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Laus F, Gialletti R, Bazzano M, Laghi L, Dini F, Marchegiani A. Synovial Fluid Metabolome Can Differentiate between Healthy Joints and Joints Affected by Osteoarthritis in Horses. Metabolites 2023; 13:913. [PMID: 37623857 PMCID: PMC10456394 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13080913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of lameness in sport horses with a significant economic impact. The prevention of OA is crucial since no effective treatment is available. This study aimed to apply untargeted metabolomic analysis to investigate the differences in synovial fluid (SF) composition between healthy and OA-affected joints in horses. SF collected from healthy (n.8) and OA (n.11) horses was analyzed using H-NMR analysis. Metabolomic analysis allowed 55 different metabolites to be identified and quantified in SF samples. Nineteen metabolites were found to be differently concentrated in OA compared to control horses. Synovial fluids from the OC group were found to be higher in 1,3-dihydroxyacetone but lower in tryptophan, phenylalanine, tyrosine, uridine, creatinine, creatine, glycine, choline, asparagine, glutamine, arginine, 3-hydroxybutyrate, valine, 2-hydroxyisovalerate, α-ketoisovaleric acid, 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate, 3-hydroxyisobutyrate, isoleucine, and methionine compared to the controls. A variety of SF metabolites significantly changed following joint disease, demonstrating the complex mechanism underlying osteoarthritis in horses and highlighting the value of applying the metabolomic approach in clinical research.
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- Fulvio Laus
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Macerata, Italy; (F.L.); (F.D.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Macerata, Italy; (F.L.); (F.D.); (A.M.)
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- Centre of Foodomics, Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Bologna, 40100 Bologna, Italy;
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Macerata, Italy; (F.L.); (F.D.); (A.M.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Macerata, Italy; (F.L.); (F.D.); (A.M.)
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Laus F, Laghi L, Bazzano M, Cifone MG, Cinque B, Yang Y, Marchegiani A. Donkey Colostrum and Milk: How Dietary Probiotics Can Affect Metabolomic Profile, Alkaline Sphingomyelinase and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13050622. [PMID: 37233663 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13050622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Positive results on animal health, feed efficiency, and milk's nutritional content have been obtained after oral administration of probiotics. The aim of the present study was therefore to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation with high numbers of multispecies probiotic formulations on the milk metabolomic profiles of alkaline sphingomyelinase (alk-SMase) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in donkeys. Twenty animals were randomly allocated to receive either a normal diet (group B) or a supplemented diet (group A). Colostrum and milk samples were obtained within 48 h, at 15 days (supplementation start), and at 45 days after parturition. Different metabolomic profiles were observed between colostrum and milk, as were the concentrations of 12 metabolites that changed following 30 days of probiotic supplementation. Alk-SMase activity was found to be higher in donkey colostrum (vs. milk at 15 days); this enzyme, together with ALP, increased in milk after 30 days of probiotic supplementation. The results of the present study provide new insight into the complex changes in donkey colostrum and milk composition in the first 45 days of lactation and how the milk metabolome can be modulated by probiotic supplementation.
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- Fulvio Laus
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- Centre of Foodomics, Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Bologna, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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Agas D, Marchegiani A, Laus F, Gabai V, Sufianov AA, Shneider A, Sabbieti MG. p62/SQSTM1 indirectly mediates remote multipotent mesenchymal cells and rescues bone loss and bone marrow integrity in ovariectomized rats. J Cell Physiol 2023; 238:407-419. [PMID: 36565474 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Intramuscular administration of p62/SQSTM1 (sequestosome1)-encoding plasmid demonstrated an anticancer effect in rodent models and dogs as well as a high safety profile and the first evidence of clinical benefits in humans. Also, an anti-inflammatory effect of the plasmid was reported in several rodent disease models. Yet, the mechanisms of action for the p62 plasmid remain unknown. Here, we tested a hypothesis that the p62-plasmid can act through the modulation of bone marrow multipotent mesenchymal cells (MSCs). We demonstrated that a p62 plasmid can affect MSCs indirectly by stimulating p62-transfected cells to secrete an active ingredient(s) sensed by untransfected MSCs. When we transfected MSCs with the p62-plasmid, collected their supernatant, and added it to an untransfected MSCs culture, it switched the differentiation state and prompt osteogenic responses of the untransfected MSCs. According to an accepted viewpoint, ovariectomy leads to bone pathology via dysregulation of MSCs, and restoring the MSC homeostasis would restore ovariectomy-induced bone damage. To validate our in vitro observations in a clinically relevant in vivo model, we administered the p62 plasmid to ovariectomized rats. It partially reversed bone loss and notably reduced adipogenesis with concurrent reestablishing of the MSC subpopulation pool within the bone marrow. Overall, our study suggests that remote modulation of progenitor MSCs via administering a p62-encoding plasmid may constitute a mechanism for its previously reported effects and presents a feasible disease-preventing and/or therapeutic strategy.
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- Dimitrios Agas
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (MC), Italy
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- Federal Center of Neurosurgery, Tyumen, Russian Federation.,Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- CureLab Oncology Inc., Dedham, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Bazzano M, Zhu C, Laus F, Giambattista AD, Laghi L. Exploring the metabolome of seminal plasma in two different horse types: Light versus draft stallions. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:109-116. [PMID: 36151924 PMCID: PMC10092496 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The application of the 'omics' studies in the field of animal reproduction has been aimed at identifying novel biomarkers of fertility since the last few years. When assessing reproductive efficiency in horses, breed should also be taken into account as it can influence semen quality and fertility. Considering the growing interest in metabolomic analysis to evaluate male fertility, we aimed to investigate the metabolomic profile of seminal plasma in two different horse breeds. Twelve healthy stallions, n.6 American Quarter Horse (AQH) and n.6 Italian Draft Horse (IDH) stallions, regularly used for artificial insemination, were included in the study. Two semen collections, performed 30-day apart, were considered for the assessment of semen parameters including gel-free volume, spermatozoa (spz) concentration, spz progressive motility and seminal plasma analysis by 1 H-NMR.Semen characteristics differed between IDH and AQH (p < .05) as well as the first cycle conception rate that was higher in AQH than IDH (p = .001). Metabolomic analysis quantified 56 molecules in equine seminal plasma, with 11 metabolites showing different concentrations in IDH compared to AQH (p < .05).This study provided evidence of differences in seminal plasma metabolites' concentrations between studied horse types, highlighting specific metabolomic fingerprints characterizing AQH and IDH sperm.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy
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Bazzano M, Arfuso F, Bonfili L, Eleuteri AM, McLean A, Serri E, Spaterna A, Laus F. Measuring Biochemical Variables and Serum Amyloid A (SAA) in Working Mules in Central Italy. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12202793. [PMID: 36290179 PMCID: PMC9597738 DOI: 10.3390/ani12202793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
According to FAO reports, the global mule population counts about 9 million mules. This hybrid cross of a male donkey and a female horse is mainly used for draft purposes because they are thought to be strong and hardy animals. Most consider mules to be less susceptible to disease and fatigue compared to horses. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of fieldwork on biochemical variables and serum amyloid A in working mules. Blood samples were collected from 10 healthy, female, working mules before and after 8 h of fieldwork. According to statistical analysis, a significant influence (p < 0.05) of fieldwork was found on mules’ electrolyte profile with increased levels of sodium, chloride, and calcium, as well as on blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. After a day of fieldwork, serum sodium, chloride, calcium, urea, and creatinine concentrations were increased, supporting decreases in body water and renal blood flow. However, without comparison to a group of mules that were not exercised yet maintained under similar ambient conditions, it is uncertain whether these changes can be attributed to exercise. Further, no change in SAA concentration was found after exercise, indicating that the work performed did not result in systemic inflammation.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Matelica, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Matelica, Italy
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Matelica, Italy
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Bazzano M, Mainenti C, Scollo C, Laus F, Catone G. Theriogenology Question of the Month. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2022; 260:1795-1796. [PMID: 36054009 DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.05.0220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Marilena Bazzano
- 1Veterinary Teaching Hospital UNICAM, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- 1Veterinary Teaching Hospital UNICAM, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- 3Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Bazzano M, Magi GE, Marchegiani A, Laus F, Catone G. Theriogenology Question of the Month. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2022; 260:1300-1301. [DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.04.0186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Marilena Bazzano
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Laus F, Corsalini J, Mandara MT, Bazzano M, Bertoletti A, Gialletti R. Correction to: Equine grass sickness in Italy: a case series study. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:113. [PMID: 35317807 PMCID: PMC8939105 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03195-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Fulvio Laus
- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, MC, Italy.
