluated (2 μg/kg) dDAVP appeared safe when administered in two slow infusions of 1 μg/kg, before and after surgery. Clinical trials to establish the effectiveness of adjunctive perioperative dDAVP therapy are warranted. This trial is registered on www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01606072).Facultad de Ciencias Médica

Decidual cells and decidualization in the carnivoran endotheliochorial placenta

Decidualization is considered a distinctive feature of eutherian pregnancy, and has appeared during evolution along with the development of invasive forms of placentation, as the endotheliochorial placenta. Although decidualization is not massive in carnivores, as it is in most species developing hemochorial placentas, isolated or grouped cells regarded as decidual have been documented and characterized, mainly in bitches and queens. For the majority of the remaining species of the order, data in the bibliography are fragmentary. In this article, general morphological aspects of decidual stromal cells (DSCs), their time of appearance and lasting, data about the expression of cytoskeletal proteins and molecules considered as markers of decidualization were reviewed. From the data reviewed, it follows that carnivoran DSCs take part either in the secretion of progesterone, prostaglandins, relaxin, among other substances, or at least in the signaling pathways triggered by them. Beyond their physiological roles, some of those molecules are already being used, or are yet under study, for the non-invasive endocrine monitoring and reproductive control of domestic and wild carnivores. Only insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1, among the main decidual markers, has been undoubtedly demonstrated in both species. Laminin, on the contrary, was found only in feline DSCs, and prolactin was preliminary reported in dogs and cats. Prolactin receptor, on the other hand, was found in both species. While canine DSCs are the only placental cell type expressing the nuclear progesterone receptor (PGR), that receptor has not been demonstrated neither in feline DSCs, nor in any other cell in the queen placenta, although the use of PGR blockers leads to abortion. Against this background, and from the data gathered so far, it is unquestionable that DSCs in carnivorans do play a pivotal role in placental development and health. The knowledge about placental physiology is critical for medical care and breeding management, primarily in domestic carnivores; it is also absolutely crucial for a conservation approach in the management of endangered carnivore species.Fil: Diessler, Mónica Elizabeth. Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada (LHYEDEC);Fil: Hernández, Rocío. Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada (LHYEDEC); . Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Gomez Castro, María Gimena. Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada (LHYEDEC); . Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Barbeito, Claudio Gustavo. Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada (LHYEDEC); . Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; Argentin

Monte Carlo simulation of the enantioseparation process

By means of Monte Carlo simulation, a study of enantioseparation by capillary electrophoresis has been carried out. A simplified system consisting of two enantiomers S (R) and a selector chiral C, which reacts with the enantiomers to form complexes RC (SC), has been considered. The dependence of Δμ (enantioseparation) with the concentration of chiral selector and with temperature have been analyzed by simulation. The effect of the binding constant and the charge of the complexes are also analyzed. The results are qualitatively satisfactory, despite the simplicity of the model.Fil: Bustos, Vïctor A. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Ciencias Físico Matemáticas y Naturales. Departamento de Física; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - San Luis. Instituto de Física Aplicada "Dr. Jorge Andrés Zgrablich". Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Ciencias Físico Matemáticas y Naturales. Instituto de Física Aplicada "Dr. Jorge Andrés Zgrablich"; ArgentinaFil: Acosta, Maria Gimena. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia. Departamento de Farmacia; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - San Luis. Instituto de Química de San Luis. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia. Instituto de Química de San Luis; ArgentinaFil: Gomez, Maria Roxana Anabel. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia. Departamento de Farmacia; ArgentinaFil: Pereyra, Victor Daniel. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Ciencias Físico Matemáticas y Naturales. Departamento de Física; Argentin

On-line enantioseparation of chlorpheniramine using <beta>-cyclodextrin and carbon nanotubes after multivariate optimization

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes are evaluated here as solid phase extraction (SPE) sorbent aiming to (±)-chlorpheniramine (CPA) enantioresolution with fluorimetric detection. β-cyclodextrin (CD) was added to the racemate and solutions with HCl and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) in different proportions were assayed as eluents to achieve the separation between both enantiomers. The overall methodology involved a flow injection (FI) strategy enabling high sample throughput and low reagents consumption making it suitable for drug routine quality control. An adequate enantioresolution (2.08) with satisfactory responses for both (R)-CPA (peak area = 285) and (S)-CPA (peak area = 380) was achieved applying the proposed FI-SPE strategy under the optimized conditions [β-CD] = 1.0 mmol L-1, [HCl] = 1.0 x 10-2 mol L-1, [SDS] = 4.0 x 10-4 mol L-1 and eluent flow rate = 8.0 rpm.Fil: Acosta, Gimena. Consejo Nacional de Invest.cientif.y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnol.conicet - San Luis. Instituto de Quimica de San Luis; ArgentinaFil: Silva, Raúl Alejandro. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Quimica, Bioquimica y Farmacia. Departamento de Quimica. Area de Quimica Analitica; ArgentinaFil: Gil, Raul Andres. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Quimica, Bioquimica y Farmacia. Departamento de Quimica. Area de Quimica Analitica; ArgentinaFil: Gomez, Roxana. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Quimica, Bioquimica y Farmacia. Departamento de Quimica. Area de Quimica Analitica;Fil: Fernandez, Liliana Patricia. Consejo Nacional de Invest.cientif.y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnol.conicet - San Luis. Instituto de Quimica de San Luis; Argentin

