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Moreira-Pais A, Vitorino R, Sousa-Mendes C, Neuparth MJ, Nuccio A, Luparello C, Attanzio A, Novák P, Loginov D, Nogueira-Ferreira R, Leite-Moreira A, Oliveira PA, Ferreira R, Duarte JA. Mitochondrial remodeling underlying age-induced skeletal muscle wasting: let's talk about sex. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 218:68-81. [PMID: 38574975 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.04.005] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
Abstract
Sarcopenia is associated with reduced quality of life and premature mortality. The sex disparities in the processes underlying sarcopenia pathogenesis, which include mitochondrial dysfunction, are ill-understood and can be decisive for the optimization of sarcopenia-related interventions. To improve the knowledge regarding the sex differences in skeletal muscle aging, the gastrocnemius muscle of young and old female and male rats was analyzed with a focus on mitochondrial remodeling through the proteome profiling of mitochondria-enriched fractions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study analyzing sex differences in skeletal muscle mitochondrial proteome remodeling. Data demonstrated that age induced skeletal muscle atrophy and fibrosis in both sexes. In females, however, this adverse skeletal muscle remodeling was more accentuated than in males and might be attributed to an age-related reduction of 17beta-estradiol signaling through its estrogen receptor alpha located in mitochondria. The females-specific mitochondrial remodeling encompassed increased abundance of proteins involved in fatty acid oxidation, decreased abundance of the complexes subunits, and enhanced proneness to oxidative posttranslational modifications. This conceivable accretion of damaged mitochondria in old females might be ascribed to low levels of Parkin, a key mediator of mitophagy. Despite skeletal muscle atrophy and fibrosis, males maintained their testosterone levels throughout aging, as well as their androgen receptor content, and the age-induced mitochondrial remodeling was limited to increased abundance of pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 component subunit beta and electron transfer flavoprotein subunit beta. Herein, for the first time, it was demonstrated that age affects more severely the skeletal muscle mitochondrial proteome of females, reinforcing the necessity of sex-personalized approaches towards sarcopenia management, and the inevitability of the assessment of mitochondrion-related therapeutics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexandra Moreira-Pais
- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto (FADEUP) and Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4200-450, Porto, Portugal; LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Centre for Research and Technology of Agro Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
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- iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Cardiovascular R&D Center - UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal.
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- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto (FADEUP) and Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4200-450, Porto, Portugal; UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Translational Toxicology Research Laboratory, University Institute of Health Sciences (1H-TOXRUN, IUCS-CESPU), 4585-116, Gandra, Portugal.
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Structural Biology and Cell Signalling, Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prumyslova 595, CZ-252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic.
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- Laboratory of Structural Biology and Cell Signalling, Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prumyslova 595, CZ-252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic.
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- Cardiovascular R&D Center - UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal.
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- Cardiovascular R&D Center - UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal.
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Translational Toxicology Research Laboratory, University Institute of Health Sciences (1H-TOXRUN, IUCS-CESPU), 4585-116, Gandra, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, University Institute of Health Sciences - CESPU, 4585-116, Gandra, Portugal.
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Nascimento-Gonçalves E, Seixas F, Palmeira C, Martins G, Fonseca C, Duarte JA, Faustino-Rocha AI, Colaço B, Pires MJ, Neuparth MJ, Moreira-Gonçalves D, Fardilha M, Henriques MC, Patrício D, Pelech S, Ferreira R, Oliveira PA. Lifelong exercise training promotes the remodelling of the immune system and prostate signalome in a rat model of prostate carcinogenesis. GeroScience 2024; 46:817-840. [PMID: 37171559 PMCID: PMC10828357 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-023-00806-5] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
Abstract
This work aimed to understand how lifelong exercise training promotes the remodelling of the immune system and prostate signalome in a rat model of PCa. Fifty-five male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control sedentary, control exercised, induced PCa sedentary and induced PCa exercised. Exercised animals were trained in a treadmill for 53 weeks. Pca induction consisted on the sequential administration of flutamide, N-methyl-N-nitrosourea and testosterone propionate implants. Serum concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) were not different among groups. Peripheral levels of γδ T cells were higher in Pca exercised group than in the PCa sedentary group (p < 0.05). Exercise training also induced Oestrogen Receptor (ESR1) upregulation and Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase 13 (MAPK13) downregulation, changed the content of the phosphorylated (at Ser-104) form of this receptor (coded by the gene ESR1) and seemed to increase Erα phosphorylation and activity in exercised PCa rats when compared with sedentary PCa rats. Our data highlight the exercise-induced remodelling of peripheral lymphocyte subpopulations and lymphocyte infiltration in prostate tissue. Moreover, exercise training promotes the remodelling prostate signalome in this rat model of prostate carcinogenesis.
