RENATO ARAÚJO PRATES

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Inhomogeneity in optical properties of rat brain: a study for LLLT dosimetry
2013 - SOUSA, MARCELO V.P.; PRATES, RENATO; KATO, ILKA T.; SABINO, CAETANO P.; YOSHIMURA, TANIA M.; SUZUKI, LUIS C.; MAGALHAES, ANA C.; YOSHIMURA, ELISABETH M.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.
Over the last few years, low-level light therapy (LLLT) has shown an incredible suitability for a wide range of applications for central nervous system (CNS) related diseases. In this therapeutic modality light dosimetry is extremely critical so the study of light propagation through the CNS organs is of great importance. To better understand how light intensity is delivered to the most relevant neural sites we evaluated optical transmission through slices of rat brain point by point. We experimented red (λ = 660 nm) and near infrared (λ = 808 nm) diode laser light analyzing the light penetration and distribution in the whole brain. A fresh Wistar rat (Rattus novergicus) brain was cut in sagittal slices and illuminated with a broad light beam. A high-resolution digital camera was employed to acquire data of transmitted light. Spatial profiles of the light transmitted through the sample were obtained from the images. Peaks and valleys in the profiles show sites where light was less or more attenuated. The peak intensities provide information about total attenuation and the peak widths are correlated to the scattering coefficient at that individual portion of the sample. The outcomes of this study provide remarkable information for LLLT dose-dependent studies involving CNS and highlight the importance of LLLT dosimetry in CNS organs for large range of applications in animal and human diseases.
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans biofilm can be inactivated by methylene blue-mediated photodynamic therapy
2015 - ALVARENGA, LETICIA H.; PRATES, RENATO A.; YOSHIMURA, TANIA M.; KATO, ILKA T.; SUZUKI, LUIS C.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.; FERREIRA, LUIS R.; PEREIRA, SILVIO A. dos S.; MARTINEZ, ELIZABETH F.; SABA CHUJFI, EDUARDO
Photosensitization of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans with malachite green and methylene blue: microbiological analysis
2006 - YAMADA JUNIOR, A.M.; PRATES, R.A.; HASHIMOTO, M.C.; SUZUKI, L.C.; CAI, S.; RIBEIRO, M.S.
Histological analysis in ligature induced periodontitis in rats following photodynamic therapy
2006 - YAMADA JUNIOR, A.M.; PRATES, R.A.; SUZUKI, L.C.; VILLA, N.; CAI, S.; RIBEIRO, M.S.
Bactericidal effect of malachite green and red laser on Antinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
2007 - PRATES, RENATO A.; YAMADA JUNIOR, AECIO M.; SUZUKI, LUIS C.; HASHIMOTO, MARIA C.E.; CAI, SILVANA; SOARES, SHEILA G.; GOMES, LAERCIO; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.
The irradiation parameters investigation of photodynamic therapy on yeast cells
2008 - PRATES, RENATO A.; SILVA, ERIQUES G. da; YAMADA JUNIOR, AECIO M.; SUZUKI, LUIS C.; PAULA, CLAUDETE R.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.
It has been proposed that photodynamic therapy (PDT) can inactivate microbial cells. A range of photosensitizers and light sources were reported as well as different fluence parameters and dye concentrations. However, much more knowledge regarding to the role of fluences, irradiation time and irradiance are required for a better understanding of the photodynamic efficiency. The aims of this study were to investigate the role of light parameters on the photoinactivation of yeast cells, and compare cell survivors in different growing phases following PDT. To perform this study, a suspension (106cfu/mL) of Candida albicans ATCC-90028 was used in log and stationary-phase. Three irradiances 100mW/cm2, 200mW/cm2 and 300mW/cm2 were compared under 3min, 6min and 9min of irradiation, resulting in fluences of 18, 36, 54, 72,108 and 162J/cm2. The light source used was a laser emitting at 660nm with output power of 30, 60 and 90mW. As photosensitizer, 100μΜ methylene blue was used. PDT was efficient against yeast cells (6 log reduction) in log and stationary-phase. Neither photosensitizer nor light alone presented any reduction of cell viability. The increase of irradiance and time of irradiation showed a clearly improvement of cell photoinactivation. Interestingly, the same fluences in different irradiances presented dissimilar effects on cell viability. The irradiance and time of irradiation are important in PDT efficiency. Fluence per se is not the best parameter to compare photoinativation effects on yeast cells. The growing-phases presented the same susceptibility under C. albicans photoinactivation.
Light parameters influence cell viability in antifungal photodynamic therapy in a fluence and rate fluence-dependent manner
2009 - PRATES, RENATO A.; SILVA, ERIQUES G. da; YAMADA JUNIOR, AECIO M.; SUZUKI, LUIS C.; PAULA, CLAUDETE R.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of light parameters on yeast cells. It has been proposed for many years that photodynamic therapy (PDT) can inactivate microbial cells. A number of photosensitizer and light sources were reported in different light parameters and in a range of dye concentrations. However, much more knowledge concerning the importance of fluence, fluence rate and exposure time are required for a better understanding of the photodynamic efficiency. Suspensions (106 CFU/mL) of Candida albicans, Candida krusei, and Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii were used. Two fluence rates, 100 and 300 mW/cm2 were compared at 3, 6, and 9 min of irradiation, resulting fluences from 18 to 162 J/cm2. The light source was a laser emitting at λ = 660 nm with output power adjusted at 30 and 90 mW. As photosensitizer, one hundred-μM methylene blue was used. Temperature was monitored to verify possible heat effect and reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation was evaluated. The same fluence in different fluence rates showed dissimilar levels of inactivation on yeast cells as well as in ROS formation. In addition, the increase of the fluence rate showed an improvement on cell photoinactivation. PDT was efficient against yeast cells (6 log reduction), and no significant temperature increase was observed. Fluence per se should not be used as an isolate parameter to compare photoinactivation effects on yeast cells. The higher fluence rate was more effective than the lower one. Furthermore, an adequate duration of light exposure cannot be discarded.
Real time optical coherence tomography monitoring of Candida albicans biofilm in vitro during photodynamic treatment
2010 - SUZUKI, LUIS C.; PRATES, RENATO A.; RAELE, MARCUS P.; FREITAS, ANDERSON Z. de; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.
Histomorphometric and microbial assessment of photodynamic therapy as an adjuvant treatment for periodontilis: A short-term evaluation of inflammatory periodontal conditions and bacterial reduction in a rat model
2011 - PRATES, RENATO A.; YAMADA JUNIOR, AECIO M.; SUZUKI, LUIS C.; FRANÇA, CRISTIANE M.; CAI, SILVANA; MAYER, MARCIA P.A.; RIBEIRO, ADRIANA C.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as a strategy to arrest enamel demineralization: a short-term study on incipient caries in a rat model
2012 - BAPTISTA, ALESSANDRA; KATO, ILKA T.; PRATES, RENATO A.; SUZUKI, LUIS C.; RAELE, MARCUS P.; FREITAS, ANDERSON Z.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.