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Objective:To investigate the effects of resistance exercise on mitochondrial function, muscle attenuation and muscle fiber morphology in quadriceps femoris of aged rats.Methods:The 18-month-old male rats were randomly divided into five groups( n=8, each): control(not exercise), 0% weight-bearing, 30% weight-bearing, 50% weight-bearing, and 70% weight-bearing exercise.After maximum resistance running, intermittent race table resistance exercise with 0%, 30%, 50%, 70% maximum load were performed.The treadmill placement slope was 35°, the running speed was 15 m/min, and exercise was performed every other day.At the end of the 8 th week, the mitochondrial membrane potential of quadriceps femoris muscle was measured, cytosol contents of cytochrome C(Cyt c), apoptosis-inducing factor(AIF), and apoptotic protein(Smac/DIABLO)were measured, and the morphology and structure of muscle fibers were observed. Results:Compared with the control group, the mitochondrial ΔΨmt was increased in the 0%, 30%, 50% and 70% maximum load groups, with a significant difference in the increment in the 0%, 30% and 50% maximum load groups( t=7.412, 5.611, 6.213, all P<0.01).Compared with the 0% maximum load group, the percentage of cells with mitochondrial ΔΨmt was statistically significantly decreased in the 30% maximum load group(10.6%)( t=9.356, P<0.05), while the percentage of cells with mitochondrial ΔΨmt was statistically significantly increased in the 70% maximum load group(10.03%)( t=8.341, P<0.05).Compared with the control group, the contents of Cyt c, AIF and Smac/DIABLO in the cytoplasm of quadriceps femoris of aged rats with 8-week resistance exercise were decreased, among which the contents of Cyt c and Smac/DIABLO were statistically significantly decreased in the three groups of 0%, 30%, and 50% maximum load( t=8.324, 7.516, and 6.871, all P<0.05), as well as the decrement in AIF of the three groups of 0%, 30%, and 50% maximum load was statistically significant( t =9.434, 8.78, and 7.342, all P<0.05).Compared with the control group, the vacuolar area of muscle fibers was extremely significantly decreased in the 0%, 30%, and 50% maximum load groups( t =5.567, 6.784, and 7.432, P<0.01); the protein content in the quadriceps femoris muscle was very significantly increased in the 30%, 50%, and 70% maximum load groups( t =7.478, 6.765, and 4.564, all P <0.01).Compared with the 0% maximum load group, the protein content in the quadriceps femoris muscle was very significantly increased in the 30%, 50%, and 70% maximum load groups( t=9.236, 8.342, and 6.456, all P<0.01). Conclusions:Low and medium weight-bearing resistance exercise can improve the mitochondrial function of quadriceps femoris, reduce the femoral quadriceps mitochondria-released proapoptotic proteins Cyt c, AIF, and Smac/DIABLO, and reduce the incidence of quadriceps femoris apoptosis.Low and medium weight-bearing resistance exercise can increase the protein content of muscle fibers, reduce the vacuolar area of muscle fibers, maintain muscle mass, and delay the occurrence of sarcopenia.
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Resumo A proposta deste estudo foi avaliar o comportamento das reservas glicogênicas de músculos do membro anterior e posterior, além de ajustes metabólicos em ratos envelhecidos submetidos a treinamento anaeróbio. Foram usados ratos Wistar com 18 meses divididos em dois grupos experimentais (n = 10), controle (C) e treinamento anaeróbio (Tana). Após o treinamento, os ratos foram anestesiados e amostras de sangue e músculos coletadas e enviadas para avaliação bioquímica. Os dados mostram maiores reservas glicogênicas no grupo Tana e indicam supercompensação com efeito predominante na musculatura dos membros posteriores; foram observados menor peso corporal e maior peso das adrenais acompanhado de maiores concentrações plasmáticas de proteínas totais. O conjunto de dados indicam que Tana propicia melhoria na homeostasia metabólica e na qualidade de vida.
