L-精氨酸对肺动脉高压肉鸡肺小动脉平滑肌细胞凋亡的影响

将240羽14日龄艾维茵-2000商品代肉鸡于14d时随机等分为常温对照组（NT组），低温组（LT组）和低温加L-精氨酸组（LA），白14d起，LT和LA组舍内温度从28℃以1～2℃／d的速度下降，至21d降至12～14℃，并维持到试验结束。此外，LA组自14d起在饲料中按100mg／kg剂量添加L—Arg，直至试验结束。记录肺动脉高压综合征（PHS）发病率，并分别于24、32、39和45d测定右心室／全心室质量比（RV／TV）、血浆NO、肺小动脉管壁面积／管总面积（WA／TA）和平均中膜厚度（mMTPA），并用原位缺口末端标记法（TUNEL法）对肺小动脉凋亡平滑肌细胞进行染色和计数。结果：LT组肉鸡PHS发病率、RV／TV、mMTPA和WA／TA值较NT组升高（P〈0．05）；LA组肉鸡PHS发病率较LT组降低（P〈0．05），mMTPA和WA／TA值与LT组相比呈下降趋势，在32d时显著降低（P〈0．05）；LT组血浆N0浓度总体上与NT组差异不显著（P〉0．05），仅在39d时降低（P〈0．05），而LA组血浆N0浓度自32d时起较NT和LT组显著升高（P〈0．05）；LA组肉鸡肺小动脉平滑肌凋亡细胞百分率较NT组和LT组均显著升高（P〈0.05），但LT组与NT组之间相比无显著差异（P〉0．05）。上述结果表明，L-Arg／NO通过促进肺小动脉平滑肌细胞凋亡，从而在一定程度上抑制了肺血管重构的形成。     

静脉注射纤维素微粒诱发肉鸡腹水综合征模型的建立

通过翅静脉注射CM-32纤维素微粒,观察血清白蛋白(ALB)、总蛋白(TP)、血细胞压积(PCV)、血红蛋白(Hb)、腹水等方面的变化,探讨建立肉鸡腹水综合征(AS)模型的可行性。试验分为2组,试验组在20日龄时注射0.3 mL纤维素悬液,对照组注射等量生理盐水。饲养期间统计临床型AS的发病率,并分别于21、28、35、42日龄从各组随机抽样,测定右心/全心重量比值(RV/TV),检查ALB、TP、PCV、Hb、腹水液等。结果试验组AS发病率(12%)显著高于对照组(3.3%),RV/TV值显著增加。纤维素微粒阻塞在肺血管,引起明显的炎性细胞聚集和肉芽结缔组织增生。试验组血清ALB、TP在42日龄明显低于对照组,PCV在28、35日龄时显著高于对照组(P<0.05),Hb在35日龄时显著高于对照组(P<0.05),其腹水液为典型的漏出液,表明翅静脉注射CM-32纤维素微粒成功诱发了AS。     

肉鸡肺动脉高压综合征抗病育种研究

为了研究肉鸡肺动脉高压综合征(PHS)的抗病育种情况,试验采用静脉注射纤维素颗粒的方法诱发PHS,比较发病前后非易感组肉鸡和易感组肉鸡右心室与全心室重量比(RV/TV)值,心电图Ⅱ导联S波、R波和RS综合波波幅,红细胞比容(PCV),血红蛋白(HB)和血清蛋白含量。结果表明:静脉注射纤维素颗粒明显提高了肉鸡PHS的发病率。发病后腹水组肉鸡PCV、HB含量和RV/TV值升高,血清蛋白含量降低,心电图Ⅱ导联S波、R波和RS综合波波幅均升高,符合肉鸡PHS的特点;但发病前易感组肉鸡与非易感组肉鸡相比,PCV、HB含量、血清蛋白含量和心电图Ⅱ导联S波、R波和RS综合波波幅均无显著差异。     

