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3,3'-Diindolylmethane Protects against Cardiac Hypertrophy via 5'-Adenosine Monophosphate- Activated Protein Kinase-α2.

Authors :
Jing Zong
Wei Deng
Heng Zhou
Zhou-yan Bian
Jia Dai
Yuan Yuan
Jie-yu Zhang
Rui Zhang
Yan Zhang
Qing-qing Wu
Hai-peng Guo
Hong-liang Li
Qi-zhu Tang
Source :
PLoS ONE. Jan2013, Vol. 8 Issue 1, Special section p1-11. 11p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Purpose: 3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a natural component of cruciferous plants. It has strong antioxidant and anti- angiogenic effects and promotes the apoptosis of a variety of tumor cells. However, little is known about the critical role of DIM on cardiac hypertrophy. In the present study, we investigated the effects of DIM on cardiac hypertrophy. Methods: Multiple molecular techniques such as Western blot analysis, real-time PCR to determine RNA expression levels of hypertrophic, fibrotic and oxidative stress markers, and histological analysis including H&E for histopathology, PSR for collagen deposition, WGA for myocyte cross-sectional area, and immunohistochemical staining for protein expression were used. Results: In pre-treatment and reverse experiments, C57/BL6 mouse chow containing 0.05% DIM (dose 100 mg/kg/d DIM) was administered one week prior to surgery or one week after surgery, respectively, and continued for 8 weeks after surgery. In both experiments, DIM reduced to cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis induced by aortic banding through the activation of 5'-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase-α2 (AMPKα2) and inhibition of mammalian target of the rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway. Furthermore, DIM protected against cardiac oxidative stress by regulating expression of estrogen-related receptor-alpha (ERRα) and NRF2 etc. The cardioprotective effects of DIM were ablated in mice lacking functional AMPKα2. Conclusion: DIM significantly improves left ventricular function via the activation of AMPKα2 in a murine model of cardiac hypertrophy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85382723
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0053427