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#261 - Efficacy of oral doramectin as treatment for Psoroptes ovis and Leporacarus gibbus in naturally infested rabbits
Abstract in English:
The present study evaluated the efficacy of a single oral dose of doramectin in the control of Psoroptes ovis and Leporacarus gibbus in naturally infested rabbits. Sixteen adult rabbits were selected and distributed in two experimental groups. The treated group received 200 µg/Kg of oral doramectin and the control group received the same volume of saline solution. The diagnosis of the mites was made with a stereoscopic microscope. Hairs from the dorsal part of the neck, lumbar right, lumbar left, ventral side of the tail and ventral abdomen were evaluated for L. gibbus, and ear wax evaluated for P. ovis. The evaluation of the efficiency and the clinical assessment of the lesions was made in days 0, +3, +7, +14, +21, +28, and +35 after treatment. An efficacy of 75% and 87,5% was observed for L. gibbus in days +3 and +7 after treatment, an efficacy of 100% was observed in days +14, + 21, +28 e +35. An efficacy of 100% for the control of P. ovis was observed following day +7. The clinical lesion score of the control group remained unaltered, except for one animal which conditions worsened during experimentation. In the treated group animals, regression of the lesions was observed following day +3, and on day +21 no signal of infestation by P. ovis was present. None of the animals from the treated group presented secondary collateral effects caused by the doramectin, which proved itself as an optimal alternative for mite control in naturally infested rabbits.
Abstract in Portuguese:
O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia da doramectina administrada por via oral no controle de Psoroptes ovis e Leporacarus gibbus em coelhos naturalmente infestados. Foram selecionados 16 coelhos adultos, distribuídos em dois grupos experimentais, compondo oito animais por grupo. O grupo tratado foi medicado com 200µg/kg de doramectina por via oral, enquanto que no grupo controle foi administrado o mesmo volume de solução salina. O diagnóstico dos ácaros foi realizado com auxílio de microscópio estereoscópico. Foram coletados pelos das regiões do pescoço dorsal, lombar direita, lombar esquerda, cauda ventral e abdômen ventral para avaliação de L. gibbus e para P. ovis foi coletado cerúmen das orelhas com auxílio de zaragatoas. A avaliação da eficácia e a avaliação clínica das lesões, mensuradas em escores (grau 0 a 4), foi realizada nos dias 0, +3, +7, +14, +21, +28 e +35, após o tratamento. Foi observada eficácia de 75% e 87,5% no controle de L. gibbus nos dias +3 e +7 após o tratamento, sendo observada eficácia de 100% nos dias +14, + 21, +28 e +35. Foi observada eficácia de 100% no controle de P. ovis a partir do dia +7, permanecendo até o final do período observacional. O escore das lesões clínicas no grupo controle permaneceu de forma inalterada, exceto em um animal que piorou ao longo dos dias experimentais, enquanto nos animais do grupo tratado regrediu a partir do dia +3 e já no dia +21 após o tratamento, os animais apresentavam-se sem sinais da infestação por P. ovis. Nenhum animal do grupo tratado apresentou quaisquer efeitos colaterais secundários causados pela doramectina, que se mostrou uma ótima alternativa para o controle dos ácaros em coelhos naturalmente parasitados.
#262 - Detection of immunoreactive proteins of Rickettsia sp. Atlantic Forest strain
Abstract in English:
Brazilian Spotted Fever (BSF) is an infectious disease transmitted by ticks to humans. A new human rickettsial infection was reported to cause spotted fever in the State of São Paulo and was named Rickettsia sp. Strain Atlantic Forest. This study aimed to detect and identify proteins with potential to stimulate the immune system of mammalian host of this new strain described. Therefore, we performed total protein extraction Rickettsia sp. Strain Atlantic Forest. The extracted proteins were fractionated by electrophoresis. The protein bands were transferred to nitrocellulose membrane by electrical migration and subjected to Western blot for protein detection. In all, seven immunoreactive proteins were detected. Two proteins showed higher abundance, with molecular weight of 200 and 130 kDa respectively. By comparing existing proteomic maps and the molecular weight of these proteins showed that, it is suggested that the two proteins detected representing rOmpA (200 kDa) and rOmpB (130 kDa). The other detected proteins had lower occurrence and molecular weight less than 78 kDa, which may represent members of the cell surface antigens Family (Sca - Surface cell antigen). The detected proteins may serve as a study based on the development of sensitive and specific diagnostic methods in the development of vaccines and they enable further studies to more effective therapies.
