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Greghi JR, Favaron PO, Trautwein LGC, Silva CGBD, Lemos GAAD, Martins MIM. Emergency cesarean section in dogs: Usefulness of amniotic fluid biochemical parameters and placental morphology as indicators of neonatal viability. Theriogenology 2023; 211:115-124. [PMID: 37607467 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.08.011] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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In recent years, special attention has been paid to the analysis of fetal fluids and placental histopathology to identify parameters that can be used as indicators of maternal reproductive quality, embryonic viability, and fetal and neonatal health. Newborn health reflects the functioning of the fetal adnexa and its relationship with maternal tissues. Therefore, evaluating these components is promising for the early detection of newborns at risk. This study aimed to detect the biochemical characteristics of the amniotic fluid (AF) and histopathological characteristics of the placenta for comparison between canine neonates born by elective (EL) and emergency (EM) cesarean sections (CSs) and associate the results with neonatal viability in the first 24 h. A total of 38 neonates born by ELCS (n = 19) and EMCS (n = 19) were selected. AF was collected to analyze the concentration of its biochemical components [alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatinine, urea, total protein, albumin, total and direct bilirubin, lactate, glucose, potassium, chloride, calcium, and sodium]. Histopathological processing of the placenta was used to describe the lesions and identify the arrangement of collagen fibers using hematoxylin-eosin and picrosirius staining. There was an increase in ALP activity (P = 0.035) and the concentrations of lactate (P < 0.001) and potassium (P = 0.031), and a decrease in chlorides (P < 0.001) in the AF of neonates in the EMCS group. The comparisons between the groups did not show differences between the presence and extent of lesions in the placenta; however, a difference was observed in the arrangement of collagen fibers in the placental structure. A comparison between AF and histopathological findings showed a negative correlation (r = -0.609, P = 0.003) between glucose concentration and the presence of necrosis in the placental labyrinth. It was observed that the composition of the AF changed owing to the influence of the type of cesarean, possibly caused by prolonged hypoxia in cases of dystocia. ALP activity and lactate, potassium, and chloride concentrations in the AF might be explored as markers of neonatal health in EMCS. Under the conditions of this study, no correlations were found between the placenta's histopathological characteristics and the neonates' viability.
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- Julia Rodrigues Greghi
- Department of Veterinary Clinics, State University of Londrina (UEL), Rod Celso Garcia Cid, PR 445 Km 380, CEP 86057-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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- Department of General Biology, State University of Londrina (UEL), Rod Celso Garcia Cid, PR 445 Km 380, CEP 86057-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinics, State University of Londrina (UEL), Rod Celso Garcia Cid, PR 445 Km 380, CEP 86057-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinics, State University of Londrina (UEL), Rod Celso Garcia Cid, PR 445 Km 380, CEP 86057-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, State University of Londrina (UEL), Rod Celso Garcia Cid, PR 445 Km 380, CEP 86057-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinics, State University of Londrina (UEL), Rod Celso Garcia Cid, PR 445 Km 380, CEP 86057-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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Abdu H, Ergete W, Tadele A, Woldekidan S, Abebe A, Seyoum G. Toxic effects of 70% ethanol extract of Moringa stenopetala leaf (Baker f.) Cufod. (Moringaceae) on fetus and placenta of pregnant Wistar rats. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:105. [PMID: 37013559 PMCID: PMC10069107 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-03937-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Moringa stenopetala leaves (Baker f.) Cufod. (Moringaceae) are used as a staple food and traditional medicine for treating various diseases like malaria, hypertension, stomach pain, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and removing the retained placenta. Its prenatal toxicity study is minimal. Thus, this study aimed to assess the toxic effects of a 70% ethanol extract of Moringa stenopetala leaf on the fetuses and placentas of pregnant Wistar rats. METHOD Fresh leaves of Moringa stenopetala were collected, dried at room temperature, ground to powder, and extracted using 70% ethanol. For this study, five groups of animals, each containing ten pregnant rats, were used. Groups I-III were experimental groups and treated with 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg body weight of Moringa stenopetala leaf extract, respectively. Groups IV and V were pair-fed and ad libitum control groups. The extract was given during gestation days 6 to 12. The fetuses were recovered at day 20 of gestation and examined for the presence of developmental delays, gross external malformations, skeletal and visceral defects. Gross and histopathological changes in the placenta were also evaluated. RESULTS Compared to the pair-fed control group, maternal daily food intake and weight gain were reduced in the 1000 mg/kg-treated group during the treatment and post-treatment periods. A significantly higher number of fetal resorptions was also seen in the 1000 mg/kg treatment group. The crown-rump length and fetal and placental weights were all significantly reduced in pregnant rats given 1000 mg/kg. However, there were no visible malformations in the visceral organs as well as external genitalia in all the treatment and control groups. About 40.7% of the fetuses in the 1000 mg/kg treated rats had no proximal hindlimb phalanges. In addition, light microscopic investigations of the placenta in the high-dose treated rats revealed structural changes in the decidual basalis, trophoblastic zone, and labyrinthine zones. CONCLUSION In conclusion, consumption of M. stenopetala leaves at a higher dose may have toxic effects on the development of rat fetuses. At a higher dose, the plant extract increased the number of fetal resorptions, reduced the number of fetuses, decreased the fetal and placental weights, and alter the placental histopathology. Thus, it is recommended to limit the excess feeding of M. stenopetala leaves during gestation.
