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Animal models in clinical disease.

L Reid

    Ciba Foundation Symposium
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mucus hypersecretion in diseases involves mucous gland changes. Environmental factors and drugs can induce these changes, altering glycoprotein secretion and cell types, with emerging patterns of reversibility.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cell biology
    • Pathology
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Mucus hypersecretion is a hallmark of various diseases, often linked to mucous gland hypertrophy and goblet cell hyperplasia.
    • Environmental factors like irritants and infection, or drug administration, can induce these pathological changes across species.
    • While the macroscopic outcome may seem uniform, significant variations exist in glycoprotein composition and intracellular retention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying mucus hypersecretion and gland remodeling.
    • To explore the functional activity of secretory cells using organ culture techniques.
    • To elucidate the intracellular events and cell plasticity involved in response to environmental stimuli.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized animal models to study the effects of environmental changes on mucous glands.
    • Employed organ culture systems to assess functional secretory activity.
    • Documented intracellular changes, including the appearance and distribution of secretory granules.
    • Proposed a flow chart illustrating cellular transformation dynamics.

    Main Results:

    • Environmental stimuli were confirmed to induce mucous gland hypertrophy in animal models.
    • Intracellular events associated with hypertrophy development were identified.
    • New granule types were observed to initially form at the apex of cells.
    • Significant cellular plasticity was demonstrated, with Clara or serous cells transforming into mucus-secreting goblet cells within hours.
    • Reversibility patterns of these cellular changes are beginning to emerge.

    Conclusions:

    • Environmental factors and drug administration can induce significant remodeling of mucus-secreting glands.
    • Cellular plasticity allows for rapid adaptation, with secretory cell phenotypes changing in response to stimuli.
    • Understanding these dynamic cellular processes is crucial for addressing diseases characterized by mucus hypersecretion.

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