Indomethacin can downregulate the levels of inflammatory mediators in the hippocampus of rats submitted to pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus
Clinics
; Clinics;69(9): 621-626, 9/2014. graf
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| ID: lil-725409
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Refractory status epilepticus is one of the most life-threatening neurological emergencies and is characterized by high morbidity and mortality. Additionally, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs during this period is very controversial. Thus, this study has been designed to analyze the effect of a low dose of indomethacin (a COX inhibitor) on the expression of inflammatory molecules.METHOD:
The hippocampus of rats submitted to pilocarpine-induced long-lasting status epilepticus was analyzed to determine the expression of inflammatory molecules with RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry.RESULTS:
Compared with controls, reduced levels of the kinin B2 receptors IL1β and TNFα were found in the hippocampus of rats submitted to long-lasting status epilepticus and treated with indomethacin.CONCLUSIONS:
These data show that low doses of indomethacin could be employed to minimize inflammation during long-lasting status epilepticus. .Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Estado Epiléptico
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Indometacina
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Monocinas
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Inibidores de Ciclo-Oxigenase
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Receptores da Bradicinina
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Hipocampo
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clinics
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil