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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2020

Activating the interleukin-6-Gp130-STAT3 pathway ameliorates ventricular electrical stability in myocardial infarction rats by modulating neurotransmitters in the paraventricular nucleus.

Meng Gao, Dechun Yin, Jugang Chen, Xiufen Qu

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Article in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. [Mechanisms by Which Paraventricular Hypothalamic Nucleus Participates in the Acupuncture Treatment of Diseases].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2025
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Meng GaoDepartment of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
Dechun YinDepartment of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
Jugang ChenDepartment of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
Xiufen QuDepartment of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China. xfqu_hmu@163.com.ORCID 0000-0002-3237-546X
Harbin Medical University · CN

Funding

Chinese Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2018M631959Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation (CN) LBH-Z18213Science Foundation of the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University 2018L001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMalignant ventricular arrhythmia (VA) is the most common cause of death associated with acute myocardial infarction (MI). Recent studies have revealed direct involvement of the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) in the occurrence of VA. However, the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood. In this study, we investigated changes in the interleukin-6 (IL-6)-glycoprotein 130-signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) pathway in the PVN during acute MI and the effects of this pathway on ventricular stability.

methodsRats were divided into a control group, a MI group, a PVN-injected anti-IL-6 antibody group and a PVN-injected SC144 group to observe how IL-6 and its downstream glycoprotein 130-STAT3 pathway in the PVN affect ventricular stability. The left anterior descending coronary artery was ligated to induce MI. After that, an anti-IL-6 antibody and SC144 were injected into the PVNs of rats. All data are expressed as the mean ± SE and were analysed by ANOVA with a post hoc LSD test. p < 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance.

resultsAfter MI, the concentration of the inflammatory factor IL-6 increased, and its downstream glycoprotein 130-STAT3 pathway was activated in the PVN. After injection of MI rat PVNs with the anti-IL-6 antibody or glycoprotein 130 inhibitor (SC144), glutamate levels increased and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels decreased in the PVN. Plasma norepinephrine concentrations also increased after treatment, which increased the vulnerability to VA.

conclusionsIn summary, IL-6 in the PVN exerts a protective effect in MI rats, and the glycoprotein 130-STAT3 pathway plays a key role in this process. We anticipate that our findings will provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of arrhythmia after MI.

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Heart RateVentricular Function, LeftAction PotentialsAnimalsCytokine Receptor gp130Disease Models, Animalgamma-Aminobutyric AcidGlutamic AcidInterleukin-6MaleMyocardial InfarctionNorepinephrineParaventricular Hypothalamic NucleusRats, Sprague-DawleySignal TransductionSTAT3 Transcription FactorCytokine Receptor gp130gamma-Aminobutyric AcidGlutamic AcidIl6 protein, ratIl6st protein, ratInterleukin-6NorepinephrineStat3 protein, ratSTAT3 Transcription FactorCardiac electrophysiological activityGlycoprotein 130Hypothalamic paraventricular nucleusInterleukin-6STAT3Sympathetic activity

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PMID32024466
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