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Prodel E, Souza R, Divino B, Rocha HNM, Rocha NG, Nobrega ACL. Hyperaemia during dynamic handgrip exercise is preserved in healthy young subjects after recovery from COVID-19. Exp Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38460126 DOI: 10.1113/ep091656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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We sought to investigate possible impaired hyperaemia during dynamic handgrip exercise (HGE) in young healthy individuals who had recovered from COVID-19. We tested the vascular function in individuals recovered from COVID-19 using a nitric oxide donor (i.e., sodium nitroprusside; SNP), which could revert a possible impaired endothelial function during HGE. Further, we tested whether individuals who recovered from COVID-19 would present exaggerated brachial vascular resistance under an adrenergic agonist (i.e., phenylephrine; PHE) stimuli during HGE. Participants were distributed into two groups: healthy controls (Control; men: n = 6, 30 ± 3 years, 26 ± 1 kg/m2 ; and women: n = 5, 25 ± 1 years, 25 ± 1 kg/m2 ) and subjects recovered from COVID-19 (post-COVID; men: n = 6, 29 ± 3 years, 25 ± 1 kg/m2 ; and women: n = 10, 32 ± 4 years, 22 ± 1 kg/m2 ). Participants in the post-COVID group tested positive (RT-PCR) 12-14 weeks before the protocol. Heart rate (HR), brachial blood pressure (BP), brachial blood flow (BBF) and vascular conductance (BVC) at rest were not different between groups. The HGE increased HR (Control: Δ9 ± 0.4 bpm; and post-COVID: Δ11 ± 0.4 bpm) and BP (Control: Δ6 ± 1 mmHg; and post-COVID: Δ12 ± 0.6 mmHg) in both groups. Likewise, BBF (Control: Δ632 ± 38 ml/min; and post-COVID: Δ620 ± 27 ml/min) and BVC (Control: Δ6.6 ± 0.4 ml/min/mmHg; and post-COVID: Δ6.1 ± 0.3 ml/min/mmHg) increased during HGE. SNP did not change HGE-induced hyperaemia but did decrease BP, which induced a reflex-related increase in HR. PHE infusion also did not change the HGE-induced hyperaemia but raised BP and reduced HR. In conclusion, exercise-induced hyperaemia is preserved in healthy young subjects 12-14 weeks after recovery from COVID-19 infection.
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- Eliza Prodel
- Laboratory of Exercise Science, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Science, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Science, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Science, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Science, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Science, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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Rocha HNM, Batista GMS, Storch AS, Garcia VP, Teixeira GF, Mentzinger J, Gomes EAC, Campos MO, Nóbrega ACL, Rocha NG. Mental stress induces endothelial dysfunction by AT1R-mediated redox imbalance in overweight/obese men. Braz J Med Biol Res 2023; 56:e12547. [PMID: 36995873 PMCID: PMC10041671 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2023e12547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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The main goal of this study was to determine whether oxidative imbalance mediated by AT1 receptor (AT1R) is responsible for deleterious endothelial responses to mental stress (MS) in overweight/obese class I men. Fifteen overweight/obese men (27±7 years old; 29.8±2.6 kg/m2) participated in three randomized experimental sessions with oral administration of the AT1R blocker olmesartan (40 mg; AT1R blockade) or ascorbic acid (AA; 3g) infusion or placebo [both intravenously (0.9% NaCl) and orally]. After two hours, endothelial function was determined by flow-mediated dilation (FMD) before (baseline), 30 min (30MS), and 60 min (60MS) after a five-minute acute MS session (Stroop Color Word Test). Blood was collected before (baseline), during MS, and 60 min after MS for redox homeostasis profiling: lipid peroxidation (TBARS; thiobarbituric acid reactive species), protein carbonylation, and catalase activity by colorimetry and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity by an ELISA kit. At the placebo session, FMD significantly decreased 30MS (P=0.05). When compared to baseline, TBARS (P<0.02), protein carbonylation (P<0.01), catalase (P<0.01), and SOD (P<0.01) increased during the placebo session. During AT1R blockade, FMD increased 30 min after MS (P=0.01 vs baseline; P<0.01 vs placebo), while AA infusion increased FMD only 60 min after MS. No differences were observed during MS with the AT1R blockade and AA regarding TBARS, protein carbonylation, catalase, and SOD. AT1R-mediated redox imbalances played an important role in endothelial dysfunction to mental stress.
