Na,K-ATPase represents the key enzyme that maintains the homeostasis of sodium and potassium ions in the cells. It was documented that in directly irradiated organs the activity of this enzyme is decreased. The aim of present study was to clarify the remote effect of irradiation in mediastinal area on the activity of the Na,K-ATPase in kidneys in rats. Ionizing radiation in single dose 25 Gy resulted in consequent decrease of the body weight gain as well as the size of kidneys in Wistar rats. In addition, radiation induced alterations in the oxidative status of blood plasma. Irradiation also decreased the activity of renal Na,K-ATPase. Measurements of enzyme kinetics that were dependent on the concentration of energy substrate ATP or cofactor Na indicated that the lowered enzyme activity is probably a consequence of decreased number of active molecules of the enzyme, as suggested by lowered V values. Immunoblot analysis confirmed the lowered expression of the catalytic alpha subunit together with decreased content of the glycosylated form of beta subunit in the renal tissue of irradiated rats. The ability of the enzyme to bind the substrate ATP, as well as Na was not affected, as shown by unaltered values of K and K . Irradiation of the body in the mediastinal area despite protection of kidneys by lead plates during application of X-ray was followed by significant decline of activity of the renal Na,K-ATPase, what may result in deteriorated homeostasis in the organism.
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