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Jacobs CC, Schnabel LV, McIlwraith CW, Blikslager AT. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in equine orthopaedics. Equine Vet J 2022; 54:636-648. [PMID: 35076950 PMCID: PMC9304133 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Orthopaedic disorders are commonly encountered in equine veterinary medicine, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) play an important role in the management of many equine orthopaedic disorders. There are multiple NSAIDs available for use in horses, including both non-selective and selective NSAIDS, and the body of literature evaluating the efficacy of these medications, their effects on normal and inflamed musculoskeletal tissues, and their side effects is broad. This review aims to summarise the current literature on the use of NSAIDs for equine orthopaedic disorders and examines new and future avenues for the management of inflammation in equine orthopaedics.
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- Carrie C. Jacobs
- Department of Clinical SciencesNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Clinical SciencesNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighNorth CarolinaUSA
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- C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute (TMI)Colorado State UniversityFort CollinsColoradoUSA
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- Department of Clinical SciencesNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighNorth CarolinaUSA
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Della Tommasa S, Winter K, Seeger J, Spitzbarth I, Brehm W, Troillet A. Evaluation of Villus Synovium From Unaffected Metacarpophalangeal Joints of Adult and Juvenile Horses. J Equine Vet Sci 2021; 102:103637. [PMID: 34119205 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Horses are a widely accepted model for osteoarthritis (OA) research. Synovial tissue sampling is commonly used in studies to evaluate and grade the progress of OA or to assess treatment effects. Synovial explants play an important role in ex-vivo studies, increasingly replacing the use of living animals. To understand histomorphological changes in the process of joint-related diseases such as OA, detailed information about histomorphometric parameters of unaffected synovial villi is necessary. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the mean width of the intimal synovial lining and its cellularity as well as the vascularization of the subintimal layer in juvenile and adult horses not affected by a joint-related disease. One hundred synovial samples from both metacarpophalangeal joints from 25 horses (one day to 24 years old) were collected to evaluate the following parameters on digitalized hematoxylin-eosin stained samples: Width of intimal synovial lining measured by the distance from the inner joint surface to the subintimal layer; density of the cells making up the intimal synovial lining by counting cell nuclei; vascularization of the subintimal layer measured by the number and size of vessels in relation to the subintimal area. The median width of the intimal lining did not differ among juvenile (22.34 µm) and adult (23.34 µm) horses. The cellularity of the intimal lining was significantly lower in juvenile (one cell/143.8 µm2) than in adult (one cell /188.7µm2), (P < .001) horses as well as the density of blood vessels per mm2 within the subintimal layer (juveniles 1/mm2 vs. adults 0.05/mm2), (P < .001). This study provides morphometric data regarding synovial intimal width, intimal cellularity, and vascularization of equine synovial villi of unaffected horses. For future studies, age-related characteristics should be taken into consideration when synovial tissue samples are used for in-vivo and in-vitro studies.
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- Simone Della Tommasa
- Deparment for horses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Institute of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Deparment for horses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Deparment for horses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Siefen T, Lokhnauth J, Liang A, Larsen CC, Lamprecht A. An ex-vivo model for transsynovial drug permeation of intraarticular injectables in naive and arthritic synovium. J Control Release 2021; 332:581-591. [PMID: 33705826 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Estimation of joint residence time of a drug is a key requirement for rational development of intraarticular therapeutics. There is a great need for a predictive model to reduce the high number of animal experiments in early stage development. Here, a Franz-cell based porcine ex-vivo permeation model is proposed, and transsynovial permeation of fluorescently-labeled dextrans in the range of potential drug candidates (10-150 kDa), as well as a small molecule (fluorescein sodium) and charged dextran derivates, have been determined. In addition, a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) -induced synovitis model was assessed for inflammatory biomarker levels and its effect on permeation of the solutes. Size-dependent permeability was observed for the analytes, which distinctly differed from findings with an artificial polycarbonate membrane, which is a widely used model. LPS was found to successfully stimulate an inflammatory response and led to a reduced size selectivity of the synovial membrane. 150 kDa dextran flux was accelerated approximately 2.5-fold in the inflamed state, whereas the permeation of smaller molecules was little affected. Moreover, by varying the LPS concentrations, the ex-vivo model was shown to produce varying degrees of synovitis-like inflammation. A simple and highly relevant ex-vivo tool for investigation of transsynovial permeation was developed, offering the further advantage of mimicking synovitis-induced permeability changes. Thus, this model provides a promising method for formulation screening, while reducing the need for animal experiments.
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- Tobias Siefen
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc, Parsippany, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany; PEPITE (EA4267), University of Burgundy/Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.
