1
|
Ibrahim DS. Effect of vinpocetine against acrylamide-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23658. [PMID: 38348719 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23658] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
Abstract
Vinpocetine (VIN) is a synthetic drug derived from the natural alkaloid vincamine. The antioxidation and anti-inflammation effects of VIN allow it to be used for multiple therapeutic purposes. So, the research aims to discover the possibility of using VIN to improve the nephrotoxicity of acrylamide (ACR). Twenty-four male albino rats were used in the trial: rats in the control group received 0.5 mL of oral saline, rats in the VIN group received an oral dose of VIN (5 mg/kg), rats in the ACR group received an oral dose of ACR (38.27 mg/kg), and rats in the VIN + ACR group received VIN and then ACR 1 h later. Rat blood and kidneys were collected 10 days after the experiment began to assess biochemical parameters and to examine both renal histopathological and immunohistochemistry. The ACR-treated rats showed high levels of serum kidney function biomarkers (creatinine, urea, and uric acid), serum protein biomarkers (total protein, albumin, and globulin), renal kidney injury molecule (KIM)-1, renal malondialdehyde (MDA), and renal caspase-3 immunoexpression. Moreover, ACR lowed both renal superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and renal glutathione (GSH) level and caused renal histological alterations. While administration of VIN improved serum kidney function biomarkers, serum protein biomarkers, renal KIM-1, renal oxidative stress biomarkers (MDA, SOD, and GSH), renal caspase-3 immunoexpression, and renal histological alterations induced by ACR. The study confirmed the ability of VIN to reduce the nephrotoxic effects of ACR, which was evident through the results of biochemical parameters and histological and immunohistochemical examinations of the kidney tissues.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Doaa S Ibrahim
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Abdelrahman RS, Nashar EME, Alghamdi MA, Al-Khater KM, Taha RI. Phosphodiesterase1 inhibitor "Vinpocetine" ameliorates the inflammation, apoptosis and oxidative stress induced by cyclophosphamide in urinary bladder: an experimental study. Int Urol Nephrol 2023; 55:129-139. [PMID: 35817991 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03246-w] [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: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hemorrhagic cystitis often develops in patients treated with cyclophosphamide (CP). Vincamine (vinca alkaloid) is the source of the synthetic derivative vinpocetine (Vinpo). Worldwide, Vinpo is used as a cerebroprotective drug. As it has anti-oxidant, anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory effects but the power of Vinpo to prevent CP induced cystitis has not been studied. AIM OF STUDY This research was planned to explore the effect of Vinpo (10-30 mg/kg, orally) administered 1 or 4 h before inducing cystitis by CP injection (300 mg/kg, i.p.) on the urinary bladder of mice. RESULTS Administration of Vinpo 30 mg/kg, 4 h before CP injection ameliorated inflammatory markers. It reduced inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), and BCL2 Associated X (Bax) expression in the bladder and increased the total antioxidant capacity level. Histological examination of the bladder has further supported these results. The present study suggests a protective effect of Vinpo (30 mg/kg, 4 h before CP injection) against CP-induced bladder inflammation. CONCLUSION This proposes that Vinpo 30 mg/kg may become a promising pharmacological drug to prevent urinary adverse effects in patients treated with chemotherapy using CP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rehab Sabri Abdelrahman
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah, Riyadh, 30001, Saudi Arabia
| | - Eman Mohamad El Nashar
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, King Khalid University Post Office Box: 960, Abha, Postal Code: 61421, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Histology and Cell Biology College of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
| | - Mansour Abdullah Alghamdi
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Unit, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
| | - Khulood Mohammed Al-Khater
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
| | - Reham Ismail Taha
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Ahmed RF, Nasr M, Abd Elbaset M, Hussein AF, Ahmed-Farid OAH, Shafee N, Shabana ME. Combating hematopoietic and hepatocellular abnormalities resulting from administration of cisplatin: Role of liver targeted glycyrrhetinic acid nanoliposomes loaded with amino acids. Pharm Dev Technol 2022; 27:925-941. [PMID: 36168910 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2022.2129687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
