Kyungsook Jung, Deokho Ko, Sungmoo Hong, Irene Ortiz-Leal, Pablo Sanchez-Quinteiro, Meejung Ahn, Changjong Moon, Taeyoung Kang, Taekyun Shin, Jeongtae Kim
{"title":"A potential interference of chemoreception in inflamed vomeronasal organ with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.","authors":"Kyungsook Jung, Deokho Ko, Sungmoo Hong, Irene Ortiz-Leal, Pablo Sanchez-Quinteiro, Meejung Ahn, Changjong Moon, Taeyoung Kang, Taekyun Shin, Jeongtae Kim","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.25.020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inflammation of the vomeronasal organ (VNO) was evaluated in the context of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). The VNO was sampled in mice with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-induced EAE, and processed for paraffin embedding. The sections were immunohistochemically evaluated for various markers, including ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba1), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and olfactory marker protein (OMP). Inflammatory cell infiltration was detected in the connective tissues. Both Iba1-positive macrophages and MPO-positive neutrophils infiltrated the VNO of EAE, with increased secretion of mucus into the lumen. The intensity of the OMP-positive immunoreaction was decreased in the vomeronasal sensory epithelium of EAE-induced mice. We postulate that the inflammatory response of the VNO in EAE is associated with dysfunction of the accessory olfactory system.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144126637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anatomical variations of the infrahyoid muscles and ansa cervicalis: a systematic review and an updated classification system for the omohyoid muscle.","authors":"Nymfodora Malkidou, Vasileios Papadopoulos, Aliki Fiska","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The four infrahyoid muscles of the anterior neck are primarily innervated by the ansa cervicalis. This systematic review aims to evaluate the range of the anatomical variations in these muscles and their relationship to innervation patterns. A systematic search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Articles reporting variations in infrahyoid muscles and/or ansa cervicalis were independently evaluated following the PICOTS framework. The anatomical quality assessment tool was used to assess the quality of publications reporting anatomical variants. Seventy-seven studies, encompassing eighty-four cases, were included in the analysis. Of the 56-publication reporting infrahyoid muscle variations, 44 pertained to the omohyoid muscle (main or accessory), 3 to the sternohyoid, 4 to the sternothyroid, and 1 to the thyrohyoid, with no accessory variation observed in the latter. Atypical infrahyoid muscles were identified in 11 cases, 9 of which presented as levator glandulae thyroideae, and 2 as single cases. Variations in the ansa cervicalis were documented in 29 cases, only 1 case involved both ansa cervicalis and infrahyoid muscle variations. The extensive variability of the omohyoid muscle led to the development of a new classification system that integrates 4 types of consistency and 4 types of morphometric variations, providing valuable insights for clinical practice. The specialized use of the infrahyoid muscles in cancer staging, reconstruction after neck cancer surgery, and thyroid surgery underscores the need for a new framework to document their variations, particularly in the omohyoid muscle.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143966308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aberrant rib cage anatomy with false ribs attachment to the sternum: review of the literature focused on slipping ribs syndrome case reports.","authors":"Sayed Mehrdad Azimi, Fateme Keshtparvar, Zahra Sadeghi, Hamid Bahramian","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The thoracic cage, formed by ribs and sternum, protects vital organs while enabling respiration. This review examines anatomical variations in rib-sternum attachments and their clinical significance through analysis of literature from 1993-2023. Variations, including bifid ribs (0.15%-3.4% prevalence) and cervical ribs (0.05%-3.0%), can lead to conditions like slipping rib syndrome (SRS). An extensive search of PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and specialized collections identified 17 comprehensive SRS case reports. Two independent reviewers evaluated these cases, revealing that rib-sternum morphological variations significantly impact respiratory biomechanics, with unstable costal cartilage identified as a primary cause of pain syndromes. These findings highlight the critical importance of recognizing aberrant rib-sternum anatomy for patient safety, particularly in thoracic procedures. Advanced imaging technologies have enhanced detection capabilities, allowing for improved surgical planning and patient management. This review underscores the value of both cadaveric and radiological examination in identifying these variations, and recommends further research to clarify their prevalence, functional implications, and clinical correlations to optimize treatment approaches and outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143959598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenshao Cai, Minyan Shi, David W Chan, Baohua Luo, Abudureyimujiang Ruze
