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Watkins A, Engiles J, Long A, Brandly J, Hopster K. Dexmedetomidine preconditioning reduces ischaemia-reperfusion injury in equine model of large colon volvulus. Equine Vet J 2024; 56:1251-1258. [PMID: 38749762 DOI: 10.1111/evj.14099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Large colon volvulus is a cause of colic in horses with high morbidity and mortality when not promptly treated. More treatment options are needed to improve the outcome of these cases by protecting against the damage caused by ischaemia and reperfusion injury. OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of preconditioning with dexmedetomidine prior to induction of ischaemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in a large colon volvulus model in the horse. STUDY DESIGN Randomised blinded in vivo experiments. METHODS Horses received either a dexmedetomidine (DEX) or saline (CON) constant rate infusion (CRI) immediately following induction of anaesthesia. Venous, arterial, and transmural occlusion of a section of the large colon was performed for 3 h, after which the ligatures and clamps were removed to allow for reperfusion for 3 h. Biopsies of the large colon were taken at baseline, 1 and 3 h of ischaemia, and at 1 and 3 h of reperfusion. RESULTS The severity of crypt epithelial loss (DEX = 2.1 [0.8-2.8], CON = 3.1 [2.5-4], p = 0.03) and mucosal haemorrhage was decreased (DEX = 2.1 [1.3-3], CON = 3.5 [2.5-4], p = 0.03) in group DEX compared to group CON when graded on a scale of 0-4. Crypt length remained longer (DEX = 369.5 ± 91.7 μm, CON = 238.5 ± 72.6 μm, p = 0.02) and interstitium to crypt (I:C) ratio remained lower (DEX = 1.4 (1-1.7), CON = 2.6 [1.8-5.9], p = 0.03) in group DEX compared to group CON during reperfusion. MAIN LIMITATIONS Clinical applicability of pharmacologic preconditioning is limited. CONCLUSION Preconditioning with a dexmedetomidine CRI prior to IR injury demonstrated a protective effect histologically on the large colon in the horse. Further investigation into postconditioning with dexmedetomidine is warranted as a possible intervention in colic cases suspected of being large colon volvulus.
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- Amanda Watkins
- New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
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- New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
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- New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
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- New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
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- New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
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Dengler F, Sternberg F, Grages M, Kästner SBR, Verhaar N. Adaptive mechanisms in no flow vs. low flow ischemia in equine jejunum epithelium: Different paths to the same destination. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:947482. [PMID: 36157182 PMCID: PMC9493374 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.947482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Intestinal ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is a frequent complication of equine colic. Several mechanisms may be involved in adaptation of the intestinal epithelium to IRI and might infer therapeutic potential, including hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) 1α, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2), and induction of autophagy. However, the mechanisms supporting adaptation and thus cellular survival are not completely understood yet. We investigated the activation of specific adaptation mechanisms in both no and low flow ischemia and reperfusion simulated in equine jejunum epithelium in vivo. We found an activation of HIF1α in no and low flow ischemia as indicated by increased levels of HIF1α target genes and phosphorylation of AMPKα tended to increase during ischemia. Furthermore, the protein expression of the autophagy marker LC3B in combination with decreased expression of nuclear-encoded mitochondrial genes indicates an increased rate of mitophagy in equine intestinal IRI, possibly preventing damage by mitochondria-derived reactive oxygen species (ROS). Interestingly, ROS levels were increased only shortly after the onset of low flow ischemia, which may be explained by an increased antioxidative defense, although NFR2 was not activated in this setup. In conclusion, we could demonstrate that a variety of adaptation mechanisms manipulating different aspects of cellular homeostasis are activated in IRI irrespective of the ischemia model, and that mitophagy might be an important factor for epithelial survival following small intestinal ischemia in horses that should be investigated further.
