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- Title
Short-term Effects of Cadmium Exposure on Blood Pressure and Vascular Function in Wistar Rats.
- Authors
Rossi, Karoline Alves; Almenara, Camila Cruz Pereira; Simões, Rakel Passos; Mulher, Lorraine Christiny Costa Sepulchro; Krause, Maiara; Carneiro, Maria Tereza W. D.; Padilha, Alessandra Simão
- Abstract
Chronic cadmium exposure is known to be associated with vascular changes and increased blood pressure, but its short-term effects on the cardiovascular system remain poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the pressoric and vascular effects of a 7-day exposure to CdCl2 in Wistar rats. The rats were divided in control group (Ct), which received tap water, and the Cd group, which received a 100 mg/L CdCl2 solution via drinking water for 7 days. We analyzed body weight, plasma Cadmium concentration, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and vascular responses. Despite relatively low plasma Cadmium concentration, the Cd group exhibited elevated SBP and increased contractile response to phenylephrine. Endothelium removal and NOS inhibition increased contractions in both groups. In the Cd group's aorta, we observed enhanced levels of phospho-eNOS (Ser1177) and basal NO release. Cd group showed reduced Catalase expression and increased basal release of H2O2, with catalase reducing the contractile response. In arteries pre-contracted with phenylephrine, Cd group showed impaired endothelium-dependent (Acetylcholine) and independent (sodium nitroprussiate—SNP) relaxation responses. However, responses to SNP were similar after pre-contraction with KCl in both groups. These data suggest early effects of Cadmium on blood pressure and aortic function, indicating impaired H2O2-scavenging by catalase. Increased H2O2 due to Cadmium exposure might explain heightened responses to phenylephrine and weakened relaxation responses mediated by the NO-K+-channels pathway. Our findings shed light on Cadmium's short-term impact on the cardiovascular system, providing insights into potential mechanisms underlying its effects on blood pressure regulation and vascular function.
- Subjects
BLOOD pressure; CARDIOVASCULAR system; LABORATORY rats; CADMIUM; SYSTOLIC blood pressure; REGULATION of blood pressure
- Publication
Biological Trace Element Research, 2024, Vol 202, Issue 6, p2645
- ISSN
0163-4984
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12011-023-03851-5