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Shin HY, Jin HJ, Tae HJ, Oh HG, Hwang JH. Establishment of an experimental model of ovalbumin-induced atopic dermatitis in canines. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1296138. [PMID: 38304543 PMCID: PMC10830637 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1296138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Introduction A reliable standard model is required to evaluate the efficacy of new drugs for companion animals, especially dogs. Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD), also known as allergic inflammatory skin disease, is a common condition. Currently, the house dust mite animal model is used in the research of cAD; however, this model exhibits significant individual variation and is difficult to standardize. In this study, we used ovalbumin as an antigen to sensitize and stimulate dogs, thereby establishing a stable model mimicking the T-helper 2 (Th2) response seen in cAD. Our objective was to create a cAD model that could be employed to evaluate the efficacy of novel drugs and mimic the Th2 dominant allergic response observed in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis of dogs. Methods In this study, six beagles were used. Normal saline was applied to two animals, and ovalbumin to four, on their dorsal skin. Results The ovalbumin-treated groups exhibited clinical cAD symptoms, such as pruritus and erythema. Moreover, plasma levels of the cAD markers immunoglobulin E and CCL17 chemokine were higher in the ovalbumin-treated group than in the vehicle control group. The skin thickness of the epidermis was significantly increased in the ovalbumin-treated group, with infiltration of inflammatory cells observed in the thickened dermis region. In conclusion, treatment of canine skin with an optimal concentration of ovalbumin induced typical cAD-like symptoms, and histological and molecular analyses confirmed an enhanced Th2-related immune response. Conclusion Therefore, we successfully established a suitable Th2-dominant response mimicking cAD, which will facilitate targeted research of atopic dermatitis in dogs.
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- Ha-Young Shin
- Animal Model Research Group, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
- Companion Animal New Drug Development Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
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- Animal Model Research Group, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biosafety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Companion Animal New Drug Development Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
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- R&D Division, HUVET Co., Ltd., Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Animal Model Research Group, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biosafety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Neil JE, Brown MB, Lenn JD, Williams AC. Accelerating topical formulation development for inflammatory dermatoses; an ex vivo human skin culture model consistent with clinical therapeutics. Int J Pharm 2022; 618:121648. [PMID: 35276230 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121648] [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: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Although animal models have been extensively used to evaluate human topical therapeutics, they exhibit marked physiological differences to human skin. Our objective was to develop a human ex vivo skin culture model to explore the pathophysiology of inflammatory dermatoses and for preclinical testing of potential therapeutic treatments. Ex vivo skin barrier integrity and metabolic activity was retained for 5 days and stimulation of T-helper cells (Th1), which produce proinflammatory cytokines, provided inflammatory responses similar to those reported from in vivo biopsy. Tissue responses to established therapies of pimecrolimus (Elidel) and clobetasol propionate (Dermovate) were evaluated using the human ex vivo skin culture, assessing pharmacodynamic changes in gene expression alongside the pharmacokinetics of drug penetration with both products showing time dependent efficacies. The translational utility of the human ex vivo skin culture model of inflammatory dermatoses was demonstrated through comparison with an in vivo clinical study, with similar reductions in inflammatory gene expression recorded for both drug treatments. Thus, this model can reduce, replace or refine animal testing and also mitigate the risk of failure in costly and time-consuming clinical trials associated with novel topical therapeutic development.
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- Jessica E Neil
- MedPharm Ltd; 4222 Emperor BLVD STE 320, Durham, NC, United States; University of Reading; PO Box 217, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
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- MedPharm Ltd; Unit 1 Chancellor Court, 50 Occam Rd, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom; University of Reading; PO Box 217, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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- MedPharm Ltd; 4222 Emperor BLVD STE 320, Durham, NC, United States
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- University of Reading; PO Box 217, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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A new ex vivo skin model for mechanistic understanding of putative anti-inflammatory topical therapeutics. Int J Pharm 2022; 617:121610. [PMID: 35202723 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Several in vitro models have been designed as test systems for inflammatory skin conditions, commonly using cell-culture or reconstructed human epidermis approaches. However, these systems poorly recapitulate the physiology and, importantly, the metabolism and biochemical activity of skin in vivo, whereas ex vivo skin culture models can retain these features of the tissue. Our objective was to develop a human ex vivo skin culture model to explore the pathophysiology of inflammatory dermatoses and for preclinical testing of potential therapeutic treatments. Following exogenous stimulation, tissue integrity and ability to induce inflammatory gene expression was retained, and stimulant concentrations and duration was optimised to mimic published data from inflammatory clinical biopsies of dermatitis and psoriasis patients. The validity and utility of the model was demonstrated when challenged with 5 drugs including a corticosteroid and vitamin D3 analogue, where inflammatory biomarkers were regulated in a manner consistent with the drugs' reported in vivo mechanisms of action. This model retains important inflammatory gene signals observed in human inflammatory dermatoses for preclinical evaluation of novel therapeutics.
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Singh A. A Comprehensive Review of Therapeutic Approaches Available for the Treatment of Dermatitis. RECENT PATENTS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 16:172-197. [PMID: 34365934 DOI: 10.2174/1872210515666210806143015] [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: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dermatitis or eczema is a prevalent skin disorder worldwide and is also very common as a pediatric inflammatory skin disorder. Its succession gets worse with the multiple comorbidities which exhibit mechanisms that are poorly understood. Its management further becomes a challenge due to the limited effective treatment options available. However, the Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS) along with new targeting strategies can easily bypass the issues associated with dermatitis management. If we compare the active constituents against phytoconstituents effective against dermatitis then phytoconstituents can be perceived to be more safe and gentle. OBJECTIVE Administration of NDDS of plant extract or actives displays improved absorption behavior, which helps them to permeate through lipid-rich biological membrane leading to increased bioavailability. The newer efficient discoveries related to eczema can face various exploitations. This can be intervened by the subjection of patent rights, which not only safeguard the novel works of individual(s) but also give them the opportunity to share details of their inventions with people globally. CONCLUSION The present review focuses on the available research about the use of nanoformulations in the topical delivery. It further elaborates the use of different animal models as the basis to characterize the different features of dermatitis. The review also highlights the recent nanoformulations which have the ability to amplify the delivery of active agents through their incorporation in transfersomes, ethosomes, niosomes or phytosomes, etc.
