Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2017, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (6): 661-664.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2017.06.014

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Protective role of sulphur-containing amino acids on sinoatrial node dysfunction in type 1 diabetes rat model

ZHOU Li1, WANG Qing-zhi2, WANG Zhi-yong1   

  1. 1. Department of Anatomy, 2.Department of Forensic Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
  • Received:2017-09-08 Online:2017-11-25 Published:2017-12-30

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effects of cysteine or taurine on sinoatrial node dysfunction in diabetic rats and the underlying mechanism. Methods SD rats were randomly divided into four groups:control group(C) diabetes mellits group(DM), diabetes mellits+cysteine group(DM+Cys), diabetes mellits+taurine group(DM+Tau). The blood content of SOD and MDA were assessed. The sinoatrial node function was detected by SNRT, CSNRT, SACT and IHR. We also measured the expression of SOD2, HO-1, Nox2, Nox4, HCN2 and HCN4. Results  Compared with C group, the levels of SOD decreased, whereas MDA increased in DM group. The IHR was reduced with the prolonging of SNRT, CSNRT and SACT. The DM group exhibited down-regulated expression of SOD2, HO-1, HCN2 and HCN4 but up-regulated expression of NOX2 and NOX4 (P<0.05). Compared with DM group, DM+Cys and DM+Tau group showed increased SOD, prolonged IHR, up-regulated expression of SOD2, HO-1, HCN2 and HCN4, down-regulated expression of NOX2 and NOX4 (P<0.05).  Conclusion Cysteine or taurine supplementation can reduce the oxidative stress, increased the expression of HCN2 and HCN4, improve the sinoatrial node dysfunction in diabetic rats.

Key words: Cysteine,  Taurine,  Sinoatrial node,  Diabetes mellits