Neuroprotective Effect of Curcumin on Spinal Cord in Rabbit Model with Ischemia/reperfusion

Overview

Journal J Spinal Cord Med

Date 2013 Jul 2

PMID 23809530

Citations 12

Authors

Zhi-Qiang Liu

Shan-Shan Xing

Wei Zhang

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Abstract

Background: Ischemic/reperfusion (I/R) injury of the spinal cord is a serious complication that can result from thoracoabdominal aortic surgery.

Objective: To investigate the neuroprotective effect of curcumin against I/R injury in a rabbit model.

Methods: A total of 36 rabbits were randomly divided into three groups: sham, I/R, and curcumin-treated group. Rabbits were subject to 30-min aortic occlusion to induce transient spinal cord ischemia. Neurological function was observed after reperfusion and spinal cord segment (L3-L5) was collected for histopathological evaluation. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and total superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were also assayed.

Results: Rabbits in I/R group were induced to paraplegia. While after 48-hour treatment, compared with I/R group, curcumin significantly improved neurological function, reduced cell apoptosis and MDA levels as well as increased SOD activity (P < 0.05).

Conclusions: The results suggest that curcumin, at least in an animal model, can attenuate transient spinal cord ischemic injury potentially via reducing oxidative damage, which may provide a novel approach in the treatment of spinal cord ischemic injury.

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