49 research outputs found
MentalMedia: repositorio audiovisual de psicopatología descriptiva
La psicopatología descriptiva que se estudia en la Asignatura Enfermería de Salud Mental de tercero de Grado en Enfermería, desarrolla los signos y síntomas más frecuentes en psiquiatría y es la base para comprender un trastorno mental, pues éstos confieren la entidad patológica. La explicación de dichos cuadros clínicos reviste cierta dificultad para su comprensión, dado que a veces hay que explicar experiencias o realidades difíciles de entender para un alumno que las estudia por primera vez. Para el docente, además aparece cierta dificultad añadida a la hora de explicar algunos cuadros clínicos con ejemplos sin apoyo audiovisual. Lo que proponemos con este PID es la producción de material audiovisual inédito que simule las alteraciones psicopatológicas de las distintas áreas mentales como el lenguaje, el pensamiento, la memoria o la psicomotricidad, entre otros, que permita ser usado como herramienta de apoyo a la docencia teórica y práctica y que permita al alumno una mejor comprensión de la materia. Además, proponemos la realización de escenarios de pacientes simulados mediante rol-playing para que el alumno pueda aplicar lo aprendido con el recurso audiovisual creado. Para ello nos proponemos como objetivos generales: Desarrollar contenidos audiovisuales que complementen las actividades de enseñanza-aprendizaje tradicionales e incorporar el paciente simulado mediante rol-playing y Evaluar la eficacia de los contenidos audiovisuales y el uso del rol-playing como estrategia de aprendizaje. Lo resultados obtenidos muestran que el empleo de las entrevistas simuladas y controladas por el profesorado, ayudan y motivan al estudiantado. De igual modo, la realización de simulación clínica mediante el uso de paciente estandarizado en salud mental mejora el aprendizaje, motiva al alumnado a realizar las entrevistas siendo una práctica valorada muy positivamente por parte de estos, por lo que es una experiencia con gran potencial de aprendizaje para el alumno. La utilidad y aplicabilidad del manejo de documentos multimedia que estén relacionados con las prácticas de las asignaturas en ciencias de la salud a realizar durante el periodo docente, ayudan a mejorar el desarrollo de competencias en escenarios de simulación con pacientes estandarizados. Si bien este proyecto ha permitido subvencionar el coste que ha supuesto la contratación de actuantes que han participado como pacientes simulados, para la incorporación de la docencia de manera habitual se requeriría de un presupuesto anual que permitiese la continuidad de los escenarios de simulación clínica con paciente estandarizado. Sin embargo, sí podrá incorporarse a la práctica docente habitual el uso de los videos en los que se desarrollan las entrevistas realizadas por el profesor y el actuante simulando a un paciente con depresión, trastorno delirante crónico y trastorno obsesivo compulsivo, de manera que podrán usarse tanto para la parte teórica como para las prácticas de la asignatura
Effects on growth of human osteoblast-like cells of three nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: metamizole, dexketoprofen, and ketorolac
Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have adverse effects on bone tissue. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different doses of dexketoprofen, ketorolac, and metamizole on growth of the osteoblast MG63 cell line. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide spectrophotometry results showed that MG63 cell growth was significantly inhibited after 24 hr of culture with doses of 10, 20, 100, or 1,000 µM of each NSAID and with doses of 0.1, 1, or 5 µM of dexketoprofen and ketorolac but not metamizole. Cell-cycle studies revealed that dexketoprofen and ketorolac treatments significantly arrested the cell cycle in phase G0/G1, increasing the percentage of cells in this phase. Apoptosis/necrosis studies showed significant changes versus control cells, with an increased percentage of cells in apoptosis after treatment with 10, 100, or 1,000 µM of metamizole and after treatment with 1, 10, 100, or 1,000 µM of dexketoprofen or ketorolac. In conclusion, treatment of osteoblast-like cells with high doses of the NSAIDs tested increased not only the percentage of cells in apoptosis but also the percentage of necrotic cells
Impact of bisphosphonates on the proliferation and gene expression of human fibroblasts
The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of fibroblasts in bisphosphonate-related
osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), evaluating the effect of zoledronate, alendronate, and
ibandronate on the proliferation of fibroblasts and on their expression of genes essential for
fibroblast physiology. Human CCD-1064Sk epithelial fibroblast cells were incubated in culture
medium with 10-5, 10-7, or 10-9 M zoledronate, alendronate, or ibandronate. The proliferative
capacity of fibroblasts was determined by spectrophotometry (MTT) at 24 of culture. Real-time
polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to study the effects of BPs at a dose of 10-9 M on the
expression of FGF, CTGF, TGF-β1, TGFβR1, TGFβR2, TGFβR3, DDR2, α-actin, fibronectin,
decorin, and elastin. Fibroblasts proliferation was significantly increased at the lowest dose (10-9M)
of each BP but was not affected at the higher doses (10-5 and 10-7M). The proliferation increase may
be related to the rise in TGF-β1 and TGFβR1 expression detected after the treatment of cells with
10-9M of zoledronate, alendronate, or ibandronate. However, the expression of CTGF, DDR2,
α-actin, fibronectin, and decorin decreased versus controls. The results of this in vitro study indicate
that a very low BP dose (10-9 M) can significantly affect the physiology of fibroblasts, increasing their
