Cervical Dislocation Research Articles

Efficacy of three different cervical dislocation methods for on-farm killing of layer chicks

Unfit chicks with low viability are often euthanized in the layer industry. An effective euthanasia protocol is characterized by rapid, irreversible insensibility, followed by prompt death. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of three cervical dislocation methods for killing layer chicks (2-3-day-old, avg BW ± SD; 44 ± 3 g, n=40): manual cervical dislocation (CD), assisted manual cervical dislocation (ACD; the bird's ventral neck is placed on a blunt table edge and the back of the neck pressed firmly), and mechanical cervical dislocation by Koechner Euthanizing Device (KED-model-S). All three killing methods were assessed on anesthetized chicks (intramuscular injections of medetomidine [0.3 mg/kg BW] and ketamine [30 mg/kg BW] were used to induce clinical anesthesia). CD and ACD were also evaluated using conscious chicks to compare the killing methods and to determine the effect of anesthesia on response variables. There were no differences in time to loss of pupillary light reflex, cessation of heartbeat, or duration of gasping between conscious chicks killed with CD and ACD, but these values were all longer for conscious compared to anesthetized chicks. KED resulted in longer latencies to loss of pupillary light reflex, cessation of heartbeat, and duration of gasping. Radiographs revealed that both CD and ACD resulted in cervical luxation, mainly below the C4 vertebra, whereas KED did not cause luxation in any of the 8 chicks tested. Chicks killed by CD and ACD presented more subdural hemorrhage (SDH) at the site of cervical dislocation than those killed by KED. None of the killing methods resulted in brain trauma. Compared to CD and ACD, KED resulted in longer latency to brain death and less anatomical pathology indicating a lower efficacy of KED as an on-farm killing method.

Risk Factors for Early Mortality in Older Patients with Traumatic Cervical Spine Injuries-A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 1512 Cases.

For older patients with decreased reserve function, traumatic cervical spine injuries frequently lead to early mortality. However, the prognostic factors for early mortality remain unclear. This study included patients aged ≥65 years and hospitalized for treatment of traumatic cervical spine injuries in 78 hospitals between 2010 and 2020. Early mortality was defined as death within 90 days after injury. We evaluated the relationship between early mortality and the following factors: age, sex, body mass index, history of drinking and smoking, injury mechanisms, presence of a cervical spine fracture and dislocation, cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale, concomitant injury, pre-existing comorbidities, steroid administration, and treatment plan. Overall, 1512 patients (mean age, 75.8 ± 6.9 years) were included in the study. The early mortality rate was 4.0%. Multivariate analysis identified older age (OR = 1.1, p < 0.001), male sex (OR = 3.7, p = 0.009), cervical spine fracture (OR = 4.2, p < 0.001), complete motor paralysis (OR = 8.4, p < 0.001), and chronic kidney disease (OR = 5.3, p < 0.001) as risk factors for early mortality. Older age, male sex, cervical spine fracture, complete motor paralysis, and chronic kidney disease are prognostic factors for early mortality in older patients with traumatic cervical spine injuries.

Evaluation of anti-hyperglycaemic and anti-hyper lipidemic activity of Commelina benghalensis leaves in STZ induced Diabetic rats

Anti-hyper glycaemic and anti-hyper lipidemic activity of methanolic extract of CBME was investigated in STZ induced diabetic rats. Thirty male albino rats were intra peritoneally injected with streptozotocin at a concentration of 50mg/kgbwt to induce diabetes mellitus. The injected rats were divided into five groups and diabetic treated group was fed with methanolic extract of 500mg/kgbwt for 45 days. At the end of the treatment, animals were sacrificed by cervical dislocation and blood and organs were collected for biochemical and haematological analyses. Statistical significance (p&lt;0.05) was evaluated by one way ANOVA. CBME at a dose of 500 mg/kg bwt produced significant anti-hyperglycaemic activity in diabetic rats. The long-term treatment with CBME in STZ induced diabetic rats showed significant improvement in glycaemic control along with decreased insulin resistance, increase in body weights and plasma insulin levels. In addition, CBME suppressed lipid peroxidation and replaced the activities of antioxidant enzymes in the liver and kidney to normal levels. This study confirmed that CBME exerts anti-hyper glycaemic and anti-hyper lipidemic effects in diabetic rats by improving insulin secretion, glycaemic control and restoring functional activities of the liver and kidney. Our results suggest that leaves of Commelina benghalensis can be used as a complementary or alternative agent for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) essential oil alleviates testis failure induced by Etoposide in male rats

