Smad3基因剔除致骨关节炎小鼠血清蛋白质组双向凝胶电泳分析

Smad3基因剔除导致小鼠骨关节炎,为了进一步深入研究Smad3基因缺失导致骨关节炎形成的分子机制,寻找骨关节炎发生早期的分子变化,用双向电泳技术结合肽质量指纹谱技术对Smad3基因剔除小鼠和野生型小鼠血清蛋白质组进行了初步分析,对其中7个表达差异蛋白质进行了鉴定,并探讨了所鉴定蛋白质与骨关节炎发生的关系,为揭示SMAD3介导的TGF－β信号在骨骼发育中的重要作用提供了线索。     

AdipoRon对2型糖尿病小鼠的治疗及其可能的肝脏机制

目的：观察口服脂联素受体激动剂（AdipoRon）对2型糖尿病小鼠的治疗效果及对肝脏的影响。方法：40只SPF级雄性C57/BL6小鼠随机分为正常对照组和实验组,实验组给予高糖高脂饲养联合腹腔注射小剂量链脲佐菌素建立二型糖尿病（T2DM）小鼠模型,随机分为模型对照（DM）组,低剂量AdipoRon治疗（DM+L）组,高剂量AdipoRon治疗（DM+H）组（n=10）。检测血清中丙氨酸转氨酶（ALT）、天门冬氨酸转氨酶（AST）、碱性磷酸酶（ALP）的变化;HE染色镜下观察肝细胞形态学变化;实时定量荧光PCR法检测肝脏中肝糖类相关基因（PEPCK）的表达。结果：与DM组小鼠比较,DM+H组和DM+L组小鼠ALT、AST、ALP、甘油三酯（TG）、葡萄糖（GLU）水平均降低（P<0.05）;与DM组小鼠比较,DM+H组小鼠和DM+L组小鼠血清游离脂肪酸（FFA）浓度显著下降（P<0.05）,而肝组织葡萄糖-6-磷酸酶（G-6-P）活性DM+L组小鼠显著下降,DM+H组小鼠无显著差异;与DM组小鼠比较,DM+H组小鼠肝组织磷酸烯醇式丙酮酸羧激酶（PEPCK） mRNA表达显著降低（P<0.05）,而DM+L组小鼠无显著差异。结论：给予AdipoRon治疗的小鼠血糖降低,ALT、AST、ALP的水平及G-6-P和PEPCK的表达下降,表明AdipoRon对2型糖尿病具有显著的治疗效果,对糖尿病小鼠肝脏有一定的保护作用。     

Smad3基因剔除小鼠的繁殖与基因型鉴定

目的为进一步深入研究Smad3基因在脊椎动物发育中的重要作用,对Smad3基因剔除小鼠进行保种和繁育研究.方法采用基因剔除杂合子小鼠进行保种,通过PCR和Southern杂交对杂合子小鼠交配所产生的后代进行基因型鉴定,纯合子小鼠和野生型小鼠用于表型分析,杂合子小鼠用于留种和繁殖生产.结果采用PCR方法对278只子代小鼠进行了基因型鉴定,83只为野生型,133只为杂合子,62只为纯合子.结论Smad3基因剔除突变能稳定遗传.采用杂合子小鼠保种,子代小鼠三种基因型比例符合孟德尔遗传定律.     

SMAD3介导TGF-β1刺激软骨细胞增殖和抑制软骨细胞肥大性分化(英文)

为研究TGF β1 SMAD3信号对小鼠软骨细胞增殖和分化的影响 ,分离了野生型与Smad3基因剔除 (Smad3ex8 ex8)突变纯合子小鼠肋骨软骨细胞并进行了体外培养 .通过3 H TdR参入实验检测了体外培养软骨细胞的增殖能力 .TGF β1可以刺激野生型软骨细胞的增殖 ,Smad3基因缺失导致小鼠软骨细胞丧失对TGF β1刺激生长作用的应答 .Northern杂交显示 ,TGF β1促进野生型小鼠软骨细胞表达Ⅱ型胶原 ,而Smad3基因缺失突变纯合子软骨细胞大量表达肥大性软骨细胞的分子标记物X型胶原 .结果表明 ,SMAD3介导转化生长因子TGF β1刺激软骨细胞增殖并抑制软骨细胞的肥大性分化     

