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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Effets des facteurs environnementaux sur la spermatogenèse : déclin des paramètres du sperme chez l'homme et impact des métaux lourds sur la spermatogenèse du rat ex-vivo / Environnmental effects on spermatogenesis : declin of sperm parameters in men and impact of heavy metals on rat spermatogenesis ex-vivo

Geoffroy-Siraudin, Cendrine 13 December 2010 (has links)
Au cours des dernières décennies, un contexte alarmant de déclin des paramètres du sperme etd’accroissement constant des pathologies génitales masculines a été décrit dans de nombreuxpays industrialisés.Notre travail évalue dans un premier temps l’évolution des paramètres spermatiques chez11 330 hommes ayant consulté pour infertilité conjugale au Centre de ProcréationMédicalement Assistée du CHU de Marseille entre 1988 et 2007. Les données ont étérecueillies de manière rétrospective et analysées par régression linéaire multi-variée afin detenir compte de l’effet lié à l’âge. Nous montrons une diminution significative des principauxparamètres du sperme: concentration en spermatozoïdes (-1.4% par an), numération totale enspermatozoïdes (-1.5% par an), mobilité progressive rapide (-5.6% par an) et morphologienormale (-1.9% par an). Les possibles biais de selection ont été discutés. L’effet del’environnement sur notre fonction de reproduction est l’une des hypothèses principalesévoquées pour expliquer ce phénomène.Nous montrons ensuite comment un modèle de culture de tubes séminifères de rat en chambrebicamérale, couplé à des techniques d’étude de la méiose en immunocytochimie peut êtreutilisé comme nouvel outil de reprotoxicologie. Nous décrivons tout d’abord avec l’anticorpsanti-SCP3 la prophase de première division méiotique chez le rat in-vivo et nous validons lemodèle de culture par comparaison entre les résultats des cellules obtenues in vivo et ceux descellules obtenues ex-vivo. Nous montrons ensuite grâce à ce système l’impact du ChromeHexavalent et du Cadmium sur la méiose du rat. Ces 2 métaux lourds, largement présent dansnotre environnement, peuvent être responsables d’atteintes importantes des cellulesméiotiques, y compris à de faibles doses pouvant correspondre à celles retrouvées chez desindividus exposés dans leur vie quotidienne et/ou professionnelle. / In recent decades, an alarming decline of sperm parameters and a constant increase in malegenital diseases has been described in many industrialized countries.In a first time, our study evaluates the evolution of sperm parameters in 11 330 menconsulting for infertility of their couple in the Reproduction Biology Laboratory of anUniversity Hospital in Marseilles between 1988 and 2007. Data were collected retrospectivelyand analyzed by multivariate linear regression to take into account the effect related to age.We show a significant decrease of the main sperm parameters: sperm concentration (-1.4%per year), total sperm count (-1.5% per year), rapid progressive motility (-5.6% per year) andnormal morphology (-1.9 % per year). Possible selection bias were discussed. The effect ofenvironment on our reproductive function is one of the main hypothesis to explain thisphenomenon.Secondly, we show how a rat seminiferous tubule culture in a bicameral chamber system,coupled with study of meiosis by immunocytochemistry can be used as a new tool ofreprotoxicology. We first describe with an anti-SCP3 antibody the first prophase of ratmeiosis and we validate the model of culture by comparing the results obtained on cellsobtained after in vivo spermatogenesis and those of cells obtained ex-vivo. Then, we showusing this system, the impact of hexavalent chromium and cadmium on rat meiosis. These twoheavy metals, widely present in our environment, may cause substantial impairment ofmeiotic cells, including low doses which can fit with those found in individuals exposed intheir personnal life and / or occupational training.
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O papel de ATRAP (AT1R associated protein) na modulação de NHE3 mediada por angiotensina II. / ATRAP (AT1R associated protein) role on modulation of angiotensin II-mediated NHE3 activity.

