Intraurethral injection with LPS: an effective experimental model of prostatic inflammation

Objective Chronic inflammation has been recognized as having a prominent role pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and cancer. It is believed that chronic inflammation induces prostatic fibromuscular growth. This correlation has been clearly illustrated by both in vivo and in vitro stu...

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Published in:Inflammation research 2018, Vol.67 (1), p.43-55
Main Authors: dos Santos Gomes, Fabiana Oliveira, Oliveira, Amanda Costa, Ribeiro, Edlene Lima, da Silva, Bruna Santos, dos Santos, Laise Aline Martins, de Lima, Ingrid Tavares, Silva, Amanda Karolina Soares e, da Rocha Araújo, Shyrlene Meiry, Gonçalves, Terezinha, de Melo-Junior, Mario Ribeiro, Peixoto, Christina Alves
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Summary:Objective Chronic inflammation has been recognized as having a prominent role pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and cancer. It is believed that chronic inflammation induces prostatic fibromuscular growth. This correlation has been clearly illustrated by both in vivo and in vitro studies; however, current experimental models of BPH require complex surgery or hormonal treatment. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to propose a new murine model of BPH/prostatitis induced by intraurethral injection of LPS. Methods Male Swiss and C57Bl/6 mice were then sacrificed 3, 7, 10, and 14 days after intraurethral injection of LPS. The prostates were quickly dissected and fixed for morphological and immunohistochemical analyses. Results The results showed that LPS played an important role in the cell proliferation of the prostate. Histological and ultrastructural analysis showed epithelial hyperplasia, clear stromal cells, little inflammatory infiltration, and heavy bleeding. Treatment with LPS also promoted the increase of growth factor (FGF-7 and TGF-β), α-actin, and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, IL-17), both in the stroma and epithelium. Conclusion According to the present findings, it can be concluded that the intraurethral administration of LPS promotes tissue remodeling, as well as stimulating the pattern of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and therefore, constitutes an effective experimental model of BPH/inflammation.
ISSN:1023-3830
1420-908X
DOI:10.1007/s00011-017-1094-7