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Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine, which has been widely recommended for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There are still no data in the literature relating the possible toxic effects of LDX in the kidney. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the effects of LDX exposure on morphological, oxidative stress, cell death and inflammation parameters in the kidneys of male pubertal Wistar rats, since the kidneys are organs related to the excretion of most drugs. For this, twenty male Wistar rats were distributed randomly into two experimental groups: LDX group-received 11,3 mg/kg/day of LDX; and Control group-received tap water. Animals were treated by gavage from postnatal day (PND) 25 to 65. At PND 66, plasma was collected to the biochemical dosage, and the kidneys were collected for determinations of the inflammatory profile, oxidative status, cell death, and for histochemical, and morphometric analyses. Our results show that there was an increase in the number of cells marked for cell death, and a reduction of proximal and distal convoluted tubules mean diameter in the group that received LDX. In addition, our results also showed an increase in MPO and NAG activity, indicating an inflammatory response. The oxidative status showed that the antioxidant system is working undisrupted and avoiding oxidative stress. Therefore, LDX-exposition in male rats during the peripubertal period causes renal changes in pubertal age involving inflammatory mechanisms, antioxidant activity and apoptosis process.

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While chemotherapy treatment can be lifesaving, it also has adverse effects that negatively impact the quality of life. To investigate the effects of doxorubicin chemotherapy on body weight loss, strength and muscle mass loss, and physical function impairments, all key markers of cachexia, sarcopenia, and frailty. Seventeen C57/BL/6 mice were allocated into groups. 1) Control (n = 7): mice were exposed to intraperitoneal (i.p.) injections of saline solution. 2) Dox (n = 10): mice were exposed to doxorubicin chemotherapy cycles (total dose of 18 mg/kg divided over 15 days). The body weight loss and decreased food intake were monitored to assess cachexia. To assess sarcopenia, we measured muscle strength loss using a traction method and evaluated muscle atrophy through histology of the gastrocnemius muscle. To evaluate physical function impairments and assess frailty, we employed the open field test to measure exploratory capacity. Doxorubicin administration led to the development of cachexia, as evidenced by a significant body weight loss (13%) and a substantial decrease in food intake (34%) over a 15-day period. Furthermore, 90% of the mice treated with doxorubicin exhibited sarcopenia, characterized by a 20% reduction in traction strength (p<0,05), a 10% decrease in muscle mass, and a 33% reduction in locomotor activity. Importantly, all mice subjected to doxorubicin treatment were considered frail based on the evaluation of their overall condition and functional impairments. The proposed model holds significant characteristics of human chemotherapy treatment and can be useful to understand the intricate relationship between chemotherapy, cachexia, sarcopenia, and frailty.

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Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a predisposing factor for necrotic enteritis. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a DON and Clostridium perfringens (CP) challenge on the intestinal morphology, morphometry, oxidative stress, and immune response of broilers. Additionally, we evaluated the potential of a Lactobacillus spp. mixture as an approach to mitigate the damage induced by the challenge. One-day-old broiler chickens (n = 252) were divided into seven treatment groups: Control, DON, CP, CP + DON, VL (DON + CP + viable Lactobacillus spp. mixture), HIL (DON + CP + heat-inactivated Lactobacillus spp. mixture), and LCS (DON + CP + Lactobacillus spp. mixture culture supernatant). Macroscopic evaluation of the intestines revealed that the CP + DON group exhibited the highest lesion score, while the VL and HIL groups showed the lowest scores. Microscopically, all Lactobacillus spp. treatments mitigated the morphological changes induced by the challenge. DON increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the jejunum, and CP increased ROS levels in the jejunum and ileum. Notably, the Lactobacillus spp. treatments did not improve the antioxidant defense against CP-induced oxidative stress. In summary, a Lactobacillus spp. mixture, whether used as a probiotic, paraprobiotic, or postbiotic, exerted a partially protective effect in mitigating most of the intestinal damage induced by DON and CP challenges.

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Intense genetic selection due to the economic need for faster weight gain in poultry and shorter slaughter times has altered animal physiological behavior and caused muscle tissue damage. WS in broiler chickens is characterized by the appearance of white striations on breast and thigh meat parallel to the direction of muscle fibers and can be categorized as normal (NORM), moderate (MOD) or severe (SEV). This study aimed to determine the incidence of WS and characterize breast meat according to pH, color, size, chemical composition, total (TC) and soluble collagen (SC), water holding capacity (WHC), cooking loss (CL), shear force (SF), emulsifying capacity (EC) and fatty acid profile. The WS incidence (n = 660) was 51.67 and 31.36% for MOD and SEV samples, respectively. The highest L* values were observed in meat classified as MOD and SEV. Cranial thickness values were higher in SEV meat, with 29% of these samples also exhibiting more TC, 26% greater CL, and 27% higher lipid levels and SF when compared to the NORM group. No significant differences were observed for the remaining determinations.(AU)

