著者

Khoirun NISA Sue Yee LIM Masayoshi SHINOHARA Noriyuki NAGATA Kazuyoshi SASAOKA Angkhana DERMLIM Rommaneeya LEELA-ARPORN Tomoya MORITA Nozomu YOKOYAMA Tatsuyuki OSUGA Noboru SASAKI Keitaro MORISHITA Kensuke NAKAMURA Hiroshi OHTA Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.17-0174, (Released:2017-08-05)

被引用文献数

5

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) with microbubbles as a contrast agent allows the visualization and quantification of tissue perfusion. The assessment of canine intestinal perfusion by quantitative CEUS may provide valuable information for diagnosing and monitoring chronic intestinal disorders. This study aimed to assess the repeatability (intraday variability) and reproducibility (interday variability) of quantitative duodenal CEUS in healthy dogs. Six healthy beagles underwent CEUS three times within one day (4-hour intervals) and on two different days (1-week interval). All dogs were sedated with a combination of butorphanol (0.2 mg/kg) and midazolam (0.1 mg/kg) prior to CEUS. The contrast agent (Sonazoid®) was administered using the intravenous bolus method (0.01 ml/kg) for imaging of the duodenum. Time-intensity curves (TIC) were created by drawing multiple regions of interest (ROIs) in the duodenal mucosa, and perfusion parameters, including the time-to-peak (TTP), peak intensity (PI), area under the curve (AUC), and wash-in and wash-out rates (WiR and WoR, respectively), were generated. Intraday and interday coefficients of variation (CVs) for TTP, PI, AUC, WiR, and WoR were <25% (range, 2.27–23.41%), which indicated that CEUS was feasible for assessing duodenal perfusion in healthy sedated dogs. Further study of CEUS in dogs with chronic intestinal disorders is necessary to evaluate its clinical applicability.

著者

Nozomu YOKOYAMA Hiroshi OHTA Yumiko KAGAWA Rommaneeya LEELA-ARPORN Angkhana DERMLIM Khoirun NISA Tomoya MORITA Tatsuyuki OSUGA Noboru SASAKI Keitaro MORISHITA Kensuke NAKAMURA Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.16-0479, (Released:2017-01-16)

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We examine the expression of tight junction and adherence junction proteins in the colorectal mucosa of miniature dachshunds (MDs) with inflammatory colorectal polyps (ICRPs). Colorectal mucosa samples were endoscopically obtained from 8 MDs with ICRPs and 8 control dogs for immunoblotting. Paraffin-embedded tissues of surgically resected inflamed lesions from another 5 MDs with ICRPs and full-thickness colorectal specimens from 5 healthy beagles were obtained for immunohistochemistry. The expression patterns of claudin-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -7 and -8, E-cadherin and β-catenin were analyzed in the non-inflamed mucosa and inflamed mucosa of ICRPs and colorectal mucosa of control dogs by immunoblotting. The localization of these proteins in the inflamed lesions was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. The expressions of each of claudin, E-cadherin and β-catenin were not significantly different between control dogs and non-inflamed colonic mucosa from MDs with ICRPs. In contrast, only E-cadherin and β-catenin were detected in the inflamed lesions of MDs with ICRPs. By immunohistochemistry, claudin-2, -3, -4, -5 and -7, E-cadherin and β-catenin were expressed in the colorectal epithelium within the inflamed mucosa, but not in granulation tissue. Distributions of claudin-2, -3, -4, -5 and -7, E-cadherin and β-catenin in the colonic epithelium were not different between MDs with ICRPs and control dogs. These results indicated that no significant alteration was detected in several tight junction or adherence junction proteins expression in the colorectal epithelium of ICRPs.

著者

Keitaro MORISHITA Akira HIRAMOTO Tatsuyuki OSUGA Sue Yee LIM Nisa KHOIRUN Noboru SASAKI Kensuke NAKAMURA Hiroshi OHTA Masahiro YAMASAKI Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.16-0062, (Released:2016-08-18)

