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Hindawy RF, Manawy SM, Nafea OE, Abdelhameed AA, Hendawi FF. Moringa oleifera leaves ethanolic extract counteracts cortical neurodegeneration induced by aluminum chloride in rats. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfae028. [PMID: 38455639 PMCID: PMC10917235 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfae028] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Aluminum, a well-recognized neurotoxin, is implicated in various neurodegenerative disorders. Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera), known as a miracle tree, is utilized as a functional food and nutritional supplement. This study investigates the potential preventive effects of M. oleifera extract on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced cortical neurodegeneration in rats. Materials and methods Therefore, 24 adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four distinct groups: negative control, M. oleifera extract (MOE), AlCl3, and AlCl3 + MOE. Treatments were administered orally for 28 consecutive days. Cognitive performance, brain oxidative/nitrosative stress, neuroinflammation, apoptotic-cell death, and associated histopathological alterations were assessed. Results Our results showed that MOE improved spatial learning and memory, enhanced antioxidant superoxide dismutase enzyme activity, antagonized nitrosative stress, reduced inflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6), decreased caspase-3, increased Bcl-2, and facilitated repair of cortical and hippocampal structures. Conclusions We concluded that MOE exhibits protective effects against cortical neurodegeneration, making it a promising supplement to counteract aluminum-induced neurotoxic effects.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rabab Fawzy Hindawy
- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Al Nadi Al Ryadi, Qism Benha, Al-Qalyubia Governorate, Benha 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Al Nadi Al Ryadi, Qism Benha, Al-Qalyubia Governorate, Benha 13518, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig Rd inside Zagazig University, Shaibet an Nakareyah, Al-Sharqia Governorate, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Al Nadi Al Ryadi, Qism Benha, Al-Qalyubia Governorate, Benha 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Al Nadi Al Ryadi, Qism Benha, Al-Qalyubia Governorate, Benha 13518, Egypt
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Wang L, Mei L, Zang Z, Cai Y, Jiang P, Zhou L, Du Z, Yang L, Gu Z, Liu T, Fan X. Aluminum hydroxide exposure induces neurodevelopmental impairment in hESC-derived cerebral organoids. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 256:114863. [PMID: 37011512 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Aluminum (Al) has been classified as a cumulative environmental pollutant that endangers human health. There is increasing evidence to suggest the toxic effects of Al, but the specific action on human brain development remains unclear. Al hydroxide (Al(OH)3), the most common vaccine adjuvant, is the major source of Al and poses risks to the environment and early childhood neurodevelopment. In this study, we explored the neurotoxic effect of 5 μg/ml or 25 μg/ml Al(OH)3 for six days on neurogenesis by utilizing human cerebral organoids from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). We found that early Al(OH)3 exposure in organoids caused a reduction in the size, deficits in basal neural progenitor cell (NPC) proliferation, and premature neuron differentiation in a time and dose-dependent manner. Transcriptomes analysis revealed a markedly altered Hippo-YAP1 signaling pathway in Al(OH)3 exposed cerebral organoid, uncovering a novel mechanism for Al(OH)3-induced detrimental to neurogenesis during human cortical development. We further identified that Al(OH)3 exposure at day 90 mainly decreased the production of outer radial glia-like cells(oRGs) but promoted NPC toward astrocyte differentiation. Taken together, we established a tractable experimental model to facilitate a better understanding of the impact and mechanism of Al(OH)3 exposure on human brain development.
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- Liuyongwei Wang
- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Institute of High Energy Physics and National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Institute of High Energy Physics and National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
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Ju Y, Bu D, Li B, Cheng D. Protective function and mechanisms of soybean peptides on aluminum maltolate induced brain and liver toxicity on C57BL/6 mice. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Zhu T, Zhu M, Qiu Y, Wu Z, Huang N, Wan G, Xu J, Song P, Wang S, Yin Y, Li P. Puerarin Alleviates Vascular Cognitive Impairment in Vascular Dementia Rats. Front Behav Neurosci 2021; 15:717008. [PMID: 34720898 PMCID: PMC8554240 DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2021.717008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Cerebral ischemia triggers vascular dementia (VD), which is characterized by memory loss, cognitive deficits, and vascular injury in the brain. Puerarin (Pur) represents the major isoflavone glycoside of Radix Puerariae, with verified neuroprotective activity and cardiovascular protective effects. However, whether Pur ameliorates cognitive impairment and vascular injury in rats with permanent occlusion of bilateral common carotid arteries (BCCAO) remains unknown. This work aimed to assess Pur's effects on BCCAO-induced VD and to dissect the underlying mechanisms, especially examining the function of transient receptor potential melastatin-related 2 (TRPM2) in alleviating cognitive deficits and vascular injuries. Rats with BCCAO developed VD. Pur (50, 100, and 150 mg/kg) dose-dependently attenuated the pathological changes, increased synaptic structural plasticity in the dorsal CA1 hippocampal region and decreased oxidative stress, which eventually reduced cognitive impairment and vascular injury in BCCAO rats. Notably, Pur-improved neuronal cell loss, synaptic structural plasticity, and endothelial vasorelaxation function might be mediated by the reactive oxygen species (ROS)-dependent TRPM2/NMDAR pathway, evidenced by decreased levels of ROS, malondialdehyde (MDA), Bax, Bax/Bcl2, and TRPM2, and increased levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), Bcl2, and NR2A. In conclusion, Pur has therapeutic potential for VD, alleviating neuronal cell apoptosis and vascular injury, which may be related to the ROS-dependent TRPM2/NMDAR pathway.
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- Tiantian Zhu
- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China.,School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang, China.,Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang, China
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Sun J, Liu S, Ling Z, Wang F, Ling Y, Gong T, Fang N, Ye S, Si J, Liu J. Fructooligosaccharides Ameliorating Cognitive Deficits and Neurodegeneration in APP/PS1 Transgenic Mice through Modulating Gut Microbiota. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:3006-3017. [PMID: 30816709 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b07313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is closely related to gut microbial alteration. Prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS) play major roles by regulating gut microbiota. The present study aimed to explore the effect and mechanism of FOS protection against AD via regulating gut microbiota. Male Apse/PSEN 1dE9 (APP/PS1) transgenic (Tg) mice were administrated with FOS for 6 weeks. Cognitive deficits and amyloid deposition were evaluated. The levels of synaptic plasticity markers including postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD-95) and synapsin I, as well as phosphorylation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), were determined. The intestinal microbial constituent was detected by 16S rRNA sequencing. Moreover, the levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the gut and GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) in the brain were measured. The results indicated that FOS treatment ameliorated cognitive deficits and pathological changes in the Tg mice. FOS significantly upregulated the expression levels of synapsin I and PSD-95, as well as decreased phosphorylated level of JNK. The sequencing results showed that FOS reversed the altered microbial composition. Furthermore, FOS increased the level of GLP-1 and decreased the level of GLP-1R in the Tg mice. These findings indicated that FOS exerted beneficial effects against AD via regulating the gut microbiota-GLP-1/GLP-1R pathway.
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- Jing Sun
- Department of Neurology , the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325027 , China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Taizhou Hospital , Wenzhou Medical University , 150# Ximen Road , Linhai District, Taizhou 317000 , Zhejiang China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang 310003 , China
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- Departments of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine Science , Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325035 , China
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- Department of Neurology , the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325027 , China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management , Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325035 , China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management , Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325035 , China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management , Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325035 , China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management , Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325035 , China
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- Department of Neurology , the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325027 , China
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management , Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou , Zhejiang 325035 , China
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