Analysis of GDNF mRNA gene expression on both severed sections of the sciatic nerve in rats / 中华骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the gene expression of GDNF mRNA on both ends of the severed sections of sciatic nerve in rats. Methods The specimen of sciatic nerve proximal and distal to the cut off site was taken respectively before and after sciatic nerve severance. The level of GDNF mRNA on both cutting sections was observed and compared by using of semi quantitative RT-PCR method with ? Actin as a inner consult before nad after sciatic nerve cut off. Results A minimum expression of GDNF mRNA was found on sciatic nerve before the operation, however, there was an increase of 20% at 24 hours in the distal section after sciatic nerve cut off, 60% at 7th day, 85% at 14th day and 90% at 28th day. While it decreased by 10%, 38%, 45% and 52% at 1st day, 7th day, 14th day and 28th day in the proximal section respectively. Conclusion The decreasing and increasing of GDNF mRNA level at the proximal and distal sciatic nerve section is the result of the disruption of “neuron axon target”axis after sciatic nerve cut off. This may provide a theory basis in treatment of SCI by use of the foreign GDNF.