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Pincela Lins PM, Ribovski L, Corsi Antonio L, Altei WF, Sobreiro Selistre-de-Araújo H, Cancino-Bernardi J, Zucolotto V. Comparing extracellular vesicles and cell membranes as biocompatible coatings for gold nanorods: Implications for targeted theranostics. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 176:168-179. [PMID: 35643369 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) and cell membrane nanoghosts are excellent coatings for nanomaterials, providing enhanced delivery in the target sites and evasion of the immune system. These cell-derived coatings allow the exploration of the delivery properties of the nanoparticles without stimulation of the immune system. Despite the advances reported on the use of EVs and cell-membrane coatings for nanomedicine applications, there are no standards to compare the benefits and main differences between these technologies. Here we investigated macrophage-derived EVs and cell membranes-coated gold nanorods and compared both systems in terms of target delivery in cancer and stromal cells. Our results reveal a higher tendency of EV-coated nanorods to interact with macrophages yet both EV and cell membrane-coated nanorods were internalized in the metastatic breast cancer cells. The main differences between these nanoparticles are related to the presence or absence of CD47 in the coating material, not usually addressed in EVs characterization. Our findings highlight important delivery differences exhibited by EVs- or cell membranes- coated nanorods which understanding may be important to the design and development of theragnostic nanomaterials using these coatings for target delivery.
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- Paula Maria Pincela Lins
- Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, Physics Institute of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, Physics Institute of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, Physics Institute of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, SP, Brazil
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- Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, Physics Institute of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, Physics Institute of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Institute of Advanced Studies, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Lino ADDS, Aquino Júnior AED, Leite RD, Speretta GFF, Moraes FDD, Fabrizzi F, Moraes G, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Duarte ACGDO. Resistance training improves the lipid profile, combat oxidative stress and inhibit MMP-2 activity in the left ventricle diet-induced obese rats. Motriz: rev educ fis 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/s1980-6574202000030199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Lino RLB, Dos Santos PK, Pisani GFD, Altei WF, Cominetti MR, Selistre-de-Araújo HS. Alphavbeta3 integrin blocking inhibits apoptosis and induces autophagy in murine breast tumor cells. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res 2019; 1866:118536. [PMID: 31465809 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2019.118536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Integrins are cell receptors that mediate adhesion to the extracellular matrix (ECM) and regulate cell migration, a crucial process in tumor invasion. The αvβ3 integrin recognizes the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) motif in ECM proteins and it can be antagonized by RGD-peptides, resulting in decreased cell migration and invasion. RGD-based drugs have shown disappointing results in clinical trials; however, the reasons for their lack of activity are still obscure. Aiming to contribute to a better understanding of the molecular consequences of integrin inhibition, we tested a recombinant RGD-disintegrin (DisBa-01) in two types of murine cell lines, breast tumor 4T1BM2 cells and L929 fibroblasts. Only tumor cells showed decreased motility and adhesion, as well as morphologic alterations upon DisBa-01 treatment (100 and 1000 nM). This result was attributed to the higher levels of αvβ3 integrin in 4T1BM2 cells compared to L929 fibroblasts making the former more sensitive to DisBa-01 blocking. DisBa-01 induced cell cycle arrest at the S phase in 4T1BM2 cells, but it did not induce apoptosis, which was consistent with the decrease in caspase-3, 8 and 9 expression at mRNA and protein levels. DisBa-01 increases PI3K, Beclin-1 and LC3B expression in tumor cells, indicators of autophagic induction. In conclusion, αvβ3 integrin blocking by DisBa-01 results in inhibition of adhesion and migration and in the activation of an autophagy program, allowing prolonged survival and avoiding immediate apoptotic death. These observations suggest new insights into the effects of RGD-based inhibitors considering their importance in drug development for human health.
