Non-Conventional Long-Lasting Cardioprotection Induced by Chronic Exposure to Ambient Heat

Michal Horowitz, Omer Cohen, Yonathan Hasin, Alina Maloyan, Einat Levi

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Abstract

Heat acclimation produces concerted favorable adaptations in the mechanical and metabolic performance of the heart. Under normoxic condition this is displayed primarily by greater pressure generation with lower oxygen consumption. Altered expression of calcium regulatory proteins, EC coupling proteins and redistribution of the myosin isoenzyme to predominancy of the V3 isoform contribute to the changes observed. An important acclimatory response is the finding that heat acclimation confers protection against ischemic/reperfusion insults. This is due to numerous factors among which greater constitutive HSP 72kDA (Δ200%) reserves and energy sparing mechanisms such as redistribution of ATPase isoforms and altered glycolytic flux leading to better intracellular pH concomitantly with continuous ATP production, are likely candidates. Collectively, our data indicate that both transcriptional and post-transcriptional processes are involved and underline the integrative response.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationPathophysiology of Cardiovascular Disease
EditorsNaranjan S. Dhalla, Heinz Rupp, Aubie Angel, Grant N. Pierce
Place of PublicationBoston, MA
PublisherSpringer US; Imprint: Springer
Pages525-533
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)978-1-4615-0453-5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

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