Abstract
The effectiveness of cisplatin in cancer treatment renders its use vital to clinicians. However, the accompanying side effects as cachexia, emesis and liver damage necessitate the use of a dietary supplement which is capable of hindering such undesirable complications. The branched chain amino acids as well as glutamine and arginine have been proven to be effective nutritional co-adjuvant therapeutic agents. Furthermore, new pharmaceutical approaches encompass designing organ-targeted nanoformulations to increase the medicinal efficacy. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the beneficial effects of liver-targeted amino acids-loaded nanoliposomes in counteracting the adverse hematopoietic and hepatic complications associated with cisplatin. Results revealed the use of the combination of two nanoliposomal formulations (one loading leucine + isolecuine + valine, and the other loading glutamine and arginine) given orally at a dose of 200 mg/kg for twelve days was effective against cisplatin-induced toxicities represented by improvement in the complete blood picture parameters, decrease in the serum hepatic enzymes levels, amelioration of the hepatic oxidative stress and cellular energy imbalance along with reduction in the histopathological abnormalities. It can be concluded that amino acids loaded nanoliposomes could be considered a new strategy in preventing cisplatin's adverse effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rania F Ahmed
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical studies Institute, National Research Centre, (ID: 60014618), Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt
| | - Maha Nasr
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Egypt
| | - Marawan Abd Elbaset
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical studies Institute, National Research Centre, (ID: 60014618), Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt
| | - Alyaa F Hussein
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical studies Institute, National Research Centre, (ID: 60014618), Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt
| | - Omar A H Ahmed-Farid
- Department of Physiology, National Organization for Drug Control and Research, 12553, Giza, Egypt
| | - Nermin Shafee
- Department of Pathology, Medical Research and Clinical studies Institute, National Research Centre, (ID: 60014618), Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt
| | - Marwa E Shabana
- Department of Pathology, Medical Research and Clinical studies Institute, National Research Centre, (ID: 60014618), Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hameed AF, Fatal GA, S. Akkila S, S. Ibrahim M. Adiponectin and the expression of BAX and caspase 3 in high-fructose - induced testicular injury in albino mice. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2022. [DOI: 10.51248/.v42i4.1721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction and Aim: The increase in the prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome in recent decades has been correlated with high consumption of high-fructose and high-fat diets and has been associated with increased rates of male infertility. The aim of this study was to investigate how high fructose diet exerts its effect upon testicular morphology in addition to examine the potential effects of adiponectin treatment in restoring the architecture of seminiferous tubules through the expression of immunohistochemical markers BAX and caspase-3.
Materials and Methods: Twenty-five adult albino mice were divided into three groups: In Group 1, mice fed with diet contained high concentration of fructose followed by adiponectin injection, Group 2, the mice fed with high concentration of fructose diet and received a saline placebo injection, and Group 3 (control) was nourished a regular food for 8 weeks. The parameters studied included changes in animal body weight, testicular spermatogenesis index, spermatogonia count, apoptotic index, exfoliative epithelium percentage and immunohistochemical scores for testicular BAX and caspase-3 expression.
Results: Animals on high fructose diet showed increase in body weight which was markedly reduced by adiponectin treatment. High fructose diet also resulted in reduced spermatogenesis index and spermatogonia count with increased apoptotic and epithelial exfoliation indices. High fructose diet was also associated with high-fructose induced obesity and significantly associated with increased BAX and caspase-3 expression alleviated by adiponectin treatment.
Conclusion: High-fructose intake induces obesity and obesity-related reduction in male fertility by reducing spermatogenesis and enhancing testicular cell apoptosis via different pathophysiological mechanisms. Such effects and mechanism can be reversed and corrected with adiponectin treatment.
