scholarly journals Remote Subcutaneous Needling to Suppress the Irritability of Myofascial Trigger Spots: An Experimental Study in Rabbits

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhonghua Fu ◽  
Yueh-Ling Hsieh ◽  
Chang-Zern Hong ◽  
Mu-Jung Kao ◽  
Jaung-Geng Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Rabbit Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Degree Of Reduction ◽  
Electrophysiological Effects ◽  
New Zealand Rabbits

Objective. To obtain electrophysiological effects of Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) on needling distance by assessment of endplate noise (EPN) recorded from the myofascial trigger spots (MTrSs) in rabbit skeletal muscle.Method. Eighteen New Zealand rabbits weighing 2.5–3.0 kg were randomly divided into two groups as follows: proximal needling (PN) group and distal needling (DN) group. The needling procedure followed the instructions described by the inventor of FSN, including needling insertion and swaying movement. The amplitudes of EPN on the MTrS region of BF muscle were recorded as an index of MTrS irritability. Random sampling of EPN tracings were taken for further analyses before, during, and after FSN treatment.Results. In PN and DN groups, the trends of EPN amplitude alterations were similar at conditions before, during, and after FSN treatment. The degree of reduction in the EPN amplitude in PN group was significantly higher than that in DN group. There were no significant changes in EPN amplitudes in the MTrS of contralateral BF without FSN intervention either in DN or PN group.Conclusion. The irritability of proximal MTrSs could be modulated after ipsilateral FSNs. The placement of FSN may affect the effectiveness of suppression of irritability of MTrSs.

scholarly journals Fluorescein as a diagnostic marker of bladder ruptures: an experimental study on rabbit model

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-217
Author(s):  
Özgür Aksoy ◽  
Başak Kurt ◽  
Celal Şahin Ermutlu ◽  
Kürşat Çeçen ◽  
Sadık Yayla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Diagnostic Marker ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Rabbit Model ◽  
Intestinal Content ◽  
Bladder Rupture ◽  
Fluorescein Dye ◽  
New Zealand Rabbits

Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate fluorescein use in the diagnosis of bladder ruptures in rabbits as an experimental model. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on male New Zealand rabbits divided into a retrograde fluorescein group (n = 8) and an intravenous (IV) fluorescein group (n = 8). Following general anaesthesia, 10 mL of 10% fluorescein dye (sodium fluoresceine powder) was administered via ureterorenoscope to the bladder of the first group, and 0.5 mL of 10% fluorescein was administered intravenously to the second group. Then, the bladder was viewed through the cystoscope by urethral aspect. After experimental bladder perforation, groups were comparatively evaluated by paracentesis and laparotomy. Results: Following IV injection of fluorescein dye, the bladder veins were stained green within 10 s and then fluorescein mixed with urine flowed into bladder lumen. The green fluid flow was observed in the abdominal cavity after the perforation of the bladder in both groups. Conclusion: Fluorescein can be used as a marker in diagnosis of bladder ruptures. If there is no bleeding or intestinal content in the abdominal cavity, although a smoky yellow-green image is observed, bladder rupture can be suspected.

scholarly journals Dynamic Changes of miRNAs in Skeletal Muscle Development at New Zealand Rabbits

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Jing ◽  
Xichun Jiang ◽  
Cuiyun Zhu ◽  
Qi Zheng ◽  
Qianyun Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Muscle Development ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Dynamic Network ◽  
Transport Pathway ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Muscle Structure ◽  
Leg Muscles ◽  
New Zealand Rabbits

Abstract Background: miRNA is one of the crucial roles in the complex and dynamic network that regulates the development of skeletal muscle. The landscape of skeletal muscle miRNAs from fetus to adult in New Zealand rabbits has not been revealed yet.Results: In this study, nine sRNA-seq libraries of fetus, child and adult rabbits’ leg muscles were constructed. A total of 278 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) were identified. In the fetus vs. child group, the main functional enrichments were involved in membrane and transport. Pathway enriched terms of up-regulated DEmiRNAs were connected with the differentiation and hypertrophy of skeletal muscle, and down-regulated ones were related to muscle structure and metabolic capacity. In the child vs. adult group, functions were associated to positioning and transportation, and pathways were relevant to ECM, muscle structure and hypertrophy. Finally, ocu-miR-185-3p and ocu-miR-370-3p, which had the most target genes, were identified as hub-miRNAs in these two groups.Conclusion: In summary, we summarized the highly expressed and uniquely expressed DEmiRNAs. Besides, the potential functional changes of miRNAs in two consecutive stages have been explored. Among them, the ocu-miR-185-3p and ocu-miR-370-3p with the most target genes were selected as hub-miRNAs. These data improved the understanding of the regulatory molecules of meat rabbit development, and provided a novel perspective for molecular breeding of meat rabbits.

