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Cristóbal JI, Duque FJ, Usón-Casaús J, Martínez MS, Míguez MP, Pérez-Merino EM. Oxidative stress in dogs with chronic inflammatory enteropathy treated with allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells. Vet Res Commun 2024; 48:901-910. [PMID: 38012473 PMCID: PMC10998773 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-023-10265-0] [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: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
The search for new biomarkers in patients with chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE) is ongoing in the human and veterinary medicine fields. Oxidative stress biomarkers (malondialdehyde [MDA], reduced glutathione [GSH], and albumin) have been studied in humans with chronic enteropathies, but among them, only albumin has been studied in dogs with CIE. Moreover, the effect of mesenchymal stem cell (MSCs) treatment with or without prednisone on these parameters has never been studied in dogs with CIE. These parameters were compared between healthy dogs (n = 12) and dogs with CIE, and before and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the treatment with MSCs alone (n = 9) or together with prednisone (n = 11). The relationship between the Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity Index (CIBDAI) and oxidative stress was evaluated. Albumin was the only parameter that significantly differed between dogs with CIE and healthy dogs (p = 0,037). Differences were observed only in albumin values after combined treatment with MSCs and prednisone. No differences were observed in MDA and GSH after treatment with MSCs with or without prednisone. Albumin could help stage canine CIE, as well as its prognosis, as has already been demonstrated, although it is essential to evaluate this parameter for its antioxidant capacity, and therefore it could be a good biomarker of oxidative stress in this pathology. However, the treatment with MSCs seems unable to modify any of the analyzed oxidative stress parameters.
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- José Ignacio Cristóbal
- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Unidad de Cirugía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Veterinaria UEx. Avenida de La Universidad S/N, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Unidad de Cirugía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Veterinaria UEx. Avenida de La Universidad S/N, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Unidad de Cirugía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Veterinaria UEx. Avenida de La Universidad S/N, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Unidad de Toxicología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Unidad de Toxicología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Unidad de Cirugía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Veterinaria UEx. Avenida de La Universidad S/N, 10003, Cáceres, Spain.
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Durán-Galea A, Cristóbal-Verdejo JI, Barrera-Chacón R, Macías-García B, González-Solís MA, Nicolás-Barceló P, García-Ibáñez AB, Ruíz-Tapia P, Duque-Carrasco FJ. Clinical importance of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and systemic immune-inflammation index in dogs with leishmaniasis. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 2024; 107:102148. [PMID: 38430666 DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2024.102148] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease caused by Leishmania spp., impacts multiple systems and organs. While hematological and biochemical profiles aren't definitive for diagnosis, recent studies have identified the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) as predictors of morbidity and mortality in critically ill human and dog patients. This study examined 100 dogs diagnosed with leishmaniasis, categorized by the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) stages 1-4. Additionally, the dogs were divided based on whether they survived less or more than one year (L1Y and G1Y). Control group consisted of 43 dogs. The NLR increased as the disease progressed (IRIS 1-4), presenting statistically significant differences (P<0.05) when compared to the control group (2,37±2,08) IRIS 3 and 4 (4,59±13,39 and 6,99±12,86, respectively), and G1Y and L1Y (3,60±4,02 and 4,87±5,82, respectively). Significant changes in SII were only evident in short-term survivors (L1Y 951,93±1402) and advanced renal disease cases (IRIS 4 stage 1073,68±1901,09). Conversely, PLR remained largely unchanged. In conclusion, these results suggest that the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) may serve as potential markers for assessing disease progression and prognosis in dogs diagnosed with leishmaniasis.
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- A Durán-Galea
- Hospital clínico Veterinario, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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- Hospital clínico Veterinario, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain.
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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- Hospital clínico Veterinario, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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- Hospital clínico Veterinario, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Animal, Universidad de Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, Cáceres 10003, Spain
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Dias IE, Dias IR, Franchi-Mendes T, Viegas CA, Carvalho PP. A Comprehensive Exploration of Therapeutic Strategies in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Insights from Human and Animal Studies. Biomedicines 2024; 12:735. [PMID: 38672091 PMCID: PMC11048724 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040735] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a collective term for a group of chronic inflammatory enteropathies which are characterized by intestinal inflammation and persistent or frequent gastrointestinal signs. This disease affects more than 3.5 million humans worldwide and presents some similarities between animal species, in particular, dogs and cats. Although the underlying mechanism that triggers the disease is not yet well understood, the evidence suggests a multifactorial etiology implicating genetic causes, environmental factors, microbiota imbalance, and mucosa immune defects, both in humans and in dogs and cats. Conventional immunomodulatory drug therapies, such as glucocorticoids or immunosuppressants, are related with numerous adverse effects that limit its long-term use, creating the need to develop new therapeutic strategies. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) emerge as a promising alternative that attenuates intestinal inflammation by modulating inflammatory cytokines in inflamed tissues, and also due to their pro-angiogenic, anti-apoptotic, anti-fibrotic, regenerative, anti-tumor, and anti-microbial potential. However, this therapeutic approach may have important limitations regarding the lack of studies, namely in veterinary medicine, lack of standardized protocols, and high economic cost. This review summarizes the main differences and similarities between human, canine, and feline IBD, as well as the potential treatment and future prospects of MSCs.