proliferative capacity and modulating the expression of multiple genes involved in their growth and
differentiation
Potential Effects of Phenolic Compounds That Can Be Found in Olive Oil on Wound Healing
This study was supported by research group BIO277 (Junta de Andalucia) and the Department of Nursing of the University of Granada. We would also like to thank Concepcion Ruiz for the considerations and retouches made to this paper.The treatment of tissue damage produced by physical, chemical, or mechanical agents
involves considerable direct and indirect costs to health care systems. Wound healing involves a series
of molecular and cellular events aimed at repairing the defect in tissue integrity. These events can be
favored by various natural agents, including the polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). The
objective of this study was to review data on the potential effects of different phenolic compounds
that can also be found in EVOO on wound healing and closure. Results of in vitro and animal
studies demonstrate that polyphenols from different plant species, also present in EVOO, participate
in different aspects of wound healing, accelerating this process through their anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and their stimulation of angiogenic activities required for
granulation tissue formation and wound re-epithelialization. These results indicate the potential
usefulness of EVOO phenolic compounds for wound treatment, either alone or in combination with
other therapies. Human studies are warranted to verify this proposition.Junta de Andalucia BIO277Department of Nursing of the University of Granad
Effects of Therapeutic Doses of Celecoxib on Several Physiological Parameters of Cultured Human Osteoblasts
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)-selective
NSAIDs, are associated with adverse effects on bone tissue. These drugs are frequently the
treatment of choice but are the least studied with respect to their repercussion on bone. The
objective of this study was to determine the effects of celecoxib on cultured human osteoblasts.
Human osteoblasts obtained by primary culture from bone samples were treated with celecoxib at
doses of 0.75, 2, or 5μM for 24 h. The MTT technique was used to determine the effect on
proliferation; flow cytometry to establish the effect on cell cycle, cell viability, and antigenic profile;
and real-time polymerase chain reaction to measure the effect on gene expressions of the
differentiation markers RUNX2, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin (OSC), and osterix (OSX).
Therapeutic doses of celecoxib had no effect on osteoblast cell growth or antigen expression but
had a negative impact on the gene expression of RUNX2 and OSC, although there was no significant
change in the expression of ALP and OSX. Celecoxib at therapeutic doses has no apparent adverse
effects on cultured human osteoblasts and only inhibits the expression of some differentiation
markers. These characteristics may place this drug in a preferential position among NSAIDs used for
analgesic and anti-inflammatory therapy during bone tissue repair.This study was supported by research group
BIO277 (Junta de Andalucía) and Department of
Nursing (University of Granada). The work outlined
in this article has been supported by the Spanish
Ministry of Education under FPU fellowship reference
FPU15-05635 and FPU16-04141
Therapeutic doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs inhibit osteosarcoma MG-63 osteoblast-like celss maturation, viability, and biomineralization potential
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used to reduce pain and inflammation. However, their effect on bone metabolisms is not well known, and results in the literature are contradictory. The present study focusses on the effect of dexketoprofen, ketorolac, metamizole, and acetylsalicylic acid, at therapeutic doses, on different biochemical and phenotypic pathways in human osteoblast-like cells. Osteoblasts (MG-63 cell line) were incubated in culture medium with 1–10 M of dexketoprofen, ketorolac, metamizole, and acetylsalicylic acid. Flow cytometry was used to study antigenic profile and phagocytic activity. The osteoblastic differentiation was evaluated by mineralization and synthesis of collagen fibers by microscopy and alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP) by spectrophotometric assay. Short-term treatment with therapeutic doses of NSAIDs modulated differentiation, antigenic profile, and phagocyte activity of osteoblast-like cells. The treatment reduced ALP synthesis and matrix mineralization. However, nonsignificant differences were observed on collagen syntheses after treatments. The percentage of CD54 expression was increased with all treatments. CD80, CD86, and HLA-DR showed a decreased expression, which depended on NSAID and the dose applied. The treatments also decreased phagocyte activity in this cellular population. The results of this paper provide evidences that NSAIDs inhibit the osteoblast differentiation process thus reducing their ability to produce new bone mineralized extracellular matrix.This study was supported by the BIO277 research group (Junta de Andalucía), by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada and by the research group Brighton Studies in Tissue-mimicry and Aided Regeneration (BrightSTAR), School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, University of Brighton
Human Fibroblast Gene Expression Modulation Using 940 NM Diode Laser
Low-Level Laser Therapy is used as regenerative therapy in different clinical fields. This is due to its
photobiomodulation effect via cell signaling on different cell populations, Including fibroblasts, cells
involved in tissue regeneration and healing. The aim was to analyze the effect of 940 nm diode laser on
the gene expression of different markers involved in fibroblast growth, differentiation, and migration.
