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DXA reference values of the humanoid sheep model in preclinical studies
PeerJ ( IF 2.7 ) Pub Date : 2021-04-30 , DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11183
Christoph Biehl 1, 2 , Jakob Schmitt 2 , Sabine Stoetzel 2 , Deeksha Malhan 2 , Fathi Hassan 2 , Gero Knapp 1, 2 , Christian Heiss 1, 2 , Thaqif El Khassawna 2
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Background Merino land sheep are a popular pre-clinical large animal model in research on systemic skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis. Interpretation of studies is difficult because many reference parameters are missing or not established. This study aims to determine the reference parameters of the skeletal system (peak bone mass = PBM, T-Score). A defined standard allows an easier comparison of the study data of the animal model with human studies (T-Score). Materials and methods A total of 116 Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry DXA measurements were performed on 74 untreated sheep. The average age of the animals was 57 months. The BMD, BMC, and fat content of the sheep were determined by the relevant human region of interest (ROI). From this, the PBM and from this the T-score for each of the animals were calculated. Results Using 682 DXA measurements BMD and BMC were determined to provide an indication to PBM. For BMD a significant correlation to the age of the animals was observed (p = 0.043). A significant correlation was also seen for BMC (B) (p ≤ 0.001). In the age-dependent analysis, a widespread of values above the linear regression line was measured for both BMD and BMC between the 50th and 90th months of life. From an age of about 90 months, a wider spread of values below the linear regression line was found, although the average values continued to rise. Discussion The evaluation of the 116 DXA measurements allowed the determination of the PBM for merino land sheep. With the help of the PBM, a T-score was calculated for each animal. The statistical analysis shows significant differences in BMD values between the different animal groups in each of the four ROIs investigated. Individual control or sham groups per study are therefore not sufficient. To improve comparability, an independent reference group should be established. Conclusion An independent reference group for PBM and a T-score was established from four to six-year-old animals. The bone density increases with the age of the animals. Around the fourth year of life, a first peak could be observed. Also, after the seventh year of life, a further peak with the beginning plateau phase was observed. When compiling a group of animals for an osteoporosis model, animals from the age of seven years should, therefore, be used.

中文翻译:

人形绵羊模型在临床前研究中的DXA参考值

背景美利奴羊是一种流行的临床前大型动物模型,用于研究骨质疏松症等全身性骨骼疾病。研究解释很困难,因为许多参考参数缺失或未建立。本研究旨在确定骨骼系统的参考参数(峰值骨量 = PBM,T-Score)。定义的标准允许更容易地将动物模型的研究数据与人类研究(T-Score)进行比较。材料和方法 对 74 只未处理的绵羊进行了总共 116 次双能 X 射线吸收法 DXA 测量。动物的平均年龄为57个月。绵羊的 BMD、BMC 和脂肪含量由相关的人类感兴趣区域 (ROI) 确定。由此计算每只动物的 PBM 和 T 分数。结果 使用 682 次 DXA 测量确定 BMD 和 BMC 为 PBM 提供指示。对于 BMD,观察到与动物年龄的显着相关性 (p = 0.043)。BMC (B) 也存在显着相关性 (p ≤ 0.001)。在年龄相关分析中,在 50 个月和 90 个月之间测量了 BMD 和 BMC 的普遍高于线性回归线的值。从大约 90 个月的年龄开始,发现线性回归线以下的值分布范围更广,尽管平均值继续上升。讨论 对 116 次 DXA 测量的评估允许确定美利奴陆地绵羊的 PBM。在 PBM 的帮助下,计算了每只动物的 T 分数。统计分析显示,在所研究的四个 ROI 中,不同动物组之间的 BMD 值存在显着差异。因此,每项研究的单独对照组或假组是不够的。为了提高可比性,应建立一个独立的参考组。结论 建立了一个针对 PBM 和 T 评分的独立参考组,该参考组来自 4 至 6 岁的动物。骨密度随着动物年龄的增长而增加。在生命的第四年左右,可以观察到第一个高峰。此外,在生命的第 7 年之后,观察到了开始平台期的进一步高峰。因此,在为骨质疏松症模型编制一组动物时,应使用 7 岁以上的动物。为了提高可比性,应建立一个独立的参考组。结论 建立了一个针对 PBM 和 T 评分的独立参考组,该参考组来自 4 至 6 岁的动物。骨密度随着动物年龄的增长而增加。在生命的第四年左右,可以观察到第一个高峰。此外,在生命的第 7 年之后,观察到了开始平台期的进一步高峰。因此,在为骨质疏松症模型编制一组动物时,应使用 7 岁以上的动物。为了提高可比性,应建立一个独立的参考组。结论 建立了一个针对 PBM 和 T 评分的独立参考组,该参考组来自 4 至 6 岁的动物。骨密度随着动物年龄的增长而增加。在生命的第四年左右,可以观察到第一个高峰。此外,在生命的第 7 年之后,观察到了开始平台期的进一步高峰。因此,在为骨质疏松症模型编制一组动物时,应使用 7 岁以上的动物。在生命的第 7 年之后,观察到另一个高峰,即开始平台期。因此,在为骨质疏松症模型编制一组动物时,应使用 7 岁以上的动物。在生命的第 7 年之后,观察到另一个高峰,即开始平台期。因此,在为骨质疏松症模型编制一组动物时,应使用 7 岁以上的动物。
更新日期:2021-04-30
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