The effects of anesthesia on the clinical chemistry of New Zealand White rabbits.

The effects of four anesthetics on various plasma biochemical parameters were investigated in the New Zealand White rabbit. Fifty animals were assigned to five treatment groups (n = 10 per group): control (1 ml normal saline intravenously [i.v.]); ketamine (10 mg/kg i.v.) with either xylazine (3 mg/kg i.v.) or diazepam (2 mg/kg i.v.); pentobarbitone (30 mg/kg i.v.); and thiopentone (20 mg/kg i.v.). Plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and phosphorus concentrations were measured by an autoanalyzer. Blood samples were obtained at six time-points: before injection and at 10, 30, 60, and 120 min and 24 h after injection of the anesthetic or saline. Plasma biochemical levels were compared to control group and baseline (time 0) levels. Plasma cholesterol concentrations significantly increased in the ketamine-diazepam (P<0.01) and pentobarbitone (P<0.05) groups, whereas plasma triglycerides significantly increased in the ketamine-xylazine (P<0.01) and ketamine-diazepam (P<0.01) groups. Plasma LDH significantly increased in the ketamine-diazepam group (P<0.001) and decreased in the pentobarbitone group (P<0.01). Plasma sodium levels significantly increased after ketamine-xylazine (P<0.05), ketamine-diazepam (P<0.05), and thiopentone (P<0.05) administration; plasma potassium significantly increased after ketamine-xylazine (P<0.05) and decreased in the pentobarbitone group (P<0.05); plasma chloride (P<0.01) and phosphorus (P<0.05) significantly increased after ketamine-diazepam treatment whereas plasma calcium levels increased (P<0.05) after ketamine-xylazine injection. From the results observed so far, we concluded that plasma levels of some biochemical parameters significantly increased or decreased after anesthetic administration. Therefore, caution is required in interpreting data on plasma biochemical parameters from anesthetized rabbits, particularly during the recovery period.     

Hepatroprotective action of potentized lycopodium clavatum L.

A high potency of Lycopodium clavatum Linn. (200th centesimal potency) is tested for its hepatoprotective action against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in rat. It has been established from biochemical and histopathological studies that at least 4 doses of Lycopodium 200 can control the CCl₄-induced alteration of plasma levels of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, acetylcholinesterase, lactate dehydrogenase, bilirubin and urea. Protective action of the drug has also been confirmed by microanatomical studies on hepatic tissues.     

肝损伤酶活性联合检测在肝胆疾病诊断中的相关分析

目的探讨肝损伤酶活性联合检测在肝胆疾病诊断中的临床意义。方法对健康对照组36例和各类肝胆疾病组204例患者的丙氨酸氨基转移酶、天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶、乳酸脱氢酶、腺苷脱氨酶、线粒体天门冬氨酸转氨酶、碱性磷酸酶、γ-谷氨酰转移酶、5′-核苷酸酶活性进行测定与分析。结果肝胆疾病组丙氨酸氨基转移酶、天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶、乳酸脱氢酶、腺苷脱氨酶、线粒体天门冬氨酸转氨酶、碱性磷酸酶、γ-谷氨酰转移酶、5′-核苷酸酶活性均高于健康对照组（P〈0．01）。结论肝损伤酶活性联合检测有利于肝胆疾病的鉴别诊断及疗效观察。     

Protective role of caffeic acid against alcohol-induced biochemical changes in rats

Caffeic acid is a well-known phenolic compound mainly present in plants. In this study, caffeic acid was evaluated for its protective effect against chronic ethanol-induced biochemical changes in male Wistar rats. Administration of ethanol (7.9 g/kg/day) for 45 days induced liver and kidney damage as manifested by a significant increase in the levels of serum hepatic and renal markers namely aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), bilirubin, urea, creatinine, and a significant decrease in creatinine clearance and levels of hemoglobin. Plasma thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and hydroperoxide were significantly elevated where as the levels of nonenzymic antioxidants [reduced glutathione, vitamin E and vitamin C] were significantly decreased in alcohol-intoxicated rats. Administration of caffeic acid along with alcohol significantly decreased the serum levels of liver and kidney markers to near-normal levels. In addition, administration of caffeic acid significantly decreased the levels of lipid peroxidation markers while the levels of antioxidants were significantly increased in circulation of alcohol-fed rats. All these results were accompanied by histological observations in liver. The results demonstrate that caffeic acid has a beneficial effect in reducing the adverse effect of alcohol.     

