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AI InsightImmunohistochemical methods used for the detection of matrix MMP-2, TGF-β1, and VGEF expressions.Results: The rituximab (group IV) had significantly lower fibrosis and peritoneal thickness scores than the group II and III (P < 0.001).TGF-β1 and VEGF expressions were significantly lower in the rituximab group than in the group II and III (P < 0.001).Conclusion: We found that rituximab had a significant effect on the peritoneal thickness, total fibrosis, TGF-β1 and VGEF scores whichwere induced by CG.
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Abstract
Background/aim: Peritoneal sclerosis may be observed in varied manifestations. However, the most serious form is the encapsulatedperitoneal sclerosis. We researched the effect of rituximab on peritoneal fibrosis in an experimental rat model.Materials and methods: Twenty-four Wistar Albino rats were divided into 4 equal groups. During weeks 0–3; group I received isotonicsaline (IS) solution, group II, group III, and group IV received chlorhexidine gluconate (CG) via intraperitoneal (i.p.) route. In the next3 weeks nothing adminestred to both group I and group II but IS solution was adminestred to group III via i.p. route and 375 mg/m2/week rituximab was applied intravenously on days 21, 28, and 35 to group IV. Fibrosis, peritoneal thickness, and inflammation wereevaluated. Immunohistochemical methods used for the detection of matrix MMP-2, TGF-β1, and VGEF expressions.Results: The rituximab (group IV) had significantly lower fibrosis and peritoneal thickness scores than the group II and III (P < 0.001).TGF-β1 and VEGF expressions were significantly lower in the rituximab group than in the group II and III (P < 0.001).Conclusion: We found that rituximab had a significant effect on the peritoneal thickness, total fibrosis, TGF-β1 and VGEF scores whichwere induced by CG.