Acid fibroblast growth factor reduces rat intestinal mucosal damage caused by ischemia-reperfusion insult

AIM: To detect the effects of acid fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) on apoptosis and proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells in differentiation or proliferation status to explore the protective mechanisms of aFGF. METHODS: Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham-operated control group (C, n= 6), intestinal ischemia group (I,n = 6), aFGF treatment group (A, n= 48) and intestinal ischemia-reperfusion group (R,n= 48). Apoptosis of intestinal mucosal cells was determined with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick-end labeling (TUNEL) technique. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) protein expression and distribution were detected with immunohistochemical method. Plasma levels of D-lactate were determined with modified Brandts method. RESULTS: In A group, administration of exogenous aFGF could improve intestinal histological structure and decrease plasma D-lactate levels at 2-12 h after the reperfusion compared with R group. The apoptotic rates and PCNA protein expressions were not increased until 2 h after reperfusion and were maximal at 12 h. After reperfusion for 2-12 h, the apoptotic rates were gradually augmented along the length of jejunal crypt-villus units. Administration of aFGF could significantly reduce the apoptotic response at 2-12 h after reperfusion (P<0.05). Apoptosis rates in villus and crypt epithelial cells in A group at 12 h after reperfusion were (62.5±5.5)% and (73.2±18.6)% of those in R group, respectively. Treatment of aFGF could apparently induce protein expression of PCNA in intestinal mucosal cells of A group compared with R group during 2-12 h after reperfusion (P<0.05). There were approximately 1.3- and 1.5-times increments of PCNA expression levels in villus and crypt cells in A group at 12 h after reperfusion compared with R group, respectively. CONCLUSION: Intestinal I/R insult could lead to histological structure change and apoptotic rate increment. The protective effects of aFGF against ischemia/reperfusion in rat intestinal mucosa might be partially due to its ability to inhibit ischemia/reperfusion-induced apoptosis and to promote cell proliferation of crypt cells and villus epithelial cells.     

Non-mitogenic acidic fibroblast growth factor reduces intestinal dysfunction induced by ischemia and reperfusion injury in rats

BACKGROUND: Acidic fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) has potentially therapeutic uses in some diseases, but the mitogenic activity of aFGF has been found to contribute to several human pathologies, so the extensive applications of wild-type aFGF have been limited. The purpose of the present study was to explore the effects and mechanisms of wild-type (aFGF) and non-mitogenic aFGF on gut ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. METHODS: Rat intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) was produced by clamping the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) for 45 min followed by reperfusion. One hundred and fourteen rats were randomly divided into four groups: sham operation (group C, n = 6), intestinal I/R + 0.1 mL saline (group S, n = 36), intestinal I/R + 4 microg/0.1 mL wild-type aFGF (group W, n = 36) and intestinal I/R + 4 microg/0.1 mL modified aFGF (i.e. non-mitogenic aFGF; group M, n = 36). According to different periods after reperfusion, groups S, W and M were further divided into 0.5-, 1-, 2-, 6-, 12- and 24-h subgroups. The contents of D-lactate and nitrite/nitrate were determined, the changes of intestinal histology were analyzed, the protein expressions of caspase-3, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)1/2, and p38 were detected by western blot, and apoptotic cells were examined by the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated dUDP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay at 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 12 and 24 h after I/R, respectively. RESULTS: Compared with rats in group S, intestinal histological damage, apoptotic index, d-lactate content and nitrite/nitrate level all decreased significantly in group W and group M rats. However, there was no difference between rats treated with wild-type aFGF and those with non-mitogenic aFGF. The protein expression of caspase-3, ERK1/2, and p38 in saline-treated rats was higher than those in aFGF-treated rats. CONCLUSIONS: Both types of aFGF had protective effects on gut I/R and there was no significant difference between the two aFGF. The protective effects of aFGF may come from the non-mitogenic activity rather than the mitogenic activity of aFGF in tissue repair, indicating a potentially clinical use for the non-mitogenic effects of aFGF in preventing visceral organ injury triggered by I/R injury in the future.     