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- Elisabete Nascimento-Gonçalves
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), UTAD, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro (UA), 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV), Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, UTAD, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
- Experimental Pathology and Therapeutics Group, Portuguese Institute of Oncology, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
- School of Health Science Fernando Pessoa and FP-i3iD, 4200-253, Porto, Portugal
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
- Experimental Pathology and Therapeutics Group, Portuguese Institute of Oncology, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), UTAD, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- CIAFEL, Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), UTAD, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Zootechnics, School of Sciences and Technology, University of Évora, 7004-516, Évora, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre, 7004-516, Évora, Portugal
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- Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV), Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science - AL4AnimalS, UTAD, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Zootechnics, University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), UTAD, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL)-Faculty of Sports-University of Porto (FADEUP), Portugal and Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), Porto, Portugal
- TOXRUN - Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116, Gandra, Portugal
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- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL)-Faculty of Sports-University of Porto (FADEUP), Portugal and Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C, Canada
- Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation, Suite 1 - 8755 Ash Street, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6T3, Canada
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), UTAD, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- Clinical Academic Center of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro, University of Trás-Os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
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Valente-Santos J, Vitorino R, Sousa-Mendes C, Oliveira P, Colaço B, Faustino-Rocha AI, Neuparth MJ, Leite-Moreira A, Duarte JA, Ferreira R, Amado F. Long-Term Exposure to Supraphysiological Levels of Testosterone Impacts Rat Submandibular Gland Proteome. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:550. [PMID: 38203721 PMCID: PMC10778877 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010550] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
The salivary glands play a central role in the secretion of saliva, whose composition and volume affect oral and overall health. A lesser-explored dimension encompasses the possible changes in salivary gland proteomes in response to fluctuations in sex hormone levels. This study aimed to examine the effects of chronic exposure to testosterone on salivary gland remodeling, particularly focusing on proteomic adaptations. Therefore, male Wistar rats were implanted with subcutaneous testosterone-releasing devices at 14 weeks of age. Their submandibular glands were histologically and molecularly analyzed 47 weeks later. The results underscored a significant increase in gland mass after testosterone exposure, further supported by histologic evidence of granular duct enlargement. Despite increased circulating sex hormones, there was no detectable shift in the tissue levels of estrogen alpha and androgen receptors. GeLC-MS/MS and subsequent bioinformatics identified 308 proteins in the submandibular glands, 12 of which were modulated by testosterone. Of note was the pronounced upregulation of Klk3 and the downregulation of Klk6 and Klk7 after testosterone exposure. Protein-protein interaction analysis with the androgen receptor suggests that Klk3 is a potential target of androgenic signaling, paralleling previous findings in the prostate. This exploratory analysis sheds light on the response of salivary glands to testosterone exposure, providing proteome-level insights into the associated weight and histological changes.
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- João Valente-Santos
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (J.V.-S.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine-iBiMED, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.-M.); (A.L.-M.)
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.O.); (A.I.F.-R.)
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV), Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), Department of Animal Science, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.O.); (A.I.F.-R.)
- Comprehensive Health Research Center, Department of Zootechnics, School of Sciences and Technology, University of Évora, 7006-554 Évora, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (M.J.N.); (J.A.D.)
- TOXRUN—Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.-M.); (A.L.-M.)
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- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (M.J.N.); (J.A.D.)
- TOXRUN—Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (J.V.-S.); (R.F.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (J.V.-S.); (R.F.)
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Brandão SR, Reis-Mendes A, Neuparth MJ, Carvalho F, Ferreira R, Costa VM. The Metabolic Fingerprint of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Male CD-1 Mice Fades Away with Time While Autophagy Increases. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1613. [PMID: 38004479 PMCID: PMC10675798 DOI: 10.3390/ph16111613] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
The cardiotoxicity of doxorubicin (DOX) may manifest at the beginning/during treatment or years after, compromising patients' quality of life. We intended to study the cardiac pathways one week (short-term, control 1 [CTRL1] and DOX1 groups) or five months (long-term, CTRL2 and DOX2 groups) after DOX administration in adult male CD-1 mice. Control groups were given saline, and DOX groups received a 9.0 mg/Kg cumulative dose. In the short-term, DOX decreased the content of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) while the electron transfer flavoprotein-ubiquinone oxidoreductase (ETF-QO) increased compared to CTRL1, suggesting the upregulation of fatty acids oxidation. Moreover, mitofusin1 (Mfn1) content was decreased in DOX1, highlighting decreased mitochondrial fusion. In addition, increased B-cell lymphoma-2 associated X-protein (BAX) content in DOX1 pointed to the upregulation of apoptosis. Conversely, in the long-term, DOX decreased the citrate synthase (CS) activity and the content of Beclin1 and autophagy protein 5 (ATG5) compared to CTRL2, suggesting decreased mitochondrial density and autophagy. Our study demonstrates that molecular mechanisms elicited by DOX are modulated at different extents over time, supporting the differences on clinic cardiotoxic manifestations with time. Moreover, even five months after DOX administration, meaningful heart molecular changes occurred, reinforcing the need for the continuous cardiac monitoring of patients and determination of earlier biomarkers before clinical cardiotoxicity is set.
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- Sofia Reis Brandão
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.R.B.); (A.R.-M.); (F.C.)
- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.R.B.); (A.R.-M.); (F.C.)
- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal;
- TOXRUN—Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.R.B.); (A.R.-M.); (F.C.)
- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.R.B.); (A.R.-M.); (F.C.)
- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Brandão SR, Reis-Mendes A, Araújo MD, Neuparth MJ, Rocha H, Carvalho F, Ferreira R, Costa VM. Cardiac Molecular Remodeling by Anticancer Drugs: Doxorubicin Affects More Metabolism While Mitoxantrone Impacts More Autophagy in Adult CD-1 Male Mice. Biomolecules 2023; 13:921. [PMID: 37371499 PMCID: PMC10296231 DOI: 10.3390/biom13060921] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Doxorubicin (DOX) and mitoxantrone (MTX) are classical chemotherapeutic agents used in cancer that induce similar clinical cardiotoxic effects, although it is not clear if they share similar underlying molecular mechanisms. We aimed to assess the effects of DOX and MTX on the cardiac remodeling, focusing mainly on metabolism and autophagy. Adult male CD-1 mice received pharmacologically relevant cumulative doses of DOX (18 mg/kg) and MTX (6 mg/kg). Both DOX and MTX disturbed cardiac metabolism, decreasing glycolysis, and increasing the dependency on fatty acids (FA) oxidation, namely, through decreased AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) content and decreased free carnitine (C0) and increased acetylcarnitine (C2) concentration. Additionally, DOX heavily influenced glycolysis, oxidative metabolism, and amino acids turnover by exclusively decreasing phosphofructokinase (PFKM) and electron transfer flavoprotein-ubiquinone oxidoreductase (ETFDH) content, and the concentration of several amino acids. Conversely, both drugs downregulated autophagy given by the decreased content of autophagy protein 5 (ATG5) and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3B), with MTX having also an impact on Beclin1. These results emphasize that DOX and MTX modulate cardiac remodeling differently, despite their clinical similarities, which is of paramount importance for future treatments.
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- Sofia Reis Brandão
- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory of Toxicology, UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, REQUIMTE, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory of Toxicology, UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, REQUIMTE, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Imuno-Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- TOXRUN-Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- Newborn Screening, Metabolism and Genetics Unit, Human Genetics Department, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pathological, Cytological and Thanatological Anatomy, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory of Toxicology, UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, REQUIMTE, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory of Toxicology, UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, REQUIMTE, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Martins T, Oliveira PA, Pires MJ, Neuparth MJ, Lanzarin G, Félix L, Venâncio C, Pinto MDL, Ferreira J, Gaivão I, Barros AI, Rosa E, Antunes LM. Effect of a Sub-Chronic Oral Exposure of Broccoli ( Brassica oleracea L. Var. Italica) By-Products Flour on the Physiological Parameters of FVB/N Mice: A Pilot Study. Foods 2022; 11:foods11010120. [PMID: 35010245 PMCID: PMC8750293 DOI: 10.3390/foods11010120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Brassica by-products are a source of natural bioactive molecules such as glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, with potential applications in the nutraceutical and functional food industries. However, the effects of oral sub-chronic exposure to broccoli by-product flour (BF) have not yet been evaluated. The objective of this pilot study was to analyse the effects of BF intake in the physiological parameters of FVB/N mice fed a 6.7% BF-supplemented diet for 21 days. Glucosinolates and their derivatives were also quantified in plasma and urine. BF supplementation significantly decreased (p < 0.05) the accumulation of perirenal adipose tissue. Furthermore, mice supplemented with BF showed significantly lower (p < 0.01) microhematocrit values than control animals, but no impact on the general genotoxicological status nor relevant toxic effects on the liver and kidney were observed. Concerning hepatic and renal antioxidant response, BF supplementation induced a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the liver glutathione S-transferase (GST) levels. In BF-supplemented mice, plasma analysis revealed the presence of the glucosinolates glucobrassicin and glucoerucin, and the isothiocyanates sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol. Overall, these results show that daily intake of a high dose of BF during three weeks is safe, and enables the bioavailability of beneficial glucosinolates and isothiocyanates. These results allow further testing of the benefits of this BF in animal models of disease, knowing that exposure of up to 6.7% BF does not present relevant toxicity.
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- Tânia Martins
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Correspondence:
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal;
- CEBIMED, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Laboratory Animal Science (LAS), Instituto de Biologia Molecular Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto (UP), 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Animal Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Animal and Veterinary Research Center (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Animal and Veterinary Research Center (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Animal and Veterinary Research Center (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.A.O.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (J.F.); (A.I.B.); (E.R.); (L.M.A.)
- Inov4Agro—Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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Nascimento-Gonçalves E, Seixas F, Silva M, Fardilha M, Ferreira R, Neuparth MJ, Faustino-Rocha AI, Colaço B, Venâncio C, Barros L, Ferreira ICFR, Oliveira MM, Peixoto F, Rosa E, Oliveira PA. The influence of Castanea sativa Mill. flower extract on hormonally and chemically induced prostate cancer in a rat model. Food Funct 2021; 12:2631-2643. [PMID: 33645604 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00029b] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common cancers in men, with a huge impact on their health. The use of Castanea sativa Mill. flowers (CFs) in beverages has been reported, through ancestral claims, as having health benefits. In vitro research has evidenced the properties of CFs, such as antitumor and antioxidant activities. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of CF extract in an animal model of PCa. Forty male Wistar Unilever rats were randomly assigned to four groups: control, induced, control + CF, and induced + CF groups. Animals from the induced groups were exposed to a multistep protocol for PCa induction. The CF extract, rich in trigalloyl-HHDP-glucoside and obtained via decoction, was administered to the CF groups in drinking water (3 mg per animal per day) for 49 weeks. Animals were sacrificed at 61 weeks of age. Regarding the effects of CFs on dorsolateral prostate tumorigenesis, no significant differences were observed between the induced and induced + CF groups. However, animals exposed to the CF extract showed fewer inflammation areas on the dorsolateral prostate lobe than those not exposed to CF. Moreover, the CF extract alleviated the hepatic oxidative stress associated with the multistep protocol, resulting in lower levels of lipid peroxidation. These results suggest that CF extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- E Nascimento-Gonçalves
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal.
