Subtle Cardiovascular Dysfunction in the Unilateral 6-Hydroxydopamine-Lesioned Rat

The present study evaluated whether the unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) model of Parkinson's disease produces autonomic deficits. Autonomic parameters were assessed by implanting a small radiofrequency telemetry device which measured heart rate variability (HRV), diurnal rhythms of heart...

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Main Authors: K. Slack, R. Billing, S. Matthews, H. N. Allbutt, R. Einstein, J. M. Henderson
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/427810
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R. Einstein
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description The present study evaluated whether the unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) model of Parkinson's disease produces autonomic deficits. Autonomic parameters were assessed by implanting a small radiofrequency telemetry device which measured heart rate variability (HRV), diurnal rhythms of heart rate (HR), core body temperature (cBT) and locomotor activity (LA). Rats then received 6-OHDA lesion or sham surgery. 6-OHDA lesioned rats exhibited head and body axis biases, defective sensorimotor function (“disengage” test), and prominent apomorphine rotation (all P<.05 versus controls). Diurnal rhythm of HR was lower for 6-OHDA lesioned rats (n=8) versus controls (n=6; P<.05). Whilst HR decreased similarly in both groups during the day, there was a greater decrease in HR for the 6-OHDA lesioned rats at night (by 38 b.p.m. relative to 17 b.p.m. for controls). LA and cBT did not differ between surgery groups. This study indicates the unilateral 6-OHDA model of PD shows subtle signs of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction.
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spelling doaj-art-4ad0e7d4d6184b09839bfd8b549eb9602025-08-20T02:38:02ZengWileyParkinson's Disease2042-00802010-01-01201010.4061/2010/427810427810Subtle Cardiovascular Dysfunction in the Unilateral 6-Hydroxydopamine-Lesioned RatK. Slack0R. Billing1S. Matthews2H. N. Allbutt3R. Einstein4J. M. Henderson5Department of Pharmacology, Bosch Institute and School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaDepartment of Pharmacology, Bosch Institute and School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaDepartment of Pharmacology, Bosch Institute and School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaDepartment of Pharmacology, Bosch Institute and School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaDepartment of Pharmacology, Bosch Institute and School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaDepartment of Pharmacology, Bosch Institute and School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaThe present study evaluated whether the unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) model of Parkinson's disease produces autonomic deficits. Autonomic parameters were assessed by implanting a small radiofrequency telemetry device which measured heart rate variability (HRV), diurnal rhythms of heart rate (HR), core body temperature (cBT) and locomotor activity (LA). Rats then received 6-OHDA lesion or sham surgery. 6-OHDA lesioned rats exhibited head and body axis biases, defective sensorimotor function (“disengage” test), and prominent apomorphine rotation (all P<.05 versus controls). Diurnal rhythm of HR was lower for 6-OHDA lesioned rats (n=8) versus controls (n=6; P<.05). Whilst HR decreased similarly in both groups during the day, there was a greater decrease in HR for the 6-OHDA lesioned rats at night (by 38 b.p.m. relative to 17 b.p.m. for controls). LA and cBT did not differ between surgery groups. This study indicates the unilateral 6-OHDA model of PD shows subtle signs of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction.http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/427810
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title_short Subtle Cardiovascular Dysfunction in the Unilateral 6-Hydroxydopamine-Lesioned Rat
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