“Blind men and an elephant”:The need for animals in research,drug safety studies,and understanding civilizational diseases

Animal-based research and drug safety studies are essential to understanding the mysteries of nature and the long-term survival of humans.Due to the rapid increase in the global human population,conflict-and economically driven human migration,tourism-related activities,densely populated metropolitan areas,and local policies,humans will be affected by a multitude of novel disease-causing microorganisms and civilizational diseases.Despite disparities among countries,recent and planned changes in regulations concerning animal research and drug safety studies could have detrimental effects on both the animal research community and nations lacking sufficient social support systems.Based on existing scientific literature,I argue that we need animal research encompassing aspects such as animal development,behavior,drug safety studies,and for the understanding of future civilizational diseases.Depending on the nature of the research questions and local challenges,a suitable animal model organism should be made mandatory.

Application of Modeling Drugs in Animal Models of Chemical Phlebitis: Review

Objective: This review aims to determine the impact of different drugs and methods on the successful establishment of an animal model for chemical phlebitis (CP). Design: Search the Cochrane Library, ProQuest Academic Journal Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Ovid, Embase, CINAHL complete (EESCO) and other related databases to determine the literature. Screen out articles consistent with this review and summarize them. Results: Since the establishment of the database, a total of 1463 articles have been retrieved. After reading the title, abstract and full text, and excluding non-related and duplicate articles, 22 reports were finally included. Among them, there are 8 articles using different medication methods to compare the effects of establishing a CP model. The included articles explored the effects of different animal models, drug types, and their dose, concentration, speed, and time on the CP model. Conclusion: The factors of dose, concentration and time were positively correlated with the incidence of CP. The effect of speed factors on CP and the results of different animal models are inconsistent. It requires further research in the future.

Research Progress on Analysis and Detection Techniques of Veterinary Drug Residues in Animal Foods

As an important guarantee for the prevention and control of animal diseases,veterinary drugs have important functions in improving animal production performance and product quality and maintaining ecological balance.They are an important guarantee for the healthy development of animal husbandry,food safety and public health.However,the irrational use and abuse of veterinary drugs and feed pharmaceutical additives are widespread,causing harmful substances in animal foods and damage to human health,and threatening the sustainable development of the environment and animal husbandry as well.In order to ensure human health,it is urgent to develop a simple,rapid,high-sensitivity,high-throughput and low-cost veterinary drug residue detection technology.In this paper,the sample pretreatment methods and detection techniques for the analysis of veterinary drug residues in animal foods were reviewed.

Situations and Countermeasures on Veterinary drug residues and Detection to Animal Material Food of Entry-Exit Trade

With the people's lives improving,the demands of livestock products on the import and export aspects were growing. Veterinary drug residues as the important factor which might influence animal products safety has become a major concern. In this paper,the status quo and inspection of the veterinary drug residue and the corresponding control measures were put forward.

Sex differences in exercise and drug addiction:A mini review of animal studies

Growing literature has demonstrated that exercise may be an effective prevention and treatment option for drug addiction. In the past few years, many studies have suggested that there were sex differences in all phases of drug addiction. However, very limited research has investigated sex differences in the effectiveness of exercise intervention in drug addiction and rehabilitation. In this mini review, we summarize the effect of sex on the results of using exercise to prevent and treat drug addiction. The studies we consider span various animal models and use multiple types of exercise to examine the effectiveness of exercise on the neurobiological mechanism of exercise rehabilitation. We believe that exercise as an adjuvant intervention strategy can be applied better in drug addiction prevention and recovery. Copyright 2014, Shanghai University of Sport. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Breast cancer animal models and applications

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. Basic and translational breast cancer research relies heavily on experimental animal models. Ideally, such models for breast cancer should have commonality with human breast cancer in terms of tumor etiology, biological behavior,pathology, and response to therapeutics. This review introduces current progress in different breast cancer experimental animal models and analyzes their characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and potential applications. Finally, we propose future research directions for breast cancer animal models.

Present Situation in Preventing and Treating Liver Fibrosis with TCM Drugs

Considerable evidences have shown that the mechanism of TCM drugs for preventing and treating liver fibrosis is very complicated. TCM treatment can not only inhibit viral replication, ameliorate inflammation and promote blood circulation in the liver, and enhance regeneration of the hepatic cells, but also inhibit HSC proliferation, intra- and extracellular secretion, decrease the secretion of collagen and promote its degradation and re-absorption. However, most of the animal models are only suitable for studies of acute hepatitis. Establishment of cell lines suitable for studies of fibrosis is still at its initial stage. What we expect is that comprehensive clinical studies in TCM treatment of liver fibrosis will be carried out and evaluation of each datum given, both of which are of importance.