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- Apoorva Singh
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India
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Zeng HR, Zhao B, Rui X, Jia GH, Wu Y, Zhang D, Yu HN, Zhang BR, Yuan Y. A TCM formula VYAC ameliorates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis via blocking mast cell degranulation and suppressing NF-κB pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 280:114454. [PMID: 34329716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula (VYAC) consists of three herbs including Viola yedoensis Makino, herb (Violaceae, Viola), Sophora flavescens Aiton, root (Fabaceae, Sophora) and Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz, root and rhizome (Rutaceae, Dictamnus), has been traditionally prescribed to treat various skin diseases in clinic. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of VYAC on the 2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB) induced atopic dermatitis (AD)-like mice and to explore the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS VYAC was extracted with 70 % aqueous ethanol and lyophilized powder was used. AD-like mice were challenged by DNCB, VYAC (150 and 300 mg/kg) were oral administration daily from day 7 to day 28. At the end of experiment, the clinical scores were recorded, serum and skin in the dorsal were isolated to evaluate the therapeutic effects of VYAC. RBL-2H3 cells were stimulated with C48/80 for degranulation and plasmids expressing constitutively active form of Syk (Silence or overexpression) were transfected into RBL-2H3 cells to explore the underlying mechanisms in vitro. RESULTS VYAC significantly ameliorated the cardinal symptoms in the DNCB-induced AD-like mice by repairing the skin barrier function, inhibiting mast cells infiltration, restraining the serum IgE and histamine release and decreasing TNF-α, IL-4 as well as Syk mRNA level in dorsal skin and alleviating inflammation. Besides, VYAC significantly blocked RBL-2H3 cells degranulation, reduced β-hexosaminidase and histamine release, and suppressed NF-κB pathway. What's more, the degranulation of RBL-2H3 was reduced after Syk silence and increased after Syk overexpression. CONCLUSION Our findings clearly suggested that VYAC treat AD through inhibiting the inflammatory mediator productions and blocking mast cell degranulation via suppressing Syk mediated NF-κB pathway.
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- Hai Rong Zeng
- Department of Pharmacy, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200062, China; Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201900, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Jilin, 130021, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200062, China.
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Eisenschenk M. Phenotypes of Canine Atopic Dermatitis. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13671-020-00303-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chen Y, Xian YF, Loo S, Lai Z, Chan WY, Liu L, Lin ZX. Huang-Lian-Jie-Du extract ameliorates atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions induced by 2,4-dinitrobenzene in mice via suppression of MAPKs and NF-κB pathways. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 249:112367. [PMID: 31678637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Huang-Lian-Jie-Du Decoction (HLJDD), is a well-known traditional Chinese herbal formula first written in the Tang dynasty. In Chinese medicine practice, HLJDD is commonly prescribed to treat various inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed at investigating the therapeutic effect of HLJDD extract (HLJDE) and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms of action in the 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD-like mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Female Balb/c mice were sensitized with DNCB for three days. After sensitization, mice were challenged with DNCB every three days and orally administrated with HLJDE (150, 300 and 600 mg/kg) daily from day 14 to day 29 for consecutive 16 days. At the end of experiment, the clinical AD scores of the mice were calculated to evaluate the therapeutic effect of HLJDE, and serum, ears and dorsal skin of the mice were collected for unravelling molecular mechanisms. RESULTS HLJDE significantly reduced the clinical symptoms in the AD-like mice by inhibiting eosinophil and mast cell infiltration, suppressing the production of Th2-associated cytokine (IL-4) and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α). In addition, HLJDE significantly suppressed the NF-κB and MAPKs pathways. Moreover, HLJDE was able to accentuate filaggrin expression in the skin lesion when compared to the sensitized mouse without treatment. CONCLUSION HLJDE significantly improved the AD-like symptoms on the DNCB-sensitized mice through mitigating the production of inflammatory mediators via suppressing MAPKs and NF-κB pathways. Additionally, the elevated expression of filaggrin in the skin lesion by HLJDE contributes to the recovery of dysfunctional skin barrier on the DNCB-sensitized mice.
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- Yunlong Chen
- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China; Brain Research Centre, School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Basic Medical School, Guizhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guizhou, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong SAR, China; Brain Research Centre, School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Löwa A, Jevtić M, Gorreja F, Hedtrich S. Alternatives to animal testing in basic and preclinical research of atopic dermatitis. Exp Dermatol 2018; 27:476-483. [PMID: 29356091 DOI: 10.1111/exd.13498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of increasing prevalence, especially in industrialized countries. Roughly 25% of the children and 1%-3% of adults are affected. Although significant progress has been made in the understanding of the pathogenesis of AD, many aspects remain poorly understood. Moreover, there is a pressing need for improved therapeutic options. Studies to elucidate the pathophysiological pathways of AD and to identify novel therapeutic targets over the last few decades have been conducted almost exclusively in animal models. However, in vitro approaches such as 3D skin disease models have recently emerged due to an increasing awareness of distinct interspecies-related differences that hamper the effective translation of results from animal models to humans. In addition, there is growing political and social pressure to develop alternatives to animal models according to the 3Rs principle (reduction, refinement and replacement of animal models).
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- Anna Löwa
- Institute for Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Örebro University, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Orebro, Sweden
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- Institute for Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Zuleger CL, Kang C, Ranheim EA, Kurzman ID, Macklin MD, Newton MA, Wolchok JD, Vail DM, Eriksson E, Albertini MR. Pilot study of safety and feasibility of DNA microseeding for treatment of spontaneous canine melanoma. Vet Med Sci 2017; 3:134-145. [PMID: 29067210 PMCID: PMC5645840 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.65] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Spontaneous canine malignant melanoma provides an excellent pre-clinical model to study DNA vaccines for melanoma immunotherapy. A USDA-approved xenogeneic human tyrosinase (huTYR) plasmid DNA vaccine delivered intramuscularly induces detectable immune responses and has clinical activity in some dogs with melanoma. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and immunogenicity of huTYR plasmid DNA administered to the skin via microseeding in dogs with spontaneous melanoma. DNA microseeding utilizes a modified tattooing device as an alternate and potentially more potent delivery method for DNA immunization. DNA was delivered to shaved inner thigh skin of six companion dogs with melanoma approximately every 14 days for a planned total of four vaccination time points. An anti-huTYR ELISA was used to test pre- and post-treatment sera. Biopsies of treated skin were obtained for detection of huTYR transgene expression. DNA microseeding was well tolerated with no significant toxicity detected beyond local site irritation, and there were no signs of autoimmunity. huTYR-expressing cells were observed in biopsies of huTYR DNA microseeding sites. Increased humoral anti-huTYR antibodies were seen in two of five evaluable dogs following microseeding compared to baseline. DNA microseeding is well tolerated in companion dogs with melanoma. Further investigation is needed to determine if combining DNA microseeding with other immunotherapy regimens potentiates this delivery platform for cancer immunotherapy.
