Impaired Kupffer cell function and effect of immunotherapy in obstructive jaundice

BACKGROUND: Obstructive jaundice is frequently associated with septic complications. This study examined the influence of biliary obstruction on bacterial clearance and translocation. The study focused on the phagocytic and killing activities of Kupffer cells and the preventive effect on bacterial translocation of OK-432, which is a hemolytic streptococcal preparation developed as a biological response modifier. METHODS: To study the mechanism of sepsis in obstructive jaundice, two groups of Wistar rats were examined: rats subjected to common bile duct ligation (CBDL) and rats subjected to a sham operation. Bacterial clearance, organ distribution, hepatic blood flow, and phagocytic function of Kupffer cells were examined. To evaluate the effect of OK-432 on bacterial translocation, rats were divided into three groups: sham operation + phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), CBDL + PBS, and CBDL + OK-432. RESULTS: In this study, clearance of Escherichia coli. from the peripheral blood in CBDL rats was decreased significantly compared with that in sham-operated rats. Significant decreases in E.coli trapped in the liver and in hepatic blood flow were observed in CBDL rats compared with sham-operated rats. Phagocytic activity and superoxide production of Kupffer cells isolated from CBDL rats were significantly lower than in sham-operated rats. The incidence of bacterial translocation in CBDL rats was increased significantly, and oral administration of OK-432 prevented it. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that susceptibility to infection in obstructive jaundice is due to impaired phagocytic function of Kupffer cells. Furthermore, obstructive jaundice promotes bacterial translocation, and OK-432 may be useful in preventing this translocation.     

Internal biliary drainage improves decreased number of gut mucosal T lymphocytes and MAdCAM-1 expression in jaundiced rats

BACKGROUND: Although the effect of preoperative biliary drainage in patients with obstructive jaundice is controversial, bacterial or endotoxin translocation is one of the main postoperative problem in jaundiced patients. Failure in gut barrier functions causes bacterial translocation; homing and distribution of T lymphocytes in the intestinal lamina propria are important for gut mucosal immune defense. This study was performed to examine whether bile regulates the numbers of T lymphocyte subsets or the expression of mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule-1 (MAdCAM-1) in experimental jaundice in rats with and without external and internal biliary drainage. METHODS: Four groups of Wistar rats were used: those that received a sham operation (SHAM), common bile duct ligation (CBDL), CBDL followed by external drainage (ED), and CBDL followed by internal drainage (ID). Numbers of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T lymphocytes and MAdCAM-1-positive cells in the lamina propria were counted immunohistochemically in the specimens of jejunum and ileum of each group. Bacterial translocation was examined by culturing from the mesenteric lymph node complex isolated from rats in each group. RESULTS: A significant decrease in numbers of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T lymphocytes and MAdCAM-1-positive cells in the lamina propria was seen in obstructive jaundice, although numbers of peripheral blood lymphocytes increased in comparison with the sham-operated control. The numbers of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T lymphocytes and MAdCAM-1 expression in the lamina propria did not recover to a normal level after external drainage, but did so after internal drainage. Frequencies of bacterial translocation were high in the CBDL and ED group. In contrast, bacterial translocation was not present in any animals in the SHAM group and was at a low percentage in the ID group. CONCLUSIONS: Changes in the number of T lymphocytes and MAdCAM-1 expression are associated with the presence of bile in the gastrointestinal tract and are inversely correlated with the frequency of bacterial translocation induced by CBD ligation. MAdCAM-1 expression maintained by the presence of bile may regulate T-lymphocyte homing to the lamina propria in obstructive jaundice.     