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- Hussen Abdu
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Traditional and Modern Medicine Research Directorate, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Traditional and Modern Medicine Research Directorate, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Traditional and Modern Medicine Research Directorate, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Teratogenic Evaluation of 80% Ethanol Extract of Embelia schimperi Vatke Fruits on Rat Embryo and Fetuses. J Toxicol 2022; 2022:4310521. [PMID: 36317073 PMCID: PMC9617728 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4310521] [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: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Embelia schimperi Vatke (family Myrsinaceae) is a commonly consumed anthelminthic plant in Ethiopia. The plant has significant efficacy in treating intestinal worms. However, there are limited data about the safety/toxicity of the plant. Moreover, the teratogenic effect of the plant is not yet well studied despite significant number of Ethiopian mothers consuming herbal medication during their pregnancy. Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the teratogenic effect of the hydroalcoholic extract of E. schimperi fruit on rat embryos and fetuses. Methods Pregnant albino Wistar rats were treated with 80% hydroalcoholic fruit extract of E. schimperi at 250 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg, and 1000 mg/kg dosage, whilst the controls were pair-fed and ad libitum groups. Maternal food intake, maternal weight gain, number of implantations, number of prior resorptions, fetal viability, fetal weight, fetal and embryonic crown-ramp length, placental weight, placental gross morphology and histopathology of placental tissue, number of somites, embryonic system, gross/visceral morphological malformations, and ossification centers were evaluated as teratogenicity indices. Results The crude extract of E. schimperi did not exhibit a significant difference in most developmental indices including the development of a circulatory system, nervous system, and musculoskeletal systems among treated animals and the controls. However, histopathological evaluation of placentas from the treatment groups showed that inflammatory reactions and calcifications compared to the pair-fed and ad libitum controls. Conclusion Administration of the 80% hydroalcoholic extract of E. schimperi fruit during the period of organogenesis in rats did not show a significant toxic effect on embryonic and fetal developmental indices. However, it might affect the structural integrity of the placenta as it is evidenced by inflammatory reactions and calcifications of decidua basalis of rat placenta.
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GENÇ S, ÖZKAN Y, KÜKRER S, ŞİRİNOĞLU H, MİHMANLI V. Preterm placental calcification: maternal calcium, magnesium, 25(OH)D levels and adverse obstetric outcomes in low-risk pregnant women. JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.32322/jhsm.1065286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Kanigalpula SPR, Murali A, Raveendranath A, Vadivelu P, Maurya DK, Keepanasseril A. Risk factors associated with unplanned caesarean section in women with placenta previa: a cohort study. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2022; 42:1163-1168. [DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2027892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Sri Padma Ravali Kanigalpula
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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Tesi M, Miragliotta V, Scala L, Aronica E, Lazzarini G, Fanelli D, Rota A, Abramo F. Gross and histological findings in the canine placenta and amnion at term: What's normal, abnormal or pathological? Reprod Domest Anim 2021; 56:691-702. [PMID: 33529420 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The canine placenta is an underexamined organ. Placental abnormalities can affect foetus development and may be responsible for a low weight of the infant at birth; however, knowledge on their clinical significance in the canine species is limited. We aimed to describe macroscopic and microscopic findings in the canine placenta and amnion at term in clinically uncomplicated pregnancies and to evaluate their relationship with birth weight of healthy puppies. During natural delivery or C-section, the birth weight of 82 puppies was recorded, 72 placentas and 66 amnions were recovered. The foetal and maternal surfaces of the placental girdle, marginal haematoma and amnion were evaluated. Each gross finding was recorded, morphometrically assessed and sampled for histological diagnosis. Furthermore, specimens of placenta and amnion were collected from representative areas and microscopic deviations from normal structure were evaluated in haematoxylin and eosin sections. Gross examination revealed 'abnormalities' in the 75.4% of the collected placentas. Necrosis was the gross change most commonly observed in the placental girdle (72.5%). Congestion (17.4%) and clotted blood/fibrinoid material (2.9%) were also observed. No gross changes of either the marginal haematoma or the amnion were recorded. Histologically, placental girdle showed necrosis (62.3%), mineralization (52.2%), congestion (36.2%) and neutrophilic infiltration (27.5%). Marginal haematoma exhibited mineralization (11.6%) and neutrophils (29%), while necrotic foci were rarely observed (4.3%). In the amnion, the most frequent alteration observed was hypertrophy of the epithelium (35.9%) followed by oedema (31.2%), mineralized foci (28.1%), fibrosis (23.4%), congestion (15.6%) and more rarely neutrophils (12.5%). Puppies' birth weight was not statistically affected by either gross or histological abnormalities. Our study revealed that macroscopic and microscopic 'abnormalities' of the placenta and amnion may be common in uncomplicated pregnancies at term; however, no implications on puppies' birth weight were observed. Deviations from 'normal' morphology of canine foetal adnexa warrant further investigation to assess their clinical implications if present.
