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Dhillon SK, Lear CA, Davidson JO, Magawa S, Gunn AJ, Bennet L. The neural and cardiovascular effects of exposure of gram-positive bacterial inflammation in preterm fetal sheep. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2024; 44:955-969. [PMID: 37824725 DOI: 10.1177/0271678x231197380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Perinatal infection or inflammation are associated with adverse neurodevelopmental effects and cardiovascular impairments in preterm infants. Most preclinical studies have examined the effects of gram-negative bacterial inflammation on the developing brain, although gram-positive bacterial infections are a major contributor to adverse outcomes. Killed Su-strain group 3 A streptococcus pyogenes (Picibanil, OK-432) is being used for pleurodesis in fetal hydrothorax/chylothorax. We therefore examined the neural and cardiovascular effects of clinically relevant intra-plural infusions of Picibanil. Chronically instrumented preterm (0.7 gestation) fetal sheep received an intra-pleural injection of low-dose (0.1 mg, n = 8) or high-dose (1 mg, n = 8) Picibanil or saline-vehicle (n = 8). Fetal brains were collected for histology one-week after injection. Picibanil exposure was associated with sustained diffuse white matter inflammation and loss of immature and mature oligodendrocytes and subcortical neurons, and associated loss of EEG power. These neural effects were not dose-dependent. Picibanil was also associated with acute changes in heart rate and attenuation of the maturational increase in mean arterial pressure. Even a single exposure to a low-dose gram-positive bacterial-mediated inflammation during the antenatal period is associated with prolonged changes in vascular and neural function.
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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The renin-angiotensin system modulates endotoxic postconditioning of exacerbated renal vasoconstriction in preeclamptic offspring. Sci Rep 2023; 13:881. [PMID: 36650223 PMCID: PMC9845233 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-27923-7] [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: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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We recently reported exacerbated endotoxic signs of neuroinflammation and autonomic defects in offspring of preeclamptic (PE) dams. Here, we investigated whether PE programming similarly modifies hemodynamic and renal vasoconstrictor responsiveness to endotoxemia in PE offspring and whether this interaction is modulated by gestational angiotensin 1-7 (Ang1-7). Preeclampsia was induced by gestational treatment with L-NAME. Adult offspring was challenged with lipopolysaccharides (LPS, 5 mg/kg) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) and renal vasoconstrictions were assessed 4 h later. Male, but not female, offspring of PE rats exhibited SBP elevations that were blunted by LPS. Renal vasoconstrictions induced by angiotensin II (Ang II), but not phenylephrine, were intensified in perfused kidneys of either sex. LPS blunted the heightened Ang II responses in male, but not female, kidneys. While renal expressions of AT1-receptors and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) were increased in PE offspring of both sexes, ACE2 was upregulated in female offspring only. These molecular effects were diminished by LPS in male offspring. Gestational Ang1-7 caused sex-unrelated attenuation of phenylephrine vasoconstrictions and preferentially downregulated Ang II responses and AT1-receptor and nuclear factor-kB (NFkB) expressions in females. Together, endotoxemia and Ang1-7 offset in sexually-related manners imbalances in renal vasoconstriction and AT1/ACE/ACE2 signaling in PE offspring.
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Sallam MY, El-Gowilly SM, El-Mas MM. Central α7 and α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors offset arterial baroreceptor dysfunction in endotoxic rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 395:1587-1598. [PMID: 36100757 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-022-02289-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Cardiac autonomic neuropathy is a prominent feature of endotoxemia. Given the defensive role of the cholinergic pathway in inflammation, we assessed the roles of central homomeric α7 and heteromeric α4β2 nAChRs in arterial baroreceptor dysfunction caused by endotoxemia in rats. Endotoxemia was induced by i.v. administration of lipopolysaccharides (LPS, 10 mg/kg), and baroreflex activity was measured by the vasoactive method, which assesses reflex chronotropic responses to increments (phenylephrine, PE) or decrements (sodium nitroprusside, SNP) in blood pressure. Shifts caused by LPS in PE/SNP baroreflex curves and associated decreases in baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) were dose-dependently reversed by nicotine (25-100 μg/kg, i.v.). The nicotine effect disappeared after intracisternal administration of methyllycaconitine (MLA) or dihydro-β-erythroidine (DHβE), selective blockers of α7 and α4β2 receptors, respectively. The advantageous effect of nicotine on BRSPE was replicated in rats treated with PHA-543613 (α7-nAChR agonist) or 5-iodo-A-85380 (5IA, α4β2-nAChRs agonist) in dose-dependent fashions. Conversely, the depressed BRSSNP of endotoxic rats was improved after combined, but not individual, treatments with PHA and 5IA. Central α7 and α4β2 nAChR activation underlies the nicotine counteraction of arterial baroreflex dysfunction induced by endotoxemia. Moreover, the contribution of these receptors depends on the nature of the reflex chronotropic response (bradycardia vs. tachycardia).
