Serum small extracellular vesicles in overweight and obese dogs before and after weight loss: preliminary observations / Vesículas extracelulares pequenas no soro de cães com sobrepeso e obesos, antes e depois da perda de peso: observações preliminares

As vesículas extracelulares (VEs) são nanoparticulas circundadas por uma bicamada lipídica, que transportam lipídios, proteínas, ácidos nucleicos e metabólitos, e podem ser secretadas por diferentes tipos celulares. Os adipócitos são capazes de sintetizar e secretar VEs pequenas, que, uma vez na circulação, podem alcançar diferentes sistemas orgânicos, permitindo a comunicação intercelular. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o diâmetro e a concentração de VEs pequenas no soro de cães com sobrepeso e obesidade, antes e após a perda de peso. Para isso, foram recrutados 19 cães, sendo nove fêmeas e 10 machos castrados, em bom estado geral e com escore de condição corporal (ECC) ≥ 7. A avaliação inicial dos cães incluiu exame físico e testes laboratoriais. Após avaliação inicial, os cães foram alimentados com uma dieta hipocalórica comercial por quatro meses, e, após esse período, os testes laboratoriais foram reavaliados. As VEs pequenas foram isoladas a partir do sangue total, por meio de centrifugações e ultracentrifugações seriadas, e o equipamento NanoSight foi utilizado para a determinação do diâmetro e da concentração das VEs pequenas presentes no soro antes e após a dieta. Houve uma redução de 10% do peso corporal e de 16,5% do ECC dos cães, além da diminuição de 9% do diâmetro e de 31% da concentração das VEs pequenas, após os quatro meses de alimentação com a dieta hipocalórica. Não foram observadas diferenças em relação às análises bioquímicas e entre os resultados de fêmeas e machos, antes e após a perda de peso. Em conclusão, a redução do peso corporal e do acúmulo de gordura foi capaz de modificar as características (diâmetro e concentração) das VEs pequenas, que foram isoladas a partir do soro de cães com sobrepeso e obesidade.

Knockdown of CPT1A Induce Chicken Adipocyte Differentiation to Form Lipid Droplets

Lipid metabolism dysfunction is closely related to obesity, inflammation, diabetes, lipodystrophy, cardiovascular disease. Along with having a positive effect on energy homeostasis during fasting or prolonged exercise through mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation (FAO), more than two dozen enzymes and transport proteins are involved in the activation and transport of fatty acids into the mitochondrial, providing insights into their critical roles in metabolism. CPT1A has been reported to be expressed ubiquitously in the body and associated with dire consequences affecting fat deposition as the key rate-limiting enzyme of FAO. However, there is a dearth of data on the specific role of CPT1A on adipogenic differentiation and adipocyte lipolysis on chicken. This study assessed CPT1A's function in adipocyte differentiation andadipocyte lipolysis, and the mechanisms were investigated. We found that CPT1A knockdown (KD) promotes the differentiation of chicken preadipocytes into mature adipocytes. CPT1A KD increased PPARγ protein expression level. Expression levels of lipid synthesis-related genes were increased, and lipolysis genes were reduced. Also, CPT1A KD can encourage the formation of lipid droplets. So our results confirmed that knockdown of CPT1A induced the lipid differentiation and inhibited the ß-oxidation process to promote the formation of lipid droplets. These findings may deepen our understanding on CPT1A function, especially its regulatory role in adipocyte biology.(AU)

Mecanismos inflamatórios da obesidade: o que sabemos em gatos? / Inflammatory mechanisms in obesity: what is known in cats?