Smad3基因剔除的骨髓细胞移植对小鼠的影响

目的通过小鼠骨髓细胞剔除Smad3基因,观察小鼠病理变化以及免疫T细胞状态。方法将Smad3基因剔除Smad3-/-)的小鼠骨髓细胞和野生型(Smad3+/+)小鼠骨髓细胞分别移植给60Co射线照射GFP小鼠。观察骨髓移植后GFP小鼠体征变化,第6周处死小鼠,取肠道固定,HE染色观察其病理变化,流式细胞技术检测淋巴结中T细胞变化。结果移植Smad3-/-骨髓细胞的GFP小鼠逐渐消瘦,大肠出现炎症;淋巴结中活化型的CD4+CD62LloT细胞增多。结论骨髓细胞TGF-β信号受阻,可导致小鼠患炎症疾病,引起免疫T细胞活化。     

ERCP术与腹腔镜手术治疗胆总管结石的疗效对比及对血清AST、ALT、ALP的影响

目的:探讨内镜逆行胰胆管造影术(ERCP)与腹腔镜手术治疗胆总管结石的疗效对比及对血清门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)、丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)、碱性磷酸酶(ALP)的影响。方法:选择2017年4月到2018年4月我院接诊的胆总管结石患者50例作为研究对象,以随机数表法分为观察组(n=26)和对照组(n=24),对照组使用腹腔镜手术治疗,观察组采用ERCP取石术治疗。比较两组手术时间、术中出血量、术后下床时间、住院时间、血清AST、ALT、ALP水平变化情况、术后胃肠道恢复时间及术后不良反应发生情况。结果:观察组患者手术时间高于对照组,(P0.05),术中出血量、术后下床时间及住院时间均显著低于对照组(P0.05);手术前,两组患者血清AST、ALT、ALP水平无明显差异;治疗后,两组患者血清AST、ALT、ALP水平均明显上升(P0.05),且观察组患者血清AST、ALT、ALP水平显著低于对照组(P0.05);观察组患者肠鸣音恢复时间、排气时间、排便时间均明显低于对照组(P0.05);治疗期间,观察组患者不良反应总发生率为7.69%,显著低于对照组的29.17%(P0.05)。结论:在胆总管结石患者中应用ERCP取石术效果显著,对患者血清血清AST、ALT、ALP影响较小,值得推广与运用。     

灰树花胞外多糖对四氯化碳致小鼠肝损伤的保护作用

四氯化碳可导致小鼠急性肝损伤,采用灰树花胞外多糖(GFP)防治后,对其血清中丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT),天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)和过氧化氢酶活力(CAT)以及肝组织匀浆中的丙二醛(MDA)和乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)进行测定,与模型组相比较,灰树花胞外多糖治疗组ALT、AST、MDA、LDH活力明显降低,而CAT活力明显升高。通过组织切片染色可以直观的看出灰树花胞外多糖能显著减轻肝组织病理变化程度。结果显示GFP对CCL4致小鼠急性肝损伤具有保护作用。     

淫羊藿苷对小鼠力竭游泳时间及力竭恢复小鼠血清生化指标的影响

为探讨淫羊藿苷(icariin,ICA)对小鼠力竭游泳时间及力竭恢复小鼠血清生化指标的影响,对小鼠以不同剂量的ICA灌胃12 d,进行一次性力竭游泳,恢复24 h后,用超微量微孔板分光光度计测定小鼠血清的丙氨酸转氨酶(ALT)、天冬氨酸转氨酶(AST)活性和丙二醛(MDA)、血尿素氮(BUN)、血糖(SG)含量,用聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳分析乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)同工酶.结果表明,ICA中剂量组小鼠力竭游泳时间明显延长(P＜0.05),血清的ALT、AST活性和MDA、BUN含量以及LDH总活力与对照组相比都有显著性降低(P＜0.05),SG无显著性差异(P＞0.05).结果说明,淫羊藿苷中剂量组具有较强的抗疲劳作用.     

