Juglone from Walnut Produces Cardioprotective Effects against Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Injury in SD Rats

Therapeutic and/or preventive interventions using phytochemical constituents for ischemic heart disease have gained considerable attention worldwide, mainly due to their antioxidant activity. This study investigated the cardioprotective effect and possible mechanism of juglone, a major constituent of the walnut tree, using an isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial infarction (MI) model in rats. Rats were pretreated for five (5) days with juglone (1, 3 mg/kg, i.p) and atenolol (1 mg/kg, i.p) in separate experiments before inducing myocardial injury by administration of ISO (80 mg/kg, s.c) at an interval of 24 h for 2 consecutive days (4th and 5th day). The cardioprotective effect of juglone was confirmed through a lead II electrocardiograph (ECG), cardiac biomarkers (cTnI, CPK, CK-MB, LDH, ALT and AST) and histopathological study. The results of our present study suggest that prior administration of juglone (1 and 3 mg/kg) proved to be effective as a cardioprotective therapeutic agent in reducing the extent of myocardial damage (induced by ISO) by fortifying the myocardial cell membrane, preventing elevated T-waves, deep Q-waves in the ECG, heart to body weight ratio, infarction and also by normalizing cardiac marker enzymes (cTnI, CPK, CK-MB, LDH, ALT and AST) and histopathological changes, such as inflammation, edema and necrosis. In conclusion, this study has identified phytochemical constituents, in particular juglone, as a potential cardioprotective agent.     

Cardioprotective Effects of an Aminothiazole Compound on Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Injury in Mice

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), marker of anaerobic metabolism, is associated with highly invasive and metastatic breast cancer. Novel studies show that increased anaerobic metabolism (LDH), as well as activity of antioxidative enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)), is correlated with higher mammographic density, as known predictor of breast cancer risk. In this study, we measured LDH, MDH, and SOD activity in tumor and adjacent tissues of breast cancer patients by spectrophotometric assay. Mammograms were evaluated according to the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data system. Mammographically dense breast tissue is associated with higher activity of LDH in tumor tissue of breast cancer patients. Moreover, patients with masses have significantly higher activity of LDH compared to patients with focal asymmetries or architectural distortion. Patients with spiculated mass margin had higher activity of LDH compared to patients with focal asymmetries or architectural distortion. Activity of LDH in patients significantly increases, while activity of CAT significantly decreases with the increase of BIRADS category. These results suggest that the association of activity of LDH and CAT in tumor tissue with mammographic characteristics could help in defining aggressive breast cancers.     

Protective Effect of Adansonia digitata against Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Injury in Rats

The baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata) was analyzed for proximate composition, amino acids, and minerals. The fruit pulp was found to be a good source of carbohydrates, proteins, phenols, and substantial quantities of K, Ca, and Mg. Amino acid analyses revealed high glutamic and aspartic acid, but the sulfur amino acids were the most limited. The present study was designed to investigate the role of Adansonia digitata (Baobab fruit pulp) against isoproterenol induced myocardial oxidative stress in experimental rats by demonstrating the changes in tissue cardiac markers, some antioxidant enzymes, interlukin-1 β (IL-1 β), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1), myeloperoxidase (MPO), Collagen-1, galectin-3, and serum corticosterone. The activities of enzymatic antioxidant glutathione peroxidase (GP_X) and non-enzymatic antioxidant reduced glutathione (GSH) in the heart tissue; additionally, histopathological examination of the heart was estimated. Male albino rats were randomly divided into four groups of ten animals each. Group I served as normal control animal. Group II animals received isoproterenol (ISP) (85 mg/kg body weight intraperitonealy (i.p.) to develop myocardial injury. Group III were myocardial oxidative animals treated with Baobab fruit pulp (200 µg/rats/day) for 4 weeks. Group IV received Baobab fruit pulp only. The data suggested an isoproterenol increase in levels of cardiac marker enzymes [creatine kinase MB (CK- MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)], IL-1ß, MCP-1, MPO, Collagen, and galectin-3, with concomitant decrease in the activities GP_X and GSH in heart tissue as well as corticosterone in serum. Baobab fruit pulp brings all the parameters to near normal level in ISP-induced myocardial infarction in rats. Histopathological examination of heart tissue of ISP-administered model rat showed infiltration of inflammatory cells and congestion in the blood vessels. However, treatment with Baobab fruit pulp (200 µg/rats/day) showed predominantly normal myocardial structure and no inflammatory cell infiltration. It has been concluded that Baobab fruit pulp has cardio protective effect against ISP-induced oxidative stress in rats.     

