Effect of Gasoline on the Extracellular Matrix of Dermis in Rat / 复旦学报（医学版）

ABSTRACT

PurposeTo study the effect of gasoline on the extracellular matrix of dermis in rat. Methods45 male Wistar rats were divided into control group, 3 different exposure level groups, which were exposed to gasoline on 2 cm× 3 cm skin area with the dose of 250 mg/cm2 for 1 (group A) ,4(group B)and 8 days (group C) respectively,and an intervention group exposed to 250 mg/cm2 × 8 days gasoline after the application of protective agent on skin. After the treatment, collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) were assayed in skin departed from intoxicated area.ResultsCompared with control group, collagen was decreased in group C(P<0.05); elastin was decreased in group B and C (P<0.05); glycosaminoglycan was decreased in all exposure groups and intervention group ( P < 0.05 or P < 0.01 )。 Collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycan(GAG) were significantly lower in group C than in intervention group ( P < 0.05 ). ConclusionsThe extracellular matrix of dermis,including collagen,elastin and GAG were decreased in rat dermal exposed to gasoline.