Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur

Continued heat exposure can cause physiological and cellular responses. This study investigated the association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in Kuala Lumpur's urban vulnerable population. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 54 particip...

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Main Authors: Muhamad, Siti Nurfahirah, Lim, Fang Lee, Md Akim, Abdah, Karuppiah, Karmegam, Mohd Shabri, Nur Shabrina Azreen, How, Vivien
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Language:English
Published: Taylor and Francis 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116232/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116232/1/116232.pdf
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author Muhamad, Siti Nurfahirah
Lim, Fang Lee
Md Akim, Abdah
Karuppiah, Karmegam
Mohd Shabri, Nur Shabrina Azreen
How, Vivien
author_facet Muhamad, Siti Nurfahirah
Lim, Fang Lee
Md Akim, Abdah
Karuppiah, Karmegam
Mohd Shabri, Nur Shabrina Azreen
How, Vivien
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description Continued heat exposure can cause physiological and cellular responses. This study investigated the association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in Kuala Lumpur's urban vulnerable population. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 54 participants from four areas classified as experiencing moderate to strong heat stress. Physiological measurements included core body temperature, heart rate, and diastolic and systolic blood pressure. RT-qPCR and ELISA were also performed on blood samples to assess HSP70 gene and protein expressions. Despite indoor heat stress, participants maintained normal physiological parameters while there were significant indications of HSP70 expression at both the gene and protein levels. However, our study found no significant correlation (p > 0.05) between physiological responses and HSP70 expressions. This study shows no interaction between physiological responses and HSP70 expressions in the study population, revealing the complex mechanisms of indoor heat stress in vulnerable individuals.
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spelling upm-1162322025-03-24T03:26:07Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116232/ Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur Muhamad, Siti Nurfahirah Lim, Fang Lee Md Akim, Abdah Karuppiah, Karmegam Mohd Shabri, Nur Shabrina Azreen How, Vivien Continued heat exposure can cause physiological and cellular responses. This study investigated the association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in Kuala Lumpur's urban vulnerable population. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 54 participants from four areas classified as experiencing moderate to strong heat stress. Physiological measurements included core body temperature, heart rate, and diastolic and systolic blood pressure. RT-qPCR and ELISA were also performed on blood samples to assess HSP70 gene and protein expressions. Despite indoor heat stress, participants maintained normal physiological parameters while there were significant indications of HSP70 expression at both the gene and protein levels. However, our study found no significant correlation (p > 0.05) between physiological responses and HSP70 expressions. This study shows no interaction between physiological responses and HSP70 expressions in the study population, revealing the complex mechanisms of indoor heat stress in vulnerable individuals. Taylor and Francis 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116232/1/116232.pdf Muhamad, Siti Nurfahirah and Lim, Fang Lee and Md Akim, Abdah and Karuppiah, Karmegam and Mohd Shabri, Nur Shabrina Azreen and How, Vivien (2024) Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 35 (1). pp. 1-11. ISSN 0960-3123; eISSN: 1369-1619 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09603123.2024.2340125 10.1080/09603123.2024.2340125
spellingShingle Muhamad, Siti Nurfahirah
Lim, Fang Lee
Md Akim, Abdah
Karuppiah, Karmegam
Mohd Shabri, Nur Shabrina Azreen
How, Vivien
Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur
title Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur
title_full Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur
title_fullStr Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur
title_full_unstemmed Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur
title_short Association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of Kuala Lumpur
title_sort association between physiological responses and heat shock protein 70 (hsp70) expressions in the vulnerable populations of kuala lumpur
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116232/
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