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Hajiyeva A, Mamedov C, Gasimov E, Rzayev F, Khalilov R, Ahmadian E, Eftehari A, Cho WC. Ultrastructural characteristics of the accumulation of iron nanoparticles in the intestine of Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) under aquaculture. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 264:115477. [PMID: 37717352 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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During the development of nanotechnology, the production of many substances containing nanoparticles leads to the release of various nanoparticles into the environment, including the water ecosystem. The main goal of the current research was to study the ultrastructural characteristics of the entry and bioaccumulation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles in the small intestine of Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758), as well as the pathomorphological changes in the fish organism. Two different doses (10 and 100 mg) of Fe3O4 nanoparticles were fed to fingerlings for 7 days and then intestinal samples were taken and studied. It was found that the extent of damages was boosted within the increment of nanoparticle concentration. The sequence and bioaccumulation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles in the small intestine of fish occurred as below: firstly, the nanoparticles passed into microvilli located in the apical part of enterocytes in the mucosa layer, from there into the cytoplasm of the epithelial cells, including cytoplasmatic organelles (nucleus, mitochondria, lysosomes, fat granules), and then into a lamina propria of the mucosa of the small intestine and passed into the endothelium of the blood vessels and to the erythrocytes of the vessels which located in the lumen. It was determined that although the nanoparticles were up to 30 nm in size, only particles with a maximum size of 20 nm could penetrate the intestinal wall. Thus, the release of Fe3O4 nanoparticles into the environment in high doses has a negative effect on the living ecosystem, including the body of fish living in the water.
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- Aysel Hajiyeva
- Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Zoology and Physiology, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Cytology, Embryology, and Histology, Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Electron Microscopy of Scientific Research Center, Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan; Laboratory of Parasitology, Institute of Zoology, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan; Nanotechnology and Biochemical Toxicology (NBT) center, Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Baku AZ1001, Azerbaijan
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- Kidney Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, Izmir 35040; Nanotechnology and Biochemical Toxicology (NBT) center, Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Baku AZ1001, Azerbaijan.
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
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Srichairat N, Taksintum W, Chumnanpuen P. Histological and histochemical characteristics of the oral, pharyngeal and accessory digestive organs in the water monitor lizard (
Varanus salvator
) from Thailand. Anat Histol Embryol 2022; 51:703-711. [DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Nattawut Srichairat
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
- Omics Center for Agriculture, Bioresources, Food and Health Kasetsart University (OmiKU) Bangkok Thailand
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Microscopic Characterization of the Mucous Cells and Their Mucin Secretions in the Alimentary Canal of the Blackmouth Catshark Galeus melastomus (Chondrichthyes: Elasmobranchii). FISHES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fishes7010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Sharks belong to the most primitive group of jawed vertebrates and have some special structural and functional features such as a cartilaginous skeleton, a spiral intestinal valve, and a rectal gland for osmoregulation. In January 2020, ten specimens of Galeus melastomus, the Blackmouth catshark, were collected from the Gulf of Asinara (North Sardinia, Italy) and the entire alimentary canal was studied using histochemical reactions to characterize the mucous cell types. In the alimentary canal of G. melastomus, mucous cells mainly secrete a mixture of acidic and neutral mucins. Of the acidic mucins, only the carboxylated type was present in mucous cells of the stomach, while the sulfated type predominated in the esophagus and the intestines. The use of lectins revealed a distribution of sugar residues in mucins related to cellular activities of the different regions of the catshark alimentary canal. The current study is the first report to characterize the intestinal mucous cells of G. melastomus and to provide quantitative data on their different populations in the alimentary canal.
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Matheus VA, Faccioli CK, Chedid RA, Senhorini JA, Franceschini-Vicentini IB, Vicentini CA. Morphological and histochemical features of the digestive tract of Leiarius marmoratus (Gill, 1870). JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2021; 99:1622-1631. [PMID: 34331469 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Leiarius marmoratus, a freshwater catfish from Pimelodidae family, shows great biological and commercial relevance because of its geographic distribution and adaptation to fish-farm. The knowledge of the morphological characteristics of the digestive tract is fundamental to the understanding of fish physiology and nutrition, which helps in the planning of diets to provide better management and success in fish farming. Thus, this work described the morphology and histochemistry of the digestive tract of L. marmoratus adults. After euthanasia, the animals were dissected for analysis of the digestive tract. The oesophagus is a short and distensive organ with longitudinal folds that allow the passage of large food, e.g., other fishes. Oesophageal mucosa layer shows a stratified epithelium with goblet cells and club cells. The secretion of goblet cells is composed of neutral and acidic mucins that are anchored in the epithelium luminal face by epithelial cells fingerprint-like microridges, lubricating the surface to facilitate the food sliding. Club cells have protein secretion that can be involved in alarm signals when epithelium is damaged and in immunological defence. The saccular stomach is highly distensible to store large food. Gastric mucosa layer is composed of epithelial cells with intense secretion of neutral mucin to protect against self-digestion of gastric juice. Cardiac and fundic regions of stomach show well-developed gastric glands composed of oxynticopeptic cells. These cells have numerous mitochondria, highlighting their intense activity in the synthesis of acid and enzymes. The intestine is divided into three regions: anterior, middle and posterior. Although it is a short tube, intestine shows longitudinal folds and microvilli of enterocytes to increase the contact surface. These folds are higher in the anterior region of the intestine, highlighting their function in digestion and absorption. Intestinal goblet cells have acidic and neutral mucins that lubricate the epithelium and aid in digestive processes. These cells increase in number towards aboral, and they are related to the protection and lubrication to expulsion of faecal bolus.
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- Valquiria Aparecida Matheus
- Department of Biochemistry and Biology Tissue, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, Brazil
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- National Center for Research and Conservation of Continental Aquatic Biodiversity ICMBio/CEPTA, Pirassununga, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, Brazil
- Aquaculture Center of UNESP, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, Brazil
- Aquaculture Center of UNESP, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Brazil
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Srichairat N, Taksintum W, Chumnanpuen P. Histological and histochemical studies of the gastrointestinal tract in the water monitor lizard (
Varanus salvator
). ACTA ZOOL-STOCKHOLM 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/azo.12410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Nattawut Srichairat
- Department of Zoology Faculty of Science Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Zoology Faculty of Science Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Zoology Faculty of Science Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
- Omics Center for Agriculture Bioresources, Food and Health Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
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De Felice E, Palladino A, Tardella FM, Giaquinto D, Barone CMA, Crasto A, Scocco P. A morphological, glycohistochemical and ultrastructural study on the stomach of adult Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. THE EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24750263.2021.1881630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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- E. De Felice
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, Portici, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, Portici, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, Portici, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, Portici, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Verma CR, Gorule PA, Kumkar P, Kharat SS, Gosavi SM. Morpho-histochemical adaptations of the digestive tract in Gangetic mud-eel Ophichthys cuchia (Hamilton 1822) support utilization of mud-dwelling prey. Acta Histochem 2020; 122:151602. [PMID: 33066830 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2020.151602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Freshwater mud-eel, Ophichthys cuchia is nocturnal, carnivorous and economically important fish, yet its digestive physiology is unknown. We therefore studied the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of O. cuchia using morphological, osteological, histological and histochemical approach to understand how the structural adequacy of GI tract helps in acquisition of bottom and mud-dwelling prey and supports utilization of uncommon food resources. Morphologically the GI tract showed typical features of carnivorous fishes in the form of sub-terminal mouth, short muscular esophagus, expendable stomach, short intestine and rectum. Osteological investigation clearly showed that the specialized arrangement of teeth in the oral cavity and pharyngeal region helps in digging and manipulation of bottom and mud-dwelling prey. Longitudinal mucosal folds, stratified squamous epithelium with numerous goblet cells of esophagus protect mucosa from mechanical harm and also allow easy transit of prey into the stomach. Large-sized rugae of stomach are complemented with numerous gastric glands which together increase the transit time of carnivorous food stuff and ensure its complete digestion. The pylorus specifically allows only digested and finely ground food stuff into the intestine and thus avoids the intestinal blockage due to entry of undigested food. The enterocytes and goblet cells of intestine are absorptive and lubricative in their functions respectively. A significant increase in the number of goblet cells and thickness of muscularis from the intestine to the rectum was evident which facilitates the easier transit of food, protection for the epithelium from abrasion, and helps in defecation. Histochemistry revealed that the mucins are secreted throughout the GI tract and thus catalyze faster digestion of carnivorous food stuff, providing protection to mucosal membrane from abrasion, acts as a co-factor to support digestion, absorption of proteins, ions, fluids and helps in defecation. The outcome of this study clearly supports the notion that structural adaptations in the digestive tract of fishes can be effectively used as a blueprint to understand why and how particular fish species feed and use unique food. Additionally, the structural and functional adequacy of the digestive tract helps the fishes to acquire and utilize novel habitats and food resources. The results presented in this study will serve as a reference point for future studies, which focus primarily on understanding the evolution of carnivory in Synbranchids.