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- Matteo Tesi
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Ying Y, Pan P, Zou C, Wang Y, Tang Y, Hou X, Li Y, Xu Q, Lin L, Lu J, Ge RS. Tebuconazole exposure disrupts placental function and causes fetal low birth weight in rats. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 264:128432. [PMID: 33049508 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Tebuconazole (TEB) is one of the widely used broad-spectrum triazole fungicides. Its accumulation in mammals leads to various endocrine disruptions. However, it is unclear whether the exposure of TEB during pregnancy affects the growth and development of fetus and placenta. Here, TEB was exposed to pregnant Sprague-Dawley female rats from gestational days 12-21 of 0, 25, 50 or 100 mg/kg for 10 days. TEB reduced placental estradiol levels. TEB disrupted the structure and function of the placenta, leading to hypertrophy, fibrin exudation, edema, calcification, arterial fibroblast proliferation, and trophoblastic infarction. RNA-seq analysis showed that TEB mainly down-regulated the expression of iron transport genes and up-regulated the expression of genes for immune/inflammatory responses. Further qPCR showed that TEB down-regulated Tfrc, Hamp, Eif2ak2 and up-regulated the expression of Cd34, Cd36, Jag1, Pln, Cyp1a1, Esrra, and Aqp1 at 50 and 100 mg/kg. Western blot and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical staining also demonstrated that TEB lowered the levels of TFRC and EIF2AK2 and increased the levels of CD34, CD36, JAG1, CYP1A1, and ESRRA at 50 and 100 mg/kg. In conclusion, TEB severely damages the structure and function of the placenta, leading to hypertrophy of the placenta, low birth weight and feminization of the male fetus possibly via several pathways including iron transport and TNF signaling.
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- Yingfen Ying
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, PR China.
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Two primary patterns of placental calcification have been described, each with distinctive pathophysiology and clinical relevance. We report a novel pattern of diffuse subamniotic calcification. It occurred in a 25-week placenta involved by recurrent chronic histiocytic intervillositis (CHI) associated with severe intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD). This was the mother's third stillbirth related to CHI, despite treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), prednisone, low-molecular-weight heparin, and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). On placental examination, the majority of the fetal surface was calcified. This variably formed a continuous band or dispersed calcium microparticles. Electron microscopy demonstrated associated electron dense deposits highly suggestive of immune complex deposition. CHI explains recurrent IUGR and stillbirth, but has not been associated with calcification or immune complex deposition. We hypothesize IVIG therapy may have caused immune complex deposition and subsequent dystrophic calcification, supported by its rare association with immune complex deposition disorders in the kidney. Identification of additional cases with this pattern of calcification, with additional studies on fresh tissue including immunofluorescence, electron microscopy and mass spectrometry, may aid in elucidating the underlying pathophysiology and clinical significance of this unusual lesion.
