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SUMMARY: The morphology of the interstitial tissue of sexually active and resting testis of the guinea fowl were studied. Six adult health birds of active and resting phases of reproductive cycle were used for this study. The interstitial tissue consisted of loose connective tissue, interstitial cells (Leydig cells), few connective cells, blood vessels and adrenergic nerve fibres in the present study in both active and resting testes. The interstitial tissue was compact in sexually active testis whereas, the volume of the tissue was found to be increased in resting testis. The loose connective tissue of the interstitial tissue composed of mainly of collagen fibres and few reticular fibres whereas elastic fibres were absent in both groups studied. The interstitial cells appeared in clusters of a few cells and were relatively less in the active testis than the resting testis. The interstitial cells were pale staining or polygonal cells with euchromatic nuclei with few large lipid droplets in the active testis whereas the cells were flat and highly heterochromatic with numerous small lipid droplets in resting testis. Few macrophages were found only in resting testis. Interstitial cells showed negative reaction to alkaline, acid phosphatases and PAS in both groups studied but positive for lipids. The interstitial tissue was well vascularised with centrally located blood vessels in the active testis whereas the blood vessels were small and inconspicuous in the resting testis. The lymphatic vessels were not identified in both groups studied.
RESUMEN: Se estudió la morfología del tejido conectivo intersticial en testículos sexualmente activos y en reposo de la gallina de Guinea (Numida meleagris). Se utilizaron seis gallinas de Guinea machos adultos sanos, en fase activa y de reposo del ciclo reproductivo. El tejido conectivo intersticial estaba formado por tejido conectivo laxo, células endocrinas intersticiales, pocas células conectivas, vasos sanguíneos y fibras nerviosas adrenérgicas, tanto en testículos activos como en reposo. El espacio intertubular en los testículos sexualmente activos era menor en comparación a los del testículos en reposo. El tejido conectivo laxo estaba compuesto principalmente de fibras colágenas y en menor cantidad de fibras reticulares. Las fibras elásticas estaban ausentes en ambos grupos. Las células endocrinas intersticiales se organizaban en racimos de pocas células y se observaban con menor frecuencia en los testículos sexualmente activos. Las células endocrinas intersticiales de los testículos activos presentaban forma poligonal, citoplasma levemente eosinofílico con algunas gotas lipídicas de gran tamaño en su interior y nucleos redondos con cromatina laxa. Las células intersticiales de los testículos en reposo eran planas y altamente heterocromáticas, con numerosas gotas lipídicas pequeñas en su citoplasma. Las células intersticiales mostraron una reacción negativa a las fosfatasas ácidas, alcalinas y PAS en ambos grupos, Sin embargo presentaron reacción positivas para los lípidos. El tejido conectivo intersticial estaba bien vascularizado con vasos sanguíneos situados centralmente en el testículo activo y vasos sanguíneos pequeños y discretos en el testículo en reposo. Los vasos linfáticos no fueron identificados en los dos grupos estudiados.Los macrófagos fueron observados solo en los testículos en reposo, aunque en escasa cantidad.
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Animais , Masculino , Células do Tecido Conjuntivo/ultraestrutura , Galliformes/anatomia & histologia , Testículo/citologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE To investigate the molecular mechanisms of resveratrol( Res)in renal interstitial fibrosis(RlF)in rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO). METHODS Forty-eight Spra-gur-Dawley rats were randomly divided into UUO( normal saline,n = 16),UUO with Res treatment (Res,20 mg·kg-1 ,n=16),and sham-operation(sham,n=16)models. The kidneys were excised on the 7th and 14th day. The deposition of collagen fiber in the kidney was detected with HE and Masson staining. The levels of sonic hedgehog(SHH,an inducer of SHH pathway)in kidney tissues were deter-mined by ELlSA. lmmunohistochemical analysis was performed to evaluate the protein expression of SHH signaling-related molecules,including SHH,smoothened(Smo),patched-1(Ptch1),and Gli1, proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA)and matrix component typeⅢ collagen. The mRNA expression levels of Smo,Ptch1 and Gli1 were detected by real-time RT-PCR. RESULTS The degree of RlF observed with HE and Masson staining was obviously increased in UUO kidneys,but decreased in Res-treated kidneys. Enhanced expression levels of typeⅢ collagen and PCNA in UUO rats were suppressed by Res treatment(P﹤0.05). Res administration decreased the expression levels of SHH,Smo,and Gli1 (P﹤0.05),but increased the expression of Ptch1(P﹤0.05),suggesting that Res inhibit the obstruction-induced activation of SHH signaling. CONCLUSION Res can attenuate RlF in UUO rats,and the possi-ble mechanism is that Res down-regulates the activity of SHH signaling and inhibits cellular proliferation, resulting in inhibition of matrix accumulation in renal interstitium of UUO rats.