血管紧张素-(1-7)对兔急性心肌梗死再灌注微血管内皮功能保护的实验研究

目的探讨血管紧张素-(1-7)[Ang-(1-7)]对急性心肌梗死再灌注时微血管内皮功能的保护作用。方法选用健康新西兰雄性大白兔30只,体重2.5~3.0kg,随机分成以下3组:1)假手术组,2)缺血再灌注(ischemia-reperfusion,I-R)对照组,3)Ang-(1-7)治疗组,每组10只。Ang-(1-7)治疗组经置入式微量泵持续颈静脉给予Ang-(1-7)(25μg.kg-1.h-1)3d,假手术组和I-R对照组经微量泵只给予等量的生理盐水。每组均在3d预处理后,冠状动脉左前降支结扎2h,再灌注2h。测定缺血前、后和再灌注2h时血中一氧化氮(nitric oxide,NO)水平,再灌注2h时心肌一氧化氮合酶(nitric oxide synthase,NOS)活性,血循环内皮细胞(CEC)计数,并采用氯化三苯四唑(triphenylte trazolium chloride,TTC)染色观察心肌梗死范围。结果(1)心肌缺血前各组对比,NO在Ang-(1-7)治疗组已显著升高(P<0.01);心肌缺血后2h时,各组NO均比缺血前显著降低(P<0.01),但在Ang-(1-7)治疗组比I-R对照组显著增高(P<0.01);再灌注2h后,各组NO水平均比缺血2h时进一步降低,但在Ang-(1-7)治疗组仍比I-R对照组显著增高(P<0.01)。(2)再灌注后2h,血循环内皮细胞计数(CEC),I-R对照组与假手术组相比显著增加[(15.82±8.16)个/mm3vs.(4.26±1.52)个/mm3,P<0.01];而Ang-(1-7)治疗组与I-R对照组相比CEC显著降低[(7.78±3.82)个/mm3vs.(15.82±8.16)个/mm3,P<0.05]并与假手术组无显著差异。(3)心肌NOS活性,与假手术组相比,I-R对照组和Ang-(1-7)治疗组均降低,但在Ang-(1-7)治疗组NOS活性比I-R对照组明显增高(P<0.05)。(4)心肌梗死面积在I-R对照组为(28.70±5.45)%,而Ang-(1-7)治疗组[(15.46±4.32)%]与之相比则显著降低(P<0.01)。结论Ang-(1-7)对急性心肌梗死再灌注微血管内皮功能具有保护作用。     

Nuclear factor-κB decoy oligodeoxynucleotides attenuates ischemia/reperfusion injury in rat liver graft

AIM: To evaluate the protective effect of NF-κB decoy oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in rat liver graft.METHODS: Orthotopic syngeneic rat liver transplantation was performed with 3 h of cold preservation of liver graft in University of Wisconsin solution containing phosphorothioated double-stranded NF-κB decoy ODNs or scrambled ODNs. NF-κB decoy ODNs or scrambled ODNs were injected intravenously into donor and recipient rats 6 and 1 h before operation,respectively. Recipients were killed 0 to 16 h after liver graft reperfusion. NF-κB activity in the liver graft was analyzed by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Hepatic mRNA expression of TNF-α, IFN-γand intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) were determined by semiquantitative RT-PCR. Serum levels of TNF-α and IFN-γ were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Serum level of alanine transaminase (ALT) was measured using a diagnostic kit. Liver graft myeloperoxidase (MPO) content was assessed.RESULTS: NF-κB activation in liver graft was induced in a time-dependent manner, and NF-κB remained activated for 16 h after graft reperfusion. NF-κB activation in liver graft was significant at 2 to 8 h and slightly decreased at 16 h after graft reperfusion. Administration of NF-κB decoy ODNs significantly suppressed NF-κB activation as well as mRNA expression of TNF-α, IFN-γ and ICAM-1 in the liver graft. The hepatic NF-κB DNA binding activity [presented as integral optical density (IOD) value] in the NF-κB decoy ODNs treatment group rat was significantly lower than that of the I/R group rat (2.16±0.78 vs 36.78±6.35 and 3.06±0.84 vs 47.62± 8.71 for IOD value after 4 and 8 h of reperfusion, respectively, P＜0.001).The hepatic mRNA expression level of TNF-α, IFN-y and ICAM-1 [presented as percent of β-actin mRNA(%)] in the NF-κBdecoy ODNs treatment group rat was significantly lower than that of the I/R group rat (8.31 ±3.48 vs 46.37±10.65 and 7.46± 3.72 vs 74.82±12.25for hepatic TNF-α mRNA, 5.58±2.16 vs 50.46±9.35 and6.47±2.53 vs 69.72±13.41 for hepatic IFN-γ mRNA, 6.79±2.83 vs 46.23±8.74 and 5.28±2.46 vs 67.44±10.12for hepatic ICAM-1 mRNA expression after 4 and 8 h of reperfusion, respectively, P＜0.001). Administration of NF-κB decoy ODNs almost completely abolished the increase of serum level of TNF-α and IFN-γ induced by hepatic ischemia/reperfusion, the serum level (pg/mL)of TNF-α and IFN-γ in the NF-κB decoy ODNs treatment group rat was significantly lower than that of the I/R group rat (42.7±13.6 vs 176.7±15.8 and 48.4±15.1 vs216.8±17.6 for TNF-α level, 31.5±12.1 vs 102.1±14.5and 40.2±13.5 vs 118.6±16.7 for IFN-γ level after 4 and8 h of reperfusion, respectively, P＜0.001). Liver graft neutrophil recruitment indicated by MPO content and hepatocellular injury indicated by serum ALT level were significantly reduced by NF-κB decoy ODNs, the hepatic MPO content (A655) and serum ALT level (IU/L) in the NF-κB decoy ODNs treatment group rat was significantly lower than that of the I/R group rat (0.17±0.07 vs 1.12±0.25 and 0.46±0.17 vs 1.46±0.32 for hepatic MPO content, 71.7±33.2 vs 286.1±49.6 and 84.3±39.7 vs467.8±62.3 for ALT level after 4 and 8 h of reperfusion,respectively, P＜ 0.001).CONCLUSION: The data suggest that NF-κB decoy ODNs protects against I/R injury in liver graft by suppressing NF-κB activation and subsequent expression of proinflammatory mediators.     