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Mucosal Hallmarks in the Alimentary Canal of Northern Pike Esox lucius (Linnaeus). Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10091479. [PMID: 32842702 PMCID: PMC7552120 DOI: 10.3390/ani10091479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In vertebrates, mucous cells are one of the main cellular components of the gut mucosal system, which secrete different mucin types involved in several functions. Endocrine cells are scattered in the epithelium of the gut mucosa, and they produce and release regulatory molecules affecting food intake and nutrition. The goal of this study was to obtain data on quantitative distribution of mucous and endocrine cell types in the alimentary canal of the northern pike (Esox lucius), using histochemistry and immunofluorescence. In the stomach of pike, there is a high abundance of mixed mucins, with the acid component contributing to the lubrication of mucosae, where they are associated with the rapid passage of digesta through the intestine. Neutral mucins increase in the intestine aborally. The distribution of endocrine cells of the diffuse endocrine system shows the presence of somatostatin and catecholamine-secreting endocrine cells and the lack of gastrin-secreting endocrine cells. We show a close regulatory relation between endocrine and mucous cells of the gut mucosal system involved in the physiology of fish nutrition. Results confirmed the relationship between the carnivorous diet and the gut mucins distribution of northern pike; indeed, our data provide very important information to ichthyologists who study dietary behavior of species. Abstract On the basis of trophic behavior, fish are classified as herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, or detritivores. Epithelial mucous cells secrete mucin types specific to diet and digestive function. Mucus secretion is regulated mainly by molecular modulators produced by epithelial endocrine cells in response to luminal or tissue stimuli. These modulators are involved in control of food intake and digestive functions. Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence studies were conducted on 10 adult northern pike (Esox lucius Linnaeus, 1758) from Lake Piediluco (Central Italy) to quantify distribution of sub-types of mucous and endocrine cells in alimentary mucosal epithelium. Neutral mucins predominated in the esophagus, and mixed and acidic mucins predominated in stomach and intestine. The gastric epithelium contained endocrine cells secreting somatostatin, tyrosine hydroxylase, and substance P. Mucous cells secreting neutral mucins increased in number from proximal to distal intestine, with endocrine cells containing substance P in the proximal intestine and those containing Leu-enkephalin throughout the intestine. Lectin histochemistry of gut sections revealed an abundance of N-acetyl-glucosamine and N-acetyl-galactosamine as carbohydrate residues on the mucin chain. The quantity and content of endocrine and mucous cells in the alimentary canal of E. lucius showed a direct relationship with its diet.
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Influence of Different Feed Physical Forms on Mandibular Gland in Growing Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10050910. [PMID: 32456363 PMCID: PMC7278392 DOI: 10.3390/ani10050910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The study was carried out on growing pigs fed with different dietary treatments based on different grinding intensities and compactions of the same diet. Chewing acts are associated with salivary production and different extents of saliva fluidity also depend on the specific glycoconjugate content. Therefore, in order to have information about the modifications induced by different feed physical forms in the pig mandibular gland, the glycohistochemical profile and the presence of aquaporin 5, a channel protein modulating the saliva fluidity, were investigated. In addition, to have wider information about the apelinergic system function, presence and localization of both apelin and its receptor were studied. Findings suggest that the different mechanical stimuli in the mouth linked to different feed physical forms likely allow one to diverse physiological behavior of the pig mandibular gland. The intense chewing activity linked to the highest feed compaction and hardness promotes an increase in pig mandibular gland secretion. In addition, saliva becomes more fluid and richer in acid glycoconjugates in order to better lubricate the bolus and protect the mouth mucosae. The apelinergic system is likely involved in the above modifications enhancing both the fluidity and the quantity of serous saliva by the pig mandibular gland. Abstract A study was performed on the mandibular gland obtained from growing pigs enrolled in a wide research project aiming to test the effects of different feed physical forms on animal health, production and welfare. We used 48 pigs fed for four weeks with different dietary treatments based on different grinding intensities and compactions of the same diet, namely coarsely ground meal (CM), finely ground pelleted (FP) and coarsely ground pelleted (CP) diets. Samples were analyzed by conventional histochemistry to identify the glycohistochemical profile and by immunohistochemistry to localize aquaporin 5, apelin and apelin receptor. Statistical elaborations were performed using the Stats R-package, version 3.5.3. Pig mandibular gland adenomere increased both the quantity and acidity of produced glycoconjugates from CM to FP and CP diets. This probably calls forth higher watery saliva, thus promoting a better feed softening facilitating the amalgamation of the bolus. Mandibular gland increased aquaporin 5 positivity in the CP diet, supporting the hypothesis of an augmented demand for water. Based on apelin/receptor localization, it was hypothesized that in pig mandibular gland the apelinergic system likely performs an endocrine control on the demilunes activity and a paracrine control on ducts, facilitating the production of a more fluid saliva.
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Dall'Aglio C, Mercati F, Faeti V, Acuti G, Trabalza Marinucci M, De Felice E, Tardella FM, Franciosini MP, Casagrande Proietti P, Catorci D, Stacchini P, Pastorelli A, Scocco P. Immuno- and glyco-histochemistry as a tool to evaluate the oregano supplemented feed effects in pig gut. Eur J Histochem 2020; 64. [PMID: 32214281 PMCID: PMC7058963 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2020.3110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Among oregano properties, its antioxidant and antibacterial effects are particularly interesting. Oregano is also able to induce a higher glycoconjugate production in gut, creating a physical barrier against microorganisms. This study evaluated the effects of adding an aqueous extract of oregano (OAE) to the diet of two homogenous groups of pigs during the finisher phase. The diets were as follows: control commercial diet (CTR group) and CTR diet supplemented (2 g/kg) with OAE (O group). Samples of ileum and caecum from the two groups were examined by conventional histochemistry to analyze complex carbohydrates and by immunohistochemistry to detect Bcl-2 Associate X protein (BAX), an indicator of oxidative stress. Glyco-histochemistry showed significant differences between the two groups. Immunohistochemistry revealed a lower presence of BAX in O group. The OAE supplementation improved the production of glycoconjugates, able to enhance in pig the protection of intestinal mucosa by means of direct and indirect defense actions. The reduced BAX immunostaining observed in O group may be an indicator of enhanced antioxidant action promoted by oregano. The results of this study can be used in further research to identify ways to improve endogenous defence ability, with the aim of reducing antibiotic use and preventing antimicrobial resistance.
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Vidal MR, Ruiz TFR, Dos Santos DD, Gardinal MVB, de Jesus FL, Faccioli CK, Vicentini IBF, Vicentini CA. Morphological and histochemical characterisation of the mucosa of the digestive tract in matrinxã Brycon amazonicus (Teleostei: Characiformes). JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2020; 96:251-260. [PMID: 31762020 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study describes anatomical, histological and histochemical features of the digestive tract mucosal layer of the matrinxã Brycon amazonicus, an omnivorous freshwater fish endemic from the Amazon basin. This species presents short thick oesophagus with longitudinal folds, that allow the passage of large food items. The mucosa is lined with a stratified secretory epithelium rich in goblet cells that secrete neutral and acid mucins. The two mucin types provide different viscosity in anterior and posterior oesophagus related to the protective and lubricant functions, respectively. The stomach is a highly distensible Y-shaped saccular organ. Here, it is proposed that this anatomical shape plays an essential role in food storage when food availability is abundant. The stomach mucosa is composed of epithelial cells with intense neutral mucin secretion to protects against gastric juice. The intestine is slightly coiled and presents internally a complex pattern of transversal folds that increases the absorption surface and the retention time of food. Goblet cells in the intestine secrete acid and neutral mucins that lubricate the epithelium and aid in the digestive processes. In the rectum, an increase in goblet cells population occurs that may be related to better lubrication.
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- Mateus R Vidal
- School of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São Paulo, Brazil
- Institute of Biosciences, Department of Morphology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, Brazil
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- School of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Department of Zoology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Human Anatomy, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Human Anatomy, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Brazil
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- School of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São Paulo, Brazil
- Aquaculture Center of Unesp, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, Brazil
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- School of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São Paulo, Brazil
- Aquaculture Center of Unesp, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, Brazil
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Pereira RT, Nebo C, de Paula Naves L, Fortes-Silva R, Regina Cardoso de Oliveira I, Paulino RR, Drummond CD, Rosa PV. Distribution of goblet and endocrine cells in the intestine: A comparative study in Amazonian freshwater Tambaqui and hybrid catfish. J Morphol 2019; 281:55-67. [PMID: 31782555 DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Goblet cells (GCs) and endocrine cells (ECs) play an important role in intestine physiology, and few studies currently exist for Amazonian fishes. This study aimed to quantify the distribution of GCs and ECs producing cholecystokinin-8 and neuropeptide Y, assessed by mucin histochemistry and peptides immunohistochemistry, in the intestine of two Amazonian species with different feeding habits Tambaqui (Colossosoma macropomum) and hybrid catfish (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum × Leiarius marmoratus), an omnivore and carnivore, respectively. A systematic literature review correlating feeding habit and GC and EC distribution was also included to contribute to the comparative study. The results of this study provided novel information about the gut cells of Tambaqui and hybrid catfish. Both, GCs and ECs can be found sweeping the entire intestine of Tambaqui and hybrid catfish although the cells can be more concentrated in certain segments. The GCs and ECs in Tambaqui were more uniformly distributed in the midgut segments (T1, T2, and T3). Unlike, in hybrid catfish GCs were more concentrated in the hindgut (C4) and ECs mainly in the two midgut segments (C1 and C2) of hybrid catfish. Based on the comparison between Tambaqui, hybrid catfish, and other fishes in the literature review, we suggest that cell distribution can be partially explained by feeding habits, carnivorous vs. omnivorous.
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- Institute of Studies of Humid Tropic, Federal University of South and Southeast of Pará (UNIFESSPA), Xinguara, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary, University of José do Rosário Vellano (UNIFENAS), Alfenas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Fish Nutrition and Feeding Behavior (AquaUFRB), Federal University of Bahia UFRB, Cruz das Almas, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, Brazil
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Sun J, Wang Y, Lv A, Xian JA, Wang Q, Zhang S, Guo Y, Xing K. Histochemical distribution of four types of enzymes and mucous cells in the intestine of koi carp (Cyprinus carpio var. koi). FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2019; 45:1367-1376. [PMID: 31209688 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-019-00673-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The main purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of acid phosphatase (ACP), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), non-specific esterase (NSE), peroxidase (POD), and mucous cells in the intestine of the koi carp Cyprinus carpio var. koi. ACP activity was located in the striated border, enterocytes, and lamina propria of the anterior and middle intestines. The ACP activity in the anterior intestine was higher than that in the middle and posterior intestines. ALP existed in the striated border of enterocytes and lamina propria, serosa, muscular layer, and the junction between muscular layer and submucosa layer of the intestine. The ALP activity in the anterior intestine was higher than that in the middle and posterior intestines. NSE activity was localized in the cytoplasm of enterocytes in the whole intestine, and the middle intestine showed the lower NSE activity than the anterior and posterior intestines. POD activity was localized in the blood cells of the lamina propria and cytoplasm of enterocytes in all intestinal segments. The POD activity among the anterior, middle, and posterior intestines was non-significantly different. Alcian blue periodic acid-Schiff histochemical results revealed three types of mucous cells in the intestine. The total number of mucous cells and percentage of type I cells among the anterior, middle, and posterior intestines were non-significantly different. The percentage of the type II cells was the highest in the posterior intestine, while the lowest in the anterior intestine. The percentage of the type III cells was the highest in the anterior intestine, while the lowest in the posterior intestine.
