Maximal lactate steady state in swimming tethered

This study investigated whether aerobic capacity (AC) in tethered swimming corresponds to maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) and its correlation with 30 min (V30) and 400m (V400) free swimming velocity. Twenty-five swimmers were submitted to an incremental tethered swimming test (ITS) with each stage lasting 3 minutes, initial load 20N, with 10N increments and a 30s interval to collect blood samples and lactatemia ([La-]). The abrupt increase in [La-] against force (F) corresponded to AC (ACBI). The points obtained for [La-] against force (N) were adjusted with an exponential curve model to determine AC corresponding to 3.5mmol.l-1 (AC3.5) and 4.0mmol.l-1 (AC4.0). Later swimmers performed maximum exercise for 30 minutes (V30) and 400m (V400) in free swimming. After one week, nine swimmers performed three random 30 minute tethered swimming exercises with 90%, 100%, and 110% intensity ACBI MLSS. Comparisons between ACs (AC3.5, AC4.0, and ACBI) were made by the one-way Anova test. Pearson correlation was used for possible correlations between ACs and between ACs and V30 and V400 (p0.91) and V400 (r\u3e0.63). We can conclude that ACBI corresponds to MLSS and both individually determined. AC and from the fixed lactate concentrations (3.5 and 4mM) can be used to predict mean 30 minute and 400m free swimming velocity

Concepção e desenvolvimento de sistemas biotecnológicos

In a simple and succinct form the authors intend to present the research and development activities that are being undertaken at the University of Minho in the area of biotechnology applied to the study, design, development and construction of equipment goods, which are being carried out together with important Iberian and European industrial companies. The projects are as follows: • Real time monitoring of beer fermentation using optical fiber sensors – MONI®TOR; • EggReady – Development of a prototype for a continuous industrial production of fried eggs, and • HealthyCream – Development of innovative dietetical solutions for the deli shop industry. These projects have been submitted and approved, and are all funded by the Portuguese National Strategic Reference Framework (QREN operational programmes 2007-2013). They are being developed with the following partner companies, all based in Portugal: UNICER Bebidas, S.A. – Innovation and Quality Department (Leça do Balio, Matosinhos); Derovo – Derivados de Ovos, S.A. (Pombal); Decorgel, S.A. (Trofa); Valinox – Indústrias Metalúrgicas, Lda. (Arouca), and the Departments of Biological Engineering (Braga) and Mechanical Engineering (Guimarães), School of Engineering, University of Minho.Pretende-se dar a conhecer, de uma forma simples e sucinta, os projectos de investigação e desenvolvimento que decorrem, actualmente, na Universidade do Minho, na área da biotecnologia aplicada ao estudo, concepção, projecto, desenvolvimento e construção de tecido industrial ibérico e europeu. Os projectos são: · Monitorização em tempo real da fermentação de cerveja na região do UV-Vis e IVPOC (SWNIR) com recurso a sondas de fibra óptica – MONI®TOR”; · EggReady - Protótipo para produção industrial, em contínuo, de ovos estrelados para consumo no canal HORECA, e · HealthyCream - Desenvolvimento de soluções dietéticas inovadoras para a indústria de pastelaria. Estes projectos foram submetidos e aprovados, sendo financiados pelo programa de incentivos do Quadro de Referência Estratégico Nacional Português, QREN (2007-2013). Estão a ser realizados em parceria com as empresas UNICER Bebidas, S.A. – Núcleo de Investigação e Desenvolvimento (Leça do Balio, Matosinhos); Derovo – Derivados de Ovos, S.A. (Pombal); Decorgel, S.A. (Trofa); Valinox – Indústrias Metalúrgicas, Lda. (Arouca), e os Departamentos de Engenharia Biológica (Braga) e Engenharia de Mecânica (Guimarães) da Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho, todas estas instituições sediadas em Portugal

Antioxidant, allelopathic and toxic activity of Ochna serrulata

Ochna serrulata (Ochnaceae) is an ornamental plant introduced into Brazil from Asia and Africa. Species of the Ochna genus are rich in phenolic compounds, mainly flavonoids. The biological screening of extracts and fractions showed that this plant exhibited a significant antioxidant activity, when evaluated by the DPPH and reducing potential assays. Ochna serrulata also demonstrated slight toxic activity against Artemia salina and a potential inhibitory allelopathic activity, when evaluated using the Lactuca sativa seed germination test. The ethyl acetate fraction, the most active one, was partitioned on a silica gel column to obtain epicatechin, which showed potential antioxidant activity.Colegio de Farmacéuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aire

Antioxidant, allelopathic and toxic activity of Ochna serrulata

Ochna serrulata (Ochnaceae) is an ornamental plant introduced into Brazil from Asia and Africa. Species of the Ochna genus are rich in phenolic compounds, mainly flavonoids. The biological screening of extracts and fractions showed that this plant exhibited a significant antioxidant activity, when evaluated by the DPPH and reducing potential assays. Ochna serrulata also demonstrated slight toxic activity against Artemia salina and a potential inhibitory allelopathic activity, when evaluated using the Lactuca sativa seed germination test. The ethyl acetate fraction, the most active one, was partitioned on a silica gel column to obtain epicatechin, which showed potential antioxidant activity.Colegio de Farmacéuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aire