Abstract | INTRODUCTION: METHODS: We divided 24 female Wistar-albino rats into four groups: Group 1 had the uterus tissue stored in HTK solution at 4 °C for 4h. Group 2, the tissue was stored in HTK solution combined with iloprost (10(-8) M) for 4h at 4 °C. The same procedures were repeated for 24 h for Groups 3 and 4 respectively. Tissue levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO), as indicators of oxidative stress were determined with histopathological evaluations. RESULTS: MDA and NO levels were compared between the group 1 vs 3; and 2 vs 4. No significant difference was observed between the groups. Cold storage for 24 h produced alterations in histological appearances that were mitigated by the addition of iloprost to HTK solution. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, addition of iloprost to HTK solution reversed the histological alterations after 24h-cold storage of the rat uterus.
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Authors | S Barun, M Özat, T Güngor, B Demiroğullari, L K Sökmensüer, F N Aksakal, U Erçin, Ö Gülbahai, S Müftüoğlu |
Journal | Transplantation proceedings
(Transplant Proc)
Vol. 43
Issue 5
Pg. 1998-2003
(Jun 2011)
ISSN: 1873-2623 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21693315
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Bretschneider cardioplegic solution
- Mannitol
- Procaine
- Potassium Chloride
- Glucose
- Iloprost
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Topics |
- Animals
- Female
- Glucose
- Iloprost
(pharmacology)
- Mannitol
- Potassium Chloride
- Preservation, Biological
- Procaine
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Uterus
(drug effects)
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