乙酰胆碱受体
烟碱激动剂
乙酰胆碱
受体
化学
毒蕈碱乙酰胆碱受体
败血症
神经科学
内科学
医学
生物
作者
Fei Xie,Su Min,Li Liu,Lihua Peng,Xuechao Hao,Xianlin Zhu
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2016.02.005
摘要
The muscle mass decreases with age, leading to frailty and weakness; however, the role of acetylcholine receptors in this process has not been properly studied. In this article, we hypothesize that diaphragmatic as well as peripheral muscle weakness may be caused by the up-regulation of gamma and alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) on muscle cell membranes.Adult male rats were randomly divided into sham and sepsis groups. Sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Blood specimens and biopsies of tibialis anterior muscle and diaphragm were obtained at 24h post CLP.Up-regulation of gamma and alpha 7 nAChRs was detected in both sham and septic groups; however, this response was more robust in septic animals. Compared to tibialis anterior muscle, the diaphragm expressed a higher number of both receptor types.Muscle weakness in old age and sepsis may have common molecular underpinnings. Loss of diaphragmatic strength may explain hypoxia and respiratory failure often encountered in frail elderly.
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