scholarly journals Supplementation with Bovine Milk or Soy Beverages Recovers Bone Mineralization in Young Growing Rats Fed an Insufficient Diet, in Contrast to an Almond Beverage

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie A Cakebread ◽  
Olivia A M Wallace ◽  
Marlena C Kruger ◽  
Mark H Vickers ◽  
Alison J Hodgkinson
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Bone Mineralization ◽  
Bovine Milk ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Intact Protein ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Uht Milk ◽  
Growing Rats ◽  
Sustainable Products

ABSTRACT Background Nondairy beverages, produced from soy, rice, oat, almond, or coconut, are increasingly being used as alternatives to dairy milk, with the perception that they are healthier and/or more sustainable products than dairy products. Objective The aim of this study was to compare the effects of supplementing either bovine milk, soy, or almond-based beverages to young, growing rats fed an intact-protein diet or a diet that had protein substituted with amino acids (AA-diet). Methods Three-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to 5 groups (n = 10/group) and fed ad libitum for 4 wk. Two control groups were fed either standard AIN-93G food [20% casein (CN) protein] or AIN-93G with amino acids (AAs) equivalent to CN protein, and water to drink. Three treatment groups were fed AIN-93G AA and supplemented with either bovine ultra-heat treatment (UHT) milk or soy or almond UHT beverages. Rat weight gain and food intakes were recorded. During week 4, body composition was assessed using DEXA to determine lean soft tissue, fat, and bone mass. At trial end, bone biomechanical properties and blood plasma mineral concentrations were measured. Results At the end of the trial, animals supplemented with almond beverage were lightest (P > 0.05), with higher plasma calcium concentrations (P > 0.05) and lower bone mineral content (BMC) and bone density (P > 0.05) than animals supplemented with milk or soy beverage. Soy-supplemented animals had similar BMC and bone density compared with milk-supplemented animals, although the soy group gained most weight (P > 0.05) and had the highest fat:lean ratio (P > 0.05) compared with other groups. Conclusions In the model tested, supplementing rats with bovine UHT milk and soy UHT beverage provided favorable bone health outcomes. Conversely, almond UHT beverage was not an effective supplement and could be detrimental to bone mineralization and strength outcomes.

scholarly journals In Vivo Calcium and Phosphate Iontophoresis for the Topical Treatment of Osteoporosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabella Gomez ◽  
Andrea Szabó ◽  
Lajos Pap ◽  
Lajos Pap ◽  
Krisztina Boda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Density ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Estrogen Therapy ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
In Vivo Experiments ◽  
17Β Estradiol ◽  
Biomechanical Features ◽  
And Control

Background In addition to systemic treatment, osteoporosis may be treated topically by incorporating calcium and phosphate into the bone. Objective This article describes the use of a recently developed, novel iontophoretic apparatus suitable for local ion delivery into bones. In this study, in vivo experiments were performed to compare the effects of local electrotherapy and those of systemic hormone replacement on bone. Design In this study, local iontophoresis was carried out in ovariectomized and control rats. Bone density, biomechanical, and elemental studies were performed. Methods Forty 12-week-old Sprague-Dawley rats received an ovariectomy (OVX) or were sham-operated (sham). Twenty-one weeks later, tibias of subgroups of sham-operated and OVX animals were subjected to serial local iontophoresis (IOP) treatments, received systemic subcutaneous 17β-estradiol (E2), or were treated with the combination of IOP and E2. Changes in bone density were detected by quantitative ultrasound densitometry and expressed as amplitude-dependent speed of sound (AD-SoS). Biomechanical studies and elemental analysis were performed at the end of the experiments. Results Osteopenia developed 21 weeks after OVX in the proximal tibial regions; the mean difference estimate (95% confidence intervals) of AD-SoS values between the sham-operated and OVX animals was 188.7 (140.4–237.1). Serial iontophoretic treatment resulted in an increase in bone density in both sham-operated and OVX animals (sham+IOP versus sham: 121.4 [73.01–169.7]; OVX+IOP versus OVX: 241.6 [193.2–289.9]). Similar changes in AD-SoS were detected after 17β-estradiol (E2) treatment; however, even greater changes occurred after OVX+E2+IOP versus OVX+E2 (123.4 [75.1–171.8]). Similar improvements also were evident regarding the biomechanical features of the tibias. Limitations A limitation of this study was the relatively small number of rats. Conclusions The efficacy of local IOP using calcium- and phosphate-donating microparticles is comparable to that of estrogen therapy as evidenced by steadily increasing bone density, restoration of the calcium and phosphate balance, and improvement in the biomechanical properties of the bone.

