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Efeito do Exercício Físico Resistido como Estratégia Profilática nas Lesões Funcionais e Morfológicas da Artrite Reumatoide no Músculo Sóleo de Ratos

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Efeito do Exercício Físico Resistido como Estratégia Profilática nas Lesões Funcionais e Morfológicas da Artrite Reumatoide no Músculo Sóleo de Ratos Autor: Kiekiss, Gabriella Canan Primeiro orientador: Torrejais, Marcia Miranda Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the joints and periarticular tissues, including skeletal muscle. Specific medications are used in therapeutic protocols for RA and may cause considerable adverse effects. However, other therapeutic approaches, such as physical exercise applied preventively, have emerged as promising strategies for modulating the inflammatory response and preserving joint and musculoskeletal integrity. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the morphofunctional effects of high-intensity resistance exercise (RE) on the soleus muscle of Wistar rats when applied preventively before the induction of RA. Thirty Wistar rats, approximately 12 weeks old and with a mean body weight of 320 g, were allocated into four experimental groups: control group (CG), arthritis group (AG), exercise group (EG), and exercise + arthritis group (EAG). Animals in the exercise groups underwent ladder-climbing resistance exercise, with progressive loading, a progressive number of sets, and a fixed number of repetitions, for nine weeks before RA induction. RA was induced using the Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA) model. During the experiment, the following assessments were performed: muscle strength, nociception, joint incapacitation, and motor function. Joint edema and the arthritic index were also evaluated. Euthanasia was performed on the eighth and ninth days following RA induction. The soleus muscle was collected and processed for morphological and morphometric analyses of muscle fibers using Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, as well as for analysis of connective tissue using Picrosirius Red staining. An increase in joint edema and arthritic index, as well as functional impairment, was observed in the AG and EAG, as evidenced by reduced muscle strength, nociception, and motor function, in addition to increased joint incapacitation. Morphological analyses indicated focal alterations in muscle fibers resulting from RA, including disorganization of muscle fascicles, muscle fibers with centrally located nuclei, nuclei surrounded by a basophilic halo, muscle fibers undergoing atrophy and necrosis, and inflammatory infiltrates. However, these alterations were less pronounced in the EAG. In the AG and EAG, muscle spindles with disorganized outer capsules and inflammatory cells within their structures were identified. Regarding the morphometric analyses, reductions in fiber area and major and minor diameters, along with increased muscle fiber density, were identified in the AG and EAG. However, these alterations were less evident in the EAG. An increase in connective tissue was observed in the group with RA, whereas no alteration was observed in the EAG. In conclusion, resistance exercise applied preventively in the context of RA demonstrated limited potential regarding functional parameters; however, it promoted partial attenuation of the muscle morphostructural alterations observed in the experimental model. Further studies using prolonged exercise protocols are required. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação

Mielotoxicidade e hepatotoxicidade da exposição crônica ao herbicida a base de glifosato em camundongos C57BL/6

