Efeitos hemodinâmicos e metabólicos iniciais da evisceração abdominal total para transplante multivisceral experimental

PURPOSE: Multivisceral transplantation (MVTx) has been accepted as standard therapeutic modality for patients with short-bowel syndrome associated with irreversible liver failure. Even nowadays, experimental models of MVTx grounds high incidence of intraoperative or early recipient mortality. Despite the known deleterious effects of hepatosplanchnic exenteration the impact of this procedure on systemic hemodynamics and metabolism remains to be determined. METHODS: Nine dogs (20.1±0.5 kg) were subjected to an en bloc resection of all abdominal organs including, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver, spleen, small bowel, and colon. A woven double velour vascular graft was interposed between the suprahepatic and infrahepatic vena cava. Systemic hemodynamic were evaluated through a Swan-Ganz catheter, ultrasonic flowprobes, and arterial lines. Systemic O2-derived variables, glucose, and lactate metabolism were analyzed throughout the experiment. RESULTS: Complete abdominal exenteration was associated with significant reduction in cardiac output, and mean arterial pressure (57% and 14%, respectively). Two hours after reperfusion a significant reduction in arterial pH and glucose were also observed. Oxygen consumption remained unaltered during the first two hours of the experiment, with a significant increase of lactate levels (1.4±0.3 vs. 7.6±0.4, p<0.05). Three animals died before the 3 hours of reperfusion were completed. Total abdominal exenteration for MVTx in dogs is associated with early major hemodynamics, and metabolic changes. CONCLUSION: The deleterious hemodynamic alterations observed are probably related with the association of severe acidosis, hyperlactemia, hypoglycemia, and reduction of total circulating blood volume. Close hemodynamic and metabolic monitoring should be provided during experimental MVTx in order to promote an increase in successful rates of this complex and challenging procedure.OBJETIVO: O transplante multivisceral (MVTx) é preconizado como tratamento de escolha em pacientes com síndrome do intestine curto associado com falência hepática irreverssível. Modelos experimentais de MVTx apresentam altas taxas de mortalidade intra-operatória e nas primeiras horas apos a reperfusão. Apesar dos deletérios efeitos hemodinâmicos da exenteração abdominal, o impacto deste procedimento na perfusão e no metabolismo sistêmico ainda esta por ser determinado. MÉTODOS: Nove cães (20.1±0.5 kg) foram submetidos a ressecção em bloco de todos os orgãos abdominais incluindo, estômago, duodeno, pancreas, fígado, baço, intestino delgado, e colon. Uma prótese vascular foi interposta entre a veia cava infra e supra-hepática. Efeitos hemodinâmicos foram avaliados por meio de um cateter de Swan-Ganz catheter e Doppler ultrassônico. As variáveis dependentes de oxigênio, e o metabolismo da glicose e lactato foram avaliados durante todo o experimento. RESULTADOS: A evisceração abdominal esteve associada a uma redução significativa do débito cardiaco e da pressão arterial média (57% and 14%, respectivamente). Duas horas após a reconstrução vascular da veia cava inferior observou-se uma redução significativa do pH e da glicose arterial. O consumo de oxigênio se manteve inalterado nas primeiras duas horas do experimento, com um significativo aumento dos níveis séricos de lactato (1.4±0.3 vs. 7.6±0.4, p<0.05). Três animais morreram antes de 180 minutos após a reperfusão. CONCLUSÃO: A evisceração abdominal total esteve associada com graves repercussões hemodinâmicas e metabólicas sistêmicas. Estas graves alterações hemodinâmicas estam associadas, provavelmente, a combinação de vários fatores incluindo: acidose metabólica, hiperlactemia, hipoglicemia e redução do volume de sangue circulante. A cuidadosa monitorização hemodinâmica e metabólica deve ser realizada durante o MVTx experimental com a finalidade de promover um aumento das taxas de sobrevida deste complexo procedimento

Occurrence of Goniozus legneri (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) and its association to lepidopteran pests in Northern cultivated oasis of Mendoza province, Argentina

