Obstructive jaundice induces early depression of mitochondrial respiration in rat hepatocytes

Abstract

Introduction:Oxidative phosphorylation dysfunction of hepatocyte mitochondria is involved in the pathophysiology of organ dysfunction following obstructive jaundice (OJ). However the time period from biliary occlusion to the occurrence of the dysfunction has not been determined decisively. Purpose: To evaluate the early effects (1 d and 7 d) of OJ on liver mitochondria respiratory function in rats. Methods: Male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were randomly divided into the following 3 groups: laparotomy plus OJ for 24 h (1d group) (n = 10); laparotomy plus OJ for 7 d (7d group) (n = 10); sham control procedure (CTR group) (n = 12). At the end of OJ periods, total serum bilirubin level, hepatic enzyme activity levels (GOT, GTP, Gama-GT, ALP), mitochondrial respiration phases S3 and S4, as well as the respiratory control ratio (RC = S3/S4), and ADP consumption/oxygen consumption (ADP/O) ratio, were determined. Results: Total serum bilirubin, activity of most hepatic enzymes, and O2 consumption during basal (S4) respiration were increased in the 1d and 7d groups (ANOVA, p = 0.05 vs. CTR). After ADP addition, the O 2 consumption rate (S3) in the 1d group remained similar to the CTR rate (ANOVA p > .05), while the RC rate was reduced (ANOVA, p = 0.001) vs. CTR. The effects observed on mitochondrial respiration in the 1d group were exacerbated in the 7d group. Conclusion: These results indicate that OJ induces early (24 h) depression of liver mitochondria respiration, and thus may lead to early reduction in the production of high energy bonds. Key words: Jaundice, Obstructive. Mitochondria, Liver. Oxidative Phosphorylation. RESUMO Introdução:A disfunção da fosforilação oxidativa das mitocôndrias do hepatócito está envolvida na fisiopatologia da disfunção orgânica subseqüente à icterícia obstrutiva (IO). Entretanto, a precocidade da ocorrência desta disfunção permanece obscura. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito precoce da IO na função respiratória mitocondrial em ratos. Métodos: Ratos Wistar machos (200 a 250g) foram randomizados em 3 grupos que foram submetidos a laparotomia mais: IO por 24hs (grupo 1d)(n=10); IO por 7 dias (grupo 7d)(n=10; procedimento simulado (grupo CTR)(n=12). Ao final dos períodos de IO, foram determinados: bilirrubina sérica total, atividade de enzimas hepáticas (TGO, TGP, Gama-GT, FA), e as fases S3 e S4 da respiração mitocondrial, bem como o razão do controle respiratório (RC = S3/S4), e a razão entre consumo de ADP/consumo de oxigênio (ADP/O). Resultados: Observou-se significativo aumento de bilirrubina sérica total, enzimas hepáticas, e consumo de O2 durante a respiração basal (S4) no grupo de IO por 24hs (ANOVA, p=0.009). Após adição de ADP, a taxa de consumo de O2 (S3) não diminuiu significativamente no grupo de IO, comparado com o CTR (ANOVA, p>0.05); entretanto, a razão do controle respiratório (RC) foi significativamente mais baixa comparada com o CTR (ANOVA, p=0.001). Os efeitos observados na respiração mitocondrial no grupo do dia 1d estavam exacerbados no grupo 7d. Conclusão: Estes result...

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