Abstract in Portuguese:
A Febre Maculosa Brasileira (FMB) é uma doença infecciosa, transmitida por carrapatos ao homem. Uma nova riquetsiose humana foi descrita como causadora de Febre Maculosa no Estado de São Paulo, sendo denominada de Rickettsia sp. cepa Mata Atlântica. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo detectar e identificar proteínas com potencial de estimular o sistema imune de hospedeiro mamífero, desta nova cepa descrita. Para tanto, foi realizado a extração proteica total de Rickettsia sp. cepa Mata Atlântica. As proteínas extraídas foram fracionadas por eletroforese. As bandas proteicas foram transferidas para membranas de nitrocelulose por migração elétrica e submetidas à técnica de Western-blot, para detecção proteica. Ao todo sete proteínas imunorreativas foram detectadas. Duas proteínas apresentaram maior abundancia, com peso molecular, de 200 e 130 kDa respectivamente. Através da comparação de mapas proteômicos existentes e pelo peso molecular que estas proteínas apresentaram, sugere-se que as duas proteínas detectadas representem rOmpA (200 kDa) e rOmpB (130 kDa). As demais proteínas detectadas apresentaram menor ocorrência e peso molecular inferior a 78 kDa, podendo representar membros da família de antígenos de superfície celular (Sca – Surface cell antigen). As proteínas detectadas poderão servir como base de estudo na elaboração de métodos diagnósticos sensíveis e específicos, no desenvolvimento de vacinas, além de possibilitarem novos estudos para terapias mais eficazes.
#263 - Origin and distribution of the main arteries of the thoracic limb of Cuniculus paca (Linnaeus, 1766)
Abstract in English:
The aim of this study is to describe the arteries of the thoracic limb of paca (Cuniculos paca Linanaeus, 1766) by dissecting the region. We used 10 adult paca, males and females, weighting between five to 10 kg obtained from the breeding group at the Wild Animals Sector of FCAV, Unesp, Jaboticabal-SP. The animals were injected with latex by the left common carotid artery to fill and stain all the arterial system, followed by the fixation in 10% formaldehyde and preservation in 30% saline solution for anatomical dissection of the main arteries of the aortic arch, arm, forearm, identifying the origin and distribution of these vessels. The results were photodocumented and discussed based on literature about domestic animals and wild rodent. In general, the arteries of the thoracic limb of paca are similar to the domestic carnivores, rat and guinea pig.
Abstract in Portuguese:
Objetivou-se descrever as artérias do membro torácico da paca (Cuniculos paca Linanaeus, 1766), mediante a dissecação da região. Para tanto, foram utilizadas 10 pacas adultas, machos ou fêmeas, pesando entre cinco e 10 kg do plantel de pacas do setor de Animais Silvestres da FCAV, Unesp, Jaboticabal-SP. Nos animais, injetou-se látex pela artéria carótida comum esquerda para preencher e corar todo o sistema arterial, seguido pela fixação em formaldeído a 10% e conservação em solução salina a 30% para dissecação anatômica das principais artérias do arco aórtico, braço e antebraço, identificando-se a origem e distribuição destes vasos. Os resultados foram fotodocumentados e discutidos com base na literatura sobre os animais domésticos, e roedores selvagens. De forma geral, as artérias do membro torácico da paca, assemelham-se com as dos carnívoros domésticos, do rato e da cobaia.
