30 research outputs found
The lectin KM+ induces corneal epithelial wound healing in rabbits
No full textNeutrophil influx is essential for corneal regeneration (Gan et al. 1999). KM+, a lectin from Artocarpus integrifolia, induces neutrophil migration (Santos-de-Oliveira et al. 1994). This study aims at investigating a possible effect of KM+ on corneal regeneration in rabbits. A 6,0-mm diameter area of debridement was created on the cornea of both eyes by mechanical scraping. The experimental eyes received drops of KM+ (2.5 mu g/ml) every 2 h, The control eyes received buffer, The epithelial wounded areas of the lectin-treated and untreated eyes were stained with fluorescein, photographed and measured, The animals were killed 12 h (group 1, n = 5), 24 h (group 2, n = 10) and 48 h (group 3, n = 5) after the scraping. The corneas were analysed histologically (haematoxylin and eosin and immunostaining for proliferation cell nuclear antigen, p&3, vascular endothelial growth factor, c-Met and laminin). No significant differences were found at the epithelial gap between treated and control eyes in the group 1. However, the number of neutrophils in the wounded area was significantly higher in treated eyes in this group. Three control and seven treated eyes were healed completely and only rare neutrophils persisted in the corneal stroma in group 2. No morphological distinction was observed between treated and control eyes in group 3. In treated corneas of group 2, there was an increase in immunostaining of factors involved in corneal healing compared to controls, Thus, topical application of KM+ may facilitate corneal epithelial wound healing in rabbits by means of a mechanism that involves increased influx of neutrophils into the wounded area induced by the lectin.FAPESPFAEPACNP
The effect of anti-hypertensive drugs on the obstructive pancreatitis in rats Efeitos de fármacos anti-hipertensivos sobre pancreatite obstrutiva em ratos
No full textPURPOSE: To investigate the effect of ACE inhibitor, lisinopril and AT1 blocker, losartan, on the obstructive pancreatitis in rat. METHODS: Acute pancreatitis in rats (n=21) was induced for a common hepatic duct were ligated proximal to its entry into the pancreas and the common bile - pancreatic duct were also ligated near its junction with the duodenum, under ether anesthesia, after which the abdomen were closed. The animals was divided in tree groups, being two treated and control group. The animals was treated with Losartan and Lisinopril at the dose of 10µg/Kg body weight per day, i.p., in a proportional volume, for five days, before and after treatement. RESULTS: The inflammation, collagen deposition in the pancreas of treated animals were smaller, suggesting that the use of antihypertensive agents interfered positively in the depletion of the injury of the pancreas. Scythe showed a correlation between activity of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) lower in treated animals when compared to control. CONCLUSION: The pancreatic stellate cells strength are involved in collagen production during acute pancreatitis and why antihypertensive drugs such as lisinopril and losartan may possibly have beneficial effects in reducing pancreatic fibrosis in models of experimental obstructive pancreatitis.OBJETIVO: Investigar o efeito de um inibidor da ECA, lisinopril e bloqueador AT1, losartan, a pancreatite obstrutiva em ratos. MÉTODOS: Pancreatite aguda em ratos (n = 21) foi induzida por um ducto hepático comum foram ligados proximal à sua entrada no pâncreas e da bílis comum - ducto pancreático também foram ligados perto de sua junção com o duodeno, sob anestesia com éter, após o que abdome foram fechadas. Os animais foram divididos em três grupos, sendo dois tratados eo grupo controle. Os animais foram tratados com lisinopril e losartan na dose de 10µg/Kg de peso corporal por dia, IP, em um volume proporcional, por cinco dias, antes e depois do tratamento com. RESULTADOS: A inflamação, deposição de colágeno no pâncreas de animais tratados foram menores, sugerindo que o uso de agentes anti-hipertensivos interferiram positivamente na diminuição da lesão do pâncreas. Este estudo mostrou uma correlação entre a atividade das células pancreáticas estreladas (CSP) menor nos animais tratados quando comparados ao control. CONCLUSÃO: A força das células pancreáticas estreladas está envolvida na produção de colágeno durante a pancreatite aguda e por medicamentos anti-hipertensivos, tais como lisinopril e losartan pode eventualmente ter efeitos benéficos na redução da fibrose do pâncreas em modelos experimentais de pancreatite obstrutiva
The effect of anti-hypertensive drugs on the obstructive pancreatitis in rats
No full textPURPOSE: To investigate the effect of ACE inhibitor, lisinopril and AT1 blocker, losartan, on the obstructive pancreatitis in rat. METHODS: Acute pancreatitis in rats (n=21) was induced for a common hepatic duct were ligated proximal to its entry into the pancreas and the common bile - pancreatic duct were also ligated near its junction with the duodenum, under ether anesthesia, after which the abdomen were closed. The animals was divided in tree groups, being two treated and control group. The animals was treated with Losartan and Lisinopril at the dose of 10µg/Kg body weight per day, i.p., in a proportional volume, for five days, before and after treatement. RESULTS: The inflammation, collagen deposition in the pancreas of treated animals were smaller, suggesting that the use of antihypertensive agents interfered positively in the depletion of the injury of the pancreas. Scythe showed a correlation between activity of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) lower in treated animals when compared to control. CONCLUSION: The pancreatic stellate cells strength are involved in collagen production during acute pancreatitis and why antihypertensive drugs such as lisinopril and losartan may possibly have beneficial effects in reducing pancreatic fibrosis in models of experimental obstructive pancreatitis.</jats:p
