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Saydi A, Behpoor N, Khamis Abadi F, Jung F, Kordi N. Modulation of pulmonary oxidative status in methamphetamine-withdrawn rats, comparing the effects of continuous training and NBS superfood supplementation. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2024:CH242306. [PMID: 39031345 DOI: 10.3233/ch-242306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effects of six weeks of continuous training and Nutrition Bio-shield (NBS) Superfood Supplementation on the state of oxidative stress by the expression of Nrf2, NOX4, superoxide dismutase, and malondialdehyde genes in the lungs of rats after methamphetamine withdrawal. METHODS Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups (n = 8, per group), undergoing methamphetamine administration (six weeks, 5 mg/kg ip, and once per day) followed by a 21-day withdrawal period. The rats were supplemented NBS superfood at a dosage of 25 g/kg per day for six weeks. The training protocol was 30 minutes of daily continuous training (treadmill running), five days a week for six weeks. The regimen escalated from a pace of 3 m/min for the initial 5 minutes, to 5 m/min for the following 5 minutes, culminating at 8 m/min for the remainder of the session, all at a 0° incline. A one-way analysis of variance was performed to analyze the gene expression of Nrf2, NOX4, MDA, and SOD in the lungs tissue of rats. RESULTS The results indicated that, in the experimental groups which underwent continuous training and NBS Superfood supplementation, the expression of the Nrf2 gene exhibited a significant elevation compared to the control group (P < 0.05), while the NOX4, MDA, and SOD genes expression exhibited a significant decline in comparison to the control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION In general, both exercise interventions and NBS superfood supplementation, when employed separately or in combination after methamphetamine withdrawal, can enhance the state of oxidative stress in the lung.
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- Ali Saydi
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Sport Physiology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Senftenberg, Germany
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Fan Q, Li R, Wei H, Xue W, Li X, Xia Z, Zhao L, Qiu Y, Cui D. Research Progress of Pyroptosis in Diabetic Kidney Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7130. [PMID: 39000237 PMCID: PMC11241146 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Pyroptosis, known as one typical mode of programmed cell death, is generally characterized by the cleaved gasdermin family (GSDMs) forming pores in the cell membrane and inducing cell rupture, and the activation of aspartate-specific proteases (caspases) has also been found during this process. Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) is caused by the complication of diabetes in the kidney, and the most important kidney's function, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), happens to drop to less than 90% of its usual and even lead to kidney failure in severe cases. The persistent inflammatory state induced by high blood glucose implies the key pathology of DKD, and growing evidence shows that pyroptosis serves as a significant contributor to this chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder. Currently, the expanded discovery of GSDMs, pyroptosis, and its association with innate immunity has been more attractive, and overwhelming research is needed to sort out the implication of pyroptosis in DKD pathology. In this review, we comb both classical studies and newly founds on pyroptosis, prick off the novel awakening of pyroptosis in DKD, and center on the significance of pyroptosis in DKD treatment, aiming to provide new research targets and treatment strategies on DKD.
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- Qingqing Fan
- Department of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Medical Virology, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Medical Virology, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410000, China
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Li Q, Wang Y, Yan J, Yuan R, Zhang J, Guo X, Zhao M, Li F, Li X. Osthole ameliorates early diabetic kidney damage by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation and inhibiting TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 133:112131. [PMID: 38669945 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Osthole is a natural active ingredient extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Cnidium monnieri. It has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and anti-hyperglycemic properties. However, its effect on diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains uncertain. This study aims to assess the preventive and therapeutic effects of osthole on DKD and investigate its underlying mechanisms. METHODS A streptozotocin/high-fat and high-sucrose diet induced Type 2 diabetic rat model was established. Metformin served as the positive drug control. Diabetic rats were treated with metformin or three different doses of osthole for 8 weeks. Throughout the treatment period, the progression of DKD was assessed by monitoring increases in urinary protein, serum creatinine, urea nitrogen, and uric acid, along with scrutinizing kidney pathology. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was employed to detect inflammatory factors and oxidative stress levels. At the same time, immunohistochemical staining was utilized to evaluate changes in alpha-smooth muscle actin, fibronectin, E-cadherin, and apoptosis. The alterations in TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway were ascertained through western blot and immunofluorescence. Furthermore, we constructed a high glucose-stimulated HBZY-1 cells model to uncover its molecular protective mechanism. RESULTS Osthole significantly reduced fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance, serum creatinine, uric acid, blood urea nitrogen, urinary protein excretion, and glomerular mesangial matrix deposition in diabetic rats. Additionally, significant improvements were observed in inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and fibrosis levels. The increase of ROS, apoptosis and hypertrophy in HBZY-1 cells induced by high glucose was reduced by osthole. Immunofluorescence and western blot results demonstrated that osthole down-regulated the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway and related protein expression. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that osthole exhibits potential preventive and therapeutic effects on DKD. It deserves further investigation as a promising drug for preventing and treating DKD.
