Exercise-induced regulation of matrix metalloproteinases in the skeletal muscle of subjects with type 2 diabetes

Celena Scheede-Bergdahl, Andreas Bergdahl, Peter Schjerling, Klaus Qvortrup, Satu O Koskinen, Flemming Dela

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Abstract

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMP) play a critical role during vascular remodelling, in both health and disease. Impaired MMP regulation is associated with many diabetes-related complications. This study examined whether exercise-induced regulation of MMPs is maintained in the skeletal muscle of patients with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Subjects [12 T2DM, 9 healthy control subjects (CON)] underwent 8 weeks of physical training. Messenger RNA (mRNA) was measured at baseline, during and after 8 weeks of training. Protein was measured pre- and post-training. At baseline, there were no effects of diabetes on MMP or TIMP mRNA or protein. mRNA and protein response to training was similar in both groups, except active MMP-2 protein was elevated post training in T2DM only. Our results indicate that exercise-induced stimulation of MMPs is preserved in skeletal muscle of patients with T2DM. This early stage of diabetes may provide an opportunity for intervention and prevention of complications.

Original languageEnglish
JournalDiabetes and Vascular Disease Research
Volume11
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)324-334
ISSN1479-1641
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2014

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