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Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors (DPP4-I) against liver damage, especially fibrosis and lipid accumulation, in a rat intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) model.
Methods: SD rats were divided into two groups: the Control (n = 7; normal saline + IFALD model) and DPP4-I (n = 7; DPP4-I + IFALD model; short bowel syndrome (SBS) + total parenteral nutrition) groups. All rats were euthanized 21 days postoperatively to obtain tissue samples. Liver fibrosis was evaluated by Sirius Red and α-SMA staining. Liver damage was assessed using the steatosis, activity, and fibrosis score. Inflammation cytokines were examined by ELISA.
Results: The survival rate was comparatively different, being 87.5% in the DPP4-I group and 70.0% in the Control group. Two rats of the Control group showed progressive liver fibrosis in the periportal area with fibrous streaks. Further, the mean area percentage of α-SMA immune-positive cells was significantly lower in the DPP4-I group than in the Control group. TGF-β levels were significantly lower in the DPP4-I group than in the Control group.
Conclusion: DPP4-I administration reduced liver fibrosis in IFALD, possibly by inhibiting DPP4-I-induced adipogenesis and suppressing TGF-β. These results may contribute to elucidating the mechanism of IFALD.
期刊介绍:
Pediatric Surgery International is a journal devoted to the publication of new and important information from the entire spectrum of pediatric surgery. The major purpose of the journal is to promote postgraduate training and further education in the surgery of infants and children.
The contents will include articles in clinical and experimental surgery, as well as related fields. One section of each issue is devoted to a special topic, with invited contributions from recognized authorities. Other sections will include:
-Review articles-
Original articles-
Technical innovations-
Letters to the editor