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- H N M Rocha
- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia - (In)Atividade Física e Exercício, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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Garcia VP, Mattos JD, Mentzinger J, Leite PEC, Rocha HNM, Campos MO, Rocha MP, Mansur DE, Secher NH, Nóbrega ACL, Fernandes IA, Rocha NG. Short isocapnic hyperoxia affects indices of vascular remodeling and intercellular adhesion molecules in healthy men. Braz J Med Biol Res 2022; 55:e12110. [PMID: 35703682 PMCID: PMC9200048 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2022e12110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In preparation for tracheal intubation during induction of anesthesia, the patient may be ventilated with 100% oxygen. To investigate the impact of acute isocapnic hyperoxia on endothelial activation and vascular remodeling, ten healthy young men (24±3 years) were exposed to 5-min normoxia (21% O2) and 10-min hyperoxia trials (100% O2). During hyperoxia, intercellular adhesion molecules (ICAM-1) (hyperoxia: 4.16±0.85 vs normoxia: 3.51±0.84 ng/mL, P=0.04) and tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1) (hyperoxia: 8.40±3.84 vs normoxia: 5.73±2.15 pg/mL, P=0.04) increased, whereas matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity (hyperoxia: 0.53±0.11 vs normoxia: 0.68±0.18 A.U., P=0.03) decreased compared to the normoxia trial. We concluded that even short exposure to 100% oxygen may affect endothelial activation and vascular remodeling.
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- V P Garcia
- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Bioengenharia e Toxicologia in Vitro, Instituto Nacional de Qualidade e Tecnologia Metrológica, Duque de Caxias, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rigshospitalet, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- NeuroVASQ - Laboratório de Fisiologia Integrativa, Faculdade de Educação Física, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Ciências do Exercício, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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Araujo GSM, Silva TOC, Guerra GM, Izaias JE, Rocha HMN, Faria D, Rocha NG, Dalmazo AL, Araujo A, Marciano Consolim-Colombo F, de Angelis K, Irigoyen MCC, Sales ARK. Effects of Postprandial Lipemia Combined With Disturbed Blood Flow on the Flow-Mediated Dilation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Microvesicles in Healthy Subjects. Front Physiol 2022; 13:812942. [PMID: 35283771 PMCID: PMC8907728 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.812942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aims Both postprandial lipemia (PPL) and disturbed blood flow (DBF) induce endothelial dysfunction. However, the interactive effect of these stimuli on endothelial function is currently unknown. In the present study, we tested whether PPL plus DBF causes a greater reduction in flow-mediated dilation (FMD) than PPL and if this response is associated with elevations in oxidative stress and endothelial microvesicles (EMVs). Methods Eighteen individuals (aged 28 ± 1yrs, 3 females, and BMI 24.43 ± 0.8kg/m2) randomly underwent two experimental sessions: PPL and PPL plus DBF. FMD and venous blood samples were obtained at baseline and 30, 70, and 110 min after stimulation. PPL was induced by fat overload via mozzarella pizza ingestion and DBF by forearm cuff inflation to 75 mm Hg per 30 min. Lipidic profile, oxidative stress (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, TBARS; ferric reducing/antioxidant power, FRAP; hydrogen peroxide, H2O2) and EMVs were measured in blood samples. Results Hypertriglyceridemia was observed in both sessions. Retrograde shear rate and oscillatory index responses were significantly higher in the PPL plus DBF compared with PPL. PPL plus DBF evoked a greater reduction in FMD than did PPL and EMVs, NADPH oxidase, and H2O2 similarly increased in both sessions, but TBARS and FRAP did not change. Conclusion These data indicate that the association of PPL plus DBF additively impairs endothelium-dependent function in 110 min after stimulus in healthy individuals, despite a similar increase in oxidative stress and EMVs. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms associated with the induced-endothelial dysfunction by association of PPL and DBF.
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- Gustavo S. M. Araujo
- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- D’OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- D’OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Cardiology Institute of Rio Grande do Sul/Cardiology University Foundation (IC-FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- D’OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Allan R. K. Sales,
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Silva TOC, Sales ARK, Araujo GSM, Fonseca GWP, Braga PGS, Faria D, Rocha HNM, Rocha NG, Lima MF, Mady C, Negrão CE, Alves MJNN. Disturbed Blood Flow Acutely Increases Endothelial Microparticles and Decreases Flow Mediated Dilation in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. Front Physiol 2021; 12:629674. [PMID: 33776792 PMCID: PMC7991910 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.629674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Disturbed blood flow, characterized by high retrograde and oscillatory shear rate (SR), is associated with a proatherogenic phenotype. The impact of disturbed blood flow in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) remains unknown. We tested the hypothesis that acute elevation to retrograde and oscillatory SR provoked by local circulatory occlusion would increase endothelial microparticles (EMPs) and decrease brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in patients with HFrEF. Methods Eighteen patients with HFrEF aged 55 ± 2 years, with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 26 ± 1%, and 14 control subjects aged 49 ± 2 years with LVEF 65 ± 1 randomly underwent experimental and control sessions. Brachial artery FMD (Doppler) was evaluated before and after 30 min of disturbed forearm blood flow provoked by pneumatic cuff (Hokanson) inflation to 75 mm Hg. Venous blood samples were collected at rest, after 15 and 30 min of disturbed blood flow to assess circulating EMP levels (CD42b−/CD31+; flow cytometry). Results At rest, FMD was lower in patients with HFrEF compared with control subjects (P < 0.001), but blood flow patterns and EMPs had no differences (P > 0.05). The cuff inflation provoked a greater retrograde SR both groups (P < 0.0001). EMPs responses to disturbed blood flow significantly increased in patients with HFrEF (P = 0.03). No changes in EMPs were found in control subjects (P > 0.05). Disturbed blood flow decreased FMD both groups. No changes occurred in control condition. Conclusion Collectively, our findings suggest that disturbed blood flow acutely decreases FMD and increases EMP levels in patients with HFrEF, which may indicate that this set of patients are vulnerable to blood flow disturbances.