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- Marwa Y Sallam
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alazarita, Alexandria, 21521, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alazarita, Alexandria, 21521, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alazarita, Alexandria, 21521, Egypt.
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, Health Sciences Center, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway in humans: State-of-the-art review and future directions. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2022; 136:104622. [PMID: 35300992 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The parasympathetic nervous system modulates inflammation through efferent vagus nerve signaling. Tracey (2002) termed this process as the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway (CAP). Interest in the potential practical use of this immune-modulatory process is increasing alongside increasing appreciation for the role of systemic inflammation in the etiology of somatic and psychological disease. A diverse literature exists providing expansive correlational evidence and some preliminary experimental evidence of the CAP in humans. However, so far this literature has not been well integrated and critically evaluated. This review describes the current state-of-the-art of research into vagus nerve driven parasympathetic control of inflammation in humans. Substantial limitations and gaps in the literature are identified, and promising directions for future research are highlighted.
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Eckstein ML, Brockfeld A, Haupt S, Schierbauer JR, Zimmer RT, Wachsmuth NB, Zunner BEM, Zimmermann P, Erlmann M, Obermayer-Pietsch B, Aberer F, Moser O. Acute Changes in Heart Rate Variability to Glucose and Fructose Supplementation in Healthy Individuals: A Double-Blind Randomized Crossover Placebo-Controlled Trial. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11020338. [PMID: 35205205 PMCID: PMC8869760 DOI: 10.3390/biology11020338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Simple Summary In this study, we investigated the cardio-autonomic stress responses to the ingestion of liquid glucose, fructose, a combination thereof and a placebo in healthy individuals at rest. The cardio-autonomic response was more pronounced in all groups with carbohydrates compared to placebo indicating an increased cardio-autonomic stress response resulting in a reduced heart-rate variability. When investigating different levels of blood glucose, the findings showed a significant decline in heart-rate variability with increasing blood glucose levels. This was also seen with severely low levels of blood glucose. The speed of how quick blood glucose increased and decreased also impacted the cardio-autonomic response which further deteriorated heart-rate variability. These findings indicate that healthy human’s autonomic system responds quickly to changes in their blood glucose. Abstract Background: It is unknown how different types of carbohydrates alter the cardio-autonomic system in healthy individuals. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate how heart-rate variability changes to single dose ingestion of glucose, fructose, glucose and fructose, and an artificial sweetener (sucralose). Methods: In a double-blind randomized crossover placebo-controlled setting, 15 participants received all study-specific substances in liquid form. During each 2-h visit, venous blood glucose was measured in a 5-min interval while heart-rate variability was measured continuously via Holter-electrocardiograph. Results: Ingestion of different types of carbohydrates and sucralose showed significant differences for heart rate (p < 0.001), SDNN (p < 0.008), RMSSD (p < 0.001), pNN50 (p < 0.001) and blood pressure (p < 0.001). Different glucose levels significantly altered parameters of heart-rate variability and blood pressure (all p < 0.001), while the rate of change in blood glucose led to changes in heart rate variability, but not in heart rate (p = 0.25) or blood pressure (p = 0.99). Conclusions: Ingestion of different types of carbohydrates lead to reductions in heart-rate variability compared to a placebo. Blood glucose values above or below 70–90 mg/dL decreased heart rate variability while this was also seen for rapid glucose changes, yet not as pronounced. Healthy individuals should be conscious about carbohydrate intake while maintaining blood glucose levels between 70–90 mg/dL.
