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Bottari NB, Munhoz TD, Torbitz VD, Tonin AA, Anai LA, Semolin LMS, Jark PC, Bollick YS, Moresco RN, França RT, Lopes STA, Stefani LM, Tinucci-Costa M, Silva ASD. Oxidative stress in dogs with multicentric lymphoma: Effect of chemotherapy on oxidative and antioxidant biomarkers. Redox Rep 2015; 20:267-74. [PMID: 26274787 PMCID: PMC6837369 DOI: 10.1179/1351000215y.0000000037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lymphoma is one of the most common types of cancer in dogs, characterized by the proliferation of lymphoid cells. The treatment of this type of cancer is usually based on drugs with high toxicity, which can cause severe side effects. OBJECTIVES Therefore, the aim of this study was to measure the levels of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) in dogs with multicentric lymphoma before and after chemotherapy. METHODS For this purpose, serum samples of 25 dogs diagnosed with multicentric lymphoma and 15 healthy dogs were used. The animals were exposed to CHOP chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and prednisone) and serum samples were collected 5 weeks after treatment. RESULTS High levels of TBARS, AOPP, and FRAP were observed in sera of dogs with multicentric lymphoma when compared to healthy dogs (P < 0.01), and even higher levels (TBARS and AOPP) were found after chemotherapy i.e. treatment exacerbated the oxidative stress levels. On the other hand, FRAP levels did not differ statistically between animals with lymphoma before and after treatment (P > 0.05). Exacerbated oxidative stress was observed in dogs with multicentric lymphoma Group II (Stage IV-V: involvement of lymph nodes and organs) compared to those in Group I (Stage I-III: only affected lymph nodes) of the disease, as well as the dogs with clinical signs and T immunophenotype. Another important result was observed after chemotherapy, where FRAP levels were higher in dogs that showed complete disease remission compared to animals with progressive disease. CONCLUSIONS Therefore, dogs with lymphoma showed protein oxidation and lipid peroxidation, as well as increased total antioxidants before and after chemotherapy compared to the control group.
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- Nathieli B. Bottari
- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Veterinary Surgery, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Small Animals, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Veterinary Surgery, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Veterinary Surgery, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Veterinary Surgery, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Small Animals, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil
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- Department of Small Animals, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Veterinary Surgery, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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Yanar K, Atukeren P, Cebe T, Kunbaz A, Ozan T, Kansu AD, Durmaz S, Güleç V, Belce A, Aydın S, Çakatay U, Rizvi SI. Ameliorative Effects of Testosterone Administration on Renal Redox Homeostasis in Naturally Aged Rats. Rejuvenation Res 2015; 18:299-312. [DOI: 10.1089/rej.2014.1640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Karolin Yanar
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Dalla Rosa L, Da Silva AS, Oliveira CB, Gressler LT, Arnold CB, Baldissera MD, Sagrillo M, Sangoi M, Moresco R, Mendes RE, Weiss PE, Miletti LC, Monteiro SG. Dose finding of 3′deoxyadenosine and deoxycoformycin for the treatment of Trypanosoma evansi infection: An effective and nontoxic dose. Microb Pathog 2015; 85:21-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2015.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Revised: 05/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/24/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Association Between Thyroid Hormones, Lipids and Oxidative Stress Markers in Subclinical Hypothyroidism. J Med Biochem 2015; 34:323-331. [PMID: 28356843 PMCID: PMC4922350 DOI: 10.2478/jomb-2014-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 03/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. It is recognized in overt hypothyroidism while its existence in subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is not well established. The aim of this study was to determine whether there was increased oxidation of lipids and proteins in SCH, and examine their association with lipids and thyroid hormones. METHODS Male adults (35-59 years) with SCH (n=467) and euthyroid controls (n=190) were studied. Anthropometric measurements, plasma lipids, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), free triiodothyronine (FT3), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), lipid peroxidation products, malondialdehyde (MDA), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) and dityrosine concentrations were measured. RESULTS Plasma concentrations of MDA were significantly higher (p<0.05) in SCH (8.11±1.39 nmol/mL) compared with euthyroid controls (7.34±1.31 nmol/mL) while AOPP, dityrosine and T-AOC levels were not different. MDA was not associated with TSH (β=-0.019, P=0.759), FT4 (β=-0.062, P=0.323) and FT3 (β=-0.018, P=0.780) in SCH while levels increased with elevated total cholesterol (β=0.229, P=0.001), LDL (β=0.203, P=0.009) and triglycerides (β=0.159, P=0.036) after adjustment for age and body mass index. T-AOC reduced (β=-0.327, P=0.030) with increased MDA in euthyroid controls and not in SCH (β=-0.068, P=0.349), while levels increased with elevated triglycerides in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Oxidative stress was increased in subclinical hypothyroidism as evidenced by the elevated lipid peroxidation product, malondialdehyde, while protein oxidation was absent. Thus, reduction of oxidative stress may be beneficial in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.
