The effect of moderate exercise on the elevation of Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in oral squamous epithelial cells induced by benzopyrene

• Main Authors: Anis Irmawati, Nadira Jasmin, Sidarningsih
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Veterinary World 2018-02-01
• Series: Veterinary World
• Subjects: Bax/Bcl-2 ratio; benzopyrene; moderate exercise; oral squamous carcinoma
• Online Access: http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.11/February-2018/14.pdf

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of moderate exercise on the elevation of Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. Materials and Methods: Eighteen Mus musculus strain Swiss Webster (Balb/c) were divided into three groups (n=6). K1 and K2 had contact with water 3 times/week for 12 weeks, while the members of the K3 group swam 3 times/week for 12 weeks while carrying load weighed 3% of their body weight. After 5 weeks, they were induced with 0.04 ml oleum olivarum (K1), 0.08 mg benzopyrene/0.04 ml oleum olivarum (K2, K3) 3 times/week for 4 weeks. Immunohistochemistry assays were used to determine the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 expression. The results were analyzed using an independent t-test. Results: The Bax/Bcl-2 ratio increased significantly in K3 compared to K2 (p=0.00). Conclusion: Moderate exercise could increase the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in oral squamous epithelial cells induced by benzopyrene.