A newly synthesised molybdenum/ascorbic acid complex alleviates some effects of cardiomyopathy in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats

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K MacDonaldS A Westcott

Abstract

Exogenous insulin does not prevent cardiac failure in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and a cardioprotective insulin mimic is greatly needed. Certain transition metals are known to act as insulin mimics and may be cardio- protective. In this study, the ability of a newly synthesised molybdenum/ascorbic acid complex to strengthen cardiac function was investigated. Male CD rats were assigned to one of five groups: non-diabetic control, non-diabetic control treated with molybdenum/ascorbic acid complex, diabetic treated with sodium ascorbate, diabetic treated with molybdenum/ascorbic acid complex and untreated diabetics. Type 1 diabetes was induced by streptozocin injection. Once diabetes was confirmed, treatment was initiated by adding either the molybdenum/ascorbic acid complex or sodium ascorbate to the drinking water and continued for 6 weeks. Following the treatment period, the animals were terminated, and their hearts were excised and mounted in a working heart perfusion apparatus. Blood samples were taken for plasma glucose and plasma lipid level determination. Cardiac function was evaluated using 1 hour of low-flow ischaemic stress followed by 30 minutes of reperfusion. Hearts from the animals treated with the molyb...Continue Reading

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