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BACKGROUND: Wound healing monitoring and timely decision-making are critical for wound classification. Tryptophan (Tr) intrinsic fluorescence, detected at 295/340 nm, provides a noninvasive approach for wound assessment. Our previous work demonstrated that this autofluorescence is associated with keratinocytes in a highly proliferative state in vitro. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the correlation between Tr fluorescence and key wound healing parameters, including re-epithelialization, fibrosis, neovascularization, and acute and chronic inflammation, using a rabbit model. METHODS: Seven rabbits underwent wound healing assessment over a 15-day period. We employed histological analysis from central and marginal biopsies, and UV fluorescence imaging captured by a monochromatic near-UV sensitive camera equipped with a passband optical filter (340 nm/12 nm). Excitation was achieved using a 295 nm LEDs ring lamp. Normalized fluorescence values were correlated with histological measurements using Pearson correlation. RESULTS: The UV fluorescence strongly exhibited a strong correlation with re-epithelization (r = 0.8) at the wound edge, with peak intensity observed between the sixth and ninth days. Notably, wound-healing dynamics differed between the wound center and edge, primarily attributed to variations in re-epithelialization, neovascularization, and chronic inflammation. CONCLUSION: Our findings highlight the presence of autofluorescence at 295/340 nm during wound healing, demonstrating a robust association with re-epithelialization. This excitation/emission signal holds promise as a valuable noninvasive strategy for monitoring wound closure, re-epithelialization, and other biological processes where Tr plays a pivotal role.

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BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to validate an animal model for dry eye during and after the administration of 1% ophthalmic atropine sulfate (OAS) in New Zealand white (NZW) rabbits. METHODS: OAS (1%) was applied three times per day to 30 eyes of 15 healthy NZW rabbits. Sacrifice, enucleation, and lacrimal gland removal took place on days 15, 21, and 30 (OAS group). A second group (n = 5) was used as control. Clinical evaluations took place on days 3, 10, 15, 18, 21, 24 and 30. The primary endpoints were: Schirmer I test, tear break-up time (TBUT), and corneal fluorescein staining. As secondary endpoints, clinical changes including intraocular pressure, and histopathology were evaluated. RESULTS: While OAS was administered, the Schirmer I test showed a statistically significant reduction for OAS group versus control (p < 0.001), and versus basal production (p < 0.001). TBUT showed statistically significant differences between groups (days 3 and 10; p = 0.001) and versus basal values (day 3; p < 0.001). Fluorescein staining showed a statistically significant difference (day 3; p = 0.001). The most frequent clinical finding was conjunctival hyperemia (76.9% OAS vs. 20% control). For histopathology, all OAS subjects presented some degree of inflammation (86.7% minimal; 13.3% mild) whereas the control presented only 30% minimal inflammation. Goblet cell density showed no difference. CONCLUSIONS: The effectiveness of the OAS dry eye model in NZW rabbits as reported in previous studies was confirmed, provided that the application of the drug is maintained throughout the intervention; it is not a viable model after OAS administration is suspended.

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We describe the functional capability of a cross-linked hydrogel composed of sulfated glycosaminoglycans and a cationic cellulose by conducting trials on experimental animal models using intra-articular implants to treat an articular disease called osteoarthritis. Forty-eight mature New Zealand white rabbits were divided into three experimental groups: A, B, and C. Group A and B underwent unilateral anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) of the right knee. Subsequently, both knees of group A were treated with the injectable formulation under study. Meanwhile, group B was treated with sterile PBS (placebo). The animals of group C were surgically operated in both knees: Commercial hyaluronic acid (HA) was implanted in the left knee, and the formulation under study was implanted in the right knee. After implantation, all specimens underwent several evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. At 6 months, no significant differences were detected between the right and left knees of the different groups. However, significant differences were observed between both knees at 12 months in group C, with less cartilage damage in the right knees implanted with our hydrogel. Therefore, in vivo studies have demonstrated hydrogel safety, superior permanence, and less cartilage damage for long-term follow up 12 months after implantation for the formulation under study compared with commercial HA.

