Concentrations of interleukin-6, -8, -10 and tumour necrosis factor-α in the faeces of dogs with acute diarrhoea

Aim: To compare the concentration of faecal cytokines interleukin (IL)-6, -8, -10, and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α in dogs with acute diarrhoea with clinically normal (non-diarrhoeic) dogs.

Methods: A total of 14 dogs presenting with acute diarrhoea, and 25 dogs with no history of gastrointestinal signs in the 2 months prior to enrolment, were recruited from two veterinary hospitals in Melbourne, Australia. Concentrations of IL-6, -8, -10, and TNF-α were measured in faecal samples using canine-specific ELISA.

Results: The diarrhoeic dogs were diagnosed with or managed for acute gastroenteritis (n?=?6), extra-intestinal neoplasia (n?=?2), parvoviral enteritis (n?=?1), hepatopathy (n?=?1), acute pancreatitis (n?=?1), hypoadrenocorticism (n?=?1), gastric dilatation volvulus (n?=?1) and myelopathy (n?=?1). IL-6 was detectable in the faeces of 10/14 (71%) diarrhoeic and 7/25 (28%) non-diarrhoeic dogs, and median concentrations were 10.8 (min 0.0, max?54.0) and 2.0 (min 0.0, max15.0) pg/mL, respectively (p?=?0.01). IL-8 was detectable in the faeces of all diarrhoeic and 11 non-diarrhoeic dogs, and median concentrations were 149.7 (min 3.72, max?730.1) and 3.4 (min 0.0, max?22.5)?pg/mL, respectively (p?<?0.001). TNF-α was detected in the faeces of two of the diarrhoeic dogs (3.4 and 15.6?pg/mL) and none of the non-diarrhoeic dogs. IL-10 was not detected in the faeces of any dog.

Conclusions: Faecal concentrations of IL-6 and -8 were higher in diarrhoeic compared to non-diarrhoeic dogs, and are therefore potential candidates for non-invasive biomarkers to assess the severity and resolution of acute intestinal disease in dogs. However their correlation with disease progression and severity needs to be further investigated before their full clinical application can be determined.     

Expression of 14-3-3 σ protein in normal and neoplastic canine mammary gland

14-3-3 σ protein is a negative cell cycle regulator, with both reduced and elevated levels associated with cancer in humans. This study assessed the expression of this protein in canine mammary tissues using immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. 14-3-3 σ was detected in 97% of the mammary tissue samples examined and was found in both myoepithelial (MECs) and epithelial (ECs) cells. Expression levels were elevated and reduced in neoplastic ECs and MECs, respectively (P < 0.001). Intense expression of 14-3-3 σ was detected in neoplastic ECs infiltrating blood vessels and lymph nodes and suggests a possible role for this protein in the malignant transformation of mammary neoplasms. Moreover, double immunostaining for 14-3-3 σ and the MEC – specific marker p63, confirmed that 14-3-3 σ is a highly sensitive marker of MECs since all p63 – positive cells were also positive for 14-3-3 σ. However, this protein is not exclusive to MECs as ECs also labelled positively.     

microRNA-425-5p对3T3-L1前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化的影响

为了探究miR-425-5p对小鼠3T3-L1前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化的影响效应,本试验采用实时荧光定量PCR检测miR-425-5p组织和细胞表达水平;运用CCK8、EdU、油红染色、甘油三酯含量分析等分别检测miR-425-5p对前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化的影响;利用生物信息学软件和双荧光素酶报告试验分别预测、验证miR-425-5p调控前体脂肪细胞分化的靶基因。结果表明,miR-425-5p在肥胖小鼠脂肪组织中低表达,在前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化过程中动态表达;与阴性对照相比,过表达miR-425-5p可促进前体脂肪细胞增殖,抑制脂肪细胞分化标志基因(PPARγ、C/EBPα、FAS等)表达,减少脂滴和甘油三酯积累;抑制miR-425-5p表达可抑制前体脂肪细胞增殖,阻止前体脂肪细胞诱导分化。在前体脂肪细胞分化过程中,过表达或抑制miR-425-5p可分别抑制或促进IGF1基因表达;与阴性对照相比,过表达miR-425-5p可抑制IGF1基因3′-UTR荧光活性,而突变miR-425-5p种子序列与IGF1基因3′-UTR的绑定位点可解除该抑制效果。综上所述,miR-425-5p可促进3T3-L1前体脂肪细胞增殖,并可直接靶向IGF1负向调控其分化。     

