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Vidal Moreno de Vega C, de Meeûs d’Argenteuil C, Boshuizen B, De Mare L, Gansemans Y, Van Nieuwerburgh F, Deforce D, Goethals K, De Spiegelaere W, Leybaert L, Verdegaal ELJ, Delesalle C. Baselining physiological parameters in three muscles across three equine breeds. What can we learn from the horse? Front Physiol 2024; 15:1291151. [PMID: 38384798 PMCID: PMC10879303 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1291151] [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: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Mapping-out baseline physiological muscle parameters with their metabolic blueprint across multiple archetype equine breeds, will contribute to better understanding their functionality, even across species. Aims: 1) to map out and compare the baseline fiber type composition, fiber type and mean fiber cross-sectional area (fCSA, mfCSA) and metabolic blueprint of three muscles in 3 different breeds 2) to study possible associations between differences in histomorphological parameters and baseline metabolism. Methods: Muscle biopsies [m. pectoralis (PM), m. vastus lateralis (VL) and m. semitendinosus (ST)] were harvested of 7 untrained Friesians, 12 Standardbred and 4 Warmblood mares. Untargeted metabolomics was performed on the VL and PM of Friesian and Warmblood horses and the VL of Standardbreds using UHPLC/MS/MS and GC/MS. Breed effect on fiber type percentage and fCSA and mfCSA was tested with Kruskal-Wallis. Breeds were compared with Wilcoxon rank-sum test, with Bonferroni correction. Spearman correlation explored the association between the metabolic blueprint and morphometric parameters. Results: The ST was least and the VL most discriminative across breeds. In Standardbreds, a significantly higher proportion of type IIA fibers was represented in PM and VL. Friesians showed a significantly higher representation of type IIX fibers in the PM. No significant differences in fCSA were present across breeds. A significantly larger mfCSA was seen in the VL of Standardbreds. Lipid and nucleotide super pathways were significantly more upregulated in Friesians, with increased activity of short and medium-chain acylcarnitines together with increased abundance of long chain and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Standardbreds showed highly active xenobiotic pathways and high activity of long and very long chain acylcarnitines. Amino acid metabolism was similar across breeds, with branched and aromatic amino acid sub-pathways being highly active in Friesians. Carbohydrate, amino acid and nucleotide super pathways and carnitine metabolism showed higher activity in Warmbloods compared to Standardbreds. Conclusion: Results show important metabolic differences between equine breeds for lipid, amino acid, nucleotide and carbohydrate metabolism and in that order. Mapping the metabolic profile together with morphometric parameters provides trainers, owners and researchers with crucial information to develop future strategies with respect to customized training and dietary regimens to reach full potential in optimal welfare.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carmen Vidal Moreno de Vega
- Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Research Group of Comparative Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Research Group of Comparative Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Research Group of Comparative Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
- Wolvega Equine Hospital, Oldeholtpade, Netherlands
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- Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Research Group of Comparative Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Biometrics Research Center, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Thermoregulation Research Group, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Roseworthy Campus, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA, Australia
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- Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Research Group of Comparative Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Bonhomme MM, Patarin F, Kruse CJ, François AC, Renaud B, Couroucé A, Leleu C, Boemer F, Toquet MP, Richard EA, Seignot J, Wouters CP, Votion DM. Untargeted Metabolomics Profiling Reveals Exercise Intensity-Dependent Alterations in Thoroughbred Racehorses' Plasma after Routine Conditioning Sessions. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:48557-48571. [PMID: 38144146 PMCID: PMC10733985 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
Abstract
Thoroughbred (TB) racehorses undergo rigorous conditioning programs to optimize their physical and mental capabilities through varied exercise sessions. While conventional investigations focus on limited hematological and biochemical parameters, this field study employed untargeted metabolomics to comprehensively assess metabolic responses triggered by exercise sessions routinely used in TB conditioning. Blood samples were collected pre- and post-exercise from ten racehorses, divided into two groups based on exercise intensity: high intensity (n = 6, gallop at ± 13.38 m/s, 1400 m) and moderate intensity (n = 4, soft canter at ± 7.63 m/s, 2500 m). Intensity was evaluated through monitoring of the speed, heart rate, and lactatemia. Resting and 30 min post-exercise plasma samples were analyzed using ultraperformance liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry. Unsupervised principal component analysis revealed exercise-induced metabolome changes, with high-intensity exercise inducing greater alterations. Following high-intensity exercise, 54 metabolites related to amino acid, fatty acid, nucleic acid, and vitamin metabolism were altered versus 23 metabolites, primarily linked to fatty acid and amino acid metabolism, following moderate-intensity exercise. Metabolomics confirmed energy metabolism changes reported by traditional biochemistry studies and highlighted the involvement of lipid and amino acid metabolism during routine exercise and recovery, aspects that had previously been overlooked in TB racehorses.