Ginkgo biloba extract improves oxidative organ damage in a rat model of thermal trauma

This study was designed to determine the possible protective effect of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb) against oxidative organ damage distant from the original burn wound. Under brief ether anesthesia, the shaved dorsum of the rats was exposed to 90 degrees C (burn group) or 25 degrees C (control group) water bath for 10 seconds. EGb (50 mg/kg/day) or saline was administered intraperitoneally immediately and at 12 hours after the burn injury. Rats were decapitated 24 hours after burn injury and tissue samples from the liver and kidney were taken for the determination of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and collagen contents. Formation of reactive oxygen species in the tissue samples was monitored by the chemiluminescence technique. Tissues also were examined microscopically. Blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase levels and tumor necrosis factor- and lactate dehydrogenase activity were assayed in serum samples. Severe skin scald injury (30% TBSA) caused a significant decrease in GSH levels and significant increases in MDA levels, MPO activity, and collagen content of hepatic and renal tissues. Treatment of rats with EGb significantly increased the GSH level and decreased the MDA level, MPO activity, and collagen contents. Similarly, serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and blood urea nitrogen levels, as well as lactate dehydrogenase and tumor necrosis factor-, were increased in the burn group as compared with the control group. However, treatment with EGb reversed all these biochemical indices, as well as histopathological alterations that were induced by thermal trauma. Our results show that thermal trauma-induced oxidative damage in hepatic and renal tissues is protected by the administration of EGb, with its antioxidant effects. Therefore, its therapeutic role as a "tissue injury-limiting agent" must be further elucidated in oxidant-induced tissue damage.     

The effects of diphenylhydantoin on the relationship between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and several biochemical assays

Correlations have been calculated between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and total plasma cholesterol, albumin, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, triglyceride, urea, creatinine and uric acid for diphenylhydantoin (DPH) users and for subjects attending a multiphasic health screening centre. For women DPH users, high-density lipoprotein levels correlated significantly with gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, cholesterol and alkaline phosphatase. These correlations were significantly different from those found for male DPH users and from subjects attending the health screening centre. In male DPH users, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol correlates negatively with urea and uric acid levels, a relationship which is found neither in women DPH users nor in the health screening centre population.     

Microchemical analysis for 13 constituents of plasma from healthy children.

Normal values for 13 chemical constituents of plasma were estimated from results for 837 presumably healthy children. Ninety microliters of specimen was analyzed for lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, inorganic phosphorus, total calcium, total cholesterol, total proteins, albumin, uric acid, urea nitrogen, alanine aminotransferase, total bilirubin, and glucose. We used two Abbott ABA-100 Bichromatic Analyzers interfaced directly to the ABA Data Management System. For each test age- and sex-related variations were assessed and normal values were estimated for six different age groups.     

The effect of long-distance running on some biochemical variables.

Biochemical variables have been measured in a group of volunteers during and after a long-distance run. Plasma glucose levels remained relatively constant and a significant decrease in plasma bicarbonate was noted. Plasma sodium, chloride, total protein, albumin and calcium showed significant increased of an order compatible with water losses occurring during the run. Plasma potassium, urea, creatinine, uric acid, phosphate and bilirubin all show much more marked and variable increases. The plasma enzymes alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate aminotransferase and creatine kinase likewise increased significantly throughout the run. Whilst most constituents showed a tendency to return to normal at 20-30 hours after the run, gross increases were observed for aspartate aminotransferase and creatine kinase.     

