羊驼毛囊干细胞分离、培养与鉴定

采用0.2%中性蛋白酶Ⅱ和0.25%胰酶∶0.02%EDTA(1∶1)"两步酶"消化法从羊驼背部皮肤分离得到羊驼毛囊干细胞。用无血清角质细胞培养基(K-SFM)培养进行形态学观察、细胞生长曲线克隆形成率及免疫组化染色检测。结果显示,细胞生长曲线表明,不同代次毛囊干细胞接种前3d生长缓慢,4⁶d进入倍增期,有无限增殖的趋势,所分离的羊驼毛囊干细胞具备毛囊干细胞特征(体积小、立体感强),呈现未分化特征;CK19、CK15、β1-integrin和CD34免疫组化染色阳性;第3、5、7、9代克隆形成率分别为(32.7±2.27)%、(47.0±3.46)%、(46.3±3.18)%和(43.3±3.76)%。结果表明,用"两步酶"消化法成功分离获得羊驼毛囊干细胞,无血清角质细胞培养基(K-SFM)可使羊驼毛囊干细胞体外维持未分化状态并传代至12代。     

山羊毛囊干细胞分离、培养及鉴定

采用2．4U／mLDispase酶消化和机械切割法分离毛囊隆突部,经胰酶（0．5mg／mL胰酶＋0．2mg／mLEDTA）消化从山羊耳部皮肤分离得到毛囊干细胞,用自制无血清培养基培养,并用形态学观察、细胞生长曲线、克隆形成率及免疫组化染色检测,探讨毛囊干细胞体外分离培养方法及生物学特性。结果表明,所分离细胞具备毛囊干细胞特征：体积较小、表面光滑、立体感强,呈现未分化细胞特征;K19、integrin-β1以及p63免疫组化染色阳性;第3、5、7代干细胞克隆形成率分别为25．6％±2．6％、31．8％±1．9％和27．0％±3．9％,极显著高于对照组角质细胞克隆形成率（P〈0．01）。采用配制的无血清条件培养液可使山羊毛囊干细胞体外维持未分化状态并传代至19代。     

羊驼毛囊干细胞分离、培养与鉴定

采用0．2％中性蛋白酶Ⅱ和0．25％胰酶：0．02％EDTA（1：1）“两步酶”消化法从羊驼背部皮肤分离得到羊驼毛囊干细胞。用无血清角质细胞培养基（K-SFM）培养进行形态学观察、细胞生长曲线克隆形成率及免疫组化染色检测。结果显示，细胞生长曲线表明，不同代次毛囊干细胞接种前3d生长缓慢，4～6d进入倍增期，有无限增殖的趋势，所分离的羊驼毛囊干细胞具备毛囊干细胞特征（体积小、立体感强），呈现未分化特征；CK19、CK15、81-integrin和CD34免疫组化染色阳性；第3、5、7、9代克隆形成率分别为（32．7±2．27）％、（47．0±3．46）％、（46．3±3．18）％和（43．3±3．76）％。结果表明，用“两步酶”消化法成功分离获得羊驼毛囊干细胞，无血清角质细胞培养基（K—SFM）可使羊驼毛囊干细胞体外维持未分化状态并传代至12代。     

大鼠表皮干细胞的分离培养

为探索一种简单而又高效的分离大鼠表皮干细胞(ESCs)的方法,采用酶消化法和组织块法对大鼠表皮干细胞进行分离、培养;并用Ⅳ型胶原快速黏附法筛选大鼠表皮干细胞,免疫组织化学方法检测CK15、P63、β1-integrin和α6-integrin表达情况;同时,测定ESCs单细胞克隆与克隆形成率及表皮干细胞生长曲线.结果表明,采用组织块法和酶消化法均能分离得到大鼠表皮干细胞,获得的细胞生长良好,具有较高的克隆形成率,前者可传至第6代,而后者传至3代～4代便分化;干细胞标记物CK15、P63、β2-integrin和α6-integrin均呈阳性;酶消化法和组织块法均能成功地分离、纯化和培养大鼠表皮干细胞,组织块法相对较好.     