On-Line Preconcentration Method Using Normal Stacking Mode and Dynamic pH Junction for the Quality Control of Herbal Medicines Containing Related Phenolic Compounds

An on-line preconcentration capillary electrophoresis (CE) methodology, which combines a normal stacking mode (NSM) with a dynamic pH junction technique, is introduced in this paper. A systematic study of the parameters (concentration and pH value of background electrolyte, composition of sample matrix, injection pressure and time, separation voltage and temperature) affecting on-line concentration of seven related phenolic compounds was investigated and optimized. Under the optimum focusing conditions, about 54-fold improvement in the detection sensitivity was obtained compared with usual hydrodynamic sample injection (0.5 psi, 5 s) without detriment in separation efficiency. In particular, the concentration limits of detection (LOD) (S/N = 3) for the phenolic compounds obtained after preconcentration were from 6.0 to 11.0 ng mL-1 with UV detection without any pretreatment procedure. The proposed method has been validated with RSD values between 1.13% and 1.98% for migration times and between 1.28% and 4.65% for peak areas. Developed NSM-dynamic pH junction method was applied for determination of related phenolic compounds in labeled M. officinalis medicinal herbal products commercialized in our country.Fil: Acosta, Maria Gimena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico San Luis. Instituto de Química de San Luis; ArgentinaFil: Arce, Silvia. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Quimica, Bioquimica y Farmacia. Departamento de Farmacia; ArgentinaFil: Ortega, Claudia. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Quimica, Bioquimica y Farmacia. Departamento de Farmacia; ArgentinaFil: Martinez, Luis Dante. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico San Luis. Instituto de Química de San Luis; ArgentinaFil: Gomez, Maria Roxana Anabel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico San Luis. Instituto de Química de San Luis; Argentin

Comparative matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 expression and activity during endotheliochorial and hemochorial trophoblastic invasiveness

To establish a functional placenta, its development needs adequate trophoblastic invasiveness. The intricate and complex morphological and molecular aspects regulating trophoblastic invasion during endotheliochorial placentation of domestic carnivores and their similarities and differences with the hemochorial placenta are still poorly understood. During placentation processes, from the time of implantation, trophoblast cells invade the uterine endometrium where they achieve extensive degradation and remodeling of extracellular matrix components; in this process, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly MMP-2 and 9, have an essential role in rebuilding, cell migration, and invasiveness. This review provides an overview of comparative trophoblast invasive events and the expression and activity of MMP-2 and 9 during endotheliochorial and hemochorial placentation, emphasizing dog and mouse placental models. Understanding of trophoblastic invasiveness in two models of placentation, the intermediately invasive domestic carnivore endotheliochorial placenta, and the more highly invasive mouse hemochorial placenta, contributes to deepen knowledge of the trophoblast invasive processes and their diverse and complex human placental alterations, such as preeclampsia.Fil: Gualdoni, Gisela Soledad. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental y Aplicada. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental y Aplicada; ArgentinaFil: Gomez Castro, María Gimena. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Facultad de Cs.veterinarias. Departamento de Cs.basicas. Cátedra de Histología y Embriologia; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Hernández, Rocío. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Facultad de Cs.veterinarias. Departamento de Cs.basicas. Cátedra de Histología y Embriologia; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Barbeito, Claudio Gustavo. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Facultad de Cs.veterinarias. Departamento de Cs.basicas. Cátedra de Histología y Embriologia; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Cebral, Elisa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental y Aplicada. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental y Aplicada; Argentin