Bauhinia variegata (Caesalpiniaceae) leaf extract: An effective treatment option in type I and type II diabetes

Among various metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus is one of the most common disorder. Present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of aqueous extract of Bauhinia variegata leaves (AE) in animal models of type I and type II diabetes.Type I diabetes was induced by streptozotocin at the dose of 55 mg/kg (i.p.) in male Sprague Dawley rats while type II diabetes was induced by high fat diet and streptozotocin at the dose of 35 mg/kg (i.p.). Diabetic animals were treated with AE at the dose of 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg. Glipizide (5 mg/kg) was used as standard treatment drug. Treatment was given for 28 days. Parameters evaluated were body weight, plasma glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, total proteins, albumin, creatinine and bun urea nitrogen. In type II diabetes, high density lipoprotein levels in plasma and plasma insulin level were also evaluated. Histopathological study of pancreases were carried out in type I study.AE showed significant decrease in plasma glucose significantly. AE was also found to decrease cholesterol, triglyceride, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen level in both types of diabetes. AE did not show any significant effect on plasma levels of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase. AE was found to increase the albumin and total protein levels. Histopathological study showed that AE decreases the necrotic changes in the pancreatic tissue.Aqueous extract of B. variegata leaves was found effective in treatment of both type I and type II diabetes.     

Effect of Sub-Acute Oral Exposure of Bifenthrin on Biochemical Parameters in Crossbred Goats

Bifenthrin is an insecticide, used extensively on some crops, including corn. Roughly 70 % of all US-grown hops and raspberries are treated with bifenthrin. The current study on bifenthrin was undertaken to investigate the potential alterations in biochemical parameters, induced by sub-acute oral exposure of bifenthrin, in goats. The animals were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (n = 3) received only tap water and served as control, whereas, Group B goats (n = 4) received bifenthrin by gavage (Telstar 10 EC) at the dose rate of 5 mg Kg^?1 body weight for 28 consecutive days. Bifenthrin exposed group showed significant alterations in the enzyme biochemical parameters. The activities of erythrocyte cholinesterase and plasma cholinesterase reduced significantly from 7th day and 28th day of bifenthrin exposure, respectively. The activity of plasma aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase increased significantly from the 21st day of bifenthrin exposure. The activity of acid phosphatase and alkaline phosphatase increased significantly from the 14th day of bifenthrin exposure. All these parameters returned to the non-significant levels by 7th day of post-exposure period. Non-significant alterations in blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and plasma proteins were also observed. The current study thus reveals that sub-acute oral administration of bifenthrin produces reversible liver damage.     

血清γ谷氨酰转肽酶与BMI的相关性研究

目的：探讨血清γ-谷氨酰转肽酶（GGT）与BMI水平的关系。方法采用横断面研究法对某轻体力劳动单位职工进行问卷调查、体格检查、生化检测等,对资料完整的172名职工的数据进行分析,比较不同BMI水平、不同性别及不同GGT水平组别间一般资料的差异,采用单因素方差分析、Pearson相关分析及多元逐步回归分析探讨GGT与BMI的相关性。结果体质量过低组、正常体质量组、超体质量组、肥胖组4组间GGT水平比较差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;男性4个GGT四分位组间BMI、腹围、心率、舒张压、ALT、AST、碱性磷酸酶（ALP）比较差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;女性4个GGT四分位组间ALT、AST、ALP、HDL-C、甘油三酯比较差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;Pearson 相关分析显示,男性组 GGT 水平与 BMI、腹围、心率、肝右斜径、ALT、AST、ALP呈正相关,女性组GGT水平与BMI、腹围、收缩压、舒张压、ALT、AST、ALP、血肌酐、甘油三酯呈正相关,与HDL-C呈负相关。多元逐步回归分析提示GGT可以显著影响BMI及腹围;调整了性别、年龄、GGT、肝右斜径、ALT、AST、ALP、血肌酐、HDL-C、LDL-C、甘油三酯、空腹血糖等指标之后,GGT与BMI独立相关。结论血清GGT水平的上升与BMI水平存在显著且独立的相关性。     

Dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV in hospitalized patients and in galactosamine hepatitis of the rat: Activity and lectin affinity chromatography in serum and hepatic plasma membranes

The activity of dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV was studied in the sera of 378 hospitalized patients. The mean activity of dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV was elevated significantly in patients with neoplasmata and hepatitis, but not in patients with liver cirrhosis. Significant correlations (p less than 0.001) existed with gamma-glutamyl transferase, glutamate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase and leucine aminopeptidase. A significant correlation with lactate dehydrogenase existed only in patients with neoplasmata. Principal component analysis, performed with aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, leucine aminopeptidase, lactate dehydrogenase and dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV, revealed correlations between the activities of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase, and between alkaline phosphatase and leucine aminopeptidase, but neither dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV nor lactate dehydrogenase showed any correlation with either of these two groups. In lectin affinity chromatography with concanavalin A and wheat germ lectin sepharose, serum dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV from liver cirrhosis patients showed the same binding pattern as that from healthy subjects. The activity and glycosylation of dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV in serum and hepatic plasma membranes was investigated in rats, following the induction of hepatitis with galactosamine. In the serum, dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV activity was elevated as early as 6 h after galactosamine injection, and the elevated activity persisted until the 7th day. At the same time dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV activity was also elevated in the hepatic plasma membrane. Ninety eight percent of hepatic dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV bound to concanavalin A as well as to wheat germ lectin and this value was unchanged during hepatitis. In the serum of control rats, 90% of dipeptidyl aminopeptidase IV bound to concanavalin A but only 39% to wheat germ lectin.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Time course of serum protein changes after strenuous exercise of the forearm flexors.

The time course of changes in serum proteins and other blood constituents after eccentric exercise of the forearm flexors by six nonweight-trained female subjects (age, 19.7 +/- 1.9 years) was investigated. Eccentric muscle actions are those in which the muscle lengthens as it exerts force, as when a person lowers a weight. Serum levels of creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, myoglobin, as well as urea nitrogen, uric acid, creatinine, calcium, and phosphorus were examined before and for 6 days after exercise. Creatine kinase increased dramatically (peak value ranged from 6740 to 24,200 U/L) and aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, alanine aminotransferase, and myoglobin followed the same time course as creatine kinase, but their peak values were lower. These proteins did not increase significantly until 48 hours after exercise and reached peak values 3 to 5 days after exercise. Alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, uric acid, urea nitrogen, creatinine, calcium, and phosphorus showed no change. There is either a delay in muscle protein release by damaged muscle fibers, or the proteins are unable to leave the interstitial area for the 24 to 48 hour period after exercise. Because of the long delay, care should be taken when blood protein levels are interpreted in persons who have exercised strenuously (even if only for a short period of intense effort) several days before any diagnostic tests are performed.     

两种不同关节软骨替代材料对兔肝肾功能毒性的比较

背景:目前已对纳米羟基磷灰石/聚乙烯醇水凝胶及聚乙烯醇/吡咯脘酮水凝胶材料进行了细胞毒性、致敏、刺激及局部反应试验,证明均具有良好的生物相容性和安全性,但是对肝肾功能的影响尚不清楚.目的:观察两种不同关节软骨替代材料纳米羟基磷灰石/聚乙烯醇水凝胶及聚乙烯醇/吡咯脘酮水凝胶植入兔骨组织后对其肝肾功能的毒性反应.设计、时间及地点:血液生化指标观察,随机对照动物实验,于2008-11/2009-03在解放军南京军区总医院比较医学科完成.材料:纳米羟基磷灰石/聚乙烯醇水凝胶及聚乙烯醇/吡咯脘酮水凝胶均由南京理工大学生物材料研究所熊党生教授提供.方法:健康清洁级新西兰大白兔30只,随机分成3组,纳米羟基磷灰石/聚乙烯醇水凝胶组10只,聚乙烯醇/吡咯脘酮水凝胶组10只,空白对照组10只.分别将两种关节软骨材料植入已制备好的兔模型股骨软骨缺损部位.空白对照组施行同样的手术,但不作任何材料植入.主要观察指标:于术后1,4,8,12周行肝肾功能检测,对比3组动物植入前后肝肾功能变化.结果:植入前3组肝肾功能指标差异无显著性意义(P均>0.05).3组植入后丙氨酸转氨酶、天冬氨酸转氨酶、白蛋白、球蛋白、尿素氮、肌酐水平分别与植入前比较,差异无显著性意义(P均>0.05).植入后3组各项肝肾功能指标差异也无显著性意义(P均>0.05).结论:两种不同的软骨替代材料对兔肝肾功能无影响.     