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- Jingfeng Sun
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, 571101, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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Gosavi SM, Verma CR, Kharat SS, Pise M, Kumkar P. Structural adequacy of the digestive tract supports dual feeding habit in catfish Pachypterus khavalchor (Siluriformes: Horabagridae). Acta Histochem 2019; 121:437-449. [PMID: 30952366 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2019.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2018] [Revised: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Lepidophagy is comparatively rare amongst teleost fishes, yet our understanding of this specialization is lacking. Therefore we examined the digestive tract features of Pachypterus khavalchor using morphological, osteological, histological and histochemical techniques to comprehend and relate structural organization of digestive tract with scale eating habit. Morphologically, the alimentary canal is defined by a short and muscular esophagus, well-developed stomach and comparatively short intestine. Gut content analysis and intestinal coefficient value (0.53 ± 0.01) revealed that P. khavalchor exhibit both carnivory and lepidophagy. However, P. khavalchor primarily feeds on the scales (67.47%) and other chitin-rich material like aquatic insects (17.62%), aquatic larvae (8.66%) which affirms its solid association with chitinase producing endosymbionts in the gut. Lepidophagy is further supported by the osteological observations. The perfect segregation of the functions such as food capture, ingestion and processing amongst the different types of teeth located in the oral cavity and pharyngeal region thus could be taken as evolutionary adaptations in scale eaters to support lepidophagy. Specialized arrangement of the esophageal and stomach epithelial folds could be altogether taken as an adaptation with the end goal to frame the scale stacks and accordingly facilitate the handling and processing of chitin-rich bolus. The esophageal mucosa is simple squamous epithelium instead of stratified epithelium with numerous goblet cells to withstand the mechanical harm by hard-food stuff like scales. The cardiac and fundic regions exhibited large number tubular gastric glands with simple columnar epithelium. Surface cells of all three stomach regions stained positive for PAS staining. The intestine is without pyloric caeca and is divided into anterior and posterior region. Histologically it is characterized by simple columnar epithelium with brush border and numerous goblet cells throughout its length. Presence of large number microvilli on anterior and posterior intestine was noticeable. Intestinal goblet cells reacted positively to PAS, AB (pH 1) and AB (pH 2.5). Secretions of goblet cells are important for lubricating and protecting the epithelium. The results of present investigation improve the understanding of the digestive physiology of scale eaters in general and P. khavalchor in particular. Overall, our data indicates that though P. khavalchor predominantly feeds on scale, the digestive physiology is adapted to support dual feeding habit (lepidophagy and carnivory).
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- Sachin M Gosavi
- Department of Zoology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411 016, Maharashtra, India; Post Graduate Research Centre, Department of Zoology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune, 411 005, Maharashtra, India; Department of Zoology, Maharashtra College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, 400 008, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411 016, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Zoology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411 016, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Zoology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411 016, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Zoology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411 016, Maharashtra, India
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de Oliveira MIB, de Matos LV, da Silva LA, Chagas EC, da Silva GS, Gomes ALS. The digestive tube of Piaractus brachypomus: gross morphology, histology/histochemistry of the mucosal layer and the effects of parasitism by Neoechinorhynchus sp. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2019; 94:648-659. [PMID: 30762233 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The objective of the present study was to describe the histology and histochemistry of the mucosal layer of the digestive tube of Piaractus brachypomus, and the histopathology associated with parasitism by Neoechinorhynchus sp. The digestive tube of P. brachypomus consists of three macroscopically distinct portions: short, rectilinear and elastic-walled ooesophagus, J-shaped siphon stomach and a long intestine with rectilinear and curved portions, defined by patterns of villi as foregut, midgut, and hindgut. Histological and histochemical differences were observed in the mucosal layers of the different digestive tube regions, such as intense production of neutral and acidic mucous substances in the pseudostratified mucosal epithelium of the oesophagus; positive periodic acid Schiff reagent (PAS)reactions at the apex of the columnar epithelial cells of the stomach and increased intensity of histochemical reactions in the hindgut region. Neoechinorhynchus sp. was present in 85.7% of specimens examined, with a mean intensity of 7.4 ± 6.2 (±) and abundance of 6.33. Good health of the fish indicated by high relative condition factor values ( Kn ) and occurrence of only mild to moderate alteration in the mucosal layer indicated that Neoechinorhynchus sp. exhibits low pathogenicity towards P. brachypomus hosts in farming environments, with low levels of infection.
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- Maria I B de Oliveira
- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Pesqueiras nos Trópicos, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ecotoxicologia Aquática da Região Amazônica, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, Manaus, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Pesqueiras nos Trópicos, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
- Embrapa Amazônia Ocidental, Manaus, Brazil
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- Departamento de Parasitologia, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
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Carlucci R, Mentino D, Semeraro D, Ricci P, Sion L, Scillitani G. Comparative histochemical analysis of intestinal glycoconjugates in the blunthead pufferfish Sphoeroides pachygaster and grey triggerfish Balistes capriscus (Teleostei: Tetraodontiformes). JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2019; 94:122-131. [PMID: 30628723 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The localization of intestinal glycoconjugates of the blunthead pufferfish Sphoeroides pachygaster and the grey triggerfish Balistes capriscus from the north-western Ionian Sea was analysed by histochemical methods (PAS, AB pH 2.5, HID) and lectin binding experiments (WGA, LFA, SBA, sialidase-SBA, PNA, sialidase-PNA, ConA, AAA, UEA-I, LTA) to assess how evolutionary loss of a functional stomach in S. pachygaster affects intestinal secretions relative to the B. capriscus, which retains the plesiomorphic gastric condition. Sphoeroides pachygaster had a lower content of acid mucins but more complex sialylation patterns than B. capriscus. GalNAc and GlcNAc residuals were present in both, but GalNAc residuals in S. pachygaster were subterminal to sialic acid. Balistes capriscus lacked galactosylated residuals and its enterocytes had a glycocalyx that differed in composition between the small intestine and the rectum and was missing from S. pachygaster. Functional and ecological implications of these findings are discussed.
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- Roberto Carlucci
- Department of Biology, Section of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Section of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Section of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Section of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Section of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Section of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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Dietary tuna hydrolysate modulates growth performance, immune response, intestinal morphology and resistance to Streptococcus iniae in juvenile barramundi, Lates calcarifer. Sci Rep 2018; 8:15942. [PMID: 30374125 PMCID: PMC6206086 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34182-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This study investigated the effects of tuna hydrolysate (TH) inclusion in fishmeal (FM) based diets on the growth performance, innate immune response, intestinal health and resistance to Streptococcus iniae infection in juvenile barramundi, Lates calcarifer. Five isonitrogenous and isoenergetic experimental diets were prepared with TH, replacing FM at levels of 0% (control) 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, and fed fish to apparent satiation three times daily for 8 weeks. The results showed that fish fed diets containing 5% and 10% TH had significantly higher final body weight and specific growth rate than the control. A significant reduction in blood glucose was found in fish fed 10%, 15% and 20% TH compared to those in the control whereas none of the other measured blood and serum indices were influenced by TH inclusion. Histological observation revealed a significant enhancement in goblet cell numbers in distal intestine of fish fed 5 to 10% TH in the diet. Moreover, fish fed 10% TH exhibited the highest resistance against Streptococcus iniae infection during a bacterial challenge trial. These findings therefore demonstrate that the replacement of 5 to 10% FM with TH improves growth, immune response, intestinal health and disease resistance in juvenile barramundi.
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Ofelio C, Díaz AO, Radaelli G, Planas M. Histological development of the long-snouted seahorse Hippocampus guttulatus during ontogeny. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2018; 93:72-87. [PMID: 29882347 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The objective of the present study was to describe histological development of the European long-snouted seahorse Hippocampus guttulatus, to increase understanding of the biology and physiology of the species. Most vital organs were present in juveniles by the time of their release from the male's pouch. Digestive tract specialization occurred at 89 effective day-degrees (D°eff ), corresponding to 15 days post partum (dpp), with development of the first intestinal loop and mucosal folding. At 118 D°eff (20 dpp), lipids were being mobilized from the liver and oocytes attained the perinuclear stage. The fovea emerged at 177 D°eff (30 dpp), contemporaneous with the shift from pelagic to benthic behaviour in juveniles. At this stage, the most interesting feature was the formation of the second intestinal loop. Male gonads were never observed during the study (from 0 to 354 D°eff ; 0-60 dpp), but the first oogonia were present at 30 D°eff (5 dpp). In 354 D°eff (60 dpp) juveniles, oocytes were observed in a cortical alveoli stage, indicating maturity. Low digestive efficiency was observed at early stages, which was due to a poorly developed gastrointestinal tract and an immature digestive tract prior to 89 D°eff . The present study demonstrates that approximately 89 and 177 D°eff represent two important transitional stages in the early development of H. guttulatus. At a temperature of approximately 19 ± 1°C and an age of 1 month (177 D°eff ), main organs were fully functional, suggesting that the adult phenotype was largely established by that age, with females becoming mature at the age of 2 months (354 D°eff ).
