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The Cardio- and Neuroprotective Effects of Corvitin and 2-Oxoglutarate in Rats with Pituitrin-Isoproterenol-Induced

V Tkachenko1, Y Kovalchuk2, N Bondarenko1

  • 1SI "Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine", Dnipro, Ukraine.

Biochemistry Research International
|September 27, 2018
PubMed

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Corvitin and 2-oxoglutarate (2-OG) demonstrate cardio- and neuroprotective effects in rats with heart damage. These compounds reduce oxidative stress and improve heart health and cognitive function.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a leading cause of death, with significant complications.
  • Oxidative stress and glycation imbalance contribute to heart and neurological disorders.
  • Developing antioxidants with cardio- and neuroprotective properties is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of Corvitin and 2-oxoglutarate (2-OG) on rats with pituitrin-isoproterenol-induced myocardial damage (PIMD).
  • To assess their impact on physiological parameters, heart histology, and oxidative stress markers.

Main Methods:

  • Induction of myocardial damage in rats using pituitrin and isoproterenol.
  • Administration of Corvitin or 2-OG to the affected rats.
  • Monitoring of physiological, histological, and biochemical markers, including locomotor activity and oxidative stress indicators.

Main Results:

  • PIMD induced significant physiological, histological, and behavioral changes in rats.
  • Corvitin and 2-OG administration restored locomotor and cognitive activities.
  • Both compounds improved heart histology and reduced markers of carbonyl/oxidative stress, including thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and advanced glycated end products.

Conclusions:

  • Corvitin and exogenous 2-OG exhibit significant cardio- and neuroprotective effects.
  • These benefits are achieved by reducing carbonyl/oxidative stress and modulating antioxidant enzyme activity.

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