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KHasti H, Emadi L, Azizi S, Mohammadi E, Tavakkoli H. Effects of Thermal Manipulation and Serotonin Modulation on Brain HSP70 and HSP90 Gene Expression in Late Embryogenesis of Broilers. Vet Med Sci 2025; 11:e70195. [PMID: 40172036 PMCID: PMC11962759 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 11/27/2024] [Accepted: 12/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2025] Open
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INTRODUCTION Broiler chickens are particularly vulnerable to elevated temperatures compared to mammals because they have feathers instead of sweat glands, undergo rapid growth and are intensively bred in commercial systems. Serotonin, as neurotransmitter, is essential for the development of the embryonic brain and neural functions, helping the body adapt to difficult environments such as heat stress (HS) that broiler chickens are susceptible to by regulating physiological and metabolic processes. Heat shock proteins, which are produced in response to different types of stress, protect cells from damage. This research seeks to investigate the effect of HS on the cellular stress response in embryonic brain tissues, with a particular emphasis on the role of serotonin. METHODS A total of 120 fertilized eggs were randomly divided into control and serotonin (20 µg/egg) groups. Before incubation, serotonin solution or normal saline (0.9% NaCl) was injected into the albumen. On the 13th day of the experiment, subjects were divided into groups exposed to either high or normal temperature conditions. The HS groups were initially exposed to 39.5°C for 2 h, with the exposure duration increasing by 2 h each day until the 17th day of incubation, culminating in 10 h of HS on the final day. On the 18th day, brain samples were collected for histopathological examination and mRNA expression analysis of HSP70 and HSP90. RESULTS HS significantly reduced the gene expression of HSP70 and HSP90 in embryonic brain tissue. However, the presence of serotonin under stress conditions significantly increased the expression of these heat shock proteins compared to the HS group alone. CONCLUSION This study is the first to report decreased gene expression of brain HSP70 and HSP90 in Ross broiler embryos under HS, with serotonin serving as an anti-stress agent by promoting HSP gene expression. Further research is necessary to explore the effects of serotonin on heat tolerance and chick performance post-hatching.
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- Hamed KHasti
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineShahid Bahonar University of KermanKermanIran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineShahid Bahonar University of KermanKermanIran
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of TehranTehranIran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineShahid Bahonar University of KermanKermanIran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineShahid Bahonar University of KermanKermanIran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineShahid Bahonar University of KermanKermanIran
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Aryal B, Kwakye J, Ariyo OW, Ghareeb AFA, Milfort MC, Fuller AL, Khatiwada S, Rekaya R, Aggrey SE. Major Oxidative and Antioxidant Mechanisms During Heat Stress-Induced Oxidative Stress in Chickens. Antioxidants (Basel) 2025; 14:471. [PMID: 40298812 PMCID: PMC12023971 DOI: 10.3390/antiox14040471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2025] [Revised: 04/08/2025] [Accepted: 04/10/2025] [Indexed: 04/30/2025] Open
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Heat stress (HS) is one of the most important stressors in chickens, and its adverse effects are primarily caused by disturbing the redox homeostasis. An increase in electron leakage from the mitochondrial electron transport chain is the major source of free radical production under HS, which triggers other enzymatic systems to generate more radicals. As a defense mechanism, cells have enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems that work cooperatively against free radicals. The generation of free radicals, particularly the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS), under HS condition outweighs the cellular antioxidant capacity, resulting in oxidative damage to macromolecules, including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and DNA. Understanding these detrimental oxidative processes and protective defense mechanisms is important in developing mitigation strategies against HS. This review summarizes the current understanding of major oxidative and antioxidant systems and their molecular mechanisms in generating or neutralizing the ROS/RNS. Importantly, this review explores the potential mechanisms that lead to the development of oxidative stress in heat-stressed chickens, highlighting their unique behavioral and physiological responses against thermal stress. Further, we summarize the major findings associated with these oxidative and antioxidant mechanisms in chickens.
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- Bikash Aryal
- NutriGenomics Laboratory, Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA or (B.A.); (J.K.); (O.W.A.); (A.F.A.G.); (M.C.M.); (A.L.F.)
- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH 44691, USA;
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- NutriGenomics Laboratory, Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA or (B.A.); (J.K.); (O.W.A.); (A.F.A.G.); (M.C.M.); (A.L.F.)
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- NutriGenomics Laboratory, Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA or (B.A.); (J.K.); (O.W.A.); (A.F.A.G.); (M.C.M.); (A.L.F.)
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- NutriGenomics Laboratory, Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA or (B.A.); (J.K.); (O.W.A.); (A.F.A.G.); (M.C.M.); (A.L.F.)
- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (BIAH), Gainesville, GA 30501, USA
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- NutriGenomics Laboratory, Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA or (B.A.); (J.K.); (O.W.A.); (A.F.A.G.); (M.C.M.); (A.L.F.)
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- NutriGenomics Laboratory, Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA or (B.A.); (J.K.); (O.W.A.); (A.F.A.G.); (M.C.M.); (A.L.F.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH 44691, USA;
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA;
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- NutriGenomics Laboratory, Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA or (B.A.); (J.K.); (O.W.A.); (A.F.A.G.); (M.C.M.); (A.L.F.)
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Hemanth M, Venugopal S, Devaraj C, Shashank CG, Ponnuvel P, Mandal PK, Sejian V. Comparative assessment of climate resilient potential in four poultry genotypes reared in hot-humid tropical environment: a preliminary evaluation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2024; 68:2267-2279. [PMID: 39085661 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02744-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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The general objective of this study is to comparatively assess the climate-resilient potential of four different poultry genotypes-Giriraja (n = 8), Country chicken (n = 8), Naked neck (n = 8), and Kadaknath (n = 8)-reared in a hot-humid tropical environment. Birds from all genotypes had ad libitum access to feed and water and were exposed to identical environmental temperatures in the experimental shed. Diurnal meteorological data were recorded inside and outside the shed daily. Blood biochemical, hormonal, and endocrine variables were monitored monthly until the birds reached 12 weeks of age. Significant variations (P < 0.01) were observed at different intervals in variables, including total protein, albumin, globulin, triglycerides, and cholesterol. Genotype-specific differences were noted in triglycerides (P < 0.01), albumin (P < 0.01), total protein (P < 0.05), and cholesterol (P < 0.05). Inter-genotype variations (P < 0.05) were also observed in serum cortisol, T3, and T4 levels. Distinct variations (P < 0.05) were also observed during specific intervals, particularly in cortisol and T3 levels. The study of hepatic mRNA expression of HSPs and HSF-1 revealed a significant breed difference (P < 0.05) in the expression pattern of HSP60, HSP70, HSP90, and HSP110, while no difference was observed between genotypes for HSP40 and HSF-1. The study highlights the Naked Neck breed as an exemplar of resilience, showcasing its distinctive ability to maintain homeostasis under heat stress compared to other genotypes. The genetic and physiological insights gained from this investigation offer prospective pathways for aligning sustainable poultry farming with environmental exigencies.