Fipronil-Induced Biochemical Alterations During Oral Subacute Toxicity in Buffalo Calves

In the present investigation, detailed oral subacute toxicity study of fipronil, a phenylpyrazole insecticide, was undertaken in male buffalo calves. In oral subacute toxicity study, fipronil was administrated to male buffalo calves at repeated oral dose of 0.5 mg kg^?1 day^?1 for 21 consecutive days. Fipronil produced varying degree of mild to moderate toxic signs in buffalo calves. Fipronil produced toxic signs of salivation, lachrymal discharge, dullness, depression, decreased body weight gain, alopecia and sunken eyes. All the fipronil-exposed animals recovered within 7 days after insecticidal treatment was stopped. Repeated oral administration of fipronil at the dose rate of 0.5 mg kg^?1 day^?1 for 21 consecutive days produced significant elevation of whole blood cholinesterase to the extent of 45.17 %. Fipronil on repeated oral administration produced significant increase in the plasma levels of lactate dehydrogenase (7.08 %), aspartate aminotransferase (43.55 %) and acid phosphatase (11.647), but no significant effect on the plasma levels of alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase in male buffalo calves. Subacute oral administration of fipronil elevated the levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase (25.53 %), total plasma proteins (20.59 %) and blood glucose (40.75 %). However, no significant alteration in the levels of blood urea nitrogen, plasma creatinine and cholesterol was seen following daily oral administration of fipronil in the buffalo calves.     

A study of the enzymes in citrated blood plasma]

Elevated blood serum, vs. the plasma, levels of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma-glutamyl transferase activities are explained by these enzymes discharge from red cells into the liquid fraction of the blood during its in vitro coagulation. To eliminate the "tube" hemolysis, the authors recommend measurements of these enzymes activities in the blood citrate plasma.     

Resveratrol attenuates hepatic injury after trauma-hemorrhage via estrogen receptor-related pathway

Resveratrol administration after adverse circulatory conditions is known to be protective, however, the mechanism by which resveratrol produces the salutary effects remains unknown. Recently, it was shown that resveratrol activates estrogen receptor (ER) in endothelial cells. We hypothesized that resveratrol administration in males after trauma-hemorrhage decreases cytokine production and protects against hepatic injury through an ER-dependent pathway. To study this, male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to trauma-hemorrhage (mean blood pressure, 40 mmHg for 90 min) then resuscitation. A single dose of resveratrol (30 mg/kg of body weight) with or without an ER antagonist (ICI 182,780), ICI 182,780, or vehicle was administered i.v. during resuscitation. Tissue myeloperoxidase activity (a marker of neutrophil sequestration), cytokine-induced neutrophil chemoattractant 1 (CINC-1), CINC-3, intercellular adhesion molecule 1, and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels in the liver and plasma aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase concentrations were measured at 2 and 24 h postresuscitation (n = 6 rats per group). One-way ANOVA and Tukey test were used for statistical analysis. Results showed that trauma-hemorrhage increased hepatic myeloperoxidase activity, CINC-1, CINC-3, intercellular adhesion molecule 1, and IL-6 levels and plasma aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase concentrations. These parameters were significantly improved in the resveratrol-treated rats at both 2 and 24 h postresuscitation. Coadministration of the ER antagonist ICI 182,780 prevented the beneficial effects of resveratrol administration on postresuscitation proinflammatory responses and hepatic injury. Thus, resveratrol administration after trauma-hemorrhage attenuated hepatic injury, likely through reduction of proinflammatory mediators. Resveratrol-mediated hepatic preservation seemed to progress via an ER-related pathway.     

