Abstract:
Objective To study the effect of hydrogen-rich saline on the prevention of liver mitochondrial injury induced by ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.
Methods Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=42) were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n= 14), namely, sham-operated, I/R plus saline-treated (5 mL/kg, i.p.), and I/R plus hydrogen-rich saline-treated (5 mL/kg, i.p.) groups. Mitochondrial oxidative stress and functions, as well as morphologic changes in the mitochondria, were detected 180 min after reperfusion.
Results After I/R, mitochondrial swelling and vague cristae were observed. Mitochondrial functions were significantly decreased, but mitochondrial MDA and GSSH contents were increased by I/R. Hydrogen-rich saline reduced these markers, improved mitochondrial ATP content and respiratory function, and relieved morphological mitochondrial injury (P < 0.01).
Conclusion Hydrogen-rich saline attenuated I/R-induced liver mitochondrial damage and reduced mitochondrial oxidative stress.