A new experimental model of cigarette smoke-induced emphysema in Wistar rats
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2014-01-01
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Soc Brasileira Pneumologia Tisiologia
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Objective: To describe a new murine model of cigarette smoke-induced emphysema. Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into two groups: the cigarette smoke group, comprising 12 rats exposed to smoke from 12 commercial filter cigarettes three times a day (a total of 36 cigarettes per day) every day for 30 weeks; and the control group, comprising 12 rats exposed to room air three times a day every day for 30 weeks. Lung function was assessed by mechanical ventilation, and emphysema was morphometrically assessed by measurement of the mean linear intercept (Lm). Results: The mean weight gain was significantly (approximately ten times) lower in the cigarette smoke group than in the control group. The Lm was 25.0% higher in the cigarette smoke group. There was a trend toward worsening of lung function parameters in the cigarette smoke group. Conclusions: The new murine model of cigarette smoke-induced emphysema and the methodology employed in the present study are effective and reproducible, representing a promising and economically viable option for use in studies investigating the pathophysiology of and therapeutic approaches to COPD.
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Tobacco smoke pollution, Emphysema, Disease models, animal, Equipment and supplies
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Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia. Brasilia Df: Soc Brasileira Pneumologia Tisiologia, v. 40, n. 1, p. 46-54, 2014.