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- Franziska Dengler
- Department of Biochemical Sciences, Institute of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Biophysics, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
- *Correspondence: Franziska Dengler
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences, Institute of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Biophysics, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinic for Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic for Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
- Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic for Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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The equine intestinal mucosa is intimately involved in maintaining homeostasis both on a systemic level by controlling extracellular fluid movement and at the local level to maintain barrier function. Horses are particularly susceptible to the clinical syndrome of colic, with the most severe cases involving strangulating obstruction that induces ischemia. Because of the mucosal vascular architecture, the mucosal epithelium is particularly susceptible to ischemic injury. The potential for reperfusion injury has been investigated and found to play a minimal role. However, inflammation does affect mucosal repair. Mechanisms of repair, including villus contraction, epithelial restitution, and tight junction closure, are critical to reforming the mucosal barrier. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have an impact on this repair, particularly at the level of the tight junctions. Completion of mucosal regeneration requires proliferation, which is now being actively studied in equine enteroids. All of these aspects of equine mucosal pathobiology are reviewed in depth.
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- Anthony Blikslager
- Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA;
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- Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA;
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Pezzanite LM, Hackett ES. Technique-associated outcomes in horses following large colon resection. Vet Surg 2017; 46:1061-1067. [DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Lynn M. Pezzanite
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine; Colorado State University; Fort Collins Colorado
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine; Colorado State University; Fort Collins Colorado
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Bauck AG, Grosche A, Morton AJ, Graham AS, Vickroy TW, Freeman DE. Effect of lidocaine on inflammation in equine jejunum subjected to manipulation only and remote to intestinal segments subjected to ischemia. Am J Vet Res 2017; 78:977-989. [DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.78.8.977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pihl TH, Jacobsen S, Olsen DT, Højrup P, Grosche A, Freeman DE, Andersen PH, Houen G. Characterization of equine vitamin D-binding protein, development of an assay, and assessment of plasma concentrations of the protein in healthy horses and horses with gastrointestinal disease. Am J Vet Res 2017; 78:718-728. [PMID: 28541149 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.78.6.718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To purify and characterize equine vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP) from equine serum and to evaluate plasma concentrations of VDBP in healthy horses and horses with gastrointestinal injury or disease. ANIMALS 13 healthy laboratory animals (8 mice and 5 rabbits), 61 healthy horses, 12 horses with experimentally induced intestinal ischemia and reperfusion (IR), and 59 horses with acute gastrointestinal diseases. PROCEDURES VDBP was purified from serum of 2 healthy horses, and recombinant equine VDBP was obtained through a commercial service. Equine VDBP was characterized by mass spectrometry. Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies were raised against equine VDBP, and a rocket immunoelectrophoresis assay for equine VDBP was established. Plasma samples from 61 healthy horses were used to establish working VDBP reference values for study purposes. Plasma VDBP concentrations were assessed at predetermined time points in horses with IR and in horses with naturally occurring gastrointestinal diseases. RESULTS The working reference range for plasma VDBP concentration in healthy horses was 531 to 1,382 mg/L. Plasma VDBP concentrations were significantly decreased after 1 hour of ischemia in horses with IR, compared with values prior to induction of ischemia, and were significantly lower in horses with naturally occurring gastrointestinal diseases with a colic duration of < 12 hours than in healthy horses. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Plasma VDBP concentrations were significantly decreased in horses with acute gastrointestinal injury or disease. Further studies and the development of a clinically relevant assay are needed to establish the reliability of VDBP as a diagnostic and prognostic marker in horses.