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- Qiangsheng Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Engineering Research Center for Water Environment and Health of Henan, College of Pharmacy and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 451150, China.
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Ding P, Song Y, Yang Y, Zeng C. NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis in cardiovascular diseases and exercise intervention. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1368835. [PMID: 38681198 PMCID: PMC11045953 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1368835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is an intracellular sensing protein complex that possesses NACHT, leucine-rich repeat, and pyrin domain, playing a crucial role in innate immunity. Activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome leads to the production of pro-inflammatory cellular contents, such as interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18, and induction of inflammatory cell death known as pyroptosis, thereby amplifying or sustaining inflammation. While a balanced inflammatory response is beneficial for resolving damage and promoting tissue healing, excessive activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis can have harmful effects. The involvement of the NLRP3 inflammasome has been observed in various cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Indeed, the NLRP3 inflammasome and its associated pyroptosis are closely linked to key cardiovascular risk factors including hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and hyperhomocysteinemia. Exercise compared with medicine is a highly effective measure for both preventing and treating CVD. Interestingly, emerging evidence suggests that exercise improves CVD and inhibits the activity of NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis. In this review, the activation mechanisms of the NLRP3 inflammasome and its pathogenic role in CVD are critically discussed. Importantly, the purpose is to emphasize the crucial role of exercise in managing CVD by suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome activity and proposes it as the foundation for developing novel treatment strategies.
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- Ping Ding
- Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Zhuhai People’s Hospital, Zhuhai Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Zhuhai, China
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- Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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Peng X, Liu K, Hu X, Gong D, Zhang G. Hesperitin-Copper(II) Complex Regulates the NLRP3 Pathway and Attenuates Hyperuricemia and Renal Inflammation. Foods 2024; 13:591. [PMID: 38397567 PMCID: PMC10888018 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperuricaemia (HUA) is a disorder of purine metabolism in the body. We previously synthesized a hesperitin (Hsp)-Cu(II) complex and found that the complex possessed strong uric acid (UA)-reducing activity in vitro. In this study we further explored the complex's UA-lowering and nephroprotective effects in vivo. METHODS A mouse with HUA was used to investigate the complex's hypouricemic and nephroprotective effects via biochemical analysis, RT-PCR, and Western blot. RESULTS Hsp-Cu(II) complex markedly decreased the serum UA level and restored kidney tissue damage to normal in HUA mice. Meanwhile, the complex inhibited liver adenosine deaminase (ADA) and xanthine oxidase (XO) activities to reduce UA synthesis and modulated the protein expression of urate transporters to promote UA excretion. Hsp-Cu(II) treatment significantly suppressed oxidative stress and inflammatory in the kidney, reduced the contents of cytokines and inhibited the activation of the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammatory pathway. CONCLUSIONS Hsp-Cu(II) complex reduced serum UA and protected kidneys from renal inflammatory damage and oxidative stress by modulating the NLRP3 pathway. Hsp-Cu(II) complex may be a promising dietary supplement or nutraceutical for the therapy of hyperuricemia.
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- Xi Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (X.P.); (K.L.); (X.H.); (D.G.)
- Department of Biological Engineering, Jiangxi Biotech Vocational College, Nanchang 330200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (X.P.); (K.L.); (X.H.); (D.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (X.P.); (K.L.); (X.H.); (D.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (X.P.); (K.L.); (X.H.); (D.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (X.P.); (K.L.); (X.H.); (D.G.)