Polidoro, Juliano Zequini 15 September 2014 (has links)
Os experimentos indicam, como já demonstrado em estudos prévios do laboratório, que angiotensina II (Ang II) apresenta efeito estimulatório sobre a cinética de recuperação de pHi em células OKP. Tal estímulo não é acentuado pela super-expressão de AT1aR recombinante, ao contrário do que imaginávamos inicialmente. Acreditamos que, por conta da capacidade de amplificação de sinal característica dos receptores acoplados a proteína G, um aumento de expressão do receptor AT1aR em relação ao nível endógeno seja redundante para o fenômeno biológico estudado. Por outro lado, os resultados para o grupo com super-expressão de ATRAP corroboram nossa hipótese inicial, ao indicar uma atenuação do efeito de Ang II sobre a recuperação de pHi, em comparação aos demais grupos experimentais tratados com Ang II. Considerando que a recuperação de pHi em células OKP reflete essencialmente a atividade de troca Na+/H+ mediada pelo contra-transportador NHE3, podemos concluir que a regulação positiva de NHE3 via AT1aR/AngII é prejudicada pelo aumento de expressão da proteína ATRAP. / The experimental data suggests that, as shown in previous works from our laboratory, angiotensin II (Ang II) raises the pHi recovery rate in OKP cells. This upregulation is not enhanced by recombinant AT1aR overexpression, contrary to our initial hypothesis. We believe that, due to signal amplification mediated by G-protein coupled receptors, any increase in AT1aR would be redundant considering the biological phenomenon of interest. On the other hand, results from the ATRAP overexpression group supports our initial hypothesis, pointing an attenuated effect of Ang II over pHi recovery in relation to the remaining groups treated with Ang II. Considering that pHi recovery in OKP cells primarily reflects the Na+/H+ exchange activity mediated by NHE3 antiporter, we can conclude that NHE3 upregulation mediated by AT1aR/AngII is impaired by an increase in ATRAP protein expression.
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Ação do ANP no efeito não genômico da aldosterona sobre o trocador Na+/H+ no segmento S3 do túbulo proximal de rato - Estudos em túbulos isolados: função do cálcio citosólico. / Action of ANP on the nongenomic effects of aldosterone on the Na+/H+ exchanger in the S3 segment of proximal tubule of rat: studies in isolated tubules role of cytosolic calcium.

Braga Sobrinho, Celso 16 December 2008 (has links)
O objetivo do presente trabalho foi analisar o papel do ANP na ação não genômica da Aldosterona sobre o trocador Na+/H+ no segmento S3 do túbulo proximal de rato, isolado, in vitro. Os resultados indicam que o pHi basal do segmento S3 proximal de ratos é 7.20 + ou - 0.009 (n = 47/209). O valor médio da velocidade de extrusão celular de H+ na condição controle é de 0.195 + ou - 0.012 pHi/min (n = 16/96). Os dados confirmam que a aldosterona apresenta um efeito bifásico sobre o NHE1: em baixas doses (10-12 M) o estimula, enquanto que em altas doses (10-6M), o inibe. O ANP (10-6 M) não possui efeito sobre o NHE1; contudo, o ANP previne ambos os efeitos da aldosterona sobre esse trocador. O valor médio da concentração do cálcio no citosol ([Ca2+]i) na condição controle é 100 ± 1 (n = 5) hM Adicionalmente, nossos estudos mostram que o ANP diminui a [Ca2+]i e inibe o efeito estimulatório de ambas as doses de aldosterona sobre esse parâmetro. / The effects of aldosterone and ANP(2 min preincubation) on the intracellular pH recovery rate (pHirr) after the acid load induced by NH4Cl and on the [Ca2+]i were investigated in isolated rat S3 segment. The basal pHi was 7.20 + ou - 0.009(n=47/209) and the basal pHirr via the Na+/H+ exchanger was 0.195 + ou - 0.012 pHi/min(n=16/96). Aldosterone(10-12M) caused an increase in the pHirr, but aldosterone(10-6M) decreased it. ANP(10-6M) alone or plus aldosterone(10-12 or 10-6 M) had no effect on pHirr. The basal [Ca2+]i was 100 + ou - 1(n=5)hM. After 1 min of Aldosterone pi there was a transient and dose-dependent increase of the [Ca2+]i and after 6 min pi there was a new increase of [Ca2+]i. ANP alone decreased the [Ca2+]i and prevented the stimulatory effects of aldosterone(10-12 or 10-6M) on this parameter. The data indicate a nongenomic action of aldosterone and ANP on the Na+/H+ exchanger and on [Ca2+]i and are compatible with stimulation of the this exchanger by increases in [Ca2+]i in the lower range (at10-12M aldosterone) and inhibition by increases at high levels (at10-6M aldosterone).
