Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T19:32:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DissGHDP.pdf: 1446855 bytes, checksum: b44d0b337ad1c73932cf0a253c2bdad6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004-04-30 / Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos / Copper is an essential trace-element for all live organisms however, when its concentration is high in the aquatic environment, copper is potentially toxic. Most physiological changes caused by copper in fish has been analyzed after acute exposure (96h). The aim of this study was investigate the physiological responses of Prochilodus scrofa to stress, during acute copper exposition (24, 48, 72 and 96 hours) and recovery period after animal transference to clean water, and the time necessary to recovery after animals transference to clean water. The changes associated to fish transference to experimental systems were also evaluated. Juveniles Prochilodus scrofa were acclimated during 30 days and then fish were sampled to take blood for pH, hematocrit, plasma cortisol glucose and ions (Na+, Cl- e K+) analyses and specific Na+/K+-ATPase activity of gills. The remaining fish were divided in two groups: control (C) and exposed to copper (CU) and transferred to glass aquariums where was kept for 4 days. CU groups were exposed to copper (96h-CL50 = 29 µgCu L-1). Sampling was done 1, 2, 3 and 4 days of copper exposure. Surviving fish were then transferred to aquariums with flowing water without copper and sampling was done 1, 2, 7, 15 and 30 days of recovery. Blood sampling was taken for the same analyses above cited. Plasma cortisol concentration increased 300 a 400% in control and copper exposed groups related to acclimated fish, plasma glucose increased 800% only in the copper exposed groups during the exposure period and returned to normal levels in the 2nd day of recovery. In general, the changes in plasma ion (Na+, Cl- e K+) concentrations and pH were not significant in relation to those of acclimated fish however, significant changes were found between the values of control and copper exposed groups during copper exposure and recovery period. The activity of Na+/K+-ATPase of gills was lower in the CU group during the copper exposure period and on the 1st day of recovery. The hematocrit increased during metal exposure but on the 1st day of recovery reached the normal values. Although changes were found on the analyzed parameters, on the 7th days after the transference to clean water all parameters evidenced a tendency to recovery the physiological changes reaching the values of acclimated fish. The present study showed that the stress responses to copper exposure is complex and P. scrofa presents high susceptibility to handling evidencing the importance of comparative analyses involving acclimated and/or unstressed fish together with the controls and exposed fish to a given stressor. / O cobre é um elemento-traço essencial a todos os organismos, entretanto quando em alta concentração no meio aquático pode ser potencialmente tóxico. As alterações fisiológicas causadas pelo cobre em peixes têm sido analisadas, em geral, após exposições agudas (96h). O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as alterações fisiológicas associadas ao estresse, durante o período de exposição aguda ao cobre e o período de recuperação em água sem a presença de cobre. As alterações provocadas pelo estresse associado à transferência dos animais para os sistemas experimentais também foram avaliadas. Prochilodus scrofa jovens foram aclimatados durante 30 dias e posteriormente animais foram amostrados e o sangue coletado para análise de pH e hematócrito sangüíneos, cortisol, glicose e íons (Na+, Cl- e K+) plasmáticos e determinação da atividade da enzima Na+/K+-ATPase das brânquias. Os animais remanescentes foram divididos em dois grupos controle (C) e exposto ao cobre (CU) e transferidos para aquários de vidro onde permaneceram durante 4 dias. O grupo CU foi exposto ao cobre (CL50-96h = 29 µgCu L-1). As amostragens foram efetuadas após 1, 2, 3 e 4 dias de exposição ao cobre. Os animais sobreviventes foram então transferidos para aquários com água corrente sem cobre e amostragens foram efetuadas após 1, 2, 7, 15 e 30 dias de recuperação. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas para as mesmas análises citadas acima. A concentração de cortisol plasmático aumentou 300 a 400% nos grupos controle e expostos ao cobre em relação aos animais aclimatados e a glicose plasmática aumentou 800% somente nos animais expostos ao cobre durante o período de exposição e retornaram aos níveis dos animais aclimatados no 2o dia de recuperação. As alterações nas concentrações dos íons plasmáticos (Na+, Cl- e K+) e pH, em geral, não foram significantes em relação aos animais aclimatados, mas alterações significativas foram observadas entre os grupos controle e exposto ao cobre durante a exposição ao cobre e recuperação. A atividade da enzima Na+/K+-ATPase nas brânquias foi menor no grupo CU durante a exposição ao cobre e 1o dia de recuperação. O hematócrito aumentou significativamente durante a exposição ao metal, mas após o primeiro dia de recuperação retornou aos valores normais. Embora tenha ocorrido alteração nos parâmetros analisados, após o sétimo dia de transferência para água sem cobre houve uma tendência de recuperação em todos os aspectos fisiológicos. Os resultados do presente estudo mostraram que a resposta ao estresse por exposição ao cobre é complexa e que P. scrofa apresenta a alta susceptibilidade à manipulação evidenciando a importância de estudos que envolvem comparações com animais considerados aclimatados ou não estressados e animais de grupos controle e expostos a um dado estressor.