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- Claudia Ofelio
- Departamento de Ecología y Recursos Marinos, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IIM-CSIC), Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), FCEyN, CONICET- Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Dipartimento di Biomedicina Comparata e Alimentazione, Universitá di Padova, Legnaro, Italy
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- Departamento de Ecología y Recursos Marinos, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IIM-CSIC), Vigo, Spain
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Faccioli CK, Chedid RA, Mori RH, do Amaral AC, Vicentini IBF, Vicentini CA. Cytochemical features of the digestive tract mucosa of Hemisorubim platyrhynchos (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae). JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2018; 92:1915-1928. [PMID: 29624674 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Membranous organelles, acid glycoconjugates and lipids were characterized in the digestive tract mucosa of Hemisorubim platyrhynchos by cytochemistry techniques. Two types of mucous-secreting cells were observed in the digestive tract epithelium: goblet cells in the oesophagus and intestine and epithelial cells in the stomach. These cells had a Golgi apparatus more developed than the other cell types. The cytochemical analysis revealed that secretory granules are reactive to acid glycoconjugates, varying in reaction intensity according to the region of the digestive tract. Acid glycoconjugate reactions were also observed in oesophageal epithelial cell microridges and in enterocyte microvilli. In the digestive tract, acid glycoconjugates act to protect the epithelial surface, increasing mucous viscosity, which facilitates the passage of food, prevents the binding of parasites and facilitates their removal. Through lipid staining, a coated membrane was observed around each secretory granule of the oesophageal and intestinal goblet cells, while gastric epithelial cells granules were fully reactive. Oxynticopeptic cells of the gastric glands showed lipid droplets in the cytoplasm and also in the mitochondrial matrix, which act as an energy reserve for these cells that have a high energy demand. Enterocytes showed a well-developed smooth endoplasmic reticulum, especially in the apical region of the cell, being related to absorption and resynthesis of lipids.
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- C K Faccioli
- Federal University of Uberlândia - UFU, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Human Anatomy, 1720 Pará Avenue, 38, 400-902, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
- São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Biosciences, Letter and Exact Sciences, Post-Graduate Program in Animal Biology, 2265 Cristovão Colombo Street, 15054-000, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - UNESP, Aquaculture Center of UNESP - CAUNESP, Post-Graduate Program in Aquaculture, Via de Acesso Professor Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - UNESP, Aquaculture Center of UNESP - CAUNESP, Post-Graduate Program in Aquaculture, Via de Acesso Professor Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - UNESP, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Sciences, 14-01 Engenheiro Luiz Edmundo Carrijo Coube Avenue, 17033-360, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - UNESP, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Sciences, 14-01 Engenheiro Luiz Edmundo Carrijo Coube Avenue, 17033-360, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - UNESP, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Sciences, 14-01 Engenheiro Luiz Edmundo Carrijo Coube Avenue, 17033-360, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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Bosi G, DePasquale JA, Manera M, Castaldelli G, Giari L, Sayyaf Dezfuli B. Histochemical and immunohistochemical characterization of rodlet cells in the intestine of two teleosts, Anguilla anguilla and Cyprinus carpio. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2018; 41:475-485. [PMID: 29159968 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Rodlet cells (RC) are characterized by a distinctive cell cortex and conspicuous inclusions named "rodlets." These cells are particularly abundant and large in size in intestine of eels. Histochemical, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural investigations were carried out on European eel Anguilla anguilla and Common carp Cyprinus carpio from Northern Italy. Eight biotinylated lectins were used to probe for specific carbohydrate residues in deparaffinized, hydrated intestinal sections of eel and carp. Five antibodies were tested on intestinal sections of both fish species: inducible nitric oxide synthase (i-NOS), leu-enkephalin, lysozyme, serotonin and tumour necrosis factor-α. Lectin histochemistry revealed rodlet cells (RCs) of the eel intestine to react with two of the eight lectins tested, specifically Concanavalin A (ConA) and Sambucus Nigra Agglutinin (SNA). This contrasted to lectin staining of RCs in the intestine of common carp, where four of the eight lectins showed a positive reaction; Dolichos Biflorus Agglutinin (DBA), Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA), SNA and ConA. RCs in eel and carp intestine were immunoreactive with antibodies to lysozyme and i-NOS. The occurrence of the inflammatory peptides lysozyme and i-NOS in RCs of the eel and common carp poses in favour that these cells are involved in the mechanism of defence against pathogens.
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- G Bosi
- Department of Health, Animal Science and Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Biosciences, Food and Environmental Technologies, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Alves RN, Sundell KS, Anjos L, Sundh H, Harboe T, Norberg B, Power DM. Structural and functional maturation of skin during metamorphosis in the Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus). Cell Tissue Res 2018; 372:469-492. [PMID: 29464365 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-018-2794-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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To establish if the developmental changes in the primary barrier and osmoregulatory capacity of Atlantic halibut skin are modified during metamorphosis, histological, histochemical, gene expression and electrophysiological measurements were made. The morphology of the ocular and abocular skin started to diverge during the metamorphic climax and ocular skin appeared thicker and more stratified. Neutral mucins were the main glycoproteins produced by the goblet cells in skin during metamorphosis. Moreover, the number of goblet cells producing neutral mucins increased during metamorphosis and asymmetry in their abundance was observed between ocular and abocular skin. The increase in goblet cell number and their asymmetric abundance in skin was concomitant with the period that thyroid hormones (THs) increase and suggests that they may be under the control of these hormones. Several mucin transcripts were identified in metamorphosing halibut transcriptomes and Muc18 and Muc5AC were characteristic of the body skin. Na+, K+-ATPase positive (NKA) cells were observed in skin of all metamorphic stages but their number significantly decreased with the onset of metamorphosis. No asymmetry was observed between ocular and abocular skin in NKA cells. The morphological changes observed were linked to modified skin barrier function as revealed by modifications in its electrophysiological properties. However, the maturation of the skin functional characteristics preceded structural maturation and occurred at stage 8 prior to the metamorphic climax. Treatment of Atlantic halibut with the THs disrupter methimazole (MMI) affected the number of goblet cells producing neutral mucins and the NKA cells. The present study reveals that the asymmetric development of the skin in Atlantic halibut is TH sensitive and is associated with metamorphosis and that this barrier's functional properties mature earlier and are independent of metamorphosis.
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- Ricardo N Alves
- Comparative Endocrinology and Integrative Biology Group (CEIB), CCMAR, CIMAR Laboratório Associado, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal.,King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Red Sea Research Center (RSRC), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Fish Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Box 463, SE-405 30, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Comparative Endocrinology and Integrative Biology Group (CEIB), CCMAR, CIMAR Laboratório Associado, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Fish Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Box 463, SE-405 30, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Marine Research, Austevoll Research Station, 5392, Storebø, Norway
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- Institute of Marine Research, Austevoll Research Station, 5392, Storebø, Norway
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- Comparative Endocrinology and Integrative Biology Group (CEIB), CCMAR, CIMAR Laboratório Associado, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal.
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Wang YZ, Sun JF, Lv AJ, Zhang SL, Sung YY, Shi HY, Hu XC, Chen SJ, Xing KZ. Histochemical distribution of four types of enzymes and mucous cells in the gastrointestinal tract of reared half-smooth tongue sole Cynoglossus semilaevis. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2018; 92:3-16. [PMID: 29139124 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The histochemical distribution of acid phosphatase (ACP), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), non-specific esterase (NSE), peroxidase (POD) and mucous-cell types was evaluated in the gastrointestinal tract of the half-smooth tongue sole Cynoglossus semilaevis. The enzymes were detected in the entire stretch of the gastrointestinal tract. ACP activity was found in the supranuclear region of enterocytes and the lamina propria of the intestine, as well as the cytoplasm of epithelial cells of the stomach. The staining intensity of ACP in the anterior and posterior intestines was stronger than in the stomach. ALP activity was detected in the striated border of enterocytes and muscularis of the whole intestine, lamina propria and supranuclear cytoplasm of the enterocytes in the anterior intestine, as well as in the blood vessels of the stomach. The staining intensity for ALP in the anterior intestine was stronger than in the posterior segment and the latter was stronger than in the stomach. NSE activity was detected in the cytoplasm of the epithelial cells in the entire gastrointestinal tract, with the anterior intestine showing stronger intensity than the stomach. POD activity was located in the blood cells of the lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract and the levels in the stomach were similar to the anterior and posterior intestines. Alcian blue (pH 2·5) periodic acid Schiff (AB-PAS) histochemical results revealed three types of mucous cells in the gastrointestinal tract. Type I cells (PAS+AB-) were observed among the gastric mucosa columnar cells in the stomach and enterocytes in the basal region of the villi and in the middle and top regions of the intestinal villi. Type II cells (PAS-AB+) and type III cells (PAS+AB+) were not detected in the stomach but were distributed ubiquitously among enterocytes in the middle and top regions of the intestinal villi.
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- Y Z Wang
- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Tianjin Key Lab of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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Bosi G, Giari L, DePasquale JA, Carosi A, Lorenzoni M, Dezfuli BS. Protective responses of intestinal mucous cells in a range of fish-helminth systems. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2017; 40:1001-1014. [PMID: 28026022 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Revised: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Histopathological, immunofluorescence and ultrastructural studies were conducted on the intestines of four fish species infected with different taxa of enteric helminths. Brown trout (Salmo trutta trutta), eel (Anguilla anguilla) and tench (Tinca tinca) obtained from Lake Piediluco (central Italy) were examined. Brown trout and eel were infected with two species of acanthocephalans, and tench was parasitized with a tapeworm species. In addition to the above site, specimens of chub (Squalius cephalus) and brown trout infected with an acanthocephalan were examined from the River Brenta (north Italy). Moreover, eels were examined from a brackish water, Comacchio lagoons (north Italy), where one digenean species was the predominant enteric worm. All the helminths species induced a similar response, the hyperplasia of the intestinal mucous cells, particularly of those secreting acid mucins. Local endocrine signals seemed to affect the production and secretion of mucus in the parasitized fish, as worms often were surrounded by an adherent mucus layer or blanket. This is the first quantitative report of enteric worm effects on the density of various mucous cell types and on the mucus composition in intestine of infected/uninfected conspecifics. We provide a global comparison between the several fish-helminth systems examined.
