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Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Changes in ion channel gene expression underlying heart failure-induced sinoatrial node dysfunction.
Circulation. Heart Failure 2011 July
BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) causes a decline in the function of the pacemaker of the heart-the sinoatrial node (SAN). The aim of the study was to investigate HF-induced changes in the expression of the ion channels and related proteins underlying the pacemaker activity of the SAN.
METHODS AND RESULTS: HF was induced in rats by the ligation of the proximal left coronary artery. HF animals showed an increase in the left ventricular (LV) diastolic pressure (317%) and a decrease in the LV systolic pressure (19%) compared with sham-operated animals. They also showed SAN dysfunction wherein the intrinsic heart rate was reduced (16%) and the corrected SAN recovery time was increased (56%). Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to measure gene expression. Of the 91 genes studied during HF, 58% changed in the SAN, although only 1% changed in the atrial muscle. For example, there was an increase in the expression of ERG, K(v)LQT1, K(ir)2.4, TASK1, TWIK1, TWIK2, calsequestrin 2, and the A1 adenosine receptor in the SAN that could explain the slowing of the intrinsic heart rate. In addition, there was an increase in Na(+)-H(+) exchanger, and this could be the stimulus for the remodeling of the SAN.
CONCLUSIONS: SAN dysfunction is associated with HF and is the result of an extensive remodeling of ion channels; gap junction channels; Ca(2+)-, Na(+)-, and H(+)-handling proteins; and receptors in the SAN.
METHODS AND RESULTS: HF was induced in rats by the ligation of the proximal left coronary artery. HF animals showed an increase in the left ventricular (LV) diastolic pressure (317%) and a decrease in the LV systolic pressure (19%) compared with sham-operated animals. They also showed SAN dysfunction wherein the intrinsic heart rate was reduced (16%) and the corrected SAN recovery time was increased (56%). Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to measure gene expression. Of the 91 genes studied during HF, 58% changed in the SAN, although only 1% changed in the atrial muscle. For example, there was an increase in the expression of ERG, K(v)LQT1, K(ir)2.4, TASK1, TWIK1, TWIK2, calsequestrin 2, and the A1 adenosine receptor in the SAN that could explain the slowing of the intrinsic heart rate. In addition, there was an increase in Na(+)-H(+) exchanger, and this could be the stimulus for the remodeling of the SAN.
CONCLUSIONS: SAN dysfunction is associated with HF and is the result of an extensive remodeling of ion channels; gap junction channels; Ca(2+)-, Na(+)-, and H(+)-handling proteins; and receptors in the SAN.
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