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Rodrigues P, Ferreira T, Nascimento-Gonçalves E, Seixas F, Gil da Costa RM, Martins T, Neuparth MJ, Pires MJ, Lanzarin G, Félix L, Venâncio C, C.F.R. Ferreira I, M.S.M. Bastos M, Medeiros R, Gaivão I, Rosa E, Oliveira PA. Dietary Supplementation with Chestnut (Castanea sativa) Reduces Abdominal Adiposity in FVB/n Mice: A Preliminary Study. Biomedicines 2020; 8:biomedicines8040075. [PMID: 32260459 PMCID: PMC7235886 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8040075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The production of chestnut (Castanea sativa Miller) is mostly concentrated in Europe. Chestnut is recognized by its high content of antioxidants and phytosterols. This work aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary chestnut consumption over physiological variables of FVB/n mice. Eighteen FVB/n male 7-month-old mice were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 6): 1 (control group) fed a standard diet; 2 fed a diet supplemented with 0.55% (w/w) chestnut; and 3 supplemented with 1.1% (w/w) chestnut. Body weight, water, and food intake were recorded weekly. Following 35 days of supplementation, the mice were sacrificed for the collection of biological samples. Chestnut supplementation at 1.1% reduced abdominal adipose tissue. Lower serum cholesterol was also observed in animals supplemented with chestnut. There were no significant differences concerning the incidence of histological lesions nor in biochemical markers of hepatic damage and oxidative stress. These results suggest that chestnut supplementation may contribute to regulate adipose tissue deposition.
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- Pedro Rodrigues
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences and Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
- Laboratory for Process Engineering Environment Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE) Chemical Engineering Dept, University of Porto Faculty of Engineering, (FEUP), 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
- Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO-Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto (IPO-Porto), 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
- Postgraduate Programme in Adult Health (PPGSAD), Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís, 65080-805 Maranhão, Brazil
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
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- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal;
- CEBIMED, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3s), Laboratory Animal Science (LAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
- Department of Animal Science, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal;
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- Laboratory for Process Engineering Environment Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE) Chemical Engineering Dept, University of Porto Faculty of Engineering, (FEUP), 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (FMUP), 4200-319 Porto, Portugal;
- LPCC Research Department, Portuguese League against Cancer (NRNorte), 4200-172 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology and Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (P.R.); (T.F.); (E.N.-G.); (R.M.G.d.C.); (T.M.); (M.J.P.); (G.L.); (L.F.); (C.V.); (E.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-259350000; Fax: +351-259325058
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Ferreira T, Campos S, Silva MG, Ribeiro R, Santos S, Almeida J, Pires MJ, Gil da Costa RM, Córdova C, Nogueira A, Neuparth MJ, Medeiros R, Monteiro Bastos MMDS, Gaivão I, Peixoto F, Oliveira MM, Oliveira PA. The Cyclooxigenase-2 Inhibitor Parecoxib Prevents Epidermal Dysplasia in HPV16-Transgenic Mice: Efficacy and Safety Observations. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20163902. [PMID: 31405112 PMCID: PMC6720853 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20163902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Carcinogenesis induced by high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) involves inflammatory phenomena, partially mediated by cyclooxigenase-2. In pre-clinical models of HPV-induced cancer, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors have shown significant efficacy, but also considerable toxicity. This study addresses the chemopreventive effect and hepatic toxicity of a specific cyclooxigensase-2 inhibitor, parecoxib, in HPV16-transgenic mice. Forty-three 20 weeks-old female mice were divided into four groups: I (HPV16−/−, n = 10, parecoxib-treated); II (HPV16−/−n = 11, untreated); III (HPV16+/−, n = 11, parecoxib-treated) and IV (HPV16+/−, n = 11, untreated). Parecoxib (5.0 mg/kg once daily) or vehicle was administered intraperitoneally for 22 consecutive days. Skin lesions were classified histologically. Toxicological endpoints included genotoxic parameters, hepatic oxidative stress, transaminases and histology. Parecoxib completely prevented the onset of epidermal dysplasia in HPV16+/− treated animals (0% versus 64% in HPV16+/− untreated, p = 0.027). Parecoxib decreases lipid peroxidation (LPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and increases the GSH:GSSG ratio in HPV16+/− treated animals meaning that oxidative stress is lower. Parecoxib increased genotoxic stress parameters in wild-type and HPV16-transgenic mice, but didn’t modify histological or biochemical hepatic parameters. These results indicate that parecoxib has chemopreventive effects against HPV16-induced lesions while maintaining an acceptable toxicological profile in this model.
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- Tiago Ferreira
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CQVR, Chemistry Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CQVR, Chemistry Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
- Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, (LEPABE) Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), 4000 Porto, Portugal
- Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO-Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto (IPO-Porto), 4000 Porto, Portugal
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- School of Health Dr. Lopes Dias, IPC, 6000 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Advanced Polytechnic and University Cooperative (CESPU), Institute of Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies (IINFACTS), 4585 Gandra, Portugal
- Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4000 Porto, Portugal
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- Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO-Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto (IPO-Porto), 4000 Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (FMUP), 4000 Porto, Portugal
- CEBIMED, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University, 4000 Porto, Portugal
- LPCC Research Department, Portuguese League against Cancer (NRNorte), 4000 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology and Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CQVR, Biology and Environment Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CQVR, Chemistry Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000 Vila Real, Portugal.
