The expression of calretinin and cytokeratins in canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma and oral squamous cell carcinoma

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma (CAA) represent two epithelium‐derived neoplasms that affect the oral cavity of dogs. The expression of cytokeratins (CKs) and calretinin has been previously established in the canine tooth bud and odontogenic tumours. The aim of this study was to characterize the CK and calretinin expression profile of OSCC in comparison to CAA and canine tooth bud tissues. Samples from 15 OSCC and 15 CAA cases, as well as 6 tooth buds and 2 normal gingival tissues were examined. OSCC CK expression was consistent with the CK expression profile of CAA and canine tooth bud tissue. Calretinin was positively expressed in 10 of 15 OSCC cases, with 5 cases demonstrating high staining intensity. Only 2 of 15 CAA cases demonstrated mild‐moderate staining intensity. The statistically significant difference in staining pattern and intensity of calretinin in OSCC and CAA can help distinguish between these two tumour types.     

Cortisol does not affect hepatic α- and β-adrenoceptor properties in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Distribution and function of hepatic - and -adrenoceptors were examined in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) injected with slow release hydrogenated coconut oil implants alone (sham) or containing cortisol. - and -Adrenoceptors were assayed on purified hepatic membranes 10–14 days post-implantation using ³H-prazosin () and ³H-CGP (). At 10–14 days, plasma cortisol values were significantly elevated to approximately 220 compared with 35.0 ng ml^-1 in cortisol implanted vs. sham trout. No significant differences were found between any of the experimental groups for either the affinity (K_d) or maximal number of binding sites (B_max) for either receptor type. Epinephrine significantly stimulated glucose release from hepatocytes isolated from sham injected trout, but not from cortisol-treated fish. Epinephrine-induced glucose release was blocked by both - and -antagonists. These studies do not support the hypothesis that rainbow trout exposed to chronic cortisol alter properties of hepatic adrenoceptors.     

放疗后复发鼻咽癌微卫星不稳定和杂合性缺失改变的研究

目的比较放疗后复发鼻咽癌（NPC）与初诊NPC中染色体微卫星不稳定（MSI）和杂合性缺失（LOH）发生情况。方法选择1p、3p、3q、4q、9q、11q、13q、14q的12个微卫星多态性位点,显微切割分离22例初诊和18例放疗后复发NPC组织和正常组织,提取DNA,经PCR扩增及聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳和硝酸银染色,进行MSI及LOH分析研究。结果（1）8个位点发生了LOH：复发癌与初诊癌相比,LOH发生率在D1S2697位点为28.6%比20.0%,在D13S133位点为30.0%比20.0%,在D9S1682位点为7.7%比9.1%;D5S433和D14S65位点只在复发癌中发生LOH,分别为33.3%和6.7%;D13S263、D4S350、D14S258位点只在初诊癌发生LOH,分别为20.0%、33.3%、16.6%。（2）11个位点发生了MSI：4个位点在复发癌和初诊癌中都发生MSI,4个位点只在复发癌中发生MSI,3个位点只在初诊癌中发生MSI。结论 D1S2697、D13S133、D5S433位点可能含有与放疗后复发NPC相关的肿瘤抑制基因,放疗后复发NPC中MSI发生率呈增高趋势,提示部分放疗后复发NPC与原发癌可能属不同细胞克隆起源。     

Paraneoplastic leukocytosis in a dog with a renal carcinoma

A 7-year-old male German Shepherd dog in poor body condition had a 3-month history of intermittent hematuria. Nonregenerative anemia, mild leukocytosis, marked hypoalbuminemia, and hematuria were observed. Subsequently, marked neutrophilia and moderate monocytosis were noted; anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hematuria persisted; and the dog developed disseminated intravascular coagulation. Ultrasonographic examination of the abdomen revealed the presence of an enlarged and irregularly shaped right kidney with a large area of cavitation, and a nephrectomy was performed 30 days after initial examination. Cytologic examination of fine-needle aspirates and imprints of the right kidney revealed a neoplastic cell population suggestive of renal carcinoma. The histopathologic diagnosis was chromophobic cystic-papillary renal carcinoma. The tumor cells expressed granulocytic/macrophage-colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), detected by immunohistochemical staining, and elaboration of GM-CSF by the tumor may have mediated the leukocytosis in this dog. Following excision of the tumor, neutrophil and monocyte counts were only mildly increased. The dog died 135 days after initial presentation, and a necropsy was not permitted. Paraneoplastic neutrophilic leukocytosis is an uncommon finding and may be caused by elaboration of CSF by neoplastic cells.     

Hepatic lipidosis: Liver characteristics and acute phase proteins in affected turkeys

The hepatic lipidosis (HL) in fattening turkeys is a disease has been known for a long time, but the cause and pathogenesis is still not clarified. A recent study reported unexplained high levels of iron in liver tissue of fattening turkeys suffering from HL. In this study, the iron status, possible infectious or inflammatory influences in form of an acute phase reaction and the analysis of fatty acid pattern in liver tissue of turkeys affected by HL were examined. Three cases of HL on three different fattening turkey farms were investigated during the outbreak of the disease. Clinically affected and non-affected animals were subjected to a pathological examination, where the diagnosis HL or non-affected was made. In total, 70 birds were examined (40 with HL, 30 without HL) and blood and liver samples were taken. Additionally, samples from 15 slaughtered birds were taken as a further control group. In liver tissue, the iron content and the content of long-chain fatty acids were determined; in blood samples, ferritin and transferrin were measured. The iron content in liver tissue was more than three times higher for animals with HL than among non-affected animals and the control group. The transferrin levels were lowest for animals with HL, highest in the control group and in between for non-affected animals. The fatty acid pattern in liver tissue of affected animals indicated a shift from polyunsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids compared to the control group and the non-affected animals. Overall, the non-affected animals of a flock affected by HL were similar to the healthy animals of the abattoir. The low acute phase protein levels for animals with HL together with high iron contents could indicate a previous malnutrition/starvation period and/or severe liver damage for those animals suffering from HL.     

肝纤维化动物模型研究进展

肝纤维化是肝损伤后的修复反应,涉及一系列复杂的细胞及分子机制,如何制作和选择与人类肝纤维化相似的动物模型,不仅是深入研究肝纤维化发病机制的重要基础,也是筛选防治肝纤维化药物的有效手段.文章介绍了目前常用的几种肝纤维化动物模型的造模方法,即给实验动物施以不同性质、不同剂量以及不同作用方式的肝毒剂,造成不同类型的肝纤维化模型.通过比较各种方法的致病机理、造模途径、效果、优缺点和各自用途,提出了肝纤维化动物模型的选择依据及研究方向.     

原发性胆囊癌的早期诊断及处理原则

目的探讨原发性胆囊癌的早期诊断及处理原则。方法对我院2001年7月至2008年7月年间收治的36例原发性胆囊癌患者的临床资料及手术治疗情况进行回顾性分析。结果胆囊结石与胆囊癌的发病之间有着密切的关系,80.6%（29/36）胆囊癌患者合并有胆囊结石;首发症状以腹痛最为常见,共19例（52.8%）,其次为黄疸14例（38.9%）。B超、CT及MR诊断准确率分别为52.9%、57.1%及52.9%;36例均行手术治疗,术前确诊率仅为58.3%（21/36）。结论原发性胆囊癌早期诊断非常困难,CT诊断准确率较高。提高对原发性胆囊癌发病的认识,加强对高危人群的定期监测随访,联合运用B超和CT检查有助于本病的早期诊断,改善预后。