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Peng D, Huang J, Gao X, Zhou Y, Zhou M. Renoprotective effects of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani rhizomes aqueous extracts against Adriamycin-induced nephropathy in rats. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38808595 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2357664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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In recent years, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as an increasingly significant issue due to the growing prevalence and high treatment costs. While recorded the positive diuretic effect of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, there is a lack of reports on its efficacy in treating CKD. The pharmacological effects and mechanisms of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani rhizomes aqueous extracts (STE) in CKD were investigated by inducing a rodent model of CKD via injection of Adriamycin (ADR; 7.5 mg/kg) into the tail vein of Wistar rats. In summary, our findings suggest that STE has a beneficial effect on anti-renal fibrosis and can reverse ADR-induced renal injury by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation. Therefore, STE holds promising potential as a treatment option for CKD.
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- Dian Peng
- Changsha Health Vocational College, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Changsha Health Vocational College, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Abo-Ser MM, Toson ESA, El-Bindary AA, Schlatter G, Shoueir KR. Smart chitosan nanogel for targeted doxorubicin delivery, ensuring precise release, and minimizing side effects in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131390. [PMID: 38582473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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In recent decades, bio-polymeric nanogels have become a forefront in medical research as innovative in-vivo drug carriers. This study introduces a pH-sensitive chitosan nanoparticles/P(N-Isopropylacrylamide-co-Acrylic acid) nanogel (CSNPs/P(NIPAm-co-AAc)), making significant advancements. The nanogel effectively encapsulated doxorubicin hydrochloride (Dx. HCl), a model drug, within its compartments through electrostatic binding. Comparing nano chitosan (CSNPs) before and after integrating copolymerized P(NIPAm-co-AAc), highlighting an improved and adaptable nanogel structure with responsive behaviors. The intraperitoneal delivery of Dx-loaded nanogel (Dx@N.gel) to Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (Eh)-bearing mice at doses equivalent to 1.5 and 3 mg/kg of Dx per day for 14 days exhibited superiority over the administration of free Dx. Dx@N.gel demonstrated heightened anticancer activity, significantly improving mean survival rates in Eh mice. The nanogel's multifaceted defense mechanism mitigated oxidative stress, inhibited lipid peroxidation, and curbed nitric oxide formation induced by free Dx. It effectively countered hepatic DNA deterioration, normalized elevated liver and cardiac enzyme levels, and ameliorated renal complications. This pH-responsive CSNPs/P(NIPAm-co-AAc) nanogel loaded with Dx represents a paradigm shift in antitumor drug delivery. Its efficacy and ability to minimize side effects, contrasting sharply with those of free Dx, offer a promising future where potent cancer therapies seamlessly align with patient well-being.
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- Magy M Abo-Ser
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, 34517 Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, 34517 Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, 34517 Damietta, Egypt
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- ICPEES, Institut de Chimie et Procédé pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé, CNRS, UMR 7515, Université de Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg Cedex 2, France.
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- ICPEES, Institut de Chimie et Procédé pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé, CNRS, UMR 7515, Université de Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg Cedex 2, France; Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafrelsheikh, Egypt.
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Da-Silva OF, Adelowo AR, Babalola AA, Ikeji CN, Owoeye O, Rocha JBT, Adedara IA, Farombi EO. Diphenyl Diselenide Through Reduction of Inflammation, Oxidative Injury and Caspase-3 Activation Abates Doxorubicin-Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats. Neurochem Res 2024; 49:1076-1092. [PMID: 38267690 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-023-04098-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Neurotoxicity associated with chemotherapy is a debilitating side effect of cancer management in humans which reportedly involves inflammatory and oxidative stress responses. Diphenyl diselenide (DPDS) is an organoselenium compound which exhibits its anti-tumoral, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-mutagenic effects. Nevertheless, its possible effect on chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity is not known. Using rat model, we probed the behavioral and biochemical effects accompanying administration of antineoplastic agent doxorubicin (7.5 mg/kg) and DPDS (5 and 10 mg/kg). Anxiogenic-like behavior, motor and locomotor insufficiencies associated with doxorubicin were considerably abated by both DPDS doses with concomitant enhancement in exploratory behavior as demonstrated by reduced heat maps intensity and enhanced track plot densities. Moreover, with exception of cerebral glutathione (GSH) level, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities, biochemical data demonstrated reversal of doxorubicin-mediated decline in cerebral and cerebellar antioxidant status indices and the increase in acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity by both doses of DPDS. Also, cerebellar and cerebral lipid peroxidation, hydrogen peroxide as well as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species levels were considerably diminished in rats administered doxorubicin and DPDS. In addition, DPDS administration abated myeloperoxidase activity, tumour necrosis factor alpha and nitric oxide levels along with caspase-3 activity in doxorubicin-administered rats. Chemoprotection of doxorubicin-associated neurotoxicity by DPDS was further validated by histomorphometry and histochemical staining. Taken together, DPDS through offsetting of oxido-inflammatory stress and caspase-3 activation elicited neuroprotection in doxorubicin-treated rats.
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- Oluwatobiloba F Da-Silva
- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, CCNE, Federal University of Santa Maria, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Center of Rural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Adeyemi DH, Obembe OO, Hamed MA, Akhigbe RE. Sodium acetate ameliorates doxorubicin-induced cardiac injury via upregulation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and downregulation of NFkB-mediated apoptotic signaling in Wistar rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:423-435. [PMID: 37458777 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02620-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Despite the effectiveness of doxorubicin (DOX) in the management of a wide range of cancers, a major challenge is its cardio-toxic effect. Oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis are major pathways for the cardiotoxic effect of DOX. On the other hand, acetate reportedly exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic activities. This particular research assessed the impact of acetate on cardiotoxicity induced by DOX. Mechanistically, acetate dramatically inhibited DOX-induced upregulation of xanthine oxidase and uric acid pathway as well as downregulation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and its upstream proteins (reduced glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione, and catalase, glutathione reductase). In addition, acetate markedly attenuated DOX-driven rise inTNF-α, NFkB IL-6 and IL-1β expression, and myeloperoxidase activity. Furthermore, acetate significantly ameliorated DOX-led suppression of Bcl-2 and Ca2+-ATPase activity and upregulation of Bax, caspase 3, and caspase 9 actions. Improved body weight, heart structural integrity, and cardiac function as depicted by cardiac injury markers convoyed these cascades of events. Summarily, the present study demonstrated that acetate protects against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity by upregulating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and downregulating NFkB-mediated activation of Bax/Bcl-2 and caspase signaling.
