This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. A number of adverse changes occur to the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels) with advancing age. For example, blood vessels should dilate or contract in response to different stimuli, such as increased blood pressure, to prevent drastic changes in blood pressure. Advancing age is generally associated with an impairment in the blood vessel's ability to dilate. This impairment is due in part to an increase in oxidative stress levels in the body. Oxidative stress is the exposure of the body's cells to molecules (ie. reactive oxygen species) that are generated continuously in the body as a function of normal metabolism. Reactive oxygen species can produce damage to cells and interfere with the body's normal function, such as the ability of blood vessels to dilate. Additionally, blood vessel function is affected by various proteins (molecules produced from cells that line your blood vessel wall called endothelial cells) that are associated with the destruction of reactive oxygen species as well as the dilation and constriction of a vessel. Importantly, we know that regular aerobic exercise is associated with improved vascular function as well as reduced oxidative stress. Accordingly, the proposed research will test the hypothesis that the adverse changes in vascular function with aging can be attributed to changes in the expression of proteins in the vessel wall. Furthermore, regular aerobic training may prevent the age-related impairments in vascular function by beneficially altering endothelial cell protein expression. To test this hypothesis, endothelial cells will be collected from the blood vessels of healthy adult humans and stained using immunofluroescence to determine the expression of various proteins of interest. The expression of the proteins of interest will be compared in sedentary and endurance-trained adults across a wide age range and will be compared to measures of vascular function.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR000051-45
Application #
7377881
Study Section
National Center for Research Resources Initial Review Group (RIRG)
Project Start
2006-04-01
Project End
2007-03-31
Budget Start
2006-04-01
Budget End
2007-03-31
Support Year
45
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$22,899
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Colorado Denver
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
041096314
City
Aurora
State
CO
Country
United States
Zip Code
80045
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