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Hackett ES, Embertson RM, Hopper SA, Woodie JB, Ruggles AJ. Duration of disease influences survival to discharge of Thoroughbred mares with surgically treated large colon volvulus. Equine Vet J 2014; 47:650-4. [DOI: 10.1111/evj.12358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2013] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- E. S. Hackett
- Department of Clinical Sciences; Colorado State University; Fort Collins USA
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- Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Lexington Kentucky USA
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- Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Lexington Kentucky USA
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- Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Lexington Kentucky USA
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Oxidative Stress Associated With Spasmodic, Flatulent, and Impaction Colic in Draft Horses. J Equine Vet Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2014.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Grosche A, Morton AJ, Graham AS, Polyak MMR, Freeman DE. Effect of large colon ischemia and reperfusion on concentrations of calprotectin and other clinicopathologic variables in jugular and colonic venous blood in horses. Am J Vet Res 2014; 74:1281-90. [PMID: 24066912 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.74.10.1281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of large colon ischemia and reperfusion on concentrations of the inflammatory neutrophilic protein calprotectin and other clinicopathologic variables in jugular and colonic venous blood in horses. ANIMALS 6 healthy horses. PROCEDURES Horses were anesthetized, and ischemia was induced for 1 hour followed by 4 hours of reperfusion in a segment of the pelvic flexure of the large colon. Blood samples were obtained before anesthesia, before induction of ischemia, 1 hour after the start of ischemia, and 1, 2, and 4 hours after the start of reperfusion from jugular veins and veins of the segment of the large colon that underwent ischemia and reperfusion. A sandwich ELISA was developed for detection of equine calprotectin. Serum calprotectin concentrations and values of blood gas, hematologic, and biochemical analysis variables were determined. RESULTS Large colon ischemia caused metabolic acidosis, a significant increase in lactate and potassium concentrations and creatine kinase activities, and a nonsignificant decrease in glucose concentrations in colonic venous blood samples. Values of these variables after reperfusion were similar to values before ischemia. Ischemia and reperfusion induced activation of an inflammatory response characterized by an increase in neutrophil cell turnover rate in jugular and colonic venous blood samples and calprotectin concentrations in colonic venous blood samples. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results of this study suggested that large colon ischemia and reperfusion caused local and systemic inflammation in horses. Serum calprotectin concentration may be useful as a marker of this inflammatory response.
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- Astrid Grosche
- Island Whirl Equine Colic Research Laboratory, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610., Shands Transplant Center at University of Florida, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL 32608
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Zannoni A, Bombardi C, Dondi F, Morini M, Forni M, Chiocchetti R, Spadari A, Romagnoli N. Proteinase-activated receptor 2 expression in the intestinal tract of the horse. Res Vet Sci 2014; 96:464-71. [PMID: 24656343 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2013] [Revised: 02/20/2014] [Accepted: 03/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Proteinase-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) is a G-protein-coupled receptor for trypsin and mast cell tryptase; it is highly expressed at the intestinal level with multiple functions, such as epithelial permeability and intestinal motility. Many proteases activate PAR2 during tissue damage, suggesting a role of the inflammatory response receptors. The aim of the study was to evaluate the distribution and expression of PAR2 in the jejunum, the ileum and the pelvic flexure, using samples collected from healthy adult horses after slaughter. Proteinase-activated receptor 2 immunoreactivity (PAR2-IR) was observed in the enterocytes, intestinal glands, the smooth muscle of the muscularis mucosae, and the longitudinal and circular muscle layers; there were no differences in the distribution of PAR2-IR in the different sections of the intestinal tract. The protein expression level showed that the relative amount of the PAR2 content in the mucosa of the intestinal tract decreased from the small to the large intestine while the PAR2 mRNA analysed showed similar values. This study provides relevant findings concerning the distribution of the PAR2 in the intestines of healthy horses and represents the starting point for evaluating the role of the PAR2 during strangulative intestinal disease and consequent systemic intestinal reperfusion/injury complications in horses in order to identify and employ antagonist PAR2 molecules.
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- Augusta Zannoni
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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Grosche A, Morton AJ, Graham AS, Valentine JF, Abbott JR, Polyak MMR, Freeman DE. Mucosal injury and inflammatory cells in response to brief ischaemia and reperfusion in the equine large colon. Equine Vet J 2012:16-25. [PMID: 21790750 DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00415.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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REASON FOR PERFORMING STUDY Intestinal ischaemia and reperfusion (I/R) can activate inflammatory cells in the equine colon, although effects on different types of inflammatory cells have received little attention. OBJECTIVES To assess early mucosal injury, the reaction of mucosal neutrophils, eosinophils, mast cells and macrophages, and cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and -2 expression in response to I/R in the equine large colon. METHODS Large colon ischaemia was induced for 1 h (1hI) followed by 4 h of reperfusion in 6 horses, and mucosal biopsies were sampled before and after ischaemia, and after 1, 2 and 4 h of reperfusion. Semithin sections (500 nm) of epon-embedded biopsies were stained with toluidine blue for histomorphometric evaluation. The number and distribution of mucosal macrophages (CD163), neutrophils (calprotectin), eosinophils (LUNA) and mast cells (toluidine blue) were determined, and mucosal COX-1 and -2 expression was identified. RESULTS Ischaemia caused epithelial cell and nuclear swelling (mean ± s.e. nuclear width; control: 2.7 ± 0.2 µm vs. 1hI: 4.2 ± 0.2 µm; P<0.01), subepithelial oedema (control: 0.2 ± 0.1 µm vs. 1hI: 3.2 ± 0.2 µm; P<0.01) and increased epithelial apoptosis (control: 14.3 ± 4.1 apoptotic cells/mm mucosa vs. 1hI: 60.4 ± 14.0 apoptotic cells/mm mucosa; P<0.01). COX-2 expression (P<0.01) was evident after ischaemia. Reperfusion caused paracellular fluid accumulation (control: 0.9 ± 0.1 µm vs. 1hI: 0.6 ± 0.6 µm vs. 1hI + 4hR: 1.6 ± 0.2 µm; P<0.05). Epithelial repair started at 1 h of reperfusion (P<0.001), followed by migration of neutrophils into the mucosa after 2 h (control: 72.3 ± 18.4 cells/mm(2) mucosa vs. 1hI + 2hR: 1149.9 ± 220.6 cells/mm(2) mucosa; P<0.01). Mucosal eosinophils, mast cells and macrophages did not increase in numbers but were activated. CONCLUSIONS Epithelial injury and COX-2 expression caused by short-term hypoxia were followed by intense inflammation associated with epithelial repair during reperfusion. POTENTIAL RELEVANCE Equine colonic mucosa subjected to a brief period of ischaemia can repair during reperfusion, despite increased mucosal inflammation.
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- A Grosche
- Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Shands at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Grosche A, Morton AJ, Graham AS, Sanchez LC, Blikslager AT, Polyak MMR, Freeman DE. Ultrastructural changes in the equine colonic mucosa after ischaemia and reperfusion. Equine Vet J 2012:8-15. [PMID: 21790749 DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00402.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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REASON FOR PERFORMING STUDY Ultrastructural changes in the epithelium can provide information on early changes in barrier properties, repair and inflammation in equine colon after ischaemia and reperfusion (I/R). OBJECTIVES To describe the morphology and ultrastructure of the epithelium in equine large colonic mucosa after I/R, and the response of inflammatory cells to injury. METHODS Ischaemia was induced for 1 h followed by 4 h of reperfusion in a 40 cm segment of the pelvic flexure in 6 horses. Mucosal biopsies before and after ischaemia, and after 1, 2 and 4 h of reperfusion were fixed in glutaraldehyde/paraformaldehyde and osmium tetroxide, and embedded in epon. Morphological and ultrastructural changes were evaluated in toluidine blue-stained semithin sections by light microscopy and in thin sections stained with uranyl acetate/lead citrate by transmission electron microscopy. RESULTS Ischaemia caused swelling of epithelial cells and their organelles, opening of tight junctions, detachment from the basement membrane, early apoptosis and single cell necrosis. Autophagy was a prominent feature in epithelial cells after ischaemia. Reperfusion was characterised by apoptosis, epithelial regeneration and restoration of apical cell junctions. Phagocytic-like vacuoles containing cellular debris and bacteria were evident in epithelial cells after reperfusion. Paracellular and subepithelial clefts formed, accompanied by infiltration of neutrophils, lymphocytes and eosinophils into the epithelium. Subepithelial macrophages and luminal neutrophils had increased phagocytic activity. CONCLUSIONS Ischaemia caused ultrastructural damage to the colonic epithelium, but epithelial cells recovered during reperfusion. POTENTIAL RELEVANCE Transmission electron microscopy can demonstrate subtle ultrastructural damage to epithelial cells and evidence of recovery after I/R in equine colon.
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- A Grosche
- Island Whirl Equine Colic Research Laboratory, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, FL, USA.
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