#264 - Comparative study of mechanical strength of compression between natural, synthetic and mixed biomaterials, 37(1):91-96
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The orthopedic diseases with bone loss are the challenge in both veterinary and human medicine. Therefore, the orthopedist commonly deal with irreducible comminuted fractures of long bones, bone tumors or non-unions, which require repairers surgical procedures, through the segment replacement or bone defect filling with biomaterials. The aim of this research is to evaluate and compare the mechanical strength of natural, synthetic and mixed biomaterials. Seven experimental groups of six test samples each were used: Group 1 rabbit cortical bone (BONE - control); Group 2, bone cement (CO); Group 3, bone cement autoclaved (COA); Group 4, bone cement and dog cortical bone macrofragment (COMaFO); Group 5, bone cement and bone autoclaved macrofragment dog cortical (COMaFOA); Group 6, bone cement and dog cortical bone microfragment (COMIFO) and Group 7, bone cement and dog cortical bone microfragment (COMiFOA). The specimens were subjected to axial compression mechanical tests controlled universal testing machine EMIC®. The test was stopped when there was sharp decline in the graph curve indicating failure of the sample. In relation to the maximum force, the COA groups COMaFOA and COMiFOA not statistically different from the control group (BONE; p> 0.01). Already the CO groups, COMaFO and COMIFO difeririram statistically the control group (BONE; p <0.01). The relative rigidity, the COMaFOA and COMiFOA groups did not differ statistically from the control group (BONE; p>0.01). Already the CO groups, COA, COMaFO and COMIFO differed significantly from the control group (BONE; p<0.01). Comparing the deformation, the COMaFo groups COMaFOA and COMIFO not statistically different from the control group (BONE; p>0.01). Already the CO groups, COA and COMiFOA differed significantly from the control group (BONE; p<0.01). It is concluded that only COMaFOA and COMiFOA groups showed very similar mechanical properties to the control group (BONE). Therefore, due to these characteristics, these two biomaterials (COMaFOA e COMiFOA) would be the most suitable as a substitute in the repair of bone defects.
Abstract in Portuguese:
As afecções ortopédicas com perda de tecido ósseo são um desafio tanto na medicina veterinária quanto na medicina humana. Portanto, não é raro ortopedistas se depararem com fraturas cominutivas irredutíveis de ossos longos, neoplasias ósseas ou não-uniões, que necessitam de procedimentos cirúrgicos reparadores, por meio da substituição de segmento ou preenchimento de falha óssea com o uso de biomateriais. Pretende-se com esta pesquisa avaliar e comparar a resistência mecânica entre biomateriais naturais, sintéticos e mistos. Foram utilizados sete grupos experimentais compostos por seis corpos de provas cada: Grupo 1 , tecido ósseo cortical de coelho (OSSO - controle); Grupo 2, cimento ósseo (CO); Grupo 3, cimento ósseo autoclavado (COA); Grupo 4, cimento ósseo e macrofragmento ósseo cortical de cão (COMaFO); Grupo 5, cimento ósseo e macrofragmento ósseo autoclavado de cortical de cão (COMaFOA); Grupo 6, cimento ósseo e microfragmento ósseo cortical de cão (COMiFO) e Grupo 7, cimento ósseo e microfragmento ósseo cortical de cão (COMiFOA). Os corpos de prova foram submetidos a ensaios mecânicos de compressão axial controlada em máquina universal de ensaio Emic®. O teste era interrompido quando ocorria queda brusca na curva do gráfico indicando falência da amostra. Em relação à Força máxima, os grupos COA, COMaFOA e COMiFOA não diferiram estatisticamente do grupo controle (OSSO; p>0,01). Já os grupos CO, COMaFO e COMiFO diferiram estatisticamente do grupo controle (OSSO; p<0,01). Quanto a rigidez relativa, os grupos COMaFOA e COMiFOA não diferiram estatisticamente do grupo controle (OSSO; p>0,01). Já os grupos CO, COA, COMaFO e COMiFO diferiram estatisticamente do grupo controle (OSSO; p<0,01). Comparando a deformação, os grupos COMaFo, COMaFOA e COMiFO não diferiram estatisticamente do grupo controle (OSSO; p>0,01). Já os grupos CO, COA e COMiFOA diferiram estatisticamente do grupo controle (OSSO; p<0,01). Conclui-se que apenas os grupos COMaFOA e COMiFOA apresentaram propriedades mecânicas muito semelhantes às do grupo controle (OSSO). Por isso, devido a essas características, esses dois biomateriais (COMaFOA e COMiFOA) seriam os mais indicados como substitutos na reparação de falhas ósseas.
