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E G Manzhaliy, O V Virchenko, T M Falaleyeva

    Klinichna Khirurhiia
    |November 28, 2018
    PubMed
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    Cytokine profiles are linked to hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in rats. Pro-inflammatory cytokines increased, while anti-inflammatory cytokines compensated, suggesting their role in HE pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Immunology
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complex neurological complication of liver dysfunction.
    • Cytokines play a crucial role in inflammatory and immune responses.
    • Understanding cytokine profiles in HE is vital for developing effective therapies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the connection between cytokine profiles and experimental hepatic encephalopathy in rats.
    • To quantify the levels of specific interleukins (IL-1β, IL-4, IL-10) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) in rats with induced HE.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental induction of HE in 20 laboratory rats using carbon tetrachloride (CCl4).
    • Measurement of serum cytokine levels (IL-1β, IL-4, IL-10, IFN-γ) using immunoassay with polyclonal antibodies.

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  • Comparison of cytokine levels between rats with induced HE and a control group.

    • Main Results:

    • Significantly elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β (57.9%) and IFN-γ (39.5%), in rats with induced HE (p < 0.05).
    • Markedly increased levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines, IL-4 (34.6%) and IL-10 (75.9%), in rats with induced HE (p < 0.05).
    • These findings confirm the involvement of cytokines in the pathogenesis of HE.

    Conclusions:

    • Cytokine profiles are significantly altered in experimental hepatic encephalopathy.
    • Measuring cytokine levels can serve as a criterion for prognosing post-transplantation complications in HE patients.
    • Targeting inflammation and cytokine profiles represents a key therapeutic strategy for HE in liver cirrhosis patients.