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    28 June 2019, Volume 36 Issue 03
    The Therapeutic Effect of Bakuchiol on Osteoporosis in Male Mice
    2019, 36(03):  1. 
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    Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of bakuchiol on osteoporosis in male mice caused by castration. Method ICR male mice were randomly divided into five groups: control group, castration model group, positive drug group, bakuchiol 10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg group. The control group was sham operated, and the other groups were resected small mice testicles. After 6 weeks of successful modeling, the mice were administered for eight weeks, serum biochemical parameters were measured, and the right leg tibia of each group was taken for MicroCT scanning. The femur of each group was used for bone biomechanical determination. Result The osteocalcin OC values of the control group, model group, B10 and B20 mg/kg group were (177.69±45.13), (220.35±25.08), (167.48±74.11) and (108.76±38.17); The Tb.N values of the control group, model group, positive drug group, B10 and B20 mg/kg group were (3.53±0.49), (1.71±0.16), (2.51±0.35), (2.14±0.23), and (2.45±0.42). Conclusion Bakuchiol has a therapeutic effect on ovariectomy leading to osteoporosis in male mice.
    Preliminary Study on Toxicity of Psoralen from Different Extractions in Rats
    2019, 36(03):  6. 
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    Objective To study the toxicity of oral administration of rats in different extractions of psoralen, and provide a safe basis for its clinical application. Method One hundred and twelve SD rats were divided into 8 groups according to gender and body weight: control group, psoralen drug group, high and low dose group of osmotic lower osmosis, high osmium osmium permeation, In the low-dose group, the high-and low-dose group of psoralen osmosis drug slag (the dose of the crude drug group was 3 g/kg (raw dose), and the high and low doses of other drug-administered groups were 6 and 3 g/kg, respectively. (raw dose)), 14 in each group. After 4 weeks of continuous administration, after the end of the drug-administered period, the rats were fasted for 12 hours, and blood was taken for blood biochemical indicators. The organ was weighed and the organ coefficient was calculated and the MDA in the liver tissue was determined. Histopathological examination was performed. Result Compared with the control group, the liver organ coefficient, ALP and MDA of the psoralen crude drug group were significantly increased, the thymus organ coefficient and T-AOC were significantly decreased; the visceral osmosis liquid lower layer extract group was characterized by liver organ coefficient, T-AOC and ALT were significantly increased; the liver organ coefficient and MDA of the high-dose group of psoralen and sputum slag were significantly increased while the T-AOC value of female rats was significantly decreased, while the low-dose group of drug residue did not have liver or kidney. The toxicity index was significant; there was no significant difference in the upper layer of psoralen permeation. Conclusion The safety of the upper osmotic liquid of psoralen is better than that of the lower osmotic liquid of psoralen. However, based on the result of the determination of active ingredients, the lower layer of osmotic solution is more suitable for the drug site.
    Effect of Different Bedding on Learning and Memory Ability of Specific Pathogen-free KM Mice
    2019, 36(03):  13. 
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    Objective To investigate the differences of bedding materials consisted of wheat straw, wood shavings, corn and the paper on the body weight and the learning and memory ability of SPF KM mice. Method Twenty-four KM mice were feeding with wheat straw, wood shavings, corn and the paper beddings for 8 weeks. The MORRIS water maze behavior experiment was performed to determine the learning and memory skills and the body weight. Result Comparing with animals used the shavings bedding,the weight of the KM mice in the wheat straw bedding group was raised,significantly,P<0.05; The MWM result showed: the weight gain of each group was not significant. In the place navigation test, the wheat straw group was significantly lower than the other three groups (P<0.05) on the 5th day; in the spatial probe test, KM mice used the wheat straw bedding spent more time in the target quadrant than other groups. Conclusion Different bedding material has little effect on body weight of KM mice in Morris water maze test,KM mice used the wheat straw bedding performed better than wood shavings and corn bedding in learning and memory ability, and the wheat straw bedding can be safely used in KM mice breeding.
    The Pathological Examination of Laboratory Rodents of Beijing in May 2018
    2019, 36(03):  18. 
