Comparison between the effect of Leptin, Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, and Vinegar on the Duodenal Ulcer in Male Albino Rats Through a Histological and Biochemical Study | ||
The Medical Journal of Cairo University | ||
Article 125, Volume 87, December, December 2019, Pages 5047-5058 PDF (859.16 K) | ||
Document Type: Original Article | ||
DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.86296 | ||
Authors | ||
HADER I. SAKR, M.D.; OLFAT G. SHAKER, M.D.; MOUSTAFA E. MOTAWEE, M.D.; AHMED A. DAMANHORY, M.D. | ||
Abstract | ||
Abstract Background: Duodenal ulcer is a major health problem that many scientists are interested in its management to avoid complications and the side effects of the usual treatments. Aim of Study: Demonstrating and comparing the possible effects of chronic administration of omega-three polyunsatu-rated fatty acids, leptin, and vinegar on duodenal ulcer in male albino rats, with the possible underlying mechanisms involved in such effects. Material and Methods: Four groups of experimental animals were used, with 16 rats in each: the control group (I), w-3 fatty acids fed (II), Leptin fed (III), and vinegar fed (IV). For each group, we estimated, from the gross duodenal exam-ination, the ulcer score and index, and percentage ulcer protection. Also, histology appearance of the duodenal mucosa was examined together with the measurement of duodenal HCO3-amount, CCK, and secretin gene expression. Results: In comparison to control group, the ulcer score and index were diminished significantly while percentage ulcer protection, HCO3-amount, and expression of secretin and CCK genes were increased significantly in rat groups fed with w-3, vinegar, and leptin. Vinegar has a more protective effect than w-3 and leptin. Conclusion: We conclude that vinegar, w-3, and leptin have a protective effect against induction of duodenal ulcer, and vinegar had a better effect against ulcer induction followed by w-3 and finally leptin. | ||
Keywords | ||
Duodenal ulcer; w-3 fatty acids; Leptin; Vinegar; CCK; Secretin | ||
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