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- M Hemanth
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry, 605009, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry, 605009, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Audugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560030, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Audugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560030, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry, 605009, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry, 605009, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry, 605009, India.
- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Audugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560030, India.
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Ahmad-Hanafi S, Zulkifli I, Ramiah SK, Chung ELT, Kamil R, Sazili AQ, Mashitah J. Prenatal auditory stimulation and impacts on physiological response to feed restriction in broiler chickens at market age. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103948. [PMID: 39127008 PMCID: PMC11367141 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Feed restriction could induce physiological stress in broiler chickens, leading to welfare issues. Prenatal stimulation could improve stress-coping mechanisms in poultry. The present study aimed to elucidate the effects of subjecting developing embryos to auditory stimulation on physiological stress response to feed restriction in broiler chickens at market age. A total of 423 hatching eggs of Cobb 500 (Gallus domesticus) were subjected to the following auditory treatments: 1) no additional sound treatment other than the background sound of the incubator's compressors at 40 dB (CONTROL), 2) exposure to pre-recorded traffic noise at 90 dB (NOISE), and 3) exposure to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K 488 at 90 dB) (MUSIC). The NOISE and MUSIC treatments were for 20 min/h for 24 h (a total of 8 h/d), starting from embryonic days (ED) 12 to hatching. On d 42, an equal number of birds from each prenatal auditory stimulation (PAS) group were subjected to either ad libitum feeding (AL) or 30-h of feed restriction (FR) in a completely randomised design. The FR chickens exhibited significantly higher serum levels of corticosterone (CORT), and heat shock protein (HSP) 70 compared to those of AL. Prenatal auditory stimulation, particularly NOISE, led to lower serum levels of CORT and alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (AGP) levels compared to the CONTROL group. Additionally, NOISE significantly increased brain mRNA glucocorticoid receptor and HSP70 gene expression. The cecal population of E. coli and Lactobacillus spp. was not significantly affected by prenatal auditory stimulation. In conclusion, our findings suggest that prenatal auditory stimulation, particularly NOISE, positively impacts broiler chickens' ability to cope with feed restriction.
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- S Ahmad-Hanafi
- School of Animal Science, Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut, 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Laboratory of Computational Statistics and Operations Research, Institute for Mathematical Research, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Halal Products Research Institute, Putra Infoport, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Sulaiman U, Vaughan RS, Siegel P, Liu D, Gilbert ER, Cline MA. Embryonic heat conditioning increases lipolytic gene expression in broiler chicks at day 4 post-hatch. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1445569. [PMID: 39286236 PMCID: PMC11403408 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1445569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Introduction Exposure to elevated temperatures during incubation is known to induce epigenetic changes that are associated with immunological and stress-response differences at a later age. Reports on its effects on the adipose tissue are still scarce. In this experiment, we investigated the effect of embryonic heat conditioning (EHC) on growth, adipose tissue mRNA and global DNA methylation in broiler chicks at day 4 post-hatch. Methods Fertile eggs were divided into two groups: control and EHC. Eggs in the control group were incubated at 37.8°C and 80% relative humidity from day 0 to day 18.5 (E0 to E18.5). The EHC eggs were subjected to an intermittent increase in temperature to 39.5°C and 80% relative humidity from E7 to E16 for 12 h (07:30-19:30) per day. On day 4 post-hatch, control and EHC chicks were subjected to 36°C using three time points: 0 (no heat challenge serving as the control), and 2 and 12 h relative to start of the heat challenge. Fifteen chicks were sampled from each group for every timepoint. Body weight was recorded before euthanasia and subcutaneous adipose tissue was collected. Results Body weights were similar in control and EHC groups. Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 2 (DGAT2) mRNA was lower in the EHC group at time 0 relative to control. Hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) mRNA was greater in the EHC than control group at the 0 h timepoint. Heat challenge affected adipose tissue DNA methylation, with methylation highest at 12 h into the heat challenge. Discussion These findings highlight the dynamic molecular responses of chicks to heat stress during early post-hatch development and suggest that EHC may affect heat stress responses and adipose tissue development through mechanisms involving lipid remodeling and DNA methylation.
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- Usman Sulaiman
- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- School of Neuroscience, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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Wu X, Du X, Pian H, Yu D. Effect of Curcumin on Hepatic mRNA and lncRNA Co-Expression in Heat-Stressed Laying Hens. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5393. [PMID: 38791430 PMCID: PMC11121607 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Heat stress is an important factor affecting poultry production; birds have a range of inflammatory reactions under high-temperature environments. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the effect of dietary curcumin supplementation on the liver transcriptome of laying hens under heat stress conditions. In the animal experiment, a total of 240 Hy-Line brown hens aged 280 days were divided randomly into four different experimental diets with four replicates, and each replicate consisted of 15 hens during a 42-D experiment. The ambient temperature was adjusted to 34 ± 2 °C for 8 h per day, transiting to a range of 22 °C to 28 °C for the remaining 16 h. In the previous study of our lab, it was found that supplemental 150 mg/kg curcumin can improve production performance, antioxidant enzyme activity, and immune function in laying hens under heat stress. To further investigate the regulatory mechanism of curcumin on heat stress-related genes, in total, six samples of three liver tissues from each of 0 mg/kg and 150 mg/kg curcumin test groups were collected for RNA-seq analysis. In the transcriptome analysis, we reported for the first time that the genes related to heat stress of mRNA, such as HSPA8, HSPH1, HSPA2, and DNAJA4, were co-expressed with lncRNA such as XLOC010450, XLOC037987, XLOC053511, XLOC061207, and XLOC100318, and all of these genes are shown to be down-regulated. These findings provide a scientific basis for the possible benefits of dietary curcumin addition in heat-stressed laying hens.