Collapse
|
5
|
El-Shafai NM, Farrag F, Shukry M, Mehany H, Aboelmaati M, Abu-Ali O, Saleh D, Ramadan M, El-Mehasseb I. Effect of a Novel Hybrid Nanocomposite of Cisplatin-Chitosan on Induced Tissue Injury as a Suggested Drug by Reducing Cisplatin Side Effects. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:4017-4026. [PMID: 34719747 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02994-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
The self-assembly of cisplatin (Cis-Pt) and chitosan nanoparticles (Cs NPs) has been synthesized and characterized successfully by different analyses and techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The efficiency of loading Cis-Pt on Cs NPs for decreasing the side effects of Cis-Pt by loading it on Cs NP surface was revealed through histopathological and physiological measurements for the liver, testis, and kidney cells. Self-assembly hybrid nanocomposite (Cis-Pt@Cs) could improve spermatogenic cells, seminiferous tubules, and Leydig cells in the interstitial tissue. Kidney examination showed intact glomeruli with a mild increase in capsular space in addition to the intact renal tubular epithelial lining, and liver findings showed improvement in dilation and congestion of the central vein besides mild dilation of blood sinusoids in addition to a mild degree of hepatocyte vacuolation. The serum levels of hepatic, renal, and testicular marker analysis were measured, where Cis-Pt increased the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase activity, urea, creatinine, and decreased testosterone levels, while synthesized self-assembly appeared normalized levels. From the results, the self-assembly hybrid nanocomposite decreases and improves the side effects of Cis-Pt.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nagi M El-Shafai
- Nanotechnology Center, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh, 33516, Egypt.
| | - Foad Farrag
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh, Egypt
| | - Mustafa Shukry
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh, Egypt
| | - Hany Mehany
- Nanotechnology Center, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh, 33516, Egypt
| | - Mohamed Aboelmaati
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, KafrelSheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh, Egypt
| | - Ola Abu-Ali
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
| | - Dalia Saleh
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohamed Ramadan
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
| | - Ibrahim El-Mehasseb
- Nanotechnology Center, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh, 33516, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Gilani SJ, Bin-Jumah MN, Al-Abbasi FA, Nadeem MS, Alzarea SI, Ahmed MM, Sayyed N, Kazmi I. Rosinidin Protects against Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity via Subsiding Proinflammatory and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Rats. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9719. [PMID: 35955076 PMCID: PMC9368304 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Rosinidin is a flavonoid anthocyanin pigmentation found in shrub flowers such as Catharanthus roseus and Primula rosea. The molecular docking studies predicted that rosinidin has adequate structural competency, making it a viable medicinal candidate for the treatment of a wide range of disorders. The current study intends to assess rosinidin nephroprotective efficacy against nephrotoxicity induced by cisplatin in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Oral acute toxicity tests of rosinidin were conducted to assess potential toxicity in animals, and it was shown to be safe. The nephroprotective effect of rosinidin 10, and 20 mg/kg were tested in rats for 25 days with concurrent administration of cisplatin. Several biochemical parameters were measured to support enzymatic and non-enzymatic oxidative stress such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH). Likewise, changes in several non-protein-nitrogenous components and blood chemistry parameters were made to support the theory linked with the pathogenesis of chemical-induced nephrotoxicity. RESULTS Cisplatin caused significant changes in biochemical, enzymatic, and blood chemistry, which rosinidin efficiently controlled. CONCLUSIONS The present investigation linked rosinidin with nephroprotective efficacy in experimental models.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sadaf Jamal Gilani
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Preparatory Year, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
| | - May Nasser Bin-Jumah
- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Environment and Biomaterial Unit, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Society for Applied Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
| | - Fahad A. Al-Abbasi
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
| | - Muhammad Shahid Nadeem
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
| | - Sami I. Alzarea
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohammed Muqtader Ahmed
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
| | - Nadeem Sayyed
