scholarly journals The employment of cynomolgus monkey as proprioceptive deficit model of the anterior cruciate ligament

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 230949902110155
Author(s):  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Ruihan Wang ◽  
Ping Zhang ◽  
Huan Liu ◽  
Guoyou Wang ◽  
...  

Introduction: Clinically, a consensus of the treatment strategies of ACL grade 2 injury is not reached. Therefore, the present study established a proprioceptive deficit model of the ACL via an arthroscope to aid with further studying ACL grade 2 injury and treatment strategies. Materials and Methods: 12 cynomolgus monkeys were randomly divided into the model group and the blank control group. In the model group, 1/4 of the ACL was cut under an arthroscope, whereas no intervention was performed in the blank control group. Physiological data including the maximum degree of knee flexion, the thigh circumstance and the calf circumference were measured, and the Pivot-shift, Anterior and Lachman tests were also performed. Moreover, electrophysiological data including somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) and motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) were measured. SEPs and MNCV were assessed for the latent period and amplitude. Results: Comparing the data before and after the surgery, in the blank control group, no significant difference was observed. In the model group, significant difference was observed in the Pivot-shift, Anterior drawer and Lachman test ( p < 0.05), indicating the instability of the ACL. Moreover, the latent period of SEPs and MNCV were significantly increased ( p < 0.009), whereas the amplitude of SEPs and MNCV was significantly decreased ( p < 0.009), indicating a degenerated proprioception of the knee joint. Conclusions: Following cutting 1/4 of the ACL, the knee joint became unstable and proprioception was declined. The results indicated that the proprioceptive deficit model of the ACL was successfully established, which could promote further studying ACL injury.

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 832-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heath P. Melugin ◽  
Nick R. Johnson ◽  
Isabella T. Wu ◽  
Bruce A. Levy ◽  
Michael J. Stuart ◽  
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Background: There is a paucity of clinical information to guide the treatment of a combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and Segond fracture. Purpose: To compare clinical outcomes, graft failure rates, and activity levels between patients undergoing ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with and without an untreated Segond fracture at a minimum 2-year follow-up. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: This study included a group of patients with a combined ACL tear/untreated Segond fracture that was matched based on age, sex, body mass index, and graft type to a control group of patients with an ACL tear and no Segond fracture. All patients were treated with ACLR alone between the years of 2000 and 2015. The diagnosis of a Segond fracture, or bony avulsion of the anterolateral complex, was made by radiographic analysis. Data regarding the initial injury, surgical intervention, and physical examination findings were recorded. Clinical and functional outcomes were obtained using physical examination results, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective scores, and Tegner activity levels. Results: Twenty patients (16 male, 4 female) with a combined ACL tear/untreated Segond fracture with a mean age of 26.3 years (range, 13-44 years) were matched to a control group of 40 patients (32 male, 8 female) with an ACL tear and no Segond fracture with a mean age of 26.4 years (range, 13-47 years). The study group was followed for a mean of 59.1 months (range, 24-180 months) and the control group for a mean of 55.5 months (range, 24-120 months). The mean IKDC score was 86.5 (range, 54-100) for the study group compared with 93.0 (range, 54-100) for the control group ( P = .03). The graft rupture rate was 10% for both groups ( P = .97). The mean time to rupture was 33.0 months (range, 21-45 months) in the study group and 63.5 months (range, 39-88 months) in the control group ( P = .24). Patients in the study group had significantly more anteroposterior instability by preoperative Lachman testing than those in the control group (control group: 0 normal, 3 grade 1+, 37 grade 2+, 0 grade 3+; study group: 0 normal, 1 grade 1+, 10 grade 2+, 9 grade 3+; P = .0001). There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in regard to postoperative Lachman testing (control group: 35 normal, 3 grade 1+, 2 grade 2+, 0 grade 3+; study group: 17 normal, 3 grade 1+, 0 grade 2+, 0 grade 3+; P = .31). Patients in the study group had significantly more instability by preoperative pivot-shift testing than those in the control group (control group: 0 normal, 7 grade 1+, 33 grade 2+, 0 grade 3+; study group: 1 normal, 1 grade 1+, 11 grade 2+, 7 grade 3+; P = .0003). No significant difference was found between the 2 groups for postoperative pivot-shift testing (control group: 36 normal, 2 grade 1+, 2 grade 2+, 0 grade 3+; study group: 18 normal, 1 grade 1+, 1 grade 2+, 0 grade 3+; P = .61) or final Tegner activity level (median, 6). Conclusion: At midterm follow-up, patients undergoing ACLR with and without a Segond fracture had similar pivot-shift test results, graft failure rates, and activity levels. The IKDC score was statistically worse in the patients with a combined ACL tear/untreated Segond fracture, but the difference was less than the minimal clinically important difference for the IKDC score. These findings suggest that patients with a combined ACL tear/untreated Segond fracture can have comparable outcomes to patients with an ACL tear and no Segond fracture when treated with ACLR alone.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 2055-2062
Author(s):  
Xueqian Li ◽  
Chengzhi Zhao

