Effect of pre-breathing oxygen at different depth on oxidative status and calcium concentration in lymphocytes of scuba divers.
Acta Physiol (Oxf)
; 202(1): 69-78, 2011 May.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
In-water pre-breathing oxygen at various depths reduces decompression-induced bubble formation and platelet activation, but it could induce side effects such as oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of in-water pre-breathing oxygen, at different depths, on the oxidative status and intracellular calcium ([Ca(2+) ]i) of peripheral blood lymphocytes isolated from six divers. They participated in a 4-diving protocol. Two week recovery time was allowed between successive dives. Before diving, all divers, for 20 min, breathed normally at sea level (dive 1), 100% oxygen at sea level (dive 2), 100% oxygen at 6 msw (dive 3), 100% oxygen at 12 msw (dive 4). Then they dived to 30 msw for 20 min with air tank.METHODS:
Blood samples were collected before and after each dive. Hydrogen peroxide (H(2) O(2) ) levels, catalase (CAT) activity, mRNA expression of CAT, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and the [Ca(2+) ]i in lymphocytes were measured.RESULTS:
The dives slightly decreased lymphocyte number and significantly reduced lymphocyte H(2) O(2) levels. CAT activity was higher after scuba diving and, dive 3 enhanced mRNA gene expression of CAT, GPx and SOD. The [Ca(2+) ]i was higher after dive 1 and 2 than pre-diving, while was maintained at pre-diving value after dive 3 and 4.CONCLUSION:
Our results suggest that pre-breathing oxygen, in particular at 12 msw, may enhance lymphocyte antioxidant activity and reduce reactive oxygen species levels. Pre-breathing oxygen in water may also preserve calcium homeostasis, suggesting a protective role in the physiological lymphocyte cell functions.
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Asunto principal:
Oxígeno
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Linfocitos
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Calcio
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Estrés Oxidativo
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Buceo
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Oxigenoterapia Hiperbárica
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Acta Physiol (Oxf)
Asunto de la revista:
FISIOLOGIA
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia