Questo lavoro è supportato dalla Fondazione Leducq attraverso la rete Caerus (RJH), dal NIH R01 HL093183, HL088434, HL071763, HL080498, HL083156 e P20HL100396 (RJH). DL è stato sostenuto dalla Fondazione tedesca per la ricerca. Vorremmo ringraziare Lauren Leonardson per l&#39;assistenza tecnica in questo progetto.

1. Infarto miocardico creazione <ol><li> Femmina maiali Yorkshire (20kg) da Animal Industries Biotech (Doylestown, PA) sono pre-medicati con Telazol (tiletamina / zolazepam) (8,0 mg / kg) e Buprenorfina (0,6 mg). </li><li> Gli animali sono intubati e ventilati con ossigeno al 100%. L&#39;anestesia generale viene mantenuta con Propofol (5-8mg/kg/hr) durante tutta la procedura. </li><li> Il sito del femore è preparato con il 70% di alcool isopropilico seguita da iodio povidone. Una puntura percutanea fornisce l&#39;accesso a l&#39;arteria e per il posizionamento della guaina. Dopo l&#39;inserimento della guaina, 3000-5000 UI di eparina viene somministrata per via endovenosa per mantenere un tempo di coagulazione attivato di 250-300 secondi. </li><li> Una dose bolo di amiodarone (75 mg) viene somministrato per via intramuscolare. L&#39;iniezione endovenosa di una borsa da 1000 ml soluzione fisiologica con Amiodarone (75 mg), atropina (2 mg), e acetato di potassio (20 mEq) viene avviato e mantenuto utilizzando un tasso di 150 ml / h per tutta la procedura. </li><li> Un Fr. 7 hockey-stick catetere (Cordis, Miami, FL) è avanzata per l&#39;arteria coronaria sinistra e una angiografia coronarica viene eseguita. A 0,014 pollici filo guida (Abbott Park, IL) è avanzato in discendente anteriore dell&#39;arteria coronarica (LAD). Un 8-mm di lunghezza, 4,0 mm VOYAGER over-the-wire pallone (Abbott Park, IL) è avanzata e posizionato al LAD prossimale, e il palloncino coronarico è gonfiato a 3 atm. Occlusione della discendente anteriore è confermata da angiografia. </li><li> Con elettrocardiogramma continuo e monitoraggio emodinamico, l&#39;occlusione viene mantenuta per 90 minuti. Aritmie ventricolari maligne possono occasionalmente verificarsi entro i primi 40 minuti, nel qual caso la consegna immediata di diretta attuali shock da 200 a 300 J J vengono somministrati. Di solito ci sono due intervalli di tempo di picco di aritmia, uno tra i 2 ei 10 minuti e l&#39;altra tra i 25 ei 35 minuti dopo il gonfiaggio del palloncino. Monitoraggio diligente e defibrillazione immediata sono fondamentali per la creazione di successo infarto miocardico, poiché ci sono oltre il 95% l&#39;incidenza di entrare in fibrillazione ventricolare entro il tempo indicato cornici. Se la defibrillazione immediata e sia eseguito correttamente, il tasso di sopravvivenza è molto alto. Se la pressione sanguigna scende al di sotto di 80 mmHg, il volume di carico si ottiene con una rapida infusione endovenosa salina. </li><li> Il palloncino viene sgonfiato e tutti i dispositivi vengono rimossi. </li><li> La guaina viene rimossa dal arteria femorale, l&#39;anestesia è trattenuto, e l&#39;animale viene monitorato durante il recupero. Salina per via endovenosa con Amiodarone, atropina e infusione acetato di potassio è diminuita a 50 ml / h ed è dato durante la notte. Un iniezioni intramuscolari di Nitroglycerline e Furoscemide viene somministrato. Poi l&#39;animale è permesso di recuperare e attento monitoraggio ECG è continuata per almeno 3 ore. </li><li> Aspirina (200 mg) PO sarà dato per cinque giorni. </li></ol> Comuni complicazioni durante e dopo la procedura di creazione infarto miocardico sono dissezione coronarica, ematoma nel sito di puntura, aritmia e insufficienza cardiaca. Un affinare la tecnica e monitoraggio completo è necessario per prevenire e gestire queste complicanze. 