Protective Effects of Apocynin On Cecal Ligation and Puncture-Induced Lung and Renal Injuries

Aim: The possible beneficial properties of Apocynin against cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) induced lung and renal injuries were investigated in rats. Materials and Methods: 32 Wistar Albino male rats were randomized as: group I (sham), group II (CLP), group III (CLP+Apocynin 20 mg/kg), and group IV (CLP+Apocynin 50 mg/kg). CLP process was carried out under anesthesia conditions. Apocynin was administered intraperitoneally prior to the CLP model. The lung and renal tissues were excised following the experiment. Biochemical analyzes were done. Results and Conclusion: TNF-α, OSI, IL-1β, TOS, MDA levels and MPO activity elevated but SOD and TAS values declined in CLP group compared to sham group. On the other hand, SOD and TAS levels increased while MPO activity, TNF-α, IL-1β, TOS, OSI and MDA levels declined due to Apocynin treatments. As a conclusion, Apocynin is an effective agent against CLP-induced lung and renal injuries.