Ce travail entre dans le cadre d’une meilleure compréhension des mécanismes de réponse des crustacés au facteur salin. Nos travaux ont démontré que les abondances des copépodes et branchiopodes dans la saline de Sfax sont régulées principalement par les concentrations en sels et la température. Des expérimentations réalisées en laboratoire ont permis de déterminer les salinités optimales pour les trois espèces de copépodes majoritaires (Bryocamptus sp., Oithona nana, Pararcartia grani) et du branchiopode Artemia salina, Une approche biochimique focalisée sur A. salina a montré qu’il assurait son osmorégulation par l’utilisation de l’énergie dépendante de la gestion de ses stocks de protéines, glucides et lipides, et par la mise en œuvre de réponses physiologiques antioxydantes. Une étude exhaustive de la bibliographie a permis de monter que la pompe transmembranaire Na+/K+ ATPase est un élément clé de la gestion de l’osmolarité cellulaire. L’analyse des gènes, ARNm et protéines correspondants à sa sous unité alpha (primordiale pour la fonction) a révélé : i) l’existence d’un gène unique au sein des invertébrés (excepté pour les nématodes), ii) une grande diversité du nombre et de la longueur des introns, iii) un phénomène d’épissage alternatif, et iii) une conservation de domaines protéiques transmembranaires. Enfin, une étude comparative de l’activité de la Na+/K+ ATPase entre deux écrevisses Astacus astacus (espèce native d’Europe) et Procambarus clarkii (espèce invasive en Europe) a démontré que seule l’espèce invasive montrait une activité élevée lors de stress salin ; ce qui pourrait expliquer en partie son aptitude à coloniser des nouveaux milieux. / The aim of our investigations was to increase your understanding of the mechanisms of crustacean’s response to salinity changes. We revealed that, in the Sfax solar saltern, the copepods and branchiopod abundances are mainly regulated by salinity and temperature. Experiments in the laboratory allowed defining the optimum of salinity for the most abundant copepod species (Bryocamptus sp, Oithona nana, Pararcartia grani) and for the branchiopod Artemia salina. An biochemical approach focused on Artemia salina (euryhaline species) showed that he ensured his energy uptake for osmoregulation by the regulation of their internal protein, carbohydrate and lipid contents. In addition, antioxidative reactions are induced to compensate the physiological disruption. A review of bibliography allowed revealing that the transmembrane pump Na+/ K+ ATPase is primordial for the cellular osmolality regulation. The structural analyses of the gene, mRNA and proteins coding alpha subunit in invertebrates showed : i) the existence of a unique gene (except for nematodes), ii) variability in the number and length of introns, iii) an alternative splicing phenomen, and iiii) high conservation of the ten transmembrane protein domains. Finally, a comparative study of the activity Na+/K+ ATPase for two crayfish species (Astacus astacus, native European species; Procambarus clarkia, alien American species) during salt stress demonstrated that only the invasive species have high Na+/K+ ATPase activity; which can explain its ability to colonize various environments.