- Glocal School of Pharmacy, Glocal University, Saharanpur 247121, India
| | - Imran Kazmi
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Hu F, Nie H, Xu R, Cai X, Shao L, Zhang P. Vinpocetine and coenzyme Q10 combination alleviates cognitive impairment caused by ionizing radiation by improving mitophagy. Brain Res 2022; 1792:148032. [PMID: 35907514 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2022.148032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This research was designed to ascertain the effect and mechanism of vinpocetine (VIN) and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) combination on cognitive impairment induced by ionizing radiation (IR). METHODS Cognitive impairment in mice was induced by 9-Gy IR, and they were intraperitoneally injected with VIN, CoQ10, or VIN + CoQ10. Then novel object recognition and Morris water maze tests were used to detect cognitive function. The number of hippocampal neurons and BrdU+Dcx+ cells was observed by Nissl and immunofluorescence staining. Mitochondrial respiratory complex I, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were evaluated, as well as oxidative stress injury. Mitophagy in hippocampal neurons was evaluated by observing the ultrastructure of hippocampal neurons and assessing the expression of mitophagy-related proteins. RESULTS IR reduced novel object discrimination index, the time for platform crossing, and the time spent in platform quadrant, in addition to neuron loss, downregulated levels of mitochondrial respiratory complex I, ATP, and MMP, aggravated oxidative stress injury, increased expression of LC3 II/I, Beclin1, PINK1, and parkin, and decreased P62 expression. VIN or CoQ10 treatment mitigated cognitive dysfunction, neurons loss, mitochondrial damage, and oxidative stress injury, and enhanced mitophagy in hippocampal neurons. VIN and CoQ10 combination further protected against IR-induced cognitive dysfunction than VIN or CoQ10 alone. CONCLUSION VIN combined with CoQ10 improved neuron damage, promoted mitophagy, and ameliorated cognitive impairment in IR mice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fan Hu
- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated to Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China
| | - Hongbing Nie
- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated to Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China
| | - Renxu Xu
- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated to Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China
| | - Xinyong Cai
- Department of Cardiology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated to Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China
| | - Liang Shao
- Department of Cardiology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated to Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China
| | - Ping Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated to Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhuang Q, Huang Y, Hong Y, Zhuang W, Zhu K, Huang Z. Vinpocetine enhances cisplatin sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cells by reducing the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling. J Investig Med 2022; 70:1358-1364. [PMID: 35580917 DOI: 10.1136/jim-2022-002369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
Vinpocetine exerts pharmacological effects against cardiovascular diseases, while few studies focused on its roles in cancer. The present study investigated the roles of vinpocetine in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its relationship with cisplatin resistance. A549 cisplatin-resistant cells (A549/DDP) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-overexpressing cell lines were established. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium assay was conducted to determine cell viability. Annexin V-propidium iodide assay was conducted to determine cell apoptosis. RT-quantitative PCR and western blot analysis were conducted to determine the levels of mRNA and protein, respectively. NSCLC cell tumor-bearing model was constructed to determine the effects of vinpocetine on tumor growth. Treatment with vinpocetine inhibited cell proliferation and promoted cisplatin-induced cell apoptosis. In addition, treatment with vinpocetine suppressed protein expression of Nrf2 and inhibited messenger RNA levels of heme oxygenase 1 and NAD(P)H dehydrogenase quinone 1 induced by cisplatin. Interestingly, the overexpression of Nrf2 abolished the antiproliferative effects of vinpocetine on NSCLC cells. In vivo data suggested that vinpocetine (50 mg/kg) inhibited tumor growth and enhanced the antitumor effects of cisplatin in the NSCLC cell tumor-bearing model. Vinpocetine enhances cisplatin sensitivity of NSCLC cells in part by suppressing Nrf2 signaling.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingyang Zhuang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Cancer Hospital & Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
| | - Yunjian Huang
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Fujian Cancer Hospital & Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
| | - Yaping Hong
