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  1. Article: Exercise alleviates diabetic complications by inhibiting oxidative stress-mediated signaling cascade and mitochondrial metabolic stress in GK diabetic rat tissues.

    John, Annie / Howarth, Frank Christopher / Raza, Haider

    Frontiers in physiology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 1052608

    Abstract: Type 2 diabetes, obesity (referred to as "diabesity"), and metabolic syndrome associated with increased insulin resistance and/or decreased insulin sensitivity have been implicated with increased oxidative stress and inflammation, mitochondrial ... ...

    Abstract Type 2 diabetes, obesity (referred to as "diabesity"), and metabolic syndrome associated with increased insulin resistance and/or decreased insulin sensitivity have been implicated with increased oxidative stress and inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and alterations in energy metabolism. The precise molecular mechanisms of these complications, however, remain to be clarified. Owing to the limitations and off-target side effects of antidiabetic drugs, exercise-induced control of hyperglycemia and increased insulin sensitivity is a preferred strategy to manage "diabesity" associated complications. In this study, we have investigated the effects of moderate exercise (1 h/day, 5 days a week for 60 days) on mitochondrial, metabolic, and oxidative stress-related changes in the liver and kidney of type 2 diabetic Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats. Our previous study, using the same exercise regimen, demonstrated improved energy metabolism and mitochondrial function in the pancreas of GK diabetic rats. Our current study demonstrates exercise-induced inhibition of ROS production and NADPH oxidase enzyme activity, as well as lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation in the liver and kidney of GK rats. Interestingly, glutathione (GSH) content and GSH-peroxidase and GSH reductase enzymes as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities were profoundly altered in diabetic rat tissues. Exercise helped in restoring the altered GSH metabolism and antioxidant homeostasis. An increase in cytosolic glycolytic enzyme, hexokinase, and a decrease in mitochondrial Kreb's cycle enzyme was observed in GK diabetic rat tissues. Exercise helped restore the altered energy metabolism. A significant decrease in the activities of mitochondrial complexes and ATP content was also observed in the GK rats and exercise regulated the activities of the respiratory complexes and improved energy utilization. Activation of cytochrome P450s, CYP 2E1, and CYP 3A4 was observed in the tissues of GK rats, which recovered after exercise. Altered expression of redox-responsive proteins and translocation of transcription factor NFκB-p65, accompanied by activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), SIRT-1, Glut-4, and PPAR-γ suggests the induction of antioxidant defense responses and increased energy metabolism in GK diabetic rats after exercise.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2564217-0
    ISSN 1664-042X
    ISSN 1664-042X
    DOI 10.3389/fphys.2022.1052608
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  2. Article ; Online: Effects of Isoprenaline on ventricular myocyte shortening and Ca

    Sultan, Ahmed / Qureshi, Muhammad Anwar / Howarth, Frank Christopher

    European journal of pharmacology

    2022  Volume 933, Page(s) 175263

    Abstract: Obesity is an important risk factor for diabetes mellitus (DM) which is a major global health problem. Electro-mechanical dysfunction has been extensively described in diabetic heart and cardiovascular complications are an important cause of mortality ... ...

    Abstract Obesity is an important risk factor for diabetes mellitus (DM) which is a major global health problem. Electro-mechanical dysfunction has been extensively described in diabetic heart and cardiovascular complications are an important cause of mortality and morbidity in diabetic patients.
    Objectives: To examine the effects of Isoprenaline (ISO) in obesity and diabesity on ventricular myocyte shortening and Ca
    Methods: Myocyte shortening and intracellular Ca
    Results: The amplitude of Isoprenaline stimulated shortening was significantly (p < 0.05) decreased in ZDF and ZF compared to ZL myocytes. The amplitude of Isoprenaline stimulated Ca
    Conclusion: Isoprenaline was less effective at generating an increase in the amplitude of shortening in ZDF and ZF in comparison to ZL myocytes and defects in Ca
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Caffeine ; Diabetes Mellitus ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; Isoproterenol/pharmacology ; Myocytes, Cardiac/physiology ; Obesity ; Rats ; Rats, Zucker
    Chemical Substances Caffeine (3G6A5W338E) ; Isoproterenol (L628TT009W)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-12
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80121-5
    ISSN 1879-0712 ; 0014-2999
    ISSN (online) 1879-0712
    ISSN 0014-2999
    DOI 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.175263
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  3. Article: Capsaicin Inhibits Multiple Voltage-Gated Ion Channels in Rabbit Ventricular Cardiomyocytes in TRPV1-Independent Manner.

