Effect of bifemelane hydrochloride on an injury of the liver caused by ischemia-reperfusion in rats

Jpn J Pharmacol. 1990 Feb;52(2):383-5. doi: 10.1254/jjp.52.383.

Abstract

In the liver ischemia-reperfusion model, the lipid peroxide level increased during ischemic periods, while a greater increase was observed during reflow periods. The increase in the cytochrome b5 content was observed during ischemia and reflow periods. On the contrary, the cytochrome P-450 content remained unchanged during ischemic periods, but decreased during reflow periods. Bifemelane suppressed the elevation of the lipid peroxide level, the cytochrome b5 content and the decrease in cytochrome P-450 content during the period of reperfusion.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Benzhydryl Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / metabolism
  • Cytochromes b5 / metabolism
  • Ischemia / complications
  • Lipid Peroxides / metabolism
  • Liver / injuries*
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Circulation / drug effects
  • Male
  • Malondialdehyde / metabolism
  • Microsomes, Liver / drug effects
  • Microsomes, Liver / enzymology
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains
  • Reperfusion Injury / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Benzhydryl Compounds
  • Lipid Peroxides
  • Malondialdehyde
  • Cytochromes b5
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
  • bifemelane