Altered E-cadherin/β-catenin expression in feline cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is the most common malignant skin tumour in cats and the nature of the molecular mechanisms involved is poorly defined. Included among the molecular mechanisms in human and canine CSCCs is altered expression of E-cadherin/β-catenin. This study aimed to explore the immunohistochemical expression pattern of E-cadherin and β-catenin in 43 samples of feline CSCC by using a tissue microarray to elucidate whether expression of these molecules is dysregulated. Membrane expression of E-cadherin and membrane and cytoplasmic expression of β-catenin were significantly reduced in the CSCCs. Cytoplasmic expression of E-cadherin and nuclear expression of β-catenin were also found in some CSCCs. These findings indicate that altered expression of E-cadherin and β-catenin is a frequent event in feline CSCCs, suggesting that these molecules play an important role in acquisition of the malignant phenotype in feline patients with CSCC. The results also suggest the existence of a subpopulation of feline patients with CSCC in which the Wnt pathway may contribute to epidermal carcinogenesis.Fil: Sanz Ressel, Berenice Liyare. Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada; . Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Gomez Castro, María Gimena. Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada; . Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Massone, Adriana Raquel. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Departamento de Patología. Laboratorio de Patología Especial Veterinaria "Dr. Bernardo Epstein"; ArgentinaFil: Barbeito, Claudio Gustavo. Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias. Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada; . Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata; Argentin

Estructura de la comunidad helmíntica intestinal de las comadrejas overas (Didelphis albiventris) que habitan áreas rurales de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) is a neotropical marsupial that inhabits various ecoregions and highly modified environments. However, there is limited research on host-parasite interactions and the structure of helminth communities in D. albiventris. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the intestinal helminths of D.albiventris inhabiting a rural area in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and assess the relationship between host age and sex, and helminth community structure. Opposums were captured in 2004and intestines were examined to detect helminths. By analyzing 22 intestines, we identified a total of 8978 helminths, including Cruzia tentaculata, Turgida turgida, Rhopalias coronatus, Brachylaimasp., individuals of the Family Diplostomidae, and a single specimen of a cestode. Among these, C. tentaculata and R. coronatus were the most prevalent species, with C. tentaculata exhibiting the higher levels of abundance, mean intensity, and aggregation index. To assess the influence of host sex and age on parasite abundance and probability of occurrence, we conducted Generalized Linear Models.The results revealed that host juveniles had lower helminth prevalence and abundance compared to other age categories. Host sex was only significant in interaction with host age for parasite abundance of C. tentaculata and R. coronatus. Most captured juveniles relied on maternal feeding, potentially reducing exposure to consuming infected intermediate hosts with indirect life cycles. Understanding the parasite ecology of this opossum species in modified environments provides valuable information about their role at the wildlife-human interface in anthropogenic areas.La comadreja overa Didelphis albiventris es un marsupial neotropical que habita en diversas ecorregiones, y con frecuencia se halla en ambientes peridomésticos. Si bien existen estudios que describen los parásitos de D. albiventris, los que contemplan asociaciones entre estos y las características intrínsecas del hospedador son escasos. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir los helmintos intestinales de Didelphis albiventris en un área rural de Buenos Aires, y evaluar la in uencia del sexo y la edad del hospedador sobre la presencia y abundancia de parásitos. Se analizaron 22 intestinos provenientes de la captura de ejemplares de D. albiventris y se realizaron Modelos Lineales Generalizados. Se hallaron 8 978 helmintos: Cruzia tentaculata, Turgida turgida, Rhopalias coronatus, Brachylaima sp.; familia Diplostomidae y un cestode. Cruzia tentaculata y R. coronatus fueron las especies más prevalentes; de ellas, C. tentaculata presentó mayor abundancia, intensidad media e índice de agregación. Los helmintos hallados son heteroxenos y fueron registrados previamente para esta especie. Los resultados indican que los individuos juveniles poseen una menor presencia y abundancia de helmintos, lo cual estaría asociado su modo de alimentación. El sexo solo fue signi cativo en interacción con la edad para la abundancia de C. tentaculata y R. coronatus. Estudiar la estructura de la comunidad parasitaria de D. albiventris y los factores que la determinan proporciona información sobre su papel en el ambiente, particularmente en ambientes modi cados, donde la interacción fauna silvestre-humanos es mayor. Futuros estudios que contemplen características ambientales y tamaño corporal del hospedador complementarán los resultados hallados en este estudio.Fil: Illia, Gimena Anahi. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Universidad Nacional de Luján. Instituto de Ecología y Desarrollo Sustentable; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Nordeste. Centro de Ecología Aplicada del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Centro de Ecología Aplicada del Litoral; ArgentinaFil: Gomez Villafañe, Isabel Elisa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Ecología, Genética y Evolución de Buenos Aires. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Ecología, Genética y Evolución de Buenos Aires; ArgentinaFil: Ezquiaga, María Cecilia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de Estudios Parasitológicos y de Vectores. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo. Centro de Estudios Parasitológicos y de Vectores; ArgentinaFil: Cassini, Guillermo Hernán. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Luján. Departamento de Ciencias Básicas; ArgentinaFil: Gozzi, Ana Cecilia. Universidad Nacional de Luján. Instituto de Ecología y Desarrollo Sustentable. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Ecología y Desarrollo Sustentable; Argentin