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This paper describes the development of immunosensor for C reactive protein (CRP), based in direct and indirect electrochemical detections. The anti-CRP probe was grafted to the platform sensitized with poly(3- aminothiophenol), and the interaction of CRP target with the immunosensor was carried directly or indirectly, using 4-aminoantipyrine (4-APP) as indicator. The immunosensor presents a linear response in the range from 75 ng·mL−1 to 150 μg·mL−1 and detection limit of 75ng·mL−1 (N=3). The biosensor specificity determined in the presence of non-specific target is also presented in this paper. Assays realized in real samples indicate that the immunosensor discriminates the serum samples from healthyand sick patients with efficiency.In addition, through atomic force microscopy, it was possible to observe differences between the immunosensor surface in the absence or presence of the CRP target

Autoimmune diseases are a group of different diseases which are characterized by an immune disorder leading to decreased tolerance to components of the body itself. These diseases have many factors that trigger such as a decrease of the share or percentage of regulatory T cells (Tregs). The Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) is involved in the suppression of the inflammatory response during the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases (juvenile idiopathic arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes), through the activation of this cell type. This cytokine is also associated with modulation of an inflammatory response either by increasing Treg cells and by modulating proinflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). The components found in both innate immune responses as adaptive must be considered potential targets for developing new drugs immune modulators. Thus, manipulation of Tregs is an attractive strategy for immunotherapy and hence, the use of mimetic peptide to TGF-β1 can be adopted to reduce the effects of severe autologous response, then creating an additional therapy for autoimmunity as well as for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Our results show that we can select TGF-β1 mimetic peptides since we can prove by bioinformatics both bind to this receptor molecule. Thus, the peptides can be used as immunomodulators to combat inflammation and in the treatment of autoimmune diseases since they can modulate the production of TNF-α and IL-10.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

CHAPTER II: Introduction and Objectives: Metformin can act in muscle inhibiting the complex I of the electron transport chain and activating a signaling cascade for glut-4 translocation to the membrane cell. Our hypothesis is that this inhibition can decrease mitochondrial reactive oxigen species (ROS), minimizing cell damage caused by oxidative stress. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the activity and expression of oxidative stress enzymes, total antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in gastrocnemius muscle of rat with induced diabetic Mellitus and treated with metformin. Materials and Methods: The DM was induced in Wistar rats divided into four groups: untreated, treated with insulin, insulin plus metformin, and metformin. A non-diabetic group was used as control. The gastrocnemius muscle was collected and homogenized to evaluate the following parameters: superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (activity and immunoblotting), glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (activity), reduced glutathione, lipid peroxidation and total antioxidant capacity were measured. Results and conclusions: he group treated with metformin showed prevention in increased activity and expression of SOD and catalase, and kept the total antioxidant capacity and G6PDH activity when compared to the untreated group. These results seem to be related to lower lipid peroxidation. Therefore, this study suggest that metformin may is involved in the regulation of the oxidative stress in muscle cells decreasing lipid peroxidation which could improve glucose uptake.

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior

Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Universidade Federal de Uberlândia