#265 - Comparative study of the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow and adipose tissue of adult dogs, 36(Supl.1):21-32
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Alves E.G.L., Serakides R., Boeloni J.N., Rosado I.R., Ocarino N.M., Oliveira H.P. & Rezende C.M.F. 2016. [Comparative study of the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow and adipose tissue of adult dogs.] Estudo comparativo da diferenciação osteogênica das células tronco mesenquimais da medula óssea e do tecido adiposo de cães adultos. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):21-32. Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG 30123-970, Brazil. E-mail: endrigogabellini@yahoo.com.br
The aim of this study was to compare the osteogenic potential of mesenchymal stem cells obtained from bone marrow (BM-MSC) with those extracted from adipose tissue (AT-MSC) of adult dogs. The cells were phenotypically categorized according to the expression of CD29, CD90, CD34 and CD45, and submitted to adipogenic and chondrogenic differentiation for 21 days and osteogenic differentiation for 7, 14 and 21 days. Four groups were formed: BM-MSC in osteogenic medium (1), BM-MSC in basal medium (2), AT-MSC in osteogenic medium (3) and ATMSC in basal medium (4). On days 7, 14 and 21 of osteogenic differentiation, the cultures were submitted to evaluations of MTT conversion in formazan, of alkaline phosphatase activity (AP), of collagen and mineralized matrix synthesis, evaluation of the number of cells per field and there was quantification of the gene transcripts for osterix, bone sialoprotein (BSP), osteonectin (ON) and osteocalcin (OC). Both the cells obtained from bone marrow and those from adipose tissue showed high expression of stem cells markers and low expression of hematopoietic cells markers (lower than 2%). Besides, they were able to differentiate into osteoblasts, chondrocytes and adipocytes. AT-MSC submitted to osteogenic differentiation showed higher MTT conversion in formazan than BM-MSC, under the same conditions on days 7 and 21. The number of cells per field, the AP activity, the collagen and mineralized matrix synthesis were higher in AT-MSC en differentiation, in relation to BM-MSC under the same conditions in all evaluated times. Expressions of osterix, BSP and OC were predominantly higher in differentiated BMMSC, however the expression of ON was higher AT-MSC differentiated on days 7, 14 and 21. In conclusion, AT-MSC present higher osteogenic potential than BM-MSC when extracted from adult dogs.
Abstract in Portuguese:
RESUMO.- Alves E.G.L., Serakides R., Boeloni J.N., Rosado I.R., Ocarino N.M., Oliveira H.P. & Rezende C.M.F. 2016. [Comparative study of the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow and adipose tissue of adult dogs.] Estudo comparativo da diferenciação osteogênica das células tronco mesenquimais da medula óssea e do tecido adiposo de cães adultos. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):21-32. Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG 30123-970, Brazil. E-mail: endrigogabellini@yahoo.com.br
O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o potencial osteogênico das células tronco mesenquimais extraídas da medula óssea (CTM-MO) com as do tecido adiposo (CTM-AD) de cães adultos. As células foram caracterizadas fenotipicamente quanto à expressão de CD29, CD90, CD34 e CD45 e submetidas à diferenciação adipogênica e condrogênica por 21 dias e osteogênica por 7, 14 e 21 dias. Foram constituídos quatro grupos: 1) CTM-MO em meio osteogênico, 2) CTM-MO em meio basal, 3) CTM-AD em meio osteogênico e 4) CTM-AD em meio basal. Aos 7, 14 e 21 dias de diferenciação osteogênica as culturas foram submetidas às avaliações da conversão de MTT em formazan, da atividade da fosfatase alcalina (FA), da síntese de colágeno e de matriz mineralizada, avaliação do número de células por campo e foram quantificados os transcritos gênicos para osterix, sialoproteina óssea (BSP), osteonectina (ON) e osteocalcina (OC). Tanto as células extraídas da medula óssea quanto do tecido adiposo mostraram elevada expressão de marcadores para células tronco e baixa expressão de marcadores de células hematopoiéticas (menor que 2%). Além disso, foram capazes de se diferenciar em osteoblastos, condrócitos e adipócitos. As CTM-AD submetidas à diferenciação osteogênica mostraram maior conversão do MTT em formazan que as CTM-MO, sob mesmas condições aos 7 e 21 dias. O número de células por campo, a atividade da FA, a síntese de colágeno e de matriz mineralizada foram superior nas CTM-AD em diferenciação, em relação às CTM-MO sob as mesmas condições, em todos os tempos estudados. As expressões de osterix, BSP e OC foram predominantemente superiores nas CTM-MO diferenciadas, mas a expressão de ON foi superior nas CTM-AD diferenciadas aos 7, 14 e 21 dias. Conclui-se que as CTM-AD apresentam maior potencial osteogênico que as CTM-MO quando extraídas de cães adultos.