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- Rafael Luis Bressani Lino
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Center of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, Km 235-SP-310, São Carlos CEP 13.565-905, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Center of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, Km 235-SP-310, São Carlos CEP 13.565-905, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Center of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, Km 235-SP-310, São Carlos CEP 13.565-905, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Center of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, Km 235-SP-310, São Carlos CEP 13.565-905, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gerontology, Center of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, Km 235-SP-310, São Carlos CEP 13.565-905, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Center of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, Km 235-SP-310, São Carlos CEP 13.565-905, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Monteiro DA, Kalinin AL, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Nogueira LAN, Beletti ME, Fernandes MN, Rantin FT. Cardioprotective effects of alternagin-C (ALT-C), a disintegrin-like protein from Rhinocerophis alternatus snake venom, on hypoxia-reoxygenation-induced injury in fish. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2019; 215:67-75. [PMID: 30352307 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2018.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Alternagin-C (ALT-C) is a disintegrin-like peptide purified from Rhinocerophis alternatus snake venom with the property of inducing vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression, endothelial cell proliferation and migration, and angiogenesis. Therefore, this protein could be interesting as a new approach for ischemic heart diseases, an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand, leading to cardiac dysfunction. We investigated the effects of a single dose of alternagin-C (0.5 mg kg-1, via intra-arterial), after 7 days, on hypoxia/reoxygenation challenge in isolated ventricle strips and on morphological changes and density of blood vessels of the heart, using fish as an alternative experimental model. ALT-C treatment provided protection of cardiomyocytes against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced negative inotropism. ALT-C also stimulated angiogenesis and improved excitation-contraction coupling during hypoxic conditions. Our results provide a new insight into a functional role of ALT-C against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced cardiomyocyte injury pointing out to a potential therapeutic strategy for ischemia-related diseases.
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- D A Monteiro
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Guzzoni V, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Marqueti RDC. Tendon Remodeling in Response to Resistance Training, Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and Aging. Cells 2018; 7:E251. [PMID: 30544536 PMCID: PMC6316563 DOI: 10.3390/cells7120251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Exercise training (ET), anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), and aging are potential factors that affect tendon homeostasis, particularly extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. The goal of this review is to aggregate findings regarding the effects of resistance training (RT), AAS, and aging on tendon homeostasis. Data were gathered from our studies regarding the impact of RT, AAS, and aging on the calcaneal tendon (CT) of rats. We demonstrated a series of detrimental effects of AAS and aging on functional and biomechanical parameters, including the volume density of blood vessel cells, adipose tissue cells, tendon calcification, collagen content, the regulation of the major proteins related to the metabolic/development processes of tendons, and ECM remodeling. Conversely, RT seems to mitigate age-related tendon dysfunction. Our results suggest that AAS combined with high-intensity RT exert harmful effects on ECM remodeling, and also instigate molecular and biomechanical adaptations in the CT. Moreover, we provide further information regarding the harmful effects of AAS on tendons at a transcriptional level, and demonstrate the beneficial effects of RT against the age-induced tendon adaptations of rats. Our studies might contribute in terms of clinical approaches in favor of the benefits of ET against tendinopathy conditions, and provide a warning on the harmful effects of the misuse of AAS on tendon development.
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- Vinicius Guzzoni
- Departamento de Biologia Molecular e Celular, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, Paraíba, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program of Rehabilitation Science, University of Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brasília 70840-901, Distrito Federal, Brazil.