The Effect of Biliary Decompression on Bacterial Translocation in Jaundiced Rats

Patients with obstructive jaundice are prone to septic complications after biliary tract operations. Restoring bile flow to the intestine may help to decrease the complication rate. The present study is aimed at evaluating the effect of biliary decompression on bacterial translocation in jaundiced rats.Sixty-six male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated to six groups subjected to common bile duct ligation (CBDL) and transection (groups 2–6) or sham operation (group 1). In groups and 2 the incidence of enteric bacterial translocation was determined 2 weeks after sham operation or CBDL. In groups 3–6, biliary decompression was achieved by performing a choledochoduodenostomy after 2 weeks of biliary decompression. Bacterial translocation was then studied 1,2,3 and 5 weeks following biliary decompression.The rate of bacterial translocation to mesenteric lymph nodes in obstructive jaundice was significantly higher as compared with controls, and decreased with time to nil three weeks following biliary decompression. The incidence of bacterial translocation was closely correlated (r = 0.844; p = 0.034) with serum alkaline phosphatase activity and seemed to fit with the morphological changes noted in the small intestine. The decrease in bacterial translocation, however, lags behind the recovery of liver function as measured by routine liver function tests and antipyrine clearance.Obstructive jaundice thus promotes bacterial translocation in the rat. Biliary decompression gradually decreases the rate of bacterial translocation.     

6-羟多巴胺诱导的去甲肾上腺素释放对小鼠肠道内大肠杆菌细菌移位影响的实验研究

目的:观察6-羟多巴胺(6-OHDA)诱导的去甲肾上腺素释放对小鼠肠道内大肠杆菌细菌移位的影响。方法:选取大肠杆菌野生菌株BW25113和大肠杆菌密度感应调节子C(qseC)基因缺失菌株BW25113ΔqseC,并对其进行聚合酶链反应(PCR)鉴定。将30只ICR小鼠采用随机数字表法分为5组：空白＋sham组、BW25...     

胆道梗阻时脱氧胆酸钠及乳果糖对小肠粘膜的影响

为观察外源性胆盐及乳果糖对小肠粘膜的影响，将２０只成年Ｗｉｓｔａｒ大鼠随机分为假手术组、胆管结扎组、胆管结扎＋胆盐治疗组和胆管结扎＋乳果糖治疗组，每组５只，２１天后处死动物，观察小肠粘膜的病理及四种酶活性的改变。结果：胆管结扎组小肠粘膜明显水肿，ＡＴＰａｓｅ、ＳＤＨ、ＡＫＰ活性明显减弱，Ａｃｐ活性明显增强；脱氧胆酸钠及乳果糖治疗组小肠粘膜未见异常或见轻度水肿，四种酶活性均较胆管结扎组有明显改善。提示，外源性胆盐及乳果糖对梗阻性黄疸时的小肠粘膜有保护作用。     

Effects of ursodeoxycholic acid,glutamine and polyclonal immunoglobulins on bacterial translocation in common bile duct ligated rats

Background: The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), glutamine and i.v. polyclonal immunoglobulins (IVIG) on the bacterial translocation (BT) and intestinal integrity of obstructive jaundice (OJ) in an animal model. Methods: Fifty rats were randomized into five groups containing 10 rats each. All procedures were performed aseptically under general anaesthesia using intramuscular ketamine (25 mg/kg). The abdomen was opened and the common bile duct was identified, mobilized, doubly ligated using 5−0 silk and divided. In group 1 (the ‘sham’ group), the rats had a similar incision followed by mobilization of the common bile duct (CBD), without ligation or division. In group 2 rats, only common bile duct ligation (CBDL) was performed. In group 3, CBDL was performed and UDCA was administered by orogastric intubation once daily. In group 4 rats, CBDL was performed and glutamine was given by orogastric intubation once daily. Therapeutic substances were started orally on the day CBDL was fulfilled and were continued for 7 days. In group 5, IVIG was administrated via a femoral vein catheter just before CBDL. The animals were killed at the end of the 7th day, and serum levels of total bilirubin (TB), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) were measured. Mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN), liver, spleen and blood were cultured. The terminal ileum specimens were examined histopathologically. Results: Bacterial translocation significantly increased in the MLN and spleen of rats in group 2 as compared to groups 3, 4 and 5 (P < 0.05, P = 0.001, P = 0.001, respectively). The BT of the liver in group 2 was significantly higher than that of group 5 (P < 0.05). In the blood, the BT was significantly higher in group 2 than groups 3, 4 and 5 (P < 0.05). The bacterial counts, colony-forming units per gram tissue (cfu/g), were found significantly higher in MLN, liver and spleen of rats in group 2 than those of groups 3, 4 and 5 (P = 0.000). The average villus height in the group 4 was significantly higher than that of groups 2, 3 and 5 (P = 0.000). Conclusion: The present experimental study has demonstrated that the administration of glutamine, UDCA and IVIG reduce the incidence of BT and additionally glutamine preserves intestinal mucosal integrity.     