Changes of gastric and intestinal blood flow, serum phospholipase A2 and interleukin-1β in rats with acute necrotizing pancreatitis

AIM: To explore the relationship between gastric and intestinal microcirculatory impairment and inflammatory mediators released in rats with acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP).METHODS: A total of 64 rats were randomized into control group and ANP group. ANP model was induced by injection of 5% sodium taurocholate under the pancreatic membrane.Radioactive biomicrosphere technique was used to measure the gastric and intestinal tissue blood flow at 2 and 12 h after the induction of ANP, meanwhile serum phospholipase A2 (PLA2) activities and interleukin-1β levels were determined. Pathologic changes in pancreas, gastric and intestinal mucosae were studied. RESULTS: The gastric blood flow in ANP group (0.62±0.06 (P＜0.01) at 2 and 12 h after induction of ANP. The intestinal blood flow in ANP group (0.80±0.07 and (P＜0.01). Serum PLA2 activities (94.29±9.96 and 103.71± 14.40) U/L and IL-1β levels (0.78±0.13 and 0.83±0.20) μg/L in ANP group were higher than those in control group (65.27±10.52 and 66.63±9.81) U/L, (0.32±0.06 and 0.33±0.07) μg/L (P＜0.01). At 2 and 12 h after introduction of the model, typical pathologic changes were found in ANP. Compared with control group, the gastric and intestinal mucosal pathologic changes were aggravated significantly (P＜0.01) at 12 h after induction of ANP. Gastric and intestinal mucosal necrosis, multiple ulcer and hemorrhage occurred.CONCLUSION: Decrease of gastric and intestinal blood flow and increase of inflammatory mediators occur simultaneously early in ANP, both of them are important pathogenic factors for gastric and intestinal mucosal injury in ANP.     

Activation of phosphorylating-p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase and its relationship with localization of intestinal stem cells in rats after ischemia-reperfusion injury

AIM: To investigate the expression of phosphorylating p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in rat small intestine after ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) insult and its relationship with the localization of intestinal stem cells. METHODS: Forty-eight Wistar rats were divided randomly into three groups, namely intestinal ischemia-reperfusion group (R), intestinal ischemia group (I) and sham-operated control group (C). In group I, the animals were killed 45 minutes after superior mesenteric artery (SMA) occlusion, while in group R the rats sustained SMA occlusion for 45 minutes and reperfusion for 2, 6, 12 or 24 hours respectively. In sham-operated control group, SMA was separated, but without occlusion. The activity of plasma diamine oxidase (DAO) was determined. Intestinal tissue samples were also taken for histological analysis and immunohistochemical analysis of MAPK p38 detection and intestinal stem cell localization. RESULTS: The changes in histological structure and plasma DAO levels indicated that the intestinal barrier was damaged after intestinal I/R injury. In group C and I, each crypt contained 5-6 p38 MAPK positive cells, which were mainly located in the lower region of the crypts. This was consistent with the distribution of intestinal stem cells. The presence of positive cells in crypts increased with the time of reperfusion and reached its peak at 12 hours after reperfusion (35.6 %). CONCLUSION: After intestinal I/R injury, the expression of phosphorylating-p38 MAPK in small intestine increased with the duration of reperfusion, and its distribution coincided with that of intestinal stem cells and their daughter cells, indicating that phosphorylating-p38 might be a possible marker of intestinal stem cells.     