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- Thiago O C Silva
- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.,D'OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- D'OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.,School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Sales AK, Oliveira TO, Mendonca GSM, Fonseca G, Braga PGS, Rocha HNM, Rocha NG, Lima MF, Negrao CE, Nunes Alves MJN. Disturbed blood flow acutely increases endothelial microparticles and decreases flow mediated dilation in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. FASEB J 2020. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.09785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Batista GMS, Rocha HNM, Storch AS, Garcia VP, Teixeira GF, Mentzinger J, Gomes EAC, Velasco LL, Nóbrega ACL, Rocha NG. Ascorbic acid inhibits vascular remodeling induced by mental stress in overweight/obese men. Life Sci 2020; 250:117554. [PMID: 32184123 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mental stress (MS) is related to endothelial dysfunction in overweight/obese men. It is believed that the pro-oxidant profile, associated with an imbalance in the vascular remodeling process, may contribute to deleterious effects of MS on endothelial function. However, it is unknown whether administration of ascorbic acid (AA), a potent antioxidant, can prevent oxidative and remodeling dysfunction during MS in these subjects. METHODS Fourteen overweight/obese grade I men (27 ± 7 years; 29.7 ± 2.6 kg·m-2) underwent the Stroop Color Word Test for 5 min to induce MS after AA (3 g) or placebo (PL, 0.9% NaCl) intravenous infusions. Venous blood samples were collected at baseline and the last minute of MS to measure nitrite concentration (chemiluminescence), protein carbonylation, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and catalase activity (colorimetric assays), superoxide dismutase (SOD; immunoenzymatic assay), activities of active/inactive (pro) forms of metalloproteinases-9 and -2 (MMP; zymography) and its respective tissue inhibitors concentration (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2; immunoenzymatic assays). RESULTS At baseline, MMP-9 activity (p < 0.01), the MMP-9/proMMP-9 ratio (p = 0.02) and TIMP-1 concentration (p = 0.05) were reduced, whereas proMPP-9 activity was increased (p = 0.02) after AA compared to PL infusion. After PL infusion, MS increased protein carbonylation (p < 0.01), catalase (p < 0.01), and the MMP-9/proMMP-9 ratio (p = 0.04) when compared to baseline. AA infusion reduced protein carbonylation (p = 0.02), MMP-9 activity (p < 0.01), and MMP-9/pro-MMP-9 ratio (p < 0.01), while SOD (p = 0.04 vs baseline), proMPP-9 (p < 0.01 vs PL), MMP-2 (p < 0.01 vs PL) and TIMP-2 (p = 0.02 vs baseline) remained elevated during MS. CONCLUSIONS AA appears to minimize the oxidative imbalance and vascular remodeling induced by MS.
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- G M S Batista
- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Integrative Cardiometabology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil; Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil.
