Abstract
Cerebral ischemia and subsequent reperfusion damage are prevalent in clinical practice, linked to numerous neurodegenerative diseases. Cerebral ischemia deprives brain tissue of essential oxygen and nutrients, disrupting energy metabolism and causing cellular dysfunction. Although reperfusion theoretically aids recovery, it instead initiates complex injury responses such as oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation, worsening brain damage. Recent research suggests that enhancing neuronal energy status by modulating energy metabolism pathways can effectively counter these effects. For instance, boosting mitochondrial function, improving energy provision, and decreasing harmful metabolites can mitigate oxidative stress and cellular injury. This study investigated the protective effects of exercise preconditioning against ischemia–reperfusion injury in rats. It was observed that exercise enhances energy levels and mitochondrial respiration by upregulating the expression of COX4 and NAMPT proteins and activating AMPK and mitochondrial complex V. This process facilitates metabolic reprogramming characterized by the promotion of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) and the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), alongside a reduction in glycolysis. Such reprogramming reduces harmful metabolites, mitigating apoptosis and oxidative stress, and is a key factor in alleviating acute ischemic hypoxia-induced brain damage. These findings introduce a novel therapeutic approach for ischemic brain reperfusion injury, underscoring the crucial role of ATP production and metabolic regulation in neuroprotection.
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