环境低温和T3对肉鸡内皮素、一氧化氮和肺动脉压的影响

20 0只 AA肉鸡随机等分为对照组 (C)和试验组 (T) ,C组和 14日龄前 T组鸡按常规饲养。 T组自 14日龄起舍温从 2 5℃起每天降 1～ 2℃逐渐降至 12℃ ,同时在日粮中按 1.5 m g/ kg的剂量添加三碘甲腺原氨酸 (T3 )以诱发肺动脉高压综合征 (PHS)。分别于 2 1、2 8、35、42、49日龄测定 2组肉鸡平均肺动脉压 (m PAP)、红细胞压积 (PCV)、右心全心比 (RV/ TV)、血浆内皮素 (ET- 1)及一氧化氮 (NO)水平 ,同时记录 PHS发病率。结果显示 ,试验组肉鸡 m PAP升高 ,PHS发病率增加 ;PCV、RV/ TV及血浆 ET- 1水平与对照组相比都显著升高 (P<0 .0 1) ;m PAP变化与血浆 ET- 1含量变化之间存在显著正相关 ,2组间血浆 NO水平无显著差异 (P>0 .0 5 ) ,但都出现随日龄增加血浆 NO水平升高的现象。     

BQ123对肉鸡腹水综合征的预防作用研究

通过动态观察肺动脉压、红细胞压积、腹水心脏指数、肺小动脉中膜厚度占外径百分值(mMTPA)及管壁面积/管总面积(WA/TA)的变化,探讨高选择性内皮素A受体拮抗剂BQ123对低温诱发肉鸡腹水综合征的预防作用。结果显示,BQ123能显著降低低温诱发肉鸡的肺动脉压、红细胞压积及腹水心脏指数(P0.05或P0.01);BQ123能显著减小低温诱发肉鸡的mMTPA及WA/TA(P0.05或P0.01)。结果表明,BQ123明显抑制了低温诱发肉鸡的肺动脉高压和肺血管重塑的形成和发展,对肉鸡腹水综合征具有明显的预防作用。     

环境低温对肉鸡肺小动脉壁c-mycmRNA表达的影响

对环境低温诱发肉鸡肺动脉高压综合征(Pulmonary hypertension syndrome,PHS)过程中肺小动脉壁c-mycmRNA的表达变化进行了研究,从而初步确定原癌基因c-myc在环境低温诱发肉鸡PHS过程中的参与作用,为肉鸡PHS发生机制的研究提供基础。120只雄性AA商品代肉鸡15日龄时随机分为对照组((22±1.5)℃)和低温组((11±2)℃)。15～50日龄,每周每组随机取6只,肺组织做石蜡切片,应用原位杂交染色法进行c-myc mRNA杂交,并结合图像分析法,测定环境低温诱发肉鸡PHS过程中肺小动脉壁原癌基因c-myc mRNA的表达情况。结果显示,低温组肉鸡PHS发生率(15.00%)极显著高于对照组(1.67%)(P<0.01);低温组肉鸡肺小动脉壁c-mycmRNA的表达从22日龄开始较对照组明显增加(P<0.05),从29～50日龄较对照组极显著升高(P<0.01)。结果表明,环境低温明显诱发了肉鸡肺小动脉壁c-myc mRNA的表达,且c-myc mRNA的表达参与了环境低温诱发的肉鸡PHS的发生发展。     

间歇光照对肉鸡体内脂质过氧化作用和抗氧化酶活性的影响

低温诱发肉鸡肺动脉高压综合征（PHS）,动态观察限制光照对肉鸡PHS发病率及体内脂质过氧化作用的影响。将320羽1日龄肉鸡随机分为4组。常温组按常规饲养,24 h连续光照。3个低温组从14日龄起逐步降温诱发PHS,并于9～30日龄分别在夜间停止光照0、35、h。结果,低温组PHS发病率、右心全心比（RV/TV）、肺厚壁末梢血管百分率（%TWPV）和丙二醛（MDA）水平显著升高,而血浆超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）活性降低。限制光照组SOD活性升高而PHS发病率、RV/TV、TWPV和MDA显著降低。间歇光照组早期生长速度减慢,后期体质量得到补偿性增长,并在44日龄与连续光照组差异不显著。这一结果表明,减轻体内脂质过氧化作用,提高机体抗氧化酶活性并减轻以非肌型肺动脉肌型化为特征的肺血管重构,可能是限制光照使肉鸡PHS发病率降低的机理之一。     

