An Experimental Study of Oral Mucosal Wound Healing following Scalpel and Diode Laser Incisions in Guinea Pigs: Clinical and Histological Observations

Introduction: The available data regarding scalpel and diode laser incisions wound healing is variable, scarce and needs more clarification especially in normal healthy tissues. Hence, this study was aimed to evaluate clinical and histologic parameters of wound healing with scalpel and diode laser on oral mucosa of Guinea pigs. Materials and Methods: This is an experimental study conducted on four male Guinea pigs. Laser and scalpel incisions were made on the right buccal mucosa of each guinea pig approximately 5mm deep and 10 mm in length and both the incisions were placed 10 mm apart using No#11Bard Parker blades and diode laser (640 wavelength) under general anesthesia. Punch biopsies of both the incisions were obtained and compared for clinical changes such as ease of working, intra-operative bleeding, color and approximation of wound edges and histological changes such as epithelial proliferation, inflammation, angiogenesis, and fibrosis on day 1, 3 and 7. Results: Clinically, scalpel wounds showed better healing than laser wounds although laser incisions provided bloodless surgical field. There was no significant difference in inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrosis between scalpel and diode laser incisions on both day 3 and 7 except for the epithelization which was comparatively early and better in scalpel wounds than the diode laser wounds. Conclusion: Diode lasers provide bloodless surgical field with better visibility than scalpel without any difference in oral mucosal wound healing. Considering the clinical benefits, the diode lasers could be a superior alternative to conventional scalpel technique.

Inhibitory effect of blue light intervention on lens-induced myopia development in guinea pigs and the mechanism of cone density change / 中华实验眼科杂志

Objective:To observe the effects of blue light intervention on the development of optical defocus-induced myopia in guinea pigs and investigate its underlying mechanisms.Methods:Forty-eight normal-grade two-week-old tricolor guinea pigs were randomly divided into a blue light group and a white light group, with 24 animals in each group.The right eye of guinea pigs was fitted with a -5.00 D lens to establish an optical defocus model as the experimental eye, while the left eye served as the control without any covering.Before the experiment and after 8-week intervention, the refractive power of guinea pigs was measured by streak retinoscopy.The anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, and axial length were measured by A-scan ultrasonography.Corneal curvature radius was determined using a keratometer.After 8-week intervention, the guinea pigs were euthanized through overanesthesia, and the right eyeballs were enucleated and the retinas were isolated.The density of S and M cone cells of the guinea pig retinal sections were observed via immunofluorescence staining.The expression of retinal retinoic acid was assessed by high-performance liquid chromatography.The expressions of retinoic acid receptor (RAR-β) in the retina and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2), and type Ⅰ collagen in the sclera were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Changes in scleral thickness were observed through hematoxylin-eosin staining.The use and care of the animals complied with Regulations for the Administration of Affair Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University (No.2022ETKLD10032).Results:After 8 weeks of intervention, guinea pigs in the blue light group showed (0.63±0.12)D of relative hyperopia and a deceleration of axial elongation by (0.08±0.00)mm compared with the white light group in the right eye.In the left eye, guinea pigs in the blue light group showed (0.42±0.09)D of relative hyperopia and a deceleration of axial elongation by (0.08±0.00)mm compared with the white light group.The guinea pigs in blue light group showed (1.52±0.09)D of myopia in the right eye compared with the left eye, with an increase in axial elongation of (0.06±0.00)mm.The guinea pigs in white light group showed (1.66±0.07)D of myopia in the right eye compared with the left eye, with an increase in axial elongation of (0.13±0.00)mm, and the differences were statistically significant (all at P<0.05). The density of M cone cells was lower and density of S cone cells was higher in the blue light group in the dorsal and ventral sides of the retinal sections compared with the white light group, showing statistically significant differences ( t=32.33, 52.23, 42.09, 25.02; all at P<0.05). The deceleration of myopia progression in the blue light group was strongly positively correlated with the increase in S cone cell density on the ventral side ( r=0.95, P<0.01). The expression levels of retinoic acid, RAR-β, and MMP-2 were decreased, and expression levels of TIMP-2 and type Ⅰ collagen were increased in blue light group compared with the white light group, showing statistically significant differences ( t=18.73, 7.45, 3.72, 6.19, 9.03; all at P<0.05). The scleral thickness in the blue light group was (125.0±7.8)μm, which was significantly thicker than (102.0±6.3)μm in the white light group ( t=26.93, P<0.05). Conclusions:Blue light intervention can inhibit the progression of defocus-induced myopia in guinea pigs.Refractive power changes in guinea pigs may be influenced by alterations in retinal cone cell density, retinoic acid expression, and scleral collagen expression.

Digital measurement of corneal curvature and eccentricity of guinea pigs using Python / 中华实验眼科杂志

Objective:To investigate an accurate and quantitative method to measure the eyeball morphological parameters of guinea pigs through a method that combines programmed digital techniques and mathematical geometric principles.Methods:Twenty-two three-week-old clean-grade male tricolor guinea pigs were selected and sacrificed by anesthesia overdose.Eyeballs were enucleated.The horizontal and sagittal images of the eyeball were taken with the high-speed photographic model of 13 million pixels macro meter, and the pictures were imported into pycharm programming software.Using the pre-written analysis program of Python 3.9, the conversion coefficient between the photo pixel and the actual length was obtained by a scale, and then the corneal surface was fitted by arc fitting and conic curve fitting.The results of arc fitting were converted to calculate the corneal radius of curvature.The corneal eccentricity was calculated according to the general conic equation (Ax 2+ Bxy+ Cy 2+ Dx+ Ey+ F=0). The corneal asphericity was evaluated by curve fitting between the central 3-mm and the whole cornea.The use and care of the animals complied with Regulations for the Administration of Affairs Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (No.2022-A009-01). Results:The digital method of Python programming can show the corneal contour of guinea pigs completely and clearly.In the transverse plane, there was no significant difference in the corneal curvature measurements among the digital fitting in central 3-mm cornea, digital fitting in whole cornea and curvature meter ( F=1.693, P=0.190). In the sagittal plane, there was a significant difference in the corneal curvature measurements among the three methods ( F=3.500, P=0.030), and the corneal curvature measurements of the whole cornea measured by the curvature meter were significantly greater than those measured by the digital fitting ( P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the measurements of corneal curvature radius among the three methods in the transverse plane and the sagittal plane ( F=1.817, P=0.170; F=2.050, P=0.133). The horizontal and sagittal corneal eccentricity measured by digital fitting in central 3-mm cornea were 0.55±0.15 and 0.53±0.17, which were lower than 0.66±0.10 and 0.64±0.14 measured by digital fitting in whole cornea, and the differences were statistically significant ( t=-4.860, -5.210; both at P<0.01). Conclusions:It is feasible to use Python programming digital method to measure the corneal curvature and eccentricity of guinea pigs.

