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Gadioli,A.L.N.; Nogueira,B.V.; Arruda,R.M.P.; Pereira,R.B.; Meyrelles,S.S.; Arruda,J.A.; Vasquez,E.C.. |
The objective of the present study was to assess the effects of the immunosuppressant rapamycin (Rapamune®, Sirolimus) on both resistance vessel responsiveness and atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient 8-week-old male mice fed a normal rodent diet. Norepinephrine (NE)-induced vasoconstriction, acetylcholine (ACh)- and sodium nitroprusside (SNP)-induced vasorelaxation of isolated mesenteric bed, and atherosclerotic lesions were evaluated. After 12 weeks of orally administered rapamycin (5 mg·kg-1·day-1, N = 9) and compared with untreated (control, N = 9) animals, rapamycin treatment did not modify either NE-induced vasoconstriction (maximal response: 114 ± 4 vs 124 ± 10 mmHg, respectively) or ACh- (maximal response: 51 ± 8 vs 53 ± 5%, respectively)... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Rapamycin; Sirolimus; Atherosclerosis; Vascular responsiveness; Apolipoprotein E; Mice. |
Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2009001200012 |
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Franquini,J.V.M.; Medeiros,A.R.S.; Andrade,T.U.; Araújo,M.T.M.; Moysés,M.R.; Abreu,G.R.; Vasquez,E.C.; Bissoli,N.S.. |
Obstructive apnea (OA) can exert significant effects on renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA) and hemodynamic parameters. The present study focuses on the modulatory actions of RSNA on OA-induced sodium and water retention. The experiments were performed in renal-denervated rats (D; N = 9), which were compared to sham (S; N = 9) rats. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) were assessed via an intrafemoral catheter. A catheter was inserted into the bladder for urinary measurements. OA episodes were induced via occlusion of the catheter inserted into the trachea. After an equilibration period, OA was induced for 20 s every 2 min and the changes in urine, MAP, HR and RSNA were recorded. Renal denervation did not alter resting MAP (S: 113 ± 4 vs... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Obstructive apnea; Renal nerve; Natriuresis; Diuresis. |
Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2009000200010 |
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