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Medeiros-Fonseca B, Mestre VF, Colaço B, Pires MJ, Martins T, Gil da Costa RM, Neuparth MJ, Medeiros R, Moutinho MSS, Dias MI, Barros L, Bastos MMSM, Félix L, Venâncio C, Ferreira ICFR, Antunes LM, Oliveira PA. Laurus nobilis (laurel) aqueous leaf extract's toxicological and anti-tumor activities in HPV16-transgenic mice. Food Funct 2018; 9:4419-4428. [PMID: 30066000 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo00783g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cancers induced by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection remain a significant public health threat, fueling the study of new therapies. Laurel (Laurus nobilis) compounds and extracts recently showed in vitro activity against HPV-transformed cell lines. This work aims to evaluate the in vivo efficacy and hepatic toxicity of a laurel extract in a transgenic mouse model of HPV16-induced cancer. The extract was administered in drinking water (20 mg per animal per day) for three consecutive weeks, using four experimental groups (n = 10) (group I: HPV16-/- without treatment, group II: treated HPV16-/-, group III: HPV16+/- without treatment and group IV: treated HPV16+/-). Following the treatment period, animals were sacrificed and skin samples were used to classify skin lesions histologically. Toxicological parameters included hematological and biochemical blood markers, splenic and hepatic histology and hepatic oxidative stress. The extract did not prevent the progression of HPV16-induced cutaneous lesions in this model. The treated wild-type animals showed mild hepatitis, while transgenic animals suffered weight loss. However, there were no changes concerning hematological, biochemical and hepatic oxidative stress markers.
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- B Medeiros-Fonseca
- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal.
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Peirone C, Mestre VF, Medeiros-Fonseca B, Colaço B, Pires MJ, Martins T, Gil da Costa RM, Neuparth MJ, Medeiros R, Bastos MMSM, Marques-Magallanes JA, Oliveira PA. Ozone therapy prevents the onset of dysplasia in HPV16-transgenic mice-A pre-clinical efficacy and safety analysis. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 104:275-279. [PMID: 29775895 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.05.018] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), most often HPV16, is associated with the development of anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. Recently, ozone therapy was reported to have considerable efficacy against rabbit VX2 tumors, induced by the cottontail rabbit papillomavirus. The present study aims to determine whether similar results can be obtained in HPV16-transgenic mice, possibly paving the way for new therapeutic options against HPV-induced cancers. HPV16-transgenic and wild-type, female, 20 weeks-old mice were injected intraperitoneally with medical O3/O2 (80░mL/kg, at O3 50░μg/mL), once a day, for 5 consecutive days. The animals were sacrificed at 25 weeks-old, and skin samples were analyzed histologically to study tumour progression. Blood and internal organ samples were used to study toxicological parameters. 85.7% of untreated transgenic mice showed dysplastic skin lesions, compared with 28.6% of O3-treated mice. This was associated with a marked reduction of dermal inflammation associated with those lesions. No significant changes were observed in any toxicological parameters. These preliminary results support the hypothesis that O3 therapy is effective against papillomavirus-induced lesions, particularly against those induced by the most common high-risk virus, HPV16. Further studies are needed to confirm the mechanisms underlying these effects.
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- C Peirone
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Zootechnics Department, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Laboratory for Process Engineering Environment Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE) Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Porto, Portugal; Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO-Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto (IPO-Porto), Porto, Portugal.
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- Advanced Polytechnic and University Cooperative (CESPU), Institute of Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies (IINFACTS), Gandra, Portugal; Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Molecular Oncology and Viral Pathology Group, IPO-Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto (IPO-Porto), Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (FMUP), Porto, Portugal; CEBIMED, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University, Porto, Portugal; LPCC Research Department, Portuguese League against Cancer (NRNorte), Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Process Engineering Environment Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE) Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal; Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
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Padrão AI, Nogueira-Ferreira R, Vitorino R, Carvalho D, Correia C, Neuparth MJ, Pires MJ, Faustino-Rocha AI, Santos LL, Oliveira PA, Duarte JA, Moreira-Gonçalves D, Ferreira R. Exercise training protects against cancer-induced cardiac remodeling in an animal model of urothelial carcinoma. Arch Biochem Biophys 2018; 645:12-18. [PMID: 29548774 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Limiting cancer-induced cardiac damage has become an increasingly important issue to improve survival rates and quality of life. Exercise training has been shown to reduce cardiovascular complications in several diseases; however, its therapeutic role against cardiovascular consequences of cancer is in its infancy. In order to add new insights on the potential therapeutic effect of exercise training on cancer-related cardiac dysfunction, we used an animal model of urothelial carcinoma submitted to 13 weeks of treadmill exercise after 20 weeks of exposure to the carcinogenic N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)-nitrosamine (BBN). Data showed that 13 weeks of treadmill exercise reverted cancer-induced cardiomyocytes atrophy and fibrosis, improved cardiac oxidative capacity given by citrate synthase activity and MnSOD content, and increased the levels of the mitochondrial biogenesis markers PGC-1α and mtTFA. Moreover, exercise training reverted cancer-induced decrease of cardiac c-kit levels suggesting enhanced regenerative ability of heart. These cardiac adaptations to exercise were related to a lower incidence of malignant urothelial lesions and less signs of inflammation. Taken together, data from the present study support the beneficial effect of exercise training when started after cancer diagnosis, envisioning the improvement of the cardiovascular function.
