Analysis of Behaviour Pattern in Sprague-Dawley Rats Using Microwave Techniques

This communication presents a new method of detecting the behaviour pattern in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats based on the measurement of the dielectric properties of blood plasma at microwave frequencies at different periods of time. The microwave measurements were performed by rectangular cavity perturbation method in the S-band of microwave frequency with the blood plasma collected from normal rats (Controls) as well as chemically induced rats (Aβ). A change is observed in the dielectric properties of the Aβsamples but not the controls samples at the extended period of time. This measurement technique is simple and the collection of blood from the rats is nonsurgical in nature. These results prove a new method of diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) using microwave techniques.

Magnetic resonance imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma induced by diethylnitrosamine in Sprague-Dawley rats

Diethylnitrosamine (DENA) is able to induce various benign and malignant liver lesions in rats with a high success rate and a low mortality rate. It provides a more appropriate model that better simulates the various lesions occurring in humans than the usual model of tumor implantations. The aim of the present study was to evaluate MRI liver examination in Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats as a routine method to detect hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) nodules induced by DENA and to follow up their growth. METHODS:Hepatic carcinogenesis was induced in 80 male SD rats using oral DENA solution. All animals were imaged for liver tumor detection with a 1.5 Tesla magnet (Siemens Sonata,Erlangen, Germany) using correspondence scan parameters and a radio-frequency knee coil. Macroscopic examinations were performed along the axial MRI sections to evaluate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, and histopathological assessment was also performed. RESULTS:No false negative results were obtained on MR images. Hepatic tumors in 72 rats were confirmed macro-scopically and 68 rats were detected by MRI till the 20th week. The smallest and the largest nodules detected by MRI were 2 mm and 37 mm in diameter respectively. The agreement rate of MRI with macroscopic observation was 39. 1% and 97. 4% respectively for 2 mm to 5 mm and more than 5 mm nodules. CONCLUSIONS:The hepatic tumor induced by DENA provides a more representative range of tumors for imaging diagnosis and interventional treatment. MRI is the best approach for scrutinizing pathological changes of rat livers in the period of observation.

Analysis of transcriptome sequencing of sciatic nerves in Sprague-Dawley rats of different ages

An aging-induced decrease in Schwann cell viability can affect regeneration following peripheral nerve injury in mammals. It is therefore necessary to investigate possible age-related changes in gene expression that may affect the biological function of peripheral nerves. Ten 1-week-old and ten 12-month-old healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into young（1 week old） and adult（12 months old） groups according to their ages. mRNA expression in the sciatic nerve was compared between young and adult rats using next-generation sequencing（NGS） and bioinformatics（n = 4/group）. The 18 groups of differentially expressed mRNA（DEmRNAs） were also tested by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction（n = 6/group）. Results revealed that（1） compared with young rats, adult rats had 3608 groups of DEmRNAs. Of these, 2684 were groups of upregulated genes, and 924 were groups of downregulated genes. Their functions mainly involved cell viability, proliferation, differentiation, regeneration, and myelination.（2） The gene with the most obvious increase of all DEmRNAs in adult rats was Thrsp（log2 FC = 9.01, P 〈 0.05）, and the gene with the most obvious reduction was Col2 a1（log2 FC = -8.89, P 〈 0.05）.（3） Gene Ontology analysis showed that DEmRNAs were mainly concentrated in oligosaccharide binding, nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing one signaling pathway, and peptide-transporting ATPase activity.（4） Analysis using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes showed that, with increased age, DEmRNAs were mainly enriched in steroid biosynthesis, Staphylococcus aureus infection, and graft-versus-host disease.（5） Spearman＇s correlation coefficient method for evaluating NGS accuracy showed that the NGS results and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction results were positively correlated（rs = 0.74, P 〈 0.05）. These findings confirm a difference in sciatic nerve gene expression between adult and young rats, suggesting that, in peripheral nerves, cells and the microenvironment change with age, thus influencing the function and repair of peripheral nerves.