O objetivo deste trabalho foifornecer uma visão geral dos mecanismos inflamatórios envolvidos no processo da obesidade, com enfoque nas respostas imunes pró-inflamatórias e no papel das adipocinas nas reações inflamatórias, em humanos e animais, bem como a correlação com a espécie felina. A obesidade é considerada uma doença endócrina cada vez mais prevalente na espécie felina, causada por uma desordem nutricional de balanço energético negativo. É definida como um acúmulo excessivo de tecido adiposo que afeta negativamente a saúde do animal e está associada à diminuição da expectativa de vida, sendo que as causas que a desencadeiam são multifatoriais, sendo atreladas a diversos fatores genéticos e ambientais. O tecido adiposo é um órgão endócrino que participa ativamente do metabolismo energético e concentra fatores hormonais que são secretados pelos adipócitos, os quais modulam o metabolismo e exercem capacidade de envolver diretamente as respostas imunes inatas e adaptativas por meio da atividade dos principais tipos celulares, incluindo adipócitos e macrófagos responsáveis pela ativação e liberação de citocinas que afetam a função fisiológica normal, influenciando no desenvolvimento da inflamação crônica. A produção alterada de adipocinas na obesidade tem sido envolvida na fisiopatologia de diversos grupos de doenças e tem sido relatada sua possível contribuição para o desenvolvimento de resistência insulínica e diabetes mellitus. Apesar do incompleto compreendimento dos fatores desencadeantes da inflamação no tecido adiposo de gatos, sugere-se que estejam envolvidos aspectos associados à disfunção mitocondrial, hipóxia ou, ainda, que estejam associados fatores intrínsecos do adipócito.

This study aimed to provide an overview of the inflammatory mechanisms involved in the obesity process focusing on pro-inflammatory immune responses and the role of adipokines in inflammatory reactionsm in animals and humans, as well as the correlation with the feline specie. Obesity is considered an increasingly prevalent endocrine disease in feline species, caused by a nutritional disorder with negative energy balance. It is defined as an excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that negatively affects the animal's health and is associated with a decrease in life expectancy and as triggering causes are multifactorial, being linked to several genetic and environmental factors. Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ that actively participates in energy metabolism and concentrates hormonal factors that are secreted by adipocytes, which modulate metabolism and exert the ability to directly involve innate and adaptive immune responses through the activity of the main cell types, including adipocytes and macrophages responsible for the activation and release of cytokines that affect normal physiological function, influencing the development of chronic inflammation. The altered production of adipokines in obesity has been implicated in the pathophysiology of several groups of diseases and their possible contribution to the development of insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus. Despite the incomplete understanding of the triggering factors of inflammation in the adipose tissue of cats, it is suggested that aspects associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, hypoxia, or even intrinsic factors of the adipocyte are involved.

Study on the Major Genes Related with Fat Deposition in Liver and Abdominal Fat of Different Breeds of Chicken

Fat deposition is higher in fast growing chickens than in slow growing chickens. The liver is the major organ for lipogenesis and fat deposition in chickens, although genetic background, age, and gender also influence fat deposition. In the present study, we aimed to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying fat deposition in liver and abdominal fat. We determined the expression abundances of the key genes regulating fat metabolism in fast-growing (FG) broilers (Cobb) and slow-growing (SG) broilers (HS1) and found that ACC, FAS, PGC-1α, PPARγ, SREBP-1c and PLIN1genes were expressed in the abdominal fat and liver tissues of FG and SG. ANOVA analysis showed that the breed, age, and tissue factors influenced the expressions of ACC, FAS, PGC-1α, PPARγ, SREBP-1c, and PLIN1 genes in the liver and abdominal fat of FG and SG. Also, the expressions of PPARγ and PLIN1 in the liver of SG were higher than that of FG. The results suggest that the differences in adipocyte development and adipose deposition between breeds are due to genetic factors.(AU)

Intracranial lipomatous hamartoma in the pontocerebellum of sheep / Hamartoma lipomatoso intracraniano pontocerebellar em ovelhas

Intracranial lipomatous hamartomas are considered a non-invasive, benign lesion formed by well-differentiated adipocytes with or without capsules. A necropsy of an ewe presenting apathy, hypokinesis, anorexia, and adipsia revealed a soft, whitish, oval, pendular nodule approximately 6 mm long in the bulb region, located in the pontocerebellum. Histopathological assessments revealed a benign lesion formed mainly by well-differentiated adipocytes, fibrocytes, myelinated nervous fibers, and skeletal striated muscle, characterizing an intracranial lipomatous hamartoma. This is the first report of this condition in sheep.