Espécies do gênero Valeriana são tradicionalmente utilizadas para tratar ansiedade, irritabilidade e desordens de sono. A Organização Mundial da Saúde indica o uso de preparações farmacêuticas como alternativa aos benzodiazepínicos para tratamento da ansiedade e insônia. Entre as substâncias ativas presentes no gênero Valeriana destacam-se os óleos voláteis, valepotriatos, flavonóides e lignanas. Entretanto, estudos farmacológicos com produtos isolados são escassos. Espécies nativas de Valeriana, que ocorrem no Rio Grande do Sul, têm sido estudadas em relação a sua composição química, sendo a espécie Valeriana glechomifolia a que possui maior teor de valepotriatos. Neste estudo, diferentes métodos de extração de valepotriatos foram comparados e extratos enriquecidos em valepotriatos foram testados em modelos animais de sedação, ansiedade e depressão. Valepotriatos isolados foram submetidos a ensaios de ligação a receptores benzodiazepínico e serotonérgico (5HT1A) e ensaios de atividade da enzima Na+K+ATPase. A extração por fluido supercrítico com dióxido de carbono (SCCO2) foi realizada em temperatura constante de 40 oC e pressões variáveis (90, 120, 150 e 200 bar) e demonstrou maior teor de valepotriatos que os métodos de extração por maceração em ultrassom e maceração Entre as diferentes pressões de extração utilizadas no método de SCCO2, o maior teor de valepotriatos foi apresentado pela fração obtida na pressão de 90 bar. Todos os extratos mostraram o mesmo perfil qualitativo de valepotriatos. Flavonóides também foram obtidos através de maceração por ultrassom em metanol. A dose letal mediana dos valepotriatos obtidos por maceração por ultrassom foi de 42±3 mg/kg, i.p. Esta mesma solução extrativa, na dose de 10 mg/kg, v.o. (gavage), foi inefetiva no labirinto em cruz elevado e tempo de sono barbitúrico, sugerindo a ausência de propriedades ansiolíticas e hipnótico-sedativas. Resultados similares foram obtidos com a solução extrativa enriquecida em flavonóides. Valtrato, acevaltrato, 1-b-acevaltrato, diavaltrato e o flavonóide codificado como B6 não apresentaram ligação ao sítio benzodiazepínico do complexo receptor GABAA, nem ao receptor serotonérgico (5HT1A) viii na faixa de concentração de 1-100 μM. Os valepotriatos inibiram a atividade da enzima Na+K+-ATPase na faixa de concentração micromolar. A fração de valepotriatos obtida por SCCO2 (10 mg/kg, gavage) foi efetiva no teste da natação forçada, sem interferir na atividade locomotora espontânea, sugerindo uma atividade do tipo antidepressiva. Em conclusão, a extração por fluido supercrítico com dióxido de carbono mostrou-se eficiente para a obtenção de frações enriquecidas em valepotriatos e estas substâncias representam uma nova classe química com atividade inibitória não seletiva da enzima Na+K+ATPase, e com atividade do tipo antidepressiva. / Species of the genus Valeriana are traditionally used to treat anxiety, irritability and sleep disorders. The World Health Organization indicates pharmaceutical preparations of V. officinalis as an alternative to benzodiazepine drugs for treating anxiety and insomnia. Volatile oil, valepotriates, flavonoids and lignan have been suggested as active substances of the Valeriana genus. However pharmacological studies on isolated compounds are scarce. Species of Valeriana native to Rio Grande do Sul have been studied regarding their chemical composition being Valeriana glechomifolia the species with highest valepotriate’ contents. In this study different methods of extraction of valepotriates from aerial parts of V. glechomifolia were compared, and valepotriate’ enriched extracts were tested in mice models of sedation, anxiety and depression. Isolated valepotriates were submitted to binding to benzodiazepine and 5HT1A receptors, and assayed for the Na+K+ATPase inhibitory activity. The extraction by supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) was carried out at 40 oC under 90, 120, 150 or 200 bar affording higher valepotriates contents than maceration with dichloromethane and ultrasound. The highest valepotriates yielding was obtained with SCCO2 (40 oC , 90 bar). All extracts presented the same qualitative valepotriate’ profile. Flavonoids were also obtained from methanol extracts. The median lethal dose of valepotriates obtained by maceration was determined as 42±3 mg/kg, i.p. This valepotriate’ enriched extract (10 mg/kg, p.o., gavage) was ineffective in the elevated plus maze and barbiturate sleeping time tests suggesting that it does not present anxiolitic or hypnotic-sedative properties. Similar results were obtained with flavonoids’ enriched extract. Valtrate, acevaltrate, 1-b-acevaltrate, diavaltrate and the flavonoid named B6 did not bind to benzodiazepine site of receptor GABAA complex neither to serotonergic receptor (5HT1A) at 1-100 μM. The valepotriates inhibited the Na+K+ATPase activity at micromolar concentration range. The valepotriates fraction obtained by SCCO2 (10 mg/kg, gavage) was effective in the forced swimming test without interfering with the spontaneous locomotor activity suggesting that it presents an antidepressant-like activity. In conclusion the extraction by supercritical carbon dioxide is valuable to obtain valepotriates enriched fractions; and valepotriates seem to represent new chemical entities with no selective inhibitory activity of Na+K+ATPase, as well as with antidepressant-like activity.

Espécies do gênero Valeriana são tradicionalmente utilizadas para tratar ansiedade, irritabilidade e desordens de sono. A Organização Mundial da Saúde indica o uso de preparações farmacêuticas como alternativa aos benzodiazepínicos para tratamento da ansiedade e insônia. Entre as substâncias ativas presentes no gênero Valeriana destacam-se os óleos voláteis, valepotriatos, flavonóides e lignanas. Entretanto, estudos farmacológicos com produtos isolados são escassos. Espécies nativas de Valeriana, que ocorrem no Rio Grande do Sul, têm sido estudadas em relação a sua composição química, sendo a espécie Valeriana glechomifolia a que possui maior teor de valepotriatos. Neste estudo, diferentes métodos de extração de valepotriatos foram comparados e extratos enriquecidos em valepotriatos foram testados em modelos animais de sedação, ansiedade e depressão. Valepotriatos isolados foram submetidos a ensaios de ligação a receptores benzodiazepínico e serotonérgico (5HT1A) e ensaios de atividade da enzima Na+K+ATPase. A extração por fluido supercrítico com dióxido de carbono (SCCO2) foi realizada em temperatura constante de 40 oC e pressões variáveis (90, 120, 150 e 200 bar) e demonstrou maior teor de valepotriatos que os métodos de extração por maceração em ultrassom e maceração Entre as diferentes pressões de extração utilizadas no método de SCCO2, o maior teor de valepotriatos foi apresentado pela fração obtida na pressão de 90 bar. Todos os extratos mostraram o mesmo perfil qualitativo de valepotriatos. Flavonóides também foram obtidos através de maceração por ultrassom em metanol. A dose letal mediana dos valepotriatos obtidos por maceração por ultrassom foi de 42±3 mg/kg, i.p. Esta mesma solução extrativa, na dose de 10 mg/kg, v.o. (gavage), foi inefetiva no labirinto em cruz elevado