Effect of calcium dobesilate on liver regeneration in rats undergoing partial hepatectomy

BACKGROUND: To date, no study has evaluated the effects of calcium dobesilate on regenerative capacity after partial hepatectomy. Within the scope of this research, we aimed to elucidate the effects of calcium dobesilate (CD) on liver regeneration capacity and antioxidant pathways after partial hepatectomy. METHODS: Thirty-six Sprague Dawley male rats weighing between 250-350 grams were used in the study. All animals underwent partial hepatectomy. The rats were randomly divided into four groups, each consisting of nine rats, as control groups (Groups 1 and 2) and study groups (Groups 3 and 4). Regeneration rate, histopathological parameters, immunohistochemical examination, and the apoptotic index (AI) were measured. RESULTS: Tissue superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were statistically significantly higher in the calcium dobesilate study groups compared to controls (p=0.03). Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were statistically significantly higher in the study groups than in the control groups on both the second and seventh days (p=0.001). The regeneration rate (RR) was higher in the study group compared to the control group on the second day, and this difference was statistically significant (p