山羊毛囊干细胞的分离及体外培养

试验采用2．4U／mL Dispase酶消化和机械切割法分离毛囊隆突部,经胰酶（0．5mg／mL胰酶＋0．2mg／mL EDTA）消化从山羊耳部皮肤分离得到的毛囊干细胞,然后进行形态学观察、细胞生长曲线测定、克隆形成率及免疫组化染色检测,并对毛囊干细胞的基础培养基进行了筛选。结果表明：DMEM／F12是一种适合毛囊干细胞体外增殖培养的培养基;在以DMEM／F12为基础培养液的培养体系中细胞可传代至19代。     

细毛羊毛囊干细胞分离培养方法比较研究

试验旨在对细毛羊毛囊干细胞的分离培养方法进行初步研究,建立细毛羊毛囊干细胞体外培养体系。采用两步酶消化法、机械分离法和两步酶消化法+机械分离法3种方法分离培养细毛羊毛囊干细胞,通过测定毛囊干细胞的数量、克隆形成率及毛囊干细胞的增殖能力等综合评估3种培养方法的优劣,寻求既能方便获得大量毛囊干细胞,又能减少其分化的理想培养条件。倒置显微镜下观察3种培养方法获得的细胞均为铺路石状,均表达角蛋白K19和整合素β1,表明成功获得细毛羊毛囊干细胞,建立体外培养体系。采用"两步酶消化法和机械分离法"相结合的方法获得毛囊干细胞体外培养效果最优。     

绒山羊毛囊干细胞的分离培养及诱导分化鉴定

试验旨在建立绒山羊毛囊干细胞体外分离培养方法,并对其生物学特性和多向分化潜能进行鉴定。利用两步酶消化法和差速贴壁法分离纯化毛囊干细胞,对其进行传代培养,测定生长曲线和克隆形成率,采用油红O和茜素红染色法对第5代毛囊干细胞向成脂和成骨分化情况进行鉴定。结果显示,分离得到的毛囊干细胞形态均一,体积小,呈典型的铺路石状生长,生长曲线呈S型,克隆形成能力强。成脂诱导后,细胞体积增大,细胞质增多,胞内出现小脂滴,诱导12 d后,脂滴逐渐增多,油红O染色呈阳性;成骨诱导后,细胞边缘模糊,出现颗粒状结节,经茜素红染色呈阳性。表明获得的绒山羊毛囊干细胞具有多向分化的潜能。     

猫子宫内膜上皮细胞的分离培养与生物学特性

为了分离、纯化、培养猫子宫内膜上皮细胞并分析其生物学特性,本试验采用胰蛋白酶消化法+组织块培养法,于体外分离和培养子宫内膜上皮细胞,并采用免疫荧光法对其进行鉴定;测定第3代(P3)细胞生长曲线和群体倍增时间,比较P3和P6细胞克隆形成率。结果显示：猫子宫内膜上皮细胞呈典型铺路石状,细胞角蛋白染色呈阳性,符合内膜上皮细胞特征;P3细胞生长曲线呈典型S型;P3子宫内膜上皮细胞群体倍增时间为(22.73±2.05) h,其克隆形成率极显著高于P6(P<0.01)。结果表明：本试验采用胰蛋白酶消化法+组织块培养法分离获得的猫子宫内膜上皮细胞具有良好的体外增殖能力。     

牛胎儿成纤维细胞的分离培养

研究了牛胎儿组织成纤维细胞的分离、培养、纯化方法和生长特征,并对培养细胞的冷冻保存和复苏进行了观察.采取组织块培养法进行原代培养,在接种第5天到第6天成纤维细胞生长旺盛;用0.25%胰蛋白酶消化,传代培养细胞生长状态良好;用液氮冷冻法保存传代细胞,解冻后持续传代至第12代仍生长良好,第8代细胞冻存前和复苏后的活率分别为97.0% 和94.3%,无显著差异(P>0.05);分离纯化的胎牛成纤维细胞的生长曲线都正常;成功地建立了牛胎儿成纤维细胞系.该细胞可经多次传代培养和冷冻保存.     