A intensa seleção genética devido à necessidade econômica de maior ganho de peso em menor tempo de abate tem alterado o comportamento fisiológico dos animais e ocasionando danos ao tecido muscular. O White Striping (WS) em frangos é caracterizado pelo aparecimento de estrias brancas na carne do peito e da coxa paralelas a direção das fibras musculares e pode ser categorizada como normal (NORM), moderada (MOD) ou severa (SEV). As estrias do WS são facilmente identificadas na superfície da carne de frango e podem afetar diretamente a aceitação e intenção de compra dos consumidores. Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar a incidência do WS e caracterizar a carne do peito de frango quanto ao pH, cor, tamanho, composição química, colágeno total (CT) e colágeno solúvel (CS), capacidade de retenção de água (CRA), perda por cocção (PC), força de cisalhamento (FC), capacidade emulsificante (CE) e perfil de ácidos graxos. A incidência do WS (n= 660) foi de 51.67% e 31.36% para MOD e SEV, respectivamente. Os maiores valores de L* foram observados nas carnes classificadas como MOD e SEV. Os valores de espessura cranial foram maiores nas carnes SEV, com 29% mais CT, 26% mais PC, 27% mais lipídeos e FC quando comparado ao grupo NORM. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas para as demais determinações.(AU)

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Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by species of Penicillium and Aspergillus, agricultural product contaminants. Chronic and sub-chronic OTA intoxication by chickens ingesting contaminated feed, leads to health damages due to its hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, cytotoxic, immunotoxic, gastrotoxic, and possibly carcinogenic effects. As there are few data on acute intoxication, the present study evaluated the effects of a single acute OTA intoxication dose on immunological and hematological parameters in chicks. Sixteen one-day-old chicks were used, separated into two groups (n=8). A single dose of OTA (1400 µg kg-1 body weight) was administered, via gavage, for the OTA group and one dose of sterile PBS for the control group. On the 13th day, blood samples were collected to assess hematological and biochemical parameters, and on the 14th day, euthanasia and collection of lymphoid organs were performed. The animals of the OTA group demonstrated a significant decrease in total circulating leukocytes (p<0.001) with heteropenia (p<0.001) and lymphopenia (p=0.023), decrease hematocrit (p=0.020), hemoglobin (p=0.032), and plasma IgA (p =0.044), and increased plasma uric acid level (p=0.045), in relation to the control group. In addition, the animals intoxicated with OTA showed depletion of lymphoid cells in the bursa of Fabricius (p=0.016), but not in the thymus or spleen (p>0.05), compared to the control. For the other parameters: total plasma proteins, plasma IgY levels, and anti-Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) vaccine titers from matrices, there were no significant differences between the analyzed groups (p>0.05), although there was a worsening tendency in contaminated animals. In conclusion, even a single acute OTA intoxication at a high dose, leads to the suppression of the systemic immune response, also affecting some hematological or biochemical parameters in chicks.

Ocratoxina A (OTA) é uma micotoxina produzida por espécies de Penicillium e Aspergillus, contaminantes de produtos agrícolas. Intoxicação crônica e subcrônica por OTA em frangos que ingerem ração contaminada, levam à danos à saúde devido aos seus efeitos hepatotóxicos, nefrotóxicos, citotóxicos, imunotóxicos, gastrotóxicos e possivelmente carcinogênicos. Como há poucos dados sobre intoxicação aguda, o presente estudo avaliou os efeitos de uma dose única de intoxicação aguda por OTA sobre parâmetros imunológicos e hematológicos em pintainhos. Foram utilizados 16 pintainhos de um dia de idade, separados em dois grupos (n=8). Uma dose única de OTA (1400 µg kg-1 de peso corporal) foi administrada, via gavagem, para o grupo OTA e uma dose de PBS estéril para o grupo controle. No 13º dia foram coletadas amostras de sangue para avaliação dos parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos, e no 14º dia foi realizada a eutanásia e coleta de órgãos linfoides. Os animais do grupo OTA demonstraram diminuição significativa do total de leucócitos circulantes (p<0,001) com heteropenia (p<0,001) e linfopenia (p=0,023), diminuição do hematócrito (p=0,020), hemoglobina (p=0,032) e IgA plasmática (p=0,044) e aumento do nível plasmático de ácido úrico (p=0,045), em relação ao grupo controle. Além disso, os animais intoxicados com OTA apresentaram depleção de células linfóides na bolsa de Fabricius (p=0,016), mas não no timo ou baço (p>0,05), em relação ao controle. Para os demais parâmetros: proteínas totais do plasma, níveis plasmáticos de IgY e títulos de vacinas contra o Vírus da Doença de Newcastle (NDV) das matrizes, não houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos analisados (p>0,05), embora tenha havido uma tendência de piora nos animais contaminados. Em conclusão, mesmo uma intoxicação única aguda por OTA em alta dose, leva à supressão da resposta imune sistêmica, afetando também alguns parâmetros hematológicos ou bioquímicos em pintainhos.

