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A thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy model in C57BL/6 mice: a behavioral and neurochemical study / Modelo de encefalopatia hepática induzida por tioacetamida em camundongos C57BL/6: estudo comportamental e neuroquímico
Miranda, Aline Silva de; Rodrigues, David Henrique; Vieira, Luciene Bruno; Lima, Cristiano Xavier; Rachid, Milene Alvarenga; Vidigal, Paula Vieira Teixeira; Gomez, Marcus Vinicius; Reis, Helton José dos; Guatimosim, Cristina; Teixeira, Antônio Lúcio.
Affiliation
  • Miranda, Aline Silva de; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Laboratory of Immunopharmacology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Rodrigues, David Henrique; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Laboratory of Immunopharmacology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Vieira, Luciene Bruno; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Pharmacology. Laboratory of Neuropharmacology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Lima, Cristiano Xavier; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Laboratory of Immunopharmacology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Rachid, Milene Alvarenga; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Laboratory of Immunopharmacology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Vidigal, Paula Vieira Teixeira; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Morphology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Gomez, Marcus Vinicius; Federal University of Minas Gerais. School of Medicine. INCT. Laboratory of Molecular Medicine. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Reis, Helton José dos; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Pharmacology. Laboratory of Neuropharmacology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Guatimosim, Cristina; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Morphology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Teixeira, Antônio Lúcio; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Institute of Biological Sciences. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Laboratory of Immunopharmacology. Belo Horizonte. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; Arq. neuropsiquiatr;68(4): 597-602, Aug. 2010. graf, ilus
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-555241
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ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neuropsychiatric syndrome resulting from liver failure. In the present study, we aimed to standardize an animal model of HE induced by thioacetamide (TAA) in C57BL/6 mice evaluating behavioral symptoms in association with liver damage and alterations in neurotransmitter release.

METHOD:

HE was induced by an intraperitoneal single dose of TAA (200 mg/kg, 600 mg/kg or 1,200 mg/kg). Behavioral symptoms were evaluated using the SHIRPA battery. Liver damage was confirmed by histopathological analysis. The glutamate release was measured using fluorimetric assay.

RESULTS:

The neuropsychiatric state, motor behavior and reflex and sensory functions were significantly altered in the group receiving 600 mg/kg of TAA. Biochemical analysis revealed an increase in the glutamate release in the cerebral cortex of HE mice.

CONCLUSION:

HE induced by 600mg/kg TAA injection in C57BL/6 mice seems to be a suitable model to investigate the pathogenesis and clinical disorders of HE.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

A encefalopatia hepática (EH) é uma síndrome neuropsiquiátrica resultante da falência hepática. O objetivo do presente estudo foi estabelecer um modelo de EH induzida por tioacetamida (TAA) em camundongos C57BL/6 avaliando transtornos comportamentais, falência hepática e alterações na liberação de neurotransmissores.

MÉTODO:

A EH foi induzida por meio de uma única dose intraperitoneal de TAA (200 mg/kg, 600 mg/kg, 1.200 mg/kg). As alterações comportamentais foram avaliadas utilizando a bateria SHIRPA. A falência hepática foi confirmada através de análises histopatológicas e a liberação de glutamato medida, por ensaio fluorimétrico.

RESULTADOS:

Foram encontradas alterações significativas no estado neuropsiquiátrico, comportamento motor e função reflexa e sensorial no grupo que recebeu 600 mg/kg de TAA. Análises bioquímicas revelaram aumento na liberação de glutamato no córtex cerebral dos camundongos com EH.

CONCLUSÃO:

A EH induzida por 600 mg/kg de TAA em camundongos C57BL/6 parece ser um modelo apropriado para a investigação da patogênese e dos transtornos clínicos da EH.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Thioacetamide / Behavior, Animal / Hepatic Encephalopathy / Liver Failure, Acute / Motor Activity Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: NEUROLOGIA / PSIQUIATRIA Year: 2010 Type: Article
Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Thioacetamide / Behavior, Animal / Hepatic Encephalopathy / Liver Failure, Acute / Motor Activity Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: NEUROLOGIA / PSIQUIATRIA Year: 2010 Type: Article