Histomorphometrical analysis of porcine islets of Langerhans.
Transplant Proc
; 43(8): 3105-6, 2011 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-21996237
ABSTRACT
Xenotransplantation of pig islets of Langerhans may be an efficient method for treatment of type I diabetic patients. Considering the shortage of human pancreas donors, pigs offer readily available islet source. Unfortunately, their morphologic characteristics makes isolation of pig islets of Langerhans extremely difficult. The selection of a suitable donor may favorably affect the success of isolation. Therefore, we examined pig breeds and weights for their influence histomorphometric features of Langerhans islets. Pancreatic tissue biopsy specimens were obtained from Polish Large White pigs (n=5), Polish Landrace pigs (n=8), Pietrain pigs (n=4), and marked-weight pigs of 100 kg (n=8) or more than 200 kg (n=10). Biopsy specimens were fixed and stored in 4% formaldehyde. Tissue sections were stained with polyclonal guinea pig anti-insulin antibody. The number of islets per 1 cm2 was counted in each section. Mean diameters and areas of the islets were measured to calculate the percentage volume density. Differences were observed among the groups of pigs weighing 200 kg and 100 kg in islet mean diameter and area. The number of islets/cm2 was higher among Pietrain than Polish Landrace pigs (425.45±111.7 versus 315.33±36.59 islet/cm2, P<.05). Furthermore, Pietrain pigs showed the largest volume density (1.44%). Histological analysis revealed that Pietrain pigs of 100 kg and market-weight pigs of 200 kg were the best donors for islets of Langerhans.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transplante das Ilhotas Pancreáticas
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Ilhotas Pancreáticas
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Sus scrofa
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Transplant Proc
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Polônia