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Li J, Zhang X, Pan L, Lin X, Zhang B, Ren J, Wang Q. Combinational strategy using albumin-based nanoparticles to enable synergetic anti-rheumatic efficacy and reduced hepatotoxicity. Int J Pharm 2024; 656:124111. [PMID: 38609057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124111] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Methotrexate (MTX) is recognized as the golden standard for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. However, it can cause liver damage in long-term application. Although nanomedicines can target to inflamed sites, most of them tend to accumulate in liver. Glycyrrhizinic acid (GA) holds potential to reverse MTX-associated hepatotoxicity. The combination of GA and MTX might achieve a synergistic anti-inflammatory efficacy and reduced hepatotoxicity. As MTX and GA have totally different in vivo performance, it is necessary to co-encapsulate them in one carrier to coordinate their in vivo fates. Here, we co-delivered MTX and GA to arthritic joints using a human serum albumin-based nanoparticle (HSN). We found the dual drug-loaded albumin nanoparticles (HSN/MTX/GA) could preferentially distribute in inflamed joints, where GA can extend MTX retention by inhibiting the expression of efflux pumps for MTX, thereby exerting synergistic therapeutic effect. In liver tissues, GA was able to reverse the MTX-induced liver damage by activating anti-oxidant defense Nrf2/HO-1 and anti-apoptosis Bcl-2/Bax signaling. We offer a combinational strategy to effectively overcome the MTX-induced hepatotoxicity and enhance the anti-rheumatic efficacy simultaneously. Furthermore, we verified the underlying mechanism about how GA cooperated with MTX in vivo for the first time. Our findings can provide valuable insights for long-term treatment of RA.
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- Jiao Li
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu & College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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Almalki RS. The Protective Effect of Roflumilast Against Acute Hepatotoxicity Caused by Methotrexate in Wistar Rats: In vivo Evaluation. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:453-462. [PMID: 38374827 PMCID: PMC10875972 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s438703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Introduction Methotrexate (MTX) is one of the most widely used drugs in cancer chemotherapy and treating rheumatoid arthritis. The hepatotoxicity of MTX is one of its major side effects. Roflumilast (ROF) has been recognized to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in in-vivo and in-vitro models. The present study aimed to explore the potential protective effects of roflumilast against MTX-induced liver toxicity in male Wistar rats. Methods High dose of 5 mg/kg for 4 consecutive days subcutaneous (S.C) injection of methotrexate for induction of acute liver injury. A total of 24 Wistar rats, rats were used in four different groups. The NS injections were given S.C to the control group once a day for 4 consecutive days. SC injections of MTX (5 mg/kg) were given to the MTX group daily for four days. At 5 mg/kg once daily for four days, the roflumilast group was given daily oral roflumilast. An injection of MTX and oral roflumilast were given to the MTX + roflumilast group once daily for four consecutive days. Results Administration of high dose MTX (5 mg/kg) today 4 produced a significant decrease in hepatic glutathione (GSH) levels and a significant increase in ALT and AST liver enzymes, hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor suppressor protein (p53), interleukin 6, interleukin 1 levels compared to the control group. Treatment with roflumilast for 4 days significantly attenuated unfavorable changes in these parameters. According to histopathological findings, Roflumilast significantly reduced MTX-induced inflammation and degeneration in the liver. In conclusion, the findings indicate that roflumilast may have a potential therapeutic benefit in treating rats with MTX-induced liver toxicity by mitigating its effects. Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the potential protective effects of roflumilast against MTX-induced liver toxicity in Wistar rats.
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- Riyadh S Almalki
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm AL-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Grădinariu L, Dediu L, Crețu M, Grecu IR, Docan A, Istrati DI, Dima FM, Stroe MD, Vizireanu C. The Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Potential of Berberine and Silymarin on Acetaminophen Induced Toxicity in Cyprinus carpio L. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:373. [PMID: 38338016 PMCID: PMC10854737 DOI: 10.3390/ani14030373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Berberine (BBR) and silymarin (SM) are natural compounds extracted from plants known for their antioxidant and chemoprotective effects on the liver. The present study aimed to investigate the beneficial properties of BBR and SM and the association of BBR with SM on liver function using fish as "in vivo" models. Moreover, the study investigated their hepatoprotective role after acetaminophen (APAP) exposure. For this purpose, the fish (N = 360; 118.4 ± 11.09 g) were fed with control or experimental diets for 9 weeks. In the experimental diets, the feed was supplemented with either SM (1 g/kg feed), BBR (100 and 200 mg/kg feed), or a combination of BBR with SM (SM 1 g/kg feed + BBR 100 mg/kg feed and, respectively, SM 1 g/kg feed + BBR 200 mg/kg feed). After the feeding trial, seven fish from each tank were randomly selected and exposed to a single APAP dose. The selected serum biochemical markers, oxidative stress markers, and lysozyme activity were used to evaluate the efficiency of the supplements on carp's health profile, particularly regarding the hepatopancreas function. Our results showed that the inclusion of SM and BBR (either as a single or in combination) reduced the serum contents of total cholesterol, triglyceride, and alanine transaminase. An increase in the high-density cholesterol was observed after the administration of BBR or BBR in association with SM. Both supplements showed hepatoprotective activity against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, especially BBR. The ameliorative effects of SM (1 g) in association with BBR (100 mg) were highlighted by the modulation of the nonspecific immune system and oxidative stress alleviation after APAP exposure.