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Combination of diminazene aceturate and resveratrol reduces the toxic effects of chemotherapy in treating Trypanosoma evansi infection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00580-015-2154-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Oxidative stress and inflammatory response biomarkers in dogs with mammary carcinoma. Pathol Res Pract 2015; 211:677-81. [PMID: 26166177 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2015.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2015] [Revised: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Mammary carcinoma is the most common cancer that affects dogs, and in many cases it leads to death. Thus, given the importance of this disease, to clarify its pathogenesis is an important measure. In this sense, the aim of this study was to investigate the levels of cytokines and nitric oxide (NO), oxidative and antioxidant status, as well as the activity of adenosine deaminase (ADA) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) in dogs diagnosed with mammary carcinoma. With this purpose, thirty-three (33) serum samples from female dogs with histopathological diagnosis of mammary carcinoma, without evidence of metastasis, were used (group B). The material was classified based on the degree of malignancy, as follows: subgroup B1 (low-grade malignancy; n=26) and subgroup B2 (high grade of malignancy; n=7). Serum samples from healthy females (group A; n=10) were used as negative control. Our results showed that levels of cytokines (TNF-α, INF-γ, IL-1, and IL-6), NOx (nitrite/nitrate), AOPP (protein oxidation), and FRAP (antioxidant power) were significantly (P<0.05) increased in dogs with mammary carcinoma (group B), when compared with group A. On the other hand, ADA activity was significantly decreased (P<0.05) in both subgroups B1 and B2, when compared with group A. BChE activity, however, was reduced (P<0.05) only in subgroup B2 when compared with group A and subgroup B1. Unlike other variables, NO, AOPP, and IFN-γ were influenced by the degree of tumor malignancy, i.e., their levels were even higher in subgroup B2. Therefore, based on these results, we can conclude that all variables investigated are related to the pathogenesis of this disease, since they were altered in dogs with mammary tumor. Additionally, we suggest that ADA activity had an anti-inflammatory effect on these tumor samples, probably in order to modulate the inflammatory response.
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Muller GC, Gottlieb MGV, Luz Correa B, Gomes Filho I, Moresco RN, Bauer ME. The inverted CD4:CD8 ratio is associated with gender-related changes in oxidative stress during aging. Cell Immunol 2015; 296:149-54. [PMID: 26051633 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Revised: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Aging has been associated with increased generation of free radicals as well as immunosenescence. Previous studies have identified older individuals with inverted T CD4:CD8 cell ratio and increased immunity to cytomegalovirus (CMV). Here, we investigated markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant defences in older individuals with inverted CD4:CD8 T-cell ratio. Sixty-one subjects were identified with inverted CD4:CD8 ratio. Older individuals with a CD4:CD8 ratio <1 had increased levels of plasma advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) and ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP), but reduced levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) as compared to subjects with normal CD4:CD8 ratio. The CMV IgG serology was negatively correlated with CD4:CD8 ratio. These markers were more evident among elderly men than women. Our data suggest a close relationship between chronic CMV infection and oxidative profile in older individuals in the midst of its influence on the peripheral T-cell subsets.