2. Virus iniezione <ol><li> Gli animali sono preparati come sopra indicato nella creazione infarto miocardico steps1-3. La stessa dose di eparina deve essere somministrato a prevenire la trombosi durante l&#39;iniezione del virus. </li><li> Un catetere 5Fr bastone da hockey (Cordis, Miami, FL) è avanzata per l&#39;arteria coronaria sinistra. Dopo l&#39;angiogramma, due di 0,014 pollici fili guida sono avanzati, uno in KOP e uno nella sinistra dell&#39;arteria coronaria circonflessa (LCX) per fissare la posizione del catetere. </li><li> Sangue arterioso (-20 ml) viene prelevato dal catetere. Per evitare che l&#39;ischemia durante l&#39;infusione, la metà del sangue diluito viene utilizzato per la soluzione. Il virus è mescolato con 10 ml di sangue e diluito a 20 ml con soluzione fisiologica. Il restante 10 ml è diluito a 20 ml e usate fornire virus residuo all&#39;interno del lume del catetere. </li><li> Nitroglicerina per via endovenosa (20 mg / min) viene avviato attraverso la vena orecchio. </li><li> La punta del catetere è posizionato a sinistra del tratto prossimale principale. La pressione attraverso il catetere è controllato per garantire che il catetere non è incastro. </li><li> Il sangue del virus misti (15 ml) viene iniettato attraverso il catetere più di 15 minuti usando una pompa per infusione nella coronaria sinistra. Dopo 15 minuti, la siringa è scambiato per il colore, e infusione continua per 10 minuti. </li><li> Un filo e un catetere sono fissati a destra dell&#39;arteria coronaria allo stesso modo di sinistra dell&#39;arteria coronaria. </li><li> Il restante 5 ml di sangue misto con il virus viene iniettato nell&#39;arteria coronaria destra per 5 minuti seguita da 10 minuti di filo. </li></ol> 3. Rappresentante Caso La figura 1 mostra la ventricolografia sinistra a 1 mese dopo la creazione infarto del miocardio. Il movimento della parete ventricolare sinistra è significativamente compromessa con una frazione di eiezione (EF)Il 31%. La figura 2 mostra le sezioni del ventricolo sinistro a 1 mese. Una cicatrice di grandi dimensioni dalla base all&#39;apice della parete anteriore è visto. L&#39;obiettivo EF media a 1 mese dopo infarto miocardico in questo modello è il 36% e il volume diastolico finale medio è di 83 ml, mentre la media di quelli nello stesso animale di dimensioni senza un infarto miocardico è del 68% e 42 ml, rispettivamente. La figura 3 mostra l&#39;espressione di beta-gal nella sinistra zona zona di confine ventricolare 1 mese dopo l&#39;iniezione di virus adeno-associato (2 x 10 12 particelle DNAsi resitant di rAAV1 CMV Lac-Z). Una maggiore espressione è stata trovata nella zona di iniezione del virus. <img src="/files/ftp_upload/2778/2778fig1.jpg" alt="Figura 1" /> Espulsione Figura 1. Frazione misurata dalla ventricolografia sinistra 1 mese dopo la creazione di infarto miocardico. Ventricolo sinistro è dilatato a 92,5 ml e movimento della parete anteriore è significativamente compromessa. <img src="/files/ftp_upload/2778/2778fig2.jpg" alt="Figura 2" /> Figura 2. Le sezioni del ventricolo sinistro a 1 mese dopo la creazione di infarto del miocardio, macchiato da cloruro di trifeniltetrazolo a delineare l&#39;area cicatriziale. Una cicatrice di grandi dimensioni dalla base all&#39;apice della parete anteriore è visto. <img src="/files/ftp_upload/2778/2778fig3.jpg" alt="Figura 3" /> Figura 3. Beta-gal espressione indotta da virus adeno-associato (2 x 10 12 particelle DNAsi resistenti di CMV rAAV1 Lac-Z). Una maggiore espressione si trova in zona di frontiera tra la zona di infarto e il tessuto normale, 1 mese dopo l&#39;iniezione intracoronarica virus. Foto in basso a destra mostra il controllo negativo, in cui è stata iniettata solo soluzione salina normale nelle arterie coronarie utilizzando lo stesso protocollo.

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Tra le varie cause di insufficienza cardiaca, ischemia è di gran lunga la più frequente in eziologia. Per superare questa grave malattia, diversi approcci terapeutici sono stati sviluppati. Attente valutazioni delle terapie sono necessarie prima di queste terapie promettenti possono essere applicate alle cliniche. Pertanto, la creazione di un modello di insufficienza cardiaca ischemica che rappresenta le condizioni cliniche dei pazienti è fondamentale per lo sviluppo di terapie insufficienza cardiaca. Il nostro model...

