Mitotherapy attenuates sepsis-induced brain injury in rats subjected to cecal ligation and puncture: Role of SIRT-1/PGC-1α network.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: Sepsis-induced brain injury poses a critical challenge with limited therapeutic options. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a central contributor to this pathogenesis. The current work aimed to examine the effects of mitochondrial transplantation, termed "mitotherapy", on sepsis-induced brain injury using a cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) rat model. Materials and Methods: mitochondria/ml of respiration buffer). Twenty-four hours post-operation, the behavioral phenotype was tested by using the Murine Sepsis Score (MSS). Brain morphological examination was conducted using Hematoxylin and Eosin staining. Mitochondrial function was measured by evaluating membrane potential, reactive oxygen species production, and adenosine triphosphate content. The expression of genes regulating mitochondrial biogenesis (SIRT-1, PGC-1α) and fission/fusion (Drp1, Mfn1, Mfn2) was determined via real-time polymerase chain reaction. The levels of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6) were measured using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Results: <0.05). Repetitive injections provided greater therapeutic benefits than a single injection. Conclusion: Mitotherapy mitigated sepsis-induced brain injury by improving mitochondrial function, biogenesis, and dynamics within the SIRT-1/PGC-1α network and concurrently suppressing inflammation. Repetitive injections exhibited enhanced potency, suggesting a novel avenue for managing sepsis-associated brain dysfunction.
Source: PubMed
Institution: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4411927699