双歧三联活菌片与小儿止泻安颗粒对急性腹泻患儿血清IL-7、心肌酶及同工酶水平的影响

目的:探讨双歧三联活菌片联合小儿止泻安颗粒对小儿急性腹泻患儿血清IL-7、心肌酶及同工酶水平的影响。方法:收集我院就诊的120例小儿急性腹泻患者,随机分为实验组和对照组,每组60例。对照组患者给予双歧三联活菌片口服治疗;实验组在对照组基础上给予小儿止泻安颗粒口服治疗。观察并比较两组患者治疗前后血清天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)、丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)、乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、肌酸激酶(CK)、肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)、白介素-7(IL-7)以及临床治疗有效率。结果:与治疗前相比,两组患者治疗后AST、ALT、LDH、CK、CK-MB水平均显著下降,IL-7水平明显升高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组相比,实验组患者的血清AST、ALT、LDH、CK、CK-MB水平较低,IL-7水平较高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组相比,实验组患者的临床治疗有效率较高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:双歧三联活菌片联合小儿止泻安颗粒能够降低小儿急性腹泻患者血清心肌酶、同工酶水平,升高IL-7水平,临床疗效较好。     

Smad3基因剔除对小鼠造血功能的影响

研究Smad3基因剔除对小鼠造血功能的影响。实验小鼠分为 5组 ,每组有Smad3基因剔除小鼠(Smad3 - - )和其同窝孪生的野生型小鼠 (Smad3 + + )各 1只。小鼠的造血功能用 14天形成的脾结节 (CFU S1 4 )、多系祖细胞 (CFU GEMM)、粒 单系祖细胞 (CFU GM)、红系祖细胞 (BFU E)测定及外周血象、骨髓象等实验血液学指标来确定。每组小鼠取尾血作白细胞、红细胞和血小板计数 ,涂片作白细胞分类计数。将一侧股骨的骨髓冲出 ,制成单细胞悬液 ,计数其中有核细胞数 ,测定CFU GM、BFU E、CFU GEMM值。将每只小鼠的 4× 10 4个骨髓有核细胞 ,经尾静脉注入 3只 8～ 10周经致死量射线照射的同系雌性小鼠体内 ,测定 14天的CFU S。取一部分胸骨、肝脏、脾脏固定做病理切片 ,其余胸骨冲出骨髓 ,涂片作分类计数。结果Smad3 - - 小鼠外周血白细胞和血小板计数明显高于Smad3 + + 小鼠 ,红细胞数无显著差异。外周血白细胞分类结果也表明粒细胞显著增高。骨髓有核细胞数无显著差异 ,CFU GM显著增高 ,BFU E无显著差异 ,CFU GEMM明显减少 ,CFU S显著减少。病理形态学观察发现骨髓增生极度活跃 ,以粒系为主 ,肝脾无显著差别。骨髓涂片分类表明粒系增多 ,粒系 :红系比例增高。因此得出结论Smad3基因剔除使小鼠造血干祖细胞数目     

Acute stress-induced tissue injury in mice: differences between emotional and social stress