O hamartoma lipomatoso intracraniano é considerado uma lesão benigna não invasiva formada por adipócitos bem diferenciados com ou sem cápsulas. A necropsia de uma ovelha com apatia, hipocinesia, anorexia e adipsia revelou um nódulo pendular oval, macio, esbranquiçado, de aproximadamente 6 mm de comprimento na região do bulbo, localizado no pontocerebelo. A histopatologia revelou lesão proliferativa formada principalmente por adipócitos bem diferenciados, fibrócitos, fibras nervosas mielinizadas e músculo estriado esquelético caracterizando hamartoma lipomatoso intracraniano. Este é o primeiro relato da condição em ovelhas.

Paniculite nodular com esteatonecrose subcutânea em Golden Retrivier: relato de caso / Nodular panniculitis with subcutaneous steatonecrosis in a Golden Retrivier: case report

Um paciente canino, da raça Golden Retriever, foi atendido em clínica veterinária particular, com uma extensa formação nodular cutânea em região ventro-lateral direita, com evolução de um ano. A lesão apresentava consistência mole e presença de nodulações sólidas e retilíneas no seu interior, entremeadas ao meio líquido. Foi realizada colheita do material, por meio de punção por aspiração com agulha fina e o resultado citopatológico foi inconclusivo para neoplasia. Não foram observadas alterações dignas de nota na ultrassonografia abdominal. Após a realização de tomografia computadorizada da formação cutânea, as imagens eram compatíveis com abscesso ou hematoma entre áreas de mineralização. O animal foi submetido ao procedimento cirúrgico para biópsia excisional, tendo como diagnóstico morfológico paniculite nodular estéril com esteatonecrose, processo de morte celular dos adipócitos. O procedimento cirúrgico foi considerado curativo, uma vez que após um ano não houve recidiva no local ou formação de outras nodulações cutâneas. Essa patologia é incomum em cães, principalmente da raça Golden Retrevier e em região abdominal do tecido subcutâneo. Embora sejam correlacionadas algumas hipóteses, a causa dessa patologia permanece idiopática.(AU)

Mineral composition, omegas and lipid quality in the visceral fat residues of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum Cuvier, 1818) / Composição mineral, ômegas e qualidade lipídica em resíduos de gordura visceral de tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum Cuvier, 1818)

This study aimed to determine the mineral composition, fatty acid profile, omegas and lipid quality indexes in the visceral fat residues of tambaqui (C. macropomum). Three pieces of visceral fat were collected from 20 fish weighing 1.10 ± 0.10 kg, which were homogenized and sent for compositional analysis. Minerals were determined by AOAC Official method 969.23 and 968.08. The fatty acids were grouped to calculate the ∑PUFAs/∑SFAs fatty acids ratio and the proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids ∑PUFAs (n-6/n-3), atherogenicity indixes (AI) were calculated, thrombogenicity (TI), and ratio between hypocholesterolemic and hypercholesterolemic fatty acids (HH). Mineral elements were found, 0.68 ± 0.015 mg/100g of total iron, 159.16 ± 14.32 mg/100g of Na+, 63.90 ± 5.11 mg/100g of K+, 10.28 ± 0. 62 mg/100g of Ca2+and 7.31 ± 0.58 mg/100g of Mg2+. As for fatty acids, 40.10% of SFAs, 38.10% of MUFAs and 21.80% of PUFAs. The calculations indicated significant values of omegas, 3, 6, 7 and n-7. There were ∑PUFAs/∑SFAs ratios of 1.84 and ∑PUFAs(n-6/n-3) of 6.22, with an AI of 0.50 and a TI of 0.93 and HH of 2.16. The 1.0 ± 0.10 kg tambaqui visceral fat residues can be evaluated as having high nutritional value, in addition to being a viable option for oil extraction and inclusion in animal feed.(AU)

