Age associated changes in peripheral airway smooth muscle mass of healthy horses

作者：Bullone M; Pouyet M; Lavoie J P^*

来源：Veterinary Journal, 2017, 226: 62-64.

DOI：10.1016/j.tvjl.2017.07.007

• Equine
• Lung
• Peripheral airways
• Airway smooth muscle
• Age related changes

Peripheral airway smooth muscle (ASM) mass is increased in severe equine asthma, but no information is available on age related changes in ASM. In this study, peripheral ASM dimensions were determined in healthy horses of different ages. The thickness of the peripheral ASM layer was constant in horses of different ages, but ASM occupied a greater proportion of the inner wall area in young horses compared to older horses. This finding suggests that equine airways experience a decrease in the relative abundance of ASM with age.

• 出版日期2017-8