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Ruebel ML, Borengasser SJ, Zhong Y, Kang P, Faske J, Shankar K. Maternal Exercise Prior to and during Gestation Induces Sex-Specific Alterations in the Mouse Placenta. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16441. [PMID: 38003633 PMCID: PMC10671464 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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While exercise (EX) during pregnancy is beneficial for both mother and child, little is known about the mechanisms by which maternal exercise mediates changes in utero. Six-week-old female C57BL/6 mice were divided into two groups: with (exercise, EX; N = 7) or without (sedentary, SED; N = 8) access to voluntary running wheels. EX was provided via 24 h access to wheels for 10 weeks prior to conception until late pregnancy (18.5 days post coitum). Sex-stratified placentas and fetal livers were collected. Microarray analysis of SED and EX placentas revealed that EX affected gene transcript expression of 283 and 661 transcripts in male and female placentas, respectively (±1.4-fold, p < 0.05). Gene Set Enrichment and Ingenuity Pathway Analyses of male placentas showed that EX led to inhibition of signaling pathways, biological functions, and down-regulation of transcripts related to lipid and steroid metabolism, while EX in female placentas led to activation of pathways, biological functions, and gene expression related to muscle growth, brain, vascular development, and growth factors. Overall, our results suggest that the effects of maternal EX on the placenta and presumably on the offspring are sexually dimorphic.
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- Meghan L. Ruebel
- Microbiome and Metabolism Research Unit, USDA-ARS, Southeast Area, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA;
- Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA; (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
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- Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Health Promotion Research Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA;
- Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
- Department of Pediatrics—Endocrinology & Diabetes, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
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- Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA; (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
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- Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA; (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
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- Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA; (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
- Division of Genetic and Molecular Toxicology, National Center for Toxicological Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Jefferson, AR 72079, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Li N, Zhang L, Wang X, Zhou Y, Gong L. Exploring exercise-driven inhibition of pyroptosis: novel insights into treating diabetes mellitus and its complications. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1230646. [PMID: 37859981 PMCID: PMC10582706 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1230646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications are important, worldwide public health issues, exerting detrimental effects on human health and diminishing both quality of life and lifespan. Pyroptosis, as a new form of programmed cell death, plays a critical role in DM and its complications. Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for improving insulin sensitivity or preventing DM. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of exercise on pyroptosis-related diseases remain elusive. In this review, we provided a comprehensive elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying pyroptosis and the potential mechanism of exercise in the treatment of DM and its complications through the modulation of anti-pyroptosis-associated inflammasome pathways. Based on the existing evidence, further investigation into the mechanisms by which exercise inhibits pyroptosis through the regulation of inflammasome pathways holds promising potential for expanding preventive and therapeutic strategies for DM and facilitating the development of novel therapeutic interventions.
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- Nan Li
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- School of Strength and Conditioning Training, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- China Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ministry of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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Zheng L, Qin R, Rao Z, Xiao W. High-intensity interval training induces renal injury and fibrosis in type 2 diabetic mice. Life Sci 2023; 324:121740. [PMID: 37120014 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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AIMS Previous studies showed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improved fasting blood glucose and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mice. However, the effect of HIIT on the kidneys of mice with T2DM has not been examined. This study aimed to investigate the impact of HIIT on the kidneys of T2DM mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS T2DM mice were induced with a high-fat diet (HFD) and one-time 100 mg/kg streptozotocin intraperitoneal injection, and then T2DM mice were treated with 8 weeks of HIIT. Renal function and glycogen deposition were observed by serum creatinine levels and PAS staining, respectively. Sirius red staining, hematoxylin-eosin staining, and Oil red O staining were used to detect fibrosis and lipid deposition. Western blotting was performed to detect the protein levels. KEY FINDINGS HIIT significantly ameliorated the body composition, fasting blood glucose, and serum insulin of the T2DM mice. HIIT also improved glucose tolerance, insulin tolerance, and renal lipid deposition of T2DM mice. However, we found that HIIT increased serum creatinine and glycogen accumulation in the kidneys of T2DM mice. Western blot analysis showed that the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway was activated after HIIT. The expression of fibrosis-related proteins (TGF-β1, CTGF, collagen-III, α-SMA) increased, while the expression of klotho (sklotho) and MMP13 decreased in the kidneys of HIIT mice. SIGNIFICANCE This study concluded that HIIT induced renal injury and fibrosis, although it also improved glucose homeostasis in T2DM mice. The current study reminds us that patients with T2DM should be cautious when participating in HIIT.
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- Lifang Zheng
- College of Physical Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Shanghai Key Lab of Human Performance, Shanghai University of sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- College of Physical Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- College of Physical Education, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China; Exercise Biological Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China.
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Human Performance, Shanghai University of sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
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