Morphological characteristics of the lumbosacral spinal cord urogenital center in Sprague Dawley rats

BACKGROUND： Studies have demonstrated that selective innervation of the sacral nerve tract to the bladder plays an important role in bladder functional reconstruction following spinal cord injury. However, there are very few studies reporting detailed morphological characteristics of urogenital center and lumbosacral nerve roots. OBJECTIVE： To analyze the spinal cord segment of the lumbosacral spinal cord urogenital center, and to observe morphological characteristics. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A neuroanatomical study was performed at the Laboratory of Neuroanatomy, Peking University Health Science Center between September 2007 and March 2008. MATERIALS： Horseradish peroxidase-conjugated cholera toxin B subunit （CB-HRP） was purchased from Sigma, USA; surgical microscope was purchased from Zhenjian Zhongtian Optical Instrument, Jiangsu Province, China; BCL-420 biological and functional experimental system was purchased from Taimeng Science and Technology, Sichuan Province, China. METHODS： A total of 36 adult, Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to groups A （n = 10）, B （n = 10）, C （n = 10）, and D （n = 6）. CB-HRP （3%, 10-15 μL） was injected into the bladder detrusor muscle （group A）, external urethral sphincter （group B）, and perineal muscles （group C）, respectively. Rats in group D were not given any treatments. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： At 72 hours after CB-HRP injection, CB-HRP-positive neurons were analyzed in lumbosacral segments using 3, 3＇, 5, 5＇-tetramethylbenzidine staining and an Olympus optic microscope, while anatomical structures in the respective spinal nerve tract were observed using a surgical microscope. RESULTS： CB-HRP-positive neurons were distributed in the L6-S1 segments of the spinal cord, and neurons primarily innervating the bladder detrusor muscle were located at the sacral parasympathetic nucleus and the intermediolateral nucleus. In addition, neurons that primarily innervate the external urethral sphincter and perineal muscles were observed in the ventrolateral portion （Onuf＇s nucleus）. The lumbar-sacral nerve roots were composed of varying nerve tracts, Le., they were typically divided into 1-2 sub-bundles, and the sub-bundles were then divided into 2-3 tiny bundles. There were extensive fibro-connections between the rootlets. CONCLUSION： The urogenital center in Sprague Dawley rats was located in the L6 -S1 segments of the spinal cord, and the rootlets were clearly observed. Therefore, this rat experimental model could be utilized for highly selective anterior/posterior rhizotomy.

Morphometric study on Leydig cells in capsulotomized testis of rats

AIM: To further clarify the changes occurred in the testicular capsulotomized rats. METHODS: In testicular capsulotomized and sham-operated rats, the cross sectional area, the nucleus diameter and the number of Leydig cells were morphologically analyzed by the Vidas Image Processing System connected to a microscope. RESULTS: In the capsulotomized animals, the cross sectional area of Leydig cells was gradually increased from 30 days onwards. There was no obvious change in the nucleus diameter of Leydig cells. However, The Leydig cell number was significantly increased from day 30 onwards. CONCLUSION: In rats, testicular capsulotomy may induce hyperplasia/hypertrophy of Leydig cells in the testis.

Reference values for selected hematological, biochemical and physiological parameters of Sprague‐Dawley rats at the Animal House, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo,Sri Lanka

Background: Lack of available reference values in a research setting under local conditions can be a drawback for beginners, as the accuracy of data from control samples cannot be checked at the beginning of a research project. This affects comparisons with data from test samples. To avoid these complications in their research projects,beginners tend to have a greater number of animals in the control group compared to test groups in order to have control group measurements within 2 SDs of the mean.Methods: As non-availability of reference values was a long-felt need, the described project was conducted in order to establish a reference database for selected haematological, biochemical and physiological parameters using apparently healthy Sprague-Dawley rats bred in the Animal House of Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo(UCFM).Results: Differences in mean values of packed cell volume(PCV), mean corpuscular volume(MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration(MCHC), serum creatinine and blood glucose levels between the two genders were statistically significant. Lipid profile measurements did not differ significantly between genders, but mean and median values of triglycerides(TG) between male and female rats showed a difference of more than 10 mg/dL. The liver enzymes alkaline phosphatase(AP)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) were also statistically significantly different between sexes. Despite wide variation in mean alanine aminotransferase(ALT)between sexes, the difference was not statistically significant.Conclusion: The findings of this project should support to a certain extent the"Reduction" aspect of the 3 Rs concept of Russell and Burch by reducing the number of Sprague-Dawley rats used in future research projects at UCFM.

