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Title: The administration of hepatocyte growth factor prevents total parenteral nutrition-induced hepatocellular injury in a rat model. Author: Matsukubo M, Yano K, Kaji T, Sugita K, Onishi S, Harumatsu T, Nagano A, Matsui M, Murakami M, Yamada K, Yamada W, Muto M, Kumagai K, Ido A, Ieiri S. Journal: Pediatr Surg Int; 2021 Mar; 37(3):353-361. PubMed ID: 33388954. Abstract: PURPOSE: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) sometimes induces parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD). Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) acts as a potent hepatocyte mitogen anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. We aimed to evaluate the effect of HGF on PNALD in a rat model of TPN. METHODS: A catheter was placed in the right jugular vein for 7-day continuous TPN. All rats were divided into three groups: TPN alone (TPN group), TPN plus intravenous HGF at 0.3 mg/kg/day [TPN + HGF (low) group], and TPN plus HGF at 1.0 mg/kg/day [TPN + HGF (high) group]. On day 7, livers were harvested and the histology, inflammatory cytokines and apoptosis were evaluated. RESULTS: Histologically, lipid droplets were apparent in the TPN group, but decreased in the TPN + HGF (low) and TPN + HGF (high) groups. The histological nonalcoholic fatty liver disease activity scores in the TPN + HGF (low) and TPN + HGF (high) groups were significantly lower than that in the TPN group (p < 0.01). There were no significant differences in the inflammatory cytokine levels of the three groups. The caspase-9 expression levels in the TPN + HGF (low) and TPN + HGF (high) groups were significantly decreased in comparison to that in the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The intravenous administration of HGF attenuated hepatic steatosis induced by 7-day TPN dose dependently.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]