Propionyl-L-carnitine mitigates ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat epigastric island flaps
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Eyuboglu, Atilla AdnanAkdemir, Ovunc
Erbas, Oytun
Isken, Mustafa Tonguc
Zhang, Feng
Lineaweaver, William C.
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Eyuboglu, A. A., Akdemir, O., Erbas, O., Isken, M. T., Zhang, F., & Lineaweaver, W. C. (2024). Propionyl-l-carnitine mitigates ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat epigastric island flaps. Heliyon.Abstract
Background: Ischemia-reperfusion injury presents a substantial concern in various medical scenarios, notably in reconstructive surgery involving tissue flaps. Despite reports on the protective benefits of Propionyl-L-carnitine against ischemia-reperfusion injury, a thorough assessment of its efficacy in epigastric island flap models is currently lacking. Methods: Sixteen male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent epigastric island flap surgery and were divided into two groups: a Propionyl-L-carnitine group that received intraperitoneal Propionyl-L-carnitine prior to ischemia induction and a sham group that received saline treatment. A comprehensive evaluation was performed including macroscopic, biochemical and histological assessments encompassing measurements of flap survival areas, lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde), glutathione, myeloperoxidase, nitric oxide and peripheral neutrophil counts. Results: The Propionyl-L-carnitine group demonstrated significantly increased flap survival areas when compared to the sham group. Administration of Propionyl-L-carnitine led to reduced malondialdehyde levels and elevated glutathione levels indicating a reduction in oxidative stress. Furthermore, the Propionyl-L-carnitine group exhibited lower myeloperoxidase levels, higher nitric oxide levels and reduced peripheral neutrophil counts, suggesting a decrease in the inflammatory response. Histopathological analysis revealed decreased levels of inflammation, necrosis, polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration and edema in the Propionyl-L-carnitine group. Additionally, vascularity was enhanced in the Propionyl-L-carnitine group. Conclusion: This study provides compelling evidence that Propionyl-L-carnitine administration effectively mitigates the deleterious effects of ischemia-reperfusion injury in epigastric island flaps. This is substantiated by the improved flap survival, diminished oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as the enhanced vascularity observed. Propionyl-L-carnitine emerges as a promising therapeutic intervention to enhance tissue flap survival in reconstructive surgery, warranting further exploration through larger-scale investigations. © 2024 The Authors