Mitochondrial Distributions in Hearts of Male Rats as a Function of Long-Term Physical Training

1975 ◽  
pp. 390-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Cosmas ◽  
D. W. Edington
Keyword(s):  
Physical Training ◽  
Male Rats

Difference of Structural Reconstructions of Myocardium in Acute and Long-Term Physical Training in Experiment

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-125
Author(s):  
V.V. Bezugla ◽  
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K.V. Rozova ◽  
Yu.D. Vinnychuk ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Training

scholarly journals Testosterone activates glucose metabolism through AMPK and androgen signaling in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayarling Francisca Troncoso ◽  
Mario Pavez ◽  
Carlos Wilson ◽  
Daniel Lagos ◽  
Javier Duran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glucose Metabolism ◽  
Cardiac Hypertrophy ◽  
Glucose Uptake ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Elevated Glucose ◽  
Amp Activated Protein Kinase ◽  
Cultured Cardiomyocytes

Abstract Background Testosterone regulates nutrient and energy balance to maintain protein synthesis and metabolism in cardiomyocytes, but supraphysiological concentrations induce cardiac hypertrophy. Previously, we determined that testosterone increased glucose uptake—via AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)—after acute treatment in cardiomyocytes. However, whether elevated glucose uptake is involved in long-term changes of glucose metabolism or is required during cardiomyocyte growth remained unknown. In this study, we hypothesized that glucose uptake and glycolysis increase in testosterone-treated cardiomyocytes through AMPK and androgen receptor (AR). Methods Cultured cardiomyocytes were stimulated with 100 nM testosterone for 24 h, and hypertrophy was verified by increased cell size and mRNA levels of β-myosin heavy chain (β-mhc). Glucose uptake was assessed by 2-NBDG. Glycolysis and glycolytic capacity were determined by measuring extracellular acidification rate (ECAR). Results Testosterone induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy that was accompanied by increased glucose uptake, glycolysis enhancement and upregulated mRNA expression of hexokinase 2. In addition, testosterone increased AMPK phosphorylation (Thr172), while inhibition of both AMPK and AR blocked glycolysis and cardiomyocyte hypertrophy induced by testosterone. Moreover, testosterone supplementation in adult male rats by 5 weeks induced cardiac hypertrophy and upregulated β-mhc, Hk2 and Pfk2 mRNA levels. Conclusion These results indicate that testosterone stimulates glucose metabolism by activation of AMPK and AR signaling which are critical to induce cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.

The timing of maternal separation affects morris water maze performance and long-term potentiation in male rats

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 1102-1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiujing Cao ◽  
Shenghai Huang ◽  
Jiejie Cao ◽  
Tingting Chen ◽  
Ping Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morris Water Maze ◽  
Water Maze ◽  
Maternal Separation ◽  
Long Term Potentiation ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Maze Performance ◽  
Term Potentiation

Long-term exposure to a continuous 900 MHz electromagnetic field disrupts cerebellar morphology in young adult male rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 92 (5) ◽  
pp. 324-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Aslan ◽  
A İkinci ◽  
O Baş ◽  
OF Sönmez ◽  
H Kaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Young Adult Male ◽  
900 Mhz Electromagnetic Field

Effect of long-term aerobic, anaerobic and aerobic-anaerobic physical training in seric toxic minerals concentrations

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 136-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Maynar-Mariño ◽  
Francisco Llerena ◽  
Ignacio Bartolomé ◽  
Carmen Crespo ◽  
Diego Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Training ◽  
Toxic Minerals

Effect of chronic intraperitoneal aminoguanidine on memory and expression of Bcl-2 family genes in diabetic rats

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (6) ◽  
pp. 669-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Alipour ◽  
Fatemeh Adineh ◽  
Hossein Mosatafavi ◽  
Azam Aminabadi ◽  
Hananeh Monirinasab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Cognitive Tasks ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Gene Expressions ◽  
Family Gene ◽  
Higher Doses ◽  
With Memory ◽  
Hippocampal Apoptosis

Long-term hyperglycemia associates with memory defects via hippocampal cells damaging. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of 1 month of i.p. injections of AG on passive avoidance learning (PAL) and hippocampal apoptosis in rat. Eighty male rats were divided into 10 groups: control, nondiabetics and STZ-induced diabetics treated with AG (50, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, i.p.). PAL and the Bcl-2 family gene expressions were determined. Diabetes resulted in memory and Bcl-2 family gene expression deficits. AG (50 and 100 mg/kg) significantly improved the learning and Bcl-2, Bcl-xl, Bax, and Bak impairment in diabetic rats. However, negative effects were indicated by higher doses of the drug (200 and 400 mg/kg). Present study suggests that 1 month of i.p. injections of lower doses of AG, may improve the impaired cognitive tasks in STZ-induced diabetic rats possibly by modulating Bcl-2 family gene expressions.

