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Brain synaptosomal aging: free radicals and membrane fluidity

J H Choi1, B P Yu

  • 1University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Physiology 78284-7756, USA.

Free Radical Biology & Medicine
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
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Dietary restriction mitigates age-related oxidative stress and preserves synaptosomal membrane fluidity in rats. This suggests lipid peroxidation is a key factor in age-associated fluidity decline.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Aging is associated with increased oxidative stress and changes in brain synaptosomal membranes.
  • Synaptosomal membranes are crucial for neurotransmission and are susceptible to age-related alterations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of aging and dietary restriction on the physico-biochemical properties of synaptosomal membranes.
  • To determine if dietary restriction modulates age-related free radical reactions and membrane changes.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of synaptosomal membranes from Fischer 344 rats at 6 and 24 months of age.
  • Rats were maintained on either an ad libitum (AL) or a 40% diet restricted (DR) feeding schedule.
  • Analysis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and membrane fluidity.

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Main Results:

  • Age-related ROS production was observed only in the ad libitum group.
  • Dietary restriction suppressed ROS levels in both young and old rats.
  • Membrane fluidity decreased with age in AL rats but remained unchanged in DR rats.
  • Age-related increases in cholesterol/phospholipid ratios occurred in both groups, suggesting other factors influence fluidity.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary restriction effectively counteracts age-related oxidative stress in synaptosomal membranes.
  • Preservation of membrane fluidity in diet-restricted rats indicates a protective effect against aging.
  • Lipid peroxidation is proposed as a significant contributor to age-associated loss of membrane fluidity.