{"title":"Challenging arterial patterns of renal and testicular arteries in a human cadaver: clinical significance and embryological bases revisited.","authors":"Wenshao Cai, Minyan Shi, David W Chan, Baohua Luo, Abudureyimujiang Ruze","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.336","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Typically, a kidney gets its arterial supply from a single renal artery, and the testicular arteries originate from the anterolateral surface of the abdominal aorta. The present case describes a variation in the origin of the testicular artery, which originates from a right accessory renal artery. We observed two renal arteries with the inferior vena cava sandwiched in between. The testicular artery originates from the inferior margin of the accessory renal artery, coursing down alongside the testicular vein into the right testis. During cephalic migration in embryogenesis, the conjunction of the ascending kidney and the descending testis is considered an important factor contributing to variations in the number and location of the vasculature in the kidneys or the gonads. An elaborate description of these variations is clinically significant for surgical interventions, renal transplants, renal and testicular imaging, and pathology.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143971488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Histomorphogenesis of human pancreatic islets amidst maternal anaemia: a critical insight.","authors":"Sruthy Babu, Pravash Ranjan Mishra, Praveen Kumar Ravi, Sashikanta Swain, Jasmina Begum, Madhumita Patnaik","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maternal anaemia, the most common nutritional deficiency, adversely affects the growth and development of the fetus as a whole and the fetal pancreas in particular. These changes lead to the young onset of diabetes in the near future. To understand the pathophysiology behind this, present study investigates the histomorphogenesis of human fetal pancreatic islets and the impact of maternal anaemia on islet dimension, area proportion, and cellular composition across various gestational weeks using immunohistochemistry. The research was conducted on 18 human fetal pancreases obtained from spontaneous abortions or stillbirths between 17 to 36 weeks of gestation, categorized into normal (n=10) and anaemic (n=8) maternal groups. Results revealed a larger islet diameter in fetuses from anaemic mothers compared to the non-anaemic group (<i>P</i>=0.039). The beta cell percentage was significantly lower in the anaemic group across all gestational ages (<i>P</i>=0.003), while the alpha cell proportion remained unchanged in the anaemic group but increased significantly in the non-anaemic group after 20 weeks (<i>P</i>=0.006). The non-alpha/beta cell proportion in anaemic group was consistently higher than in the non-anaemic group. In conclusion, maternal anaemia results in the reprogramming of fetal pancreatic islets, characterized by a reduction in beta cell proportion, an increase in non-alpha/beta cells, and a disruption in the alpha-to-beta cell ratio. These changes may impair fetal pancreatic function and predispose the offspring to glucose intolerance and diabetes in later life. Ensuring adequate maternal nutrition through iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy is essential to prevent these developmental disruptions.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143958200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amira E Farage, Mona A Abdel-Kareem, Medhat Taha, Sara Abubakr, Nora Elshehawy Helal, Mahmoud Hendawy, Hanan A Elgendy, Ahmed Abdel-Monem Elmetwally, Hala Mahfouz, Tourki A S Baokbah, Mohammed R Rabei, Mohammad Akbar Hossain, Azza I Helal, Mohie Mahmoud Ibrahim
{"title":"Protective effect of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> against experimental hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury downregulating oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.","authors":"Amira E Farage, Mona A Abdel-Kareem, Medhat Taha, Sara Abubakr, Nora Elshehawy Helal, Mahmoud Hendawy, Hanan A Elgendy, Ahmed Abdel-Monem Elmetwally, Hala Mahfouz, Tourki A S Baokbah, Mohammed R Rabei, Mohammad Akbar Hossain, Azza I Helal, Mohie Mahmoud Ibrahim","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.318","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion (Hep I/R) is a great health burden during hepatic transplantation surgery. The present work aimed to examine the mitigative effect of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> against Hep I/R and its underlying protective mechanisms. The animals in the present research were classified into four equal experimental groups (n=6): the sham group, sham+<i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> group, Hep I/R group, and Hep I/R+<i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> group. Hepatic ischemia results in liver impairment, as evidenced by elevated liver enzyme levels and altered liver histology. It also reduced antioxidant enzyme levels and increased lipid peroxidation. Additionally, the Hep I/R group displayed significant suppression of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/haem oxygenase-1 pathway. There was a marked elevation in the expression of inflammatory markers, including nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-1 beta, interleukin-6, and myloperoxidase, and NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) and caspase-1. Furthermore, the levels of apoptotic markers such as caspase-3 and Bax were greater than those in the sham groups. Pretreatment with <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> significantly protected against Hep I/R by reversing these effects. Rats pretreated with <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> exhibited a hepatoprotective effect against Hep I/R through its inhibition of the NF-κB and NLRP3 cascades and Nrf2 stimulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143962362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Absent right superior vena cava and persistent left superior vena cava opening into the left auricle with transposition of the azygos system of veins.","authors":"Nanditha Pavikuttan, Kshema Jose, Minnie Pillay","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.255","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Left superior vena cava (LSVC) opening into the left atrium without an atrial septal defect or right superior vena cava is extremely rare. During routine dissection for undergraduate medical teaching we came across a similar variation coexisting with variation of the azygos system of veins. Azygos vein (AV) was noted on the left and drained into LSVC before the latter opened into the left auricle. Accessory and hemiazygos veins were present on the right, but crossed over to the left across the vertebral column to drain into AV at the level of T5 and T8, respectively. LSVC may remain silent clinically and usually discovered incidentally. Its presence may complicate central venous access, implantation of pacemaker etc. Variation in azygos system of veins can become problematic during surgical procedures by causing unexpected haemorrhage. The present case highlights the importance of recognising this infrequent systemic venous anomaly by clinicians.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143968412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shimaa A Fareed, Amira El Sayed Farag, Eman M Kamel Elshireef