    Isaev, Dmytro / Yang, Keun-Hang Susan / Shabbir, Waheed / Howarth, Frank Christopher / Oz, Murat

    Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 15, Issue 10

    Abstract: Capsaicin is a naturally occurring alkaloid derived from chili pepper which is responsible for its hot, pungent taste. It exerts multiple pharmacological actions, including pain-relieving, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and antioxidant ... ...

    Abstract Capsaicin is a naturally occurring alkaloid derived from chili pepper which is responsible for its hot, pungent taste. It exerts multiple pharmacological actions, including pain-relieving, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and antioxidant effects. Previous studies have shown that capsaicin significantly affects the contractility and automaticity of the heart and alters cardiovascular functions. In this study, the effects of capsaicin were investigated on voltage-gated ion currents in rabbit ventricular myocytes. Capsaicin inhibited rapidly activated (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2193542-7
    ISSN 1424-8247
    ISSN 1424-8247
    DOI 10.3390/ph15101187
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  4. Article: Effects of Obesity and Diabesity on Ventricular Muscle Structure and Function in the Zucker Rat.

    Sultan, Ahmed / Adeghate, Ernest / Emerald, Bright Starling / Qureshi, Muhammad A / Minhas, Saeed Tariq / Howarth, Frank Christopher

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 8

    Abstract: 1) Background: Cardiovascular complications are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. The effects of obesity and diabesity on the function and structure of ventricular myocytes in the Zucker fatty (ZF) rat and the Zucker ... ...

    Abstract (1) Background: Cardiovascular complications are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. The effects of obesity and diabesity on the function and structure of ventricular myocytes in the Zucker fatty (ZF) rat and the Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rat compared to Zucker lean (ZL) control rats have been investigated. (2) Methods: Shortening and intracellular Ca
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life12081221
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  5. Article ; Online: High-Density Lipoprotein Is Located Alongside Insulin in the Islets of Langerhans of Normal and Rodent Models of Diabetes.

    Mohsin, Sahar / Elabadlah, Haba / Alotaiba, Mariam K / AlAmry, Suhail / Almehairbi, Shamma J / Harara, Maha M K / Almuhsin, Aisha M H / Tariq, Saeed / Howarth, Frank Christopher / Adeghate, Ernest A

    Nutrients

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 2

    Abstract: Recent studies have implicated pre-beta and beta lipoproteins (VLDL and LDL) in the etiopathogenesis of complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). In contrast, alpha lipoprotein (HDL) is protective of the beta cells of the pancreas. This study examined the ...

    Abstract Recent studies have implicated pre-beta and beta lipoproteins (VLDL and LDL) in the etiopathogenesis of complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). In contrast, alpha lipoprotein (HDL) is protective of the beta cells of the pancreas. This study examined the distribution of HDL in the islets of Langerhans of murine models of type 1 diabetic rats (streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DM in Wistar rats) and type 2 models of DM rats (Goto-Kakizaki (GK), non-diabetic Zucker lean (ZL), and Zucker diabetic and fatty (ZDF)). The extent by which HDL co-localizes with insulin or glucagon in the islets of the pancreas was also investigated. Pancreatic tissues of Wistar non-diabetic, diabetic Wistar, GK, ZL, and ZDF rats were processed for immunohistochemistry. Pancreatic samples of GK rats fed with either a low-fat or a high-fat diet were prepared for transmission immune-electron microscopy (TIEM) to establish the cytoplasmic localization of HDL in islet cells. HDL was detected in the core and periphery of pancreatic islets of Wistar non-diabetic and diabetic, GK, ZL, and ZDF rats. The average total of islet cells immune positive for HDL was markedly (<0.05) reduced in GK and ZDF rats in comparison to Wistar controls. The number of islet cells containing HDL was also remarkably (
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Mice ; Animals ; Insulin/metabolism ; Glucagon/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/metabolism ; Rodentia ; Lipoproteins, HDL/metabolism ; Rats, Wistar ; Rats, Zucker ; Islets of Langerhans/metabolism ; Pancreatic Hormones/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Insulin ; Glucagon (9007-92-5) ; Lipoproteins, HDL ; Pancreatic Hormones
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu16020313
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  6. Article ; Online: Mechanisms underlying electro-mechanical dysfunction in the Zucker diabetic fatty rat heart: a model of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

    Sultan, Ahmed / Singh, Jaipaul / Howarth, Frank Christopher

    Heart failure reviews

    2019  Volume 25, Issue 5, Page(s) 873–886

    Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major and worsening global health problem, currently affecting over 450 million people and reducing their quality of life. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) accounts for more than 90% of DM and the global epidemic of obesity, ... ...

