Acquired Myasthenia Gravis   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

G. Diane Shelton DVM  PhD    Michael D. Willard DVM  MS    George H. Cardinet III DVM  PhD  Jon Lindstrom PhD 《Journal of veterinary internal medicine / American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine》1990,4(6):281-284

Serum samples from 152 dogs with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic megaesophagus without detectable generalized muscle weakness were tested for the presence of antibodies to acetylcholine receptors by immunoprecipitation radioimmunoassay. Positive serum antibody titers (mean, 3.1 nmoL/L; range, 0.77-30 nmoL/L; reference values less than 0.6 nmoL/L) were found in 40 dogs (26%), with German Shepherd dogs (8/25, 32%) and Golden Retrievers (7/20, 35%) having a greater percentage of positive submissions. By immunocytochemical methods, localization of immune complexes at the neuromuscular junction after incubation of serum with normal canine muscle was documented in an additional 17 cases (11% of all samples submitted) that did not have increased antibody titers to acetylcholine receptors. Of the 40 seropositive dogs, 17 (48%) had a clinical improvement or remission of clinical signs associated with decreasing AChR antibody titers. Idiopathic megaesophagus has been associated with a poor prognosis; however, this study demonstrates that a large percentage of the dogs have myasthenia gravis and that with supportive treatment, the clinical signs may improve or resolve.  相似文献   

Comparison of Five Radioimmunoassay Systems for PAG Measurement: Ability to Detect Early Pregnancy in Cows   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

A Ayad  NM Sousa  J Sulon  M Iguer-Ouada  JF Beckers 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2007,42(4):433-440

This study was conducted to describe the minimum detection limit, reproducibility, accuracy, specificity and parallelism of different pregnancy-associated glycoprotein radioimmunoassay (PAG-RIA) systems: RIA-497, RIA-706, RIA-780, RIA-809 and RIA-Pool. Their ability to distinguish between non-pregnant and pregnant females at day 30 after artificial insemination (AI) was investigated. The antisera were raised in rabbits against different PAG preparations. All RIA systems proved to be sensitive, repeatable and accurate for measuring PAG concentrations. The dilutions of plasma samples taken at an early stage of pregnancy were found to be parallel to the standard curves. No cross-reaction was observed with different carbohydrates, either with Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG) or human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). The concentrations of PAG in pregnant females at day 30 after AI were shown to be higher with the use of antisera R#706, R#780, R#809 and Pool when compared with antiserum R#497. All the RIA systems gave 100% sensitivity and negative predictive values. On the other hand, the use of antisera R#780 and R#809 resulted in lower specificity and positive predictive values. The present study clearly shows that the ability of PAG-RIA systems to diagnose pregnancy specifically at day 30 after AI can be improved by using a combination of antisera raised against different forms of PAG.  相似文献   

乳酸菌对泡菜发酵过程中亚硝酸盐含量变化及泡菜品质的影响研究   总被引：19，自引：0，他引：19  

周光燕  张小平  钟凯  孙桂丹 《西南农业学报》2006,19(2):290-293

将棒状乳杆菌棒状亚种(L.coryniformis)、短乳杆菌(L.brevis)、布氏乳杆菌(L.buchneri)、干酪乳杆菌干酪亚种(L.caseisubsp.Casei)、植物乳杆菌(L.plantarun)五种乳酸菌分别接种于泡菜中作为优势菌和传统的自然发酵泡菜方式进行比较,分别对泡菜的亚硝酸盐的产生及变化、pH值的变化、感官品质进行比较分析。结果表明:植物乳杆菌可以明显缩短泡菜的发酵时间,泡菜的色、香、味明显较好,并且显着降低亚硝酸盐的含量。  相似文献   

Gamma Interferon Production and Plasma Concentrations of Pregnancy‐Associated Glycoproteins 1 and 2 in Gestating Dairy Cows Naturally Infected With Neospora caninum     

B Serrano‐Pérez  I Garcia‐Ispierto  NM de Sousa  JF Beckers  S Almería  F López‐Gatius 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2014,49(2):275-280

Gamma interferon (IFN‐γ) production and cross‐breed pregnancy have been attributed a role in protecting dairy cows infected with Neospora caninum against abortion. Plasma levels of pregnancy‐associated glycoproteins‐1 (PAG‐1) are a marker of placental/foetal well‐being and of PAG‐2 is an abortion risk indicator in chronically N. caninum‐infected animals. The present study examines, in cross‐breed pregnancies, interactions between IFN‐γ production and levels of PAG‐1 and PAG‐2 in non‐aborting naturally Neospora‐infected dairy cows. Data were obtained from 60 pregnant Holstein‐Friesian cows: 44 Neospora‐seropositive and 16 Neospora‐seronegative; 12 became pregnant using Holstein‐Friesian semen and 48 using Limousin semen. Blood samples were collected on Days 40, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 210 of gestation. Gamma interferon was only detected in the plasma of nine of the 44 Neospora‐seropositive cows, all of them became pregnant using Limousin semen. Through GLM procedures, in cows inseminated with Limousin semen and Neospora‐seropositive cows showing no IFN‐γ production, PAG‐1 concentrations were high and increased throughout gestation compared to the levels detected in cows inseminated with Holstein‐Friesian semen and Neospora‐seropositive cows producing IFN‐γ, respectively. In Neospora‐seronegative cows and in Neospora‐seropositive cows showing no IFN‐γ production, significantly increased PAG‐2 concentrations were observed on gestation Day 120. Our findings indicate that IFN‐γ production correlates negatively and the production of antibodies against N. caninum is uncorrelated with plasma PAG concentrations during gestation in Neospora‐infected dairy cows. Accordingly, IFN‐γ production could be linked to the transplacental migration of tachyzoites, which may cause a reduction in PAG levels.  相似文献   