肠缺血再灌注大鼠肠黏膜通透性变化与细菌移位的相关性研究

目的:探讨肠缺血再灌注损伤大鼠肠黏膜结构和通透性的变化及其与细菌移位的相关性.方法:雄性SD大鼠随机分为模型1组、模型2组、手术组和对照组.模型1组和手术组通过夹闭肠系膜上动脉造成肠缺血再灌注损伤,模型2组和对照组分离肠系膜上动脉但不夹闭.模型1组大鼠于再灌注后30 min处死,模型2组暴露肠系膜上动脉相同时间后处死,留取小肠标本行病理检查.余两组术后第3、7天收集尿液,检测肠黏膜通透性,第8天留取胰腺及淋巴组织作培养,并抽取门静脉血作16s rRNA检测(PCR).结果:模型1组再灌注30 min后小肠绒毛肿胀破坏,固有层炎性细胞浸润;术后第3、7天手术组肠黏膜通透性较对照组明显增大(P＜0.05,P＜0.01);手术组组织培养阳性率明显高于对照组(P＜0.005),手术组门静脉血16s rRNA阳性率高于对照组(P＜0.01);肠黏膜通透性与门静脉血16s rRNA阳性率具有明显的相关性(P＜0.01),而与组织培养阳性率无相关性.结论:肠缺血再灌注损伤使大鼠肠黏膜结构破坏、通透性增加,肠黏膜通透性增加与循环细菌移位有关,门静脉系统可能是重要的细菌移位途径.     

Expressions of PCNA, p53, p21WAF-1 and cell proliferation in fetal esophageal epithelia: Comparative study with adult esophagea lesions from subjects at high-incidence area for esophageal cancer in Henan, North China

AIM: To characterize the expression of p53, p21WAF-1 and proliferation-cell-nuclear-antigen (PCNA) in fetal esophageal epithelia and to determine the role of these genes in proliferation of fetal and adult esophageal epithelial cells.METHODS: Immunohistochemical avdin-biotin peroxidase complex (ABC) method was applied to 31 cases of fetal esophageal specimens and 194 cases of adult esophageal specimens to detect the expression of p53, p21WAF-1 and PCNA in fetal and adult esophageal epithelia.RESULTS: Both the PCNA positive immunostaining cell number and PCNA positive immunostaining rate in fetal esophageal epithelia (506±239) were significantly higher than those in adults,including normal epithelia (200±113) and epithelia with basal cell hyperplasia (BCH) (286±150) (P＜0.05, ttest). However,the number of PCNA positive immunostaining cells in adult esophageal dysplasia (719±389) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (1261±545) was apparently higher than that in fetal esophageal epithelia (506±239) (P＜0.05, ttest). The positive immunostaining rate of P53 was 10 % (3/3L) in fetal esophageal epithelia, which was significantly lower than that in adult normal esophageal epithelia (50 %), adult epithelia with basal cell hyperplasia (62 %), dysplasia (73 %) and squamous cell carcinoma (86 %) (P＜0.05, Fisher′s exact test). No p21WAF-1positive immunostaining cells were observed in fetal esophageal epithelia. However, p21WAF-1 positive immunostaining cells were observed in adult esophagus with 39 % (11/28) in normal, 38% (14/37) in BCH, 27 % (3/11) in DYS and 14 % (1/7) in SCC.CONCLUSION: PCNA could act as an indicator accurately reflecting the high proliferation status of fetal esophageal epithelium. p53 may play an important role in growth and differentiation of fetal esophageal epithelium. p21WAF-1 may have no physiological function in development of fetal esophageal epithelium.     

Effect of nuclear factor kappa B on intercellular adhesionrnolecule-1 expression and neutrophil infiltration in lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia/reperfusion in rats

AIM: To investigate the role of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB) in the pathogenesis of lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R), and its effect on intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression and neutrophil infiltration.METHODS: Twenty-four Wistar rats were divided randomly into control, I/R and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) treatment groups, n = 8 in each. I/R group and PDTC treatment group received superior mysenteric artery (SMA) occluding for 1 h and reperfusion for 2 h. PDTC group was administrated with intraperitoneal injection of 2% 100 mg/kg PDTC 1 h before surgery. Lung histology and bronchia alveolus lung fluid (BALF) protein were assayed. Serum IL-6, lung malondialdehyde (MDA) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) as well as the expression level of NF-κB and ICAM-1 were measured.RESULTS: Lung injury induced by intestinal I/R, was characterized by edema, hemorrhage and neutrophil infiltration as well as by the significant rising of BALF protein. Compared to control group, the levels of serum IL-6 and lung MDA and MPO increased significantly in I/R group (P=0.001). Strong positive expression of NF-κB p65 and ICAM-1 was observed. After the administration of PDTC, the level of serum IL-6, lung MDA and MPO as well as NF-κB and ICAM-1 decreased significantly(P＜ 0.05) when compared to I/R group.CONCLUSION: The activation of NF-κB plays an important role in the pathogenesis of lung injury induced by intestinal I/R through upregulating the neutrophil infiltration and lung ICAM-1 expression. PDTC as an inhibitor of NF-κB can prevent lung injury induced by intestinal I/R through inhibiting the activity of NF-κB.     

