The role of losartan and enalapril in the protection against stress-induced gastric mucosal ulceration in rats

Authors

  • Sanaa A. Ahmed Department of Pharmacology, Sohag University, Sohag,Egypt
  • Mahmoud H. Abdel-Rahim Department of Pharmacology, Assiut University, Assiut,Egypt
  • Hytham M. Abdel-latif Department of Pharmacology, Sohag University, Sohag,Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20161565

Keywords:

Losartan, Enalapril, Gastric ulcer, PGE2, SOD, Nitric oxide, Catalase

Abstract

Background: Angiotensin II (ANG II) is a stress hormone and its level dramatically increases in the stomach during stress. In addition, it generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) with cellular damage and inflammation. So the aim of this study is to evaluate the mechanism of losartan and enalapril in the prevention of stress-induced gastric ulcer through their action on mucosal prostaglandin (PGs) and antioxidant enzymes and compare between them.

Methods: Thirty- six adult male wistar albino rats weighing 180-200 g were divided into 6 groups; n= 6. Groups 1, 2, and 3 were received saline (normal control), losartan (3 mg/kg/day) and enalapril (10 mg/kg/day) i.p respectively for 4 weeks. Groups 4, 5, and 6 were pretreated with saline (ulcer control), losartan (3 mg/kg/day) and enalapril (10 mg/kg/day) i.p respectively for 4 weeks duration. On 29th day, group 4, 5 and 6 were submitted to gastric ulcer by water immersion method, then animals of all groups were sacrificed, stomachs were excised for gross and microscopic examination and determination of the mucosal levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), superoxide dismutase (SOD), nitric oxide (NO) and catalase (CAT).

Results: Stress produced gastric ulcer and a significant decrease in all measured gastric parameters compared to normal control group. Pre-treatment of rats with losartan or enalapril decreased the stress-induced alterations in mucosal parameters, but only losartan caused a significant increase in CAT activity in addition.

Conclusions: Antagonize the action of ANG II by losartan and enalapril have preventive advantages in stress-induced gastric ulcer and losartan has better influence as it has an additional effect on CAT activity.

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2016-12-30

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Ahmed, S. A., Abdel-Rahim, M. H., & Abdel-latif, H. M. (2016). The role of losartan and enalapril in the protection against stress-induced gastric mucosal ulceration in rats. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 5(3), 1034–1042. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20161565

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