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- G Bosi
- Department of Veterinary Sciences and Technologies for Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Cellular and Environmental Biology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Cellular and Environmental Biology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Dezfuli BS, DePasquale JA, Castaldelli G, Giari L, Bosi G. A fish model for the study of the relationship between neuroendocrine and immune cells in the intestinal epithelium: Silurus glanis infected with a tapeworm. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2017; 64:243-250. [PMID: 28330806 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2017.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Immunohistochemical, immunofluorescence and ultrastructural studies were conducted on a sub-population of 20 wels catfish Silurus glanis from a tributary of the River Po (Northern Italy). Fish were examined for the presence of ecto- and endo-parasites; in the intestine of 5 fish, 11 specimens of cestode Glanitaenia osculata were noted and was the only helminth species encountered. The architecture of intestine and its cellular features were nearly identical in either the uninfected S. glanis or in those harboring G. osculata. Near the site of worm's attachment, mucous cells, several mast cells (MCs), few neutrophils and some endocrine cells (ECs) were found to co-occur within the intestinal epithelium. MCs and neutrophils were abundant also in the submucosa. Immunohistochemical staining revealed that enteric ECs were immunoreactive to met-enkephalin, galanin and serotonin anti-bodies. The numbers of ECs, mucous cells and MCs were significantly higher in infected wels catfish (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.05). Dual immunofluorescence staining with the biotinylated lectin Sambucus nigra Agglutinin and the rabbit polyclonal anti-met-enkephalin or anti-serotonin, with parallel transmission electron microscopy, showed that ECs often made intimate contact with the mucous cells and epithelial MCs. The presence of numerous MCs in intestinal epithelium shows S. glanis to be an interesting model fish to study processes underlying intestinal inflammation elicited by an enteric worm. Immune cells, ECs and mucous cells of the intestinal epithelium have been described at the ultrastructural level and their possible functions and interactions together will be discussed.
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- B Sayyaf Dezfuli
- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Borsari St. 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Morphogenyx Inc, PO Box 717, East Northport, NY 11731, USA
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Borsari St. 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Borsari St. 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences and Technologies for Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, St. Trentacoste 2, 20134 Milan, Italy
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Hur SW, Kim SK, Kim DJ, Lee BI, Park SJ, Hwang HG, Jun JC, Myeong JI, Lee CH, Lee YD. Digestive Physiological Characteristics of the Gobiidae: - Characteristics of CCK-producing Cells and Mucus-secreting Goblet Cells of Stomach Fish and Stomachless Fish. Dev Reprod 2016; 20:207-217. [PMID: 27796002 PMCID: PMC5078146 DOI: 10.12717/dr.2016.20.3.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In this study, we investigated the characteristics of CCK-producing cells and mucus-secreting goblet cells with respect to stomach fish and stomachless fish of the Gobiidae in order to provide a basis for understanding the digestive physiology. Hairychin goby (Sagamia geneionema), which is stomachless fish, the numbers of mucus-secreting goblet cells is highest in the posterior intestine portion (P<0.05), while CCK-producing cells are scattered throughout the intestine. Gluttonous goby (Chasmichthys gulosus), which is stomach fish, mucus-secreting goblet cells are most abundant in the mid intestine portion (P<0.05), whereas CCK-producing cells are observed only in the anterior and mid intestine portion. Trident goby (Tridentiger obscurus) which is stomach fish, mucus-secreting goblet cells were most abundant in the mid intestine portion (P<0.05). CCK-producing cells are found in the anterior and mid intestine portion. Giurine goby, Rhinogobius giurinus which is also stomach fish, the largest number of mucus-secreting goblet cells showed in anterior intestine portion except for esophagus (P<0.05). CCK-producing cells are present only in the anterior and mid intestine portion. In S. geneionema, digestive action occurs in the posterior intestine portion to protect and functions to activate digestion. In contrast, in C. gulosus, T. obscurus and R. giurinus, their digestive action occurs in the anterior and mid intestine portion to protect and functions to activate digestion. Further studies of the modes of food ingestion by these fish, the contents of their digestive tracts, and the staining characteristics of the goblet cells need to be carried out.
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- Sang-Woo Hur
- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), Busan 46083, Korea
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- Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63333, Korea
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- Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63333, Korea
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Purushothaman K, Lau D, Saju JM, Musthaq SK S, Lunny DP, Vij S, Orbán L. Morpho-histological characterisation of the alimentary canal of an important food fish, Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer). PeerJ 2016; 4:e2377. [PMID: 27635341 PMCID: PMC5012279 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.2377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) is a food fish of increasing aquaculture importance. In order to improve our understanding on the digestive system and feeding of this species, morphological and histological features of the gut were studied. Morphologically, the Asian seabass gut is defined by a short and muscular esophagus, well-developed stomach and comparatively short intestine. Mucous secreting goblet cells reactive to PAS (Periodic Acid Schiff) and AB (Alcian Blue) stain were present throughout the esophagus. The stomach was sac-like and could be distinguished into the cardiac, fundic and pyloric regions. Gastric glands and mucus cells were predominately present in the cardiac and fundic regions. Five finger-like pyloric caeca were present between the stomach and intestine. The intestine was a short, tubular structure with no morphological differences between the various regions. Histologically, the intestinal regions were similar, the main difference being in the number of goblet cells that increased from anterior to posterior intestine, with 114 ± 9, 153 ± 7 and 317 ± 21 goblet cells in the anterior, mid and posterior regions, respectively. The intestinal epithelium stained positively for PAS, but the staining was stronger for acidic glycoproteins. The rectum was similar to intestine, except for increased goblet cell numbers (anterior rectum: 529 ± 26; posterior rectum: 745 ± 29). Gut morpho-histology did not respond to salinity changes, however, there was a significant reduction of mucosal height, goblet cell numbers and muscularis thickness upon food deprivation.
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- Reproductive Genomics Group, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Singapore, Singapore
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- Reproductive Genomics Group, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Singapore, Singapore
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- Reproductive Genomics Group, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Agency for Science, Research and Technology, Singapore
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- Reproductive Genomics Group, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Singapore, Singapore
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- Reproductive Genomics Group, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Comparative Genomics, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
- Department of Animal Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Georgikon Faculty, University of Pannonia, Keszthely, Hungary
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Faccioli CK, Chedid RA, Mori RH, do Amaral AC, Vicentini IBF, Vicentini CA. Ultrastructure of the digestive tract in neotropical carnivorous catfish Hemisorubim platyrhynchos (Valenciennes, 1840) (Siluriformes, Pimelodidae). SCANNING 2016; 38:336-343. [PMID: 26445300 DOI: 10.1002/sca.21275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The surface of the digestive tract of Hemisorubim platyrhynchos was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. Morphometric studies by transmission electron microscopy were performed to analysis the intestinal microvilli. H. platyrhynchos is a Neotropical carnivorous freshwater catfish featuring a short digestive tract composed of a short esophagus, saccular stomach, and intestine with four regions: anterior, middle, posterior, and rectal. The esophageal surface is constituted by fingerprint-like microridges that anchor the mucosubstances secreted by goblet cells facilitating the passage of food. Goblet cells present the opening to the esophageal lumen, between the microridges. Club cells are in basal epithelium and they do not present the opening to the lumen. The gastric luminal surface shows polygon-shaped epithelial cells which secrete granules by exocytose to protect the gastric surface. The intestinal luminal surface reveals folds that are thicker in the anterior intestine than in the posterior intestine, increasing the absorptive surface area. The intestinal surface presents the microvilli of enterocytes and the opening of goblet cells. The morphometric analysis showed that the microvilli are longer in the anterior intestine, significantly decreasing towards the posterior intestine. The microvilli surface area significantly is greater in the anterior and middle intestine than in the posterior intestine. Numerous openings of goblet cells were observed in the posterior intestine acting in epithelial protection and lubrication. SCANNING 38:336-343, 2016. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Claudemir Kuhn Faccioli
- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
- Institute of Biosciences, Letter and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University-UNESP, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
- Aquaculture Center of UNESP-CAUNESP, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
- Aquaculture Center of UNESP-CAUNESP, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gay F, Ferrandino I, Monaco A, Cerulo M, Capasso G, Capaldo A. Histological and hormonal changes in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) after exposure to environmental cocaine concentration. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2016; 39:295-308. [PMID: 25865023 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Revised: 01/29/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The aim of this study was the assessment of histological and hormonal changes induced in the European eel from environmental concentrations of cocaine. Silver eels were exposed to 20 ng L(-1) of cocaine during 50 days; at the same time, control, vehicle control and two post-exposure recovery groups (3 and 10 days) were made. The general morphology of the skin and the intestine, and the plasma levels of prolactin, cortisol and dopamine were evaluated. In the skin, cocaine decreased the number and size of mucous cells, increased the thickness of the epidermis and altered the club cells and the basal lamina. In the intestine, cocaine increased the thickness of the epithelium and the number of mucous cells and reactivated the structure of the intestine and of the intestinal musculature. Moreover, cocaine increased plasma prolactin, cortisol and dopamine levels. These results suggest that cocaine induced histological changes, directly and/or through the hormonal changes observed. Considering the complex life cycle of the eel, the changes induced by cocaine in the skin, the intestine and the endocrine system could threaten the ability of the eel to successfully migrate and reproduce.
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Biology, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Pediatric Surgery, University Federico II, Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Andrade IM, Guimarães JP, Rotundo MM, Mari RB. Morphology of the digestive tract of the Whitemouth croaker Micropogonias furnieri (Desmarest, 1823) (Perciformes: Sciaenidae). ACTA ZOOL-STOCKHOLM 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/azo.12156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Isabel M. Andrade
- Marine Animal Morphology Laboratory at Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - Campus Experimental Litoral Paulista; Praça Dom Infante, s/no 11330-900 São Vicente São Paulo Brazil
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- Graduate Studies Program in Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Sustainability; Universidade Santa Cecília; R. Oswaldo Cruz, 266 11045-907 Santos São Paulo Brazil
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- Zoology Collection at Universidade Santa Cecília; R. Oswaldo Cruz, 266 11045-907 Santos São Paulo Brazil
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- Marine Animal Morphology Laboratory at Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - Campus Experimental Litoral Paulista; Praça Dom Infante, s/no 11330-900 São Vicente São Paulo Brazil
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Dezfuli BS, Manera M, Giari L, DePasquale JA, Bosi G. Occurrence of immune cells in the intestinal wall of Squalius cephalus infected with Pomphorhynchus laevis. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2015; 47:556-564. [PMID: 26434712 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2015.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A sub-population of 34 specimens of chub, Squalius cephalus, was sampled from the River Brenta (Northern Italy) and examined for ecto- and endo-parasites. Pomphorhynchus laevis (Acanthocephala) was the only enteric helminth encountered. Immunofluorescence and ultrastructural studies were conducted on the intestines of chub. Near the site of parasite's attachment, mucous cells, mast cells (MCs), neutrophils and rodlet cells (RCs) were found to co-occur within the intestinal epithelium. The numbers of mucous cells, MCs and neutrophils were significantly higher in infected fish (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.05). Dual immunofluorescence staining with the lectin Dolichos Biflorus Agglutinin (DBA) and the macrophage-specific MAC387 monoclonal antibody, with parallel transmission electron microscopy, revealed that epithelial MCs often made intimate contact with the mucous cells. Degranulation of a large number of MCs around the site of the acanthocephalan's attachment and in proximity to mucous cells was also documented. MCs and neutrophils were abundant in the submucosa. Immune cells of the intestinal epithelium have been described at the ultrastructural level and their possible functions and interactions are discussed.