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- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Bazzano M, Marchegiani A, Troisi A, McLean A, Laus F. Serum Amyloid A as a Promising Biomarker in Domestic Animals’ Reproduction: Current Knowledge and Future Perspective. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12050589. [PMID: 35268158 PMCID: PMC8909795 DOI: 10.3390/ani12050589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary Acute phase proteins (APPs) are useful markers which can be evaluated in animals to assess health status and characterize inflammation, infection, and trauma. Among APPs, serum amyloid A (SAA) has been widely investigated in pets and food-producing species as a possible biomarker of inflammatory and infective conditions, especially in the field of animal reproduction. The aims of this paper are to review the literature available on the use of SAA for the diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory reproductive disease in animals, critically appraising the usefulness of such marker and summarizing the current state of knowledge. Abstract The investigation of acute phase proteins in veterinary medicine has opened the doors towards the identification and use of new markers for a timely assessment of health status in both companion and food-producing animals. The aim of this paper is to review the literature available on the use of serum amyloid A (SAA), an acute phase protein, for the diagnosis and monitoring of reproductive disorders in animals. This review critically appraises the usefulness of such marker in clinical practice and summarizes the current state of knowledge. Recent advances in the diagnosis and monitoring of reproductive diseases are presented, highlighting where SAA evaluation may enhance early diagnostic tools for dogs, cats, cattle, and equines.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (A.M.); (A.T.); (F.L.)
- Correspondence:
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (A.M.); (A.T.); (F.L.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (A.M.); (A.T.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis (UC Davis), Davis, CA 95616, USA;
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (A.M.); (A.T.); (F.L.)
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Bazzano M, Bonfili L, Eleuteri AM, Serri E, Scollo C, Yaosen Y, Tesei B, Laus F. Assessment of serum amyloid A concentrations and biochemical profiles in lactating jennies and newborn Ragusano donkey foals around parturition and one month after foaling in Sicily. Reprod Domest Anim 2021; 57:262-268. [PMID: 34816505 PMCID: PMC9300177 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A proper knowledge of biochemical parameters and inflammatory markers like serum amyloid A (SAA) is crucial in the monitoring of the first post‐partum period in equids. Since no information is available on SAA for donkeys at this stage, 50 animals including jennies (n.10) and newborn foals (n.10) within 48 hr from foaling, and jennies (n.10) and foals (n.20) after 30 days from parturition were enrolled in the study to assess routine biochemical profile including SAA. Jennies showed higher alkaline phosphatase and lower bilirubins and cholesterol at 30 days of lactation compared to post‐partum. Neonatal donkey foals showed significant higher concentrations of sodium, alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and albumin within 48 hr of age, whilst higher values of phosphate and triglycerides were observed in older foals of 30 days of age. Significant higher SAA concentrations were recorded during the peripartum period in both jennies (25.95 ± 14.98 μg/ml) and newborn donkey foals (37.44 ± 19.75 μg/ml) compared to SAA values recorded in lactating jennies (2.38 ± 1.78 μg/ml) and in donkey foals (16.04 ± 18.14 μg/ml) at 30 days after parturition. The assessment of SAA in jennies and donkey foals around parturition and one month after foaling represents a valuable tool for the monitoring of health status during this stage when animals have to face with new challenges like the peak of lactation and extrauterine life adaptation respectively.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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Bazzano M, Laus F, Spaterna A, Marchegiani A. Use of nutraceuticals in the stallion: Effects on semen quality and preservation. Reprod Domest Anim 2021; 56:951-957. [PMID: 33772909 PMCID: PMC8360198 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Nutritional supplements are widely used in the equine industry with the aim of improving horse health, sports or reproductive performances. Over the years, a number of studies have focused on investigating the effects of several dietary compounds on the quality and preservation of stallion semen. This paper reviews the literature available on the use of nutritional supplementation for the improvement of reproductive performance and semen quality in equine species, critically appraising the benefits and negative effects of several compounds found in complementary feeds such as PUFAs from different sources, vitamins and antioxidants, carnitine and botanical extracts. Different nutraceuticals have been highlighted to improve stallion fertility by providing optimal levels of antioxidants, with the most promising results obtained by the combination of PUFAs and antioxidants that resulted to be essential for the maintenance of normal reproductive functions and the reduction of cryodamage in cooled and frozen equine semen.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica MC, Italy
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Amaroli A, Sabbieti MG, Marchetti L, Zekiy AO, Utyuzh AS, Marchegiani A, Laus F, Cuteri V, Benedicenti S, Agas D. The effects of 808-nm near-infrared laser light irradiation on actin cytoskeleton reorganization in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Tissue Res 2020; 383:1003-1016. [PMID: 33159579 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-020-03306-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Tailoring the cell organelles and thus changing cell homeostatic behavior has permitted the discovery of fascinating metabolic features enabling enhanced viability, differentiation, or quenching inflammation. Recently, photobiomodulation (PBM) has been accredited as an effective cell manipulation technique with promising therapeutic potential. In this prospective, in vitro results revealed that 808-nm laser light emitted by a hand-piece with a flat-top profile at an irradiation set up of 60 J/cm2 (1 W, 1 W/cm2; 60 s, continuous wave) regulates bone marrow stromal cell (BMSC) differentiation toward osteogenesis. Considering the importance of actin cytoskeleton reorganization, which controls a range of cell metabolic activities, comprising shape change, proliferation and differentiation, the aim of the current work is to assess whether PBM therapy, using a flat-top hand-piece at higher-fluence irradiation on BMSCs, is able to switch photon signals into the stimulation of biochemical/differentiating pathways involving key activators that regulate de novo actin polymerization. Namely, for the first time, we unearthed the role of the flat-top hand-piece at higher-fluence irradiation on cytoskeletal characteristics of BMSCs. These novel findings meet the needs of novel therapeutically protocols provided by laser treatment and the manipulation of BMSCs as anti-inflammatory, osteo-inductive platforms.
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- Andrea Amaroli
- Laser Therapy Centre, Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences (D.I.S.C.), University of Genova, Genova, Italy
- Department of Orthopaedic Dentistry, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Trubetzkaya St., 8, Bd. 2, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (Macerata), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (Macerata), Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Dentistry, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Trubetzkaya St., 8, Bd. 2, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Orthopaedic Dentistry, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Trubetzkaya St., 8, Bd. 2, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (Macerata), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (Macerata), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (Macerata), Italy
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- Laser Therapy Centre, Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences (D.I.S.C.), University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (Macerata), Italy.
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Arfuso F, Bazzano M, Brianti E, Gaglio G, Passantino A, Tesei B, Laus F. Nutritional Supplements Containing Cardus mariano, Eucalyptus globulus, Gentiana lutea, Urtica urens, and Mallotus philippinensis Extracts Are Effective in Reducing Egg Shedding in Dairy Jennies ( Equus asinus) Naturally Infected by Cyathostomins. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:556270. [PMID: 33251253 PMCID: PMC7676897 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.556270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
The increasing levels of anthelmintic resistance together with the restrictions in the use of drugs in food producing animals have enforced the search for sustainable alternative approaches for parasite control. The current study aimed to investigate the safety and the efficacy of a commercially available phytotherapic formulation against gastrointestinal strongyles in donkeys. Twenty-two Ragusana jennies (2.6 ± 0.5 years old) were assigned to two equal groups. One group was treated with two doses of a phytotherapic supplement Paraxitebio® containing Cardus mariano, Eucalyptus globulus, Gentiana lutea, Urtica urens, and Mallotus philippinensis, 14 days apart (Group A). One group was used as negative control (Group B). Individual fecal samples were collected at the beginning of the study (T−1), and after 7, 14, and 28 days (T7, T14, T28). Blood samples were collected on T−1 and T28 in order to assess changes in donkeys' hematological profile. After the initial rise in EPG values observed on T7, Group A showed a significant EPG decrease with lower eggs per gram (EPG) count compared to Group B on T28 and an overall fecal egg count reduction of 56.9% on the same time-point. Hematological parameters were within the normal physiological ranges for enrolled donkeys. However, significant differences in the values of RBCs, Hb, MCHC, MCV, WBCs, eosinophils, and basophils were recorded between groups after phytotherapic treatments, with Group A showing a general improvement in the hemogram picture. The phytotherapic supplement used in the current study was helpful in controlling intestinal parasites allowing a significant reduction in the fecal egg count 28 days after treatment. Further studies are needed to better explore the specific mode of action of the plant-derived formulation herein tested as well as to encourage their use as tool for the control of equine strongylosis under multimodal integrated approach in dairy donkey farms.