Emotional stress affects cellular integrity in many tissues including the heart. Much less is known about the effects of social stress. We studied the effect of emotional (immobilization with or without cold exposure) or social (intermale confrontation) stress in mice. Tissue injury was measured by means of the release of enzyme activities to blood plasma: lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), aspartate transaminase (AST), and alanine transaminase (ALT). Tape-immobilization increased all these activities in the plasma. AST-ALT ratio was also increased in these animals. Electrophoretic analysis of CK isoenzymes showed the appearance of CK-MB. These results indicate that the heart was injured in immobilized mice. Analysis of LDH isoenzymes and measurement of alpha-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH) activity suggests that other tissues, in addition to the heart, contribute to the increase in plasma LDH activity. Restraint in small cylinders increased plasma LDH, CK, AST, and ALT activities, but to lower levels than in tape immobilization. Because the decrease in liver glycogen and the increase in plasma epidermal growth factor (EGF) were also smaller in restraint than in the tape-immobilization model of emotional stress, we conclude that the former is a less intense stressor than the latter. Cold exposure during the restraint period altered the early responses to stress (it enhanced liver glycogen decrease, but abolished the increase in plasma EGF concentration). Cold exposure during restraint enhanced heart injury, as revealed by the greater increase in CK and AST activities. Intermale confrontation progressively decreased liver glycogen content. Plasma EGF concentration increased (to near 100 nM from a resting value of 0.1 nM) until 60 minutes, and decreased thereafter. Confrontation also affected cellular integrity in some tissues, as indicated by the rise in plasma LDH activity. However, in this type of stress, the heart appeared to be specifically protected because there was no increase in plasma CK activity, and both AST and ALT increased, but the AST-ALT ratio remained constant. Habituation to restraint (1 h/d, 4 days) made mice resistant to restraint-induced tissue injury as indicated by the lack of an increase in plasma LDH, CK, AST, or ALT activities. Similar general protection against homotypic stress-induced injury was observed in mice habituated to intermale confrontation.     

Heat acclimation causes some alterations in serum enzymes activities in streptozotocin-diabetic rats

The present study investigated the effect of long-term heat acclimation and experimental diabetes on serum activity of transaminases (AST, ALT), ALP, LDH and elastase complex, as well as blood glucose and HbA1c level in Wistar rats. The heat acclimation model was established with the artificial heat chamber (35±1 °C and 30-40% humidity) for a period of 28 days, while the control groups were held on 20±2 °C. Experimental diabetes was induced by single streptozotocine (STZ) injection (55 mg/kg bodyweight) The changes caused by insulin treatment (2 IU/100 g body weight, 14 days, twice daily) in both thermal groups were also investigated.STZ-diabetes leads to significant increase in blood glucose and HbA1c level, AST, ALT and ALP activities in both thermal groups (normothermic and heat acclimated), decrease in LDH activity in normothermic animals and increase in heat-acclimated ones. Treatment with insulin restores the blood glucose, HbA1c and enzymes activities regardless of the previous thermal exposure.Prolonged acclimation of control animals to elevated ambient temperature resulted in significant decrease in blood glucose level, AST, ALT, ALP and LDH activities and non-significant changes in HbA1c. Compared to diabetic rats from room temperature, heat-acclimated diabetic ones have significantly higher blood glucose, AST, ALP and LDH activity, lower HbA1c concentration and no significant changes in ALT. Most of the changes observed in heat-acclimated insulin-treated diabetic rats did not significantly differ compared to those from room temperature.The overall two-way ANOVA analyses showed that diabetic state causes significant changes in the blood glucose, HbA1c, AST, ALT and ALP activity, while heat acclimation causes significant changes only in HbA1c level and AST activity. Both of the factors (diabetic state and heat acclimation) have significant common effects on AST, ALP and LDH activity.     