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (q-RT-PCR) was used to quantify the expression of fibroblast
growth factor (FGF), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), vascular-endothelial growth factor
(VEGF), transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1), TGFβ-receptors (TGFβR1, TGFβR2, and TGFβR3),
discoidin-domain receptor-2 (DDR2), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2), α-actin, fibronectin, decorin,
and elastin on human fibroblast, treated with single dose (T1) or two doses (T2) of diode laser at 0.5
Watts and 4 J/cm2. A significant increase in the expression of FGF, TGF-β1, TGFβR1, TGFβR2, α-actin,
fibronectin, decorin, DDR2 and MMP2 was observed after both treatments. A decrease was observed
in expression of elastin (T1 and T2), and CTGF (T2). These changes underlie the biostimulatory effect
of laser on fibroblasts, which translates into an increase in short-term proliferation and in long-term
differentiation to myofibroblasts. These data support the therapeutic potential of diode laser for wound
repair
Bone Protective Effect of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Phenolic Compounds by Modulating Osteoblast Gene Expression
The phenolic compounds of extra-virgin olive oil can act at various levels to protect
individuals against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and osteoporosis, among
others. Polyphenols in extra-virgin olive oil can stimulate the proliferation of osteoblasts, modify
their antigen profile, and promote alkaline phosphatase synthesis. The objective of this work was to
determine the effect of different extra-virgin olive oil phenolic compounds on the gene expression
of osteoblast-related markers. The cells of the MG63 osteoblast line were cultured for 24 h with
10-6 M of the phenolic compounds ferulic acid, caffeic acid, coumaric acid, apigenin, or luteolin.
The expression of studied markers was quantified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain
reaction (q-RT-PCR). The expression by MG63 osteoblasts of growth and differentiation/maturation
markers was modified after 24 h of treatment with 10-6 M of the phenolic compounds under study,
most of which increased the gene expression of the transforming growth factor 1 (TGF- 1), TGF-
receptor 1,2 and 3 (TGF- R1, TGF- R2, TGF- R3), bone morphogenetic protein 2 and 7 (BMP2,
BMP7), run-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX-2), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Osteocalcin (OSC),
Osterix (OSX), Collagen type I (Col-I) and osteoprotegerin (OPN). The extra-virgin olive oil phenolic
compounds may have a beneficial effect on bone by modulating osteoblast physiology, which would
support their protective effect against bone pathologies.The work outlined in this article has been partially funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education under
FPU fellowship reference FPU15-0563
Effects of bisphenol F, bisphenol S, and bisphenol AF on cultured human osteoblasts
Bisphenol A (BPA) analogs, like BPA, could have adverse effects on human health including bone health. The aim was to
determine the effect of BPF, BPS and BPAF on the growth and differentiation of cultured human osteoblasts. Osteoblasts
primary culture from bone chips harvested during routine dental work and treated with BPF, BPS, or BPAF for 24 h at doses
of 10 –5 , 10 –6 , and 10 –7 M. Next, cell proliferation was studied, apoptosis induction, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity.
In addition, mineralization was evaluated at 7, 14, and 21 days of cell culture in an osteogenic medium supplemented with BP
analog at the studied doses. BPS treatment inhibited proliferation in a dose-dependent manner at all three doses by inducing
apoptosis; BPF exerted a significant inhibitory effect on cell proliferation at the highest dose alone by an increase of apopto-
sis; while BPAF had no effect on proliferation or cell viability. Cell differentiation was adversely affected by treatment with
BPA analogs in a dose-dependent, observing a reduction in calcium nodule formation at 21 days. According to the results
obtained, these BPA analogs could potentially pose a threat to bone health, depending on their concentration in the organism.Funding for open access publishing: Universidad de Granada/
CBU
Effect of the most common wound antiseptics on human skin fibroblasts
Background. Antiseptics are used for the cleansing of acute or chronic wounds to eliminate micro-organisms from the wound bed. However, they have effects on the skin cells.
Aim. To determine the effects of hexetidine, povidone–iodine (PI), undecylenamidopropyl-betaine/polyhexanide (UBP), chlorhexidine, disodium eosin and hydrogen peroxide on human skin fibroblasts.
Methods. CCD-1064Sk cells were treated with hexetidine, PI, UBP, chlorhexidine, disodium eosin or hydrogen peroxide. Spectrophotometry was used to measure cell viability and flow cytometry was used to study apoptosis and necrosis after the treat- ment. In vitro wound scratch assays were performed to determine the gap closure. Results. All antiseptics significantly reduced the viability of human skin fibroblasts compared with controls. The percentage wound closure was lower with hexetidine, PI and UBP. The scratch assay could not be measured after treatments with chlorhexidine, disodium eosin or hydrogen peroxide, owing to their cytotoxicity. The apoptosis/necrosis experiments evidenced a significant reduction in viable cells com- pared with controls. An increased percentage of apoptotic cells was observed after treatment with all antiseptics. Compared with controls, the percentage of necrotic cells was significantly increased with all antiseptics except for hexetidine. Conclusion. The proliferation, migration and viability of human skin fibroblasts are reduced by treatment with hexetidine, PI, UBP, chlorhexidine, disodium eosin and hydrogen peroxide.This research received funding for open access charge from the University of Granada/CBUA