Effects of Rifaximin on Bacterial Translocation in Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Injury in Rats
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Tarih
2012
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Springer/Plenum Publishers
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth (IBO) and increased mucosal permeability are suggested to increase bacterial translocation (BT) in liver injury. Rifaximin (RIF) is a minimally absorbed oral antimicrobial agent that restores gut microflora imbalance. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of RIF on BT frequency in thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver injury. Group 1 was the control. In group 2 (TAA), rats received TAA daily for 3 days. In group 3 (TAA + RIF), RIF was commenced on the same day as the first dose of TAA. In group 4 (RIF), rats received only RIF. Ileal aspirate Escherichia coli counts were significantly lower in the TAA + RIF group than in TAA group. There was no difference in BT frequency between the TAA and TAA + RIF groups. Our results suggest that factors such as intestinal barrier dysfunction and impaired host immune shield, apart from IBO, play an important role in BT in this model.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
rifaximin, bacterial translocation, thioacetamide, liver injury
Kaynak
Inflammation
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
35
Sayı
4
