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Impacts of PACAP 1-38 and BGP-15 on the Healing of Fasciocutaneous Groin Flaps Affected by Ischemia-Reperfusion in
Anna Orsolya Flasko1, Laszlo Adam Fazekas2, Gergo Kincses3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei str. 98, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary.
Abstract:
Background/Objectives: To prevent flap failure, adequate tissue perfusion and effective regenerative processes, undisturbed wound healing are essential, among others. To improve wound healing, various locally and systematically administered pharmacons can be used. This study investigated the effect of PACAP 1-38 (pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide) and BGP-15 (a nicotinic amidoxime derivative) on the healing of epigastric fasciocutaneous flaps exposed to ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). Methods: Wistar rats were randomly divided into control (no substance), PACAP 1-38, and BGP-15 groups. Groin flaps were prepared bilaterally. The left flap was exposed to 120 min of ischemia prior to suturing it back. We applied wound gels containing substances. Laboratory tests (hematology, erythrocyte deformability, and aggregation) were performed before surgery on the 1st, 3rd, and 7th postoperative days. Lastly, flap skin samples were taken for histological and tensile strength measurements. Results: Impaired erythrocyte deformability and enhanced aggregation were found because of flap I/R. The pharmacons were able to reduce the systemic micro-rheological impairment to varying degrees. The tensile strength increased in the areas of better perfusion. Conclusions: The anti-inflammatory effects of PACAP 1-38 and BPG-15, as well as the impact of PACAP 1-38 on collagen and elastic fiber composition, have been demonstrated.
