Basic & Clinical Medicine ›› 2006, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (10): 1108-1108.

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Expression of Sterol Carrier Protein 2 and Its Correlation with the Gallstone Formation

  

  • Received:2005-08-31 Revised:2006-04-29 Online:2006-10-25 Published:2006-10-25

Abstract: Objective To analyze the level of hepatic sterol carrier protein 2 (Scp2) mRNA and bile cholesterol saturation index(CSI) during gallstone information in C57BL/6 mice. Methods Twenty C57BL/6 mice were divided into two groups equally: control group and gallstone group. The gallstone group mice were fed with lithogenic diet (containing 1% cholesterol) for 4 weeks. The mRNA level of Scp2 in liver tissue was measured by RT-PCR. The content of biliary lipids and CSI were analyzed by Automatic Biochemistry Analyzer. Results The levels of Scp2 mRNA and bile CSI were significantly increased in gallstone group. Conclusion A positive correlation between the expression of liver Scp2 and bile CSI was found during gallstone formation.