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Stotzer US, Pisani GFD, Canevazzi GHR, Shiguemoto GE, Duarte ACGDO, Perez SEDA, Selistre-de-Araújo HS. Benefits of resistance training on body composition and glucose clearance are inhibited by long-term low carbohydrate diet in rats. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0207951. [PMID: 30532163 PMCID: PMC6286018 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background/Objectives Regular exercise training is effective to altering many markers of metabolic syndrome and its effects are strongly influenced by the type of consumed diet. Nowadays, resistance training (RT) has been frequently associated with low-carbohydrate high-fat diet (LCD). After long term these diets causes body weight (BW) regain with deleterious effects on body composition and metabolic risk factors. The effects of RT associated with long-term LCD on these parameters remain unexplored. We aimed to investigate the effects of RT when associated with long-term LCD on BW, feed efficiency, body composition, glucose homeostasis, liver parameters and serum biochemical parameters during BW regain period in rats. Subjects/Methods Male Sprague–Dawley rats were fed with LCD (LC groups) or standard diet (STD) (ST groups). After 10 weeks-diet animals were separated into sedentary (Sed-LC and Sed-ST) and resistance-trained (RT-LC and RT-ST) groups (N = 8/group). RT groups performed an 11-week climbing program on a ladder with progressive load. Dual x-ray absorptiometry, glucose tolerance tests and insulin tolerance tests were performed at weeks 10 and 20. Liver and serum were collected at week 21. Results RT reduced feed efficiency, BW gain, liver fat and total and LDL cholesterol, and improved body composition and glucose clearance in animals fed on STD. In those fed with LCD, RT reduced caloric intake, BW regain, liver fat and serum triglycerides levels. However, improvement in body composition was inhibited and bone mineral density and glucose clearance was further impaired in this association. Conclusions The LCD nullifies the beneficial effects of RT on body composition, glucose homeostasis and impairs some health parameters. Our results do not support the association of RT with LCD in a long term period.
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- Uliana Sbeguen Stotzer
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Monteiro DA, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Tavares D, Fernandes MN, Kalinin AL, Rantin FT. Alternagin-C (ALT-C), a Disintegrin-Like Cys-Rich Protein Isolated from the Venom of the Snake Rhinocerophis alternatus, Stimulates Angiogenesis and Antioxidant Defenses in the Liver of Freshwater Fish, Hoplias malabaricus. Toxins (Basel) 2017; 9:toxins9100307. [PMID: 28956818 PMCID: PMC5666354 DOI: 10.3390/toxins9100307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Alternagin-C (ALT-C) is a disintegrin-like protein isolated from Rhinocerophis alternatus snake venom, which induces endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the systemic effects of a single dose of alternagin-C (0.5 mg·kg−1, via intra-arterial) on oxidative stress biomarkers, histological alterations, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production, and the degree of vascularization in the liver of the freshwater fish traíra, Hoplias malabaricus, seven days after the initiation of therapy. ALT-C treatment increased VEGF levels and hepatic angiogenesis. ALT-C also enhanced hepatic antioxidant enzymes activities such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase, decreasing the basal oxidative damage to lipids and proteins in the fish liver. These results indicate that ALT-C improved hepatic tissue and may play a crucial role in tissue regeneration mechanisms.
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- Diana Amaral Monteiro
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil.
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Buzinari TC, Oishi JC, De Moraes TF, Vatanabe IP, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Pestana CR, Rodrigues GJ. Treatment with sodium nitroprusside improves the endothelial function in aortic rings with endothelial dysfunction. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 105:144-149. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Revised: 03/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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de Paula FFP, Ribeiro JU, Santos LM, de Souza DHF, Leonardecz E, Henrique-Silva F, Selistre-de-Araújo HS. Molecular characterization of metalloproteases from Bothrops alternatus snake venom. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D: Genomics and Proteomics 2014; 12:74-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2014.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2014] [Revised: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 09/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Cassini-Vieira P, Deconte SR, Tomiosso TC, Campos PP, Montenegro CDF, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Barcelos LS, Andrade SP, Araújo FDA. DisBa-01 inhibits angiogenesis, inflammation and fibrogenesis of sponge-induced-fibrovascular tissue in mice. Toxicon 2014; 92:81-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2014.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Manzine PR, Barham EJ, Vale FAC, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Pavarini SCI, Cominetti MR. Platelet a disintegrin and metallopeptidase 10 expression correlates with clock drawing test scores in Alzheimer's disease. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2014; 29:414-20. [PMID: 23970375 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 07/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Earlier studies have demonstrated that a disintegrin and metallopeptidase 10 (ADAM10) levels are reduced in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients compared with healthy subjects. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether platelet ADAM10 levels correlates with the clock drawing test (CDT) scores, which is a simple and a reliable measure of visuospatial ability and executive function in AD patients. METHODS Thirty elderly patients with probable AD and 25 healthy patients forming the control group, matched by age, gender, and educational level, were evaluated. Platelet proteins were analyzed by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and ADAM10 was identified by western blotting. The Spearman's correlation coefficient between ADAM10 and CDT was obtained for each group. The areas under the curves were used to compare the receiver operating characteristic curves. RESULTS The CDT scores and platelet ADAM10 expression were significantly different between patients with AD and controls and also along the disease's progression. In AD patients, there was a positive correlation between ADAM10 expression and CDT scores. Among non-AD subjects, no correlation was found. The combination of ADAM10 and CDT was significantly better to confirm the AD diagnosis than the AUCs of ADAM10 and CDT separately. CONCLUSIONS The association of blood-based biomarkers, such as ADAM10, and cognitive tests may be helpful for a more reliable AD diagnosis.
