Open AccessThe system of nitrogen oxide generation of small intestine in experimental gastroenterocolitis
Author(s) -
Anton Tkachenko,
V. H. Hopkalov,
M. A. Orlova
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
bukovinsʹkij medičnij vìsnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2413-0737
pISSN - 1684-7903
DOI - 10.24061/2413-0737.xviii.2.70.2014.83
Subject(s) - carrageenan , small intestine , nitric oxide , chemistry , inflammation , enos , medicine , endocrinology , biochemistry , nitric oxide synthase , biology
The activity of endothelial and inducible NO-synthases and the content of S-nitrosothiols were studied in the small intestine homogenates of rats with chronic experimental gastroenterocolitis caused by food additive carrageenan intake during 2 and 4 weeks. It was established that carrageenan intake during 2 weeks led to a decrease of eNOS activity and increased the activity of iNOS in small intestine homogenate, causing increased production of NO and, therefore of Snitrosothiols. A decreased NO synthesis in four-week use of carrageenan indicated a potential role of NO deficiency in the development of microcirculatory disorders and chronic inflammation.