鸡胚胎干细胞分离培养和单细胞克隆的制备

从鸡第X期胚胎中分离胚盘,以鸡成纤维细胞为饲养层,用添加了10%的胎牛血清、2％的鸡血清、2mmol／L L-谷氨酰胺、1mmol／L丙酮酸钠、5．5&#215;10^-5mmol／L β-巯基乙醇、10μL／mL非必需氨基酸、以及含1000U／mL LIF、10ng／mL bFGF和5ng／mL SCF的高糖DMEM对细胞进行培养和传代。利用鸡第X期的胚胎干细胞,采用口吸管法、细胞稀释法和克隆环法3种方法,制备单细胞克隆,采用细胞化学法和免疫荧光法检测细胞表面标志物。结果显示,可获得传至5～6代的鸡胚胎干细胞。通过对传代培养后的鸡ES细胞进行AKP染色鉴定和SSEA-1的鉴定,证实细胞未发生分化,具有胚胎干细胞的特征。通过不同分离胚盘方法和不同消化时间的比较得出药勺法提取胚盘简单易行,原代消化5～8min的ES细胞适合于传代培养。口吸管法、细胞稀释法和克隆环法单细胞克隆形成率分别为0、4.2％和1．0％。经AKP活性和SSEA-1免疫荧光鉴定均呈阳性,扩增出的克隆能稳定增殖不分化。结果表明,细胞稀释法操作简单易行,试验时间短,对细胞伤害小,为鸡ES单细胞克隆进一步建系提供了可行的方法。     

白术、微米白术和白术多糖对断奶仔猪生长性能和肠道形态及微生态区系的影响

试验选用96头平均体重14.82 kg左右的杜×长×大断奶仔猪,随机分成4组,每组3栏,每栏8头(公母各半)。对照组饲喂基础日粮,试验1、2、3组分别添加1%80目白术、0.2%白术多糖和1%微米白术。试验期30 d。结果表明:在生长性能方面,与对照组相比,1%微米白术添加组可显著提高日增重(P0.05)、降低饲料增重比和腹泻率,而且效果优于1%80目白术组和0.2%白术多糖组,在肠道形态和肠道微生态区系方面,与对照组相比,日粮添加1%80目白术、0.2%白术多糖、1%微米白术均可不同程度的提高十二指肠和空肠的绒毛高度,加深十二指肠和空肠的隐窝深度,并且增加肠道微生态区系的多样性,其中以1%微米白术添加组的效果最佳。     

Prevalence and seasonal incidence of nematode parasites and fluke infections of sheep and goats in eastern Ethiopia

Sissay, M.M., Uggla, A. and Waller, P.J., XXXX. Prevalence and seasonal incidence of nematode parasites and fluke infections of sheep and goats in eastern Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production, XXXX. A 2-year abattoir survey was carried out to determine the prevalence, abundance and seasonal incidence of gastro-intestinal (GI) nematodes and trematodes (flukes) of sheep and goats in the semi-arid zone of eastern Ethiopia. During May 2003 to April 2005, viscera including liver, lungs and GI tracts were collected from 655 sheep and 632 goats slaughtered at 4 abattoirs located in the towns of Haramaya, Harar, Dire Dawa and Jijiga in eastern Ethiopia. All animals were raised in the farming areas located within the community boundaries for each town. Collected materials were transported within 24 h to the parasitology laboratory of Haramaya University for immediate processing. Thirteen species belonging to 9 genera of GI nematodes (Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus axei, T. colubriformis, T. vitrinus, Nematodirus filicollis, N. spathiger, Oesophagostomum columbianum, O. venulosum, Strongyloides papillosus, Bunostomum trigonocephalum, Trichuris ovis, Cooperia curticei and Chabertia ovina), and 4 species belonging to 3 genera of trematodes (Fasciola hepatica, F. gigantica, Paramphistomum {Calicohoron} microbothrium and Dicrocoelium dendriticum) were recorded in both sheep and goats. All animals in this investigation were infected with multiple species to varying degrees. The mean burdens of adult nematodes were generally moderate in both sheep and goats and showed patterns of seasonal abundance that corresponded with the bi-modal annual rainfall pattern, with highest burdens around the middle of the rainy season. In both sheep and goats there were significant differences in the mean worm burdens and abundance of the different nematode species between the four geographic locations, with worm burdens in the Haramaya and Harar areas greater than those observed in the Dire Dawa and Jijiga locations. Similar seasonal variations were also observed in the prevalence of flukes. But there were no significant differences in the prevalence of each fluke species between the four locations. Overall, the results showed that Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Fasciola and Paramphistomum species were the most abundant helminth parasites of sheep and goats in eastern Ethiopia.     