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- Francesca Arfuso
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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Bazzano M, Laghi L, Zhu C, Lotito E, Sgariglia S, Tesei B, Laus F. Exercise Induced Changes in Salivary and Serum Metabolome in Trained Standardbred, Assessed by 1H-NMR. Metabolites 2020; 10:metabo10070298. [PMID: 32708237 PMCID: PMC7407172 DOI: 10.3390/metabo10070298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In the present study, data related to the metabolomics of saliva and serum in trained standardbred horses are provided for the first time. Metabolomic analysis allows to analyze all the metabolites within selected biofluids, providing a better understanding of biochemistry modifications related to exercise. On the basis of the current advances observed in metabolomic research on human athletes, we aimed to investigate the metabolites’ profile of serum and saliva samples collected from healthy standardbred horses and the relationship with physical exercise. Twelve trained standardbred horses were sampled for blood and saliva before (T0) and immediately after (T1) standardized exercise. Metabolomic analysis of both samples was performed by 1H-NMR spectroscopy. Forty-six metabolites in serum and 62 metabolites in saliva were detected, including alcohols, amino acids, organic acids, carbohydrates and purine derivatives. Twenty-six and 14 metabolites resulted to be significantly changed between T0 and T1 in serum and saliva, respectively. The findings of 2-hydroxyisobutyrate and 3-hydroxybutyrate in serum and GABA in equine saliva, as well as their modifications following exercise, provide new insights about the physiology of exercise in athletic horses. Glycerol might represent a novel biomarker for fitness evaluation in sport horses.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, 47521 Cesena, Italy;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, 47521 Cesena, Italy;
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy; (M.B.); (E.L.); (B.T.); (F.L.)
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Bazzano M, Laghi L, Zhu C, Magi GE, Tesei B, Laus F. Respiratory metabolites in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and exhaled breath condensate (EBC) can differentiate horses affected by severe equine asthma from healthy horses. BMC Vet Res 2020; 16:233. [PMID: 32641035 PMCID: PMC7346432 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-020-02446-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of an untargeted metabolomic approach to investigate biofluids of respiratory origin is of increasing interest in human and veterinary lung research. Considering the high incidence of equine asthma (> 14%) within horse population and the importance of this animal model for human disease, we aimed to investigate the metabolomic profile of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and exhaled breath condensate (EBC) in healthy and asthmatic horses. RESULTS On the basis of clinical, endoscopic and BALF cytology findings, 6 horses with severe asthma (Group A) and 6 healthy horses (Group C) were included in the study. 1H-NMR analysis was used to identified metabolites in BALF and EBC samples. Metabolomic analysis allowed to identify and quantify 12 metabolites in BALF and seven metabolites in EBC. Among respiratory metabolites, myo-inositol, formate, glycerol and isopropanol in BALF, and methanol and ethanol in EBC, differed between groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The application of metabolomic studies to investigate equine asthma using minimally invasive diagnostic methods, such as EBC metabolomics, provided promising results. According to our research, the study of selective profiles of BALF and EBC metabolites might be useful for identifying molecules like myo-inositol and methanol as possible biomarkers for airways diseases in horses.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, MC, Italy.
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- Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Centre of Foodomics, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Centre of Foodomics, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, MC, Italy
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Bazzano M, Laghi L, Zhu C, Di Giambattista A, Tesei B, Laus F. Metabolomic analysis of seminal plasma in stallions belonging to two different horse breeds. J Equine Vet Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Bazzano M, Di Salvo A, Diaferia M, Veronesi F, Galarini R, Paoletti F, Tesei B, McLean A, Veneziano V, Laus F. Anthelmintic Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Ivermectin Paste after Oral Administration in Mules Infected by Cyathostomins. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10060934. [PMID: 32481576 PMCID: PMC7341313 DOI: 10.3390/ani10060934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ivermectin (IVM) is an anthelmintic compound commonly used off-label in mules due to its broad-spectrum of activity. Despite the general use of IVM in mules with the same dose and route of administration licensed for horses, significant pharmacokinetic differences might exist between horses and mules, as already observed for donkeys. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile and anthelmintic efficacy of an oral paste of IVM in mules naturally infected with cyathostomins. Fifteen adult mules with fecal egg counts (FEC) ≥200 eggs per gram (EPG), with exclusive presence of cyathostomins, were included in the study. All mules were orally treated with IVM according to the manufacturer's recommended horse dosage (200 µg/kg body weight). FECs were performed before (day-10 and day-3) and after treatment at days 14 and 28 by using a modified McMaster method. The FEC reduction (FECR%) was also calculated. Blood samples were collected from five animals at various times between 0.5 h up to 30 days post treatment to determine pharmacokinetic parameters. The maximum IVM serum concentration (Cmax) was 42.31 ± 10.20 ng/mL and was achieved at 16.80 ± 9.96 hours post-treatment (Tmax), area under the curve (AUC) was 135.56 ± 43.71 ng × day/mL. FECR% remained high (>95%) until the 28th day.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 62024 Matelica (MC), Italy; (M.B.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia. Via S. Costanzo, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (A.D.S.); (M.D.); (F.V.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia. Via S. Costanzo, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (A.D.S.); (M.D.); (F.V.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia. Via S. Costanzo, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (A.D.S.); (M.D.); (F.V.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Umbria e delle Marche “Togo Rosati”, Via Salvemini, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (R.G.); (F.P.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Umbria e delle Marche “Togo Rosati”, Via Salvemini, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (R.G.); (F.P.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 62024 Matelica (MC), Italy; (M.B.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80137 Naples, Italy;
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 62024 Matelica (MC), Italy; (M.B.); (B.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-07-3740-3403
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Censi R, Casadidio C, Deng S, Gigliobianco MR, Sabbieti MG, Agas D, Laus F, Di Martino P. Interpenetrating Hydrogel Networks Enhance Mechanical Stability, Rheological Properties, Release Behavior and Adhesiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E1399. [PMID: 32092976 PMCID: PMC7073123 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has attracted much attention for the treatment of articular cartilage defects or wounds due to its intrinsic content of growth factors relevant for tissue repair. However, the short residence time of PRP in vivo, due to the action of lytic enzymes, its weak mechanical properties and the consequent short-term release of bioactive factors has restricted its application and efficacy. The present work aimed at designing new formulation strategies for PRP, based on the use of platelet concentrate (PC)-loaded hydrogels or interpenetrating polymer networks, directed at improving mechanical stability and sustaining the release of bioactive growth factors over a prolonged time-span. The interpenetrating hydrogels comprised two polymer networks interlaced on a molecular scale: (a) a first covalent network of thermosensitive and biodegradable vinyl sulfone bearing p(hydroxypropyl methacrylamide-lacate)-polyethylene glycol triblock copolymers, tandem cross-linked by thermal gelation and Michael addition when combined with thiolated hyaluronic acid, and (b) a second network composed of cross-linked fibrin. The PC-loaded hydrogels, instead, was formed only by network (a). All the designed and successfully synthesized formulations greatly increased the stability of PRP in vitro, leading to significant increase in degradation time and storage modulus of PRP gel. The resulting viscoelastic networks showed the ability to controllably release platelet derived growth factor and transforming growth factr β1, and to improve the tissue adhesiveness of PRP. The newly developed hydrogels show great potential for application in the field of wound healing, cartilage repair and beyond.