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- Xinyue Wu
- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (X.W.); (H.P.)
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- Single Molecule Nanometry Laboratory (Sinmolab), Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China;
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (X.W.); (H.P.)
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (X.W.); (H.P.)
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Amaz SA, Shahid MAH, Chaudhary A, Jha R, Mishra B. Embryonic thermal manipulation reduces hatch time, increases hatchability, thermotolerance, and liver metabolism in broiler embryos. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103527. [PMID: 38412748 PMCID: PMC10907853 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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The broilers' health and growth performance are affected by egg quality, incubation conditions, and posthatch management. Broilers are more susceptible to heat stress because they have poor thermoregulatory capacity. So, it is crucial to develop a strategy to make chicks thermotolerant and cope with heat stress in post-hatch life. This study investigated the effects of embryonic thermal manipulation (TM) on different hatching parameters (hatch time, hatchability, and hatch weight), brain thermotolerance, and liver metabolism. Six hundred fertile Cobb 500 eggs were incubated for 21 d. After candling on embryonic day (ED) 10, 238 eggs were thermally manipulated at 38.5°C with 55% relative humidity (RH) from ED 12 to 18, then transferred to the hatcher (ED 19-21, standard temperature, 37.5°C) and 236 eggs were incubated at a standard temperature (37.5°C) till hatch. The samples were collected from the Control and TM groups on ED 15 and 18 of the embryonic periods. Hatchability was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the TM group (94.50%) than in the control group (91.0%). Hatch weight did not differ significantly between the TM group (50.54 g) and the Control group (50.39 g). Most importantly, hatch time was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the TM group than in the Control. In the D15 embryo brain, the mRNA expression of TRPV1,TRPV2, TRPV3, and the epigenetic marker H3K27 were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the TM group compared to the Control group. However, in the D18 brain, the expression of TRPV1, TRPV2, and CRHR1 was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the TM group than in the Control group. In the liver, the mRNA expression of SLC6A14 was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the D15 TM group than in the D15 Control group. Conversely, the DIO3 mRNA expression was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the D15 TM group than in the D15 Control group. The expression of GPX3, FOXO1, IGF2, and GHR in the liver was significantly higher in the D18 TM group compared to the D18 Control group (P < 0.05). In conclusion, increased expression of the aforementioned markers during the later embryonic period has been linked to reduced hatch time by increasing liver metabolism and thermotolerance capacity in the brain.
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- Sadid Al Amaz
- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822.
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Khalil KM, El-Shater S, Rizk H, Khalifa E. Embryonic thermal manipulation of poultry birds: Lucrative and deleterious effects. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2024; 108:346-356. [PMID: 37885333 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The major efforts to improve feed conversion, increase the body weight and breast muscle yield of broilers have been focused on feeding and management at the post hatch period. However, incubation temperature is the most significant factor for the egg hatching rate, chick quality, and post hatch performance. Therefore, incubation factors affecting the performance should be taken with necessary precautions. Incubation temperature not only affects the early development of the hatchlings but also has a lasting impact on the characteristics of the chicks, such as final body weight and meat quality traits. This article provides an overview about embryonic thermal manipulation (TM) of domestic fowls and review the lucrative and deleterious effects of embryonic TM on embryo development, muscle growth, thermotolerance acquisition, and immunity.
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- Karim M Khalil
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Sultanate of Oman
- Anatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Anatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Anatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Anatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Wang Y, Su C, Liu Q, Hao X, Han S, Doretto LB, Rosa IF, Yang Y, Shao C, Wang Q. Transcriptome Analysis Revealed the Early Heat Stress Response in the Brain of Chinese Tongue Sole ( Cynoglossus semilaevis). Animals (Basel) 2023; 14:84. [PMID: 38200815 PMCID: PMC10777917 DOI: 10.3390/ani14010084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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As a common influencing factor in the environment, temperature greatly influences the fish that live in the water all their life. The essential economic fish Chinese tongue sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis), a benthic fish, will experience both physiological and behavioral changes due to increases in temperature. The brain, as the central hub of fish and a crucial regulatory organ, is particularly sensitive to temperature changes and will be affected. However, previous research has mainly concentrated on the impact of temperature on the gonads of C. semilaevis. Instead, our study examines the brain using transcriptomics to investigate specific genes and pathways that can quickly respond to temperature changes. The fish were subjected to various periods of heat stress (1 h, 2 h, 3 h, and 5 h) before extracting the brain for transcriptome analysis. After conducting transcriptomic analyses, we identified distinct genes and pathways in males and females. The pathways were mainly related to cortisol synthesis and secretion, neuroactive ligand-receptor interactions, TGF beta signaling pathway, and JAK/STAT signaling pathway, while the genes included the HSP family, tshr, c-fos, c-jun, cxcr4, camk2b, and igf2. Our study offers valuable insights into the regulation mechanisms of the brain's response to temperature stress.
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- Yue Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Y.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (C.S.); (Q.L.); (X.H.); (S.H.); (L.B.D.); (C.S.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (C.S.); (Q.L.); (X.H.); (S.H.); (L.B.D.); (C.S.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (C.S.); (Q.L.); (X.H.); (S.H.); (L.B.D.); (C.S.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (C.S.); (Q.L.); (X.H.); (S.H.); (L.B.D.); (C.S.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (C.S.); (Q.L.); (X.H.); (S.H.); (L.B.D.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 01049-010, Brazil;
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, Fisheries College, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Y.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (C.S.); (Q.L.); (X.H.); (S.H.); (L.B.D.); (C.S.)
- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao 266237, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (C.S.); (Q.L.); (X.H.); (S.H.); (L.B.D.); (C.S.)
- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao 266237, China
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Gujar G, Tiwari M, Yadav N, Monika D. Heat stress adaptation in cows - Physiological responses and underlying molecular mechanisms. J Therm Biol 2023; 118:103740. [PMID: 37976864 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Heat stress is a key abiotic stressor for dairy production in the tropics which is further compounded by the ongoing climate change. Heat stress not only adversely impacts the production and welfare of dairy cows but severely impacts the economics of dairying due to production losses and increased cost of rearing. Over the years, selection has ensured development of high producing breeds, however, the thermotolerance ability of animals has been largely overlooked. In the past decade, the ill effects of climate change have made it pertinent to rethink the selection strategies to opt for climate resilient breeds, to ensure optimum production and reproduction. This has led to renewed interest in evaluation of the impacts of heat stress on cows and the underlying mechanisms that results in their acclimatization and adaptation to varied thermal ambience. The understanding of heat stress and associated responses at various level of animal is crucial to device amelioration strategies to secure optimum production and welfare of cows. With this review, an effort has been made to provide an overview on temperature humidity index as an important indicator of heat stress, general effect of heat stress in dairy cows, and impact of heat stress and subsequent response at physiological, haematological, molecular and genetic level of dairy cows.
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- Gayatri Gujar
- Livestock Production Management, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, India.
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- Animal Biotechnology, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, 132001, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, India
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- Veterinary Parasitology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302012, India
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Al-Zghoul MB, Jaradat ZW, Ababneh MM, Okour MZ, Saleh KMM, Alkofahi A, Alboom MH. Effects of embryonic thermal manipulation on the immune response to post-hatch Escherichia coli challenge in broiler chicken. Vet World 2023; 16:918-928. [PMID: 37576780 PMCID: PMC10420701 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.918-928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Thermal manipulation (TM), exposure to mild heat shock during embryogenesis, which is a critical developmental period of broiler chickens, improves tissue stability, oxidative stress response, and immune response during heat stress. Thermal manipulation could be more cost-effective than other methods to boost the immune response. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of TM during embryogenesis, concomitant with an Escherichia coli challenge, on body weight (BW), body temperature (Tb), and splenic mRNA expression of cytokines (Interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, IL-15, IL-16, IL-18, and interferon [IFN]-γ) in poultry. Materials and Methods A total of 740 fertile eggs were procured from a certified Ross broiler breeder. The eggs were divided into two incubation groups: the control and TM groups. The eggs in the control group were kept at 37.8°C air temperature and 56% relative humidity (RH) during incubation; eggs of the TM group were incubated under standard conditions, except for embryonic days 10-18, during which they were incubated at 39°C and 65% RH for 18 h daily. On the 7th day of incubation, eggs with dead embryos were excluded. After hatching was complete, each group was further subdivided into saline-treated or E. coli-challenged groups. The E. coli (serotype 078 with the dose of 1.5 × 105 colony-forming unit/mL) challenge was performed when the birds were 20 days old. Body weight and Tb measurements were taken on post-hatch days 20, 21, 23, and 25. Splenic mRNA expression of cytokines (IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, IL-15, IL-16, IL-18, and IFN-γ) was analyzed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results Following the E. coli challenge, the TM-treated group's body performance parameters (BW and Tb) were significantly increased compared with the control group. Body weight was higher in the TM group than in the control group (p < 0.05); Tb was lower in the TM group than in the control group (p < 0.05). The mRNA levels of IL and IFN-γ were more stable and moderately induced in the TM group compared with the control group. Thermal manipulation altered the basal mRNA levels of ILs and IFN-γ and changed their expression dynamics after the E. coli challenge. Conclusion Thermal manipulation during embryogenesis could boost the immune system response to E. coli.
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- Mohammad Borhan Al-Zghoul
- Department of Basic Medical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Art, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Basic Medical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Basic Medical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Art, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Art, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Balakrishnan KN, Ramiah SK, Zulkifli I. Heat Shock Protein Response to Stress in Poultry: A Review. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13020317. [PMID: 36670857 PMCID: PMC9854570 DOI: 10.3390/ani13020317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Compared to other animal species, production has dramatically increased in the poultry sector. However, in intensive production systems, poultry are subjected to stress conditions that may compromise their well-being. Much like other living organisms, poultry respond to various stressors by synthesising a group of evolutionarily conserved polypeptides named heat shock proteins (HSPs) to maintain homeostasis. These proteins, as chaperones, play a pivotal role in protecting animals against stress by re-establishing normal protein conformation and, thus, cellular homeostasis. In the last few decades, many advances have been made in ascertaining the HSP response to thermal and non-thermal stressors in poultry. The present review focuses on what is currently known about the HSP response to thermal and non-thermal stressors in poultry and discusses the factors that modulate its induction and regulatory mechanisms. The development of practical strategies to alleviate the detrimental effects of environmental stresses on poultry will benefit from detailed studies that describe the mechanisms of stress resilience and enhance our understanding of the nature of heat shock signalling proteins and gene expression.
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- Krishnan Nair Balakrishnan
- Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +603-9769-4882
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Goel A, Ncho CM, Gupta V, Choi YH. Embryonic modulation through thermal manipulation and in ovo feeding to develop heat tolerance in chickens. ANIMAL NUTRITION 2023; 13:150-159. [PMID: 37123616 PMCID: PMC10130083 DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Healthy chickens are necessary to meet the ever-increasing demand for poultry meat. Birds are subjected to numerous stressful conditions under commercial rearing systems, including variations in the environmental temperature. However, it is difficult to counter the effects of global warming on the livestock industry. High environmental temperature is a stressful condition that has detrimental effects on growth and production performance, resulting in decreased feed intake, retarded growth, compromised gut health, enhanced oxidative stress, and altered immune responses. Traditional approaches include nutritional modification and housing management to mitigate the harmful effects of hot environments. Currently, broiler chickens are more susceptible to heat stress (HS) than layer chickens because of their high muscle mass and metabolic rate. In this review, we explored the possibility of in ovo manipulation to combat HS in broiler chickens. Given their short lifespan from hatching to market age, embryonic life is thought to be one of the critical periods for achieving these objectives. Chicken embryos can be modulated through either temperature treatment or nourishment to improve thermal tolerance during the rearing phase. We first provided a brief overview of the harmful effects of HS on poultry. An in-depth evaluation was then presented for in ovo feeding and thermal manipulation as emerging strategies to combat the negative effects of HS. Finally, we evaluated a combination of the two methods using the available data. Taken together, these investigations suggest that embryonic manipulation has the potential to confer heat resistance in chickens.