Evaluation of the Haematinic Activities of Extracts of <i>Justicia secunda</i>Vahl Leaves in Red Blood Cells of Laboratory Rats

The use of plant parts (leaves, flowers, stems, barks, roots etc.) in traditional medicine is increasingly gaining ground in modern medicine, as plant sources have long been recognized as sources of secondary metabolites which can be used to treat a wide range of diseases. The effect of extracts of Justicia secunda leaves on red blood cells (RBC) count and haemoglobin (Hb) concentration was investigated in adult Sprague-Dawley rats to establish haematinic activity. Phenylhydrazine (PHZ)-induced anaemic rats were treated with water, methanol or ethyl acetate extracts at 200 mg/kg body weight. RBC counts and Hb concentration were analysed using a haematology analyser at 3-day intervals for 21 days. The extracts were compared with rats administered the haematinic tonic Feroglobin&reg;?and vehicle-treated (normal saline). Rats administered the water extract exhibited the most significant increase (P ) in the number of RBCs and Hb concentration compared with the vehicle-treated PHZ-induced anaemic rats. Rats administered the methanol extract followed with significant increase (P ) in RBC counts and Hb concentration (J. secunda leaves has excellent haematinic properties and this provides the pharmacological basis of its use in Ghanaian traditional medicine for the treatment of anaemia.

Effects of Extracellular ATP on Survival of Sensory Neurons in the Dorsal Root Ganglia of Rats

ATP was added to the cultured sensory neurons obtained from the dorsal root ganglia of the neonatal rats and PBS was added to serve as control. MTT assays were conducted to evaluate the survival and activity of the cultured neurons. And the silicone regenerative chamber was used after the sciatic nerve incision of the mature SD rat. 1 mmol/L ATP was injected into the left chamber and 0.09 % natrium chloride was injected into the right chamber as controls. The changes of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity in the corresponding dorsal root ganglia were measured histochemically and image analysis was also performed 4 days after the sciatic nerve injury. The results showed that extracellular ATP could enhance the survival of the neurons and the number of NOS positive neurons were significantly different between the ATP and control groups ( P <0.05). It was suggested that extracellular ATP had neurotrophic effect on neurons survival and could inhibit the NOS activity of the sensory neurons after the peripheral nerve incision, hence exerting the protective effect on the neurons, which was valuable for nerve regeneration after nerve injury.

Selective control by posterior spinal nerve roots of micturition and erection in rats

The posterior rootlets in L6 and S1 spinal cord of adult male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent electrostimulation. The bladder pressure, urethral perfusion pressure and intracavernous pressure were recorded. When some posterior rootlets of L6 and Sl were electrostimulated, the intracavernous pressure peaked rapidly, but the bladder pressure and the urethral perfusion pressure curve did not show great change. When other rootlets were stimulated, the bladder pressure changed greatly, but the urethral perfusion pressure and the intracavernous pressure did not show great change. When different rootlets were stimulated, the urethral perfusion pressure changed maximally, but there were no great changes in bladder pressure or intracavernous pressure. Furthermore, stimulation of some rootlets produced simultaneous changes in two or three different pressure measures mentioned above. The results demonstrate that regulation by L6 and S1 posterior rootlets of the rat bladder detrusor, external urethral sphincter and penis cavernous body are significantly distinct. Different rootlets can be distinguished by electrostimulation.

Combined Subchronic Toxicity of Bisphenol A and Dibutyl Phthalate on Male Rats

Objective To evaluate the combined subchronic toxicity of bisphenol A（BPA） and dibutyl phthalate（DBP） in male Sprague Dawley（SD） rats.Methods Forty 4‐week‐old male rats weighing 115‐125 g were randomly divided into BPA‐treated,DBP‐treated group,BPA＋DBP‐treated and control groups and fed with a soy‐ and alfalfa‐free diet containing 285.4 ppm BPA,285.4 ppm DBP,285.4 ppm BPA plus 285.4 ppm DBP,and a control diet,respectively,for 90 consecutive days.At the end of the study,the animals were sacrificed by exsanguination via the carotid artery under diethyl etherane aesthesia and weighed.Organs,including liver,kidneys,spleen,thymus,heart,brain,and testis underwent pathological examination.The androgen receptor（AR）,gonadotropin‐releasing hormone receptor（GNRHR）,and progesterone hormone receptor（PR） genes from the hypothalamus were detected by real‐time PCR.The biomedical parameters were analyzed.Results No significant difference was found in food intake,body weight,tissue weight,organ/brain weight ratio,and biomedical parameters among the four groups（P〉0.05）.However,BPA and DBP up‐regulated AR,PR and GNRHR expression levels in rats and showed a synergistic or an additive effect in the BPA＋DBP group.Conclusion The combined subchronic toxicity of BPA and DBP is synergistic or additive in male SD rats.