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the behavior of glycogen reserves of limb muscles anterior and posterior, and metabolic adjustments in aged rats subjected to anaerobic training. Wistar rats with 18 months divided into two experimental groups (n = 10), control (C) and Anaerobic training (Tana). After training, the rats were anesthetized and blood samples and muscle collected and sent for biochemical evaluation. The data show higher glycogen reserves in the Tana group indicating overcompensation with predominant effect on the muscles of the hindquarters; observed lower body weight and increased adrenal weight accompanied by higher plasma concentrations of total protein. The data set Tana indicate that provides improved metabolic homeostasis and quality of life.
Resumen El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar el comportamiento de las reservas de glucógeno de los músculos de las extremidades anteriores y posteriores, y los ajustes metabólicos en ratas mayores sometidas a entrenamiento anaeróbico. Se utilizaron ratas Wistar de 18 meses, que se dividieron en dos grupos experimentales (n = 10), control (C) y entrenamiento anaeróbico (Tana). Después del entrenamiento, se anestesió a las ratas y se les tomaron muestras de sangre y músculo, y se las envió para evaluación bioquímica. Los datos muestran mayores reservas de glucógeno en el grupo Tana e indican un exceso de compensación con efecto predominante en los músculos de los miembros traseros; se observó menor peso corporal y aumento de peso suprarrenal, acompañado de mayores concentraciones plasmáticas de proteína total. El conjunto de datos indica que Tana proporciona mejor homeostasis metabólica y calidad de vida.
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the proliferation effect of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) on prostate in aged rats at the environmental exposure dose and the possible mechanism.METHODS Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 1.5 years,were randomly divided into 4 groups (8 rats per group) and treated with DEHP (30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1,ig) and vehicle once daily respectively for 4 weeks.All the animals were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium and sacrificed on the day subsequent to the last treatment.① Abdominal aortic blood samples were collected,and serum estradiol (E2),testosterone (T) and prolactin (PRL) levels were assayed by ELISA.② The prostate tissues were dissected and categorized into different lobes,weighed and measured.The prostate relative mass was calculated.③ The morphological changes were detected by HE staining and prostate epithelial height was analyzed with microscopic image analysis software.RESULTS Compared with vehicle control group,the prostate relative mass,dorsolateral prostate mass,and dorsolateral prostate index in DEHP 270 μg· kg-1 group were significantly higher (P＜0.05).The height of the ventral prostate epithelium in DEHP 30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1 groups was increased significantly (P＜0.01),so was the height of dorsal prostate epithelium in DEHP 270 μg· kg-1 group (P＜0.01).There were no significant changes in levels of E2,PRL or T in DEHP 30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1 groups,but the ratios of E2/T in DEHP 30 and 270 μμg· kg-1 groups were increased significantly (P＜0.05).CONCLUSION Low-dose DEHP could promote the proliferation of prostatic hyperplasia in the aged rats,which might be associated with the relative levels of endogenous hormone.
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Objective To evaluate the effects of nimodipine combined with 7.5％ hypertonic saline (HS) on sevoflurane-induced apoptosis of hippocampal neuron in aged rats.Methods Ninetysix healthy male Wistar rats aged 18 months and weighing 450-500 g were randomly assigned into 4 groups (n=24 each):group C,group N,group HS and group NHS.Group N received intraperitoneal injection of 1 mg/kg nimodipine and intravenous injection of normal saline,group HS received intravenous injection of 4 ml/kg 7.5％ HS and intraperitoneal injection of normal saline,group NHS received intraperitoneal nimodipine and intravenous HS mentioned above and group C received normal saline.Thirty minutes later,4 groups inhaled 3％ sevoflurane for 2 hours.Morris water maze test was performed 1 day before anesthesia and 1,3 and 7 days after anesthesia.Morris water maze test was carried out 1 day before anesthesia and 1 and 7 days after anesthesia,8 rats were sacrificed and brains were removed.Hippocampal tissues were obtained for detection of apoptosis in hippocampal neurons,intracellular [Ca2+]i by flow cytometry and the measurement of Bcl-2 and Bax mRNA expression by RT-PCR.Results Compared with group C,the escape latency,apoptotic rate,[Ca2+]i,Bax mRNA expression and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio were significantly decreased,the frequency of crossing the original platform and Bcl-2 mRNA expression increased in groups N,HS and NHS after anesthesia (P＜0.05).Compared with group NHS,the escape latency,apoptotic rate,[Ca2+]i,Bax mRNA expression and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio were significantly increased,the frequency of crossing the original platform and Bcl-2 mRNA expression were decreased in groups N and HS after anesthesia (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Nimodipine combined with 7.5％ HS could reduce apoptosis rate of sevoflurane-induced hippocampal neuron by inhibiting calcium overload in aged rats,and it exerts better protective effects than single drug administration.