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- D H Adeyemi
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
- The Brainwill Laboratories, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Kaya S, Yalcın T, Tektemur A, Kuloğlu T. N-Acetylcysteine may exert hepatoprotective effect by regulating Meteorin-Like levels in Adriamycin-induced liver injury. Cell Stress Chaperones 2023; 28:849-859. [PMID: 37670199 PMCID: PMC10746670 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-023-01376-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Adriamycin (ADR) is an important chemotherapeutic drug, but it has serious side effects such as hepatotoxicity. This study aimed to evaluate whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has hepatoprotective effects against ADR-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. In addition, it was aimed to determine how Meteorin-Like (MtrnL), which has pleiotropic effects on immunology, inflammation, and metabolism, is affected by ADR and/or NAC applications in liver tissue. 28 rats were randomly assigned to one of four equal groups in the study: control (no treatment), NAC (150 mg/kg/day of NAC intraperitoneally (i.p), ADR (15 mg/kg only on the first day of the experiment), and ADR + NAC (ADR 15 mg/kg on the first day of the experiment + 150 mg/kg/day NAC i.p). After 15 days, liver enzyme levels in serum, oxidant/antioxidant parameters in liver tissue, histopathological changes, caspase 3 (Casp3) and heat shock protein 70 (HSP-70) immunoreactivities, and MtrnL levels were examined. Histopathological changes, liver enzyme levels, as well as HSP-70, and Casp3 immunoreactivities increased due to ADR application. Additionally, MtrnL levels in liver tissue were significantly increased as a result of ADR application. However, it was detected that the NAC application significantly regulated the ADR-induced changes. Furthermore, it was determined that NAC administration regulated the changes in ADR-induced oxidative stress parameters. We propose that NAC may exert a hepatoprotective effect by regulating ADR-induced altered oxidative stress parameters, MtrnL levels, Casp3, and HSP-70 immunoreactivities in the liver.
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- Sercan Kaya
- Health Services Vocational School, Batman University, Batman, Turkey.
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- Health Services Vocational School, Batman University, Batman, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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Babalola AA, Adelowo AR, Da-Silva OF, Ikeji CN, Owoeye O, Rocha JBT, Adedara IA, Farombi EO. Attenuation of doxorubicin-induced hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis dysfunction by diphenyl diselenide involves suppression of hormonal deficits, oxido-inflammatory stress and caspase 3 activity in rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 79:127254. [PMID: 37379681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Doxorubicin (DOX) is one of the popular anti-cancer drugs in the world and several literatures have implicated it in various toxicities especially cardiotoxicity and reproductive toxicity. Diphenyl diselenide (DPDS) is well acknowledged for its compelling pharmacological effects in numerous disease models and chemically-mediated toxicity. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of DPDS on DOX-induced changes in the reproductive indices of male Wistar rats. METHODS Rats were intraperitoneally injected with 7.5 mg/kg body weight of DOX alone once followed by treatment with DPDS at 5 and 10 mg/kg for seven successive days. Excised hypothalamus, testes and epididymis were processed for biochemical and histological analyses. RESULTS DPDS treatment significantly (p < 0.05) abated DOX-induced oxidative damage by decreasing the levels of oxidative stress indices such as hydrogen peroxide, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and lipid peroxidation with a respective improvement in the level of glutathione in the hypothalamic, testicular and epididymal tissues of DOX-treated rats. The activities of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione S-transferase and glutathione peroxidase were upregulated in the DPDS co-treated group. DPDS co-treatment alleviates the burden of DOX-induced inflammation by significant reductions in myeloperoxidase activity, levels of nitric oxide and tumor necrosis factor alpha with concomitant decline in the activity of caspase-3, an apoptotic biomarker. Consequently, significant improvement in the spermiogram, levels of reproductive hormones (follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, serum testosterone and intra-testicular testosterone) levels in the DPDS co-treatment group in comparison to DOX alone-treated group were observed. Histology results of the testes and epididymis showed that DPDS significantly alleviated pathological lesions induced by DOX in the animals. CONCLUSION DPDS may modulate reproductive toxicity associated with DOX therapy in male cancer patients.
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- Adesina A Babalola
- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, CCNE, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Lu J, Zhang A, Zhang F, Linhardt RJ, Zhu Z, Yang Y, Zhang T, Lin Z, Zhang S, Zhao H, Sun P. Ganoderenic acid D-loaded functionalized graphene oxide-based carrier for active targeting therapy of cervical carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 164:114947. [PMID: 37269813 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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Ganoderenic acid D (GAD), extracted from the Chinese herb Ganoderma lucidum, was loaded onto a graphene oxide-polyethylene glycol-anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (GO-PEG-EGFR) carrier to develop a targeting antitumor nanocomposite (GO-PEG@GAD). The carrier was fabricated from PEG and anti-EGFR aptamer modified GO. Targeting was mediated by the grafted anti-EGFR aptamer, which targets the membrane of HeLa cells. Physicochemical properties were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, X-ray powder diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. High loading content (77.3 % ± 1.08 %) and encapsulation efficiency (89.1 % ± 2.11 %) were achieved. Drug release continued for approximately 100 h. The targeting effect both in vitro and in vivo was confirmed by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and imaging analysis system. The mass of the subcutaneous implanted tumor was significantly decreased by 27.27 ± 1.23 % after treatment with GO-PEG@GAD compared with the negative control group. Moreover, the in vivo anti-cervical carcinoma activity of this medicine was due to activation of the intrinsic mitochondrial pathway.
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- Jiahui Lu
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 311402 Hangzhou, PR China; College of Food Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 12180 Troy, NY, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 12180 Troy, NY, USA; Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Biological Science, Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 12180 Troy, NY, USA
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 311402 Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 311402 Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 311402 Hangzhou, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, 100191 Beijing, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Rural Industrial Development Co., Ltd, 310000, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 311402 Hangzhou, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, PR China.
