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Rosuvastatin Attenuates Vascular Dysfunction Induced by High-Fructose Diets and Allergic Asthma in Rats.

Nutrients
November 28, 2024
Elena-Larisa Zimbru et al. (14 authors)
Journal ArticleAnimal Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to investigate the effects of a high-fructose diet (HFrD) on metabolic and vascular dysfunction in the context of allergic asthma and evaluate rosuvastatin's potential modulatory effects.

Results Summary

HFrD led to significant increases in body weight, abdominal circumference, lipid profiles, and blood glucose, worsened by allergic asthma. Rosuvastatin reduced lipid levels, inflammation markers, and improved vascular function while mitigating tissue thickening.

Population

Sprague-Dawley rats

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

12 weeks

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (11)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
high-fructose diet
increase
body weight
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
exhibited significant increases
#1
high-fructose diet
increase
abdominal circumference
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
exhibited significant increases
#2
high-fructose diet
increase
lipid profiles
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
exhibited significant increases
#3
high-fructose diet
increase
blood glucose
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
exhibited significant increases
#4
allergic asthma
increase
metabolic disturbances from HFrD
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
further aggravated
#5
rosuvastatin treatment
decrease
lipid levels
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
notably reduced
#6
rosuvastatin treatment
decrease
C-reactive protein
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
notably reduced
#7
rosuvastatin treatment
decrease
immunoglobulin E
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
notably reduced
#8
rosuvastatin treatment
increase
vascular reactivity
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
enhancing
#9
rosuvastatin treatment
decrease
aortic wall thickening
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
attenuating
#10
rosuvastatin treatment
decrease
bronchial wall thickening
Sprague-Dawley rats
-
attenuating
#11
Abstract

BACKGROUND: A growing body of evidence links a high-fructose diet (HFrD) to metabolic disturbances, including inflammation, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and also endothelial dysfunction, yet its role in allergic asthma remains underexplored. Considering that obesity and hypercholesterolemia exacerbate asthma by promoting systemic inflammation, investigating interventions with dual metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects is essential. This study aimed to evaluate the potential modulatory effects of rosuvastatin in ameliorating the effects of HFrD-induced metabolic and vascular dysfunction in the context of allergic asthma. METHODS: Forty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned to eight groups, receiving either a standard or HFrD for 12 weeks. Allergic asthma was induced using an ovalbumin sensitization and challenge protocol, while controls were administered saline. Selected groups were treated with rosuvastatin throughout the entire duration of the experiment. Body weight, abdominal circumference and serum biomarkers were assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks. Endothelial function was assessed by evaluating vascular reactivity in an isolated organ bath. Additionally, histopathological analyses of aortic and pulmonary tissues were conducted to investigate inflammatory responses and morphological changes. RESULTS: Rats on HFrDs exhibited significant increases in body weight, abdominal circumference, lipid profiles and blood glucose, which were further aggravated by allergic asthma. Rosuvastatin treatment notably reduced lipid levels, C-reactive protein and immunoglobulin E, while also enhancing vascular reactivity and attenuating aortic and bronchial wall thickening. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that rosuvastatin may serve as an effective therapeutic agent for addressing vascular and inflammatory complications associated with a high fructose intake and allergic asthma.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AnimalsRosuvastatin CalciumFructoseAsthmaRats, Sprague-DawleyRatsMaleDisease Models, AnimalEndothelium, VascularLungBiomarkers
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety20
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.03
Normalized Score0.55
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