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the improvement effects of citalopram combined with huperzine A in aged depression model rats. METHODS:Aged rats were randomly divided into blank control group,model group,huperzine A group(0.3 mg/kg),citalo-pram group(5 mg/kg),and combination group(huperzine A 0.3 mg/kg+citalopram 5 mg/kg),10 in each group. Except for blank control group,rats in other groups received chronic unpredictable mild stress to reduce depression model. After modeling,rats were intragastrically administrated relevant drugs once a day,for 2 weeks. The depression,learning and memory behavior changes of rats in each group were observed by using open-field test,sucrose consumption test,tail suspension test,forced swimming test and Morris water maze test. RESULTS:Compared with blank control group,the horizontal crossing number,uprightness number,su-crose preference rate,crossing number in platform,percentages of target quadrant distance and time of rats in model group were ob-viously decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01);immobility time of tail suspension and swimming,escape latency were obviously pro-longed(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with model group,the depression-related indexes of rats in citalopram group and combina-tion group were obviously improved(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and combination group had better effects;the learning and memory-re-lated indexes in combination group were obviously improved(P<0.05 or P<0.01),only crossing time in platform in huperzine A group and citalopram group were obviously increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01),and other learning and memory-related indexes had no obvious changes(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Citalopram combined with huperzine A can obviously improve the depression be-havior,learning and memory ability of aged rats with depression,showing better effects than citalopram alone.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the improvement effects of citalopram combined with huperzine A in aged depression model rats. METHODS:Aged rats were randomly divided into blank control group,model group,huperzine A group(0.3 mg/kg),citalo-pram group(5 mg/kg),and combination group(huperzine A 0.3 mg/kg+citalopram 5 mg/kg),10 in each group. Except for blank control group,rats in other groups received chronic unpredictable mild stress to reduce depression model. After modeling,rats were intragastrically administrated relevant drugs once a day,for 2 weeks. The depression,learning and memory behavior changes of rats in each group were observed by using open-field test,sucrose consumption test,tail suspension test,forced swimming test and Morris water maze test. RESULTS:Compared with blank control group,the horizontal crossing number,uprightness number,su-crose preference rate,crossing number in platform,percentages of target quadrant distance and time of rats in model group were ob-viously decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01);immobility time of tail suspension and swimming,escape latency were obviously pro-longed(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with model group,the depression-related indexes of rats in citalopram group and combina-tion group were obviously improved(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and combination group had better effects;the learning and memory-re-lated indexes in combination group were obviously improved(P<0.05 or P<0.01),only crossing time in platform in huperzine A group and citalopram group were obviously increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01),and other learning and memory-related indexes had no obvious changes(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Citalopram combined with huperzine A can obviously improve the depression be-havior,learning and memory ability of aged rats with depression,showing better effects than citalopram alone.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and AngⅡ/AT1R in the hippocampus in D-galactose-induced aging rats which received hepalobectomy, and to explore the possible mechanism of EA on POCD.