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Bovine herpesvirus (BoHV) type 1.1 (BoHV-1.1) causes repeated outbreaks of upper respiratory disease and abortion in cattle. The systemic effects of BoHV-1.1 in rabbits, using intranasal inoculation are reported. Female rabbits were divided into four groups and inoculated with the virus 10 days before mating, and at 15 or 22 days of pregnancy. Studies of the clinical signs, antibody production, virus isolation, and DNA detection as well as histological and immunohistochemical studies were carried out on lungs, kidneys, spleen, placentas, uteri and foetal tissues. All virus-inoculated animals developed respiratory clinical signs and a humoral response. BoHV-1.1 was isolated from nasal swabs and plasma rich in leukocytes, and viral DNA was detected in blood, dead foetuses and placentas. Histopathological lesions were found in the respiratory tract and some placentas and foetuses were immunohistochemically positive. Intranasal inoculation might be useful to study the systemic effects of BoHV-1.1 infection in the rabbit model.

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Objetivo: avaliar a ação local do paratormônio sintético (PTH) na regeneração óssea em calvária de coelhas. Método: foram utilizadas 20 coelhas, adultas, que receberam um cilindro de titânio fixado na calvária. Os animais foram divididos em dois grupos: GC (controle) e GE (experimental). Em cada animal foi realizado, com auxílio de micromotor, descorticalização do osso no local onde foi implantado um cilindro de titânio com volume interno útil de 112 mm3. Cada cilindro, após fixação na calvária, foi preenchido por coágulo sanguíneo obtido do próprio animal. Ao coágulo do grupo experimental foi adicionado 20 µg de PTH sintético derivado de DNA recombinante humano. Após oito e 12 semanas, cinco animais de cada grupo foram anestesiadas, sendo o volume do cilindro avaliado e o tecido presente no interior do cilindro retirado e fixado em formol a 10%. Após fixação o material foi descalcificado e processado para inclusão em parafina. Foram feitos cortes de 5 µm que foram corados pela hematoxilina-eosina e tricrômico de Mallory. Foi feita avaliação histomorfométrica do tecido e os dados submetidos á análise estatística (P < 0,05). Resultados: notamos no interior dos cilindros a presença de tecido conjuntivo frouxo, trabéculas ósseas e regiões de medula óssea, sendo mais desenvolvido no grupo experimental, tanto na 8ª quanto na 12ª semana. A morfometria mostrou maior quantidade de tecido ósseo neoformado no interior dos cilindros, nos grupos experimentais, em relação aos controles. Conclusões: o uso do PTH estimula a formação de tecido ósseo no interior de cilindros implantados em calvária de coelhas.

Objective: to evaluate the local action of synthetic parathyroid hormone (PTH) in bone regeneration of calvaria rabbit model. Methods: twenty animals were divided into two groups: GC (control) and GE (experimental). In each animal, bone removal (decorticalization) was performed with a micromotor and a titanium cylinder (internal useful volume of 112 mm3) was implanted. Afterwards, all cylinders were filled by autogenous blood clots; in the experimental groups, 20ìg of synthetic PTH derived from recombinant human DNA was incorporated into the cylinders. After 8 and 12 weeks, five animals from each group were anesthetized, the cylinder volume measured and the tissue inside the cylinder removed and fixed in 10% formalin. After fixation, the material was decalcified, processed, and 5ìm-thick slices stained with hematoxylin-eosin and Mallory's trichrome. Histomorphometric analysis was made and data submitted to statistical analysis (p<.05). Results: The presence of loose connective tissue, bone trabeculae and bone marrow regions were observed in the cylinders, being more developed in the experimental group, both at 8th and 12th weeks. Also, a higher amount of newly formed bone tissue within the cylinders in the experimental groups compared to controls was seen. Conclusions: the use of PTH stimulated the formation of bone tissue within the cylinders implanted in the calvaria rabbit model.

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