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- Guilherme Cerutti Muller
- Laboratory of Immunosenescence, Institute of Biomedical Research, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, Brazil; Health School, University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), Sao Leopoldo, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunosenescence, Institute of Biomedical Research, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Institute of Geriatrics and Gerontology (IGG), PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunosenescence, Institute of Biomedical Research, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Farinha JB, Steckling FM, Stefanello ST, Cardoso MS, Nunes LS, Barcelos RP, Duarte T, Kretzmann NA, Mota CB, Bresciani G, Moresco RN, Duarte MMMF, dos Santos DL, Soares FAA. Response of oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers to a 12-week aerobic exercise training in women with metabolic syndrome. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2015; 1:19. [PMID: 26284160 PMCID: PMC5005613 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-015-0011-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 02/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evidences have been highlighted the relationship among metabolic syndrome, chronic low-grade inflammation, oxidative stress and several diseases. In this sense, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise training on oxidative stress and inflammatory parameters on women with metabolic syndrome (MS). METHODS Twenty-three untrained women (51.86 ± 6.58 years old, BMI 30.8 ± 4.3 kg/m2) completed a 12-week treadmill exercise training, without modifications on dietary pattern. Advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS), total thiol content (T-SH) and nitrite and nitrate (NOx) levels were assessed in plasma while the levels of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) were evaluated in the serum. The RNA expression (mRNA) of IL-1β, IL-10, TNF-α, IFN-γ, insulin receptor substrate 2 (IRS-2) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) were performed inperipheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of a subset with eight women with MS using real real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). RESULTS The intervention resulted in decreased serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ, AOPP and TBARS, besides increased levels of IL-10 and T-SH (P < 0.001). NOx concentrations were unchanged, similarly to mRNA expressions quantified in PBMC. CONCLUSIONS Twelve weeks of AT improved systemic oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers in women with MS, although PBMC mRNA expression for inflammatory pathways appeared to be unchanged. This may indicate that AT induced beneficial effects not only in physical fitness but also on health promotion through decreased oxidative damage and proinflammatory status.
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- Juliano Boufleur Farinha
- Departamento de Métodos e Técnicas Desportivas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
- Escola Superior de Educação Física, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Felizardo 750, Porto Alegre, 90690200 Brazil
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- Departamento de Métodos e Técnicas Desportivas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Centro Universitário Franciscano, Rua dos Andradas 1614, Santa Maria, 97010-032 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Métodos e Técnicas Desportivas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidade Autónoma de Chile, Avenida Alemania 01090, Temuco, 4810101 Chile
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Métodos e Técnicas Desportivas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Santa Maria, 97105-900 Brazil
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Uzun D, Yanar K, Atukeren P, Cebe T, Mengi M, Ozan T, Kunbaz A, Kuruç AI, Çakatay U, Aydın S. Age-related changes in rat prostate tissue; perspective of protein oxidation. Aging Male 2015; 18:54-9. [PMID: 25166625 DOI: 10.3109/13685538.2014.951921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increased systemic oxidative stress is considered as an important risk factor for prostate cancer occurrence; however, the relationship between impaired redox homeostasis of prostate tissue and aging remains unclear. OBJECTIVE In our study, we hypothesized that age-related deterioration of redox homeostasis in prostate tissue may be considered as a predisposing factor for prostate cancer occurrence. METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups as young control (5 months) and naturally aged (24 months). We investigated the levels of oxidant and antioxidant parameters in prostate tissue. RESULTS Advanced oxidation protein products, protein carbonyl, non-protein thiol and lipid hydroperoxides levels of aged rats were significantly higher than in the young control rats (p < 0.01, p < 0.05, p < 0.001, p < 0.05, respectively). Additionally, antioxidant activity of Cu-Zn-superoxide dismutase in elderly group was significantly lower than young controls (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS We suggest that increased non-protein thiol levels found in aged rats may prevent further dissemination of oxidative protein damage. We also propose that the increased levels of oxidative protein damage markers and decreased Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase activity in aged prostate may be considered as a predisposing factor for prostate cancer. Further studies are warranted to clarify all these oxidative changes as initiation factors for prostate cancer in the association of aging with prostate cancer.