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Sotelo EDP, Vendruscolo CP, Fülber J, Seidel SRT, Jaramillo FM, Agreste FR, da Silva LCLC, Baccarin RYA. Effects of Joint Lavage with Dimethylsulfoxide on LPS-Induced Synovitis in Horses-Clinical and Laboratorial Aspects. Vet Sci 2020; 7:vetsci7020057. [PMID: 32365982 PMCID: PMC7356314 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci7020057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Several studies in human and equine medicine have produced controversial results regarding the role of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) as a therapeutic agent. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of joint lavage with different DMSO concentrations on biomarkers of synovial fluid inflammation and cartilage degradation in joints with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced synovitis. Twenty-six tibiotarsal joints of 13 horses were randomly distributed into four groups (lactated Ringer's solution; 5% DMSO in lactated Ringer's; 10% DMSO in lactated Ringer's; and sham). All animals were evaluated for the presence of lameness, and synovial fluid analyses were performed at 0 h, 1 h, 8 h, 24 h, and 48 h (T0, T1, T8, T24, and T48, respectively). The white blood cell counts (WBC), total protein (TP), urea, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), hyaluronic acid (HA), and chondroitin sulfate (CS) concentrations were measured. The WBC counts and PGE2, IL-1β, IL-6, and TP concentrations increased in all groups at T8 compared to baseline values (p<0.05). At T48, only the 5% DMSO and 10% DMSO groups showed a significant decrease in WBC counts (p<0.05). Furthermore, the 10% DMSO group had lower concentrations of PGE2 and IL-1β at T48 than at T8 (p<0.05) and presented lower IL-6 levels than the5% DMSO and lactated Ringer's groups at T24. All groups showed an increase in CS concentration after LPS-induced synovitis. Joint lavage with 10% DMSO in lactated Ringer´s has anti-inflammatory but not chondroprotective effects.
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- Eric Danilo Pauls Sotelo
- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (C.P.V.); (J.F.); (S.R.T.S.); (F.M.J.); (F.R.A.)
- Correspondence: (E.D.P.S.); (R.Y.A.B.); Tel.: +55-11-3091-1323 (R.Y.A.B.)
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (C.P.V.); (J.F.); (S.R.T.S.); (F.M.J.); (F.R.A.)
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (C.P.V.); (J.F.); (S.R.T.S.); (F.M.J.); (F.R.A.)
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (C.P.V.); (J.F.); (S.R.T.S.); (F.M.J.); (F.R.A.)
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (C.P.V.); (J.F.); (S.R.T.S.); (F.M.J.); (F.R.A.)
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (C.P.V.); (J.F.); (S.R.T.S.); (F.M.J.); (F.R.A.)
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (C.P.V.); (J.F.); (S.R.T.S.); (F.M.J.); (F.R.A.)
- Correspondence: (E.D.P.S.); (R.Y.A.B.); Tel.: +55-11-3091-1323 (R.Y.A.B.)
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Lu K, Bao Q, Wang D, Ning Y, Xie X, Zhou M, Zhou L, Zeng X, Shan J, Li Y. Effects of All-Trans Retinoic Acid on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Synovial Explant. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2019; 65:8-18. [PMID: 30814416 DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.65.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The present study was conducted to assess the effect of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on synovial explants from rats with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In our study, synovial membranes were excised from the knees of healthy adult Wistar female rats under sterile conditions. We first investigated the synoviums incubated in a control medium or in a medium containing 10 μg/mL LPS, each for 24, 48, and 72 h (LPS-experiment). The changes in inflammatory response from the synoviums were observed at different culture times. Then, we assessed the synoviums exposed to different ATRA concentrations for 24 h (ATRA-experiment). The controls (blank, model group, and solvent groups) were set up. The effects of ATRA on synovitis were evaluated by measuring the production of cytokines, and nitric oxide (NO) and the expression of cartilage damage related proteases. In the LPS-experiment, LPS contributed to the release of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in synovial explants. Importantly, LPS did not cause a significant pathological damage. The inflammatory response observed in this model was significant for 24 h, suggesting that LPS-induced synovial explants were successfully established. In the ATRA-experiment, ATRA suppressed the expression of IL-6, TNF-α, NO, a disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin motifs-4 (ADAMTS-4), MMP-3, and MMP-9. Taken together, ATRA exhibited inhibitory effects on LPS-induced synovial immune inflammatory response stimulated by the regulation of inflammatory mediators and cartilage damage related proteases in synovial explants, demonstrating a potential protective effect on synovitis and joint destruction in the patients with RA.
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- Kuiqing Lu
- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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- Department of Community Care, Nursing School, Ningxia Medical University
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Toxicology, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University.,West China School of Public Health and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University
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Mendoza FJ, Serrano-Rodriguez JM, Perez-Ecija A. Pharmacokinetics of meloxicam after oral administration of a granule formulation to healthy horses. J Vet Intern Med 2019; 33:961-967. [PMID: 30768821 PMCID: PMC6430890 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs are administered in horses for several systemic diseases. Selective cyclooxygenase‐2 inhibitors are preferred because of lower risk of adverse effects. Several meloxicam formulations have been tested in horses, but a recently marketed granule oral formulation has not been studied. Objective To characterize the pharmacokinetics of a novel granule meloxicam formulation in fasted and fed horses, and to compare pharmacokinetic features with oral suspension and tablets. Animals Seven healthy adult horses. Methods Meloxicam was administered at 0.6 mg/kg in fasted or fed horses. Blood samples were collected for pharmacokinetic analysis, and vital signs, hematology, and biochemistry variables were monitored for 72 hours. Results No adverse effects were detected. Volume of distribution and clearance after intravenous administration of meloxicam were 0.36 L/kg and 29.12 mL/h/kg, respectively, with a 12.39 hours of terminal half‐life. Protein binding was of 97%. Bioavailability was high for every oral formulation, ranging 70%‐110%, without feed effect. Because of a slower absorption, meloxicam after administration of granules had a longer half‐life (24 and 34 hours, fasted and fed, respectively) and mean residence time (31 and 47 hours), than suspension and tablets (ranging 10‐13 and 13‐15 hours, respectively). In addition, the time above therapeutic concentration was higher for the granule formulation than other formulations. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Granule formulation has different PK parameters compared to other oral formulations, which could enable this formulation to be used for different dosage regimens in order to reach a desired clinical effect or decrease the risk of adverse effects.
