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{"title":"Xanthophylls: potential benefits in protecting against UV burns.","authors":"D Q Tavares, G C Santos, I M A S Mangussi, L R Vital, L M Nascimento, C R Oliveira","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.288662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.288662","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a significant risk factor for sunburn (solar erythema) and skin cancer. Current treatments focus primarily on symptom relief, making the need for new therapeutic approaches urgent. Xanthophylls, a class of natural pigments with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, show promise in the management of UV burns. This review aimed to systematically analyze the potential of xanthophylls for the management of UV burns, evaluating their efficacy in clinical and experimental studies. A literature review was performed following the PRISMA guidelines. Searches were conducted in the PUBMED, Virtual Health Library and EMBASE databases for eligible articles, using combinations of keywords such as astaxanthin, lutein, fucoxanthin and their effects on burns. Three independent reviewers conducted the search and selection of studies with inclusion criteria that addressed the use of xanthophylls in the treatment of burns, their mechanisms of action, pathophysiology and therapeutic approaches. Systematic reviews, letters, conference abstracts and case reports were excluded, considering only articles published in English. The articles were pre-selected by reading titles and abstracts, and the pre-selected studies were read in full for the final selection. Xanthophylls with potential benefits were identified, highlighting lutein, astaxanthin and violaxanthin, which demonstrated antioxidant activity by reducing the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitigating inflammatory responses in skin cells exposed to UV radiation. Furthermore, evidence suggests that these xanthophylls promote skin barrier function and accelerate healing, enhancing recovery from UV burns. In conclusion, this review suggests a promising role for xanthophylls in alleviating UV burn symptoms and promoting skin healing. However, further research, including in vivo studies and clinical trials, is needed to validate its therapeutic potential, determine the optimal dosage, and optimize its delivery for effective UV burn control.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e288662"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Seedling quality of Cordia trichotoma under different container volumes and fertilizers.","authors":"T R Silva, C A Milhomem, D C V Silva, F F Dias, C M Silva, V B Cabral, R M Bardales-Lozano, G Schwartz, L F S Dionisio","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.288394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.288394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The success of forest plantations depends on the quality of seedlings, which can be ensured through nursery techniques. This study aimed to assess the growth of Cordia trichotoma seedlings in two container volumes combined with four fertilizer compositions. The experimental design was completely randomized in a 2 × 4 factorial arrangement with four replications: two container volumes (170 and 270 cm3) and four fertilizer compositions (Basacote® [NPK 15-8-12]; Basacote® + Phusion® [NPK 9-40-00]; Polyblen® [NPK 20-5-20]; and Polyblen® + Phusion®). Tube volume significantly influenced shoot height, root length, shoot, root, and total dry mass, with 270 cm3 tube presenting higher means (21.26 cm; 19.06 cm; 1.79 g; 3.60 g and 5.39 g, respectively), except for root regeneration potential. The factors tube volume and fertilizer had isolated effects on stem collar diameter and the Dickson Quality Index, with heist means the 270 cm3 tube (5.0 mm and 1.11, respectively) and the Basacote® fertilizer (4.77 mm and 0.99, respectively). Interaction between factors was observed in the shoot height/stem collar diameter ratio, dry mass of shoot/root dry mass ratio, and lignification index. Using 270 cm3 containers and Basacote® fertilizer resulted in better development of C. trichotoma seedlings.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e288394"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First record of the non-native rotifer Kellicottia bostoniensis (Rousselet, 1908) in Bromeliaceae phytotelma.","authors":"E O Lima, A C Souza-Silva, G A S Jesus, F M Zanon, J V F Silva, L C Rodrigues, C C Bonecker","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.289526","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.289526","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e289526"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of heavy metal levels in bee pollen (Apis mellifera L) from urban and rural areas of Egypt: implications for bioindication and food safety.","authors":"H Mousa, D S Farghaly, E Nafea, Z Al Dhafar, A Metwally, H Kadada","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.288043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.288043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined pollen samples from several parts of Egypt to assess the heavy metal levels present. Assessment of the performance of bee pollen (Apis mellifera L) as a bioindicator for the presence of Zn, Cd, Fe, Cu, Ni, Pb, Mo, and Cr in municipal and countryside areas was the main objective of this research and concurrently the study's central premise. Four places were in rural areas, and one was near the city center, giving five locations for three honeybee colonies. In order to compare pollen samples from urban and rural locations, heavy metal (Zn, Cd, Fe, Cu, Ni, Pb, Mo, and Cr) levels were measured in those gathered from these colonies. The study found that there were no significant differences in the levels of Cd in the pollen samples collected from different sites. Compared to urban areas, pollen sample heavy metal values in countryside regions generally decreased (P <0.05). It was determined that the concentrations of Cr, Fe, Cu, Ni, Mn, and Zn in pollen specimens varied significantly (P< 0.05) across the localities. Consistent with International Food Standards, the levels of heavy metals in pollen specimens collected from diverse areas were determined to be acceptable.