Evidence of Renal Infection in Fatal Cases of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (HI NI)
No full textThe 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) caused significant morbidity and mortality. Acute lung injury is the hallmark of the disease, but multiple organ system dysfunction can develop and lead to death. Therefore, we sought to investigate whether there was postmortem evidence of H1N1 presence and virus-induced organ injury in autopsy specimens. Five cases in which patients died of influenza A (H1N1) virus infection were studied. The lungs of all patients showed macroscopic and microscopic findings already described for H1N1 (consolidation, edema, hemorrhage, alveolar damage, hyaline membrane, and inflammation), and H1N1 viruses were present in alveolar cells in immunochemical studies. Acute tubular necrosis was present in all cases, but there was no evidence of direct virus-induced kidney injury. Nevertheless, H1N1 viruses were found in the cytoplasm of glomerular macrophages in the kidneys of 4 patients. Therefore, our data provide strong evidence that H1N1 presence is not restricted to the lungs.Fundacao de Apoio ao Ensino, Pesquisa e Assistencia HC-FMRP-USP (FAEPA), Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazi
Efeito de agentes anti-hipertensivos sobre as células estreladas durante a regeneração hepática em ratos
No full textO efeito de um inibidor da enzima conversora da angiotensina (lisinopril), de um antagonista do receptor da angiotensina II (losartan) e da bradicinina na população de células estreladas (CE) durante o fenômeno regenerativo hepático foi estudado. Ratos machos Wistar receberam lisinopril, losartan, bradicinina ou solução salina em volumes proporcionais, intraperitonealmente, antes e após hepatectomia parcial a 70% (HP). Cinco animais de cada grupo experimental e controle foram sacrificados sob anestesia com éter em 36 horas após a HP. A população de CE marcadas para alfa-actina de músculo liso foi estimada nas zonas periportal e pericentral das amostras hepáticas. A população de CE foi menor no grupo tratado com losartan, e maior nos grupos tratados com bradicinina e lisinopril que no grupo controle. Estes resultados sugerem que o losartan pode inibir, e a bradicinina e o lisinopril podem estimular a população de CE durante a regeneração hepática em ratos
Efeito de agentes anti-hipertensivos sobre as células estreladas durante a regeneração hepática em ratos
No full textO efeito de um inibidor da enzima conversora da angiotensina (lisinopril), de um antagonista do receptor da angiotensina II (losartan) e da bradicinina na população de células estreladas (CE) durante o fenômeno regenerativo hepático foi estudado. Ratos machos Wistar receberam lisinopril, losartan, bradicinina ou solução salina em volumes proporcionais, intraperitonealmente, antes e após hepatectomia parcial a 70% (HP). Cinco animais de cada grupo experimental e controle foram sacrificados sob anestesia com éter em 36 horas após a HP. A população de CE marcadas para alfa-actina de músculo liso foi estimada nas zonas periportal e pericentral das amostras hepáticas. A população de CE foi menor no grupo tratado com losartan, e maior nos grupos tratados com bradicinina e lisinopril que no grupo controle. Estes resultados sugerem que o losartan pode inibir, e a bradicinina e o lisinopril podem estimular a população de CE durante a regeneração hepática em ratos
Effect of antihypertensive agents on stellate cells during liver regeneration in rats Efeito de agentes anti-hipertensivos sobre as células estreladas durante a regeneração hepática em ratos
No full textBACKGROUND: Although most studies have focused on the hepatocytes, all the hepatic cells participate in the regenerative process, among them the stellate cells. The stellate cells are mesenchymal cells involved in local neurotransmission and paracrine regulation of several liver functions. Acute hepatic tissue loss promotes the proliferation and activation of stellate cells from a quiescent state to myofibroblast-like cells. AIM: Investigate the effects of antihypertensive agents on the stellate cell population during the liver regenerative phenomenon in rats. METHODS: Adult male Wistar rats received lisinopril, losartan, bradykinin, or saline solution in a proportional volume, intraperitoneally, before and after 70% partial hepatectomy. Animals from the experimental and saline groups were sacrificed at 36 hours after partial hepatectomy. The alpha-smooth muscle actin labelled stellate cells population was counted in the periportal and pericentral zones of the liver specimen. RESULTS: The labelled stellate cells were more numerous in the control group both in the periportal and pericentral zones at 36 