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Response of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Endostatin to a Session Activity before and after a Period of L-Arginine Supplementation in Active Men

Morteza Motahari Rad, Seyyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini,
Volume 20, Issue 2 (5-2017)

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the response of the most important angiogenic and angiostatic factors to a session activity before and after a period of L-Arginine supplementation in active men.

Materials and Methods: In this practical and semi experimental study, 22 active men were selected by convenience sampling method and they were randomly assigned into supplement (n=11) and placebo (n=11) groups. Baseline levels of VEGF and endostatin were measured, then subjects participated an exhaustive treadmill protocol in pre-test and post-test. Immediately and two hours after the protocol, 3 cc blood samples were prepared. The subjects used daily 0.1 g.kg^-1 respectively taking l-arginine and placebo for 14 days. The results were analyzed at the significant level (p<0.05).

Results: Immediately after exercise, the levels of VEGF and VEGF to endostatin ratio were significantly decreased in both groups compared to baseline (p≤0.05), and two hours later this change were lower than the baseline value (p≤0.05). The levels of endostatin immediately after exercise were significantly increased in both groups compared to baseline (p≤0.05) and two hours later this change were lower than the baseline value (p≤0.05). Before and after L-Arginine supplementation, the levels, of VEGF and VEGF to endostatin ratio immediately after exercise were not significant(p≥0.05). while this change in the supplementation group were significantly increased two hours after exercise (p≤0.05). There was no significant change in the levels of endostatin between two groups immediately after exercise (p≥0.05); however, these changes were significantly decreased two hours after exercise (p≤0.05).

Conclusion: It seems that short-term L-arginine supplementation probably stimulate angiogenesis factors in response to exercise in active men.

The Association of VEGF +405 C/G Polymorphism with In vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer Outcome (IVF-ET) in Iranian Population

Sara Alidadiani, Zivar Salehi,
Volume 20, Issue 6 (9-2017)

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Background: Implantation of an embryo involves a complex sequence of signaling events, consisting of a large number of molecular mediators such as ovarian hormones, cytokines, adhesion molecules and growth factors. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an important angiogenic factor. VEGF is believed to play an important role in the process of implantation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of VEGF +405C/G polymorphism and the clinical outcomes of women who underwent IVF-ET procedures.
Materials and Methods: One hundred women with previous IVF-ET failures and 100 pregnant women as controls were genotyped for VEGF +405 C/G by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Statistical analysis was performed using the MedCalc software.
Results: Our results indicated a higher prevalence of the VEGF +405 GG genotype and G allele in patients with history of IVF-ET failure (OR=6.90; 95%CI=2.75-17.29; p<0.0001, OR=2.5; 95%CI=1.66-3.76, p<0.0001).
Conclusion: The present study revealed that the VEGF +405 GG genotype was associated with an increased risk of IVF-ET failure. However, further studies in larger populations including other genetic factors are required to achieve a definitive conclusion.

The Effect of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Magnetic Field on Angiogenesis and Deregulation of Vegfa Gene After Ischemia Reperfusion in Rat

Mina Ghasemi, Zeinab Khazaei Koohpar, Mojtaba Falahati,
Volume 21, Issue 3 (6-2018)

Abstract

Background and Aim: Prolonged ischemia in organs with high metabolic rates such as brain and heart is associated with deleterious effects. Therefore, nutritive distribution through angiogenesis after ischemia is necessary for repairing damaged region of tissue. In this study, the effects of iron oxide nanoparticles and magnetic field on angiogenesis after ischemia reperfusion (IR) in rat model have been investigated.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, fifty male rats aged between 6 -7 weeks at the 220-250gr weight were purchased from Tehran University. Animals were categorized in 5 groups including sham (ischemia reperfusion model), control, iron oxide nanoparticles-treated, magnetic field-exposed, and combination therapy with iron oxide nanoparticles and magnetic field-exposed groups. Angiogenesis was evaluated in hippocampus of 5 groups after 4 days by H&E staining method. The expression of Vegfa gene was studied in 5 groups by Q-RT- PCR.
Findings: Iron oxide nanoparticles as well as the magnetic field induced angiogenesis during 4 days in animals after IR (p<0.05), but their combination therapy did not show any significant difference compared to sham group during 4 days. Upregulation of Vegfa gene was observed in iron oxide nanoparticles treated group and the magnetic field exposed group significantly (p<0.05) relative to ischemia reperfusion (IR) model. But overexpression of Vegfa gene in combination therapy group was not significant relative to ischemia reperfusion (IR) group.
Conclusion: It seems that iron oxide nanoparticles and magnetic field can separately be two effective methods for angiogenesis after ischemia reperfusion (IR).