O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a composição mineral, perfil de ácidos graxos, omegas e índices de qualidade lipíca de resíduos de gordura visceral de tambaqui (C. macropomum). Foram três amostras de gordura visceral coletadas de 20 peixes de 1,10 ± 0,10 kg, os quais foram homogeneizados e enviados para análise composicional. Os minerais foram deter-minados pelo método oficial AOAC 969,23 e 968,08. Os ácidos graxos foram agrupados para calcular a proporção de ácidos graxos ∑PUFAs/∑SFAs e a proporção de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados ∑PUFAs (n-6/n-3), índices de aterogenicidade (IA) foram calculados, trombogenicidade (IT) e proporção entre ácidos graxos hipocolesterolêmicos e hipercolesterolêmicos (HH). Foram encontrados os elementos minerais, 0,68 ± 0,015 mg/100g de ferro total, 159,16 ± 14,32 mg/100g de Na+, 63,90 ±5,11 mg/100g de K+, 10,28 ± 0,22 mg/100g de Ca2+ e 7,31 ± 0,58 mg/100g de Mg2+. Quanto aos ácidos graxos, 40,10% de AGS, 38,10% de AGM e 21,80% de AGP. Os cálculos indicaram valores significativos de ômegas, 3, 6, 7 e n-7. Em relação a ∑PUFAs/∑SFAs de 1,84 e ∑PUFAs (n-6/n-3) de 6,22, com um índice de IA de 0,50 e um IT de 0,93 e HH de 2,16. O 1,0 ±0,10 kg na gordura visceral de tambaqui pode ser avaliado como de alto valor nutricional, além de ser uma opção viável para extração do óleo e inclusão na ração animal.(AU)

The influence of adipocyte-derived stem cells (ASCs) on the ischemic epigastric flap survival in diabetic rats

ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess the effects of adipocyte-derived stem cell (ASC)-injection on the survival of surgical flaps under ischemia in diabetic rats. Methods: Diabetes was induced in 30 male Wistar rats using streptozotocin (55 mg/kg). After eight weeks, epigastric flap (EF) surgery was performed. The animals were divided into control (CG), medium-solution (MG), and ASC groups. The outcomes were: the survival area (SA), the survival/total area rate (S/TR), and expression levels (EL) of genes: C5ar1, Icam1, Nos2, Vegf-a. Results: In the ASC group, compared to CG, we observed improved flap SA (CG-420 mm2 vs. ASC-720 mm2; p=0.003) was observed. The S/TR analysis was larger in the ASC group (78%) than the CG (45%). This study showed an increase in the Vegf-a EL in the ASC group (2.3) vs. CG (0.93, p=0.0008). The Nos2 EL increased four-fold in the ASC group compared to CG, and C5ar1 EL decreased almost two-fold in the ASC group vs. the CG (p=0.02). There was no difference among the groups regarding Icam1 EL. Compared to the MG, the ASC group had a bigger flap SA (720 mm2 vs. 301 mm2, respectively), a bigger S/TR (78% vs. 32%, p=0.06, respectively) and increased EL of Vegf-a (2.3 vs. 1.3, respectively). No difference between ASC-group and MG was seen regarding Nos2 (p=0.08) and C5ar1 (p=0.05). Conclusions: This study suggests that ASCs increase the survival of EF under IR in diabetic rats.

Lipoma infiltrativo em membro torácico esquerdo e parte do tórax de um Shin Tzu / Infiltrative lipoma covering the left thoracic member and part of the chest in Shih Tzu

O lipoma infiltrativo é uma neoplasia benigna rara que acomete os adipócitos. Apresenta etiologia desconhecida, sem raça predisponente. É altamente agressivo, não metastático e com índices de recidivas significativos. Um cão da raça Shih Tzu, macho, castrado e com 7 anos e 7 meses foi atendido na clínica veterinária da Universidade Salvador, com queixa de tumoração em membro torácico esquerdo, presente já há 5 anos. Exames de imagem, histopatológico e cirurgia confirmaram o diagnóstico de lipoma infiltrativo em tórax e membro torácico esquerdo. O tratamento preconizado foi amputação do membro devido a magnitude da infiltração. Para o pós-operatório foi realizada fisioterapia e acompanhamento. A recidiva, em região dorsal, se deu após 82 dias de cirurgia e novamente se optou pelo procedimento cirúrgico.

Infiltrative lipoma is a rare benign neoplasm that affects adipocytes. It has unknown etiology, with no predisposing race. It is highly aggressive, non-metastatic and with significant relapse rates. A Shih Tzu dog, male, neutered, 7 years and 7 months old, was seen at the veterinary clinic of Salvador University, complaining of tumor in the left thoracic limb. Imaging, surgery and histopathological exams to confirm the diagnosis of infiltrative lipoma in the chest and left thoracic limb presente for 5 years. The recommended treatment was amputation of the limb due to the magnitude of the infiltration. In the postoperative period, physiotherapy and follow-up were performed, recurrence in the dorsal region occurred 82 days after the surgery and the surgical procedure was again chosen.