Influence of BOL on hyaluronic acid,laminin and hyperplasia in hepatofibrotic rats

AIM: To study the anti-hepatofibrosis mechanism of Bie Jie Jian oral liquid (BOL).METHODS: The model was induced by subcutaneous injection of CCl4. BOL was administered and the change of serum hyaluronic acid (HA) and laminin (LN) was observed and the degeneration of liver cells and the degree of fibre hyperplasia analyzed. Changes of ultra micro-structure in liver cells were observed in some samples.RESULTS: HA was reduced in both the groups with Iow and high dosage of BOL, which showed a remarkable difference as compared with that of the model group ( Iow dosage group: 376.15 μg/L ± 35.48 μg/L vs 806.07 μg/L ± 98.49 μg/L, P < 0.05; high dosage group: 340.14 μg/L ± 30.18 μg/L vs 806.07μg/L± 98.49 μg/L, P<0.05). The LN content of Iow and high dosage group of BOL was lower than that of model group (Iow dosage group: 71.99 μg/L± 8.15 μg/L vs 133.94μg/L± 14.45 μg/L, P< 0.01; high dosage group: 71.68 ig/L± 11.62 μg/L vs 133.94 μg/L ± 14.45 μg/L, P<0.01) and colchicine group (Iow dosage group: 71.99 μg/L ± 8.15 μg/Lvs 118.28 μg/L ± 16.13 μg/L, P< 0.05; high dosage group:71.68 μg/L ± 11.62 μg/L vs 118.28 μg/L ± 16.13 μg/L,P<0.05). Examined by Ridit, BOL could reduce the degeneration and necrosis of liver cells (X2 = 11.99P<0.05), the degree of fibre hyperplasia (X2 = 13.24P<0.05) and the pathological change of ultra micro-structure as well.CONCLUSION: The BOL has certain therapeutic effect on the experiment hepatofibrosis. Its mechanisms might include:protecting the function of liver cells, inhibiting excessive synthesis and secretion of extraceiluar matrix from hepatic stellate cells, relieving the cepillarization of hepatic sinueoid, improving liver micro-circulation, and regulating immune function.

Study on Action of Acupuncture on Ventromedial Nucleus of Hypothalamus in Obese Rats

Effects of acupuncture on the spontaneous discharge of nerve cells and levels of monoamine neurotransmitters in ventromedial nucleus of hypothalamus (VMH) of the obese rats were investigated. Results indicated that the levels of tyrosine (Tyr) and dopamine (DA) were lowered, the levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and 5-hydoxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA) increased, and the frequency of the spontaneous discharge of nerve cells in VMH lowered in the obese rat group as compared with the normal group. When acupuncture obtained the effect of weight reduction, the frequency of spontaneous discharges of nerve cells in VMH were markedly increased, and the levels of Tyr, DA and tryptamine (Typ) and 5-HT/5-HIAA ratio elevated, and the 5-HT level lowered. It is suggested that the virtuous regulative action of acupuncture on VMH might be one of the key factors in acupuncture for weight reduction.

Chronic Toxicity of a Novel Recombinant Human Granulocyte Colony-stimulating Factor in Rats