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a shrub used to treat hepatic, intestinal, renal, respiratory, and reproductive failures. Etoposide a plant-based compound derived from Podophyllum pelltatum, has been used for human malignancies treatment. However, it induces testis, and hepatic failures. In the present study, impact of rosemary essential oil against testis failure, lipid parameters, and hepatic enzymes in male rats has been studied. Forty male Wistar albino rats were grouped in a completely randomized design with Etoposide injection (ETO), rosemary supplementation (ROS), with Etoposide injection and rosemary supplement (ETO+ROS), and control rats with no Etoposide injection and no rosemary (CON). The experiment lasted for seven consecutive weeks including one week as acclimatization time. At the end of the experiment, rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation, and blood samples were analyzed for serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), total Protein (TP), glucose (GLU) and testosterone. The left testis was harvested for histological examination. Results showed that rats with Etoposide injection had higher ALT, AST, and ALP the control rats. No significant difference was found among treatments in terms of glucose concentration in blood. Rosemary supplemntaion decreased cholesterol and TG concentration and increased HDL concentration in male rats. Furthermore, administration of rosemary essential oil increased blood testosterone but decreased ALT and AST. The epithelial height of seminiferous tubules was decreased significantly in ET as compared with CON. Rosemary essential oil lessened the adverse effect of Etopside on epithelial height in rat testis as it is shown in ET+ROS. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of rosemary essential oil alleviated liver toxicity and functional testis damage induced by Etopside.

Effects of naringin on oxidative stress, inflammation, some reproductive parameters, and apoptosis in acrylamide-induced testis toxicity in rat.

Acrylamide (ACR) is used in many fields such as cosmetics, paper, and textile industries. It also occurs at very high temperatures in some foods. Gonadotoxic effects of ACR have been found in experimental animals. Many studies use flavonoids to prevent the reproductive side effects of ACR. Naringin (NA) is a flavonoid and it has been determined by studies that it has no toxic effect on tissues. In our study, we aimed to determine the protective effect of NA against the damage of ACR on testicular tissue and the reproductive system in rats. In our study, 50 Spraque Dawley male rats weighing 220-250 grams were used. Control: Only intragastric saline was administered for 10 days. ACR: Animals received ACR (40 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) for 10 days. NA50+ACR: Animals were given NA for 10 days and each NA was one hour after the administration of ACR. NA100+ACR: Animals received NA for 10 days and one hour after each NA was given ACR. NA100: Animals were given NA for 10 days. At the end of the applications, the rats were euthanized by cervical dislocation under anesthesia. Serum FSH, LH, and Dihydrotestosterone levels were compared between the groups. In addition, oxidative stress, inflammation, expression of some reproductive enzymes, and apoptosis markers were determined in testicular tissues. When these parameters were compared between groups, ACR induced testicular dysfunction and tissue damage in rats. We determined that only the NA application did not cause tissue damage. and the administration of NA along with ACR significantly reduced ACR-induced testis toxicity.

Awake Early Manual Reduction Is Highly Effective for Subaxial Cervical Spine Dislocation.

Guidelines published in 2013 recommend early closed reduction for cervical spine dislocation. There are two types of closed reduction: manual reduction and traction. Manual reduction can be performed early. In addition, it can correct rotation and requires a short time for complete reduction. We perform manual reduction for cervical spine dislocation. This study aimed to evaluate early manual reduction's success rate and safety for cervical dislocation. We also examined the relationship between time to reduction and improvement in paralysis. This retrospective cohort study included 361 patients with cervical spine injuries treated at our hospital between July 2010 and December 2021. We assigned patients to the early group if the time from injury to reduction was ≤6 hours and to the late group if >6 hours. We performed awake manual reduction on the patients. Furthermore, we compared reduction's success rate and safety, including neurological outcomes. Overall, 46 patients were included in the study: 31 and 15 in the early and late groups, respectively. The success rate of reduction was 93%, and no neurological complications from reduction were observed. The neurological outcomes and reduction success rates were significantly superior in the early group than in the late group. Neurological outcomes were significantly superior when reduction was performed within 6 hours than after 6 hours. Manual reduction can be performed early, safely, and easily. It is effective for cervical spine dislocation requiring early reduction for an excellent neurologic prognosis.

