Insulin prevents bone morphogenetic protein-4 induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis through activating Akt.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun
; 456(2): 605-9, 2015 Jan 09.
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ABSTRACT
Bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP4) mediates pathological cardiac hypertrophy. Insulin is well-known to promote cardiomyocyte survival in heart diseases. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of insulin on BMP4-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Cell viability and apoptosis were measured by using MTT, live and dead staining, caspase-3 activity assays, and the protein expressions were measured by using western blot technique. Insulin did not elicit cardiomyocyte apoptosis, but antagonized BMP4-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Insulin treatment rapidly activated Akt which was inhibited by Akt inhibitor in cardiomyocytes. Furthermore, Akt inhibitor canceled the anti-apoptotic effects of insulin against BMP4 in cardiomyocytes. In conclusion, insulin prevents BMP4-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis and the underlying mechanisms include activation of Akt. The present work provides a novel mechanism of the protective effects of insulin in cardiovascular system.
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Apoptose
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Miócitos Cardíacos
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Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt
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Proteína Morfogenética Óssea 4
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Insulina
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2015
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