Inhibition of prostanoid synthesis protects against neuronal damage induced by focal ischemia in rat brain
1998
Abstract Changes in prostanoids concentration and effects of the non-specific COX inhibitor indomethacin on prostanoids levels and extension of tissue damage were studied following focal ischemia induction in the fronto-parietal region of rat brain. Ischemia was induced in animals bearing a transcerebral microdialysis probe by injection of Rose Bengal, a photosensitive dye, followed by light activation. Prostanoid levels were determined in the dialysate using immunoenzymatic techniques. PGD 2 levels rose significantly up to 237±22 pg/ml compared to a basal level measured before ischemia induction which was below the detection limit. TXB 2 changes were smaller and had a different time course. Treatment with indomethacin abolished the ischemia-induced PGD 2 release and reduced the extent of injury to the area by 43±3.7%. These results suggest that prostanoid release may play an important role in neurodegenerative processes and that cyclooxygenase inhibitors may contribute to protect against cerebral tissue damage.
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