Düşük doz metotreksatın ratlarda serebral iskemi reperfüzyon üzerine olan etkileri

Background: During cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury, oxidative stress leads to excitotoxicity, blood brain barrier dysfunction and inflammation. This study was designed to evaluate possible protective effects of low dose methotrexate on cerebral transient ischemia reperfusion injury in rat. Methods: Except CONTROL group, temporary aneurysm clips were performed to both common carotid arteries of rats for duration of 30 minutes. Four hours later, except CONTROL and SHAM groups, methotrexate (1.25 mg/kg/day) was administered intraperitoneally. Seventy two hours later, animals of CONTROL, MTX-A and SHAM-A group; and ten days later animals of MTX-C and SHAM-C group were sacrificed and hippocampal pyknotic neuronal cell count results and tissue lipid peroxidation (LPO) values were analyzed statistically. Results: Pyknotic cell count values of CONTROL group were lower than SHAM-A, SHAMC, MTX-A and MTX-C group values. Cell count values of SHAM-A and MTX-A group were higher than SHAM-C and MTX-C values, respectively. LPO values of CONTROL group were lower than SHAM-A and MTX-A values, but not different from MTX-C and SHAM-C values. LPO values of MTX-A group higher than MTX-C group values. Conclusion: Cell count values and LPO values demonstrated that low dose methotrexate could not prevent neuronal cells from destructive effects of transient ischemia reperfusion injury in rat.Amaç: Serebral iskemi reperfüzyon yaralanmalarında oluşan oksidatif stress eksitotoksisiteye, kan-beyin bariyerinde bozulmaya ve inflamasyon süreçlerinin oluşmasına neden olur. Bu çalışmada ratlarda oluşturulan hipoksi reperfüzyon yaralanmasında düşük doz metotreksatın olası koruyucu etkileri araştırılmıştır. Yöntem ve Gereç: Serebral iskemi reperfüzyon yaralanması oluşturmak amacıyla KONTROL grubu haricindeki tüm deney hayvanlarının (N=30) iki taraflı karotis arterlerine 30 dakika süreyle geçici anevrizma klibi konulmuştur. Yaralanmadan 4 saat sonra KONTROL ve SHAM grubu haricindeki hayvanlara intraperitoneal düşük doz metotreksat (1.25 mg/kg/gün) verilmiştir. Takiben 72 saatin sonunda KONTROL (N=6), MTX-A (N=8) ve SHAM-A (N=6) grubundaki hayvanlara ve 10 günün sonunda MTX-C (N=8) ve SHAM-C (N=8) grubundaki hayvanlara ötenazi uygulanıp beyin dokuları çıkarılmış; hipokampustaki dejenere (piknotik) nöron hücre sayıları ve dokulardaki lipid peroksidasyon (LPO) düzeyleri istatistiksel analize tabi tulmuştur. Bulgular: KONTROL grubunun piknotik nöron sayılarının SHAM-A, SHAM-C, MTX-A ve MTX-C gruplarınınkinden düşük olduğu saptanmıştır. Öte yandan SHAM-A ve MTX-A grubuna ait sayım değerlerinin sırası ile SHAM-C ve MTX-C gruplarının değerlerine göre belirgin yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. KONTROL grubunun LPO düzeylerinin SHAM-A and MTX-A gruplarından düşük ancak MTX-C ve SHAM-C gruplarının düzeyleri ile aynı olduğu bulunmuştur. Ayrıca, MTX-A grubunun LPO değerlerinin MTX-C grubuna göre daha yüksek olduğu da görülmüştür. Sonuç: Araştırmanın sonunda, düşük doz metotreksat tedavisinin ratların nöronal hücelerini serebral iskemi reperfüzyon yaralanmasının yıkıcı etkilerinden koruyamadığı gözlenmiştir

The Effect of Low-Dose Methotrexate on Autologous Fat Graft Survival

Background/aim: The survival of autologous fat graft tissue is dependent on various factors such as vascularization and inflammation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible beneficial effects of low-dose methotrexate (LD-MTX) on fat graft volume and survival. Materials and methods: A total of 13 male Wistar albino rats were divided into two groups, a control group and an LD-MTX group. An autologous fat graft obtained from the inguinal region of each rat was transferred to its back. LD-MTX was administered intraperitoneally in the LD-MTX group once a week for 4 weeks after the surgical procedure. The control group underwent surgery but was not administered MTX. Fat grafts were harvested for analyses. Results: The results showed that 2 months postoperatively the fat graft weights of the control and LD-MTX groups were not significantly different. In addition, the vascularity of the grafts was higher in the LD-MTX group than it was in the control group. The mean lipid peroxidation levels were essentially the same in the two groups, but myeloperoxidation was significantly lower in the LD-MTX group than it was in the other group. Conclusion: The results showed that LD-MTX administration may not preserve the quality and volume of transplanted fat tissue in rats.WoSScopu

