AIM: To investigate whether increased intestinal permeability contributes to the pathogenesis and progress of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis by observing its dynamic change in rat models. METHODS: Rat models of nonalc...AIM: To investigate whether increased intestinal permeability contributes to the pathogenesis and progress of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis by observing its dynamic change in rat models. METHODS: Rat models of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis were established by giving a fat-rich diet. The rats were sacrificed at wk 8, 12 and 16 during the study. Rats fed with normal diet were taken as control. Plasma D-lactate, plasma diarnine oxidase, serum lipids and liver transarninases were measured in blood of the femoral artery. Hepatic steatosis and inflammation were assessed by haematoxylin-eosin staining. RESULTS: A rat model of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis was established successfully. Plasma D-lactate level in model group at wk 8, 12 and 16 and diarnine oxidase level in model group at wk 12, 16 increased significantly compared with those in control group. There were notable differences of D-lactate and diarnine oxidase level in model group between wk 8 and 12 as well as between wk 12 and 16. Serum lipids, liver transaminases and liver injury also increased with disease development CONCLUSION: Increased intestinal permeability caused by intestinal bacterial overgrowth and endotoxin-induced intestinal destruction exists in rats with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which may partially explain the pathogenesis and progress of this disease.展开更多
The concept of‘cirrhosis’is evolving and it is now clear that compensated and decompensated cirrhosis are completely different in terms of prognosis.Furthermore,the term‘advanced chronic liver disease(ACLD)’better...The concept of‘cirrhosis’is evolving and it is now clear that compensated and decompensated cirrhosis are completely different in terms of prognosis.Furthermore,the term‘advanced chronic liver disease(ACLD)’better reflects the continuum of histological changes occurring in the liver,which continue to progress even after cirrhosis has developed,and might regress after removing the etiological factor causing the liver disease.In compensated ACLD,portal hypertension marks the progression to a stage with higher risk of clinical complication and requires an appropriate evaluation and treatment.Invasive tests to diagnose cirrhosis(liver biopsy)and portal hypertension(hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement and endoscopy)remain of crucial importance in several difficult clinical scenarios,but their need can be reduced by using different non-invasive tests in standard cases.Among non-invasive tests,the accepted use,major limitations and major benefits of serum markers of fibrosis,elastography and imaging methods are summarized in the present review.展开更多
文摘AIM: To investigate whether increased intestinal permeability contributes to the pathogenesis and progress of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis by observing its dynamic change in rat models. METHODS: Rat models of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis were established by giving a fat-rich diet. The rats were sacrificed at wk 8, 12 and 16 during the study. Rats fed with normal diet were taken as control. Plasma D-lactate, plasma diarnine oxidase, serum lipids and liver transarninases were measured in blood of the femoral artery. Hepatic steatosis and inflammation were assessed by haematoxylin-eosin staining. RESULTS: A rat model of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis was established successfully. Plasma D-lactate level in model group at wk 8, 12 and 16 and diarnine oxidase level in model group at wk 12, 16 increased significantly compared with those in control group. There were notable differences of D-lactate and diarnine oxidase level in model group between wk 8 and 12 as well as between wk 12 and 16. Serum lipids, liver transaminases and liver injury also increased with disease development CONCLUSION: Increased intestinal permeability caused by intestinal bacterial overgrowth and endotoxin-induced intestinal destruction exists in rats with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which may partially explain the pathogenesis and progress of this disease.
基金Interdisciplinary Grant 2015 of the University of Bern(UniBe-ID 2015).
文摘The concept of‘cirrhosis’is evolving and it is now clear that compensated and decompensated cirrhosis are completely different in terms of prognosis.Furthermore,the term‘advanced chronic liver disease(ACLD)’better reflects the continuum of histological changes occurring in the liver,which continue to progress even after cirrhosis has developed,and might regress after removing the etiological factor causing the liver disease.In compensated ACLD,portal hypertension marks the progression to a stage with higher risk of clinical complication and requires an appropriate evaluation and treatment.Invasive tests to diagnose cirrhosis(liver biopsy)and portal hypertension(hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement and endoscopy)remain of crucial importance in several difficult clinical scenarios,but their need can be reduced by using different non-invasive tests in standard cases.Among non-invasive tests,the accepted use,major limitations and major benefits of serum markers of fibrosis,elastography and imaging methods are summarized in the present review.