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- Lăcrămioara Grădinariu
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
- Institute of Research and Development for Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Aquaculture, 54 Portului Street, 800211 Galați, Romania; (F.M.D.); (M.D.S.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Institute of Research and Development for Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Aquaculture, 54 Portului Street, 800211 Galați, Romania; (F.M.D.); (M.D.S.)
- Faculty of Engineering and Agronomy, 29 Calea Calărașilor Street, 810017 Brăila, Romania
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- Institute of Research and Development for Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Aquaculture, 54 Portului Street, 800211 Galați, Romania; (F.M.D.); (M.D.S.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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Azadian R, Mohammadalipour A, Memarzadeh MR, Hashemnia M, Aarabi MH. Examining hepatoprotective effects of astaxanthin against methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity in rats through modulation of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway genes. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:371-380. [PMID: 37450013 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02581-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Methotrexate (MTX), as a folic acid antagonist, is an effective drug in treating a wide range of malignancies and autoimmune diseases. However, the clinical use of MTX has been limited due to its side effects, the most common of which is hepatotoxicity. In this study, rats were randomly divided into six groups: three treatment groups received methotrexate and different doses of astaxanthin (AX) for 14 days. At the end of the study, blood samples were collected to determine serum levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and LDH. Also, liver tissues were isolated to evaluate antioxidant enzymes and markers of oxidative stress, histopathological damage, and expression of NF-E2-related transcription factor (Nrf2) and Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) genes. The results showed that administration of MTX significantly increased the levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and LDH in the blood, markers of oxidative stress, and histopathological damage in liver tissue and significantly reduced the levels of antioxidant enzymes and the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 genes. On the other hand, treatment with AX decreased blood levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and LDH and oxidative stress markers and remarkably raises the activity of antioxidant enzymes and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 genes in liver tissue. In addition, histopathological lesions were improved with AX administration. The findings of this study indicated that AX may be useful for the prevention of MTX-induced hepatotoxicity by improving oxidative and inflammatory changes.
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- Razieh Azadian
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Erbaş E, Celep NA, Tekiner D, Genç A, Gedikli S. Assessment of toxicological effects of favipiravir (T-705) on the lung tissue of rats: An experimental study. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23536. [PMID: 37942797 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23536] [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: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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This study aimed to present new data on the side effects of favipiravir on healthy lung tissue and the respiratory system. In the study, two different durations (5 and 10 days) were preferred to determine the effect of favipiravir treatment due to clinical improvement rates of approximately 5 and 10 days during the use of favipiravir in COVID-19 patients. In addition, after 10 days of favipiravir treatment, animals were kept for 5 days without any treatment to determine the regeneration of lung tissues. Favipiravir was administered to rats by oral gavage at a daily dose of 200 mg/kg for 5 and 10 days, as in previous studies. At the end of the experiment, the histopathological and biochemical effects of favipiravir in the lung tissue were investigated. The data obtained from the study showed that favipiravir increased oxidative stress parameters, expression of apoptotic markers, and pro-inflammatory markers in lung tissue. Since malondialdehydes is an oxidant parameter, it increased in favipiravir-administered groups; It was determined that the antioxidant parameters glutathione, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase decreased. Other markers used in the analysis are Bcl-2, Bax, NF-κB, interleukin (IL)-6, Muc1, iNOS, P2X7R, IL-6 and caspase-3. The levels of Bax, caspase-3, NF-κB, IL-6, Muc1, and P2X7R were increased in the Fav-treated groups compared with the control. However, the levels of Bcl-2 decreased in the Fav-treated groups. The present study proves that favipiravir, widely used today, causes side effects in lung tissue.
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- Elif Erbaş
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Atatürk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Atatürk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
- Department of Pharmacology, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Atatürk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Bingöl University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Atatürk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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Zhao LL, Jayeoye TJ, Ashaolu TJ, Olatunji OJ. Pinostrobin, a dietary bioflavonoid exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic protective effects against methotrexate-induced ovarian toxicity in rats. Tissue Cell 2023; 85:102254. [PMID: 37866152 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102254] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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This study investigated the protective activities of pinostrobin (PIN) against methotrexate (MTX)-induced ovarian toxicity. Female rats were administered with PIN (50 mg/kg) for 4 weeks, while MTX was administered from weeks 2-4 of PIN treatment. Serum hormonal profiles, ovarian oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptotic biomarkers as well as ovarian histomorphometry were evaluated. MTX administration elicited profound deficit in serum progesterone and estrogen (E2) levels, while luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) were significantly increased. Additionally, MTX administration was associated with significant increases in ovarian malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, NF-кB, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, iNOS and caspase-3 activity, as well as notable reduction in the activities of glutathione peroxidase, catalase and superoxide dismutase as well as the level of glutathione. Whereas, treatment with PIN significantly decreased serum levels of FSH and LH, as well as ovarian levels of NO, MDA, caspase 3, NF-κB, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and iNOS. PIN also significantly upregulated GSH, GPx, CAT and SOD in the ovarian tissues as well as increased serum E2 and progesterone levels compared to the MTX group. Furthermore, PIN significantly restored altered ovarian histoarchitecture in the treated group. These findings suggests that PIN exerts protective effects against MTX-triggered ovarian damages.