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- Roberta Censi
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (C.C.); (S.D.); (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (C.C.); (S.D.); (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (C.C.); (S.D.); (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (C.C.); (S.D.); (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Gentile III da Varano, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (M.G.S.); (D.A.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Gentile III da Varano, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (M.G.S.); (D.A.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024 Matelica (MC), Italy;
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (C.C.); (S.D.); (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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Cappelli K, Gialletti R, Tesei B, Bassotti G, Fettucciari K, Capomaccio S, Bonfili L, Cuccioloni M, Eleuteri AM, Spaterna A, Laus F. Guanylin, Uroguanylin and Guanylate Cyclase-C Are Expressed in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Horses. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1237. [PMID: 31611814 PMCID: PMC6776823 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Guanylate cyclase-C (GC-C) is a multifunctional receptor encoded by the GUCY2C gene, representing an attractive target for therapy in several gastrointestinal diseases in humans. Little is known about this system in horses. We investigated for the first time the gene expression of guanylin, uroguanylin and GC-C receptors in different horse’s gastrointestinal tracts. Tissue samples from stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, head and body of cecum, left and right dorsal colon, left and right ventral colon, pelvic flexure, transverse colon, descending colon and rectum were collected from adult horses within 1 h post mortem. For each sample, total RNA was extracted from 100 mg of ground tissue, and qRT-PCR performed on GUCA2a, GUCA2b and GUCY2 transcripts on a CFX96 Touch instrument. Data analysis was carried out with Bio-Rad CFX Manager software, and genes of interest normalized relative to the abundance of the two reference genes (SDHA, HPRT). Additionally, the protein expression levels of GC-C receptor were analyzed through western blotting. A common pattern of expression throughout the gastrointestinal lumen for all three investigated transcripts was found. The expression of GUCA2a, GUCA2b and GUCY2 genes was higher in jejunum, ileum, descending colon and rectum. The levels of expression of GC-C protein confirmed these data. The findings of this study might open new scenarios for the therapeutic approach to enteric diseases of horse using selective agonists of GC-C.
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- Katia Cappelli
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Lacava G, Laus F, Amaroli A, Marchegiani A, Censi R, Di Martino P, Yanagawa T, Sabbieti MG, Agas D. P62 deficiency shifts mesenchymal/stromal stem cell commitment toward adipogenesis and disrupts bone marrow homeostasis in aged mice. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:16338-16347. [PMID: 30740681 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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With advancing age have been observed bone and bone marrow phenotypic alterations due to the impaired bone tissue homeostatic features, involving bone remodeling, and bone marrow niche ontogeny. The complex "inflamm-aging" pathological scenario that culminates with osteopenia and mesenchymal/stromal and hematopoietic stem cell commitment breakdown, is controlled by cellular and molecular intramural components comprising adapter proteins such as the sequestosome 1 (p62/SQSTM1). p62, a "multiway function" protein, has been reported as an effective anti-inflammatory, bone-building factor. In this view, we considered for the first time the involvement of p62 in aging bone and bone marrow of 1 year and 2 years p62-/- mice. Interestingly, p62 deficiency provoked accelerated osteopenia and impaired niche operational activities within the bone marrow. The above findings unearthed the importance of p62 in mesenchymal stem cell maintenance/differentiation schedule in old animals and provide, at least in part, a mechanistic scenario of p62 action.
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- Giovanna Lacava
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Bonelli F, Laus F, Briganti A, Evangelista F, Bazzano M, Conte G, Sgorbini M. Evaluation of Two Handheld Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers in Healthy Donkeys. J Equine Vet Sci 2019; 79:94-99. [PMID: 31405509 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2019.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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There has been increasing interest in blood gas analysis in donkeys. "Point-of-care (POC) testing" is a diagnostic testing performed on or immediately next to the patient. This study assesses the agreement between two POC blood gas analyzers in donkeys. Arterial and venous blood samples were collected from 17 donkeys and analyzed using a fully automated blood gas analyzer (ABL 700 Series Radiometer, Denmark) (RAD) and two POC blood gas analyzers (i-STAT System; VetStat, Idexx). The parameters revealed by all three devices were submitted to a canonical discriminant analysis, to evaluate which parameters differentiated the POC analyzers from the RAD. On the basis of the discriminant analysis, we evaluated the best POC for each parameter registered, in comparison with RAD. The results also changed depending on the type of blood (venous or arterial blood). The agreement between i-STAT and RAD was good for venous samples, but was poor for arterial samples. A poor agreement was found between VetStat and RAD for both venous and arterial samples. The increment of the number of subjects might lead to a better understanding of the potential role of the POCs in clinical setting. Finally, increasing the study population is recommended to set reference values.
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- Francesca Bonelli
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy.
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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Bazzano M, McLean A, Tesei B, Gallina E, Laus F. Selenium and Vitamin E Concentrations in a Healthy Donkey Population in Central Italy. J Equine Vet Sci 2019; 78:112-116. [PMID: 31203973 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Selenium and vitamin E protect the body against oxidative stress. Clinical manifestations of their deficiency in equids include neurologic and muscular symptoms. Despite the importance of donkeys as working and production animals, there is a dearth of scientific data on selenium and vitamin E normal values. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the plasma concentrations of selenium and vitamin E in healthy donkeys belonging to different ages, sexes, and productive phases. Animals were divided into five groups including foals (group A: n = 7, n = 4 males and n = 3 females), weanlings and yearlings (group B: n = 7, n = 2 males and n = 5 females), nonpregnant nonlactating jennies (group C: n = 5), pregnant nonlactating jennies (group D: n = 9), and adult males (group E: n = 9). Plasma samples obtained from each animal were tested for vitamin E and selenium concentration. One-way analysis of variance showed significant differences in selenium concentrations (P = .001) between group A and group E. In this study, we found the selenium range for donkeys to be 0.02-0.14 μg/mL, which is lower than the recommended range for horses. The results suggest that donkeys may have a lower selenium requirement than horses. Plasma vitamin E levels were 3.29-12.99 μmol/L, with foals having lower concentrations than adults. Knowing specific reference ranges for vitamin E and selenium in healthy donkeys can help improve our understanding of how to prevent deficiencies that could compromise their overall health and well-being.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, MC, Italy.
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California Davis, Davis, CA
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- Equine Practitioner, School of Animal Health and Breeding, University of Camerino, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, MC, Italy
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Agas D, Laus F, Lacava G, Marchegiani A, Deng S, Magnoni F, Silva GG, Di Martino P, Sabbieti MG, Censi R. Thermosensitive hybrid hyaluronan/p(HPMAm-lac)-PEG hydrogels enhance cartilage regeneration in a mouse model of osteoarthritis. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:20013-20027. [PMID: 30968404 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA), due to cartilage degeneration, is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Currently, there are not efficacious therapies to reverse cartilage degeneration. In this study we evaluated the potential of hybrid hydrogels, composed of a biodegradable and thermosensitive triblock copolymer cross-linked via Michael addition to thiolated hyaluronic acid, in contrasting inflammatory processes underlying OA. Hydrogels composed of different w/w % concentrations of hyaluronan were investigated for their degradation behavior and capacity to release the polysaccharide in a sustained fashion. It was found that hyaluronic acid was controllably released during network degradation with a zero-order release kinetics, and the release rate depended on cross-link density and degradation kinetics of the hydrogels. When locally administered in vivo in an OA mouse model, the hydrogels demonstrated the ability to restore, to some extent, bone remineralization, proteoglycan production, levels of Sox-9 and Runx-2. Furthermore, the downregulation of proinflammatory mediators, such as TNF-α, NFkB, and RANKL and proinflammatory cytokines was observed. In summary, the investigated hydrogel technology represents an ideal candidate for the potential encapsulation and release of drugs relevant in the field of OA. In this context, the hydrogel matrix could act in synergy with the drug, in reversing phenomena of inflammation, cartilage disruption, and bone demineralization associated with OA.
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- Dimitrios Agas
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy.,Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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Genangeli M, Caprioli G, Cortese M, Laus F, Petrelli R, Ricciutelli M, Sagratini G, Sartori S, Vittori S. Simultaneous quantitation of 9 anabolic and natural steroidal hormones in equine urine by UHPLC-MS/MS triple quadrupole. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2019; 1117:36-40. [PMID: 30991204 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A new fast and easy analytical procedure for the simultaneous detection and quantification of 9 anabolic steroids (deslorelin, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, stanozolol, boldenone, nandrolone, dexamethasone isonicotinate and altrenogest) in horse urine for doping control have been developed by using the ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry technique (UHPLC-MS/MS). A total amount of 400 μl of sample was evaporated, restored and injected in the UHPLC-MS/MS. The proposed method was fully validated showing a recovery higher than 89.12% and a coefficient of variation lower than 6.02%. The correlation coefficients range of the analyzed compound's calibration curves was 0.9955-0.9997, and the limits of detection and quantification were in the range of 0.1 and 0.25 μg/l, respectively.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy.
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Hanna R, Agas D, Benedicenti S, Ferrando S, Laus F, Cuteri V, Lacava G, Sabbieti MG, Amaroli A. A Comparative Study Between the Effectiveness of 980 nm Photobiomodulation Delivered by Hand-Piece With Gaussian vs. Flat-Top Profiles on Osteoblasts Maturation. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:92. [PMID: 30842754 PMCID: PMC6391326 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a clinically accepted tool in regenerative medicine and dentistry to improve tissue healing and repair and to restore the functional disability. The current in vitro study aimed to investigate the photobiomodulatory effects of 980 nm wavelength (the real energy at the target: ~0.9 W, ~0.9 W/cm2, 60 s, ~55 J/cm2 and a single energy ~55 J in CW) on MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast, delivered with flattop profile in comparison to the standard profile. The laser groupings and their associated energies were: Group 1 - once per week (total energy 110 J); Group 2 - three times per week (alternate day) (total energy 330 J); Group 3 - five times per week (total energy 550 J). The metabolic activity and the osteoblasts maturation were analyzed by alkaline phosphatase assay, alizarin red S histological staining, immunoblot and/or double immunolabeling analysis for Bcl2, Bax, Runx-2, Osx, Dlx5, osteocalcin, and collagen Type 1. Our data, for the first time, prove that laser irradiation of 980 nm wavelength with flat-top beam profile delivery system, compared to standard-Gaussian profile, has improved photobiomodulatory efficacy on pre-osteoblastic cells differentiation. Mechanistically, the irradiation enhances the pre-osteoblast differentiation through activation of Wnt signaling and activation of Smads 2/3-βcatenin pathway.
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- Reem Hanna
- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Laser Therapy Centre, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Oral Surgery, Dental Institute, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Laser Therapy Centre, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of New Model Organism (NeMo LAB), Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Laser Therapy Centre, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of New Model Organism (NeMo LAB), Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- *Correspondence: Andrea Amaroli
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Bazzano M, Laghi L, Zhu C, Magi GE, Serri E, Spaterna A, Tesei B, Laus F. Metabolomics of tracheal wash samples and exhaled breath condensates in healthy horses and horses affected by equine asthma. J Breath Res 2018; 12:046015. [PMID: 30168442 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/aade13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The present work characterized the metabolomic profile of tracheal wash (TW) and exhaled breath condensate (EBC) in healthy horses and horses with respiratory disease. Six asthma-affected horses (group A) and six healthy controls (group H) underwent clinical, endoscopic and cytologic examinations of upper airways to confirm the active phase of asthma. TW and EBC samples were collected from each animal and investigated by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) metabolomic analysis. A total of ten out of 38 metabolites found in the TW were significantly different between the groups (p < 0.05). Higher concentrations of histamine and oxidant agents, such as glutamate, valine, leucine and isoleucine, as well as lower levels of ascorbate, methylamine, dimethylamine and O-phosphocholine, were found in group A compared to group H. Eight metabolites were found in equine EBC, namely methanol, ethanol, formate, trimethylamine, acetone, acetate, lactate and butanone, previously observed also in human EBC. Despite the fact that this was a pilot study, the results showed that the metabolomic analysis of TW and EBC has the potentiality to serve as a basis for diagnostic tools in horses with asthma.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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Zhu C, Faillace V, Laus F, Bazzano M, Laghi L. Characterization of trotter horses urine metabolome by means of proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Metabolomics 2018; 14:106. [PMID: 30830366 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-018-1403-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Metabolomics has been recognized as a powerful approach for disease screening. In order to highlight potential health issues in subjects, a key factor is the possibility to compare quantitatively the metabolome of their biofluids with reference values from healthy individuals. Such efforts towards the systematic characterization of the metabolome of biofluids in perfect health conditions, far from concluded for humans, have barely begun on horses. OBJECTIVES The present work attempts, for the first time, to give reference quantitative values for the molecules mostly represented in the urine metabolome of horses at rest and under light training, as observable by 1H-NMR. METHODS The metabolome of ten trotter horses, four male and six female, ranging from 3 to 8 years of age, has been observed by 1H-NMR spectroscopy before and after three training sessions. RESULTS We could characterize and quantify 54 molecules in trotter horse urine, originated from diet, protein digestion, energy generation or gut-microbial co-metabolism. CONCLUSION We were able to describe how gender, age and exercise affected their concentration, by means of a two steps protocol based on univariate and robust principal component analysis.
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- Chenglin Zhu
- Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Centre of Foodomics, University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, MC, Italy
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- Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Centre of Foodomics, University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy.
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Laghi L, Zhu C, Campagna G, Rossi G, Bazzano M, Laus F. Probiotic supplementation in trained trotter horses: effect on blood clinical pathology data and urine metabolomic assessed in field. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2018; 125:654-660. [PMID: 29672225 PMCID: PMC6139516 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01131.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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The attention of sports community toward probiotic supplementation as a way to promote exercise and training performance, together with good health, has increased in recent years. This has applied also to horses, with promising results. Here, for the first time, we tested a probiotic mix of several strains of live bacteria typically employed for humans to improve the training performance of Standardbred horses in athletic activity. To evaluate its effects on the horse performance, we measured lactate concentration in blood, a translational outcome largely employed for the purpose, combined with the study of hematological and biochemical parameters, together with urine from a metabolomics perspective. The results showed that the probiotic supplementation significantly reduced postexercise blood lactate concentration. The hematological and biochemical parameters, together with urine molecular profile, suggested that a likely mechanism underlying this positive effect was connected to a switch of energy source in muscle from carbohydrates to short-chain fatty acids. Three sulfur-containing molecules differently concentrated in urines in connection to probiotics administration suggested that such switch was linked to sulfur metabolism. NEW & NOTEWORTHY Probiotic supplementation could reduce postexercise blood lactate concentration in Standardbred horses in athletic activity. Blood parameters, together with urine molecular profile, suggest the mechanism underlying this positive effect is connected to a switch of energy source in muscle from carbohydrates to short-chain fatty acids. Sulfur-containing molecules found in urines in connection to probiotics administration suggested that such switch was linked to sulfur metabolism.
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- Luca Laghi
- Centre of Foodomics, Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Bologna , Cesena , Italy
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- Centre of Foodomics, Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Bologna , Cesena , Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine "Sapienza" University of Rome , Rome , Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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Gialletti R, Marchegiani A, Valeriani T, Nannarone S, Beccati F, Fruganti A, Laus F. A survey of ocular ultrasound abnormalities in horse: 145 cases. J Ultrasound 2018; 21:53-59. [PMID: 29492841 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-018-0284-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the association of clinical and ultrasonographic (US) findings in horses affected by visual impairments, to estimate the most frequent ultrasonographic alteration as well importance and limits of US as a part of ophthalmic evaluation in equine patients. METHODS One-hundred-forty-five horses referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals of the University of Perugia and Camerino for ocular problems were submitted to ophthalmic examination and ocular ultrasound. The following group of abnormalities was established: corneal alteration, cataract, synechiae, iris prolapse, anterior chamber alterations, vitreous opacities, globe reduction, globe enlargement, retinal detachment, lens subluxation/luxation, lens rupture, intraocular masses, retrobulbar masses. Specificity, sensitivity, positive and negative predictive value and related 95% confidence interval were calculated. Kappa value was estimated for concordance evaluation. RESULTS A total of 384 clinical alterations were observed during ophthalmological examination, while 357 were found by ultrasound investigation. A very good agreement was found for lens subluxation/luxation, intraocular masses, iris prolapse, globe enlargement, lens rupture, vitreous opacities and cataract. Moderate agreement was found for retinal detachment, anterior chamber alterations and synechiae. Corneal alteration and globe reduction resulted in a fair and poor agreement, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasonography affords the benefit of providing a complete cross-sectional view of the eyeball, facilitating the identification of ocular diseases in cases of loss of transparency of ocular media. It also represents an indispensable aid whenever anterior opacification precludes the use of ophthalmoscopic or biomicroscopic examination techniques.
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- Rodolfo Gialletti
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica (Macerata), Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica (Macerata), Italy.
