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  • Title: Transgenic A1 adenosine receptor overexpression markedly improves myocardial energy state during ischemia-reperfusion.
    Author: Headrick JP, Gauthier NS, Berr SS, Morrison RR, Matherne GP.
    Journal: J Mol Cell Cardiol; 1998 May; 30(5):1059-64. PubMed ID: 9618246.
    Abstract:
    A1 adenosine (A1AR) activation may reduce ischemia-reperfusion injury. Metabolic and functional responses to 30 min global normothermic ischemia and 20 min reperfusion were compared in wild-type and transgenic mouse hearts with approximately 100-fold overexpression of coupled cardiac A1ARs. 31P-NMR spectroscopy revealed that ATP was better preserved in transgenic v wild-type hearts: 53 +/- 11% of preischemic ATP remained after ischemia in transgenic hearts v only 4 +/- 4% in wild-type hearts. However, recovery of ATP after reperfusion was similar in transgenic (46 +/- 5%) and wild-type hearts (37 +/- 12%). Reductions in phosphocreatine (PCr) and cytosolic pH during ischemia were similar in both groups. However, recovery of PCR on reperfusion was higher in transgenic (67 +/- 8%) v wild-type hearts (36 +/- 8%), and recovery of pH was greater in transgenic (pH = 7.11 +/- 0.05) v wild-type hearts (pH = 6.90 +/- 0.02). Bioenergetic state ([ATP]/[ADP].[Pi]) was higher in transgenic v wild-type hearts during ischemia-reperfusion. Time to ischemic contracture was prolonged in transgenic (13.6 +/- 0.8 min) v wild-type hearts (10.4 +/- 0.3 min). Degree of contracture was lower and recovery of function in reperfusion higher in transgenic v wild-type hearts. In conclusion, A1AR overexpression reduces ATP loss and improves bioenergetic state during severe ischemic insult and reperfusion. These changes may contribute to improved functional tolerance.
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