The Novel Mas agonist,CGEN-856S,Attenuates Isoproterenol-Induced Cardiac Remodeling and Myocardial Infarction Injury in Rats

CGEN-856S is a novel Mas agonist. Herein, we examined the effects of this peptide on isoproterenol (ISO)-induced cardiac remodeling and myocardial infarction (MI) injury. We also sought to determine whether CGEN-856S activates the underlying mechanisms related to Mas receptor activation. Heart hypertrophy and fibrosis were induced by ISO (2 mg·kg⁻¹·day⁻¹) in Wistar rats. After a 7-day treatment period with CGEN-856S (90 µg·kg⁻¹·day⁻¹) or vehicle, the cardiomyocyte diameter was evaluated in left ventricular sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and immunofluorescence labeling and quantitative confocal microscopy were used to quantify the deposition of type I and III collagen and fibronectin in the left ventricles. MI was induced by coronary artery ligation, and CGEN-856S (90 µg·kg⁻¹·day⁻¹) or saline was administered for 14 days. The Langendorff technique was used to evaluate cardiac function, and left ventricular sections were stained with Masson’s trichrome dye to quantify the infarct area. Using Chinese hamster ovary cells stably transfected with Mas cDNA, we evaluated whether CGEN-856S alters AKT and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) phosphorylation. CGEN-856S reduced the degree of ISO-induced hypertrophy (13.91±0.17 µm vs. 12.41±0.16 µm in the ISO+CGEN-856S group). In addition, the Mas agonist attenuated the ISO-induced increase in collagen I, collagen III, and fibronectin deposition. CGEN-856S markedly attenuated the MI-induced decrease in systolic tension, as well as in +dT/dt and -dT/dt. Furthermore, CGEN-856S administration significantly decreased the infarct area (23.68±2.78% vs. 13.95±4.37% in the MI+CGEN-856S group). These effects likely involved the participation of AKT and NO, as CGEN-856S administration increased the levels of p-AKT and p-eNOS. Thus, our results indicate that CGEN-856S exerts cardioprotective effects on ISO-induced cardiac remodeling and MI-mediated heart failure in rats through a mechanism likely involving the eNOS/AKT pathway.     

Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Injury and Diastolic Dysfunction in Mice: Structural and Functional Correlates