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- Cindy L. Zuleger
- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of PathologyUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- Department of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wisconsin School of Veterinary MedicineMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of Biostatistics and Medical InformaticsUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wisconsin School of Veterinary MedicineMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- Division of Plastic SurgeryBrigham and Women's HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Medical ServiceWilliam S. Middleton Memorial Veterans HospitalMadisonWisconsinUSA
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Santoro D, Ahrens K, Vesny R, Navarro C, Gatto H, Marsella R. Evaluation of the in vitro effect of Boldo and Meadowsweet plant extracts on the expression of antimicrobial peptides and inflammatory markers in canine keratinocytes. Res Vet Sci 2017; 115:255-262. [PMID: 28549300 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2017.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Dogs with allergies are prone to skin infections and treatments/preventatives to boost innate immune-defenses are beneficial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Boldo and Meadowsweet extracts on the expression of β-defensins (cBD), cathelicidin (cCath), and pro-inflammatory cytokines in canine keratinocyte. This study had two phases. Phase I evaluated mRNA expression of cBD103 and cCath, and secretion of cCath, IL-8 and TNF-α by keratinocytes harvested from healthy (n=5) and atopic (n=5) age-matched beagles exposed to Boldo (2% to 0.2%) and Meadowsweet (1% to 0.2%) extracts. Phase II focused on atopic keratinocytes (n=14) exposed to 0.2% Boldo, 0.2% Meadowsweet, and a mixture of 0.1% of both extracts. Phase I: cBD103 mRNA (all concentrations) and TNF-α secretion (2% Boldo) were increased in atopic compared with healthy keratinocytes. In atopic keratinocytes, cBD103 was increased after exposure to 1.5% and 0.2% Boldo. In healthy keratinocytes, 1% and 0.2% Meadowsweet, and 2% Boldo increased and decreased IL-8 secretion, respectively. In atopic keratinocytes, IL-8 increased after exposure to 1% and 0.4% Meadowsweet extract. Phase II: cBD103 mRNA increased after exposure to 0.2% Meadowsweet and to 0.1% mixture. cCath was increased after 0.2% Boldo, but decreased after 0.2% Meadowsweet or the 0.1% mixture. TNF-α secretion was decreased after 0.2% Boldo. It is concluded that low concentrations of both extracts and their combination may have some effects on cCath and cBD103 without stimulating an inflammatory response. However, more studies are needed to clarify the effects of these extracts on the local immunity.
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- Domenico Santoro
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Unlicensed Products Development Unit, Virbac, Carros, France
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Diesel A. Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Dermatoses in the Feline Patient: A Review of Allergic Skin Disease in Cats. Vet Sci 2017; 4:E25. [PMID: 29056684 PMCID: PMC5606602 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci4020025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Revised: 05/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Feline allergic skin disease presents a unique set of challenges to the veterinary practitioner. Although there is some similarity to what is seen in the allergic canine patient, cutaneous hypersensitivity dermatoses in cats can manifest with strikingly different clinical signs, treatment options and outcomes, and secondary complications/disease entities. Additionally, less is known about the pathogenesis of feline allergic skin diseases, particularly "feline atopic syndrome" when compared to dogs or people. This article aims to review what is currently known in regards to allergic skin disease in the feline patient, with focus on non-flea, non-food hypersensitivity dermatitis.
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- Alison Diesel
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 4474 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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Kim JY, Jeong MS, Park MK, Lee MK, Seo SJ. Time-dependent progression from the acute to chronic phases in atopic dermatitis induced by epicutaneous allergen stimulation in NC/Nga mice. Exp Dermatol 2014; 23:53-7. [PMID: 24299269 DOI: 10.1111/exd.12297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complicated skin condition influenced by genetic background and environmental factors. In this study, we applied Dermatophagoides farinae body extract (DfE) to the barrier-disrupted skin of NC/Nga mice twice a week for 8 weeks to identify the clinical and immunological factors in AD progression. Repeated application of the DfE to the skin of NC/Nga mice showed the similar consequences for the natural course of progression in human AD, histologically and immunologically. We confirmed that the AD-like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice did not last for the whole period of our experiment in spite of repeated topical applications of DfE twice a week. Topical DfE stimulation increased the skin mRNA expressions of Th1-, Th2- and Th17-related cytokines in the acute phase. The expression patterns of IL-4 and IL-13 in splenic T cells and skin lesions were consistent with the time course alterations of clinical features of AD-like skin symptoms. We also showed that there was a remission phase either just before or right after the chronic phase in this experimental model. Interestingly, splenic T-cell-derived IL-5 expression began to increase in the chronic phase, while skin-derived IL-5 mRNA expression increased in the acute phase. In conclusion, our results suggest that we should pay attention to the characteristics of each stage of AD progression and choose a suitable corresponding stage of animal model not only to elucidate the pathogenesis of AD but also to develop and evaluate therapeutic drugs for AD.
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- Ji-Yun Kim
- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Santoro D, Marsella R, Ahrens K, Graves TK, Bunick D. Altered mRNA and protein expression of filaggrin in the skin of a canine animal model for atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 2013; 24:329-36, e73. [DOI: 10.1111/vde.12031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Domenico Santoro
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; 1008 W Hazelwood Drive; Urbana; IL; 61802; USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Florida; 2015 SW 16th Avenue; Gainesville; FL 32615; USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Florida; 2015 SW 16th Avenue; Gainesville; FL 32615; USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; 1008 W Hazelwood Drive; Urbana; IL; 61802; USA
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; 2001 South Lincoln Avenue; Urbana; IL 60802; USA
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Qeska V, Baumgärtner W, Beineke A. Species-specific properties and translational aspects of canine dendritic cells. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2013; 151:181-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2012.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Revised: 11/20/2012] [Accepted: 12/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Farmaki R, Saridomichelakis MN, Leontides L, Papazahariadou MG, Gioulekas D, Koutinas AF. Dust mite species in the households of mite-sensitive dogs with atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 2012; 23:222-e45. [PMID: 22575020 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2012.01052.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The presence of important house dust and storage mite species in the microenvironment of atopic dogs has not been thoroughly investigated. OBJECTIVES To compare the presence and population of five dust mite species (Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Acarus siro, Tyrophagus putrescentiae and Lepidoglyphus destructor) among households with mite-sensitive atopic dogs (Group A), households with clinically healthy dogs (Group B) and households without pets (Group C, n=25) in Greece. ANIMALS Twenty mite-sensitive atopic dogs and 20 clinically healthy dogs. METHODS Dust samples were collected with a vacuum cleaner from owners' mattresses (all groups) and from dogs' sleeping areas (Groups A and B) or living room couch (Group C), once every season of the year. Following dust flotation, mites were counted and identified. RESULTS Dermatophagoides farinae was the most prevalent (60, 40 and 64% in Groups A, B and C, respectively), followed by D. pteronyssinus (45, 35 and 48%, respectively), whereas the three storage mites were found in fewer households. No major differences could be found between Groups A and B or between households with (Groups A and B) and without dogs (Group C) regarding the presence or numbers of the five dust mite species. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE The presence and population of five common house dust and storage mite species does not differ among Greek households with mite-sensitive atopic dogs, households with healthy dogs and households without pets.