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- Duygu Uzun
- Basic Sciences, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University , Istanbul , Turkey
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Do Carmo GM, Da Silva AS, Klauck V, Pazinato R, Moura AB, Duarte T, Duarte MM, Bochi GV, Moresco RN, Stefani LM. Immunological response and markers of cell damage in seropositive horses for Toxoplasma gondii. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 2015; 38:9-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2014.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2014] [Revised: 12/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Machado V, Da Silva AS, Schafer AS, Aires AR, Tonin AA, Oliveira CB, Hermes CL, Almeida TC, Moresco RN, Stefani LM, Lopes ST, Mendes RE, Schwertz CI, Leal ML. Relationship between oxidative stress and pathological findings in abomasum of infected lambs by Haemonchus contortus. Pathol Res Pract 2014; 210:812-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2014.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2014] [Revised: 08/17/2014] [Accepted: 09/16/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cebe T, Yanar K, Atukeren P, Ozan T, Kuruç AI, Kunbaz A, Sitar ME, Mengi M, Aydın MŞ, Eşrefoğlu M, Aydın S, Çakatay U. A comprehensive study of myocardial redox homeostasis in naturally and mimetically aged rats. AGE (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2014; 36:9728. [PMID: 25384832 PMCID: PMC4226800 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-014-9728-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2014] [Accepted: 10/29/2014] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Age-related myocardial dysfunction has important implications with impaired redox homeostasis. Current study focused on investigation of redox homeostasis and histopathological changes in the myocardium of mimetically (MA), naturally aged (NA), and young control (YC) rats. Chronic D-galactose administration to young male Wistar rats (5 months old) was used to set up experimental aging models. We investigated 16 different oxidative damage biomarkers which have evaluated redox homeostasis of cellular macromolecules such as protein, lipid, and DNA. As a protein oxidation biomarker, advanced oxidation end products, protein carbonyl groups, protein-bound advanced glycation end products, dityrosine, kynurenine, and N-formylkynurenine concentrations in MA and NA rats were found to be significantly higher compared to those in YC rats. On the other hand, the levels of protein thiol groups were not significantly different between groups, whereas lipid peroxidation biomarkers such as conjugated diens, lipid hydroperoxides, and malondialdehyde in MA and NA rats were found to be significantly higher in comparison to those in YCs. For the assessment of oxidative DNA damage, we analyzed eight hydroxy-5'-deoxyguanosine concentrations of MA and NA groups which were higher than YCs. As an antioxidant status in the MA and NA groups, Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase, ferric reducing antioxidant power, and total thiol levels were lower than those in the YCs. Only nonprotein thiol levels were not significantly different. We also observed similar histopathological changes in MA and NA rats. We concluded that the mimetic aging model could be considered as a reliable experimental model for myocardial senescence.
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- Tamer Cebe
- />Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- />Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 34098 Fatih, Istanbul Turkey
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- />Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 34098 Fatih, Istanbul Turkey
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- />Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- />Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- />Basic Sciences, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- />Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 34098 Fatih, Istanbul Turkey
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- />Department of Physiology, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- />Department of Histology and Embryology, Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- />Department of Histology and Embryology, Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- />Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 34098 Fatih, Istanbul Turkey
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- />Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 34098 Fatih, Istanbul Turkey
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An alternative pathway through the Fenton reaction for the formation of advanced oxidation protein products, a new class of inflammatory mediators. Inflammation 2014; 37:512-21. [PMID: 24193368 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-013-9765-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The accumulation of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs) has been linked to several pathological conditions, and their levels are formed during oxidative stress as a result of reactions between plasma proteins and chlorinated oxidants produced by myeloperoxidase (MPO). However, it was suggested that the generation of this mediator of inflammation may also occur via an MPO-independent pathway. The aim of this study was to induce the formation of AOPPs in vitro through Fenton reaction and to investigate whether this generation could be counteracted by N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (FBP). The complete Fenton system increased the AOPPs levels and both NAC and FBP were capable of inhibiting the formation of Fenton reaction-induced AOPPs. These data provide a new hypothesis about another pathway of AOPPs formation, as well as report that NAC and FBP may be good candidates to neutralize pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant effects of AOPPs in several diseases.
