Transforming growth factor-beta and liver injury in an arginine vasopressin-induced pregnant rat model

Govender, Nalini; Ramdin, Sapna; Reddy, Rebecca; Naicker, Thajasvarie

doi:10.5653/cerm.2020.04035

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“…We further demonstrate alterations in kidney morphology including a mild increase in mesangium, mild glomerular crescents, and reduced Bowman’s space in AVP-treated rats. An earlier study performed by our lab assessed liver injury in the AVP rat model and found that serum expression of the liver injury enzymes arginase and 5′-nucleotidase, as well as transforming growth factor-2, was significantly higher in pregnant rats treated with AVP [ 129 ••]. Our findings are indicative of acute pregnancy-initiated liver dysfunction and support the utility of this model in the study of PE development.…”

Section: Rodent Models Of Pesupporting

confidence: 78%

The Clinical Value of Rodent Models in Understanding Preeclampsia Development and Progression

et al. 2023

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Purpose of Review Preeclampsia (PE) is a leading global cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The heterogeneity of this disorder contributes to its elusive etiology. Due to the ethical constraints surrounding human studies, animal models provide a suitable alternative for investigation into PE pathogenesis and novel therapeutic strategies. The purpose of this review is to compare and contrast the various rodent models used to study PE, in order to demonstrate their value in investigating and identifying different characteristics of this disorder. Recent Findings Several approaches have been employed to create an appropriate animal model of PE, including surgical, genetic manipulation, and pharmacological methods in an attempt to mimic the maternal syndrome. Despite the absence of a model to completely model PE, these models have provided valuable information concerning various aspects of PE pathogenesis and novel therapeutic strategies and have led to the discovery of potential predictive markers of PE. Summary Rodent and murine models have contributed significantly to the study of the pathology associated with specific aspects of the disorder. As a single fully encompassing animal model of PE remains absent, the use of a combination of models has potential value in understanding its etiology as well as in new treatment and management strategies.

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Section: Rodent Models Of Pesupporting

confidence: 78%