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Adenosquamous carcinoma is characterized by the simultaneous presence of squamous and glandular components. This article reports a case of adenosquamous carcinoma in the oral mucosa in a dog. Microscopically, the tumour revealed an infiltrative epithelial proliferation with a tubular pattern and areas of squamous differentiation. In the lumina of the tubules, there were eosinophilic material (mucin). The alcian blue staining showed positive intraluminal material and the cytoplasm of neoplastic cells were immunoreactive for cytokeratin, supporting the diagnosis of adenosquamous carcinoma. The cells exhibited reduced or negative immunoreactivity for E-cadherin, which could be associated with more aggressive tumour behaviour and worse prognosis.(AU)

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The green sea turtle Chelonia mydas inhabit near-shore areas exposed to threatening anthropogenic activities. The granulomatous lesions in these animals may indicate infectious diseases that can be associated with environmental contamination and hazards to human health. This study aimed to characterize the granulomatous inflammation associated with bacterial and fungal infection in C. mydas off Paraná state. From September 2015 to February 2019, systematic monitoring was performed by the Santos Basin Beach Monitoring Project for sea turtles'carcasses recovery, necropsy, and cause of death diagnosis. The tissue samples were fixed in buffered formalin 10% for histochemical analysis and frozen for molecular analysis to fungi detection (Internal Transcribed Spacer region of the nuclear rDNA) and bacteria detection (16S ribosomal gene). From a total of 270 C. mydas, granulomatous lesions were observed in different organs of 63 (23.3%) individuals. The histological analysis indicated lesions in 94 organs, affecting most respiratory and digestive systems. Bacteria were identified in 25 animals, including an acid-fast bacteria detected in one animal, and fungi in 24 C. mydas. The fungi species included the genus Candida (Candida zeylanoides, n = 3), Yarrowia (Yarrowia lipolytica, n = 9; Yarrowia deformans, n = 5; and Yarrowia divulgata, n = 1), and Cladosporium anthropophilum (n = 1). No species of bacteria was identified by molecular testing. All fungi species identified are saprobic, some are important to food and medical industries, but are also pathogens of humans and other animals. Therefore, long-term monitoring of these pathogens and the C. mydas health may indicate changes in environmental quality, possible zoonotic diseases, and their effects.

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Cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV) was identified as the etiologic agent of several epizootic episodes worldwide. Most of these studies are based on unusual mortality events or identification of new viral strains. We investigated the occurrence of CeMV under non-epizootic circumstances at a world heritage in Southern Brazil by a combination of pathologic, immunohistochemical and molecular assays. From 325 stranded cetaceans, 40 were included. Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) was the most frequent species. Interstitial pneumonia and non-suppurative encephalitis were the main pathologic findings associated with CeMV infection. Intracytoplasmic immunolabelling anti-CeMV was observed mainly in lungs and lymph nodes. All samples were negative in reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assay. Diagnosis of CeMV is challenging in areas where epizootic episodes have not been recorded and due to post-mortem changes. We observed a CeMV prevalence of 27.5%. The results described here increase the knowledge about CeMV under non-epizootic conditions in Brazil and worldwide.

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In vitro tests are performed to evaluate the efficacy of antimycotoxins additives (AMAs); nevertheless, such assays show a low correlation with in vivo trials, which are also required to determine AMAs' efficacy. In search of an alternative method, the current study investigated the use of an ex vivo technique. Six AMAs (AMA1 to AMA6) had their ability to reduce intestinal absorption of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) evaluated. Jejunal explants were obtained from broilers and subjected to two treatments per AMA in Ussing chambers: T1 (control) - 2.8 mg/L AFB1, and T2 - 2.8 mg/L AFB1 + 0.5% AMA. AMAs were also tested in vitro to assess adsorption of AFB1 in artificial intestinal fluid. In the ex vivo studies, AMA1 to AMA6 decreased intestinal absorption of AFB1 by 67.11%, 73.82%, 80.70%, 85.86%, 86.28% and 82.32%, respectively. As for the in vitro results, AMA1 to AMA6 presented an adsorption of 99.72%, 99.37%, 99.67%, 99.53%, 99.04% and 99.15%, respectively. The evaluated ex vivo model proved useful in the assessment of AMAs. No correlation was reported between ex vivo and in vitro findings. Further studies are needed to elucidate the correlation between ex vivo and in vivo results seeking to reduce animal testing.