    Abstract Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major and worsening global health problem, currently affecting over 450 million people and reducing their quality of life. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) accounts for more than 90% of DM and the global epidemic of obesity, which largely explains the dramatic increase in the incidence and prevalence of T2DM in the past 20 years. Obesity is a major risk factor for DM which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. The electro-mechanical function of the heart is frequently compromised in diabetic patients. The aim of this review is to discuss the pathophysiology of electro-mechanical dysfunction in the diabetic heart and in particular, the Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rat heart, a well-studied model of T2DM and obesity.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/physiopathology ; Heart/physiopathology ; Obesity/physiopathology ; Rats ; Rats, Zucker
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-08-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1336499-6
    ISSN 1573-7322 ; 1382-4147
    ISSN (online) 1573-7322
    ISSN 1382-4147
    DOI 10.1007/s10741-019-09872-4
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  7. Article: Effect of Aspirin on Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Stress in the Pancreas and Heart of Goto-Kakizaki Diabetic Rats.

    John, Annie / Amiri, Layla / Shafarin, Jasmin / Howarth, Frank Christopher / Raza, Haider

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 9

    Abstract: Our previous study in Goto-Kakizaki (GK) type 2 diabetic rats provided significant evidence that aspirin treatment improves pancreatic β-cell function by reducing inflammatory responses and improving glucose tolerance. In the present study, we aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Our previous study in Goto-Kakizaki (GK) type 2 diabetic rats provided significant evidence that aspirin treatment improves pancreatic β-cell function by reducing inflammatory responses and improving glucose tolerance. In the present study, we aimed to elucidate the mechanism of action of aspirin on the pathophysiology and progression of type 2 diabetic complications in the heart and pancreas of insulin-resistant GK rats. Aspirin treatment demonstrated a reduction in mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and lipid peroxidation, accompanied by improved redox homeostasis. Furthermore, the recovery of metabolic and mitochondrial functions, as well as cytochrome P450 enzyme activities, which were altered in the pancreas and heart of GK rats, were observed. Aspirin treatment brought the activity of CYP 2E1 to the control level in both tissues, whereas the CYP 3A4 level decreased only in the pancreas. This suggests the tissue-specific differential metabolism of substrates in these rats. The recovery of redox homeostasis could be the key target in the improvement of oxidative-stress-dependent alterations in mitochondrial functions which, in turn, facilitated improved energy metabolism in these tissues in the aspirin-treated GK rats. These results may have implications in determining the therapeutic use of aspirin, either alone or in combination with other clinically approved therapies, in insulin-resistant type 2 diabetes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life11090902
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  8. Article: Alterations in Energy Metabolism, Mitochondrial Function and Redox Homeostasis in GK Diabetic Rat Tissues Treated with Aspirin.

    John, Annie / Amiri, Layla / Shafarin, Jasmin / Tariq, Saeed / Adeghate, Ernest / Howarth, Frank Christopher / Raza, Haider

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1

    Abstract: Our recent studies have demonstrated that aspirin treatment prevents inflammatory and oxidative stress-induced alterations in mitochondrial function, improves glucose tolerance and pancreatic endocrine function and preserves tissue-specific glutathione ( ... ...