e tempo de sono barbitúrico, sugerindo a ausência de propriedades ansiolíticas e hipnótico-sedativas. Resultados similares foram obtidos com a solução extrativa enriquecida em flavonóides. Valtrato, acevaltrato, 1-b-acevaltrato, diavaltrato e o flavonóide codificado como B6 não apresentaram ligação ao sítio benzodiazepínico do complexo receptor GABAA, nem ao receptor serotonérgico (5HT1A) viii na faixa de concentração de 1-100 μM. Os valepotriatos inibiram a atividade da enzima Na+K+-ATPase na faixa de concentração micromolar. A fração de valepotriatos obtida por SCCO2 (10 mg/kg, gavage) foi efetiva no teste da natação forçada, sem interferir na atividade locomotora espontânea, sugerindo uma atividade do tipo antidepressiva. Em conclusão, a extração por fluido supercrítico com dióxido de carbono mostrou-se eficiente para a obtenção de frações enriquecidas em valepotriatos e estas substâncias representam uma nova classe química com atividade inibitória não seletiva da enzima Na+K+ATPase, e com atividade do tipo antidepressiva. / Species of the genus Valeriana are traditionally used to treat anxiety, irritability and sleep disorders. The World Health Organization indicates pharmaceutical preparations of V. officinalis as an alternative to benzodiazepine drugs for treating anxiety and insomnia. Volatile oil, valepotriates, flavonoids and lignan have been suggested as active substances of the Valeriana genus. However pharmacological studies on isolated compounds are scarce. Species of Valeriana native to Rio Grande do Sul have been studied regarding their chemical composition being Valeriana glechomifolia the species with highest valepotriate’ contents. In this study different methods of extraction of valepotriates from aerial parts of V. glechomifolia were compared, and valepotriate’ enriched extracts were tested in mice models of sedation, anxiety and depression. Isolated valepotriates were submitted to binding to benzodiazepine and 5HT1A receptors, and assayed for the Na+K+ATPase inhibitory activity. The extraction by supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) was carried out at 40 oC under 90, 120, 150 or 200 bar affording higher valepotriates contents than maceration with dichloromethane and ultrasound. The highest valepotriates yielding was obtained with SCCO2 (40 oC , 90 bar). All extracts presented the same qualitative valepotriate’ profile. Flavonoids were also obtained from methanol extracts. The median lethal dose of valepotriates obtained by maceration was determined as 42±3 mg/kg, i.p. This valepotriate’ enriched extract (10 mg/kg, p.o., gavage) was ineffective in the elevated plus maze and barbiturate sleeping time tests suggesting that it does not present anxiolitic or hypnotic-sedative properties. Similar results were obtained with flavonoids’ enriched extract. Valtrate, acevaltrate, 1-b-acevaltrate, diavaltrate and the flavonoid named B6 did not bind to benzodiazepine site of receptor GABAA complex neither to serotonergic receptor (5HT1A) at 1-100 μM. The valepotriates inhibited the Na+K+ATPase activity at micromolar concentration range. The valepotriates fraction obtained by SCCO2 (10 mg/kg, gavage) was effective in the forced swimming test without interfering with the spontaneous locomotor activity suggesting that it presents an antidepressant-like activity. In conclusion the extraction by supercritical carbon dioxide is valuable to obtain valepotriates enriched fractions; and valepotriates seem to represent new chemical entities with no selective inhibitory activity of Na+K+ATPase, as well as with antidepressant-like activity.