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- Ling-Ling Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Tufan E, Sivas GG, Gürel-Gökmen B, Yılmaz-Karaoğlu S, Dursun E, Çalışkan-Ak E, Muhan A, Özbeyli D, Şener G, Tunali-Akbay T. Whey protein concentrate ameliorates the methotrexate-induced liver and kidney damage. Br J Nutr 2023; 130:1704-1711. [PMID: 36950976 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523000752] [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] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Methotrexate (MTX) is a cytotoxic immunosuppressant that is widely used in the treatment of tumours, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. This study aims to evaluate the effects of whey proteins on MTX-induced liver and kidney damage by focusing on oxidant–antioxidant systems and eating habits. The study was conducted in four groups of thirty Sprague–Dawley rats (control, control + whey protein concentrate (WPC), MTX, MTX + WPC). A single dose of 20 mg/kg MTX was administered intraperitoneally to the MTX groups. Control and MTX groups were given 2 g/kg WPC by oral gavage every day for 10 d. At the end of day 10, blood samples were drawn and liver and kidney tissues were removed. MTX administration increased the lipid peroxidation level and decreased glutathione level, superoxide dismutase and glutathione-S-transferase activities in the liver and kidney. Administration of WPC significantly reduced the damage caused by MTX in the liver and kidney. While a decrease in serum urea level and an increase in serum creatinine level were detected in the MTX group, WPC administration reversed these results up to control group levels. Administration of WPC to the MTX group significantly reversed the histopathological damage scores of the liver and kidney. WPC administration ameliorated the MTX-induced oxidative damage in the liver and kidney tissues due to its antioxidant properties. Liver and kidney damage can be prevented by using whey proteins as a nutraceutical in MTX therapy. In conclusion, whey proteins demonstrated a protective effect against MTX-induced liver and kidney damage.
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- Elif Tufan
- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Histology and Embryology Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Histology and Embryology Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Vocational School of Health Services, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Fenerbahçe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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Mohamed Azar KAH, Ezhilarasan D, Shree Harini K, Karthick M, Uthirappan M. Coleus vettiveroides ethanolic root extract protects against thioacetamide-induced acute liver injury in rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2023; 41:876-888. [PMID: 37605364 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3839] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Acute liver injury is caused by various factors, including oxidative stress and inflammation. Coleus vettiveroides, an ayurvedic medicinal plant, is known to possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic properties. In this current study, we investigated the protective effect of C. vettiveroides ethanolic root extract (CVERE) against thioacetamide (TAA)-induced acute liver injury in rats. A single dose of TAA (300 mg/kg, b.w., i.p.) was administered to induce acute liver injury. The treatment groups of rats were concurrently treated with CVERE (125 and 250 mg/kg, b.w., p.o.) and silymarin (100 mg/kg, b.w., p.o.), respectively. After 24 h of the experimental period, TAA-induced liver injury was confirmed by increased activity of serum transaminases and malondialdehyde levels in liver tissue, decreased levels of antioxidants, upregulated expression of the inflammatory marker gene, and altered liver morphology. Whereas CVERE simultaneous treatment inhibited hepatic injury and prevented the elevation of serum aspartate and alanine transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate dehydrogenase activities. CVERE attenuated TAA-induced oxidative stress by suppressing lipid peroxidation and restoring antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and reduced glutathione. Further, CVERE treatment was found to inhibit nuclear factor κB-mediated inflammatory signaling, as indicated by downregulated pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β. Our findings suggest that CVERE prevents TAA-induced acute liver injury by targeting oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Animal House Division, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Correa Basurto AM, Tamay Cach F, Jarillo Luna RA, Cabrera Pérez LC, Correa Basurto J, García Dolores F, Mendieta Wejebe JE. Hepatotoxic Evaluation of N-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-Propylpentanamide: A Novel Derivative of Valproic Acid for the Treatment of Cancer. Molecules 2023; 28:6282. [PMID: 37687111 PMCID: PMC10488843 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176282] [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: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Valproic acid (VPA) is a drug that has various therapeutic applications; however, it has been associated with liver damage. Furthermore, it is interesting to propose new compounds derived from VPA as N-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-propylpentanamide (HO-AAVPA). The HO-AAVPA has better antiproliferative activity than the VPA in different cancer cell lines. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the liver injury of HO-AAVPA by acute treatment (once administration) and repeated doses for 7 days under intraperitoneal administration. The median lethal dose value (LD50) was determined in rats and mice (females and males) using OECD Guideline 425. In the study, male rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 7), G1: control (without treatment), G2: vehicle, G3: VPA (500 mg/kg), and G4: HO-AAVPA (708 mg/kg, in equimolar ratio to VPA). Some biomarkers related to hepatotoxicity were evaluated. In addition, macroscopic and histological studies were performed. The LD50 value of HO-AAVPA was greater than 2000 mg/kg. Regarding macroscopy and biochemistry, the HO-AAVPA does not induce liver injury according to the measures of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, and catalase activities. Comparing the treatment with HO-AAVPA and VPA did not show a significant difference with the control group, while malondialdehyde and glutathione-reduced levels in the group treated with HO-AAVPA were close to those of the control (p ≤ 0.05). The histological study shows that liver lesions caused by HO-AAVPA were less severe compared with VPA. Therefore, it is suggested that HO-AAVPA does not induce hepatotoxicity at therapeutic doses, considering that in the future it could be proposed as an antineoplastic drug.
