Pathological features in 'humanized' neonatal pig. Issue 2 (3rd April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choe, Hak Myong; Luo, Zhao-Bo; Kang, Jin-Dan; Oh, Myung Jin; An, Hyun Joo; Yin, Xi-Jun
• Is Part Of: Animal biotechnology. Volume 34:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 301
• Page End: 309
• Publication Date: 2023-04-03
• Subjects: Aanemia -- GGTA1/CMAH -- lectin -- xenotransplantation; Animal biotechnology -- Periodicals; Animals, Domestic -- genetics -- Periodicals; Animals, Genetically Modified -- Periodicals; 660.6
• DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1962896
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-5398

Abstract

Abstract: Cytidine monophosphate-Nacetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) hydroxylase ( CMAH ) and glycoprotein, alpha1, 3-galactosyltransferase ( GGTA1 ) double knockout (DKO) pig models were produced to reduce immune reaction for xenotransplantation. However, the role of Neu5Gc and α-Gal in pigs has not been fully elucidated and it is necessary to consider the after-effect of inactivation of GGTA1 and CMAH in pigs. Hematological profiles of DKO pigs were analyzed through complete blood count (CBC). Histology of liver and spleen of DKO were investigated, and lectin blotting and mass spectrometry (MS) were performed to explore glycosylation changes in red blood cell (RBC) membranes of DKO pigs. DKO pigs showed common clinical signs such as weakness (100%), dyspnea (90%) and constipation (65%). DKO pigs revealed a significant decrease in RBC, hemoglobin (HGB) and hematocrit (HGB), and an increase in white blood cell (WBC), lymphocyte (LYM), monocyte (MON), and erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume (MCV). DKO piglets showed swollen liver and spleen, and exhibited raised deposition of hemosiderin and severe bleeding. Lectin assay and MS proved variations in glycosylation on RBC membranes. GGTA1/CMAH DKO pigs developed pathological features which are similar to anemic symptoms, and the variations in glycosylation on RBC membranes of DKO pigs may be attributed to the pathologies observed.