The objective of this study was to determine whether a simple, noninvasive method involving administration of isoproterenol could be used to produce myocardial injury and cardiac dysfunction in the mouse heart with a low incidence of mortality. Adult Swiss–Webster mice were injected with isoproterenol (100 mg/kg SC) once daily for 5 d. Myocardial histology and left ventricular (LV) function were assessed 10 to 14 d after the last isoproterenol injection in 14 surviving isoproterenol-treated mice and 15 saline-treated control mice. Left ventricular systolic and diastolic pressures were evaluated in vitro by means of isovolumically contracting, perfused Langendorff preparations. Isoproterenol induced marked endocardial injury, associated with hypertrophy of surviving myocytes, and an increase in myocardial fibrosis (collagen types I and III according to picrosirius red microscopy). The hearts from isoproterenol-treated mice demonstrated decreased LV compliance, as evidenced by an upward shift in the diastolic pressure–volume relationship, with normal LV systolic function. Isoproterenol administration provides a simple, noninvasive means to induce endocardial injury and diastolic dysfunction without significant impairment of systolic function. This model has a low incidence of mortality and may be useful to assess the effects of gene or stem cell therapy on cardiac dysfunction without the potential confounding effects of invasive procedures.Abbreviation: LV, left ventricularThe availability of genetically altered mice provides an opportunity to assess the structural and functional role of specific proteins that are involved in myocardial injury and potential therapeutic interventions. In general, techniques to induce myocardial injury and pathologic hypertrophy in the mouse have required surgical procedures such as ligation of the coronary artery,^10,17,24 banding of the aorta,^14,26 or implantation of an osmotic minipump to infuse β-adrenergic agonists,^12,19,20,31 with associated risk of morbidity or mortality. Moreover, in vascular occlusion models, delivery of gene or stem cell therapy to damaged myocardium might require additional surgery because of the need for direct injection.¹³ For these reasons, a relatively noninvasive murine model that induces discrete myocardial injury in the presence of a patent coronary circulation, with a low incidence of mortality, would be of interest.Previous investigations^27-29 have demonstrated that a single subcutaneous injection of isoproterenol (85 mg/kg) in rats produced myocardial necrosis and fibrosis, while patent coronary vasculature was maintained. Others^1,2,30 have shown that the extent of myocardial injury of the rat heart could be increased with repeated injections. A study of chronic isoproterenol infusion²⁰ did not demonstrate significant fibrosis, necrosis, or hypertrophy in the mouse. However, repeated daily injection of isoproterenol (100 mg/kg SC) induces substantial LV fibrosis.⁷ A more recent study has demonstrated that histologic findings may be dependent on hemodynamic response to the mode of administration and on strain differences.¹¹ The primary purpose of the present study was to define the functional consequences of the adverse structural changes induced in the mouse heart by multiple isoproterenol injections.     

Cardioprotective Effect of Licochalcone D against Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Langendorff-Perfused Rat Hearts

Flavonoids are important components of ‘functional foods’, with beneficial effects on cardiovascular function. The present study was designed to investigate whether licochalcone D (LD) could be a cardioprotective agent in ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and to shed light on its possible mechanism. Compared with the I/R group, LD treatment enhanced myocardial function (increased LVDP, dp/dt _max, dp/dt _min, HR and CR) and suppressed cardiac injury (decreased LDH, CK and myocardial infarct size). Moreover, LD treatment reversed the I/R-induced cleavage of caspase-3 and PARP, resulting in a significant decrease in proinflammatory factors and an increase in antioxidant capacity in I/R myocardial tissue. The mechanisms underlying the antiapoptosis, antiinflammation and antioxidant effects were related to the activation of the AKT pathway and to the blockage of the NF-κB/p65 and p38 MAPK pathways in the I/R-injured heart. Additionally, LD treatment markedly activated endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and reduced nitric oxide (NO) production. The findings indicated that LD had real cardioprotective potential and provided support for the use of LD in myocardial I/R injury.     

大鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤模型的实验研究

目的 制备一种新型的心肌急性缺血再灌注损伤模型,以探讨一种更符合临床实际需求的实验方法.方法 将20只雌性SD(Sprague-Dawley)大鼠随机分成2组(对照组、实验组),采用结扎主动脉根部引起心肌缺血5min再灌注30 min建立心肌急性缺血再灌注模型;通过应用透射电镜观察心肌细胞超微结构的改变,同时检测心肌组织匀浆丙二醛(Maleic Dialdehyde,MDA)含量、超氧化物歧化酶(Superoxide Dismutase,SOD)活力.结果 透射电镜下超微结构显示实验组较对照组明显加重了心肌组织结构和线粒体的损害;实验组心肌组织MDA明显高于对照组(P<0.01),而SOD明显低于对照组(P<0.01).结论 本实验成功建立了方法简便、易于操作、取材范围广泛的心肌缺血再灌注损伤模型,为心肌缺血再灌注损伤研究提供了一种更为可行的模型.     