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- Ana María Correa Basurto
- Laboratorio de Biofísica y Biocatálisis, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis y Salvador Díaz Mirón s/n, Casco de Santo Tomas, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico; (A.M.C.B.); (L.C.C.P.); (J.C.B.)
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- Laboratorio de Investigación de Bioquímica Aplicada, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis y Salvador Díaz Mirón s/n, Casco de Santo Tomas, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Morfología, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis y Salvador Díaz Mirón s/n, Casco de Santo Tomas, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Biofísica y Biocatálisis, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis y Salvador Díaz Mirón s/n, Casco de Santo Tomas, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico; (A.M.C.B.); (L.C.C.P.); (J.C.B.)
- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Departamento de Bioprocesos, Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Avenida Acueducto s/n, La Laguna Ticoman, Ciudad de México 07340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Biofísica y Biocatálisis, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis y Salvador Díaz Mirón s/n, Casco de Santo Tomas, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico; (A.M.C.B.); (L.C.C.P.); (J.C.B.)
- Laboratorio de Diseño y Desarrollo de Nuevos Fármacos e Innovación Biotecnológica, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis y Salvador Díaz Mirón s/n, Casco de Santo Tomas, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Patología, Instituto de Ciencias Forenses de la Ciudad de México, Av. Niños Héroes 130. Col. Doctores, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México 06720, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Biofísica y Biocatálisis, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis y Salvador Díaz Mirón s/n, Casco de Santo Tomas, Ciudad de México 11340, Mexico; (A.M.C.B.); (L.C.C.P.); (J.C.B.)
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Li T, Jin M, Huang L, Zhang Y, Zong J, Shan H, Kang H, Xu M, Liu H, Zhao Y, Cao Q, Jiang J. Oxytetracycline-induced oxidative liver damage by disturbed mitochondrial dynamics and impaired enzyme antioxidants in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 261:106616. [PMID: 37348385 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Oxytetracycline (OTC), a commonly used tetracycline antibiotic in aquaculture, has been found to cause significant damage to the liver of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). This study revealed that OTC can lead to severe histopathological damage, structural changes at the cellular level, and increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in M. salmoides. Meanwhile, OTC impairs the activities of antioxidant enzyme (such as T-SOD, CAT, GST, GR) by suppressing the activation of MAPK/Nrf2 pathway. OTC disrupts mitochondrial dynamics and mitophagy through via PINK1/Parkin pathway. The accumulation of damaged mitochondria, combined with the inhibition of the antioxidant enzyme system, contributes to elevated ROS levels and oxidative liver damage in M. salmoides. Further investigations demonstrated that an enzyme-treated soy protein (ETSP) dietary supplement can help maintain mitochondrial dynamic balance by inhibiting the PINK1/Parkin pathway and activate the MAPK/Nrf2 pathway to counteract oxidative damage. In summary, these findings highlight that exposure to OTC disrupts mitochondrial dynamics and inhibits the antioxidant enzyme system, ultimately exacerbating oxidative liver damage in M. salmoides. We propose the use of a dietary supplement as a preventive measure against OTC-related side effects, providing valuable insights into the mechanisms of antibiotic toxicity in aquatic environments.
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- Tong Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China;.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China;.