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Mattos JD, Campos MO, Rocha MP, Mansur DE, Rocha HNM, Garcia VP, Rocha NG, Alvares TS, Secher NH, Nóbrega ACL, Fernandes IA. Differential vasomotor responses to isocapnic hyperoxia: cerebral versus peripheral circulation. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2020; 318:R182-R187. [DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00248.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Isocapnic hyperoxia (IH) evokes cerebral and peripheral hypoperfusion via both disturbance of redox homeostasis and reduction in nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability. However, it is not clear whether the magnitude of the vasomotor responses depends on the vessel network exposed to IH. To test the hypothesis that the magnitude of IH-induced reduction in peripheral blood flow (BF) may differ from the hypoperfusion response observed in the cerebral vascular network under oxygen-enriched conditions, nine healthy men (25 ± 3 yr, mean ± SD) underwent 10 min of IH during either saline or vitamin C (3 g) infusion, separately. Femoral artery (FA), internal carotid artery (ICA), and vertebral artery (VA) BF (Doppler ultrasound), as well as arterial oxidant (8-isoprostane), antioxidant [ascorbic acid (AA)], and NO bioavailability (nitrite) markers were simultaneously measured. IH increased 8-isoprostane levels and reduced nitrite levels; these responses were followed by a reduction in both FA BF and ICA BF, whereas VA BF did not change. Absolute and relative reductions in FA BF were greater than IH-induced changes in ICA and VA perfusion. Vitamin C infusion increased arterial AA levels and abolished the IH-induced increase in 8-isoprostane levels and reduction in nitrite levels. Whereas ICA and VA BF did not change during the vitamin C-IH trial, FA perfusion increased and reached similar levels to those observed during normoxia with saline infusion. Therefore, the magnitude of IH-induced reduction in femoral blood flow is greater than that observed in the vessel network of the brain, which might involve the determinant contribution that NO has in the regulation of peripheral vascular perfusion.
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- João D. Mattos
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Macaé, Brazil
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- NeuroV̇ASQ̇-Integrative Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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Storch AS, Rocha HNM, Garcia VP, Batista GMS, Mattos JD, Campos MO, Nóbrega ACL, Fernandes IA, Rocha NG. Inflammatory and oxidative responses to disturbed blood flow in hypertensive men. Hypertens Res 2019; 42:1832-1835. [PMID: 31253943 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-019-0296-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Amanda S Storch
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,National Institute of Science and Technology (INCT)- Physical (In)activity and Exercise, National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences (LACE), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. .,National Institute of Science and Technology (INCT)- Physical (In)activity and Exercise, National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Mattos JD, Campos MO, Rocha MP, Mansur DE, Rocha HNM, Garcia VP, Batista G, Alvares TS, Oliveira GV, Souza MV, Videira RLR, Rocha NG, Secher NH, Nóbrega ACL, Fernandes IA. Human brain blood flow and metabolism during isocapnic hyperoxia: the role of reactive oxygen species. J Physiol 2018; 597:741-755. [PMID: 30506968 DOI: 10.1113/jp277122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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KEY POINTS It is unknown whether excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production drives the isocapnic hyperoxia (IH)-induced decline in human cerebral blood flow (CBF) via reduced nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability and leads to disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) or neural-parenchymal damage. Cerebral metabolic rate for oxygen (CMR O 2 ) and transcerebral exchanges of NO end-products, oxidants, antioxidants and neural-parenchymal damage markers were simultaneously quantified under IH with intravenous saline and ascorbic acid infusion. CBF and CMR O 2 were reduced during IH, responses that were followed by increased oxidative stress and reduced NO bioavailability when saline was infused. No indication of neural-parenchymal damage or disruption of the BBB was observed during IH. Antioxidant defences were increased during ascorbic acid infusion, while CBF, CMR O 2 , oxidant and NO bioavailability markers remained unchanged. ROS play a role in the regulation of CBF and metabolism during IH without evidence of BBB disruption or neural-parenchymal damage. ABSTRACT To test the hypothesis that isocapnic hyperoxia (IH) affects cerebral blood flow (CBF) and metabolism through exaggerated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, reduced nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, disturbances in the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and neural-parenchymal homeostasis, 10 men (24 ± 1 years) were exposed to a 10 min IH trial (100% O2 ) while receiving intravenous saline and ascorbic acid (AA, 3 g) infusion. Internal carotid artery blood flow (ICABF), vertebral artery blood flow (VABF) and total CBF (tCBF, Doppler ultrasound) were determined. Arterial and right internal jugular venous blood was sampled to quantify the cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen (CMR O 2 ), transcerebral exchanges (TCE) of NO end-products (plasma nitrite), antioxidants (AA and AA plus dehydroascorbic acid (AA+DA)) and oxidant biomarkers (thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) and 8-isoprostane), and an index of BBB disruption and neuronal-parenchymal damage (neuron-specific enolase; NSE). IH reduced ICABF, tCBF and CMR O 2 , while VABF remained unchanged. Arterial 8-isoprostane and nitrite TCE increased, indicating that CBF decline was related to ROS production and reduced NO bioavailability. AA, AA+DA and NSE TCE did not change during IH. AA infusion did not change the resting haemodynamic and metabolic parameters but raised antioxidant defences, as indicated by increased AA/AA+DA concentrations. Negative AA+DA TCE, unchanged nitrite, reductions in arterial and venous 8-isoprostane, and TBARS TCE indicated that AA infusion effectively inhibited ROS production and preserved NO bioavailability. Similarly, AA infusion prevented IH-induced decline in regional and total CBF and re-established CMR O 2 . These findings indicate that ROS play a role in CBF regulation and metabolism during IH without evidence of BBB disruption or neural-parenchymal damage.