Effect of Dahuang Lingxian prescription on the scf/c-kit signaling pathway in gallbladder interstitial cells of Cajal in a guinea pig model of cholesterol gallstone / 临床肝胆病杂志

Objective To investigate the expression levels of scf and c-kit under the regulation of Dahuang Lingxian prescription and the possible mechanism of its effect on gallbladder dynamics, and to provide a theoretical basis for Dahuang Lingxian prescription in preventing the development and recurrence of cholesterol gallstone. Methods A total of 45 specific pathogen-free healthy male guinea pigs were randomly divided into normal group, model group, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) group. The guinea pigs in the normal group were fed with normal diet, and those in the model group and the TCM group were fed with high-fat lithogenic diet. After 8 weeks of feeding, 5 guinea pigs were randomly selected from each group, and successful modeling was determined if gallstone was observed with the naked eye in more than 4 guinea pigs. After successful modeling, the guinea pigs in the TCM group were given Dahuang Lingxian prescription by gavage, and those in the model group were given an equal volume of normal saline by gavage. After 8 consecutive weeks of administration by gavage, gallbladder tissue samples were collected, and HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of gallbladder tissue; Western blot was used to measure the expression level of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in gallbladder tissue; immunohistochemistry was used to measure the protein expression levels of scf and c-kit in gallbladder smooth muscle tissue. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups, and the least significant difference multiple comparison method was used for further comparison between two groups. Results HE staining showed marked inflammation of gallbladder tissue in the model group, and compared with the model group, the TCM group had a significantly lower degree of inflammation. Western blot showed that the model group had the highest expression level of TNF-α in gallbladder tissue, followed by the TCM group and the normal group ( P < 0.05); immunohistochemistry showed that compared with the model group, the normal group and the TCM group had significantly higher protein expression levels of scf and c-kit in gallbladder smooth muscle tissue ( P < 0.05). Conclusion Dahuang Lingxian prescription can enhance the dynamic function of the gallbladder, possibly by upregulating the scf/c-kit signaling pathway in interstitial cells of Cajal in gallbladder.

Trichophyton benhamiae, un dermatofito zoofílico emergente en Argentina con reservorio en cobayos: descripción de 7 casos en un hospital de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires / Trichophyton benhamiae, an emergent zoonotic pathogen in Argentina associated with Guinea pigs: Description of 7 cases in Buenos Aires

Resumen Trichophyton benhamiae es un dermatofito zoofílico. Puede causar tinea corporis, tinea faciei y tinea capitis. Se caracteriza por producir lesiones inflamatorias, sobre todo en niños. El objetivo de esta publicación es describir 7 casos clínicos de pacientes pediátricos atendidos entre julio del 2019 y enero del 2020 en nuestra institución. A los pacientes se les solicitó estudio micológico convencional, con posterior confirmación con MALDI-TOF MS y secuencia-ción del ADN ribosomal. Se aisló e identificó T. benhamiae como agente etiológico; el nexo epidemiológico fue el contacto con cobayos. Estas son las primeras descripciones de infecciones causadas por T. benhamiae en Argentina. Al realizar estudios micológicos convencionales, este agente puede confundirse con otros dermatofitos, por lo tanto, se requieren herramientas como MALDI-TOF MS o la secuenciación para llegar a un diagnóstico definitivo. Es importante contar con datos epidemiológicos, como el contacto con mascotas no tradicionales, para una presunción diagnóstica adecuada.

Trichophyton benhamiae is a zoonotic dermatophyte that can cause tinea corporis, tinea faciei and tinea capitis, producing inflammatory lesions, especially in children. In this publication, we describe 7clinical cases of pediatric patients that occurred in our institution between July 2019 and January 2020. All patients underwent a conventional mycological study. The identification of fungi isolates was confirmed by MALDI-TOF MS and sequencing of the ribosomal DNA. T. benhamiae was identified as the etiological agent, whose epidemiological link in all cases was the contact with Guinea pigs. This is the first description of infections caused by T. benhamiae in Argentina. This dermatophyte can be misidentified as other more frequent dermatophytes when performing conventional studies. Molecular technology should be used to reach a definitive diagnosis. It is important to have epidemiological data from patients such as contact with non-traditional pets, especially Guinea pigs, for an adequate presumptive diagnosis of this dermatophytosis.

Cochlear implantation in an animal model documents cochlear damage at the tip of the implant / Implante coclear em um modelo animal documenta o dano coclear na extremidade do implante

Abstract Introduction: Electrocochleography has recently emerged as a diagnostic tool in cochlear implant surgery, purposing hearing preservation and optimal electrode positioning. Objective: In this experimental study, extra-cochlear potentials were obtained during cochlear implant surgery in guinea pigs. The aim was to determine electrophysiological changes indicating cochlear trauma after cochleostomy and after electrode implantation in different insertion depths. Methods: Normal-hearing guinea pigs (n = 14) were implanted uni- or bilaterally with a multichannel electrode. The extra-cochlear cochlear nerve action potentials were obtained in response to acoustic stimuli at specific frequencies before and after cochleostomy, and after introduction of the electrode bundle. After the electrophysiological experiments, the guinea pigs were euthanized and microtomography was performed, in order to determine the position of the electrode and to calculate of the depth of insertion. Based on the changes of amplitude and thresholds in relation to the stimulus frequency, the electrophysiological data and the position obtained by the microtomography reconstruction were compared. Results: Cochleostomy promoted a small electrophysiological impact, while electrode insertion caused changes in the amplitude of extra-cochlear electrophysiological potentials over a wide range of frequencies, especially in the deepest insertions. There was, however, preservation of the electrical response to low frequency stimuli in most cases, indicating a limited auditory impact in the intraoperative evaluation. The mean insertion depth of the apical electrodes was 5339.56 μm (±306.45 - 6 inserted contacts) and 4447.75 μm (±290.23 - 5 inserted contacts). Conclusions: The main electrophysiological changes observed during surgical procedures occurred during implantation of the electrode, especially the deepest insertions, whereas the cochleostomy disturbed the potentials to a lesser extent. While hearing loss was often observed apical to the cochlear implant, it was possible to preserve low frequencies after insertion. © 2020 Associação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-Facial. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