The effect of different boron compounds on nutrient digestibility, intestinal nutrient transporters, and liver lipid metabolism.

Gastrointestinal health is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Improving nutrient absorption and energy metabolism are the critical targets for intestinal health. This study aimed to determine the effects of different boron (B) derivatives on nutrient digestibility, intestinal nutrient transporters, and lipid metabolism in rats. Twenty-one rats were allocated to three groups (n = 7) as follows: (i) Control, (ii) Sodium pentaborate pentahydrate (SPP), and (iii) boric acid (BA). The rats were fed a chow diet (AIN-93M) and supplemented with 8 mg/kg elemental B from SPP (45.2 mg/kg BW) and BA (42.7 mg/kg BW) via oral gavage every other day for 12 weeks. The nutrient digestibility of rats in each group was measured using the indigestible indicator (chromium oxide, Cr2 O3, 0.20%). At the end of the experiment, animals were decapitated by cervical dislocation and jejunum, and liver samples were taken from each animal. The nutrient transporters and lipid-regulated transcription factors were determined by RT-PCR. The nutrient digestibility (except for ash) was increased by SPP and BA supplementation (p < 0.05). SPP and BA-supplemented rats had higher jejunal glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), GLUT2, GLUT5, sodium-dependent glucose transporter 1 (SGLT1), fatty acid transport protein-1 (FATP1), and FATP4 mRNA expression levels compared to nonsupplemented rats (p < 0.0001). BA-supplemented rats had remarkably higher peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) levels than nonsupplemented rats (p < 0.0001). In contrast, sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1c (SREBP-1c), liver X receptor alpha (LxR-α), and fatty acid synthase (FAS) levels decreased by SPP supplementation compared to other groups (p < 0.05). SPP and BA administration enhanced nutrient digestibility, intestinal nutrient transporters, and liver lipid metabolism in rats.

Inferring the Postmortem Interval of Rat Cadaver after Boiling Water Treatment Based on Microbial Community Succession

Abstract Background: In forensic investigations, accurate estimation of the postmortem interval (PMI) is an important task, but also an ongoing challenge. Especially in cases where the cadaver has been specially treated, for example, by boiling, the determination of PMI becomes extremely difficult. Previous studies have shown that the succession of the microbial community after decomposition of the cadaver can be used to infer PMI. However, the feasibility of determining the PMI of boiled cadavers has not yet been demonstrated. Aims and Objectives: The main objective of this study was to test whether we can infer PMI of boiled cadavers based on the succession of microbial communities. Materials and Methods: SD rats were killed by cervical dislocation. Subsequently, the rat cadavers were divided into the case (boiled cadavers) and control (unboiled cadavers) groups. Rectal samples were collected from the rats for 45 days and at nine time points. High-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene was performed to characterize the microbial community in the rectum. Results: The results showed that the composition and relative abundance of bacterial communities at the phylum level were significantly different between the case and control groups. The alpha diversity of the microbial community showed a decreasing trend with the decomposition process. Principal coordinate analysis showed that the case and control groups had obvious patterns along the succession of microbial communities. The rectal microbial communities showed a significant linear trend in the time course of decomposition. A random forest model was used to infer PMI. The goodness-of-fit (R2) of the model was 68.00% and 84.00%, and the mean absolute errors were 2.05 and 1.48 days within 45 days of decomposition for the case and control groups, respectively. Conclusions: Our results suggest that microbial community succession could be a potential method to infer PMI of boiled cadavers.

Assessing animal welfare impact of fourteen control and dispatch methods for house mouse (Mus musculus), Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and black rat (Rattus rattus).

Population control of the house mouse (Mus musculus), Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and black rat (Rattus rattus) is common practice worldwide. Our objective was to assess the impact on animal welfare of lethal and non-lethal control methods, including three dispatch methods. We used the Sharp and Saunders welfare assessment model with eight experts scoring eleven control methods and three dispatch methods used on the three species. We presumed the methods were performed as prescribed, only taking into account the effect on the target animal (and not, for example, on non-target catches). We did not assess population control efficacy of the methods. Methods considered to induce the least suffering to the target animal were captive-bolt traps, electrocution traps and cervical dislocation, while those with the greatest impact were anticoagulants, cholecalciferol and deprivation. Experts indicated considerable uncertainty regarding their evaluation of certain methods, which emphasises the need for further scientific research. In particular, the impact of hydrogen cyanide, chloralose and aluminium phosphide on animal welfare ought to be investigated. The experts also stressed the need to improve Standard Operating Procedures and to incorporate animal welfare assessments in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The results of our study can help laypeople, professionals, regulatory agencies and legislators making well-informed decisions as to which methods to use when controlling commensal rodents.