Purpose: To determine the influence of fasudil on LPS-mediated acute kidney injury (AKI) in mice.Methods: Healthy C57 mice (n = 140) of largely similar weight were used in this study. They were assigned to a treatment group (n = 40), a model group (n = 50), and a blank control group (n = 50). Mice in treatment and model groups were injected with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). In the treatment group, each mouse was injected intravenously with fasudil daily before the establishment of the mouse model of AKI. All mice were sacrificed 6 h after establishing the AKI model. Portions of the kidney from mice were used for preparation of tissue homogenates, while the remaining portions were subjected to primary culture. Transformed C3H Mouse Kidney-1 (TCMK1) and mesangial cells from mouse glomeruli (SV40-MES-13) cells were used for assays of cell growth and apoptosis. Blood samples were alsocollected from the mice. Thereafter, the levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) in kidney homogenates of the three groups were determined. Moreover, levels of NLRP3, nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1β in the homogenates and blood were assayed. Cell growth and apoptosis were also measured.Results: The treatment group and model group showed higher levels of BUN and Cr than the control group, with a higher level observed in model mice than in the treatment mice. There were significantly higher relative levels of NF-κB, NLRP3 and TLR4 in treatment and model groups than in controls, with a higher level observed in model mice than in treatment mice. There were significantly higher concentrations of inflammatory factors in treatment and model mice groups than in control mice, with higher levels observed in model mice than in treatment mice. The TCMK1 and SV40-MES-13 cells in the two groups showed slower cell growth and stronger apoptosis than those in control group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Fasudil relieved LPS-mediated AKI in mice by suppressing TLR4/NF-κB signal pathway and lowering NLRP3. Thus, fasudil has potential as a new adjunctive agent for the treatment of AKI.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Xiang Wang ◽  
Tongjuan Tang ◽  
Mengting Zhai ◽  
Ruirui Ge ◽  
Liang Wang ◽  
...  

Objectives. Ling-Gui-Zhu-Gan decoction (LGZGD) is a potentially effective treatment for heart failure, and it showed significant anti-inflammatory potential in our previous studies. However, its ability to ameliorate heart failure through regulation of oxidative stress response is still unknown. This study was aimed to investigate the protective effect of LGZGD-containing serum on H2O2-induced oxidative injury in H9c2 cells and explore the underlying mechanism. Methods. Eighteen rats were randomly divided into two groups: the blank control group and LGZGD group. The LGZGD group rats were administrated with 8.4 g/kg/d LGZGD for seven consecutive days through gavage, while the blank control group rats were given an equal volume of saline. The serum was extracted from all the rats. To investigate the efficacy and the underlying mechanism of LGZGD, we categorized the H9c2 cells into groups: the control group, model group, normal serum control (NSC) group, LGZGD group, LGZGD + all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) group, and ATRA group. Malonedialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were used as markers for oxidative stress. Dichlorodihydrofluorescin diacetate (DCFH-DA) staining was used to measure the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The apoptosis rate was detected using flow cytometry. The expression levels of pro-caspase-3, cleaved-caspase-3, Bcl-2, Bax, Keap1, Nrf2, and HO-1 were measured using western blotting. The mRNA levels of Keap1, Nrf2, and HO-1 were measured using RT-qPCR. Results. The LGZGD attenuated injury to H9c2 cells and reduced the apoptosis rate. It was also found to upregulate the SOD activity and suppress the formation of MDA and ROS. The expression levels of pro-caspase-3 and Bcl-2 were significantly increased, while those of cleaved-caspase-3 and Bax were decreased in the LGZGD group compared with the model group. As compared with the model group, the LGZGD group demonstrated decreased Keap1 protein expression and significantly increased Nrf2 nuclear expression and Nrf2-mediated transcriptional activity. ATRA was found to reverse the LGZGD-mediated antioxidative and antiapoptotic effect on injured H9c2 cells induced by H2O2. Conclusion. Our results demonstrated that LGZGD attenuated the H2O2-induced injury to H9c2 cells by inhibiting oxidative stress and apoptosis via the Nrf2/Keap1/HO-1 pathway. These observations suggest that LGZGD might prevent and treat heart failure through regulation of the oxidative stress response.