Relative efficacy of some prokinetic drugs in morphine-induced gastrointestinal transit delay in mice

AIM:To study the relative efficacy of cisapride, metoclopramide,domperidone,erythromycin and mosapride on gastric emptying(GE)and small intestinal transit(SIT) in morphine treated mice. METHODS:Phenol red marker meal was employed to estimate GE and SIT in Swiss albino mice of either sex.The groups included were control,morphine 1 mg/kg(s.c.15 rain before test meal)alone or with(45 rain before test meal p.o.)cisapride 10 mg/kg,metoclopramide 20 mg/kg, domperidone 20 mg/kg,erythromycin 6 mg/kg and mosapride 20 mg/kg. RESULTS:Cisapride,metoclopramide and mosapride were effective in enhancing gastric emptying significantly(P<0.001) whereas other prokinetic agents failed to do so in normal mice.Metoclopramide completely reversed morphine induced delay in gastric emptying followed by mosapride. Metoclopramide alone was effective when given to normal mice in increasing the SIT.Cisapride,though it did not show any significant effect on SIT in normal mice,was able to reverse morphine induced delay in SIT significantly(P<0.001) followed by metoclopramide and mosapride. CONCLUSION:Metoclopramide and cisapride are most effective in reversing morphine-induced delay in gastric emptying and small intestinal transit in mice respectively.

A review: Systematic research approach on toxicity model of liver and kidney in laboratory animals

Therapeutic experiments are commonly performed on laboratory animals to inves-tigate the possible mechanism(s)of action of toxic agents as well as drugs or sub-stances under consideration.The use of toxins in laboratory animal models,including rats,is intended to cause toxicity.This study aimed to investigate different models of hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in laboratory animals to help researchers advance their research goals.The current narrative review used databases such as Medline,Web of Science,Scopus,and Embase and appropriate keywords until June 2021.Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity models derived from some toxic agents such as cisplatin,acetaminophen,doxorubicin,some anticancer drugs,and other materials through various signaling pathways are investigated.To understand the models of renal or hepatotoxicity in laboratory animals,we have provided a list of toxic agents and their toxicity procedures in this review.

Mathematical Analysis of Relationship Between Resistance to Fluoroquinolones and GyrA Mutation of Salmonella from Animal

By means of mathematical modeling methods, we analyzed the relationship between the resistance to fluoroquinolones and GyrA mutation of Salmonella from animal isolates. We found that considering the influence of the resistance to ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, enrofloxacin, ofloxacin, pefloacin mesylate and norfloxacin nicotinate of the five types of fluoroquinolones to GyrA mutation of animal Salmonella, the resistance of pefloacin mesylate had the most significant effect, while the resistance of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and enrofloxacin were the least significant factors. Nearly half of the Salmonella supports such a rule that the MIC of norfloxacin nicotinate reaching 64 or 128 might lead to the mutation Ser83→Phe, MIC exceeding 512 might lead to the mutation Ser83→Gly; 60% of the sample supported that the MIC of enrofloxacin reaching 32 or 64 might lead to the mutation Asp87 →Asn. 80% of them agreed to the fact that the MIC of neither ciprofloxacin hydrochloride under 64 nor pefloacin mesylate below 512 might result in the gene mutation in 119 site. All Salmonella isolates supported the conclusion that the mutation Alal19→Val took place, if and only if the MIC of norfloxacin nicotinate exceeded 512.

An Experimental Study on Drugs for Improving Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis in Treating Mild Chronic Hepatic Damage

Large and small doses of drugs for improving blood circulation and removing blood stasis were used in model rats to treat mild chronic hepatic damage induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). The results show that large dose of Dang Gui ([symbol: see text] Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Dan Shen ([symbol: see text] Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) (drugs for regulating blood flow) and small dose of Yu Jin ([symbol: see text] Radix Curcumae) and Niu Xi ([symbol: see text] Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae) (drugs for activating blood flow) can significantly elevate the activity of SOD (P

Regulative Actions of the Chinese Drugs for Tonifying the Kidney on Gene Expression of the Hypothalamic GnRH,Pituitary FSH,LH and Osteoblastic BGP

It is found that the drugs for nourishing yin to reduce pathogenic fire can significantly down-regulate,and the drugs for tonifying the kidney to replenish essence can up-regulate mRNA expression of the hypothalamic GnRH,pituitary FSH,LH and osteoblastic BGP,indicating that the Chinese drugs for tonifying the kidney can regulate gene expression of the hypothalamic GnRH,pituitary FSH,LH,and osteoblastic BGP,which is possibly one of the main mechanisms of the Chinese drug for tonifying the kidney,regulating ephebic development process and improving skeletal development in sexual precocity children.

