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Otari KV, Patil RJ, Upasani CD. Improvement of cognitive dysfunction by a novel phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, Tadalafil. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2023; 37:263-274. [PMID: 36203370 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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There is substantial evidence for the modulatory role of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterases (PDEs) in memory and synaptic plasticity, and an increase in intracellular cGMP facilitates these processes. The present study was aimed at the neuropharmacological investigations of tadalafil (TAD 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg, p.o.) and further involvement of nitric oxide (NO)-cGMP in its effects. The effects of tadalafil and its combination with NG -nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) were investigated in scopolamine- and diabetes-induced cognitive dysfunction using elevated plus maze (EPM) and object recognition (ORT) tests. The results of EPM revealed that the scopolamine- and diabetes-induced learning and memory deficit was dose dependently attenuated after administration of TAD (TAD 10 and 20 mg/kg, p.o.) in both paradigms studied. Administration of L-NAME (20 mg/kg) aggravated scopolamine- and diabetes-induced learning and memory deficit. Co-administration of L-NAME (20 mg/kg) after TAD (20 mg/kg) produced significant increase in cognitive performance as compared to scopolamine- and diabetic- control group. This showed that L-NAME (20 mg/kg) aggravated scopolamine- and diabetes-induced learning and memory deficit was significantly reversed by TAD (20 mg/kg). The results of the present study revealed that tadalafil by inhibiting PDE5 possibly elevated the cGMP level that through a diversity of its substrates produced neuropharmacological effects in cognitive dysfunction.
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- Kishor Vasant Otari
- Department of Pharmacology, Navsahyadri Institute of Pharmacy, Naigaon (Nasrapur), Tal. Bhor, Dist. Pune, India
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- Navsahyadri Group of Institutes, Naigaon (Nasrapur), Tal. Bhor, Dist. Pune, India
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Fuentes-Orozco C, Agredano-Jiménez R, Alvarez-Villaseñor AS, Mares-País R, Barbosa-Camacho FJ, Cortés-Flores AO, Reyes-Elizalde EA, Guzmán-Ramírez BG, Flores-Becerril P, Guzmán-Barba JA, Chejfec-Ciociano JM, Ibarrola-Peña JC, Brancaccio-Pérez IV, González-Ojeda A. Effects of Oral Zafirlukast, Sildenafil, or Pirfenidone on the Formation of Postsurgical Intra-abdominal Adhesions in an Experimental Rat Model. Eur Surg Res 2021; 63:145-154. [PMID: 34818645 DOI: 10.1159/000521036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Intra-abdominal adhesions' main etiology is surgical procedures that commonly require reintervention. Oral treatments with Sildenafil, Zafirlukast, and Pirfenidone have yielded decreased severity of fibrotic phenomena secondary to the introduction of foreign material. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of oral Zafirlukast, Sildenafil or Pirfenidone treatment on reducing or preventing intra-abdominal adhesions in an experimental rat model. METHODS Four groups, each of 10 male Wistar rats weighing 250-300 g, were used. A midline laparotomy was used to excise an area of 1.5´1.5cm and reconstructed with polypropylene mesh fixed to the abdominal wall. After 12 h, oral doses of Zafirlukast (1.25 mg/kg, group B), Sildenafil (15 mg/kg, group C), or Pirfenidone (500 mg/kg, group D) were given every day for eight days. The control group, A, received no treatment. At day nine, animals were reoperated. The implant was resected after ethically approved euthanasia and specimens were fixed in 10% formaldehyde for histopathology. RESULTS Control group A yielded adhesions with greater fibrovascular density and neighboring organ involvement than the other groups (P = 0.001), as well as intense inflammatory infiltrates and numerous granulomas (P = 0.04). Adhesions in group C had less fibrovascular density (P = 0.03) with decreased serosal injuries (P = 0.001) and less organ involvement. Group D had reduced adhesions without organ involvement (P < 0.01), and less inflammatory infiltrates, collagen fibers, and foreign body granulomas than groups B or C (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Oral administration of these agents did not prevent adhesions but ameliorated them. Oral Pirfenidone offered the best performance and could be recommended for human use.
