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Clinical and pathological characterization of a novel transgenic animal model of diabetes mellitus expressing a dominant negative glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR dn)
Clinical and pathological characterization of a novel transgenic animal model of diabetes mellitus expressing a dominant negative glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR dn)
Gastrointestinal hormones like glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide have
recently been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus in humans
and animals models of diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to characterize
a novel transgenic mouse model expressing a dominant negative glucosedependent
insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPRdn) under the control of the rat
insulin gene promoter and their non-transgenic counterparts. Detailed analysis of
clinical parameters was performed, including urine glucose, blood or serum glucose
and serum insulin values. In addition, oral and subcutaneous glucose tolerance tests
were performed, and HbA1c levels and various serum parameters were determined.
The detection of the daily food and water intake and the daily urine volume was performed
in two age groups. Further, body and organ weights were determined. Qualitative
and quantitative morphological changes of the pancreas and the kidneys were
investigated in several age groups. Some of the parameters were studied in different
diet groups, one of them received standard rodent chow, and the other received a
carbohydrate-restricted diet until four months of age. All transgenic mice studied exhibited
severe glucosuria from 21 days of age onwards. From 30 days of age onwards,
GIPRdn transgenic males and females showed severe hyperglycemia and hypoinsulinemia
(p<0.05). In male transgenic animals, the fasted body weight was
found to be lower than in age-matched male control mice. The daily food and water
intake and the 24-hour urine volume were significantly higher in all transgenic animals
investigated. Histological and immunohistochemical survey of the pancreas revealed
a striking change of the islet cell composition and distribution. Further, quantitative-
stereological analysis of the pancreas revealed a significant reduction of the
total volumes of pancreatic islets, B-cells in the islets and isolated B-cells in the exocrine
pancreas indicating neogenesis of islets. Kidney changes included renal and
glomerular hypertrophy, glomerulosclerosis and tubulo-interstitial changes. In conclusion,
transgenic mice expressing a dominant negative GIP receptor under the control
of the rat insulin gene promoter develop a severe diabetic phenotype and striking
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histological changes of the endocrine pancreas. Further, advanced diabetesassociated
organ lesions, particularly of the kidney were observed and therefore,
GIPRdn transgenic mice are considered a valuable model for studying long-term
complications of diabetes mellitus.Klinische und pathomorphologische Befunde bei einem neuartigen transgenen diabetischen Tiermodell, das einen dominant negativen glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide Rezeptor (GIPR dn) exprimiert.
In den letzten Jahren wurde beim Studium der Pathogenese des Diabetes mellitus
die Aufmerksamkeit zunehmend auf die Beteiligung gastrointestinaler Hormone wie
zum Beispiel glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide gerichtet. Ziel dieser Studie
war es, bei einem neuartigen transgenen Tiermodell, klinische und pathomorphologische
VerÀnderungen eingehend zu charakterisieren. Bei den untersuchten Tieren
handelte es sich um transgene MĂ€use, die einen dominant negativen glucosedependent
insulinotropic polypeptide Rezeptor (GIPRdn) unter der Kontrolle des Ratteninsulingenpromotors
exprimieren und um nicht-transgene Geschwistertiere. Es
erfolgte eine detaillierte Untersuchung Diabetes-relevanter klinischer Parameter, unter
der BerĂŒcksichtigung von Harnglukoseausscheidung, Blut- bzw. Serumglukose-
und Seruminsulinwerten. ZusÀtzlich wurden orale und subkutane Glukosetoleranztests
durchgefĂŒhrt und HbA1c
-Werte sowie verschiedene Serumparameter bestimmt.
Die tÀgliche Futter- und Wasseraufnahme und das tÀgliche Harnvolumen wurden bei
zwei Altersgruppen gemessen. Körper- und Organgewichte wurden ebenfalls erfasst.
Die Erfassung morphologischer und histopathologischer VerÀnderungen des Pankreas
und der Nieren erfolgte sowohl qualitativ als auch quantitativ-stereologisch an
mehreren Altersgruppen. Einige der untersuchten Parameter wurden an Tieren, die
mit Haltungsfutter gefĂŒttert wurden und an Vergleichstieren erhoben, die bis zum Alter
von 4 Monaten mit einer kohlenhydratarmen DiÀt ernÀhrt wurden. Alle untersuchten
transgenen Tiere zeigten ab einem Alter von 21 Tagen eine schwere Glukosurie.
Im Alter von 30 Tagen zeigten GIPRdn transgene mÀnnliche und weibliche MÀuse
eine hochgradige HyperglykÀmie und eine hochgradige HypoinsulinÀmie. Bei mÀnnlich-
transgenen Tieren war das Köpergewicht im Vergleich zu gleichgeschlechtlichen
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Kontrolltieren reduziert (p<0.05). Die tÀgliche Futter- und Wasseraufnahme und das
tÀgliche Harnvolumen war bei allen untersuchten transgenen Tieren signifikant höher
als bei Kontrolltieren. Histologische und immunhistochemische Untersuchungen am
Pankreas zeigten schwere VerÀnderungen der Zusammensetzung und Verteilung
der Inselzellen auf. Diese qualitativen Befunde konnten durch quantitativstereologische
Untersuchungen eingehend charakterisiert werden. Das Gesamtvolumen
der Pankreasinseln und der B-Zellen in den Inseln war bei GIPRdn transgenen
MĂ€usen signifikant niedriger als bei Kontrolltieren. Gleiches gilt fĂŒr das Gesamtvolumen
isolierter B-Zellen im exokrinen Pankreas, die als Indikator fĂŒr Inselneogenese
angesehen werden. Die festgestellten NierenverÀnderungen umfassen renale und
glomerulÀre Hypertrophie, Glomerulosklerose und tubulointerstitielle VerÀnderungen.