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Objective To investigate the effects of intratumoral implantation of ~(32)P-CP-PLLA seeds on the normal canine liver tissue and to exolore the metabolism of ~(32)P-CP-PLLA seeds implanted in the liver of experimental dogs.Methods Twelve beagles were enrolled in this study.The dogs were randomly and equally divided into four groups:group A(185 MBq),group B(370 MBq),group C(740 MBq)and group D(0 MBq).By using laparotomy procedure ~(32)P-CP-PLLA seeds were implanted into dog's liver.CT scan was performed before operation as well as before the dog was sacrificed.All dogs were sacrificed three months after the implantation.Before the procedure and 1,2,4,8 and 12 weeks after the procedure the blood tests and serum biochemical tests were conducted.One dog from group B and group C was selected respectively and was fed in a metabolic cage.Within one month after the procedure the cpm in feces and in urine was determined every 24 hours.One dog was picked out from each of the three groups and was punctured to get its liver tissue for pathologic exam each time at 1,2,4,8 and 12 weeks after the implantation,and SPECT imaging was also performed at the same time.Pathologic study,both macroscopic and microscopic(including optical and electronic microscopy)was made to observe the liver damage after the dog was sacrificed.The statistical analysis was processed by using SPSS 13.0 software and the measuring data were expressed with mean±standard deviation((x)±s).Results Two months after the procedure,serological examination found that the serum alkaline phosphatase(BKP)in both group Band group C was significantly higher than that in other groups,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜0.05),and the BKP levels returned to normal in three months.The postoperative 30-day inspection of the urine showed that the radioactive particles slowly released into the body and eliminated from the body with the urine and feces,mainly through the renal excretion.The 30-day cumulative percentage of eliminated radioactive dose in the urine and in the feces was 6.34% and 11.64% respectively.No sign of particle displacement was found on SPECT imaging.On autopsy three months after the implantation,the size of the radioactive seeds became smaller and fragile.With the radioactive dose used increasing,the area of liver damage at the site of seed implantation became bigger,which was demonstrated on CT scan,macroscopic exam and pathologic study.The local damaged focus of the liver caused by ~(32)P-CP-PLLA seeds was manifested as a spherical lesion which was encysted by a layer of fibrous tissue with an edematous zone peripherally.Conclusion The implantation of ~(32)P-CP-PLLA seeds in dog's liver causes only localized hepatic damage with no general adverse effects.The implanted seeds can slowly release the radioactive dose and will not immigrate to other organs in the body.Besides,the seeds possess excellent stability,targeted orientation and safety.
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Objective To approach the effects of decoction changed from Didangtang and Xiaoxianxiongtang Modified Formula on mucoprotein in stratum medium and the III-type collagen level of serum in experimental rats with fibrosis disease in lung interstitial tissue. Methods 40 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, that is pseudo-operation group, model control group, traditional Chinese drug group (TCD) and western medicine group (WM). Every group has 10 rats. Acid hydroc bleocin was dripped disposably into trachea of every group rats except pseudo-operation group, and Sodium Chloride with same volume as Acid hydroc bleocin was dripped disposably into trachea of pseudo-operation group. 24 hours after operation, the rats of TCD was lavaged with Decoction changed from Didangtang and Xiaoxianxiongtang Modified Formula, and the rats of WM was lavaged with Prednisone physiological saline solution. The rats of pseudo-operation group and model control group was lavaged with Sodium Chloride of same volume as TCD and WM. 28 days after operation, the rats was executed. And contents of mucoprotein in stratum medium of and the III-type collagen serum was detected. Results Didangtang and Xiaoxianxiongtang Modified Formula could decrease contents of mucoprotein in stratum medium of and the III-type collagen in serum of experimental rats, and extenuate fibro-accrementition in lung interstitial tissue. Conclusion Didangtang and Xiaoxianxiongtang Modified Formula has the function of treating fibrosis disease in lung interstitial tissue probably by decreasing contents of extracellular matrix in experimental rats with fibrosis disease in lung interstitial tissue.