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- Ana Isabel Padrão
- QOPNA, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; CIAFEL, Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, R. Dr. Plácido da Costa 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal
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- iBiMED, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Agra do Crasto, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Departamento de Cirurgia e Fisiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.
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- iBiMED, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Agra do Crasto, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Departamento de Cirurgia e Fisiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- QOPNA, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- QOPNA, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CIAFEL, Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, R. Dr. Plácido da Costa 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal
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- CITAB, Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-911 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CITAB, Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-911 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Experimental Pathology and Therapeutics Group, Research Center of Instituto Português de Oncologia, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
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- CITAB, Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-911 Vila Real, Portugal
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- CIAFEL, Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, R. Dr. Plácido da Costa 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal
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- CIAFEL, Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, R. Dr. Plácido da Costa 91, 4200-450, Porto, Portugal; Departamento de Cirurgia e Fisiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.
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- QOPNA, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Ferreira L, Vitorino R, Neuparth MJ, Rodrigues D, Gama A, Faustino-Rocha AI, Ferreira R, Oliveira PA. Intense Pulsed Light: Friend or Foe? Molecular Evidence to Clarify Doubts. Anticancer Res 2018; 38:779-786. [PMID: 29374702 DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.12284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Intense pulsed light (IPL) has been extensively applied in the field of dermatology and aesthetics; however, the long-term consequences of its use are poorly unknown, and to the best of our knowledge there is no study on the effect of IPL in neoplastic lesions. In order to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying IPL application in the skin, we used an animal model of carcinogenesis obtained by chemical induction with 12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice were administered DMBA and/or TPA and treated with IPL. Skin was evaluated by histopathology and 2DE-blot-MS/MS analysis. RESULTS Our data evidenced an inflammatory response and a metabolic remodeling of skin towards a glycolytic phenotype after chronic exposure to IPL, which was accomplished by increased oxidative stress and susceptibility to apoptosis. These alterations induced by IPL were more notorious in the DMBA sensitized skin. Keratins and metabolic proteins seem to be the more susceptible to oxidative modifications that might result in loss of function, contributing for the histological changes observed in treated skin. CONCLUSION Data highlight the deleterious impact of IPL on skin phenotype, which justifies the need for more experimental studies in order to increase our understanding of the IPL long-term safety.
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- Liliana Ferreira
- Organic Chemistry, Natural Products and Foodstuffs (QOPNA), Mass Spectrometry Center, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine (iBiMED), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.,Cardiovascular Research Unit, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.,Animal and Veterinary Research Center (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal .,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Organic Chemistry, Natural Products and Foodstuffs (QOPNA), Mass Spectrometry Center, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.,Center for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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Gonçalves D, Fontoura J, Schmidt C, Neuparth MJ, Canotilho C, Serrão F, Sobral M, Ferreira R, Oliveira J. High-intensity Circuit-training Improves Physical Capacity And Cardiometabolic Risk Markers In Overweigh Adolescents. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000519392.36162.e4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Neuparth MJ, Proença JB, Santos-Silva A, Coimbra S. The positive effect of moderate walking exercise on chemerin levels in Portuguese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Investig Med 2014; 62:350-3. [PMID: 24217118 DOI: 10.2310/jim.0000000000000025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical exercise intervention is known to be crucial in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We aimed to evaluate, in patients with T2DM, the effect of regular moderate walking exercise on markers of oxidative stress, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. METHODS We studied 30 patients with T2DM who walked regularly during the last year and 53 patients with T2DM who did not perform any type of exercise. The patients were evaluated for chemerin, adiponectin, leptin, oxidized low-density lipoprotein, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. RESULTS The active T2DM patients showed significantly lower body mass index, as compared with the inactive patients. The active T2DM patients showed significantly lower levels of chemerin and CRP than those of the inactive T2DM patients (CRP lost significance after adjustment for body mass index). The active patients, compared with the inactive, presented a trend toward higher levels of adiponectin and lower values of oxidized low-density lipoprotein. Leptin differed significantly between sexes, and the active women presented a trend toward lower levels as compared with the inactive women. CONCLUSIONS In the patients with T2DM, the practice of moderate walking in a regular basis was sufficient to reduce chemerin levels, which suggests that practice of regular physical exercise should be encouraged.