Effect of Bile Acid Replacement on Endotoxin-induced Tumor Necrosis Factor-a Production in Obstructive Jaundice

There is a high incidence of perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients with obstructive jaundice due to sepsis. Tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) is considered a crucial mediator in inducing and processing the inflammatory cascade. We hypothesize that obstructive jaundice leads to an increased endotoxin-induced TNF-a production and that intestinal bile acid replacement can prevent this phenomenon. Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized to three groups of 12 animals each. Group 1 underwent common bile duct ligation (CBDL) with oral intestinal bile acid (deoxycholic acid 5 mg/100 g body weight/3 times daily) replacement (CBDL + bile acid); group 2 underwent common bile duct ligation with the same amount of normal saline replacement orally (CBDL + saline); and group 3 underwent a sham operation (sham control). After 2 days, endotoxin was given to the animals, and after 90 minutes, tissues (liver and lung) and blood were collected for checking the TNF-a levels and biochemical analyses. Comparisons among these three groups were performed and recorded. While serum and tissue (liver and lung) TNF-a levels of group 2 (CBDL + saline) were significantly increased after endotoxin challenge, these elevations were reduced to control levels (sham control) following oral replacement of intestinal bile acid (CBDL + bile acid). Obstructive jaundice leads to an increased endotoxin-induced TNF-a production and intestinal bile acid replacement can inhibit this phenomenon.     

The effects of nitric oxide supplementation and inhibition on bacterial translocation in bile duct ligated rats

Obstructive jaundice promotes bacterial translocation from the gut, but the role of nitric oxide is controversial in this process. We studied the effects of nitric oxide synthase substrate, L-arginine, and nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, N(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester, on bacterial translocation in bile duct ligated rats. The animals were randomized into five groups; control, sham, common bile duct ligation alone, nitric oxide inhibition, and nitric oxide supplementation. Obstructive jaundice was performed with common bile duct ligation. L-arginine or N(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester was injected once daily for 14 days. Blood bilirubin level, liver histology, and bacterial translocation to the mesenteric lymph nodes as well as to the liver were assessed. The L-arginine supplemented group had the lowest bacterial translocation rate, but the most prominent hepatic fibrosis. Nitric oxide inhibition increased bacterial translocation to the mesenteric lymph nodes. Therefore, the administration of nitric oxide donor or inhibitor acts as a significant regulatory factor for bacterial translocation in obstructive jaundice.     

The Effects of Nitric Oxide Supplementation and Inhibition on Bacterial Translocation in Bile Duct Ligated Rats

Obstructive jaundice promotes bacterial translocation from the gut, but the role of nitric oxide is controversial in this process. We studied the effects of nitric oxide synthase substrate, L-arginine, and nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, NG-nitro-¿-arginine methyl ester, on bacterial translocation in bile duct ligated rats. The animals were randomized into five groups; control, sham, common bile duct ligation alone, nitric oxide inhibition, and nitric oxide supplementation. Obstructive jaundice was performed with common bile duct ligation. ¿-arginine or NG-nitro-¿-arginine methyl ester was injected once daily for 14 days. Blood bilirubin level, liver histology, and bacterial translocation to the mesenteric lymph nodes as well as to the liver were assessed. The ¿-arginine supplemented group had the lowest bacterial translocation rate, but the most prominent hepatic fibrosis. Nitric oxide inhibition increased bacterial translocation to the mesenteric lymph nodes. Therefore, the administration of nitric oxide donor or inhibitor acts as a significant regulatory factor for bacterial translocation in obstructive jaundice.     