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    Objective To conduct pathological examination on 400 rodent laboratory animals submitted in May 2018, and make reasonable suggestions for the management of laboratory animals based on the test result. Method We collected hearts, livers, kidneys, lungs, spleens and intestinal tracts of 400 laboratory rats. Then we made these organs into paraffin sections or frozen sections. After HE staining, PAS staining or oil red O staining, these sections were placed under optical microscope to collect digital images and record the result. Result A few cases of rats, mice and guinea pigs showed hepatocellular swelling, focal inflammatory cell infiltration in lungs and hearts, and coccidia infected in intestinum crassum; no visible pathological changes in golden hamsters and hamsters. Conclusion The laboratory animals in this pathological examination are basically in a healthy state. A few animals need to be strengthened and improved the feeding and management conditions to ensure the laboratory animals meet the standards.
    Comparative Investigation on the Colon Goblet Cell Staining
    2019, 36(03):  25. 
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    Objective In order to compare the difference between Carnoys and formaldehyde fixation solution on goblet cell in rat colon, we stained the colon specimens. Method The rat colon specimens of normal and constipation model rats were fixed with Carnoys or 4% formaldehyde fixative to prepare paraffin sections respectively. By means of staining with HE or PAS/Alcian Blue individually according to its protocol and counting the number and color intensity of goblet cells, we compare the difference between the two fixatives fixed specimens. Result The results indicate that the number of goblet cells fixed with Carnoys and the formaldehyde fixative group has no significantly different (P>0.05, n=10), while the color intensity of the goblet cell stained with PAS/Alcian Blue was notable enhancement compared with the formaldehyde fixative group(P0.05, n=10). Conclusion These results confirmed that the treatment with Carnoys fixative was superior to formaldehyde fixative in the morphological observation of goblet cells. In the preparation of different experiments and specimens, we should choose the fixative solution depend on the characteristics of the experimental study object.
    Results and Analysis of Proficiency Testing of Detection of Bordetella bronchiseptica in Laboratory Animals
    2019, 36(03):  30. 
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    Objective To carry out 2017 proficiency testing (PT) activities, and evaluate the detection capability of the domestic quality testing institute of laboratory animals for Bordetella bronchiseptica. Method As the proficiency testing provider(PTP), National Institutes for Food and Drug Control(NIFDC)made animal respiratory tract samples with B.bronchiseptica, Pasteurella aerogenes and Escherichia colias confusing bacteria samples which were provided to the participating laboratories.The laboratories must be feed back result and reports within the prescribed time limit. Result The average amount of bacteria prepared in the three kinds of samples were more than 1×108CFU / mL, and the 37 ℃ acceleration stability was greater than 20 d.The prepared samples met the PT requirements.A total of 25 laboratories of 18 provinces participated in this PT that returned the result and report on time. Three laboratories result were not satisfactory. The overall satisfaction rate was 88%. Conclusion This PT laid the foundation for the further development of laboratory animal respiratory bacteria. Most of the participating laboratories had consistent and reliable detection capability to B.bronchiseptica.
    SNPs Detection for Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Related Genes COL6A3 and FN1 in Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers
    2019, 36(03):  35. 
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    Objective To provide possible genetic markers for Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers, 3 SNPs in canine hip dysplasia (CHD) related genes COL6A3 and FN1 were detected. Method Eight typical CHD in Labrador Retrievers and 5 typical CHD in Golden Retrievers confirmed by imaging diagnosis were collected from everywhere of China, 23 normal Labrador Retrievers and 7 normal Golden Retrievers were provided by China Guide Dog Training Centre. The vein blood was sampled and the genomic DNA was isolated from white blood cells. The PCR/sequencing method was used to analyze the variants of 2 SNPs in COL6A3 (CFA25: 51031100, 51040259), and 1 SNPs in FN1 (CFA37: 25095511). In addition, the association between the SNP variants and CHD was analyzed by Chi-square Test. Result The SNPs variants of COL6A3 (CFA25: 51031100, 51040259), and FN1 (CFA37: 25095511) were not significantly associated with CHD (P>0.05). Conclusion The SNPs of COL6A3(CFA25∶51031100, 51040259) and FN1 (CFA37: 25095511) cannot be used as a practical genetic detection index for CHD diagnostics in Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers.
    Analysis of the Differences of Gut Microbiota between Guide Dogs and Eliminated Dogs
    2019, 36(03):  40. 