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica (Macerata), Italy
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Amaroli A, Agas D, Laus F, Cuteri V, Hanna R, Sabbieti MG, Benedicenti S. The Effects of Photobiomodulation of 808 nm Diode Laser Therapy at Higher Fluence on the in Vitro Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow Stromal Cells. Front Physiol 2018. [PMID: 29527174 PMCID: PMC5829029 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The literature has supported the concept of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in bone regeneration as one of the most important applications in oro-maxillofacial reconstructions. However, the fate of the transplanted cells and their effects on the clinical outcome is still uncertain. Photobiomodulation (PBM) plays an important role in the acceleration of tissue regeneration and potential repair. The aim of this in vitro study is to evaluate the effectiveness of PBM with 808 nm diode laser therapy, using a flat-top hand-piece delivery system at a higher-fluence (64 J/cm2) irradiation (1 W, continuous-wave) on bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs). The BMSCs of 3 old female Balb-c mice were analyzed. The cells were divided into two groups: irradiated group and control group. In the former the cells were irradiated every 24 h during 0 day (T0), 5 (T1), 10 (T2), and 15 (T3) days, whereas the control group was non-irradiated. The results have shown that the 64 J/cm2 laser irradiation has increased the Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2). Runx2 is the most important early marker of osteoblast differentiation. The higher-fluence suppressed the synthesis of adipogenic transcription factor (PPARγ), the pivotal transcription factor in adipogenic differentiation. Also, the osteogenic markers such as Osterix (Osx) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were upregulated with an increase in the matrix mineralization. Furthermore, western blotting data demonstrated that the laser therapy has induced a statistically valid increase in the synthesis of transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) but had no effects on the tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) production. The data has statistically validated the down-regulation of the important pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin IL-6, and IL-17 after 808 nm PBM exposition. An increase in anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1rα and IL-10 was observed. These in vitro studies provide for first time the initial proof that the PBM of the 808 nm diode laser therapy with flat-top hand-piece delivery system at a higher-fluence irradiation of 64 J/cm2 (1 W/cm2) can modulate BMSCs differentiation in enhancing osteogenesis.
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- Andrea Amaroli
- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Laser Therapy Center, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Laser Therapy Center, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Laser Therapy Center, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Agas D, Concetti F, Capitani M, Lacava G, Concetti A, Marchetti L, Laus F, Marchegiani A, Azevedo V, Sabbieti MG, Venanzi FM. Administration of DNA Plasmid Coding Protein Aggregating Domain Induces Inflammatory Bone Loss. Curr Gene Ther 2017; 16:144-52. [PMID: 27029946 DOI: 10.2174/1566523216666160331125355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Revised: 01/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plasmids coding protein aggregation polypeptides from different sources have been proposed as genetic adjuvants for DNA vaccines. We reported that a plasmid (pATRex), encompassing the DNA sequence for the von Willebrand A (vWA/A) domain of the Anthrax Toxin Receptor-1 (ANTXR-1, alias TEM8, Tumor Endothelial Marker 8), acts as strong immune adjuvant by inducing formation of insoluble intracellular aggregates and subsequent cell death. OBJECTIVE In the present study we addressed the question of whether there is any substantial immunotoxicity associated with the use of self-aggregating proteins as genetic adjuvants. METHODS & RESULTS Here we report, by mean of histology, X-ray and molecular examinations of bone specimens, the unexpected finding that intramuscular injection of pATRex in mice triggers, per se, severe bone loss (osteoporosis) independently from the sex and genotype of the treated animals. CONCLUSION Even though the study suggests that proteinaceous "sticky " adjuvants are unlikely to find their way into practical vaccination, the information gained is of value as ATRex injections could provide an additional, simplified, mouse model of osteoporosis. Moreover, our results provide experimental support to the hypothesis that proteotoxic aggregates chronically activate the innate immune system in amyloid and aggregosome associated disorders.
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Sgorbini M, Bonelli F, Papini R, Busechian S, Briganti A, Laus F, Faillace V, Zappulla F, Rizk A, Rueca F. Equine gastric ulcer syndrome in adult donkeys: Investigation on prevalence, anatomical distribution, and severity. EQUINE VET EDUC 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.12747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- M. Sgorbini
- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Veterinary Teaching Hospital “Mario Modenato”; University of Pisa; Pisa Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Veterinary Teaching Hospital “Mario Modenato”; University of Pisa; Pisa Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; University of Pisa; Pisa Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; University of Perugia; Perugia Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Veterinary Teaching Hospital “Mario Modenato”; University of Pisa; Pisa Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine; University of Camerino; Matelica Macerata Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine; University of Camerino; Matelica Macerata Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; University of Perugia; Perugia Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Mansoura University; Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; University of Perugia; Perugia Italy
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Faillace V, Tambella AM, Fratini M, Paggi E, Dini F, Laus F. Use of autologous platelet-rich plasma for a delayed consolidation of a tibial fracture in a young donkey. J Vet Med Sci 2017; 79:618-622. [PMID: 28190827 PMCID: PMC5383186 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.16-0400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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A 9-month-old filly donkey was referred for a comminuted diaphyseal fracture of the right tibia. Surgical osteosynthesis, with multiple lag screws and a neutralization plate, was performed for anatomical reconstruction. Despite a good gait condition, delayed bone consolidation and a bone gap were evident on follow up radiographic evaluations. Due to delayed healing, autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was injected on the surface of the tibia. Increased bone consolidation was evident on radiographs one month after the PRP injection. Progressive filling of both the fracture lines and bone gap continued during the six-month follow up. Clinical outcome was excellent. Autologous PRP should be considered as a practical adjuvant therapy in bone healing process in donkeys.
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- Vanessa Faillace
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione, 93/95, 62024 Matelica, MC, Italy
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Agas D, Gusmão Silva G, Laus F, Marchegiani A, Capitani M, Vullo C, Catone G, Lacava G, Concetti A, Marchetti L, Sabbieti MG. INF-γ encoding plasmid administration triggers bone loss and disrupts bone marrow microenvironment. J Endocrinol 2017; 232:309-321. [PMID: 27908965 DOI: 10.1530/joe-16-0538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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IFN-γ is a pleotropic cytokine produced in the bone microenvironment. Although IFN-γ is known to play a critical role on bone remodeling, its function is not fully elucidated. Consistently, outcomes on the effects of IFN-γ recombinant protein on bone loss are contradictory among reports. In our work we explored, for the first time, the role of IFN-γ encoding plasmid (pIFN-γ) in a mouse model of osteopenia induced by ovariectomy and in the sham-operated counterpart to estimate its effects in skeletal homeostasis. Ovariectomy produced a dramatic decrease of bone mineral density (BMD). pINF-γ injected mice showed a pathologic bone and bone marrow phenotype; the disrupted cortical and trabecular bone microarchitecture was accompanied by an increased release of pro-inflammatory cytokine by bone marrow cells. Moreover, mesenchymal stem cells' (MSCs) commitment to osteoblast was found impaired, as evidenced by the decline of osterix-positive (Osx+) cells within the mid-diaphyseal area of femurs. For instance, a reduction and redistribution of CXCL12 cells have been found, in accordance with bone marrow morphological alterations. As similar effects were observed both in sham-operated and in ovariectomized mice, our studies proved that an increased IFN-γ synthesis in bone marrow might be sufficient to induce inflammatory and catabolic responses even in the absence of pathologic predisposing substrates. In addition, the obtained data might raise questions about pIFN-γ's safety when it is used as vaccine adjuvant.
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- Dimitrios Agas
- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e ImunologiaUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Laus F, Fratini M, Paggi E, Faillace V, Spaterna A, Tesei B, Fettucciari K, Bassotti G. Effects of Single-Dose Prucalopride on Intestinal Hypomotility in Horses: Preliminary Observations. Sci Rep 2017; 7:41526. [PMID: 28128322 PMCID: PMC5269739 DOI: 10.1038/srep41526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Abnormalities of gastrointestinal motility are often a challenge in horses; however, the use of prokinetic drugs in such conditions must be firmly established yet. For this reason we carried out a preliminary study on the effects of prucalopride on intestinal motor activity of horses with gut hypomotility. The effect of prucalopride per os by oral dose syringe (2 mg/100 kg body weight) was assessed by abdominal ultrasound (evaluating duodenal, cecal, and colonic motor activity) in six horses with gut hypomotility. After administration of prucalopride, a significant increase of contractile activity was found in the duodenum at 30 minutes (p = 0.0005), 60 minutes (p = 0.01) and 90 minutes (p = 0.01), whereas in the cecum and in the left colon the increase was only present at 60 minutes (p = 0.03, and p = 0.02, respectively). No changes from baseline heart and respiratory rate or behavior side effects were observed after administration of the drug and throughout the observation period. Prucalopride may be a useful adjunct to the therapeutic armamentary for treating hypomotile upper gut conditions of horses. Dosing information is however needed to establish its actual clinical efficacy and its proper effects on the large bowel in these animals.