Phase I evaluation of CCNU (lomustine) in tumor-bearing cats

1-(2-Chloroethyl)3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU) is an alkylating agent in the nitrosourea subclass. A prospective evaluation of CCNU was done to determine the maximally tolerated dosage of CCNU in tumor-bearing cats. Response data were obtained when available. Twenty-five cats were treated with CCNU at a dosage of 50-60 mg/m3 body surface area. Complete hematologic data were available for 13 cats. Neutropenia was the acute dose-limiting toxicity. The median neutrophil count at the nadir was 1,000 cells/microL (mean, 2,433 cells/microL; range, 0-9,694 cells/microL). The time of neutrophil nadir was variable, occurring 7-28 days after treatment, and counts sometimes did not return to normal for up to 14 days after the nadir. Based on these findings, a 6-week dosing interval and weekly hematologic monitoring after the 1st treatment with CCNU are recommended. The nadir of the platelet count may occur 14-21 days after treatment. The median platelet count at the nadir was 43,500 cells/microL. No gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic toxicities were observed after a single CCNU treatment, and additional studies to evaluate the potential for cumulative toxicity should be performed. Five cats with lymphoma and 1 cat with mast cell tumor had measurable responses to CCNU. Phase II studies to evaluate antitumor activity should be completed with a dosing regimen of 50-60 mg/m3 every 6 weeks.     

Prevalence of gastric lesions in racing Alaskan sled dogs

Human and equine athletes are reported to have a high prevalence of gastric disease, and anecdotal evidence suggests a similar phenomenon applies to racing sled dogs. To investigate the prevalence of gastric disease in racing sled dogs, we conducted 2 gastroscopy studies on dogs competing in the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race. A pilot study of dogs that were either dropped from the 2000 Iditarod Sled Dog Race because of illness or that finished the race indicated that, approximately 5 days after competing, 10 of 28 dogs (35%) had endoscopic evidence of gastric ulceration, erosion, or hemorrhage. The next year, an endoscopic study of 73 dogs participating in the 2001 Iditarod race was performed in order to evaluate a larger population of dogs. Data from 70 of these dogs could be used; 34 (48.5%) had ulceration, erosion, gastric hemorrhage, or some combination of these findings. When this group of 70 dogs was compared retrospectively to a control group of 87 dogs presented to the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the Iditarod sled dogs had a significantly higher prevalence (P = .049) of gastric lesions. These findings suggest that, similar to athletes of other species, elite canine athletes have an increased prevalence of gastric disease compared to the canine population at large.     

Y‐chromosomal variation of local goat breeds of Turkey close to the domestication centre

Genetic variations in chromosome Y are enabling researchers to identify paternal lineages, which are informative for introgressions and migrations. In this study, the male‐specific region markers, sex‐determining region‐Y (SRY), amelogenin (AMELY) and zinc finger (ZFY) were analysed in seven Turkish native goat breeds, Angora, Kilis, Hair, Honaml?, Norduz, Gürcü and Abaza. A SNP in the ZFY gene defined a new haplotype Y2C. All domestic haplogroups originate from Capra aegagrus, while the finding of Y1A, Y1B, Y2A and Y2C in 32, 4, 126 and 2 Turkish domestic goats, respectively, appears to indicate a predomestic origin of the major haplotypes. The occurrence of four haplotypes in the Hair goat and, in contrast, a frequency of 96% of Y1A in the Kilis breed illustrate that Y‐chromosomal variants have a more breed‐dependent distribution than mitochondrial or autosomal DNA. This probably reflects male founder effects, but a role in adaptation cannot be excluded.     

