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ArticleAnimal models and experimental medicine2025

A rat model of adenoid hypertrophy constructed by using ovalbumin and lipopolysaccharides to induce allergy, chronic inflammation, and chronic intermittent hypoxia.

Anqi Liu, Yixing Zhang, Yan Lin, Xuejun Li, Shuming Wang, Wenyan Pu, Xiuxiu Liu, Zhiyan Jiang, Zhen Xiao

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Anqi LiuDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6301-4635
Yixing ZhangDepartment of Pediatrics, Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lishui, China.
Yan LinDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xuejun LiDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Shuming WangDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Wenyan PuDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xiuxiu LiuDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhiyan JiangDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhen XiaoDepartment of Pediatrics, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNLishui Central Hospital · CN

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 8217150152Shanghai Shenkang Hospital Development Center Clinical Technology Innovation Projects SHDC12021102Shanghai Three-Year Action Plan to Further Accelerate the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance and Innovation ZY(2021-2023)-0209-05
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Abstract

backgroundAdenoid hypertrophy (AH) is a common pediatric disease that significantly impacts the growth and quality of life of children. However, there is no replicable and valid model for AH.

methodsAn AH rat model was developed via comprehensive allergic sensitization, chronic inflammation induction, and chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH). The modeling process involved three steps: female Sprague-Dawley rats (aged 4-5 weeks) were used for modeling. Allergen sensitization was induced via intraperitoneal administration and intranasal provocation using ovalbumin (OVA); chronic nasal inflammation was induced through intranasal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration for sustained nasal irritation; CIH akin to obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome was induced using an animal hypoxia chamber. Postmodel establishment, behaviors, and histological changes in nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue (NALT) and nasal mucosa were assessed. Arterial blood gas analysis and quantification of serum and tissue levels of (interleukin) IL-4 and IL-13, OVA-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE), eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), IL-17, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β were conducted for assessment. The treatment group received a combination of mometasone furoate and montelukast sodium for a week and then was evaluated.

resultsRats exhibited notable nasal symptoms and hypoxia after modeling. Histopathological analysis revealed NALT follicle hypertrophy and nasal mucosa inflammatory cell infiltration. Elevated IL-4, IL-13, IL-17, OVA-sIgE, ECP, and TNF-α levels and reduced TGF-β levels were observed in the serum and tissue of model-group rats. After a week of treatment, the treatment group exhibited symptom and inflammatory factor improvement.

conclusionThe model effectively simulates AH symptoms and pathological changes. But it should be further validated for genetic, immunological, and hormonal backgrounds in the currently used and other strains and species.

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AdenoidsDisease Models, AnimalHypersensitivityHypoxiaInflammationLipopolysaccharidesOvalbuminAcetatesAnimalsChronic DiseaseCyclopropanesCytokinesFemaleHypertrophyQuinolinesRatsAcetatesCyclopropanesCytokinesLipopolysaccharidesmontelukastOvalbuminQuinolinesSulfidesallergic rhinitishypoxianasopharynx‐associated lymphoid tissuerat model of adenoid hypertrophyupper respiratory inflammation

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