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e288043"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Limnic gastropods and trematodes of public health concern in Barreirinhas, Maranhão State, Brazil.","authors":"A M Marques, B N Costa, K L R Brito, A S Cantanhede, E P Sousa, B L Veloso, N B C Braga, S P D Cantanhede, L Tchaicka, J M M Rebêlo","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.286766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.286766","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Limnic gastropods are of great importance as both biodiversity components and public health threats. These organisms serve as vectors for some helminths that may be involved in the occurrence of human zoonoses. Previous studies carried out in the region of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (LMNP) reported the occurrence of gastropod species, including Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) and Biomphalaria straminea (Dunker, 1848), vectors of Schistosoma mansoni (Sambon, 1907), the causative agent of schistosomiasis. This study aimed to survey gastropod species occurring in the region to understand their diversity and geographical distribution. Another aim was to analyze the potential infection of these organisms by trematodes. The municipality of Barreirinhas experiences a large influx of people due to its importance as a Brazilian tourist hub in the LMNP. Four surveys were carried out in Barreirinhas. Based on reports from the population about mollusk occurrences, six bodies of water in the municipality were investigated, distributed in urban and rural areas. The collected specimens were identified using morphological methods and analyzed weekly for 45 days to detect trematodes. The survey carried out in Barreirinhas from October 2021 to August 2022 revealed the occurrence of mollusks of interest, totaling 1273 specimens of the species Melanoides tuberculata (Müller, 1774), Pomacea sp. (Perry, 1810), and B. straminea. The predominant species was B. straminea, with 777 specimens (61%), followed by M. tuberculata with 347 specimens (27.3%), and Pomacea sp., with 149 specimens (11.7%). Larvae of Xiphidiocercaria (Microphallidae) and Gymnocephala (Gymnophallidae) were found parasitizing Pomacea sp. Brevifurcate apharyngeate distome larvae were detected in B. straminea.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"84 ","pages":"e286766"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of the synergetic effect of the biocenosis synthesis of zoogenic colonies of bacteria and protozoa on the sustainable development of aquatic ecosystems.","authors":"I Tkacheva, D Rudoy, A Neidorf, A Makoedov, V Iarontovskii, Y Kokhanov","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.288400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.288400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The production of agricultural products, especially livestock and aquaculture products containing high amounts of protein, has a significant impact on the environment. However, humankind cannot forego the production of such products, since a balanced diet is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In Russia, where climatic features of most regions are unfavorable for agricultural activities, industrial aquaculture has a negative impact on the environment. In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and develop a cyclic bioeconomy, it is necessary to improve fish keeping technologies in RAS or open ponds using probiotic-enriched Biofloc systems designed to purify water from biogenic nitrogen. When studying the synergistic effect of the interaction of various components of floc-forming systems, the most efficient formation of flocs by individual bacterial strains was revealed. The quality of floc protein allows using activated sludge with Bacillus probiotics to obtain floc biomass, which comprehensively reduces the costs of animal feeding, due to the processing of waste products into fodder raw materials. Also, improvement of the technology will reduce energy costs for water treatment, which will contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e288400"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determination of selection criteria for yield traits to improve okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) breeding in Indonesia.","authors":"H A Reswari, M Syukur, A W Ritonga, W Nurcholis","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.289478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.289478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench, commonly known as okra, is increasingly cultivated in Indonesia due to its recognition as a functional food source. Current efforts in breeding new okra varieties are focused on high productivity, yet minimal information is available regarding selection criteria. This study aimed to identify key characteristics for selecting high-yield okra varieties. In-depth, this research aims to obtain selection characters in each type of okra (red and green okra). A randomized block design was used with 20 okra genotypes and three replicates, resulting in 60 experimental units, each containing 10 sample plants. Results indicated that green okra exhibited superior growth traits like stem diameter and number of nodes, but red okra showed higher overall productivity due to its resilience under biotic stress. However, both types showed similar selection characteristics related to high productivity, specifically the number of fruits and nodes. These findings provide essential insights for future breeding programs aimed at improving okra productivity in Indonesia. The way to determine the selection criteria is not fixated on correlation and path analysis, but can use correlation and stepwise