Morphology, histochemistry, and distribution of serotonin-containing cells in tracheal epithelium of adult rabbit

1981 ◽  
Vol 199 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard D. Dey ◽  
Robert Echt ◽  
Robert J. Dinerstein
Keyword(s):  
Tracheal Epithelium ◽  
Adult Rabbit

Organization of tracheal epithelium in the cartilaginous portion of adult rabbit and its persistence in organ culture

1994 ◽  
Vol 238 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell A. Johnson ◽  
Ziva Stauber ◽  
S. Robert Hilfer ◽  
Steven G. Kelsen
Keyword(s):  
Organ Culture ◽  
Tracheal Epithelium ◽  
Adult Rabbit

Endothelin stimulates chloride secretion across canine tracheal epithelium

1991 ◽  
Vol 261 (2) ◽  
pp. L188-L194 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. I. Plews ◽  
Z. A. Abdel-Malek ◽  
C. A. Doupnik ◽  
G. D. Leikauf
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Second Messengers ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Chloride Secretion ◽  
Tracheal Epithelium ◽  
Membrane Phospholipids ◽  
Cl Secretion ◽  
Tracheal Epithelial Cells ◽  
Tracheal Epithelial

The endothelins (ET) are a group of isopeptides produced by a number of cells, including canine tracheal epithelial cells. Because these compounds are endogenous peptides that may activate eicosanoid metabolism, we investigated the effects of ET on Cl secretion in canine tracheal epithelium. Endothelin 1 (ET-1) was found to produce a dose-dependent change in short-circuit current (Isc) that increased slowly and reached a maximal value within 10-15 min. When isopeptides of ET were compared, 300 nM ET-1 and ET-2 produced comparable maximal increases in Isc, whereas ET-3 produced smaller changes in Isc (half-maximal concentrations of 2.2, 7.2, and 10.4 nM, respectively). Ionic substitution of Cl with nontransported anions, iodide and gluconate, reduced ET-1-induced changes in Isc. Furthermore, the response was inhibited by the NaCl cotransport inhibitor, furosemide. In paired tissues, ET-1 significantly increased mucosal net 36Cl flux without significant effect on 22Na flux. The increase in Isc induced by ET was diminished by pretreatment with indomethacin. The second messengers mediating the increase in Isc were investigated in cultured canine tracheal epithelial cells. ET-1 stimulated the release of [3H]arachidonate from membrane phospholipids, increased intracellular Ca2+ (occasionally producing oscillations), and increased adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate accumulation. The latter was diminished by indomethacin. Thus ET is a potent agonist of Cl secretion (with the isopeptides having the following potency: ET-1 greater than or equal to ET-2 greater than ET-3) and acts, in part, through a cyclooxygenase-dependent mechanism.

scholarly journals A 65-Day Fumonisin B Exposure at High Dietary Levels Has Negligible Effects on the Testicular and Spermatological Parameters of Adult Rabbit Bucks

Toxins ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
András Szabó ◽  
Szabolcs Nagy ◽  
Omeralfaroug Ali ◽  
Zsolt Gerencsér ◽  
Miklós Mézes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chromatin Condensation ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Antioxidant Response ◽  
Membrane Lipid ◽  
Male Reproduction ◽  
Adult Rabbit ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Reproduction System ◽  
Testicular Weight

A 65-day study was undertaken to test the effects of two doses (10 and 20 mg/kg) of dietary fumonisin Bs (FB) on the rabbit male reproduction system. Body and testicular weight was not affected by the intoxication, neither the fatty acid composition of the testicular total phospholipids; the testis histological analysis failed to reveal any toxic effect. The FBs increased the testicular concentration and activity of reduced glutathione and glutathione peroxidase and decreased initial phase lipid peroxidation (conjugated dienes and trienes) in a dose dependent manner. Sperm morphology and chromatin condensation were monitored on Feulgen-stained smears. No significant differences were observed between the treatment groups and between sampling time points. The live cell ratio in the sperm (as assessed with flow cytometry) was not different among groups at any of the five sampling timepoints and was also identical within groups. Similarly, the spermatozoa membrane lipid profile was also identical in all three groups after the total intoxication period. In summary, it was demonstrated that FBs in an unrealistic and unjustified high dose still do not exert any drastic harmful effect on the leporine, male reproduction system, meanwhile slightly augmenting testicular antioxidant response.