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- Clotilde Fuentes-Orozco
- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Biomedical Research Unit 02, Western National Medical Center, Social Security Mexican Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico
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Emara S, Alhasso A. Scar-modulating agents post urethroplasty: Could phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors be the answer? JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/2051415820922428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitors (PDEIs) are most commonly prescribed by urologists for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. They are also gaining popularity as a treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms, based on their effect on smooth muscles – either vascular smooth muscles or smooth muscles in the urinary tract. For vascular smooth muscles, they cause vasodilation, enhanced microcirculatory haemodynamics through inhibition of platelet aggregation and adhesion, induction of apoptosis of adhesion fibroblasts and a reduction in the scarring process. Methodology: We reviewed articles published in English and indexed in the PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar databases, and consulted textbooks. Key search terms used were: urethral stricture, anti-fibrotic, scar-modulating agent, PDEIs, urethral scarring and urethroplasty. We created a synopsis of relevant articles, including original research studies and reviews. Level of evidence: Not applicable.
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- Shady Emara
- Reconstructive Urology, Western General Hospital, UK
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- Reconstructive Urology, Western General Hospital, UK
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Li X, Zou B, Zhao N, Wang C, Du Y, Mei L, Wang Y, Ma S, Tian X, He J, Tong A, Zhou L, Han B, Guo G. Potent Anti-adhesion Barrier Combined Biodegradable Hydrogel with Multifunctional Turkish Galls Extract. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:24469-24479. [PMID: 29974740 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b10668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Xiaoling Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, and Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Shihezi 832002, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Synthesis of Novel Rubber and Plastic Materials, Yanshan Branch, Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, SINOPEC, Beijing 102500, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Synthesis of Novel Rubber and Plastic Materials, Yanshan Branch, Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, SINOPEC, Beijing 102500, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, and Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Shihezi 832002, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, and Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Shihezi 832002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, and Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Shihezi 832002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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Bove GM, Chapelle SL, Hanlon KE, Diamond MP, Mokler DJ. Attenuation of postoperative adhesions using a modeled manual therapy. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0178407. [PMID: 28574997 PMCID: PMC5456066 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Postoperative adhesions are pathological attachments that develop between abdominopelvic structures following surgery. Considered unavoidable and ubiquitous, postoperative adhesions lead to bowel obstructions, infertility, pain, and reoperations. As such, they represent a substantial health care challenge. Despite over a century of research, no preventive treatment exists. We hypothesized that postoperative adhesions develop from a lack of movement of the abdominopelvic organs in the immediate postoperative period while rendered immobile by surgery and opiates, and tested whether manual therapy would prevent their development. In a modified rat cecal abrasion model, rats were allocated to receive treatment with manual therapy or not, and their resulting adhesions were quantified. We also characterized macrophage phenotype. In separate experiments we tested the safety of the treatment on a strictureplasty model, and also the efficacy of the treatment following adhesiolysis. We show that the treatment led to reduced frequency and size of cohesive adhesions, but not other types of adhesions, such as those involving intraperitoneal fatty structures. This effect was associated with a delay in the appearance of trophic macrophages. The treatment did not inhibit healing or induce undesirable complications following strictureplasty. Our results support that that maintained movements of damaged structures in the immediate postoperative period has potential to act as an effective preventive for attenuating cohesive postoperative adhesion development. Our findings lay the groundwork for further research, including mechanical and pharmacologic approaches to maintain movements during healing.