Splenic myelolipoma in a dog / Mielolipoma esplênico em um cão

Myelolipoma is a benign neoplasm composed of mature adipocytes and hematopoietic elements. This tumor is rare in dogs and cats and can develop in several organs and tissues. This report describes a case of splenic myelolipoma in a dog characterizing its clinical-pathological and ultrasonography aspects. A 9-year-old, female, mixed-breed, castrated dog was referred to the veterinary hospital with increased abdominal circumference. Ultrasonography revealed splenomegaly with masses of not measurable dimensions along the entire length of the parenchyma. The spleen was removed, and a fragment was sent for histopathological analysis. Macroscopically, the spleen was enlarged, with irregularly nodular growths that project above the surface of the organ. Nodules were red with small yellow areas. Microscopically, the spleen was effaced by a well-demarcated and not encapsulated mass composed of histologically well-differentiated neoplastic adipose tissue with islands and nests of varying proportions of hematopoietic elements. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of myelolipoma. Myelolipomas are observed on ultrasound images as hyperechoic masses or nodules with homogeneous echo texture. Here, ultrasound appearance involved mixed echogenicity and heterogeneous echotexture, due to the mixture of fat and non-fatty material components of the tumor.(AU)

Mielolipoma é uma neoplasia composta por adipócitos maduros e elementos hematopoiéticos. Este tumor é raro em cães e gatos e pode se desenvolver em diversos órgãos e tecidos. Descreve-se um caso de mielolipoma esplênico em um cão caracterizando seu aspecto clínico-patológico e ultrassonográfico. Um canino, fêmea, castrada, SRD, de 9 anos de idade foi encaminhada para o Hospital Veterinário com um aumento na circunferência abdominal. A ultrassonografia abdominal revelou esplenomegalia com massas de dimensões imensuráveis em toda a extensão do parênquima. Foi realizada esplenectomia total e um fragmento do baço foi encaminhado para análise histopatológica. Macroscopicamente o baço estava aumentado de tamanho, com crescimentos nodulares irregulares que se projetam acima da superfície do órgão. Os nódulos eram vermelhos com pequenas áreas amarelas. Microscopicamente foi observada uma massa bem demarcada e encapsulada composta por tecido adiposo neoplásico bem diferenciado, com ilhas e ninhos de elementos hematopoiéticos de proporção variada. O diagnóstico foi confirmado pelo exame histopatológico. Mielolipomas são observados nas imagens ultrassonográficas como massas hiperecóicas ou nódulos com ecotextura homogênea. Neste caso, o achado ultrassonográfico mostrou ecogenicidade mista e ecotextura heterogênea, provavelmente devido à mistura dos componentes do tumor com material gorduroso e não gorduroso.(AU)

Corrections to prediction of backfat thickness and relationships among model parameters in INRAPORC®

We evaluated whether the procedure for correcting backfat thickness (BT) equation coefficients and lipid mass (LM) initial values in animal profiles, as well as actual model parameter (MP) data and their interrelationships, could reduce errors in predicting body weight (BW) and BT in pigs reared in Southern Brazil. Because different combinations of actual and estimated MP values in advanced system calibration mode (ACM) give rise to distinct calibration procedures, their BT and BW prediction errors were compared with those obtained by INRAPORC® default mode calibration based on different parameter combinations. Correlations among MP were also verified. The BT prediction correction (BTcor) procedure reduced the BT standard deviation of the estimate (σ) from 3.25 to 2.42 mm, but the correction had no effect on BW. Actual BT and feed intake data at 50 kg BW (FI50), reported in ACM, reduced prediction errors of BW and BT, in which their σ values were reduced from 5.29 to <4.08 kg and 2.42 to <2.12 mm, respectively. Mean protein deposition (MeanPD), FI50, and feed intake at 100 kg BW (FI100) were strongly and positively correlated (r>0.98). In addition, initial BW (BWi) was strongly negatively correlated with these parameters (r<­0.87) but positively correlated with the maintenance adjustment factor (MAINT) (r = 0.75). The inclusion of actual or default MP values in the ACM strongly influenced the estimation of other values, as well the predicted outcomes for BW and BT. The BTcor procedure and the input of actual or default MP values into the ACM of INRAPORC® is justified to reduce prediction errors, as it yields considerably greater accuracy in a pig nutritional adjustment system.(AU)