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- João D Mattos
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil.,NeuroVASQ - Integrative Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Brasília, Brazil
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Vianna LC, Fernandes IA, Barbosa TC, Amaral TG, Rocha NG, Secher NH, Nóbrega AC. Absent increase in vertebral artery blood flow during l-arginine infusion in hypertensive men. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2018; 315:R820-R824. [DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00088.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Endothelial dysfunction is observed in the peripheral vasculature of hypertensive patients, but it is unclear how the cerebral circulation is affected. More specifically, little is known about the impact of human hypertension on vertebral artery (VA) endothelial function. This study evaluated whether the endothelial function of the VA is impaired in hypertensive men. For 13 male hypertensive subjects (46 ± 3 yr) and eight age-matched male controls (46 ± 4 yr), blood pressure (BP; photoplethysmography), VA, and common carotid (CC) blood flow (duplex ultrasound) were determined at rest and during 30 min of intravenous l-arginine (30 g; a precursor of nitric oxide) or isotonic saline infusion. Controls and hypertensive subjects demonstrated a similar resting CC (601 ± 30 vs. controls 570 ± 43 ml/min; P = 0.529) and VA blood flow (119 ± 11 vs. controls 112 ± 9 ml/min; P = 0.878). During administration of l-arginine, CC blood flow increased similarly between groups (hypertensive 12 ± 3%, controls 13 ± 2%; P = 0.920). In contrast, the increase in VA blood flow was nonexistent in the hypertensive subjects (0.8 ± 3% vs. controls: 16 ± 4%; P = 0.015) with no significant change in BP. Both CC and VA flow returned to near-resting values within 30 min after the infusion, and for four hypertensive subjects and three controls, time-control experiments using 0.9% saline did not affect VA or CC blood flow significantly. The results demonstrate endothelial dysfunction in the posterior cerebral circulation of middle-aged hypertensive men.
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- Lauro C. Vianna
- NeuroVASQ Integrative Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Brasília, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The Copenhagen Muscle Research Center, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Fernandes IA, Mattos JD, Campos MO, Machado AC, Rocha MP, Rocha NG, Vianna LC, Nobrega ACL. Selective α1-adrenergic blockade disturbs the regional distribution of cerebral blood flow during static handgrip exercise. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2016; 310:H1541-8. [DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00125.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [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] [Received: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Handgrip-induced increases in blood flow through the contralateral artery that supplies the cortical representation of the arm have been hypothesized as a consequence of neurovascular coupling and a resultant metabolic attenuation of sympathetic cerebral vasoconstriction. In contrast, sympathetic restraint, in theory, inhibits changes in perfusion of the cerebral ipsilateral blood vessels. To confirm whether sympathetic nerve activity modulates cerebral blood flow distribution during static handgrip (SHG) exercise, beat-to-beat contra- and ipsilateral internal carotid artery blood flow (ICA; Doppler) and mean arterial pressure (MAP; Finometer) were simultaneously assessed in nine healthy men (27 ± 5 yr), both at rest and during a 2-min SHG bout (30% maximal voluntary contraction), under two experimental conditions: 1) control and 2) α1-adrenergic receptor blockade. End-tidal carbon dioxide (rebreathing system) was clamped throughout the study. SHG induced increases in MAP (+31.4 ± 10.7 mmHg, P < 0.05) and contralateral ICA blood flow (+80.9 ± 62.5 ml/min, P < 0.05), while no changes were observed in the ipsilateral vessel (−9.8 ± 39.3 ml/min, P > 0.05). The reduction in ipsilateral ICA vascular conductance (VC) was greater compared with contralateral ICA (contralateral: −0.8 ± 0.8 vs. ipsilateral: −2.6 ± 1.3 ml·min−1·mmHg−1, P < 0.05). Prazosin was effective to induce α1-blockade since phenylephrine-induced increases in MAP were greatly reduced ( P < 0.05). Under α1-adrenergic receptor blockade, SHG evoked smaller MAP responses (+19.4 ± 9.2, P < 0.05) but similar increases in ICAs blood flow (contralateral: +58.4 ± 21.5 vs. ipsilateral: +54.3 ± 46.2 ml/min, P > 0.05) and decreases in VC (contralateral: −0.4 ± 0.7 vs. ipsilateral: −0.4 ± 1.0 ml·min−1·mmHg−1, P > 0.05). These findings indicate a role of sympathetic nerve activity in the regulation of cerebral blood flow distribution during SHG.
