Liu HY, Wang JY, Lei W, Wen Y, Liu P. Apoptosis of neurocytes induced by ammonia in rat liver cirrhosis.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2004;
12:1865-1867. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v12.i8.1865]
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Abstract
AIM: To explore the effect of aminonia on neurocytic apoptosis in rat brain and to investigate the role of aminonia in changes of pathology of hepatic encepholopthy using the model of rat liver cirrhosis.
METHODS: A rat model of liver cirrhosis was developed by using carbontetrachloride, and then ammonium acetate was given. The blood ammonia and liver function were examined and neurocytic apoptosis in brain of the animal model were detected by TUNEL staining.
RESULTS: The levels of liver function and blood aminonia in the model were higher than those in control (155.74±12.7). After administration of ammonium acetate, the levels of blood amino were higher (1 699.17±181.34) and neurocytic apoptosis was more in brain in the rat model.
CONCLUSION: Aminonia may induce neurocytic apoptosis in rat liver cirrhosis.
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