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Feng-E He ◽  
Quan-Quan Wan ◽  
Yan Peng ◽  
Ya-Ping Lin ◽  
Jing Shen

Abstract Objective: To observe the effects of electro-acupuncture (EA) on ultrastructure of gastric antrum smooth muscle cells (GASMCs) in diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) model rats, and to explore the possible mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of EA. Methods: Sixty Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: blank control (group A), DGP model (group B), EA point (group C), EA non-point (group D), Metoclopramide control (group E). DGP rat model was established by 2% STZ intraperitoneal injection at once, and then being fed with high-sugar-high-fat (HSHF) for 8wks. Phenol red lavage method was employed to measure gastric emptying rate (GER) and intestinal migration rate (IMR). The ultrastructure of GASMCs was observed under the electronic microscope. Results: Compared with the blank control group, the GER and IMR in model group were decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the GER and IMR in EA point group were increased significantly(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Electro-acupuncture on “Zu San Li”(ST36) point, etc. has been observed improving the ultrastructure of GASMCs, as well as increasing the number of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). Conclusion: Electro-acupuncture can improve the GI motility promisingly, based on a potential underlying mechanism that the electro-acupuncture can improve the ultrastructure of gastric smooth muscle, and increase the number of ICCs.


2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 503-503
Author(s):  
R. Wang

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Analog P165 of APP5-mer peptide on change of learning and memory ability in type 3 diabetes rats.MethodHealthy adult male rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: Control group; type 3 diabetes (T3DM) group; T3DM administrated P165 group. T3DM models were induced by intracerebroventricular injection of Streptozotocin (STZ, 3 mg/kg) bilaterally. P165 groups were treated with gastric P165 (355 μg/kg) Then, learning and memory ability was detected by Morris water maze test. Body weight and serum glucose were recorded. The rat serum Insulin, Gluocagon, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IFG-1) was detected by ELISA method.ResultsIn the Morris water maze test, compared with control group, the escape latency increased significantly (p < 0.05) in model group at the 3rd day. Compared with model group, the escape latency decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in the models administrated P165 group at the 3rd day. Although there was no significant difference, the escape latency decreased in P165 group at the 4th and 5th day. From the result of rats blood serum detection, the serum IGF-1 level decreased significantly in the model group (p < 0.01) than the control group. The serum IGF-1 level increased significantly in P165 treated group(p < 0.05).The body weight and the serum glucose, insulin, gluocagon had no significant difference among the groups in the period of experiment.ConclusionThere is learning and memory impairment in the T3DM rats. P165 can raise the rats blood serum IGF-1 level, ameliorate learning and memory ability but don’t influence the serum glucose.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuyan Wu ◽  
Jinxuan Lin ◽  
Haiping Zeng ◽  
Yi Chen ◽  
Zhiqiang Chen ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Recovery of gastrointestinal function after gynecological abdominal surgery is a major clinical problem. An effective intervention to promote the rapid recovery of gastrointestinal function postoperatively is lacking. This randomized trial investigated whether Xiangbin prescription (XBP) was feasible in terms of efficacy and safety on gastrointestinal function recovery in patients after gynecological abdominal surgery. Methods: A randomized controlled study was conducted, in which 190 patients with gynecological abdominal surgery who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled. They were assigned randomly to XBP group, chewing gum group or blank control group, and respectively received the following treatments: took the XBP twice a day, chewed a piece of gum for about 15 minutes each 4 hours, or received conventional western basic treatment, starting on postoperative day 1 until defecation. Three groups were compared in terms of primary outcomes including the time of the first defecation and the time of the first flatus and secondary outcomes including the level of Ghrelin (GHRL) and the incidence of postoperative complications. Meanwhile, the safety of this trial was evaluated. Results: There was no statistical difference in baseline characteristics among the three groups. For the time of the first flatus, XBP group (22.33 ± 6.68 h) showed less time compared with the chewing gum group (23.06 ± 7.37 h), while it was shorter than that in the blank control group (25.86 ± 7.93 h) with significant difference (P < 0.05). As for the time of the first defecation, XBP group (38.65 ± 12.96 h) showed shorter time significantly compared with both the chewing gum group (47.29 ± 14.50 h) and the blank control group (54.01 ± 20.32 h) (P < 0.05). For the postoperative GHRL levels, XBP group was higher than that in the chewing gum group with no significant difference and had more significant improvement of the GHRL levels at postoperative day 3 compared with the blank control group (P < 0.05). For postoperative complications, XBP group had lower incidence than the other two groups but with no significant difference. For safety evaluations, no serious adverse events occurred in the three groups. Conclusions: XBP could promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function after gynecological abdominal surgery and it is overall safe. Trial registration: This trial was retrospectively registered by Chinese Clinical Trial Registry with the identifier number, ChiCTR1900026327, at September 30, 2019. http://www.chictr.org.cn/.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qitian Chen ◽  
Ran Chen ◽  
Youhong Dong