表皮生长因子对重症胰腺炎肠外营养大鼠肠道细菌易位的影响

探讨表皮生长因子（ＥＧＦ）对重症胰腺炎（ＳＡＰ）全肠外营养（ＴＰＮ）支持大鼠肠道细菌易位的影响。方法：４８只ＳＤ大鼠随机分为ＳＡＰ组、ＳＡＰ＋ＴＰＮ组及ＳＡＰ＋ＴＰＮ＋ＥＧＦ组。分别测定肠系膜淋巴结、肝脏及脾脏细菌易位率,利用图像分析仪对小肠粘膜进行检测,并测定回肠粘膜厌氧菌与需氧菌的比率。结果：ＳＡＰ＋ＴＰＮ＋ＥＧＦ组肠系膜淋巴结、肝脏及脾脏细菌易位率明显降低,小肠粘膜绒毛面积、高度、隐窝深度增加,回肠厌氧菌与需氧菌的比率显著提高。结论：ＥＧＦ具有保护重症胰腺炎全肠外营养大鼠肠粘膜机械屏障、生物屏障和降低肠道细菌易位率的作用。     

Water-soluble ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose prevents bacterial translocation induced by major liver resection in the rat.

Enteric bacteria might act as pathogens, translocating across the intestinal barrier to extraintestinal sites after major liver resection. In the current study, water-soluble ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC) was administered before hepatectomy to evaluate the influence on bacterial translocation induced by major liver resection, phagocytic capacity by visceral and circulating macrophages, enteric bacterial population, and bacterial adherence on the intestinal surface in rats subjected to sham operation or to 70% or 90% hepatectomy. Oral or intravenous (IV) administration of EHEC reduced the incidence of bacterial translocation to mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN) and blood after major liver resection. Oral EHEC appeared more effective than IV administration in protecting against bacterial translocation to MLN in animals with 90% hepatectomy. Ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose (oral and IV) significantly diminished intestinal macrophage uptake capacity of 125I-labeled, heat-killed Escherichia coli as compared with animals without EHEC administration. Overgrowth or colonization of enteric bacteria after major liver resection could be prevented by oral or IV EHEC. Adherence of 14C-labeled, alive E. coli on the intestinal mucosa decreased after EHEC treatment in animals subjected to major liver resection. Systemic arterial pressure and intestinal blood flow markedly decreased from 1 hour and on after 90% hepatectomy. Intravenous administration of EHEC did not improve these alterations. Bacterial hydrophobicity and surface negative charge were significantly reduced 1 hour after bacterial culture with EHEC. Thus, EHEC appears to be a potent agent preventing translocation of enteric bacteria from the gut after major liver resection, by altering the surface characters of enteric bacteria, balancing the enteric microflora, inhibiting bacterial attachment onto the intestinal surface, and blocking phagocytosis by intestinal macrophages.     