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Banerjee J, Hasan SN, Samanta S, Giri B, Bag BG, Dash SK. Self-Assembled Maslinic Acid Attenuates Doxorobucin Induced Cytotoxicity via Nrf2 Signaling Pathway: An In Vitro and In Silico Study in Human Healthy Cells. Cell Biochem Biophys 2022; 80:563-578. [PMID: 35849306 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-022-01083-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The clinical applications of some well-known chemotherapeutic drugs for cancer treatment have been restricted nowadays owing to their adverse effects on many physiological systems. In this experimental study, maslinic acid (MA) isolated from Olea europaea (Olive) fruit extract was used to mitigate the cytotoxicity induced by Doxorubicin (DOX) in human healthy peripheral blood mononuclear cells (hPBMCs). Self-assembled maslinic acid (SA-MA) was obtained in ethanol-water mixture (35.5 mM: 4:1 v/v). The morphology of SA-MA was analyzed by various physicochemical characterization techniques, which revealed its micro-metric vesicular architecture as well as nano-vesicular appearances. In this study, treatment of hPBMCs with DOX has been found to generate severe intracellular oxidative stress, which was significantly mitigated after pre-treatment with SA-MA. Alteration of hPBMC morphologies after DOX treatment was also restored notably by pre-treatment with SA-MA. Furthermore, pentoxifylline (TNF-α inhibitor) and indomethacin (COX-2 inhibitor) were used to investigate the responsible pathway by which SA-MA protected hPBMCs from DOX-induced cellular stress. Restoration of hPBMC viability above 92% in both cases confirmed that SA-MA protected the cells by inhibiting inflammatory pathways generated by DOX treatment. Subsequently, in molecular docking study, it was also evaluated that MA could successfully bind with the pocket region of Keap1, while Nrf2 was capable of upregulating cytoprotecting genes.
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- Jhimli Banerjee
- Department of Physiology, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, 732103, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, 721102, India
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- Department of Physiology, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, 732103, India
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- Department of Physiology, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, 732103, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, 721102, India.
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- Department of Physiology, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, 732103, India.
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Sun X, Duan J, Gong C, Feng Y, Hu J, Gu R, Xu B. Colchicine Ameliorates Dilated Cardiomyopathy Via SIRT2-Mediated Suppression of NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e025266. [PMID: 35766262 PMCID: PMC9333380 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.025266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Dilated cardiomyopathy remains a leading cause of heart failure worldwide. Immune inflammation response is recognized as a significant player in the progression of heart failure; however, immunomodulatory strategies remain a long-term challenge. Colchicine, a potent anti-inflammatory drug, has many benefits in ischemic cardiovascular events, but its role in nonischemic heart failure remains unclear. Methods and Results Doxorubicin administration was used to establish a murine dilated cardiomyopathy model, and colchicine or saline was orally given. At the end point, cardiac function and fibrosis were measured to investigate the effects of colchicine. Inflammatory cytokine levels, neutrophil recruitment, and NLRP3 (NOD-like receptor protein 3) inflammasome activation were detected to evaluate the inflammatory response. Furthermore, to examine the downstream target of colchicine, SIRT2 (Sirtuin 2) was pharmacologically inhibited in vitro; thus, changes in the NLRP3 inflammasome were detected by immunoblotting. These results showed that murine cardiac function was significantly improved and fibrosis was significantly alleviated after colchicine treatment. Moreover, the infiltration of neutrophils and the levels of inflammatory cytokines in the failing myocardium were both decreased by colchicine treatment. Mechanistically, colchicine upregulated the expression of SIRT2, leading to the inactivation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in an NLRP3 deacetylated manner. Conversely, the inhibition of SIRT2 attenuated the suppressive effect of colchicine on NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Conclusions This study indicated that colchicine could be a promising therapeutic candidate for dilated cardiomyopathy and other nonischemic heart failure associated with the inflammatory response.
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- Xuan Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing China
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Akin AT, Öztürk E, Kaymak E, Karabulut D, Yakan B. Therapeutic effects of thymoquinone in doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity via oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis. Anat Histol Embryol 2021; 50:908-917. [PMID: 34494664 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cancer is a lethal disease that is characterized by uncontrolled cell division and proliferation, and it results in death in many organisms. Doxorubicin (DOX) is a therapeutic agent used for treatment of many cancer types, but it induces serious hepatotoxicity. In this study, we aimed to determine possible hepato-therapeutic effects of thymoquinone (THQ) on DOX-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Rats were divided into five groups (n = 8): Control, THQ (10 mg/kg/day/i.p for 14 days), Olive Oil (equal volume with THQ for 14 days), DOX (single dose, 15 mg/kg/i.p on 7th day) and DOX + THQ (10 mg/kg/day/i.p and DOX 15 mg/kg/i.p on 7th day). At the end of the experiment, liver tissues were extracted and evaluated histopathologically. eNOS, iNOS and Cas-3 immunostaining were performed to determine the expression levels. TUNEL method was used to determine apoptotic index. Furthermore, liver tissue total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), TNF-α and TGF-β levels were measured by ELISA assay. The DOX group showed histopathological deterioration compared to Control group. Moreover, apoptotic index, eNOS, iNOS and Cas-3 expressions increased in DOX group. While TAS level of the DOX group decreased, TOS level increased. TNF-α and TGF-β levels increased in DOX group. However, there was improvement in DOX + THQ group compared to DOX group. Moreover, apoptotic cell number, eNOS, iNOS and Cas-3 expressions decreased in DOX + THQ group compared to DOX group. We concluded that thymoquinone can be used as a phytotherapeutic for reducing DOX-induced liver damage.
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- Ali Tuğrul Akin
- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Histology-Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Histology-Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Histology-Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Histology-Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Nimbal SK, Gadad PC, Koti BC. Effect of ethanolic extract of Rosa centifolia against doxorubicin induced nephrotoxicity in albino rats. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2021; 12:657-662. [PMID: 34801355 PMCID: PMC8642703 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Efficacy of Anthracycline derivative Doxorubicin (Dox) has been proven in several malignancies such as breast cancer, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, acute leukemia, lung, thyroid and ovarian cancer. However its clinical usefulness is restricted due to its cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Rosa centifolia belongs to family Rosaceae and in Ayurveda it is claimed for use in renal disorders. The main phyto-constituents of the plant are terpenoids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, pro-antroocyanides, pectin and riboflavin. OBJECTIVE To investigate the ameliorative role of ethanolic extract of petals of R. centifolia in doxorubicin induced nephrotoxicity in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nephrotoxicity was produced by administration of doxorubicin (2.5 mg/kg b.w., i.p. alternate day) in six equal injections for two weeks to achieve a cumulative concentration of 15 mg/kg. Low (LERC - 100 mg/kg p.o.) and high (HERC - 200 mg/kg p.o.) dosees of ethanolic extract of petals of R. centifolia was administered as a pretreatment prior to doxorubicin administration. The general parameters such as body weight, food and water intake were measured throughout the study period. Serum biomarkers such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine and albumin were measured before treatment and at the end of the experiments. Anti-oxidant enzymes such as glutathione (GSH), melonldehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were monitored after the last dose. Nephrotoxicity was assessed through histopathological analysis. RESULTS The repeated administration of doxorubicin produces several morphological changes including reduction in the body weight as well as decreased food and water consumption. Serum biomarkers such as BUN, serum creatinine were increased and albumin concentration was decreased. The GSH, SOD and CAT concentrations were decreased, whereas MDA concentration was increased. Deteriorating changes in the histological architecture of kidney tissue were observed. In the LERC and HERC pretreated groups following changes were observed in dose dependent manner: increase in body weight, food and water intake (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01), decrease in the BUN (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01) and serum creatinine (p < 0.05 and p < 0.05) concentrations respectively. The significant increase in the albumin (p < 0.01) concentration was observed only in HERC. The pretreatment with LERC and HERC increased the antioxidant enzymes concentrations i.e. GSH (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01), SOD (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01), CAT (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01) and decreased the MDA concentration (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01) respectively. Histopathological studies showed that the pretreatment with low and high doses of ethanolic extract of petals of Rosa centifolia LERC and HERC groups minimized the tubular damage and reduced the inflammation as compared to doxorubicin treated group. CONCLUSION The biochemical and histopathological data from the present study clearly support the nephroprotective effect of ethanolic extract of petals of R. centifolia, which might be credited to its anti-oxidant property.
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- S K Nimbal
- Dept. of Pharmacology, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi-31, (A constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi) Karnataka, India.
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- Dept. of Pharmacology, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi-31, (A constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi) Karnataka, India
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- Dept. of Pharmacology, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi-31, (A constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi) Karnataka, India
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Amarasiri SS, Attanayake AP, Arawwawala LDAM, Jayatilaka KAPW, Mudduwa LKB. Nephroprotective activity of Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash supplement in doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity model of Wistar rats. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13901. [PMID: 34396545 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The nephroprotective effect of standardized aqueous root extract of Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash (Family: Poaceae) was investigated in doxorubicin-induced (20 mg/kg, ip) experimental nephrotoxicity model of Wistar rats. The freeze-dried aqueous refluxed (4 hr) root extract of V. zizanioides (25, 50; equivalent human therapeutic dose and 100 mg/kg) was administered separately to nephrotoxic Wistar rats (n = 6/group). Supplement of V. zizanioides resulted a dose-dependent reduction in raised serum creatinine, β2 -microglobulin, and blood urea nitrogen and a subsequent increase in serum total protein and albumin in nephrotoxic rats (p < .05). An attenuation of the doxorubicin-induced features of renal parenchymal injury was observed on H- and E-stained sections of the kidney tissues. Nootkatone, dehydroaromadendrene, isokhusenic acid, α-vetivone, and isolongifolene were identified in the methanol extract of V. zizanioides based on the GC-MS chromatogram analysis. The findings revealed that the supplement of standardized aqueous root extract of V. zizanioides had a significant dose-dependent nephroprotective activity against doxorubicin-induced experimental nephrotoxicity. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Vetiveria zizanioides is a medicinal plant with a variety of therapeutic applications in kidney-related diseases. Apparently, it is used as a food ingredient due to its fresh and elegant scent and potential bioactivities. The aqueous root extract of V. zizanioides exerted relatively high antioxidant potential in vitro, substantiating the health effects of the plant pertaining to kidney diseases as a potential source of dietary antioxidant. The administration of the plant extract resulted in significant nephroprotection against doxorubicin-induced experimental nephrotoxicity revealing the significance of V. zizanioides as a promising dietary supplement in the management of kidney disease.
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- Sachinthi S Amarasiri
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
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Córdoba-Adaya JC, Oros-Pantoja R, Torres-García E, Morales-Ávila E, Aranda-Lara L, Santillán-Benítez JG, Hernández-Herrera NO, Otero G, Isaac-Olivé K. Evaluation of doxorubicin-induced early multi-organ toxicity in male CD1 mice by biodistribution of 18F-FDG and 67Ga-citrate. Pilot study. Toxicol Mech Methods 2021; 31:546-558. [PMID: 34057017 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2021.1937420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The search for methods that identify early toxicity, induced by chemotherapy, is urgent. Changes in the biodistribution of radiopharmaceuticals could give information on early toxicity. Ten-week-old CD1 male mice were divided into four groups. Two groups were administered a weekly dose of 5 mg/kg of doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) for 5 weeks and the control groups were administered saline solution. One week after the end of treatment, the biodistribution of 18F-FDG and 67Ga-citrate were carried out, as was the quantification of plasma enzymes CK, CK-MB, LDH and AST. All enzymes were higher in the treated animals, but only significant (p < 0.05) in the case of CK-MB. 18F-FDG uptake increased in all organs of treated animals except retroperitoneal fat, being significant in spleen, brain, heart, liver, lung, kidney, and inguinal fat. 67Ga-citrate had a more complex pattern. The uptake in the DOX group was higher in spleen, lung, kidney, testes, and gonadal fat, it did not change in brain, heart, and liver, and it was lower in the rest of the organs. It only showed significant differences in lung and pancreas. A thorough discussion of the possible causes that produced the change in biodistributions of both radiopharmaceuticals is included. The pilot study showed that both radiopharmaceuticals could identify early multi-organ toxicity induced by DOX. Although 18F-FDG seems to be better, 67Ga-citrato should not be ruled out a priori. The detection of early toxicity would serve to adopt treatments that prevent its progression, thus improving patient's quality of life.