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- Max Lennart Eckstein
- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
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- Endocrinology Lab Platform, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria;
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Metabolic Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany; (M.L.E.); (A.B.); (S.H.); (J.R.S.); (R.T.Z.); (N.B.W.); (B.E.M.Z.); (P.Z.); (M.E.); (F.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Metabolic Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)921-55-3465
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Brognara F, Castania JA, Ribeiro AB, Santos-Júnior NN, Salgado HC. The Bezold-Jarisch Reflex and The Inflammatory Response Modulation in Unanesthetized Endotoxemic Rats. Front Physiol 2021; 12:745285. [PMID: 34616312 PMCID: PMC8488195 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.745285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Evidence indicates that the activation of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system may be effective in treating inflammatory diseases. Previously, we have described that baroreflex activation displays anti-inflammatory properties. Analogous to the baroreflex, the Bezold-Jarisch reflex also promotes parasympathetic activation with simultaneous inhibition of the sympathetic system. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate whether the activation of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex would also have the ability to reduce inflammation in unanesthetized rats. We used lipopolysaccharide (LPS) injection (5mg/kg, i.p.) to induce systemic inflammation in male Wistar Hannover rats and phenylbiguanide (PBG) administration (5μg/kg, i.v.) to activate the Bezold-Jarisch reflex. Spleen, heart, hypothalamus, and blood samples were collected to determine the levels of cytokines. Compared to baseline, PBG reduced the arterial pressure (115±2 vs. 88±5mmHg) and heart rate (380±7 vs. 114±26bpm), immediately after its administration, confirming the activation of the parasympathetic system and inhibition of the sympathetic system. From the immunological point of view, the activation of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex decreased the plasma levels of TNF (LPS: 775±209 vs. PBG + LPS: 248±30pg/ml) and IL-6 levels in the spleen (LPS: 39±6 vs. PBG + LPS: 24±4pg/mg of tissue). However, it did not change the other cytokines in the plasma or the other tissues evaluated. These findings confirm that the activation of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex can modulate inflammation and support the understanding that the cardiovascular reflexes regulate the immune system.
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- Fernanda Brognara
- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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The Secretome Deregulations in a Rat Model of Endotoxemic Shock. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:6650464. [PMID: 34349874 PMCID: PMC8328724 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6650464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Introduction Septic shock is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome associated with organ failures. Earlier clinical diagnosis would be of benefit to a decrease in the mortality rate. However, there is currently a lack of predictive biomarkers. The secretome is the set of proteins secreted by a cell, tissue, or organism at a given time and under certain conditions. The plasma secretome is easily accessible from biological fluids and represents a good opportunity to discover new biomarkers that can be studied with nontargeted “omic” strategies. Aims To identify relevant deregulated proteins (DEP) in the secretome of a rat endotoxemic shock model. Methods Endotoxemic shock was induced in rats by intravenous injection of lipopolysaccharides (LPS, S. enterica typhi, 0.5 mg/kg) and compared to controls (Ringer Lactate, iv). Under isoflurane anesthesia, carotid cannulation allowed mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) monitoring and blood sampling at different time points (T0 and T50 or T0 and T90, with EDTA and protease inhibitor). Samples were prepared for large-scale tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS) based on a label-free quantification to allow identification of the proteins deregulated upon endotoxemic conditions. A Gene Ontology (GO) analysis defined several clusters of biological processes (BP) in which the DEP are involved. Results Ninety minutes after shock induction, the LPS group presents a reduction in MAP (-45%, p < 0.05) and increased lactate levels (+27.5%, p < 0.05) compared to the control group. Proteomic analyses revealed 10 and 33 DEP in the LPS group, respectively, at 50 and 90 minutes after LPS injection. At these time points, GO-BP showed alterations in pathways involved in oxidative stress response and coagulation. Conclusion This study proposes an approach to identify relevant DEP in septic shock and brings new insights into the understanding of the secretome adaptations upon sepsis.
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Brognara F, Castania JA, Kanashiro A, Dias DPM, Salgado HC. Physiological Sympathetic Activation Reduces Systemic Inflammation: Role of Baroreflex and Chemoreflex. Front Immunol 2021; 12:637845. [PMID: 33995355 PMCID: PMC8117744 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.637845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Baroreflex and chemoreflex act through the autonomic nervous system, which is involved with the neural regulation of inflammation. The present study reports the effects of reflex physiological sympathetic activation in endotoxemic rats using bilateral carotid occlusion (BCO), a physiological approach involving the baroreflex and chemoreflex mechanisms and the influence of the baroreceptors and peripheral chemoreceptors in the cardiovascular and systemic inflammatory responses. After lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration, the arterial pressure was recorded during 360 min in unanesthetized rats, and serial blood samples were collected to analyze the plasma cytokine levels. BCO elicited the reflex activation of the sympathetic nervous system, providing the following outcomes: (I) increased the power of the low-frequency band in the spectrum of the systolic arterial pressure during the BCO period; (II) reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in plasma, including the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and the interleukin (IL)-1β; (III) increased the plasma levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, 90 min after LPS administration. Moreover, selective baroreceptor or chemoreceptor denervation deactivated mechanosensitive and chemical sensors, respectively, and decreased the release of the LPS-induced cytokine but did not alter the BCO modulatory effects. These results show, for the first time, that physiological reflex activation of the sympathetic circuit decreases the inflammatory response in endotoxemic rats and suggest a novel function for the baroreceptors as immunosensors during the systemic inflammation.