Resumo Introdução: A eletrococleografia surgiu recentemente como uma ferramenta diagnóstica na cirurgia de implante coclear, objetiva a preservação da audição e o posicionamento ideal dos eletrodos. Objetivo: Determinar as alterações eletrofisiológicas indicativas de trauma coclear após a cocleostomia e após o implante do eletrodo em diferentes profundidades de inserção. Método: Neste estudo experimental, potenciais extracocleares foram obtidos durante a cirurgia de implante coclear em cobaias. Cobaias com audição normal (n = 14) foram implantadas uni- ou bilateralmente com eletrodo multicanal. Os potenciais de ação do nervo coclear extracoclear foram obtidos em resposta a estímulos acústicos em frequências específicas antes e após a cocleostomia e após a introdução do feixe de eletrodos. Após os experimentos eletrofisiológicos, as cobaias foram submetidas à eutanásia e a microtomografia foi feita para determinar a posição do eletrodo e calcular a profundidade de inserção. Com base nas mudanças de amplitude e limiares em relação à frequência do estímulo, os dados eletrofisiológicos e a posição obtida na reconstrução microtomográfica foram comparados. Resultados: A cocleostomia promoveu um pequeno impacto eletrofisiológico, enquanto a inserção do eletrodo causou alterações na amplitude dos potenciais eletrofisiológicos extra-cocleares em uma ampla faixa de frequências, especialmente nas inserções mais profundas. Houve, entretanto, preservação da resposta elétrica aos estímulos de baixa frequência na maioria dos casos, indicou um impacto auditivo limitado na avaliação intraoperatória. A profundidade média de inserção dos eletrodos apicais foi 5339,56 μm (± 306,45 - 6 contatos inseridos) e 4447,75 μm (± 290,23 - 5 contatos inseridos). Conclusão: As principais alterações eletrofisiológicas observadas durante os procedimentos cirúrgicos ocorreram durante o implante do eletrodo, especialmente nas inserções mais profundas, enquanto a cocleostomia alterou os potenciais em menor grau. Embora a perda auditiva seja frequentemente observada em posição apical ao implante coclear, foi possível preservar as baixas frequências após a inserção.

Study on the effect of optimized dosing regimen of atropine on the treatment of myopia in guinea pigs / 药学实践杂志

Objective To study the effect of optimized atropine administration regimen on myopia in guinea pigs. Methods Forty six 21-day old guinea pigs were used for this study. Six were randomly selected as blank control, and the remaining 40 were randomly divided into 5 intervention groups: 1% atropine group, 0.01% atropine group, optimized group 1, optimized group 2, and saline group. One eye of the guinea pig in the intervention groups was randomly selected as the model eye and given form deprivation, and the contralateral eye was the self-control. The duration of intervention was 4 weeks. The diopter and axial length of guinea pig eyes were measured before the experiment and at each weekend. Choroid and sclera were measured after the experiment. Results The diopter of the model eyes in the 0.01% atropine group decreased rapidly. There was a significant difference before and after the experiment [(2.82±1.35)D vs (−0.64±0.20)D, P<0.01]. The diopter of model eyes decreased in 1% atropine group and optimized group 1, and the difference was statistically significant [(3. 50±1.14)D vs (1.38±1.15)D, P<0.05; (3.55±1.85)D vs (0.95±1.90)D, P<0.01]. In optimized group 2, the diopter of model eyes decreased, and there was no significant difference before and after the experiment [(1.36±1.61)D vs (2.93±1.42)D, P>0.05). After form deprivation, the axial length in 1% atropine group did not change significantly (P>0.05). The axial length in other intervention groups was extended to varying degrees. The thickness of choroid and sclera in 1% atropine group, optimized group 1 and optimized group 2 were greater than that in 0.01% atropine group. Conclusion The two optimized dosing regimens worked better than 0.01% atropine in inhibiting myopia in guinea pigs with form deprivation, and were similar to 1% atropine.

Inclusion of different levels of inulin on productive parameters and intestinal morphology in fattening guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) / Efeito da inclusão de diferentes níveis de inulina nos parâmetros produtivos e na morfologia intestinal em cobaias de engorda (Cavia porcellus)

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of the three inulin levels (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.4%) supplemented as a substitute for an antibiotic growth promoter (AGP, zinc bacitracin) and control in guinea pigs raised for human consumption. Fifty 14-day-old male guinea pigs were used. Productive parameters (weight gain, total dry matter intake, and feed conversion ratio (FCR)) and intestinal morphology of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum at slaughter (70 days of age) were evaluated. An inverse relationship was observed between inulin levels and FCR (linear effect; P = 0.006). There was no statistically significant effect of the treatments on total dry matter intake and weight gain (P > 0.05). A linear effect of the inulin level on the villi's length (VL), villi's width (VW), and length/depth ratio (VL/DC) in the duodenum; VW in the jejunum; and VL in the ileum (P <0 .05) was reported. In conclusion, a linear effect of the increasing doses of inulin was found on the FCR and the morphological parameters of the duodenum's integrity, and no differences in the effects of the inulin added to the diet and the treatment with AGP were found.

