目的 观察多器官功能障碍综合征(MODS)大鼠小肠胆碱能/氮能神经-Cajal间质细胞(ICC)网络形态学的变化并探讨其意义。方法Wistar大鼠随机分为对照组(20只)、MODS模型组(20只),行小肠肌层全厚标本c—Kit和乙酰胆碱囊泡状转运体(VAChT)/神经性一氧化氮合酶(nNOS)免疫荧光双重标记,共聚焦显微镜观测小肠神经-ICC网络结构的变化并进行定量分析。结果对照组单个高倍视野ICC和胆碱能/氮能神经纤维数量分别为:(18.0±2.2)个,(28.0±1.3)个,(16.0±0.3)个;c—Kit和VAChT/nNOS免疫阳性荧光强度分别为:(30.0±3.4)、(208.0±10.4)、(222.0±4.4)U;MODS模型组ICC和胆碱能/氮能神经纤维数量分别为:(6.0±0.5)个,(13.0±1.1)个,(7.0±0.5)个;c—Kit和VAChT/nNOS免疫阳性荧光强度分别为:(8.0±1.2)、(98.0±9.1)、(96.0±7.9)U;对照组各组数据与MODS模型组相应的数据比较有明显的差异(P〈0.01),MODS组小肠神经-ICC网络结构不连续。结论 MODS大鼠小肠胆碱能/氮能神经-ICC网络结构受到明显破坏,MODS大鼠胃肠运动障碍可能与小肠神经-ICC网络损伤有关。
Objective To observe the damage of enteric cholinergic/nitrergic nerve-interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) network in rats with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Methods Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group ( n = 20 ) and MODS model group ( n = 20 ). The cholinergic/nitrergic nerve-ICC network in the intestine was observed using c-Kit and VAChT/nNOS immunohistochemical double-staining with whole-mount preparation technique and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Results In control group, the number of c-Kit-positive ICCs, VAChT/nNOS-positive fibers in one optical section was ( 18.0 ±2.2), (28.0 ± 1.3) and ( 16.0 ±0.3), respectively, and the intensity of immunoreactivity was (30.0 ± 3.4), (208.0 ± 10.4) and (222.0± 4.4) U, respectively. In the MODS group, the number of c-Kit-positive ICCs, VAChT/nNOS-positive fibers in one optical section was ( 6.0 ± 0.5 ), ( 13.0 ±1.1 ) and (7.0 ± 0.5 ), respectively, and the intensity of immunoreactivity was (8.0 ±1.2), (98.0±9.1) and (96.0 ±7.9) U, respectively. Compared with those in control group, the distributions and densities of cholinergic/nitrergic nerves and ICC in the intestine of model group were significantly decreased (P 〈0.01 ), and the enteric nerve-ICC network was discontinued. Conclusion The enteric nerve-ICC network was disrupted in MODS, which may be associated with the disorder of gastrointestinal motility.