封闭群草原兔尾鼠正常血液生化指标的测定

利用雅培 (AEROSET)全自动血液生化测定仪对封闭群草原兔尾鼠 2 3项血液正常生化指标进行了测定。与昆明小鼠、BALB c nu小鼠、Wistar大鼠、人的正常值相比较 ,该种实验动物血液正常生化指标具有以下特点 :①总蛋白 (TPROT)、白蛋白 (ALB)、球蛋白 (GLOB)、总胆红素 (TBILI)、直接胆红素 (DBILI)、间接胆红素 (IBILI)、尿素氮 (UREA)、二氧化碳 (CO2 )、甘油三脂 (TG)、胆固醇 (CHOL)、钠 (Na)、氯 (Cl)、镁(Mg)、总钙 (TCA)的测定值 ,五者间无显著性差异 (P >0 0 5 ) ;②封闭群草原兔尾鼠与昆明小鼠相比 ,谷草转氨酶 (AST)、谷丙转氨酶 (ALT)、糖 (GLU)、钾 (K)、磷 (P3 + )存在显著性差异 (P <0 0 1或P <0 0 5 ) ;③封闭群草原兔尾鼠与BALB c nu小鼠相比 ,谷草转氨酶 (AST)、谷丙转氨酶 (ALT)、碱性磷酸酶 (ALP)、糖 (GLU)测定值 ,存在显著性差异 (P <0 0 1或P <0 0 5 ) ;④封闭群草原兔尾鼠与Wistar大鼠相比 ,谷草转氨酶、谷丙转氨酶、钾、糖测定值 ,存在显著性差异 (P <0 0 1或P <0 0 5 ) ;⑤封闭群草原兔尾鼠与人相比 ,谷草转氨酶、谷丙转氨酶、碱性磷酸酶、乳酸脱氢酶 (LDH)、肌肝 (CREAT)、尿酸 (UA)、钾 (K)存在显著性差异 (P <0 0 1或P <0 0 5 )。结果表明 :该种动物可能适合于作为研     

Indexing serum and mucous biochemical parameters of endangered Chinese sturgeon Acipenser sinensis with implications for health assessment

The Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) is a critically endangered aquatic fish. Health monitoring and welfare assessments are critical for the conservation of Chinese sturgeon. In this study, biochemical parameters of serum and skin mucus in Chinese sturgeon were examined to evaluate the potential biomarkers. Serum and mucous samples were obtained from Chinese sturgeon, and the levels of total protein (TP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), lactic acid (LD), acid phosphatase (ACP), lysozyme (LYZ), glucose (GLU), and cortisol were determined. The concentrations of ALT, AST, cortisol, and LYZ were significantly higher in the mucous group than those in the serum group (p < 0.05). In addition, the concentrations of ALP, ACP, LD, LDH, CK, and TP were significantly higher level in the serum group than those in the mucous group (p < 0.05). Moreover, the correlations between serum and mucous biochemical parameters were established. Statistical analysis showed a positive correlation between serum and skin mucous markers (ACP, cortisol, and LYZ). AST versus ALT in serum and mucus showed a significant positive correlation (p < 0.01). A significant positive correlation was found between cortisol and CK in mucus (p < 0.01). Moreover, LD versus LDH in serum showed a significant but weak positive correlation (p < 0.01). Principal component analysis revealed a complete separation between the serum and mucous groups, with the biomarkers that contributed the most being ALP, TP, ALT, and AST. This study provides baseline data and reference intervals for serum and mucous biochemical parameters in presumably healthy Chinese sturgeons. The current study has important implications for the development of conservation strategies and the conservation status of critically endangered species.     

Biochemical predictors for Sars-Cov-2 severity

It is of interest to assess the inflammatory marker profile in SARS-CoV-2 patients and to correlate the levels of systemic inflammatory biomarkers such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), C-Reactive Protein CRP, Ferritin, Creatine kinase (CK), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and liver function analytes total serum proteins, albumin, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) with the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections. A total of 1000 COVID-19 positive patient''s data were collected. Laboratory assessments consisted of NLR (neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio) by cell counter, C Reactive Protein (CRP) by immunoturbidimetry, Ferritin by electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA) and Creatine Kinase (CK), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Total Protein and Albumin by spectrophotometry. The mean plasma CRP levels, NLR, ferritin, CK and LDH levels were higher in severe cases than in non-severe cases, and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). All liver function tests such as the total and direct bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP, total protein and albumin were higher in severe patients than non-severe patients and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Data indicate that NLR, CRP, Ferritin, CK, LDH and liver function analytes have a crucial role as prognostic markers for SARS-CoV-2 infections and hence should be routinely recommended for risk assessment and stratification of the patients to reduce the associated morbidity and mortality.     