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- Rania Farmaki
- Clinic of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR-43100, Karditsa, Greece
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Yu HW, Vogelnest LJ. Feline superficial pyoderma: a retrospective study of 52 cases (2001-2011). Vet Dermatol 2012; 23:448-e86. [PMID: 22900753 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2012.01085.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Superficial pyoderma is traditionally considered rare in cats but may be more prevalent than previously reported. OBJECTIVES To better characterize superficial pyoderma in cats. ANIMALS Fifty-two cats from a dermatology referral population over a 10 year period. METHODS This study was retrospective. Cases were included if neutrophils and intracellular bacteria were reported from surface cytology of skin lesions. Medical records were reviewed for signalment, historical and clinical data, cytology results, primary skin diagnoses and treatment details. RESULTS Disease prevalence was 20%, with no breed or sex predispositions. The estimated median age of onset was 2 years, affecting 54% of cats by 3 years and 23% after 9 years. Fewer cases presented during winter (15%) compared with other seasons. Skin lesions were typically multifocal, affecting the face (62%), neck (37%), limbs (33%) and ventral abdomen (29%) most commonly. Crusting (83%), alopecia (67%), ulceration/erosion (54%) and erythema (46%) were common lesion types. Pruritus was reported in 92% of cats. Underlying hypersensitivities (confirmed in 60%; suspected in 19%), and atopic dermatitis specifically (confirmed in 48%), were the most frequent primary dermatoses. Cats were treated with a variety of systemic and/or topical antimicrobials. The overall apparent response was considered good in 61% and poor in 27% of cats. Recurrence was confirmed or suspected in 42% of cats. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Feline superficial pyoderma was more prevalent in this study population than previously reported. Young cats with hypersensitivities and older cats were more commonly affected, and a variety of lesion types and distributions occurred.
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- Hui W Yu
- The University of Sydney, Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, Camden & Sydney, 410 Werombi Road, Camden NSW 2570, Australia
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Early exposure to probiotics in a canine model of atopic dermatitis has long-term clinical and immunological effects. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2012; 146:185-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2012.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2011] [Revised: 02/22/2012] [Accepted: 02/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bäumer W, Stahl J, Sander K, Petersen LJ, Paps J, Stark H, Kietzmann M, Olivry T. Lack of preventing effect of systemically and topically administered histamine H1 or H4 receptor antagonists in a dog model of acute atopic dermatitis. Exp Dermatol 2011; 20:577-81. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2011.01268.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Marsella R, Olivry T, Carlotti DN. Current evidence of skin barrier dysfunction in human and canine atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 2011; 22:239-48. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2011.00967.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Chervet L, Galichet A, McLean WHI, Chen H, Suter MM, Roosje PJ, Müller EJ. Missing C-terminal filaggrin expression, NFkappaB activation and hyperproliferation identify the dog as a putative model to study epidermal dysfunction in atopic dermatitis. Exp Dermatol 2011; 19:e343-6. [PMID: 20626465 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2010.01109.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Filaggrin loss-of-function mutations resulting in C-terminal protein truncations are strong predisposing factors in human atopic dermatitis (AD). To assess the possibility of similar truncations in canine AD, an exclusion strategy was designed on 16 control and 18 AD dogs of various breeds. Comparative immunofluorescence microscopy was performed with an antibody raised against the canine filaggrin C-terminus and a commercial N-terminal antibody. Concurrent with human AD-like features such as generalized NFKB activation and hyperproliferation, four distinctive filaggrin expression patterns were identified in non-lesional skin. It was found that 10/18 AD dogs exhibited an identical pattern for both antibodies with comparable (category I, 3/18) or reduced (category II, 7/18) expression to that of controls. In contrast, 4/18 dogs displayed aberrant large vesicles revealed by the C-terminal but not the N-terminal antibody (category III), while 4/18 showed a control-like N-terminal expression but lacked the C-terminal protein (category IV). The missing C-terminal filaggrin in category IV strongly points towards loss-of function mutations in 4/18 (22%) of all AD dogs analysed.
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Jung BG, Cho SJ, Ko JH, Lee BJ. Inhibitory effects of interleukin-10 plasmid DNA on the development of atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice. J Vet Sci 2010; 11:213-20. [PMID: 20706028 PMCID: PMC2924482 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2010.11.3.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Interleukin (IL)-10 exerts potent anti-inflammatory effects by suppression of both T-help (Th) 1 and Th2 cells. Previous studies have reported that IL-10 can ameliorate various inflammatory disorders. The present study was performed to examine whether IL-10 plasmid DNA could suppress development of atopic dermatitis (AD)-like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice, as an initial step towards the development of an appliance for use in dogs with AD. Intradermal injection of IL-10 plasmid DNA markedly inhibited the development of AD-like skin lesions, as evidenced by a marked decrease in skin symptoms and reduced inflammation within the skin lesions. Efficacy was confirmed by significant decreases in eosinophil ratio and serum IgE concentration, and a reduction in the number of Staphylococcus aureus recovered from the ear. Moreover, relative mRNA expression levels of IL-4 and interferon-γ in the skin lesions of mice injected with IL-10 plasmid DNA were also decreased compared with those of control mice. Of note, higher serum IL-10 levels in mice injected with IL-10 plasmid DNA were maintained compared with those in control mice. Taken together, the results indicate that IL-10 plasmid DNA can suppress the development of AD-like skin lesions by suppressing both Th1 and Th2 cell responses. Beneficial effects of IL-10 plasmid DNA may be expected in dogs with AD.