BQ123对低温诱发的肉鸡肺血管重塑的影响

动态观察了肺小动脉中膜平滑肌的增殖及管腔面积的改变,探讨内皮素受体拮抗剂BQ123 对低温诱发的肉鸡肺血管重塑的影响。200只16日龄AA肉鸡随机均分为4组: 常温(20 ℃)对照组、低温(7~9 ℃)组、低温低剂量BQ123组和低温高剂量BQ123组。23日龄、30日龄时测定肺动脉压,并取肺组织做石蜡切片, 以Weigert间苯二酚复红染色,形态学计算机图象分析法测定肺细小动脉外径和内径、管总面积和管腔面积,计算中膜厚度占外径百分值(%)mMTPA及管壁面积/管总面积WA/TA(%)。结果显示:(1)BQ123 抑制低温肉鸡平均肺动脉压的升高,23日龄时低温高剂量BQ123组显著低于低温组(P<0 05),30 日龄时低温低剂量BQ123 组和低温高剂量BQ123组均极显著低于低温组(P<0 01);(2)BQ123 抑制低温肉鸡肺小动脉WA/TA(%)的升高,30~50μm的肺小动脉,低温组极显著高于低温低剂量BQ123 组及低温高剂量BQ123 组(P<0 01),其它分级的肺小动脉组间差异性与此类似;(3) BQ123抑制低温肉鸡肺小动脉的mMTPA的升高,30~50μm的肺小动脉,23日龄时低温组极显著高于低温低剂量BQ123 组和低温高剂量BQ123 组(P< 0 01), 30 日龄时低温组显著高于低温低剂量BQ123组(P<0 05)、极显著高于低温高剂量BQ123组(P<0 01),30μm以下的肺小动脉组间差异性与此类似,50~120μm     

高钠所致肺动脉高压肉鸡肺细小动脉病理改变的图象分析

240羽健康AA肉鸡随机均分为试验1组，试验2组和对照组，从8日龄起分别饮用含Na^ 为0.06%、0.12%和0.0%的饮水，其它饲养管理条件相同，分别于12、19、30、34、39日龄抽取各组参试鸡，以右心室（Right ventricle,RV)与全心室（Total ventrcle,TV)的重量比（RV／TV）作为判定肺动脉高压的依据，用图象分析仪对肺细小动脉病理变化作定量检测。结果表明：34、39日龄时，试验1组和试验2组管壁面积／管总面积和中膜厚度占外径百分值明显大于对照组，肺小动脉密度明显低，其RV／TV值均大于0.25，表明试验组肉鸡发生了肺动脉高压。由此可见，由高钠引起肉鸡肺细小动脉血管重构的病变可能参与了肺动脉高压的形成过程。     

中药对腹水症肉鸡心肝肺干湿重的影响

经确诊30日龄患腹水综合症的艾维茵肉鸡100只,随机分为2组;另选50只30日龄健康肉鸡为Ⅲ组,作正常对照。I组为喂中药组,Ⅱ组、Ⅲ组为未喂中药组。喂药后第5d,I组的肝干湿比值与Ⅱ组相比有极显著差异性(P<0.01);右心重量(RV)、右心重量与全心重量比(RV/TV)、心肺干湿比值比Ⅱ组低,有显著差异性(P<0.05);与Ⅲ组相比,差异不显著(P>0.05)。试验表明,本方剂能够缓解机体组织的瘀血水肿,改善机体血液循环障碍。     

Determination of the source of increased serotonin (5-HT) concentrations in blood and peritoneal fluid of colic horses with compromised bowel

REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Increased plasma (5-HT) concentrations are reported in horses predisposed to develop laminitis and after i.v. infusion of endotoxins. In the equine jejunum contractile 5-HT1A-like receptors show tachyphylaxia upon prolonged activation with 5-HT. Therefore, increased systemic 5-HT release in colic horses could play a possible role in the pathophysiology of ileus. OBJECTIVE: To investigate possible increased systemic release of 5-HT in colic horses with compromised bowel and to identify the source of 5-HT overload. METHODS: Concentrations of 5-HT were determined in plasma and peritoneal fluid (PF) of healthy horses (n = 10), strangulating small intestinal colic horses (n = 18), nonsurgical colic horses (n = 10) and cryptorchid stallions (n = 6). It was attempted to identify the source of 5-HT overload by comparing the blood and PF 5-HT concentrations within horses and by assessing the in vivo platelet activation through determination of the beta-thromboglobulin (beta-TG)/platelet factor 4 (PF4) ratio. RESULTS: All horses in the strangulating small intestinal colic group had plasma (P = 0.006) and PF (P = 0.01) 5-HT concentrations above those found in the control group. Plasma beta-TG/PF4 ratio in these horses exceeded 2 in all cases, indicating in vivo platelet activation. Concentrations of 5-HT in PF of colic horses with compromised bowel were significantly lower than the corresponding plasma concentrations (P = 0.005). Potential relevance: In horses with compromised bowel, significant amounts of 5-HT can be released into the systemic circulation, through massive release of platelet-stored 5-HT. 5-HT is a very potent proinflammatory, vasoconstrictive and immunomodulatory agent. In view of the rapid and prolonged tachyphylaxia, shown for the jejunal 5-HT1A-like receptors, this increased systemic 5-HT release could play a role in the pathophysiology of ileus in horses.     

肉鸡肺动脉高压综合征自然病例肺细小动脉病理改变的图像分析

利用 ４ 只与缺氧有关的肉鸡肺动脉高压综合征 自然病鸡和 ４ 只 同品种、同龄健康肉 鸡,以右心室（ｒｉｇｈｔ ｖｅｎｔｒｉｃｌｅ, Ｒ Ｖ）与全心室（ｔｏｔａｌ ｖｅｎｔｒｉｃｌｅ, Ｔ Ｖ）的重量比（ Ｒ Ｖ／ Ｔ Ｖ）作为判定肺动脉高压的主要依据,用图像分析仪对 ２ 组肉鸡肺小动脉作了定量检测。结果显示,肺动脉高压综合征（ Ｐ Ｈ Ｓ）患鸡肺小动脉发生了以无肌细动脉肌型化、肌性动脉中膜平滑肌增厚、管壁肥厚为主要特征的血管重构现象,从而说明与缺氧相关的肉鸡肺动脉重构的病理变化可能参与了肉鸡肺动脉高压的形成过程。     

Pulmonary inflammation due to exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage in Thoroughbred colts during race training

This study investigated the putative roles of inflammation and platelet-activating factor (PAF) in exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH). Two-year-old Thoroughbred colts (n=37) were exercised on a racetrack for 5months before commencement of the study. Each colt was then exercised at 15-16m/s over 800-1000m and broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected 24h later. The colts were subsequently divided into two groups on the basis of BALF analysis; an EIPH-positive group (presence of haemosiderophages, n=23) and an EIPH-negative group (absence of haemosiderophages, n=14). BALF from the EIPH-positive group had a significantly higher protein concentration (0.39±0.28 vs. 0.19±0.12mg/mL, P=0.031), higher PAF bioactivity (0.18±0.12 vs. 0.043±0.05 340:380nm ratio, P=0.042) and a higher lipid hydroperoxide concentration compared to the EIPH-negative group. There was also a lower nitrite concentration and reduced production of superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide by alveolar macrophages in the EIPH-positive group. There was evidence of pulmonary inflammation and a decreased innate immune response of alveolar macrophages in EIPH-positive colts compared with the EIPH-negative group.     

Reduced PKCalpha expression in pulmonary arterioles of broiler chickens is associated with early feed restriction