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Efeitos não-genômicos dos hormônios esteróides - aldosterona e corticosterona - sobre a acidificação do túbulo proximal (S2) de ratos: estudos de microperfusão tubular e capilar, in vivo . / Nongenomic effect of steroid hormones - aldosterone and corticosterone - on acidification of rat proximal tubule (S2) studies by tubular and capillary microperfusion, in vivo .

Pergher, Patrícia e Silva 02 September 2010 (has links)
O objetivo foi determinar se aldosterona e corticosterona agem sobre a acidificação do túbulo proximal e se esses efeitos são genômicos e/ou não-genômicos. A reabsorção de HCO3- foi avaliada por microperfusão estacionária. Aldosterona e corticosterona perfundidas na luz tubular causaram aumento significante do JHCO3-. Na presença de etanol, actinomicina D, cicloheximida ou espironolactona, o JHCO3- foi estatisticamente igual ao valor controle (2,84 ± 0,079 nmol.cm-2.s-1). RU486 sozinho inibiu o efeito estimulador da aldosterona e corticosterona. Losartan não alterou o JHCO3-. Concanomicina ou S3226 diminuiram o efeito estimulador da corticosterona. A aldosterona perfundida nos capilares peritubulares aumentou o JHCO3-. Assim, a aldosterona e corticosterona tem um efeito rápido, não-genômico, estimulante do JHCO3-, provavelmente com a participação do GR e pela ativação do NH3 e da H+-ATPase luminais. Além disto, a aldosterona e corticosterona endógenas estimulam o JHCO3- no túbulo proximal. / The purpose was to determine if aldosterone and corticosterone act on the acidification of proximal tubule and if these hormonal effects are genomic and/or nongenomic. Bicarbonate reabsorption was evaluated by microperfusion. Aldosterone and corticosterone caused a significant increase in JHCO3-. In the presence of ethanol, actinomycin D, cycloheximide or espironolactone, the JHCO3- was not different from the control value (2.84 ± 0.079 nmol.cm-2.s-1). However, in the presence of RU486 a decrease on JHCO3- was observed. Losartan inhibited the JHCO3-. Concanamicyn or S3226 decreased the stimulatory effect of corticosterone. Aldosterone perfused into peritubular capillaries also increased JHCO3-. Our results indicate that: aldosterone and corticosterone has a rapid, nongenomic, stimulatory effect on JHCO3-; probably, GR participates in this process and; this effect, probably, occurs by activation of luminal NH3 and H+-ATPase. Besides, endogenous aldosterone and corticosterone stimulate JHCO3-.
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The Effects of Testicular Nerve Transection and Epididymal White Adipose Tissue Lipectomy on Spermatogenesis in Syrian Hamster

Spence, Jeremiah E 30 July 2008 (has links)
Previous investigators demonstrated that epididymal white adipose tissue (EWAT) lipectomy suppressed spermatogenesis and caused atrophy of the seminiferous tubules. EWAT lipectomy, however, may disrupt testicular innervation, which reportedly compromises testicular function. To resolve this confound and better clarify the role of EWAT in spermatogenesis, three experimental groups of hamsters were created in which: i.) the superior and inferior spermatic nerves were transected (SSNx) at the testicular level, ii.) EWAT was extirpated (EWATx), and iii.) testicular nerves and EWAT were left intact (SHAM controls). It was hypothesized that transection of the superior and inferior spermatic nerves would disrupt normal spermatogenesis. The findings indicate a significant reduction in spermatogenic activity and marked seminal tubule atrophy within the EWATx testis, as compared to the SSNx and controls testes, which did not differ significantly from each other. From these data, it is concluded that EWAT, and not testicular innervation, is central to normal spermatogenesis.