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Fujian Cancer Hospital & Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
| | - Wu Zhuang
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Fujian Cancer Hospital & Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
| | - Kai Zhu
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Fujian Cancer Hospital & Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
| | - Zhangzhou Huang
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Fujian Cancer Hospital & Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Azouz AA, Hersi F, Ali FEM, Hussein Elkelawy AMM, Omar HA. Renoprotective effect of vinpocetine against ischemia/reperfusion injury: Modulation of NADPH oxidase/Nrf2, IKKβ/NF-κB p65, and cleaved caspase-3 expressions. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23046. [PMID: 35315168 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) during kidney transplantation is a serious clinical problem with a high mortality rate and a lack of therapy. Therefore, there is a need to improve the ability of the kidney to tolerate IRI during transplantation. This study aimed to investigate the possible protective effect of vinpocetine; a derivative of vincamine alkaloid; against renal IRI in rats with the elucidation of the involved mechanisms. Vinpocetine (25 mg/kg; i.p.) was administered for 10 successive days before the induction of ischemia by bilateral clamping of both renal pedicles for 45 min followed by 24 h of reperfusion. Blood and renal tissue samples were then collected for biochemical, molecular, and histopathological investigations. Vinpocetine significantly reduced serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels in rats subjected to IRI. It also reduced mRNA expression of NADPH oxidase and renal content of malondialdehyde, while enhanced Nrf2 protein expression and renal content of reduced glutathione. The suppression of the provoked inflammatory response was evident by the downregulation of IKKβ and NF-κB p65 protein expressions, as well as their downstream inflammatory markers; tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and myeloperoxidase. In addition, vinpocetine reduced protein expression of the apoptotic executioner cleaved caspase-3. These nephroprotective effects were confirmed by the improvement in histopathological features. Collectively, the protective effect of vinpocetine against IRI could be attributed to modulation of NADPH oxidase/Nrf2, IKKβ/NF-κB p65, and cleaved caspase-3 expressions. Thus, vinpocetine could improve oxidant/antioxidant balance, suppress triggered inflammatory response, and promote renal cell survival after IRI.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amany A Azouz
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
| | - Fatema Hersi
- Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
| | - Fares E M Ali
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
| | | | - Hany A Omar
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.,Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Eslamifar Z, Moridnia A, Sabbagh S, Ghaffaripour R, Jafaripour L, Behzadifard M. Ameliorative Effects of Gallic Acid on Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rat Variations of Biochemistry, Histopathology, and Gene Expression. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:2195238. [PMID: 34746299 PMCID: PMC8564201 DOI: 10.1155/2021/2195238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cisplatin is a powerful chemotherapeutic drug mainly used in the treatment of solid tumors. Aggregation of the drug in renal proximal tubule cells causes nephrotoxicity and renal failure. Investigations showed nephrotoxicity as Cisplatin's dose-limiting side effect. One of the Cisplatin toxicity mechanisms is generation of reactive oxygen species, which leads to oxidative stress and renal damage. The purpose of this study was evaluation of the modulating effects of Gallic acid on Cisplatin-induced variations including Caspase-3 and Clusterin expression and histopathological and biochemical parameters in adult male Wistar rats. METHOD Rats were kept under standard condition of temperature, light, and humidity. The animals were divided into 4 groups: GpI: control group (received distilled water for 10 days); GpII: Gallic acid (alone) (50 mg/kg bw, once a day for 10 days); GpIII: Cisplatin (alone), single dose (6 mg/kg bw, I.P. on 5th day of study); GpIV: Gallic acid (50 mg/kg bw, once a day for 10 days) and also injected with single dose of Cisplatin (6 mg/kg bw, I.P., on 5th day of study). After 10 days, all rats were anaesthetized and plasma collected to estimate urea, creatinine, and uric acid. The right kidneys were removed for the study of gene expression and biochemical parameters. The left kidneys were used for histopathological studies. RESULTS The Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity was evident from the elevated levels of creatinine, urea, uric acid, and renal tissue MDA and also decreased levels of SOD, CAT, GPX, and GSH in renal tissue. Administration of Gallic acid significantly modulated nephrotoxicity markers, gene expression variations, and histopathological damage. CONCLUSION Outcomes of the present investigation suggest that Gallic acid provides protection against CP-induced nephrotoxicity, but for application in people, further studies are needed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zahra Eslamifar