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- Fulvio Laus
- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 63/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 63/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 63/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 63/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 63/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- School of Bioscences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 63/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Perugia University School of Medicine, Piazzale Lucio Severi, 1, 06159 San Sisto (Perugia), Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Perugia University School of Medicine, Piazzale Lucio Severi, 1, 06159 San Sisto (Perugia), Italy
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Marchegiani A, Fruganti A, Cerquetella M, Cassarani MP, Laus F, Spaterna A. Penetrating palpebral grass awn in a dog: Unusual case of a penetrating grass awn in an eyelid. J Ultrasound 2017; 20:81-84. [PMID: 28298948 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-016-0234-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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An unusual case of a penetrating grass awn in an eyelid of a dog is reported. A 6-month-old mixed breed dog was referred to the Ophthalmology Unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Camerino University for anorexia, lethargy, left monolateral ocular swelling and pain to the left eye, present from 1 month. Ophthalmic examination of the left eye showed copious and purulent discharge, and ultrasonography revealed the presence of an abscess containing a grass foreign body. The grass awn was surgically removed. Three days after surgery, the dog showed a marked improvement, with a total resolution obtained in 7 days. To the authors' knowledge, penetrating foreign bodies such as the one of this paper have never been described before in literature.
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- Andrea Marchegiani
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Camerino, via Circonvallazione 93/95, I-62024 Matelica (MC), Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Camerino, via Circonvallazione 93/95, I-62024 Matelica (MC), Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Camerino, via Circonvallazione 93/95, I-62024 Matelica (MC), Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Camerino, via Circonvallazione 93/95, I-62024 Matelica (MC), Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Camerino, via Circonvallazione 93/95, I-62024 Matelica (MC), Italy
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Camerino, via Circonvallazione 93/95, I-62024 Matelica (MC), Italy
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Genangeli M, Caprioli G, Cortese M, Laus F, Matteucci M, Petrelli R, Ricciutelli M, Sagratini G, Sartori S, Vittori S. Development and application of a UHPLC-MS/MS method for the simultaneous determination of 17 steroidal hormones in equine serum. J Mass Spectrom 2017; 52:22-29. [PMID: 27790795 DOI: 10.1002/jms.3896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A new, fast and simple analytical method that is able to identify and quantify simultaneously 17 steroid hormones and metabolites (pregnenolone, 17-OH-pregnenolone, progesterone, 17-OH-progesterone, androsterone, androstenedione, dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, testosterone, cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, 11-deoxycortisol, 11-deoxycorticosterone, dihydrotestosterone, estrone and estradiol) has been developed in equine serum using the ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technique. A total of 400 µl of sample was deproteinized with 1000 µl of acetonitrile, evaporated, restored with 50 µl of a solution of 25% methanol and injected in ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry triple quadrupole. The recovery percentage obtained by spiking the matrix at two different concentrations with a standard mixture of steroid hormones was in all cases higher than 85.60% and with the percentage of coefficient of variation lower than 8.37%. The range of the correlation coefficients of the calibration curves of the analyzed compounds was 0.9922-0.9986, and the limits of detection and limits of quantification were in the range of 0.002-2 and 0.0055-5.5 ng ml-1 , respectively. The detected limit of quantification for testosterone (i.e. 50 pg ml-1 ) is twofold lower with respect to its threshold admitted in geldings plasma (100 pg ml-1 free testosterone). The high sensitivity and the quantitative aspect of the method permitted to detect most of the steroids in equine serum. Once validated, the method was used to quantify 17 steroid hormones in mare, stallion and gelding serum samples. The main steroids detected were corticosterone (range 37.25-51.26 ng ml-1 ) and cortisol (range 32.57-52.24 ng ml-1 ), followed by 17-OH-pregnenolone, dihydrotestosterone and pregnenolone. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Michele Genangeli
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, Italy
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- Eureka Lab Division, Via E. Fermi 25, 60033, Chiaravalle, Ancona, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- Eureka Lab Division, Via E. Fermi 25, 60033, Chiaravalle, Ancona, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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Sabbieti MG, Dubbini A, Laus F, Paggi E, Marchegiani A, Capitani M, Marchetti L, Dini F, Vermonden T, Di Martino P, Agas D, Censi R. In vivo biocompatibility of p(HPMAm-lac)-PEG hydrogels hybridized with hyaluronan. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2016; 11:3056-3067. [PMID: 27778485 DOI: 10.1002/term.2207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Revised: 03/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The present study reports on the biocompatibility in vivo after intramuscular and subcutaneous administration in Balb/c mice of vinyl sulphone bearing p(HPMAm-lac1-2)-PEG-p(HPMAm-lac1-2)/thiolated hyaluronic acid hydrogels, designed as novel injectable biomaterials for potential application in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Ultrasonography, used as a method to study hydrogel gelation and residence time in vivo, showed that, upon injection, the biomaterial efficiently formed a hydrogel by simultaneous thermal gelation and Michael Addition cross-linking forming a viscoelastic spherical depot at the injection site. The residence time in vivo (20 days) was found to be shorter than that observed in vitro (32 days), indicating that the injected hydrogel was resorbed not only by chemical hydrolysis but also by cellular metabolism and/or enzymatic activity. Systemic biocompatibility was tested by analysing routine haematological parameters at different time-points (7, 14 and 21 days after administration) and histology of the main organs, including the haematopoietic system. No statistically significant difference between parameters of the saline-treated group and those of the hydrogel-treated group was found. Importantly, a time-dependent decrease of important pro-inflammatory cytokines (TREM1 (Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid cells-1), tumour necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β) in cultured bone marrow cells extracted from hydrogel treated mice was observed, possibly correlated to the anti-inflammatory effect of hyaluronic acid released in time as hydrogel degraded. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Maria Giovanna Sabbieti
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Matelica, (MC), Italy
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- Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, (MC), Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, (MC), Italy
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Giorgi M, Aupanun S, Lee HK, Poapolathep A, Rychshanova R, Vullo C, Faillace V, Laus F. Pharmacokinetic profiles of the active metamizole metabolites in healthy horses. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2016; 40:165-171. [DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 05/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M. Giorgi
- Department of Veterinary Sciences; University of Pisa; Pisa Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetic Engineering; Graduate School; Kasetsart University; Bangkok Thailand
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- College of Veterinary Medicine; Chungnam National University; Daejeon South Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Kasetsart University; Bangkok Thailand
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- Veterinary School; Kostanay State A. Baitursynov University; Kostanay Kazakhstan
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- School of Pharmacy; University Camerino; Macerata Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine; University Camerino; Matelica Macerata Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine; University Camerino; Matelica Macerata Italy
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Giorgi M, De Vito V, Lee HK, Laus F, Kowalski C, Faillace V, Burmańczuk A, Vullo C. Pharmacokinetic investigations of the marker active metabolite-4-methylamino-antipyrin after intravenous and intramuscular injection of metamizole in healthy sheep. Small Rumin Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cerquetella M, Tambella AM, Laus F, Spaterna A, Ludewig E, Rossi G. Colonic cyst in a cat presenting recurrent constipation and abdominal pain. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere 2015; 43:345-349. [PMID: 26334328 DOI: 10.15654/tpk-140732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A 5-year-old domestic short-haired spayed female cat was presented for abdominal pain and suspended defecation. Abdominal radiographs confirmed constipation; abdominal ultrasonography showed a cystic oval structure attached to the colon. The structure exhibited a well-defined wall, composed of three layers. Its content was mildly echogenic and inhomogeneous. Laparotomy was performed and complete resection of the structure, and of part of the colon, was required (end-to-end anastomosis). Histopathology confirmed the structure to be a cystic formation of the colon with some areas of mucosal metaplasia. However the question whether the cystic structure was consistent with an intestinal duplication cyst - which is the most likely type of cyst in this particular case - a Meckel's diverticulum remnant, a vitelline duct cyst or a cystic diverticulum of the colon could not be resolved. Postoperatively, no further other episode of constipation occurred.
