VEGF enhances serum levels of HGF and IL-6 in rats following 50 percent partial liver transplantation / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To determine the effects of exogenous VEGF on the serum levels of HGF and IL-6 in rats following partial liver transplantation.Methods Totally 180 SD rats were subjected to 50 percent partial liver transplantation,then each 60 rats were treated either with VEGF,anti-VEGF or normal saline.HGF,IL-6 and hepatic biochemical markers were assessed at 0,12,24,72,168 h after operation.Results In the VEGF group,the serum levels of HGF and IL-6 were significantly increased as compared with those of anti-VEGF group or control group.Blockage of endogenous VEGF led to a marked increase of ALT and AST.Conclusion VEGF can markedly increase the secretion of HGF and IL-6,which may be related to its enhancing liver regeneration and improving liver function.