regression as in this study. This method of determining selection criteria is more comprehensive than research on okra in Indonesia. However, it can be used externally to breed other commodity crops in various regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e289478"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tumor classification of adenoid cystic carcinoma: systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"D C S Onório, L B V Nunes, B M M B Nunes, S M S Ferreira, L A B Silva, G M França","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.289405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.289405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma - ACC is a common neoplasm in major and minor salivary glands with a high risk of metastasis. Thus, the objective of the present study was to perform an analysis to better understand the histological grading systems of the ACC and its influence on tumor prognosis in terms of overall survival, disease-free and metastasis-free. This is a systematic review, with meta-analysis, based on the PRISMA parameters. The search was carried out by two independent examiners, and searches were performed in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases. Of the 12 articles included in the systematic review, only 7 met the eligibility criteria for entry into the meta-analysis, with a statistically significant association between tumors with a solid pattern and death from the disease (DOD) (p <0.001; 95% CI 2.84 [1.94-4.15]; I 2 61%). Regarding the evaluation of the quality of studies by the Quality in Prognostic Studies (QUIPS), six studies were of high quality, five articles received moderate quality, and one article received low quality. It was concluded that the presence of any solid component contributes to a worse prognosis and lower specific survival of the disease over the 10 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e289405"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Salacia crassifolia (Celastraceae) as a host of armored scale insects (Hemiptera: Diaspididae): two new reports and expansion of occurrence in Brazil.","authors":"M T Castro, S C L Montalvão, V R S Wolff","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.292233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.292233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Salacia crassifolia (Mart. Ex Schult.) G. Don. (Celastraceae) is a species native to the Brazilian Cerrado that has fruits highly appreciated by local fauna and population. Recent studies show that this species has a rich biodiversity of armored scale insects (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) associated with its leaves, with the first reports of occurrence recording the species Pseudoparlatoria argentata Hempel and Melanaspis aristotelesi Lepage and Giannott. In this work, two new unpublished records are presented, Dinaspis paulistana Lepage and Vinculaspis montei (Lepage), expanding the knowledge of scale insects that use their leaves as their main source of food. The two scale insects were found in two areas, D. paulistana, in Alto Paraíso de Goiás, State of Goiás, Brazil and V. montei in Altiplano Leste, municipality of Brasília, Federal District, Brazil. Additionally, P. argentata and M. aristotelesi were also found in Altiplano Leste, Distrito Federal. This work brings unprecedented illustrations and descriptions of armored scale insects and a dichotomous identification key for the species Vinculaspis that occur in Brazil. This is the first report of D. paulistana and V. montei feeding on S. crassifolia and the first report of their occurrence in Central Brazil.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e292233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The marine and estuarine bony fishes (Teleostei) of the Golfão Maranhense on the eastern Amazon coast, northern Brazil.","authors":"T C Santana, J P Sá, J M S Abreu, J F F Fernandes, H G P Gonçalves, M C Barros, L F Carvalho-Costa, L Tchaicka, E C Fraga","doi":"10.1590/1519-6984.286625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.286625","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Golfão Maranhense is an extensive estuarine complex that provides nursery grounds and other habitats for several fish species, as well as a wealth of resources for the coastal and estuarine artisanal fisheries of the Maranhão state, in northern Brazil. The present study provides a comprehensive inventory of marine and estuarine teleost fishes of the Golfão Maranhense based on field samplings, analyses of voucher specimens from local collections and literature data. This inventory presents a total of 163 species of teleosts belonging to 107 genera, 57 families and 27 orders. The order Perciformes prevailed in terms of richness (27 species), followed by Acanthuriformes, Carangiformes, Clupeiformes and Siluriformes. The most diverse family was Sciaenidae (19 species), followed by Carangidae, Ariidae, Engraulidae and Gerreidae. Among the 163 species recorded, 18 are new occurrences for the Golfão Maranhense. According to the IUCN Red List, seven species are classified as Vulnerable. Considering the official Brazilian list of threatened species, five species appear as Vulnerable and one - Epinephelus itajara - as Critically Endangered. Four of the recorded species (Butis koilomatodon, Trypauchen vagina, Omobranchus sewalli and Oreochromis niloticus) are exotic, and were probably introduced into the study area by shipping, fish farms or by the extension of their range along the Brazilian coast. The present study organizes, updates and expands the known and relatively limited data on the fish fauna of the Golfão Maranhense, highlighting the need for further research towards gathering data for conservation and management of the ichthyofauna of this important estuarine complex in the Northern Brazilian Coast.</p>","PeriodicalId":55326,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Biology","volume":"85 ","pages":"e286625"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}