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- Bahram S Dezfuli
- Department of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, St. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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- Faculty of Biosciences, Agro-Alimentary and Environmental Technologies, University of Teramo, St. Crispi 212, I-64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, St. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences and Technologies for Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, St. Trentacoste 2, 20134 Milan, Italy
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Cardoso NDN, Firmiano EMDS, Gomes ID, Nascimento AAD, Sales A, Araújo FG. Histochemical and immunohistochemical study on endocrine cells (5HT, GAS, and SST) of the gastrointestinal tract of a teleost, the characin Astyanax bimaculatus. Acta Histochem 2015; 117:595-604. [PMID: 26073464 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2015.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Endocrine cells secrete hormones through the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and act on the overall regulation of digestive processes such as nutrient absorption, gut motility and intestinal blood flow. This study aimed to determine regional distribution and frequency of endocrine cells secretory of serotonin (5-HT), somatostatin (SST) and gastrin (GAS) in the GIT of a small-bodied widespread characin Astyanax bimaculatus using histological, histochemical and immunohistochemical techniques. Fragments of the stomach and gut fixed for 8h in Bouin liquid were subjected to histological processing and immunohistochemical routine. For the histological analyses, the technique of staining with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) was used, whereas for the histochemical analyses Gomori's trichrome, periodic acid+Schiff (PAS) and Alcian blue pH 2.5 (AB) were used to further immunohistochemical processing. The stomach has a mucosa lined with a simple columnar epithelium with mucus-secreting cells; the glandular region (proximal and distal portions) has folds and pits, whereas the non-glandular region has pits only. The intestinal epithelium is simple with plain cylindrical grooved and goblet cells. The anterior region has thin folds with few goblet cells, and the posterior region with thick folds and many goblet cells. The regional distribution and frequency of endocrine cells varied across regions of the GIT with the stomach showing the highest amount of immunoreactive (IR) cells. Only the 5-HT was found in the stomach (epithelia and glands) and gut regions, with comparatively higher frequency in the stomach. SST-IR cells were found in the stomach (epithelia and gastric glands) with higher frequency in the glandular region, whereas GAS-IR were found in the gastric glands only. The stomach was the only organ to have all the three types of endocrine cells, indicating that this organ is the main site of digestion of food in this species.
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Bosi G, Shinn AP, Giari L, Sayyaf Dezfuli B. Enteric neuromodulators and mucus discharge in a fish infected with the intestinal helminth Pomphorhynchus laevis. Parasit Vectors 2015; 8:359. [PMID: 26152567 PMCID: PMC4495775 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-015-0970-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 06/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In vertebrates, the presence of enteric worms can induce structural changes to the alimentary canal impacting on the neuroendocrine system, altering the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and affecting the occurrence and relative density of endocrine cells (ECs). This account represents the first immunohistochemistry and ultrastructure-based study which documents the intimate relationship between the intestinal mucous cells and ECs in a fish-helminth system, investigating the potential effects of enteric neuromodulators on gut mucus secretion/discharge. METHODS A modified dual immunohisto- and histochemical staining technique was applied on intestinal sections from both infected and uninfected fish. Sections were incubated in antisera to a range of neuromodulators (i.e. leu-enkephalin, met-enkephalin, galanin and serotonin) and the glycoconjugate histochemistry of the mucous cells was determined using a subsequent alcian blue - periodic acid Schiff staining step. Dual fluorescent staining on sections prepared for confocal laser scanning microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were also used to document the relationship between ECs and mucous cells. RESULTS From a total of 26 specimens of Squalius cephalus sampled from the River Paglia, 16 (i.e. 62 %) specimens were found to harbour an infection of the acanthocephalan Pomphorhynchus laevis (average intensity of infection 9.2 ± 0.8 parasites host(-1), mean ± standard error). When acanthocephalans were present, the numbers of mucous cells (most notably those containing acidic or mixed glycoconjugates) and ECs secreting leu-enkephalin, met-enkephalin, galanin, serotonin were significantly higher than those seen on sections from uninfected fish. The relationship between met-enkephalin-like or serotonin-like ECs and lectin DBA positive mucous cells was demonstrated through a dual fluorescent staining. The presence of tight connections and desmosomes between mucous and ECs in transmission electron micrographs provides further evidence of this intimate relationship. CONCLUSIONS The presence of P. laevis induces an increase in the number of enteric ECs that are immunoreactive to leu- and met-enkephalin, galanin, and serotonin anti-sera. The mucous cells hyperplasia and enhanced mucus secretion in the helminth-infected intestines could be elicited by the increase in the number of ECs which release these regulatory substances.
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- Giampaolo Bosi
- Department of Veterinary Sciences and Technologies for Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, St. Trentacoste 2, 20134, Milan, Italy.
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- Fish Vet Group Asia Limited, 99/386, Chaengwattana Building, Chaengwattana Rd., Kwaeng Toongsonghong, Khet Laksi, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand.
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- Department of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, St. Borsari 46, 44121, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, St. Borsari 46, 44121, Ferrara, Italy.
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Akat E, Arıkan H, Göçmen B. Histochemical and biometric study of the gastrointestinal system of Hyla orientalis (Bedriaga, 1890) (Anura, Hylidae). Eur J Histochem 2014; 58:2452. [PMID: 25578977 PMCID: PMC4289849 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2014.2452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2014] [Revised: 11/06/2014] [Accepted: 11/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study was carried out to assess the localization of hyaluronic acid (HA) and the distribution of glycoproteins in the gastrointestinal system of adult Hyla orientalis. Histochemical analysis of the gastrointestinal system in H. orientalis showed that mucous content included glycogene and/or oxidable dioles [periodic acid/Schiff (PAS)+], neutral or acid-rich (PAS/AB pH 2.5+), sialic acid residues (KOH/PAS+) and acid sulphate [Aldehyde fuchsin (AF)+] glycoproteins. However the mucus content was not the same in stomach, small and large intestine. The mucus content of stomach included only glycogene and/or oxidable dioles and sialic acid residues. Besides these histochemical methods, the localization of HA was detected using biotinylated hyaluronic acid binding protein labeled with streptavidin-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC). In the extracellular matrix of the submucosa, the reaction for HA was evident. Since HA was located in submucosa beneath the epithelial layer of gastrointestinal system, it has a significant role in hydric balance, and essential to provide the gastrointestinal system integrity and functionality. According to biometric results, there were statistical differences between small and large intestine in terms of the amount of material stained positive with PAS/AB, PAS, KOH/PAS and AF/AB. Additionally, number of goblet cells in the small and large intestine was significantly different.
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Hopperdietzel C, Hirschberg RM, Hünigen H, Wolter J, Richardson K, Plendl J. Gross morphology and histology of the alimentary tract of the convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2014; 85:1707-1725. [PMID: 25263750 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The primary objectives of this study were to document the macroscopic and histological structure of the alimentary tract (AT) of the convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata, because there are no data available for this omnivorous freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. The morphology of the AT of A. nigrofasciata resembles that of related species. While having morphological criteria of the AT typical of most omnivorous fishes, such as a blind sac stomach and medium length intestine, A. nigrofasciata also has some structural peculiarities: the oesophagus is lined by a uniform stratified squamous epithelial layer with interspersed goblet cells along its entire length. Additionally, it has well-developed layers of the tunica muscularis including muscle fibre bundles that ascend into its mucosal folds. Occasionally, taste buds are present. In the transitional area between oesophagus and stomach, a prominent torus-like closure device is present. The mucosa of the stomach cannot be divided into different regions according to mucosal and morphological properties. The simple pattern of intestinal loops of A. nigrofasciata has few variations, irrespective of sex, mass and length of the individual fish. The first segment of the intestine is characterized by the largest mucososerosal ratio and the most complex mucosal surface architecture. A distinction of midgut and hindgut was not possible in A. nigrofasciata due to lack of defining structural components as described for other fish species.
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- C Hopperdietzel
- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Koserstrasse 20, D-14195, Berlin, Germany
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Faccioli CK, Chedid RA, Amaral ACD, Franceschini Vicentini IB, Vicentini CA. Morphology and histochemistry of the digestive tract in carnivorous freshwater Hemisorubim platyrhynchos (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae). Micron 2014; 64:10-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micron.2014.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 03/18/2014] [Accepted: 03/22/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Shin CH, Cha JH, Rahimnejad S, Jeong JB, Yoo BW, Lee BK, Ahn HJ, Choi SI, Choi YJ, Park YH, Kim JD, Lee KJ. Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Barodon, an Anionic Alkali Mineral Complex, on Growth Performance, Feed Utilization, Innate Immunity, Goblet Cell and Digestibility in Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2014; 27:383-90. [PMID: 25049965 PMCID: PMC4093262 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2013.13485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2013] [Revised: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 10/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A 15-wk feeding trial was conducted to examine the supplemental effects of Barodon on growth performance, gastrointestinal histology, feed digestibility and innate immunity in olive founder. A basal commercial diet was used as a control and two other diets were prepared by spraying 0.1% or 0.2% of Barodon. Triplicate groups of fish (BW, 145 g) were fed one of the test diets to apparent satiation twice daily. At the end of the feeding trial, fish growth performance was not significantly affected by dietary treatments; however, feed utilization was significantly improved (linear and quadratic, p<0.05) by Barodon supplementation. Significantly higher (p<0.05) survival rates were obtained in fish fed Barodon containing diets. Hepatosomatic index increased significantly in Barodon treated groups. Also, the use of Barodon resulted in significant increase (linear and quadratic, p<0.05) of intestine length and number of goblet cells. Significantly higher (Quadratic, p<0.05) apparent digestibility coefficient of DM was obtained by supplementation of Barodon. Lysozyme and myeloperoxidase activities increased quadratically and linearly, respectively, in Barodon treated fish. Also, significantly higher (linear and quadratic, p<0.05) superoxide dismutase activity was found in Barodon fed fish. The findings in this study show that inclusion of Barodon in diets for olive flounder improves feed utilization and digestibility, and positively affects digestive tract histology and innate immunity.
