白细胞介素-10研究进展

白细胞介素10(IL-10)是一种由多种细胞产生的免疫调节性细胞因子,主要生物学功能是限制和终止炎症反应,调控免疫细胞的分化和增殖。其对肿瘤的影响具有两面性,具较好的应用前景。论文就IL-10的生物学特性、在肿瘤模型中的作用研究进展做一综述。     

Spontaneous Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Common Marmoset ( Callithrix jacchus )

The common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is now widely used in various research fields, including toxicology. However, information about the background pathology of this species is scarce. Here, we report a case of rhabdomyosarcoma that spontaneously occurred in a common marmoset. A 44-month-old male common marmoset was euthanized due to bilateral hind limb paralysis. At necropsy, a 2×2×5-cm intramuscular mass was observed in the lower right back. Histologically, the mass was mainly composed of interlacing bundles of spindle-shaped tumor cells. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for myogenin, desmin, vimentin and alpha-smooth muscle actin. Ultrastructurally, the tumor cells contained bundles of myofilaments with Z-band-like structures. Thus, the tumor was diagnosed as a rhabdomyosarcoma. To our knowledge, this is the first report of spontaneous rhabdomyosarcoma that was definitely diagnosed in the common marmoset.     

10款浴液 除虫大作战

天气越来越热,各种体外寄生虫也开始蠢蠢欲动。即使自己家中环境清洁,狗狗们也免不了会遭受到跳蚤一类虫子的侵害。因为可能在外出散步的时候,这些虫子就不请自来地跑到狗狗身上了。因此,春天除虫迫在眉睫,而比较通常采用的方法自然就是洗澡。     

Unilateral nephrectomy in 10 cattle

Objective: To describe clinical and imaging findings, treatment, and long‐term outcome of cattle undergoing unilateral nephrectomy. Study Design: Case series. Animals: Cattle (n=10). Methods: Medical records (January 1991–August 2008) of cattle that had unilateral nephrectomy were reviewed. Follow‐up data were obtained by owner telephone interview. Results: Nephrectomy was performed without surgical complications. Transient increases in blood urea nitrogen and creatinine concentrations occurred after surgery and then returned to, or below, presurgical values in 9 cattle. Nine cows were discharged and 7 rejoined their respective herd as productive animals without long‐term complications. Conclusions: Ultrasonography was the most useful imaging tool for presurgical diagnosis. Based on our follow‐up data, unilateral nephrectomy resulted in few serious short‐term or long‐term complications, and cattle undergoing this procedure are capable of satisfactory growth, reproduction, and milk production after surgery.     

病原体的10种传播途径

测试一下您的知识:猪病原体在不同猪场之间是通过什么媒介和途径传播的?没有人能在不首先清楚了解传染性疾病是怎样在猪场之间传播就可成功地控制疾病。举个简单的例子,当     

Lymphosarcoma in 10 New World Camelids

We evaluated the medical information from 10 New World Camelids with lymphosarcoma. Additionally, tumor tissue from 5 animals was examined by electron microscopy for evidence of retroviral particles. Lymphosarcoma was the most common neoplasm of New World Camelids in our hospital. Both llamas and alpacas, from 4 months to 15 years of age, were affected. Emaciation (7 of 8) and palpable masses (9 of 10) were the most common physical examination abnormalities, and a left-shifted leukogram (7 of 7) and hypoalbuminemia (6 of 7) were the most characteristic clinicopathologic findings. Lymphosarcoma was diagnosed by lymph node aspirate (n = 2), biopsy (n = 2), peritoneal fluid analysis (n = 2), or necropsy (n = 4). The clinical course after recognition of the disease was usually short, with a median survival of 1 month (1 week to 3 months). Organs with neoplastic infiltrates commonly included lymph nodes (n = 8), liver (n = 8), kidneys (n = 6), and lungs (n = 5). No retroviral particles were detected ultrastructurally.     

Rabies in a 10-week-old puppy

A 10-week-old, male, border collie-cross puppy was examined for an acute onset of unilateral vestibular signs. Neurologic deterioration was rapid over the next 12 hours and the puppy was euthanized. Rabies was diagnosed by histopathologic and immunohistochemical examination.     

Spinal arachnoid pseudocysts in 10 rottweilers

Ten rottweilers presenting with spinal arachnoid pseudocysts were investigated. In six dogs, the lesions were localised dorsally at C2-C3; in three dogs, dorsally and ventrally at C5-C6; and, in one dog, dorsally and ventrally at C6-C7. Clinical signs were consistent with focal compression of the affected spinal cord segments. The animals showed ataxia of all four limbs, with truncal ataxia and marked hypermetria in cases of C2-C3 involvement, or ambulatory tetraparesis in cases of C5-C6 or C6-C7 involvement. Other than signs indicative of spina bifida in one dog, no abnormalities could detected on plain radiographs. Myelography was used to define the localisation and extent of the pseudocysts. Additional information was obtained using magnetic resonance imaging in five dogs. Five dogs underwent a dorsal laminectomy; in three cases, the pseudocyst was treated by marsupialisation and, in two, by durectomy.