hours after partial hepatectomy than at the other times. The population of stellate cells was significantly lower in the losartan group and higher in the bradykinin and lisinopril groups than in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that losartan can inhibit and bradykinin and lisinopril can stimulate the stellate cell population during liver regeneration in rats. These cells synthesize several substances to stimulate liver regeneration.RACIONAL: Embora a maioria dos estudos focalize os hepatócitos, todas as células hepáticas participam do processo regenerativo, entre elas as células estreladas, que são células mesenquimais envolvidas na regulação de uma série de funções hepáticas. A perda aguda de parênquima hepático induz proliferação e ativação destas células, a partir de estado de quiescência para fenótipo semelhante a miofibroblastos. OBJETIVO: Investigar o efeito de agentes anti-hipertensivos sobre a população de células estreladas durante o fenômeno regenerativo hepático em ratos. MÉTODOS: Ratos machos Wistar receberam lisinopril, losartan, bradicinina ou solução salina, via intraperitonial, antes e após a hepatectomia parcial a 70%. Animais pertencentes aos grupos experimental e controle foram sacrificados 36 horas após a cirurgia. A população de células estreladas marcadas para a a-actina de músculo liso foi estimada nas zonas periportal e pericentral das amostras hepáticas. RESULTADOS: No grupo controle, observou-se maior número de células estreladas ativadas 36 horas após a hepatectomia parcial. A população de células estreladas foi menor no grupo tratado com losartan e maior nos grupos tratados com bradicinina e lisinopril em relação ao grupo-controle. CONCLUSÃO: Estes resultados sugerem que o losartan pode inibir e a bradicinina e o lisinopril podem estimular a população de células estreladas durante a regeneração hepática em ratos. As células estreladas sintetizam importantes fatores de crescimento capazes de estimular a regeneração hepática
Slight activation of nuclear factor kappa-B is associated with increased hepatic stellate cell apoptosis in human schistosomal fibrosis
No full textTo investigate the relationship between NF-kappa B activation and hepatic stellate cell (HSC) apoptosis in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis, hepatic biopsies from patients with Schistosoma mansoni-induced periportal fibrosis, hepatitis C virus-induced cirrhosis, and normal liver were submitted to alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA) and NF-kappa B p65 immunohistochemistry, as well as to NF-kappa B Southwestern histochemistry and TUNEL assay. The numbers of alpha-SMA-positive cells and NF-kappa B- and NF-kappa B p65-positive HSC nuclei were reduced in schistosomal fibrosis relative to liver cirrhosis. In addition, increased HSC NF-kappa B p65 and TUNEL labeling was observed in schistosomiasis when compared to cirrhosis. These results suggest a possible relationship between the slight activation of the NF-kappa B complex and the increase of apoptotic HSC number in schistosome-induced fibrosis, taking place to a reduced HSC number in schistosomiasis in relation to liver cirrhosis. Therefore, the NF-kappa B pathway may constitute an important down-regulatory mechanism in the pathogenesis of human schistosomiasis mansoni, although further studies are needed to refine the understanding of this process. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.CNPqCAPESFAEP
Relationship between plasma cells and hepatic stellate cells in autoimmune hepatitis
No full textAutoimmune hepatitis is an inflammatory chronic disease of the liver, which frequently results in cirrhosis. The present study aimed to verify the relationship between plasma cells and stellate cells in autoimmune hepatitis. Thirty-three pre-treatment, 11 post-treatment, and 10 normal liver biopsies were reviewed. Sirius Red staining (for semi-quantitative analysis of hepatic fibrosis) and immunohistochemistry were carried out: double staining for smooth muscle alpha-actin and plasma cell marker (for detection and localization of activated hepatic stellate cells and plasma cells, respectively); and single staining for glial fibrillary acid protein (for detection of hepatic stellate cells). We found an increase in the stellate cell population, mainly with an activated phenotype in autoimmune hepatitis, compared to the control group (liver specimens with no histological evidence of liver disease, obtained from patients undergoing hepatic resection for benign liver mass). A positive significant correlation was observed between stellate cells and scores of fibrosis (measured by Sirius Red) and the number of plasma cells. Additionally, there was a co-localization of plasma cells and activated stellate cells. We also observed a reduction in the number of plasma cells, hepatic stellate cells, and fibrosis in patients who had successfully been treated and had a second liver biopsy post-treatment. Our findings support that the number of plasma cells can be a surrogate marker for the severity of liver disease, reflecting the number of hepatic stellate cells and the amount of fibrosis. It remains to be seen if this is a result of a direct interaction between the plasma cells and hepatic stellate cells or the response to the same stimulus that affects both cellular types. (c) 2010 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.FAEP