Altered Serum Transforming Growth Factor-ß1 and Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 Levels in Obstructive Jaundice

Impaired immune function has long been documented in patients with obstructive jaundice, and those with jaundice due to extrahepatic biliary obstruction still experience a high rate of postoperative complications and death. Transforming growth factor-ß1 (TGFß1) appears to be an important regulator of both normal and pathologic conditions in the liver. Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is an important mediator of monocyte recruitment to inflammatory sites. We hypothesize that obstructive jaundice may alter serum TGFß1 and MCP-1 expressions in the rat and that oral bile acid or glutamine (or both) can restore the altered serum TGFß1 and MCP-1 expression in rats with obstructive jaundice. Male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 250 to 300 g were randomized to four groups (n = 10 in each group). Group 1 underwent a sham operation with oral normal saline administration. Group 2 underwent common bile duct ligation (CBDL) with oral normal saline administration. Group 3 underwent CBDL with oral bile acid replacement. Group 4 underwent CBDL with oral glutamine administration. Animals were sacrificed after 3 days (n = 5) and 7 days (n = 5), and blood samples were collected. Serum was obtained after centrifugation for measurement of TGFß1 and MCP-1 levels by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The serum TGFß1 level was significantly elevated (p = 0.006) 3 days after CBDL. Oral glutamine administration prevented this elevation, but oral bile acid replacement did not. The serum MCP-1 level showed similar changes. After 3 days of obstructive jaundice, the TGFß1 and MCP-1 levels were altered in the rat. Oral glutamine administration, not oral bile acid replacement, was able to prevent these alterations.     

大鼠门静脉高压症及梗阻性黄疸时细菌移位与黄嘌呤脱氢酶和黄嘌呤氧化酶的关系

目的探讨大鼠门静脉高压症（porta; ju[ertemsopm,PH）及梗阻性黄疸（obstructive jaundioe,OJ）时,细菌移位（bacterial translocation,BT）与黄嘌呤氧化酶（xanthine oxidase,XO）、黄嘌呤脱氢酶（xanthine dehydrogenase,XD）之间的关系。方法将雄性SD大鼠60只随机分为对照组（A组）,胆总管结扎组（B组）和门静脉缩窄组（C组）,每组20只。术后第3周取肠系膜淋巴结、脾、肝组织及门静脉、腔静脉血细菌培养,测定门静脉压力（free portal pressure,FPP）,及肠XO,XD活性水平。结果B组及C组细菌移位率明显高于对照组（P〈0．01）,对照组为12％,B组和C组分别为28％和54％;B组和C组空肠XO水平活性明显高于对照组（P〈0．01）,B组和C组门静脉压力也较对照组升高。细菌移位率与XO活性成正相关（r=0．603）。XD活性水平无显著差异。结论门静脉高压症及梗阻性黄疸时可发生细菌移位,可能与肠黏膜屏障被破坏通透性增强有关,肠壁XO水平活性增强引起肠黏膜屏障通透性增高有助于细菌移位发生。     

Effect of different enteral nutrients on bacterial translocation in experimental obstructive jaundice

Obstructive jaundice leads to bacterial translocation (BT) by disruption of the gut barrier, intestinal microecology, and impaired host immune defence. The objective of the present study is to investigate the effects of different enteral nutrients on BT that is induced by obstructive jaundice in rats. Eighty male Wistar-Albino rats were randomly assigned into 4 groups. Group 1: 20 rats underwent laparotomy, common bile duct (CBD) was not actually ligated and transected, but sham ligation of CBD was performed. Groups 2-4: 60 rats underwent laparotomy, CBD ligation and transection. Group 1 and 2 rats were given rat chow, group 3 rats were fed a glutamine and arginine supplemented enteral diet, and group 4 rats were fed an arginine, m-RNA and omega-3 supplemented enteral diet, an immunonutrient. Rats in groups 3 and 4 had significantly less BT to mesenteric lymph nodes compared to rats in group 2 (p = 0.001). These findings suggest that oral administration of an arginine and glutamine supplemented diet and immunonutrition reduce BT in rats with obstructive jaundice.     