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Bahceci İ, Tumkaya L, Mercantepe T, Aslan N, Duran ÖF, Soztanaci US, Yazıcı ZA. Inhibition of methotrexate induced toxicity in the adult rat spleen by adalimumab. Drug Chem Toxicol 2023; 46:323-329. [PMID: 35057671 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2029880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Methotrexate (MTX) has been in use for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, and cancer since 1948. Its toxic side effects on tissues and organs have been well documented but splenotoxicity has not been addressed. This study set out to investigate this issue by examining the effectiveness of anti-TNFα agents against MTX-induced toxicity in T lymphocytes and macrophages via the regulation of CD3, CD68, and CD200R. Twenty-four Sprague Dawley rats were allocated to three groups: control (received saline solution only), MTX (20 mg/kg of single-dose of MTX), and Ada + MTX (single dose of 10 mg/kg Adalimumab before MTX administration). The spleens were removed 5 days after MTX administration. The number of CD3+/mm3cells for the control, MTX and Ada + MTX groups were, respectively, 2.69 ± 0.86, 20.51 ± 2.7, (p = 0.000) and 11.07 ± 2.01 (p = 0.000). The number of CD68+ macrophages/mm3 in the control, MTX and Ada + MTX groups were, respectively, 8.62 ± 1.08, 38.19 ± 1.37 (p = 0.000), and 16.87 ± 12.57 (p = 0.000). The number of macrophages that were CD200R+/mm3 in the control, MTX, and Ada + MTX groups were 3.33 ± 1.66, 25.77 ± 2.37 (p = 0.000), and 8.68 ± 2.66 (p = 0.000), respectively. We also observed that Ada reduced the numerical densities of these cells following MTX administration (p < 0.05). Ada may, therefore, be a promising candidate for the prevention of the deleterious effects on T lymphocytes and macrophages of MTX-induced toxicity.
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- İlkay Bahceci
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Anayomy, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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Alshehri FS, Alorfi NM. Protective role of resveratrol against VCM-induced hepatotoxicity in male wistar rats. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1130670. [PMID: 36825158 PMCID: PMC9941161 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1130670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Background: Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic with a high risk of acute liver injury. Resveratrol is believed to protect the liver against toxicity. Aim: To investigate the ability of resveratrol to attenuate vancomycin-induced liver toxicity in rats injected with vancomycin. Method: Twenty-four adult male Wistar rats were distributed into three groups. The control group received only a vehicle, while the treated group received either vancomycin 200 (mg/kg, i. p.) only or vancomycin (200 mg/kg, i. p.) with resveratrol (20 mg/kg, oral gavage). All groups received their dose once daily for 7 days. Hepatic damage was assessed by measuring biochemical parameter levels in serum, aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Also, antioxidants and inflammation biomarkers such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6), malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), and glutathione (GSH) were measured. Furthermore, the vancomycin-induced pathological changes in the liver were evaluated by histopathological studies. Results: In the vancomycin-treated group, hepatic serum biomarkers such as AST, ALT, ALP, IL-6, and MDA were elevated, while NO and GSH were depleted. However, resveratrol co-treatment with vancomycin prevented the elevation of AST, ALT, ALP, IL-6, and MDA and it protected the liver from NO and GSH depletion. Also, regarding vancomycin-induced degeneration of hepatocytes, resveratrol co-treatment with vancomycin prevented such degeneration and improved mononuclear cells in the liver. Conclusion: The results showed that oral administration of resveratrol has a significant hepatoprotective effect against vancomycin-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Ditta SA, Yaqub A, Tanvir F, Rashid M, Ullah R, Zubair M, Ali S, Anjum KM. Gold nanoparticles capped with L-glycine, L-cystine, and L-tyrosine: toxicity profiling and antioxidant potential. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE 2023; 58:2814-2837. [PMID: 36743265 PMCID: PMC9888356 DOI: 10.1007/s10853-023-08209-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biomolecules-based surface modifications of nanomaterials may yield effective and biocompatible nanoconjugates. This study was designed to evaluate gold nanoconjugates (AuNCs) for their altered antioxidant potential. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and their conjugates gave SPR peaks in the ranges of 512-525 nm, with red or blueshift for different conjugates. Cys-AuNCs demonstrated enhanced (p < 0.05) and Gly-AuNCs (p > 0.05) displayed reduced DPPH activity. Gly-AuNCs and Tyr-AuNCs displayed enhanced ferric-reducing power and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity, respectively. Cadmium-intoxicated mice were exposed to gold nanomaterials, and the level of various endogenous parameters, i.e., CAT, GST, SOD, GSH, and MTs, was evaluated. GSH and MTs in liver tissues of the cadmium-exposed group (G2) were elevated (p < 0.05), while other groups showed nonsignificance deviations than the control group. It is concluded that these nanoconjugates might provide effective nanomaterials for biomedical applications. However, more detailed studies for their safety profiling are needed before their practical applications.
