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ArticleRespiratory research2017

Forced expiration measurements in mouse models of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases.

Fien C Devos, André Maaske, Annette Robichaud, Lore Pollaris, Sven Seys, Carolina Aznar Lopez, Erik Verbeken, Matthias Tenbusch, Rik Lories, Benoit Nemery and 2 more

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12 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Fien C DevosCenter for Environment and Health, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
André MaaskeMolecular and Medical Virology, Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany.
Annette RobichaudSCIREQ Scientific Respiratory Equipment Inc., Montreal, QC, Canada.
Lore PollarisCenter for Environment and Health, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Sven SeysClinical Immunology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Carolina Aznar LopezSkeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Erik VerbekenTranslational Cell and Tissue Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Matthias TenbuschMolecular and Medical Virology, Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany.
Rik LoriesSkeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Benoit NemeryCenter for Environment and Health, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Peter Hm HoetCenter for Environment and Health, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Jeroen Aj VanoirbeekCenter for Environment and Health, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. jeroen.vanoirbeek@kuleuven.be.
KU Leuven · BERuhr University Bochum · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPulmonary function measurements are important when studying respiratory disease models. Both resistance and compliance have been used to assess lung function in mice. Yet, it is not always clear how these parameters relate to forced expiration (FE)-related parameters, most commonly used in humans. We aimed to characterize FE measurements in four well-established mouse models of lung diseases.

methodDetailed respiratory mechanics and FE measurements were assessed concurrently in Balb/c mice, using the forced oscillation and negative pressure-driven forced expiration techniques, respectively. Measurements were performed at baseline and following increasing methacholine challenges in control Balb/c mice as well as in four disease models: bleomycin-induced fibrosis, elastase-induced emphysema, LPS-induced acute lung injury and house dust mite-induced asthma.

resultsRespiratory mechanics parameters (airway resistance, tissue damping and tissue elastance) confirmed disease-specific phenotypes either at baseline or following methacholine challenge. Similarly, lung function defects could be detected in each disease model by at least one FE-related parameter (FEV

conclusionsFE-derived outcomes in four mouse disease models behaved similarly to changes found in human spirometry. Routine combined lung function assessments could increase the translational utility of mouse models.

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Disease Models, AnimalAirway ResistanceAnimalsBronchial Provocation TestsEmphysemaForced Expiratory VolumeLung DiseasesMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CPulmonary FibrosisAcute lung injuryAirway resistanceAsthmaEmphysemaFibrosisForced expiratory volumeForced oscillations techniqueForced vital capacityMiceNegative pressure forced expirationTissue elastance

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