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Characterization and validation of a streptozotocin-induced diabetes model in the vervet monkey.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21356321     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: Streptozotocin (STZ), preferentially toxic to pancreatic beta cells, is commonly used to model Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) in numerous species, including nonhuman primates.
METHODS: We induced DM in twenty vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops) by intravenous administration of either 45 (n=8, STZ-45) or 55 mg/kg STZ (n=12, STZ-55); ten control (CTL) monkeys received saline.
RESULTS: Overall there was 15% mortality, likely secondary to renal toxicity. Twice-daily insulin therapy was initiated to maintain comparable glycemic control, confirmed by comparable glycated hemoglobin levels. Exogenous insulin requirements increased rapidly for 4weeks; STZ-45 insulin doses stabilized thereafter while STZ-55 doses continued to increase through 16weeks. Glucose tolerance testing and arginine-stimulated insulin secretion confirmed 80-90% reduction in pancreatic beta cell function in both groups. Body weight was reduced in all STZ monkeys, with return to baseline only in STZ-45 at 16 wks. Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine were noted in the STZ-55 group. Alkaline phosphatase (ALKP) was also increased with STZ-55 (p < 0.05 vs. CTL) whereas STZ-45 ALKP elevation resolved by study end. Red cell parameters were reduced in all STZ monkeys, but more severely in the STZ-55 group.
DISCUSSION: We have demonstrated that a model of DM can be induced and maintained in vervets with a single dose of STZ. The lower dose of STZ (45 mg/kg) significantly improved the toxicity profile without altering efficacy in inducing DM. Finally, sufficient time following induction is recommended to allow transient renal, hepatic and hematologic parameters to resolve.
Authors:
Kylie Kavanagh; David M Flynn; Chris Nelson; Li Zhang; Janice D Wagner
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2011-02-26
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pharmacological and toxicological methods     Volume:  63     ISSN:  1873-488X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pharmacol Toxicol Methods     Publication Date:    2011 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-18     Completed Date:  2011-08-22     Revised Date:  2012-05-02    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9206091     Medline TA:  J Pharmacol Toxicol Methods     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  296-303     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Section on Comparative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. kkavanag@wfubmc.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Arginine / pharmacology
Blood Glucose / metabolism
Body Weight / drug effects
Cercopithecus aethiops*
Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / blood,  chemically induced*,  drug therapy
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Glucose Tolerance Test
Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage,  therapeutic use
Insulin / administration & dosage,  secretion,  therapeutic use
Insulin-Secreting Cells / drug effects,  secretion
Male
Streptozocin / administration & dosage,  pharmacology*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
K01 AG033641-02/AG/NIA NIH HHS; K01 AG033641-03/AG/NIA NIH HHS; K01AG 033641/AG/NIA NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Blood Glucose; 0/Hypoglycemic Agents; 0/Insulin; 18883-66-4/Streptozocin; 74-79-3/Arginine

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