Goniozus legneri Gordh (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) es un ectoparasitoide larvario de lepidópteros, con trayectoria mundial como agente de biocontrol de diversas plagas agrícolas. Mediante amplios monitoreos, esta avispa fue encontrada en cuatro distritos distantes de la provincia de Mendoza parasitando tres plagas de lepidópteros: Lobesia botrana (Den. et Shiff.) en vid, Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Zeller) en nogal y “espinillo” ( Vachellia caven (Molina) . ) Seigler et Ebinger) y Cydia pomonella (L.) en nogal. Para corroborar la identificación de especies de parasitoides y analizar su viabilidad poblacional en esta región, se realizaron estudios de genitales masculinos y cruces sexuales entre avispas silvestres y criadas en laboratorio. Además, informamos por primera vez la interacción natural huésped-parasitoide de L. botrana con este parasitoide en viñedos de Argentina.Goniozus legneri Gordh (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) is a larval ectoparasitoid of lepidopterans, with a worldwide history as a biocontrol agent of various agricultural pests. By means of extensive monitoring, this wasp was found in four distant districts of Mendoza province parasitizing three lepidopteran pests: Lobesia botrana (Den. et Shiff.) in grapevine, Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Zeller) in walnut and “espinillo” (Vachellia caven (Molina) Seigler et Ebinger) and Cydia pomonella (L.) in walnut. To corroborate the parasitoid species identification and to analyze its population viability in this region, studies of male genitalia and sexual crossings between wild and laboratory-reared wasps were conducted. Further, we report for the first time the natural host-parasitoid interaction of L. botrana with this parasitoid in vineyards from Argentina.EEA MendozaFil: Marcucci, Bruno. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Mendoza. Laboratorio de Fitofarmacia; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Mazzitelli, María E. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Mendoza. Laboratorio de Fitofarmacia; Argentina.Fil: Garrido, Silvina A. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Alto Valle. Sanidad Vegetal; Argentina.Fil: Cichón, Liliana I. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Alto Valle. Sanidad Vegetal; Argentina.Fil: Becerra, Violeta C. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Mendoza. Laboratorio de Fitofarmacia; Argentina.Fil: Luna, María G. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro de Estudios de Parasitológicos y Vectores; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Centro de Estudios de Parasitológicos y Vectores; ArgentinaFil: Luna, María G. Universidad Nacional de San Antonio de Areco; Argentina

Using nonhuman culture in conservation requires careful and concerted action

Discussions of how animal culture can aid the conservation crisis are burgeoning. As scientists and conservationists working to protect endangered species, we call for reflection on how the culture concept may be applied in practice. Here, we discuss both the potential benefits and potential shortcomings of applying the animal culture concept, and propose a set of achievable milestones that will help guide and ensure its effective integration existing conservation frameworks, such as Adaptive Management cycles or Open Standards

Molecular Characterization of Monocyte Subsets Reveals Specific and Distinctive Molecular Signatures Associated With Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Objectives: This study, developed within the Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking project PRECISESADS framework, aimed at functionally characterize the monocyte subsets in RA patients, and analyze their involvement in the increased CV risk associated with RA.Methods: The frequencies of monocyte subpopulations in the peripheral blood of 140 RA patients and 145 healthy donors (HDs) included in the PRECISESADS study were determined by flow cytometry. A second cohort of 50 RA patients and 30 HDs was included, of which CD14+ and CD16+ monocyte subpopulations were isolated using immuno-magnetic selection. Their transcriptomic profiles (mRNA and microRNA), proinflammatory patterns and activated pathways were evaluated and related to clinical features and CV risk. Mechanistic in vitro analyses were further performed.Results: CD14++CD16+ intermediate monocytes were extended in both cohorts of RA patients. Their increased frequency was associated with the positivity for autoantibodies, disease duration, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction and the presence of atheroma plaques, as well as with the CV risk score. CD14+ and CD16+ monocyte subsets showed distinctive and specific mRNA and microRNA profiles, along with specific intracellular signaling activation, indicating different functionalities. Moreover, that specific molecular profiles were interrelated and associated to atherosclerosis development and increased CV risk in RA patients. In vitro, RA serum promoted differentiation of CD14+CD16− to CD14++CD16+ monocytes. Co-culture with RA-isolated monocyte subsets induced differential activation of endothelial cells.Conclusions: Our overall data suggest that the generation of inflammatory monocytes is associated to the autoimmune/inflammatory response that mediates RA. These monocyte subsets, -which display specific and distinctive molecular signatures- might promote endothelial dysfunction and in turn, the progression of atherosclerosis through a finely regulated process driving CVD development in RA

Experimental models of sepsis and their clinical relevance

Sepsis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality mainly because of sepsis-induced multiple organ dysfunction. In contrast to preclinical studies, most clinical trials of promising new treatment strategies for sepsis have failed to demonstrate efficacy. Although many reasons could account for this discrepancy, the misinterpretation of preclinical data obtained from experimental studies and especially the use of animal models that do not adequately mimic human sepsis may have been contributing factors. In this review, the potentials and limitations of various animal models of sepsis are discussed to clarify to which extent these findings are relevant to human sepsis. Such models include intravascular infusion of endotoxin or live bacteria, bacterial peritonitis, cecal ligation and perforation, soft tissue infection, pneumonia or meningitis models using different animal species including rats, mice, rabbits, dogs, pigs, sheep, and nonhuman primates. Despite several limitations, animal models remain essential in the development of all new therapies for sepsis and septic shock because they provide fundamental information about the pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and mechanism of drug action that cannot be replaced by other methods. New therapeutic agents should be studied in infection models, even after the initiation of the septic process. Furthermore, debility conditions need to be reproduced to avoid the exclusive use of healthy animals, which often do not represent the human septic patient