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Comparative effects of melatonin and vitamin E in restoring aortic relaxation in pancreatectomized rats

Efectos comparativos de la melatonina y la vitamina E en la respuesta relajante de anillos aórticos de ratas pancreatectomizadas

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In a previous study we reported the efficacy of melatonin to restore the decreased relaxation response to acetylcholine (ACh) or to sodium nitroprusside (SNP) in aortic rings of rats turned hyperglycemic by subtotal pancreatectomy. The effect was amplified by pre-incubation in a high (44 mmol/l) glucose solution, a situation that resulted in oxidative stress. We hereby compare the effect of another antioxidant, vitamin E, with that of melatonin on ACh response in intact aortic rings or on SNP response in endothelium-denuded aortic rings obtained from pancreatectomized or sham-operated rats. Dose-response curves to ACh or SNP were performed in the presence or absence of melatonin or vitamin E (10-5 mol/l) in 10 or 44 mmol/l glucose medium. Melatonin was more effective than vitamin E in restoring Ach- or SNP-induced relaxation of aortic rings in a high glucose medium. The differences between the two antioxidants may rely on the ability of melatonin to diffuse readily into intracellular compartments.

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En un estudio previo se describe la eficacia de la melatonina para restablecer la respuesta disminuida a la acetilcolina (ACh) o al nitroprusiato de sodio (SNP) de anillos aórticos de rata con pancreatectomía subtotal. Este efecto fue mayor en el grupo de anillos preincubados en solución de Krebs con elevada concentración de glucosa (44 mmol/l), lo que favorece la producción de estrés oxidativo. En el presente trabajo se comparan los efectos de la vitamina E y la melatonina sobre la respuesta a la ACh y al SNP de anillos aórticos con endotelio intacto o denudado, obtenidos a partir de ratas con pancreatectomía subtotal o con operación simulada (controles). Se realizaron curvas dosis-respuesta a la ACh o al SNP en medios de incubación con glucosa normal o alta con melatonina o vitamina E (10−5 mol/l). La melatonina fue más efectiva que la vitamina E para restablecer la relajación provocada por ACh o SNP en anillos aórticos expuestos a un medio con elevada concentración de glucosa. La diferencia entre el efecto de ambas sustancias antioxidantes podría deberse a la capacidad de la melatonina para difundir hacia el compartimiento intracelular.

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    C. F. Reyes-Toso, L. M. Linares, L. E. Albornoz, D. Obaya-Naredo, M. L. Wallinger, C. R. Ricci & D. P. Cardinali

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Reyes-Toso, C.F., Linares, L.M., Albornoz, L.E. et al. Comparative effects of melatonin and vitamin E in restoring aortic relaxation in pancreatectomized rats. J. Physiol. Biochem. 62, 207–212 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03168470

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