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Yeh YW, Xiang Z. Mouse hygiene status-A tale of two environments for mast cells and allergy. Allergol Int 2024; 73:58-64. [PMID: 37673735 DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2023.08.008] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Animal models, including those employing the use of house mice (Mus musculus), are crucial in elucidating mechanisms in human pathophysiology. However, it is evident that the impreciseness of using laboratory mice maintained in super-hygienic barrier facilities to mirror relevant aspects of human physiology and pathology exists, which is a major limitation in translating mouse findings to inferring human medicine. Interestingly, free-living wild mice are found to be substantially different from laboratory-bred, specific pathogen-free mice with respect to various immune system compartments. Wild mice have an immune system that better reflects human immunity. In this review article, we discuss recent experimental findings that address the so-called "wild immunology", which reveals the contrasting immune features between laboratory-raised mice and their wild companions as well as laboratory mice that have been exposed to a natural rodent habitat. A particular focus will be given to the development of pulmonary mast cells and its possible impact on the use of "naturalized" or "rewilded" laboratory mice as experimental asthma models.
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- Yu-Wen Yeh
- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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Xu X, Chen X, Wu F, Wu C, Liu T, Dai B, Wang T, Zhang S. [Comparison of the efficiency of different etiological assays for detection of Schistosoma japonicum infections in wild mice]. Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi 2023; 35:573-582. [PMID: 38413018 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2023076] [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] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the efficiency of multiple etiological techniques for detection of Schistosoma japonicum infections in wild mice, so as to provide technical supports to assessment of schistosomiasis transmission risk. METHODS Wild mice were captured with baited traps at night in Oncomelania hupensis snail-infested settings in schistosomiasis-endemic foci of Anhui Province from October to November, 2022. S. japonicum infections were detected in wild mice using microscopy of mouse liver tissues, microscopy of mouse mesenteric tissues, microscopy of mouse liver tissue homogenates, miracidial hatching test of mouse liver tissue homogenates, Kato-Katz technique and miracidial hatching test of mouse stool samples alone and in combinations. Identification of S. japonicum eggs or miracidia by any of these six assays was defined as an infection. The sensitivity of six assays alone or in combinations was compared for detection of S. japonicum infections in wild mice. RESULTS A total of 1 703 wild mice were captured, with 366 wild mice detected positive for S. japonicum (21.49%). There were significant differences in the prevalence of S. japonicum infections in wild mice by six assays (Q = 529.33, P < 0.001) and in the sensitivity of six assays for detection of S. japonicum infections in wild mice (χ2 = 527.78, P < 0.001). In addition, the combination of microscopy of mouse liver tissues and mesenteric tissues, combination of microscopy of mouse liver tissues and liver tissue homogenates and combination of microscopy of mouse liver tissues, microscopy of mesenteric tissues, microscopy of liver tissue homogenates and Kato-Katz technique showed 86.61%, 87.16% and 97.27% sensitivities for detection of S. japonicum infections in wild mice, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Diverse etiological assays show various efficiencies for detection of S. japonicum infections in wild mice. Combination of microscopy of mouse liver tissues and microscopy of mesenteric tissues, and combination of microscopy of mouse liver tissues and microscopy of liver tissue homogenates are potential approaches for field detection of S. japonicum infections in wild mice.
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- X Xu
- Anhui Provincial Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Shitai County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Anhui Province, China
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- Wuhu Municipal Station for Endemic Disease Control, Anhui Province, China
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- Guichi District Station of Schistosomiasis Control, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, China
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- Anhui Provincial Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Anhui Provincial Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Anhui Provincial Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Anhui Provincial Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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He JC, Chen XF, Wang TP, Gao FH, Tao W, Dai B, Ding SJ, Liu T, Li Y, Wang H, Mao WF, Zhang LS, Xu XJ, Zhang SQ. [Investigation on prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum infections in wild mice in Shitai County, Anhui Province, 2018]. Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi 2022; 34:622-625. [PMID: 36642903 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2022039] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum infection in wild mice in Shitai County, Anhui Province, so as to provide insights into precise control of the source of S. japonicum infections. METHODS Wild mice were captured using the trapping method for three successive nights at snail-infested settings from Jitan Village of Jitan Township, and Shiquan Village and Xibai Village of Dingxiang Township, Shitai County, Anhui Province in June and October, 2018. All trapped wild mice were sacrificed and liver and mesenteric vein specimens were collected for detection of S. japonicum eggs using microscopy, while the fecal samples in mouse intestines were collected for identification of S. japonicum infections using Kato-Katz technique. In addition, the population density of trapped wild mice was estimated and the prevalence of S. japonicum infection was calculated in trapped wild mice. RESULTS A total of 376 wild mice were trapped from three villages in Shitai County. The population density of trapped wild mice was 9.1% (376/4 124), and the prevalence of S. japonicum infection was 24.2% (91/376) in trapped wild mice. The highest prevalence of S. japonicum infection was detected in Shiquan Village of Dingxiang Township (30.1%), and the lowest prevalence was seen in Xibai Village of Dingxiang Township; however, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of S. japonicum infection in trapped wild mice among three villages (χ2= 4.111, P > 0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of S. japonicum infection in wild mice captured between on June (26.8%, 34/127) and October (22.9%, 57/249) (χ2 = 0.690, P = 0.406). The trapped wild mice included 6 species, including Rattus norvegicus, Niviventer niviventer, R. losea, Apodemus agrarius, Mus musculus and N. coning, and the two highest prevalence of S. japonicum infection was detected in R. losea (34.9%, 22/63) and R. norvegicus (31.2%, 44/141). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of S. japonicum infections is high in wild mice in Shitai County, and there is a natural focus of schistosomiasis transmission in Shitai County.
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- J C He
- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China.,Co-first authors
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- Shitai County Station of Schistosomiasis Control, Shitai, Anhui 245100, China.,Co-first authors
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Shitai County Station of Schistosomiasis Control, Shitai, Anhui 245100, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Chizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Anhui Pmvince, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Chizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Anhui Pmvince, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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- Anhui Institute of Schistosomiasis Control, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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