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Bottari NB, Baldissera MD, Tonin AA, França RT, Zanini D, Leal MLR, Lopes STA, Schetinger MRC, Morsch VM, Monteiro SG, Guarda NS, Moresco RN, Aires AR, Stefani LM, Da Silva AS. Effects of iron supplementation on blood adenine deaminase activity and oxidative stress in Trypanosoma evansi infection of rats. Exp Parasitol 2014; 147:1-6. [PMID: 25300765 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2014.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Revised: 07/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/15/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the effects of iron supplementation on oxidative stress and on the activity of the adenosine deaminase (ADA) in rats experimentally infected by Trypanosoma evansi. For this purpose, 20 rats were divided into four experimental groups with five animals each as follows: groups A and B were composed by healthy animals, while animals from groups C and D were infected by T. evansi. Additionally, groups B and D received two subcutaneous doses of iron (60 mg kg(-1)) within an interval of 5 days. Blood samples were drawn on day 8 post infection in order to assess hematological and biochemical variables. Among the main results are: (1) animals from group C showed reduced erythrogram (with tendency to anemia); however the same results were not observed for group D; this might be a direct effect of free iron on trypanosomes which helped to reduce the parasitemia and the damage to erythrocytes caused by the infection; (2) iron supplementation was able to reduce NOx levels by inhibiting iNOS, and thus, providing an antioxidant action and, indirectly, reducing the ALT levels in groups Band D; (3) increase FRAP levels in group D; (4) reduce ADA activity in serum and erythrocytes in group C; however, this supplementation (5) increased the protein oxidation in groups B and D, as well as group C (positive control). Therefore, iron showed antioxidant and oxidant effects on animals that received supplementation; and it maintained the activity of E-ADA stable in infected/supplemented animals.
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- Nathieli B Bottari
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Toxicological Biochemistry of Graduate Program, UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Toxicological Biochemistry of Graduate Program, UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Large Animal, UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Toxicological Biochemistry of Graduate Program, UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Toxicological Biochemistry of Graduate Program, UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
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Colombo G, Clerici M, Giustarini D, Portinaro N, Badalamenti S, Rossi R, Milzani A, Dalle-Donne I. A central role for intermolecular dityrosine cross-linking of fibrinogen in high molecular weight advanced oxidation protein product (AOPP) formation. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2014; 1850:1-12. [PMID: 25280629 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2014] [Revised: 09/22/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs) are dityrosine cross-linked and carbonyl-containing protein products formed by the reaction of plasma proteins with chlorinated oxidants, such as hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Most studies consider human serum albumin (HSA) as the main protein responsible for AOPP formation, although the molecular composition of AOPPs has not yet been elucidated. Here, we investigated the relative contribution of HSA and fibrinogen to generation of AOPPs. METHODS AOPP formation was explored by SDS-PAGE, under both reducing and non-reducing conditions, as well as by analytical gel filtration HPLC coupled to fluorescence detection to determine dityrosine and pentosidine formation. RESULTS Following exposure to different concentrations of HOCl, HSA resulted to be carbonylated but did not form dityrosine cross-linked high molecular weight aggregates. Differently, incubation of fibrinogen or HSA/fibrinogen mixtures with HOCl at concentrations higher than 150 μM induced the formation of pentosidine and high molecular weight (HMW)-AOPPs (>200 k Da), resulting from intermolecular dityrosine cross-linking. Dityrosine fluorescence increased in parallel with increasing HMW-AOPP formation and increasing fibrinogen concentration in HSA/fibrinogen mixtures exposed to HOCl. This conclusion is corroborated by experiments where dityrosine fluorescence was measured in HOCl-treated human plasma samples containing physiological or supra-physiological fibrinogen concentrations or selectively depleted of fibrinogen, which highlighted that fibrinogen is responsible for the highest fluorescence from dityrosine. CONCLUSIONS A central role for intermolecular dityrosine cross-linking of fibrinogen in HMW-AOPP formation is shown. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE These results highlight that oxidized fibrinogen, instead of HSA, is the key protein for intermolecular dityrosine formation in human plasma.
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- Graziano Colombo
- Department of Biosciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Clinica ortopedica e traumatologica, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Evolutionary Biology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Aksu U, Yanar K, Terzioglu D, Erkol T, Ece E, Aydin S, Uslu E, Çakatay U. Effect of tempol on redox homeostasis and stress tolerance in mimetically aged Drosophila. ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2014; 87:13-25. [PMID: 25044374 DOI: 10.1002/arch.21176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We aimed to test our hypothesis that scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) with tempol, a membrane permeable antioxidant, affects the type and magnitude of oxidative damage and stress tolerance through mimetic aging process in Drosophila. Drosophila colonies were randomly divided into three groups: (1) no D-galactose, no tempol; (2) D-galactose without tempol; (3) D-galactose, but with tempol. Mimetic aging was induced by d-galactose administration. The tempol-administered flies received tempol at the concentration of 0.2% in addition to d-galactose. Thiobarbituric acid reacting substance (TBARS) concentrations, advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs), Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase (Cu,Zn-SOD), sialic acid (SA) were determined. Additionally, stress tolerances were tested. Mimetically aged group without tempol led to a significant decrease in tolerance to heat, cold, and starvation (P < 0.05), but tempol was used for these parameters. The Cu,Zn-SOD activity and SA concentrations were lower in both mimetically aged and tempol-administered Drosophila groups compared to control (P < 0.05), whereas there were no significantly difference between mimetically aged and tempol-administered groups. Mimetically aged group without tempol led to a significant increase in tissue TBARS and AOPPs concentrations (P < 0.05). Coadministration of tempol could prevent these alterations. Scavenging ROS using tempol also restores redox homeostasis in mimetically aged group. Tempol partly restores age-related oxidative injury and increases stress tolerance.