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Satapathy PP, Mishra SR, Jena GR, Kundu AK. Hyper-transcription of heat shock factors and heat shock proteins safeguard caprine cardiac cells against heat stress. J Therm Biol 2023; 111:103393. [PMID: 36585073 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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The present study was undertaken to document the transcriptional abundance of heat shock factors and heat shock proteins and their role in survivability of caprine cardiac cells during heat stress. Cardiac tissues were collected from different goats (n = 6) and primary cardiac cell culture was done in an atmosphere of 5% CO2 and 95% air at 38.5 °C. Cardiac cells accomplished 70-75% confluence after 72 h of incubation. Confluent cardiac cells were exposed to heat stress at 42 °C for 0 (control), 20, 60, 100 and 200 min. Quantitative RT-PCR for β2m (internal control), heat shock factors (HSF1, HSF2, HSF4, HSF5), heat shock proteins (HSP10, HSP40), and Caspase-3 was done and their transcriptional abundance was assessed by Pfaffl method. Transcriptional abundance of HSF1, HSF2, and HSF4 did not change at 20 min, increased (P < 0.05) from 60 to 200 min and reached zenith at 200 min of heat exposure. However, transcriptional abundance of HSF5 was gradually escalated (P < 0.05) from 20 to 200 min and registered highest at 200 min of heat exposure. Transcriptional abundance of HSP10 and HSP40 followed an similar pattern like that of HSF5. Transcriptional abundance of Caspase-3 was significantly down-regulated at 200 min of heat exposure. It could be speculated that over-expression of HSFs and HSPs might have reduced Caspase-3 expression at 200 min of heat exposure suggesting their involvement in cardiac cells survival under heat stress. Moreover, hyper-expression of HSFs and HSPs could maintain the integrity and endurance of cardiac tissues of goats under heat stress.
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- P P Satapathy
- Department of Veterinary Physiology, C.V.Sc & A.H., O.U.A.T, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, C.V.Sc & A.H., O.U.A.T, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, C.V.Sc & A.H., O.U.A.T, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, C.V.Sc & A.H., O.U.A.T, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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Hanafi S, Zulkifli I, Ramiah S, Chung E, Kamil R, Awad E. Prenatal auditory stimulation induces physiological stress responses in developing embryos and newly hatched chicks. Poult Sci 2022; 102:102390. [PMID: 36608455 PMCID: PMC9826867 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Prenatal stress may evoke considerable physiological consequences on the developing poultry embryos and neonates. The present study aimed to determine prenatal auditory stimulation effects on serum levels of ceruloplasmin (CPN), alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (AGP), corticosterone (CORT), and heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) regulations in developing chicken embryos and newly hatched chicks. Hatching eggs were subjected to the following auditory treatments; 1) control (no additional sound treatment other than the background sound of the incubator's compressors at 40 dB), 2) noise exposure (eggs were exposed to pre-recorded traffic noise at 90 dB) (NOISE), and 3) music exposure (eggs were exposed to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K 488 at 90 dB) (MUSIC). The NOISE and MUSIC treatments were for 20 min/h for 24 h (a total of 8 h/d), starting from embryonic days (ED) 12 to hatching. The MUSIC (1.37 ± 0.1 ng/mL) and NOISE (1.49 ± 0.2 ng/mL) treatments significantly elevated CPN at ED 15 compared to the Control (0.82 ± 0.04 ng/mL) group and post-hatch day 1 (Control, 1.86 ± 0.2 ng/mL; MUSIC, 2.84 ± 0.4 ng/mL; NOISE, 3.04 ± 0.3 ng/mL), AGP at ED 15 (Control, 39.1 ± 7.1 mg/mL; MUSIC, 85.5 ± 12.9 mg/mL; NOISE, 85.4 ± 15.1 mg/mL) and post-hatch day 1 (Control, 20.4 ± 2.2 mg/mL; MUSIC, 30.5 ± 4.7 mg/mL; NOISE, 30.3 ± 1.4 mg/mL). CORT significantly increased at ED 15 in both MUSIC (9.024 ± 1.4 ng/mL) and NOISE (12.15 ± 1.6 ng/mL) compared to the Control (4.39 ± 0.7 ng/mL) group. On the other hand, MUSIC exposed embryos had significantly higher Hsp70 expression than their Control and NOISE counterparts at ED 18 (Control, 12.9 ± 1.2 ng/mL; MUSIC, 129.6 ± 26.4 ng/mL; NOISE, 13.3 ± 2.3 ng/mL) and post-hatch day 1 (Control, 15.2 ± 1.7 ng/mL; MUSIC, 195.5 ± 68.5 ng/mL; NOISE, 13.2 ± 2.7 ng/mL). In conclusion, developing chicken embryos respond to auditory stimulation by altering CPN, AGP, CORT, and Hsp70. The alterations of these analytes could be important in developing embryos and newly hatched chicks to cope with stress attributed to auditory stimulation.
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- S.A. Hanafi
- School of Animal Science, Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia,Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia,Department of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia,Corresponding author:
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia,Department of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia,Laboratory of Computational Statistics and Operations Research, Institute for Mathematical Research, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia,Department of Poultry Production, University of Khartoum, Khartoum North 13314, Sudan
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Galletta L, Craven MJ, Meillère A, Crowley TM, Buchanan KL, Mariette MM. Acute exposure to high temperature affects expression of heat shock proteins in altricial avian embryos. J Therm Biol 2022; 110:103347. [PMID: 36462856 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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As the world warms, understanding the fundamental mechanisms available to organisms to protect themselves from thermal stress is becoming ever more important. Heat shock proteins are highly conserved molecular chaperones which serve to maintain cellular processes during stress, including thermal extremes. Developing animals may be particularly vulnerable to elevated temperatures, but the relevance of heat shock proteins for developing altricial birds exposed to a thermal stressor has never been investigated. Here, we sought to test whether three stress-induced genes - HSPD1, HSPA2, HSP90AA1 - and two constitutively expressed genes - HSPA8, HSP90B1 - are upregulated in response to acute thermal shock in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) embryos half-way through incubation. Tested on a gradient from 37.5 °C (control) to 45 °C, we found that all genes, except HSPD1, were upregulated. However, not all genes initiated upregulation at the same temperature. For all genes, the best fitting model included a correlate of developmental stage that, although it was never significant after multiple-test correction, hints that heat shock protein upregulation might increase through embryonic development. Together, these results show that altricial avian embryos are capable of upregulating a known protective mechanism against thermal stress, and suggest that these highly conserved cellular mechanisms may be a vital component of early developmental protection under climate change.