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- Geoffrey M. Bove
- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Stella Maris 102 Biddeford ME, United States of America
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- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Stella Maris 102 Biddeford ME, United States of America
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- Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Augusta, GA United States of America
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- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Stella Maris 102 Biddeford ME, United States of America
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Xia Y, Zhu YZ, Xu C. Hydrogen sulfide prevents postoperative adhesion in a rat uterine horn model. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 56:46-50. [PMID: 28254225 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2016.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Abdominal adhesions are primarily severe postoperative complications that can cause gynecological problems such as infertility and chronic pelvic pain. Inflammatory mediators are significantly related to adhesion formation, and hydrogen sulfide plays a significant anti-inflammatory role in multiple physiological processes. Therefore, the effect of NaHS, a hydrogen sulfide donor, on postoperative adhesion formation was examined in a rat uterine horn model. MATERIALS AND METHODS A rat uterine horn model was created to evaluate whether NaHS, a hydrogen sulfide donor, could decrease postoperative adhesion formation. Rats were randomly grouped and administrated with different doses of NaHS, where DL-propargylglycine and low-molecular-weight heparin acted as negative and positive controls, respectively. The extent and severity of adhesions were assessed on the 14th postoperative day. Serum of rats was sampled for the determination of 27 cytokines using a chip. RESULTS The severity and total scores of adhesion in rats given 112μM/kg and 56μM/kg NaHS were significantly less compared with those of the control group (p<0.01). Scores for the extent of adhesion re-formation in the DL-propargylglycine and control groups did not differ (p>0.05). At least six cytokines were involved in the procedures for the prevention of adhesion formation, as they varied significantly among different groups. CONCLUSION Administration of NaHS could apparently reduce postoperative adhesion in the rat uterine horn model. This preventive effect may be associated with the variation of cytokine that is related to inflammatory.
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- Ye Xia
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-Related Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Zhang Y, Liu Q, Yang N, Zhang X. Hyaluronic acid and oxidized regenerated cellulose prevent adhesion reformation after adhesiolysis in rat models. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2016; 10:3501-3507. [PMID: 27822014 PMCID: PMC5087760 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s103824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Postsurgical adhesion formation is the most common complication in abdominal and pelvic surgery. Adhesiolysis is the most commonly applied treatment for adhesion formation but is often followed by adhesion reformation. Therefore, an efficient strategy should be adopted to solve these problems. This study aimed to explore whether hyaluronic acid and oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) could prevent adhesion formation and reformation. Thirty female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups (n=10 each) and subjected to different treatments during the first and second surgery. The control group was treated with isotonic sodium chloride, the ORC group was treated with ORC (1.5×1 cm), and the medical sodium hyaluronate (MSH) group was treated with 1% MSH (0.5 mL). At 2 weeks after the first surgery, adhesion scores in the MSH group (1.90±0.99) and the ORC group (1.40±0.97) were significantly lower than those in the control group (3.00±0.82) (P=0.005). Similarly, 2 weeks after the second surgery, adhesion scores in the MSH group (2.00±0.82) and the ORC group (1.50±1.27) were significantly lower than those in the control group (3.50±0.53) (P=0.001). In addition, body weights in the MSH group and the ORC group did not change significantly, whereas the control group showed a consistent decrease in body weight during the experiment. Histological examination revealed that inflammatory infiltration was involved in both adhesion formation and reformation. In conclusion, hyaluronic acid and ORC were both efficient in reducing adhesion formation and reformation in the rat model.
