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Ma L, Chen R, Zhang Y, Dai Z, Huang G, Yang R, Yang H. The tree shrew as a new animal model for the study of periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 2023; 50:1075-1088. [PMID: 37353986 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
Abstract
AIM Periodontitis is an inflammatory, infectious disease of polymicrobial origin that can damage tooth-supporting bone and tissue. Tree shrews, evolutionarily closer to humans than commonly used rodent models, have been increasingly used as biomedical models. However, a tree shrew periodontitis model has not yet been established. MATERIALS AND METHODS Periodontitis was induced in male tree shrews/Sprague-Dawley rats by nylon thread ligature placement around the lower first molars. Thereafter, morphometric and histological analyses were performed. The distance from the cemento-enamel junction to the alveolar bone crest was measured using micro-computed tomography. Periodontal pathological tissue damage, inflammation and osteoclastogenesis were assessed using haematoxylin and eosin staining and quantitative immunohistochemistry, respectively. RESULTS Post-operatively, gingival swelling, redness and spontaneous bleeding were observed in tree shrews but not in rats. After peaking, bone resorption decreased gradually until plateauing in tree shrews. Contrastingly, rapid and near-complete bone loss was observed in rats. Inflammatory infiltrates were observed 1 week post operation in both models. However, only the tree shrew model transitioned from acute to chronic inflammation. CONCLUSIONS Our study revealed that a ligature-induced tree shrew model of periodontitis partly reproduced the pathological features of human periodontitis and provided theoretical support for using tree shrews as a potential model for human periodontitis.
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- Liya Ma
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Department of Dental Research, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Department of Dental Research, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Department of Dental Research, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Department of Dental Research, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Department of Dental Research, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Department of Dental Research, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Department of Dental Research, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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Klein A, Radespiel U, Felmy F, Brezina T, Ciurkiewicz M, Schmitz J, Bräsen JH, Linke RP, Reinartz S, Distl O, Beineke A. AA-amyloidosis in captive northern tree shrews ( Tupaia belangeri). Vet Pathol 2021; 59:340-347. [PMID: 34931557 DOI: 10.1177/03009858211066847] [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: 11/15/2022]
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A high prevalence of AA-amyloidosis was identified in a breeding colony of northern tree shrews (Tupaia belangeri) in a retrospective analysis, with amyloid deposits in different organs being found in 26/36 individuals (72%). Amyloid deposits, confirmed by Congo red staining, were detected in kidneys, intestines, skin, and lymph nodes, characteristic of systemic amyloidosis. Immunohistochemically, the deposited amyloid was intensely positive with anti-AA-antibody (clone mc4), suggesting AA-amyloidosis. The kidneys were predominantly affected (80%), where amyloid deposits ranged from mild to severe and was predominantly located in the renal medulla. In addition, many kidneys contained numerous cysts with atrophy of the renal parenchyma. There was no significant association between concurrent neoplastic or inflammatory processes and amyloidosis. The lack of distinctive predisposing factors suggests a general susceptibility of captive T. belangeri to develop amyloidosis. Clinical and laboratory findings of a female individual with pronounced kidney alterations were indicative of renal failure. The observed tissue tropism with pronounced kidney alterations, corresponding renal dysfunction, and an overall high prevalence suggests amyloidosis as an important disease in captive tree shrews.
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- Annette Klein
- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- Reference Center of Amyloid Diseases, Munich, Germany.,domatec GmbH, Mühldorf a. Inn, Germany
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- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany
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Shi N, Xia W, Ji K, Feng Y, Li H, He G, Tang A. Anatomy and nomenclature of tree shrew lymphoid tissues. Exp Anim 2021; 71:173-183. [PMID: 34853240 PMCID: PMC9130038 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.21-0150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The immune response plays a key role in the disease development of the organism, while immune function serves as an important indicator for animal models evaluation. The tree shrew
(Tupaia belangeri chinensis), as a new laboratory animal with a close genetic relationship with primates, has been used to construct various disease models. However, the
immune system of tree shrews, especially anatomical descriptions of lymph nodes, is still relatively unknown. In this study, a total of 16 different lymph nodes were identified, including
superficial lymph nodes and deep lymph nodes. Superficial lymph nodes were located in the head and neck region (submandibular lymph node, parotid lymph node, deep and superficial cervical
lymph nodes) and at the forelimb (axillary and accessory axillary lymph nodes, subscapular lymph node) and hindlimb (popliteal, sciatic, and inguinal lymph nodes). Deep lymph nodes comprise
mediastinal lymph nodes located in thoracic cavity and abdominal lymph nodes that are mainly located in each mesentery (mesenteric, gastric, pancreatic-duodenal, renal lymph nodes) or along
the major vessels (iliac lymph nodes). In addition, we described the spleen and thymus of the tree shrew, as well as two lymphoid tissues in the top wall of the nasal cavity and the
oropharynx. This study mainly describes the tree shrew immune system from an anatomical and histopathological perspective and provides fundamental research references for the establishment
of various animal models of tree shrews.
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- Nan Shi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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Lu T, Peng H, Zhong L, Wu P, He J, Deng Z, Huang Y. The Tree Shrew as a Model for Cancer Research. Front Oncol 2021; 11:653236. [PMID: 33768009 PMCID: PMC7985444 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.653236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Animal disease models are necessary in medical research, and an appropriate animal model is of great importance for studies about the prevention or treatment of cancer. The most important thing in the selection of animal models is to consider the similarity between animals and humans. The tree shrew (Tupaia belangeri) is a squirrel-like mammal which placed in the order Scandentia. Whole-genome sequencing has revealed that tree shrews are extremely similar to primate and humans than to rodents, with many highly conserved genes, which makes the data from studies that use tree shrews as models more convincing and the research outcomes more easily translatable. In tumor research, tree shrews are often used as animal models for hepatic and mammary cancers. As research has progressed, other types of tree shrew tumor models have been developed and exhibit clinical manifestations similar to those of humans. Combining the advantages of both rodents and primates, the tree shrew is expected to be the most powerful animal model for studying tumors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tao Lu
- National Center for International Research of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Talent Highland of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Scientific Research and Education Department, The First People's Hospital of Changde City, Changde, China
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- National Center for International Research of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Talent Highland of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- National Center for International Research of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Talent Highland of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- National Center for International Research of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Talent Highland of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Changde City, Changde, China
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- National Center for International Research of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Talent Highland of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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