Further evidence for endothelin as an important mediator of pancreatic and intestinal ischemia in severe acute pancreatitis
Further evidence for endothelin as an important mediator of pancreatic and intestinal ischemia in severe acute pancreatitis
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DOI：
10.1097/00006676-200304000-00002
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发表时间：
2003-04-01
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2.9
通讯作者：
Ogawa, M
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作者：
Inoue, K;Hirota, M;Ogawa, M
Introduction: Severe acute pancreatitis is occasionally associated with pancreatic and intestinal necrosis. Mesenteric vasoconstriction is one of the most probable types of pathogenesis of these complications. Aim: To investigate the involvement of endothelin-1 (ET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor. Methodology and Results: Plasma ET-1 concentrations were extremely high in patients with pancreatic and/or diffuse intestinal necrosis. ET-1 mRNA was demonstrated in the rat pancreas, and the production of ET-1 protein by human umbilical vein endothelial cells was enhanced by tumor necrosis factor-a, thrombin, and protease-activated receptor-2-activating peptide. Administration of ET-1 in vivo induced mesenteric arterial spasm and decreased pancreatic and intestinal blood flow. Conclusion: These results suggest the following: ET-1 is produced in and around the pancreas, mainly by endothelial cells, in severe acute pancreatitis; in the inflammatory setting, cytokines, activated thrombin and trypsin, may stimulate ET-1 production in a paracrine fashion; produced ET-1 may exaggerate the splanchnic microcirculation; and progressive ischemia may lead to necrosis of the pancreas and intestine. Key Words: Acute pancreatitis-Endothelin-1-Vascular spasm-Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia-Pancreatic necrosis-Intestinal necrosis.
