Abstract
Leptin-deficient mice show a blunted response to hypercapnia explained by central nervous system effects. The impact of leptin on peripheral chemoreceptor function is unclear. Therefore, 9 mutant (ob/ob) and 9 wild-type (+/+) mice were exposed to room air or 100% oxygen and respiratory rate (RR) and tidal volume (Vt) were measured. Subsequently, ob/ob mice received either leptin or vehicle and measurements were repeated. Compared to baseline, for +/+ mice, RR decreased significantly by 9.4% ± 3.0% (means ± SD), whereas Vt remained unchanged. Transition from normoxia to hyperoxia did not change RR and Vt in untreated ob/ob mice, whereas after leptin treatment, RR and Vt decreased significantly. Leptin deficiency abolishes the response to hyperoxia, which is restored by leptin replacement. Thus, leptin seems to be influential for a competent peripheral chemoreceptor function.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 559-570 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Experimental Lung Research |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2004 |
Keywords
- Mice
- Peripheral chemoreceptor
- Whole body plethysmography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Clinical Biochemistry