被引用文献数

4

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) of the hepatic vein can assess intrahepatic hemodynamic changes, and has been studied as a noninvasive method to assess the severity of portal hypertension and hepatic fibrosis in humans. However, few reports have described its usefulness in veterinary medicine. The purpose of this study was to characterize CEUS findings of the hepatic vein in normal dogs and assess the repeatability of this method both in a conscious group (n=6) and a sedated group (n=6). Sonazoid® (0.01 ml/kg) was used as a contrast agent and scanning of the hepatic vein was performed for 2 min. Time-intensity curves were generated from regions of interest in the hepatic vein. Four perfusion parameters were measured for quantitative analysis: hepatic vein arrival time (HVAT), time to peak (TTP), time to peak phase (TTPP) and wash-out ratio (WR). CEUS examinations were performed three times in each dog. The median (range) values of HVAT, TTP, TTPP and WR in the conscious group were 13.5 sec (9–22 sec), 12.5 sec (6–24 sec), 8 sec (6–13 sec) and 78.0% (60.7–91.7%), respectively. Median (range) values of HVAT, TTP, TTPP and WR in the sedated group were 12 sec (8–17 sec), 12.5 sec (9–17 sec), 9 sec (7–13 sec) and 84.1% (63.0–94.4%), respectively. The coefficients of variation of these parameters in the conscious and sedated groups were 7.6–29.7% and 11.8%–14.8%, respectively.

著者

Masahiro YAMASAKI Yoshihiro TSUBOI Yusuke TANIYAMA Naohiro UCHIDA Reeko SATO Kensuke NAKAMURA Hiroshi OHTA Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.16-0027, (Released:2016-04-28)

被引用文献数

3

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The Babesia gibsoni heat shock protein 90 (BgHSP90) gene was cloned and sequenced. The length of the gene was 2,610 bp with two introns. This gene was amplified from cDNA corresponding to full length cording sequence (CDS) with an open reading frame of 2,148 bp. A phylogenetic analysis of the CDS of HSP90 gene showed that B. gibsoni was most closely related to B. bovis and Babesia sp. BQ1/Lintan and lies within a phylogenetic cluster of protozoa. Moreover, mRNA transcription profile for BgHSP90 exposed to high temperature were examined by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. BgHSP90 levels was elevated when the parasites were incubated at 43°C for 1 hr.

著者

Yu TAMURA Hiroshi OHTA Nozomu YOKOYAMA Sue Yee LIM Tatsuyuki OSUGA Keitaro MORISHITA Kensuke NAKAMURA Masahiro YAMASAKI Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.13-0635, (Released:2014-06-30)

被引用文献数

1 20

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Lymphocytic-plasmacytic colitis (LPC) is a common form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affecting the canine large intestine. Cytokines are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of IBD. However, to date, few studies have investigated cytokine mRNA expression in dogs with LPC. In this study, we investigated mRNA transcription levels of T helper cell cytokines, such as IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-17 and IL-10 and pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-8, IL-12 and IL-23, in colonic mucosa from LPC dogs by quantitative real-time RT-PCR. No significant differences were detected in cytokine mRNA expressions between dogs with LPC and controls, except for IL-23p19. Dogs with LPC failed to express a predominant cytokine profile in inflamed colonic mucosa as opposed to human IBD.

著者

Hiroshi OHTA Kanae TAKADA Yuji SUNDEN Yu TAMURA Tatsuyuki OSUGA Sue Yee LIM Masahiro MURAKAMI Noboru SASAKI Bandula Kumara Wickramasekara RAJAPAKSHAGE Kensuke NAKAMURA Masahiro YAMASAKI Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.13-0008, (Released:2013-11-22)

被引用文献数

3 13

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common cause of chronic gastrointestinal signs in dogs. In humans, T helper cells have important roles in the pathogenesis of IBD. In contrast, no specific involvement of a distinct T cell subset has been described in canine IBD. The present study evaluated the gene and protein expression of cytokines of T cell subsets in duodenal mucosa from dogs with IBD. Relative quantification of interleukin (IL)-17A, interferon (IFN)-γ, IL-4 and IL-10 mRNA transcription was performed using duodenal mucosa from 27 IBD dogs and 8 controls. Duodenal mucosal IL-17A, IFN-γ and IL-10 protein levels were determined by ELISA in 15 IBD dogs and 8 controls. There was no significant difference in each cytokines mRNA transcription level between groups. There was no significant difference in IL-17A, IFN-γ and IL-10 protein expression levels between groups. Thus, there is no clear evidence for the involvement of distinct Th cytokine in the pathogenesis of canine IBD.

