Bromelain administration alleviated the pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the harmful effects experienced by the intestinal tissues.

The Influence of Bromelain Administration on Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Lipid Peroxidation in a Rat Model of Intestinal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury.

Çağrı Gültekin, Serkan Sayiner, Şule Çetinel, AhmetÖzer Şehirli

Vet Med Sci

Mar 1, 2026

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ischemia-reperfusion injury is a critical problem that can occur following multiple clinical procedures. OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to investigate the effects of bromelain on intestinal damage caused by ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. METHODS: Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into three groups control (CTR, n = 6), intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (I-IR, n = 6) and intestinal ischemia reperfusion+bromelain (I-IR+BRO, n = 6). Bromelain (40 mg/kg) was given orally 30 min before the ischemia period to the animals in I-IR+BRO group. In the I-IR and I-IR+BRO groups, ischemia-reperfusion was performed with 1-h ligation of the superior mesenteric artery and 1-h reperfusion by opening the ligatures. At the end of the reperfusion period, blood and intestinal tissue samples were collected post euthanasia. Blood samples were analysed for ALT, AST, ALP, LDH, BUN and creatinine to assess liver and kidney function. TNF-αand IL-1βconcentrations were evaluated in both sera and tissue samples to determine the inflammatory response. Finally, Lipid peroxidation of the intestines was assessed by measuring MDA levels. RESULTS: ALT, AST, ALP, LDH, BUN and creatinine levels were significantly elevated after I/R, but markedly reduced by BRO treatment. Serum and tissue TNF-α, IL-1βconcentrations increased in both IR groups in comparison to the CTR group. However, these values decreased in the I-IR+BRO group when compared to the I-IR group. Histopathological scores were lower in the I-I/R+BRO group compared with the I-I/R group; however, these differences did not reach statistical significance. CONCLUSION: Bromelain administration alleviated the pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the harmful effects experienced by the intestinal tissues.