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- Ugur Aksu
- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Zoology Division, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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This study aimed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo trypanocidal activity of free and nanoencapsulated curcumin against Trypanosoma evansi. In vitro efficacy of free curcumin (CURC) and curcumin-loaded in lipid-core nanocapsules (C-LNCs) was evaluated to verify their lethal effect on T. evansi. To perform the in vivo tests, T. evansi-infected animals were treated with CURC (10 and 100 mg kg(-1), intraperitoneally [i.p.]) and C-LNCs (10 mg kg(-1), i.p.) during 6 days, with the results showing that these treatments significantly attenuated the parasitaemia. Infected untreated rats showed protein peroxidation and an increase of nitrites/nitrates, whereas animals treated with curcumin showed a reduction on these variables. As a result, the activity of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase and catalase) differs between groups (P<0.05). Infected animals and treated with CURC exhibited a reduction in the levels of alanine aminotransferase and creatinine, when compared with the positive control group. The use of curcumin in vitro resulted in a better parasitaemia control, an antioxidant activity and a protective effect on liver and kidney functions of T. evansi-infected adult male Wistar rats.
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Ściskalska M, Zalewska M, Grzelak A, Milnerowicz H. The influence of the occupational exposure to heavy metals and tobacco smoke on the selected oxidative stress markers in smelters. Biol Trace Elem Res 2014; 159:59-68. [PMID: 24789476 PMCID: PMC4051999 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-014-9984-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2014] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The aim of the study was to verify if there is any association between exposure to Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, As and the formation of malondialdehyde (MDA), 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), and whether in this process cigarette smoking plays a role. The investigations were performed in the 352 smelters occupationally exposed to heavy metals and 73 persons of control group. Metals concentration was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. MDA and AOPP concentrations were determined by spectrophotometric methods. The concentration of 8-OHdG was determined by ELISA method. It was demonstrated an increased Cu concentration in smoking smelters compared to non-smoking control group. It was noted no differences in Zn and Mg concentrations between the examined groups. Pb concentration was more than sixfold higher in the group of smoking smelters and about fivefold higher in the group of non-smoking smelters compared to the control groups (smokers and non-smokers). It was shown that Cd concentration in the blood was nearly fivefold higher in the smoking control group compared to the non-smoking control group and more than threefold higher in the group of smoking smelters compared to non-smoking. It was shown an increased As concentration (more than fourfold) and decreased Ca concentration in both groups of smelters compared to control groups. In groups of smelters (smokers and non-smokers), twofold higher MDA and AOPP concentrations, and AOPP/albumin index compared to control groups (smokers and non-smokers) were shown. Tobacco smoke is the major source of Cd in the blood of smelters. Occupational exposure causes accumulation of Pb in the blood. Occupational exposure to heavy metals causes raise of MDA concentration and causes greater increase in AOPP concentration than tobacco smoke.
