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Octreotide inhibits hepatic cystogenesis in a rodent model of polycystic liver disease by reducing cholangiocyte adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate.

Masyuk TV, Masyuk AI, Torres VE, Harris PC, Larusso NF

Gastroenterology20 Dec 2006Cited by 197 (Europe PMC)

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  1. 01AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In PCK rats, octreotide lowered cholangiocyte cAMP within a reported 32%-39% range shared with serum cAMP.

    In plain wordsIn rats with polycystic disease, octreotide lowered cAMP in bile-duct cells.

    Peptide
    Octreotide
    Outcome
    DecreaseCholangiocyte cAMP
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    PCK rats with polycystic disease
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Liver
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In vivo, octreotide lowered cAMP content in cholangiocytes and serum by 32%-39% and inhibited hepatic disease progression, leading to 22%-60% reductions in liver weight, cyst volume, hepatic fibrosis, and mitotic indices.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    The effects of octreotide on hepatic and renal cystogenesis were investigated in PCK rats in vivo.
  2. 02AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Mechanism

    In PCK rats, octreotide lowered serum cAMP within a reported 32%-39% range shared with cholangiocyte cAMP.

    In plain wordsIn rats with polycystic disease, octreotide lowered blood cAMP.

    Peptide
    Octreotide
    Outcome
    DecreaseSerum cAMP
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    PCK rats with polycystic disease
    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Liver
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In vivo, octreotide lowered cAMP content in cholangiocytes and serum by 32%-39% and inhibited hepatic disease progression, leading to 22%-60% reductions in liver weight, cyst volume, hepatic fibrosis, and mitotic indices.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    The effects of octreotide on hepatic and renal cystogenesis were investigated in PCK rats in vivo.
  3. 03AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In PCK rats, octreotide reduced liver weight, cyst volume, fibrosis, and mitotic indices within a shared 22%-60% range.

    In plain wordsIn rats with polycystic disease, octreotide reduced liver disease measures.

    Peptide
    Octreotide
    Outcome
    DecreaseHepatic disease progression and structural indices
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    PCK rats with polycystic disease
    Outcome group
    Liver fat and liver function · Liver
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In vivo, octreotide lowered cAMP content in cholangiocytes and serum by 32%-39% and inhibited hepatic disease progression, leading to 22%-60% reductions in liver weight, cyst volume, hepatic fibrosis, and mitotic indices.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    The effects of octreotide on hepatic and renal cystogenesis were investigated in PCK rats in vivo.
  4. 04AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In PCK rats, octreotide produced similar effects on renal disease measures to those observed in the liver.

    In plain wordsIn rats with polycystic disease, octreotide produced similar kidney and liver effects.

    Peptide
    Octreotide
    Outcome
    DecreaseRenal disease measures
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    PCK rats with polycystic disease
    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Similar effects were observed in kidneys of PCK rats.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    In vivo, octreotide lowered cAMP content in cholangiocytes and serum by 32%-39% and inhibited hepatic disease progression, leading to 22%-60% reductions in liver weight, cyst volume, hepatic fibrosis, and mitotic indices.
    Summary · context
    The effects of octreotide on hepatic and renal cystogenesis were investigated in PCK rats in vivo.

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