ISSN:
1434-0879
Keywords:
Furosemide
;
Ischemia
;
Kidney
;
31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
;
Surface coil
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary 31P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy of the in situ rat kidney was performed by a surface coil method, and the effects of ischemia and furosemide infusion were assessed.31P NMR spectra of the kidney subjected to 30 min of ischemia returned completely to the pre-ischemic level after 60 min of reperfusion. But the31P NMR spectra after 60 min of ischemia did not recover, even after 120 min of reperfusion. Levels of β-ATP and inorganic phosphate (Pi) decreased and the chemical shift of Pi increased after intravenous infusion of furosemide. This increase in chemical shift might signal an alkalotic change in intracellular pH. Furosemide infusion prior to ischemia is thought to protect the kidney from injury induced by 60 min of warm ischemia. The chemical shift of Pi returned to the pre-ischemic level earlier than β-ATP and Pi. In conclusion, according to the findings of31P NMR spectroscopy, furosemide infusion prior to ischemia may be effective in protecting the kidney against ischemic injury. But the change in Pi peak and the causes of the dissociation of Pi and β-ATP should be examined further.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00590036
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