DOI

https://doi.org/10.25772/GWT4-0F13

Defense Date

2015

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Physiology and Biophysics

First Advisor

Dr. Edward J. Lesnefsky Jr., M.D.

Second Advisor

Dr. Clive M Baumgarten, PhD

Third Advisor

Dr. Anindita Das, PhD

Abstract

The modulation of the electron transport during ischemia-reperfusion has been shown to be protective. We hypothesized that metformin, a Complex I inhibitor, may exhibit characteristics of a pharmacological agent that could achieve long-term therapeutic intervention against ischemia-reperfusion injury. Mitochondria were harvested from adult male mice and incubated with or without metformin at 30oC for 15 minutes, while being shaken at 300 rpm. Metformin decreased Complex I oxidative phosphorylation and Complex I activity. However, metformin also increased injury and decreased the maximum membrane potential. Even though there was a decrease in maximum membrane potential, the proton motive force (PMF) was still intact as the ADP/O ratio was not affected. In conclusion, metformin does exhibit some characteristics of a drug that could achieve long-term therapeutic benefit against ischemia-reperfusion.

Rights

© The Author

Is Part Of

VCU University Archives

Is Part Of

VCU Theses and Dissertations

Date of Submission

5-3-2015

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