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
| | - Abbas Moridnia
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
| | - Susan Sabbagh
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
| | - Reza Ghaffaripour
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
| | - Leila Jafaripour
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
| | - Mahin Behzadifard
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Mohamed Kamel GA. Vinpocetine attenuates fluoxetine-induced liver damage in rats; Role of Nrf2 and PPAR-γ. Hum Exp Toxicol 2021; 40:S509-S518. [PMID: 34669537 DOI: 10.1177/09603271211051597] [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: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Fluoxetine (FLX) has been widely used as first-line treatment in cases of depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Although its safety has been approved, the use of FLX was associated with liver injury and chronic liver disease. Vinpocetine (Vinpo), a nootropic drug, possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of Vinpo on FLX-induced liver damage pointing to the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-γ) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). METHODS Rats were randomized to four groups: control group, Vinpo group (20 mg/kg/day; orally), FLX group (10 mg/kg/day; orally), and Vinpo + FLX group. RESULTS FLX-induced liver damage was evidenced through elevated liver function biomarkers and induced hepatic histopathological changes. Concurrent Vinpo treatment resulted in a significant decrease in hepatotoxicity biomarkers and histopathological alterations. FLX-induced oxidative stress and inflammation were attenuated by Vinpo. In addition, Vinpo attenuated the hepatic NRF2 and HO-1 levels and up-regulated PPAR-γ expression. Moreover, FLX elevated Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) mRNA expression and decreased B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2) mRNA expression were markedly reversed by Vinpo. CONCLUSION Vinpo possesses ameliorative effects against FLX-induced liver injury in rats. This effect may be due to attenuation of oxidative stress and inflammation, in addition to upregulation of PPAR-γ expression.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gellan Alaa Mohamed Kamel
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), 68820Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Eisa NH, El-Sherbiny M, Abo El-Magd NF. Betulin alleviates cisplatin-induced hepatic injury in rats: Targeting apoptosis and Nek7-independent NLRP3 inflammasome pathways. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 99:107925. [PMID: 34217992 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Cisplatin is a chemotherapeutic agent that induces multiorgan toxicity side effect due to induction of inflammation, apoptosis and disruption of intracellular antioxidant pathways. Betulin is a natural triterpenoid that has been shown to counteract cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. In this study, we investigated the ameliorative effect of betulin against cisplatin-promoted hepatotoxicity in rats. Moreover, we studied the molecular mechanism underlying betulin's effect. Single intraperitoneal injection (i.p.) of 10 mg/kg of cisplatin, was used to induce acute liver injury in rats. To assess betulin effect, a dose of 8 mg/kg (i.p.) was daily administered for 10 days. Betulin significantly improved serum Aspartate transaminase (AST), Alanine transaminase (ALT), albumin and total bilirubin levels in comparison with cisplatin group. Histopathologically, betulin restored cisplatin-deteriorated liver structural features and hepatic fibrosis. Mechanistically, betulin reduced hepatic oxidative stress as indicated by increased total antioxidant capacity and decreased malondialdehyde levels compared to cisplatin group. In addition, betulin reduced hepatic inflammation via significant inhibition of NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, caspase-1 and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) levels. Intriguingly, betulin did not affect the expression levels of the mitotic kinase NIMA-related kinase 7 (Nek7), an NLRP3 interacting/activating protein. Last, Betulin induced anti-apoptotic effects as denoted by significant downregulation of P53 and Bax apoptotic proteins, upregulation of the anti-apoptotic protein, BCL2 and reduction of caspases 8, -9 and -3. This study is the first to provide evidence that betulin might be beneficial as a safe therapeutic approach to manage cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity via targeting inflammatory and apoptotic pathways.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nada H Eisa
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
| | - Mohamed El-Sherbiny
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
| | - Nada F Abo El-Magd
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
| |
Collapse
|