尼可地尔预处理对大鼠缺血再灌注心肌mtDNA4834bp片段缺失的影响

目的:探讨尼可地尔预处理对大鼠缺血再灌注心肌mt DNA4834 bp缺失突变的影响。方法:体重200 g-300 g,7-9周龄健康雄性Sprague-Dawley(SD)大鼠50只,随机平均分为5组,假手术(Sham)组、心肌缺血再灌注损伤(MIRI)组、缺血预处理(IPC)组、尼可地尔(Nic)组、尼可地尔+5羟基葵酸钠(Nic+5-HD)组。建立心肌缺血再灌注模型后取心肌组织,提取mt DNA,应用巢式PCR法定性检测mt DNA4834 bp片段缺失突变。结果:MIRI组、IPC组、Nic组和Nic+5-HD组突变频率分别为100%、20%、30%和89%。Sham组未检测到mt DNA4834 bp缺失突变。Nic组mt DNA4834 bp片段缺失明显低于MIRI组和Nic+5-HD组(P0.05),与IPC组比较差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:尼可地尔预处理可降低大鼠MIRI后mt DNA4834 bp片段缺失突变,改善线粒体能量衰竭。     

Cardioprotective Effect of Selenium Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats

The objective of this study is to evaluate the possible protective effects of selenium (Se) against cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced acute cardiotoxicity in rats. A total of 42 male Spraque-Dawley rats were divided into six groups (n = 7). Rats in the first group were served as control. Rats in the second group received CP (150 mg/kg) at the sixth day of experiment. Animals in the third and fourth groups were treated with only 0.5 and 1 mg/kg Se respectively for six consecutive days. Rats in the fifth and sixth groups received respective Se doses (0.5 or 1 mg/kg) for 6 days and then a single dose of CP administered on the sixth day. On day 7, the animals were sacrificed; blood samples were collected to measure malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), and ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels. Heart tissues were processed routinely and tissue sections were stained with H + E for light microscopic examination. In the CP-treated rats MDA, LDH, CK-MB, and IMA serum levels increased, while GSH levels decreased. Microscopic evaluation showed that tissue damage was conspicuously lower in CP plus Se groups. Moreover, 1 mg/kg Se was more protective than 0.5 mg/kg Se as indicated by histopathological and biochemical values. In conclusion, Se is suggested to be a potential candidate to ameliorate CP-induced cardiotoxicity which may be related to its antioxidant activity.     

乌司他丁对重症肺炎大鼠心肌损伤的保护作用及其机制研究

目的:观察乌司他丁对重症肺炎大鼠心肌损伤的保护作用及其机制研究。方法:60只大鼠随机分为对照组、鲍曼组及鲍曼+乌司他丁组,各20只。鲍曼组及鲍曼+乌司他丁组大鼠麻醉后行气管插管,沿导管壁滴入100μL鲍曼不动杆菌,对照组滴入等量生理盐水,之后鲍曼+乌司他丁组大鼠腹腔注射乌司他丁(10万U/kg,1次/d),连续3 d,对照组及模型组注射等量生理盐水。72 h后,用心功能分析系统记录大鼠心功能变化;综合应用病理学及分子生物学方法观察大鼠心肌变化。结果:与对照组比,鲍曼组大鼠心功能下降,血清cTNI、CK-MB、BNP含量升高,肺组织及心肌组织病理损伤较重(P0.01)。与鲍曼组相比,鲍曼+乌司他丁组大鼠LVEDP水平下降,LVDP、+dP/dtmax、-dP/dtmax水平明显升高;血清cTNI、CK-MB、BNP水平降低幅度分别为36.3%、24.5%、29.9%;肺组织及心肌组织病理损伤减轻;鲍曼组的MMP数值为0.653,鲍曼+乌司他丁组的MMP数值为0.821,较鲍曼组升高25.7%;心肌凋亡蛋白Bcl-2上升,Caspase-3表达降低(P0.05)。结论:乌司他丁对重症肺炎大鼠心肌损伤具有较好的保护作用,其机制可能与减轻线粒体损伤及细胞凋亡有关。     