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- Erik W Nohr
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Alberta Precision Laboratories, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Alberta Precision Laboratories, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Correia-Branco A, Rincon MP, Pereira LM, Wallingford MC. Inorganic Phosphate in the Pathogenesis of Pregnancy-Related Complications. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21155283. [PMID: 32722465 PMCID: PMC7432618 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21155283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Inorganic phosphate (Pi) is an essential nutrient that fulfills critical roles in human health. It enables skeletal ossification, supports cellular structure and organelle function, and serves key biochemical roles in energetics and molecular signaling. Pi homeostasis is modulated through diet, intestinal uptake, renal reabsorption, and mobilization of stores in bone and extracellular compartments. Disrupted Pi homeostasis is associated with phosphate wasting, mineral and bone disorders, and vascular calcification. Mechanisms of Pi homeostasis in pregnancy remain incompletely understood. The study presented herein examined biological fluid Pi characteristics over the course of gestation. Correlations with gestation age, pregnancy number, preterm birth, preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, and placental calcification were evaluated during the last trimester. The results support that maternal urinary Pi levels increased during the third trimester of pregnancy. Reduced levels were observed with previous pregnancy. Amniotic fluid Pi levels decreased with gestation while low second trimester levels associated with preterm birth. No significant difference in urinary Pi levels was observed between preeclampsia and controls (8.50 ± 2.74 vs. 11.52 ± 2.90 mmol/L). Moreover, increased maternal urinary Pi was associated with preexisting diabetes mellitus in preeclampsia. Potential confounding factors in this study are maternal age at delivery and body mass index (BMI)—information which we do not have access to for this cohort. In conclusion, Pi levels provide clinical information regarding the pathogenesis of pregnancy-related complications, supporting that phosphate should be examined more closely and in larger populations.
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- Ana Correia-Branco
- Mother Infant Research Institute, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA;
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- Maternal Fetal Medicine, Oregon Health Science Center, Mailcode L-458, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97219, USA; (M.P.R.); (L.M.P.)
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- Maternal Fetal Medicine, Oregon Health Science Center, Mailcode L-458, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97219, USA; (M.P.R.); (L.M.P.)
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- Mother Infant Research Institute, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-617-636-5982; Fax: +1-617-636-1469
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Anthis AHC, Tsolaki E, Didierlaurent L, Staubli S, Zboray R, Neels A, Dietrich D, Manser P, Desbiolles LM, Leschka S, Wildermuth S, Lehner S, Chavatte-Palmer P, Jochum W, Wick P, Dommann A, Bürki-Turnherr T, Fischer T, Hornung R, Bertazzo S, Herrmann IK. Nano-analytical characterization of endogenous minerals in healthy placental tissue: mineral distribution, composition and ultrastructure. Analyst 2020; 144:6850-6857. [PMID: 31591608 DOI: 10.1039/c9an01312a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Despite its crucial role, the placenta is the least understood human organ. Recent clinical studies indicate a direct association between placental calcification and maternal and offspring health. This study reveals distinct characteristics of minerals formed during gestational ageing using cutting-edge nano-analytical characterization and paves the way for investigations focused on the identification of potential markers for disease risks in a clinical setting based on atypical placental mineral fingerprints.
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- Alexandre H C Anthis
- Laboratory for Particles Biology Interactions, Department Materials Meet Life, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014, St Gallen, Switzerland.
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Xu X, Li X, Sun H, Cao Z, Gao R, Niu T, Wang Y, Ma T, Chen R, Wang C, Yang Z, Liu JY. Murine Placental-Fetal Phosphate Dyshomeostasis Caused by an Xpr1 Deficiency Accelerates Placental Calcification and Restricts Fetal Growth in Late Gestation. J Bone Miner Res 2020; 35:116-129. [PMID: 31498925 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.3866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Phosphorus is a necessary component of all living organisms. This nutrient is mainly transported from the maternal blood to the fetus via the placenta, and insufficient phosphorus availability via the placenta disturbs the normal development of the fetus, especially fetal bone formation in late gestation. Key proteins (phosphate transporters and exporters) that are responsible for the maintenance of placental-fetal phosphorus homeostasis have been identified. A deficiency in the phosphate transporter Pit2 has been shown to result in placental calcification and the retardation of fetal development in mice. What roles does XPR1 (the only known phosphate exporter) play in maintaining placental-fetal phosphorus homeostasis? In this study, we found that Xpr1 expression is strong in the murine placenta and increases with age during gestation. We generated a global Xpr1 knockout mouse and found that heterozygous (Xpr1+/- ) and homozygous (Xpr1-/- ) fetuses have lower inorganic phosphate (Pi) levels in amniotic fluid and serum and a decreased skeletal mineral content. Xpr1-deficient placentas show abnormal Pi exchange during gestation. Therefore, Xpr1 deficiency in the placenta disrupts placental-fetal Pi homeostasis. We also discovered that the placentas of the Xpr1+/- and Xpr1-/- embryos are severely calcified. Mendelian inheritance statistics for offspring outcomes indicated that Xpr1-deficient embryos are significantly reduced in late gestation. In addition, Xpr1-/- mice die perinatally and a small proportion of Xpr1+/- mice die neonatally. RNA sequence (RNA-Seq) analysis