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Eighty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a young control group (10 rats), a D-Galactose-induced aged (Da) group (10 rats), a Da+hepatolobectomy group (30 rats) and an EA group (30 rats). The rats in the Da+hepatolobectomy group and EA group were further randomly divided into a 1 d subgroup, 3 d subgroup and a 7 d subgroup, 10 rats in each subgroup. The rats in the EA group were treated with EA at "Baihui" (GV 20) and "Dazhui" (GV 14) with continuous wave (15 Hz in frequency and 1 mA in intensity), and rats in each subgroup were treated for 1 d, 3 d and 7 d, respectively. The rats in the remaining groups were treated with immobilization, once a day. The Y-maze was used to observe the behavior change of rats, and ELISA was applied to measure the level of hippocampal AngⅡ, and RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry method were performed to detect AT1R mRNA expressions and AT1R positive expression in the hippocampus.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The number of rat initiative avoidance in the Da group was significantly less than that in the young control group (<0.05), and the mRNA expression and positive percentage of AT1R in the hippocampus in the Da group were significantly higher than those in the young control group (both<0.01). Compared with the Da group, the number of rat initiative avoidance in each subgroup of Da+hepatolobectomy group and EA group were significantly reduced (all<0.01), and the expression of AngⅡ, AT1R mRNA and AT1R positive cells percentage in the hippocampus were significantly increased (<0.05,<0.01). The number of rat initiative avoidance in each subgroup of EA group was higher than that in the subgroup of Da+hepatolobectomy group (<0.05,<0.01); and the expression of AngⅡ, AT1R mRNA, and AT1R positive percentage in the EA group were significantly less than that in the Da+hepatolobectomy group (<0.05,<0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>EA at "Baihui" (GV 20) and "Dazhui" (GV 14) could improve POCD in D-galactose-induced aging rats which received hepalobectomy, and it is likely to be related with the inhibition of AngⅡ, AT1R positive expression and AT1R mRNA in the hippocampus.</p>
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Objective To find a model of long-term postoperative cognitive dysfunction by hav-ing a splenectomy operation or cardiopulmonary bypass.Methods Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 18 months,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =20):splenectomy group (group A),cardiopul-monary bypass group (group B)and control group (group C).From 31 st to 35 th days after the opera-tion,the learning and memory capability of rats were observed through the Morris water maze,the Shuttle box text and Open field test.Results Compared with group C,the frequency of crossing the original platform [(5.2±2.2)times vs.(8.6±3.2)times],the times of initiative avoiding were sig-nificantly reduced [(12.3±2.7)times vs.(1 5.2±1.8)times],the latency of the initiative avoiding was significantly prolonged [(9.50±2.31 )s vs.(5.14 ± 1.43 )s],the number of standing on the back legs [(6.8±1.5)times vs.(10.2±1.7)times]and rearing were significantly reduced [(13.8± 2.6)times vs.(1 9.5±2.2)times],and the time that animals spent in the central square [(7.78 ± 1.5 1)s vs.(5.34±0.72)s]and escape latency were significantly prolonged in group B (P <0.05). Compared with group A,the time that animals spent in the central square in group B was significantly prolonged [(7.78±1.5 1)s vs.(6.06 ±1.67)s,P <0.05].Conclusion The model by having car-diopulmonary bypass operation is an ideal model of postoperative cognitive dysfunction after cardio-vascular anesthesia,for the learning and memory capability is remarkably changed.
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Objective To research the influences of massive hemorrhage on spatial learning and memory ability in elderly SD rats .Methods Fifty six aged SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:blank group (B group ,n=8) ,control group (C group , n=24) ,and hemorrhage group (H group ,n=24) .B group was not given any intervention .C group received femoral artery ligation and was sutured under general anesthesia .H group underwent femoral artery puncture phlebotomy ,and then the rats were sutured . Morris water maze was used to test the spatial working ability .Results The escape latency of H group on postoperative day 1 ,3 and 7 were(29 .93 ± 7 .93)s ,(34 .56 ± 6 .74)s and (15 .47 ± 6 .42)s respectively .Compared with B group(12 .56 ± 3 .08)s ,these re‐sults indicated the spatial learning and memory of H group was destroyed after surgery 1 d and 3 d (P0 .05) .The escape latent periods to platform observed in C group rats on day1 ,3 and 7 after operation were(15 .74 ± 5 .86)s ,(15 .61 ± 2 .56)s and (13 .56 ± 4 .61)s .Compared with B group [(12 .56 ± 3 .08)s] ,these results indicated that there was no significant difference 7 (P>0 .05) .Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that massive hemorrhage of old rats may destroy the spatial learning and memory .
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Neste estudo foram avaliados os efeitos que a obesidade, induzida pelo consumo de sacarose, proporciona no tecido ósseo de ratos Wistar machos idosos, em duas situações opostas: em sedentarismo extremo e com realização de exercícios de força. O sedentarismo foi induzido pela suspensão pela cauda, simulando situações de pouca ou nenhuma carga nos membros pélvicos e os exercícios foram realizados em escada adaptada. Foram estudados 54 ratos machos com 16 meses de idade. Ao completarem 13 meses de idade, 27 ratos foram aleatoriamente selecionados para receberem dieta rica em sacarose durante 3 meses. Foram realizadas análises com o densitômetro DXA para a mensuração do conteúdo mineral ósseo, área e densidade mineral óssea nos fêmures e tíbias; Ensaios mecânicos de compressão da cabeça do fêmur, compressão da tíbia e compressão do osso cortical e análises imunoistoquímica com marcações para OCN e TRAP. Os resultados mostraram que os animais obesos que realizaram exercícios obtiveram melhora significativa no CMO dos fêmures, ao passo que os animais não obesos que realizaram exercícios obtiveram melhora no CMO dos fêmures e tíbias, DMOA dos fêmures e tíbias, e na força máxima admitida das tíbias. Os animais suspensos obtiveram uma perda significativa na qualidade óssea em todos os parâmetros analisados, com exceção da área. Baseado nos achados deste estudo, conclui-se que a falta de uso de um segmento ósseo, em Rattus novergicus albinus em idade avançada, tanto obesos quanto não obesos, leva a um rápido enfraquecimento de todos os parâmetros ósseos. Exercícios produzem moderado efeito positivo nos animais não obesos e baixo efeito positivo nos animais obesos.
In this study was evaluated the effects that obesity induced by sucrose intake provides in bone tissue of aged male Wistar rats in two opposite situations: in extreme inactivity, and performing strength exercises. Physical inactivity was induced by tail suspension, simulating situations of little or no load on the hindlimbs and the exercises were performed on adapted ladder. 54 male rats with 16 months old were studied. Upon completion 13 months old, 27 rats were randomly selected to receive sucrose-rich diet for 3 months. Analyzes were made: with densitometer to measure bone mineral content, bone mineral density and area in the femurs and tibias; Mechanical tests of compression of the femoral head, tibial compression and compression of the cortical bone and Immunohistochemical analysis with markings for OCN and TRAP. The results showed obese animals that performed exercises had significant improvement (p<0,05) in BMC of femurs, while non-obese animals that performed exercises showed improvement in BMC of femurs and tibias, ABMD of femurs and tibias, and the maximum allowed force of tibias. The suspended animals had a significant bone quality loss (p<0,05) in all parameters analyzed, except for the area. Based on our findings, we can conclude that lack of use of a bone segment in Rattus norvegicus albinus in old age, both obese and non-obese, leads to a rapid weakening of all bone parameters. Exercises provides moderate positive effect in non-obese animals and low positive effect in obese animals.
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Animals , Rats , Bone and Bones , Bone Diseases, Metabolic , Exercise , Obesity , Rats, WistarABSTRACT
Objective:To analyse the curative effect and immune indices of tripterygium glycosides on glomerulonephritis rats . Methods:Aged Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups , Group A:glomerulonephritis model rats received tripterygium glyco-sides treatment;Group B:healthy Wistar rats received no treatment; Group C: glomerulonephritis model rats received no treatment . Results:12 weeks after experiment , Group A and Group C had higher levels of 24-hour urine protein than Group B and these of pre-experiment(P<0.05).Group A had a lower level of 24-hour urine protein than Group C(P<0.05).Group A and Group C had high-er levels of TG, TC than Group B, with lower levels of ALB than Group B (P<0.05).Group A had lower levels of TG, TC than Group C, but a higher level of ALB than Group C (P<0.05).Group A had a higher rate of 0-1 grades in pathology grade than group C(χ2 =6.667,P=0.010).Group C had higher levels of TNF-αand IL-6 than Group B and Group A (P<0.05).Conclusion:Tripterygium glycosides can reduce the urine protein excretion of rats that with mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis , rectify dyslip-idosis, raise plasma-albumin, decrease the protein expression of TNF-αand IL-6 in glomerulus.