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Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is a target enzyme in the treatment of several pathologies, being that new molecules which inhibit of a selective, potent and reversible manner their isoforms and without adverse effects are searched. In this way, the first manuscript of this dissertation evaluated the in vitro inhibitory potential of the 4-organochalcogen-isoquinolines on cerebral MAO-A and B activities, elucidating their kinetics profile and the interaction compound x enzyme. The results demonstrated that all compounds were selective inhibitors of MAO-B, being compound 3-phenyl-4-(selenophenyl) isoquinoline the most potent. The kinetics profile revealed a mixed and reversible inhibition of enzyme, consistent to the results of molecular docking. It is known that both organic selenium compounds and isoquinolines are linked to pro-oxidants situations, thus, it was investigated the in vitro effect of 4-organoseleno-isoquinolines on cerebral activities of the enzymes δ- aminolevulinate dehydratase (δ-ALA-D) e Na+, K+-ATPase, which have easily oxidized cysteine residues. Data demonstrated that compounds substituted with chloro, fluoro and trifluoromethyl in the aromatic ring bonded to the selenium atom of compound 3-phenyl-4-(selenophenyl) isoquinoline inhibited both sulfhydryl enzymes, which was not observed in the compound substituted with methyl and in a nonsubstituted compound. Furthermore, since the inhibition of enzymes δ-ALA-D and Na+, K+-ATPase was restored by dithiothreitol it is possible to propose the oxidation of cysteine residues by compounds. The selective and reversible inhibition of MAO-B and the low toxicological potential demonstrated by compound 3-phenyl-4- (selenophenyl) isoquinoline become this compound a candidate for more studies, which aim this enzyme as a therapeutic target. / A monoamina oxidase (MAO) é uma enzima alvo no tratamento de diversas patologias, sendo que novas moléculas que a inibam de maneira seletiva, potente, reversível, e ausente de efeitos adversos suas isoformas são procuradas. Neste sentido, o primeiro manuscrito desta dissertação avaliou o potencial inibitório dos 4- organocalcogeno-isoquinolinas na atividade cerebral da MAO-A e B in vitro, elucidando seus perfis cinéticos e a interação composto e enzima. Os resultados demonstram que todos os compostos apresentam inibição seletiva da MAO-B, sendo o composto 3-fenil-4-(selenofenil) isoquinolina o mais potente. O perfil cinético revelou inibição do tipo mista e reversível da enzima, coerente aos resultados do docking molecular. Sabe-se que tanto compostos orgânicos de selênio quanto isoquinolinas relacionam-se a situações pró-oxidantes, deste modo, investigou-se o efeito in vitro dos 4-organoseleno-isoquinolinas na atividade cerebral das enzimas δ- aminolevulinato dehidratase (δ-ALA-D) e Na+, K+-ATPase, as quais possuem resíduos de cisteína facilmente oxidáveis. Os dados demonstram que os compostos substituídos com cloro, flúor e trifluormetil no anel aromático ligado ao átomo de Se do composto 3-fenil-4-(selenofenil) isoquinolina inibem ambas as enzimas sulfidrílicas, o que não foi observado com o composto substituído com metil e com o composto não substituído. Além disso, visto que a inibição das enzimas δ-ALA-D e Na+, K+-ATPase foi revertida por ditiotreitol é possível propor o envolvimento da oxidação dos resíduos de cisteína pelos compostos. Devido à inibição seletiva e reversível da MAO-B e ao baixo potencial toxicológico demonstrado, o composto 3- fenil-4-(selenofenil) isoquinolina torna-se um candidato a mais estudos que possuam esta enzima como alvo terapêutico.

PURPOSE. Na, K-ATPase activity in lens epithelium is subject to control by Src family tyrosine kinases (SFKs). Previously we showed hyposmotic solution causes an SFK-dependent increase in Na, K-ATPase activity in the epithelium. Here we explored the role of cAMP in the signaling mechanism responsible for the SFK and Na, K-ATPase response. METHODS. Intact porcine lenses were exposed to hyposmotic Krebs solution (200 mOsm) then the epithelium was assayed for cAMP, SFK phosphorylation (activation) or Na, K-ATPase activity. RESULTS. An increase of cAMP was observed in the epithelium of lenses exposed to hyposmotic solution. In lenses exposed to hyposmotic solution SFK phosphorylation in the epithelium approximately doubled as did Na, K-ATPase activity and both responses were prevented by H89, a protein kinase A inhibitor. The magnitude of the SFK response to hyposmotic solution was reduced by a TRPV4 antagonist HC067047 added to prevent TRPV4-mediated calcium entry, and by a cytoplasmic Ca2+ chelator BAPTA-AM. The Na, K-ATPase activity response in the epithelium of lenses exposed to hyposmotic solution was abolished by BAPTA-AM. As a direct test of cAMP-dependent SFK activation, intact lenses were exposed to 8-pCPT-cAMP, a cell-permeable cAMP analog. 8-pCPT-cAMP caused robust SFK activation. Using Western blot, two calcium-activated adenylyl cyclases, ADCY3 and ADCY8, were detected in lens epithelium. CONCLUSIONS. Calcium-activated adenylyl cyclases are expressed in the lens epithelium and SFK activation is linked to a rise of cAMP that occurs upon hyposmotic challenge. The findings point to cAMP as a link between TRPV4 channel-mediated calcium entry, SFK activation, and a subsequent increase of Na, K-ATPase activity.