#266 - Culture, characterization and differentiation of neural precursors from the central nervous system of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus Linnaeus, 1758), 36(Supl.1):71-78
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Fonseca E.T., Galindo L.T., Porcionatto M.A. & Miglino M.A. 2016. Culture, characterization and differentiation of neural precursors from the central nervous system of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus Linnaeus, 1758). Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):71-78. Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, BR-153 Km 112, Rural, Araguaína, Tocantins, TO 77804-970, Brazil. E-mail: erikafonseca@uft.edu.br
Potentially neurogenic areas were initially identified by incorporation of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) in cells underlying the subventricular zone (SVZ) of the lateral ventricles wall, hippocampus and olfactory bulbs of newborn guinea pigs. Neural precursors from the SVZ were cultured in suspension, generating neurospheres (NSFs), which, upon dissociation were able to generate new NSFs. Upon culture in the absence of growth factors, cells dissociated from NSFs displayed evidence for neural differentiation, giving rise to cells from neural lineage. Flow cytometry analysis for of NSFs-derived cells after differentiation revealed approximately 13.3% nestin positive, 5.5% Beta-III-tubulin positive, 9% GFAP positive and 7.8% mGalC positive. Functional assays by measurement of calcium influx upon gamma butiric amino acid (GABA) and glutamate stimuli, revealed stimulation in differentiated cells, an indicator of neuronal differentiation. The ability of guinea pig SVZ cells to originate functional neurons in vitro is promising for research and towards a future use of neural stem cells in the therapy of neurological disorders.
Abstract in Portuguese:
RESUMO.- Fonseca E.T., Galindo L.T., Porcionatto M.A. & Miglino M.A. 2016. Culture, characterization and differentiation of neural precursors from the central nervous system of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus Linnaeus, 1758). [Cultura, caracterização e diferenciação de precursores neurais do sistema nervoso central de guineas pig (Cavia porcellus Linnaeus, 1758).] Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):71-78. Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, BR-153 Km 112, Rural, Araguaína, Tocantins, TO 77804-970, Brazil. E-mail: erikafonseca@uft.edu.br
Áreas potencialmente neurogênicas foram identificadas por incorporação de bromodeoxiuridina (BrdU) na zona subventricular (SVZ) dos ventrículos laterais, hipocampo e bulbos olfatórios de cobaias neonatos. Precursores neurais provenientes da SVZ foram cultivados em suspensão, resultando na geração de neuroesferas (NSFs), que quando dissociadas foram capazes de proliferar e gerar novas NSFs. Quando cultivadas na ausência de fatores de crescimento, as células provenientes de NSFs dissociadas apresentaram evidências de diferenciação neuronal, dando origem a células da linhagem neural. Citometria de fluxo em células das NSFs após a diferenciação revelou aproximadamente 13,3% positivas para nestina, 5,5% positivas para Beta-III-tubulina, 9% positivas para GFAP e 7,8% positivas para mGalC. Testes de funcionalidade pela mensuração de influxo de cálcio após estímulo com ácido gama amino butírico (GABA) e glutamato revelaram a estimulação de células diferenciadas, um indicador de função neuronal. A capacidade de células da SVZ de fetos de cobaias originarem células neurais funcionais in vitro é promissora para a pesquisa e eventual uso terapêutico de células tronco em disordens do sistema nervoso.
#267 - Ultrastructural analysis of the spermatogenesis in the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), 36(Supl.1):89-94
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Simões L.S., Rici R.E.G., Favaron P.O., Sasahara T.H.C., Barreto R.S.N., Borghesi J. & Miglino M.A. 2016. Ultrastructural analysis of the spermatogenesis in the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus). Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):89-94. Departamento de Cirurgia, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP 05508-270, Brazil. E-mail: phelipe.favaron@yahoo.com.br
Understanding of the reproductive function is essential for both, the establishment of appropriate management systems, and for the use of new species as animal models. In this study, we used light and electron microscopy to characterize the sexual development stages of the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) in specimens of 30, 45 and 90 days of age. We observed the differentiation of spermatocytes only through transmission electron microscopy in the leptotene, zygotene and pachytene phases of meiosis, in 30-day-old animals. During puberty, there was differentiation of the germinative epithelium and formation of the acrosome. Spermatozoa, however, were not detected. Thus, we could infer that puberty happens after 45 days of age. Sexual maturity was evident in 90-day-old specimens. Our results showed that changes in the testicular germinative epithelium during the postnatal sexual development in guinea pig led to morphological changes, including the ones related to the development of Leydig and Sertoli cells, which are directly related to puberty. In this work, we provide new morphological subsidies for a better understanding of reproductive parameters of this species, enabling its use as an animal model in the field of the reproductive biology.