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    Objective To explore the differences of gut microbiota between Guide Dogs and Eliminated Dogs, and analyze the characteristic differential gut microbiota of two groups. Method Fresh feces from 16 Guide Dogs and 10 Eliminated Dogs were collected. On the one hand, according to dogs’ breed and gender, dogs were divided into Male Labrador retriever Guide Dog (GD-ML) and Eliminated Dog (ED-ML), Female Labrador retriever Guide Dog (GD-FL) and Eliminated Dog (ED-FL), Male Golden retriever Guide Dog (GD-MG) and Eliminated Dog (ED-MG).Nine Guide Dogs and 4 Eliminated Dogs randomly selected from all dogs were divided into Guide Dog (GD) and Eliminated Dog (ED). All dogs were totally divided into 4 matching groups. The genomic DNA was extracted from the fresh feces. The fingerprints of the gut microbiota were obtained by PCR-DGGE. The differences were analyzed by relevant software and statistical method. Result The result of cluster analysis showed that GD and ED, GD-ML and ED-ML, GD-FL, ED-FL and GD-MG were all classified into one class, indicating that there were differences of gut microbiota between Guide Dogs and Eliminated Dogs. There were also differences in diversity index, richness index and evenness index between each two paired groups, but the differences were not statistically significant. The result of differential strip sequencing analysis showed that compared with ED, Megamonas funiformis YIT 11815 were increased in GD; compared with ED-ML, Succinatimonas hippei YIT 12066, Lactobacillus vaginalis DSM 5837, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii A2-165 were increased and Collinsella aerofaciens ATCC 25986, Prevotella copri DSM 18205 were decreased in GD-ML; compared with ED-FL, Ruminococcus gnavus AGR2154, Fusobacterium russii ATCC 25533 were decreased in GD-FL; compared with ED-MG, Tropheryma whipplei str. Twist were increased in GD-MG. Conclusion This study found that there were differences of gut microbiota between Guide Dogs and Eliminated Dogs. Further research on differential microbiota in the future may help to assist early screening of Guide Dogs.
    Dexmetomidine Reduces Hyperoxic Induction by Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammatory Activation
    2019, 36(03):  48. 
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    Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of dexmedetomidine on hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury. Method Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into blank control group, model group and dexmedetomidine group, and the hyperoxic lung injury model was constructed. The dexmedetomidine group was injected with dexmedetomidine daily while the control group and model group were injected with saline. The dry-wet weight proportion of lung tissue was measured. The expression levels of Il-6, iNOS, VEGF and bFGF in serum of rats were detected by ELISA. The expression levels of Il-2 and TNF were detected using semi-quantitative PCR. The Western blot was used to determine the protein expression of NLRP3 and Cav-1. Result The dry-wet weight proportion of lung tissue in the model group was (4.82±0.26), which was higher than that of the blank control group (2.29±0.51) and dexmedetomidine group (3.11±0.53), P<0.05. After 1 week of modeling, the mean respiratory rate of the dexmedetomidine group was(72.75±6.74)/min, which was lower than that of model group (P<0.05), and serum VEGF and bFGF levels were (0.368±0.079) ng/L and (24.85±2.36) ng/L, higher than those in model group (P<0.05). The levels of IL-6 and iNOS in the dexmedetomidine group were significantly lower than those in the model group, and NLRP3 and Cav-1 were significantly higher than those in the model group (P<0.05). Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can inhibit NLRP3 inflammatory activation and alleviate acute lung injury induced by high oxygen.
    Application of Oocytes In Vitro Maturation in Mice Biological Purification
    2019, 36(03):  53. 
