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International Journal of Pharmacology

Year: 2017 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 6 | Page No.: 649-653
DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2017.649.653
Alpha-linolenic Acid Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide Induced Cystitis
Halil Mahir Kaplan , Fesih Ok and Erkan Demir

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Alpha-linolenic acid which is one of polyunsaturated fatty acids is very important for the continuity of human life. Alpha-linolenic acid is a protective food for the heart and cardiovascular system. In addition, this substance is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Increases in inflammatory agents are accompanied cystitis induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether alpha-linolenic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties, is protective effect against LPS-induced cystitis. Materials and Methods: Cystitis were induced by intravesical LPS application in mice and treated with alpha-linolenic than cyclooxygenase-2, phospholipase A2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) enzymes were analyzed by Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA) method in their bladder IL-6 and TNF-α in their serum. Differences in results between tissues were tested by one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) corrected by Bonferroni multiple-comparison. Results: While cystitis increased expression of IL-6, TNF-α, NF-κB, cyclooxygenase-2, phospholipase A2 and iNOS enzymes the application of alpha-linolenic acid reversed this increase. Conclusion: This study discovered the alpha-linolenic acid that can be beneficial for LPS-induced bladder inflammation. This study will help the researcher to uncover the critical areas of bladder inflammation caused by Gram negative bacteria.

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Halil Mahir Kaplan, Fesih Ok and Erkan Demir, 2017. Alpha-linolenic Acid Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide Induced Cystitis. International Journal of Pharmacology, 13: 649-653.

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