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- Julio César Córdoba-Adaya
- Laboratorio de Investigación en Teranóstica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Teranóstica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Dosimetría y Simulación Monte Carlo, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacia y Toxicología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Teranóstica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacia y Toxicología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Teranóstica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Teranóstica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, Mexico
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Renu K, Pureti LP, Vellingiri B, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Toxic effects and molecular mechanism of doxorubicin on different organs – an update. TOXIN REV 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2021.1912099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Kaviyarasi Renu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India
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- Human Molecular Cytogenetics and Stem Cell Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India
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Ali N, AlAsmari AF, Imam F, Ahmed MZ, Alqahtani F, Alharbi M, AlSwayyed M, AlAsmari F, Alasmari M, Alshammari A, Fantoukh OI, Alanazi MM. Protective effect of diosmin against doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:4375-4383. [PMID: 34354422 PMCID: PMC8324953 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Dox induces kidney damage. Dox leads to a decrease in antioxidant defense mechanism. Diosmin administration restores antioxidant properties.
Doxorubicin (Dox) is an anthracycline antibiotic that is primarily used for treating various solid tumors including that of pulmonary, ovary, breast, uterine, cervix, and several blood cancers. However, nephrotoxicity associated with Dox treatment limits its clinical use. Administration of Dox in combination with compounds exhibiting antioxidant properties are being used to minimize the side effects of Dox. Diosmin is a flavonoid glycoside with numerous beneficial properties that is found in the pericarp of many citrus fruits. Diosmin has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects in response to various insults, although the exact mechanism remains unknown. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the effect of diosmin in preventing kidney damage in response to Dox treatment. Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: control group, Dox group (20 mg/kg, i.p.), Dox plus low-dose diosmin group (100 mg/kg orally), and Dox plus high-dose diosmin group (200 mg/kg orally). A single intraperitoneal injection of Dox resulted in kidney damage as evidenced by significant alterations in kidney markers, histological abnormalities, and the attenuation of antioxidant defense mechanisms (GSH, SOD, and CAT). Moreover, Dox treatment significantly altered the expression of oxidative stress, inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic protein markers. Diosmin pretreatment alleviated Dox-induced nephrotoxicity by ameliorating the antioxidant mechanism, decreasing inflammation and apoptosis, and restoring kidney architecture. In conclusion, our results indicate that diosmin is a promising therapeutic agent for the prevention of nephrotoxicity associated with DOX.
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- Nemat Ali
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author at: Dept. of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Building 23, second floor, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Ujah GA, Nna VU, Suleiman JB, Eleazu C, Nwokocha C, Rebene JA, Imowo MU, Obi EO, Amachree C, Udechukwu EC, Mohamed M. Tert-butylhydroquinone attenuates doxorubicin-induced dysregulation of testicular cytoprotective and steroidogenic genes, and improves spermatogenesis in rats. Sci Rep 2021; 11:5522. [PMID: 33750916 PMCID: PMC7970903 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85026-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Doxorubicin (DOX) is a broad-spectrum chemotherapeutic drug used in the treatment of cancers. It acts by generating reactive oxygen species in target cells. The actions are, however, not limited to cancerous cells as it attacks healthy cells, killing them. This study investigated the benefits of the antioxidant, tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ), on testicular toxicity following DOX therapy. Twenty-four adult male albino rats were assigned randomly into four groups (n = 6), namely: normal control (NC), tBHQ, DOX and tBHQ + DOX groups. tBHQ (50 mg/kg body weight in 1% DMSO) was administered orally for 14 consecutive days, while a single DOX dose (7 mg/kg body weight) was administered intraperitoneally on Day 8. DOX decreased sperm count, motility and viability, and decreased the levels of steroidogenesis-related proteins, and reproductive hormones. Furthermore, DOX decreased the expression of antioxidant cytoprotective genes, and decreased the protein level of proliferating cell nuclear antigen in the testis. Conversely, DOX increased the expression of pro-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic genes in the testis. These negative effects were ameliorated following the intervention with tBHQ. Our results suggest that tBHQ protects the testis and preserves both steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis in DOX-treated rats through the suppression of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Godwin Adakole Ujah
- Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Physiology Section), The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
- Unit of Integrative Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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Altinoz E, Oner Z, Elbe H, Uremis N, Uremis M. Linalool exhibits therapeutic and protective effects in a rat model of doxorubicin-induced kidney injury by modulating oxidative stress. Drug Chem Toxicol 2021; 45:2024-2030. [PMID: 33682561 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1894751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the therapeutic and protective effects of linalool against doxorubicin (DOX)-induced kidney injury. Forty-eight Wistar rats were divided into 8 groups as follows; Control, DOX [20 mg/kg, intraperitoneal (ip) single dose DOX], linalool (LIN50 and LIN100; 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg linalool via ip for 5 days, respectively), DOX + LIN50 and DOX + LIN100 (20 mg/kg single dose of DOX via ip on first day and 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg linalool via ip, respectively), LIN50 + DOX and LIN100 + DOX (50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg linalool via ip for 5 days, respectively and 20 mg/kg single dose of DOX via ip on fifth day). Doxorubicin led to a significant increase in the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the kidney, whereas superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels decreased remarkably when compared with control. On the other hand, LIN supplementation before and after DOX treatment led to a significant decrease in MDA and also increases in SOD, CAT and GSH levels. DOX caused significant increases in the levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) levels in the plasma, while LIN supplementation as a therapeutic and preventive agent led to significant decreases in BUN and Cr levels. The current study demonstrated that LIN supplementation after or before DOX treatment can led to therapeutic and preventive effects against DOX-induced renal damage.