8-isoprostane as a marker of oxidative stress in experimental animals after implantation of surgical mesh with a coating based on tantalum and its derivatives

Nowadays, the world observes the problem of adhesion process after implantation of polypropylene surgical meshes, which occurs in about 30–40 % of patients in the postoperative period. Over the past 30 years, tantalum and its derivatives have proven themselves as materials for biomedical implants in dentistry and orthopedics. In the future, tantalum-based coatings may become an inhibitor of the development of adhesion and inflammatory processes after surgical mesh implantation. In order to better predict the implantation of biomedical materials, it is important to determine the markers of the development of oxidative stress. A change in the concentration of biomarkers of the state of the oxidants system, in particular 8-isoprostane, can indicate the development of pathological conditions under the conditions of oxidative stress, which can have a significant impact on the viability of cells after surgical intervention. The aim of the study is to determine the concentration of 8-isoprostane in the blood of rats after implantation of surgical meshes coated with tantalum and tantalum oxide. Materials and methods. The experimental group included 36 male rats of the WAG population weighing 240 ± 20 g. A 15x15 mm polypropylene surgical mesh was surgically implanted between the abdominal wall and various sections of the colon. Anesthesia was performed using the intraperitoneal route of administration of the drug «Relax» BioTestLab, Ukraine) at a dose of 8 mg/kg. After 28 days, the experimental animals were decapitated by cervical dislocation, and blood was immediately collected in sterile K2 EDTA VACUTAINER tubes (BD Vacutainer®). Blood samples were used to determine the content of 8-isoprostane in the blood by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using the «8-isoprostane EIA KIT» kit (Cayman Chemical Company, USA) according to the manufacturer’s instructions on the «Solar» PV-1251C spectrophotometer. Results and discussion. The content of 8-isoprostane in blood plasma was statistically 158,6 % higher in the experimental group implanted with uncoated surgical mesh and 171,5 % higher in the experimental group implanted with polypropylene surgical mesh with tantalum nitride coating in comparison with the results of the control group. The concentration of 8-isoprostane in the blood of rats after implantation of polypropylene surgical meshes with a coating based on tantalum and tantalum oxide was higher by 102,6 % and 111,1 %, respectively, compared to the results obtained in the group of intact animals, which indicates their better biocompatibility compared to the results of the groups implanted with uncoated and coated tantalum nitride surgical mesh. Conclusion. The obtained results indicate that coatings based on tantalum and tantalum oxide inhibit lipid peroxidation and demonstrate excellent biocompatibility and anti-inflammatory effect, which makes it possible to consider their future use in hernioplasty.

Rats kidney morphological particularities and functions post-treatment with vernonia amygdalina extract and low-dose lead acetate

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Vernonia amygdalina extract on Pb-induced kidney toxicity in Wistar rats. This investigation was carried out using 25 Wistar rat of both sexes, and the animals were divided into five groups: 5 rats per group. Group A served as the negative control group and was orally gavaged with 5mg/ kg body weight of normal saline daily. Group B served as the positive control and was treated with daily intraperitoneal (IP) injection of 8 mg/kg body weight of Pb acetate (Pb). Group C was treated with daily intraperitoneal (IP) injection of 8 mg/kg body weight of Pb along with 20 mg/kg body weight of Vernonia amygdalina extract orally. Group D was treated with daily intraperitoneal (IP) injection of 8 mg/kg body weight of Pb along with 40 mg/kg body weight of Vernonia amygdalina extract orally. Group 5 was treated with daily intraperitoneal (IP) injection of 8 mg/kg body weight of Pb along with 60 mg/kg body weight of Vernonia amygdalina extract orally. All treatments were done for a period of 28 days. The animals were sacrificed on the 29th day by cervical dislocation, then blood was collected by cardiac puncture, and kidneys were collected for histological profile. Lipid peroxidation (MDA), creatinine and urea level were all determined. There was marked elevation in MDA level with a concomitant depletion in urea and creatinine content in the group treated with only Pb when compared with the negative control group. There was a significant increase in proximal tubular area, distal tubular area, glomerular membrane thickness, area, perimeter and feret’s diameter and a significant decrease in proximal tubule, distal tubule ratio and cellularity in this group of rats when compared to the negative control. Oxidation and histological changes in the kidneys were successfully prevented by the pre- administration of Vernonia amygdalina as evidenced by creatinine and urea and MDA level. These were made evident as the morphological scores across all experimental groups were significantly different from those of the positive control (group 2). Based on the current findings, it can be concluded that Vernonia amygdalina successfully minimizes the deleterious effects in kidney function and histological coherence associated with nephrotoxicity by strengthening the antioxidant defense system, suppressing oxidative stress, and mitigating apoptosis.

