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