著者

Sue Yee LIM Kensuke NAKAMURA Keitaro MORISHITA Noboru SASAKI Masahiro MURAKAMI Tatsuyuki OSUGA Hiroshi OHTA Masahiro YAMASAKI Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.13-0199, (Released:2013-08-13)

被引用文献数

6 17

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Quantitative contrast enhanced ultrasound is a major breakthrough for ultrasound imaging in recent years. However, contrast enhancement of the pancreas is brief with bolus injection. To assess if continuous infusion of Sonazoid® can prolong the duration of pancreatic enhancement over bolus injections, eight adult dogs received bolus injection and continuous infusion of Sonazoid® on separate days. Contrast enhanced ultrasound of the pancreatic parenchyma and proximal descending duodenum was performed, and time intensity curves reflecting tissue perfusions were generated. Perfusion parameters- time to initial upslope, peak time, time to wash-out and peak intensity were calculated and evaluated. Fast wash-in to intense peak, followed by rapid wash-out was observed for time intensity curves of bolus injection. With continuous infusion, contrast wash-in to peak intensity was gradual, followed by long plateau and slow wash-out. Median contrast enhancement durations of the pancreas and duodenum were significantly prolonged by continuous infusion from 11 sec (range, 10 to 23 sec) and 16 sec (range, 3 to 43 sec) at bolus injection to 205 sec (range, 170 to 264 sec, P<0.01) and 193 sec (range, 169 to 216 sec, P<0.05), respectively. Median peak intensity of the pancreas was 100.9 MPV (range, 80.2 to 124.3 MPV) at bolus injection and 77.6 MPV (range, 58.2 to 99.5 MPV, P<0.05) at continuous infusion. Prolonged continuous imaging is afforded by continuous infusion of contrast agent. Peak intensity of the pancreas was slightly diminished in continuous infusion, but offered adequate imaging subjectively.

著者

Asuka SUTO Masahiro YAMASAKI Yukari TAKASAKI Yasuyuki FUJITA Riichiro ABE Hiroshi SHIMIZU Hiroshi OHTA Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

公益社団法人 日本獣医学会

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.13-0098, (Released:2013-07-16)

被引用文献数

2 7

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Due to the lack of a gold standard method in canine lipoprotein analysis, it is unclear whether canine high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can be accurately evaluated by the lipoprotein analysis methods used for dogs. This study investigated whether the ultracentrifugation-precipitation (U-P) method was suitable as a gold standard method for analyzing canine lipoprotein. First, the U-P method was compared with a gel permeation high performance liquid chromatography system (GP-HPLC). The concentrations of canine HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) and LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) determined by the U-P method correlated closely with those determined by GP-HPLC. However, the canine HDL-C concentration determined by the U-P method was lower than that by GP-HPLC, and the canine LDL-C concentration by the U-P method was higher than that by GP-HPLC. This study showed that some of the canine HDL could be precipitated with heparin manganese chloride solution. Second, the [HDL] and [LDL] fractions separated by the U-P method were analyzed by LC-MS/MS. The [HDL] fraction was found to contain only apolipoprotein A-I, which is an apolipoprotein of HDL, whereas the [LDL] fraction contained both apolipoprotein A-I and apolipoprotein B-100, which is an apolipoprotein of LDL. This data showed that a certain lipoprotein that includes apolipoprotein A-I might precipitate with canine LDL by use of heparin manganese chloride solution. These results indicated that the U-P method is not currently a gold standard method for analyzing canine lipoproteins.

著者

Bandula Kumara WICKRAMASEKARA RAJAPAKSHAGE Masahiro YAMASAKI Shiang-Jyi HWANG Noboru SASAKI Masahiro MURAKAMI Yu TAMURA Sue Yee LIM Kensuke NAKAMURA Hiroshi OHTA Mitsuyoshi TAKIGUCHI

出版者

JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

雑誌

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science (ISSN:09167250)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.74, no.9, pp.1139-1148, 2012 (Released:2012-10-01)

参考文献数

34

被引用文献数

9 16

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The stability of the characteristics of the diminazene aceturate (DA)-resistant B. gibsoni isolate was initially determined invitro. Part of the DA-resistant B. gibsoni isolate was cultured without DA for 4 weeks, and then newly exposed to 200 ng/ml DA. As a result, this isolate could proliferate the same as the DA-resistant isolate, indicating that the characteristic of DA resistance was stable in the DA-resistant isolate. Additionally, the level of parasitemia in the DA-resistant isolate was comparatively lower than in the wild-type, suggesting that the proliferation potential of the DA-resistant isolate would be lower than that of the wild-type. Subsequently, to investigate the involvement of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in DA resistance in B. gibsoni, the nucleotide sequences and deduced amino acid sequences of mitochondrial genes such as COXI, COXIII, and CYTb genes of the DA-resistant isolate, were compared with those of the wild-type. As a result, these three genes were not altered in the DA-resistant B. gibsoni isolate. Moreover, the transcription levels of COXI, COXIII, and CYTb genes were observed by semi-quantitative RT-PCR. As a result, the gene transcription of those genes in the DA-resistant isolate was not significantly altered. These results indicated that DA did not affect mtDNA directly in DA-resistant B. gibsoni. Thus, it is suggested that mtDNA should not be deeply involved in DA resistance in B. gibsoni.