Abstract in Portuguese:
RESUMO.- Simões L.S., Rici R.E.G., Favaron P.O., Sasahara T.H.C., Barreto R.S.N., Borghesi J. & Miglino M.A. 2016. Ultrastructural analysis of the spermatogenesis in the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus). [Análise ultraestrutural da espermatogênese do porquinho-da-Índia (Cavia porcellus).] Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):89-94. Departamento de Cirurgia, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP 05508-270, Brazil. E-mail: phelipe.favaron@yahoo.com.br
A função reprodutiva é um fator de vital compreensão tanto para o estabelecimento de sistemas apropriados de manejo, quanto para o uso de novas espécies como modelos animais. Neste estudo através da microscopia de luz e eletrônica caracterizou-se a fase de desenvolvimento sexual do porquinho-da-Índia (Cavia porcellus) em espécimes de 30, 45 e 90 dias de desenvolvimento. Nos animais de 30 dias, a diferenciação dos espermatócitos foi visualizada somente na microscopia eletrônica de transmissão em leptóteno, zigóteno e paquíteno. Durante a puberdade, houve diferenciação do epitélio germinativo, formação do acrossoma, porém não foram evidenciados espermatozóides, assim, infere-se que a puberdade acontece a partir dos 45 dias de idade. A maturidade sexual foi evidente aos 90 dias de idade. Nossos resultados mostraram que ao longo do desenvolvimento sexual pós-natal do porquinho-da-Índia, mudanças no epitélio germinativo testicular levam há alterações morfológicas, inclusive com relação ao desenvolvimento das células de Sertoli e de Leydig, as quais estão diretamente relacionadas com a puberdade. Assim, novos subsídios morfológicos são fornecidos para um melhor entendimento dos parâmetros reprodutivos desta espécie, a fim de viabilizar sua utilização como modelo animal no campo da biologia reprodutiva.
#268 - Starvation and refeeding in rats: effect on some parameters of energy metabolism and electrolytes and changes of hepatic tissue, 36(Supl.1):101-105
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Namazi F., Omidi A., Abbasi S., Afsar M., Honarmand M. & Nazifi S. 2016.
Starvation and refeeding in rats: effect on some parameters of energy metabolism and electrolytes and changes of hepatic tissue. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):101-105. Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. E-mail: fnamazi@shirazu.ac.ir
Regarding the importance of starvation and refeeding and the occurrence of refeeding syndrome in various conditions, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of refeeding on some parameters of energy metabolism and electrolytes and changes of hepatic tissue in male Wistar rats. Fifty-seven rats were divided into six groups, having 6 to 11 rats. Food was provided ad-libitum until three months and then the first group was considered without starvation (day 0). Other rats were fasted for two weeks. Group 2 was applied to a group immediately after starvation (day 14). Groups 3 to 6 were refed in days 16 till 22, respectively. At the end of each period, blood and tissue samples were taken and histopathological and serum analysis, including serum electrolytes (calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium), the energy parameters (glucose, insulin, cortisol) and the liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) were determined. Insulin decreased by starvation and then showed an increasing trend compared to starvation period, which the highest amount of this parameter was observed eight days post-refeeding. Serum glucose level showed the opposite pattern of insulin. Histopathological examination of the tissue sections revealed clear vacuoles after starvation and refeeding, in which the severity of lesions gradually decreased during refeeding. The cortisol level decreased by starvation and then increased during refeeding. Also, potassium and phosphorus concentrations declined by refeeding and the serum sodium and potassium levels were changed in the relatively opposite manner. The calcium level decreased by starvation and then increased during refeeding. These results could help recognize and remedy the refeeding syndrome.
Abstract in Portuguese:
ABSTRACT.- Namazi F., Omidi A., Abbasi S., Afsar M., Honarmand M. & Nazifi S. 2016.