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- Milena Ściskalska
- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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- Students Scientific Society at the Department of Biomedical Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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Cebe T, Atukeren P, Yanar K, Kuruç AI, Ozan T, Kunbaz A, Sitar ME, Mirmaroufizibandeh R, Aydın S, Çakatay U. Oxidation scrutiny in persuaded aging and chronological aging at systemic redox homeostasis level. Exp Gerontol 2014; 57:132-40. [PMID: 24879971 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2014.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2014] [Revised: 05/14/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effect of the natural aging process on systemic redox homeostasis is previously documented. However, none of the studies specify the effect of experimental aging on systemic redox homeostasis. The purpose of this study is to clarify the ambiguity raised in preliminary reports as to mimetic aging dependency of the type and magnitude of oxidative damage on constituents of plasma. METHODS In the current study, we investigated the interrelationship among various groups of the systemic oxidative damage markers such as protein oxidation products (protein carbonyl groups, protein hydroperoxides, advanced oxidation protein products, protein thiol groups), lipid peroxidation products (malondialdehyde, lipid hydroperoxides, conjugated dienes), glycoxidation adducts (advanced glycation end products), and antioxidant capacity (ferric reducing/antioxidant power, Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase, total thiol, non-protein thiol). All these markers were measured in plasma of mimetically aged (MA) rats (5-month-old rats subjected to d-galactose-induced experimental aging), naturally aged (NA) rats (24-month-old), and their corresponding young controls (YC) (5months old). RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Our current results show that systemic oxidation markers of the MA group share significant similarities in terms of impaired redox homeostasis with the NA rats and may be considered as a reliable experimental aging model for intravascular aging. Additional methodological studies including d-galactose dosage and application time are warranted to clarify the potential involvement of all these systemic redox variations as mechanistic factors in the development of mimetic aging related intravascular deterioration. Reversing or preventing systemic oxidative damage in experimental and natural aging should therefore be considered the primary target for the development of effective therapeutic strategies to prevent or treat age-related vascular disorders.
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- Tamer Cebe
- Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Turkey.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW With improved management of the classical disease manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality. This review in particular focuses on progress over the past year in clinical and basic aspects of SLE-driven accelerated atherosclerosis. RECENT FINDINGS Both subclinical CVD and CV events continue to be recognized at increased frequency in previously unstudied lupus cohorts and populations. Novel associations have been identified between lupus CVD and cognitive impairment, depression, and low-income status. In terms of pathogenesis, there is an ever-increasing focus on the innate immune system and, in particular, type I interferons (IFNs). Recent studies have drawn connections in both human and murine models between neutrophils, plasmacytoid dendritic cells, type I IFNs, and endothelial dysfunction. Whether treatments such as mycophenolate mofetil or statins have a role in prevention of lupus CVD is an area of intensive study. SUMMARY CVD is a major complication of lupus and is now a leading cause of death among people living with this disease. As such, additional studies are needed in order to identify the most effective preventive strategies and most predictive vascular risk biomarkers. Type I IFNs may play a critical role in lupus CVD pathogenesis, and it is recommended that vascular outcomes be included in ongoing trials testing the efficacy of anti-IFN biologics.
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Ozel Turkcu U, Solak Tekin N, Gokdogan Edgunlu T, Karakas Celik S, Oner S. The association of FOXO3A gene polymorphisms with serum FOXO3A levels and oxidative stress markers in vitiligo patients. Gene 2013; 536:129-34. [PMID: 24333267 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.11.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Vitiligo is an acquired epidermal pigment loss of the skin. Oxidative stress is one of the major theories in the pathophysiology of vitiligo. FOXO3A is the forkhead members of the class O (FOXO) transcription factors, and plays an important role in cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and DNA repair. The aim of our study was to investigate FOXO3A gene polymorphisms and FOXO3A protein levels, activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase antioxidant enzymes in vitiligo patients and healthy controls. Moreover, the level of plasma advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) in subjects was evaluated to understand the possible role of protein oxidation in disease etiology. Study groups included 82 vitiligo patients and 81 unrelated healthy controls. FOXO3A polymorphisms were determined using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. FOXO3A levels and catalase activity were measured by ELISA whereas AOPP levels and SOD activity was measured by spectrophotometric analysis. We found a significant relationship between rs4946936 polymorphism of FOXO3A gene and vitiligo/active vitiligo patients (p=0.017; p=0.019 respectively), but not for rs2253310 (p>0.05). SOD activity and AOPP levels of vitiligo patient were increased compared with control group, whereas FOXO3A levels and catalase enzyme activity of vitiligo patient were decreased compared with control group (p<0.05). Our study indicates that rs4946936 of FOXO3A gene may associate susceptibility of vitiligo, especially active vitiligo. Moreover, our results confirm that oxidative stress may play a role in the pathophysiology of vitiligo. Further studies with larger samples are required to elucidate the role of FOXO3A in vitiligo.