RESUMO: O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito da suplementação na dieta de cobaias com inulina, em níveis crescentes (0,1%, 0,2%, 0,4%) como substituto para um antibiótico promotor de crescimento (AGP, bacitracina de zinco) além do grupo controle (dieta padrão). Foram utilizados 50 porquinhos-da-índia machos com 14 dias de idade. Os parâmetros produtivos foram avaliados do desmame aos 70 dias de idade e os parâmetros morfológicos intestinais foram avaliados no duodeno, jejuno e íleo no momento do abate. Foi encontrado um efeito linear do nível de inulina sobre na taxa de conversão alimentar (FCR; P = 0,006), indicando que em níveis mais elevados de inulina o FCR diminui. Não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos quando avaliado o efeito dos diferentes tratamentos sobre o consumo de ração e ganho de peso corporal (P > 0,05). Um efeito linear do nível de inulina foi encontrado no comprimento das vilosidades (VL), na largura das vilosidades (VW) e na relação comprimento / profundidade (VL/DC) no duodeno, sobre a VW no jejuno; e no VL no íleo (P < 0,05). Em conclusão, um efeito linear do aumento do nível de inulina foi encontrado na taxa de conversão alimentar e nos parâmetros morfológicos da integridade do duodeno, além disso, não houve diferença entre a adição de inulina na dieta e o tratamento com um antibiótico promotor de crescimento.

Efficacy of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin in the treatment of experimentally infected guinea pigs with Yersinia pestis / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective:To observe the efficacy of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin in the treatment of experimental plague in guinea pigs.Methods:A total of 70 SPF guinea pigs, female, weighing 250 to 300 g, were selected and randomly divided into 7 groups according to body weight by random number table. There were 10 guinea pigs in each group: levofloxacin 24, 48, 72 h groups, moxifloxacin 24, 48, 72 h groups (drug treatment was carried out after being infected with Yersinia pestis for 24, 48 and 72 h, respectively) and control group (without treatment). Experimentally infected plague model was established through guinea pigs subcutaneous injection of 141 strains of Yersinia pestis [1 × 10 7 colony forming unit (CFU)]; referring to the adult dose in the "National Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China", the daily dose of guinea pigs was converted by Shi Xinyou's animal conversion coefficient method for treatment, the doses of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin in each guinea pig were 12.0 and 9.6 mg/d, respectively for 9 days. The guinea pigs were killed 9 days after drug withdrawal for bacteriological examination and pathological observation, and the cure rate was calculated. Results:The cure rates of levofloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups were 100.0% (10/10), 70.0% (7/10) and 6/6, respectively. The cure rates of moxifloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups were 100.0% (10/10), 100.0% (10/10) and 5/7, respectively, and the cure rate of animals in the control group was 0 (0/10). Compared with the control group, there were significant differences in the efficacy of moxifloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups and levofloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups ( P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two drugs at the same starting time ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:The effects of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin on animal plague infection are ideal and the two drugs can be used as a substitute for streptomycin in plague treatment under special circumstances.

Dynamic changes of periostin and collagen I in the sclera during progressive myopia in guinea pigs / Alterações dinâmicas de periostina e colágeno I na esclera durante miopia progressiva em cobaias

ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate periostin and collagen I expression during a scleral remodeling in myopic eyes and to determine their role in collagen remodeling of the myopic sclera. Methods: Fifty one-week-old guinea pigs were divided into the control and form-deprivation myopia (FDM) groups. The eyes of animals in the form-deprivation myopia group were covered for 2, 4, and 8 weeks, or were covered for 4 weeks and then uncovered for 2 weeks. The diopters and axial lengths in the eyes in each group of guinea pigs were measured. Immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were used to detect the relative protein and mRNA expressions of periostin and collagen I in the scleral tissues of guinea pig. Results: Before masking, guinea pigs in the control and form-deprivation myopia groups were hypermetropic and did not differ significantly (p>0.05). Hypermetropic refraction in the control group gradually decreased. In guinea pigs from the form-deprivation myopia group, the refractive power gradually changed from +2.14 ± 0.33 D to -7.22 ± 0.51 D, and the axial length gradually changed from 5.92 ± 0.37 mm to 8.05 ± 0.34 mm from before until the end of masking. Before covering, no significant difference was observed in the relative collagen I and periostin mRNA and protein expression levels in the sclera of the guinea pig control and form-deprivation myopia groups (p>0.05). The relative collagen I and periostin protein and mRNA expression levels in the sclera of guinea pigs in the form-deprivation myopia group at 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and after covering the eyes for 4 weeks followed by uncovering for 2 weeks, were significantly lower than those in the control group (p<0.05). The collagen I and periostin mRNA expression levels were positively correlated with protein expression levels in the sclera of guinea pigs (protein: r=0.936, p<0.05; mRNA: r=0.909, p<0.05). Conclusions: Periostin was expressed in the myopic sclera of guinea pigs, and changes in periostin and collagen I expression were highly consistent. Periostin and collagen I may be involved in the regulation of scleral remodeling in myopia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a expressão da periostina e do colágeno I durante o remodelamento escleral em olhos míopes e determinar seu papel na remodelação do colágeno da esclera miópica. Métodos: Cinquenta cobaias com uma semana de idade foram divididas em grupo controle e miopia de privação de forma. Os olhos dos animais no grupo de miopia de privação de forma foram cobertos por 2, 4 e 8 semanas, ou foram cobertos por 4 semanas e depois descobertas por 2 semanas. As dioptrias e comprimentos axiais dos olhos em cada grupo de cobaias foram medidos. A imunohistoquímica e a reação em cadeia da polimerase com transcrição reversa foram utilizadas para detectar as expressões relativas de proteína e mRNA de periostina e colágeno I em tecidos esclerais das cobaias. Resultados: Antes do mascaramento, as cobaias nos grupos controle e miopia de privação de forma eram hipermetrópicas e não diferiam significativamente (p>0,05). A refração hipermetrópica no grupo controle diminuiu gradualmente. Nas cobaias do grupo de miopia de privação de forma, a potência de refração mudou gradualmente de +2,14 ± 0,33 D para -7,22 ± 0,51 D e o comprimento axial mudou gradualmente de 5,92 ± 0,37 mm para 8,05 ± 0,34 mm desde antes até o final do mascaramento. Antes do mascaramento, nenhuma diferença significativa foi observada nos níveis de expressão de mRNA e proteína de colágeno I e periostina na esclera dos grupos controle e miopia de privação de forma (p>0,05). Os níveis relativos de expressão de colágeno I e proteína periostina e mRNA na esclera de cobaias no grupo de miopia de privação de forma em 2, 4 e 8 semanas, e após cobertura dos olhos por 4 semanas seguido de descoberta por 2 semanas, foram significativamente menores que aqueles no grupo controle (p<0,05). Os níveis de expressão de mRNA, colágeno I e proteína periostina foram positivamente correlacionados com os níveis de expressão de proteína na esclera das cobaias (proteína: r=0,936, p<0,05; mRNA: r=0,909, p<0,05). Conclusões: A periostina foi expressa na esclerótica míope de cobaias e as alterações na expressão de periostina e colágeno I foram altamente consistentes. A periostina e o colágeno I podem estar envolvidos na regulação do remodelamento escleral na miopia.