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gene transfer for ischemic heart failure in a preclinical model

Diverse tecnologie emergenti si stanno sviluppando per i pazienti con insufficienza cardiaca. Consolidate valutazioni precliniche sono necessari per determinare la loro efficacia e sicurezza. La terapia genica mediante vettori virali è uno degli approcci più promettenti per il trattamento di malattie cardiache. Consegna virale di vari geni diversi modificando il gene trasportatore è incommensurabile potenziale terapeutico. In questo video, l&#39;intero processo di un modello animale di insufficienza cardiaca creazione seguita da trasferimento di geni è presentato con un modello suina. In primo luogo, infarto del miocardio è stato creato da occlusione della discendente anteriore sinistra prossimale delle arterie coronarie. Rimodellamento cardiaco risultati nell&#39;insufficienza cardiaca cronica. Unico per il nostro modello è una cicatrice abbastanza grande, che rispecchia in pieno i pazienti con grave insufficienza cardiaca che richiedono una terapia aggressiva per i risultati positivi. Dopo infarto miocardico creazione e lo sviluppo di tessuto cicatriziale, una iniezione intracoronarica di virus è dimostrato con simultanea infusione di nitroglicerina. Il nostro metodo d&#39;iniezione prevede il trasferimento di geni semplice ed efficiente con l&#39;espressione genica migliorata. Questa combinazione di un modello di infarto del miocardio suina con consegna intracoronarica virus ha dimostrato di essere una metodologia coerente e riproducibile, che aiuta non solo a testare l&#39;effetto di singoli geni, ma anche di confrontare l&#39;efficacia di molti geni candidati terapeutici.

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Gene Transfer for Ischemic Heart Failure in a Preclinical Model

Un metodo di trasferimento genico per il trattamento dell&#39;insufficienza cardiaca ischemica è descritta utilizzando un modello suino di infarto miocardico. Il nostro metodo semplice e riproducibile ci permette di valutare rapidamente l&#39;efficacia dei trasferimenti di geni diversi, con un modo molto semplice e riproducibile.

Trasferimento Genico per insufficienza cardiaca ischemica in un modello preclinico

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12.8K Views.  Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Un metodo di trasferimento genico per il trattamento dell'insufficienza cardiaca ischemica è descritta utilizzando un modello suino di infarto miocardico. Il nostro metodo semplice e riproducibile ci permette di valutare rapidamente l'efficacia dei trasferimenti di geni diversi, con un modo molto semplice e riproducibile.

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A Simplified Technique for Producing an Ischemic Wound Model

One major obstacle in current diabetic wound research is a lack of an ischemic wound model that can be safely used in diabetic animals. Drugs that work well in non-ischemic wounds may not work in human diabetic wounds because vasculopathy is one major factor that hinders healing of these wounds. We published an article in 2007 describing a rabbit ear ischemic wound model created by a minimally invasive surgical technique. Since then, we have further simplified the procedure for easier operation. On one ear, three small skin incisions were made on the vascular pedicles, 1-2 cm from the ear base. The central artery was ligated and cut along with the nerve. The whole cranial bundle was cut and ligated, leaving only the caudal branch intact. A circumferential subcutaneous tunnel was made through the incisions, to cut subcutaneous tissues, muscles, nerves, and small vessels. The other ear was used as a non-ischemic control. Four wounds were made on the ventral side of each ear. This technique produces 4 ischemic wounds and 4 non-ischemic wounds in one animal for paired comparisons. After surgery, the ischemic ear was cool and cyanotic, and showed reduced movement and a lack of pulse in the ear artery. Skin temperature of the ischemic ear was 1-10 &deg;C lower than that on the normal ear and this difference was maintained for more than one month. Ear tissue high-energy phosphate contents were lower in the ischemic ear than the control ear. Wound healing times were longer in the ischemic ear than in the non-ischemic ear when the same treatment was used. The technique has now been used on more than 80 rabbits in which 23 were diabetic (diabetes time ranging from 2 weeks to 2 years). No single rabbit has developed any surgical complications such as bleeding, infection, or rupture in the skin incisions. The model has many advantages, such as little skin disruption, longer ischemic time, and higher success rate, when compared to many other models. It can be safely used in animals with reduced resistance, and can also be modified to meet different testing requirements.