scholarly journals 163. Baculovirus-Mediated Gene Transfer in New Zealand White Rabbit Skeletal Muscle

2006 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. S63
Author(s):  
Tommi T. Heikura ◽  
Miia M. Roschier ◽  
Anssi J. Mahonen ◽  
Hanna P. Lesch ◽  
Tuomas T. Rissanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Gene Transfer ◽  
Zealand White Rabbit ◽  
Rabbit Skeletal Muscle ◽  
New Zealand White Rabbit

scholarly journals Effects of Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Tocopherol and Allopurinol on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rabbit Skeletal Muscle: An Experimental Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. DTI.S303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilgehan Erkut ◽  
Ahmet özyazicioğlu ◽  
Bekir Sami Karapolat ◽  
Cevdet Uğur Koçoğullari ◽  
Sait Keles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Rabbit Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Alpha Tocopherol

scholarly journals Dynamic changes of miRNAs in skeletal muscle development at New Zealand rabbits

BMC Genomics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Jing ◽  
Xichun Jiang ◽  
Cuiyun Zhu ◽  
Qi Zheng ◽  
Qianyun Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Muscle Development ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Dynamic Network ◽  
Transport Pathway ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Muscle Structure ◽  
Leg Muscles ◽  
New Zealand Rabbits

Abstract Background miRNA is one of the crucial roles in the complex and dynamic network that regulates the development of skeletal muscle. The landscape of skeletal muscle miRNAs from fetus to adult in New Zealand rabbits has not been revealed yet. Results In this study, nine RNA-seq libraries of fetus, child and adult rabbits’ leg muscles were constructed. A total of 278 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) were identified. In the fetus vs. child group, the main functional enrichments were involved in membrane and transport. Pathway enriched terms of up-regulated DEmiRNAs were connected with the differentiation and hypertrophy of skeletal muscle, and down-regulated ones were related to muscle structure and metabolic capacity. In the child vs. adult group, functions were associated to positioning and transportation, and pathways were relevant to ECM, muscle structure and hypertrophy. Finally, ocu-miR-185-3p and ocu-miR-370-3p, which had the most target genes, were identified as hub-miRNAs in these two groups. Conclusions In short, we summarized the highly expressed and uniquely expressed DEmiRNAs of fetus, child and adult rabbits’ leg muscles. Besides, the potential functional changes of miRNAs in two consecutive stages have been explored. Among them, the ocu-miR-185-3p and ocu-miR-370-3p with the most target genes were selected as hub-miRNAs. These data improved the understanding of the regulatory molecules of meat rabbit development, and provided a novel perspective for molecular breeding of meat rabbits.

Antiurolithiatic effect of Cymbopogon Proximus, Alhagi Maurorum, on Sulfadimidine induced urolithiasis in male New Zealand rabbits

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Sameh El-Nabtity
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Intramuscular Injection ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Blood And Urine Samples ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
New Zealand Rabbits ◽  
Group 1

The present study aimed to investigate the prophylactic effect of Cymbopogon proximus and Alhagi maurorum on Sulfadimidine induced urolithiasis in rabbits . Thirty New Zealand male rabbits were allocated into six equal groups (each of five): Group (1) was used as a negative control. Group(2) were administered sulfadimidine (200mg/kg) by intramuscular injection.Groups(3) and (4) were administered sulfadimidine(200mg/kg) by intramuscular injection and 330mg/kg of Cymbopogon proximus alcoholic and aqueous extracts respectively orally.Groups(5) and (6) were administered sulfadimidine(200mg/kg) by intramuscular injection and 400mg/kg of Alhagi maurorum alcoholic and aqueous extracts respectively orally. The period of experiment was 10 days. Blood and urine samples were collected from rabbits on the 10th day. The results recorded a significant decrease in serum creatinine, urea, uric acid and crystalluria in Cymbopogon proximus and Alhagi maurorum groups compared to sulfadimidine treated group.We conclude that Cymbopogon proximus and Alhagi maurorum have a nephroprotective and antiurolithiatic effects against sulfadimidine induced crystalluria.

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