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Mielotoxicidade e hepatotoxicidade da exposição crônica ao herbicida a base de glifosato em camundongos C57BL/6 Autor: Ferreira, Anderson Felipe Primeiro orientador: Bonfleur, Maria Lúcia Abstract: Introduction: The use of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) has intensified over the past decades, accompanying the expansion of agricultural production. This scenario has raised concerns regarding the potential health effects of chronic exposure to these compounds. Experimental studies have demonstrated alterations in various biological systems following exposure to glyphosate and commercial formulations containing this herbicide, including hepatic and hematological effects. However, the effects of chronic exposure on the bone marrow and the mechanisms involved in hematotoxicity remain incompletely understood. Objective: To evaluate the effects of chronic exposure to 5 and 50 mg/kg doses of a commercial GBH formulation on hematological parameters, bone marrow, and liver of male C57BL/6 mice. Methods: Male C57BL/6 mice, approximately 21 days old and with a mean body weight of 20 g, were distributed into three experimental groups: control (CTL), 5 mg/kg GBH (GBH-5), and 50 mg/kg GBH (GBH-50). The mice received the commercial formulation Xeque Mate HT® diluted in drinking water ad libitum for 20 weeks. At the end of the experimental period, following euthanasia, body profile assessment, hepatic histopathological analysis, complete blood count and reticulocyte count, cytological and histological evaluation of the bone marrow, and serum thrombopoietin (TPO) measurement were performed. Results: GBH exposure increased water and food consumption, without significantly affecting final body weight gain. Hepatic histopathological evaluation revealed hepatocellular hypertrophy, inflammatory infiltrate, and increased connective tissue. Regarding hematological evaluation, no relevant alterations in erythropoiesis were observed; however, alterations in the leukocyte profile were identified, with more pronounced leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and monocytosis in both GBH-exposed groups. In addition, platelet counts were reduced in the GBH-5 and GBH-50 groups compared with the CTL group, by 26.39% and 46.45%, respectively. Bone marrow evaluation revealed a significant increase in megakaryocyte numbers in the GBH-50 group compared with the CTL and GBH-5 groups, along with dysplastic alterations consistent with impaired megakaryopoiesis. Serum TPO concentrations remained unchanged among the experimental groups. Conclusions: Chronic exposure to 5 and 50 mg/kg doses of a commercial GBH formulation promoted hepatic and hematological alterations, as well as changes in the bone marrow of C57BL/6 mice. The main findings were thrombocytopenia associated with dysmegakaryocytopoiesis, with no change in serum TPO concentrations. These findings suggest ineffective thrombopoiesis as one of the mechanisms involved in herbicide-induced hematotoxicity. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação

Efeitos de uma Intervenção Profilática-Terapêutica com Exercício Resistido e Suplementação de Cúrcuma com Óleo de Peixe no Músculo Extensor Longo dos Dedos em Ratos Wistar Submetidos a um Modelo de Artrite Reumatoide

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Efeitos de uma Intervenção Profilática-Terapêutica com Exercício Resistido e Suplementação de Cúrcuma com Óleo de Peixe no Músculo Extensor Longo dos Dedos em Ratos Wistar Submetidos a um Modelo de Artrite Reumatoide Autor: Dressler, Vanessa Freitas Primeiro orientador: Bertolini, Gladson Ricardo Flor Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the joints and can cause damage to muscle tissues. It is a disabling condition treated primarily with medication; however, the continuous, long-term use of these drugs can lead to unwanted side effects. Consequently, there is growing interest in low-cost, accessible integrative interventions, such as resistance exercise (RE) and supplementation with turmeric solubilized in fish oil. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the morphofunctional and immunological effects of prophylactic and therapeutic interventions involving resistance exercise and turmeric/fish oil supplementation—administered either alone or in combination—on the *extensor digitorum longus* muscle of Wistar rats subjected to an RA model. Sixty-eight male Wistar rats (15 weeks old) were used and divided into six groups: Control Group (GC, n=8), RA Group (GA, n=12), Exercise and Supplementation Group (GES, n=12), RA and Exercise Group (GAE, n=12), RA and Supplementation Group (GAS, n=12), and RA, Exercise, and Supplementation Group (GAES, n=12). A ladder-climbing resistance exercise protocol was employed, consisting of five days of unloaded training for adaptation followed by 16 training sessions on alternate days—eight interventions prior to RA induction and eight afterward. Load progression was set at 25%, 35%, and 50% of body weight, while the number of sets and repetitions remained fixed (three sets of eight repetitions with a two-minute rest interval). Supplementation was administered orally for 31 consecutive days using an adjustable volume pipette; the daily dose was 500 mg/kg of *Curcuma longa* L. dry extract diluted in 500 µL of fish oil to enhance bioavailability. Arthritis (RA) was induced using the Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA) model. A baseline assessment was performed on day 1, followed by six functional assessments throughout the study (days 8, 15, 22, 25, 28, and 31) to measure joint edema, grip strength, and nociception. Animals were euthanized on day 32. The extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscle was harvested and divided into two portions: the proximal portion was processed for morphological analysis of muscle fibers and tissue. Arthritic groups exhibited significant increases in joint edema and higher levels of nociception compared to control groups (p < 0.01). The GES group maintained higher grip strength, whereas arthritic groups showed a reduction in this parameter. These results indicate functional impairment associated with RA that was not fully reversed by the tested interventions. Regarding body weight, the GES group showed a higher mean, with no significant differences in naso-anal length. The GA group exhibited greater EDL muscle weight, while the GES group showed greater muscle length. This finding suggests that inflammatory processes or edema may influence the increase in muscle weight in arthritic animals. Histometric analyses revealed no significant differences in fiber area and diameter, or in the number of capillaries and muscle fibers. However, the GA group showed a higher number of peripheral nuclei and—along with the GAS and GAES groups—a larger nuclear cross-sectional area. The IHP was higher in the GA group, whereas the GAE group displayed characteristics closer to those of the control group. Furthermore, an increase in fibroblasts and disorganization of the extracellular matrix were observed in the GA group, indicating greater structural muscle damage. It was concluded that moderate ladder-based resistance exercise, applied both preventively and therapeutically, was effective in improving the muscle microstructure of the EDL—particularly in the GAE group—but did not yield significant effects on muscle strength or nociception. Thus, the results suggest that the benefits of the interventions were predominantly structural, without a direct correlation to functional improvement during the analyzed period, indicating a need to adjust protocols or intervention durations in future studies. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação

A saúde mental de professores de uma escola estadual do Paraná: contribuições da aplicação de técnicas da terapia cognitivo comportamental

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Title: A saúde mental de professores de uma escola estadual do Paraná: contribuições da aplicação de técnicas da terapia cognitivo comportamental Autor: Pereira, Elso Alves Primeiro orientador: Machineski, Gicelle Galvan Abstract: Educators face significant challenges that can impact their mental health, including depression, anxiety, stress and emotional difficulties resulting from pressure in the school environment. Health and illness are multifaceted concepts that involve not only physical aspects, but emotional, social and psychological ones. In the educational context, illness can manifest itself in different ways, directly affecting the quality of life of teachers and, consequently, the school environment. This study aimed to identify whether group therapy techniques can reduce levels of stress, anxiety and depression among teachers in the state education system. This is an integrative literature review and descriptive case study field research, carried out in a state school in the city of Cascavel – PR. The integrative literature review was carried out in the Virtual Health Library databases, from July to August 2023, using complete research, in Portuguese, published between 2010 and 2023, with the following descriptors: education, mental health, teachers and Boolean ANDThe studies were organized into synoptic tables containing authors, year, title, methodology and results and classified according to the level of evidence. Being analyzed according to the literature on the subject. The following themes were identified: stress, anxiety and depression among teachers, excessive workload, depersonalization, mental fatigue, lack of recognition. The field research, descriptive of the case study type, was carried out with five readapted teachers from a state school in Western Paraná, from July to September 2022. To this end, all 20 teachers from the school were invited to participate and it was An instrument of questions was applied via Google Forms with the Mental Health Status Questionnaire, in order to identify teachers with some type of mental suffering between regular and very bad, who were invited to participate in the research. Of these, five teachers accepted. The psychological assessment instruments (BFP), Baptista Depression Scale Adult Version (EBADEP-A), and the Brief Symptom and Intervention Inventory (BSI) were then applied. From that moment on, group therapy meetings were held and, at the end, the aforementioned instruments were reapplied. The data obtained was systematized on computerized platforms and described. The study sample was five women, between 44 and 54 years old, with significant professional experience in public education, with ten group therapy meetings lasting 50 minutes. The analysis was carried out after corrections to the instruments, and their scores were displayed in comparative tables. The study findings indicate a reduction in levels of depression, anxiety and stress. These results highlight the importance of psychological support strategies in the educational environment, showing that promoting mental health among teachers is essential not only for the well-being of these professionals, but also for the quality of education offered to students. It is important to emphasize the need for more research and interventions aimed at the mental health of educators, recognizing education as a pillar for social development, but which must be accompanied by psychological support to guarantee the health of its professionals. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação