Abstract:
Objective To study the role of MMP1, MMP2 and TIMP2 in treatment of pulmonary interstitial fibrosis in rats with Xiongfufang and its mechanism.
Methods Seventy healthy SD rats were randomly divided into control group, sham operation group, fibrosis model group, prednione acetate group, and high, medium, low Xiongfufang dose groups (10 in each group). On day 2 after a model was established, the rats were given 0.9% sodium chlorate or gastric drugs for 4 weeks. Expressions of MMP1, MMP2 and TIMP2 in lung tissue were detected with SP staining.
Results The expression levels of MMP1, MMP2 and TIMP2 were significantly higher in fibrosis model group than in different drug treatment groups (
P< 0.01). The expression level of TIMP2 was significantly higher in high Xiongfufang dose group than in control group and sham operation group (
P< 0.05).
Conclusion Xiongfufang prevents lungs against their interstitial fibrosis possibly by regulating the expression of MMP1, MMP2, and TIMP2 in lung tissue.