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- Igor A. Fernandes
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and
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- Faculty of Physical Education, University of Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and
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Barbosa TC, Vianna LC, Fernandes IA, Prodel E, Rocha HNM, Garcia VP, Rocha NG, Secher NH, Nobrega ACL. Intrathecal fentanyl abolishes the exaggerated blood pressure response to cycling in hypertensive men. J Physiol 2016; 594:715-25. [PMID: 26659384 DOI: 10.1113/jp271335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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KEY POINTS The increase in blood pressure observed during physical activities is exaggerated in patients with hypertension, exposing them to a higher cardiovascular risk. Neural signals from the skeletal muscles appear to be overactive, resulting in this abnormal response in hypertensive patients. In the present study, we tested whether the attenuation of these neural signals in hypertensive patients could normalize their abnormal increase in blood pressure during physical activity. Attenuation of the neural signals from the leg muscles with intrathecal fentanyl injection reduced the blood pressure of hypertensive men during cycling exercise to a level comparable to that of normotensive men. Skeletal muscle afferent overactivity causes the abnormal cardiovascular response to exercise and was reverted in this experimental model, appearing as potential target for treatment. Hypertensive patients present an exaggerated increase in blood pressure and an elevated cardiovascular risk during exercise. Although controversial, human studies suggest that group III and IV skeletal muscle afferents might contribute to this abnormal response. In the present study, we investigated whether attenuation of the group III and IV muscle afferent signal of hypertensive men eliminates the exaggerated increase in blood pressure occurring during exercise. Eight hypertensive men performed two sessions of 5 min of cycling exercise at 40 W. Between sessions, the subjects were provided with a lumbar intrathecal injection of fentanyl, a μ-opioid receptor agonist, aiming to attenuate the central projection of opioid-sensitive group III and IV muscle afferent nerves. The cardiovascular response to exercise of these subjects was compared with that of six normotensive men. During cycling, the hypertensive group demonstrated an exaggerated increase in blood pressure compared to the normotensive group (mean ± SEM: +17 ± 3 vs. +8 ± 1 mmHg, respectively; P < 0.05), whereas the increase in heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output and vascular conductance was similar (P > 0.05). Fentanyl inhibited the blood pressure response to exercise in the hypertensive group (+11 ± 2 mmHg) to a level comparable to that of the normotensive group (P > 0.05). Moreover, fentanyl increased the responses of vascular conductance and stroke volume to exercise (P < 0.05), whereas the heart rate response was attenuated (P < 0.05) and the cardiac output response was maintained (P > 0.05). The results of the present study show that attenuation of the exercise pressor reflex normalizes the blood pressure response to cycling exercise in hypertensive individuals.
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- Thales C Barbosa
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, RJ, Brazil
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- Faculty of Physical Education, University of Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, RJ, Brazil
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- Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, RJ, Brazil
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Rocha NG, Sales AR, Miranda RL, Silva MS, Silva JF, Silva BM, Santos AA, Nóbrega AC. Aerobic exercise modulation of mental stress-induced responses in cultured endothelial progenitor cells from healthy and metabolic syndrome subjects. Life Sci 2015; 123:93-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2014.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2014] [Revised: 11/28/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Silva BM, Barbosa TC, Neves FJ, Sales AK, Rocha NG, Medeiros RF, Pereira FS, Garcia VP, Cardoso FT, Nobrega ACL. eNOS gene haplotype is indirectly associated with the recovery of cardiovascular autonomic modulation from exercise. Auton Neurosci 2014; 186:77-84. [PMID: 25242530 DOI: 10.1016/j.autneu.2014.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 10/12/2013] [Revised: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 09/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Polymorphisms in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene decrease expression and activation of eNOS in vitro, which is associated with lower post-exercise increase in vasodilator reactivity in vivo. However, it is unknown whether such polymorphisms are associated with other eNOS-related phenotypes during recovery from exercise. Therefore, we investigated the impact of an eNOS haplotype containing polymorphic alleles at loci -786 and 894 on the recovery of cardiovascular autonomic function from exercise. Sedentary, non-obese, healthy subjects were enrolled [n = 107, age 32 ± 1 years (mean ± SEM)]. Resting autonomic modulation (heart rate variability, systolic blood pressure variability, and spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity) and vascular reactivity (forearm hyperemic response post-ischemia) were assessed at baseline, 10, 60, and 120 min after a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test. Besides, autonomic function was assessed by heart rate recovery (HRR) immediately after peak exercise. Haplotype analysis showed that vagal modulation (i.e., HF n.u.) was significantly higher, combined sympathetic and vagal modulation (i.e., LF/HF) was significantly lower and total blood pressure variability was significantly lower post-exercise in a haplotype containing polymorphic alleles (H2) compared to a haplotype with wild type alleles (H1). HRR was similar between groups. Corroborating previous evidence, H2 had significantly lower post-exercise increase in vasodilator reactivity than H1. In conclusion, a haplotype containing polymorphic alleles at loci -786 and 894 had enhanced recovery of autonomic modulation from exercise, along with unchanged HRR, and attenuated vasodilator reactivity. Then, these results suggest an autonomic compensatory response of a direct deleterious effect of eNOS polymorphisms on the vascular function.