Testes in vitro são realizados para avaliar a eficácia de aditivos antimicotoxinas (AAMs); entretanto, tais experimentos apresentam uma baixa correlação com ensaios in vivo, que também são exigidos para determinar a eficácia de AAMs. Em busca de um método alternativo, o presente estudo investigou o uso de uma técnica ex vivo. A capacidade de seis AAMs (AAM1 a AAM6) de reduzir a absorção intestinal de aflatoxina B1 (AFB1) foi avaliada. Explantes jejunais foram coletados de frangos de corte e submetidos a dois tratamentos por AAM em câmaras de Ussing: T1 (controle) - 2,8 mg/L AFB1, e T2 - 2.8 mg/L AFB1 + 0,5% AAM. Os AAMs também foram testados in vitro para verificar a adsorção de AFB1 em fluido intestinal artificial. Nos ensaios ex vivo, AAM1 ao AAM6 diminuíram a absorção intestinal de AFB1 em 67,11%, 73,82%, 80,70%, 85,86%, 86,28% e 82,32%, respectivamente. Quanto aos achados in vitro, AAM1 ao AAM6 apresentaram adsorção de 99,72%, 99,37%, 99,67%, 99,53%, 99,04% e 99,15%, respectivamente. O modelo ex vivo avaliado mostrou-se eficiente na avaliação de AAMs. Não houve correlação entre os resultados ex vivo e in vitro. Estudos adicionais são necessários para definir a correlação entre achados ex vivo e in vivo na tentativa de reduzir os testes em animais.

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After the growth-promoting antibiotics prohibition, intestinal health became an increasing concern worldwide in poultry farming. The intestinal histological evaluation is an inexpensive technique that brings relevant information, but in poultry, the immediate process of intestinal post-mortem autolysis interferes directly on the samples quality for histological analysis hindering a precise diagnosis. This study aimed to standardize a technique for broilers' intestines sample collection and fixation for histological analysis. Seven broiler chickens received a standard diet until 23 days of age when they were euthanized. Fragments of duodenum, jejunum, and ileum were collected using three methods: intestine strips, transverse section, and Swiss roll and posteriorly fixed in 10% buffered formalin and bouin solution. Tissue samples were submitted for histological (number of villi and viable villi per field) and morphometrical (villi height, cryptdepth and villi:crypt ratio) evaluations and the results analyzed statistically. A significant high number of villiand viable villi per field in all regions was observed in the Swiss roll method. In the duodenum (p= 0.0066) and jejunum (p= 0.0058) an interaction between the Swiss roll method and the fixative buffered formalin was observed in the viable and number of villi per field, respectively. Regarding the morphometrical analysis significant differences were observed, in the jejunum villi height sampling by the methods Swissroll (1,157.66 ± 148.25 µm, p= 0.0015) that showed the highest mean. Deeper crypt depths were observed in the jejunum (156.59 ± 15.68 µm, p= 0.0002) and ileum (131.13 ± 15.01 µm, p= 0.0006) collect by the Swissroll method. An interaction between the bouin fixative was also observed in the [...].(AU)

Após a proibição da utilização dos antimicrobianos promotores de crescimento, saúde intestinal se tornou uma preocupação crescente na avicultura mundialmente. A avaliação histológica intestinal é uma técnica de baixo custo que traz informações relevantes, porém nas aves, o imediato processo de autólise intestinal post-mortem interfere diretamente na qualidade da amostra para histologia dificultando um diagnóstico preciso. Este estudo objetivou a padronização de uma técnica para coleta e fixação do intestino de frangos de corte para análise histológica. Sete frangos de corte receberam uma dieta padrão até 23 dias de vida, quando foram eutanasiados. Fragmentos de duodeno, jejuno e íleo foram coletados utilizando três métodos: intestino aberto, corte transversal e rocambole, e posteriormente fixados em formalina tamponada10% e solução de bouin. Amostras de tecidos foram submetidas a avaliações histológicas (número de vilosidades e vilosidades viáveis por campo) e morfométricas (altura de vilosidade, profundidade de cripta e relação vilosidade:cripta) e os resultados analisados estatisticamente. Um significativo maior número de vilosidades e vilosidades viáveis por campo foi observado, em todos os segmentos intestinais, no método rocambole. No duodeno (p= 0,0066) e jejuno (p= 0,0058) uma interação entre o método rocambole e o fixador formalina tamponada foi observado para as variáveis vilosidades viáveis e número de vilosidades por campo, respectivamente. Referente a análise morfométrica diferenças significativas foram observadas na altura de vilosidade no jejuno amostrado pelo método rocambole (1.157,66 ± 148,25 µm, p= 0,0015)que apresentou a maior média. Criptas mais profundas foram observadas no jejuno (156,59 ± 15,68 µm, p= 0,0002) e íleo (131,13 ± 15,01 µm, p= 0,0006) coletados pelo método rocambole. Uma interação entre o fixador bouin também foi observado no jejuno (p= 0,0223) para esta variável. Amostragem do [...](AU)

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