Efficacy of Citrus reticulata and Mirazid in treatment of Schistosoma mansoni

This work has been carried out to investigate the effect of Schistosoma mansoni infection on mice livers after treatment with the ethanolic extract of Citrus reticulata root or the oleo-resin extract from Myrrh of Commiphora molmol tree (Mirazid), as a new antishistosomal drug. Marker enzymes for different cell organelles were measured; succinate dehydrogenase (SDH); lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and its isoenzymes; glucose-6-phosphatase (G-6-Pase); acid phosphatase (AP) and 5'- nucleotidase. Liver function enzymes; aspartate aminotransferase (AST); alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were also estimated. Parasitological studies through ova count and worm burden will also be taken into consideration. The results showed a marked reduction in SDH, LDH, AST, and ALT enzyme activities and a significant increase in G-6-Pase, AP, 5'- nucleotidase, and ALP after S. mansoni infection. A noticeable alteration in LDH subunits were also noticed. Treatment with C. reticulata or Mirazid improved all the previous enzyme activities with a noticeable reduction in ova count and worm burden.     

Effect of envenomation on enzymes of brain of albino rats

Effects of high doses of cobra venom, (150 micrograms/120 +/- 20 g body wt) and viper venom (300 micrograms/120 +/- 20 g body wt) on aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), acetylcholinesterase (ACh) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) of brain of albino rats were studied. While AST, LDH, ACh and ALP activities increased in both viper and cobra venom treated rats, ALT decreased in both groups compared to control.     

ZnO nanoparticles augment ALT,AST, ALP and LDH expressions in C2C12 cells

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of ZnO nanoparticles on alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzyme expressions in C2C12 cells. ZnO nanoparticles are widely used in the several cosmetic lotions and other biomedical products. Several studies report on ZnO nanoparticle mediated cytotoxicity. However, there are no reports on the effect of ZnO nanoparticles on ALT, AST, ALP and LDH enzyme expressions in C2C12 cells. A cytotoxicity assay was carried out to determine the effect of ZnO nanoparticles (1–5 mg/ml) on C2C12 cell viability at 48 and 72 h. ZnO nanoparticles increased ALT, AST, ALP and LDH enzyme mRNA expression and their activities in C2C12 cells. In conclusion, the present study showed that ZnO nanoparticles increased these enzyme activities and its mRNA expression in C2C12 cells in a dose-dependent manner.     

Effect of a polyherbal formulation, Ambrex, on butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT) induced toxicity in rats

Effect of polyherbal formulation Ambrex was evaluated in butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) induced toxicity of lungs and liver in rats. Toxicity was produced by administering BHT (500 mg/kg/day) for 3 days. Lung damage was evidenced by elevated levels of broncho alveolar lavage fluid (BAL) parameters such as protein, lactate, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), acid phosphatase (ACP) and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH). Liver damage was proved by elevated levels of serum protein and markers such as LDH, ALP, aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), decreased level of lipid peroxides (LPO) in serum and glutathione (GSH) in liver. Administration of aqueous suspension of Ambrex (50 mg/kg orally) retained these elevated levels of BAL-protein, lactate, LDH, ALP, ACP, G6PDH and serum-protein, LDH, ALP, AST and ALT at near normal values. Decreased level of liver GSH was retained at near normalcy in Ambrex pretreated BHT-administered animals. There was no change in liver LPO in all the four groups.     

Biochemical response to colloidal bismuth subcitrate

In the present study, an investigation was undertaken to assess the efficacy on serum enzymes of colloidal bismuth subcitrate (CBS). CBS was administered with injections to male rats in 100-, 200-, 400-, 500-, and 1000-μg/L doses of bismuth. Rats were anesthetized at different intervals (24, 48, and 72 h) after CBS injections. The levels of serum enzymes were determined. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and creatine kinase (CK) levels significantly increased after all CBS treatments without dependence on time. All doses of bismuth significantly affected the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in serum after 72 h. The lowest doses were the most toxic on ALT and LDH. These data suggest that treatment with CBS can provide evidence for a possible marker of liver toxicity although there is no evidence of liver accumulation of bismuth in the present study.