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- Chang-Hoon Shin
- Department of Animal Life system, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 690-756, Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 690-756, Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Biomedical Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 690-756, Korea
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- Cargill Agri Purina Inc, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Barodon - S.F. Corp, Ansung, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Animal Life system, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 690-756, Korea . ; Marine & Environmental Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 695-814, Korea
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Rodrigues MN, Carvalho RC, Franciolli ALR, Rodrigues RF, Rigoglio NN, Jacob JCF, Gastal EL, Miglino MA. Prenatal Development of the Digestive System in the Horse. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2014; 297:1218-27. [DOI: 10.1002/ar.22929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Revised: 02/24/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Marcio N. Rodrigues
- Department of Surgery; School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo; Butanta 05508-270 Sao Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Surgery; School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo; Butanta 05508-270 Sao Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Surgery; School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo; Butanta 05508-270 Sao Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Surgery; School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo; Butanta 05508-270 Sao Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Surgery; School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo; Butanta 05508-270 Sao Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Reproduction and Animal Evaluation; Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro; 23890-000 Seropedica Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science; Food and Nutrition, Southern Illinois University; 62901 Carbondale Illinois
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- Department of Surgery; School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo; Butanta 05508-270 Sao Paulo Brazil
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Histological and histochemical investigations of the pharyngeal jaw apparatus of a carp Cirrhinus mrigala. Acta Histochem 2014; 116:421-34. [PMID: 24103525 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2013.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Revised: 09/15/2013] [Accepted: 09/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The histological organization and histochemical aspects of the pharyngeal jaw apparatus of the Indian major carp Cirrhinus mrigala are described. The pharyngeal jaw apparatus consists of a lower pharyngeal jaw and a chewing pad. Histochemical analysis reveals that the epithelium covering the lower pharyngeal jaw is mucogenic and is involved in the secretion of different classes of glycoproteins (GPs) including GPs with oxidizable vicinal diols, GPs with O-sulphate esters and GPs with sialic acid residues with and without O-acyl substitution. Characteristically, the epithelium at irregular intervals is differentiated into simple or branched tubular pharyngeal glands, which often extend deep into the sub-epithelial tissues. Copious mucus secretion from pharyngeal glands may be associated with transportation of chewed food particles toward the esophagus. Histochemistry and fluorescence microscopy show that the epithelium covering the chewing pad is keratinized. The keratinized surface of the chewing pad may be considered to serve as an occlusion surface for the lower pharyngeal jaw teeth forming an efficient pharyngeal mill for chewing food materials.
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Serous goblet cells: The protein secreting cells in the oral cavity of a catfish, Rita rita (Hamilton, 1822) (Bagridae, Siluriformes). Tissue Cell 2014; 46:9-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2013.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2012] [Revised: 05/09/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Leknes IL. Goblet cell types in intestine of tiger barb and black tetra (Cyprinidae, Characidae: Teleostei). Anat Histol Embryol 2013; 43:352-60. [PMID: 23952769 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/13/2013] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Histochemical properties of goblet cells in intestine of a stomach-less teleost, tiger barb (Puntius tetrazona), and a stomach-containing teleost, black tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), are described and compared. The intestine goblet cells were mostly wide in both species, but in tiger barb, some of them were markedly thinner. In black tetra, all the intestine goblet cells displayed magenta colour after PAS, whereas in the tiger barb, only the thinner goblet cells displayed such affinity. The latter cell type was coloured strongly magenta when the tissue was treated with alcian blue (pH 2.5) followed by PAS, whereas the wide goblet cells in tiger barb and all goblet cells in black tetra displayed mainly a blue colour after such treatment. Further, the goblet cells in both species were coloured cleanly blue after high iron diamine followed by alcian blue (pH 2.5). The intestine goblet cells in both species displayed a moderate affinity to WGA and concanavalin A lectins and no affinity to DBA. Most of the goblet cells displayed no affinity to PNA, but some of them in the tiger barb displayed a moderate or strong affinity to this lectin. The affinity to WGA was somewhat strengthened after pre-treatment with neuraminidase. These results suggest that tiger barb contains two types or variants of intestinal goblet cells: high numbers of wide cells filled by acidic, non-sulphated mucin and some thinner cells filled by neutral mucin. The intestine goblet cells in black tetra were filled by variable amounts of neutral and acidic mucin, but the total number of such cells is much less than in tiger barb. The present lectin and neuraminidase results suggest that the intestinal mucins in both species contain significant amounts of N-acetylglucosamine, sialic acid and glucose/mannose, but seem to lack N-acetylgalactosamine. However, some of these cells in tiger barb contain moderate to large amounts of galactose. Together, these results suggest significant species-specific features of the intestine goblet cells and mucin types in tiger barb and black tetra. In conclusion, the present results suggest that the diet and feeding habits in stomach-less teleosts compared with stomach-containing teleosts, greatly influence the number of intestine goblet cells and type of mucin in these cells.
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- I L Leknes
- Faculty of Teacher Education and Sport, Sogn og Fjordane University College, N-6851, Sogndal, Norway
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Cohen S, Diaz MV, Díaz AO. Histological and histochemical study of the digestive system of the Argentine anchovy larvae (Engraulis anchoita) at different developmental stages of their ontogenetic development. ACTA ZOOL-STOCKHOLM 2013. [DOI: 10.1111/azo.12038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Stefanía Cohen
- Departamento de Biología; Laboratorio de Histología e Histoquímica; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC); CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; Funes 3250 3º piso B7602AYJ Mar del Plata Pcia. de Bs. As Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Pesquero (INIDEP); Paseo Victoria Ocampo Nro. 1 Escollera Norte B7602HSA Mar del Plata Pcia. de Bs. As Argentina
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- Departamento de Biología; Laboratorio de Histología e Histoquímica; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC); CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; Funes 3250 3º piso B7602AYJ Mar del Plata Pcia. de Bs. As Argentina
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Yashpal M, Kumari U, Mittal S, Mittal AK. Glycoproteins in the Buccal Epithelium of a Carp,Cirrhinus mrigala(Pisces, Cyprinidae): A Histochemical Profile. Anat Histol Embryol 2013; 43:116-32. [DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2012] [Accepted: 03/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M. Yashpal
- Skin Physiology Laboratory; Centre of Advanced Study; Department of Zoology; Banaras Hindu University; Varanasi 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India
- Electron Microscope Facility; Department of Anatomy; Institute of Medical Sciences; Banaras Hindu University; Varanasi 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India
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- Skin Physiology Laboratory; Centre of Advanced Study; Department of Zoology; Banaras Hindu University; Varanasi 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India
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- Skin Physiology Laboratory; Centre of Advanced Study; Department of Zoology; Banaras Hindu University; Varanasi 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India
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- Skin Physiology Laboratory; Centre of Advanced Study; Department of Zoology; Banaras Hindu University; Varanasi 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India
- Retired Professor of Zoology; Banaras Hindu University; 9 Mani Nagar, Kandawa, Near Chitaipur Crossing Varanasi 221 106 Uttar Pradesh India
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Vieira-Lopes DA, Pinheiro NL, Sales A, Ventura A, Araújo FG, Gomes ID, Nascimento AA. Immunohistochemical study of the digestive tract of Oligosarcus hepsetus. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:1919-1929. [PMID: 23569337 PMCID: PMC3613107 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i12.1919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2012] [Revised: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 12/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To describe the histology of the digestive tract and to investigate the occurrence of endocrine cells in Oligosarcus hepsetus (O. hepsetus).
METHODS: The digestive tract (DT) of O. hepsetus was divided into esophagus, two stomach regions (glandular and non-glandular) and two intestinal regions (anterior and posterior). These specimens were processed by routine histological techniques and stained with hematoxylin-eosin, Gomori’s trichrome, periodic acid Schiff (PAS) and Alcian blue (AB). An immunohistochemical method using avidin-biotin-peroxidase was employed.
RESULTS: The esophagus is lined with a non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that is reactive to PAS and AB. The stomach has a mucosa lined with a simple columnar epithelium with mucus-secreting cells that are reactive only to PAS. The intestine has a simple columnar epithelium with a brush border and goblet cells that are reactive to PAS and AB. Somatostatin, serotonin and cholecystokinin immunoreactive cells were identified throughout the DT.
CONCLUSION: This study revealed adaptations for the species’ diet and showed that the distribution and relative frequency of immunoreactive cells are similar to those of other fish.
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Takiue S, Akiyoshi H. Light and scanning electron microscope examination of the digestive tract in peppered moray eel, Gymnothorax pictus (Elopomorpha). Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2013; 296:443-51. [PMID: 23381969 DOI: 10.1002/ar.22652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The morphology of the digestive tract of the peppered moray eel, Gymnothorax pictus (G. pictus) (Elopomorpha: Anguilliformes) was examined using both light and scanning electron microscopy. The digestive tract is composed of the esophagus, the stomach, and the intestines; pyloric caeca were absent. The stomach was divided into a cardiac region that was continuous with the esophagus, a body which terminated in a long blind sac, and a pyloric region that was continuous with the intestine. The short intestine possessed several partitions that were created by the mucosal folds within the posterior region. The terminal region of the stomach was characterized by the thick longitudinal muscularis and subserosa, and the gastric glands and microvilli were absent. Ciliary tufts of ciliated cells were observed on the surface of the partition-like mucosal folds within the intestinal wall. Acidic mucus was secreted throughout the digestive tract. It was suggested that the terminal region of the stomach is specialized for storage of large food items. In addition, it is possible that the partition-like mucosal folds within the intestine perform a function similar to that of the spiral valve and, and along with ciliated cells, facilitated digestion and absorption. The acidic mucus likely maintained surface epithelium pH and protease activity. Within a phylogenetic context, the absence of a pyloric caeca in G. pictus while possessing an intestine implies that this species is affiliated to groups that had branched off earlier than basal teleosts. Inc.
