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Objective To investigate the protective effect of calcium antagonist Verapamil (VP) on kidney preservation in HCA solution. Methods After kidneys were isolated from rabbits, they were perfused and stored in HCA solution or in HCA solution with VP pre-supplement at 4℃ for 24 h respectively. The contents of mitochondrial calcium in renal cells and ATP in renal tissues were measured in every group. Results The contents of mitochondrial calcium was remarkably higher and ATP significantly lower in the kidneys in HCA solution at 4℃ for 24 h than those just after resection. But these could be inhibited in those storing in the HCA solution with VP pre-supplement. Conclusion Calcium antagonist VP can protect kidney function during HCA solution preservation by inhibiting calcium intaking into mitochondrium.
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the protective effect of calcium antagonist Verapamil (VP) on kidney preservation in HCA solution. Methods After kidneys were isolated from rabbits, they were perfused and stored in HCA solution or in HCA solution with VP pre-supplement at 4℃ for 24 h respectively. The contents of mitochondrial calcium in renal cells and ATP in renal tissues were measured in every group. Results The contents of mitochondrial calcium was remarkably higher and ATP significantly lower in the kidneys in HCA solution at 4℃ for 24 h than those just after resection. But these could be inhibited in those storing in the HCA solution with VP pre-supplement. Conclusion Calcium antagonist VP can protect kidney function during HCA solution preservation by inhibiting calcium intaking into mitochondrium.