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- Lorenzo Galletta
- Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia.
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- Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia; Poultry Hub Australia, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.
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- Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia.
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- Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia; Estación Biológica de Doñana (EBD-CSIC), Seville, Spain.
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Increased temperature during incubation increases the sociality of male broilers in later life. Appl Anim Behav Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2022.105815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ramiah SK, Balakrishnan KN, Subramaniam Y, Iyasere OS, Idrus Z. Effects of Thermal Manipulation on mRNA Regulation of Response Genes Regarding Improvement of Thermotolerance Adaptation in Chickens during Embryogenesis. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12233354. [PMID: 36496875 PMCID: PMC9737942 DOI: 10.3390/ani12233354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The phenomenon of increasing heat stress (HS) among animals is of particular significance when it is seen in economically significant industries, such as poultry. Due to the identification of the physiological, molecular, and genetic roots of HS responses in chickens, a substantial number of studies have focused on reducing the effects of HS in poultry through environmental management, dietary manipulation, and genetic alterations. Temperature manipulation (TM) during embryogenesis has been claimed to increase the thermal tolerance and well-being of chickens without affecting their capacity for future growth. There has been little investigation into the vulnerability of the epigenome involving TM during embryogenesis, although the cellular pathways activated by HS have been explored in chickens. Epigenetic changes caused by prenatal TM enhance postnatal temperature adaption and produce physiological memory. This work offers a thorough analysis that explains the cumulative impact of HS response genes, such as genes related to heat shock proteins, antioxidants, and immunological genes, which may aid in the enhanced adaptability of chickens that have undergone thermal manipulation during their embryonic stages.
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- Suriya Kumari Ramiah
- Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.K.R.); (K.N.B.); Tel.: +60-3-9769-4286 (S.K.R.)
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.K.R.); (K.N.B.); Tel.: +60-3-9769-4286 (S.K.R.)
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta P.M.B 2240, Nigeria
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- Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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Prenatal thermal stress affects acute-phase proteins, heat shock protein 70, and circulating corticosterone in developing broiler embryos and neonates. J Therm Biol 2022; 109:103328. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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YALCIN S, Özkan S, Shah T. Incubation Temperature and Lighting: Effect on Embryonic Development, Post-Hatch Growth, and Adaptive Response. Front Physiol 2022; 13:899977. [PMID: 35634161 PMCID: PMC9136109 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.899977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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During incubation, the content of the egg is converted into a chick. This process is controlled by incubation conditions, which must meet the requirements of the chick embryo to obtain the best chick quality and maximum hatchability. Incubation temperature and light are the two main factors influencing embryo development and post-hatch performance. Because chicken embryos are poikilothermic, embryo metabolic development relies on the incubation temperature, which influences the use of egg nutrients and embryo development. Incubation temperature ranging between 37 and 38°C (typically 37.5–37.8°C) optimizes hatchability. However, the temperature inside the egg called “embryo temperature” is not equal to the incubator air temperature. Moreover, embryo temperature is not constant, depending on the balance between embryonic heat production and heat transfer between the eggshell and its environment. Recently, many studies have been conducted on eggshell and/or incubation temperature to meet the needs of the embryo and to understand the embryonic requirements. Numerous studies have also demonstrated that cyclic increases in incubation temperature during the critical period of incubation could induce adaptive responses and increase the thermotolerance of chickens without affecting hatchability. Although the commercial incubation procedure does not have a constant lighting component, light during incubation can modify embryo development, physiology, and post-hatch behavior indicated by lowering stress responses and fearful behavior and improving spatial abilities and cognitive functions of chicken. Light-induced changes may be attributed to hemispheric lateralization and the entrainment of circadian rhythms in the embryo before the hatching. There is also evidence that light affects embryonic melatonin rhythms associated with body temperature regulation. The authors’ preliminary findings suggest that combining light and cyclic higher eggshell temperatures during incubation increases pineal aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase, which is a rate-limiting enzyme for melatonin hormone production. Therefore, combining light and thermal manipulation during the incubation could be a new approach to improve the resistance of broilers to heat stress. This review aims to provide an overview of studies investigating temperature and light manipulations to improve embryonic development, post-hatch growth, and adaptive stress response in chickens.
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- *Correspondence: Servet YALCIN, ; Sezen Özkan,
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Kuibida VV, Kohanets PP, Lopatynska VV. Temperature, heat shock proteins and growth regulation of the bone tissue. REGULATORY MECHANISMS IN BIOSYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.15421/022205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Ambient heat modulates the elongation of bones in mammals, and the mechanism of such a plasticity has not been studied completely. The influence of heat on growth and development of bone depends on its values. Five zones of temperature influence on the bone tissue with different biological effects have been distinguished : a) under-threshold thermal zone < 36.6 ºС, insufficient amount of heat is a limiting factor for osteogenesis; b) normal temperature zone 36.6‒37.5 ºС, the processes of breakdown and development of bone in this temperature range is balanced; b) zone of mild thermal shock 39‒41 ºС, the processes of functioning of osteoblasts, osteocytes and formation of the bone tissue intensify; d) the zone of sublethal thermal shock > 42 ºС, growth of bone slows; e) zone of non-critical shock > 50 ºС, bone tissue cells die. We propose a model of the mechanism of influence of heat shock on bone growth. Mild heat shock is a type of stress to which membrane enzymes adenylyl cyclase and cAMP-protein kinase react. Protein kinase A phosphorylates the gene factors of thermal shock proteins, stress proteins and enzymes of energy-generating processes – glycolysis and lipolysis. Heat shock protein HSP70 activates alkaline phosphatase and promotes the process of mineralization of the bone tissue. In the cells, there is intensification in syntheses of insulin-like growth factor-I, factors of mitogenic action, signals of intensification of blood circulation (NO) and synthesis of somatotropin. The affinity between insulin-like growth factor I and its acid-labile subunit decreases, leading to increased free and active insulin-like growth factor I. Against the background of acceleration of the capillarization process, energy generation and the level of stimulators of growth of bone tissue, mitotic and functional activities of producer cells of the bone – osteoblasts and osteocytes – activate. The generally known Allen’s rule has been developed and expanded: “Warm-blooded animals of different species have longer distal body parts (tails) if after birth the young have developed in the conditions of higher temperature”. The indicated tendency is realized through increased biosynthesis of heat shock proteins and other stimulators of growth processes in the bone tissue.