of placental mRNA revealed that many of the transcripts are significantly differentially expressed due to Xpr1 deficiency and are linked to dysfunction of the placenta. This study is the first to reveal that XPR1 plays an important role in maintaining placental-fetal Pi homeostasis, disruption of which causes severe placental calcification, delays normal placental function, and restricts fetal growth. © 2019 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Xuan Xu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Department of Neurology, Institutes of Brain Science, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Wallingford MC, Benson C, Chavkin NW, Chin MT, Frasch MG. Placental Vascular Calcification and Cardiovascular Health: It Is Time to Determine How Much of Maternal and Offspring Health Is Written in Stone. Front Physiol 2018; 9:1044. [PMID: 30131710 PMCID: PMC6090024 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Vascular calcification is the deposition of calcium phosphate minerals in vascular tissue. Vascular calcification occurs by both active and passive processes. Extent and tissue-specific patterns of vascular calcification are predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The placenta is a highly vascularized organ with specialized vasculature that mediates communication between two circulatory systems. At delivery the placenta often contains calcified tissue and calcification can be considered a marker of viral infection, but the mechanisms, histoanatomical specificity, and pathophysiological significance of placental calcification are poorly understood. In this review, we outline the current understanding of vascular calcification mechanisms, biomedical consequences, and therapeutic interventions in the context of histoanatomical types. We summarize available placental calcification data and clinical grading systems for placental calcification. We report on studies that have examined the association between placental calcification and acute adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. We then review the intersection between placental dysfunction and long-term cardiovascular health, including subsequent occurrence of maternal vascular calcification. Possible maternal phenotypes and trigger mechanisms that may predispose for calcification and cardiovascular disease are discussed. We go on to highlight the potential diagnostic value of placental calcification. Finally, we suggest avenues of research to evaluate placental calcification as a research model for investigating the relationship between placental dysfunction and cardiovascular health, as well as a biomarker for placental dysfunction, adverse clinical outcomes, and increased risk of subsequent maternal and offspring cardiovascular events.
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- Mary C Wallingford
- Mother Infant Research Institute, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States.,Molecular Cardiology Research Institute, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Yale Cardiovascular Research Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States.,School of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States
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- Molecular Cardiology Research Institute, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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Simon EG, Callé S, Perrotin F, Remenieras JP. Measurement of shear wave speed dispersion in the placenta by transient elastography: A preliminary ex vivo study. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0194309. [PMID: 29621270 PMCID: PMC5886409 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0194309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Placental elasticity may be modified in women with placental insufficiency. Shear wave elastography (SWE) can measure this, using acoustic radiation force, but the safety of its use in pregnant women has not yet been demonstrated. Transient elastography (TE) is a safer alternative, but has not yet been applied to the placenta. Moreover, the dispersion of shear wave speed (SWS) as a function of frequency has received relatively little study for placental tissue, although it might improve the accuracy of biomechanical assessment. Objective To explore the feasibility and reproducibility of TE for placental analysis, to compare the values of SWS and Young’s modulus (YM) from TE and SWE, and to analyze SWS dispersion as a function of frequency ex vivo in normal placentas. Materials and methods Ten normal placentas were analyzed ex vivo by an Aixplorer ultrasound system as shear waves were generated by a vibrating plate and by using an Aixplorer system. The frequency analysis provided the value of the exponent n from a fractional rheological model applied to the TE method. We calculated intra- and interobserver agreement for SWS and YM with 95% prediction intervals, created Bland-Altman plots with 95% limits of agreement, and estimated the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Main results The mean SWS was 1.80 m/s +/- 0.28 (standard deviation) with the TE method at 50 Hz and 1.82 m/s +/-0.13 with SWE (P = 0.912). No differences were observed between the central and peripheral regions of placentas with either TE or SWE. With TE, the intraobserver ICC for SWS was 0.68 (0.50–0.82), and the interobserver ICC for SWS 0.65 (0.37–0.85). The mean parameter n obtained from the fractional rheological model was 1.21 +/- 0.12, with variable values of n for any given SWS. Conclusions TE is feasible and reproducible on placentas ex vivo. The frequency analysis of SWS provides additional information about placental elasticity and appears to be able to distinguish differences between placental structures.
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- Emmanuel G. Simon
- UMR 1253, iBrain, University of Tours, Inserm, Tours, France
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, University Hospital Center of Tours, Tours, France
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- UMR 1253, iBrain, University of Tours, Inserm, Tours, France
- GREMAN, UMR CNRS 7347, University of Tours, Tours, France
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- UMR 1253, iBrain, University of Tours, Inserm, Tours, France
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, University Hospital Center of Tours, Tours, France
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