Cardioprotective Effect of <Emphasis Type="BoldItalic">Aloe vera</Emphasis> Biomacromolecules Conjugated with Selenium Trace Element on Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the cardioprotection potential and underlying molecular mechanism afforded by a selenium (Se) polysaccharide (Se-AVP) from Aloe vera in the ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) model of rats in vivo. Myocardial I/R injury was induced by occluding the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) for 30 min followed by 2-h continuous reperfusion. Pretreatment with Se-AVP (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) attenuated myocardial damage, as evidenced by reduction of the infarct sizes, increase in serum and myocardial endogenous antioxidants (superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH), and catalase (CAT)), and decrease in the malondialdehyde (MDA) level in the rats suffering I/R injury. This cardioprotective activity afforded by Se-AVP is further supported by the decreased levels of cardiac marker enzymes creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), as well as the rise of myocardial Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase and Ca²⁺-Mg²⁺-ATPase activities in I/R rats. Additionally, cardiomyocytic apoptosis was measured by terminal-deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining and the result showed that the percent of TUNEL-positive cells in myocardium of Se-AVP-treated groups was lower than I/R rats. In conclusion, we clearly demonstrated that Se-AVP had a protective effect against myocardial I/R injury in rats by augmenting endogenous antioxidants and protecting rat hearts from oxidative stress-induced myocardial apoptosis.     

复方丹参片-维生素C配伍保护大鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤

急性心肌梗塞（myocardial infarction, MI）是全世界死亡和致残的主要原因。常规心肌缺血再灌注治疗通常伴有缺血-再灌注损伤的发生,这是急性心肌梗塞患者治疗中最大的临床挑战之一。因此,迫切需要开发新型治疗药剂和方法来减轻缺血再灌注的心肌损伤。在此,我们设计了基于丹参片和维生素C的有效联合疗法。将50只Sprague-Dawley大鼠随机分为假手术、模型对照、丹参片、维生素C以及丹参片联合维生素C治疗组（每组10只大鼠）。检测了血液动力学参数、Bcl-2和Bax的表达以及心肌细胞丙二醛（malondialdehyde, MDA）和超氧化物歧化酶（superoxide dismutase, SOD）的含量。研究结果表明,与单药治疗相比,丹参片联合维生素C治疗组能明显增加左心室收缩压,左心室形成压,左心室内压最大上升速度和心率-收缩压乘积;同时,它降低了左室舒张末压和心率。进一步机制研究表明,复方丹参片-维生素C配伍可通过上调Bcl-2和下调Bax基因表达,抑制心肌缺血再灌注损伤诱导的心肌细胞凋亡。联合疗法还能调控心肌组织中超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和丙二醛（MDA）的含量,从而抑制机体内脂质过氧化。这些研究结果为逆转缺血再灌注损伤治疗提供新的策略,并为进一步研究基于丹参片和维生素C的联合治疗提供了实用建议。     

Effects of Chronic and Acute Zinc Supplementation on Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats

A ginseng polysaccharide was extracted, purified, and modified by nitric acid-selenious acid (HNO₃-H₂SeO₃) method to yield one selenylation-modified polysaccharide (sGP). We reported for the first time the anticancer potential of sGP on the human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cell line and evaluated its relevant underlying mechanism. Our results showed that sGP markedly inhibited the growth of HL-60 cells via induction of apoptosis. The event of apoptosis was accompanied by the formation of apoptotic bodies; the release of cytochrome c; loss of mitochondrial membrane potential; and activation of caspase-9, caspase-3, and cleavage of poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) in HL-60 cells. In addition, western blot analysis showed that sGP inhibited antiapoptotic Bcl-2 protein expression and increased proapoptotic Bax protein expression in cells under identical conditions. Together, our study suggests that sGP induces apoptosis of HL-60 cells through the mitochondrial-dependent pathway.     