Evaluation of Promoter Methylation Pattern of the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Gene in Metabolic Syndrome Patients of East Azerbaijan Province

Nahideh Talebzadeh, Saeid Ghorbian,
Volume 21, Issue 4 (8-2018)

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Background and Aim: Metabolic syndrome (MS) was committed multiple disorders including diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, which were played influential effects on the mortality rates of patients suffering from of cardiovascular disorders. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a protein that stimulates vascular and angiogenesis. One of the most common epigenetic changes is methylation of the promoter regions of genes, which leads to the regulation of gene expression. We aimed to assess the methylation pattern of promoter regions of VEGF gene which may act a critical role in the pathogenesis of MS.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical investigation, we have assessed a total of 100 subjects, which were included 50 of cases diagnosed as MS and 50 healthy individuals as a control group. Methyl specific polymerase chain reaction (MS–PCR) method was performed to analyzing of VEGF gene promoter methylatin patterns and data analysis was performed using Chi Square test and SPSS 23 software.
Findings: The frequencies of VEGF gene promoter methylation observed in 32% and 20% of case and control individuals, respectively. Our findings revealed that the frequencies of the gene methylated were not statistically different between two groups (p=0.239). In other hand, our findings revealed a statistically significant difference regarding to the clinical parametrics including, triglycired (p=0.050), cholesterol (p=0.046), suger blood (p=0.025) and HbA1C (p=0.016) between cases and control groups (p=0.05).
Conclusion: According to our findings, methylation alteration in VEGF gene did not show any critical role in the pathogenesis of MS and it is suggested that more evidence will be needed to approve the present results.

The Effects of Endurance Training on Gene Expression of VEGF and VEGFR2 of Cardiac Tissue in Type 2 Diabetic Male Wistar

Sara Vali Zadeh, Pezhman Motamedi, Hadi Karami, Hamid Rajabi,
Volume 21, Issue 6 (12-2018)

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Background and Aim: Type 2 diabetes exerts an anti-angiogenesis effects on the cardiac tissue. The aim of present study was to investigate the effects of endurance training on gene expression of VEGF and VEGFR2 of cardiac tissue in type 2 diabetic male wistar rats.
Materials and Methods: 36 male wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups, Diabetic Endurance Training (DET), Diabetic Control (DC) and Healthy Control (HC). Type 2 diabetes was induced by intraperitoneal injection of STZ. The endurance training included 10 weeks, 5 sessions per week running at speed of 27 m/min and intensity of 75% VO2max for 20-30min in 1st week and reached to 27 m/min and intensity of 75% VO2max for 60 min/day in 10th weeks. The gene expression of VEGF and VEGFR2 were examined by Real-Time PCR AND Western Blotting.
Findings: The results of Real-Time PCR showed that the endurance training caused increase in VEGF mRNA (p<0.05) and VEGFR2 mRNA (p<0.05) compared to DC group. The results of Western Blotting also indicated that the endurance training induced increase in VEGF protein expression (p<0.05) compared to DC group and there was no significant change in expression of VEGFR2 protein (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Type 2 diabetes impairs the angiogenesis process in diabetic cardiac. It appears that endurance training has positive impact on angiogenesis and it can cause the improvement of diabetic cardiac.

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