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Fibroblast response to rapid decompression and hyperbaric oxygenation.

E H Piepmeier1, J E Kalns

  • 1University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy, Austin 78712-1074, USA.

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|June 18, 1999
PubMed
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Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) and rapid decompression (RD) stimulate fibroblast proliferation. HBO enhances DNA replication, while RD boosts protein synthesis, impacting cellular responses in diving and hyperbaric medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • The cellular mechanisms underlying symptoms from rapid decompression (RD) and hyperbaric oxygenation treatment (HBO) remain unclear.
  • Understanding these cellular changes is crucial for managing conditions related to pressure variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cellular effects of RD and HBO on human fibroblasts.
  • To determine the impact of these treatments on DNA synthesis, protein production, and cell proliferation.

Main Methods:

  • Human fibroblasts were subjected to RD or HBO.
  • Cellular responses were assessed using bromodeoxyuridine (BrDU) incorporation for DNA synthesis, sulforhodamine B assay for total protein, and image analysis for cell density and proliferation.

Main Results:

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  • RD significantly increased total protein compared to controls (p < 0.05).
  • HBO increased the fraction of cells synthesizing DNA, while RD decreased it (p < 0.05).
  • Both treatments promoted fibroblast proliferation, with cell density increasing by day 3, particularly after RD.

Conclusions:

  • Both HBO and RD enhance fibroblast proliferation within 24 hours post-treatment.
  • HBO stimulates DNA replication, whereas RD enhances protein synthesis, indicating distinct cellular impacts.