Selection of animal models of osteoarthritis / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is unknown, and there is no effective treatment. Selecting appropriate animal models will create a good condition for animal experiments on osteoarthritis. OBJECTIVE: To review different experimental animals of osteoarthritis and different modeling methods. METHODS: CNKI, WanFang, VIP and PubMed databases were searched for the articles published from January 2013 to July 2018. The keywords were “osteoarthritis, models, animals, mice, rats, goats, guinea pigs, sheep” in Chinese and English, respectively. The repetitive articles were excluded, and the articles related to osteoarthritis and animal models were selected for summary and result analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs, sheep and other animals can be used as animal models for osteoarthritis research. When studying animal models of osteoarthritis, it is important to choose the right animal models and construction methods. Non-surgical models will not make damage to the parts except for joints, which is in accordance with the pathological process of osteoarthritis. But it is difficult to control, thus causing errors, and it cannot simulate traumatic changes. Surgical models induce joint injury by tissue damage, which exhibits advantages in rapid disease progress and obvious outcomes. Therefore, surgical models are optimal choice for short-term experiments. Different experimental animals and modeling schemes have their own advantages and disadvantages, which need to be reasonably selected according to the requirements of experiments.

Study on Skin Irritation of Clobetasone Butyrate Cream in Rabbits and Its Skin Sensitization in Guinea Pigs / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE：To study the skin irritation and se nsitization of domestic generic drug Clobetasone butyrate cream ， and to compare it with commercial drug （original drugs ）. METHODS ：The skin irritation test was conducted on rabbits. Totally 24 rabbits were randomly divided into test preparation intact skin group ，test preparation abraded skin group ，commercial drug intact skin group and commercial drug abraded skin group ，with 6 rabbits in each group. 0.5 mL test preparation or commercial drug was administered to the left side of intact or abraded skin and the same amount of excipient on the right side of each rabbit twice a day for consecutive 7 days. The irritation of the drug to the rabbit skin was observed ，and the erythema and edema of the skin were scored；the skin of administration site was taken at 72 h after last administration and the end of 7 d after drug withdrawal for histopathological examination. The skin sensitization test （Buehler test ）was carried out on guinea pigs. Totally 60 guinea pigs were randomly divided into test preparation group （n＝20），commercial drug group （n＝20），positive control group （n＝10）and excipient control group （n＝10）. 0.2 mL test preparation or commercial drug was administrated to the left side of the rib abdomen skin of each guinea pig at the 0，7th，14th day to induce model ，and an equal amount of corresponding preparation was administered to the right side in the same way at the 28th day for stimulation. Hypersensitive response such as erythema and edema were observed and scored at 24 h and 48 h after the stimulation. The incidence of hypersensitive response was then calculated. RESULTS：In skin irritation test of rabbits ，no erythema and edema was caused by the test preparation or commercial drug on intact skin of rabbits ；scores of skin irritation was 0；there was no dermal irritation. Both test preparation and commercial drug caused transient slight erythema on abraded skin of a few rabbits ；scores of intact and abraded skin irritation were 0-0.33；there was no dermal irritation. There was no statistical significance among groups. No dermal pathological changes were observed. In skin sensitization test of guinea pig ，no hypersensitive response such as erythema and edema was found on the skin of guinea pigs in both test preparation and commercial drug groups ；both score and the incidence of hypersensitive response were 0. Compared with excipient control group ，there was no statistical significance of average score and the incidence of hypersensitive response in test preparation group and commercial drug group. CONCLU- SIONS：In skin irritation test of rabbits and skin sensitization test of guinea pigs ， the evaluation results of generic Clobetasone butyrate cream are the same as those of the original drug. It has no irritation to the skin of rabbit ，and no sensitization to the skin of guinea pigs.