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Objective To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning on cognitive function in aged rats after acute cerebral ischemia, and to analyze any changes in the cerebral cortex by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods Twenty-four aged male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal control group, a pure hyperbaric oxygen group, an ischemia group and an ischemia group preconditioned with hyperbaric oxygen. There were six rats in each group. A model of ischemia was induced in the ischemic group and the preconditioned ischemia group using a modified version of Pulsinelli's four-vessel occlusion method. The preconditioned ischemia group (before setting up the acute cerebral ischemia model) and the pure hyperbaric oxygen group were given hyperbaric oxygen treatment once a day for 5 days. Each group received axial line and coronal MRI scans in T1WI and T2WI. The rats' learning and memory abilities were evaluated with a Morris water maze, including escape latency and the percentage of swimming time in the platform quadrant. Results There was no obvious evidence of ischemic brain infarction in the normal control group or the pure hyperbaric oxygen group. There were clear arc-shaped bilateral cortex ischemic infarct areas in the ischemic group. The average ischemic infarct area in the preconditioned group was smaller than that in the simply ischemic group. Escape latency in the ischemia group was significantly longer than in the preconditioned group, and latency in the preconditioned group was significantly longer than that in the normal control and hyperbaric oxygen groups. The percentage of swimming time in the platform quadrant in the ischemic group was shorter than that in the preconditioned group, and that in the preconditioned group was shorter than those of the normal control group or the hyperbaric oxygen group. There was no significant difference between the normal control group and the hyperbaric oxygen group. Conclusions Continuous hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning can reduce the ischemic infarct area in aged rats after acute global cerebral ischemia and improve cognitive function.
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To evaluate whether metformin restores leptin sensitivity in aged rats with leptin resistance, we measured leptin sensitivity in aged (2 year old) and adult (5 month old) rats after 4 weeks of treatment with metformin (300 mg/kg/D, mixing in drinking water), by measuring food intake, body weight and visceral fat losing effects. Leptin (15microgram/D) was administered by intracerobroventricular (i.c.v.) infusion through osmotic minipump for 1 week. Metformin treatment decreased body weight and daily food intake in both adult and aged rats compared with their control rats, however, these effects were more prominent in aged rats than in adult rats. Anorexic and fat losing responses following i.c.v. leptin were attenuated in aged rats compared to adult rats. However, these responses of aged rats to leptin were restored by metformin treatment. Moreover, serum concentration of leptin in aged rats was significantly decreased by combined treatment with metformin and leptin. These results suggest that metformin enhances leptin sensitivity in aged rat model, and that combination therapy with metformin and leptin would be helpful for treatment of aging-associated obesity.
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Adult , Animals , Humans , Rats , Body Weight , Diethylpropion , Drinking , Eating , Intra-Abdominal Fat , Leptin , Metformin , Models, Animal , ObesityABSTRACT
This study was conducted to examine the effect of dietary iron levels on lipid metabolism, antioxidative and antithrombogenic capacities in 16-month-old rats. Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley male 16-month-old rats weighing 618 +/- 6 g were raised for 10 days with medium-iron diet (35 ppm in diet) and blocked into 4 groups according to their body weights. One of groups was sacrificed to obtain initial data and the rest 3 groups were raised for 3 months with experimental diets containing different levels of iron (5 ppm, 35 ppm, and 350 ppm). Total lipid, triglyceride and total cholesterol concentrations in plasma and liver, HDL-cholesterol concentration in plasma, fecal total lipid triglyceride and total cholesterol excretions, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) level in plasma LDL + VLDL (low density lipoprotein + very low density lipoprotein) fractions, blood-clotting time and eicosanoids levels in plasma were measured. The results are as follows: Plasma total lipid, triglyceride and total cholesterol concentrations, TBARS level in plasma LDL + VLDL fractions were increased and blood-clotting time tended to be shortened during 3 months of experimental period. Low (5 ppm) iron diet improved lipid metabolism via increasing HDL-cholesterol and fecal cholesterol excretion. High (350 ppm) iron diet decreased plasma total lipid, triglyceride and total cholesterol concentrations as compared to medium (35 ppm) iron diet and lowered body weight and epididymal fat pad weight. On the other hand, TBARS level in plasma LDL + VLDL fractions and blood-clotting time were increased with high iron diet. It is plausible that low iron diet improves lipid metabolism, antioxidative and antithrombogenic capacities in 16-month-old rats.