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Trahan RA, Byron CR, Dahlgren LA, Pleasant RS, Werre SR. In vitro effects of three equimolar concentrations of methylprednisolone acetate, triamcinolone acetonide, and isoflupredone acetate on equine articular tissue cocultures in an inflammatory environment. Am J Vet Res 2018; 79:933-940. [PMID: 30153056 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.79.9.933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of 3 equimolar concentrations of methylprednisolone acetate (MPA), triamcinolone acetonide (TA), and isoflupredone acetate (IPA) on equine articular tissue cocultures in an inflammatory environment. SAMPLE Synovial and osteochondral explants from the femoropatellar joints of 6 equine cadavers (age, 2 to 11 years) without evidence of musculoskeletal disease. PROCEDURES From each cadaver, synovial and osteochondral explants were harvested from 1 femoropatellar joint to create cocultures. Cocultures were incubated for 96 hours with (positive control) or without (negative control) interleukin (IL)-1β (10 ng/mL) or with IL-1β and MPA, TA, or IPA at a concentration of 10-4, 10-7, or 10-10M. Culture medium samples were collected from each coculture after 48 and 96 hours of incubation. Concentrations of prostaglandin E2, matrix metalloproteinase-13, lactate dehydrogenase, and glycosaminoglycan were determined and compared among treatments at each time. RESULTS In general, low concentrations (10-7 and 10-10M) of MPA, TA, and IPA mitigated the inflammatory and catabolic (as determined by prostaglandin E2 and matrix metalloproteinase-13 quantification, respectively) effects of IL-1β in cocultures to a greater extent than the high (10-4M) concentration. Mean culture medium lactate dehydrogenase concentration for the 10-4M IPA treatment was significantly greater than that for the positive control at both times, which was suggestive of cytotoxicosis. Mean culture medium glycosaminoglycan concentration did not differ significantly. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated that the in vitro effects of IPA and MPA were similar to those of TA at clinically relevant concentrations (10-7 and 10-10M).
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Joswig AJ, Mitchell A, Cummings KJ, Levine GJ, Gregory CA, Smith R, Watts AE. Repeated intra-articular injection of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells causes an adverse response compared to autologous cells in the equine model. Stem Cell Res Ther 2017; 8:42. [PMID: 28241885 PMCID: PMC5329965 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-017-0503-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Intra-articular injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is efficacious in osteoarthritis therapy. A direct comparison of the response of the synovial joint to intra-articular injection of autologous versus allogeneic MSCs has not been performed. The objective of this study was to assess the clinical response to repeated intra-articular injection of allogeneic versus autologous MSCs prepared in a way to minimize xeno-contaminants in a large animal model. Methods Intra-articular injections of bone marrow-derived, culture-expanded MSCs to a forelimb metacarpophalangeal joint were performed at week 0 and week 4 (six autologous; six autologous with xeno-contamination; six allogeneic). In the week following each injection, clinical and synovial cytology evaluations were performed. Results Following the first intra-articular injection, there were no differences in clinical parameters over time. Following the second intra-articular injection, there was a significant adverse response of the joint to allogeneic MSCs and autologous MSCs with xeno-contamination with elevated synovial total nucleated cell counts. There was also significantly increased pain from joints injected with autologous MSCs with xeno-contamination. Conclusions Repeated intra-articular injection of allogeneic MSCs results in an adverse clinical response, suggesting there is immune recognition of allogeneic MSCs upon a second exposure. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13287-017-0503-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Amanda-Jo Joswig
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Texas A&M University, Temple, TX, 76502, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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Ríos DL, López C, Álvarez ME, Samudio IJ, Carmona JU. Effects over time of two platelet gel supernatants on growth factor, cytokine and hyaluronan concentrations in normal synovial membrane explants challenged with lipopolysaccharide. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2015; 16:153. [PMID: 26092588 PMCID: PMC4475292 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-015-0605-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparations are a common treatment in osteoarthritis (OA) and inflammatory synovitis. However, there is ambiguity regarding the ideal concentration of leukocytes and platelets in these preparations necessary to induce an adequate anti-inflammatory and anabolic response in joint tissues, such as the synovial membrane. This research aimed to study, in normal synovial membrane explants (SME) challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the temporal effects (at 48 and 96h) of leukocyte- and platelet-rich gel (L-PRG) and pure platelet-rich gel (P-PRG) supernatants on the production and degradation of platelet associated growth factors (GF) (platelet derived GF isoform BB (PDGF-BB) and transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1)), pro-inflammatory (tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)) and anti-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin 4 (IL-4) and IL-1 receptor antagonists (IL-1ra)) and hyaluronan (HA). METHODS Synovial membrane explants (SMEs) from 6 horses were challenged with LPS and cultured for 96h with L-PRG and P-PRG supernatants at concentrations of 25 and 50 %, respectively. The SME culture medium was changed every 48h and used for determination by ELISA of PDGF-BB, TGF-β1, TNF-α, IL-4, IL-1ra and HA. These molecules were also determined in synovial fluid from the horses. RESULTS Both the 25 and 50 % PRG supernatants produced a molecular profile in the culture media unlike that of the SME challenged with LPS only. They presented GF, cytokine and HA concentrations very near to the concentrations of these molecules in normal synovial fluid when compared with the SME control groups (either with LPS or without LPS). However, in comparison with the rest of the SME treated groups, the 25 % L-PRG produced the most IL-1ra, and the 50 % P-PRG induced the sustained production of IL-4 and HA. CONCLUSIONS These in vitro findings suggest that anabolic and anti-inflammatory joint responses depend on the leukocyte and platelet concentration of the PRP preparation and on the volume of this substance injected. Moreover, it is possible, that leukoreduced PRP preparations are more effective for the medical treatment of patients with OA and inflammatory synovitis.