In Vivo and ex Vivo Approaches to Studying the Biomechanical Properties of Healing Wounds in Rat Skin

2013 ◽  
Vol 135 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Y. L. Chao ◽  
Gabriel Y. F. Ng ◽  
Kwok-Kuen Cheung ◽  
Yong-Ping Zheng ◽  
Li-Ke Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Normal Skin ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Skin Wound ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Rat Skin ◽  
Mechanical Stiffness ◽  
Air Jet

An evaluation of wound mechanics is crucial in reflecting the wound healing status. The present study examined the biomechanical properties of healing rat skin wounds in vivo and ex vivo. Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats, each with a 6 mm full-thickness circular punch biopsied wound at both posterior hind limbs were used. The mechanical stiffness at both the central and margins of the wound was measured repeatedly in five rats over the same wound sites to monitor the longitudinal changes over time of before wounding, and on days 0, 3, 7, 10, 14, and 21 after wounding in vivo by using an optical coherence tomography-based air-jet indentation system. Five rats were euthanized at each time point, and the biomechanical properties of the wound tissues were assessed ex vivo using a tensiometer. At the central wound bed region, the stiffness measured by the air-jet system increased significantly from day 0 (17.2%), peaked at day 7 (208.3%), and then decreased progressively until day 21 (40.2%) as compared with baseline prewounding status. The biomechanical parameters of the skin wound samples measured by the tensiometer showed a marked reduction upon wounding, then increased with time (all p < 0.05). On day 21, the ultimate tensile strength of the skin wound tissue approached 50% of the normal skin; while the stiffness of tissue recovered at a faster rate, reaching 97% of its prewounded state. Our results suggested that it took less time for healing wound tissues to recover their stiffness than their maximal strength in rat skin. The stiffness of wound tissues measured by air-jet could be an indicator for monitoring wound healing and contraction.

222 Corn-expressed Phytase Modulates Serum Amino Acids and Proteomics Profiles in Nursery Pigs Fed with Low-protein, -calcium, and -phosphorous Diets

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 116-116
Author(s):  
Cedrick N N Shili ◽  
Mohammad Habibi ◽  
Parniyan Goodarzi ◽  
Frank Kiyimba ◽  
Steve Hartsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Growth Regulation ◽  
Serum Proteins ◽  
Bone Mineralization ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Differentially Expressed ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Blood Proteins ◽  
Low Protein

Abstract Feeding pigs with very low-protein (VLP) and low-phosphorous (P) diets may be useful for decreasing the nutrients excretion to the environment; however, this practice negatively impacts the animals’ growth performance. A beneficial effect of corn-expressed phytase (CEP) on growth performance of pigs fed with VLP diets was shown by our group recently. Little is known whether this improvement is related with alterations in profile of blood proteins and amino acids (AA). The objective of this study was to investigate whether supplementation of VLP, low-calcium (Ca) and low-P diets with a CEP can influence the serum AA and proteomics profiles in pigs. Forty-eight weaned barrows were subjected into one of the following groups (n = 8/group) for 4 weeks: positive control (PC), negative control-reduced protein (NC), NC+low-dose CEP, i.e 2,000 FTU/kg (LD), NC+high-dose CEP, i.e. 4,000 FTU/kg (HD), LD with reduced Ca/P (LDR), and HD with reduced Ca/P (HDR). At week 4, blood samples were collected from all pigs. Compared to PC, NC reduced the serum leucine and phenylalanine concentrations; however, LD recovered their levels. Using trypsinolysis and mass spectrometry, 703 serum proteins were identified and quantified, wherein 25 were found to be differentially expressed among groups. Hierarchical clustering showed a clear separation in proteins identified among dietary groups. Compared to NC, 23 and 24 proteins were found to be differentially expressed in serum of LD and HD groups, respectively, with some important proteins in growth regulation such as SELENOP being upregulated and the IGFBP family being downregulated in these groups. A positive correlation was detected between growth and abundance of BGN, TLN1, PDLIM1 and COL1A2 that are involved in bone mineralization and muscle structure development. Thus, CEP improved the serum profile of some essential AA and affected the expression of proteins involved in regulation of growth in pigs fed with VLP diets.