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- Ummuhani Ozel Turkcu
- Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla School of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Mugla, Turkey.
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- Bulent Ecevit University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla School of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Mugla, Turkey
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- Bulent Ecevit University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistic, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Ozel Turkcu U, Tekin NS, Edgunlu TG, Karakas SÇ, Oner S. The association of Foxo3a gene polymorphisms with serum Foxo3a levels and oxidative stress markers in vitiligo patients. Gene 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0378-1119(13)00039-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bottari NB, Tonin AA, Fighera R, Flores MM, França RT, Camillo G, Toscan G, Vogel FSF, Sangoi MB, Bochi GV, Moresco RN, Lopes STA, Da Silva AS. Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii: relationship between hepatic lesions, cytological and biochemical analysis of the cavitary liquid during the acute phase of the diseases in experimental models. Exp Parasitol 2013; 136:68-73. [PMID: 24275558 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2013.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2013] [Revised: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 11/13/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the pathogenesis of ascites in mice infected with Toxoplasma gondii and gerbils infected with Neospora caninum during the acute phase disease. For that, 12 gerbils [Experiment I: not infected/control (n=6) and infected (n=6)] and 12 mice [Experiment II: control (n=6) and infected (n=6)] were used. Infected gerbils and mice showed marked ascites on days 5-7 post-infection (PI), while the not-infected animals had not ascites. Peritoneal liquid was collected from the all mice with uninfected animals receiving 1.5mL of saline solution into their abdominal cavity, allowing the recovery of cavity liquid. As a result, it was possible to observe differences in physics, chemistry and cytological analysis of the fluid cavity of animals infected with N. caninum and T. gondii, when they were compared with uninfected animals, as well as between animals experimentally infected. Additionally both, N. caninum and T gondii, caused an increase in the levels of nitric oxide (NOx-nitrate/nitrite), protein oxidation (AOPP) and lipid peroxidation (TBARS), while serum total protein and albumin were reduced in infected gerbils and mice. Gerbils infected with N. caninum showed multiple large cells with multilobulated nucleus, lytic necrosis and abundant amount of eosinophilic cytoplasm into the hepatic parenchyma. By the other hand, mice infected with T. gondii developed myriad foci of lytic necrosis combined with tachyzoites and cysts containing bradyzoites in liver. Both experimental models for N. caninum and T. gondii showed inflammatory foci and tachyzoites the peritoneum, which could be a major cause of ascites. Toxoplasmosis and neosporosis were able to cause clinical signs in experimental models with similar alterations in peritoneal fluid; however the toxoplasmosis histological changes were much more evident. Therefore, the pathogenesis of ascites appears to be directly related to liver damage, which strongly suggests alteration in the normal production of proteins as observed in this study, along with peritonitis.
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- Nathieli B Bottari
- Program of Postgraduate in Biochemical Toxicology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Small Animals, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Small Animals, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Medicine Veterinary, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Medicine Veterinary, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Medicine Veterinary, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Small Animals, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Program of Postgraduate in Biochemical Toxicology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil; Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Bochi GV, Torbitz VD, Cargnin LP, Sangoi MB, Santos RCV, Gomes P, Moresco RN. Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate and N-acetylcysteine attenuate the formation of advanced oxidation protein products, a new class of inflammatory mediators, in vitro. Inflammation 2013; 35:1786-92. [PMID: 22777066 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-012-9498-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The accumulation of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) has been linked to several pathological conditions. Previous studies have identified AOPP as a novel biomarker of oxidative damage to proteins and a novel class of mediator of inflammation. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (FBP) and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) as well as the synergistic effect of both treatments on the formation of AOPP in vitro. For this purpose, we incubated the human serum albumin (HSA) with various hypochlorous acid (HOCl) concentrations to produce albumin-advanced oxidation protein products (HSA-AOPP). Both FBP and NAC were capable of inhibiting the formation of HOCl-induced AOPP in a concentration-dependent manner. The synergistic effect promoted by the association of these drugs showed to be more effective than when tested alone. Thus, both FBP and NAC may be good candidates to mitigate and neutralize pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant effects of AOPP in several diseases.
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- Guilherme Vargas Bochi
- Laboratório de Bioquímica Clínica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima 1000, Prédio 26, Sala 1401, Camobi, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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