Zhou YH, Cao GY, Yuan B, Jiao BH, Miao MY. Changes in mitochondrial ultrastructure and malondialdehyde level in regenerating liver tissue in rats.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2010;
18:2302-2307. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v18.i22.2302]
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Abstract
AIM: To investigate the role of mitochondria permeability transition (MPT) in liver regeneration.
METHODS: One hundred and five male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: partial hepatectomy (PH) group, cyclosporin A (CsA) group and sham-operated (SH) group. Animals in the PH and CsA groups underwent 2/3 partial hepatectomy. Animals in the CsA group were administered CsA before the surgery. The animals in each group were further divided into seven sub-groups. Ultrastructural morphology of mitochondria in remnant liver after PH was determined by electron microscopy. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissue was also measured.
RESULTS: Remarkable changes were observed in the morphology and ultrastructure of the liver mitochondria at 24 h after PH, including conspicuous swelling, increased membrane permeability, reduced number of cristae, and matrix vacuolation. At 72 h, moderate mitochondrial swelling was observed, while, at other time points, mild mitochondrial swelling was seen. Mitochondrial permeability increased at 0, 3 and 6 h in the CsA group, but decreased at 24 and 72 h when compared with the PH group. Similar changes in endoplasmic reticulum were also noted. The content of MDA increased at 3 h after PH, peaked at 24 h, and then decreased and returned to normal level at 120 h. The contents of MDA at all time points in the CsA group were significantly higher than those in the PH group.
CONCLUSION: The changes in mitochondrial ultrastructure and MDA level are closely associated with MPT during live regeneration in rats, especially prominent at 24 h after PH. The changes in mitochondrial ultrastructure and MDA level in liver tissue is possibly related to the initiation of liver regeneration after PH.
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