We have developed a minimally invasive technique to create a rabbit ischemic ear wound model by dividing the central artery and nerve and the cranial neurovascular bundle. A subcutaneous tunnel then cuts all subcutaneous tissues. This procedure causes minimal skin disruption and can be safely used in diabetic animals.

Una tecnica semplificata per produrre un modello di lesione ischemica

One major obstacle in current diabetic wound research is a lack of an ischemic wound model that can be safely used in diabetic animals. Drugs that work ...

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Permanent Ligation of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery in Mice: A Model of Post-myocardial Infarction Remodelling and Heart Failure

Heart failure is a syndrome in which the heart fails to pump blood at a rate commensurate with cellular oxygen requirements at rest or during stress. It is characterized by fluid retention, shortness of breath, and fatigue, in particular on exertion. Heart failure is a growing public health problem, the leading cause of hospitalization, and a major cause of mortality. Ischemic heart disease is the main cause of heart failure.
Ventricular remodelling refers to changes in structure, size, and shape of the left ventricle. This architectural remodelling of the left ventricle is induced by injury (e.g., myocardial infarction), by pressure overload (e.g., systemic arterial hypertension or aortic stenosis), or by volume overload. Since ventricular remodelling affects wall stress, it has a profound impact on cardiac function and on the development of heart failure. A model of permanent ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery in mice is used to investigate ventricular remodelling and cardiac function post-myocardial infarction. This model is fundamentally different in terms of objectives and pathophysiological relevance compared to the model of transient ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery. In this latter model of ischemia/reperfusion injury, the initial extent of the infarct may be modulated by factors that affect myocardial salvage following reperfusion. In contrast, the infarct area at 24 hr after permanent ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery is fixed. Cardiac function in this model will be affected by 1) the process of infarct expansion, infarct healing, and scar formation; and 2) the concomitant development of left ventricular dilatation, cardiac hypertrophy, and ventricular remodelling.
Besides the model of permanent ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery, the technique of invasive hemodynamic measurements in mice is presented in detail.

Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization and a major cause of mortality. A model of permanent ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery in mice is applied to investigate ventricular remodelling and cardiac dysfunction post-myocardial infarction. The technique of invasive hemodynamic measurements in mice is presented.

Legatura permanente dell&#39;arteria discendente anteriore sinistra coronarica nei topi: un modello di post-infarto rimodellante miocardico e insufficienza cardiaca

Heart failure is a syndrome in which the heart fails to pump blood at a rate commensurate with cellular oxygen requirements at rest or during stress. It ...

In Vivo Gene Transfer to the Rabbit Common Carotid Artery Endothelium

The goal of this method is to introduce a transgene into the endothelium of isolated segments of both rabbit common carotid arteries. The method achieves focal endothelial-selective transgenesis, thereby allowing an investigator to determine the biological roles of endothelial-expressed transgenes and to quantify the in vivo transcriptional activity of DNA sequences in large artery endothelial cells. The method uses surgical isolation of rabbit common carotid arteries and an arteriotomy to deliver a transgene-expressing viral vector into the arterial lumen. A short incubation period of the vector in the lumen, with subsequent aspiration of the lumen contents, is sufficient to achieve efficient and durable expression of the transgene in the endothelium, with no detectable transduction or expression outside of the isolated arterial segment. The method allows assessment of the biological activities of transgene products both in normal arteries and in models of human vascular disease, while avoiding systemic effects that could be caused either by targeting gene delivery to other sites (e.g. the liver) or by the alternative approach of delivering genetic constructs to the endothelium by germ line transgenesis. Application of the method is limited by the need for a skilled surgeon and anesthetist, a well-equipped operating room, the costs of purchasing and housing rabbits, and the need for expertise in gene-transfer vector construction and use. Results obtained with this method include: transgene-related alterations in arterial structure, cellularity, extracellular matrix, or vasomotor function; increases or reductions in arterial inflammation; alterations in vascular cell apoptosis; and progression, retardation, or regression of diseases such as intimal hyperplasia or atherosclerosis. The method also allows measurement of the ability of native and synthetic DNA regulatory sequences to alter transgene expression in endothelial cells, providing results that include: levels of transgene mRNA, levels of transgene protein, and levels of transgene enzymatic activity.