Study on the Protective Effects of Compound Blood-activating Soup on Bone Marrow Hematopoietic Cells in Acute Radiation Injured Mice

After irradiation with 8 Gy 60Coγ-ray,mice were immediaterly given intraperitoneal injection of 200 mg 100 % compound blood-activating soup twice a day. On the 3rd and 7th day, the P53 gene expression of bone marrow hematopoietic cells in Chinese drug group was found to be higher than that in normal group, and it was also significantly higher than that in control group. The expression level of GADD153 gene which was not expressed in normal group was much lower in Chinese drug group than that in control group. On the 7th day after irradiation, the P53 and GADD153 gene expression levels of splenic mononuclear cells were consistent with those of bone marrow hematopoietic cells both in Chinese drug group and control group. On the 3rd and 7th day, the bone marrow hematopoietic tissue volume in Chinese drug group was higher than that in control group, with no difference found between the two groups. While on the 14th day, the difference became significant (P＜0. 01). The results showed that commonly used blood-activating and stasis-eliminating drugs may strengthen .the viability of hematopoietic cells and promote the rehabilitation of hematopoiesis by inducing wt-P53 expression to block the bone marrow hematopoietic cells in G1 phase, during which DNA could be repaired.

Advances in the Researches on the Blocking Effect of Chinese Drugs on Tumors

Malignant tumors are caused by multiple carcinogenic factors undergoing several stages. The occurrence and development of tumors may be prevented and blocked if some effective interference factors are brought into play.1 At present, there are two main subjects for the researches, that is, blocking the precancerous lesions and blocking the develop-ment of tumors. The former focuses on the removing of carcinogenic factors and on the chemoprophylaxis of cancer, while the latter on the inhibition of cancer cell infiltration and cancerometastasis. These are summarized as follows.

Characterization and validation of a chronic retinal neovascularization rabbit model by evaluating the efficacy of anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory drugs

AIM:To establish a rabbit model with chronic condition of retinal neovascularization(RNV)induced by intravitreal(IVT)injection of DL-2-aminoadipic acid(DL-AAA),a retinal glial(Mül er)cell toxin,extensive characterization of DL-AAA induced angiographic features and the suitability of the model to evaluate anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory therapies for ocular vascular diseases.METHODS:DL-AAA(80 mmol/L)was administered IVT into both eyes of Dutch Belted rabbit.Post DL-AAA delivery,clinical ophthalmic examinations were performed weekly following modified Mc Donald-Shadduck Scoring System.Color fundus photography,fluorescein angiography(FA),and optical coherence tomography(OCT)procedures were performed every 2 or 4 wk until stable retinal vascular leakage was observed.Once stable retinal leakage(12 wk post DL-AAA administration)was established,anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)(bevacizumab,ranibizumab and aflibercept)and anti-inflammatory(triamcinolone,TAA)drugs were tested for their efficacy after IVT administration.Fluorescein angiograms were scored before and after treatment following a novel grading system,developed for the DL-AAA rabbit model.RESULTS:Post DL-AAA administration,eyes were presented with moderate to severe retinal/choroidal inflammation which was accompanied by intense vitreous flare and presence of inflammatory cells in the vitreous humor.Retinal hemorrhage was restricted to the tips of neo-retinal vessels.FA revealed maximum retinal vascular leakage at 2 wk after DL-AAA injection and then persisted as evidenced by stable mean FA scores in weeks 8 and 12.Retinal vascular angiographic and tomographic features were stable and consistent up to 36 mo among two different staggers induced for RNV at two different occasions.Day 7,mean FA scores showed that 1μg/eye of bevacizumab,ranibizumab,aflibercept and 2μg/eye of TAA suppress 65%,90%,100%and 50%retinal vascular leakage,respectively.Day 30,bevacizumab and TAA continued to show 66%and 44%suppression while ranibizumab effect was becoming less effective(68%).In contrast,aflibercept was still able to fully(100%)suppress vascular leakage on day 30.On day 60,bevacizumab,ranibizumab and TAA showed suppression of 7%,12%,and 9%retinal vascular leakage,respectively,however,aflibercept continued to be more effective showing 50%suppression of vascular leakage.CONCLUSION:The DL-AAA rabbit model mimics RNV angiographic features like RNV and chronic retinal leakage.Based on these features the DL-AAA rabbit model provides an invaluable tool that could be used to test the therapeutic efficacy and duration of action of novel anti-angiogenic formulations,alone or in combination with anti-inflammatory compounds.