Survival and Cardioprotective Benefits of Long-Term Blueberry Enriched Diet in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Following Myocardial Infarction in Rats

Background

Despite remarkable progress in treatment of chronic heart failure (CHF) over the last two decades, mortality, personal suffering and cost remain staggering, and effective interventions are still a challenge. Previously we reported that a blueberry-enriched diet (BD) attenuated necroapoptosis and inflammation in periinfarct area in a rat model of myocardial infarction (MI).

Objectives

To test the hypothesis that BD will attenuate the course of CHF, including mortality and cardiac remodeling during the first year after induction of MI in rats.

Method and Results

Two weeks after coronary artery ligation, rats were divided into two groups of similar average MI size, measured by echocardiography, and then12-mo dietary regimens were initiated as follows: ad libitum regular diet (control, CD, n = 27) and isocaloric food with 2% blueberry supplement (BD, n = 27) also available ad libitum. These dietary groups were compared to each other and to sham group (SH). Mortality over the 12 mo was reduced by 22% in BD compared with CD (p<0.01). In the course of developing CHF, BD had no effect on the body weight, heart rate or blood pressure. Bi-monthly Echo revealed significant attenuation of the LV chamber remodeling, LV posterior wall thinning, and MI expansion in BD compared with CD. In fact, BD arrested the MI expansion.

Conclusion

This is the first experimental evidence that a blueberry-enriched diet has positive effects on the course of CHF and thus warrants consideration for clinical evaluation.     

阿司匹林对大鼠心梗后心肌纤维化演进的干预效果

目的：初步探讨阿司匹林对心梗后心肌纤维化的干预效果。方法：通过结扎大鼠左冠状动脉建立心梗模型,依随机化原则从模型组选出大鼠作为阿司匹林组（1mL/100g/d）,其余入选模型组。4周后检测两组血流动力学相关参数,处死大鼠取出心脏并记录心肌纤维化相关参数。结果：4周后阿司匹林组与模型组相比,其血流动力学参数和心肌纤维化参数均有显著差异（LVSP：t=18.323,P=0.000;LVDP;t=11.516,P=0.000;LVMP：t=10.767,P=0.000;LVD;t=11.736,P=0.000;LVAW：t=8.734,P=0.000）,可不同程度改善心肌机械功能,预防和推迟心肌纤维化发生。结论：阿司匹林可一定程度预防和推迟梗死后心肌纤维化演变进程。     

细胞因子在心肌缺血再灌注损伤中的作用机制

心肌缺血再灌注损伤(Myocardial Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury,MI/RI)已成为临床心肌梗塞病人血管再通后重要的死亡因素之一,对于这一过程中因细胞因子诱导炎症反应的的作用机制仍是目前研究的热点。本文综述了与MI/RI相关的细胞因子的作用及其机制,并就其相互作用进行探讨。     

Anticonvulsant and Neuroprotective Effects of Paeonol in Epileptic Rats

Neurochemical Research - Paeonol is the main active compound in the root bark extract of the peony tree, and it has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Recent studies have reported the...     