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Morphological and physiological studies of the carbon concentrating mechanism in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Chan, Kher Xing January 2019 (has links)
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii possesses a single-cell-based CO2-concentrating mechanism (CCM). The CCM is an important element of algal photosynthesis, metabolism, growth and biomass production, which works by increasing the concentration of inorganic carbon (Ci) in the pyrenoid, a dense RuBisCO-packed structure within the chloroplast. This suppresses RuBisCO oxygenase activity and associated photorespiration. The enhanced efficiency of CO2 assimilation in the pyrenoid via CCM had been modelled theoretically as a requirement for successful CCM in higher plant systems. The ultimate aim of my research is to understand the biogenesis of the pyrenoid using a set of CCM mutants with pyrenoidal defects. Immunofluorescence methods and spot growth tests under different CO2 concentrations were performed on mutants with CCM defects generated by an insertional mutagenesis screen. Morphological and physiological characterisation of these mutants revealed differences in the pyrenoid morphology, the ability for RuBisCO to aggregate into the pyrenoid and the formation of thylakoidal tubule network associated with the pyrenoid. The thylakoid tubule network may be linked to the transport of inorganic carbon into the pyrenoid as part of the CCM. Further characterisation of one of the mutants gave rise to the hypothesis that the gene of interest, Cre11.g467712 (SAGA), is a multi-functional anchor protein related to the structural formation of the pyrenoid and may be another essential component of the pyrenoid.
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Estabilidade da oclusão tubular de diferentes agentes obliteradores para tratamento de hipersensibilidade dentinária

Moura, Guilherme Faria 15 February 2016 (has links)
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / In order to test the stability of dentinal tubules occlusion promoted by tubular front sealing agents to corrosive / abrasive challenges, the aim of our study is to evaluate the occlusion and stability of tubule-occluded products for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity. Fifty sound tooth were randomly assigned in five groups (n=10), CL: Self Adhesive Sealant (Clinpro XT), TM: Calcium phosphate (Teethmate Desensitizer), GL: Glutaraldehyde (5% Gluma Desensitizer), NP: nano calcium phosphate (Nano P), 5% potassium oxalate (Painless). They were prepared to expose dentinal tubules of the cervical region, just below the cement enamel junction, submitted to treatment and later the challenges with hydrochloric acid and brushing, to simulate oral cavity of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The analyzes were performed by counting, area and perimeter of the tubules, surface roughness, volume variation, height and angle vertical step, using the laser confocal microscope to evaluate the power of tubule-occluding agents and durability after the acids challenges and brushing. All criteria evaluated were submitted to appropriate statistical analysis. The effectiveness of the tested agents was evidenced in relation to time periods, all groups showed statistical differences between the initial and after treatment stages however only the CL, TM, GL groups did not achieve statistical differences between treatment and post challenge stages, proving stronger. When compared between groups, the CL was the only group that promoted complete obliteration of all dentinal tubules, maintained this obliteration after the challenges, and presents statistics differences in relation to the other groups in all variables. The use of desensitizing agents is effective in dentinal tubule occlusion. The CL, TM, GL agents were more resistant against biocorrosive-erosive challenges; the CL group was group that promoted better tubule obliteration. The surface roughness was higher for the CL group after the challenges. / O tratamento da hipersensibilidade dentinária é controverso, devido à falta de estudos que comprovam a efetividade e longa duração dos protocolos, assim como a sua estabilidade frente aos eventos de biocorrosão e abrasão que ocorrem na cavidade oral, principalmente em pacientes que sofrem de refluxo gastroesofágico. Esse tratamento é embasado nos princípios de vedamento do túbulo dentinário ou da dessensibilização das terminações nervosas periodontoblásticas dentro de cada túbulo. O objetivo do nosso trabalho foi avaliar o poder de obliteração e a durabilidade de produtos obliteradores