Abstract Background: Inhibitory effect of endostar combined with radiotherapy on gastric cancer (GC) animal models and its effect on transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and inter- leukin-10 (IL-10) were evaluated. Methods: Forty mice of a GC model xenograft tumors were prepared and randomly divided into blank control group, endostar group, radiotherapy group and endostar combined with radiotherapy group (combination group). From the 14th day, a vernier caliper was used for measuring the long and short diameters of the xenograft tumors. The formula V = ab2/2 was used for calculating the tumor volume and to obtain its average value. Tumor growth curves were plotted to calculate the tumor inhibition rate. The growth of xenograft tumors and the behavioral changes of mice were observed. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for detecting the expression levels of IL-10 and TGF-β1. Results: The tumor growth in the combination group was significantly inhibited and the tumor volume was the smallest compared with the other groups (p<0.05). Compared to the blank control group, the tumor inhibition rate was 11.8% in endostar group, 33.0% in radiotherapy group and 52.1% in combination group (p<0.01). Endostar combined with radiotherapy had an interaction in decreasing the expression levels of TGF-β1 and IL‑10 (F=4.35 and 5.12, p<0.05). Leucocyte count was significantly higher in control and combination groups than that in endostar and radiotherapy groups. The body weight of mice in endostar and radiotherapy groups decreased after treatment (p<0.05). The body weight of mice after treatment in control and combination groups increased, with a statistically significant difference compared to that before treatment (p<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference among all groups after treatment (F=198.1, p<0.01). Conclusions: Endostar combined with radiotherapy can inhibit tumor growth and downregulate the expression levels of TGF-β1 and IL-10 through synergistic action.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawa Amin ◽  
Sulaf Mosa Issa ◽  
Kosar Mohammad Ali ◽  
Muaid Ismiel Aziz ◽  
Huner Mohamed Hama Amieen ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The aim was to determine the level of inflammatory cytokines, eosinophil cationic protein and IgE in allergic rhinitis (AR) patients. Subjects and methods Blood samples were taken from 88 AR patients and 88 healthy controls (HC). Each sample was analysed for eosinophil counts by flow cytometry, IgE by ECLIA, ECP, IL-17, and IL-33 by using ELISA test. Results There was no significant difference between AR patients and the control group in age and gender. Levels of eosinophils, IgE, ECP, IL-17, IL-33 and the total symptom scores were significantly higher in AR patients than the HC (P = 0.0001). Serum ECP correlated with IL-17 (P = 0.041, r = 0.42), IL-33 (P = 0.0001, r = 080), and IgE levels (P = 0.017, r = 0.45) in the R patients. There was no correlation between IL-17 and IL-33. There was a correlation between symptom scores and eosinophils (P = 0.026, r = 0.52), and IgE (P = 0.001, r = 0.60) in the patients. No correlation was observed between symptom scores and ECP, IL-17, and IL-33 in the AR patient. Conclusions Patients with AR have significant higher serum levels of ECP, IL-17, and IL-33 than healthy controls. This indicates that these markers could be used to in order to diagnose AR and to monitor disease. Inhibitory molecules to IL-17 and IL-33 may be considered as novel treatment strategies.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ruiyin Huang ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Xin Li ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Changyong Luo ◽  
...  

