Author/Authors :
Zhang, Wei Lingnan Normal University, China , Liu, Kang Guangdong Ocean University, China , Li, Lei Life Science and Technology School - Lingnan Normal University, China , Li, Yingxin Life Science and Technology School - Lingnan Normal University, China , Sui, Xianxian Department of Pathology and Pathological Physiology - Fudan University, China , Rao, Yinzhu Lingnan Normal University - RBGPUM, China , Wu, Jiahao Life Science and Technology School - Lingnan Normal University, China , Wu, Qiuping Life Science and Technology School - Lingnan Normal University, China
Abstract :
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the role of low molecular chitosan containing sepia ink (LMCS) in ethanol-induced (5 ml/kg) gastric ulcer in rats.
METHODS:
Animals were divided into four groups (n = 12): normal group (Normal), negative control group (Con), experiment group (LMCS) and positive control Omeprazole group (OMZ). Gastric empty rate was detected in the first 7 days. Rats were sacrificed at 7, 14 and 21 day for histology and ELISA detections.
RESULTS:
Gastric empty was no significant differences among the groups (P > 0.05). Histological observation showed gastric mucosal LMCS treated had better healing effect. Hydroxyproline (Hyp) was significantly increased from 7 day (P < 0.05). LMCS significantly inhibited malondialdehyde (MDA) generation for lipid peroxidation from 7 day (P < 0.05). LMCS significantly promoted the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) at the earlier stage (P < 0.05). OMZ had the similar effects above. As for myeloperoxidase (MPO), LMCS significantly decreased and restored it to normal levels from 7 day (P < 0.05), it is earlier than OMZ which is from 14 day.
CONCLUSION:
LMCS can improve gastric mucosa tissue repair, exert significant influences on oxidative and antioxidant enzyme activities and neutrophil infiltration.
Keywords :
Chitosan , Sepia , Stomach Ulcer , Hydroxyproline , Malondialdehyde , Rats