Effect of electroacupuncture at Lower He-Sea points including Yanglingquan (GB 34) on nuclear factor-κB and interleukin-1β in guinea pigs with acute cholecystitis / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at Lower He-Sea points on the expression levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in the serum and gallbladder tissues, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in gallbladder tissues of the guinea pigs with acute cholecystitis (AC), and to explore whether Yanglingquan (GB 34), the Lower He-Sea point pertaining to Dan Fu (gallbladder), is relatively specific for the Dan Fu (gallbladder) disorders. Methods: Eighty-two healthy guinea pigs were randomly divided into 6 groups according to the random number table method, a blank group, a model group, a Yanglingquan (GB 34) group, a Zusanli (ST 36) group, a Shangjuxu (ST 37) group, and a Xiajuxu (ST 39) group, with 12 guinea pigs in the blank group while 14 in the other groups, respectively, half males and half females in each group. Except for the blank group, guinea pigs in the other groups were injected with E. coli into the gallbladder to establish AC models. Guinea pigs in the blank group were fed routinely without special treatment; those in the model group were daily tied up for 30 min without EA treatment; those in the 4 groups receiving EA treatment were acupunctured at the corresponding Lower He-Sea points after daily binding and stimulated with the SDZ-V EA instrument. After successful modeling and treatment for 5 d, blood was collected from the abdominal aorta of the guinea pigs, and the gallbladder tissues in each group were isolated for hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining to observe the morphological changes. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the serum IL-1β level, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to detect the expression levels of NF-κB and IL-1β in gallbladder. Results: On the 3rd day after modeling, the guinea pigs in the five groups with modeling were mentally depressed with decreased appetite, significantly reduced activities, slouch, lassitude, slack and matted fur, and loose stools; two guinea pigs were selected from each group (one male and one female, not included in the final statistics) to isolate the gallbladder after sacrifice; macroscopic observation showed that the gallbladder wall was differently thickened; the bile color was dark green and opaque with particles suspended or accumulated; light microscope observation showed that the submucosal blood vessels of the gallbladder were congested, along with mucosal edema, ulceration, necrosis, shedding, and a large number of inflammatory cells infiltrating in the lamina propria, indicating that the AC model was successfully prepared. Compared with the model group, the gallbladder tissue injuries of the four groups receiving EA treatment were all differently repaired, the serum IL-1β levels were reduced (P<0.01 or P<0.05), and the IL-1β levels in the gallbladder tissues were reduced (P<0.01 or P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the NF-κB expression level in the Yanglingquan (GB 34) group was significantly reduced (P<0.01), but was not statistical different in the Zusanli (ST 36) group, Shangjuxu (ST 37) group and Xiajuxu (ST 39) group (all P>0.05). Compared with the Yanglingquan (GB 34) group, the gallbladder tissues of the Zusanli (ST 36) group, Shangjuxu (ST 37) group and Xiajuxu (ST 39) group were more severely damaged, and the expression levels of serum IL-1β, the NF-κB and IL-1β in the gallbladder tissues were increased (P<0.01 or P<0.05). Intervention effect of Yanglingquan (GB 34) on AC guinea pigs was superior to that of Zusanli (ST 36), Shangjuxu (ST 37) and Xiajuxu (ST 39). Conclusion: EA at the Lower He-Sea points of the stomach, large intestine, small intestine and gallbladder can produce curative effects on AC guinea pigs and reduced the inflammatory symptoms. Intervention effect of Yanglingquan (GB 34) on AC guinea pigs is superior to that of Zusanli (ST 36), Shangjuxu (ST 37) and Xiajuxu (ST 39). The mechanism of EA at Yanglingquan (GB 34) in treating AC may be regulating IL-1β and NF-κB to control the inflammatory response and improve the gallbladder tissue damage.

Addition of brewer's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the productive behavior and intestinal quality of guinea pigs / Adición de levadura de cerveza Saccharomyces cerevisiae sobre el comportamiento productivo y calidad intestinal de los cobayos / Adição de levedura de cerveja Saccharomyces cerevisiae sobre o comportamento produtivo e a qualidade intestinal das cobaias

Abstract The following study evaluated the effect of the addition of Saccharomyces cerevisiae over the productive parameters and intestinal quality of the guinea pigs, for a period of two months, 120 animals from 21 days old were used, distributed in three treatments TO (Testigo), T1 (2 kg S. cerevisiae/ton of feed), and T2 (4 kg S. cerevisiae/ton of feed) with four repetitions, including 10 guinea pigs per repetition. The studied variables were productive parameters and intestinal morphometry with indicators from measurements in height, width and number of intestinal villi; depth, width and number of Lieberkühn crypts; length of the crypt-villus axis and the thickness of the intestinal wall, obtaining samples of duodenum jejunum and ileum. The results determined that the addition of S. cerevisiae in the diet of guinea pigs does not significantly modify the productive parameters; however, a numerical difference was evidenced, being the T2 treatment (4 kg of S.cerevisiae / tonne of food) who recorded the highest weight gain with 766.3 gr and a feed conversion of 6.05; Regarding intestinal morphometry, Treatment T2 was able to demonstrate significant statistical difference (p<0,05) in the length of the crypt-villus axis, width of the ileum villi and thickness of the intestinal wall of guinea pigs under experiment.lt is concluded that the addition of S. cerevisiae in the feeding of guinea pigs does not exert favorable effects on the productive parameters, while in intestinal morphometry positive results are observed on the ileum.

Resumen El presente estudio evaluó el efecto de la adición de Saccharomyces cerevisiae sobre los parámetros productivos y calidad intestinal de los cobayos, por un lapso de dos meses; para ello se utilizó 120 animales de 21 días de edad, distribuidos en tres tratamientos T0 (Testigo), T1 (2 kg S. cerevisiae/tonelada de alimento) y T2 (4 kg S. cerevisiae/tonelada de alimento), con cuatro repeticiones, incluyendo 10 cobayos por replica. Las variables estudiadas fueron parámetros productivos y morfometría intestinal con indicadores de medidas en altura, ancho y número de vellosidades intestinales; profundidad, ancho y número de criptas de Lieberkühn; longitud del eje cripta-vellosidad y el grosor de la pared intestinal, obteniendo muestras de duodeno yeyuno e íleon. Los resultados determinaron que la adición de S. cerevisiae en la dieta de cuyes no modifica significativamente los parámetros productivos; sin embargo se evidencio diferencia numérica, siendo el tratamiento T2 (4 kg de S. cerevisiae/tonelada de alimento) quien registro la mayor ganancia de peso con 766,3 gr y una conversión alimenticia de 6.05; referente a morfometría intestinal el Tratamiento T2 logro demostrar diferencia estadística significativa (p<0,05) en la longitud del eje cripta-vellosidad, ancho de vellosidad del íleon y grosor de la pared intestinal de los cobayos bajo experimento. Se concluye que la adición de S. cerevisiae en la alimentación de cobayos no ejerce efectos favorables sobre los parámetros productivos, mientras que en morfometría intestinal se aprecia resultados positivos sobre el ileón.

