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Protective Effects of Epigallocatechin-3 Gallate on Atrial Electrical and Structural Remodeling in a Rabbit Rapid Atrial Pacing Model

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Epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) is the major catechin in green tea. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of EGCG on atrial electrical and structural remodeling in a rabbit rapid atrial pacing (RAP) model. New Zealand white rabbits were subjected to RAP with or without EGCG treatment. The atrial electrophysiology was studied. ELISA, Western blots, and RT-PCR were performed to determine the level of the inflammation markers, oxidative stress, and fibrogenic agents. Atrial tissue was stained with Masson’s trichrome stain for fibrosis detection. RAP rabbits showed a significantly shorter atrial effective refractory period than control rabbits. Higher AF inducibility and longer AF duration were seen in the RAP group. AERP of rabbits received high dose EGCG were prolonged compared to RAP rabbits, and AF inducibility and duration of rabbits received high dose EGCG were lower. RAP rabbits have higher inflammation markers, higher oxidative stress, and more significant fibrosis within atrium, while high dose intervention of EGCG can lower the inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis induced by RAP. Results showed that EGCG have protective effects on atrial electrical and structural remodeling in a rabbit RAP model in terms of attenuating of inflammation and oxidative stress.

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This project was supported by Youth Fund of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University.

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  1. Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China

    Jifa Zhu, Xiao Zhang & Ling Li

  2. Cardial Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China

    Gang Su

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Zhu, J., Zhang, X., Li, L. et al. Protective Effects of Epigallocatechin-3 Gallate on Atrial Electrical and Structural Remodeling in a Rabbit Rapid Atrial Pacing Model. Cell Biochem Biophys 71, 897–903 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12013-014-0280-2

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