IMPACT OF EARLY LIFE STRESS ON ANTI-DEPRESSANT SENSITIVITY

2021 ◽  
pp. 123-132
Author(s):  
V.A. Vokina
Keyword(s):  
Open Field ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Early Life Stress ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Porsolt Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sexually Mature

Long-term consequences of impaired perinatal development are very significant. They appear during the neonatal period and in the first years of life, and persist during ontogenesis. There is little data on the impact of any prenatal factors on the sensitivity of a sexually mature organism to medications. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of early life stress on the development of individual antidepressant sensitivity. Materials and Methods. The authors conducted the experiments on sexually mature outbred male rats. To simulate the early life stress, a standard protocol was used. From the 2nd to 15th days of the postnatal period the pup rats were separated from their mother for 3 hours and kept in an incubator. The open-field test, Porsolt test and Sucrose consumption test were used to determine rat’s anxiety level as well as motor, orientation and exploratory activity at puberty. Then, for 14 days, the rats were intragastrically administered with a fluoxetine solution (10 mg/kg/daily), followed by their full examination. Statistical analysis of results was performed using the Mann-Whitney U-test to compare unrelated groups and Wilcoxon's test to compare related groups. Results. Fluoxetine did not have a pronounced antidepressant effect in animals that survived the early life stress. Such animals demonstrated passive floating during the Porsolt test, without any changes in immobility time. When testing in an open field, a sharp increase in the number of freezing behavior was observed, which was an indicator of an increased anxiety level in animals. Conclusion. The results obtained indicate that the long-term effects of neonatal stress may be associated with a change in antidepressant sensitivity or an increase in development of unwanted adverse reactions. Keywords: early life stress, depression, antidepressants, fluoxetine, rats. Отдаленные последствия нарушения перинатального развития весьма значительны и не только проявляются в период новорожденности и в первые годы жизни, но и сохраняются в период онтогенеза. Данные о влиянии каких-либо пренатальных факторов на чувствительность половозрелого организма к действию лекарственных веществ в доступной литературе представлены незначительно. Цель исследования – оценить роль стресса раннего периода жизни в формировании индивидуальной чувствительности к действию антидепрессантов. Материалы и методы. Эксперименты проведены на половозрелых беспородных крысах-самцах. Для моделирования стресса раннего периода жизни использовали стандартный протокол, подразумевающий отделение детенышей от матери со 2-го по 15-й дни постнатального периода на 3 ч в условиях инкубатора. В половозрелом возрасте проводили оценку уровня тревожности, двигательной и ориентировочно-исследовательской активности крыс в условиях теста открытого поля, теста Порсолта и теста «Потребление раствора сахарозы». Затем в течение 14 дней крысам внутрижелудочно вводили раствор флуоксетина (10 мг/кг/сут), после чего обследование повторяли в том же объеме. Статистический анализ результатов исследования проводили с использованием U-критерия Манна–Уитни для сравнения несвязанных групп и критерия Вилкоксона для сравнения связанных групп. Результаты. У животных, переживших стресс раннего периода жизни, флуоксетин не оказывал выраженного антидепрессантного действия. У данных животных в тесте Порсолта преобладало пассивное плавание, без изменения длительности иммобильности. При тестировании в открытом поле наблюдалось резкое повышение числа актов фризинга, что является показателем повышенного уровня тревожности у животных. Выводы. Полученные результаты свидетельствуют о том, что отдаленные последствия неонатального стресса могут быть связанны с изменением чувствительности к действию антидепрессантов или повышением риска развития нежелательных побочных реакций. Ключевые слова: стресс раннего периода жизни, депрессия, антидепрессанты, флуоксетин, крысы.

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