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- Eyup Altinoz
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Investigation of the Therapeutic Effects of Chloroquine in Adriamycin-Induced Hepatotoxicity. EUROBIOTECH JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.2478/ebtj-2021-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects of Chloroquine (CLQ) against Adriamycin (ADR) induced hepatotoxicity. ADR is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of many cancer types, but it causes hepatotoxicity. CLQ is used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and pneumonia caused by Covid-19. Rats were divided into four groups: Control group, ADR group (2 mg/kg Adriamycin, one in three days for 30 days, i.p.), CLQ group (50 mg/kg Chloroquine, per day for 30 days, i.p.), ADR+CLQ (2 mg/kg Adriamycin, one in three days for 30 days, i.p. and 50 mg/ kg Chloroquine, per day for 30 days, i.p.). Animals were sacrificed, and liver tissues were extracted for further examinations. Histopathological changes in liver tissues were scored and IL-17 immunostaining was performed to determine the expression levels among experimental groups. Bodyweights in the ADR group decreased significantly compared to the Control group and CLQ group. Furthermore, bodyweight in ADR+CLQ group was significantly higher compared to ADR group. The histopathological score was significantly higher in ADR group when compared to Control and CLQ group while CLQ administrations reduced the damage induced by ADR in the ADR+CLQ group. IL-17 immunoreactivity was considerably increased in the ADR group. On the other hand, IL-17 expressions of ADR+CLQ were substantially less compared to ADR group. We suggest that CLQ can be used as a therapeutic agent to reduce the detrimental effects of ADR, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Seyedan AA, Dezfoulian O, Alirezaei M. Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad essential oil prevents doxorubicin-induced apoptosis via extrinsic and intrinsic mitochondrial pathways. Res Pharm Sci 2020; 15:481-490. [PMID: 33628290 PMCID: PMC7879789 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.297851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background and purpose: In addition to hepato-cardiotoxicity, doxorubicin (DOX) also induces nephrotoxicity which is considered as the limiting factor for this drug in cancer therapy. The effect of carvacrol, the main active ingredient of Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad essential oil (SKEO), in the amelioration of DOX- induced cardiotoxicity is well established. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible protective effects of SKEO against DOX-induced nephrotoxicity. Experimental approach: SKEO was intraperitoneally administered at 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg to male Wistar rats for 12 consecutive days. Five groups of animals including negative control (saline), vehicle (Tween® 20), SKEO50, DOX (at 8th day of treatment), and SKEO50 + DOX were assessed. Findings/Results: Creatinine, urea concentrations, and caspase-3 activity significantly elevated in the serum of DOX treated group in contrast to other groups after injection of a single dose of DOX (20 mg/kg i.p.), however, SKEO reduced glutathione peroxidase and caspase-3 activity against other groups while SKEO + DOX was also significantly reduced caspase-3 activity against DOX group. Other biochemical markers changes were not significant. Immunohistochemical assessment unveiled that SKEO + DOX improved the activity of Bcl-2 family proteins (Bax and Bcl-2) and caspase-8 protein to the advantage of cell survival in both intrinsic mitochondrial and extrinsic pathway down streamed to the terminal caspase-3 apoptotic molecule., Conclusion and implications: It was concluded that SKEO could have influential effects against apoptosis induced by DOX, but not improperly ameliorate oxidative stress.
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- Ali Al Seyedan
- Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, I.R. Iran
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Navarro-Hortal MD, Varela-López A, Romero-Márquez JM, Rivas-García L, Speranza L, Battino M, Quiles JL. Role of flavonoids against adriamycin toxicity. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 146:111820. [PMID: 33080329 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Doxorubicin (DOX), or adriamycin, is an anthracycline antineoplastic drug widely used in the chemotherapy of a large variety of cancers due to its potency and action spectrum. However, its use is limited by the toxicity on healthy cells and its acute and chronic side effects. One of the developed strategies to attenuate DOX toxicity is the combined therapy with bioactive compounds such as flavonoids. This review embraces the role of flavonoids on DOX treatment side effects. Protective properties of some flavonoidss against DOX toxicity have been investigated and observed mainly in heart but also in liver, kidney, brain, testis or bone marrow. Protective mechanisms involve reduction of oxidative stress by decrease of ROS levels and/or increase antioxidant defenses and interferences with autophagy, apoptosis and inflammation. Studies in cancer cells have reported that the anticancer activity of DOX was not compromised by the flavonoids. Moreover, some of them increased DOX efficiency as anti-cancer drug even in multidrug resistant cells.
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- María D Navarro-Hortal
- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain; Sport and Health Research Centre, University of Granada, C/. Menéndez Pelayo 32, 18016, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, CH, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Sicences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131, Ancona, Italy; International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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Öztürk E, Kaymak E, Akin AT, Karabulut D, Ünsal HM, Yakan B. Thymoquinone is a protective agent that reduces the negative effects of doxorubicin in rat testis. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 39:1364-1373. [PMID: 32394736 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120924108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Doxorubicin (DOX) is used for treatment of many cancer types. Thymoquinone (THQ) is a powerful antioxidant agent used for reducing side effects of several drugs. The aim of this study is to determine possible therapeutic effects of THQ on doxorubicin-induced testicular toxicity in rats. METHODS Rats were divided into five groups (n = 8): control, THQ, olive oil, DOX (a single dose of 15 mg/kg intraperitoneally (i.p.) on seventh day of the experiment), and DOX + THQ (10 mg/kg THQ per day and 15 mg/kg DOX i.p. on seventh day). Animals were euthanized, and testis tissues were evaluated histopathologically. Caspase 3 and HSP90 immunostaining were performed to determine the expression levels of these proteins among groups. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase 2'-deoxyuridine, 5'-triphosphate nick-end labeling method was used for evaluation of apoptotic index. Moreover, serum testosterone levels and total antioxidant status (TAS) and total oxidant status (TOS) in testicular tissue were measured by ELISA assay. RESULTS The DOX group had histopathological deterioration compared to the control group. There was an increase in apoptotic index, caspase 3 and HSP90 expressions in the DOX group. While TAS level of the DOX group decreased, TOS level increased when compared with the other groups. Serum testosterone levels in the DOX group decreased compared to the control group. However, there was improvement in testicular tissue in DOX + THQ group compared to the DOX group. There was a decrease in apoptotic index, caspase 3, and HSP90 expressions in DOX + THQ group compared to the DOX group. Testosterone level of DOX + THQ significantly increased compared to the DOX group. CONCLUSION We suggest that THQ can be used as a protective agent to reduce the toxic effects of DOX.