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Manzine PR, Barham EJ, Vale FDACD, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Iost Pavarini SC, Cominetti MR. Correlation between mini-mental state examination and platelet ADAM10 expression in Alzheimer's disease. J Alzheimers Dis 2014; 36:253-60. [PMID: 23579328 DOI: 10.3233/jad-130125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated a decrease in platelet ADAM10 expression among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and healthy matched subjects. The association between cognitive tests and molecular biomarkers, such as platelet ADAM10, may contribute to an accurate AD diagnosis. OBJECTIVE The aim of this research was to investigate whether cognitive deficits in AD, assessed by Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), correlate with ADAM10 platelet levels and if that contributes to a more effective AD diagnosis. METHODS Elderly patients with probable AD (n = 30) and a non-AD control group (n = 25), matched by age, gender, and education level were evaluated. Platelet proteins were analyzed on SDS-PAGE (10%) and ADAM10 expression was identified by western blotting. β-actin was used as the endogenous control. The Spearman correlation coefficient between ADAM10 and MMSE ratio was obtained for each group. RESULTS The MMSE ratio of AD subjects (0.45 ± 0.32) was significantly different (p < 0.001) compared to the non-AD group (1.14 ± 0.07). The relationship between MMSE ratio and ADAM10 expression was significant (r = 0.62, p = 0.0003) for the AD group. The combination of ADAM10 and MMSE at a cutoff ≤ 0.87 presented a sensitivity of 85%, and a specificity of 97% (AUC 0.99, 95% CI 0.92 -1.00), which was significantly better for AD diagnosis than the AUCs of MMSE (p = 0.05) and ADAM10 expression (p = 0.18) separately. CONCLUSIONS The association of MMSE and ADAM10 expression was significantly better compared with MMSE and ADAM10 expression separately, thus providing and additional diagnostic tool for AD.
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Rodrigues MFC, Stotzer US, Domingos MM, Deminice R, Shiguemoto GE, Tomaz LM, Sousa NMFD, Ferreira FC, Leite RD, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Jordão-Júnior AA, Baldissera V, Perez SEDA. Effects of ovariectomy and resistance training on oxidative stress markers in the rat liver. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2013; 68:1247-54. [PMID: 24141842 PMCID: PMC3782731 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2013(09)12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 04/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the effects of resistance training on oxidative stress markers in the livers of ovariectomized rats. METHOD Adult Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into the following four groups (n = 8 per group): sham-operated sedentary, ovariectomized sedentary, sham-operated resistance training, and ovariectomized resistance training. During the resistance training period, the animals climbed a 1.1-m vertical ladder with weights attached to their tails; the sessions were conducted 3 times per week, with 4-9 climbs and 8-12 dynamic movements per climb. The oxidative stress was assessed by measuring the levels of reduced glutathione and oxidized glutathione, the enzymatic activity of catalase and superoxide dismutase, lipid peroxidation, vitamin E concentrations, and the gene expression of glutathione peroxidase. RESULTS The results showed significant reductions in the reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione ratio (4.11±0.65 nmol/g tec), vitamin E concentration (55.36±11.11 nmol/g), and gene expression of glutathione peroxidase (0.49±0.16 arbitrary units) in the livers of ovariectomized rats compared with the livers of unovariectomized animals (5.71±0.71 nmol/g tec, 100.14±10.99 nmol/g, and 1.09±0.54 arbitrary units, respectively). Moreover, resistance training for 10 weeks was not able to reduce the oxidative stress in the livers of ovariectomized rats and induced negative changes in the hepatic anti-oxidative/oxidative balance. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that the resistance training program used in this study was not able to attenuate the hepatic oxidative damage caused by ovariectomy and increased the hepatic oxidative stress.