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- Inês Esteves Dias
- CITAB—Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (I.E.D.); (I.R.D.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CITAB—Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (I.E.D.); (I.R.D.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- CECAV—Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- AL4AnimalS—Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Bioengineering and IBB—Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal;
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- CECAV—Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- AL4AnimalS—Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- CIVG—Vasco da Gama Research Center, University School Vasco da Gama (EUVG), Campus Universitário, Av. José R. Sousa Fernandes, Lordemão, 3020-210 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- CIVG—Vasco da Gama Research Center, University School Vasco da Gama (EUVG), Campus Universitário, Av. José R. Sousa Fernandes, Lordemão, 3020-210 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Vetherapy—Research and Development in Biotechnology, 3020-210 Coimbra, Portugal
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González‐Domínguez A, Cristobal‐Verdejo JI, López‐Espinar C, Fontela‐González S, Vázquez S, Justo‐Domínguez J, González‐Caramazana J, Bragado‐Cuesta M, Álvarez‐Punzano A, Herrería‐Bustillo VJ. Retrospective evaluation of hematological ratios in canine parvovirosis: 401 cases. J Vet Intern Med 2024; 38:161-166. [PMID: 38100467 PMCID: PMC10800196 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16972] [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: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The utility of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) as prognostic indicators has not been investigated in canine parvovirosis (CPV). HYPOTHESIS To evaluate whether these hematological ratios obtained at hospital admission in CPV are associated with outcome or duration of hospitalization. ANIMALS Four hundred one client-owned dogs presented with CPV. Methods-Retrospective multicenter cohort study. Medical records were reviewed to identify dogs with CPV. Data regarding signalment, complete blood count at admission, duration of hospitalization and outcome were collected. RESULTS Of the 401 dogs included in the study, 336 (83.8%) survived to discharge. The median (25th and 75th percentiles) PLR in nonsurvivors (336.56 [159.84-635.77]) was significantly higher than in survivors (217.65 [117.67-389.65]) (P = .003). The area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve for nonsurvival was 0.615 (95% CI [0.593-0.691], P = .003). A cut off of 700 showed a 21.5% sensitivity and 90% specificity for nonsurvival. No association was observed between hospitalization duration and either hematological ratios or total WBC counts. The median (25th and 75th percentiles) lymphocyte count was below reference interval in all dogs and was significantly lower in the dogs which died (0.82 × 109 /L [0.5-1.87]) than in survivors (1.27 × 109 /L [0.73-2.22]) (P = .005). The median (25th and 75th percentiles) monocyte count however was lower in survivors (0.38 × 109 /L [0.29-1.59]), than in nonsurvivors (0.73 × 109 /L [0.1-2]) (P = .002). CONCLUSIONS Evaluation of PLR at hospital admission might be a useful marker of disease severity and could have prognostic value in dogs with CPV.
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- Andrea González‐Domínguez
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Catholic University of Valencia—Emergency and critical careValenciaSpain
- Universidad de Leon—Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Emergency and Critical CareLeonCastilla y LeónSpain
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- Servicio de Oncología, IVC Evidensia Aúna Especialidades VeterinariasValenciaSpain
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Alfonso X El Sabio—Emergency and Critical CareMadridSpain
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Espadas-González L, Usón-Casaús JM, Pastor-Sirvent N, Santella M, Ezquerra-Calvo J, Pérez-Merino EM. Using complete blood count-derived inflammatory markers to compare postoperative inflammation in dogs undergoing open or laparoscopic ovariectomy. Vet Rec 2023; 193:e2835. [PMID: 37043624 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.2835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The inflammatory response triggered in dogs after laparoscopic ovariectomy (LapOV) or ovariectomy through mini-celiotomy (COV) has never been compared using the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and systemic inflammatory index (SII). METHODS Bitches underwent LapOV (n = 25) or COV (n = 25). NLR, PLR and SII were calculated 1 hour before ovariectomy (T0) and 2-3, 6-8 and 20-24 hours (T1-T3) after surgery. RESULTS Surgical time was longer in the LapOV group. Changes over time were observed in the NLR, PLR and SII in both groups (p < 0.001). PLR at baseline and T1 (p = 0.03 and 0.01) and NLR, PLR and SII at T2 (p = 0.01, 0.01 and 0.009) were higher in the LapOV group than in the COV group, but they did not differ at T3. LIMITATIONS The overrepresentation of Greyhounds in the LapOV group and the short-term follow-up are the study's main limitations. CONCLUSION Although an inflammatory peak was observed 6-8 hours after COV or LapOV, it was higher after the laparoscopy. However, there was no difference in the bitches' inflammatory status 24 hours after surgery.
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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