The effect of feed restriction on the fat profile of Santa Inês lamb meat

Consumers today are increasingly more demanding regarding their food, seeking healthier and better quality products, and in this context animal nutrition plays a key role. The meat composition can be altered by animal feed itself, being that lipid profile may directly contribute to consumer health, reducing the predisposition of developing cardiovascular diseases, main cause of mortality in the world. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of dietary feed restriction in Santa Inês lambs on their intramuscular, intermuscular, and subcutaneous fat profile, fat profile of the longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle, and the total meat lipids and cholesterol. Three groups of lambs were subjected to diets: without restriction (WR), and 30 and 60% feed restriction. Overall, stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids were the predominant and the lowest lipid and cholesterol levels were observed at the highest restriction level, presenting higher polyunsaturated:saturated (PUFA:SFA) and desirable (DFA) fatty acid ratios (p < 0.05). Lambs subjected to 60% dietary feed restriction had a better quality meat with lower lipid and cholesterol contents, and profile favorable for human health due the presence of unsaturated fatty acids, that is important parameter the market demands to meet the consumers expectations.(AU)

The effect of feed restriction on the fat profile of Santa Inês lamb meat

Consumers today are increasingly more demanding regarding their food, seeking healthier and better quality products, and in this context animal nutrition plays a key role. The meat composition can be altered by animal feed itself, being that lipid profile may directly contribute to consumer health, reducing the predisposition of developing cardiovascular diseases, main cause of mortality in the world. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of dietary feed restriction in Santa Inês lambs on their intramuscular, intermuscular, and subcutaneous fat profile, fat profile of the longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle, and the total meat lipids and cholesterol. Three groups of lambs were subjected to diets: without restriction (WR), and 30 and 60% feed restriction. Overall, stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids were the predominant and the lowest lipid and cholesterol levels were observed at the highest restriction level, presenting higher polyunsaturated:saturated (PUFA:SFA) and desirable (DFA) fatty acid ratios (p < 0.05). Lambs subjected to 60% dietary feed restriction had a better quality meat with lower lipid and cholesterol contents, and profile favorable for human health due the presence of unsaturated fatty acids, that is important parameter the market demands to meet the consumers’ expectations.

Variations in Tissue-Specific Expression of Adipose Differentiation-Related Protein Gene in Two Native Yunnan Chicken Breeds

Adipose differentiation-related protein (ADFP) is a fatty acid-binding protein that can promote the absorption of long-chain fatty acids. However, few results have been published regarding its role in Yunnan Native chicken breeds. The aim of this study was to determine ADFP gene tissue-specific expression in Piao chickens (PC) and Wuliangshan black-bone chickens (WBC) by RT-qPCR. The ontogenetic expression levels of the ADFP gene were significantly different during growth and development phases in the subcutaneous fat, liver, and pectoralis muscle of PC, and in the subcutaneous fat, liver, and pectoralis muscle of WBC (p 0.05). Individual tissue-differential expression levelswere detectedon d 91 and 112 in PC, with highest levels determined in abdominal fat and subcutaneous fat, respectively. However, in WBC, the highest levels were determined on d 49, 91 and 112 d in the pectoralis muscle and liver. Correlation analysis revealed ADFP expression level in liver of WBC was significantly related with LW and HC (p 0.05), while no significant correlations with carcass fatness (CF) were found in PC (p>0.05). The results suggest ADFPdifferential expression in the liver and pectoral muscles of PC and WBC during the growth and development phases (p 0.05). The observed expression patterns indicate that the ADFP gene plays an important role in lipid metabolism of PC and WBC, and that these patterns are expressed differently in the tissues of different chicken genotypes.(AU)

Variations in Tissue-Specific Expression of Adipose Differentiation-Related Protein Gene in Two Native Yunnan Chicken Breeds