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- Diana L Ríos
- Grupo de Investigación Terapia Regenerativa, Departamento de Salud Animal, Universidad de Caldas, Calle 65 No 26-10, Manizales, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Investigación Terapia Regenerativa, Departamento de Salud Animal, Universidad de Caldas, Calle 65 No 26-10, Manizales, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Investigación Terapia Regenerativa, Departamento de Salud Animal, Universidad de Caldas, Calle 65 No 26-10, Manizales, Colombia.
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- The Terry Fox Laboratory, BC Cancer Research Centre, 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1L3, Canada.
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- Grupo de Investigación Terapia Regenerativa, Departamento de Salud Animal, Universidad de Caldas, Calle 65 No 26-10, Manizales, Colombia.
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Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Equine Neonatal Medicine. Part I: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. J Equine Vet Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2015.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Raidal S, Edwards S, Pippia J, Boston R, Noble G. Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Oral Administration of Meloxicam to Foals. J Vet Intern Med 2013; 27:300-7. [DOI: 10.1111/jvim.12045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2011] [Revised: 11/01/2012] [Accepted: 01/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- S.L. Raidal
- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga NSW Australia
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga NSW Australia
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- Troy Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd; Glendenning NSW Australia
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- Department of Clinical Studies; New Bolton Center; University of Pennsylvania; Kennett Square PA
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga NSW Australia
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D'Arcy-Moskwa E, Noble G, Weston L, Boston R, Raidal S. Effects of Meloxicam and Phenylbutazone on Equine Gastric Mucosal Permeability. J Vet Intern Med 2012; 26:1494-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.01004.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2011] [Revised: 06/10/2012] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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- E. D'Arcy-Moskwa
- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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- EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center; University of Pennsylvania; Kennett Square; PA
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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Noble G, Edwards S, Lievaart J, Pippia J, Boston R, Raidal S. Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Single and Multiple Oral Doses of Meloxicam in Adult Horses. J Vet Intern Med 2012; 26:1192-201. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.00976.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2011] [Revised: 02/24/2012] [Accepted: 06/15/2012] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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- Troy Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd; Glendenning; NSW; Australia
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- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center; University of Pennsylvania; Kennett Square; PA
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; NSW; Australia
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Bédouet L, Pascale F, Bonneau M, Wassef M, Laurent A. In vitro evaluation of (S)-ibuprofen toxicity on joint cells and explants of cartilage and synovial membrane. Toxicol In Vitro 2011; 25:1944-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2011.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2010] [Revised: 06/24/2011] [Accepted: 06/29/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Radiofrequency energy on cortical bone and soft tissue: a pilot study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2010; 468:1157-64. [PMID: 19890682 PMCID: PMC2835580 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-009-1150-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2009] [Accepted: 10/12/2009] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radiofrequency-generating energy devices have been used clinically in musculoskeletal procedures to provide hemostasis and capsular shrinkage (thermal capsulorrhaphy). However, the dose-effects are not well known. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We therefore determined dosage effects of radiofrequency energy on bone, skin incisions, and joint capsule in sheep. METHODS Five mature sheep had six 2.5-cm(2) tibial periosteal defects and six 1.0-cm skin incisions assigned to six treatments varying by watts and fluence (f = watts . seconds/cm(2)): (1) untreated control, (2) 50 W for 9.5 seconds (190f; n = 5), (3) 110 W for 4.3 seconds (190f; n = 5), (4) 170 W for 2.8 seconds (190f; n = 5), (5) 170 W for 5.6 seconds (380f; n = 5), or (6) 170 W for 8.4 seconds (570f; n = 5). Outcomes included hemostasis, contraction, healing, and histomorphometry for inflammation and necrosis at 2 weeks. RESULTS Radiofrequency energy application on skin at 190f or greater had more than 80% hemostasis and dose-dependent contraction, inflammation, and necrosis. Radiofrequency energy application on bone had good (70%) hemostasis at 190f and complete (> 95%) hemostasis at 380f and 570f, without histologic or clinically detectable necrosis. CONCLUSIONS Hemostasis can be achieved with radiofrequency energy at 190f in skin and bone. Bone necrosis was not detected at up to 570f. Using fluence greater than 190f in skin achieved dose-dependent necrosis and incisional contraction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Radiofrequency energy can be used on bone and skin for hemostasis, but potential incisional complications, such as necrosis and an atypical firm and desiccated surface, should be expected.