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- Sarwar Allah Ditta
- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Okara, Okara, 56300 Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Wildlife and Ecology, The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Wildlife and Ecology, The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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Schmidt S, Messner CJ, Gaiser C, Hämmerli C, Suter-Dick L. Methotrexate-Induced Liver Injury Is Associated with Oxidative Stress, Impaired Mitochondrial Respiration, and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress In Vitro. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315116. [PMID: 36499436 PMCID: PMC9735468 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Low-dose methotrexate (MTX) is a standard therapy for rheumatoid arthritis due to its low cost and efficacy. Despite these benefits, MTX has been reported to cause chronic drug-induced liver injury, namely liver fibrosis. The hallmark of liver fibrosis is excessive scarring of liver tissue, triggered by hepatocellular injury and subsequent activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). However, little is known about the precise mechanisms through which MTX causes hepatocellular damage and activates HSCs. Here, we investigated the mechanisms leading to hepatocyte injury in HepaRG and used immortalized stellate cells (hTERT-HSC) to elucidate the mechanisms leading to HSC activation by exposing mono- and co-cultures of HepaRG and hTERT-HSC to MTX. The results showed that at least two mechanisms are involved in MTX-induced toxicity in HepaRG: (i) oxidative stress through depletion of glutathione (GSH) and (ii) impairment of cellular respiration in a GSH-independent manner. Furthermore, we measured increased levels of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in activated HSC following MTX treatment. In conclusion, we established a human-relevant in vitro model to gain mechanistical insights into MTX-induced hepatotoxicity, linked oxidative stress in HepaRG to a GSH-dependent and -independent pathway, and hypothesize that not only oxidative stress in hepatocytes but also ER stress in HSCs contribute to MTX-induced activation of HSCs.
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- Saskia Schmidt
- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
- Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology (SCAHT), 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
- Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology (SCAHT), 4055 Basel, Switzerland
- Correspondence:
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The Protective Effects of Nutraceutical Components in Methotrexate-Induced Toxicity Models—An Overview. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10102053. [PMID: 36296329 PMCID: PMC9608860 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10102053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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There are multiple concerns associated with methotrexate (MTX), widely recognized for anti-neoplastic and anti-inflammatory effects in life-threatening disease conditions, i.e., acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, due to long-term side effects and associated toxicity, which limits its valuable potential. MTX acts as an inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, leading to suppression of purine and pyrimidine synthesis in high metabolic and turnover cells, targeting cancer and dysregulated immune cells. Due to low discrimination between neoplastic cells and naturally high turnover cells, MTX is prone to inhibiting the division of all fast-dividing cells, causing toxicity in multiple organs. Nutraceutical compounds are plant-based or food-derived compounds, used for their preventive and therapeutic role, ascertained in multiple organ dysfunctions, including cardiovascular disease, ischemic stroke, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Gut microbiota and microbiota-derived metabolites take part in multiple physiological processes, their dysregulation being involved in disease pathogenesis. Modulation of gut microbiota by using nutraceutical compounds represents a promising therapeutic direction to restore intestinal dysfunction associated with MTX treatment. In this review, we address the main organ dysfunctions induced by MTX treatment, and modulations of them by using nutraceutical compounds. Moreover, we revealed the protective mechanisms of nutraceuticals in MTX-induced intestinal dysfunctions by modulation of gut microbiota.
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Hakimizadeh E, Zamanian MY, Damankhorshid M, Giménez‐Llort L, Sciorati C, Nikbakhtzadeh M, Moradbeygi K, Kujawska M, Kaeidi A, Taghipour Z, Fatemi I. Calcium dobesilate protects against
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‐galactose‐induced hepatic and renal dysfunction, oxidative stress, and pathological damage. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2022; 36:721-730. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Elham Hakimizadeh
- Physiology‐Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Physiology‐Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- Division of Immunology, Transplantation and Infectious Diseases IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele Scientific Institute Milan Italy
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
- Department of Nursing Abadan Faculty of Medical Sciences Abadan Iran
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- Department of Toxicology Poznan University of Medical Sciences Poznań Poland
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- Physiology‐Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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Acar H, Sorgun O, Yurtseve G, Bora ES, Erbaş O. Antifibrotic preventive effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 in methotrexateinduced hepatoxicity model. Acta Cir Bras 2022; 37:e370507. [PMID: 35894304 PMCID: PMC9323303 DOI: 10.1590/acb370507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Liver damage caused by drugs and other chemicals accounts for about 5% of all cases. Methotrexate (MTX), a folic acid analogue, is a first-line synthetic antimetabolite agent routinely used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) has antioxidant activity. In this study, we evaluated biochemically and histopathologically the antifibrotic effect of PEG 3350 administered intraperitoneally to prevent methotrexate-induced liver damage in rats. METHODS A total of 30 male rats including 10 rats was given no drugs (normal group), and 20 rats received single-dose 20 mg/kg MTXfor induced liver injury in this study. MTX was given to 20 rats, which were divided in two groups. Group 1 rats was given PEG30 mg/kg/day (Merck) intraperitoneally, and Group 2 rats % 0.9 NaCl saline 1 mL/kg/day intraperitoneally daily for two weeks. RESULTS Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), plasma malondialdehyde (MDA), liver MDA, serum tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), alanine aminotransferase and plasma pentraxin-3 levels and, according to tissue histopathology, hepatocyte necrosis, fibrosis and cellular infiltration were significantly better in MTX+PEG group than in MTX+saline group. CONCLUSIONS PEG 3350 is a hope for toxic hepatitis due to other causes, since liver damage occurs through oxidative stress and cell damage, similar to all toxic drugs.