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- Bruno M Silva
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Physiology, Section of Exercise Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rocha NG, Templeton DL, Greiner JJ, Stauffer BL, DeSouza CA. Metabolic syndrome and endothelin-1 mediated vasoconstrictor tone in overweight/obese adults. Metabolism 2014; 63:951-6. [PMID: 24856242 PMCID: PMC4074589 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2014.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Revised: 03/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether endothelin (ET)-1 vasoconstrictor tone is greater in overweight and obese adults with the metabolic syndrome (MetS). MATERIALS/METHODS Forty overweight/obese middle-aged and older adults (age: 43-71 years; BMI: 25.1-36.9 kg/m²) were studied: 20 without MetS (13 M/7 F) and 20 with MetS (13 M/7 F). MetS was established according to NCEP ATP III guidelines. Forearm blood flow (FBF; plethysmography) responses to intra-arterial infusion of selective ET(A) receptor blockade (BQ-123; 100 nmol/min; for 60 min) and non-selective ET(A/B) receptor blockade (BQ-123 + BQ-788 [50 nmol/min for 60 min]) were determined. RESULTS In response to the selective ET(A) antagonism, there was a significant increase in forearm blood flow from baseline in both groups. However, the increase in forearm blood flow was significantly higher (P=0.03; ~45%) in the overweight/obese group with MetS than the group without MetS. In contrast, there were no significant group differences in FBF responses to non-selective ET(A/B) receptor blockade. Peak vasodilator responses to nonselective ET(A/B) blockade were ~50% higher than baseline blood flow in the overweight/obese groups without and with MetS. CONCLUSION MetS is associated with higher ET-1 vasoconstrictor tone in overweight/obese adults. The enhanced ET-1 vasoconstrictor activity with MetS is mediated by the ET(A) receptor subtype.
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- Natalia G Rocha
- Integrative Vascular Biology Laboratory, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, 24210-130
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- Integrative Vascular Biology Laboratory, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309
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- Integrative Vascular Biology Laboratory, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309
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- Integrative Vascular Biology Laboratory, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309; Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver and the Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO 80045; Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO 80204
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- Integrative Vascular Biology Laboratory, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309; Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver and the Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO 80045.
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Sales ARK, Fernandes IA, Rocha NG, Garcia VP, Costa LS, Silva BM, Nóbrega ACL. A single bout of aerobic exercise prevents the transient endothelial dysfunction induced by mental stress in men with metabolic syndrome. FASEB J 2013. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.1136.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Silva BM, Neves FJ, Rocha NG, Sales ARK, Medeiros RF, Barbosa TC, Pereira FS, Cardoso FT, Nóbrega ACLD. Endothelial nitric oxide gene haplotype reduces the effect of a single bout of exercise on the vascular reactivity in healthy subjects. Transl Res 2013; 161:15-25. [PMID: 22691914 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2012.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Received: 02/09/2012] [Revised: 05/03/2012] [Accepted: 05/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Polymorphisms in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene reduce shear stress-induced nitric oxide production. Thus, we investigated the individual and combined impact of 3 variants in the eNOS gene (-786T>C, intron 4b4a, and 894G>T) on vascular reactivity before and after exercise. Sedentary, healthy subjects were studied (105 women/26 men, age 32 ± 1 years [mean ± standard error of the mean]). Genotypes were determined by polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism, and haplotypes were determined by a Bayesian-based algorithm. Vascular reactivity was evaluated by the percentage of change in forearm vascular conductance provoked by 5 minutes of circulatory occlusion before (baseline) and 10, 60, and 120 minutes after a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test. Vascular reactivity increased 10 minutes after exercise in the entire sample (baseline: 218 ± 11% vs 10 minutes: 284 ± 15%, P < 0.001), remained increased at 60 minutes (239 ± 12%, P = 0.02 vs baseline), and returned to baseline at 120 minutes (210 ± 10%, P = 0.83 vs baseline). Genotype analysis showed that subjects with the 894G>T polymorphism had lower vascular reactivity than wild counterparts (group effect, P = 0.05). Furthermore, subjects with haplotype 2 (H2), containing the -786T>C and 894G>T polymorphisms, had lower vascular reactivity than wild counterparts (haplotype 1 [H1]) (group effect, P = 0.05), whereas subjects with haplotype 4 (H4), containing only the 894G>T polymorphism, had vascular reactivity similar to that of wild counterparts (H1) (group effect, P = 0.35). Altogether, these results indicate that the 894G>T polymorphism reduced exercise-mediated increase in vascular reactivity, particularly when it occurred concomitantly with the -786T>C polymorphism.