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Animals , Humans , Infant , Male , Rats , Adipose Tissue , Body Weight , Cholesterol , Diet , Eicosanoids , Hand , Iron , Iron, Dietary , Lipid Metabolism , Lipoproteins , Liver , Plasma , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances , TriglyceridesABSTRACT
The duration of the operations can represent an important factor for a series of postoperative complications, especially in the aged. OBJECTIVE: study the repercussion in the lungs, of operations of different duration. METHODS: Twenty aged rats (18 months old) and 20 young (3 months old) were randomly separated in groups A and B respectively. The groups were divided in A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3 and B4, with five rats each. The animals were anesthetized with pentobarbital (20mg/Kg) intraperitoneal. In the group A1 and B1 a 30 minutes operation was done, in the groups A2 and B2 60 minutes, in the A3 and B3 the operation was done in 120 minutes and in the A4 and B4 control groups the animals were not operated. The procedure consisted of laparotomy that was opened and closed so many times as necessary to reach the operative times. After the 5th postoperative day the animals were killed with anesthetic's overdosis and biopsies of both lungs were performed. The biopsies were processed and colored by HE. The histologic findings were transformed in scores for each group. RESULTS: the following results were seen: The groups of the young rats had the scores: A1= score 6, A2=11; A3=28; A4=5. Old rats had the following scores: B1=12; B2=34; B3=51 e B4=6. The statistical analysis revealed significant difference among the scores of the groups A and B. CONCLUSION: the prolonged time of surgery in rats contributes to significant histopatologic alterations in the lungs. As larger the operative time, larger and more frequent the pulmonary complications.
A duração das operações pode representar um fator importante para uma série de complicações pós-operatórias, especialmente para os indivíduos idosos. OBJETIVO: estudar a repercussão nos pulmões, de operações de diferentes tempos de duração. MÉTODOS: Vinte ratos idosos (18 meses) e 20 jovens (3 meses) foram separados aleatoriamente em grupos A e B respectivamente. Os grupos foram divididos em A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3 and B4, com cinco ratos cada. Os animais foram anestesiados com pentobarbital (20mg/Kg) intraperitoneal. No subgrupo A1 e B1 foi feita operação com duração de 30 minutos, nos grupos A2 and B2 60 minutos, em A3 and B3 a operação foi feita em 120 minuto e os animais A4 e B4 (controle) não foram operados. O procedimento consistiu de laparotomia xifopubiana que foi aberta e fechada tantas vezes quanto necessário para atingir os tempos estipulados. Após o quinto dia pós-operatório os animais foram mortos com superdose de anestésico e biópsias de ambos os pulmões foram realizadas. Os achados histopatológicos foram transformados em escores. RESULTADOS: os grupos de ratos jovens atingiram os escores: A1= escore 6, A2=11; A3=28; A4=5. Os ratos idosos tiveram os escores: B1=12; B2=34; B3=51 e B4=6. A análise estatística revelou diferenças significantes entre os escores dos grupos A e B. CONCLUSÕES: O tempo prolongado nas operações realizadas em ratos idosos contribuiu para o aparecimento de alterações pulmonares de modo significante. Quanto maior o tempo operatório, mais intensas e mais freqüentes as complicações pulmonares.
