Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome Rats

The role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in blood pressure regulation in MS during aging is unknown. It participates in metabolic syndrome (MS) and aging regulating vascular tone and remodeling. RAS might participate in a compensatory mechanism decreasing blood pressure and allowing MS rats to...

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Main Authors: Verónica Guarner-Lans, Elizabeth Soria-Castro, Rocío Torrico-Lavayen, Araceli Patrón-Soberano, Karla G. Carvajal-Aguilera, Vicente Castrejón-Tellez, María Esther Rubio-Ruiz
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Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5830192
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author Verónica Guarner-Lans
Elizabeth Soria-Castro
Rocío Torrico-Lavayen
Araceli Patrón-Soberano
Karla G. Carvajal-Aguilera
Vicente Castrejón-Tellez
María Esther Rubio-Ruiz
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Elizabeth Soria-Castro
Rocío Torrico-Lavayen
Araceli Patrón-Soberano
Karla G. Carvajal-Aguilera
Vicente Castrejón-Tellez
María Esther Rubio-Ruiz
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description The role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in blood pressure regulation in MS during aging is unknown. It participates in metabolic syndrome (MS) and aging regulating vascular tone and remodeling. RAS might participate in a compensatory mechanism decreasing blood pressure and allowing MS rats to reach 18 months of age and it might form part of therapeutical procedures to ameliorate MS. We studied histological changes and distribution of RAS receptors in aortas of MS aged rats. Electron microscopy images showed premature aging in MS since the increased fibrosis, enlarged endothelium, and invasion of this layer by muscle cells that was present in control 18-month-old aortas were also found in 6-month-old aortas from MS rats. AT1, AT2, and Mas receptors mediate the effects of Ang II and Ang 1-7, respectively. Fluorescence from AT2 decreased with age in control and MS aortas, while fluorescence of AT1 increased in aortas from MS rats at 6 months and diminished during aging. Mas expression increased in MS rats and remained unchanged in control rats. In conclusion, there is premature aging in the aortas from MS rats and the elevated expression of Mas receptor might contribute to decrease blood pressure during aging in MS.
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spelling doaj-art-ae49419fcf8b49a3a38c8d85ef14aa612025-02-03T05:58:25ZengWileyInternational Journal of Hypertension2090-03842090-03922016-01-01201610.1155/2016/58301925830192Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome RatsVerónica Guarner-Lans0Elizabeth Soria-Castro1Rocío Torrico-Lavayen2Araceli Patrón-Soberano3Karla G. Carvajal-Aguilera4Vicente Castrejón-Tellez5María Esther Rubio-Ruiz6Department of Physiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología “Ignacio Chávez”, 14080 Mexico City, DF, MexicoDepartment of Pathology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología “Ignacio Chávez”, 14080 Mexico City, DF, MexicoDepartment of Pathology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología “Ignacio Chávez”, 14080 Mexico City, DF, MexicoNational Laboratory of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Molecular Biology Division, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICYT), 78216 San Luis Potosí, SLP, MexicoLaboratorio de Nutrición Experimental, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, 04530 Mexico City, DF, MexicoDepartment of Physiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología “Ignacio Chávez”, 14080 Mexico City, DF, MexicoDepartment of Physiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología “Ignacio Chávez”, 14080 Mexico City, DF, MexicoThe role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in blood pressure regulation in MS during aging is unknown. It participates in metabolic syndrome (MS) and aging regulating vascular tone and remodeling. RAS might participate in a compensatory mechanism decreasing blood pressure and allowing MS rats to reach 18 months of age and it might form part of therapeutical procedures to ameliorate MS. We studied histological changes and distribution of RAS receptors in aortas of MS aged rats. Electron microscopy images showed premature aging in MS since the increased fibrosis, enlarged endothelium, and invasion of this layer by muscle cells that was present in control 18-month-old aortas were also found in 6-month-old aortas from MS rats. AT1, AT2, and Mas receptors mediate the effects of Ang II and Ang 1-7, respectively. Fluorescence from AT2 decreased with age in control and MS aortas, while fluorescence of AT1 increased in aortas from MS rats at 6 months and diminished during aging. Mas expression increased in MS rats and remained unchanged in control rats. In conclusion, there is premature aging in the aortas from MS rats and the elevated expression of Mas receptor might contribute to decrease blood pressure during aging in MS.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5830192
spellingShingle Verónica Guarner-Lans
Elizabeth Soria-Castro
Rocío Torrico-Lavayen
Araceli Patrón-Soberano
Karla G. Carvajal-Aguilera
Vicente Castrejón-Tellez
María Esther Rubio-Ruiz
Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome Rats
International Journal of Hypertension
title Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome Rats
title_full Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome Rats
title_fullStr Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome Rats
title_full_unstemmed Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome Rats
title_short Changes in Angiotensin Receptor Distribution and in Aortic Morphology Are Associated with Blood Pressure Control in Aged Metabolic Syndrome Rats
title_sort changes in angiotensin receptor distribution and in aortic morphology are associated with blood pressure control in aged metabolic syndrome rats
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5830192
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