ANÁLISE MORFOLÓGICA DOS PROCESSOS PATOLÓGICOS GERAIS EM RINS DE RATOS OBESOS E SUA RELAÇÃO COM O EXERCÍCIO FÍSICO

Abstract

The objective of the study was to compare the morphological findings, quantify the inflammation and renal fibrosis in obese rats submitted to physical exercise. Male Wistar rats were used. Control animals were fed standard feed and tap water, and the obese were fed a hyperlipidic diet. These animals were submitted to intermittent training, where the movement of complete extension of the paw was performed, lifting a load positioned at the back of the vest. The animals' kidneys were collected to evaluate the findings. Regarding the histopathological analysis, no general pathological processes were evidenced. When the fibrosis quantification was performed, no significant results were observed between the groups. It was concluded that no general pathological processes were observed in the kidneys of obese rats and their relationship with physical exercise. In this way, it is suggested to carry out new studies with longer protocols in order to better elucidate the results.

KEYWORDS: Obesity, Kidney, Inflammation, Fibrosis, Exercise.