Objective. To explore the protective effect of special electromagnetic field treated water (SEW) and far infrared rays (IFR) on endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide, LPS) induced ARDS rats and the effect on inflammatory factors. Methods. 40 healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups with 10 in each group. Preventive experiment: Adaptive feeding was carried out for 1 week according to animal feeding standards. Rats in SEW group drank SEW daily. Samely, rats in SEW and FIR group also drank SEW daily. Besides, rats in SEW and FIR group were also given far infrared rays for 20min/d. Rats in model group drank distilled water daily. After 7 days, rats in each group were injected with LPS (2 mg/kg) via the tail vein for making models. Rats in blank control group were given distilled water for 7 days, without modeling. All rats in the 4 groups were put to death under anesthesia 16 hours after modeling. Lung tissue and abdominal aortic blood were taken from these rats. Results. Pathological observation of lung and lung tissue indicated that rats in model group showed great pathological difference from rats in blank group. Rats in intervention group showed more symptomatic improvement in relation to alveolar and pulmonary interstitial congestion, edema, and inflammatory cell infiltration than rats in model group. The level of inflammatory factors like IL-1β and IL-6 in serum of rats in model group increased compared to blank control group (p<0.05). Comparing SEW group and SEW and FIR group with model group, levels of IL-1β and IL-6 in serum of rats both decreased remarkably (IL-Iβ: P < 0.05; IL-6: P < 0.01) while there was no obvious difference between SEW group and SEW and FIR group (p>0.05). The lung coefficient (LI) in SEW and FIR group was significantly lower than that in model group (P<0.01), which was higher than that of blank control group (P < 0.05), while there was no obvious difference between model group and SEW group (P>0.05). Compared with blank control group, lung permeability index (LPI) in model group showed no obvious difference (P>0.05). Conclusion. Special electromagnetic field treated water and far infrared rays can alleviate lung tissue damage of endotoxin-induced ARDS rats, relieving symptoms of alveolar and pulmonary interstitial congestion, edema, and inflammatory cell infiltration. The protective effect of special electromagnetic field treated water and far infrared rays on endotoxin-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome may result from their role in reducing the levels of IL-1β and IL-6 in serum and the expression level of p65 protein in lung tissue, in addition to reliving inflammatory response, lung coefficient, and lungs edema.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-407
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Zhang

Objectives: By analyzing the protective effect and mechanism of tobacco on knee joint cartilage in rats, this paper studies the effect of tobacco on knee joint recovery of college students after sports. Methods: Firstly, the main subunits of nAChRs were systematically studied by using the rat knee arthritis model α 7 and α 4 and β To clarify the correlation between nAChRs and the occurrence and development of OA. Then, the OA rat model prepared by iodoacetic acid was used as the experimental object to observe the protective effect of nicotine on knee osteoarthritis cartilage in rats. Results: The histological changes of rats in MIA group were obvious after operation. The results of light microscope score and Mankin's score at 15 and 30 days were significantly higher than those in con group. Of right knee cartilage in rats in MIA group α 7, α 4 and β The expression of 2 did not change significantly on the 15th day, but increased significantly on the 30th day compared with the blank control group. Conclusion: Nicotine has a protective effect on knee bone and joint cartilage and promotes the accelerated recovery of knee bone and joint after exercise.. Key words: nicotine, knee joint, cartilage, recovery after exercise.


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