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    Objective In mice biological purification,ovaries that did not ovulate after ovarian stimulation,were dissected and immature oocytes were isolated from follicles,then subjected to in vitro maturation for the ability of fertilization.By IVM,our aim was to improve oocytes utility ratios and as a remedial measure when conventional hyperstimulation fails. Method In mice biological purification,COCs were isolated by puncturing of ovarian follicles with a needle, that did not ovulate after PMSG and HCG stimulation, then subjected immediately to maturation in IVM culture.At the same time, the normal superovulation after PMSG and HCG injection, the immature oocytes in vitro maturation after PMSG injection, and suspected matured oocytes and nude oocytes in vitro maturation after PMSG and HCG injection were used as controls. After IVM and IVF, the 2-cell embryos were introduced to oviducts of the pseudo-pregnant foster mothers, and developed matured individuals in vivo. Result Ovaries that did not ovulate after PMSG and HCG injection(group A),the mature rate of immature oocytes was 87.0%±3.2%,2-cell rate was 55.1%±12.3%,blastocyst rate was 23.1%,41 2-cell embryos were introduced to oviducts of two pseudo-pregnant foster mothers, and 5 cubs were born, the birth rate was 12.2%。PMSG injection only, immature oocytes were obtained 48 h later(group B),in vitro maturation rate was 83.9%±3.9%, 2-cell rate was 51.8%±9.3%,blastocyst rate was 38.5%±13.9%.The normal superovulation after PMSG and HCG injection(group C),2-cell rate was 78.9%±0.6%,blastocyst rate was 78.0%±3.8%.The suspected matured oocytes and nude oocytes were obtained from ovaries that did not ovulate after PMSG and HCG injection(group D),matured in vitro 0 h,6h and 16~18 h,the mature rate,2-cell rate and blastocyst rate were all lower than the other three groups and had significant differences.The 2-cell rate of group A and group B had significant differences,and blastocyst rate had extremely significant differences compared with group C. Conclusion Oocytes IVM can be used as a remedial measure when conventional hyperstimulation fails, and also can be used to improve rare strains of mice oocytes utility ratios.
    The Effect Studying of Vinopropylamine Combined with Fluoxetine Hydrochloride on Depression Mouse Model
    2019, 36(03):  58. 
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    Objective To investigate the effect of vinopropylamine capsules combined with fluoxetine hydrochloride on depression mice; Method The depression model was established by the method of chronic stress and isolation; Randomly divided roup and vinopropyla mine combined with fluoxetine hydrochloride group (combination drug group), each group ten mice and were administered drug by gavage for 30 days, the weight change, sugar water preference rate, the fixed time of forced swimming and suspended tail, and were compared and analyzed, and was comprehensively evaluated the effect of the combined drug on depression mice; Result When the moding was established (the 0th day of administration), the total consumption of sugar water, the preference rate of sugar water and the weight of mice in each group were extremely significant reduction(P<0.01); After intragastric administration, the weight of mice were increased in each experimental group, on the 30th day , compared with the model group, the combined treatment group was significant (P<0.05), on the 39th day , the vinopropylamine group was significant (P<0.05), and compared with the fluoxetine hydrochloride group on the 46th day, the ponderal growth of combined treatment group was significant (P<0.05); On the 50th day, each dose group of sugar water consumption and sugar preference rate were different extent increased, compared with model group, the sugar water consumption and sugar preference rate of vinopropylamine group were significant (P<0.05), and the combination drug group of sugar water consumption had significance (P<0.05), the sugar water preferred rate had a extremely significant difference (P<0.01); The immobility time of forced swimming and suspension tail were significantly reduced of the vinopropylamine group and the combined drug group, compared with the model group, the immobility time of forced swimming and suspension tail of the vinopropylamine group were significant (P<0.05), the immobility time of suspension tail of the combined drug group had extremely significant differences (P<0.01), and the immobility time of the suspension tail of the combined drug group had significance (P<0.05) compared with the fluoxetine hydrochloride group; Conclusion The results of this studying suggest the vinopropylamine had antidepressant effect and combined fluoxetine hydrochloride was more effective, this studying will provide experimental basis and reference for clinical depression combination drug.
    Genetic Study of Guangxi Macaca fascicularis Using Microsatellite DNA Markers
    2019, 36(03):  63. 