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- Bock Gie Jung
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Korea
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Ricklin ME, Roosje P, Summerfield A. Characterization of Canine Dendritic Cells in Healthy, Atopic, and Non-allergic Inflamed Skin. J Clin Immunol 2010; 30:845-54. [DOI: 10.1007/s10875-010-9447-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2010] [Accepted: 07/15/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Diesel A, DeBoer DJ. Serum allergen-specific immunoglobulin E in atopic and healthy cats: comparison of a rapid screening immunoassay and complete-panel analysis. Vet Dermatol 2010; 22:39-45. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2010.00908.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hightower K, Marsella R, Flynn-Lurie A. Effects of age and allergen exposure on transepidermal water loss in a house dust mite-sensitized beagle model of atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 2010; 21:88-95. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00839.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Marsella R, Samuelson D, Doerr K. Transmission electron microscopy studies in an experimental model of canine atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 2010; 21:81-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00802.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Genome-wide association analysis of canine atopic dermatitis and identification of disease related SNPs. Immunogenetics 2010; 61:765-72. [DOI: 10.1007/s00251-009-0402-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2009] [Accepted: 10/07/2009] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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A Novel Model for Human Atopic Dermatitis: Application of Repeated DNCB Patch in BALB/c Mice, in Comparison with NC/Nga Mice. Lab Anim Res 2010. [DOI: 10.5625/lar.2010.26.1.95] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Reiter LV, Torres SMF, Wertz PW. Characterization and quantification of ceramides in the nonlesional skin of canine patients with atopic dermatitis compared with controls. Vet Dermatol 2009; 20:260-6. [PMID: 19659537 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00759.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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As in humans, there is mounting evidence in support of an abnormal skin barrier contributing to the pathogenesis of canine atopic dermatitis (AD). Studies in people with AD have associated an abnormal skin barrier with deficiencies in ceramides, which represent important components of the stratum corneum (SC) intercellular lipid lamellae. Therefore, the goal of this study was to determine if the SC of dogs with AD is deficient in ceramides compared to normal dogs. Samples of SC were obtained from nonlesional skin of the caudal abdomen of 14 patients with AD and 14 age-, breed- and sex-matched healthy controls using a cyanoacrylate stripping procedure, and the subclass and relative amount of ceramides were assessed blindly by thin layer chromatography. Paired t-tests using R statistical computer software revealed the percentage amounts of ceramides 1 and 9 were significantly lower in nonlesional skin of AD dogs compared to controls (P= 0.034 and P= 0.047, respectively), and the cholesterol percentage amount was significantly higher in AD dogs than in controls (P= 0.016). Furthermore, the cholesterol/ceramide ratio was significantly higher in the AD group with respect to controls (P= 0.014). These findings suggest that decreased amounts of ceramides in the skin of dogs with AD may be involved in the impaired barrier function of their skin.
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- Lisa V Reiter
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA.
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Marsella R, Samuelson D, Harrington L. Immunohistochemical evaluation of filaggrin polyclonal antibody in atopic and normal beagles. Vet Dermatol 2009; 20:547-54. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00844.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Canine Models of Atopic Dermatitis: A Useful Tool with Untapped Potential. J Invest Dermatol 2009; 129:2351-7. [DOI: 10.1038/jid.2009.98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Dermatophagoides farinae-specific immunotherapy in atopic dogs with hypersensitivity to multiple allergens: A randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled study. Vet J 2009; 180:337-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2007] [Revised: 12/20/2007] [Accepted: 01/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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SIMPSON A, MAEDA S, MARSELLA R. Temporal Dynamic Changes of Phenotypic Expression of Peripheral CD4 Cells during Environmental Allergen Challenge in an Experimental Model of Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Pilot Study. J Vet Med Sci 2009; 71:1177-81. [DOI: 10.1292/jvms.71.1177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Andrew SIMPSON
- Blaunche Saunders Dermatology Laboratory, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Blaunche Saunders Dermatology Laboratory, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Dévaud N, Hall JA, Gaschen F, Vallan C, Doherr MG, Williamson L, Peel JE, Burgener IA. Lymphocyte blastogenic response to ovalbumin in a model for canine allergy. Vet J 2008; 181:178-86. [PMID: 18397835 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2007] [Revised: 12/12/2007] [Accepted: 02/11/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Lymphocyte stimulation tests (LST) were performed in five dogs sensitised with ovalbumin (OVA) and seven healthy dogs. In addition, all five OVA-sensitised and two control dogs were tested after two in vivo provocations with OVA-containing eye drops. The isolated cells were suspended in culture media containing OVA and were cultured for up to 12 days. Proliferation was measured as reduction in 5,6-carboxylfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester (CFSE) intensity by flow cytometry on days 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12. A cell proliferation index (CPI) for each day and the area under the curve (AUC) of the CPI was calculated for each dog. All OVA-sensitised dogs demonstrated increased erythema after conjunctival OVA application. The presence of OVA-specific lymphocytes was demonstrated in 2/5 OVA-sensitised dogs before and 4/5 after in vivo provocation. Using the AUC, the difference between OVA-sensitised and control dogs was significant in all three LST before in vivo provocation (P<0.05) and borderline significant (P=0.053) in 2/3 LST after provocation. The most significant difference in CPI was observed after 9 days of culture (P=0.001). This pilot study indicates that the LST allows detection of rare antigen specific memory T-cells in dogs previously sensitised to, but not concurrently undergoing challenge by a specific antigen.
