Zandian F, Sazegar H. Comparison of the effect of exercise with Kelussia Odaratissma Mozaff on FoxO1 Expression level in cardiac tissue of obese rats. J Birjand Univ Med Sci. 2021; 28 (3) :279-288 URL: http://journal.bums.ac.ir/article-1-2951-en.html
1- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran 2- Biotechnology Research center, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran , hoseinsazgar@yahoo.com
Background and Aim: The FoxO1 gene is a substantial regulator of cellular metabolism in heart tissue. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of Kelussia extract and exercise on FoxO1 expression in cardiac tissue. Materials and Methods: In the present study, A total of 30 adult male Wistar rats weighing 180 to 200 g were selected and divided into five groups of control, negative control, a group of obese rats with exercise (rats became obese in 6 weeks and were trained 5 days a week for one hour and the extract was given to them for 6 weeks) and two treatment groups with doses of 400 and 800 mg/Kg of Kelussia extract. Molecular tests were performed on the hearts of 30 rats using Real-Time RT PCR. Finally, Statistical analysis of results was performed by SPSS software and ANOVA TEST with a significance level of P<0.05. Results: Kelussia extract at doses of 400 and 800 mg/kg can significantly reduce FoxO1 expression level (0.61 ± 0.14) and (0.70 ± 0.25), respectively, compared to the obese group (P<0.05). Also, in the group of rats with exercise, gene expression was significantly reduced compared to that of the obese group (0.54 ± 0.13). Furthermore, the results of biochemical tests confirmed the reduction of cholesterol, sugar, LDL, and triglyceride in the hearts of obese rats treated with 400 and 800 mg/kg of Kelussia. Conclusion: Exercise as well as Kelussia extract can reduce FoxO1 expression level and, could be used as a therapeutic target in heart disease if confirmed in further studies.