32 research outputs found

    Los extractos de Mycobacterium tuberculosis inducen la producción selectiva de citocinas inflamatorias y receptores de membrana

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    Antecedentes: en la etapa inicial de la tuberculosis aumenta la concentración de citocinas inflamatorias, mientras que las Th1 y Th2 se producen después de activarse las células T. Los receptores CD14, CD64, CD206 y TLR4 participan en la respuesta contra patógenos intracelulares. Objetivo: analizar las fracciones de Mycobacterium tuberculosis que estimulan la expresión de CD14, CD64, CD206 y TLR4, y su influencia en la producción de IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, TNF-α e IFN-γ. Pacientes y métodos: se estimularon células mononucleares de sangre venosa periférica de voluntarios sanos PPD-positivos a M. tuberculosis con: a) bacterias completas, b) proteínas secretoras-excretoras de la bacteria, c) extracto proteínico, d) extracto lipídico y e) extracto de polisacáridos. Las citocinas del sobrenadante se cuantificaron mediante ELISA y las moléculas de superficie se analizaron por citometría de flujo. Resultados: las bacterias completas estimularon la expresión de CD14 y CD206 y la producción de IFN-γ, IL-1β e IL-2. El extracto proteínico estimuló la expresión de CD14, CD206 y TLR4 y la producción de IFN-g, TNF-α, IL-1β e IL-2. El extracto lipídico influyó en la expresión de CD14, CD206 y en la producción de IFN-γ. El extracto polisacárido estimuló la producción de IL-10 e IFN-γ. Las proteínas secretoras-excretoras estimularon la producción de IFN-γ e IL-2. Conclusiones: los extractos proteínicos y de polisacáridos de M. tuberculosis estimulan la producción de importantes citocinas inflamatorias y la expresión de receptores en la membrana de fagocitos mononucleares para modular el sistema inmunitario del hospedero

    Análisis de biocompatibilidad de tres cementos de sellado apical a base de silicato de calcio.

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    Cuando una lesión en el área apical es persistente y la pieza dental no ha respondido a un tratamiento o retratamiento del conducto radicular la cirugía apical está indicada. Es de suma importancia la selección del material de retrobturación, ya que estará en contacto con los tejidos periapicales por lo consiguiente deberá presentar una excelente biocompatibilidad

    In vitro evaluation of the antitumor effect of bismuth lipophilic nanoparticles (BisBAL NPs) on breast cancer cells

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    Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antitumor activity of lipophilic bismuth nanoparticles (BisBAL NPs) on breast cancer cells. Materials and methods: The effect of varying concentrations of BisBAL NPs was evaluated on human MCF-7 breast cancer cells and on MCF-10A fibrocystic mammary epitheliocytes as noncancer control cells. Cell viability was evaluated with the MTT assay, plasma membrane integrity was analyzed with the calcein AM assay, genotoxicity with the comet assay, and apoptosis with the Annexin V/7-AAD assay. Results: BisBAL NPs were spherical in shape (average diameter, 28 nm) and agglomerated into dense electronic clusters. BisBAL NP induced a dose-dependent growth inhibition. Most importantly, growth inhibition was higher for MCF-7 cells than for MCF-10A cells. At 1 µM BisBAL NP, MCF-7 growth inhibition was 51%, while it was 11% for MCF-10A; at 25 µM BisBAL NP, the growth inhibition was 81% for MCF-7 and 24% for MCF-10A. With respect to mechanisms of action, a 24-hour exposure of 10 and 100 µM BisBAL NP caused loss of cell membrane integrity and fragmentation of tumor cell DNA. BisBAL NPs at 10 µM were genotoxic to and caused apoptosis of breast cancer cells. Conclusion: BisBAL NP-induced growth inhibition is dose dependent, and breast cancer cells are more vulnerable than noncancer breast cells. The mechanism of action of BisBAL NPs may include loss of plasma membrane integrity and a genotoxic effect on the genomic DNA of breast cancer cells. Keywords: antitumor activity, bismuth nanoparticles, breast cancer, chemotherapy, cytotoxicit

