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Verapamil improves rat hepatic preservation with UW solution.

S Cheng1, J R Ragsdale, A W Sasaki

  • 1Department of Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
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Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, significantly reduced liver damage and improved function after 24-hour cold storage in rats. This finding suggests verapamil may enhance liver preservation solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Transplantation immunology
  • Organ preservation
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker known to improve myocardial and renal preservation.
  • Ischemic damage to the liver during cold storage is a significant challenge in transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of verapamil in preventing ischemic damage to rat livers during and after cold storage.

Main Methods:

  • Rat livers were flushed with University of Wisconsin (UW) solution or UW solution containing verapamil.
  • Livers were stored at 4°C for 24 hours, then reperfused with oxygenated blood for 2 hours.
  • Liver enzymes, electrolytes, bile production, and portal flow rate were monitored.

Main Results:

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  • Verapamil-treated livers showed significantly lower levels of AST, ALT, and LDH compared to controls.
  • Bile production and portal flow rate were higher in the verapamil group.
  • Microscopic examination revealed no hepatocyte damage in verapamil-treated livers versus 30% in controls.

Conclusions:

  • Verapamil significantly reduces liver damage and improves liver function after cold storage and reperfusion.
  • Verapamil may be a valuable additive to UW solution for enhancing liver preservation.