Effects of lazaroid U-74389G on intestinal ischemia and reperfusion injury in porcine experimental model.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The readmission of molecular oxygen into an ischemic tissue promotes the oxidation of resuscitated tissue with certain pathophysiologic mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty four pigs (male or female) were randomized in this study. The animals were allocated to four groups with an equal number (n = 6) in each group: (1) control group-ischemia for 30 min and reperfusion for 60 min. (2) control group-ischemia for 30 min and reperfusion for 120 min. (3) ischemia for 30 min and immediate iv injection of lazaroid U-74389G and reperfusion for 60 min. (4) ischemia for 30 min and immediate iv injection of lazaroid U-74389G and reperfusion for 120 min. RESULTS: We investigated further the role of an antioxidant molecule such as U-74389G and we concluded that there is statistically significant relation in MDA (malondialdeyde), TNF -α (tumor necrosis factor-α) measurement in tissue, while the histological score in the groups that the lazaroid was administered was improved. CONCLUSIONS: In many emergency clinical situations, such as reperfusion of the intestine, the role of U-74389G can be protective.