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@#ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Chinese compound Sheng-wu Capsule on learning-memory ability and histology including the neurons, astrocytes and expression of nerve growth factor(NGF) and its receptor (TrkA) in hippocampus CA1 of aged rats. MethodsSheng-wu Capsule consists of 6 kinds of Chinese medicinal herbs such as polygonum multiflorum,ginseng, and Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii.The water-soluble component of polygonum multiflorum,2,3,5,4'- tetrahydroxystibane-2-O-β-D-glucoside was the quality standard of Sheng-wu Capsule.Aged Wistar rats(22 months old) were orally administrated with Sheng-wu Capsule(1.8g/kg and 0.9g/kg) for 2 months. Positive control drug was Piracetam(0.56g/kg). The learning and memory ability was tested by passageway water maze; the number and morphology of neurons was detected by HE staining; the proliferation of astrocytes was detected by immuno-histochemistry for glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP); the expression of neurotrophic substance was detected by immuno-histochemistry for NGF and TrkA receptor by ABC method. Image analysis to determine average cell number, size(area) and staining density in hippocampal CA1 region was achieved by VISILOG 5.0 image pattern analyser.ResultsBoth NGF and TrkA-immunoreactive neurons in aged rats significantly decreased as well as cell number, size and staining density in CA1 region of hippocampus(P<0.01). Aged rats showed damage of neurons and increase of GFAP positive cells in the same area,model rats indicated learning-memory deficit too. In Sheng-wu Capsule administrated groups,the significant little decrease in cell number, size and staining density of NGF and TrkA-immunoreactive neurons in CA1 region of hippocampus was observed(P<0.01-0.05). The loss of Neurons and proliferation of astrocytes were inhibited and learning-memory ability was also improved in Sheng-wu groups.Conclusions Chinese compound Sheng-wu Capsule significantly promotes the expression of NGF and TrkA in aged rats and it relieves the damage of hippocampus.This may be the mechanism by which Sheng-wu Capsule improves the learning and memory ability. Enhancing endogenous neurotrophic substance plays an important role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
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Aim To investigate the age-related changes of TrkB mRNA in hippocampal formation of aged rats,and the effects of ginsenosides(GS),and provide reliable experimental evidence for anti-aging.Methods 24 Wistar female rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: Young,aged and GS group(fed with GS from 17 to 27 months).In situ hybridization(ISH) method was applied into qualifying and quantitating the TrkB mRNA expression in hippocampal formation.Results TrkB mRNA expression in aged CA3,CA1 and dentate gyrus decreased by 24.2%,13.4% and 50.6%(P
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AIM To study the effect of ZMS, an active component of traditional Chinese herb Zhimu, on two neurotrophins in brains of aged rats. METHODS The function of learning and memory was detected by Y-maze. BDNF and NGF in brain were determined by ELISA. Rats were divided into three groups, young, aged, and aged treated with ZMS for two months at a dose of 18mg/kg/d which is equivalent to the dose recommended for clinical use. RESULTS The learning and memory ability are impaired in aged animals and ZMS is effective in improving the learning and memory ability of such animals. BDNF content of whole brain is lowered in aged rats when compared with young rats. ZMS is able to raise the BDNF content to a higher level. The NGF contents of young, aged and aged treated with ZMS groups were not significantly different from each other. CONCLUSIONS ZMS is able to raise brain BDNF in aged rats and thus to protect cholinergic neurons from degeneration. It is very probable that this action is one of the mechanisms of ZMS in improving the ability of learning and memory.
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Objective: To study the effect of flavonoids from seed residues of Hippophae rhamnoides L.( FSH) and Hippophae rhamnoides L. oil(HRO)on serum lipid in female rats with obesity. Methods Female aged rats with obesity were given FSH and HRO by oral administration for 6 w. Serum triglyceride(TG) and cholesterol(TC) were determined every 2 w. The serum free fatty acid (FFA), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),body weight and Lee’s index were measured after 6 w. Results: Serum TG and FFA level decreased significantly in rats given FSH. At the same time, FSH could inhibit the increase in body weight and Lee’s index. HRO could regulate the lipid metabolism and decrease serum TG level significantly in female aged rats with obesity. Conclusion: Both FSH and HRO can improve lipid metabolism in female aged rats with obesity.
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Objective To observe the age-related changes of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) and investigate the effects of ginsenosides(GS) on BDNF in nucleus basalis of Meynert(NBM) and cerebral cortex of aged rats. Methods Twenty-four female Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: young group(3-5 months),aged groups(27 months) and GS group(27 months).GS group was fed with GS from 18 to 27 months.Immunohistochemistry and Imaging analysis were used to show the expression and distribution of BDNF in NBM and cerebral cortex of each group. Results BDNF level of aged group was much lower than that of young group in these two brain areas(P