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- Maria João Neuparth
- From the *Centro de Investigação em Actividade Física, Saúde e Lazer (CIAFEL), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; †CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde, Gandra-PRD, Portugal; ‡Laboratório de Bioquímica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia (FFUP); and §Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Gonçalves D, Henriques-Coelho T, Ferreira R, Fonseca H, Neuparth MJ, Justino J, Duarte D, Vieira S, Amado F, Duarte JA, Leite-Moreira A. Exercise preconditioning prevents skeletal muscle wasting in monocrotaline‐induced cardiac cachexia. FASEB J 2012. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.1078.31] [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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- Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of AveiroAveiroPortugal
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- Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of AveiroAveiroPortugal
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- Faculty of SportUniversity of PortoPortoPortugal
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Ferreira R, Neuparth MJ, Vitorino R, Appell HJ, Amado F, Duarte JA. Evidences of apoptosis during the early phases of soleus muscle atrophy in hindlimb suspended mice. Physiol Res 2007; 57:601-611. [PMID: 17705678 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.931272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the occurrence and time-course of apoptosis in soleus skeletal muscle during the first 48 hours of unloading. Fifty Charles River mice were randomly divided into five groups (n=10 each) according to the time of hindlimb suspension (HS). Mice were suspended for 0 (Control), 6 (6HS), 12 (12HS), 24 (24HS), and 48 hours (48HS). Soleus muscle atrophy was confirmed by a significant decrease of 20 % in muscle-wet weight and of 5 % in the ratio protein concentration/muscle wet-weight observed after 48 hours of unloading. The apoptotic index, the AIF (apoptosis-inducing factor) and p53 expression presented their uppermost value (304 %, 241 % and 246 %, respectively) at 24HS, and were preceded by the highest activity of caspase-3 and -8 at 12HS (170 % and 218 %, respectively) and of Bax/Bcl-2 content at 6HS (160 %). There were no marked ultrastructural alterations until 24 hours of simulated weightlessness. Lysosomal autophagic activity and infiltration of phagocytic cells were observed at 24HS and 48HS and might have contributed to the degenerative changes noticed in both groups. Though not consistently supported by morphological evidences, the biochemical parameters sustain the concept that the occurrence of apoptosis parallels the soleus atrophic response in its early phase.
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- R Ferreira
- CIAFEL, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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Ferreira R, Vitorino R, Neuparth MJ, Appell HJ, Amado F, Duarte JA. Cellular patterns of the atrophic response in murine soleus and gastrocnemius muscles submitted to simulated weightlessness. Eur J Appl Physiol 2007; 101:331-40. [PMID: 17624543 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-007-0502-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2007] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the mechanisms of cell death (apoptosis vs. necrosis) during muscle atrophy induced by 1 week of hindlimb suspension. Biochemical and morphological parameters were examined in murine soleus and gastrocnemius muscles. A total of 70 male Charles River CD1 mice were randomly assigned to seven groups (n = 10/group): Cont (loading control conditions) and 6HS, 12HS, 24HS, 48HS, 72HS and 1wkHS with respect to the period of hindlimb suspension (HS). Compared to the Cont, skeletal muscle atrophy was confirmed by a significant decrease of 44 and of 17% in fiber cross-sectional areas in the gastrocnemius and soleus, respectively. A significant increase in caspase-3 activity was noticed in 6HS (196%, P < 0.05) and in 12HS (201%, P < 0.05), as well as the amount of cytosolic mono- and oligonucleosomes at 12HS (142%, P < 0.05) and 24HS (203%, P < 0.05) in the gastrocnemius and soleus, respectively. The profile of necrotic markers showed a peak of myeloperoxidase activity at 24HS (170%, P < 0.05) and at 72HS (114%, P < 0.05) in the gastrocnemius and soleus, respectively. The analysis of N-acetylglucosaminidase activity evidenced more increment in the soleus at 72HS (60%, P < 0.05). The analysis of the basal values of these parameters suggested that apoptosis prevailed in the slow-twitch muscle analyzed, whereas lysosomic activity seemed to be more pronounced in the gastrocnemius. The morphological data supported the biochemical results pointing towards a shift from apoptosis to necrosis, which seems to corroborate the aponecrosis theory.
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- Rita Ferreira
- CIAFEL, Laboratory of Sport Biochemistry, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200, Porto, Portugal.
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Ferreira R, Neuparth MJ, Ascensão A, Magalhães J, Vitorino R, Duarte JA, Amado F. Skeletal muscle atrophy increases cell proliferation in mice gastrocnemius during the first week of hindlimb suspension. Eur J Appl Physiol 2006; 97:340-6. [PMID: 16770471 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-006-0197-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The comprehension of the cellular mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle atrophy has been the aim of several experimental studies. However, the majority of them focused on alterations of the myocytes induced by different experimental conditions yet disregarding the contribution of other cells such as endothelial cells and fibroblasts. In this sense, 70 Charles River CD1 male mice were randomly assigned to seven groups (n=10 per group): control and 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 h and 1 week with respect to the period of hindlimb suspension. Forty-eight hours before sacrifice, the animals were injected with bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) in order to identify proliferating cells. Immunohistochemistry and south-western blotting techniques were used to evaluate across the whole gastrocnemius muscle BrdU incorporation into the different proliferating cells. The contribution of the apoptotic response was also measured in order to ascertain whether the balance between cell survival and death was preserved. The results observed during 1 week of unloading-induced atrophy evidenced an intense peak of proliferating activity only after 6 h, mainly due to the duplication of satellite cells. Consequently to this unexpected activation of satellite cells, the addition of nuclei to the fibre syncytium was recognized at 12 h of unloading. After 48 h of weightlessness, the proliferating activity observed was largely due to an interstitial fibrosis. According to the apoptotic index profile observed during the analysed unloading period, this general proliferative activity was balanced by apoptosis, which strongly suggests the existence of a regulatory feedback response between anabolic and catabolic events in unloading-induced skeletal muscle atrophy.
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- Rita Ferreira
- CIAFEL, Laboratory of Sport Biochemistry, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, 4200, Porto, Portugal.