Die quantitativ-stereologische Auswertung konnte die subjektiven Befunde bestÀtigen,
sowohl das Nierenvolumen als auch das mittlere Glomerulumvolumen waren bei
transgenen MÀusen signifikant erhöht. Aus den erhobenen Befunden ergibt sich die
Schlussfolgerung, dass transgene MĂ€use, die einen dominant-negativen GIP Rezeptor
unter der Kontrolle des Ratteninsulingenpromoters exprimieren eine hochgradigen
diabetischen PhÀnotyp und prÀgnante histologische VerÀnderungen am endokrinen
Pankreas entwickeln. Weiterhin konnten Diabetes-assoziierte Alterationen diverser
Organe, insbesondere der Niere festgestellt werden, woraufhin GIPRdn transgene
MĂ€use als ein wertvolles Tiermodell fĂŒr die Untersuchung diabetischer SpĂ€tkomplikationen
angesehen werden
Multiple Glucagon-Producing Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors in a Horse (Equus caballus)
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors of glucagon-producing cells are extremely rare in domestic animals. In this report, we describe for the first time, to our knowledge, the incidental finding of multiple glucagon-producing neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas of a horse. The animal was euthanized due to severe local infection after tooth extraction. On postmortem examination, multiple white nodules of up to 4 cm in diameter were observed in the pancreas. Histologically, pancreatic nodules had the appearance of neuroendocrine neoplasms with positive immunoreactivity for glucagon, synaptophysin, chromogranin A, and neuron-specific enolase. Electron microscopy revealed numerous electron-dense granules, similar to those observed in normal pancreatic alpha cells, in the neoplastic cells. In addition, the left adrenal gland showed multiple hyperplastic foci and adenomas in the medulla that were identified as pheochromocytomas. Based on the morphologic appearance and immunohistochemical staining pattern of pancreatic nodules, a diagnosis of multiple glucagon-producing neuroendocrine tumors was made
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Antropocentrismo e os destinatĂĄrios das normas ambientais
O presente trabalho discutirĂĄ a eficĂĄcia do Direito Ambiental brasileiro na proteção da fauna e flora nacionais Ă luz dos rompimentos de barragens ocorridos em Mariana (2015) e Brumadinho (2019). Inicialmente serĂĄ realizada uma anĂĄlise da evolução histĂłrica do Direito Ambiental, passando por conceitos relevantes que moldaram o desenvolvimento deste ramo do Direito, como por exemplo, o antropocentrismo e o especismo. Posteriormente, serĂŁo apresentados os estudos de caso dos crimes ocorridos nas cidades mineiras, analisando princĂpios relevantes e o cabimento da responsabilidade ambiental em casos semelhantes. Por fim, serĂŁo examinadas as consequĂȘncias legislativas, quais sejam, os projetos de lei propostos e as leis posteriormente sancionadas, alĂ©m das consequĂȘncias jurĂdicas enfrentadas pelas empresas criminosas
Trends in the Return and Prosecution of ISIS Foreign Terrorist Fighters in the United States
Approximately 300 Americans are estimated to have traveled or attempted to join the Islamic State (ISIS) as part of the groupâs campaign in Syria and Iraq between 2013 and 2019. These individuals joined more than 53,000 men, women, and minors from roughly 80 countries. Often referred to as foreign (terrorist) fighters (FTF), these are individuals from third countries who travel to join a terrorist group to support its activities. In the United States (U.S.) context, the FTF designation does not denote the act of fighting itself, but rather the support of a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO). While many of these radicalized individuals traveled alone to the conflict zone, others brought their families or formed new ones in-theater. As ISISâ selfdeclared caliphate collapsed, many were killed, some fled to other locations, and many were captured and held by Kurdish forces. Men and some teenage boys were primarily placed in prisons, while women and minors were often moved into detention camps. Today, an estimated 10,000 male FTFs remain held in northeastern Syria including 2,000 men and boys from 60 countries outside Syria and Iraq (third country nationals, or TCNs). In addition, local camps hold close to 55,000 female FTF and FTF-affiliated family members, including roughly 10,000 TCN women and children. Some of these individuals have now been in detention for four years or more. The indefinite detention of FTF and FTF-affiliated families in northeastern Syria is not a tenable solution. In addition to clear humanitarian concerns, there is a significant security risk that the facilitiesâ inhabitants provide a groundswell of recruits to the still active ISIS campaign in the region. A 2022 U.S. military report puts it bluntly, âThese children in the camp are prime targets for ISIS radicalization. The international community must work together to remove these children from this environment by repatriating them to their countries or communities of origin while improving conditions in the camp.â In lockstep, U.S. diplomatic leaders have made repatriation a policy priority empowered by a general domestic partisan consensus that the repatriation of FTF and FTF-affiliated families from northeastern Syria should be done expediently. Progress has been slow, while many Western nations were strongly resistant to bringing their detained citizens home, there is recent evidence for cautious optimism. Approximately 9,200 persons â including 2,700 TCNs and 6,500 Iraqis repatriated since 2019. This year, 13 countries have repatriated roughly 2,300 persons, including more than 350 TCNs. However, more work remains to be done. As of July 15, 2023, 39 U.S. persons have been officially repatriated, including both adults and minors. At least 11 additional U.S. persons have returned on their own accord, ten of whom remained in the U.S. following their return. Furthermore, the U.S. has made the decision to bring several non-U.S. persons to the U.S. to stand trial
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