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Tsouloufi TK. An overview of mycotoxicoses in rabbits. J Vet Diagn Invest 2024:10406387241255945. [PMID: 38804173 DOI: 10.1177/10406387241255945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Mycotoxicoses are usually a consideration in large animal species but can affect companion animals as well. Due to increasing interest and the ease of using rabbits as laboratory models, a growing number of published experimental studies discuss the effects of various mycotoxins on this species. However, the available evidence is fragmented and heterogeneous, and has not recently been collated in a review, to my knowledge. Although mycotoxicoses in rabbits are typically subclinical, clinical signs can include weight loss, anorexia, gastrointestinal disorders, stunted growth, reproductive abnormalities, and susceptibility to infections. An antemortem diagnosis typically relies on a comprehensive clinical history, and assessment of clinical signs and relevant laboratory findings, with confirmation of exposure achieved through the measurement of mycotoxin concentrations in feed or target organs. My review focuses on the clinicopathologic and histopathologic effects of the mycotoxins most important in rabbits, including fumonisins, ochratoxins, aflatoxins, trichothecenes, and zearalenone. This review offers a thorough overview of the effects of mycotoxins in rabbits, serving as a one-stop resource for veterinary practitioners, diagnosticians, and researchers.
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- Theodora K Tsouloufi
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Idexx Laboratories, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK
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The neurotoxicity of trichothecenes T-2 toxin and deoxynivalenol (DON): Current status and future perspectives. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 145:111676. [PMID: 32805342 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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During the last decade, the neurotoxicity of the trichothecenes T-2 toxin and deoxynivalenol (DON) has been a major concern, and many important findings have been reported on this topic. Through a summary of relevant research reports in recent years, we discuss the potential neurotoxic mechanisms of T-2 toxin and DON. In neuronal cells, T-2 toxin induces mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress through a series of signalling pathways, including Nrf2/HO-1 and p53. This toxin crosses the blood-brain barrier (BBB) by altering permeability and induces oxidative stress responses, including ROS generation, lipid peroxidation, and protein carbonyl formation. Cellular metabolites (for example, HT-2 toxin) further promote neurotoxic effects. The type B trichothecene DON induces neuronal cell apoptosis via the MAPK and mitochondrial apoptosis pathways. This molecule induces inflammation of the central nervous system, increasing the expression of proinflammatory molecules. DON directly affects brain neurons and glial cells after passing through the BBB and affects the vitality and function of astrocytes and microglia. Exposure to trichothecenes alters brain dopamine levels, decreases ganglion area, and further induces brain damage. In this review, we mainly discuss the neurotoxicity of T-2 toxin and DON. However, our main goal was to reveal the potential mechanism(s) and offer new topics, including the potential of hypoxia-inducible factors, immune evasion, and exosomes, for future research in this context. This review should help elucidate the neurotoxic mechanism of trichothecenes and provides some potential inspiration for the follow-up study of neurotoxicity of mycotoxins.
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Abd El-Aziz AH, El-Kasrawy NI, Abd El-Hack ME, Kamel SZ, Mahrous UE, El-Deeb EM, Atta MS, Amer MS, Naiel MAE, Khafaga AF, Metwally AE, Abo Ghanima MM. Growth, immunity, relative gene expression, carcass traits and economic efficiency of two rabbit breeds fed prebiotic supplemented diets. Anim Biotechnol 2020; 33:417-428. [PMID: 32734820 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2020.1800485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The current study designed to evaluate the effect of oligosaccharide supplemented diets on growth performance, histomorphometric changes, economic efficiency and genetic expression of some growth and immunity-relative genes. One hundred and twenty weaned male rabbits, six weeks of age of two breeds (NZW and APPRI) were randomly allocated into six equal groups; the first supplemented with 0.3% Mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS), the second supplemented with 0.05% Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) and the third considered a control group. Each group contained ten equal replicates. The highest Final body weight and feed consumption were recorded in MOS and IMO groups compared with control. Fortified feed diet with IMO significantly increased duodenal villi area and length than MOS and control groups. At the same time, Spleen white bulb area and length were significantly higher in MOS and IMO than control. Supplementation of MOS and IMO significantly improved carcass traits, economic efficiency and induced certain modifications in some major key genes involved in the regulation of nutrients metabolism, immunity and growth in different tissues. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of MOS and IMO had a desirable positive impact on productive and economic efficiency in the rabbit.
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- Ayman H Abd El-Aziz
- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Laser Application in Biotechnology Department, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, Egypt
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- Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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