The aim of the study reported here was to evaluate the biochemical and histopathologic effects of omeprazole and vitamin E in rats with corrosive esophageal burns. A total of 144 Wistar Albino rats were divided into 12 experimental groups (12 rats per group) and used in an animal study. Group I rats were given a laparotomy and received no treatment (control group), while groups II, III and IV received a laparotomy and were treated with omeprazole, vitamin E or omeprazole/vitamin E, respectively. Groups V-XII rats received a laparotomy and were given a caustic acid burn through acid instillation (1 ml caustic 10% sulphuric acid; groups V-VIII) or alkali instillation (corrosive 10% sodium hydroxide solution; groups IX-XII) into the isolated esophageal segment via a 22-Fr cannula for 2 min. Each group of rats subjected to caustic burn received either no treatment (groups V and IX) or were treated with omeprazole, vitamin E or omeprazole/vitamin E, respectively (remaining six groups). Omeprazole (20 mg/kg) or vitamin E (10 mg/kg) was administered to the rats intraperitoneally or intramuscularly, respectively. Seventy-two rats (50% of each group, n = 6) were killed immediately after the experimental treatment (acute phase). The remaining rats were kept under standard conditions for 21 days (late phase) before being killed. The distal esophageal segments were harvested from all animal and used in histopathologic and biochemical analyses. Compared to the controls (no caustic burn), rats receiving only the acid or alkali installation (and no subsequent treatment) had the highest mean malondialdehyde (16.9 and 15.8 micromol MDA/g protein, respectively) and hydroxyproline (5.9 and 5.7; mg HP/g wet tissue) levels of all groups. In comparison, rats treated with acid + omeprazole and/or vitamin E had relatively lower MDA (12.9 and 11.6 micromol/g protein, respectively) and HP levels (4.3 and 4.08 mg/g wet tissue, respectively). Similarly, rats treated with alkali + omeprazole and/or vitamin E had low levels of MDA (13.9 and 11.7 micromol/g protein, respectively) and HP (4.3 and 4.4 mg/g wet tissue, respectively). The glutathione (GSH) levels of acid-only- or alkali-only-treated rats were lower than those found in omeprazole- and/or vitamin E-treated rats. Based on these results, we conclude that vitamin E and omeprazole affect the biochemical and histopathologic parameters in rats receiving corrosive esophageal burn from acid and alkali. The effect of both substances was slightly greater in the acid-treated groups.
Evaluation of prophylactic effects of omeprazole and/or vitamin E on the formation of free oxygen radicals (FOR) and bowel histopathology in the newborn rat model of hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) that resembles human necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Eighty newborn rats were randomly divided into eight groups. H/R was done using airtight chamber. Rats were exposed to 100% CO2 for 15 min followed by a reoxygenation for the next 15 min with 100% O2. Group 1 (n = 10) was the control group. Group 2 (n = 10) rats received vitamin E. In Group 3 (n = 10) omeprazole was administrated. Group 4 (n = 10) rats received omeprazole and vitamin E. Group 5 (n = 10) rats were subjected to H/R two times for 2 days and one time for 3 days. Group 6 (n = 10) received vitamin E in addition to H/R for 5 days and in Group 7 (n = 10) omeprazole in addition to H/R for 5 days. In Group 8 (n = 10), vitamin E and omeprazole and H/R were applied for 5 days. Rats were killed at the end of the each process and bowel specimens were harvested for histopathological and biochemical investigations. We administrated vitamin E intramuscularly 300 unit/kg per day and omeprazole orally 20 mg/kg per day. Malondialdehyde (MDA), xanthine oxidase (XO), xanthine dehydogenase (XDH) and XO/(XO + XDH) were measured. Vitamin E and/or omeprazole treated rats had significantly less XO% levels than H/R only group (0.36, 0.38 and 0.57, respectively). Similarly, the MDA levels were significantly lower in vitamin E and/or omeprazole received rats than H/R only rats (88.8, 97.9 and 122.6, respectively). All rats treated with omeprazole and/or vitamin E had better biochemical and histopathological levels compared to H/R rats (p < 0.05). Histopathological results show that Group 5 (H/R only) had significantly more intestinal damage when compared with Group 6 (vitamin E + H/R), Group 7 (omeprazole + R/H) and Group 8 (vitamin E + omeprazole + H/R) (p < 0.001). Grade 2 and 3 intestinal damages were only in Group 5 and there were no statistical difference between in Groups 6, 7 and 8 (p > 0.001). Omeprazole and/or vitamin E may protect the biochemical and histopathological intestinal damage of H/R injury in rats. These drugs may be beneficial in the prophylaxis of NEC in humans as well.
Intraabdominal adhesion formation is a frequent problem after major abdominal surgery. For many years, there have been various attempts to decrease adhesions by using systemic and local drugs and mechanical barriers. In this study we aimed to evaluate the antifibrinolytic antiadhesive effects of mitomycin C (MMC) and streptopeptidase A (SA) against intraabdominal adhesions. Forty-eight rats were divided into six groups, each with eight rats. Group 1 (sham group) rats were laparotomized by transverse incision only. In Group 2 (laparotomy and talcum powder), 2 ml talcum powder was scattered equally onto the intestinal surface after laparotomy. Group 3 (SA only), 2 g SA was introduced onto the intestinal surface. Group 4 (talcum powder and SA), 2 ml talcum powder was scattered onto the intestinal surface and then 2 g SA was applied on the same area. Group 5 (MMC only), 2 ml MMC was introduced onto the intestinal surface. Group 6 (talcum powder and MMC), 2 ml talcum powder was scattered onto intestinal surface and then MMC was applied onto same area. We assessed adhesion grades macroscopically, as well as, hydroxproline levels biochemically. Macroscopicaly, the number of rats with moderate or severe adhesions was significantly higher in the control group than all other groups (P < 0.05). SA and MMC groups had only mild adhesions. No intraabdominal problem was detected in rats with SA or MMC. Hydroxyproline (HP) levels were significantly higher in control group than all other groups (P < 0.05). There was no statistical significance between the rats with SA and MMC (P > 0.05) according to the HP measurements. MMC and SA may have potential antiadhesive effects. Both substances could be beneficial against adhesion formation after laparotomies.
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