Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2014, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (1): 45-50.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2014.01.011

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Effects of angiotensin-(1-7) on oxidative stress and adiponectin in adipocytes

Liu Chang, Cao Xi, Yang Fangyuan, Zhang Xuelian, Yuan Mingxia, Yang Jinkui   

  1. Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
  • Received:2013-11-27 Online:2014-02-21 Published:2014-02-21
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    This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81070644, 81270918, 81370946, 81300726);Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(7131005).

Abstract:

Objective Although reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to glucose intolerance induced by the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is well documented, the role of the newly discovered pathway of RAS, angiotensin Ang-(1-7)/Mas axis, in this process remains unknown. Here, we examined the effect of Ang-(1-7) on oxidative stress and adiponectin in adipocytes. Methods We treated fully differentiated 3T3-L1 cells with exogenous Ang-(1-7) to clarify its effects on ROS production. Intracellular ROS was measured by flow cytometry using dihydroethidium (DHE), and nitroblue tetrazolium assay. The cells were cultured in serum-free medium for 2 hours and added with glucose oxidase 50 mU/mL or 100 mU/mL for 12 hours to establish the oxidative stress model. We used these models to detect the role of Ang-(1-7) in oxidative stress of adipocytes. ROS production was slightly but significantly decreased in adipocytes treated with Ang-(1-7). Additionally, Mas receptor antagonist D-Ala7-Ang-(1-7) (A779) reversed the effect of Ang-(1-7) on oxidative stress. Furthermore, we also found that oxidative stress induced by glucose oxidase suppressed expression of adiponectin, an insulin-sensitive protein. However, the suppression of oxidative stress by Ang-(1-7) restored adiponectin expression, while A779 antagonize these changes induced by Ang-(1-7). Conclusion Ang-(1-7) can protect against oxidative stress and increase adiponectin expression in adipocytes. Ang-(1-7) may be a novel target for the improvement of insulin sensitivity by preventing oxidative stress.

Key words: angiotensin-(1-7), A779, oxidative stress, adiponectin

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