RESEARCH ARTICLE
Exploration of Adhesion Molecule Expression in Cardiac Muscle of Early Atherosclerosis Dyslipidemic Sprague Dawley Rats
Titin A. Wihastuti1, Fitria N. Aini1, Nurul C. Lutfiana1, Teuku Heriansyah2, *, Nafisatuz Zamrudah1
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 124
Last Page: 129
Publisher ID: TOMCJ-12-124
DOI: 10.2174/1874104501812010124
Article History:
Received Date: 30/7/2018Revision Received Date: 29/9/2018
Acceptance Date: 2/10/2018
Electronic publication date: 24/10/2018
Collection year: 2018
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Abstract
Objective:
This study is aimed to examine the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in cardiac tissue of dyslipidemic Sprague Dawley rats.
Methods:
Eight Sprague Dawley strain rats, with 150-200 gram body weight, were divided into two groups. The control group was fed a standard diet, the positive control group was fed a high-fat diet as our previous study for 8 weeks. The pattern of distribution of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in cardiac muscle cell was examined by immunofluorescence and observed with a confocal laser scanning microscope. Lipid profile was also examined at the end of the study.
Result:
Independent t-test showed no differences in ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 expression in cardiac muscle of hypercholesterol-diet-fed Sprague Dawley rat compared to control.
Conclusion:
The expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in cardiac muscle did not change after the onset of atherosclerosis.