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Ascensão AA, Magalhães JF, Soares JM, Ferreira RM, Neuparth MJ, Appell HJ, Duarte JA. Cardiac Mitochondrial Respiratory Function and Oxidative Stress: The Role of Exercise. Int J Sports Med 2005; 26:258-67. [PMID: 15795817 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-837570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Investigations on the mechanisms capable of influencing heart mitochondrial function constitute a central contribution to the understanding of cardiac bioenergetics. In contrast to the conventional idea that reactive oxygen species (ROS) mostly act as a trigger for oxidative damage of biological structures, in low physiological concentrations they can regulate a variety of important molecular mechanisms, including those related to mitochondrial respiratory function. Among others, moderate physical exercise seems to be an important agent to induce cellular and mitochondrial environmental redox modifications and it is possible that these alterations could mediate cardiac mitochondrial respiration patterns. This brief review summarizes some current knowledge on mitochondrial respiratory pathways and focuses on data provided by studies dealing with exercise and cardiac respiratory mechanisms. It is emphasized the need of further experimental studies that analyze the association between physical exercise, particularly endurance training, and several mechanisms hypothetically related to the improvement of mitochondrial function, such as the overexpression of some important chaperone machinery and the up-regulation of both cellular and mitochondrial antioxidants. The influence of chronic moderate exercise on the functionality of some inner membrane components and on mitochondrial calcium loading capacity remains to be established.
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- A A Ascensão
- Department of Sport Biology, Faculty of Sport Science, University of Porto, Portugal.
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Magalhães J, Ascensão A, Soares JMC, Ferreira R, Neuparth MJ, Oliveira J, Amado F, Marques F, Duarte JA. Acute and Chronic Exposition of Mice to Severe Hypoxia: The Role of Acclimatization against Skeletal Muscle Oxidative Stress. Int J Sports Med 2005; 26:102-9. [PMID: 15726484 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-817858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The role of acclimatization and the effect of persistent severe hypoxia (7000 m) were analyzed in mice soleus muscle with respect to oxidative stress (glutathione redox status) and damage markers (TBARS and SH protein groups), NAG and SOD activities and HSP70 expression. Forty mice were divided into one normobaric-normoxic control group and four hypobaric-hypoxic experimental groups (n = 8). One experimental group (1 D) was acutely exposed to a simulated altitude of 7000 m in a hypobaric chamber for 1 day. Another experimental group (ACCL + 1 D) was exposed to a 3 days acclimatization period plus 1 day of hypoxia exposure at 7000 m. The third experimental group (ACCL + 8 D) was exposed to the same acclimatization protocol, remaining 8 subsequent days at 7000 m. The fourth experimental group (8 D) was chronically exposed without acclimatization. ACCL + 1 D showed a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in oxidative stress and damage compared to the 1 D group. Concerning chronic severe hypoxia, acclimatization was truly vital, since 8 D animals died after 5 days of exposure. Oxidative stress and damage markers in ACCL + 8 D tended to gradually increase throughout the 8 days of the hypoxic period. Total SOD activity did not change in 1 D compared to control; however, it increased significantly (p < 0.05) in ACCL + 1 D and ACCL + 8 D. HSP70 expression followed the observed oxidative stress and damage pattern, suggesting a protective role against hypoxia-induced oxidative stress. The present study supports the hypothesis that acclimatization attenuates oxidative stress and damage induced by acute hypoxia, although a trend to a gradually increased oxidative deleterious effect in skeletal muscle seems to occur during persistent severe hypoxia even after a previous acclimatization period.
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- J Magalhães
- Department of Sport Biology, Faculty of Sport Science, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa 91, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal.
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Carvalho F, Duarte JA, Neuparth MJ, Carmo H, Fernandes E, Remião F, Bastos ML. Hydrogen peroxide production in mouse tissues after acute d-amphetamine administration. Influence of monoamine oxidase inhibition. Arch Toxicol 2001; 75:465-9. [PMID: 11757670 DOI: 10.1007/s002040100264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The toxicity of amphetamines is conditioned by a complex array of mechanisms, involving the increase of neurotransmission (e.g. leading to hyperthermia) and enzymatic and non-enzymatic oxidation of amphetamines and biogenic amines. Considering that all these processes may increase the generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by metabolic or non-metabolic redox pathways, the main objective of this work was to evaluate d-amphetamine-induced H2O2 production in mice liver, kidney and heart. The contribution of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to H2O2 production after d-amphetamine administration was studied using the MAO inhibitor pargyline. H2O2 production was measured indirectly using the catalase-H2O2 complex I irreversible inhibitor 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole (AT). Using this method, the measurement of residual catalase activity following administration of AT permits the monitoring of H2O2 production in vivo. Charles River CD-1 mice (30-35 g body weight) were injected with AT just before the injection of d-amphetamine sulphate (20 mg/kg). d-Amphetamine stimulated the production of H2O2 in all tissues studied, although to different degrees. MAO inhibition by itself led to a remarkable decrease of basal H2O2 production in the kidney and a slight decrease in the liver, although no effect was observed in the heart. d-Amphetamine-induced H2O2 production in the heart and kidney was reduced in MAO-inhibited mice. However, in the liver, H2O2 production was transiently potentiated at 30 min under MAO inhibition. In conclusion, d-amphetamine administration leads to an increase in H2O2 production in mouse liver, kidney and heart, and monoamine oxidase plays an important role in this effect.
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- F Carvalho
- ICETA/CEQUP, Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Portugal.
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