1.Preliminary Study on Construction Method of Type 1 Diabetes Model in Banna Miniature Pig
Kai LIU ; Yuqi HU ; Yatian GENG ; Wenjie CHENG ; Jing WANG ; Taiyun WEI ; Hongfang ZHAO ; Jiayu LI ; Deling JIAO ; Hongye ZHAO ; Hongjiang WEI
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2024;44(4):384-392
Objective To construct a Type 1 diabetes model in miniature pigs and explore postoperative care strategies for effectively prolonging the survival time of the model pigs. Methods Seven Banna miniature pigs were selected for pancreatectomy. Glucose, vitamins, and antibiotics were administered for 3-5 days after surgery to aid recovery. Blood glucose and urine glucose levels were measured twice a day in the morning and evening to adjust insulin supplementation accordingly. The model pigs were observed daily and records were kept, including orexis, psychosis, weakness, skin ulcer, and feces and urine. Body weight was measured weekly until the death of the model animals. Based on the model pigs' condition, glucose injection and Ringer's lactate solution were administered to supplement nutrition and correct electrolyte imbalances. Results All seven Banna miniature pigs showed typical symptoms of diabetes: random blood glucose levels higher than 11.1 mmol/L after pancreatectomy, far exceeding the average blood glucose level of 6.0 mmol/L in normal pigs; positive urine glucose; and progressive weight loss. These features indicated the successful construction of Type 1 diabetes model. Additionally, Type 1 diabetic pigs that survived more than 8 weeks showed progressive hair loss and skin ulceration. Euthanasia was performed on model pigs when they were unable to stand or even eat independently, and pathological examination and HE staining were conducted on tissues collected from affected organs such as the liver, kidneys, and skin. Pathological sections revealed liver congestion, massive glycogen accumulation, ballooning degeneration of hepatocytes, and progressive liver fibrosis, along with glomerular congestion, vacuolar degeneration in renal tubular epithelial cells, proteinuria, dermal congestion, thinning of vascular walls, and varying degrees of parakeratosis and dyskeratosis in the liver, kidneys, and skin tissues due to prolonged hyperglycemia. The average survival time of the constructed Banna miniature pig diabetes model was 44 d, with a maximum survival time of 121 d. Conclusion Type 1 diabetes model can be constructed successfully in Banna miniature pigs through pancreatectomy. With meticulous postoperative care, a long-term Type 1 diabetes model with significant complications can be achieved, providing a stable large-animal model for Type 1 diabetes treatment strategies.
2.Establishment of PCR Identification Method for Pig Blood Type
Jiaoxiang WANG ; Yan WANG ; Ke HU ; Kaixiang XU ; Taiyun WEI ; Deling JIAO ; Heng ZHAO ; Hongye ZHAO ; HongJiang WEI
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2023;43(6):585-594
ObjectiveXenotransplantation is an effective way to address the shortage of human organ donors, but it faces serious immune rejection reactions, including hyperacute rejection caused by blood type differences. Establishing a stable, convenient, and reliable method for pig blood type identification can quickly screen suitable donor pigs for xenograft research.MethodsBanna miniature inbred pigs, Diannan small eared pigs, and Bama Xiang pigs were selected as the research objects. DNA was extracted from the blood, oral buccal mucosa, and fetal fibroblasts of the three strains of pigs using DNA extraction kits. The target fragment of the ABO homologous gene EAA intron 7 in pigs was amplified using PCR method. Blood agglutination reaction was used to detect hemolysis in pig anterior vena cava whole blood after adding anti A and B antibodies. Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression level of A antigen in pig heart, liver, spleen, lung, and kidney tissues. Immunofluorescence method was used to detect the expression level of A antigen in pig oral mucosa. By comparing the results of different methods for determining pig blood types, the stability and reliability of the PCR method were verified, and a convenient PCR based pigblood type identification method was established.Results Firstly, the blood PCR results of 69 inbred strains of Banna miniature pigs, 7 Diannan small eared pigs, and 34 Bama Xiang pigs showed 20 AO blood types, 66 AA blood types, and 24 O blood types. The PCR results of fetal fibroblasts from 47 Diannan small eared pigs showed that all 47 fetuses were O blood type. Among them, the oral mucosal PCR results of 8 gene edited cloned pigs were consistent with those of donor fetal fibroblasts, all of which were O blood type. The oral mucosal PCR results of 8 wild-type pigs (2 inbred lines of Banna miniature pigs, 4 Diannan small eared pigs, and 2 Bama Xiang pigs) were consistent with the blood PCR identification results. Then, 11 inbred lines of Banna miniature pigs, 4 Diannan small eared pigs, and 2 Bama Xiang pigs were randomly selected for blood agglutination reaction validation, and the results were consistent with the PCR identification results of both blood samples and oral mucosa samples. Moreover, immuno-histochemical analysis was performed on the heart, liver, lung, kidney, and spleen tissues of one Banna miniature pig inbred line and two Bama Xiang pigs, and the results were consistent with blood PCR identification and blood agglutination reaction results. Finally, oral mucosal samples were collected from 2 inbred strains of Banna miniature pigs and 1 Bama Xiang pig for immunofluorescence detection, and the results were consistent with the blood PCR identification results.ConclusionBy collecting fetal cells and oral mucosal samples from live pigs for PCR detection, the blood type of pigs can be accurately and efficiently identified, providing a convenient method for blood type screening of xenograft donor pigs.
3.Expert consensus on quality control management of key links for narcotic drugs and class Ⅰ psychotropic substances in medical institutions of Yunnan province
Center KUNMING ; Center YUNNAN ; Association Nursing YUNNAN ; Center YUNNAN ; Center YUNNAN ; Province EDITING
China Pharmacy 2022;33(17):2049-2054
Narcotic drugs and class Ⅰ psychotropic substances have always been special management drugs in medical institutions. Although relevant policies and regulations have been introduced at the national level ,there are problems of poor policy understanding and inconsistent implementation in medical institutions in the process of policy implementation. In order to standardize the management of narcotic drugs and class Ⅰ psychotropic substances in medical institutions of Yunnan province , based on the preliminary research and Delphi expert consultation ,this editing group finally formed the Expert Consensus on Key Links Quality Control Management of Narcotic Drugs and Class I Psychotropic Substances in Medical Institutions of Yunnan Province by focusing on the key aspects of quality control of key links for narcotic drugs and class Ⅰ psychotropic substances in medical institutions ,aiming to provide reference for the clinical use and management of narcotic drugs and class Ⅰ psychotropic substances in medical institutions of Yunnan province.