microRNA-425-5p对3T3-L1前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化的影响

为了探究miR-425-5p对小鼠3T3-L1前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化的影响效应,本试验采用实时荧光定量PCR检测miR-425-5p组织和细胞表达水平;运用CCK8、EdU、油红染色、甘油三酯含量分析等分别检测miR-425-5p对前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化的影响;利用生物信息学软件和双荧光素酶报告试验分别预测、验证miR-425-5p调控前体脂肪细胞分化的靶基因。结果表明,miR-425-5p在肥胖小鼠脂肪组织中低表达,在前体脂肪细胞增殖、分化过程中动态表达;与阴性对照相比,过表达miR-425-5p可促进前体脂肪细胞增殖,抑制脂肪细胞分化标志基因(PPARγ、C/EBPα、FAS等)表达,减少脂滴和甘油三酯积累;抑制miR-425-5p表达可抑制前体脂肪细胞增殖,阻止前体脂肪细胞诱导分化。在前体脂肪细胞分化过程中,过表达或抑制miR-425-5p可分别抑制或促进IGF1基因表达;与阴性对照相比,过表达miR-425-5p可抑制IGF1基因3′-UTR荧光活性,而突变miR-425-5p种子序列与IGF1基因3′-UTR的绑定位点可解除该抑制效果。综上所述,miR-425-5p可促进3T3-L1前体脂肪细胞增殖,并可直接靶向IGF1负向调控其分化。     

miR-140-5p对前脂肪细胞3T3-L1成脂分化的机制研究

【目的】研究miR-140-5p在前脂肪细胞(3T3-L1)成脂分化过程中的功能及其作用机制。【方法】待3T3-L1细胞汇合度达100%时诱导其成脂分化,收集分化第―1(诱导分化前1 d)、0、1、2、3、5、7天的细胞,用实时荧光定量PCR检测miR-140-5p相对表达量;将miR-140-5p mimics、NC转染3T3-L1细胞并诱导成脂分化,油红O染色观察脂滴形成情况,实时荧光定量PCR检测成脂标志基因CAAT增强子结合蛋白β(C/EBPβ)、CAAT增强子结合蛋白δ(C/EBPδ)与过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(PPARγ)相对表达量;利用miRandn和TargetScan在线网站预测miR-140-5p的靶基因;通过对比序列差异分析P300/CBP相关因子(PCAF)的3′-UTR序列中与miR-140-5p的结合位点序列在小鼠、人等不同物种间的序列保守性。将miR-140-5p mimics、inhibitor、NC转染3T3-L1细胞并诱导成脂分化,实时荧光定量PCR检测miR-140-5p、PCAF相对表达量,Western blotting检测PCAF蛋白水平...     

3-植酸酶和6-植酸酶的比较研究

3-植酸酶主要来源于真菌和大多数细菌微生物，而6-植酸酶主要来源于植物和大肠杆菌。大量试验结果表明：从纯酶角度而言，其差别仅在EC码的最后一位，即水解磷酸根的启动位置不同。但是，即使同是植酸酶，不同的来源会在动物的表现上有相当大的差异。因此，仅用酶的活性数量还不能完全描述或作为衡量、判断3-植酸酶和6-植酸酶的差异。因此，从空间结构、酶学特性、作用机理等方面比较研究3-植酸酶和6-植酸酶，更有利于科学合理地制作配方，促进国产植酸酶走向国际市场。     

Increased levels of the 14-3-3 η and γ proteins in the synovial fluid of dogs with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament rupture