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Schlueter AE, Orth MW. Further studies on the ability of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate to regulate catabolic mediators in vitro. Equine Vet J 2010; 36:634-6. [PMID: 15581330 DOI: 10.2746/0425164044864471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- A E Schlueter
- Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1225, USA
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Goyal RN, Oyama M, Umar AA, Tyagi A, Bachheti N. Determination of methylprednisolone acetate in biological fluids at gold nanoparticles modified ITO electrode. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2007; 44:1147-53. [PMID: 17629438 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2007.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2007] [Revised: 05/10/2007] [Accepted: 05/29/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The electrochemical behavior of a corticosteroid methylprednisolone (MP), used for doping, has been studied at gold nanoparticles modified indium tin oxide (nanoAu/ITO) electrode. The nanoAu/ITO electrode exhibited an effective catalytic response towards its oxidation and lowered its oxidation potential by approximately 127 mV when compared with bare ITO electrode. Oxidation of MP has been carried out in phosphate containing electrolyte in the pH range 2.13-10.00 and a well-defined oxidation peak was noticed. Linear concentration curves are obtained over the concentration range 0.01-1.0 microM with a detection limit of 2.68 x 10(-7)M at nanoAu/ITO electrode. A diffusion coefficient of 2.36 x 10(-6)cm(2)/s is calculated for MP using chronoamperometry. The proposed method is effectively applied to detect the concentration of MP in pharmaceutical formulations and human blood plasma and urine samples. A comparison of MP concentration determined in blood plasma and urine by the proposed method and GC/MS indicated that the results are essentially similar. It is believed that the method will be useful in determining this drug in case of doping.
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- Rajendra N Goyal
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India.
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Santangelo KS, Johnson AL, Ruppert AS, Bertone AL. Effects of hyaluronan treatment on lipopolysaccharide-challenged fibroblast-like synovial cells. Arthritis Res Ther 2007; 9:R1. [PMID: 17214881 PMCID: PMC1860057 DOI: 10.1186/ar2104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2006] [Revised: 12/19/2006] [Accepted: 01/10/2007] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Numerous investigations have reported the efficacy of exogenous hyaluronan (HA) in modulating acute and chronic inflammation. The current study was performed to determine the in vitro effects of lower and higher molecular weight HA on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-challenged fibroblast-like synovial cells. Normal synovial fibroblasts were cultured in triplicate to one of four groups: group 1, unchallenged; group 2, LPS-challenged (20 ng/ml); group 3, LPS-challenged following preteatment and sustained treatment with lower molecular weight HA; and group 4, LPS-challenged following pretreatment and sustained treatment with higher molecular weight HA. The response to LPS challenge and the influence of HA were compared among the four groups using cellular morphology scoring, cell number, cell viability, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production, IL-6 production, matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3) production, and gene expression microarray analysis. As expected, our results demonstrated that LPS challenge induced a loss of characteristic fibroblast-like synovial cell culture morphology (P < 0.05), decreased the cell number (P < 0.05), increased PGE2 production 1,000-fold (P < 0.05), increased IL-6 production 15-fold (P < 0.05), increased MMP3 production threefold (P < 0.05), and generated a profile of gene expression changes typical of LPS (P < 0.005). Importantly, LPS exposure at this concentration did not alter the cell viability. Higher molecular weight HA decreased the morphologic change (P < 0.05) associated with LPS exposure. Both lower and higher molecular weight HA significantly altered a similar set of 21 probe sets (P < 0.005), which represented decreased expression of inflammatory genes (PGE2, IL-6) and catabolic genes (MMP3) and represented increased expression of anti-inflammatory and anabolic genes. The molecular weight of the HA product did not affect the cell number, the cell viability or the PGE2, IL-6, or MMP3 production. Taken together, the anti-inflammatory and anticatabolic gene expression profiles of fibroblast-like synovial cells treated with HA and subsequently challenged with LPS support the pharmacologic benefits of treatment with HA regardless of molecular weight. The higher molecular weight HA product provided a cellular protective effect not seen with the lower molecular weight HA product.