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- Maëlle M. Bonhomme
- Department
of Functional Sciences, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, Fundamental
and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Boulevard de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Department
of Functional Sciences, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, Fundamental
and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Boulevard de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Department
of Functional Sciences, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, Fundamental
and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Boulevard de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Department
of Functional Sciences, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, Fundamental
and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Boulevard de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Department
of Functional Sciences, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, Fundamental
and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Boulevard de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Equine
Department, Oniris, National Vet School
of Nantes, 101 Route
de Gachet, 44300 Nantes, France
- UR 7450
Biotargen, University of Caen Normandie, 3 Rue Nelson Mandela, 14280 Saint-Contest, France
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- Equi-Test, La Lande, 53290 Grez-en-Bouère, France
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- Biochemical
Genetics Laboratory, Human Genetics Department, University Hospital
of Liege, University of Liege, Avenue de l’Hôpital
1, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- UR 7450
Biotargen, University of Caen Normandie, 3 Rue Nelson Mandela, 14280 Saint-Contest, France
- LABÉO
(Frank Duncombe), 1 Route
de Rosel, 14280 Saint-Contest, France
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- UR 7450
Biotargen, University of Caen Normandie, 3 Rue Nelson Mandela, 14280 Saint-Contest, France
- LABÉO
(Frank Duncombe), 1 Route
de Rosel, 14280 Saint-Contest, France
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- Clinique
Vétérinaire du Parc, 1 Avenue Malesherbes, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte, France
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- Department
of Functional Sciences, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, Fundamental
and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Boulevard de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Department
of Functional Sciences, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, Fundamental
and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Boulevard de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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Wang T, Zeng Y, Ma C, Meng J, Wang J, Ren W, Wang C, Yuan X, Yang X, Yao X. Plasma Non-targeted Metabolomics Analysis of Yili Horses Raced on Tracks With Different Surface Hardness. J Equine Vet Sci 2023; 121:104197. [PMID: 36572130 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, the plasma non-targeted metabolomics of Yili horses were characterized before and after exercise on tracks that differed in surface hardness to better understand exercise-related biochemical changes. Blood samples were obtained from eight trained Yili horses before and immediately after exercise. Samples were used for metabolomic analysis by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-Q-EXACTIVE mass spectrometry. In total, 938 significantly different metabolites involving sugar, lipid, and amino acid metabolism were detected in the plasma, with significant increases in glucose, glucoheptanoic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, and methylmalonic acid and significant decreases in creatinine, D-tryptophan, carnitine, and citric acid after exercise. Among these metabolites, acetylcarnitine, tuliposide, vitamin C, and methylmalonic acid showed regular changes in concentration after exercise on tracks that differed in surface hardness, providing new insights into equine exercise physiology. The findings indicated the potential of vitamin C and methylmalonic acid as novel biomarkers of equine locomotor injury.
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- Tongliang Wang
- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Horse Breeding and Exercise Physiology, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Agricultural University Horse Industry Research Institute, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Horse Breeding and Exercise Physiology, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Agricultural University Horse Industry Research Institute, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Horse Breeding and Exercise Physiology, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Agricultural University Horse Industry Research Institute, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Horse Breeding and Exercise Physiology, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China; Xinjiang Agricultural University Horse Industry Research Institute, Urumqi, Xinjinag, China.
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Pakula PD, Halama A, Al-Dous EK, Johnson SJ, Filho SA, Suhre K, Vinardell T. Characterization of exercise-induced hemolysis in endurance horses. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1115776. [PMID: 37180073 PMCID: PMC10174325 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1115776] [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: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Exercise-induced hemolysis occurs as the result of intense physical exercise and is caused by metabolic and mechanical factors including repeated muscle contractions leading to capillary vessels compression, vasoconstriction of internal organs and foot strike among others. We hypothesized that exercise-induced hemolysis occurred in endurance racehorses and its severity was associated with the intensity of exercise. To provide further insight into the hemolysis of endurance horses, the aim of the study was to deployed a strategy for small molecules (metabolites) profiling, beyond standard molecular methods. The study included 47 Arabian endurance horses competing for either 80, 100, or 120 km distances. Blood plasma was collected before and after the competition and analyzed macroscopically, by ELISA and non-targeted metabolomics with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. A significant increase in all hemolysis parameters was observed after the race, and an association was found between the measured parameters, average speed, and distance completed. Levels of hemolysis markers were highest in horses eliminated for metabolic reasons in comparison to finishers and horses eliminated for lameness (gait abnormality), which may suggest a connection between the intensity of exercise, metabolic challenges, and hemolysis. Utilization of omics methods alongside conventional methods revealed a broader insight into the exercise-induced hemolysis process by displaying, apart from commonly measured hemoglobin and haptoglobin, levels of hemoglobin degradation metabolites. Obtained results emphasized the importance of respecting horse limitations in regard to speed and distance which, if underestimated, may lead to severe damages.
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Equine Veterinary Medical Center, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Equine Veterinary Medical Center, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
- College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
- *Correspondence: Tatiana Vinardell,
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