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- N Dévaud
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, 3001 Bern, Switzerland
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MAEDA S, TSUCHIDA H, SHIBATA S, KAWAKAMI T, TSUKUI T, OHBA Y, FUKATA T, KITAGAWA H. Expression Analysis of CCL27 and CCL28 mRNA in Lesional and Non-Lesional Skin of Dogs with Atopic Dermatitis. J Vet Med Sci 2008; 70:51-5. [DOI: 10.1292/jvms.70.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Sadatoshi MAEDA
- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
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Taglinger K, Day M, Foster A. Characterization of Inflammatory Cell Infiltration in Feline Allergic Skin Disease. J Comp Pathol 2007; 137:211-223. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2007.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2007] [Accepted: 07/16/2007] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Olivry T, Paps JS, Bizikova P, Murphy KM, Jackson HA, Zebala J. A pilot open trial evaluating the efficacy of low-dose aminopterin in the canine homologue of human atopic dermatitis. Br J Dermatol 2007; 157:1040-2. [PMID: 17714562 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08133.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Marsella R, Nicklin C, Lopez J. Studies on the role of routes of allergen exposure in high IgE-producing beagle dogs sensitized to house dust mites. Vet Dermatol 2007; 17:306-12. [PMID: 16961815 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2006.00541.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The current study aimed to investigate the role played by oral, epicutaneous, and inhalation routes of exposure to house dust mites (HDM). The colony of high IgE-producing beagle dogs has been shown to develop pruritic dermatitis compatible with atopic dermatitis following environmental exposure (EE) to HDM. In crossover experiments, the response to EE was compared to two modified challenges, oral exposure (OE) and snood and muzzle exposure (SME). For OE, HDM were fed daily for 3 days. For SME, ingestion of allergen was prevented but there was inhalation and epicutaneous exposure to all body regions except to one ear. In all experiments, dogs were challenged for three consecutive days, and evaluated before, 6 h after exposure and daily thereafter, for 5 days. After a wash-out period, groups were crossed-over so that each dog was randomly challenged to all three protocols. Clinical scores were analysed using least squares analysis of variance. All dogs developed pruritic dermatitis regardless of the protocol. With OE, lesions developed in the same body regions as with EE although scores were lower. This difference became more evident after the first 3 days when OE scores decreased and EE scores continued to increase. The scores of covered and uncovered ears did not differ with SME. Scores for the remainder of the body were significantly lower than for EE. The development of lesions on covered ears supports the importance of inhalation or a systemic reaction to epicutaneous exposure in other areas. It is concluded that all routes are important and have additive effects, that route of exposure does not determine the distribution of lesions and that continuous epicutaneous exposure probably plays the most important role.
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- R Marsella
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0126, USA.
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Pfeffer A, Wilson JA, Pernthaner A. Changes in Morphology and Key Cytokine Gene Expression after Intradermal Injection of Louse (Bovicola ovis) Antigen in Sheep with Naturally Occurring Atopic Dermatitis. J Comp Pathol 2007; 136:36-48. [PMID: 17270203 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2006.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2005] [Accepted: 10/18/2006] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Groups of louse-infested and louse-naïve lambs (n=6 or 7) were used in two experiments to determine the sequential tissue response (macroscopical, microscopical and key cytokine mRNA) to intradermal injection of crude louse (Bovicola ovis) antigen over a period of 72 or 96 h. Histamine diphosphate and phosphate-buffered saline/glycerol (antigen vehicle control) solutions were also injected intradermally in each lamb for comparison. In both experiments, louse-infested lambs showed immediate and late-phase responses (LPRs) to louse antigen that differed significantly from the responses in the louse-naïve lambs. In experiment 1, biopsy samples taken at 7, 24, 48 and 96 h after injections showed more extensive dermal inflammation and leucocyte infiltration in response to louse antigen in louse-infested than in louse-naïve lambs. Eosinophils were significantly more numerous in the dermis of louse-infested lambs after all treatments and increased substantially in these lambs after antigen injection. Additionally, the louse-infested lambs differed from the naïve lambs in showing significantly higher mononuclear leucocyte and basophil infiltration and significantly lower neutrophil infiltration after antigen injection. In experiment 2, biopsy samples taken 4, 24, 48 and 72 h after injections showed trends in eosinophil infiltration of the dermis similar to those observed in experiment 1. Peak IL-4 mRNA expression was detected 4 h after antigen injection in the louse-infested lambs and remained significantly elevated at 24 h as compared with the results in the louse-naïve lambs. No significant difference in IFN-gamma mRNA expression between the louse-infested and the louse-naïve lambs was observed. These results indicated that louse-infested lambs show a cutaneous LPR analogous to that observed in atopic human beings and dogs. However, some differences were observed, including the longer duration of the LPR, the profuse eosinophil infiltration, and an absence of increased IFN-gamma mRNA expression.
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- A Pfeffer
- Wallaceville Animal Research Centre, AgResearch Ltd, P.O. Box 40063, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.
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Gutzwiller MER, Reist M, Persohn E, Peel JE, Roosje PJ. Penetration of ASM 981 in canine skin: a comparative study. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2006; 31:53-8. [PMID: 16898071 DOI: 10.1007/bf03191119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ASM 981 has been developed for topical treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. It specifically inhibits the production and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. We measured the skin penetration of ASM 981 in canine skin and compared penetration in living and frozen skin. To make penetration of ASM 981 visible in dog skin, tritium labelled ASM 981 was applied to a living dog and to defrosted skin of the same dog. Using qualitative autoradiography the radioactive molecules were detected in the lumen of the hair follicles until the infundibulum, around the superficial parts of the hair follicles and into a depth of the dermis of 200 to 500 microm. Activity could not be found in deeper parts of the hair follicles, the dermis or in the sebaceous glands. Penetration of ASM 981 is low in canine skin and is only equally spread in the upper third of the dermis 24 hours after application. Penetration in frozen skin takes even longer than in living canine skin but shows the same distribution.
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Marsella R, Olivry T, Maeda S. Cellular and cytokine kinetics after epicutaneous allergen challenge (atopy patch testing) with house dust mites in high-IgE beagles. Vet Dermatol 2006; 17:111-20. [PMID: 16515653 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2006.00508.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The cellular and cytokine dynamics of reactions triggered by atopy patch testing with house dust mites were studied in six high-IgE beagles. Sites were scored and biopsied at 6, 24, 48, and 96 h, and samples were processed for histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). All dogs developed positive reactions at some point in time. Mean clinical scores were significantly higher than baseline at 24, 48, and 96 h. Clinically, one of six dogs had a positive reaction at 6 h; two of six reacted at 24 and 48 h, and five of six at 96 h. Histologically, superficial perivascular mononuclear and granulocytic dermatitis developed (5/6) after 6 h, and progressed in severity at 24 h (6/6). Additionally, at 48 h epidermal spongiosis, hyperplasia and pustules developed (5/6), and were marked at 96 h (6/6). At and beyond 6 h, progressive CD1c-positive epidermal Langerhans cell hyperplasia with cluster formation and dermal dendritic cell infiltration was noted. Cutaneous infiltration of CD3-positive T lymphocytes with epidermal clusters developed over time. mRNA expression for the cytokines gamma-interferon (gamma-IFN), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-12p35, IL-13, IL-18, and thymus and activation regulated chemokine (TARC) exhibited significant increases during the challenge compared to baseline, but there was no appreciable alteration in expression for tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), IL-12p40, IL-10, regulated on activation normal T-cell expressed and secreted (RANTES), IL-5, IL-2, IL-4, and IL-8. No correlation was detected between clinical scores and cytokines. It is concluded that IL-6 plays a role in early reactions followed by an increase of TARC and IL-13, while IL-18 progressively increases in later reactions.
