Function of Ca-pump in sarcoplasmic reticulum of rat myocardium during adaptation to electromagnetic field.

Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine · 2002 · Mixed · Low evidence

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Adaptation to an electromagnetic field did not change the rate of endogenous respiration (including ouabain-sensitive respiration) in rat myocardium, but potentiated coupling between catalytic activity and Ca-transporting capacity of the sarcoplasmic reticulu…

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PublicationBulletin of experimental biology and medicine · 2002
Study typeanimal
Reported directionMixed
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

We studied the effect of adaptation to electromagnetic field on functional state of Ca-pump in sarcoplasmic reticulum, intensity of lipid peroxidation, and energy metabolism in rat myocardium. Membrane viscosity was assessed in crude preparation of myocardial sarcoplasmic reticulum. Adaptation to electromagnetic field did not change the rate of endogenous respiration, including ouabain-sensitive respiration, but potentiated coupling between catalytic activity and Ca-transporting capacity of Ca-pump. It is hypothesized that modification of structural and functional properties of the membrane due to inhibition of free radical processes increases functional activity of Ca-pump in sarcoplasmic reticulum.

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionmixed
PopulationRats (myocardium/sarcoplasmic reticulum)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 72% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Adaptation to an electromagnetic field did not change the rate of endogenous respiration (including ouabain-sensitive respiration) in rat myocardium, but potentiated coupling between catalytic activity and Ca-transporting capacity of the sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca-pump.

Outcomes measured

  • Ca-pump functional state in sarcoplasmic reticulum
  • Lipid peroxidation intensity
  • Energy metabolism/endogenous respiration (including ouabain-sensitive respiration)
  • Membrane viscosity

Limitations

  • No exposure parameters reported (e.g., frequency, intensity, duration).
  • Sample size not reported in the abstract.
  • Details of study design and controls are not provided in the abstract.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1023/a:1022996625266
PubMed: 12660831

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