阻塞性黄疸大鼠肠黏膜屏障功能变化及力肽的治疗作用

目的探讨阻塞性黄疸大鼠肠黏膜屏障功能变化以及力肽的治疗作用。方法将36只Wistar大鼠随机分成胆管结扎组（BDL）、假性手术组（SL）、胆管结扎＋力肽治疗组（Dipeptiven）3组，分别于术后24h、72h、1周和2周测定血浆内毒素值（Endotoxin，ET），并于2周后作细菌移位率和肠黏膜组织学检查。结果BDL组厌氧菌移位阳性率（58．33％）及各时间点血浆ET值显著高于SL组（0）和Dipeptiven组（8．33％）（P〈0．01），Dipeptiven组在各时间点血浆ET值较BDL组显著降低（P〈0．01）。组织学检查显示，BDL组肠黏膜发生了实质性损害。结论阻塞性黄疸时肠黏膜屏障损害可能促进肠道细菌移位，导致感染易感性增高。而力肽可改善受损小肠黏膜结构及减轻肠道细菌移位。     

rhGH上调Mrp2表达及促胆红素转运的作用

目的研究 rhGH 上调胆道再通大鼠肝脏 Mrp2表达及促进胆红素排泄的作用机制。方法对胆道梗阻及再通大鼠动物模型的72份血清样本进行放免检测 GH;144份肝组织样本进行间接免疫荧光染色和 RT-PCR,在肝细胞毛细胆管面上染色定位 Mrp2,计算机图像分析测定,半定量比较肝细胞毛细胆管面上 Mrp2表达情况,并与血清生长激素、胆红素作相关分析。结果在胆道梗阻时机体存在 GH 分泌、释放不足从正常时的6.54±1.09下降到14 d 的1.97±0.64,Mrp2转运蛋白特异性定位于肝细胞膜的毛细胆管面,荧光染色呈线条形勾勒出毛细胆管轮廓,给予 rhGH 的胆道再通大鼠肝脏 Mrp2表达水平明显增高,恢复加快。分别由143±8.1、177±12.4和212±15.4升高为159±9.3、209±13.1和221±15.4,并且随着血清 GH、胆红素的升高或降低而发生变化。结论胆道梗阻大鼠行再通术后,Mrp2的蛋白表达水平恢复缓慢,时间长。可能是由于胆道梗阻时 GH 显著下降所致。rhGH 促进胆红素的转运的作用机制可能是通过直接上调 Mrp2表达来实现。     

胆道梗阻及再通术后感染及与肠道细菌易位的关系

目的探讨胆道梗阻及再通后感染与肠道细菌易位的关系。方法分别对５１例胆道梗阻患者及３７例胆囊结石患者采用偶氮显色法测定门静脉血浆内毒素含量,同时行胆汁细菌培养及肠道菌群测定。结果胆道梗阻组肠道菌量及门静脉血浆内毒素含量较胆囊结石组明显升高（Ｐ＜０．０５）;此外,胆汁细菌培养５１例胆道梗阻患者中有４０例有菌生长（７８．４％）,与胆囊结石组（３２．４％）相比差异显著（Ｐ＜０．０１）。结论梗阻后胆道外引流及术后肠功能抑制均可诱发肠道细菌易位。胆道梗阻再通术后选用敏感抗生素行胆道冲洗,适当的胆道限流及促进胃肠蠕动,有助于维持胆道微生态环境的稳定,阻止肠源性内毒素入血,对防止肠道细菌易位,廓清术后胆道感染,改善预后具有非常重要的意义。     

