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Objective To investigate the effects of intestinal ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)on cerebral microglial activation in rats.Methods One hundred and twenty-eight healthy male SD rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly allocated to one of two groups(n =64 each):group sham operation(group S)and intestinal I/R group.Intestinal I/R was produced by occlusion of superior mesenteric stery for 90 main followed by reperfusion.Sixteen animals were sacrificed at each of the 4 time points:2,6,24 and 48 h of reperfusion in each group.Their intestines were obtained for microscopic examination.Their brains were harvested for detection of microglial activation (by immuno-histochemistry).The reactive oxygen species(ROS),MDA and NO contents and SOD,nitric oxide synthase(NOS)and inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)activities in the brain were measured.Results The microglia were in quiescent condition.Ibal staining was negative or light in group S.Intestinal I/R significantly increased intestinal Chiu score,cerebral microglial activation at 6,24 and 48 h of repeffusion which peaked at 24 h of reperfusion in group I/R as compared with group S.Cerebral ROS,MDA,NO levels and NOS,iNOS activities were significantly higher while SOD activity was significantly lower in group I/R than in group S.Concluslon Intestinal I/R can activate microglia and induce the release of nitrogen and oxygen free radicals resulting in cerebral injury.
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Objective To investigate the effects of propofol on the spontaneous transient outward K+ currents in mouse cerebral arterial smooth muscle cells.Methods Kunming mice of both sexes,weighing 18-22 g,were used in this study.Vascular smooth muscle cells were freshly isolated from cerebral arteries in two steps.Five cells were chosen and studied.When holding potential was - 30 mV,spontaneous transient outward K+ currents were recorded before and after the application of 56 μmol/L propofol by perforated whole-cell patch-clamp technique.The amplitude,frequency,area under the curve and half time width of spontaneous transient outward K+ currents were analyzed.Results Propofol 56 μmol/L significantly increased the amplitude,frequency and area under the curve of spontaneous transient outward K+ currents.There was no significant change in the half time width of spontaneous transient outward K+ currents after administration,Conclusion Propofol can activate spontaneous transient outward K+ currents in mouse cerebral arterial smooth muscle cells,and thus induces vascular smooth muscle relaxation.
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Objective To study the setting up a model of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in pigs. Methods In pigs, OLT were performed based on the porcine anatomical and physiological features, and the extracorporeal veno venous bypass was established during the anhepatice stage. Results Fourteen pigs(87.5%) of 16 OLT survived after the operation, and the haemodynamics?serum biochemical parameters and core temperature were maintained in the normal value during OLT. Conclusions Extracorporeal venovenous bypass and perfect surgical techniques based on the anatomical and physiological features are the key to successful OLT in pigs.