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- Maria Fernanda Cury Rodrigues
- Laboratory Exercise of Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São CarlosSP, Brazil
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Manzine PR, de França Bram JM, Barham EJ, do Vale FDAC, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Cominetti MR, Iost Pavarini SC. ADAM10 as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease: a study with Brazilian elderly. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2013; 35:58-66. [PMID: 23306532 DOI: 10.1159/000345983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in people above age 65. Platelet studies with ADAM10 have shown that its expression is reduced in AD patients. The aim of this research was to compare the platelet levels of ADAM10 protein in two Brazilian elderly groups, considering the stages of the disease. The SDS-PAGE technique followed by Western blotting was used. Data were analyzed using comparison, correlation and association statistical methods. The results showed reduced platelet ADAM10 levels in AD elderly compared to non-AD subjects. The disease progression intensified this reduction. ADAM10 was the only statistically significant variable (p = 0.01) to increase the AD occurrence probability. The cutoff value of 0.4212 in the receiver operating characteristic curve captured sensitivity and specificity of 70 and 80.77%, respectively. Together with other clinical criteria, ADAM10 seems to be a relevant biomarker tool for early and accurate AD diagnosis.
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Bueno PG, Bassi D, Contrera DG, Carnielli HM, Silva RN, Nonaka KO, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Leal AMO. Post-exercise changes in myostatin and actRIIB expression in obese insulin-resistant rats. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2011; 339:159-64. [PMID: 21539891 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2011.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2010] [Revised: 02/24/2011] [Accepted: 04/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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We evaluated the expression of MSTN and ActRIIB mRNA in muscle and adipose tissue in diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance in rats subjected to exercise. There was no difference in the expression of MSTN between exercised and sedentary high-fat fed rats in muscle after swimming training. The expression of ActRIIB mRNA in muscle was not significantly different among the groups. In BAT, MSTN mRNA expression was higher in exercised high-fat fed group (EHF) compared with sedentary high-fat fed group (SHF). ActRIIB mRNA expression in BAT was higher in EHF compared with SHF. In mesenteric fat, MSTN mRNA was lower in EHF compared with SHF and ActRIIB mRNA was lower in EHF compared with SHF. In conclusion, the results demonstrate that the expression of MSTN and ActRIIB mRNA changes in both adipose tissue and skeletal muscle in diet-induced obese and exercised rats and suggest the participation of MSTN in energy homeostasis.
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- P G Bueno
- Department of Physiology, University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Sant'Ana EMC, Gouvêa CMCP, Durigan JLQ, Cominetti MR, Pimentel ER, Selistre-de-Araújo HS. Rat skin wound healing induced by alternagin-C, a disintegrin-like, Cys-rich protein from Bothrops alternatus venom. Int Wound J 2011; 8:245-52. [PMID: 21392259 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2011.00776.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Alternagin-C (ALT-C) is a disintegrin-like, Cys-rich protein isolated from Bothrops alternatus snake venom, which has been shown to induce in vivo angiogenesis. Therefore, this protein could be interesting as a new approach for tissue regeneration studies. Here the effects of ALT-C on fibroblasts and inflammatory cells, collagen type III and type I and TGF-α expression in a rat wounded skin model were studied. Thirty-five male Wistar rats (weight 270 ± 20 g) were divided into seven groups with five animals in each of the following groups: a control group which wounded animals received treatment with natrozol(®) gel only; ALT-C10, ALT-C60 and ALT-C100 groups of wounded animals that were treated with the same amount of gel containing 10, 60 and 100 ng of ALT-C, respectively. Animals were treated once a day with 20 µl of gel associated or not with ALT-C for 1, 3, 5 or 7 days. ALT-C treatment increased the fibroblast density, collagen deposition and accelerated the inflammatory process, mostly in the ALT-C60 group. These results indicate that ALT-C improves wound repair process in rat skin. Thus, ALT-C could be a candidate to the development of a novel therapeutic strategy for wounded skin repair.