Inhibition of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase may decrease intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis and improve intestinal epithelial barrier function after ischemia- reperfusion injury

AIM: To investigate the role of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase in rat small intestine after ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) insult and the relationship between activation of p38 MAPK and apoptotic cell death of intestine. METHODS: Ninety Wistar rats were divided randomly into three groups, namely sham-operated group (C), I/R vehicle group (R) and SB203580 pre-treated group (S). In groups R and S, the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) was separated and occluded for 45 min, then released for reperfusion for 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 12 and 24 h. In group C, SMA was separated without occlusion. Plasma D-lactate levels were examined and histological changes were observed under a light microscope. The activity of p38 MAPK was determined by Western immunoblotting and apoptotic cells were detected by the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated dUDP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL). RESULTS: Intestinal ischemia followed by reperfusion activated p38 MAPK, and the maximal level of activation (7.3-fold vs sham-operated group) was reached 30 min after I/R. Treatment with SB 203580, a p38 MAPK inhibitor, reduced intestinal apoptosis (26.72±3.39% vs62.50±3.08% in I/R vehicle, P<0.01) and decreased plasma D-lactate level (0.78±0.15 mmol/L in I/R vehicle vs0.42±0.17 mmol/L in SB-treated group) and improved post-ischemic intestinal histological damage. CONCLUSION: p38 MAPK plays a crucial role in the signal transduction pathway mediating post-ischemic intestinal apoptosis, and inhibition of p38 MAPK may attenuate ischemia-reperfusion injury.     

MicroRNA-21 is upregulated during intestinal barrier dysfunction induced by ischemia reperfusion

This study aimed to investigate the expression of miRNA-21 during intestinal barrier dysfunction induced by intestinal ischemia reperfusion. Forty SPF SD rats were divided into 5 groups randomly. Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) was induced by mesenteric artery occlusion for 1 h and reperfusion for 1 h, and the rats were sacrificed at 1, 3, 6 and 12 h after reperfusion. Fresh intestine tissues were immediately isolated for the measurement of transepithelial electrical resistance (TER). The levels of cytokines, ICAM-1, DAO, iFABP and MPO in serum were determined by ELISA. Intestinal tight junction proteins occludin and claudin-1 were detected by immunofluorescence analysis and Western blot analysis. miR-21 expression in intestinal tissues was measured by RT-PCR. Compared with sham group, the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 and ICAM-1, DAO, iFABP and MPO increased while IL-10 level decreased in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion group. In addition, the levels of intestinal tight junction proteins occludin and claudin-1 decreased while miR-21 level increased in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion group, compared with sham group. In conclusion, miR-21 expression is upregulated during intestinal barrier dysfunction induced by IRI. miR-21 may play an important role in the regulation of intestinal barrier function.     

Protection against hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury via downregulation of toil-like receptor 2 expression by inhibition of Kupffer cell function

AIM: To elucidate the mechanism of liver protection by inhibition of Kupffer cells (KCs) function.METHODS: All the animals were randomly divided into three groups. Blockade group (gadolinium chloride solution (GdCl3) injection plus ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury):GdCl3 solution was injected once every 24 h for 2 d via the tail vein before I/R injury. Non-blockade group (saline solution injection plus I/R injury): saline instead of GdCl3 as a control was injected as in the blockade group. Sham group: saline was injected without I/R injury. Liver samples were collected 4 h after blood inflow restoration. The blockade of the function of KCs was verified by immunostaining with an anti-CD68 mAb. Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) was immunostained with a goat antimouse polyclonal anti-TLR2 antibody. Membrane proteins were extracted from the liver samples and TLR2 protein was analyzed by Western blot. Portal vein serum and plasma were taken respectively at the same time point for further detection of the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), an indicator of liver function.RESULTS: Compared to non-blockade group, CD68+ cells significantly reduced in blockade group (OPTDI, optical density integral): 32.97±10.55 vs 185.65±21.88,P＜0.01)and the liver function impairment was relieved partially (level of ALT: 435.89±178.37 U/L vs890.21±272.91 U/L,P＜0.01). The expression of TLR2 protein in blockade group significantly decreased compared to that in non-blockade group (method of immunohistochemistry, OPDTI: 75.74±17.44vs 170.58±-25.14, P＜0.01; method of Western blot,A value: 125.89±15.49 vs433.91±35.53, P＜0.01). The latter correlated with the variation of CD68 staining (r = 0.745,P＜0.05). Also the level of portal vein TNF-α decreased in blockade group compared to that in non-blockade group (84.45±14.73 ng/L vs112.32±17.56 ng/L, P＜0.05), but was still higher than that in sham group (84.45±14.73 ng/Lvs 6.07±5.33 ng/L, P＜0.01).CONCLUSION: Inhibition of the function of KCs may protect liver against I/R injury via downregulation of the expression of TLR2.     