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- Kelly S Santangelo
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1900 Coffey Road, Columbus OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1900 Coffey Road, Columbus OH 43210, USA
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- Center for Biostatistics, The Ohio State University, 320 West 10th Avenue, Columbus OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1900 Coffey Road, Columbus OH 43210, USA
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Schlueter AE, Orth MW. Equine osteoarthritis: a brief review of the disease and its causes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1079/ecp200428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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AbstractDegenerative joint diseases, such as osteoarthritis, adversely impact the health of the equine athlete as well as the economics of the equine industry. Our understanding of the aetiology of osteoarthritis, although not nearly exhaustive, has increased substantially in recent years. Molecules, including cytokines, inflammatory mediators, and metalloproteinases, have been identified and associated with the progression of joint disease. Several factors, including trauma to the joint, immobilization, conformation, shoeing, and ageing, have been linked with osteoarthritis. Our continued efforts into elucidating critical biological mediators and risk factors, coupled with better chondroprotective therapies and diagnostic tools, should facilitate our ability to maintain the skeletal health of the equine athlete
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de Grauw JC, Brama PA, Wiemer P, Brommer H, van de Lest CH, van Weeren PR. Cartilage-derived biomarkers and lipid mediators of inflammation in horses with osteochondritis dissecans of the distal intermediate ridge of the tibia. Am J Vet Res 2006; 67:1156-62. [PMID: 16817736 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.67.7.1156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether reported alterations in metabolism of cartilage matrix in young (0 to 24 months old) horses with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) may also be found in older (24 to 48 months old) horses with clinical signs of OCD and to investigate the role of eicosanoids in initiating these clinical signs. SAMPLE POPULATION Synovial fluid was collected from 38 tarsocrural joints of 24 warmblood horses with (22 joints of 16 horses) or without (16 joints of 8 horses) clinical signs and a radiographic diagnosis of OCD of the distal intermediate ridge of the tibia. PROCEDURES Turnover of type II collagen was investigated by use of specific immunoassays for synthesis (carboxypropeptide of type II collagen [CPII]) and degradation (collagenase-cleaved fragments of type II collagen [C2C]) products. Furthermore, glycosaminoglycan (GAG), leukotriene (LT) B(4), cysteinyl LTs, and prostaglandin (PG) E(2) concentrations were determined, and concentrations in joints with OCD were compared with those in joints without OCD. RESULTS Concentrations of CPII, C2C, and GAG did not differ significantly between affected and nonaffected joints. Fluid from joints with OCD had significantly higher LTB(4) and PGE(2) concentrations than did fluids from nonaffected joints. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Altered collagen or proteoglycan turnover was not detected in 24- to 48-month-old horses at the time they developed clinical signs of OCD of the distal intermediate ridge of the tibia. However, increased concentrations of LTB(4) and PGE(2) in fluid of joints with OCD implicate these mediators in the initiation of clinical signs of OCD.
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- Janny C de Grauw
- Department of Equine Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, CM, the Netherlands
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Lugo J, Gaughan EM. Septic Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Infections of Hoof Structures. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2006; 22:363-88, viii. [PMID: 16882480 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Infectious diseases of synovial and hoof structures in horses can be devastating to soundness and can result in life-threatening complications. Timely diagnosis and early aggressive treatment can result in successful outcomes and resumption of athletic careers; however, delays in recognition and therapy can be the most costly reasons for failure. Sterilization of affected compartments and tissues requires removal of microorganisms and compromised tissue. Debridement, lavage, and appropriate antimicrobial drug use are the most reliable avenues of treatment. Antimicrobial drugs can be administered by local, regional, and systemic routes. Lavage techniques and debridement typically require surgical manipulations.
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- Joel Lugo
- J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Hospital, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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Munsterman AS, Bertone AL, Zachos TA, Weisbrode SE. Effects of the omega-3 fatty acid, α-linolenic acid, on lipopolysaccharide-challenged synovial explants from horses. Am J Vet Res 2005; 66:1503-8. [PMID: 16261822 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.2005.66.1503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of pretreatment with alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on equine synovial explants challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). ANIMALS 8 mature mixed-breed horses (4 mares and 4 geldings). PROCEDURE Synovial explants were assigned to receive 1 of 7 concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid, ranging from 0 to 300 microg/mL. At each concentration, half of the explants were controls and half were challenged with 0.003 microg of LPS as a model of synovial inflammation. Cell inflammatory response was evaluated by measurement of prostaglandin E2 production via an ELISA. Synovial cell viability, function, histomorphologic characteristics, and cell membrane composition were evaluated by use of trypan blue dye exclusion, hexuronic acid assay for hyaluronic acid, objective microscopic scoring, and high-performance liquid chromatography, respectively. RESULTS Challenge with LPS significantly increased production of prostaglandin E2 and decreased production of hyaluronic acid. Treatment with alpha-linolenic acid at the highest dose inhibited prostaglandin E2 production. Cell viability and histomorphologic characteristics were not altered by treatment with alpha-linolenic acid or LPS challenge. Treatment with alpha-linolenic acid increased the percentage of this fatty acid in the explant cell membranes. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggest that investigation of alpha-linolenic acid as an anti-inflammatory medication for equine synovitis is warranted.
