Direct isolation of the agent of enzootic abortion of ewes (Chlamydia psittaci) in cell cultures

1983 ◽  
Vol 113 (18) ◽  
pp. 413-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Johnson ◽  
M. Clarkson ◽  
W. Spencer
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Chlamydia Psittaci ◽  
Enzootic Abortion Of Ewes

Isolation of Chlamydia psittaci from the genital tract of lambs: a possible link with enzootic abortion of ewes

1988 ◽  
Vol 123 (15) ◽  
pp. 399-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Morgan ◽  
J. Wills ◽  
P. Howard ◽  
R. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Genital Tract ◽  
Chlamydia Psittaci ◽  
Enzootic Abortion Of Ewes

Susceptibility of McCoy cells to infection by Chlamydia psittaci

1973 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 617-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vester J. Lewis ◽  
W. Lanier Thacker
Keyword(s):  
Infected Mouse ◽  
Mouse Brain ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Cytopathic Effect ◽  
Fluorescent Antibody ◽  
Test Period ◽  
Chlamydia Psittaci ◽  
Sensitive Test ◽  
Irradiation Facilities

Irradiated McCoy cell cultures were susceptible to infection with all of six psittacosis isolates tested. The organisms could be demonstrated readily in infected mouse brain suspensions by inoculation (0.5 ml) of irradiated cells with dilutions killing 50% of weanling mice inoculated intracerebrally (0.03 ml). Staining of the inoculated monolayers with Gimenez or fluorescent antibody stain and inspecting microscopically for presence of the organism was a more sensitive test than mere observation of the cultures for cytopathic effect. Irradiation of McCoy cells increased their susceptibility.An advantage of the McCoy system over the use of mice is that it requires only a 7-day test period rather than a 21-day test period. One disadvantage is the need to stain and examine each inoculated culture; in addition, irradiation facilities must be available.

Immune Electron Microscopy (IEM) of a Canine Adeno-Associated Virus

1974 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 256-257
Author(s):  
Gunter F. Thomas ◽  
M. David Hoggan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Complement Fixation ◽  
Hepatitis Virus ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Immune Electron Microscopy ◽  
Adeno Associated Virus ◽  
Virus Like Particle ◽  
Dog Kidney ◽  
Green Monkeys

In 1968, Sugimura and Yanagawa described a small 25 nm virus like particle in association with the Matsuda strain of infectious canine hepatitis virus (ICHV). Domoto and Yanagawa showed that this particle was dependent on ICHV for its replication in primary dog kidney cell cultures (PDK) and was resistant to heating at 70°C for 10 min, and concluded that it was a canine adeno-associated virus (CAAV). Later studies by Onuma and Yanagawa compared CAAV with the known human serotypes (AAV 1, 2, 3) and AAV-4, known to be associated with African Green Monkeys. Using the complement fixation (CF) test, they found that CAAV was serologically related to AAV-3 and had wide distribution in the dog population of Japan.

Bacteriophages Associated with Turkey Coecums in Bluecomb-Infected and Healthy Birds

1969 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 226-227
Author(s):  
A. E. Ritchie
Keyword(s):  
Host Cell ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Cell Interaction ◽  
Etiologic Agent ◽  
Viral Origin ◽  
Intestinal Contents ◽  
Host Cell Interaction

The cause of bluecomb disease in turkeys is unknown. Filtration of infective intestinal contents suggests a viral origin. To date, it has not been possible to isolate the etiologic agent in various cell cultures. The purpose of this work was to characterize as many virus-like entities as were recognizable in intestines of both healthy and bluecomb-infected turkeys. By a comparison of the viral populations it was hoped that some insight might be gained into the cause of this disease. Studies of turkey hemorraghic enteritis by Gross and Moore (Avian Dis. 11: 296-307, 1967) have suggested that a bacteriophage-host cell interaction may bear some causal relationship to that disease.

