Lactate regulates myogenesis in C2C12 myoblasts in vitro

Lena Willkomm, Sarah Schubert, Raphael Jung, Manuela Elsen, Julika Borde, Sebastian Gehlert, Frank Suhr, Wilhelm Bloch

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Abstract

Satellite cells (SCs) are the resident stem cells of skeletal muscle tissue which play a major role in muscle adaptation, e.g. as a response to physical training. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of an intermittent lactate (La) treatment on the proliferation and differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts, simulating a microcycle of high intensity endurance training. Furthermore, the involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in this context was examined. C2C12 myoblasts were therefore repeatedly incubated for 2h each day with 10mM or 20mM La differentiation medium (DM) and in some cases 20mM La DM plus different antioxidative substances for up to 5days. La free (0mM) DM served as a control. Immunocytochemical staining, Western blot analysis and colorimetric assays were used to assess oxidative stress, proliferation, and differentiation. Results show that La induces oxidative stress, enhances cell-cycle withdrawal, and initiates early differentiation but delays late differentiation in a timely and dose-dependent manner. These effects can be reversed by the addition of antioxidants to the La DM. We therefore conclude that La has a regulatory role in C2C12 myogenesis via a ROS-sensitive mechanism which elicits implications for reassessing some aspects of training and the use of nutritional supplements.

Original languageEnglish
JournalStem cell research
Volume12
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)742-753
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.05.2014

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