Resumo O presente estudo avalia o efeito da ingestão de Saccharomyces cerevisiae sobre os parâmetros produtivos e de qualidade intestinal dos cobaias, por um periodo de dois meses; para ello se utilizou 120 animais de 21 días de idade distribuidos em tres tratamientos T0 (Testigo), T1 (2 kg de S. Cerevisiae / tonelada de alimento) e T2 (4 kg de S. cerevisiae/tonelada de alimento), com quatro repetições, incluindo 10 cobaias por réplica. As variáveis estudadas determinam parâmetros e morfometría intestinal com indicadores de altura, ancho e número de vellosidades intestinales; profundidad, ancho y número de criptas de Lieberkühn; longitude del eje cripta-vellosidad y el grosor de la pared intestinal, obteniendo muestras de duodeno yeyuno e ileon. Os resultados determinaram que a adição de S. cerevisiae na dieta de cobaias não modifica significativamente os parâmetros produtivos; entretanto, a diferença numérica foi evidenciada, sendo o tratamento T2 (4 kg de S. Cerevisiae / tonelada de alimento) que registrou o maior ganho de peso com 766,3 gr e uma conversão alimentar de 6,05; Em relação à morfometria intestinal, o Tratamento T2 foi capaz de demonstrar diferença estatística significante (p<0,05) no comprimento do eixo cripta-vilosidade, largura do íleo e espessura da parede intestinal das cobaias em experimento. Conclui-se que a adição de S. cerevisiae na alimentação de cobaias não exerce efeitos favoráveis sobre os parâmetros produtivos, enquanto na morfometria intestinal são observados resultados positivos no íleo.

Efectividad del plasma rico en fibrina y membrana de colágeno en la regeneración ósea guiada / Effectiveness of fibrin-rich plasma and collagen membrane in guided bone regeneration

RESUMEN: Objetivo: de este estudio fue determinar la efectividad de dos biomateriales, el plasma rico en fibrina (PRF) y la membrana de colágeno en la regeneración ósea guiada. Materiales y método: Fueron utilizados 30 cobayos adultos machos entre 900 a 1100 g. divididos en tres grupos de 10 cobayos cada uno (Grupo A: Control, grupo B: Membrana de colágeno y grupo C: Plasma rico en fibrina). A cada grupo se le creó un defecto óseo mandibular unilateral de 2mm. Al grupo A no se colocó un biomaterial, en los grupos B y C sí se colocaron los biomateriales en los defectos óseos. A los 15 y 30 días de cicatrización se realizaron cortes histológicos para evaluar la cantidad de fibroblastos, osteocitos y osteoblastos. Resultados: A los 15 días el grupo C formó 40,6 ± 8,08 osteocitos/camp y el grupo B 27,6 ± 4,72 (p<0.05); a los 30 días el grupo C: 30,6 ± 11,55 y el grupo B: 23,6 ±3,85 (p>0.05). Conclusión: El PRF induce una mayor proliferación celular de forma significativa que los otros grupos en los primeros días de cicatrización; a los 30 días la proliferación es similar con el grupo de membrana de colágeno sin existir diferencias significativas.

ABSTRACT: Aim: of this study was to determine the effectiveness of two biomaterials, fibrin-rich plasma (PRF) and collagen membrane in guided bone regeneration. Materials and method: Thirty male guinea pigs were used, weighing between 900 and 1100 g., divided into three groups of 10 guinea pigs each (Group A: control, group B: collagen membrane and group C: fibrin-rich plasma). Each group had a 2-mm unilateral mandibular bone defect. Group A did not receive any biomaterial; in groups B and C the biomaterials were used in the bone defects. After 15 and 30 days of healing, histological sections were performed to evaluate the amount of fibroblasts, osteocytes and osteoblasts. Results: After 15 days, group C formed 40.6 ± 8.08 osteocytes / camp and group B 27.6 ± 4.72 (p <0.05); After 30 days, group C: 30.6 ± 11.55 and group B: 23.6 ± 3.85 (p> 0.05). Conclusion: During the first 15 days of healing, PRF induces a greater cellular proliferation than the other groups in a significant way; after 30 days, the proliferation is similar to the collagen membrane group without significant differences.

Effect of Pien Tze Huang on bile excretion and its analgesic effect in experimental animals / 临床肝胆病杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Pien Tze Huang on bile excretion and its analgesic effect in experimental animals. MethodsA total of 30 guinea pigs were randomly divided into Pien Tze Huang group, ursodeoxycholic acid group, and control group. According to body mass, the three groups were treated with Pien Tze Huang (140 mg/kg), ursodeoxycholic acid (22.5 mg/kg), and normal saline, respectively, by gavage for 4 consecutive days. Then bile drainage was performed to measure the volume of bile secretion and the change in bile composition. Related liver function parameters were also measured. A total of 30 mice were randomly divided into Pien Tze Huang group (360 mg/kg), ursodeoxycholic acid group (120 mg/kg), and control group. At one hour after the last administration, the mice were given intraperitoneal injection of 0.6% glacial acetic acid (0.15 ml/10 g), and the writhing test was performed to observe the analgesic effect of Pien Tze Huang. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of continuous data between multiple groups, and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the control group, the Pien Tze Huang group and the ursodeoxycholic acid group had a significant increase in the volume of bile secretion (P=0.039 and 0.009). There were no significant differences between the three groups in cholesterol, bilirubin, total bile acid, and phospholipid in bile (all P＞0.05) and liver function parameters (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, and total bile acid) (all P＞0.05). Compared with the control group, the Pien Tze Huang group had a significant reduction in the number of writhing times (P＜0.001), suggesting that Pien Tze Huang had a marked analgesic effect. ConclusionAnimal experiments show that Pien Tze Huang has marked choleretic and analgesic effects, which provides theoretical and data support for the clinical application of Pien Tze Huang.

Effect of Pien Tze Huang on bile excretion and its analgesic effect in experimental animals / 临床肝胆病杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Pien Tze Huang on bile excretion and its analgesic effect in experimental animals. MethodsA total of 30 guinea pigs were randomly divided into Pien Tze Huang group, ursodeoxycholic acid group, and control group. According to body mass, the three groups were treated with Pien Tze Huang (140 mg/kg), ursodeoxycholic acid (22.5 mg/kg), and normal saline, respectively, by gavage for 4 consecutive days. Then bile drainage was performed to measure the volume of bile secretion and the change in bile composition. Related liver function parameters were also measured. A total of 30 mice were randomly divided into Pien Tze Huang group (360 mg/kg), ursodeoxycholic acid group (120 mg/kg), and control group. At one hour after the last administration, the mice were given intraperitoneal injection of 0.6% glacial acetic acid (0.15 ml/10 g), and the writhing test was performed to observe the analgesic effect of Pien Tze Huang. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of continuous data between multiple groups, and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the control group, the Pien Tze Huang group and the ursodeoxycholic acid group had a significant increase in the volume of bile secretion (P=0.039 and 0.009). There were no significant differences between the three groups in cholesterol, bilirubin, total bile acid, and phospholipid in bile (all P＞0.05) and liver function parameters (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, and total bile acid) (all P＞0.05). Compared with the control group, the Pien Tze Huang group had a significant reduction in the number of writhing times (P＜0.001), suggesting that Pien Tze Huang had a marked analgesic effect. ConclusionAnimal experiments show that Pien Tze Huang has marked choleretic and analgesic effects, which provides theoretical and data support for the clinical application of Pien Tze Huang.