In Vivo Gene Transfer to the Rabbit Common Carotid Artery Endothelium

This method is to introduce a transgene into the endothelium of rabbit carotid arteries. Introduction of the transgene allows the assessment of the biological role of the transgene product either in normal arteries or disease models. The method is also useful for measuring activity of DNA regulatory sequences.

In Vivo Trasferimento del gene per l'endotelio dell'arteria carotica comune di coniglio

The goal of this method is to introduce a transgene into the endothelium of isolated segments of both rabbit common carotid arteries. The method achieves ...

Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy As a Chronic Heart Failure Model in Swine

A stable and reliable model of chronic heart failure is required for many experiments to understand hemodynamics or to test effects of new treatment methods. Here, we present such a model by tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy, which can be produced by rapid cardiac pacing in swine.
A single pacing lead is introduced transvenously into fully anaesthetized healthy swine, to the apex of the right ventricle, and fixated. Its other end is then tunneled dorsally to the paravertebral region. There, it is connected to an in-house modified heart pacemaker unit that is then implanted in a subcutaneous pocket. 
After 4 - 8 weeks of rapid ventricular pacing at rates of 200 - 240 beats/min, physical examination revealed signs of severe heart failure - tachypnea, spontaneous sinus tachycardia, and fatigue. Echocardiography and X-ray showed dilation of all heart chambers, effusions, and severe systolic dysfunction. These findings correspond well to decompensated dilated cardiomyopathy and are also preserved after the cessation of pacing.
This model of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy can be used for studying the pathophysiology of progressive chronic heart failure, especially hemodynamic changes caused by new treatment modalities like mechanical circulatory supports. This methodology is easy to perform and the results are robust and reproducible.

Here, we present a protocol to produce tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy in swine. This model represents a potent way to study the hemodynamics of progressive chronic heart failure and the effects of applied treatment.

Cardiomiopatia tachicardia-indotta come un modello di insufficienza cardiaca cronica in maiali

A stable and reliable model of chronic heart failure is required for many experiments to understand hemodynamics or to test effects of new treatment ...

Isolation of Atrial Cardiomyocytes from a Rat Model of Metabolic Syndrome-related Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

In this article, we describe an optimized, Langendorff-based procedure for the isolation of single-cell atrial cardiomyocytes (ACMs) from a rat model of metabolic syndrome (MetS)-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The prevalence of MetS-related HFpEF is rising, and atrial cardiomyopathies associated with atrial remodeling and atrial fibrillation are clinically highly relevant as atrial remodeling is an independent predictor of mortality. Studies with isolated single-cell cardiomyocytes are frequently used to corroborate and complement in vivo findings. Circulatory vessel rarefication and interstitial tissue fibrosis pose a potentially limiting factor for the successful single-cell isolation of ACMs from animal models of this disease.
We have addressed this issue by employing a device capable of manually regulating the intraluminal pressure of cardiac cavities during the isolation procedure, substantially increasing the yield of morphologically and functionally intact ACMs. The acquired cells can be used in a variety of different experiments, such as cell culture and functional Calcium imaging (i.e., excitation-contraction-coupling).
We provide the researcher with a step-by-step protocol, a list of optimized solutions, thorough instructions to prepare the necessary equipment, and a comprehensive troubleshooting guide. While the initial implementation of the procedure might be rather difficult, a successful adaptation will allow the reader to perform state-of-the-art ACM isolations in a rat model of MetS-related HFpEF for a broad spectrum of experiments.

Here, we describe an optimized, Langendorff-based procedure for the isolation of single-cell atrial cardiomyocytes from a rat model of metabolic syndrome-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. A manual regulation of intraluminal pressure of cardiac cavities is implemented to yield functionally intact myocytes suitable for excitation-contraction-coupling studies.

Isolamento dei cardiomiociti atriali da un modello del ratto di metabolico sindrome-relativo infarto con la frazione conservata di espulsione

In this article, we describe an optimized, Langendorff-based procedure for the isolation of single-cell atrial cardiomyocytes (ACMs) from a rat model of ...

