Direct actions of the flavonoids naringenin, quercetin and genistein on rat cardiac and vascular muscles
Journal: Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research (Vol.6, No. 3)Publication Date: 2018-05-01
Authors : Loipa Galán-Martínez; Idalia Herrera-Estrada; Alicia Fleites-Vázquez;
Page : 158-166
Keywords : cardiovascular; flavonoid; genistein; naringenin; quercetin;
Abstract
Context: Flavonoids are natural polyphenolic compounds that are ubiquitous in plants. Numerous prospective epidemiological studies have found beneficial effects of flavonoid consumption on overall cardiovascular mortality. These effects have been attributed to nonspecific antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic and antithrombotic properties of flavonoids. However, little is known about direct actions of flavonoids on cardiac and vascular smooth muscles. Aims: To evaluate the effects of three flavonoids (naringenin, quercetin and genistein) on electrical and contractile activities of isolated rat hearts and on contraction of rat abdominal aortic rings. Methods: Surface electrogram (ECG) and force of contraction (FC) were recorded in isolated rat hearts. The ventricular fibrillation threshold was evaluated with the flavonoids. The effects on aortic contraction were assessed in rat abdominal aortic rings pre-contracted with 60 mM of KCl. Results: Genistein tended to prolong the QT interval while naringenin tended to decrease it. The effects of all flavonoids on QRS and RR interval were mild and not statistically significant. Genistein and naringenin produced a negative inotropic effect in isolated rat hearts with an IC50 of 13.8 μM and 33.8 μM, respectively. Quercetin at low concentrations had a positive inotropic effect; at high concentrations, it exerted a negative inotropic effect. Naringenin and quercetin increased the threshold for ventricular fibrillation, whereas genistein decreased it. Naringenin, quercetin, and genistein induced concentration-dependent relaxation in endothelium-denuded rat aortic rings. Conclusions: These flavonoids have direct actions on rat cardiac and vascular smooth muscles.
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