{"title":"Evaluation of gibberellic acid toxicity on pre and postnatal ovarian development and potential protective effect of selenium in albino rats: histological, immunohistochemical, and biochemical study.","authors":"Shimaa A Fareed, Amira El Sayed Farag, Eman M Kamel Elshireef","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gibberellic acid (GA3) is a biocide with insecticidal properties. Selenium (Se) has an enzymatic structure that mediates its antioxidant activities. This study aimed to assess the GA3 toxicity on pre and postnatal ovarian development and to investigate the protective effect of Se against GA3 toxicity in albino rats. Two experiments were conducted in this study (n=24 rats for each): the first was performed on pregnant female rats and the second on prepubertal females (4 weeks old). Rats were divided into Group I (controls: Ia, negative and Ib, positive rats received sodium selenite 0.3 mg/kg/body weight); Group II (GA3-treated, the rats received 55 mg/kg, 1/100 of lethal dose 50); and Group III (the rats were cotreated with GA3 plus Se). Treatments in the first experiment began at gestational day 7 until postnatal day 4, while in the second experiment, treatments lasted two weeks. All hormonal levels were decreased in pre and postnatal GA3 rats' exposure. Histological examination of GA3-treated prenatal rats showed disturbance in ovarian development as shown by ovigerous cords with germ cell breakdown. Meanwhile, multiple histopathological and developmental changes occur in all stages of the ovarian follicles in postnatal rats. In both developmental ages, there was collagen deposition with decreased proliferative marker and androgen receptor expressions, which was confirmed by a decrease in the morphometric measures of the ovarian follicles. All biochemical, immunostaining, and histological results were improved after Se co-administration due to its antioxidant activity against GA3 toxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of gestational diabetes mellitus and its management on the histological and histomorphometric structure of umbilical cord: a comparative study.","authors":"Seema Valsalan Ennazhiyil, Akshara Venmalassery Rajeev, Mahesh Kumar Damodaran, Tintu Thottiyil Sukumaran, Chitra Srinivasan, Ramakrishnan Panicker Kunnathu","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.179","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The umbilical cord lacks vasavasorum and is prone for hypoxic injuries. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) causes structural changes with in umbilical cord blood vessels. Knowledge of which would be helpful for the gynecologist and obstetricians to assess the prognosis and prevent the complications. The present study was concentrated from December 2016 to December 2019 on 50 normal and 56 GDM umbilical cords. GDM group included 23 GDM mothers managed by diet (GDM-Diet) and 33 GDM mothers managed by drugs (GDM-Drug). Placentas along with the attached umbilical cords were collected and stored in 10% formaline. Tissue processing, slide preparation and stainings were done using standard protocols. A significant reduction was observed in the number of Hoboken nodules of umbilical arteries of GDM-Diet. Reduction of myofibroblasts with an increase in the empty spaces was observed in the Wharton's jelly of both GDM cases. Similarly, smooth muscle disintegration and migration of smooth muscles to intima was significantly higher in GDM umbilical arteries and veins than normal umbilical vessels. The total wall thickness and tunica media was significantly thicker in the umbilical arteries of GDM-Drug group only. The umbilical venous lumen was found significantly wider in GDM groups compared to normal. The elastin fibers were significantly found reduced in the tunics of umbilical arteries and veins in GDM. However, a significant difference in these parameters was not observed between the GDM-Diet and GDM-Drug groups except for total wall and tunica media thickness of umbilical arteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"22-34"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933815/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143187949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jong Ha Hong, Hisashi Fujita, Jaehyup Kim, Dong Hoon Shin
{"title":"Cost-effectiveness and other considerations for different research techniques applied in ancient DNA analysis.","authors":"Jong Ha Hong, Hisashi Fujita, Jaehyup Kim, Dong Hoon Shin","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.125","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis has developed rapidly since it first emerged in the 1980s, becoming an almost indispensable tool in anthropological and archaeological sciences. Earlier aDNA study was based on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, with which, unfortunately, modern DNA contamination and other authenticity issues were often incurred. These technical hurdles were soon overcome by application of advancements in the forms of the next generation sequencing (NGS) technique and others. However, since NGS requires money, time, and, in the case of large projects, manpower as well, genetic analysis of some ancient samples considered to be insignificant is commonly delayed or, in the worst cases, neglected entirely. We acknowledge that as a diagnostic tool in aDNA analysis, PCR is less accurate than NGS and more easily affected by modern DNA contamination; but it also has advantages, such as simplicity, time-saving, and greater ease of interpretation, among others. The role of PCR in aDNA analysis, then, should be reconsidered.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"8-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933814/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142581905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}