RESUMO.-[Caracterização do ciclo estral de Galea spixii (Wagler, 1831).]Os Galea spixii habitam a vegetação semiá-rida da Caatinga, no Nordeste brasileiro. Eles são criados em cativeiro para realização de pesquisas relacionadas a biologia da reprodução. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar o ciclo estral de G. spixii para obtenção de informações que melhorem o conhecimento do manejo reprodutivo da espécie em cativeiro. O ciclo estral foi monitorado por citologia esfoliativa vaginal em doze fêmeas adultas. Após a detecção de dois ciclos completos em cada animal, os mesmos foram eutanasiados. Em seguida foi realizado estudo histológico do epitélio vaginal com três fêmeas em cada fase do ciclo estral; cinco foram pareadas com machos para realização do grupo controle e outras três fêmeas foram utilizadas para monitorar a formação e ruptura da membrana de oclusão vaginal. Através de citologia esfoliativa vaginal, constatou-se predomínio de células superficiais em estro, células intermediárias grandes em proestro, células intermediárias pequenas e células parabasais com presença de neutrófilos em diestro e metaestro, respectivamente. O es- The Galea spixii inhabits semiarid vegetation of Caatinga in the Brazilian Northeast. They are bred in captivity for the development of researches on the biology of reproduction. Therefore, the aim of this study is characterize the estrous cycle of G. spixii, in order to provide information to a better knowledge of captive breeding of the species. The estrous cycle was monitored by vaginal exfoliative cytology in 12 adult females. After the detection of two complete cycles in each animal, the same were euthanized. Then, histological study of the vaginal epithelium, with three females in each phase of the estrous cycle was performed; five were paired with males for performing the control group for estrous cycle phases, and three other were used to monitor the formation and rupture of vaginal closure membrane. By vaginal exfoliative cytology, predominance of superficial cells in estrus, large intermediate cells in proestrus, intermediate and parabasal cells, with neutrophils, in diestrus and metestrus respectively was found. Estrus was detected by the presence of spermatozoa in the control group. By histology, greater proliferation of the vaginal epithelium in proestrus was observed. We conclude that the estrous cycle of G. spixii lasts 15.8 ± 1.4 days and that the vaginal closure membrane develops until complete occlusion of the vaginal ostium, breaking after few days. Future studies may reveal the importance of this fact for the reproductive success of this animal. INDEX TERMS: Galea spixii, cavies, female, preservation, reproduction, rodents. Characterization of the estrous cycle in
Considering the physiological importance and need of greater morphophysiological knowledge of adrenal glands, the aims of present study were compare the morphometric data between left and right adrenal of male and female; perform a histological, scanning and transmission electron microscopy study showing tissue constitution of glands; finally, in order to define the presence and correct site of the cytochrome P450c17 expression in adrenal glands, immunohistochemical study of this enzyme was performed in 18 adrenal glands (right n=9 and left n=9) of nine adult Galea spixii (four males and five females). Right adrenal was more cranially positioned than left adrenal; dimensions (weight, length and width) of right adrenal was larger than left adrenal; no differences between male and female body and adrenal measurements were found; the morphology of cells and different amounts of lipid droplets may be related to the different demands of steroid hormones production, related to each zone of the adrenal cortex; and, the cytochrome P450c17 immunolocalization in fasciculate and reticular zone may be related with synthesis of 17-hydroxy-pregnenolone, 17-hydroxy-progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone or androstenedione.Keywords: adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla, CYP, steroidogenic enzymes, wild rodents. Glândulas adrenais de preás (Galea spixii, Wagler, 1831):aspectos morfológicos e morfométricos ResumoConsiderando a importância fisiológica e a necessidade de melhor conhecimento morfofisiológico das glândulas adrenais, os objetivos do presente estudo foram comparar dados morfométricos entre adrenais direitas e esquerdas de machos e fêmeas; realizar estudos histológicos e microscopia eletrônica de varredura e transmissão revelando a constituição tecidual das glândulas; finalmente, foi realizado estudo imunohistoquímico com objetivo de definir a presença e correto sítio de expressão da citocromo P450c17 nas glândulas adrenais em 18 glândulas adrenais (direita n=9 e esquerda n=9) de nove Galea spixii adultos (quatro machos e cinco fêmeas). A glândula adrenal direita estava posicionada mais cranialmente que a adrenal esquerda; as dimensões (peso, comprimento e largura) da glândula adrenal direita foram maiores que as da esquerda; não houve diferença entre as medidas corpóreas e das adrenais entre machos e fêmeas; a morfologia das células e diferentes quantidades de gotículas lipídicas podem estar relacionadas a diferentes demandas na produção de hormônios esteroides relacionados a cada zona do córtex adrenal; e, a imunolocalização da citocromo P450 na zona fasciculada e reticular pode estar relacionado com a síntese de 17-hidroxi-pregnenolona, 17-hidroxi-progesterona, dehidroepiandrosterona ou androstenediona.Palavras-chave: córtex adrenal, medula adrenal, CYP17, enzimas esteroidogênicas, roedores silvestres.
