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Magnesium cardioplegia reduces cytosolic and nuclear calcium and DNA fragmentation in the senescent myocardium. 1994

T Tsukube, and J D McCully, and E A Faulk, and M Federman, and J LoCicero, and I B Krukenkamp, and S Levitsky
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, Ma 02215.

Previous reports have indicated that the senescent myocardium is less tolerant to surgically induced ischemia and that diminished functional recovery is associated with alterations in cytosolic calcium ([Ca2+]i) accumulation. Recently, increased [Ca2+]i has been suggested to alter nuclear calcium ([Ca2+]n) accumulation. To investigate the relation between [Ca2+]i and [Ca2+]n, we subjected mature and aged rabbit hearts to normothermic global ischemia, either without treatment or after treatment with potassium cardioplegia, magnesium cardioplegia, or a combination of potassium and magnesium cardioplegia. The relation between altered [Ca2+]n and DNA fragmentation was also investigated. Our results indicate that [Ca2+]i was increased during 30 minutes of normothermic global ischemia without treatment in both the mature and aged hearts (p < 0.05). Accumulation of [Ca2+]i during global ischemia was reduced with the use of potassium, magnesium, and a combination of potassium and magnesium cardioplegia (p < 0.05 versus untreated ischemia) in both the mature and aged hearts. Levels of [Ca2+]n were unaffected by global ischemia or cardioplegia in the mature myocardium; however, in the aged myocardium, [Ca2+]n was increased during global ischemia and with potassium cardioplegia and was associated with increased nuclear DNA fragmentation (p < 0.05). The use of magnesium and a combination of potassium and magnesium cardioplegia attenuated [Ca2+]n accumulation and nuclear DNA fragmentation (p < 0.05). Control of [Ca2+]i and [Ca2+]n was associated with enhanced functional recovery during reperfusion. These results indicate that during normothermic ischemia, there is increased [Ca2+]i and [Ca2+]n in the aged myocardium, and increased [Ca2+]n is associated with increased nuclear DNA fragmentation.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008278 Magnesium Sulfate A small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1083) Magnesium Sulfate, Heptahydrate,Heptahydrate Magnesium Sulfate,Sulfate, Magnesium
D009206 Myocardium The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow. Muscle, Cardiac,Muscle, Heart,Cardiac Muscle,Myocardia,Cardiac Muscles,Heart Muscle,Heart Muscles,Muscles, Cardiac,Muscles, Heart
D011189 Potassium Chloride A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. Slow-K,Chloride, Potassium
D011817 Rabbits A burrowing plant-eating mammal with hind limbs that are longer than its fore limbs. It belongs to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, and in contrast to hares, possesses 22 instead of 24 pairs of chromosomes. Belgian Hare,New Zealand Rabbit,New Zealand Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbit,Rabbit,Rabbit, Domestic,Chinchilla Rabbits,NZW Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbits,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Chinchilla Rabbit,Domestic Rabbit,Domestic Rabbits,Hare, Belgian,NZW Rabbit,Rabbit, Chinchilla,Rabbit, NZW,Rabbit, New Zealand,Rabbits, Chinchilla,Rabbits, Domestic,Rabbits, NZW,Rabbits, New Zealand,Zealand Rabbit, New,Zealand Rabbits, New,cuniculus, Oryctolagus
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D002467 Cell Nucleus Within a eukaryotic cell, a membrane-limited body which contains chromosomes and one or more nucleoli (CELL NUCLEOLUS). The nuclear membrane consists of a double unit-type membrane which is perforated by a number of pores; the outermost membrane is continuous with the ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM. A cell may contain more than one nucleus. (From Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed) Cell Nuclei,Nuclei, Cell,Nucleus, Cell
D003600 Cytosol Intracellular fluid from the cytoplasm after removal of ORGANELLES and other insoluble cytoplasmic components. Cytosols
D004249 DNA Damage Injuries to DNA that introduce deviations from its normal, intact structure and which may, if left unrepaired, result in a MUTATION or a block of DNA REPLICATION. These deviations may be caused by physical or chemical agents and occur by natural or unnatural, introduced circumstances. They include the introduction of illegitimate bases during replication or by deamination or other modification of bases; the loss of a base from the DNA backbone leaving an abasic site; single-strand breaks; double strand breaks; and intrastrand (PYRIMIDINE DIMERS) or interstrand crosslinking. Damage can often be repaired (DNA REPAIR). If the damage is extensive, it can induce APOPTOSIS. DNA Injury,DNA Lesion,DNA Lesions,Genotoxic Stress,Stress, Genotoxic,Injury, DNA,DNA Injuries
D006321 Heart The hollow, muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood. Hearts
D006324 Heart Arrest, Induced A procedure to stop the contraction of MYOCARDIUM during HEART SURGERY. It is usually achieved with the use of chemicals (CARDIOPLEGIC SOLUTIONS) or cold temperature (such as chilled perfusate). Cardiac Arrest, Induced,Cardioplegia,Induced Cardiac Arrest,Induced Heart Arrest,Cardioplegias

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