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- E Öztürk
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Yun S, He X, Zhang W, Chu D, Feng C. Alleviation Effect of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidins on Neuronal Apoptosis in Rats with Iron Overload. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 194:210-220. [PMID: 31236816 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01766-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate the effect of grape seed proanthocyanidins (GSPCs) on neuronal apoptosis, particularly through their roles in maintaining divalent mineral element balance and resisting oxidation in rats with iron overload. A total of 40 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into control, iron overload, GSPCs, and iron overload + GSPCs groups. The iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and copper contents in the brain tissue of the rats were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Their oxidative stress state was determined using the relevant kit. The number of apoptotic neurons was evaluated using the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay, and synaptosome numbers were determined using the immunohistochemical approach. Fas, Bax, and Bcl-2 gene expressions in the cortex and hippocampus were detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. After 7 weeks, compared with the control group, the zinc and magnesium contents; superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase activities; and synaptophysin and Bcl-2 gene expressions in the iron overload group were significantly decreased, whereas the iron, calcium contents, and malondialdehyde contents; TUNEL-positive cell numbers; and Fas and Bax gene expressions were significantly increased. There were no significant changes in the copper content. Conversely, the rats exhibited better recovery when GSPCs were used instead of iron alone. In summary, GSPCs protected against iron overload induced neuronal apoptosis in rats by maintaining the divalent mineral element balance, reducing oxidative stress, and regulating apoptotic genes expressions.
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- Shaojun Yun
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, People's Republic of China.
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Effect of infliximab, a tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitor, on doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2019; 393:121-130. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-019-01719-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Molehin OR, Adeyanju AA, Adefegha SA, Oyeyemi AO, Idowu KA. Protective mechanisms of protocatechuic acid against doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rat model. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2019; 30:jbcpp-2018-0191. [PMID: 31280244 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2018-0191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Doxorubicin (DOX) induces toxicity in many tissues/organs, including the heart, kidney and so on. This study was designed to evaluate the modulatory effects of protocatechuic acid (PCA) against DOX-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Animals were randomly grouped into five groups. Methods Group 1 served as the normal control (CTR). A single dose of DOX at 20 mg/kg was administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) to animals in Group 2. Groups 3 and 4 were pretreated with PCA for 5 days (doses of 10 and 20 mg/kg body weight, respectively) after which DOX was injected (PCA-10 + DOX and PCA-20 + DOX). Group 5 received PCA only at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight (PCA-20). Results The results revealed significant elevations (p < 0.05) in malondialdehyde content, expressions of inducible nitric oxide (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) in the kidney. Likewise, increased serum levels of creatinine and urea of DOX group were observed. A significant decrease (p < 0.05) in glutathione (GSH) level and antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione s- transferase (GST) activities in the kidney were observed compared with the control. Pretreatment with PCA (10 and 20 mg/kg, p.o.) for 5 days prior to the i.p. injection of DOX reduced MDA levels, modulated iNOS and COX2 activities and improved kidney function markers as well as oxidative stress parameters. Findings from the histopathology studies confirms the protective effects of PCA on DOX-induced damage on the kidney cells. Conclusions This study has demonstrated the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties of PCA, which could be part of its possible protective mechanisms against nephrotoxicity induced by DOX.
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- Olorunfemi R Molehin
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti P.M.B.5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Phone: +234-803-462-1267
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- Department of Biological Sciences, McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria P.M.B., 704, Akure 340001, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti P.M.B.5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti., P.M.B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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Sanajou D, Nazari Soltan Ahmad S, Hosseini V, Kalantary-Charvadeh A, Marandi Y, Roshangar L, Bahrambeigi S, Mesgari-Abbasi M. β-Lapachone protects against doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity via NAD +/AMPK/NF-kB in mice. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 392:633-640. [PMID: 30671613 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-019-01619-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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β-Lapachone (B-LAP) is a natural naphtaquinone with established anti-oxidative stress and anti-cancer activities. We aimed to investigate B-LAP protective potential against doxorubicin (DOX)-induced nephrotoxicity in mice. The mice received an oral dose of B-LAP followed by a single intraperitoneal injection of 20 mg/kg DOX a day later. They were then treated for 4 days with 1.25 mg/kg, 2.5 mg/kg, and 5 mg/kg doses of B-LAP. Renal levels of NAD+/NADH ratios, p-AMPKα, p-NF-κB p65, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6) along with renal expressions of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were examined. Serum levels of kidney function markers as well as renal histopathology were also investigated. In addition to increasing the activities of p-AMPKα, B-LAP elevated NAD+/NADH ratios in the kidneys and decreased the renal levels of nuclear p-NF-κB and its correspondent downstream effectors TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and iNOS in the kidneys. Also, B-LAP effectively ameliorated renal architectural changes and attenuated serum levels of urea, creatinine, and cystatin C. Collectively, these findings suggest the protective actions of B-LAP against DOX-induced nephrotoxicity in mice.
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- Davoud Sanajou
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Golgasht Avenue, Tabriz, Iran.