The current study aimed to determine if characteristics observed in vaginal cytology during the estrous cycle of female SYT cavies corresponded with proliferation of the vaginal epithelium, characterized by proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immunolocalization, and with follicular development at different phases of the estrous cycle. After determining estrous cycle phases by vaginal cytology, females were euthanized at metestrus, diestrus, proestrus, and estrus. Histological study of the vaginal epithelium and ovary were then performed. Immunohistochemistry for PCNA in vaginal tissue at each cycle phase was also performed. Superficial cornified cells and early post-ovulatory follicles were found at estrus. Few nuclei below the enucleate superficial cells were immunoreactive to PCNA. At metestrus, the vaginal epithelium underwent desquamation and lost the superficial cornified cells; basal and intermediate cells appeared, and the post-ovulatory follicle formed an early corpus luteum. No PCNA immunoreactivity was observed. At diestrus, the corpus luteum was developed, and the vaginal epithelium contained basal and intermediate cells. There was PCNA immunoreactivity in the cellular nucleus in the germinative stratum of the epithelium. Because of the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, the vaginal epithelium suffered intense proliferation at proestrus. Vaginal cytology revealed large intermediate cells and nucleated and enucleated superficial cornified cells. In the ovary, mature follicles were present. More apparent immunoreactivity of PCNA in the germinative layer was found. In summary, we inferred that vaginal exfoliative findings matched the proliferation process of the vaginal epithelium. PCNA immunolocalization occurred as well as corresponding follicular development in the ovaries.
Gracilinanus microtarsus is one of the smallest marsupials on earth. Since it spreads seeds, it has great ecological relevance. However, its reproduction data, especially those related to the anatomy of its reproduction apparatus, are scarce in the literature. Current analysis describes the male genital organs of six adult specimens of G. microtarsus. Macroscopic studies were undertaken on dissected organs, whereas histological studies were performed by inclusion technique in paraffin and by hematoxylin and eosin, and Masson trichrome staining. The male genital organs and accessory glands of G. microtarsus consist of two testicles within a pendular scrotum, placed cranially to the penis, featuring a histology consisting of seminiferous tubules with spermatogenic cells, spermatozoa and Sertoli cells, and a peritubular region with Leydig cells; testicles closely associated with epididymis with head, body and tail, with histological differences between the different regions; deferent ducts; funiculus spermaticus; accessory glands composed of prostate, divided into three distinct segments and bulbourethral glands; pelvic and penile urethra and penis with bifid glans. Results show that the male genital organs and accessory glands of G. Microtarsus are anatomically similar to that found in Didelphis sp. and other marsupials groups, with slight details such as the site of each organ.Keywords: Didelphimorphia. Marsupials. Reproduction. Prostatic segments. ResumoGracilinanus microtarsus é um dos menores marsupiais do mundo. Possui grande potencial dispersor de sementes e por esta razão apresenta grande importância ecológica. No entanto, dados em relação à reprodução desses animais são escassos na literatura, principalmente, aqueles relacionados à anatomia dos órgãos do aparelho reprodutor. Por essa razão, objetivamos com este estudo realizar uma descrição dos órgãos genitais masculinos em seis exemplares de G. microtarsus adultos. Para tanto, realizamos estudos macroscópicos por dissecação dos órgãos e estudos histológicos por técnica de inclusão em parafina e coloração em hematoxilina e eosina, e tricromo de Masson. Encontramos, que os órgãos genitais masculinos e glândulas acessórias em G. microtarsus são representados por dois testículos localizados dentro de um escroto pendular, posicionados cranialmente ao pênis, cuja histologia revelou túbulos seminíferos com espermatogônias, espermatozoides e células de Sertoli e região peritubular com células de Leydig; testículos em íntima associação com os epidídimos, divididos em cabeça, corpo e cauda, com diferenças histológicas entre as diferentes regiões; ductos deferentes; funículo espermático; glândulas anexas compostas pelas glândulas prostáticas divididas em três distintos segmentos e glândulas bulbouretrais; uretra pélvica e peniana e um pênis com glande bífida. Concluímos que os órgãos genitais e as glândulas acessórias masculina de G. microtarsus, anatomicamente são muito semelhantes aos dos Didelphis sp. e outros grupos de marsupiais, diferenciando-se apenas...