    Abstract Our recent studies have demonstrated that aspirin treatment prevents inflammatory and oxidative stress-induced alterations in mitochondrial function, improves glucose tolerance and pancreatic endocrine function and preserves tissue-specific glutathione (GSH)-dependent redox homeostasis in Goto-Kakizaki (GK) diabetic rats. In the current study, we have investigated the mechanism of action of aspirin in maintaining mitochondrial bioenergetics and redox metabolism in the liver and kidneys of GK rats. Aspirin reduced the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress-induced changes in GSH metabolism. Aspirin treatment also improved mitochondrial respiratory function and energy metabolism, in addition to regulating the expression of cell signaling proteins that were altered in diabetic animals. Ultrastructural electron microscopy studies revealed decreased accumulation of glycogen in the liver of aspirin-treated diabetic rats. Hypertrophic podocytes with irregular fusion of foot processes in the renal glomerulus and detached microvilli, condensed nuclei and degenerated mitochondria observed in the proximal convoluted tubules of GK rats were partially restored by aspirin. These results provide additional evidence to support our previous observation of moderation of diabetic complications by aspirin treatment in GK rats and may have implications for cautious use of aspirin in the therapeutic management of diabetes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life12010104
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  9. Article ; Online: Natural Negative Allosteric Modulators of 5-HT₃ Receptors.

    Al Kury, Lina T / Mahgoub, Mohamed / Howarth, Frank Christopher / Oz, Murat

    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

    2018  Volume 23, Issue 12

    Abstract: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) remain the most common and devastating side-effects associated with cancer chemotherapy. In recent decades, several lines of research emphasize the importance of 5-hydroxytryptamine3 (5- ... ...

    Abstract Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) remain the most common and devastating side-effects associated with cancer chemotherapy. In recent decades, several lines of research emphasize the importance of 5-hydroxytryptamine3 (5-HT
    MeSH term(s) Allosteric Regulation ; Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects ; Binding Sites ; Cannabidiol/pharmacology ; Zingiber officinale/chemistry ; Humans ; Nausea/chemically induced ; Nausea/metabolism ; Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT3/metabolism ; Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists/chemistry ; Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists/pharmacology ; Terpenes/pharmacology ; Vomiting/chemically induced ; Vomiting/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents ; Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT3 ; Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists ; Terpenes ; Cannabidiol (19GBJ60SN5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-12-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1413402-0
    ISSN 1420-3049 ; 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    ISSN (online) 1420-3049
    ISSN 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    DOI 10.3390/molecules23123186
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  10. Article ; Online: Effects of obesity and diabesity on heart rhythm in the Zucker rat.

    Sultan, Ahmed / Jacobson, Michael / Adeghate, Ernest / Oulhaj, Abderrahim / Shafiullah, Mohamed / Qureshi, Anwar / Howarth, Frank Christopher

    Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

    2021  Volume 48, Issue 5, Page(s) 735–747

    Abstract: Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are risk factors for hypertension, coronary heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, heart failure and sudden cardiac death. The effects of obesity and diabesity on heart rhythm were ... ...

    Abstract Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are risk factors for hypertension, coronary heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, heart failure and sudden cardiac death. The effects of obesity and diabesity on heart rhythm were investigated in the Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) and Zucker fatty (ZF) compared to the Zucker lean (ZL) control rat. In vivo biotelemetry techniques were used to assess the electrocardiogram and other cardiac and metabolic parameters. ZDF rats were characterized by age-dependent elevations in fasting and non-fasting blood glucose, glucose intolerance and weight gain and ZF rats were characterized by smaller elevations in fasting and non-fasting blood glucose and greater weight gain compared to ZL rats. Heart rate (HR) was progressively reduced in ZDF, ZF and ZL rats. At 195 days (6.5 months) of age there were significant differences in HR between ZDF (265 ± 8 bpm, n = 10), ZF (336 ± 9 bpm, n = 10) and ZL (336 ± 10 bpm, n = 10) rats and significant differences in HRV between ZDF (22 ± 1 bpm, n = 10), ZF (27 ± 1 bpm, n = 10) and ZL (31 ± 1 bpm, n = 10) rats. Power spectral analysis revealed no significant (P > 0.05) differences in HRV at low frequencies, reduced HRV at high frequencies and increased sympathovagal balance in ZDF compared to ZF and ZL rats. HR was reduced by ageing and additionally reduced by diabesity in the absence of changes in physical activity and body temperature. Reductions in HRV associated with altered sympathovagal drive might partly underlie disturbed HR in the ZDF rat. Possible explanations for reduced HR and future mechanistic studies are discussed.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; Insulin ; Male ; Obesity ; Rats
    Chemical Substances Insulin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-20
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 189277-0
    ISSN 1440-1681 ; 0305-1870 ; 0143-9294
    ISSN (online) 1440-1681
    ISSN 0305-1870 ; 0143-9294
    DOI 10.1111/1440-1681.13473
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