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- Rosanna Marsella
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA.
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Olivry T, Deangelo KB, Dunston SM, Clarke KB, McCall CA. Patch testing of experimentally sensitized beagle dogs: development of a model for skin lesions of atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 2006; 17:95-102. [PMID: 16515651 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2006.00502.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In humans with atopic dermatitis (AD), the epicutaneous application of allergens (atopy patch tests or APT) to which the patients are sensitized often results in the development of inflammation resembling that of spontaneous skin lesions. Dogs are affected with a natural homologue of human AD, but information on the induction of positive patch testing reactions is limited. The objectives of this pilot study were to determine the nature and cellular dynamics of inflammation occurring after APT in dogs hypersensitive to house dust mite and flea allergens. Laboratory Beagles were sensitized experimentally to Dermatophagoides farinae house dust mites (two dogs), Ctenocephalides felis flea saliva (one dog) or both (two dogs). Two other dogs served as nonsensitized controls. Both allergens and saline were applied epicutaneously. Macroscopic evaluations and skin biopsies were performed at 4, 24, 48 and 96 h after starting allergenic challenge. Biopsies were evaluated histologically and immunohistochemically with a panel of monoclonal antibodies specific for canine leucocyte antigens. Positive macroscopic reactions consisted of erythema, oedema and induration, and they occurred between 24 and 96 h after allergen application. Macroscopic and microscopic APT reactions developed only whenever serum IgE was present against tested allergens. Microscopically, positive APT was associated with epidermal hyperplasia, Langerhans' cell hyperplasia, and eosinophil and lymphocyte epidermotropism. Dermal inflammation was mixed and arranged in a superficial perivascular to interstitial pattern. Numerous IgE+-CD1+ dendritic cells and gamma-delta T-lymphocytes were observed. Macroscopically and microscopically, APT reactions in these experimentally sensitized animals resembled those seen in lesional biopsy specimens of dogs and humans with spontaneous AD. Therefore, APT in hypersensitive dogs provides a relevant experimental model to investigate the pathogenesis and treatment of both canine and human AD skin lesions.
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- Thierry Olivry
- Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, USA.
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Marsella R, Olivry T, Nicklin C, Lopez J. Pilot investigation of a model for canine atopic dermatitis: environmental house dust mite challenge of high-IgE-producing beagles, mite hypersensitive dogs with atopic dermatitis and normal dogs. Vet Dermatol 2006; 17:24-35. [PMID: 16412117 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2005.00496.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Although canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is common, few models are available. The aim of this study was to evaluate high-IgE beagles epicutaneously sensitized to house dust mite (HDM) as a possible model for cAD. Six high-IgE beagles were environmentally challenged with HDM using various doses and protocols. Similar challenge protocols were used in positive and negative control dogs: three dogs with naturally occurring cAD and positive intradermal skin test (IDT) to HDM and three normal dogs without history of skin disease and negative IDT to HDM. All high-IgE beagles and all atopic dogs developed severe cutaneous lesions and pruritus after challenge. Lesions were erythematous papules and macules in contact areas such as face, ears, ventral abdomen, groin, axillae and feet. They were first visible after 6 h and increased in severity over time. No normal dog developed pruritus or lesions. Biopsies of representative lesions in the high-IgE beagles were taken for histopathology and immunohistochemistry. There was superficial perivascular dermatitis with mononuclear infiltrates and spongiosis. Lymphocytes and eosinophils accumulated in small epidermal micro-abscesses with hyperplasia of epidermal IgE-bearing dendritic cells. These findings suggest that this colony of high-IgE beagles develops a dermatitis that clinically, histopathologically and immunologically resembles the naturally occurring canine disease. It is also concluded that this modality of challenge is not irritating to normal dogs but induces flare-ups in hypersensitive atopic dogs.
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- Rosanna Marsella
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA.
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- Rosanna Marsella
- Blanche Saunders Dermatology Laboratory, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100126, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA.
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Marsella R, Nicklin CF, Saglio S, Lopez J. Investigation on the clinical efficacy and safety of 0.1% tacrolimus ointment (Protopic) in canine atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Vet Dermatol 2004; 15:294-303. [PMID: 15500481 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2004.00397.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Topical tacrolimus is successfully used in people with atopic dermatitis. Preliminary studies in dogs with atopic dermatitis using tacrolimus in a compounded lotion formulation indicated that tacrolimus significantly decreased erythema and pruritus according to investigator, but no significant improvement was reported by the dog owners. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the commercially available 0.1% tacrolimus ointment (Protopic) in dogs with atopic dermatitis. The study was designed as a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Selected dogs were allocated to either tacrolimus or placebo for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks there was a wash-out period of 2 weeks and treatments were switched. Twelve dogs completed the study. Clinical signs were scored. Blood samples were collected for complete blood count, chemistry panels and tacrolimus levels at week 0 and 4 of each treatment. Tacrolimus ointment significantly decreased severity of symptoms for both owners and investigators at the end of the trial. When the same dogs received the placebo, there were no differences between week 0 and week 4 scores. Dogs with localized disease responded better than dogs with generalized disease. Tacrolimus was detected in the blood of animals receiving the active ingredient. Levels were below the level of toxicity and no adverse effects were reported in any of the dogs. No changes in complete blood count and chemistry parameters were detected between groups or within groups. In conclusion, tacrolimus appears to be a safe alternative treatment in dogs with atopic dermatitis, especially in those with localized disease.
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- R Marsella
- Blanche Saunders Dermatology Laboratory, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100126, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA.