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- Hüseyin Acar
- MD. Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine - Izmir, Turkey
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- MD. Ödemiş State Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine - İzmir, Turkey
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- MD. Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine - Izmir, Turkey
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- MD. Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine - Izmir, Turkey
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- Associate professor. Demiroğlu Bilim University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Physiology - Istanbul, Turkey
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Pradhan A, Sengupta S, Sengupta R, Chatterjee M. Attenuation of methotrexate induced hepatotoxicity by epigallocatechin 3-gallate. Drug Chem Toxicol 2022:1-9. [PMID: 35698845 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2085738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Methotrexate (MTX) is currently used as first-line therapy for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and systemic lupus erythematous. However, its use is limited by its hepatotoxic potential. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an abundant catechin present in tea possesses potent antioxidant activity and effectively ameliorates oxidative stress-related disorders. This study aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective influence of EGCG in a MTX-induced rat model of hepatotoxicity. Sprague Dawley rats pretreated with EGCG (40 mg kg-1 b.w., p.o.) were administered a single dose of MTX (20 mg kg-1 b.w., i.p.) and its hepatoprotective efficacy compared with folic acid (1 mg kg-1 b.w., i.p.). On day 10, blood samples were collected to determine plasma levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), while the livers were examined for histopathogical changes along with levels of oxidative stress measured in terms of myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, protein carbonylation (PCO), lipid peroxidation (LPO), and activities of cellular enzymatic antioxidants - superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). MTX significantly increased the plasma levels of AST, ALT, ALP, and LDH, which were prevented by pretreatment with EGCG, and was corroborated by histopathology. Additionally, MTX-induced hepatic oxidative stress as measured by increased generation of MPO, enhanced PCO, LPO, and decreased activities of antioxidant enzymes was mitigated by pretreatment with EGCG. The amelioration of MTX-induced hepatotoxicity by EGCG endorsed the inclusion of an anti-oxidant during chronic administration of MTX.
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- Ayan Pradhan
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (IPGME&R), Kolkata, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (IPGME&R), Kolkata, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (IPGME&R), Kolkata, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (IPGME&R), Kolkata, India
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Alfwuaires MA. Galangin mitigates oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in a rat model of methotrexate hepatotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:20279-20288. [PMID: 34729716 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16804-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Methotrexate (MTX) is an efficient chemotherapeutic agent for treating various malignancies and autoimmune diseases. However, the long-term use of MTX can result in hepatotoxicity and this limits its use. Galangin (Gal) is a potent flavonoid with various biological activities; however, its protective effect against MTX hepatotoxicity has not been previously investigated. This study evaluated the hepatoprotective of Gal against MTX-induced liver injury. Rats received Gal for 10 days and a single dose of MTX (20 mg/kg) at day 7. The administration of MTX induced liver damage reflected by increased serum biomarkers of liver function and histopathological manifestations. MTX increased hepatic reactive oxygen species (ROS), nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6), and diminished GSH and antioxidant enzymes. Gal relieved liver injury, ameliorated liver function, oxidative stress, and inflammation markers, and increased antioxidants in MTX-treated rats. In addition, Gal decreased the expression of inflammation and apoptosis markers in MTX-treated rats. In conclusion, Gal possesses a hepatoprotective effect mediated by attenuating oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis in rats.
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- Manal A Alfwuaires
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia.
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Liu M, Chen X, Chen H, Wu X, Fan W, Chen J. Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery System for Anticancer Active Ingredients from Traditional Chinese Medicines: A Review. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2022; 50:2011-2032. [DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x22500860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The variable dosage forms of most traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) could be disadvantaged by low selectivity, poor biological distribution, limited bioavailability with low efficacy, and some adverse effects. These issues limit the control of clinical pharmacodynamics of the antitumor active components. With the progress of science and technology, many new polymer materials and new technologies have emerged, such as nanotechnology, cyclodextrin inclusion, solid dispersion, microcapsule and microsphere technologies. These new technologies provide a good basis for exploring novel TCM dosage forms for overcoming the shortcomings. The increased numbers of new technologies have been used to study TCM dosage forms with remarkable achievements. In this review paper, we will provide a systematic overview of the new dosage forms of nano-formulations and co-medications in relation to nano-delivery systems in an attempt to provide useful references for practical application of active antitumor ingredients from the TCMs.