This study describes the development of the central nervous system in guinea pigs from 12th day post conception (dpc) until birth. Totally, 41 embryos and fetuses were analyzed macroscopically and by means of light and electron microscopy. The neural tube closure was observed at day 14 and the development of the spinal cord and differentiation of the primitive central nervous system vesicles was on 20th dpc. Histologically, undifferentiated brain tissue was observed as a mass of mesenchymal tissue between 18th and 20th dpc, and at 25th dpc the tissue within the medullary canal had higher density. On day 30 the brain tissue was differentiated on day 30 and the spinal cord filling throughout the spinal canal, period from which it was possible to observe cerebral and cerebellar stratums. At day 45 intumescences were visualized and cerebral hemispheres were divided, with a clear division between white and gray matter in brain and cerebellum. Median sulcus of the dorsal spinal cord and the cauda equina were only evident on day 50. There were no significant structural differences in fetuses of 50 and 60 dpc, and animals at term were all lissencephalic. In conclusion, morphological studies of the nervous system in guinea pig can provide important information for clinical studies in humans, due to its high degree of neurological maturity in relation to its short gestation period, what can provide a good tool for neurological studies.
ResumoO mão-pelada (Procyon cancrivorus) é um mamífero silvestre de grande importância ecológica por ser dispersor de sementes. A segmentação bronquiopulmonar foi estudada em quatro mão-peladas, fixados em formaldeído a 10%. A lobação pulmonar dos P. cancrivorus segue o padrão dos animais carnívoros domésticos e dos quatis (quatro lobos direitos e dois esquerdos). Os pulmões dos mão-peladas são divididos em lobos: cranial, médio, caudal e acessório no pulmão direito e lobos cranial e caudal, no pulmão esquerdo. A árvore brônquica se inicia com os brônquios principais esquerdo e direito, os quais se dividem, formando os brônquios lobares, que por sua vez se dividem em brônquios segmentares. Os padrões de distribuição de brônquios lobares e segmentares variam na disposição e na quantidade, entre a espécie aqui estudada e outras espécies de carnívoros descritos na literatura. Portanto, sugerem-se mais estudos, com maior número de espécimes, permitindo uma análise estatística dos dados para definição de um padrão de distribuição bronquial na espécie.Palavras-chave: Animais silvestres; Aparelho respiratório; Brônquios; Lobos pulmonares; Procionídeos AbstractMacroscopic morphology and bronchopulmonary distribution in lungs of Procyon cancrivorus. The raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) is a wild animal of great ecological importance because it is a seed disperser. Biotemas, 26 (4): 195-202, dezembro de 2013 ISSNe 2175 http://dx
Current research studied, by dissection, the origin and distribution of the ischiatic nerve in 30 fetuses of mixed-breed male or female sheep (Ovis aries), obtained from abortions, stillborns and natural deaths of pregnant females on farms in the Triângulo Mineiro region, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Formaldehyde 10% was injected through the cannulation of descending thoracic aorta and the material was kept immersed in the solution for at least 48 hours before dissection. The ischiatic nerve originated from the ventral branch of the last lumbar spinal nerve, either from the sixth lumbar spinal nerve (L6) or from the seventh (L7), when present, and from the ventral branches of first and second sacral spinal nerves (S1 and S2, respectively), and possibly from the ventral branch of third sacral spinal nerve (S3). The ischiatic nerve provided branches to the superficial gluteal, middle gluteal, accessory gluteal, deep gluteal, gemelli, quadratus femoris, adductor, biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles. The tibial and common peroneal nerves were the terminal branches of the ischiatic nerve, originating distally towards the greater trochanter of the femur bone. Wilcoxon's test (0.05) showed that statistically there were no significant differences between the frequencies of the muscular branches of the ischiatic nerve and the antimeres, regardless of the number of muscular branches.Keywords: Anatomy. Innervation. Lumbosacral plexus. Small ruminants. ResumoO presente trabalho estudou, por meio de dissecações, a origem e distribuição do nervo isquiático em 30 fetos de ovinos (Ovis aries) sem raça definida, machos ou fêmeas, obtidos de abortos, natimortos e mortes naturais de fêmeas gestantes de núcleos criatórios na região do Triângulo Mineiro, estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Injetou-se formaldeído a 10% por meio de canulação da aorta descendente torácica e, posteriormente, o material foi mantido submerso na referida solução por um período mínimo de 48 horas antes do início das dissecações. O nervo isquiático originou-se do ramo ventral do último nervo espinhal lombar, ora do sexto nervo espinhal lombar (L6), ora do sétimo (L7), quando presente, e dos ramos ventrais dos primeiro e segundo nervos espinhais sacrais (S1 e S2, respectivamente), podendo apresentar a contribuição do ramo ventral do terceiro nervo espinhal sacral (S3). O nervo isquiático cedeu ramos aos músculos: glúteo superficial, glúteo médio, glúteo acessório, glúteo profundo, gêmeo, quadrado femoral, adutor, bíceps femoral, semitendinoso e semimembranoso. Os ramos terminais do nervo isquiático foram os nervos tibial e fibular comum, tendo suas origens distalmente ao trocânter maior do fêmur. Estatisticamente, através da aplicação do teste de Wilcoxon (0,05), não houve diferenças significativas entre as frequências dos ramos musculares do nervo isquiático e os antímeros, independentemente do número de ramos musculares.
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