[The sequential changes of energy metabolism following cold-induced brain edema--a histochemical study].
The changes of energy metabolism on vasogenic edema have been largely examined using biochemical quantitative assay. However, the relationship between the sequential changes and blood-brain barrier (BBB) breakdown is not well understood. In the present study, the sequential changes of energy metabolism and potassium in relation to BBB breakdown following the cold-induced brain edema were investigated histochemically. Adult male Wistar rats, weighing 200-250g, were anesthesized with pentobarbital and a burr hole was made in the left parietal region. For evaluating the breakdown of BBB, 2.5% Evans blue (EB) was injected 30 min. before injury, except in the 5 min. model in which it was injected at the time of cold injury. An iron-bar precooled in liquid N2 was placed over the surface for 30 seconds and they were frozen in situ in liquid N2 at 5 min., 2 hrs., 6 hrs., 12 hrs., and 24 hrs., after producing the lesion. The frozen brain was sectioned using a precooled saw in the coronal plane. The brain section was placed in liquid N2 bath and illuminated with 366 nm light (UV) from a 200 watt mercury lamp and Corning filter 5840. NADH fluorescence was recorded photographically through Corning filter 3387 and 5562. Regional ATP and potassium content were investigated histochemically in thin sections with luciferine-luciferase method and Macallum's technique, respectively. At 5 min. after cold injury, leakage of EB was limited within the lesion. Potassium and ATP were decreased in the lesion. NADH fluorescence was increased slightly in the cortex around the lesion.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001812:Blood-Brain Barrier; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism*; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism*; D003080:Cold Temperature; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D008297:Male; D009243:NAD / Q000378:metabolism; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011188:Potassium / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
D009243:NAD; D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate; D011188:Potassium