Adipose differentiation-related protein (ADFP) is a fatty acid-binding protein that can promote the absorption of long-chain fatty acids. However, few results have been published regarding its role in Yunnan Native chicken breeds. The aim of this study was to determine ADFP gene tissue-specific expression in Piao chickens (PC) and Wuliangshan black-bone chickens (WBC) by RT-qPCR. The ontogenetic expression levels of the ADFP gene were significantly different during growth and development phases in the subcutaneous fat, liver, and pectoralis muscle of PC, and in the subcutaneous fat, liver, and pectoralis muscle of WBC (p 0.05). Individual tissue-differential expression levelswere detectedon d 91 and 112 in PC, with highest levels determined in abdominal fat and subcutaneous fat, respectively. However, in WBC, the highest levels were determined on d 49, 91 and 112 d in the pectoralis muscle and liver. Correlation analysis revealed ADFP expression level in liver of WBC was significantly related with LW and HC (p 0.05), while no significant correlations with carcass fatness (CF) were found in PC (p>0.05). The results suggest ADFPdifferential expression in the liver and pectoral muscles of PC and WBC during the growth and development phases (p 0.05). The observed expression patterns indicate that the ADFP gene plays an important role in lipid metabolism of PC and WBC, and that these patterns are expressed differently in the tissues of different chicken genotypes.

Lipoma em ganso-africano mantido como pet / Lipoma in African goose kept as pet

Os lipomas são proliferações benignas de adipócitos, caracterizadas pelo crescimento progressivo lento a rápido. Geralmente, formam-se a partir de massas subcutâneas em aves obesas, especialmente em periquito-australiano, cacatua e papagaio. Este tecido adiposo hiperplásico pode se desenvolver em qualquer parte do corpo, mas é mais frequente ao longo da quilha, região abdominal ventral, e na parte interna das coxas em aves. O caso retrata o diagnóstico e o tratamento de um lipoma em um ganso africano mantido em cativeiro na região de Fortaleza, CE.

Lipomas are benign proliferations of adipocytes characterized by slow to rapid progressive growth. Generally, they are formed from subcutaneous masses in obese birds, especially in Australian parakeet, cacatua and parrot. This hyperplastic adipose tissue can develop in any part of the body, but is more frequent along the keel, ventral abdominal region and the inner thighs in birds. The case reports the diagnosis and treatment of a lipoma in African goose kept in captivity in Fortaleza, CE.

Sialolipoma of the sublingual salivary gland in a dog ­ first report / Sialolipoma na glândula salivar sublingual em cão ­ primeiro relato

This report describes a 14-year-old Pit Bull dog presenting with a soft tissue swelling of 3-month progression in the right sublingual region. Histopathological analysis of the surgically resected specimen revealed large numbers of mature adipocytes and islets consisting of mucin-containing atrophic acini and dilated ducts surrounded by a thin fibrous capsule. Findings were consistent with sialolipoma of the sublingual salivary gland. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first case of sialolipoma affecting the sublingual salivary gland in dogs.(AU)

O presente relato descreve um cão Pit Bull, de 14 anos, com aumento de volume de consistência macia em região sublingual direita com evolução de 3 meses. Após excisão cirúrgica, a análise histopatológica revelou grande número de adipócitos maduros, tecido glandular composto por ductos dilatados e ácinos atróficos contendo mucina, circundados por fina cápsula fibrosa, achados compatíveis com sialolipoma da glândula salivar sublingual. Pelo conhecimento dos autores, este é o primeiro relato de sialolipoma acometendo glândula salivar sublingual em cão.(AU)

Lipoma em ganso-africano mantido como pet / Lipoma in African goose kept as pet

Os lipomas são proliferações benignas de adipócitos, caracterizadas pelo crescimento progressivo lento a rápido. Geralmente, formam-se a partir de massas subcutâneas em aves obesas, especialmente em periquito-australiano, cacatua e papagaio. Este tecido adiposo hiperplásico pode se desenvolver em qualquer parte do corpo, mas é mais frequente ao longo da quilha, região abdominal ventral, e na parte interna das coxas em aves. O caso retrata o diagnóstico e o tratamento de um lipoma em um ganso africano mantido em cativeiro na região de Fortaleza, CE.(AU)