rhBNP通过抑制细胞凋亡减轻大鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤

为了研究重组人B型钠尿肽(recombinant human B-type natriuretic peptide, rhBNP)对减轻大鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤的机制,本研究采用尾部静脉注射的方法对I/R大鼠成功建模,并设计注射生理盐水(I/R组)、rhBNP (I/R+rhBNP组)和假手术组CK组3个处理组,通过TUNEL法检测各处理组大鼠心肌细胞的凋亡情况。本实验还用生理和生化方法检测了心肌细胞中超氧化物歧化酶(superoxidedismutase, SOD)和丙二醛(malondialdehyde, MDA)活性和含量的变化情况,用RT-PCR和免疫印迹方法检测了Bax/Bcl-2信号通路中基因和蛋白表达水平变化。结果表明,rhBNP可以提高I/R大鼠心肌细胞中SOD酶活性,同时使MDA含量降低,表明rhBNP能够保护心肌细胞,使细胞受损程度减小。与此同时本研究发现rhBNP处理后大鼠心肌细胞中Bax基因和蛋白的表达量显著下调,且Bcl-2基因和蛋白的表达显著上调,从而使I/R大鼠心肌细胞的凋亡数目减少,缩小心肌坏死的面积。本研究表明rhBNP可以通过调节Bax/Bcl-2信号通路、提高SOD酶活性使I/R大鼠心肌细胞内MDA含量减少,以及心肌细胞凋亡数目减少,从而有效地减轻大鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤,以达到保护心肌细胞的目的。     

氧化苦参碱对大鼠缺血再灌注心肌损伤的保护机制研究

目的:探讨氧化苦参碱(OMT)对大鼠缺血再灌注心肌损伤(MIRI)的保护机制。方法:随机将60只成年Wistar大鼠分成对照组、MIRI组和OMT组,每组20只,除对照组外,其他两组结扎30 min后松解结扎线灌注60 min。结扎前10 min,OMT组股静脉输入苦参注射液120 mg/kg,对照组、MIRI组则输入等容量生理盐水。造模后,记录两组心率(HR)、左心室收缩压(LVSP)、左室内压最大上升或下降速率(+dp/dt_(max)或-dp/dt_(min))及血清乳酸脱氢酶(LDH),检测两组心肌组织中一氧化氮(NO)、丙二醛(MDA)、一氧化氮合酶(NOS)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-PX)水平。结果:与MIRI组相比,OMT组HR、LVSP和+dp/dt_(max)、-dp/dt_(min)均显著升高(P0.05),且OMT组上述指标与对照组比较,差异均无统计学意义(均P0.05)。与MIRI组相比,OMT组的NO、NOS、SOD、GSH-PX水平均显著升高,而MDA、血清LDH水平显著降低,比较差异均有统计学意义(均P0.05),且OMT组上述指标与对照组比较,差异均无统计学意义(均P0.05)。结论:OMT对MIRI大鼠具有心肌保护作用,其机制可能与提高抗氧自由基活性、改善微循环及舒张冠脉血管有关。     

Correlation between oxidative Stress and Alteration of Intracellular Calcium Handling in Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Ca²⁺ overload and oxidative stress are well documented effects associated to isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial necrosis, but information correlating these two issues is scarce. Using an ISO-induced myocardial infarction model, 3 stages of myocardial damage were defined: pre-infarction (0–12 h), infarction (12–24 h) and post-infarction (24–96 h). Alterations in Ca²⁺ homeostasis and oxidative stress were studied in mitochondria, sarcoplasmic reticulum and plasmalemma by measuring the Ca²⁺ content, the activity of Ca²⁺ handling proteins, and by quantifying TBARs, nitric oxide (NO) and oxidative protein damage (changes in carbonyl and thiol groups). Free radicals generated system, antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress (GSH/GSSG ratio) were also monitored at different times of ISO-induced cardiotoxicity. The Ca²⁺ overload induced by ISO was counterbalanced by a diminution in the ryanodine receptor activity and the Na⁺-Ca⁺² exchanger as well as by the increase in both calcium ATPases activities (vanadate- and thapsigargine-sensitive) and mitochondrial Ca²⁺ uptake during pre-infarction and infarction stages. Pro-oxidative reactions and antioxidant defences during the 3 stages of cardiotoxicity were observed, with maximal oxidative stress during the infarction. Significant correlations were found among pro-oxidative reactions with plasmalemma and sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca²⁺ ATPases, and ryanodine receptor activities at the onset and development of ISO-induced infarction. These findings could be helpful in the design of antioxidant therapies in this pathology.