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Mohamed EA, Ahmed HI, Zaky HS. Protective effect of irbesartan against doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats: implication of AMPK, PI3K/Akt, and mTOR signaling pathways. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 96:1209-1217. [DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2018-0259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nephrotoxicity is one of the serious undesirable effects related to doxorubicin (DOX). Herein, we have investigated the potential protective effect of irbesartan (IRB) against chronic nephrotoxicity induced by DOX, and the implication of different mechanistic pathways underlying these effects. Rats were treated with either DOX (2.5 mg/kg i.p., 3 times/week) for 2 weeks, and (or) IRB (40 mg/kg, daily) for 3 weeks. IRB prohibited nephrotoxicity induced by DOX, which was evident by the increase in blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels and histopathological changes. IRB improved DOX-induced alterations in oxidative status by diminishing lipid peroxidation and upregulating the antioxidant enzymes. Also, upon DOX treatment, the renal expression of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and caspase-3 were significantly increased; IRB diminished DOX-induced alterations in these parameters. Moreover, DOX significantly decreased the expression level of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Meanwhile, DOX induced activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt/PKB) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathways that cross talked with AMPK. On the contrary, IRB successfully counterbalanced all these effects. Collectively, these outcomes suggest that the modulation of AMPK, PI3K, Akt, and mTOR pathways plays a critical role in conferring the protective effects of IRB against DOX nephrotoxicity.
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- Eman A. Mohamed
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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The Efficacy of Amifostine against Multiple-Dose Doxorubicin-Induced Toxicity in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19082370. [PMID: 30103540 PMCID: PMC6121234 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19082370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2018] [Revised: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Amifostine is well known cytoprotector which is efficient when administered before a wide range of antineoplastic agents. The aim of our study was to investigate amifostine effects on doxorubicin-induced toxic changes in rats. Amifostine (75 mg/kg ip) was given 30 min before each dose of doxorubicin (cumulatively 20 mg/kg ip, for 28 days). The animals’ whole-body, liver, and kidney weight, serum biochemical examination, as well as microscopic examination of bone marrow, peripheral blood, liver, and kidney, were done on day 56 of the study. Hepatic and renal alterations were carefully quantified by semiquantitative grading scales—hepatic and renal damage score, respectively. In amifostine-pretreated rats, the number of peripheral blood leukocytes was significantly higher in comparison to doxorubicin-only treated group, preferentially protecting neutrophils. In the same group of rats, hepatic and renal alterations associated with polymorphonuclear cell infiltrates were significantly less severe than those observed in animals receiving only doxorubicin. Our results showed that amifostine successfully protected rats against multiple-dose doxorubicin-induced toxicity by complex, and still not fully elucidated mechanisms of action.
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Raeisi S, Ghorbanihaghjo A, Argani H, Dastmalchi S, Seifi M, Ghasemi B, Ghazizadeh T, Abbasi MM, Karimi P. Oxidative stress-induced renal telomere shortening as a mechanism of cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2018; 32:e22166. [PMID: 29975447 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2018] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Due to the association of oxidative stress and telomere shortening, it was aimed in the present study to investigate the possibility whether cyclosporine-A exerts its nephrotoxic side effects via induction of oxidative stress-induced renal telomere shortening and senescent phenotype in renal tissues of rats. Renal oxidative stress markers, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine, malondialdehyde, and protein carbonyl groups were measured by standard methods. Telomere length and telomerase activity were also evaluated in kidney tissue samples. Results showed that cyclosporine-A treatment significantly (P < 0.05) enhanced renal malondialdehyde, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine, and protein carbonyl groups levels, decreased renal telomere length, and deteriorated renal function compared with the controls. Renal telomerase activity was not affected by cyclosporine-A. Renal telomere length could be considered as an important parameter of both oxidative stress and kidney function. Telomere shortening and accelerated kidney aging may be caused by cyclosporine-induced oxidative stress, indicating the potential mechanism of cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Sina Raeisi
- Pediatric Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Laboratory, Tabriz Children Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Doxorubicin (Dox) is a valuable anticancer drug for hematologic and solid tumors. Yet, it can cause multi-organ toxicities in various patients. Since toxicity evaluation is a major criterion to discuss for every experiment, the current mini-review focuses on the toxicity of Dox to multiple organs and suggests the most probable mechanism. Though several mechanisms have been suggested, the role of oxidative stress remains elusive among other mechanisms and remains the most probable mechanism for cardiotoxic effect of Dox.
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α-asarone reduce proteinuria by restoring antioxidant enzymes activities and regulating necrosis factor κB signaling pathway in doxorubicin-induced nephrotic syndrome. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 98:318-324. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2017] [Revised: 12/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Liao D, Guo Y, Xiang D, Dang R, Xu P, Cai H, Cao L, Jiang P. Dysregulation of Neuregulin-1/ErbB signaling in the hippocampus of rats after administration of doxorubicin. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2018; 12:231-239. [PMID: 29430172 PMCID: PMC5796460 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s151511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Objective Long-term use of doxorubicin (Dox) can cause neurobiological side effects associated with depression, but the underlying mechanisms remain equivocal. While recent evidence has indicated that Neuregulin-1 (NRG1) and its ErbB receptors play an essential role in neural function, much is still unknown concerning the biological link between the NRG1/ErbB pathway and the Dox-induced neurotoxicity. Therefore, we examined the protein expression of NRG1 and ErbB receptors in the hippocampus of rats following Dox treatment. Materials and methods The drug was administered every 2 days at a dose of 2.5 mg/kg, and the animals in different groups were treated with intraperitoneal injection for three or seven times, respectively. Results Our data showed that the rats treated with Dox for seven times (DoxL group) exhibited depression-like behaviors, whereas the short-term treatment (DoxS group) had no effect on the behavioral changes. Dox treatment also induced the neural apoptosis with more severe neurotoxicity. Intriguingly, the expression of NRG1 and the ratio of pErbB4/ErbB4 and pErbB2/ErbB2 were significantly decreased in the DoxL group, but enhanced activation of ErbB receptors was observed in the DoxS group. In parallel, administration of Dox for seven times suppressed the downstream Akt and ERK phosphorylation, while the Akt phosphorylation was enhanced with the administration of Dox for three times. Conclusion Our data first showed the Dox-induced alterations of the NRG1/ErbB system in the hippocampus, indicating the potential involvement of the NRG1/ErbB pathway in the Dox-induced nervous system dysfunction.
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- Dehua Liao
- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Cancer Hospital.,Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jining First People's Hospital, Jining Medical University, Jining, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jining First People's Hospital, Jining Medical University, Jining, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jining First People's Hospital, Jining Medical University, Jining, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Cancer Hospital
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jining First People's Hospital, Jining Medical University, Jining, People's Republic of China
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