Starvation and refeeding in rats: effect on some parameters of energy metabolism and electrolytes and changes of hepatic tissue. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):101-105. Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. E-mail: fnamazi@shirazu.ac.ir
Regarding the importance of starvation and refeeding and the occurrence of refeeding syndrome in various conditions, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of refeeding on some parameters of energy metabolism and electrolytes and changes of hepatic tissue in male Wistar rats. Fifty-seven rats were divided into six groups, having 6 to 11 rats. Food was provided ad-libitum until three months and then the first group was considered without starvation (day 0). Other rats were fasted for two weeks. Group 2 was applied to a group immediately after starvation (day 14). Groups 3 to 6 were refed in days 16 till 22, respectively. At the end of each period, blood and tissue samples were taken and histopathological and serum analysis, including serum electrolytes (calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium), the energy parameters (glucose, insulin, cortisol) and the liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) were determined. Insulin decreased by starvation and then showed an increasing trend compared to starvation period, which the highest amount of this parameter was observed eight days post-refeeding. Serum glucose level showed the opposite pattern of insulin. Histopathological examination of the tissue sections revealed clear vacuoles after starvation and refeeding, in which the severity of lesions gradually decreased during refeeding. The cortisol level decreased by starvation and then increased during refeeding. Also, potassium and phosphorus concentrations declined by refeeding and the serum sodium and potassium levels were changed in the relatively opposite manner. The calcium level decreased by starvation and then increased during refeeding. These results could help recognize and remedy the refeeding syndrome.
#269 - Effects of chronic mild stress on parameters of bone assessment in adult male and female rats, 36(Supl.1):106-112
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Valente F.L., Ferreira A.P.B.R., Costa L.D., Louzada M.J.Q., Patarroyo J.H. & Vargas M.I. 2016. Effects of chronic mild stress on parameters of bone assessment in adult male and female rats. [Efeito do estresse moderado crônico sobre parâmetros de avaliação óssea em ratos adultos machos e fêmeas.] Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):106-112. Departamento de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Campus Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs s/n, Viçosa, MG 36570-900, Brazil. E-mail: bebel@ufv.br
Osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease of high prevalence and has great impact on quality of life, because the effects on bone structure increase the risk of fractures, what may be very debilitating. Based on the observation that patients with depression have lower bone mineral density than healthy individuals, many studies have indicated that stress could be an aggravating factor for bone loss. This study evaluates the effect of a protocol of chronic mild stress (CMS) on parameters of bone assessment in male and female rats. Five 5-monh-old rats of each sex underwent a schedule of stressor application for 28 days. Stressors included cold, heat, restraint, cage tilt, isolation, overnight illumination, and water and food deprivation. Five rats of each sex were kept under minimum intervention as control group. The animals were weighed at beginning and end of the period, and after euthanasia had their bones harvested. Femur, tibia and lumbar vertebrae were analyzed by bone densitometry. Biomechanical tests were performed in femoral head and diaphysis. Trabecular bone volume was obtained from histomorphometric analysis of femoral head and vertebral body, as well as of femoral midshaft cross-sectional measures. Not all parameters analyzed showed effect of CMS. However, tibial and L4 vertebral bone mineral density and cross-sectional cortical/medullar ratio of femoral shaft were lower in female rats submitted to the CMS protocol. Among male rats, the differences were significant for femoral trabecular bone volume and maximum load obtained by biomechanical test. Thus, it could be confirmed that CMS can affect the balance of bone homeostasis in rats, what may contribute to the establishment of osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Abstract in Portuguese:
RESUMO.- Valente F.L., Ferreira A.P.B.R., Costa L.D., Louzada M.J.Q., Patarroyo J.H. & Vargas M.I. 2016. Effects of chronic mild stress on parameters of bone assessment in adult male and female rats. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(Supl.1):106-112. Departamento de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Campus Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs s/n, Viçosa, MG 36570-900, Brazil. E-mail: bebel@ufv.br