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- Amelia S Munsterman
- Comparative Orthopedic Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Gu W, Bertone AL. Generation and performance of an equine-specific large-scale gene expression microarray. Am J Vet Res 2004; 65:1664-73. [PMID: 15631031 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.2004.65.1664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To create high-quality sequence data for the generation of an equine gene expression microarray and evaluate array performance by use of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exposure of synoviocytes. SAMPLE POPULATION Public nucleotide sequence database from Equus caballus and synoviocytes from clinically normal adult horses. PROCEDURE Computer procurement of equine gene sequences, probe design, and manufacture of an oligomicroarray were performed. Array performance was evaluated by use of patterns for equine synoviocytes in response to LPS. RESULTS Starting with 18,924 equine gene sequences, 3,098 equine 3' sequences were annotated and met the inclusion criteria for an expression microarray. An equine oligonucleotide expression microarray was created by use of 68,266 of the 25-oligomer probes to uniquely identify each gene. Most genes in the array (68%) were expressed in equine synoviocytes. Repeatability of the array was high (r, > 0.99), and LPS upregulated (> 5-fold change) 84 genes, many of which were inflammatory mediators, and downregulated (> 5-fold change) 14 genes. An initial pattern of gene expression for effects of LPS on synoviocytes consisted of 102 genes. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Use of a computer algorithm to curate an equine sequence database generated high-quality annotated species-specific gene sequences and probe sets for a gene expression oligomicroarray, which was used to document changes in gene expression associated with LPS exposure of equine synoviocytes. The equine public database was expanded from 290 annotated genes to > 3,000 provisionally annotated genes. Similar curation and annotation of public databases could be used to create other species-specific microarrays.
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- Weisong Gu
- Comparative Orthopedic Molecular Medicine Research Laboratories, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Castro MR, Lutz D, Edelman JL. Effect of COX inhibitors on VEGF-induced retinal vascular leakage and experimental corneal and choroidal neovascularization. Exp Eye Res 2004; 79:275-85. [PMID: 15325574 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2004.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2003] [Accepted: 04/13/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), in two in vivo models of VEGF-dependent corneal and choroidal angiogenesis and two in vivo models of VEGF-mediated vascular leakage. Non-selective COX inhibitors (the NSAIDs indomethacin and flunixin, p.o. or i.p.), the COX-1 selective inhibitor SC-560 (s.c. or i.p.), and the COX-2 selective inhibitor NS-398 (s.c. or i.p.) were evaluated in four experimental models. Choroidal neovascularization was induced in Brown Norway rats by argon laser photocoagulation and measured after ten days. Corneal neovascularization was induced by alkaline cautery in Sprague-Dawley rats and measured after four days. VEGF protein levels in the cornea were quantified by ELISA. VEGF-induced intradermal extravasation of Evans blue dye (EBD)-albumin was assayed in Hartley guinea pigs. Intravitreal VEGF-induced blood-retinal barrier breakdown was assayed by scanning ocular fluorophotometry in Dutch Belt rabbits. Indomethacin (1 or 3 mg kg(-1) day(-1), p.o.), SC-560 (20 mg kg(-1) day(-1), s.c.), and NS-398 (20 mg kg(-1) day(-1), s.c.) failed to inhibit laser-induced CNV. CNV was inhibited, however, by the corticosteroid dexamethasone (0.5 mg kg(-1) day(-1); p.o. or s.c.; 99% or 90% inhibition; p<0.01 or p<0.001, respectively). In contrast, cautery-induced corneal angiogenesis was inhibited partially by the NSAID indomethacin and the COX-2 selective inhibitor NS-398. Indomethacin, 3.5 or 7 mg kg(-1) day(-1), inhibited corneal neovascularization by 56% (p<0.001) or 68% (p<0.001) respectively. Similar partial inhibition of angiogenesis in the cornea model was observed with NS-398 (10 or 20 mg kg(-1) day(-1), s.c. or i.p.; 54% inhibition, p<0.001), but not with the COX-1 selective SC-560 (10 or 20 mg kg(-1) day(-1), s.c.). In the cornea, VEGF protein is dramatically upregulated 24 and 48 hr after cautery, and both indomethacin and NS-398-but not SC-560-significantly inhibited this VEGF upregulation. In experimental models of VEGF-induced vascular leakage, COX inhibitors had no effect on dermal or retinal vascular responses to VEGF. The NSAIDs indomethacin (7.5 or 20 mg kg(-1), p.o. or i.p.) and flunixin (12.5 mg kg(-1), i.p.) failed to inhibit VEGF-induced dermal extravasation of EBD-albumin in guinea pigs. In contrast, L-NAME (25 or 50 mg kg(-1), p.o.)-an anti-vasodilatory inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase-dose-dependently inhibited up to 64% (p<0.001) of this dermal vascular leakage. VEGF-mediated retinal vascular leakage was not blocked by COX inhibition. Intravitreal VEGF-induced BRB breakdown--which was completely blocked by VEGF neutralizing s-Flt-1/Fc protein (intravitreal co-administration; p<0.001)--was not inhibited by indomethacin (20 mg kg(-1) day(-1), s.c.). Although COX inhibitors were ineffective at blocking experimental CNV, both non-selective and COX-2 selective inhibitors partially blocked severe inflammatory corneal angiogenesis and its concurrent upregulation of VEGF protein. These results suggest that eicosanoids produced by inducible COX-2 are among multiple mediators that modulate VEGF expression as a stimulus in inflammation-associated angiogenesis. The lack of effect with COX inhibitors on either VEGF-mediated dermal extravasation or VEGF-mediated blood-retinal barrier breakdown indicates that COX activity is not required for vascular leakage responses to VEGF.