Na+/K+-ATPase has been shown to regulate the sweating and cutaneous vascular responses during exercise; however, similar studies have not been conducted to assess the roles of the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter (NKCC) and K+ channels. Additionally, it remains to be determined if these mechanisms underpinning the heat loss responses differ with exercise intensity. Eleven young (24±4 years) males performed three 30-min semi-recumbent cycling bouts at low (30% VO2peak), moderate (50% VO2peak), and high (70% VO2peak) intensity exercise, respectively, each separated by 20-min recovery periods. Using intradermal microdialysis, four forearm skin sites were continuously perfused with either: 1) lactated Ringer solution (Control), 2) 6 mᴍ ouabain (Na+/K+-ATPase inhibitor), 3) 10 mᴍ bumetanide (NKCC inhibitor), or 4) 50 mᴍ BaCl2 (non-specific K+ channel inhibitor); sites at which we assessed local sweat rate (LSR) and cutaneous vascular conductance (CVC). Inhibition of Na+/K+-ATPase attenuated LSR compared to Control during the moderate and high intensity exercise bouts (both P˂0.01), whereas attenuations with NKCC and K+ channel inhibition were only apparent during the high intensity exercise bout (both P≤0.05). Na+/K+-ATPase inhibition augmented CVC during all exercise intensities (all P˂0.01), whereas CVC was greater with NKCC inhibition during the low intensity exercise only (P˂0.01) and attenuated with K+ channel inhibition during the moderate and high intensity exercise conditions (both P˂0.01). We show that Na+/K+-ATPase, NKCC and K+ channels all contribute to the regulation of sweating and cutaneous blood flow but their influence is dependent on the intensity of exercise.

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HyperKPP) is characterized by myotonic discharges and weakness/paralysis. It is a channelopathy that is caused by mutation in the SCN4A gene that encodes for the skeletal muscle Na+ channel isoform (Nav1.4) α-subunit. Limb muscles are severely affected while breathing musculature is rarely affected even though diaphragm expresses the Nav1.4 channel. The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanism(s) that render the HyperKPP diaphragm asymptomatic in order to find a novel long lasting therapeutic approach, to treat HyperKPP symptoms. A HyperKPP mouse model carrying the M1592V mutation was used because it has a similar phenotype to that of patients carrying the same mutation. HyperKPP diaphragm, the limb muscles soleus and EDL all had a higher tetrodotoxin (TTX) sensitive Na+ influx than wild type (WT), but only the soleus and EDL had a depolarized resting potential, lower force and greater K+-induced force loss when compared to WT. The lack of a membrane depolarization in HyperKPP diaphragm was because of greater electrogenic contribution of the Na+ K+ ATPase pump compared to WT while such increase was not observed in EDL and soleus. HyperKPP diaphragm also had greater action potential amplitude than EDL and soleus possibly because of higher Na+ K+ ATPase pump maintaining a low [Na+]i. An inhibition of PKA, but not of PKC, increased the sensitivity of the HyperKPP diaphragm to the K+-induced force depression. So, HyperKPP soleus was exposed to forskolin to increase cAMP levels in order to activate PKA to document whether greater activity of PKA will alleviate HyperKPP symptoms. At 4.7 mM K+, forskolin increased force production, but worsened the decrease in force at 8 and 11 mM K+. Forskolin also did not improve membrane excitability. Pinacidil a KATP channel opener, improved force production at all [K+]e by causing a hyperpolarization of resting EM which then allowed for greater action potential amplitude and more excitable fibers. It is concluded that the development of a better therapeutic approach to treat HyperKPP can include a mechanism which activates Na+ K+ ATPase pumps and KATP channels.

