Amyloidosis enhancing activity of bovine amyloid A fibrils in C3H/HeN mice and cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis)

作者:Tsukawaki Satomi; Murakami Tomoaki*; Ibi Kanata; Kuraishi Takeshi; Hattori Shosaku; Kai Chieko; Suzuki Kazuhiko; Yanai Tokuma
来源:Journal of Medical Primatology, 2016, 45(3): 112-117.
DOI:10.1111/jmp.12213

摘要

Background In experimentally induced cases of AA amyloidosis, the development of disease is enhanced by the administration of homogenous or heterogeneous amyloid fibrils. In recent years, cross-species transmission of animal amyloidosis into human has become of particular concern. Methods Cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) and C3H/HeN mice were inoculated with bovine amyloid fibrils under acute inflammation. Results Amyloid A deposits were not detected in any of the monkeys, but mild-to-severe AA deposits were found in all mice. Conclusions These results suggest that unlike in rodents, cross-species transmission of AA amyloidosis is less likely to develop, at least during acute inflammation, in primates.