Objective To assess the severity and reversibility of the chronic toxicity of a novel recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rhG-CSFa) in rats and the dose-effect relationship.Methods A total of 100 Sprague-Dawley rats (equal numbers of male and female) were randomly divided into five groups (20 rats in each group):four groups were treated with rhG-CSFa at 500,100,10,1 μg/kg,respectively,and one group was treated with vehicle only to serve as the control.The rats were received subcutaneous injections of rhG-CSFa or vehicle daily for 13 weeks.During the course of the chronic toxicity study,the physical status,body weight,and food consumption were monitored.Half of the rats in each group (n=10) were sacrificed after the last rhG-CSFa administration,and the other half were sacrificed at five weeks after the last rhG-CSFa administration.Urinalyses,blood biochemistry,hematological analysis,histopathological examination,and immunological tests were performed for each of the rats.Results The hematological analyses revealed that the mean white blood cells count,neutrophils count,and neutrophils percentage were increased in male rats at the dose of 10 μg/kg or higher,and these were related with the biological activity of rhG-CSFa.Some small abnormalities were observed in the spleen of a few rats when used highest dose (500 μg/kg,a dosage of 200 folds higher than the normal clinical dosage),but these abnormalities were recovered within 5-week recovery period.No other rhG-CSFa-related abnormalities were observed in this chronic toxicity study.Conclusion No significant toxicity and immunogenicity are observed with rhG-CSFa administration to rats in the chronic toxicity studies.

Lansoprazole ameliorates intestinal mucosal damage induced by ischemia-reperfusion in rats

AIM: To investigate the protective effect of lansoprazoleon ischemia and reperfusion (I/R)-induced rat intestinalmucosal injury in vivo.METHODS: Intestinal damage was induced by clampingboth the superior mesenteric artery and the celiac trunkfor 30 rain followed by reperfusion in male Sprague-Dawleyrats. lansoprazole was given to rats intraperitoneally 1 hbefore vascular clamping.RESULTS: Both the intraluminal hemoglobin and proteinlevels, as indices of mucosal damage, significantlyincreased in I/R-groups comparion with those of sham-operation groups. These increases in intraluminal hemoglobinand protein levels were significantly inhibited by the treatmentwith lansoprazole at a dose of 1 mg/kg. Small intestineexposed to I/R resulted in mucosal inflammation that wascharacterized by significant increases in thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS), tissue-associatedmyeloperoxidase activity (MPO), and mucosal content of ratcytokine-induced neutrophil chemoattractant-1 (CINC-1).These increases in TBARS, MPO activities and CINC-1 contentin the intestinal mucosa after I/R were all inhibited bypretreatment with lansoprazole at a dose of 1 mg/kg.Furthermore, the CINC-1 mRNA expression was increasedduring intestinal I/R, and this increase in mRNA expressionwas inhibited by treatment with lansoprazole.CONCLUSION: Lansoprazole inhibits lipid peroxidation andreduces development of intestinal mucosal inflammationinduced by I/R in rats, suggesting that lansoprazole mayhave a therapeutic potential for I/R injury.

Dynamic functional and ultrastructural changes of gastric parietal cells induced by water immersion-restraint stress in rats

瞄准：为了调查胃的壁细胞的动态功能、极端的结构的变化，走水路在老鼠导致了沉浸抑制应力(WRS ) 。方法：Sprague-Dawley (SD ) 老鼠的 WRS 模型被建立。56 只男 SD 老鼠随机被划分成控制组，压力组和压力以后的组。压力组被划分成 1， 2 和 4 h 压力亚群。压力以后的组被划分成 24， 48 和 72 h 亚群。胃的果汁，胃粘膜的溃疡索引(UI ) 和 H (+) 的 pH 价值，胃的壁细胞的 K (+)-ATPase 活动被测量。壁细胞的 Ultrastructural 变化在传播电子显微镜(TEM ) 下面被观察。结果：胃的果汁的 pH 价值在压力组 time-dependently 减少了并且在压力以后的组增加了。H (+) ，胃的壁细胞的 K (+)-ATPase 活动和胃粘膜的 UI 在压力组 time-dependently 增加了并且在压力以后的组减少了。比作控制组， pH 价值显著地减少了(P = 0.0001 ) ， UI 和 H (+) ，显著地增加的 K (+)-ATPase 活动(P = 0.0001， P = 0.0174 ) 在 4 h 压力亚群。UI 断然与压力时间被联系(r = 0.9876， P 【 0.01 ) 但是否定地与 pH 珍视(r =-0.8724, P 【 0.05 ) 。壁细胞在压力组变得活跃，特别在 4 h 压力亚群，很多的细胞内部的小管和线粒体在 TEM 下面在被观察。在压力以后的组，壁细胞恢复了到休眠状态。结论：壁细胞的酸分泌物在发展期间与他们的极端结构的变化一致并且 WRS 和胃的粘膜损害的度导致的压力溃疡愈合，建议胃的酸在压力溃疡的发展起一个重要作用并且仔细与 WRS 导致的胃的粘膜损害的恢复被联系。

Effect of endotoxin on portal hemodynamic in rats

AIM: To study the effects of endotoxin on portalhemodynamic of normal and noncirrhotic portal hypertensiverats.METHODS: Normal rats were intraperitonealy injected with 0.1,0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 mg@kg-1 of lipopolysaccharide( LPS ) respectively, portal vein ligation ( PVL ) andintrahepatic portal occlusion (IPO) rats as well as sham-operated rats were treated with an intraperitoneal injection of1.0 mg@kg-1 of LPS, the portal vein pressure(PVP), portalvenous flow(PVF), inferior vena cava pressure(IVCP) andportal vein resistance (PVR) were detected 4 hours afterinjection.RESULTS: PVF of the 5 groups of rats acceptingintraperitoneal injection of LPS were increased from 14.0 to18.0, 22.2, 266.2, 34.8, 39.66, 38.8 mL@min-1 4 hours afterinjection of LPS ( P ＜ 0. 01 ). PVP of the 4 groups of ratsaccepting more than 0.1 mg/kg@ b. w of LPS was increasedfrom 1.04 to1.25, 1.50, 1.80, 1.95, 2.05 kPa(P＜0.01). Theincrements of PVF and PVP were in a dose-dependentmanner of LPS. PVR of the 5 groups of rats was decreasedfrom 51 to 42,44,48,45,44,47 kPa@min@ L-1 ( P＜ 0.05) and nodosedependent manner wes observed. PVF of PVL, IPOand sham-operated rats increased from 22.66 to 32.8, 22.0 to28.0, 14.0 to 34.8 mL@min1 ( P＜ 0.01), and PVP increasedfrom 1.86 to 2.24, 1.74 to 1.95, 1.04 to 1.80 kPa(P＜0.01),PVR decreased from 71 to61, 67 to61, 52 to 44 kPa@min@ L-1after intraperitoneal injection of 1 mg@ kg-1 of LPS. Theincrements of PVF and PVP of PVL and IPO rats weresignificantly less than the sham-operated rats ( P ＜ 0. 01 ),There wes no significant difference between the amounts ofPVR decreased in the two groups of PHT model rats andsham-operated rats( P＞ 0.05) after intraperitoneal injection 1mg@kg1 of LPS.CONCLUSION: Endotoxin could prompt portal hypertensionof the normal and noncirrhotic portal hypertensive rats byincreasing portal blood flow mainly.

Effects of Electroacupuncture on the Contents of NO,ET and T-AOC in the Brain Tissues of the Cerebral Hemorrhage Model Rats

In the cerebral hemorrhage model rats established by injection of collagenase and heparin into caudate nucleus, the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on the contents of nitric oxide (NO) and endothelin (ET),and total anti-oxidation capability (T-AOC) in the brain tissues were investigated. It is found that the content of NO in the Shuigou EA group lowered, ET decreased and the T-AOC raised significantly in both the Fengfu EA group and the Shuigou EA group (all P＜0.05) as compared with the model group,indicating that acupuncture can reduce the contents of ET and NO, and increase the T-AOC in the brain tissues of the rats with cerebral hemorrhage.