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Shiguemoto GE, Prestes J, Leite RD, Pereira GB, Pontes CLS, D'Ávila FV, Botero JP, Baldissera V, Nonaka KO, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Perez SEA. Effects of resistance training on matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity and biomechanical and physical properties of bone in ovariectomized and intact rats. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2011; 22:607-17. [PMID: 21362057 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01284.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of resistance training on the activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and bone biomechanical properties in ovariectomized and intact rats. Forty-eight female rats were divided into two distinct groups, ovariectomized (OVX) and intact (Int), which were subdivided into three similar subgroups: sedentary, acute exercise and chronic exercise. Rats performed a resistance training for 12 weeks in which animals climbed a vertical ladder of 1.1 m with weights attached to their tails. Sessions were performed with an interval of 3, 4-9 and 8-12 days scaled dynamic movements of climbing. Biomechanical and physical analyses were performed using a universal testing machine, and MMP-2 activity analysis by zymography. Bone density (BD), mineral density (MD), maximum load and fracture load was reduced in sedentary and acute exercise OVX groups compared with the sedentary intact group (P<0.05); in contrast, chronically trained groups (OVX and Int) showed a significant increase in BD, MD and fracture load compared with all the other groups. MMP-2 activity in chronically trained groups also showed a significant increase, while the sedentary OVX group showed a decrease in MMP-2 activity compared with the intact sedentary group (P<0.05). Our results suggest that the resistance training proposed in our work was efficient in reverting the deleterious effects of ovariectomy on bone tissue, and also produced modeling effects in intact rats. On the other hand, ovariectomy reduced the activity of MMP-2 and produced deleterious effects on bone tissue, mimicking menopause intrinsically.
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- G E Shiguemoto
- Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Pereira GB, Prestes J, Leite RD, Magosso RF, Peixoto FS, Marqueti RDC, Shiguemoto GE, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Baldissera V, Perez SEDA. Effects of ovariectomy and resistance training on MMP-2 activity in rat calcaneal tendon. Connect Tissue Res 2010; 51:459-66. [PMID: 20388014 DOI: 10.3109/03008201003676330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Tendon remodeling relies on extracellular matrix (ECM) restructuring by the matrix metallopeptidases (MMPs). The aim of this study was to investigate MMP-2 activity in different regions of the calcaneal tendon (CT) after resistance training (RT) in ovariectomized rats. Wistar adult female rats were grouped into sedentary (Sed-Intact), ovariectomized sedentary (Sed-Ovx), acute exercise (AcuteEx-Intact), ovariectomized acute exercise (AcuteEx-Ovx), resistance trained (ChronicEx-Intact), and ovariectomized resistance trained (ChronicEx-Ovx) (n = 10 each group). The RT protocol required the animals to climb a 1.1-m vertical ladder with weights attached to their tail. The sessions were performed once every 3 days with 4-9 climbs and 8-12 dynamic movements per scaling. The acute groups performed one session and the chronic groups underwent 12 weeks of RT. There was an increase in total MMP-2 activity in Sed-Ovx, AcuteEx-Intact, and ChronicEx-Intact compared with that in Sed-Intact in the proximal region of CT. AcuteEx-Ovx exhibited higher total MMP-2 than Sed-Ovx and AcuteEx-Intact in the distal region of CT. Chronic-Ovx presented lower total MMP-2 activity than Sed-Ovx and Chronic-Intact in the distal region of tendon. The active MMP-2 was higher for the AcuteEx-Ovx than Sed-Ovx and AcuteEx-Intact in proximal region of tendon. There was higher active MMP-2 in the distal region of tendon in the Acute-Ovx than in the Sed-Ovx and AcuteEx-Intact. Ovariectomy and resistance exercise modulate MMP-2 activity according to specific tendon region, indicating a differentiated tissue remodeling.