Furosemide continuous rate infusion in the horse: evaluation of enhanced efficacy and reduced side effects

Continuous rate infusion (CRI) of furosemide in humans is considered superior to intermittent administration (IA). This study examined whether furosemide CRI, compared with IA, would increase diuretic efficacy with decreased fluid and electrolyte fluctuations and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the horse. Five mares were used in a crossover-design study. During a 24-hour period, each horse received a total of 3 mg/kg furosemide by either CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h preceded by a loading dose of 0.12 mg/kg IV) or IA (1 mg/kg IV q8h). There was not a statistically significant difference in urine volume over 24 hours between methods; however, urine volume was significantly greater after CRI compared with IA during the first 8 hours ([median 25th percentile, 75th percentile]: 9.6 L [8.9, 14.4] for CRI versus 5.9 L [5.3, 6.0] for IA). CRI produced a more uniform urine flow, decreased fluctuations in plasma volume, and suppressed renal concentrating ability throughout the infusion period. Potassium, Ca, and Cl excretion was greater during CRI than IA (1,133 mmol [1.110, 1,229] versus 764 mmol [709, 904], 102.7 mmol [96.0, 117.2] versus 73.3 mmol [65.0, 73.5], and 1,776 mmol [1,657, 2.378] versus 1,596 mmol [1,457, 1,767], respectively). Elimination half-lives of furosemide were 1.35 and 0.47 hours for CRI and IA, respectively. The area under the excretion rate curve was 1,285.7 and 184.2 mL x mg/mL for CRI and IA, respectively. Furosemide CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h) for 8 hours, preceded by a loading dose (0.12 mg/kg), is recommended when profound diuresis is needed acutely in horses.     

The Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Dairy Cattle in Central Kenya

The epidemiology of H. placei and of other gastrointestinal nematodes in yearling dairy cattle was examined on two farms in Kiambu District, central Kenya during each of 13 one-month periods from April 1993 to April 1994. On each farm, 32 newly weaned dairy calves were given a single dose of albendazole and then placed on experimental pastures. Twelve of the animals were designated for bi-monthly slaughter (n = 2) and analysis of worm population characteristics and 20 were designated for blood and faecal collection and for weighing. Two parasite-free tracer calves were grazed alongside the weaner calves each month throughout the study period and were also slaughtered for analysis of worm populations. Faecal egg counts, haematological and serum pepsinogen determinations, herbage larval counts, and animal live weight changes were recorded monthly. The study revealed that Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Cooperia spp. and Oesophagostomum radiatum were responsible for parasitic gastroenteritis and that H. placei was the predominant nematode present in the young cattle on both farms. Faecal egg counts from resident cattle and necropsy worm counts revealed that pasture larval levels were directly related to the amount of rainfall. The total worm burdens in the animals were highest during the rainy season (March–June and October–December) and lowest during the dry seasons (July–September and January–February). The very low recovery of immature larvae of H. placei from the tracer calves indicated that arrested development is not a feature of the life cycle of this parasite in central Kenya. The maintenance of the parasite population depended on continuous cycling of infection between the host and the pasture. The agroclimatic conditions of the study area were such that, in general, favourable weather conditions for the development and survival of the free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes existed all year round.     

