Effects of DL-homocysteine thiolactone on cardiac contractility, coronary flow, and oxidative stress markers in the isolated rat heart: the role of different gasotransmitters

Biomed Res Int. 2013:2013:318471. doi: 10.1155/2013/318471. Epub 2013 Nov 24.

Abstract

Considering the adverse effects of DL-homocysteine thiolactone hydrochloride (DL-Hcy TLHC) on vascular function and the possible role of oxidative stress in these mechanisms, the aim of this study was to assess the influence of DL-Hcy TLHC alone and in combination with specific inhibitors of important gasotransmitters, such as L-NAME, DL-PAG, and PPR IX, on cardiac contractility, coronary flow, and oxidative stress markers in an isolated rat heart. The hearts were retrogradely perfused according to the Langendorff technique at a 70 cm H2O and administered 10 μM DL-Hcy TLHC alone or in combination with 30 μM L-NAME, 10 μM DL-PAG, or 10 μM PPR IX. The following parameters were measured: dp/dt max, dp/dt min, SLVP, DLVP, MBP, HR, and CF. Oxidative stress markers were measured spectrophotometrically in coronary effluent through TBARS, NO2, O2(-), and H2O2 concentrations. The administration of DL-Hcy TLHC alone decreased dp/dt max, SLVP, and CF but did not change any oxidative stress parameters. DL-Hcy TLHC with L-NAME decreased CF, O2(-), H2O2, and TBARS. The administration of DL-Hcy TLHC with DL-PAG significantly increased dp/dt max but decreased DLVP, CF, and TBARS. Administration of DL-Hcy TLHC with PPR IX caused a decrease in dp/dt max, SLVP, HR, CF, and TBARS.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomarkers / metabolism*
  • Coronary Circulation / drug effects*
  • Gasotransmitters / metabolism*
  • Heart / drug effects
  • Homocysteine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Homocysteine / pharmacology
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / pharmacology
  • Male
  • Muscle Contraction / drug effects
  • Myocardial Contraction / drug effects*
  • Myocardium / metabolism
  • Oxidative Stress / drug effects*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Gasotransmitters
  • Homocysteine
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • homocysteine thiolactone