Lipomas are benign proliferations of adipocytes characterized by slow to rapid progressive growth. Generally, they are formed from subcutaneous masses in obese birds, especially in Australian parakeet, cacatua and parrot. This hyperplastic adipose tissue can develop in any part of the body, but is more frequent along the keel, ventral abdominal region and the inner thighs in birds. The case reports the diagnosis and treatment of a lipoma in African goose kept in captivity in Fortaleza, CE. (AU)

Sialolipoma of the sublingual salivary gland in a dog ­ first report / Sialolipoma na glândula salivar sublingual em cão ­ primeiro relato

This report describes a 14-year-old Pit Bull dog presenting with a soft tissue swelling of 3-month progression in the right sublingual region. Histopathological analysis of the surgically resected specimen revealed large numbers of mature adipocytes and islets consisting of mucin-containing atrophic acini and dilated ducts surrounded by a thin fibrous capsule. Findings were consistent with sialolipoma of the sublingual salivary gland. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first case of sialolipoma affecting the sublingual salivary gland in dogs.(AU)

O presente relato descreve um cão Pit Bull, de 14 anos, com aumento de volume de consistência macia em região sublingual direita com evolução de 3 meses. Após excisão cirúrgica, a análise histopatológica revelou grande número de adipócitos maduros, tecido glandular composto por ductos dilatados e ácinos atróficos contendo mucina, circundados por fina cápsula fibrosa, achados compatíveis com sialolipoma da glândula salivar sublingual. Pelo conhecimento dos autores, este é o primeiro relato de sialolipoma acometendo glândula salivar sublingual em cão.(AU)

Fibroadnexal hamartoma in the dog: retrospective epidemiological and histopathological study of 102 cases / Hamartoma fibroanexial em cão: estudo retrospectivo epidemiológico e histopatológico de 102 casos

Fibroadnexal hamartoma (FH), also called focal adnexal dysplasia, is the most common hamartomatous lesion in dogs. There are few retrospective studies about FH in dogs, which did not describe histopathological findings in detail. The main objective was to conduct a retrospective study and to describe the epidemiological and histopathological characteristics of a series of 102 FH cases in dogs. Descriptive statistics and Odds Ratio were used to analyze the data. The lesions were exophytic and measured on average 2.5 cm in diameter. The anatomic sites most affected were the limbs and digital region. The animals were on average 7 years of age and both sexes were equally affected. Doberman (OR: 4.15; P=0.0069) and Schnauzer (OR: 2.50; P=0.049) showed a higher risk for FH. Recurrence was not observed in any case. Four histopathological FH subtypes were identified: follicle-sebaceous (73.53%), sebaceous (16.66%), follicular (8.82%) and sebaceous-apocrine (0.98%). Diffuse and perianexial fibroplasia and inflammation were frequently seen. Chronic inflammation and mature adipocytes were seen in 71.6% and 7.8% of the cases, respectively.(AU)

Hamartoma fibroanexial (HF), também denominado displasia focal anexial, é a lesão hamartomatosa mais comum em cães. Existem poucos estudos retrospectivos sobre HF em cães, os quais não descrevem detalhadamente os achados histopatológicos. O objetivo principal foi realizar um estudo retrospectivo e descrever as características epidemiológicas e histopatológicas de uma série de 102 casos de HF em cães. A estatística descritiva e Odds Ratio foram utilizadas para a análise dos dados. As lesões foram exofíticas e mediram em média 2,5 cm de diâmetro. Os locais anatômicos mais acometidos foram os membros e dígitos. Os animais tinham em média 7 anos de idade e ambos os sexos foram igualmente acometidos. Doberman (OR: 4.15; P=0,0069) e Schnauzer (OR: 2,50; P=0,049) mostraram-se com maior risco para o HF. Não foi relatada recorrência para nenhum caso. Quatro subtipos histopatológicos de HF foram identificados: folículo-sebáceo (73,53%), sebáceo (16,66%), folicular (8,82%) e sebáceo-apócrino (0,98%). Fibroplasia difusa e perianexial e inflamação foram frequentemente observadas. Inflamação crônica e adipócitos maduros foram vistos em 71,6% e 7,8% dos casos, respectivamente.(AU)