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Alhotan RA, Al-Sagan AA, Al-Abdullatif AA, Hussein EOS, Saadeldin IM, Azzam MM, Swelum AA. Interactive effects of dietary amino acid density and environmental temperature on growth performance and expression of selected amino acid transporters, water channels, and stress-related transcripts. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101333. [PMID: 34274571 PMCID: PMC8318993 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Exposure to heat stress (HS) is one of the challenges facing the broiler industry worldwide. Various nutritional strategies have been suggested, such as altering dietary concentrations of some nutrients. Thus, we evaluated feeding different amino acid (AA) densities on live performance, Pectoralis (P.) muscles, and expression of selected AA transporters, water channels, and stress-related transcripts in a fast-growing broiler strain. Ross 308 chicks (n = 576) were randomly assigned to 4 dietary treatments (24 reps, 6 chicks per rep), differing in AA density (110, 100, 90, and 80% of a breeder's AA specifications). During 24 to 36 days of age, half of the birds were kept at a thermoneutral (TN) temperature of 20°C, whereas the other half were subjected to HS at 32° C for 8 h daily, making the treatment design a 4 × 2. The results revealed no interaction between housing temperature and AA density on growth performance or P. muscles weights. Feeding 80% AAs depressed BWG, FCR, and P. muscles at 36 d (P < 0.001). There was an interaction (P < 0.001) between AA density and temperature on the expression of all examined genes. Reducing the AA density beyond 100% upregulated the expression of AA transporter (CAT1, B0AT, b0,+AT, SNAT1, LAT1), HSP70, HSP90, glucocorticoid receptor (GR), and AQP3 in the TN birds’ jejunum. Whereas in the HS birds, inconsistent expressions were observed in the jejunum, of which CAT1, B0AT, and LAT1 were markedly downregulated as AA density was reduced. In P. major of TN birds, reducing AA density resulted in upregulating the expression of all AA transporters, HSP70, GR, and AQP1, while downregulating HSP90 and AQP9. In contrast, AA reduction markedly downregulated CAT1, B0AT, and LAT1 in the P. major of HS birds. These findings indicate that the dietary AA level alters the expression of various genes involved in AA uptake, protein folding, and water transport. The magnitude of alteration is also dependent on the housing temperature. Furthermore, the results highlight the importance of adequate AA nutrition for fast-growing chickens under HS.
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Affiliation(s)
- R A Alhotan
- Department of Animal Production, King Saud University, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, King Saud University, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, King Saud University, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, King Saud University, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, King Saud University, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, King Saud University, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Shehata AM, Saadeldin IM, Tukur HA, Habashy WS. Modulation of Heat-Shock Proteins Mediates Chicken Cell Survival against Thermal Stress. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E2407. [PMID: 33339245 PMCID: PMC7766623 DOI: 10.3390/ani10122407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Heat stress is one of the most challenging environmental stresses affecting domestic animal production, particularly commercial poultry, subsequently causing severe yearly economic losses. Heat stress, a major source of oxidative stress, stimulates mitochondrial oxidative stress and cell dysfunction, leading to cell damage and apoptosis. Cell survival under stress conditions needs urgent response mechanisms and the consequent effective reinitiation of cell functions following stress mitigation. Exposure of cells to heat-stress conditions induces molecules that are ready for mediating cell death and survival signals, and for supporting the cell's tolerance and/or recovery from damage. Heat-shock proteins (HSPs) confer cell protection against heat stress via different mechanisms, including developing thermotolerance, modulating apoptotic and antiapoptotic signaling pathways, and regulating cellular redox conditions. These functions mainly depend on the capacity of HSPs to work as molecular chaperones and to inhibit the aggregation of non-native and misfolded proteins. This review sheds light on the key factors in heat-shock responses for protection against cell damage induced by heat stress in chicken.
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- Abdelrazeq M. Shehata
- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11651, Egypt;
- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Production, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt;
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Hasan Siddiqui S, Kang D, Park J, Choi HW, Shim K. Acute Heat Stress Induces the Differential Expression of Heat Shock Proteins in Different Sections of the Small Intestine of Chickens Based on Exposure Duration. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10071234. [PMID: 32708054 PMCID: PMC7401550 DOI: 10.3390/ani10071234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In this study, we examined the protein and gene expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in different sections of the small intestine of chickens. In total, 300 one-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly allocated to the control and treatment groups. The treatment group was divided into four subgroups, according to the duration of acute heat exposure (3, 6, 12, and 24 h). The influence of heat stress on the protein and gene expression of HSP70, HSP60, and HSP47 in different sections of the small intestine of chickens was determined. The protein expression of HSP70 and HSP60 was significantly higher at 6 h in the duodenum and jejunum and 12 h in the ileum. The HSP47 protein expression was significantly higher at 3 h in the duodenum and ileum and at 6 h in the jejunum. The gene expression levels of HSP70, HSP60, and HSP47 were significantly higher at the 3 h treatment group than the control group in the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The glutamate pyruvate transaminase and glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase levels were significantly higher at 12 and 24 h in the serum of the blood. Acute heat stress affected the expression of intestinal proteins and genes in chickens, until the induction of heat tolerance.
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- Sharif Hasan Siddiqui
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (S.H.S.); (D.K.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (S.H.S.); (D.K.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (S.H.S.); (D.K.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.W.C.); (K.S.); Tel.: +82-10-3169-9417 (H.W.C.); +82-10-3889-1003 (K.S.)