OBJECTIVE: The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of early feed restriction on protein kinase Calpha (PKCalpha) expression in pulmonary arterioles, which has been revealed to promote pulmonary vascular remodeling in pulmonary hypertensive broilers. METHODS: A total of 270day-old mixed sex commercial broilers were randomly distributed to a normal temperature control group (NT), a low temperature control group (LT) and a low temperature plus feed restriction group (LR). The PHS incidence, the right/total ventricular weight ratio (RV/TV), the vessel wall area/vessel total area ratio (WA/TA), the mean media thickness in pulmonary arterioles (mMTPA) and the expression of PKCalpha in the pulmonary arterioles were measured weekly. RESULTS: Low temperature treatment significantly increased the PHS mortality. The RV/TV, WA/TA and mMTPA values of group LT were significantly elevated compared with those of group NT on d 35 and 42. The LT chickens had increased PKCalpha expression compared with their NT counterparts on d 28 and afterwards. Feed restriction reduced the PHS mortality, RV/TV, WA/TA and mMTPA in cold-exposed broilers. The LR chickens had much lower PKCalpha expression in pulmonary arterioles than the LT chickens. CONCLUSION: Early time feed restriction inhibited pulmonary vascular remodeling in broilers, which might be partly attributed to reduced PKCalpha expression in pulmonary arterioles.     

妊娠后期营养限制对蒙古绵羊胎儿生物原胺类神经递质的影响

本试验旨在研究妊娠后期营养限制对蒙古绵羊胎儿生物原胺类神经递质的影响。选择健康、体况相近的蒙古绵羊18只,对其进行同期发情、配种后,从妊娠第90天开始,随机分为3个组:营养限制1组[NG1组,n=6,代谢能(ME)=0.175 MJ/(kg BW 0.75·d)]、营养限制2组[NG2组,n=6,ME=0.330 MJ/(kg BW 0.75·d)]和对照组[CG组,n=6,ME=0.670 MJ/(kg BW 0.75·d)],在妊娠第140天时屠宰,取各组胎儿及其脑组织和血液。结果显示:NG1组胎儿的脑重较CG组显著增高(P<0.05),并且NG1组胎儿脑中5-羟色胺(5-HT)(P<0.01)、肾上腺素(EPI)(P<0.05)含量显著或极显著高于CG组,去甲肾上腺素(NA)的含量极显著低于CG组(P<0.01)。NG2组胎儿脑中5-HT含量极显著高于CG组(P<0.01),而NA(P<0.01)、多巴胺(DA)(P<0.05)含量显著或极显著低于CG组。另外,NG1组胎儿血浆中5-HT(P<0.01)、EPI(P<0.01)、NA(P<0.05)、DA(P<0.01)含量显著或极显著低于CG组;NG2组胎儿血浆中5-HT(P<0.01)、NA(P<0.01)、DA(P<0.05)含量显著或极显著低于CG组。由此得出,妊娠后期营养限制使得蒙古绵羊胎儿脑中5-HT、EPI含量升高和NA含量降低,血浆中5-HT、EPI、NA、DA含量降低。     

Pulmonary Abnormalities in Dogs with Leptospirosis

Background: Leptospirosis in dogs is a multiorgan disease affecting mostly kidneys and liver. Objectives: The objective was to characterize prevalence, clinical, and radiological features and outcome of dogs with leptospirosis and pulmonary abnormalities. Animals: Fifty dogs with leptospirosis. Methods: Medical records of dogs diagnosed with leptospirosis at the Small Animal Clinic, Berlin, were reviewed. Diagnosis was based on microscopic agglutination test, blood or urine polymerase chain reaction, and histopathology. Based on clinical and/or radiological signs, patients were grouped into dogs with lung abnormalities (group 1) or without (group 2). Severity of respiratory distress was scored as mild to moderate (grade 1) or severe (grade 2). Thoracic radiographs were scored based on pulmonary changes and location as grade 1 (caudal interstitial pattern), 2 (generalized mild to moderate reticulonodular interstitial pattern), or 3 (generalized severe reticulonodular interstitial pattern with patchy alveolar consolidations). Results of CBC and biochemistry were compared between groups. Results: Thirty‐five dogs had radiological pulmonary changes (grade 1: 5; grade 2: 14; grade 3: 16); 31 of them had pulmonary distress (grade 1: 13, grade 2: 18). Sixty‐seven percent of the dogs with dyspnea grade 2 were mainly euthanized because of respiratory distress. Fifteen percent of the dogs with dyspnea grade 1 and 21% without clinical respiratory signs were euthanized because of acute renal failure or sepsis. Conclusions and Clinical Importance: In 70% of dogs with leptospirosis pulmonary changes were detected. Lung involvement represented a severe complication causing increased case fatality depending on the severity of respiratory distress.     

