Abstract：
:The formation of epidural fibrosis adjacent to the dura mater is a complex multi-step process that is associated with a marked reduction in tissue cellularity and the excessive deposition of extracellular matrix components. Extensive epidural fibrosis is a major cause of post-laminectomy syndrome. Decorin strongly inhibits fibrosis formation in various tissues via blockade of transforming growth factor-β1. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a topical application of decorin on the formation of epidural fibrosis in a rat laminectomy model. Twenty-four female Wistar albino rats (250-350 g) were equally and randomly divided into three groups (control, spongostan and decorin). Laminectomy was performed between the L3 and L5 levels in all rats. The dura mater was directly exposed to spongostan soaked with saline (2 cc/kg) or decorin (100 µg/kg). Four weeks later, the laminectomized spine of the rats was completely removed between the L3 and L5 levels. The extent of the epidural fibrosis and arachnoidal involvement was histopathologically evaluated and graded. Our data revealed that epidural fibrosis was significantly reduced in the group treated with decorin compared to the spongostan and control groups (P<0.05). Our study demonstrates that the topical application of decorin can be effective in reducing the formation of epidural fibrosis in a simple laminectomy rat model.
journal_name
Eur J Pharmacoljournal_title
European journal of pharmacologyauthors
Turkoglu E,Dinc C,Tuncer C,Oktay M,Serbes G,Sekerci Zdoi
10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.12.017subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2014-02-05 00:00:00pages
86-91eissn
0014-2999issn
1879-0712pii
S0014-2999(13)00944-8journal_volume
724pub_type
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