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- Yan Zhang
- Department of Gynecology, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Kunshan, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Kunshan, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Kunshan, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Kunshan, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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Otari KV, Upasani CD. Antidepressant-like effect of tadalafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, in the forced swim test: Dose and duration of treatment dependence. NEUROCHEM J+ 2015. [DOI: 10.1134/s1819712415040121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Involvement of NO-cGMP pathway in anti-hyperalgesic effect of PDE5 inhibitor tadalafil in experimental hyperalgesia. Inflammopharmacology 2015; 23:187-94. [PMID: 26159437 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-015-0240-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The association of elevated level of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) with inhibition of hyperalgesia and involvement of nitric oxide (NO)-cGMP pathway in the modulation of pain perception was previously reported. Phosphodiesterases 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, sildenafil and tadalafil (TAD) used in erectile dysfunction, are known to act via the NO-cGMP pathway. TAD exerts its action by increasing the levels of intracellular cGMP. Hence, the present study investigated the effect of TAD 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg, per os (p.o.) or L-NAME 20 mg/kg, intraperitoneally (i.p.) and TAD (20 mg/kg, p.o.) in carrageenan- and diabetes-induced hyperalgesia in rats using hot plate test at 55 ± 2 °C. In carrageenan- and diabetes-induced hyperalgesia, TAD (10 and 20 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly increased paw withdrawal latencies (PWLs) as compared to the control group. L-NAME significantly decreased PWLs as compared to the normal group and aggravated the hyperalgesia. Moreover, significant difference in PWLs of L-NAME and TAD 20 was evident. Co-administration of L-NAME (20 mg/kg) with TAD (20 mg/kg) showed significant difference in PWLs as compared to the TAD (20 mg/kg), indicating L-NAME reversed and antagonized TAD-induced anti-hyperalgesia. This suggested an important role of NO-cGMP pathway in TAD-induced anti-hyperalgesic effect.
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Oner G, Ulug P. A systemic review of randomized controlled studies about prevention with pharmacologic agents of adhesion formation in the rat uterine horn model. Arch Med Sci 2015; 11:274-81. [PMID: 25995741 PMCID: PMC4424244 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2014.47875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Revised: 03/28/2014] [Accepted: 05/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Evaluation of treatment attempts in postoperative adhesion formation is pivotal for the prevention of several morbidities including infertility, pelvic pain, bowel obstruction, and subsequent intraoperative complications. The purpose of this systemic review was to assess the literature on the rat uterine horn model for adhesion formation and treatment modalities to prevent adhesion in the most frequently used experimental animal model. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed a systemic review of publications from January 1(st) 2000 to December 31(st) 2013 via a PubMed search. A high number of agents were evaluated for the prevention of postoperative adhesion formation in the rat uterine horn model. RESULTS According to most of the studies, adjuvants such as antiinflamatuars, antiestrogens, antioxidants were effective to prevent adhesion formation. CONCLUSIONS Prevention of adhesion formation is pivotal and numerous types of agents were described in the literature were summarized in this review.
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- Gokalp Oner
- Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Erzincan University, Erzincan, Turkey
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Oner G, Ulug P, Demirci E, Kumtepe Y, Gündogdu C. Evaluation of the effects of fulvestrant and micronized progesterone on the post-operative adhesion formation and ovarian reserve in rat model with immunohistochemical and biochemical analysis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015; 31:667-72. [PMID: 26291806 DOI: 10.3109/09513590.2015.1054800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of fulvestrant and micronized progesterone on post-operative adhesion formation and ovarian reserve in a rat uterine horn adhesion. METHODS In this prospective randomized controlled trial, 32 female Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into four groups including control group (Group 1), the control adhesion group (Group 2), 1 mg/kg daily intramuscular fulvestrant received group (Group 3) and 1 mg/kg daily oral micronized progesterone received group (Group 4). The extent and severity of adhesions were scored and samples were taken from adhesion areas to investigate the grades of adhesions according to the immunohistochemical scoring system. Ovarian reserves were measured with anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and histological ovarian follicles count. RESULTS The extent, severity and total adhesion scores were reduced in all treatment groups compared to control adhesion group (Group 2). Similarly, immunohistochemical adhesion scores were lower in the treatment groups. AMH and follicle count were significantly found lower in adhesion groups compared with control group. However, treatment groups were found to have higher ovarian reserve compared to control adhesion group (Group 2). CONCLUSIONS Fulvestrant and micronized progesterone were found to reduce post-operative adhesion formations and have decreased detrimental effects of adhesion formation on ovarian reserve.
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- Gokalp Oner
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Mugla Sitki Kocman University, School of Medicine , Mugla , Turkey
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- b Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Erzincan University, School of Medicine , Erzincan , Turkey
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- d Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Erzurum University, School of Medicine , Erzurum , Turkey
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