Pulmonary ultrasonographic abnormalities associated with naturally occurring equine influenza virus infection in standardbred racehorses

The purpose of this investigation was to determine if naturally occurring acute infectious upper respiratory disease (IRD) caused by equine influenza virus is associated with ultrasonographically detectable pleural and pulmonary abnormalities in horses. Standardbred racehorses were evaluated for signs of IRD, defined as acute coughing or mucopurulent nasal discharge. For every horse with IRD (n = 16), 1 or 2 horses with no signs of IRD and the same owner or trainer (n = 30) were included. Thoracic ultrasonography was performed within 5-10 days of the onset of clinical disease in horses with IRD. Horses without IRD were examined at the same time as the horses with IRD with which they were enrolled. The rank of the ultrasound scores of horses with IRD was compared to that of horses without IRD. Equine influenza virus was identified as the primary etiologic agent associated with IRD in this study. Mild lung consolidation and peripheral pulmonary irregularities were found in 11 (69%) of 16 of the horses with IRD and 11 (37%) of 30 of control horses. Lung consolidation (median score = 1) and peripheral irregularities scores (median score = 1) were greater in horses with IRD compared to horses without IRD (median score = 0; P < .05). Pleural effusion was not observed. Equine influenza virus infection can result in abnormalities of the equine lower respiratory tract. Despite the mild nature of IRD observed in this study, lung consolidation and peripheral pulmonary irregularities were more commonly observed in horses with clinical signs of IRD. Further work is needed to determine the clinical significance of these ultrasonographic abnormalities.     

Cardiovascular response to intravenous administration of 5-hydroxytryptamine after type-2 receptor blockade, by metrenperone, in healthy calves

The cardiovascular response to 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) challenge has been previously described in cattle. Abrupt bradycardia, followed by tachycardia, triphasic systemic blood pressure response, and pulmonary hypertension were the major changes elicited by 5-HT. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether the cardiovascular response to 5-HT in calves was attributable to 5-HT2 receptors. A specific 5-HT2 antagonist (metrenperone, 0.05 mg/kg) was administered intramuscular to six unsedated Friesian calves 30 min before the animals were given a 5-min intravenous 5-HT infusion. Mean systemic arterial (SAP), mean pulmonary arterial (PAP), pulmonary capillary wedge (PW) pressures were obtained by means of fluid-filled catheters, and cardiac output (CO) was measured by the thermodilution technique. Heart rate, stroke volume, systemic (SVR) and pulmonary (PVR) vascular resistances were calculated. Administration of 5-HT after metrenperone induced a short-lasting period of severe bradycardia followed by tachycardia and increased CO. The systemic blood pressure response was exclusively hypotensive and associated with a decrease in SVR. Conversely, PAP, PW, and PVR were not modified by 5-HT administration. The results establish that 5-HT induced systemic as well as pulmonary hypertension is mediated through the activation of type-2 serotonergic or alpha-adrenergic receptors, or both. In contrast, neither apnoea, bradycardia and hypotension, nor the positive chronotropic effect induced by 5-HT in cattle are mediated through such receptors.     

Effect of fluoxetine on blood concentrations of serotonin, cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone in canine aggression

Canine aggression directed towards people is the most frequent reason for referral to behaviour practices. The serotonergic system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis are believed to play an important role in controlling aggression. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine is the most commonly used drug in canine aggression. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of a 30-day-long fluoxetine treatment on the peripheral serotonergic system and the HPA axis in canine aggression. To this end, the concentrations of serum serotonin (5-HT) and plasma cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) were analysed in a group of aggressive (n = 22) and nonaggressive dogs (n = 9) during pre- (day 0) and posttreatment (day 30) conditions. Treatment caused a significant decrease in 5-HT concentrations (46% in the aggressive group and 32% in the control group). There was a trend towards a rise of DHEA/cortisol ratio values after treatment both in the aggressive and the control group. The determination of blood 5-HT and the DHEA/cortisol ratio could have important clinical applications in the future for deciding which animals might benefit from a given treatment as well as for monitoring the response. Further large-scale studies with this aim should be carried out to obtain sound conclusions.