Decreased expression of gap junction delta-2 (GJD2) messenger RNA and connexin 36 protein in form-deprivation myopia of guinea pigs / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

Background@#More than ten genome-wide association studies have identified the significant association between the gap junction delta-2 (GJD2) gene and myopia. However, no functional studies have been performed to confirm that this gene is correlated with myopia. This study aimed to observe how this gene changed in mRNA and protein level in the form-deprivation myopia (FDM) animal model.@*Methods@#Four-week-old guinea pigs were randomly divided into two groups: control and FDM groups (n = 12 for each group). The right eyes of the FDM group were covered with opaque hemispherical plastic lenses for 3 weeks. For all the animals, refractive status, axial length (AL), and corneal radius of curvature were measured at baseline and 3 weeks later by streak retinoscope, A-scan ultrasonography, and keratometer, respectively. Retinal GJD2 mRNA expression and connexin 36 (Cx36) levels in FDM and control groups were measured by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot analyses, respectively. Those results were compared using independent t test, Mann-Whitney U test, or paired t test. A significance level of P < 0.05 was used.@*Results@#Three weeks later, the FDM group (form-deprived eyes) showed about a myopic shift of approximately -6.75 (-7.94 to -6.31) D, while the control group remained hyperopic with only a shift of -0.50 (-0.75 to 0.25) D (Z=-3.38, P < 0.01). The AL increased by 0.74 (0.61–0.76) and 0.10 (0.05–0.21) mm in FDM and control groups, respectively (Z = -3.37, P < 0.01). The relative mRNA expression of GJD2 in the FDM group decreased 31.58% more than the control group (t = 11.44, P < 0.01). The relative protein expression of CX36 on the retina was lowered by 37.72% in form-deprivation eyes as compared to the controls (t = 17.74, P < 0.01).@*Conclusion@#Both the mRNA expression of GJD2 and Cx36 protein amount were significantly decreased in the retina of FDM guinea pigs. This indicates that Cx36 is involved in FDM development, providing compensating evidence for the results obtained from genome-wide association studies.

Study on Improvement Effects of Qishenlian Eczema Cream on the Atopic Dermatitis Model Guinea Pigs / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE： To investigate the improvement effects of Qishenlian eczema cream on the atopic dermatitis （AD） model guinea pigs， and to investigate its possible mechanism. METHODS： Female guinea pigs were randomly divided into normal control group， model control group， matrix control group （Qishenlian eczema cream matrix， 1 g/kg）， Qishenlian eczema cream low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups （0.5， 1， 2 g/kg） and Hydrocortisone butyrate cream group （0.5 g/kg）， with 10 guinea pigs in each group. Using ovalbumin as antigen， the skin allergy of guinea pigs was stimulated to induce AD model. Forty-eight hours after the last excitation， guinea pigs were smeared with normal saline in normal control group and model control group， while those were smeared with Qishenlian eczema cream matrix in matrix control group， and administration groups were treated with relevant medicine， twice a day， for consecutive 14 d. The scores of erythema， edema and scratch before and after administration were recorded in each group. The morphological characteristics of skin were observed by HE staining. TUNEL method was used to detect the apoptosis of keratinocytes in skin tissue. The level of IFN-γ in skin lesions was detected by ELISA. RESULTS： Compared with normal control group， inflammatory cell infiltration， hyperkeratosis of epidermis and thickening of spinous layer were observed in skin tissue of guinea pigs in model control group and matrix control group； the scores of erythema， edema and scratch and their total score， the level of IFN-γ in skin tissue were increased significantly； the apoptosis number of keratinocytes was decreased significantly （P＜0.01）. Compared with model control group and matrix control group， above symptoms of medication groups were relieved to different extents； the scores of erythema， edema and scratch and their total score after medication in medication groups， the level of IFN-γ in skin tissue in Qishenlian eczema cream medium-dose and high-dose groups and Hydrocortisone butyrate cream group were decreased significantly， and above scores in medication groups were significantly lower than before medication （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）； the apoptosis number of keratinocytes was increased significantly in medication groups （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS： Qishenlian eczema cream has certain improvement effect on AD model guinea pigs， the mechanism of which may be associated with promoting the keratinocyte apoptosis， reducing the level of INF-γ in skin tissue.

Isolation, culture and identification of guinea pig nasal mucosa fibroblasts / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Nasal mucosa fibroblasts are reported to involve in inflammation and wound repair of various nasal diseases by secreting a variety of cytokines and chemokines. Guinea pig is a most suitable experimental animal for the study of allergic diseases. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effective methods of isolation, culture, purification and identification of guinea pig nasal mucosa fibroblasts. METHODS: Guinea pig nasal mucosa fibroblasts were isolated by collagenase digestion, and purified by differential velocity adherence. The morphology of fibroblasts was observed by inverted phase contrast microscope, fibroblasts were identified by vimentin immunocytochemical staining, and the cell growth was detected by MTT assay to draw the growth curve. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Under inverted phase contrast microscope, there were cells with different shapes in the primary nasal mucosa fibroblasts, most of which showed spindle-like and applanate shape, and cells were scattered distribution in cluster. The purified fibroblasts were homogeneous, mainly were long spindle-shaped, and distributed in fish shoal-like and radial-like. (2) Immunocytochemical staining indicated that fibroblasts were positive for vimentin. (3) The cell growth curve appeared to be typical S-shaped. (4) To conclude, the isolated and cultured cells exhibit typical biological characteristics of fibroblasts.