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- Marisol R Castro
- Department of Biological Sciences, Allergan, Inc., 2525 Dupont, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
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McEvoy AN, Bresnihan B, FitzGerald O, Murphy EP. Cyclooxygenase 2-derived prostaglandin E2 production by corticotropin-releasing hormone contributes to the activated cAMP response element binding protein content in rheumatoid arthritis synovial tissue. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 50:1132-45. [PMID: 15077295 DOI: 10.1002/art.20157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine a mechanism by which corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) promotes human inflammatory joint disease progression. METHODS An ex vivo synovial tissue culture system was established to investigate the functional properties of CRH at peripheral sites of inflammation. CRH- and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta)-induced prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) production from 10 fresh rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial tissue (ST) explants was quantified using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Modulation of PGE(2) levels was further examined following selective and nonselective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibition. Nuclear extracts were analyzed by electrophoretic mobility shift assays to determine functional cAMP response element binding protein (CREB) activity in response to CRH and PGE(2) in isolated primary synovial cell populations. Western blot analysis measured levels of total and activated (phosphospecific) CREB/activating transcription factor (ATF) family members prior to and following stimulation. RESULTS CRH, in a time- and dose-dependent manner, significantly (P = 0.022) up-regulated PGE(2) production from 10 fresh RA ST explants. Costimulation of RA ST with CRH and IL-1 beta significantly augmented (P = 0.036) the effects on PGE(2) production additively over 24 hours. We demonstrated that selective COX-2 inhibitors prevent the induction of PGE(2) by both CRH and IL-1 beta. Further, we provided evidence that CRH and PGE(2) signal through the induction of CREB and phosphorylated CREB/ATF family members in RA ST and in isolated primary RA cell populations. CONCLUSION Our findings underscore the pathogenic role that CRH may play in modulating inflammatory joint disease and establish the CREB/ATF family of transcription factors as principal effector molecules of proinflammatory mediator action in RA.
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- Alice N McEvoy
- Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Many compounds are being investigated for the control of symptoms of osteoarthritis in people and animals. Ideally, treatment should include analgesia, inflammation control, and chondroprotection. With further progress in this area, combination therapies tailored to the needs of the individual animal should enable us to maximize efficacy and minimize side effects. Only a few of the newer therapies and pharmaceutic agents have been investigated in the horse, however. With more rigorous investigation, they may be determined to be ineffective or unsafe. Meanwhile, as much information should be gathered from manufacturers as possible so as to ensure that appropriate recommendations are made.
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- Erin D Malone
- Department of Clinical and Population Sciences, 225K Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, 1365 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA.
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are substances other than steroids that inhibit a component of the inflammatory cascade. This article is dedicated to those substances which specifically inhibit cyclooxygenase. NSAIDs are used extensively in the veterinary field. This article discusses their pharmacologic mechanism of action, indications, and toxicity. The two isoforms of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) are reviewed along with the newer NSAID which are more effective and less toxic due to more specific COX-2 inhibition. Specific effects on soft tissue, bone, cartilage, and synovium are summarized. Pain modulation is extensively reviewed as well as the antiendotoxic and antithrombotic uses.
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- Valentine S Moses
- Merritt & Associates Equine Hospital, 26996 North Darrell Road, Wauconda, IL 60084, USA.
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Einmahl S, Capancioni S, Schwach-Abdellaoui K, Moeller M, Behar-Cohen F, Gurny R. Therapeutic applications of viscous and injectable poly(ortho esters). Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2001; 53:45-73. [PMID: 11733117 DOI: 10.1016/s0169-409x(01)00220-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Poly(ortho esters) (POE) are hydrophobic and bioerodible polymers that have been investigated for pharmaceutical use since the early 1970s. Among the four described generations of POE, the third (POE III) and fourth (POE IV) are promising viscous and injectable materials which have been investigated in numerous biomedical applications. POE III has been extensively studied for ophthalmic drug delivery, it presents an excellent biocompatibility and is currently being investigated as a vehicle for sustained drug delivery to treat diseases of the posterior segment of the eye. POE IV is distinguishable by a highly reproducible and controlled synthesis, a higher hydrophobicity, and an excellent biocompatibility. It is currently under development for a variety of applications, such as ocular delivery, periodontal disease treatment and applications in veterinary medicine. This review will also focus on new perspectives for this promising family of polymers, such as guided tissue regeneration, treatment of osteoarthritis, as well as peptide and protein delivery.
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- S Einmahl
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Geneva, 30 quai Ernest-Ansermet, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
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