Direct hemoperfusion with a polymyxin B-immobilized cartridge in intestinal warm ischemia reperfusion

AIM： To investigate the effectiveness of direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B-immobilized fibers （DHPPMX therapy） on warm ischemia-reperfusion （I/R） injury of the small intestine.
METHODS： The proximal jejunum and distal ileum of mongrel dogs were resected. Warm ischemia was performed by clamping the superior mesenteric artery （SMA） and vein （SMV） for 2 h. Blood flow to the proximal small intestine was restored 1 h after reperfusion, and the distal small intestine was used as a stoma. The experiment was discontinued 6 h after reperfusion. The dogs were divided into two groups： the DHP-PMX group （n = 6, DHP-PMX was performed for 180 min; from 10 min prior to reperfusion to 170 rain after reperfusion） and the control group （n = 5）. The rate pressure product （RPP）, SMA blood flow, mucosal tissue blood flow, and intramucosal pH （pHi） were compared between the two groups. The serum interleukin （IL）-10 levels measured 170 min after reperfusion were also compared.
RESULTS： The RPP at 6 h after reperfusion was significantly higher in the PMX group than in the control group （12174 ± 1832 mmHg/min vs 8929 ± 1797 mmHg/min, P 〈 0.05）. The recovery rates of the SMA blood flow at I and 6 h after reperfusion were significantly better in the PMX group than in the control group （61%±7% vs 44% ±4%, P 〈 0.05, and 59%±5% vs 35%±5%, P 〈 0.05, respectively）. The recovery rate of the mucosal tissue blood flow and the pHi levels at 6 h after reperfusion were significantly higher in the PMX group （61%±8% vs 31%±3%, P 〈 0.05 and 7.91±0.06 vs 7.69±0.08, P 〈 0.05, respectively）. In addition, the serum IL-IO levels just before DHP-PMX removal were significantly higher in the PMX group than in the control group （1 569 ± 253 pg/mL vs 211± 40 pg/mL, P 〈 0.05）.
CONCLUSION： DHP-PMX therapy reduced warm I/R injury of the small intestine. IL-10 may play a role in inhibiting I/R injury during DHP-PMX therapy.     

远端器官预缺血改善冠状动脉缺血再灌注时心肌血供及减少心律失常发生率

远端器官缺血性预处理 (RPC)可减少缺血再灌注后心肌坏死范围。本研究旨在观察RPC对缺血再灌注心脏不同部位血流及心律失常发生率的影响。方法 :19头成年绵羊随机分为对照组 (n =9)及RPC组 (n =10 )。RPC组动物接受 3次左侧股动脉阻断 (5min)及再灌注 (5min) ,随后两组动物均分别依次阻断左冠状动脉前降支 (LAD) 10min ,再灌注 10min ;左冠状动脉第一分支 (D1)阻断及再灌注 10min后阻断左旋支 (LCX) 10min ,再灌注后观察 12 0min。结果 :LCX再灌注 10min时RPC组左室心内膜前壁、间隔及心外膜间隔心肌血流量 (分别为 0 .86± 0 .2 7,1.10±0 .34及 1.2 0± 0 .5 1ml·min-1·g-1)显著高于对照组 (分别为 0 .6 4± 0 .2 8,0 .6 9± 0 .2 3及 0 .5 8± 0 .2 6ml·min-1·g-1) ,P <0 .0 5。RPC显著减少再灌注后心室纤颤的发生率 (对照组 8/ 9,RPC组 2 / 10 ,P <0 .0 1)。冠状动脉阻断及再灌注后对照组主动脉平均压低于RPC组 ,但差异无显著性 (P >0 .0 5 )。结论 :RPC显著减少心肌缺血及再灌注期心室纤颤的发生 ,其机制可能与RPC显著改善心内膜血液供应有关。     

Rapid mitogen－activated protein kinase by basic fibroblast growth factor in rat intestine after ischemia／reperfusion injury

