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Exploring the Diagnostic Potential of miR-216a and miR-375 for Detecting Acute Pancreatitis in Canine Model
 
Reem M. Mowafy1, Mohamed Zeineldin2, Ibrahim A. Okene3,4, Medhat Nassif1 Ahmed Hafez1, Naglaa Gomaa1, Nagwan El-Habashi5 and Mohamed Abdelmegeid1,4 *
 

1Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Egypt.
2Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Banha, Egypt.
3Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, University of Maiduguri, 600244 Maiduguri.
4Veterinary Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Higher Colleges of Technology, Sharjah Men’s Campus, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
5Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Egypt.
*Corresponding author: drmak3351@gmail.com

Abstract   

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a severe inflammatory condition of the pancreas that can result in organ dysfunction, severe illness, and potentially death. However, the absence of a standardized screening test poses challenges in detecting acute pancreatitis. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of two microRNAs, miR-216a and miR-375, as potential biomarkers for acute pancreatic injury. The study also compared their effectiveness with traditional biomarkers, including hemato-biochemical markers, pancreatic ultrasound examination, and histopathological examination, in a canine pancreatitis model six hours after caerulein infusion. Fourteen healthy mongrel dogs were randomly assigned to two groups: the control group (n=7), which received intravenous saline, and the acute pancreatitis group (n=7), which received intravenous caerulein. Dogs in the caerulein group exhibited clinical symptoms such as anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Caerulein infusion significantly elevated erythrogram parameters and serum amylase, lipase, ALT, AST, and ALP activities. Molecular analysis revealed a significant up-regulation of miR-216a and miR-375 in the caerulein-treated group compared to the control group. Ultrasonographic examination of the caerulein-treated group demonstrated an enlarged hypoechoic pancreatic structure and a thickened corrugated duodenal wall. Histopathological investigation confirmed the presence of acute exocrine pancreatitis in the caerulein-treated group. The findings of this study demonstrate the potential of miR-216a and miR-375 as effective biomarkers for detecting acute pancreatitis in mongrel dogs. These microRNAs could offer valuable insights into the early diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, complementing the existing diagnostic methods.

To Cite This Article: Mowafy RM, Zeineldin M, Okene IA, Nassif M, Hafez A, Gomaa N, El-Habashi N and Abdelmegeid M, 2023. Exploring the diagnostic potential of miR-216a and miR-375 for detecting acute pancreatitis in canine model. Pak Vet J, 44(1): 79-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2024.127  

 
   
 

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