Effect of cholecystokinin on cytokines during endotoxic shock in rats

AIM To study the effect of cholecystokinin-octapeptide (CCK-8) on systemic hypotension and cytokine production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endotoxic shock (ES) rats.``METHODS The changes of blood pressure were observed using physiological record instrument in four groups of rats: LPS (8 mg. kg-1, iv) induced ES; CCK-8 (40 μg.kg- 1 iv) pretreatment 10 min before LPS (8 mg. kg- 1);CCK-8 (40 μg.kg-1, iv) or normal saline (control) groups.Differences in tissue and circulating specificity of the proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-a, IL-l3 and IL-6) were assayed with ELISA kits.``RESULTS CCK-8 reversed LPS-induced decrease of mean artery blood pressure (MABP) in rats. Compared with control, LPS elevated the serum level of IL-6 significantly (3567_-687 ng.L-1 vs 128_+22 ng.L-1, P＜0.01), while contents of TNF-a and IL- lβ elevated significantly (277 _± 86ng.L-1 vs not detectable and 43 ± 9 ng.L-1 vs notdetectable, P<0.01) but less extent than IL-6, CCK-8significantly inhibited the LPS-induced increase in serum TNF-a, IL-lβ and IL-6. LPS elevated spleen and lung content of IL-Iβ significantly (5184 ± 85 ng.L-1 vs 1047 ±21 ng.L-1 and 4050 ± 614 ng.L-1 vs not detectable,P＜0,01). while levels of TNF-a and IL-6 also rosesignificantly but in less extent than IL-lβ. CCK-8 inhibited the LPS-induced increase of the cytokines in spleen and lung. in the heart, CCK-8 significantly inhibited LPS.induced increase of TNF-a (864 ± 123 ng. L-1 in CCK-8 +LPS group vs 1599_-227 ng-L-1 in LPS group, P＜0.01),and IL-lβ (282 ± 93 ng-L-1 in CCK-8 + LPS group vs 621 ±145 ng.L-1 in LPS group, P＜0.01).``CONCLUSION CCK-8 reverses ES, which may be relatedto its inhibitory effect on the overproduction of cytokines.

Effects of progesterone on gastric emptying and intestinal transit in male rats

瞄准：在胃肠的活动性上学习在后叶催产素(OT ) 和 P 之间的孕酮(P) 效果和相互作用的剂量依赖者。方法：以便监视胃的倒空和肠的运输， SD 雄的老鼠与正常经由一根导管被把管子插进盐(3 ml/kg ) 包含 Na (2 )(51 ) CrO (4 )(0.5 microCi/ml ) 和 10% 炭。OT 被溶解进盐的正常， P 被溶解进 75% 酒精。结果：低 P 做(1 mg/kg， i.p ) 提高了胃的倒空(75+/-3% ， P【0.05 ) 并且 P 的高剂量(5 mg/kg， i.p ) 禁止它(42+/-11.2% ， P【0.01 ) 。P (1 mg/kg ) 增加了肠的运输(4.2+/-0.3， P【0.05 ) 当更高的剂量(10-20 mg/kg ) 没有效果时。OT (0.8 mg/kg， i.p ) 禁止了胃的倒空(23.5+/-9.8% ， P【0.01 ) 。P (20 mg/kg ) 的禁止的效果(32+/-9.7% ， P【0.05 ) 并且当二化学药品同时被管理时，胃的倒空上的 OT (0.8 mg/kg ) 提高了对方(17+/-9.4% ， P【0.01 ) 。结论：当 P 的高剂量减少了时， P 的低剂量增加了官方补给的活动性它。在怀孕的以后的时期期间，提高了 OT 的血浆水平可以也参予胃肠的抑制。

Keladi candik(Alocasia longiloba Miq.) petiole extracts promote wound healing in a full thickness excision wound model in rats

Objective: To investigate the wound-healing effect of Alocasia longiloba(A. longiloba) petiole extract on wounds in rats.Methods: Twenty-two male Sprague-dawley rats were randomly assigned to receive 10% solcoseryl gel, phosphate buffer saline, 50% ethanol, 95% ethanol and hexane extracts of A. longiloba at 1.5%, 3% and 6% doses, respectively. A full thicknesses wound(6 mm) was created on the dorsal of the rat; and all rats were applied with the extract solutions, 10% solcoseryl gel and phosphate buffer saline once a day topically until day 12. The wound was photographed on day 1, 6 and 12, and the percentage of wound contraction was calculated. On day 12, rats were sacrificed and histological examination of granulation tissue was carried out using haematoxylin & eosin and Masson's Trichrome stain to determine the wound healing effect.Results: In this study, 6% of 50% and 95% ethanol extracts of A. longiloba showed 82.50% and 82.32% wound contraction, respectively, and were comparable with 10% solcoseryl gel(82.30%). Meanwhile, phosphate buffer saline treated group showed the lowest wound contraction(69.86%). Histological assessment of wound treated with 6% of 95% ethanol extract of A. longiloba showed distinct epidermal and dermal layer, higher proliferation of fibroblast and more angiogenesis with collagen compared to other wound treated groups.Conclusions: A. longiloba petiole extracts have a wound healing potential and 6% of 95% ethanol extract of A. longiloba is more effective. Further studies are required to understand the wound healing mechanism of action of the extract.