Systemic glycerol decreases neonatal rabbit brain and cerebellar growth independent of intraventricular hemorrhage.
Systemic glycerol decreases neonatal rabbit brain and cerebellar growth independent of intraventricular hemorrhage.
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全身性甘油会降低新生兔大脑和小脑的生长,与脑室内出血无关。
DOI:
10.1038/pr.2013.236
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发表时间:
2014
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Juul,SandraE
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作者:
Traudt,ChristopherM;McPherson,RonJ;Studholme,Colin;Millen,KathleenJ;Juul,SandraE
Background:Cerebellar hypoplasia is a common problem in preterm infants and infants suffering from intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). To evaluate the effects of IVH on cerebellar growth and development, we used a neonatal rabbit model of systemic glycerol to produce IVH.Methods:New Zealand White rabbit kits were surgically delivered 2 d preterm and treated with intraperitoneal glycerol (3.25–6.5 g/kg). Controls were born at term. IVH was documented by ultrasonography. Brain volumes determined by magnetic resonance imaging, cerebellar foliation, proliferation (Ki-67), and Purkinje cell density were assessed at 2 wk of life. Tissue glycerol and glutathione concentrations were measured.Results:Glycerol increased IVH, subarachnoid hemorrhages, and mortality in a dose-dependent manner. Total cerebellar volumes, cerebellar foliation, and cerebellar proliferation were decreased in a dose-dependent manner. Glycerol accumulated rapidly in blood, brain, and liver and was associated with increased glutathione concentration. All of these results were independent of IVH status.Conclusion:Cerebellar hypoplasia was induced after glycerol administration in a dose-dependent manner. Given the rapid tissue accumulation of glycerol, dose-dependent decrease in brain growth, and lack of IVH effect on measured outcomes, we question the validity of this model because glycerol toxicity cannot be ruled out. A better physiological model of IVH is needed.