scholarly journals 17 Challenges and implications of feeding diets with excess concentrations of leucine to growing-finishing pigs

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 16-16
Author(s):  
Mike D Tokach ◽  
Henrique S Cemin ◽  
Hayden R Kerkaert ◽  
Jason C Woodworth ◽  
Steve S Dritz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Blood Meal ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Branched Chain Amino Acids ◽  
Nitrogen Excretion ◽  
Intact Protein ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Distillers Grains With Solubles ◽  
Diet Formulation ◽  
Branched Chain

Abstract Excess dietary leucine stimulates the key enzymes involved in branched-chain catabolism causing breakdown of all branched-chain amino acids, including isoleucine and valine. Branched-chain amino acids share a common brain transporter with other large neutral amino acids (LNAA). Excess levels of one of the LNAA increases brain uptake of that amino acid and decreases the uptake of the other LNAA, including tryptophan. Thus, excess leucine can impact the requirements for many amino acids. From a practical basis, this effect was first demonstrated with diets containing blood meal, but was thought to be of limited concern unless high blood meal diets were fed. Use of corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) or high protein DDGS in corn-based diets results in diets containing excess leucine. These high leucine levels are of limited concern if adequate levels of other branched-chain amino acids and LNAA are fed, which is often the case if the diet consists largely of intact protein sources. Feed grade amino acids, such as L-lysine, L-threonine, L-tryptophan, DL-methionine, L-valine, and L-isoleucine have been widely adopted as a means to lower nitrogen excretion and diet cost. Including these amino acids in diets containing corn products reduces dietary leucine; but the resulting diets are formulated near the requirement for the first 6 limiting amino acids, including valine, isoleucine, and tryptophan, while still being high in leucine. The excess leucine increases the requirements for valine, isoleucine, and possibly other LNAA, such as tryptophan and possibly others. The exact relationship between these amino acids and how to handle them in practical diet formulation is still being elucidated; however, recent meta-analysis and experimental data confirm the importance of these ratios and provide useful direction for future research.

scholarly journals Immune Status and Growth of Broiler Fed Diet with Microparticle Protein Added with Natural Acidifier

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-204
Author(s):  
N. Suthama ◽  
B. Sukamto ◽  
I. Mangisah ◽  
L. Krismiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Intact Protein ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Lime Juice ◽  
Randomized Design

The present study was conducted to evaluate the feeding effect of diet composed of microparticle protein added with lime juice as an acidifier on immune status and efficiency of protein utilization in relation to the growth of broiler chicken. Dietary treatments tested were P1 was diet with 20% intact protein and CaCO3 as a Ca source, P2 was diet with 20% microparticle protein and eggshell as a Ca source added with 1.2% lime juice, and P3 was diet with 20% microparticle protein and eggshell as a Ca source added with 2.4% lime juice. Variables measured were protein and amino acids digestibility, retentions of N and Ca, fecal Nτ–methyl histidine (Nτ–MH) excretion as a protein turnover index, lymphoid organs, heterophil and lymphocyte (H/L) ratio, immunoglobulin A (IgA) as a body resistance indicator, feed consumption, body weight gain (BWG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR). The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design with 3 treatments and 8 replications. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and Duncan test at 5% probability. Protein and amino acid digestibility, N, and Ca retentions were significantly (p<0.05) higher in P2 and P3. However, the H/L ratio was significantly (p<0.05) lower in both treatments compared to P1. Bursa fabricius and lymph weights were not difference, but BWG in P2 significantly (p<0.05) increased. In conclusion, protein and some essential amino acids digestibility, N and Ca retentions, IgA, and BWG increase with the decrease in H/L ratio, fecal Nτ–MH, feed consumption, and FCR in broiler fed diet composed of microparticle protein source with additional 1.2 mL acidifier of lime juice.