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Prestes J, de Cássia Marqueti R, Shiguemoto GE, Leite RD, Pereira GB, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Baldissera V, de Andrade Perez SE. Effects of ovariectomy and resistance training on MMP-2 activity in skeletal muscle. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2009; 34:700-6. [PMID: 19767806 DOI: 10.1139/h09-059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Matrix metallopeptidases (MMPs) are crucial to the maintenance of healthy tissue. The aim of this study was to investigate MMP-2 activity in gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis anterior (TA), and extensor digitorium longus (EDL) muscle after resistance training in ovariectomized rats. Wistar adult female rats were grouped into 7 groups (n = 10 per group): sedentary (Sed-Intact); ovariectomized sedentary (Sed-Ovx); pseudo-ovariectomized sedentary (Sed-Pseudo); acute exercise (AcuteEx-Intact); ovariectomized acute exercise (AcuteEx-Ovx); strength trained (ChronicEx-Intact); and ovariectomized strength trained (ChronicEx-Ovx). A 12-week resistance training period, during which the animals climbed a 1.1-m vertical ladder with weights secured to their tails, was used. The sessions were performed once every 3 days, with 4-9 climbs and 8-12 dynamic movements per climb. The MMP-2 activity was analyzed by zymography. There was higher MMP-2 activity in soleus muscle in the ChronicEx-Intact and ChronicEx-Ovx groups, and lower MMP-2 activity in the AcuteEx-Ovx group, compared with the Sed-Intact group (p < or =0.05). The Sed-Ovx and ChronicEx-Ovx groups presented lower MMP-2 activity than the Sed-Intact group in TA. There was higher MMP-2 activity in AcuteEx-Intact and the AcuteEx-Ovx compared with the Sed-Intact and Sed-Ovx in TA, respectively (p < or = 0.05). In TA and EDL, training increased MMP-2 activity in the Sed-Intact group. No statistically significant alterations were observed for gastrocnemius muscle. Strength training increases MMP-2 activity in soleus, TA, and EDL muscle, which may be important for muscle remodeling. Ovariectomy downregulates MMP-2 in TA and EDL, which may compromise muscle function.
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- Jonato Prestes
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, Brazil.
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Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Moraes CKD, Micocci KC, Selistre-de-Araújo HS. ALT-C, a disintegrin-like Cys-rich protein from Bothrops alternatus, increases skeletal myoblast viability. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1678-91992009000200013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Miyabara EH, Baptista IL, Lomonte B, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Gutiérrez JM, Moriscot AS. Effect of calcineurin inhibitors on myotoxic activity of crotoxin and Bothrops asper phospholipase A2 myotoxins in vivo and in vitro. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2006; 143:284-94. [PMID: 16635590 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2006.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2005] [Revised: 03/03/2006] [Accepted: 03/06/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Previous studies have shown that calcineurin activity plays a critical role in the myotoxic activity induced by crotoxin (CTX), a group II phospholipase A(2) (PLA(2)) with neurotoxic and myotoxic actions. In order to address whether calcineurin is also important for the activity of non-neurotoxic group II PLA(2) myotoxins we have compared the effects of calcineurin inhibition on the myotoxic capacity of CTX and the non-neurotoxic PLA(2)s, myotoxin II (Mt II) and myotoxin III (Mt III) from Bothrops asper venom. Rats were treated with cyclosporin A (CsA) or FK506, calcineurin inhibitors, and received an intramuscular injection of either CTX, Mt II or Mt III into the tibialis anterior. Animals were killed 24 h after injection of toxins. Tibialis anterior was removed and stored in liquid nitrogen. Myofibers in culture were also treated with CsA or FK506 and exposed to CTX, Mt II and Mt III. It was observed that, in contrast to CTX, CsA and FK506 do not attenuate myotoxic effects induced by both Mt II and Mt III in vivo and in vitro. The results of the present study suggest that calcineurin is not essential for the myotoxic activity of Mt II and Mt III, indicating that distinct intracellular pathways might be involved in myonecrosis induced by neurotoxic CTX and non-neurotoxic Bothrops sp. PLA(2) myotoxins. Alternatively, calcineurin dependent fast fiber type shift might render the muscle resistant to the action of CTX, without affecting its susceptibility to Bothrops sp. myotoxins.
