Hypercholesterolemic diet induces hepatic steatosis and alterations in mRNA expression of NADPH oxidase in rat livers

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine whether a hypercholesterolemic diet induces hepatic steatosis, alterations in mRNA expression of NADPH oxidase subunits, and antioxidant defenses. Materials and methods: Fischer rats were divided into two groups of eight animals according to the treatment, control (C) and hypercholesterolemic diet (H). Those in group C were fed a standard diet (AIN-93M), and those of the group H were fed a hypercholesterolemic diet (25% soybean oil and 1% cholesterol). Results: The hypercholesterolemic diet did not affect body weight, but resulted in the accumulation of lipids in the liver, increased serum activities of aminotransferases and cholesterol levels. Biomarker of lipid peroxidation (TBARS) and mRNA expression of NADPH oxidase subunits p22 phox and p47 phox were increased in the liver of animals in group H. Besides, the activity and expression of antioxidant enzymes were altered. Conclusion:The results show increased mRNA expression of NADPH oxidase subunits and changes in antioxidant enzyme activities in diet-induced hepatic steatosis. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(3):251-9 Keywords Antioxidant enzymes; hepatic steatosis; hypercholesterolemic diet; NADPH oxidase; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; oxidative stress RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar se uma dieta hipercolesterolemiante induz esteatose hepática, alterações na expressão de mRNA da NADPH oxidase e nas defesas antioxidantes. Materiais e métodos: Ratas Fischer foram divididas em dois grupos de oito animais de acordo com o tratamento recebido, controle (C) e hipercolesterolêmico (H). Aquelas do grupo C foram alimentadas com dieta padrão (AIN-93M) e as do grupo H foram alimentadas com dieta hipercolesterolemiante (25% de óleo de soja e 1% de colesterol). As dietas foram oferecidas por oito semanas. Resultados: O grupo H apresentou acúmulo de lipídios no fígado, aumento das atividades de ALT e AST e da concentração de colesterol no soro comparado ao grupo C. O marcador da peroxidação lipídica (TBARS) e os níveis de mRNA das subunidades p47 phox da NADPH-oxidase e p22 phox foram aumentados no fígado de animais do grupo H, além de alteração da atividade e expressão de enzimas antioxidantes. Conclusão: Os resultados mostram um aumento na expressão de subunidades da NADPH oxidase e alterações na atividade das enzimas antioxidantes na esteatose hepática induzida por dieta hipercolesterolemiante. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(3):251-9 Descritores Enzimas antioxidantes; esteatose hepática; dieta hipercolesterolemiante; NADPH oxidase; doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica; estresse oxidativo

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