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Branum S, Tazawa H, Burggren W. Physiological Regulation of Growth, Hematology and Blood Gases in Chicken Embryos in Response to Low and High Incubation Humidity. Front Physiol 2022; 13:880737. [PMID: 35685281 PMCID: PMC9173590 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.880737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Variations from a relative humidity (RH) of ∼50-60% can unfavorably alter chicken embryo development, but little is known of whether the embryo can mitigate these effects through physiological regulation. We examined effects of Low RH (25-35%), and High RH (85-93%) compared to Control RH (50-60%) on hatchability, embryonic growth, hematology and blood gases and pH. Mean hatchability was not affected by RH. Yet, Low RH decreased wet body mass of advanced embryos (days 17-19; d17-19), with lowered body water content compared with embryos of Control and High RH. However, dry body mass of developing (d11-19) embryos was not different between the three RH groups. Mean blood osmolality across development was higher in Low RH embryos and lower in High RH embryos compared with Control embryos. Mean blood lactate was higher in both Low and High RH embryos compared to Control embryos. Unexpectedly, hematological respiratory variables (Hct, [RBC], MCV, [Hb]) and blood gas variables (Po2, Pco2, pH, [HCO3 -]) across development were not affected by RH. Mean wet body mass at hatch (d20-22) was larger in High RH embryos compared with Low RH embryos, but mean wet and dry body mass upon euthanasia on d22 was unaffected. The ability of the three populations to physiologically regulate blood respiratory variables and blood acid-base balance was then examined by observing their responses to intrinsic hypoxemia and hypercapnia created by controlled partial egg submersion in water. Hct and [RBC] responses were less disturbed by submersion in High RH embryos compared with both Control and Low RH embryos, which showed major disturbance. Acid-base regulatory responses did not differ between RH groups. We conclude that, while different incubation RHs cause large differences in tissue water content and body mass, most hematological and acid-base regulatory capabilities are regulated near Control values.
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- Sylvia Branum
- Developmental Integrative Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States
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- Developmental Integrative Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States
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- Developmental Integrative Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States
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Burggren W, Rojas Antich M. Angiogenesis in the Avian Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane: A Perspective on Research Trends and a Case Study on Toxicant Vascular Effects. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2020; 7:jcdd7040056. [PMID: 33291457 PMCID: PMC7762154 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd7040056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) of the avian embryo is an intrinsically interesting gas exchange and osmoregulation organ. Beyond study by comparative biologists, however, the CAM vascular bed has been the focus of translational studies by cardiovascular life scientists interested in the CAM as a model for probing angiogenesis, heart development, and physiological functions. In this perspective article, we consider areas of cardiovascular research that have benefited from studies of the CAM, including the themes of investigation of the CAM's hemodynamic influence on heart and central vessel development, use of the CAM as a model vascular bed for studying angiogenesis, and the CAM as an assay tool. A case study on CAM vascularization effects of very low doses of crude oil as a toxicant is also presented that embraces some of these themes, showing the induction of subtle changes in the pattern of the CAM vasculature growth that are not readily observed by standard vascular assessment methodologies. We conclude by raising several questions in the area of CAM research, including the following: (1) Do changes in patterns of CAM growth, as opposed to absolute CAM growth, have biological significance?; (2) How does the relative amount of CAM vascularization compared to the embryo per se change during development?; and (3) Is the CAM actually representative of the mammalian systemic vascular beds that it is presumed to model?
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Burggren W, Bautista N. Invited review: Development of acid-base regulation in vertebrates. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2019; 236:110518. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2019.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Hincke MT, Da Silva M, Guyot N, Gautron J, McKee MD, Guabiraba-Brito R, Réhault-Godbert S. Dynamics of Structural Barriers and Innate Immune Components during Incubation of the Avian Egg: Critical Interplay between Autonomous Embryonic Development and Maternal Anticipation. J Innate Immun 2018; 11:111-124. [PMID: 30391943 DOI: 10.1159/000493719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The integrated innate immune features of the calcareous egg and its contents are a critical underpinning of the remarkable evolutionary success of the Aves clade. Beginning at the time of laying, the initial protective structures of the egg, i.e., the biomineralized eggshell, egg-white antimicrobial peptides, and vitelline membrane, are rapidly and dramatically altered during embryonic development. The embryo-generated extra-embryonic tissues (chorioallantoic/amniotic membranes, yolk sac, and associated chambers) are all critical to counteract degradation of primary egg defenses during development. With a focus on the chick embryo (Gallus gallus domesticus), this review describes the progressive transformation of egg innate immunity by embryo-generated structures and mechanisms over the 21-day course of egg incubation, and also discusses the critical interplay between autonomous development and maternal anticipation.
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- Maxwell T Hincke
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, .,Department of Innovation in Medical Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, .,LE STUDIUM Research Consortium, Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies, Orléans-Tours, Nouzilly, France, .,BOA, INRA, Val de Loire Centre, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France,
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- BOA, INRA, Val de Loire Centre, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France
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- BOA, INRA, Val de Loire Centre, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France
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- BOA, INRA, Val de Loire Centre, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Dubansky B, Verbeck G, Mach P, Burggren W. Methodology for exposing avian embryos to quantified levels of airborne aromatic compounds associated with crude oil spills. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2018; 58:163-169. [PMID: 29408758 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2018.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Oil spills on birds and other organisms have focused primarily on direct effects of oil exposure through ingestion or direct body fouling. Little is known of indirect effects of airborne volatiles from spilled oil, especially on vulnerable developing embryos within the bird egg. Here a technique is described for exposing bird embryos in the egg to quantifiable amounts of airborne volatile toxicants from Deepwater Horizon crude oil. A novel membrane inlet mass spectrometry system was used to measure major classes of airborne oil-derived toxicants and correlate these exposures with biological endpoints. Exposure induced a reduction in platelet number and increase in osmolality of the blood of embryos of the chicken (Gallus gallus). Additionally, expression of cytochrome P4501A, a protein biomarker of oil exposure, occurred in renal, pulmonary, hepatic and vascular tissues. These data confirm that this system for generating and measuring airborne volatiles can be used for future in-depth analysis of the toxicity of volatile organic compounds in birds and potentially other terrestrial organisms.
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- Benjamin Dubansky
- University of North Texas, Department of Biological Sciences, Developmental Integrative Biology Cluster, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX, 76203, United States.
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- University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laboratory for Imaging Mass Spectrometry, 1417 Hickory Street, Denton, TX, 76203, United States
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- University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laboratory for Imaging Mass Spectrometry, 1417 Hickory Street, Denton, TX, 76203, United States; Aberdeen Proving Ground, 5183 Balckhawk Rd, E3150, Gunpowder, MD, 21010, United States
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- University of North Texas, Department of Biological Sciences, Developmental Integrative Biology Cluster, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX, 76203, United States
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