AIM: Previous studies showed that exogenous basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF or FGF-2) could improve physiological dysfunction after intestinal ischemia/ reperfusion (I/R) injury. However, the mechanisms of this protective effect of bFGF are still unclear. The present study was to detect the effect of bFGF on the activities of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway in rat intestine after I/R injury, and to investigate the protective mechanisms of bFGF on intestinal ischemia injury. METHODS: Rat intestinal I/R injury was produced by clamping the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) for 45 minutes and followed by reperfusion for 48 hours. Seventy-eight Wistar rats were used and divided randomly into sham-operated group (A), normal saline control group (B), bFGF antibody pre-treated group (C), and bFGF treated group (D). In group A, SMA was separated without occlusion. In groups B, C and D, SMA was separated and occluded for 45 minutes, then, released for reperfusion for 48 hours. After the animals were sacrificed, blood and tissue samples were taken from the intestine 45 minutes after ischemia in group A and 2, 6, 24, and 48 hours after reperfusion in the other groups. Phosphorylated forms of p42/p44 MAPK, p38 MAPK and stress activated protein kinase/C-Jun N-terminal kinase (SAPK/JNK) were measured by immunohistochemistry. Plasma levels of D-lactate were examined and histological changes were observed under the light microscope. RESULTS: Intestinal I/R injury induced the expression of p42/p44 MAPK, p38 MAPK, and SAPK/JNK pathways and exogenous bFGF stimulated the early activation of p42/p44 MAPK and p38 MAPK pathways. The expression of phosphorylated forms of p42/p44 MAPK was primarily localized in the nuclei of crypt cells and in the cytoplasm and nuclei of villus cells. The positive expression of p38 MAPK was localized mainly in the nuclei of crypt cells, very few in villus cells. The activities of p42/p44 MAPK and p38 MAPK peaked 6 hours after reperfusion in groups B and C, while SAPK/JNK peaked 24 hours after reperfusion. The activities of p42/p44 MAPK and p38 MAPK peaked 2 hours after reperfusion in group D and those of SAPK/JNK were not changed in group B. D-lactate levels and HE staining showed that the intestinal barrier was damaged severely 6 hours after reperfusion; however, histological structures were much improved 48 hours after reperfusion in group D than in the other groups. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that intestinal I/R injury stimulates the activities of MAPK pathways, and that p42/p44 MAPK and p38MAPK activities are necessary for the protective effect of exogenous bFGF on intestinal I/R injury. The protective effect of bFGF on intestinal dysfunction may be mediated by the early activation of p42/p44 MAPK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways.     

Cardioprotective Effects of Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockade with Olmesartan on Reperfusion Injury in a Rat Myocardial Ischemia‐Reperfusion Model

We determined the effects of olmesartan on infarct size and cardiac function in a rat ischemia/reperfusion model. Rats underwent 30 min of left coronary artery (CA) occlusion followed by 2 h of reperfusion. In protocol 1, the rats received (by i.v.) 1 mL of vehicle at 10 min after CA occlusion (Group 1, n = 15); olmesartan (0.3 mg/kg) at 10 min after CA occlusion (Group 2, n = 15); 1 mL of vehicle at 5 min before CA reperfusion (Group 3, n = 15); or olmesartan (0.3 mg/kg) 5 min before CA reperfusion (Group 4, n = 15). In protocol 2, the rats received (by i.v.) 1 mL of vehicle at 5 min before CA reperfusion (Group 5, n = 21); or olmesartan (3 mg/kg) at 5 min before CA reperfusion (Group 6, n = 21). Systemic hemodynamics, left ventricular (LV) function, LV ischemic risk zone, no‐reflow zone, and infarct size were determined. In protocol 1, olmesartan (0.3 mg/kg) did not affect blood pressure (BP), heart rate, LV ± dp/dt or LV fractional shortening during the experimental procedure, and did not alter no‐reflow or infarct size. In protocol 2, olmesartan (3 mg/kg) significantly reduced infarct size to 21.7 ± 4.1% from 34.3 ± 4.1% of risk zone in the vehicle group (P= 0.035), but did not alter the no‐reflow size. Prior to CA reperfusion, olmesartan (3 mg/kg) significantly reduced mean BP by 22% and LV ±dp/dt, but did not affect heart rate. At 2 h after reperfusion, olmesartan significantly decreased heart rate by 21%, mean BP by 14%, and significantly increased LV fractional shortening from 54.1 ± 1.4% to 61.3 ± 1.6% (P= 0.0018). Olmesartan significantly reduced myocardial infarct size and improved LV contractility at a dose (3 mg/kg) with systemic vasodilating effects but not at a lower dose (0.3 mg/kg) without hemodynamic effects.     