scholarly journals Sample preparation strategy for the detection of steroid-like compounds using MALDI mass spectrometry imaging: pulmonary distribution of budesonide as a case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riccardo Zecchi ◽  
Pietro Franceschi ◽  
Laura Tigli ◽  
Davide Amidani ◽  
Chiara Catozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Imaging ◽  
Maldi Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Adult Rabbit ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Imaging Protocol ◽  
Girard’S Reagent

AbstractCorticosteroids as budesonide can be effective in reducing topic inflammation processes in different organs. Therapeutic use of budesonide in respiratory diseases, like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and allergic rhinitis is well known. However, the pulmonary distribution of budesonide is not well understood, mainly due to the difficulties in tracing the molecule in lung samples without the addition of a label. In this paper, we present a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging protocol that can be used to visualize the pulmonary distribution of budesonide administered to a surfactant-depleted adult rabbit. Considering that budesonide is not easily ionized by MALDI, we developed an on-tissue derivatization method with Girard’s reagent P followed by ferulic acid deposition as MALDI matrix. Interestingly, this sample preparation protocol results as a very effective strategy to raise the sensitivity towards not only budesonide but also other corticosteroids, allowing us to track its distribution and quantify the drug inside lung samples. Graphical abstract

Detergent penetration into young and adult rabbit eyes: comparative pharmacokinetics

1987 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Green ◽  
M. Chapman Jack ◽  
Lisa Cheeks ◽  
M. Clayton Ruth ◽  
Margaret Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Rabbit

scholarly journals Matrigel Mattress

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 995-1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tromondae K. Feaster ◽  
Adrian G. Cadar ◽  
Lili Wang ◽  
Charles H. Williams ◽  
Young Wook Chun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Discovery ◽  
Single Cell ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
Disease Modeling ◽  
Sodium Current ◽  
Culture Method ◽  
Adult Rabbit ◽  
Standard Equipment ◽  
Cell Contractility ◽  
Contractile Performance

Rationale: The lack of measurable single-cell contractility of human-induced pluripotent stem cell–derived cardiac myocytes (hiPSC-CMs) currently limits the utility of hiPSC-CMs for evaluating contractile performance for both basic research and drug discovery. Objective: To develop a culture method that rapidly generates contracting single hiPSC-CMs and allows quantification of cell shortening with standard equipment used for studying adult CMs. Methods and Results: Single hiPSC-CMs were cultured for 5 to 7 days on a 0.4- to 0.8-mm thick mattress of undiluted Matrigel (mattress hiPSC-CMs) and compared with hiPSC-CMs maintained on a control substrate (<0.1-mm thick 1:60 diluted Matrigel, control hiPSC-CMs). Compared with control hiPSC-CMs, mattress hiPSC-CMs had more rod-shape morphology and significantly increased sarcomere length. Contractile parameters of mattress hiPSC-CMs measured with video-based edge detection were comparable with those of freshly isolated adult rabbit ventricular CMs. Morphological and contractile properties of mattress hiPSC-CMs were consistent across cryopreserved hiPSC-CMs generated independently at another institution. Unlike control hiPSC-CMs, mattress hiPSC-CMs display robust contractile responses to positive inotropic agents, such as myofilament calcium sensitizers. Mattress hiPSC-CMs exhibit molecular changes that include increased expression of the maturation marker cardiac troponin I and significantly increased action potential upstroke velocity because of a 2-fold increase in sodium current ( I Na ). Conclusions: The Matrigel mattress method enables the rapid generation of robustly contracting hiPSC-CMs and enhances maturation. This new method allows quantification of contractile performance at the single-cell level, which should be valuable to disease modeling, drug discovery, and preclinical cardiotoxicity testing.

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