Pregnancy-associated Glycoprotein Profile during the First Trimester of Pregnancy in Egyptian Buffalo Cows     

KA El-Battawy  NM Sousa  O Szenci  JF Beckers 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2009,44(2):161-166

Pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) concentrations were measured in buffalo cows starting from day 28 after breeding. Oestrus was synchronized in 10 buffaloes using two injections of 25 mg prostraglandin (PG)F_{2 α} (Lutalyse^®) at a 11-day interval. Blood sampling was conducted nearly twice weekly. Results indicated that plasma PAG concentrations in non-pregnant buffaloes were low (<0.20 ng/ml) during the whole experimental period (day 28 to 103), while in pregnant animals plasma PAG levels increased from day 28 (4.48 ± 0.92 ng/ml) until day 41 (27.27 ± 6.74 ng/ml), remaining high (20.71 ± 9.20 ng/ml) until day 103. Progesterone levels were significantly (p < 0.0001) higher in pregnant (3.51–4.80 ng/ml) than in non-pregnant buffaloes (0.28–1.52 ng/ml). A significant difference (p < 0.0001) in plasma PAG concentrations between pregnant and non-pregnant animals starting at day 28 after breeding suggests that PAG-radioimmunoassay could be suitable for pregnancy diagnosis in buffaloes during this period. In conclusion, PAG test offers the advantages that it requires a single plasma sample for early pregnancy diagnosis as well as the accuracy of the test for the detection of pregnancy as early as day 28.  相似文献   

Immunostimulatory effects of human recombinant interleukin-12 on peripheral blood mononuclear cells from normal dogs     

Brenda S. Phillips  Marcia L. Padilla  Erin B. Dickerson  Mary J. Lindstrom  Stuart C. Helfand 《Veterinary immunology and immunopathology》1999,70(3-4):189-201

Interleukin-12 (IL-12) plays a pivotal role in regulating cellular immune responses involving autoimmunity, infectious disease, and cancer. Human recombinant (hr) IL-12 is being evaluated for therapy of human cancer. We investigated the potential of hrIL-12 to activate canine peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) using proliferation and cytotoxicity as readouts. Human rIL-12 caused increased proliferation of PBMC, and enhanced lysis of allogeneic canine tumor targets mediated by PBMC from normal dogs in vitro. In addition, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) mediated by canine PBMC was enhanced by hrIL-12. These results indicate that hrIL-12 is recognized by canine immune cells, triggering a number of immune responses in canine PBMC, that may be important for immunotherapy of canine cancer. Information from this investigation provides impetus for evaluation of the effects of hrIL-12 on PBMC from tumor-bearing dogs and should be helpful in the development of hrIL-12 as an immune cell activator in vivo in the dog.  相似文献   

Registration of Oestrus Duration Can Help to Improve Insemination Strategies at Commercial Pig Farms     

DWB Steverink  NM Soede  B Kemp 《Reproduction in domestic animals》1999,34(3-4):329-333

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Requirements for success of reforestation projects in a semiarid low‐mountain region of the Jinsha River Basin,southwestern China     

J. Zhang  G. Tian  Y. Li  M. Lindstrom 《Land Degradation \u0026amp; Development》2002,13(5):395-401

Most of reforestation projects have not been successful in the low‐mountain region of the Jinsha River Basin, which has a harsh environment (high temperatures and lack of available water). Analysis of few successful reforestation cases in Yuanmou, Yunnan Province of China, a typical semiarid region of the Jinsha River Basin, reveals that a holistic approach is needed for successful reforestation in the region. Techniques of tree planting need to be taken into account to ensure normal growth during the early stages after transplanting from the nursery in such a dry and hot environment. More important are the follow‐up management of trees and the implementation of management policies in reforestation areas, of which after‐care and forest watching are important measures. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  相似文献   

四川攀西地区豆科蔬菜丛枝菌根真菌的初步研究     

王元元  张小平 《四川农业大学学报》2005,23(1):131-133

用湿筛倾析-蔗糖离心法分离土样中丛枝菌根真菌的孢子,并用形态学方法对其进行种类鉴定。研究结果显示,攀西地区的豆科蔬菜中共分离出2属9种丛枝菌根真菌,球囊霉属(Glomus)8种,G.luteum、G.mosseae、G.aggregatum、G.lamellosum、G.claroideum、G.etunicatum、G.intraradices、G.occultum;无梗囊霉属(Acaulospora)1种,A.delicata。丛枝菌根真菌与攀西豆科蔬菜的共生性良好,其种类较多,种群结构丰富。  相似文献