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Outward current and repolarization in hypoxic rat myocardium.

C H Conrad, R G Mark, O H Bing

    The American Journal of Physiology
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hypoxia shortens rat heart muscle action potentials by increasing outward current (iss). High glucose levels prevent this effect, suggesting glycolysis supports normal iss.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Physiology
    • Cellular Electrophysiology

    Background:

    • Hypoxia impacts cardiac function by altering cellular electrophysiology.
    • Understanding the ionic mechanisms behind hypoxia-induced changes in action potential duration is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of brief hypoxia on rat ventricular papillary muscles.
    • To determine the role of glucose metabolism and glycolytic blockade in hypoxia-induced electrophysiological changes.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a single sucrose gap voltage-clamp technique on rat ventricular papillary muscles.
    • Measured action potentials, membrane currents (steady-state outward current, iss), and mechanical activity.
    • Manipulated glucose concentrations (5 mM and 50 mM) and employed glycolytic blockade (iodoacetic acid, IAA).

    Main Results:

    • Hypoxia with 5 mM glucose decreased action potential duration and increased iss by ~60% at 0 mV.
    • High glucose (50 mM) prevented hypoxia-induced changes in action potential duration and iss.
    • Glycolytic blockade (IAA) did not affect iss under oxygenated conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased steady-state outward current (iss) is a key factor in hypoxia-induced action potential abbreviation in rat ventricular muscle.
    • Glycolysis is sufficient (with high glucose) but not essential for maintaining normal iss.
    • Glucose metabolism plays a significant role in regulating cardiac electrophysiology during hypoxic stress.

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