para o tratamento da hipersensibilidade dentinária. Cinquenta (50) terceiros molares hígidos, foram preparados de modo a expor túbulos dentianários da região cervical, logo abaixo da junção cemento-esmalte e divididos aleatoriamente em cinco grupos CL: Selante autoadesivo (3M ESPE CLINPRO XT) (n=10), TM: Fosfato de cálcio (TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER KURARAY NORITAKE DENTAL INC.) (n=10), GL: Glutaraldeído 5% (GLUMA DESENSITIZER HERAEUS®) (n=10), NP: Fosfato de cálcio nano estruturado (NANO P FGM®) (n=10), PL: Oxalato de Potássio 5% (PAINLESS). Foram submetidos ao tratamento e posteriormente a desafios com ácido hidroclorídrico e escovação, para simular a cavidade oral, em pacientes portadores da doença do refluxo gastroesofágico. As análises foram realizadas por meio de contagem e perímetro dos túbulos, rugosidade de superfície e variação de volume, altura e degrau vertical utilizando microscópio confocal a laser, para avaliar a capacidade de obliteração dos produtos e a estabilidade após os desafios ácidos e de escovação. Os dados foram submetidos aos testes estatísticos apropriados (&#945;=0,05). A eficácia dos agentes testados foi evidenciada em relação a períodos de tempo. Todos os grupos apresentaram diferença estatística entre os estágios iniciais e pós o tratamento (p<0,001), no entanto apenas o CL, TM, GL não apresentaram diferença estatística entre as etapas de tratamento e pós-desafio, mostrando maior resistência. Quando comparados entre si, o grupo CL promoveu maior obliteração dos túbulos 14 dentinários e manteve essa obliteração após os desafios, apresentando diferenças estatísticas, em relação aos outros grupos em todas as variáveis. O uso de agentes de dessensibilização é eficaz na oclusão dos túbulos dentinários. Os agentes CL, TM, GL foram mais resistentes a desafios biocorrosivos/erosivos, A rugosidade da superfície foi maior no grupo CL, após os desafios. / Mestre em Odontologia
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Efeitos não-genômicos dos hormônios esteróides - aldosterona e corticosterona - sobre a acidificação do túbulo proximal (S2) de ratos: estudos de microperfusão tubular e capilar, in vivo . / Nongenomic effect of steroid hormones - aldosterone and corticosterone - on acidification of rat proximal tubule (S2) studies by tubular and capillary microperfusion, in vivo .

Patrícia e Silva Pergher 02 September 2010 (has links)
O objetivo foi determinar se aldosterona e corticosterona agem sobre a acidificação do túbulo proximal e se esses efeitos são genômicos e/ou não-genômicos. A reabsorção de HCO3- foi avaliada por microperfusão estacionária. Aldosterona e corticosterona perfundidas na luz tubular causaram aumento significante do JHCO3-. Na presença de etanol, actinomicina D, cicloheximida ou espironolactona, o JHCO3- foi estatisticamente igual ao valor controle (2,84 ± 0,079 nmol.cm-2.s-1). RU486 sozinho inibiu o efeito estimulador da aldosterona e corticosterona. Losartan não alterou o JHCO3-. Concanomicina ou S3226 diminuiram o efeito estimulador da corticosterona. A aldosterona perfundida nos capilares peritubulares aumentou o JHCO3-. Assim, a aldosterona e corticosterona tem um efeito rápido, não-genômico, estimulante do JHCO3-, provavelmente com a participação do GR e pela ativação do NH3 e da H+-ATPase luminais. Além disto, a aldosterona e corticosterona endógenas estimulam o JHCO3- no túbulo proximal. / The purpose was to determine if aldosterone and corticosterone act on the acidification of proximal tubule and if these hormonal effects are genomic and/or nongenomic. Bicarbonate reabsorption was evaluated by microperfusion. Aldosterone and corticosterone caused a significant increase in JHCO3-. In the presence of ethanol, actinomycin D, cycloheximide or espironolactone, the JHCO3- was not different from the control value (2.84 ± 0.079 nmol.cm-2.s-1). However, in the presence of RU486 a decrease on JHCO3- was observed. Losartan inhibited the JHCO3-. Concanamicyn or S3226 decreased the stimulatory effect of corticosterone. Aldosterone perfused into peritubular capillaries also increased JHCO3-. Our results indicate that: aldosterone and corticosterone has a rapid, nongenomic, stimulatory effect on JHCO3-; probably, GR participates in this process and; this effect, probably, occurs by activation of luminal NH3 and H+-ATPase. Besides, endogenous aldosterone and corticosterone stimulate JHCO3-.
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O papel de ATRAP (AT1R associated protein) na modulação de NHE3 mediada por angiotensina II. / ATRAP (AT1R associated protein) role on modulation of angiotensin II-mediated NHE3 activity.