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    Objective To genetic monitoring of Guangxi Macaca fascicularis from different breeding groups, and analyze their genetic background, provide basic information for establishing the genetic quality monitoring method and population repository of Guangxi Macaca fascicularis.Method Twenty microsatellite DNA markers and capillary electrophoresis were adopted to genetic detect Guangxi Macaca fascicularis from three different breeding groups, and the genetic variation parameters within and between populations were calculated.Result A total of 237 alleles were detected in the Guangxi Macaca fascicularis, the observed allelic number was ranging from 5 to 19, with a mean of 11.85. The mean expected heterozygosity was 0.85, and the mean polymorphism information content was 0.817. In the three different breeding groups(F,N and W), respectively, 158, 158 and 173 alleles were detected, the mean expected heterozygosity was 0.8371, 0.8318 and 0.8642, and the mean polymorphism information content was 0.7692, 0.7653 and 0.8001. The three breeding groups showed the high genetic diversity. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test for 3 breeding groups showed that most loci were in H-W equilibrium. Respectively, the average Fis, Fit, Fst of all loci was 0.0235, 0.0628, 0.0402, the index of gene flow was 5.9616, which implied that 3 breeding groups was nearly under the random mating system and had low genetic differentiation. The genetic distance was ranging from 0.2556 to 0.3223, the genetic similarity was 0.7245 to 0.7745. Cluster analysis showed that F population first clustered with N population, after that clustered with W population, it is conformed to their historical introduction.Conclusion The study effectively analyzed the genetic diversity and genetic relationship of Guangxi Macaca fascicularis, and the 20 microsatellite DNA markers selected in this study could be used to detect genetic quality of Macaca fascicularis.
    The Establishment of Cerebral Ischemia Model by Electrocoagulation in Balb/c Mice
    2019, 36(03):  69. 
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    Objective To investigate the feasibility of establishment of focal cerebral ischemia model in Balb/c mice by electrocoagulation. Method The model of mice about focal cerebral ischemia was mimicked with direct MCA occlusion. Forty adult male Balb/c mice were ramdomized into experimental group and control group. Twenty-four hours and 72 hours after middle cerebral artery occlusion, the neurological function was evaluated according to the modified neurological function severity score (mNSS). Result At 24 hours, the neurological function scores in the experimental group were decreased compared with control group, the difference could sustain to 72 hours later. Specifically, in the experimental group we can find the interstitial edema, cavitation, partly architecture become rarefaction, the number of nerve cells was decreased, the pigmenting of nerve cells was fairly tasteless, and the cell degeneration, karyopyknosis, nucleoli abolition could be found in ischemia brain tissues. Conclusion Modified electrocoagulation method mimicked with direct MCA occlusion can help us establish focal cerebral ischemia model in experimental research.
    Explore GLP Institutions Cancer Trials Rodents in Clinical Examination
    2019, 36(03):  74. 
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    The carcinogenic test is mainly used to evaluate the potential carcinogenic risk, and it is one of the important contents of the safety evaluation of the drug GLP mechanism. The cycle of carcinogenicity test is very long, and the animal clinical examination involved is an important part of the whole test, and the clinical examination result provide a direct reference for animal humane endpoint, clinical pathology examination, histopathological examination. Thus, we summarized two years of the experience about the rat background data, and explored the application in cancer experiment, so that the experimentalists can get a more comprehensive animal information.
    Outbreak, Disposal and Risk Assessment of Psocids in Animal Barrier Facility
    2019, 36(03):  77. 
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    As one of the Corrodentia Liposcelididae Liposcelis insects, psocids is a common kind of insects often appearing in granary, library and home, and less found in experimental animal barrier environment. The psocids was observed in the IVC exhaust pipeline of the barrier animal facility in our institute. The threat was then controlled by means of IVC pipeline cleaning, dichlorvos disinfection and reducing humidity of barrier environment. In this paper, we present the onset process of psocids, several measures to eliminate psocids and their effects. The possible routes of psocids transmission,the reason or basis of disposal method , and the potential risks caused by psocids to a laboratory animal barrier facility are discussed also.
    Research Progress in Animal Models of Depression
    2019, 36(03):  80. 
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    Recently, the incidence of depression has been gradually increasing. However, the pathogenesis of it hasn’t been fully clarified. Animal models can mimic the clinical symptoms of depression in human beings, thus they are widely used for studies of the pathogenesis of depression, as well as in research and development of new antidepressants. We usually establish animal models by giving stress, surgery, drugs, and genetic modification. In this article, we summarize currently most used animal models so as to provide the opinion for future use in basic and clinical research.
    Research Progress in Animal Model of Liver Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer
    2019, 36(03):  86. 
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    Liver is the main target of colorectal cancer metastasis, colorectal cancer liver metastasis is also the main cause of death in patients with colorectal cancer. At present, the method of constructing liver metastasis model of colorectal cancer mainly includes in situ planting model, which is used to study the process of liver metastasis and its related mechanism in colorectal cancer;Heterosis planting model,which is used to filter the individualized treatment programs of patients; Transgenic animal model,which is used to accurately guide patients with targeted therapy.