Induction and Phenotyping of Acute Right Heart Failure in a Large Animal Model of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

The development of acute right heart failure (ARHF) in the context of chronic pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with poor short-term outcomes. The morphological and functional phenotyping of the right ventricle is of particular importance in the context of hemodynamic compromise in patients with ARHF. Here, we describe a method to induce ARHF in a previously described large animal model of chronic PH, and to phenotype, dynamically, right ventricular function using the gold standard method (i.e., pressure-volume PV loops) and with a non-invasive clinically available method (i.e., echocardiography). Chronic PH is first induced in pigs by left pulmonary artery ligation and right lower lobe embolism with biological glue once a week for 5 weeks. After 16 weeks, ARHF is induced by successive volume loading using saline followed by iterative pulmonary embolism until the ratio of the systolic pulmonary pressure over systemic pressure reaches 0.9 or until the systolic systemic pressure decreases below 90 mmHg. Hemodynamics are restored with dobutamine infusion (from 2.5 &#181;g/kg/min to 7.5 &#181;g/kg/min). PV-loops and echocardiography are performed during each condition. Each condition requires around 40 minutes for induction, hemodynamic stabilization and data acquisition. Out of 9 animals, 2 died immediately after pulmonary embolism and 7 completed the protocol, which illustrates the learning curve of the model. The model induced a 3-fold increase in mean pulmonary artery pressure. The PV-loop analysis showed that ventriculo-arterial coupling was preserved after volume loading, decreased after acute pulmonary embolism and was restored with dobutamine. Echocardiographic acquisitions allowed to quantify right ventricular parameters of morphology and function with good quality. We identified right ventricular ischemic lesions in the model. The model can be used to compare different treatments or to validate non-invasive parameters of right ventricular morphology and function in the context of ARHF.

We present a protocol to induce and phenotype an acute right heart failure in a large animal model with chronic pulmonary hypertension. This model can be used to test therapeutic interventions, to develop right heart metrics&#160;or to improve the understanding of acute right heart failure pathophysiology.

Induzione e fenotipizzazione dell'insufficienza cardiaca destra acuta in un modello animale di ipertensione polmonare tromboembolica cronica

The development of acute right heart failure (ARHF) in the context of chronic pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with poor short-term outcomes. The ...

Preclinical Model of Hind Limb Ischemia in Diabetic Rabbits

Peripheral vascular disease is a widespread clinical problem that affects millions of patients worldwide. A major consequence of peripheral vascular disease is the development of ischemia. In severe cases, patients can develop critical limb ischemia in which they experience constant pain and an increased risk of limb amputation. Current therapies for peripheral ischemia include bypass surgery or percutaneous interventions such as angioplasty with stenting or atherectomy to restore blood flow. However, these treatments often fail to the continued progression of vascular disease or restenosis or are contraindicated due to the overall poor health of the patient. A promising potential approach to treat peripheral ischemia involves the induction of therapeutic neovascularization to allow the patient to develop collateral vasculature. This newly formed network alleviates peripheral ischemia by restoring perfusion to the affected area. The most frequently employed preclinical model for peripheral ischemia utilizes the creation of hind limb ischemia in healthy rabbits through femoral artery ligation. In the past, however, there has been a strong disconnect between the success of preclinical studies and the failure of clinical trials regarding treatments for peripheral ischemia. Healthy animals typically have robust vascular regeneration in response to surgically induced ischemia, in contrast to the reduced vascularity and regeneration in patients with chronic peripheral ischemia. Here, we describe an optimized animal model for peripheral ischemia in rabbits that includes hyperlipidemia and diabetes. This model has reduced collateral formation and blood pressure recovery in comparison to a model with a higher cholesterol diet. Thus, the model may provide better correlation with human patients with compromised angiogenesis from the common co-morbidities that accompany peripheral vascular disease.

We describe a surgical procedure used to induce peripheral ischemia in rabbits with hyperlipidemia and diabetes. This surgery acts as a preclinical model for conditions experienced in peripheral artery disease in patients. Angiography is also described as a means to measure the extent of introduced ischemia and recovery of perfusion.

Modello preclinico di ischemia degli arti posteriori nei conigli diabetici

Peripheral vascular disease is a widespread clinical problem that affects millions of patients worldwide. A major consequence of peripheral vascular ...

Establishing a Swine Model of Post-myocardial Infarction Heart Failure for Stem Cell Treatment

Although advances have been achieved in the treatment of heart failure (HF) following myocardial infarction (MI), HF following MI remains one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity around the world. Cell-based therapies for cardiac repair and improvement of left ventricular function after MI have attracted considerable attention. Accordingly, the safety and efficacy of these cell transplantations should be tested in a preclinical large animal model of HF prior to clinical use. Pigs are widely used for cardiovascular disease research due to their similarity to humans in terms of heart size and coronary anatomy. Therefore, we sought to present an effective protocol for the establishment of a porcine chronic HF model using closed-chest coronary balloon occlusion of the left circumflex artery (LCX), followed by rapid ventricular pacing induced with pacemaker implantation. Eight weeks later, the stem cells were administered by intramyocardial injection in the peri-infarct area. Then the infarct size, cell survival, and left ventricular function (including echocardiography, hemodynamic parameters, and electrophysiology) were evaluated. This study helps establish a stable preclinical large animal HF model for stem cell treatment.