Vapor condensate of exhaled air in evaluating the impaired metabolism of the bronchopulmanory system in nonspecific lung diseases

The degree of metabolic rehabilitation of the bronchopulmonary system was evaluated in non-specific pulmonary diseases, like pneumonia or chronic obstructive bronchitis, by using the data of biochemical testing of the exhaled-air vapor condensate. Nine parameters were investigated, i.e. enzymes alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase (AP), gamma-glutamate amino-transpeptidase (GGT) as well as parameters of protein metabolism--common protein, seromucoid (SC), C-reactive protein and urea. AST, ALT, AP, GGT, SC and urea were acknowledged as the most informative parameters. The results are indicative of that the recovery of metabolic processes in the bronchopulmonary system was not completed.     

Sesame oil attenuates multiple organ failure and increases survival rate during endotoxemia in rats

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects and the possible mechanism of sesame oil on multiple organ failure induced by lipopolysaccharide in rats. DESIGN: Laboratory in vivo study of the effects of sesame oil on serum aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, lipid peroxide, and nitric oxide concentrations. To assess the effect of sesame oil on xanthine oxidase, serum uric acid was measured. Furthermore, lipid peroxide concentrations in liver and kidney were determined. SETTING: University laboratory. SUBJECTS: Male Wistar rats. INTERVENTIONS: Blood testing. MEASUREMENT AND MAIN RESULTS: Serum aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and uric acid concentrations were determined. Lipid peroxide was analyzed by using a commercial kit. Nitric oxide production was estimated by Griess reaction. Sesame oil ameliorated hepatic and renal damage in a dose-dependent manner and increased animal survival in lipopolysaccharide-treated rats. Sesame oil decreased lipid peroxide concentration in serum but not in liver and kidney. Serum nitrite production was unaffected by sesame oil ingestion. Furthermore, the activity of xanthine oxidase was reduced by sesame oil in lipopolysaccharide-challenged rats. CONCLUSION: Sesame oil ameliorated multiple organ failure and mortality via its inhibition of xanthine oxidase in lipopolysaccharide-dosed rats. Xanthine oxidase may play a critical role in sesame oil-associated organ protection during endotoxemia in rats.     

Early expression of heme oxygenase-1 in leukocytes correlates negatively with oxidative stress and predicts hepatic and renal dysfunction at late stage of sepsis

Oxidative stress triggered by septic insult may be the major cause of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in intensive unit care patients. The inducible form of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) can be induced by cytokines, lipopolysaccharide, and reactive oxygen species during sepsis. These facts raise the question of whether the expression of HO-1 in leukocytes can indicate the level of oxidative stress of multiple organs in sepsis. Clinical peritonitis was simulated in an animal model by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). The level of oxidative stress was examined by plasma lipid peroxidation (LPO). Liver function was analyzed by plasma aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, total bilirubin, and direct bilirubin. Lung function was evaluated by severity of edema. Renal function was measured by blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. The correlation between early HO-1 induction and LPO level or organ functional indicators of the same rat at late sepsis was analyzed by linear regression. The results showed that the protein content of HO-1 increased at 9 h after CLP, whereas expression of HO-1 mRNA in leukocytes was significantly increased (P < 0.01) at 6 h after CLP. Plasma level of LPO and the indices of hepatic, pulmonary, and renal function were significantly increased at 18 h after CLP. Moreover, highly negative correlations were observed between HO-1 mRNA expression at 6 h after CLP and level of LPO or severity of hepatic/renal dysfunction at 18 h after CLP. These results suggest that early HO-1 mRNA expression in leukocytes may represent oxidative stress and may predict the severity of liver and renal dysfunction during sepsis.