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- Bruno M Silva
- Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
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Neves FJ, Carvalho ACG, Rocha NG, Silva BM, Sales ARK, de Castro RRT, Rocha JD, Thomaz TG, Nóbrega ACL. Hemodynamic mechanisms of the attenuated blood pressure response to mental stress after a single bout of maximal dynamic exercise in healthy subjects. Braz J Med Biol Res 2012; 45:610-6. [PMID: 22584644 PMCID: PMC3854267 DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2012007500083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2012] [Accepted: 05/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
To determine the hemodynamic mechanisms responsible for the attenuated blood pressure response to mental stress after exercise, 26 healthy sedentary individuals (age 29 ± 8 years) underwent the Stroop color-word test before and 60 min after a bout of maximal dynamic exercise on a treadmill. A subgroup (N = 11) underwent a time-control experiment without exercise. Blood pressure was continuously and noninvasively recorded by infrared finger photoplethysmography. Stroke volume was derived from pressure signals, and cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance were calculated. Perceived mental stress scores were comparable between mental stress tests both in the exercise (P = 0.96) and control (P = 0.24) experiments. After exercise, the systolic blood pressure response to mental stress was attenuated (pre: 10 ± 13 vs post: 6 ± 7 mmHg; P < 0.01) along with lower values of systolic blood pressure (pre: 129 ± 3 vs post: 125 ± 3 mmHg; P < 0.05), stroke volume (pre: 89.4 ± 3.5 vs post: 76.8 ± 3.8 mL; P < 0.05), and cardiac output (pre: 7.00 ± 0.30 vs post: 6.51 ± 0.36 L/min; P < 0.05). Except for heart rate, the hemodynamic responses and the mean values during the two mental stress tests in the control experiment were similar (P > 0.05). In conclusion, a single bout of maximal dynamic exercise attenuates the blood pressure response to mental stress in healthy subjects, along with lower stroke volume and cardiac output, denoting an acute modulatory action of exercise on the central hemodynamic response to mental stress.
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- F J Neves
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Cardiovasculares, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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Sales ARK, Rocha NG, Campos LP, Bertoldi JJ, Alves R, Garcia VP, Vianna LC, Silva B, Nobrega ACL. Abnormal conduit artery shear rate patterns during mental stress in patients with cardiometabolic risk. FASEB J 2012. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.876.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Allan R K Sales
- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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Silva BM, Pereira FS, Neves FJ, Rocha NG, Sales AR, Medeiros RF, Pereira FT, Nóbrega AC. Impact of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms on hemodynamic after a bout of maximal dynamic exercise. FASEB J 2012. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.1138.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Bruno Moreira Silva
- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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Rocha NG, Sales ARK, Silva MS, Miranda RL, Carvalho SB, Silva JRF, Silva BM, Santos AA, Nóbrega ACL. Effects of acute exercise on circulating endothelial progenitor cells and endothelial function in patients with increased cardiometabolic risk. FASEB J 2012. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.1138.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Natalia G Rocha
- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise SciencesFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiRJBrazil
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Silva BM, Neves FJ, Rocha NG, Sales AK, Medeiros RF, Barbosa TC, Pereira FS, Cardoso FT, Nóbrega ACL. Polymorphisms in the endothelial nitric oxide gene are associated with lower vascular reactivity after a maximal dynamic exercise. FASEB J 2011. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.1108.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Bruno Moreira Silva
- PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
- Clinical and Experimental PathophysiologyRio de Janeiro State UniversityRio de JaneiroBrazil
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- PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
- Clinical and Experimental PathophysiologyRio de Janeiro State UniversityRio de JaneiroBrazil
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- PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
- Clinical and Experimental PathophysiologyRio de Janeiro State UniversityRio de JaneiroBrazil
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Silva BM, Neves FJ, Sales AK, Rocha NG, Medeiros RF, Barbosa TC, Pereira FS, Cardoso FT, Nóbrega ACL. Diet and exercise training reverses the vascular reactivity impairment of subjects with the 894G>T endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism. FASEB J 2010. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.618.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Bruno Moreira Silva
- Department of PathophysiologyRio de Janeiro State UniversityRio de JaneiroBrazil
- Department of PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of PathophysiologyRio de Janeiro State UniversityRio de JaneiroBrazil
- Department of PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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- Department of PathophysiologyRio de Janeiro State UniversityRio de JaneiroBrazil
- Department of PhysiologyFluminense Federal UniversityNiteróiBrazil
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