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Marietta E, Black K, Camilleri M, Krause P, Rogers RS, David C, Pittelkow MR, Murray JA. A new model for dermatitis herpetiformis that uses HLA-DQ8 transgenic NOD mice. J Clin Invest 2004; 114:1090-7. [PMID: 15489956 PMCID: PMC522239 DOI: 10.1172/jci21055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2004] [Accepted: 08/24/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an autoimmune blistering skin disorder that is associated with gluten sensitivity. It presents as a papulovesicular rash and is often associated with enteropathy. The rash resolves when the patient is placed on a gluten-free diet and/or dapsone. DH, as well as celiac disease, is tightly associated with DQ2 and DQ8. A novel mouse model for DH is described that utilizes the NOD background and the HLA-DQ8 transgene. The addition of DQ8 contributes sensitivity to gliadin, and the addition of the NOD background contributes to autoimmunity and pathogenesis. Fifteen NOD DQ8+ mice of 90 that were sensitized to gluten developed blistering pathology similar to that seen in DH. Neutrophil infiltration of the dermis, deposition of IgA at the dermal-epidermal junction, and a complete reversal of the blistering phenomenon with the administration of a gluten-free diet with or without dapsone were observed. None of the 3 blistering mice examined had small-bowel pathology. This animal model of DH will be useful to determine the specificity of the IgA deposits, as well as the pathogenic mechanisms that occur in the skin as a result of gluten ingestion.
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- Eric Marietta
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Niesner U, Hardung F, Scheffold A, Radbruch A. T-cell receptor transgenic models of inflammatory disorders: relevance for atopic dermatitis? ERNST SCHERING RESEARCH FOUNDATION WORKSHOP 2004:175-91. [PMID: 15526942 DOI: 10.1007/3-540-26811-1_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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- U Niesner
- Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum, Germany.
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Marietta E, Black K, Camilleri M, Krause P, Rogers RS, David C, Pittelkow MR, Murray JA. A new model for dermatitis herpetiformis that uses HLA-DQ8 transgenic NOD mice. J Clin Invest 2004. [DOI: 10.1172/jci200421055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Shinmei Y, Hossen MA, Okihara K, Sugimoto H, Yamada H, Kamei C. Effect of Brazilian propolis on scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 and histamine in mice. Int Immunopharmacol 2004; 4:1431-6. [PMID: 15313440 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2004.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2004] [Revised: 06/03/2004] [Accepted: 06/17/2004] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We studied the effect of Brazilian propolis on scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 and histamine in ICR mice. Propolis granular A.P.C dose-related inhibited scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 and significant inhibition were observed at 1000 mg/kg. However, histamine-induced scratching behavior was not inhibited by propolis granular A.P.C even at 1000 mg/kg. Propolis ethanol extract at 10 microg/ml or more inhibited histamine release from rat mast cells induced by compound 48/80. In addition, it blocked increased vascular permeability induced by compound 48/80. The inhibitory effect of propolis on scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 was gradually enhanced by repeated administration, and 500 mg/kg propolis granular A.P.C, which caused no effect through single administration, significantly inhibited scratching behavior after repeated administration for 4 weeks. From these findings, it is assumed that the inhibition of scratching behavior induced by propolis occurs through a mast cell-dependent mechanism.
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- Yoshifumi Shinmei
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Okayama University, Tushima-naka 1-1-1, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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Maeda S, Ohmori K, Yasuda N, Kurata K, Sakaguchi M, Masuda K, Ohno K, Tsujimoto H. Increase of CC chemokine receptor 4-positive cells in the peripheral CD4+ cells in dogs with atopic dermatitis or experimentally sensitized to Japanese cedar pollen. Clin Exp Allergy 2004; 34:1467-73. [PMID: 15347382 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2004.02039.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since dogs frequently develop allergic diseases, similar to those in humans, dogs represent a possible animal model for allergy in humans. In human atopic dermatitis (AD), CC chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) has been shown to play an important role in the development of allergic inflammation of AD; however, the association between allergic reaction and CCR4 is not well understood in dogs. OBJECTIVE To examine CCR4 expression in peripheral blood CD4+ cells in dogs that had AD and were experimentally sensitized with Japanese cedar pollen. MATERIALS AND METHODS Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from 17 dogs with AD. The proportion of CCR4+ cells in peripheral blood CD4+ cells (CCR4/CD4) was evaluated by flow cytometry and compared with that in 10 healthy dogs. Similarly, in dogs that were experimentally sensitized to Japanese cedar pollen antigen, the proportion of CCR4/CD4 was examined pre- and post-sensitization. RESULTS The proportion of CCR4/CD4 in dogs with AD was 40.3+/-3.3%, which was significantly higher than that in normal dogs (23.6+/-4.3%) (P<0.01). In the experimentally sensitized dogs, the proportion of CCR4/CD4 was 25.4+/-2.6% at pre-sensitization and it was significantly increased (29.8+/-2.9%) at post-sensitization (P<0.01). CONCLUSION The proportion of CCR4+ cells in peripheral blood CD4+ cells was measured in dogs with allergic conditions. The present findings indicate that CCR4+ cells may be involved in the pathogenesis of allergy in dogs as in humans.
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- S Maeda
- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Repa A, Wild C, Hufnagl K, Winkler B, Bohle B, Pollak A, Wiedermann U. Influence of the route of sensitization on local and systemic immune responses in a murine model of type I allergy. Clin Exp Immunol 2004; 137:12-8. [PMID: 15196238 PMCID: PMC1809092 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2004.02519.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The pathophysiological and immunological characteristics of allergic immune responses are controlled by a variety of factors. We have studied the extent to which the route of sensitization influences allergen-specific IgE synthesis and local airway inflammation using a mouse model of allergic sensitization to the major birch pollen allergen Bet v 1. Sensitization of BALB/c mice with recombinant (r)Bet v 1 was performed using intraperitoneal (i.p.), subcutaneous (s.c.) or aerosol (a.s.) sensitization protocols. Mice were analysed for allergen-specific serum antibodies by ELISA and IgE-dependent basophil degranulation. Proliferative responses and cytokine production of splenocytes were measured upon Bet v 1 stimulation in vitro. Bronchoalveolar lavages were performed after airway challenge with aerosolized birch pollen extract for assessment of eosinophilic airway inflammation and local cytokine production in vivo. Highest allergen specific IgE levels and IgE-dependent basophil degranulation were achieved using the SC route. High IL-5 production by spleen and lung cells was associated with pronounced eosinophilia in bronchoalveolar lavages. After i.p. sensitization, despite giving the highest IgG levels, only low IgE levels, basophil degranulation and IL-5 production were seen. On the other hand, a.s. sensitization, resulting in the lowest systemic IgE and IL-5 levels, led to a comparably strong airway inflammation as the s.c. route. Our finding that the route of sensitization can result in a dissociation of local and systemic immune responses may contribute to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of allergic diseases and help to develop new treatment strategies.
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- A Repa
- Department of Pathophysiology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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