Effects of Low Dose Methotrexate in Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Rat

WOS: 000365428100005Background: During cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury, oxidative stress leads to excitotoxicity, blood brain barrier dysfunction and inflammation. This study was designed to evaluate possible protective effects of low dose methotrexate on cerebral transient ischemia reperfusion injury in rat. Methods: Except CONTROL group, temporary aneurysm clips were performed to both common carotid arteries of rats for duration of 30 minutes. Four hours later, except CONTROL and SHAM groups, methotrexate (1.25 mg/kg/day) was administered intraperitoneally. Seventy two hours later, animals of CONTROL, MTX-A and SHAM-A group; and ten days later animals of MTX-C and SHAM-C group were sacrificed and hippocampal pyknotic neuronal cell count results and tissue lipid peroxidation (LPO) values were analyzed statistically. Results: Pyknotic cell count values of CONTROL group were lower than SHAM-A, SHAM-C, MTX-A and MTX-C group values. Cell count values of SHAM-A and MTX-A group were higher than SHAM-C and MTX-C values, respectively. LPO values of CONTROL group were lower than SHAM-A and MTX-A values, but not different from MTX-C and SHAM-C values. LPO values of MTX-A group higher than MTX-C group values. Conclusion: Cell count values and LPO values demonstrated that low dose methotrexate could not prevent neuronal cells from destructive effects of transient ischemia reperfusion injury in rat

Effects of low-dose methotrexate in spinal cord injury in rats

WOS: 000322097200002PubMed: 23884668BACKGROUND This study was designed to evaluate the possible protective effects of low-dose methotrexate in the spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. METHODS Thirty-seven Wistar albino rats were used in the present study. Except for the animals of the Sham group, all animals were divided into two main groups, which were used in acute and subacute stage investigations. Then, thoracal laminectomy was performed, and except for the Sham group, SCI was induced using a temporary aneurysm clip. After clip compression, the experimental material (methotrexate or methylprednisolone) was administered intraperitoneally, except in the Sham and Control groups. Then, the spinal cords were removed to evaluate the SCI histopathologically and biochemically at the scheduled date. RESULTS Neither experimental material was shown to reduce the histopathological grade in either stage of SCI. Low-dose methotrexate was shown to decrease lipid peroxidation levels only in the subacute stage of SCI. However, methylprednisolone and low-dose methotrexate could not decrease or block myeloperoxidase enzyme activation in either stage of SCI. CONCLUSION Low-dose methotrexate was effective in reducing the lipid peroxidation levels in the subacute stage of SCI, although histopathological evaluation results and myeloperoxidase levels of all groups did not support this finding at either stage

Effects of low-dose methotrexate in spinal cord injury in rats

WOS: 000322097200002PubMed: 23884668BACKGROUND This study was designed to evaluate the possible protective effects of low-dose methotrexate in the spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. METHODS Thirty-seven Wistar albino rats were used in the present study. Except for the animals of the Sham group, all animals were divided into two main groups, which were used in acute and subacute stage investigations. Then, thoracal laminectomy was performed, and except for the Sham group, SCI was induced using a temporary aneurysm clip. After clip compression, the experimental material (methotrexate or methylprednisolone) was administered intraperitoneally, except in the Sham and Control groups. Then, the spinal cords were removed to evaluate the SCI histopathologically and biochemically at the scheduled date. RESULTS Neither experimental material was shown to reduce the histopathological grade in either stage of SCI. Low-dose methotrexate was shown to decrease lipid peroxidation levels only in the subacute stage of SCI. However, methylprednisolone and low-dose methotrexate could not decrease or block myeloperoxidase enzyme activation in either stage of SCI. CONCLUSION Low-dose methotrexate was effective in reducing the lipid peroxidation levels in the subacute stage of SCI, although histopathological evaluation results and myeloperoxidase levels of all groups did not support this finding at either stage

Evaluation of the Neurotoxicity of the Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Dural Sealant