The present study investigated whether the 14-3-3 η and γ proteins, which are potent matrix metalloprotease (MMP) stimulators, are detectable in the synovial fluid of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR). Synovial fluid samples from 7 dogs with unilateral CCLR and control samples from 4 dogs without a history of any joint inflammation or any other abnormalities underwent Western blot analysis for the 14-3-3 η, γ, and σ proteins as well as MMP-1 and MMP-3. Craniocaudal and lateral radiographic projections of the stifle joint were evaluated for the presence and severity of 13 specific radiographic markers of osteoarthritis and graded numerically. The Spearman method was used to detect any correlation between the 14-3-3-η level in the synovial fluid and the radiograph-based grade. The η isoform was present only in the samples from the dogs with CCLR. The levels of 14-3-3-γ, MMP-1, and MMP-3 were significantly higher in the samples from the dogs with CCLR than in the control samples (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the CCLR and control samples in the level of the σ isoform. The Spearman method showed a significant correlation between the 14-3-3-η level in the synovial fluid and the presence of either patellar osteophytes or lateral or medial (or both) condylar periarticular osteophytes (P < 0.05). The MMP stimulatory effect of the 14-3-3 η and γ isoforms may be the reason for the high levels of MMP-1 and MMP-3 observed. Thus, 14-3-3 proteins, especially the η isoform, may be important markers of osteoarthritis caused by CCLR.     

旋毛虫T3223-6 cDNA的表达及鉴定

利用PCR技术将T3223-6 cDNA扩增克隆到原核表达载体pET-28a,将重组质粒转入克隆菌Nova-blue,提取质粒进行酶切和测序鉴定后转入表达菌BL21star(DE3).用1 mM IPTG诱导培养重组表达菌,对菌体裂解物进行SDS-PAGE分析,检测重组蛋白的表达情况.用旋毛虫感染猪血清和正常血清,通过western blotting检测重组蛋白的反应原性.结果表明:经IPTG诱导后重组转化菌的裂解产物出现44 kD左右的表达带,大小与理论值相符;western blotting检测结果显示重组蛋白可以被旋毛虫感染猪血清识别,具有反应原性.     

Bats,pangolins, minks and other animals - villains or victims of SARS-CoV-2?

Veterinary Research Communications - Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is caused by the severe acute Respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has become unstoppable, spreading rapidly...     

改变ω-6,ω-3脂肪酸比例对仔猪抗应激能力的影响

<正>来自北美草原养猪中心的新研究显示,对断奶仔猪饲喂含不同比例的ω-6,ω-3脂肪酸的饲料后,仔猪对免疫应激的反应程度不同。简介断奶是仔猪生长发育的关键阶段,仔猪断奶阶段面临众多应激因子,包括免疫带来的应激。这些应激因子会导致仔猪采食量下降和体重减轻,炎症反应也由此产生。尽管某种程度上来说,炎症反应在这个时期是有益的,但是过量的免疫细胞始终是有害的,过量的白细胞容易造成肌肉降解和蛋白合成减少。许多物质具有抗炎作用,但植物油脂类物质中具有抗炎作用的比较少,ω-6,ω-3脂肪酸就是其中一种。除了抗炎作用,ω-6,ω-3脂肪酸还可以调节机体细胞因子(在刺     

Effects of Fishmeal Supplementation on Fertility and Plasma Ω-3 Fatty Acid Profiles in Primiparous,Lactating Beef Cows

A 2-yr study was conducted using 82 lactating, 2-yr-old, primiparous crossbred beef cows (yr 1, n = 40; yr 2, n = 42) to study the effect of fishmeal supplementation on reproductive performance. Cows were fed a corn silage-based diet supplemented with fishmeal (5% DM) or corn gluten meal (8.7% DM), beginning 25 d prior to the start of and continuing through the 90-d breeding season. Cows were artificially bred with semen from bulls of proven fertility 12 h after being detected in estrus. Jugular blood samples were taken from all cows on d 3 or 4, 9 or 10, and 15 or 16 following first insemination and analyzed for serum progesterone. During yr 2 of the study, additional blood samples were collected from four cows within each treatment group immediately before supplementation began (d 0) and at 7-d intervals for the first 35 d of supplementation. Plasma samples were analyzed for Ω-3 fatty acids. Serum progesterone concentrations did not differ between treatment groups following the first insemination (P>0.76). However, first service conception rates approached significance (NS; P=0.12) and tended to be greater for cows supplemented with fishmeal when compared with cows supplemented with corn gluten meal (76% vs 62%, respectively). Overall pregnancy rates at the end of the breeding season did not differ between the two treatment groups (P>0.64). In yr 2, within 7 d of supplementation, plasma eicosapentaenoate (EPA) and docosahexaenoate (DHA) were greater for cows supplemented with fishmeal (P<0.001). In conclusion, these data indicate that fishmeal supplementation alters plasma EPA and DHA (yr 2) and may improve first service conception rates in primiparous beef cows.