Objective: validate method of fixation of dressings on excisional cutaneous wounds of mice. Method: preclinical study. Sample made up of animals of the C57BL/6 strain, which had two excision wounds made in the dorsal region. Different methods and products, widely accepted in clinical practice, for fixing dressings in the animal model were evaluated. The evaluated outcomes were the length of stay of the dressing and the occurrence of adverse events. Results: crepe bandage, microporous tape and self adhesive bandage had a shorter residence time when compared to polyurethane film. This, in turn, varied the time when comparing different marks (E, F, G and H) and number of turns around the animal’s body. With 1 lap, the time varied from <24 to 36 hours. With 2 laps, the marks E and G remained 48 and 96 hours, respectively, and F and H time <24 hours. G-brand film, cut to size 3 cm x 15 cm, giving the mouse body 2 turns, kept the dressing for 96 hours. The skin remained intact, with no adverse event. Conclusion: a dressing fixation model for wounds in mice was created with a product available in Brazil and compatible with the animal’s body structure.

Objetivo:validar método de fixação de curativos em feridas cutâneas excisionais de camundongos. Método: estudo pré-clínico. Amostra composta por animais da linhagem C57BL/6, que tiveram duas feridas excisionais confeccionadas na região dorsal. Foram avaliados diferentes métodos e produtos, amplamente aceitos na prática clínica, para fixação de curativos no modelo animal. Os desfechos avaliados foram tempo de permanência do curativo e ocorrência de eventos adversos. Resultados: atadura de crepom, fita microporosa e bandagem autoaderente apresentaram menor tempo de permanência quando comparadas ao filme de poliuretano. Esse, por sua vez, variou o tempo quando comparadas diferentes marcas (E, F, G e H) e número de voltas ao redor do corpo do animal. Com 1 volta, o tempo variou de < 24 a 36 horas. Com 2 voltas, as marcas E e G permaneceram 48 e 96 horas, respectivamente, e F e H tempo < 24 horas. Filme da marca G, cortado no tamanho 3 cm x 15 cm, dando 2 voltas no corpo do camundongo, manteve o curativo por 96 horas. A pele permaneceu íntegra, sem evento adverso. Conclusão: foi criado modelo de fixação de curativos para feridas em camundongos com produto disponível no Brasil e compatível com a estrutura copórea do animal.

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Angiogenesis and inflammation act simultaneously in several pathophysiological processes.The interactions with the extracellular matrix (ECM) are required in inflammatory angiogenesis. The non-enzymatic disintegrins comprise a family of peptides, low molecular weight, derived from the venom of snakes, which strongly inhibit the functions of integrins.In this study we evaluated the therapeutic effect of disintegrin DisBa-01, derived from the venom of the snake Rhinocerophis alternatus in inflammatory angiogenesis induced by synthetic implants in mice. Treatment with DisBa-01 inhibited the main key components of fibrovascular tissue induced by implants as inflammation and angiogenesis, without changing the fibrogenic component. This experimental model is the implementation of a synthetic matrix in the subcutaneous tissue of the animal, which induces the formation of fibrovascular tissue rich in inflammatory cells, blood vessels and MEC. The model of synthetic implants, also allows the simultaneous evaluation of inflammation, angiogenesis and tissue repair. The inhibitory effects of DisBa-01 were observed by MPO activity (representing activated neutrophils), NAG activity (representing activated macrophage), the chemokines CXCL -1, MCP-1 and the cytokine TNF-α. The anti-angiogenic activity was observed through the reduction of hemoglobin content, number of vessels, blood flow intra-implant by laser doppler and the levels of VEGF and FGF cytokines. The evaluation of DisBa-01 in multiple parameters provides additional evidence to the therapeutic potential of this disintegrin.