Journal article
Human C1 inhibitor attenuates liver ischemia-reperfusion injury and promotes liver regeneration
The Journal of surgical research, Vol.187(2), pp.660-666
04/2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.09.009
PMID: 24433870
Abstract
Liver ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a well-known cause of morbidity and mortality after liver transplantation (LT). Activation of the complement system contributes to the pathogenesis of IRI. Effective treatment strategies aimed at reducing hepatic IRI and accelerating liver regeneration could offer major benefits in LT. Herein, we investigated the effect of C1-esterase inhibitor (human) [C1-INH] on IRI and liver regeneration. Mice were subjected to 60-min partial IRI, with or without 70% partial hepatectomy, or CCl4-induced acute liver failure. Before liver injury, the animals were pretreated with intravenous C1-INH or normal saline. Liver IRI was evaluated using serum levels of alanine aminotransferase, serum interleukin-6, and histopathology. Liver samples were stained for specific markers of regeneration (5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine [BrdU] staining and proliferating cell nuclear antigen [PCNA]). Histology, serum interleukin-6, and alanine aminotransferase release revealed that C1-INH treatment attenuated liver injury compared with controls. Improved animal survival and increased number of BrdU- and PCNA-positive cells were observed in C1-INH–treated animals which underwent IRI + partial hepatectomy or CCl4 injection compared with control group. These data indicate that complement plays a key role in IRI and liver regeneration. C1-INH represents a potential therapeutic strategy to reduce IRI and promote regeneration in LT.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Human C1 inhibitor attenuates liver ischemia-reperfusion injury and promotes liver regeneration
- Creators
- Reza F. Saidi - Brown UniversityBarur Rajeshkumar - University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolAhmad Shariftabrizi - University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolKaren Dresser - University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolOtto Walter - University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of surgical research, Vol.187(2), pp.660-666
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jss.2013.09.009
- PMID
- 24433870
- ISSN
- 0022-4804
- eISSN
- 1095-8673
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/2014
- Academic Unit
- Radiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984318718402771
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