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- Fernanda Brognara
- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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Manouchehrian O, Ramos M, Bachiller S, Lundgaard I, Deierborg T. Acute systemic LPS-exposure impairs perivascular CSF distribution in mice. J Neuroinflammation 2021; 18:34. [PMID: 33514389 PMCID: PMC7844902 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-021-02082-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background The exchange of cerebrospinal (CSF) and interstitial fluid is believed to be vital for waste clearance in the brain. The sleep-dependent glymphatic system, which is comprised of perivascular flow of CSF and is largely dependent on arterial pulsatility and astrocytic aquaporin-4 (AQP4) expression, facilitates much of this brain clearance. During the last decade, several observations have indicated that impaired glymphatic function goes hand in hand with neurodegenerative diseases. Since pathologies of the brain carry inflammatory components, we wanted to know how acute inflammation, e.g., with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) injections, would affect the glymphatic system. In this study, we aim to measure the effect of LPS on perivascular CSF distribution as a measure of glymphatic function. Methods Three hours after injection of LPS (1 mg/kg i.p.), C57bl/6 mice were (1) imaged for two CSF tracers, injected into cisterna magna, (2) transcardially perfused with buffer, or (3) used for physiological readouts. Tracer flow was imaged using a low magnification microscope on fixed brains, as well as using vibratome-cut slices for measuring tracer penetration in the brain. Cytokines, glial, and BBB-permeability markers were measured with ELISAs, Western blots, and immunohistochemistry. Cerebral blood flow was approximated using laser Doppler flowmetry, respiration and heart rate with a surgical monitor, and AQP4-polarization was quantified using confocal microscopy of immunolabeled brain sections. Results LPS-injections significantly lowered perivascular CSF tracer flow and penetration into the parenchyma. No differences in AQP4 polarization, cytokines, astroglial and BBB markers, cerebral blood flow, or respiration were detected in LPS-injected mice, although LPS did elevate cortical Iba1+ area and heart rate. Conclusions This study reports another physiological response after acute exposure to the bacterial endotoxin LPS, namely the statistically significant decrease in perivascular distribution of CSF. These observations may benefit our understanding of the role of systemic inflammation in brain clearance.
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- Oscar Manouchehrian
- Experimental Neuroinflammation Laboratory, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, SE-221 84, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, SE-221 84, Lund, Sweden.,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, SE-223 62, Lund, Sweden
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- Experimental Neuroinflammation Laboratory, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, SE-221 84, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, SE-221 84, Lund, Sweden.,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, SE-223 62, Lund, Sweden
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- Experimental Neuroinflammation Laboratory, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, SE-221 84, Lund, Sweden
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Ribeiro AB, Santos-Junior NN, Luiz JPM, de Oliveira M, Kanashiro A, Taira TM, Fukada SY, Alves-Filho JC, Fazan Junior R, Salgado HC. Cardiovascular and Autonomic Dysfunction in Murine Ligature-Induced Periodontitis. Sci Rep 2020; 10:6891. [PMID: 32327711 PMCID: PMC7181832 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63953-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The present study examined the hemodynamics [arterial pressure (AP), AP variability (APV), heart rate (HR), and heart rate variability (HRV)], cardiac function (echocardiographycally), and myocardial inflammation in Balb/c mice submitted to Periodontitis, through the ligation of the left first molar, or Sham surgical procedure. The first protocol indicated that the AP was similar (136 ± 2 vs. 132 ± 3 mmHg in Sham), while the HR was higher in mice with Periodontitis (475 ± 20 vs. 412 ± 18 bpm in Sham), compared to their Sham counterparts. The APV was higher in mice with Periodontitis when evaluated in the time domain (4.5 ± 0.3 vs. 3.4 ± 0.2 mmHg in Sham), frequency domain (power of the LF band of systolic AP), or through symbolic analysis (patterns 0V + 1V), indicating a sympathetic overactivity. The HRV was similar in the mice with Periodontitis, as compared to their Sham counterparts. In the second protocol, the mice with Periodontitis showed decreased cardiac output (10 ± 0.8 vs. 15 ± 1.4 mL/min in Sham) and ejection fraction (37 ± 3 vs. 47 ± 2% in Sham) associated with increased myocardial cytokines (Interleukin-17, Interleukin-6, and Interleukin-4). This study shows that experimental Periodontitis caused cardiac dysfunction, increased heart cytokines, and sympathetic overactivity, in line with epidemiological studies indicating an increased risk of cardiovascular events in clinical Periodontitis.
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- Aline Barbosa Ribeiro
- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School. University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School. University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Bio Molecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Bio Molecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School. University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School. University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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