The multikinase-inhibitor Sorafenib prevents neoangiogenesis and higher NO production by the hepatic artery in CCl4-induced liver cirrhosis
A Zipprich, B Christ, T Seufferlein, M Dollinger · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2010 · Heft 01
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Zusammenfassung
The vascular resistance and the response of the hepatic artery (HA) to vasoconstrictors is decreased in cirrhosis due to neoangiogenesis, remodeling, and increased NO production (JHEP 2008;49: 739). Sorafenib is a multikinase-inhibitor that decreases neoangiogenesis. The aim of the study was to investigate the hemodynamic effect of the administration of Sorafenib during the development of cirrhosis on the HA. Methods: Cirrhosis was induced by CCl4-inhalation in presence (n=10) or absence (n=11) of Sorafenib (5mg/kg b.w. per day). Bivascular liver perfusion with measurement of the sinusoidal resistance was perfor…