Comparison of the Ileal Digestibility of Amino Acids in Meat and Bone Meal for Broiler Chickens and Growing Rats

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 192-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Ravindran . ◽  
W.H. Hendriks . ◽  
D.V. Thomas . ◽  
P.C.H. Morel . ◽  
C.A. Butts .
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Meat And Bone Meal ◽  
Bone Meal ◽  
Ileal Digestibility ◽  
Growing Rats

scholarly journals Addition of Fructooligosaccharides and Dried Plum to Soy-Based Diets Reverses Bone Loss in the Ovariectomized Rat

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine D. Johnson ◽  
Edralin A. Lucas ◽  
Shirin Hooshmand ◽  
Sara Campbell ◽  
Mohammed P. Akhter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Loss ◽  
Soy Protein ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Standard Diet ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Skeletal Health ◽  
Positive Effects

Dietary bioactive components that play a role in improving skeletal health have received considerable attention in complementary and alternative medicine practices as a result of their increased efficacy to combat chronic diseases. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the additive or synergistic effects of dried plum and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and to determine whether dried plum and FOS or their combination in a soy protein-based diet can restore bone mass in ovarian hormone deficient rats. For this purpose, 72 3-month-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into six groups (n= 12) and either ovariectomized (Ovx, five groups) or sham-operated (sham, one group). The rats were maintained on a semipurified standard diet for 45 days after surgery to establish bone loss. Thereafter, the rats were placed on one of the following dietary treatments for 60 days: casein-based diet (Sham and Ovx), soy-based diet (Ovx + soy) or soy-based diet with dried plum (Ovx + soy + plum), FOS (Ovx + soy + FOS) and combination of dried plum and FOS (Ovx + soy + plum + FOS). Soy protein in combination with the test compounds significantly improved whole-body bone mineral density (BMD). All test compounds in combination with soy protein significantly increased femoral BMD but the combination of soy protein, dried plum and FOS had the most pronounced effect in increasing lumbar BMD. Similarly, all of the test compounds increased ultimate load, indicating improved biomechanical properties. The positive effects of these test compounds on bone may be due to their ability to modulate bone resorption and formation, as shown by suppressed urinary deoxypyridinoline excretion and enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity.

Ipriflavone improves bone density and biomechanical properties of adult male rat bones

1995 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Civitelli ◽  
S. H. Abbasi-Jarhomi ◽  
L. R. Halstead ◽  
A. Dimarogonas
Keyword(s):  
Bone Density ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Male Rat ◽  
Adult Male Rat

scholarly journals Protein malnutrition in the rat induced by protein-calorie imbalance

1966 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 641-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. W. Wikramanayake
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
High Carbohydrate Diet ◽  
The Body ◽  
Carbohydrate Diet ◽  
High Carbohydrate ◽  
Growing Rats ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Effect Of Feeding

1. A study has been made of the effect of feeding growing rats for a long time on a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet given at two different levels of energy. 2. When the proteins of the diet provided o or 5% of the calories the body-weight fell rapidly and fat accumulated in the liver. Addition of carbohydrate (glucose) to the diets increased the amount of fat in the liver. 3. It is suggested that a deficiency of protein retards the synthesis in the liver of lipoproteins required for removal of triglyceride from the liver. Additional carbohydrate diverts amino acids from the amino acid pool to tissues such as muscles, increasing the liver damage.

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