WOS: 000334560700003PubMed: 23344862AIM: Although polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a neutral, biocompatible hydrophilic polymer recognized for its lack of interaction with biological barrier, its neurotoxicity has not been clearly identified in neurosurgery. This study is constructed to evaluate the possible neurotoxicity of a PEG hydrogel dural sealant. MATERIAL and METHODS: After a burrhole was opened in the left parietal bone of the twenty five Wistar albino rats, the dura mater and cerebral cortex were incised and the experimental material (activated polyethylene glycol and polyethylene imine) was sprayed into the burrhole. Then brain tissues were harvested for histopathological and biochemical studies at 72 hours to investigate the acute stage changes and on 15th day to evaluate the chronic stage changes. RESULTS: There were statistically significant differences among the groups regarding the comparison of the values of the PMNL cell infiltration grades, gliosis and congestion in both acute and chronic stages. However, the values of the MNL cell infiltration grades, edema and fibrin formation, lipid peroxidation levels of harvested brain tissues were similar in all groups. CONCLUSION: Although this study did not present the detailed histopathological and biochemical evaluation results, it indicated that the application of the PEG-based hydrogel sealant was not associated with neurotoxicity, delayed healing, or degenerative changes

An easy two-step purification method for human leucocyte myeloperoxidase / İnsan lökosit miyeloperoksidazı saflaştırılması için kolay 2 basamaklı yöntem

Objective: The object of this study is to describe a simple, rapid and cost effective method for purification of human leucocyte myeloperoxidase from a single donor. Myelopeoxidase (MPO) was purified by a two step procedure consisting of concanavalin-A Sepharose 4B affinity chromatography followed by CM-Sephadex cation exchange chromatography. Methods: Leucocytes from a single donor collected by leucopheresis were used in purification studies. MPO was solubilized and extracted from leucocytes by homogenization in phosphate buffer containing 1% HETAB (hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide). MPO containing soluble material was applied onto concanavalin-A Sepharose 4B affinity gel, and was eluted with methyl-a-D-manno-piranoside. Fractions with MPO activity were pooled, dialyzed and applied onto CM-sephadex cation exchange gel, and was eluted from the column at weak cationic pH with linear NaCl gradient. Results: By the use of two chromatographic procedures, MPO was purified from human leucocytes with 70% yield. Purity of MPO was checked by determining the Reinheit Zahl (RZ) value (A(430)/A(280)). The RZ value of 0.86 indicated that the purified enzyme was highly homogenous as compared to reported experimental values (ranging from 0.82 to 0.88) and pure commercial enzyme with the RZ value of 0.84. Conclusion: In comparison with earlier purification methods, the purification method reported here has higher recovery rate and high purity together. Use of leucocytes with leucopheresis origin help us to omit the leucocyte isolation step and omitting of ammonium sulphate precipitation steps also help us to reduce the cost and is shortened the time of purification

Effectiveness of Dimethylsulfoxide on The Survival and Volume Preservation of Autologous Fat Graft Tissue: A Preliminary Study

Background: The survival of autologous fat graft tissue is dependent on various factors, such as vascularization and inflammation. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the possible beneficial effects of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) on fat graft volume and survival. Methods: Eighteen male Wistar albino rats were divided randomly into three groups. An autologous fat graft obtained from the inguinal region of each rat was transferred to its back. DMSO was administered intraperitoneally (IP) in the DMSO-IP group and cutaneously (C) in the DMSO-C group once daily for 15 days after the surgical procedure. The control group underwent surgery but was not administered with DMSO. Two months after surgery, the grafted fatty tissues were harvested for histopathological and biochemical analyses. Results: The results showed that 2 months postoperatively, fat grafts of the DMSO-C and DMSO-IP groups weighed significantly more than the grafts of the control group. Moreover, the vascularity of the grafts was higher in the DMSO-C group than in the control group, and no significant difference was found between the two DMSO groups. The mean lipid peroxidation levels were the same in the three groups, but myeloperoxidation was significantly lower in the DMSO-C group than in the other two groups. Conclusions: The study results showed that cutaneous rather than intraperitoneal DMSO administration could preserve the quality and volume of transplanted fat tissue in rats by enhancing vascularity and decreasing inflammation.WoSScopu

Evaluation Of Oxidative Metabolism In Child And Adolescent Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Objective Oxidative metabolism is impaired in several medical conditions including psychiatric disorders, and this imbalance may be involved in the etiology of these diseases. The present study evaluated oxidative balance in pediatric and adolescent patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods The study included 48 children and adolescents (34 male, 14 female) with ADHD who had no neurological, systemic, or comorbid psychiatric disorders, with the exception of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and 24 sex- and age-matched healthy controls (17 male and seven female). Results TAS was significantly lower, and TOS and OSI were significantly higher in patients with ADHD than in healthy controls. Total antioxidant levels were lower in patients with comorbid ODD than in those with no comorbidity. No difference was found in TOS or OSI among the ADHD subtypes; however, TAS was higher in the attention-deficient subtype. Conclusion Our findings demonstrated that oxidative balance is impaired and oxidative stress is increased in children and adolescents with ADHD. This results are consistent with those of previous studies.PubMedWoSScopu