Anterior flexion-distraction technique for reducing cervical facet dislocations

Anterior flexion-distraction technique for reducing cervical facet dislocations

Two Cases of Subaxial Cervical Facet Dislocation Undergoing Open Reduction through an Anterior Approach Followed by Combined Anterior-Posterior Fusion

Two Cases of Subaxial Cervical Facet Dislocation Undergoing Open Reduction through an Anterior Approach Followed by Combined Anterior-Posterior Fusion

An Innovative Technique for Anterior Cervical Surgery in Sub-axial Cervical Fracture Dislocation with incomplete spinal cord injury: A Paradigm Shift in Surgical Approach

An Innovative Technique for Anterior Cervical Surgery in Sub-axial Cervical Fracture Dislocation with incomplete spinal cord injury: A Paradigm Shift in Surgical Approach

Emergency Treatment of Cervical Vertebromedullary Trauma: 10 Years of Experience and Outcome Evaluation.

The aim of the study is to identify and validate, through the recording of clinical and radiological data, the different surgical approaches and treatments valid for most subaxial cervical dislocation fractures and whether there is an advantage from using an anterior approach rather than a posterior approach and conversely.. A retrospective study was carried out analyzing the case history of the last 10 years of vertebromedullary traumas treated at the spine surgery unit of the Policlinico Gemelli in Rome. Data on surgical timing, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) scores for neurological damage, and subsequent assessments on recovery, survival, and mortality were also examined. A total of 80 patients were treated: 50 by the posterior approach, 24 by the anterior approach, and six by the double approach. Our average follow-up time was 4.2 years. A prevalence of surgery with the posterior approach was noted. We observed the worsening of cervical kyphosis about 15 months after the trauma in two cases treated with the posterior approach alone. A second surgical treatment was performed in these patients. One of these patients underwent an anterior fusion; the other case underwent a posterior revision because the patient had ankylosing spondylitis. Although we found no statistically significant difference in outcomes between the various surgical treatments, in this retrospective study, we analyzed the characteristics and outcomes of cervical spine injuries that required surgical treatment. The aim of surgery in unstable cervical spine injuries should be to reduce and stabilize the damaged segment, maintain lordosis, and decompress when indicated. The optimal choice of surgical approach and treatment, or its superiority in terms of outcomes, remains a debated issue.

ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНОЕ ИЗУЧЕНИЕ ЛЕЧЕБНЫХ СВОЙСТВ МАЗИ БИОСЕПТИН

Introduction. Due to the acquisition of resistance to antibiotics by pyogenic microbiota, the problem of local (medicinal) treatment of wounds has become more acute. Aim. Evaluation of the medicinal properties of Bioseptin ointment in vivo on a model of a purulent incised skin wound of research animals. Materials and object of the research. Bioseptin ointment was developed by LLC “Research Center”. The active principle of the ointment is a microbial association: bacteria Baсillus subtilis strain VKPМ B-7048 and Bacillus licheniformis strain VKPМ B-7038, which has high antagonistic activity against a wide range of pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms. As an auxiliary component of the ointment, a dense nutrient medium is taken, used for growing cultures of B. subtilis and B. licheniformis in the process of obtaining a specific batch of ointment. The ointment is a combination preparation for topical use. The wound-healing effectiveness of the ointment was assessed in two groups (20 mice each) of healthy non-inbred mice with a body weight of 16 and 20 g of ICR colony of both sexes from the nursery State Scientific Center for Virology and Biotechnology “Vector” of Russian Federal State Agency for Health and Consumer Rights. The control group was a group of mice treated with the reference ointment Iruksol (20 mice per group). A model of a purulent wound in animals of these three groups was obtained by infecting incised skin wounds with a mixture of bacterial cells P. aeruginosa and S. Aureus. Treatment of mice was continued until their incised skin wounds healed. Every day, mice in all groups were assessed for wound area, percentage reduction in wound area (WAR) according to L.N. Popova’s method, rate of wound contraction, motor activity, appetite, dynamics and nature of wound healing. Every 3 days, changes in body weight were assessed, laboratory blood tests and histomorphological examination of the incised skin wound were performed. To obtain tissue samples, animals, according to the observation period were removed from the experiment by euthanasia using the method of cervical dislocation. Tissue samples excised from the wound and blood samples were examined on days 3, 6, 9, and 12 after skin wound formation. Samples for light microscopy were prepared and stained according to the methods. Viewing of preparations and microphotography was carried out on a Jenaval light microscope (Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany). All data were processed statistically using Microsoft Excel and STATISTICA. Results and discussion. It was shown that almost until the end of treatment of purulent wounds in all groups of experimental animals with the control ointment Iruksol and Bioseptin ointment, negative dynamics of body weight was observed due to the expressed toxic effect of the purulent wound on the body of the research animals. The results of a blood test for hematological and biochemical parameters in the body of research animals of all three groups revealed changes characteristic of the development of a local infectious process and intoxication. Evidence was established of faster healing of purulent wounds in animals of groups 1 and 2 treated with Bioseptin and Iruksol ointments, respectively, compared to animals of group 3 (with a severe superinfected purulent wound). Moreover, complete visually observed wound healing in group 2 occurred in less than 9 days, in control group 1 and experimental group 3 on the 12th day of observation. Histomorphological study demonstrated the restoration of the structure of the skin in the wound as an organ with all its derivatives already on the 9th day in groups 1-2; in group 3 with a burdened purulent wound, complete restoration of the epidermal defect was not noted. Conclusion. Bioseptin ointment is promising as a drug for effective topical use in the treatment of infected wounds; the ointment has a significant antimicrobial effect. The microbial association (Bacillus subtilis strain ВКПМ B-7048 and Bacillus licheniformis strain ВКПМ B-7038) which is part of the Bioseptin ointment, promotes the cleansing of wounds, their granulation and faster healing compared to the control ointment Iruksol. The use of Bioseptin ointment for the treatment of complicated purulent wounds has been shown to be promising.

PS-B07-3: ANGIOTENSIN I CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORY PEPTIDES DERIVED FROM KATSUOBUSHI

Purpose: Antihypertensive components are typically assessed by screening based on in vitro results; however, since intestinal absorption is closely involved in the antihypertensive mechanism of action, we attempted to analyze the absorption of bonito derived peptides, which have been found to have antihypertensive effects in animal experiments. Methods: The intestinal tracts of rats, 7 week old male SDrats, were excised after performing cervical dislocation. Incisions 5.5 cm were quickly made into the jejunum, one side was ligated and inverted, and after injecting 1 mL reaction solution, the other side was ligated to create an inverted sack. The sack was then quickly placed in 30 mL of the reaction solution, antihypertensive amount: KBP 0.3 mg/per animal and synthetic peptides: each 0.25 mM, and left to react for 30 min at 37°C after which the inverted sack was removed and washed gently with physiological saline before recovering all the internal fluid. Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry LC/MS/MS was used for analysis and the intestinal fluid samples were measured after examining pretreatment and measurement conditions. Results: Pretreatment conditions involved adding 5 μL water, 5 μL IS L-Leu-D-Leu, and 5 μL of 20% sulfosalicylic acid to a 50 μL intestinal fluid sample, stirring the sample, transferring 0.22 μm to a centrifugal filter, performing centrifugation for 3 min at 20000 g and 4°C and then injecting the filtrate into the LC/MS/MS system. LC conditions included a 1.7 μL ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column; 2.1, 50 mM, 0%-100% acetonitrile/0.1% TFA linear gradient elution in the mobile phase. Based on the above analysis conditions, the GW, AW, VW, MW, IW, LW, and WL values ng/mL of KBP in the reaction solution were 34.0, 4.64, 7.11, 1.28, 12.7, 4.57, and 0.923, respectively, and 53.2, 3.92, 6.02, 1.10, 8.76, 5.76, and 0.785, respectively. Values for the reaction solution of additive-free peptides serving as a base were estimated at 13.5, 1.09, 2.06,0.350, 5.54, 1.72, and 0.189, respectively. The calibration curve range was set at 0.200–1000ng/ mL. Conclusion: The intestinal membrane permeability of dried bonito-derived dipeptides, which have an antihypertensive effect in vivo, suggests that dipeptides absorbed from the intestinal membrane may have an antihypertensive effect.