Superior mesenteric artery occlusion shock in cats: modification of the endotoxemia by antilipopolysaccharide antibodies (anti-LPS)

We measured the time course of elevated plasma LPS concentration caused by a temporary intestinal ischemia using the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) occlusion shock model in anesthetized cats. The systemic plasma LPS increased from 0.075 +/- 0.006 ng/cc to 0.219 +/- 0.026 ng/cc (P less than 0.001) during the occlusion period. On release of the clamp, the plasma LPS concentration rose rapidly to 0.716 +/- 0.122 ng/cc (P less than 0.001) within 20 min. Thereafter, it declined to reach baseline levels after 100-120 min reperfusion. A total of 21 animals received IV 1.0 cc/kg antilipopolysaccharide hyperimmune equine plasma (anti-LPS) either 1.5 hr before the occlusion or at 0, 10, or 20 min after release of the occlusion. Prophylactic anti-LPS prevented any rise in plasma LPS both during and after release of the occlusion. The administration of anti-LPS during the reperfusion period completely reversed the endotoxemia caused by intestinal ischemia within 5-10 min. This rapidity of response to anti-LPS may be important in the previously reported therapeutic benefit of anti-LPS.     

Rapid mitogen-activated protein kinase by basic fibroblast growth factor in rat intestin after ischemia/reperfusion injury

AIM: Previous studies showed that exogenous basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF or FGF-2) could improve physiological dysfunction after intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. However, the mechanisms of this protective effect of bFGF are still unclear. The present study was to detect the effect of bFGF on the activities of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MlAPK) signaling pathway in rat intestine after I/R injury, and to investigate the protective mechanisms of bFGF on intestinal ischemia injury. METttODS: Rat intestinal I/R injury was produced by clamping the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) for 45minutes and followed by repeffusion for 48 hours. Seventyeight Wistar rats were used and divided randomly into sham-operated group (A), normal saline control group (B),bFGF antibody pre-treated group (C), and bFGF treated group (D). Tn group A, SMA was separated without occlusion. In groups B, C and D, SMA was separated and occluded for 45 minutes, then, released for reperfusion for 48 hours. After the animals were sacrificed, blood and tissue samples were taken from the intestine 45 minutes after ischemia in group A and 2, 6, 24, and 48 hours after reperfusion in the other groups. Phosphorylated forms of p42/p44 MAPK, p38 MAPK and stress activated protein kinase/C-Jun N-terminal kinase (SAPK/JNK) were measured by immunohistochemistry. Plasma levels of D-lactate were examined and histological changes were observed under the light microscope. RESULTS: Intestinal I/R injury induced the expression of p42/p44 MAPK, p38 MAPK, and SAPK/JNK pathways and exogenous bFGF stimulated the early activation of p42/p44 MAPK and p38 MlAPK pathways. The expression of phosphorylated forms of p42/p44 MAPK was primarily localized in the nuclei of crypt cells and in the cytoplasm and nuclei of villus cells. The positive expression of p38MAPK was localized mainly in the nuclei of crypt cells, very few in villus cells. The activities of p42/p44 MAPK and p38MAPK peaked 6 hours after reperfusion in groups B and C,while SAPK/JNK peaked 24 hours after reperfusion. The activities of p42/p44 MAPK and p38 MAPK peaked 2 hours after reperfusion in group D and those of SAPK/JNK were not changed in group B. D-lactate levels and HE staining showed that the intestinal barrier was damaged severely 6hours after reperfusion; however, histological structures were much improved 48 hours after reperfusion in group D than in the other groups. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that intestinal I/R injury stimulates the activities of MAPK pathways, and that p42/p44 MAPK and p38MAPK activities are necessary for the protective effect of exogenous bFGF on intestinal I/R injury.The protective effect of bFGF on intestinal dysfunction may be mediated by the early activation of p42/p44 MAPK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways.     

双歧杆菌黏附素对大鼠肠缺血再灌注损伤的防护作用

目的 研究双歧杆菌分泌型黏附素对大鼠缺血再灌注(I/R)后肠黏膜屏障的防护作用。方法 雄性SD大鼠72只随机分为假手术组(24只)、I/R模型组(24只)和黏附素预处理组(预处理组,24只)。建模成功后6h及1、4、7d,各组分别取6只大鼠剖杀,观察小肠组织病理改变,并检测各时间点血中TNFα、IL-6、IL-10、二胺氧化酶(DAO)和D-乳酸的活性和含量。结果 I/R模型组血中TNFα、IL-6、DAO和D-乳酸水平在各时间点均高于假手术组(P值均＜0.05),IL-10无明显差异;预处理组各时间点IL-6和DAO水平均明显低于I/R模型组(P值均＜0.05),术后1d的TNFα浓度及术后4d和7d的血浆D-乳酸浓度也低于I/R模型组(P值均＜0.05);预处理组的小肠病理改变较I/R模型组减轻(Chiu氏评分：6 h,3.22±0.22比3.57±0.20;1d,3.77±0.13比3.90±0.12;4 d,2.93±0.23比3.07 ±0.21;7 d,2.10±0.30比2.22±0.17,P值均＜0.05)。结论 双歧杆菌黏附素对I/R后大鼠肠黏膜屏障具有防护作用,能减轻肠缺血再灌注损伤。