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- E H Miyabara
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av Lineu Prestes 1524, São Paulo, 05508-900, SP, Brazil
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Verzola RMM, Mesquita RA, Peviani S, Ramos OHP, Moriscot AS, Perez SEA, Selistre-de-Araújo HS. Early remodeling of rat cardiac muscle induced by swimming training. Braz J Med Biol Res 2006; 39:621-7. [PMID: 16648900 DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2006000500009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of the present investigation was to study the effect of acute swimming training with an anaerobic component on matrix metallopeptidase (MMP) activity and myosin heavy chain gene expression in the rat myocardium. Animals (male Wistar rats, weighing approximately 180 g) were trained for 6 h/day in 3 sessions of 2 h each for 1 to 5 consecutive days (N = 5 rats per group). Rats swam in basins 47 cm in diameter and 60 cm deep filled with water at 33 to 35 degrees C. After the training period a significant increase (P < 0.05) was observed in the heart weight normalized to body weight by about 22 and 35% in the groups that trained for 96 and 120 h, respectively. Blood lactate levels were significantly increased (P < 0.05) in all groups after all training sessions, confirming an anaerobic component. However, lactate levels decreased (P < 0.05) with days of training, suggesting that the animals became adapted to this protocol. Myosin heavy chain-beta gene expression, analyzed by real time PCR and normalized with GAPDH gene expression, showed a significant two-fold increase (P < 0.01) after 5 days of training. Zymography analysis of myocardium extracts indicated a single approximately 60-kDa activity band that was significantly increased (P < 0.05) after 72, 96, and 120 h, indicating an increased expression of MMP-2 and suggesting precocious remodeling. Furthermore, the presence of MMP-2 was confirmed by Western blot analysis, but not the presence of MMP-1 and MMP-3. Taken together, our results indicate that in these training conditions, the rat heart undergoes early biochemical and functional changes required for the adaptation to the new physiological condition by tissue remodeling.
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- R M M Verzola
- Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brasil
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Miyabara EH, Tostes RC, Selistre-de-Araújo HS, Aoki MS, Moriscot AS. Role of nitric oxide in myotoxic activity induced by crotoxin in vivo. Toxicon 2004; 43:425-32. [PMID: 15051406 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2004.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2003] [Revised: 01/30/2004] [Accepted: 02/11/2004] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This study was aimed to determine the role of nitric oxide on the skeletal myotoxic activity induced by crotoxin, the major component of the venom of Crotalus durissus terrificus. Rats were treated with N(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), a non-selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase or vehicle for 4 days, and on the 5th day received an intramuscular injection of crotoxin into the tibialis anterior muscle. Rats were also treated with aminoguanidine bicarbonate salt or 7-nitroindazole, inhibitors of the inducible and neuronal isoforms of nitric oxide synthase, respectively, for 4 days and on the 5th day injected with crotoxin. All treated groups were sacrificed 24 h after injection of crotoxin. Tibialis anterior and soleus muscles were removed, frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen. Histological sections were stained with toluidine blue and assayed for acid phosphatase. The results show that L-NAME significantly minimizes myonecrosis induced by crotoxin and both aminoguanidine and 7-nitroindazole partially prevented myonecrosis induced by crotoxin. Based on the present results we conclude that nitric oxide is a very important intracellular signaling molecule that mediates crotoxin myotoxic activity.
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- E H Miyabara
- Department of Histology/Embriology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av Lineu Prestes 1524, ICB I, 05508-900 São Paulo, Brazil
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