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (S.H.S.); (D.K.); (J.P.)
- Correspondence: (H.W.C.); (K.S.); Tel.: +82-10-3169-9417 (H.W.C.); +82-10-3889-1003 (K.S.)
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Tarkhan AH, Saleh KMM, Al-Zghoul MB. HSF3 and Hsp70 Expression during Post-Hatch Cold Stress in Broiler Chickens Subjected to Embryonic Thermal Manipulation. Vet Sci 2020; 7:vetsci7020049. [PMID: 32331280 PMCID: PMC7356021 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci7020049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Decades of selective breeding for commercial purposes have rendered the broiler chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) highly susceptible to heat and cold stress. A multitude of studies have documented the effects of thermal manipulation (TM) on broiler thermotolerance during periods of post-hatch heat stress, but very few have focused on the effect of TM on a broiler’s ability to withstand cold stress. Therefore, the primary objective of the current study is to determine the effects of TM on the acquisition of thermotolerance in broilers via their expression of the stress-associated 70 kilodalton heat shock protein (Hsp70) gene and heat shock factor 3 (HSF3) gene. Briefly, Hubbard broiler embryos were subject to TM by increasing the incubation temperature to 39 °C and 65% relative humidity (RH) for 18 h daily, from embryonic days (ED) 10 to 18. Broilers were then exposed to cold stress by decreasing the room temperature to 16 °C during post-hatch days 32 to 37. After thermal challenge, broilers were euthanized and hepatic and splenic tissues were collected. Our results showed that TM decreased the hatchability rate and body temperature but improved the body weight gain. TM generally decreased the hepatic expression but did not change the splenic expression of HSF3 during cold stress. In contrast, both hepatic and splenic Hsp70 expression decreased during cold stress. The results of the present study may suggest that TM significantly affects a broiler’s genetic response to cold stress.
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- Amneh H. Tarkhan
- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Arts, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (A.H.T.); (K.M.M.S.)
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- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Arts, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (A.H.T.); (K.M.M.S.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +962-790-340-114
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Al-Zghoul MB, Saleh KM, Ababneh MMK. Effects of pre-hatch thermal manipulation and post-hatch acute heat stress on the mRNA expression of interleukin-6 and genes involved in its induction pathways in 2 broiler chicken breeds. Poult Sci 2019; 98:1805-1819. [PMID: 30365012 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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In response to heat stress, interleukin-6 (IL-6) expression is upregulated in broiler chickens. The main aim of the present study was to evaluate the cumulative effects of thermal manipulation (TM) and subsequent acute heat stress (AHS) on the mRNA expression of IL-6 and genes involved in its induction pathways. The studied genes include IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, TLR2, TLR4, NFκB50, NFκB65, Hsp70, and HSF3 in the spleen and liver tissues. TM was carried out at 39°C for 18 h and 65% relative humidity during days 10 to 18 of embryonic development, while AHS was stimulated by raising the temperature to 40°C for 7 h on post-hatch day 28. During AHS at 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 h, the spleen and liver were collected from all groups to measure the mRNA expression by relative-quantitation real-time RT-PCR, and the blood was collected to measure plasma IL-6 level. TM significantly reduced Tc during AHS for both breeds from 1 to 7 h time intervals. TM resulted in enhanced basal mRNA expression of IL-6, HSF3, and Hsp70, but decreased the basal mRNA level of TLR4. During heat stress, TM enhanced the expression dynamics of Hsp70, HSF3, IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, TLR2, TLR4, NFκB50, and NFκB65. The results of the current study indicate that TM enhanced the heat tolerance through improving the protective immunological response to heat stress by enhancing the expression of IL-6 and modulating the expression of genes important in its induction pathways.
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- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Art, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110
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Al-Zghoul MB, El-Bahr SM. Basal and dynamics mRNA expression of muscular HSP108, HSP90, HSF-1 and HSF-2 in thermally manipulated broilers during embryogenesis. BMC Vet Res 2019; 15:83. [PMID: 30849975 PMCID: PMC6408791 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-019-1827-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Limited data are available about the kinetics of mRNA expressions of Heat shock proteins (HSPs) and heat shock factors (HSFs) in the thermally manipulated (TM) broiler chicks during acute heat stress. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate effects of thermal manipulation (TM) of broiler chicken during embryonic days (ED) 12–18 on the basal and dynamics mRNA expression of heat shock proteins (HSP108 and HSP90) and heat shock factors (HSF-1 and HSF-2) in the muscle tissue during late embryogenesis, first week of life and during heat stress (HS) on post-hatch days 14 and 28. One thousand and five hundred fertile Ross 315 broiler eggs were randomly allocated to five groups: control group (37.8 °C), TM1 (38.5 °C for 18 h), TM2 (39 °C for 18 h), TM3 (39.5 °C for 18 h) and TM4 (40 °C for 18 h). Chicks from each treatment group were then randomly sub-divided into two further treatment groups, naïve and thermal challenged (TC). On post-hatch days 14 and 28, thirty chicks from each TC group were subjected to heat stress (41 °C for 6 h), while naïve chicks of each group (n = 30) were kept under regular conditions. The response of chicks to heat stress was investigated by evaluating the change in mRNA expressions of HSP108, HSP90, HSF-1 and HSF-2 in muscle tissue after 1, 3 and 5 h of heat stress. Results When compared to the control group, TM resulted in significant increases in the basal mRNA expression of HSPs and HSFs during embryogenesis and altered their dynamic expressions in the muscle tissue after heat stress on post-hatch days 14 and 28. Conclusion the current study indicated short- and long-term enhancement of HSPs and HSFs gene expression which was associated with acquisition of improved thermotolerance in thermally manipulated chicks.
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- Mohamed Borhan Al-Zghoul
- Department of Basic Medical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
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- Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al-Hufof, 31982, Saudi Arabia. .,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Dalab AS, Ali AM. Morphological Investigations of the Effect of Thermal Manipulation During Embryogenesis on Body Performance and Structure of Pectoral and Thigh Muscle of Ross Broiler Chicken. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2019-1100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- AS Dalab
- King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
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- King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
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