Role of bacterial adherence and the mucus barrier on bacterial translocation: effects of protein malnutrition and endotoxin in rats.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the potential relations between mucosal bacterial adherence, intestinal mucus and mucin content, and bacterial translocation. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: The attachment of bacteria to mucosal surfaces is the initial event in the pathogenesis of most bacterial infections that originate at mucosal surfaces, such as the gut. The intestinal mucus layer appears to function as a defensive barrier limiting micro-organisms present in the intestinal lumen from colonizing enterocytes. Consequently, studies focusing on the biology of bacterial adherence to the intestinal mucosa likely are to be important in clarifying the pathogenesis of gut origin sepsis. METHODS: To explore the relations between intestinal bacterial adherence, mucus bacterial binding, and bacterial translocation, two models were used. One (protein malnutrition) in which profound alterations in intestinal morphology occurs in the absence of significant translocation and one (endotoxin challenge) in which bacterial translocation occurs and intestinal morphology is relatively normal. RESULTS: Protein malnutrition was not associated with bacterial translocation and measurement of enteroadherent, mucosally associated bacterial population levels documented that the total number of gram-negative enteric bacilli adherent to the ileum and cecum was less in the protein-malnourished rats than in the normally nourished animals (p < 0.01). Furthermore, there was an inverse relation between the duration of protein malnutrition and bacterial adherence to the intestinal mucosa (r = 0.62, p < 0.002). In contrast, after endotoxin challenge, the level of enteroadherent bacteria was increased and bacterial translocation was observed. The binding of Escherichia coli to immobilized ileal mucus in vitro was decreased significantly in protein-malnourished rats, whereas E. coli binding to insoluble ileal mucus was increased in the rats receiving endotoxin. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that the adherence of bacteria to the intestinal mucosal surface is an important factor in bacterial translocation, that intestinal mucus modulates bacterial adherence, and that increased levels of mucosally associated bacteria are associated with a loss intestinal barrier function to bacteria.     

去氢胆酸钠治疗阻塞性黄疸内毒素血症的实验研究

目的:观察去氢胆酸钠降低阻塞性黄疸时血清内毒素的效果。方法:将CD大鼠随机分成对照组、胆总管结扎组和胆总管结扎-胆盐治疗组,测定各组血清胆红素、免疫球蛋白IgG、IgM和内毒素。结果:胆总管结扎-胆盐治疗组血清内毒素明显下降（P<0．01）,血清免疫球蛋白IgG、IgM有较明显升高。结论:口服去氢胆酸钠可能有助于降低阻塞性黄疸的血清内毒素。     

肠道双歧杆菌与烫伤大鼠肠源性细菌/内毒素移位

目的　观察肠道双歧杆菌在肠源性细菌 /内毒素移位中的变化和作用。　方法　制作严重烫伤大鼠模型 ,同时设假伤组。检测细菌和内毒素 (LPS)移位及盲肠膜菌群变化 ,ELISA法检测血浆白细胞介素 6(IL 6)浓度。　结果　大鼠严重烫伤后脏器细菌移位明显增多 (P <0 .0 1) ;血LPS水平在致伤 1、3、5d后分别为 (0 .2 3 6± 0 148)Eu/ml、(0 .197± 0 .15 6)Eu/ml、(0 10 4± 0 .0 90 )Eu/ml,显著高于假伤组的 (0 .0 72± 0 .0 49)Eu/ml(P <0 .0 5 ) ;盲肠膜菌群中双歧杆菌数剧减 2 0～2 5 0倍、真菌数剧增至 5～ 60倍、大肠杆菌数增加 0 .5～ 3 0倍 ,双歧杆菌与大肠杆菌比值由假伤组的2 5 0 0 0∶1降为伤后的 4～ 80 0∶1;血浆IL 6水平显著增高。经分层统计 ,与未发生肠道细菌移位大鼠相比 ,盲肠膜菌群移位大鼠的双歧杆菌量减少约 12 0倍 ,真菌数增加约 5 0倍 ,大肠杆菌数增加约 3 0倍。盲肠膜菌群中双歧杆菌数量与血浆中IL 6、LPS浓度呈负相关 (r1=- 0 .4817,r2 =- 0 .4912 ,P <0 .0 1) ,血IL 6和LPS浓度间存在显著正相关 (r =0 .82 5 8,P =0 .0 0 0 1)。　结论　严重烫伤可导致大鼠盲肠膜菌群紊乱 ,细菌和LPS移位增加 ;盲肠膜菌群中双歧杆菌的比例和数量的减少 ,可能促使了严重烫伤后肠源性细菌 /内毒素移位