    Antimicrobial potential of AH Plus supplemented with bismuth lipophilic nanoparticles on E. faecalis isolated from clinical isolates

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    The objective of this study was to determine the antimicrobial potential of AH plus supplemented with bismuth lipophilic nanoparticles (BisBAL NPs) on the growth of Enterococcus faecalis isolated from patients with endodontic infections. BisBAL NPs, synthesized with the colloidal method, were characterized, in its pure form or AH Plus-absorbed, by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (EDS-SEM). Antimicrobial activity was evaluated with disc diffusion assays, and antibiofilm activity with fluorescence microscopy. BisBAL NP-supplemented AH Plus had a 4.9 times higher antimicrobial activity than AH Plus alone ( p = 0.0001). In contrast to AH Plus alone, AH Plus supplemented with BisBAL NP inhibited E. faecalis biofilm formation. The sealing properties of AH plus were not modified by the incorporation of BisBAL NPs, which was demonstrated by a 12-day split-chamber leakage assay with daily inoculation, which was used to evaluate the possible filtration of E. faecalis . Finally, BisBAL NP-supplemented AH plus-BisBAL NPs was not cytotoxic for cultured human gingival fibroblasts. Their viability was 83.7% to 89.9% after a 24-h exposure to AH Plus containing 50 and 10 µM BisBAL NP, respectively. In conclusion, BisBAL NP-supplemented AH Plus constitutes an innovative nanomaterial to prevent re-infection in endodontic patients without cytotoxic effects

    Cumulative antitumor effect of bismuth lipophilic nanoparticles and cetylpyridinium chloride in inhibiting the growth of lung cancer

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    Objective: To determine the combined antitumor effect of bismuth lipophilic nanoparticles (BisBAL NP) and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) on human lung tumor cells. Material and methods: The human lung tumor cells A549 were exposed to 1–100 µM BisBAL NP or CPC, either separately or in a 1:1 combination. Cell viability was measured with the PrestoBlue assay, the LIVE/DEAD assay, and fluorescence microscopy. The integrity and morphology of cellular microtubules were analyzed by immunofluorescence. Results: A 24-h exposure to 1 µM solutions reduced A549 growth with 21.5% for BisBAL NP, 70.5% for CPC, and 92.4% for the combination ( p < 0.0001), while a 50 µM BisBAL NP/CPC mixture inhibited cell growth with 99% ( p < 0.0001). BisBAL NP-curcumin conjugates were internalized within 30 min of exposure and could be traced within the nucleus of tumor cells within 2 h. BisBAL NP, but not CPC, interfered with microtubule organization, thus interrupting cell replication, similar to the action mechanism of docetaxel. Conclusion: The growth inhibition of A549 human tumor cells by BisBAL NP and CPC was cumulative as of 1 µM. The BisBAL NP/CPC combination may constitute an innovative and cost-effective alternative for treating human lung cancer

    Estudios actuales de literatura comparada. Teorías de la literatura y diálogos interdisciplinarios

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    Estos dos volúmenes constituyen una contribución al desarrollo de la comparatística que se realiza, principalmente, desde América Latina. El primer volumen está organizado en tres partes y consta de 22 artículos, mientras que el segundo reúne 24 capítulos.UCR::Vicerrectoría de Docencia::Artes y Letras::Facultad de Letras::Escuela de Filología, Lingüística y LiteraturaUCR::Vicerrectoría de Docencia::Ciencias Básicas::Sistema de Educación General::Escuela de Estudios GeneralesUCR::Vicerrectoría de Investigación::Sistema de Estudios de Posgrado::Artes y Letras::Maestría Académica en Literatura FrancesaUCR::Vicerrectoría de Investigación::Sistema de Estudios de Posgrado::Artes y Letras::Maestría Académica en Literatura LatinoamericanaUCR::Vicerrectoría de Docencia::Artes y Letras::Facultad de Letras::Escuela de Lenguas Moderna
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