A osteoporose é uma doença multifatorial, de alta prevalência e que tem um grande impacto na qualidade de vida, principalmente porque os efeitos sobre a estrutura do osso aumentam o risco de fraturas, que podem ser muito debilitantes. Com base na observação de que pacientes com depressão têm menor densidade mineral óssea que indivíduos saudáveis​​, muitos estudos têm indicado que o estresse pode ser um fator agravante para a perda óssea. Este estudo avalia o efeito de um protocolo de estresse moderado crônico (EMC) em parâmetros de avaliação óssea em ratos machos e fêmeas. Cinco animais de cada sexo, com cinco meses de idade, foram submetidos a um cronograma de aplicação de estressores durante 28 dias. Os estressores incluídos foram: frio, calor, contenção, inclinação da gaiola, isolamento, iluminação durante a noite e privação de água e ração. Cinco animais de cada sexo foram mantidos com um mínimo de intervenção como grupo controle. Os animais foram pesador no início e no final do período, e após eutanásia tiveram seus ossos coletados. Fêmur, tíbia e vértebra lombar foram analisados por densitometria óssea. Testes biomecânicos foram realizados na cabeça e na diáfise do fêmur. Volume trabecular ósseo foi obtido a partir de análise histomorfométricas da cabeça do fêmur e do corpo vertebral, bem como medidas da seção transversal diáfise femoral. Nem todos os parâmetros avaliados sofreram efeito do protocolo de EMC. No entanto, a densidade mineral óssea da tíbia e da vértebra L4 e a razão osso cortical/medula da seção transversal da diáfise femoral foram menores nas fêmeas submetidas ao protocolo. Entre os ratos machos, as diferenças foram significativas no volume trabecular ósseo da cabeça femoral e na carga máxima obtida no teste biomecânico. Assim, confirma-se que o protocolo de EMC pode afetar o equilíbrio da homeostase óssea em ratos, o que pode contribuir para o estabelecimento de osteopenia ou osteoporose.
#270 - Effects of polysaccharide from Ophiopogon japonicus on immune response to Newcastle disease vaccine in chicken, 36(12):1155-1159
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Song X., Cao M., Yin Z., Jia R., Zou Y., Li L., Yue G., Liang X., Yin L. & He C. 2016. Effects of polysaccharide from Ophiopogon japonicus on immune response to Newcastle disease vaccine in chicken. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(12):1155-1159. Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China. E-mail: yinzhongq@163.com
In order to investigate the immune enhancement effects of Ophiopogon japonicus polysaccharide Ophiopogon japonicus (OJPS) on Newcastle disease (ND) live vaccine, chickens vaccinated against ND live vaccine was orally administered with the OJPS at high, medium and low concentrations respectively. In negative control group, chickens were given orally equal volume of physiological saline. On day 14, 21 and 28, the serum antibody titer, erythrocyte-C3b receptor rosette rate (E-C3bRR), erythrocyte-C3b immune complex rosette rate (E-ICRR) and peripheral lymphocyte proliferation were measured. The results showed that at most time points, the antibody titer, peripheral lymphocyte proliferation, E-C3bRR and elimination rate of immune complex of three OJPS administrating groups were significantly higher (P<0.05) than those in negative control group. It indicated that OJPS could significantly improve the immune efficacy of Newcastle disease live vaccine, Ophiopogon japonicus polysaccharide possessed synergistical immunoenhancement.
Abstract in Portuguese:
ABSTRACT.- Song X., Cao M., Yin Z., Jia R., Zou Y., Li L., Yue G., Liang X., Yin L. & He C. 2016. Effects of polysaccharide from Ophiopogon japonicus on immune response to Newcastle disease vaccine in chicken. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 36(12):1155-1159. Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China. E-mail: yinzhongq@163.com
In order to investigate the immune enhancement effects of Ophiopogon japonicus polysaccharide Ophiopogon japonicus (OJPS) on Newcastle disease (ND) live vaccine, chickens vaccinated against ND live vaccine was orally administered with the OJPS at high, medium and low concentrations respectively. In negative control group, chickens were given orally equal volume of physiological saline. On day 14, 21 and 28, the serum antibody titer, erythrocyte-C3b receptor rosette rate (E-C3bRR), erythrocyte-C3b immune complex rosette rate (E-ICRR) and peripheral lymphocyte proliferation were measured. The results showed that at most time points, the antibody titer, peripheral lymphocyte proliferation, E-C3bRR and elimination rate of immune complex of three OJPS administrating groups were significantly higher (P<0.05) than those in negative control group. It indicated that OJPS could significantly improve the immune efficacy of Newcastle disease live vaccine, Ophiopogon japonicus polysaccharide possessed synergistical immunoenhancement.