Diversity of Ectoparasites in Sheep Flocks in Sa~o Paulo,Brazil

The occurrence of ectoparasites in sheep flocks is frequently reported but seldom quantified. Sheep production used to be a predominantly family activity in the state of Sa~o Paulo (Brazil), but it began to become a commercial activity in the past decade. Thus, information about the ectoparasites existing in sheep flocks has become necessary. The present data were obtained by means of questionnaires sent to all sheep breeders belonging to the `Associaça~o Paulista de Criadores de Ovinos' (ASPACO; Sa~o Paulo State Association of Sheep Breeders). Response reliability was tested by means of random visits paid to 10.6% of the respondents. Most of the properties (89.5%) reported the presence of one or more ectoparasites. Screw-worm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) was the most frequent ectoparasite (72.5%), followed by bot fly larvae (Dermatobia hominis, 45.0%), ticks (Amblyomma cajennense) and Boophilus microplus, 31.3%) and finally lice (Damalinia ovis, 13.8%). Combined infestations also occurred, the most common one being screw-worm with bot fly larvae (36.0%) followed by bot fly larvae with ticks (13.9%), screw-worm with ticks (9.3%), bot fly larvae with lice (6.9%), and ticks with lice (5.0%). The most common triple combination was screw-worm, bot fly larvae and ticks (12.8%). Breeds raised for meat or wool were attacked by bot fly larvae and ticks more often than other breeds. Lice were only absent from animals of indigenous breeds. The relationships among these ectoparasites are discussed in terms of sheep breeds, flock size, seasonality and the ectoparasitic combinations on the host.     

Feline intracranial neoplasia: retrospective review of 160 cases (1985-2001)

The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of different tumor types within a large cohort of cats with intracranial neoplasia and to attempt to correlate signalment, tumor size and location, and survival time for each tumor. Medical records of 160 cats with confirmed intracranial neoplasia evaluated between 1985 and 2001 were reviewed. Parameters evaluated included age, sex, breed, FeLV/FIV status, clinical signs, duration of signs, number of tumors, tumor location(s), imaging results, treatment, survival times, and histopathologic diagnosis. Most of the cats were older (11.3 +/- 3.8 years). Primary tumors accounted for 70.6% of cases. Metastasis and direct extension of secondary tumors accounted for only 5.6 and 3.8% of cases, respectively. Twelve cats (7.5%) had 2 or more discrete tumors of the same type, whereas 16 cats (10.0%) had 2 different types of intracranial tumors. The most common tumor types were meningioma (n = 93, 58.1%), lymphoma (n = 23, 14.4%), pituitary tumors (n = 14, 8.8%), and gliomas (n = 12, 7.5%). The most common neurological signs were altered consciousness (n = 42, 26.2%), circling (n = 36, 22.5%), and seizures (n = 36, 22.5%). Cats without specific neurological signs were common (n = 34, 21.2%). The tumor was considered an incidental finding in 30 (18.8%) cats. In addition to expected relationships (eg, meninges and meningioma, pituitary and pituitary tumors), we found that lesion location was predictive of tumor type with diffuse cerebral or brainstem involvement predictive of lymphoma and third ventricle involvement predictive of meningioma.     

A brief history of the prevention of infectious diseases by immunisations

Infectious diseases have always been a terrible scourge for humans. The appearance of these plagues, as they were called without distinction, was generally connected to various conditions: asters, climatic changes or religious reasons. The concept of contagious, and then infectious, diseases came slowly. Variolation, i.e. transmission of ‘virulent’ matter to induce a natural disease and the immunity against it, was brought from Constantinople to England by Lady Montague, in 1721. This ‘variolation’ technique was also often performed in veterinary medicine against diseases like sheep-pox or pleuropneumonia. As ‘vaccination’ is the term generally accepted for ‘immunisation’, variolation can be the word designating such a technique. The second period of the history of immunisation began, in 1880, with the studies of Pasteur and his collaborators. A great number of bacterial vaccines were developed: dead, live but attenuated or only parts of pathogens. The viruses were produced in animals, then in eggs and at last, in tissue cultures. Second generation vaccines appeared with genetic engineering: recombinant vaccines, vector vaccines, nucleic acids vaccines, and markers vaccines, among others. These novel technologies can permit the development of new ones and improve the quality of the vaccines already existing.