Nous avons réalisé la synthèse de thiazoles, sélénazoles, thiéno[2,3-d]thiazoles et thiéno[2,3-d][1,3]sélénazoles, ce dernier étant préparé facilement à partir de cyanamide et de sulfure de carbone. Nous avons de cette manière pu synthétiser des 4-amino-1,3-thiazoles et 1,3-sélénazoles substitués en position 2 et 5 en deux étapes. Appliqué ces hétérocycles, les 4-halogéno-1,3-thiazoles et 1,3-sélénazoles ont été synthétisés par la méthode de Doyle. La labilité des halogènes dans les dérivés précédents a permis de préparer de nouveaux thiéno[2,3-d]thiazoles et [1,3]sélénazoles. La détermination du potentiel antiprolifératif de ces composés a permis de mettre en évidence deux composés, présentant des IC50 de l’ordre du micromolaire sur les lignées cellulaires cancéreuses : MCF-7, PC-3, Hs683, U373, SKMEL-28 et A549. Un composé surtout a montré une activité d’inhibition de Na+/K+-ATPase et de l'oncogène Ras. Par ailleurs dans un second sujet, nous nous sommes intéressés à la mise au point d’une synthèse des deux isomères (alpha et bêta) de 4-butoxylvinyl-coumarines, -thiocoumarine et -2-quinolones par couplage de Heck. Nous avons ainsi pu montrer que suivant le substituant présent en position 4 des hétérocycles le couplage était régiosélectif. Ces dérivés butoxyvinyliques se caractérisaient par leur caractère diénique et nous avons étudié leur réactivité, stéréoséléctivité et régiosélectivité avec différents diénophiles dans des réactions de cycloaddition de Diels-Alder. Parmi tous les composés polyhétérocycliques ainsi préparés, nous avons identifié des composés tétracycliques à noyau quinonique qui présentent un potentiel anticancéreux par des valeurs d’IC50 sur l’inhibition des phosphatases CDC25 et sur plusieurs lignées de cellules tumorales / We performed the synthesis of thiazoles, selenazoles, thieno[2,3-d]thiazoles and thieno[2,3-d][1,3] selenazoles which are easily prepared from cyanamide and carbon disulfide. By this way, we have synthesized 4-amino-1,3-thiazoles et 1,3-selenazoles substituted in position 2 and 5 in two steps. Used these heterocycles, 4-halogeno-1,3-thiazoles et 1,3-selenazoles were synthesized by Doyle’s method. Lability of halogens in previous derivatives allowed to prepare new thieno[2,3-d]thiazoles and [1,3]selenazoles. Determination of the antiproliferative activity of these compounds has brought out two compounds, showing IC50 values in micromolar range on investigated cancer cell lines: MCF-7, PC-3, Hs683, U373, SKMEL-28, and A549. One particular compound showed a high activity of anti-Na+/K+-ATPase and anti-ROS. In addition in the second subject, we were interested in the development of the synthesis of two isomers (alpha and beta) of 4-butoxylvinyl-coumarins, -thiocoumarin and -2-quinolones by Heck coupling. We showed that, depending on the substituent in the position 4 of the heterocycle, the coupling was regioselective. These butoxyvinylic derivatives, characterized by dienic character, were studied for their reactivity, stereoselectivity and regioselectivity with several dienophiles in Diels-Alder cycloaddition. Among all the polyheterocyclic compounds prepared, we have identified the tetracyclic compounds with quinonic ring which have potential anticancer activity by inhibition of CDC25 phosphatase and on several tumor cell lines