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- M Cerquetella
- M. Cerquetella, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024 Matelica (Macerata), Italy, E-Mail:
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Laus F, Spaterna A, Faillace V, Veronesi F, Ravagnan S, Beribé F, Cerquetella M, Meligrana M, Tesei B. Clinical investigation on Theileria equi and Babesia caballi infections in Italian donkeys. BMC Vet Res 2015; 11:100. [PMID: 25927984 PMCID: PMC4410693 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-015-0411-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interest in the welfare and diseases of donkeys is constantly increasing in several countries. Despite this, clinical research into donkeys needs to be in continual development since they show different reactions compared to horses in many conditions, including infectious diseases, and need specific clinical and therapeutic approaches. No reports are currently available on clinical and clinical pathology data regarding donkeys with natural piroplasms infection. RESULTS Venous blood samples were taken from one hundred and thirty eight donkeys and underwent indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) to detect IgG antibodies against Theileria equi and Babesia caballi and real-time polimerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. Clinical examinations, haematological analyses and serum bilirubin evaluation were also performed and compared with positive or negative status. A seroprevalence of 40.6% and 47.8% was found for T. equi and B. caballi, respectively; double positivity was detected in 19.6% of the animals. PCR results showed that 17.4% of the animals tested positive for T.equi and 3.6% for B. caballi with no double positivity. Twelve donkeys (8.7%) had clinical signs consistent with chronic forms of the disease and no acute forms were detected. Fifty-eight donkeys had haematological and serum bilirubin alterations and 56 (96.6%) of them were IFAT and/or PCR positive. Changes in erythrocyte number, packed cell volume, hemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, platelets number and total bilirubin were significantly associated with positive and symptomatic animals. CONCLUSION Nonspecific clinical presentation seems to be very common in donkeys and several clinical pathology alterations persist after natural infection. Therefore, apparently healthy donkeys can have masked but severe clinical pathology alterations. Acute forms are very seldom observed in donkeys. Clinical monitoring of chronically infected donkeys is recommended since such animals represent a risk both for transmission to other animals and for their own health; furthermore, their production performances could be reduced. The study should also be intended as a contribution for veterinary practitioners because it describes the most usual clinical presentations and laboratory findings of equine piroplasmosis in naturally infected donkeys in endemic areas.
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- Fulvio Laus
- Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, (MC), Italy.
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- Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, (MC), Italy.
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- Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, (MC), Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Perugia, 06100, Perugia, Italy.
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, 35020, Legnaro, (PD), Italy.
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- Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, (MC), Italy.
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- Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, (MC), Italy.
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- Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, (MC), Italy.
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- Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024, Matelica, (MC), Italy.
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Veronesi F, Morganti G, Ravagnan S, Laus F, Spaterna A, Diaferia M, Moretti A, Fioretti DP, Capelli G. Molecular and serological detection of tick-borne pathogens in donkeys (Equus asinus) in Italy. Vet Microbiol 2014; 173:348-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2014.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2014] [Revised: 08/04/2014] [Accepted: 08/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Beribè F, Miglio A, Cassarani MP, Magi G, Passamonti F, Laus F, Cerquetella M, Spaterna A. What is your diagnosis? Systemic lymphadenopathy and blindness in a dog from Italy. Vet Clin Pathol 2014; 43:605-6. [DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Francesca Beribè
- School of Veterinary Medical Science; University of Camerino; Camerino Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine; University of Perugia; Perugia Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Science; University of Camerino; Camerino Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Science; University of Camerino; Camerino Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Science; University of Camerino; Camerino Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Science; University of Camerino; Camerino Italy
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Veronesi F, Passamonti F, Moretti A, Morganti G, Vardi DM, Laus F, Marenzoni ML, Spaterna A, Coletti M, Piergili Fioretti D. Evaluation of the Performance of a Rapid Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay in the Detection ofAnaplasma phagocytophilumAntibodies in Horses. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2014; 14:317-23. [DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2013.1424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Fabrizia Veronesi
- Department of Bio-Pathological Sciences and Hygiene of Animal and Food Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Diagnostic and Clinics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Bio-Pathological Sciences and Hygiene of Animal and Food Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Bio-Pathological Sciences and Hygiene of Animal and Food Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Diagnostic and Clinics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Diagnostic and Clinics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Diagnostic and Clinics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Bio-Pathological Sciences and Hygiene of Animal and Food Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Laus F, Paggi E, Marchegiani A, Cerquetella M, Spaziante D, Faillace V, Tesei B. Ultrasonographic biometry of the eyes of healthy adult donkeys. Vet Rec 2014; 174:326. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.101436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- F Laus
- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University of Camerino; Via Circonvallazione 93/95 Matelica MC 62024 Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University of Camerino; Via Circonvallazione 93/95 Matelica MC 62024 Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University of Camerino; Via Circonvallazione 93/95 Matelica MC 62024 Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University of Camerino; Via Circonvallazione 93/95 Matelica MC 62024 Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University of Camerino; Via Circonvallazione 93/95 Matelica MC 62024 Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University of Camerino; Via Circonvallazione 93/95 Matelica MC 62024 Italy
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- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University of Camerino; Via Circonvallazione 93/95 Matelica MC 62024 Italy
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Tumors involving the oral cavity of the horse are uncommon. No cases of equine adenocarcinoma on the dorsum of the tongue have been reported in the literature. We report a case of adenocarcinoma located on the dorsum of the posterior one-third of the tongue in a 29-year-old gelding with severe dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed an epiglottis involvement, and histology was consistent with adenocarcinoma arising from minor salivary glands, which was associated with a severe fungal colonization of affected tissues. The goals of this report are to present an uncommon case of dorsum of the tongue-associated neoplasia and to highlight the association with atypical fungal colonization, to review the literature and to discuss possible clinical approach and prognosis.
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- Fulvio Laus
- School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93-95, 62024, Matelica (MC) Italy
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Cerquetella M, Giuliano V, Rossi G, Corsi S, Laus F, Spaterna A, Villanacci V, Bassotti G. Chronic hepatitis in man and in dog: a comparative update. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2012; 104:203-9. [PMID: 22537369 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082012000400006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Chronic hepatitis is a frequent pathologic condition encountered in both dogs and humans; however, in the latter etiologic factors are usually searched and found that allow targeted therapeutic approaches, whereas in dogs this is less frequent. This review will take into consideration chronic hepatitis in dogs, and discuss differences and similarities between the two species with respect to this disease.
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- Matteo Cerquetella
- School of Medical Veterinary Sciences, University of Camerin, Matelica, Italy.
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Cerquetella M, Laus F, Speranzini F, Carnevali C, Spaterna A, Battaglia E, Bassotti G. Efficacy of an enterovaccine in recurrent episodes of diarrhea in the dog: a pilot study. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2012; 104:65-8. [PMID: 22372799 DOI: 10.4321/s1130-01082012000200004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Recurrent episodes of self-limiting diarrhea in the dog, due to sudden dietary changes and to stressful or exciting situations, are conditions sometimes difficult to treat. Colifagina(®), a commercially available bacterial enterovaccine, showed, in previous studies performed on experimentally induced colitis in mice, to be able to improve both disease activity index and histological appearance, increase colonic secretion of IgA, and reduce inflammatory chemokine secretion. In the present study Colifagina(®) was administered to five dogs presenting recurrent episodes of self-limiting diarrhea and to one dog presenting chronic diarrhea. During the follow-up period, almost all patients decreased the number of episodes of abnormal defecation and the fecal score of such episodes improved in five out of six dogs. Even if further studies are needed to understand the exact potential of the compound, in dogs presenting recurrent episodes of self-limiting diarrhea due to sudden dietary changes and/or stressing or exciting situations, Colifagina(®) seems to be helpful in managing most of these patients.
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- Matteo Cerquetella
- School of Medical Veterinary Sciences, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy.
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Veronesi F, Laus F, Passamonti F, Tesei B, Piergili Fioretti D, Genchi C. Occurrence of Borrelia lusitaniae infection in horses. Vet Microbiol 2012; 160:535-8. [PMID: 22789679 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2012.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2012] [Revised: 06/20/2012] [Accepted: 06/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of the study was to investigate Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) infection in horses exposed to heavy tick infestations. Blood samples of 98 healthy horses from 5 stud farms were examined by SNAP(®) 4D× and PCR to detect antibodies against B. burgdorferi s.l. and Borrelia DNA, respectively. Ten samples (15.3%) were antibody positive and 5 samples (5.1%) were both antibody and PCR positive. Sequence analysis showed the highest homology with the B. lusitaniae genospecies. No differences were found between sexes and stud farms, while age was significantly related to seropositivity (p<0.05). Our data confirms the presence of B. lusitaniae infection in horses, previously not clearly demonstrated.
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- Fabrizia Veronesi
- Department of Biopathological and Hygiene of Animal and Food Productions, Section of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy.
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