We sought to establish a swine model of heart failure induced by left circumflex artery blockage and rapid pacing to test the effect and safety of intramyocardial administration of stem cells for cell-based therapies.

Istituzione di un modello suina di infarto post-miocardico per il trattamento delle cellule staminali

Although advances have been achieved in the treatment of heart failure (HF) following myocardial infarction (MI), HF following MI remains one of the major ...

A Preclinical Model of Exertional Heat Stroke in Mice

Heat stroke is the most severe manifestation of heat-related illnesses. Classic heat stroke (CHS), also known as passive heat stroke, occurs at rest, whereas exertional heat stroke (EHS) occurs during physical activity. EHS differs from CHS in etiology, clinical presentation, and sequelae of multi-organ dysfunction. Until recently, only models of CHS have been well established. This protocol aims to provide guidelines for a refined preclinical mouse model of EHS that is free from major limiting factors such as the use of anesthesia, restraint, rectal probes, or electric shock. Male and female C57Bl/6 mice, instrumented with core temperature (Tc) telemetric probes were utilized in this model. For familiarization with the running mode, mice undergo 3 weeks of training using both voluntary and forced running wheels. Thereafter, mice run on a forced wheel inside a climatic chamber set at 37.5 &#176;C and 40%-50% relative humidity (RH) until displaying symptom limitation (e.g., loss of consciousness) at Tc of 42.1-42.5 &#176;C, although suitable results can be obtained at chamber temperatures between 34.5-39.5 &#176;C and humidity between 30%-90%. Depending on the desired severity, mice are removed from the chamber immediately for recovery in ambient temperature or remain in the heated chamber for a longer duration, inducing a more severe exposure and a higher incidence of mortality. Results are compared with sham-matched exercise controls (EXC) and/or na&#239;ve controls (NC). The model mirrors many of the pathophysiological outcomes observed in human EHS, including loss of consciousness, severe hyperthermia, multi-organ damage as well as inflammatory cytokine release, and acute phase responses of the immune system. This model is ideal for hypothesis-driven research to test preventative and therapeutic strategies that may delay the onset of EHS or reduce the multi-organ damage that characterizes this manifestation.

The protocol describes the development of a standardized, repeatable, preclinical model of exertional heat stroke (EHS) in mice free from adverse external stimuli such as electric shock. The model provides a platform for mechanistic, preventative, and therapeutic studies.

Un modello preclinico di colpo di calore da sforzo nei topi

Heat stroke is the most severe manifestation of heat-related illnesses. Classic heat stroke (CHS), also known as passive heat stroke, occurs at rest, ...

Large Animal Model for Evaluating the Efficacy of the Gene Therapy in Ischemic Heart

Coronary artery disease is one of the significant causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Despite the progression of current therapeutics, a considerable proportion of coronary artery disease patients remain symptomatic. Gene therapy-mediated therapeutic angiogenesis offers a novel therapeutic method for improving myocardial perfusion and relieving symptoms. Gene therapy with different angiogenic factors has been studied in few clinical trials. Due to the novelty of the method, the progress of myocardial gene therapy is a continuous path from bench to bedside. Therefore, large animal models are needed for evaluating the safety and efficacy. The more the large animal model identifies the original disease and the endpoints used in clinics, the more predictable outcomes are from clinical trials. Here, we introduce a large animal model for evaluating the efficacy of the gene therapy in the ischemic porcine heart. We use clinically relevant imaging methods such as ultrasound imaging and 15H2O-PET. For targeting the gene transfers into the desired area, electroanatomical mapping is used. The aim of this method is: (1) to mimic chronic coronary artery disease, (2) to induce therapeutic angiogenesis at hypoxic areas of the heart, and (3) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the gene therapy by using relevant endpoints.

Myocardial gene therapy for ischemic heart disease holds great promise for future therapeutics. Here, we introduce a large animal model for evaluating the efficacy of gene therapy in the ischemic heart.