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Effects of genistein and swimming exercise on spatial memory and expression of microRNA 132, BDNF, and IGF-1 genes in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of genistein and exercise on the spatial memory and expression of microRNA-132, BDNF, and IGF-1 in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty animals were divided into six groups of control, sham, ovariectomy (OVX), ovariectomized with 8 weeks of genistein administration (OVX.G), with 8 weeks of swimming training (OVX.E), and with 8 weeks of both of them (OVX.G.E). The effect of genistein and/or exercise was evaluated by measuring microRNA-132, BDNF, and IGF-1 expression levels in the hippocampus tissue. Grafts were analyzed using Real-time polymerase chain reaction for microRNA-132, BDNF, IGF-1, and spatial memory via a Morris water maze (MWM). RESULTS:Our findings showed that ovariectomy decreased the expression of microRNA-132, BDNF, and IGF-1 in the hippocampus (P<0.05) in comparison with the sham group as well as performance in the water maze (P<0.05). Also according to results ovariectomized groups that were treated with genistein/exercise or both of them showed significant difference in expression of microRNA-132, BDNF, and IGF-1 in the hippocampus (P<0.05) and decreased latency in MWM (P<0.05) compared with the OVX group but combination treatment was more effective in the OVX.G.E group in comparison with OVX.E and OVX.G groups. CONCLUSION:Overall our results emphasized that combination treatment with genistein and exercise could improve microRNA-132, BDNF, and IGF-1 expression in the hippocampus as well as the spatial memory of ovariectomized rats. These effects may have beneficial impacts on the menopausal period.

SUBMITTER: Habibi P

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5651470 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Effects of genistein and swimming exercise on spatial memory and expression of microRNA 132, BDNF, and IGF-1 genes in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats.

Habibi Parisa P Babri Shirin S Ahmadiasl Nasser N Yousefi Hadi H

Iranian journal of basic medical sciences 20170801 8

<h4>Objectives</h4>The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of genistein and exercise on the spatial memory and expression of microRNA-132, BDNF, and IGF-1 in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Sixty animals were divided into six groups of control, sham, ovariectomy (OVX), ovariectomized with 8 weeks of genistein administration (OVX.G), with 8 weeks of swimming training (OVX.E), and with 8 weeks of both of them (OVX.G.E). The effect of geniste ...[more]

PMID: 29085576

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Project description:Background:The prevalence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in menopausal women is increasing, but current treatments have not been proven effective. The objective of this study was to investigate the treatment effects of genistein and running exercise in ovariectomized (OVX) rats with NASH.Methods:Thirty-six female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 6 groups, control; OVX with standard diet; OVX with high fat and high fructose (HFHF) diet for 4?weeks; OVX with HFHF and genistein treatment (16?mg/kg BW/day) for 5?weeks (OVX?+?HFHF+GEN); OVX with HFHF and moderate intensity exercise for 5?weeks (OVX?+?HFHF+EX); OVX with HFHF and combined treatments (OVX?+?HFHF+GEN?+?EX). Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, hepatic free fatty acid (FFA), hepatic glutathione (GSH), and hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured. Liver histology was examined to determine NASH severity.Results:OVX?+?HFHF group had the highest levels of hepatic FFA compared with OVX and control groups (5.92?±?0.84 vs. 0.37?±?0.01 vs. 0.42?±?0.04?nmol/mg protein, respectively, p?<?0.01). Serum IL-6 levels were significantly elevated in both OVX and OVX?+?HFHF groups as compared with controls (112.13?±?6.50 vs. 121.47?±?3.96 vs. 86.13?±?2.40?pg/mL, respectively, p?<?0.01). In OVX?+?HFHF group, hepatic MDA levels were higher, while GSH levels were lower than in OVX and control groups (MDA; 0.98?±?0.04 vs. 0.82?±?0.02 vs. 0.78?±?0.03?nmol/mg protein, and GSH; 46.01?±?0.91 vs. 55.21?±?1.40 vs. 57.94?±?0.32, respectively; p?<?0.01 for both). Comparing with OVX?+?HFHF group, rats that received genistein, exercise and combined treatments demonstrated an improvement in liver histopathology, decreased levels of hepatic FFA (1.44?±?0.21 vs. 0.45?±?0.04 vs. 0.49?±?0.05?nmol/mg protein, respectively, p?<?0.01), serum IL-6 (82.80?±?2.07 vs. 83.47?±?2.81 vs. 94.13?±?1.61?pg/mL, respectively, p?<?0.01), and hepatic MDA (0.80?±?0.03 vs. 0.76?±?0.02 vs. 0.76?±?0.03?nmol/mg protein, respectively, p?<?0.01).Conclusions:Genistein and moderate intensity exercise were effective in reducing the severity of NASH in OVX rats through the reduction in liver inflammation, oxidative stress and liver fat contents.

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Effects of genistein and swimming exercise on spatial memory and expression of microRNA 132, BDNF, and IGF-1 genes in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats.

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Effects of genistein and swimming exercise on spatial memory and expression of microRNA 132, BDNF, and IGF-1 genes in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats.

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