Evaluation of Alterations in Bladder Functions Associated With Aging in Rats
Abstract
Objective: It is clearly know that lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are not solely associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Any process that can cause structural or functional changes in the bladder might also be related with the development of LUTS. Nevertheless, the exact mechanisms causing LUTS have not clearly been defined yet. The aim of this experimental study was to investigate the impact of aging on detrusor functions using organ bath.
Material and Methods: Rats were divided into two groups as young and old. The first group consited of 10 rats with 6 monts of age, while the second group contained 10 rats with 24 months of age. The isolated detrusor strips were placed in the organ bath containing Krebs -Heinseleit solution. Ach (Acetylcholine) and KCl were utilized to study contraction. The response to same agents were obtained with the addition of L-NAME (Nω-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester). Relaxation function was compared between these groups by using phenilefrine and SNP (Sodium nitropruccide). Student’s t test was used to assess the statistical significance.
Results: The contraction response to Ach with high concentrations was significantly powerful in young rats with compare to old rats. A similar significant response was observed in young rats when L-NAME was added to Ach. However, no significant difference was seen when KCl was applied. On the other hand, the old rats showed a significant relaxation response when low concentrations of phenilefrine and SNP were utilized in muscles that had been concracted by Ach. Moreover, when the muscles had been concracted by KCl, a significantly higher relaxation was noticed by using low concentrations of SNP and high concentrations of phenilefrine in old rats with compare to young rats.
Couclusion: In this experimental study of aging bladder, a remarkable difference in bladder functions was observed between young and old rats in terms of responding various agents by using organ bath. This finding suggets a possible alteration in receptor properties of the bladder aging. Therefore, it can be postulated that aging may cause alterations in bladder functions which in turn may be associated with development of LUTS.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Urology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Osman Akyüz
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0000-0002-1402-7664
Türkiye
Kamil Çam
0000-0002-1402-7664
Türkiye
Özge Uzun
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0000-0002-1402-7664
Publication Date
June 12, 2020
Submission Date
June 3, 2019
Acceptance Date
October 25, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 15 Number: 2