Juliano Zequini Polidoro 15 September 2014 (has links)
Os experimentos indicam, como já demonstrado em estudos prévios do laboratório, que angiotensina II (Ang II) apresenta efeito estimulatório sobre a cinética de recuperação de pHi em células OKP. Tal estímulo não é acentuado pela super-expressão de AT1aR recombinante, ao contrário do que imaginávamos inicialmente. Acreditamos que, por conta da capacidade de amplificação de sinal característica dos receptores acoplados a proteína G, um aumento de expressão do receptor AT1aR em relação ao nível endógeno seja redundante para o fenômeno biológico estudado. Por outro lado, os resultados para o grupo com super-expressão de ATRAP corroboram nossa hipótese inicial, ao indicar uma atenuação do efeito de Ang II sobre a recuperação de pHi, em comparação aos demais grupos experimentais tratados com Ang II. Considerando que a recuperação de pHi em células OKP reflete essencialmente a atividade de troca Na+/H+ mediada pelo contra-transportador NHE3, podemos concluir que a regulação positiva de NHE3 via AT1aR/AngII é prejudicada pelo aumento de expressão da proteína ATRAP. / The experimental data suggests that, as shown in previous works from our laboratory, angiotensin II (Ang II) raises the pHi recovery rate in OKP cells. This upregulation is not enhanced by recombinant AT1aR overexpression, contrary to our initial hypothesis. We believe that, due to signal amplification mediated by G-protein coupled receptors, any increase in AT1aR would be redundant considering the biological phenomenon of interest. On the other hand, results from the ATRAP overexpression group supports our initial hypothesis, pointing an attenuated effect of Ang II over pHi recovery in relation to the remaining groups treated with Ang II. Considering that pHi recovery in OKP cells primarily reflects the Na+/H+ exchange activity mediated by NHE3 antiporter, we can conclude that NHE3 upregulation mediated by AT1aR/AngII is impaired by an increase in ATRAP protein expression.
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Ação do ANP no efeito não genômico da aldosterona sobre o trocador Na+/H+ no segmento S3 do túbulo proximal de rato - Estudos em túbulos isolados: função do cálcio citosólico. / Action of ANP on the nongenomic effects of aldosterone on the Na+/H+ exchanger in the S3 segment of proximal tubule of rat: studies in isolated tubules role of cytosolic calcium.

Celso Braga Sobrinho 16 December 2008 (has links)
O objetivo do presente trabalho foi analisar o papel do ANP na ação não genômica da Aldosterona sobre o trocador Na+/H+ no segmento S3 do túbulo proximal de rato, isolado, in vitro. Os resultados indicam que o pHi basal do segmento S3 proximal de ratos é 7.20 + ou - 0.009 (n = 47/209). O valor médio da velocidade de extrusão celular de H+ na condição controle é de 0.195 + ou - 0.012 pHi/min (n = 16/96). Os dados confirmam que a aldosterona apresenta um efeito bifásico sobre o NHE1: em baixas doses (10-12 M) o estimula, enquanto que em altas doses (10-6M), o inibe. O ANP (10-6 M) não possui efeito sobre o NHE1; contudo, o ANP previne ambos os efeitos da aldosterona sobre esse trocador. O valor médio da concentração do cálcio no citosol ([Ca2+]i) na condição controle é 100 ± 1 (n = 5) hM Adicionalmente, nossos estudos mostram que o ANP diminui a [Ca2+]i e inibe o efeito estimulatório de ambas as doses de aldosterona sobre esse parâmetro. / The effects of aldosterone and ANP(2 min preincubation) on the intracellular pH recovery rate (pHirr) after the acid load induced by NH4Cl and on the [Ca2+]i were investigated in isolated rat S3 segment. The basal pHi was 7.20 + ou - 0.009(n=47/209) and the basal pHirr via the Na+/H+ exchanger was 0.195 + ou - 0.012 pHi/min(n=16/96). Aldosterone(10-12M) caused an increase in the pHirr, but aldosterone(10-6M) decreased it. ANP(10-6M) alone or plus aldosterone(10-12 or 10-6 M) had no effect on pHirr. The basal [Ca2+]i was 100 + ou - 1(n=5)hM. After 1 min of Aldosterone pi there was a transient and dose-dependent increase of the [Ca2+]i and after 6 min pi there was a new increase of [Ca2+]i. ANP alone decreased the [Ca2+]i and prevented the stimulatory effects of aldosterone(10-12 or 10-6M) on this parameter. The data indicate a nongenomic action of aldosterone and ANP on the Na+/H+ exchanger and on [Ca2+]i and are compatible with stimulation of the this exchanger by increases in [Ca2+]i in the lower range (at10-12M aldosterone) and inhibition by increases at high levels (at10-6M aldosterone).

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