Impact of hyperglycemic control on left ventricular myocardium: A molecular and cellular basic study in a diabetic rat model

Pei Hsun Sung, Cheuk Kwan Sun, Sheung Fat Ko, Li Teh Chang, Jiunn Jye Sheu, Fan Yen Lee, Chiung Jen Wu, Sarah Chua, Hon Kan Yip*

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Abstract

This experimental study investigated the impact of hyperglycemic control on left ventricular (LV) function using a model of diabetes mellitus (DM) (induced by streptozocin 60 mg/kg). Sixteen adult-Sprague Dawley rats were divided into group 1 (poor hyperglycemic control, n = 8) and group 2 (good hyperglycemic control, n = 8). Diabetic rats and 8 healthy rats serving as controls (group 3) were sacrificed on day 28 after DM induction. The results demonstrated that HbA1C on day 28 was higher in group 1 than in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.0001). The mRNA expressions of MMP-9 and endothelin-1 were elevated in group 1 compared with that in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.05), whereas PGC-1α and eNOS were lower in group 1 than in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.05). The number of apoptotic nuclei was higher in group 1 than in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.01). The integrated area (μm2) of connexin43 (Cx43), Cx43 protein expression, and LV function were lower in group 1 than in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.05). Moreover, PKC-ε expression in the mitochondrial compartment was decreased in group 1 compared to that in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.005).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-206
Number of pages16
JournalInternational Heart Journal
Volume50
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hyperglycemia
  • Inflammation
  • Left ventricular dysfunction

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