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- Shunpei Takiue
- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, Shimane University, 1060 Nishikawatsu, Matsue, 690-8504, Japan
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Hur SW, Lee CH, Lee SH, Kim BH, Kim HB, Baek HJ, Lee YD. Characterization of cholecystokinin-producing cells and mucus-secreting goblet cells in the blacktip grouper, Epinephelus fasciatus. Tissue Cell 2012; 45:153-7. [PMID: 23274134 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2012.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2012] [Revised: 10/25/2012] [Accepted: 10/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The characteristics and distributions of cholecystokinin (CCK)-producing cells and mucus-secreting goblet cells were investigated in the digestive tract of the blacktip grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus). CCK-producing cells were scattered throughout the digestive tract. The highest frequency of CCK-producing cells was observed in the anterior intestine portion and pyloric ceca, with a very small number of cells distributed as far as the rectum. Mucus-secreting goblet cells were found to differ remarkably in their regional distributions and relative frequencies. High frequencies of mucus-secreting goblet cells were found in the digestive tract, mainly in the anterior intestine portion and pyloric ceca, but not the esophagus; the frequency decreased slightly toward the rectum. Our result suggests that food digested by gastric acid in the stomach moves on the anterior (including the pyloric ceca) and mid intestine portion, thereby ensuring effective stimulation of the CCK-producing cells. In addition, the distribution pattern of the CCK-producing cells closely resembled that of mucus-secreting goblet cells. In E. fasciatus, CCK-producing cells and mucus-secreting goblet cells seem to be well adapted to promoting optimal control of the digestive process.
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- Sang-Woo Hur
- Marine and Environmental Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 695-965, South Korea
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Srivastava N, Kumari U, Rai AK, Mittal S, Mittal AK. Histochemical analysis of glycoproteins in the gill epithelium of an Indian major carp, Cirrhinus mrigala. Acta Histochem 2012; 114:626-35. [PMID: 22177215 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2011.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2011] [Revised: 11/15/2011] [Accepted: 11/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Glycoproteins were analyzed by a range of histochemical methods in the epithelium of gills of Cirrhinus mrigala, a valuable food fish of great economic importance cultured extensively in India. The gills consist of gill arches, gill rakers, gill filaments and secondary lamellae. Major components of the epithelium of gill arches and gill rakers are epithelial cells, mucous goblet cells, rodlet cells, lymphocytes, eosinophilic granular cells and taste buds. In contrast, in the gill filament epithelium, rodlet cells and taste buds, and in secondary lamellae epithelium, rodlet cells, lymphocytes, eosinophilic granular cells and taste buds are not discernible. The epithelial cells, the mucous goblet cells and the eosinophilic granular cells elaborate glycoproteins with oxidizable vicinal diols and glycoproteins with sialic acid residues without O-acyl substitution. In addition, glycoproteins with O-sulphate esters are secreted by the mucous goblet cells. The rodlet cells elaborate glycoproteins with oxidizable vicinal diols. Different types of glycoproteins elaborated on the epithelial surface of gills are discussed in relation to physiological significance of glycoprotein classes with special reference to their roles in lubrication, protection and inhibition of invasion and proliferation of pathogenic micro-organisms.
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- Nidhi Srivastava
- Skin Physiology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Histochemical analysis of glycoproteins in the secretory cells in the epidermis of the head skin of Indian Major Carp, Labeo rohita. Tissue Cell 2012; 44:409-17. [PMID: 22939776 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2012.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2012] [Revised: 08/06/2012] [Accepted: 08/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A series of histochemical procedures were employed to localise and characterise glycoprotein (GP) classes produced by the epithelial cells, the type A and the type B mucous goblet cells (MGCs) and the club cells in the epidermis of Labeo rohita. The epithelial cells secreted GPs with oxidizable vicinal diols and GPs with sialic acid residues without O-acyl substitution in low concentrations. The type A MGCs and the type B MGCs, in contrast, produced these GPs in high concentrations. Further, these MGCs produced GPs with O-sulphate esters as well. GPs with O-sulphate esters were produced in high concentration by the type A MGCs and in low concentration by the type B MGCs. The club cells produced GPs with oxidizable vicinal diols in trace amounts. Production of more than one type of GPs suggested a basis for functional discrimination in their role in the mucous secretions at the skin surface. This is considered an adaptation to environment inhabited by the fish and is discussed in relation to their role in lubrication, protection and inhibition of the invasion and proliferation of pathogenic micro-organisms.
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Estensoro I, Redondo MJ, Salesa B, Kaushik S, Pérez-Sánchez J, Sitjà-Bobadilla A. Effect of nutrition and Enteromyxum leei infection on gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata intestinal carbohydrate distribution. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 2012; 100:29-42. [PMID: 22885511 DOI: 10.3354/dao02486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The effect of a practical plant protein-based diet containing vegetable oils (VO) as the major lipid source on the mucosal carbohydrate pattern of the intestine was studied in gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata challenged with the myxosporean parasite Enteromyxum leei. Fish fed for 9 mo either a fish oil (FO) diet or a blend of VO at 66% of replacement (66VO diet) were exposed to parasite-contaminated water effluent. Samples of the anterior, middle and posterior intestine (AI, MI and PI, respectively) were obtained for parasite diagnosis and histochemistry. Fish were categorised as control (C, not exposed), early (E) or late (L) infected. Mucin and lectin histochemistry was applied to detect the different types of mucins and sialic acid in goblet cells (GC), the brush border and enterocytes. The number of GC stained with periodic acid Schiff (PAS), alcian blue (AB), aldehyde fuchsin-alcian blue (AF-AB), for the detection of neutral, acidic, sulphated and carboxylic mucins, and with the lectin Sambucus nigra agglutinin (SNA), were counted in digital images. The 66VO diet produced a significant decrease of GC with neutral and acidic mucins in the AI and MI, and also of those with carboxylic mucins and sialic acid in the MI. Sulphated mucins and sialic acid were less abundant in the AI than in the MI and PI in the C-66VO treatment. E. leei infection had a strong effect on the number of GC, as E and L infected fish had a significant decrease of GC positive for all the stains versus C fish in PI. Time and diet effects were also observed, since the lowest values were mostly registered in E-66VO fish in PI. In conclusion, though GC depletion was mainly induced by enteromyxosis, an effect of the diet was also observed. Thus, the diet can be a predisposing factor that worsens the disease course.
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- Itziar Estensoro
- Instituto de Acuicultura Torre de la Sal, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Torre la Sal s/n, 12595 Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain
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Koca YB, Gürcü B. Morphological and histochemical investigations of esophagogastric tract of a lizard, Laudakia stellio (Agamidae, Linnaeus 1758). ACTA BIOLOGICA HUNGARICA 2011; 62:376-87. [PMID: 22119867 DOI: 10.1556/abiol.62.2011.4.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Histological structures of esophagus and stomach tissue samples of Lacerta stellio have been studied, and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) distribution has been histochemically determined. Histologically, esophagus and stomach of L. stellio are composed of four layers: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis mucosae and serosa. Mucosa of esophagus is covered by simple columnar ciliated epithelium with many mucous secreting goblet cells and contains branched tubular glands.Stomach of L. stellio is composed of fundus (oral and aboral) and pylorus regions. Mucosa is covered by columnar epithelium. Fundic glands are branched tubular glands while pyloric glands are usually simple tubular glands. In both regions of the stomach, glands are subdivided into three areas as base, neck and isthmus. Both in the esophagus and stomach, muscular layer is in the form of smooth muscle having inner circular and outer longitudinal layers.According to the results obtained by Alcian Blue (pH 5.8)/Periodic Acid Schiff staining, stomach is similar to esophagus in that neutral mucins and hyaluronic acid (HA) are dominant in isthmus and neck regions of gland tissue of stomach. In the base of the stomach, only neutral mucins have been observed. HA has been observed to be dominant in all other regions of both stomach and esophagus, along with some but not much sulphated GAGs.
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- Yücel Başimoğlu Koca
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Art, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey.
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Leiv Leknes I. Histochemical studies on mucin-rich cells in the digestive tract of a teleost, the Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi). Acta Histochem 2011; 113:353-7. [PMID: 20144469 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2010.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2009] [Revised: 01/11/2010] [Accepted: 01/17/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Types of mucus cells and mucins in the epithelial cell layer throughout the digestive tract of the Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) are described and compared. The mucin was produced in three different cell types: in sac-like cells in the esophagus, in surface epithelial cells in the stomach and in goblet cells in the caeca and intestine. Nearly the entire esophageal epithelial cell layer consisted of mucus cells, filled by both neutral mucin and non-sulfated acidic mucin. The gastric mucin occurred in the distal area of the surface epithelial cells only and contained mainly neutral proteoglycans rich in glucosamine and some galactosamine and sialic acid. The goblet cells contained mainly non-sulfated acidic mucin in the caeca and sulfated acidic mucin throughout the entire intestine. Much glucosamine and some galactosamine and sialic acid occurred regularly in these cells in both the caeca and intestine. The observation that goblet cells often displayed colors ranging between blue and purple-magenta when alcian blue staining was followed by periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), or between blue and red-brown when the alcian blue was followed by neutral red, may reflect different ages or stages of development and differentiation for these cells. The highly variable affinities to wheat germ agglutinin (WGA-lectin) seen in these cells in the present study strengthens this view. However, such results may also suggest a true cellular heterogeneity reflecting various roles in lubrication, immunological defence, digestion and absorption.
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