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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 191-206 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | International Heart Journal |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hyperglycemia
- Inflammation
- Left ventricular dysfunction