Gene expression of liver nuclear receptor LRH-1 and scavenger receptor class B type I gene in cholesterol gallstone mice / 中国现代普通外科进展

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Objective:To investigate the expressions of liver receptor homolog 1 (LRH-1) and scavenger receptor B type Ⅰ (SRBI) gene in cholesterol gallstone (CGS) mice.Methods:Forty C57BL/6 mice,20 with cholesterol gallstone (GS)and 20 controls without gallstones (GSF) were enrolled in this study.mRNA and protein expression of LRH-1 and SRBI genes were determined by RT-PCR and Western blot.Results:Gallbladder walls of GS mice were thicker with increased stromal granulocyte infiltration.The expression levels of LRH-1 genes were significantly higher in GS mice than in controls(P＜0.01).The expression levels of SRBI genes were also significantly higher in GS mice than in controls(P＜0.01).Conclusion:The increased expression of LRH-1 and SRBI gene may be related to GS disease.