The Fine Structure of Rat Granulosa Cell Cultures Correlated with Progestin Secretion

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 552-553
Author(s):  
T. M. Crisp ◽  
F.R. Denys
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Granulosa Cell ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Single Injection ◽  
Surrounding Medium ◽  
Petri Dish ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Vaginal Smear ◽  
Immature Female ◽  
Serum Gonadotropin

The purpose of this paper is to present observations on the fine structure of rat granulosa cell cultures grown in the presence of an adenohypophyseal explant and to correlate the morphology of these cells with progestin secretion. Twenty-six day old immature female rats were given a single injection of 5 IU pregnant mares serum gonadotropin (PMS) in order to obtain ovaries with large vesicular follicles. At 66 hrs. post-PMS administration (estrus indicated by vaginal smear cytology), the ovaries were removed and placed in a petri dish containing medium 199 and 100 U penicillin/streptomycin (P/S)/ml. Under a 20X magnification dissecting microscope, some 5-8 vesicular follicles/ovary were punctured and the granulosa cells were expressed into the surrounding medium. The cells were transferred to centrifuge tubes and spun down at 1000 rpm for 5 mins.

Ultrastructural Studies on Genital Infection with the Chlamydial Agent of Guinea Pig Inclusion Conjunctivitis

1977 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 352-353
Author(s):  
B. L. Soloff ◽  
A. L. Barron ◽  
H. J. White ◽  
R. G. Rank
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Chlamydia Psittaci ◽  
Genital Infection ◽  
Major Site ◽  
Ultrastructural Studies ◽  
Tissue Specimens ◽  
Guinea Pig Model ◽  
Adequate Tissue ◽  
Genital Tissue

Chlamydial organisms (specifically C. trachomatis) have been implicated as a frequent cause of genital infection in the human (1). Study of the histo- pathological aspects of such infections has been impeded because of difficulties in obtaining adequate tissue specimens and the lack of a suitable experimental host. In 1964, Murray (2) isolated the causative agent of guinea pig inclusion conjunctivitis which possesses similarities to human inclusion conjunctivitis. This guinea pig organism was found to be a member of the Chlamydia psittaci subgroup and was designated as the Gp-ic agent. Male guinea pigs have been successfully infected with Gp-ic by intraurethral inoculation. Transmission of the infection to the female by sexual contact has been demonstrated (3). We are not aware of any ultrastructural studies to date concerning the development of this agent in genital tissue.Studies in our laboratory have established that, in our guinea pig model, the cervix is the major site of injection.

Morphological Examination of a Herpes-type Virus Indigenous for Tree Shrews

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 160-161
Author(s):  
J. P. Brunschwig ◽  
R. M. McCombs ◽  
R. Mirkovic ◽  
M. Benyesh-Melnick
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Chick Embryo ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Tree Shrew ◽  
Type Virus ◽  
Morphological Examination ◽  
Tree Shrews ◽  
Embryo Cells

A new virus, established as a member of the herpesvirus group by electron microscopy, was isolated from spontaneously degenerating cell cultures derived from the kidneys and lungs of two normal tree shrews. The virus was found to replicate best in cells derived from the homologous species. The cells used were a tree shrew cell line, T-23, which was derived from a spontaneous soft tissue sarcoma. The virus did not multiply or did so poorly for a limited number of passages in human, monkey, rodent, rabbit or chick embryo cells. In the T-23 cells, the virus behaved as members of the subgroup B of herpesvirus, in that the virus remained primarily cell associated.

Scanning Electron Microscopy and Electron Microprobe Analysis of Malignant Cell Cultures

1968 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 164-165
Author(s):  
R. I. Johnsson-Hegyeli ◽  
A. F. Hegyeli ◽  
D. K. Landstrom ◽  
W. C. Lane
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Electron Microprobe ◽  
Microprobe Analysis ◽  
Electron Microprobe Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Malignant Cell ◽  
Interference Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron

Last year we reported on the use of reflected light interference microscopy (RLIM) for the direct color photography of the surfaces of living normal and malignant cell cultures without the use of replicas, fixatives, or stains. The surface topography of living cells was found to follow underlying cellular structures such as nuceloli, nuclear membranes, and cytoplasmic organelles, making possible the study of their three-dimensional relationships in time. The technique makes possible the direct examination of cells grown on opaque as well as transparent surfaces. The successful in situ electron microprobe analysis of the elemental composition and distribution within single tissue culture cells was also reported.This paper deals with the parallel and combined use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the two previous techniques in a study of living and fixed cancer cells. All three studies can be carried out consecutively on the same experimental specimens without disturbing the cells or their structural relationships to each other and the surface on which they are grown. KB carcinoma cells were grown on glass coverslips in closed Leighto tubes as previously described. The cultures were photographed alive by means of RLIM, then fixed with a fixative modified from Sabatini, et al (1963).

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