The Effects of Lactobacillus farciminis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on Growth, Blood Biochemical, and Meat Quality Indicators of Specific Pathogen-Free Broiler Chickens.

The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of Lactobacillus farciminis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on live weight gain, feed consumption indicators, and some metabolic blood biochemical and meat quality indicators of specific pathogen-free Ross 308 broiler chickens. We carried out the study in three trials and included a total of 780 unsexed Ross 308 chickens, which we randomly divided into two groups: the control group (Con, n = 390, basal diet) and the probiotic group (ProL, n = 390, basal diet + a powder consisting of L. farciminis and L. rhamnosus 4 g/10 kg of feed). We raised broilers until day 35. We determined the amount of feed consumed, the average daily weight gain, the feed conversion ratio, the average daily feed intake, and the cumulative feed intake once a week. We collected blood samples from 45 broilers from each group at the end of the study. In addition, we slaughtered 30 broilers from each group by cervical dislocation to obtain a breast muscle sample (without skin) to determine meat quality in these chickens (cholesterol and unsaturated, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, and saturated fatty acids). Feeding a probiotic mixture containing L. farciminis and L. rhamnosus did not significantly affect the growth and feed intake indicators. Feeding these probiotics significantly lowered the blood serum cholesterol levels but did not provide the expected reduction in meat cholesterol levels. However, feeding a probiotic mixture increased the levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) in the breast meat and decreased saturated fatty acids. To better explain the effect of the combination of lactic acid bacteria (L. farciminis and L. rhamnosus) on the growth and development of broiler chickens in our study, histological and immunohistochemical examinations should be performed.

Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum) and Onion (Allium cepa) on an Aluminum induced kidney damage of a Wister Rat

Several researches have been done to find out the effects of plant materials on the human body. This research was done to finds out some questions: does aqueous extract of garlic and onions have an effect on the microanatomy of the kidneys of a Wister rat? Does onion and garlic have an effect on the body and weight of the Wister rat? During this research we were able to collect the plant materials and animals. Using the crude method, we extracted the aqueous form of the plant materials and stored them for administration. We also grouped the animals into 6 groups where we administered the aqueous form of the plants and metal to them. After 8 days the animals were sacrificed by Cervical dislocation and blood was collected from their eyes. The kidneys were also removed and placed in boudin’s fluid for histological preparation, observation, and morphological studies. This research some limitations like; financial limitations and limited data. At the end of the Garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa) had no significant effect on the aluminum induced kidney damage of the wistar rat. Further studies should be done to further investigate the effects of Gatlic and Onion on the kidneys.

Retinoic acid as a teratogen: IX-Induction of fetal skeletal anomalies and alteration in the utero-placental expression pattern of EGFR during mice development

ABSTRACT Retinoic acid (RA), an active metabolite of vitamin A, plays essential signaling roles in mammalian embryogenesis. Nevertheless, it has long been recognized that overexposure to vitamin A or retinoic acid causes widespread teratogenesis in rodents as well as humans. However, the mechanism of its teratogenic effect is not yet understood. Here, we examined the effects of RA on the fetal and placental development as an attempt to find the mechanism of its teratogenicity through inhibition of utero-placental development. The pregnant mice were divided into three groups: RA treated group, control treated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group and control non-treated group. The RA treated group received 15 mg/kg RA by intraperitoneal injection from 8.5 to 11.5 gestation days. The pregnant mice were sacrificed by cervical dislocation on days 9.5, 10.5, 12.5, 13.5 and 18.5 of gestation. The uteri were isolated, and the fetuses have been exposed to morphological examination and skeletal staining. Moreover, histological and immunohistochemical studies on placenta have been done. Morphologically, we recorded a reduction in the number of implanted fetuses besides hematoma in different parts of the uteri of the RA treated animals. Furthermore, RA was found to induce decreases in fetal weight and length, as well as malformations in the tail, forelimbs and hindlimbs, which were confirmed by skeletal examination. Interestingly, RA treatment showed a decrease in the expression level of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) during placenta development, especially in junctional and labyrinth zones. We concluded that high dose of RA may have a direct teratogenic effect on the fetus besides an indirect effect through modulating EGFR signal during the placenta development.