Determination of Sym-triazine Residues in Animal-derived Food by Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry

[Objective]The research aimed to establish a liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry for detecting residues of diclazuril,toltrazuril and its metabolites in animal-derived food.[Method]The samples were pre-treated by QuEChERS technology and detected by Exactive liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry.The liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry for detecting the residues of diclazuril,toltrazuril,toltrazuril sulfone and toltrazuril sulfoxide in animal-derived food was established.[Result]Diclazuril,toltrazuril,toltrazuril sulfone and toltrazuril sulfoxide showed a good linear correlation in the range of 2.0-50.0μg/L（r^2〉0.99）.The average recoveries of these four compounds in bovine power at the spiked levels of 2,10 and 20μg/kg were 74.5%-90.1%,and the relative standard deviations（RSD）were 15.4%-17.5%.[Conclusion]This method was stable and reliable,and could be used to detect diclazuril,toltrazuril,toltrazuril sulfone and toltrazuril sulfoxide in animal-derived food.

寄生虫抗药性及其对水产动物寄生虫病药物防治的启示

抗药性是病原体在药物作用下发生生理变化和遗传变异而获得的能经受住药物毒性的一种能力。随着水产养殖集约化程度提高和药物长期大量使用,寄生虫抗药性越来越普遍和严重,不仅影响寄生虫病的防治效果,还带来环境污染和食品安全问题。文章通过对陆生动物抗寄生虫药物、寄生虫抗药性机制、抗药性主要测定方法、抗药性控制策略及水产动物寄生虫抗药性的研究现状进行综述,为我国水产养殖中寄生虫抗药性研究提供思路,同时为减缓寄生虫抗药性提供科学的防控策略。

我国限制使用的兽药在食品动物中的残留概况

从我国食品动物禁用、停用、特定时期不得使用以及允许使用但不得检出等层面,对我国兽药使用的限制、相关残留检测方法标准适用范围以及相关问题的分析和建议进行综述,以期为养殖业规范用药、食品安全监管部门政策制定和调整、科研机构针对不得检出兽药残留标准相关研究的开展提供参考。

圈养野生动物粪便及生境耐药菌分布状况研究

为探究圈养野生动物粪便及生境抗生素耐药菌分布情况,该研究利用不同抗生素选择性平板采集7种野生动物粪样和生境水土样共54份样本,进行耐药菌的筛选和检出率计算与分析。结果显示,野生动物周围环境样本耐药菌检出率与粪样耐药菌检出率统计结果基本类似,其中粪样耐药菌检出率介于0~73.36%之间,生境中水样耐药菌检出率介于0~65.69%之间,土样耐药菌检出率介于0~82.47%之间。野生动物粪样存在不同程度细菌耐药现象,并有明显多重耐药性。野生动物中氨苄青霉素耐药性最为严重,其次为氟苯尼考抗生素。该研究可为中国野生动物自然环境细菌耐药性监测工作奠定基础。

《医学衷中参西录》药物炮制撷英

张锡纯《医学衷中参西录》中有关药物炮制的内容非常丰富,在药物的净制方面,主要有麻黄去节、桂枝去皮、蜈蚣去头、竹茹的入药部位等;在药物的切制方面,主要有茯苓切片、用隔纸焙代替植物叶片使乳香、没药去油、五味子捣碎、石类药物轧细等;在矿物药炮制方面,主要有石膏、代赭石、赤石脂均宜用生品不需煅制,朱砂人工合成者不宜入药,并列举了玄明粉与黑锡丹的制作方法;动物药的炮制方面,龙骨、牡蛎、石决明、水蛭、全蝎均主张用生品,并列举了血余炭的制作方法;毒性药物的炮制方面,主要有鸦胆子不可使皮破并宜装入龙眼肉中吞服,市售半夏要漂去矾味并阐述了制作半夏的方法,拟定了马钱子新的减毒增效炮制方法;药物炒炭方面,除血余炭外,鲜用炒炭药物;药物发酵方面,认为麦芽虽为脾胃之药,而实善舒肝气;酒曲调气破癥的作用较神曲强,但是神曲性更平和,更适于健胃消食。