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- Mengmeng Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, P. R. China
- Shanghai Wei Er Lab, Shanghai 200137, P. R. China
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- Seventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai, University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200137, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, P. R. China
- Shanghai Wei Er Lab, Shanghai 200137, P. R. China
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Khan S, Hussain A, Attar F, Bloukh SH, Edis Z, Sharifi M, Balali E, Nemati F, Derakhshankhah H, Zeinabad HA, Nabi F, Khan RH, Hao X, Lin Y, Hua L, Ten Hagen TLM, Falahati M. A review of the berberine natural polysaccharide nanostructures as potential anticancer and antibacterial agents. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 146:112531. [PMID: 34906771 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Despite the promising medicinal properties, berberine (BBR), due to its relatively poor solubility in plasma, low bio-stability and limited bioavailability is not used broadly in clinical stages. Due to these drawbacks, drug delivery systems (DDSs) based on nanoscale natural polysaccharides, are applied to address these concerns. Natural polymers are biodegradable, non-immunogenic, biocompatible, and non-toxic agents that are capable of trapping large amounts of hydrophobic compounds in relatively small volumes. The use of nanoscale natural polysaccharide improves the stability and pharmacokinetics of the small molecules and, consequently, increases the therapeutic effects and reduces the side effects of the small molecules. Therefore, this paper presents an overview of the different methods used for increasing the BBR solubility and bioavailability. Afterwards, the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic of BBR nanostructures were discussed followed by the introduction of natural polysaccharides of plant (cyclodextrines, glucomannan), the shells of crustaceans (chitosan), and the cell wall of brown marine algae (alginate)-based origins used to improve the dissolution rate of poorly soluble BBR and their anticancer and antibacterial properties. Finally, the anticancer and antibacterial mechanisms of free BBR and BBR nanostructures were surveyed. In conclusion, this review may pave the way for providing some useful data in the development of BBR-based platforms for clinical applications.
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- Suliman Khan
- Advanced Medical Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Food Industry & Agriculture, Standard Research Institute, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, PO Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, PO Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Apoptosis Research Centre, Department of Biochemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland; Institute of Pathology, Univesity of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, India
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- Advanced Medical Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- High Level Talent Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- Advanced Medical Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China.
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- Laboratory Experimental Oncology, Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, 3015GD Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Laboratory Experimental Oncology, Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, 3015GD Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Protective effects of melatonin and L-carnitine against methotrexate-induced toxicity in isolated rat hepatocytes. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2021; 395:87-97. [PMID: 34821957 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-021-02176-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The present study was designed to evaluate the possible protective effects of melatonin (MEL) and/or L-carnitine (L-CAR) against methotrexate (MTX)-induced toxicity in isolated rat hepatocytes. Hepatocytes were prepared using collagenase techniques of perfusion and digestion of rat liver. Trypan blue uptake, as well as, glutathione (GSH), lipid peroxidation (LPO), nitric oxide (NO), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels were measured. Caspase-3 activity was also assessed. Pre-incubation of hepatocytes with MEL (1 mM) and/or L-CAR (10 mM) 30 min prior to intoxication with MTX, significantly protected hepatocytes against toxicity. In addition, LPO, NO, TNF-α levels, and caspase-3 activity were decreased in comparison to the MTX-intoxicated group. Furthermore, the two drugs increased the MTX-depleted GSH level. MEL and L-CAR prevented MTX-induced hepatocytotoxicity, at least partly, by their antioxidative, antiinflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects. Further studies are recommended on the clinical pharmacologic and toxicologic effects of MEL and L-CAR in patients receiving MTX.
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Bhasin J, Thakur B, Kumar S, Chopra V. Tree Turmeric: A Super Food and Contemporary Nutraceutical of 21st Century - A Laconic Review. J Am Coll Nutr 2021; 41:728-746. [PMID: 34757887 DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2021.1958104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Since ancient times the medicinal plants have been under use as food and potential therapeutic agent for the management of overall health and the use of all plant parts including fruits, seeds, is well reported in the literature. One such plant is Berberis aristata which is rich in vitamins, minerals, and various phytochemicals amongst which Berberine is the principal bioactive compound with a range of reported health benefits, and some of the commercial formulations like Rasaut, Darvyadi Leha are being used for the treatments of jaundice, malaria, typhoid fever, inflammation, eye infection, diarrhea, wound healing, etc. The hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antitumor, anti-cancerous, properties are the recent additions to its functional importance. Berberine has significant bioactivities in the treatments of different diseases. Besides its remarkable applications, the berberine has low efficacy due to its low solubility in water, poor absorption, and low bioavailability. This problem can be solved by using some techniques like Nanotechnology which has been found to increase its solubility in water, bioavailability, and absorption and hence provide a better delivery system of berberine. This review illuminates the therapeutic applications of the plant Berberis aristata, scientific validation to its traditional uses, role of berberine in the treatment of various diseases through its different bioactivities, major flaws in berberine treatment, and the role of nanotechnology in minimizing those flaws and increasing its overall efficacy. Key teaching pointsPlant Berberis aristata has been used since ancient times for the treatment of various ailments like jaundice, hepatitis, fever, bleeding, inflammation, diarrhea, malaria, skin and eye infections, chronic rheumatism, and urinary disorders.Berberine is the major and most significant phytochemical among numerous phytochemicals present in plant Berberis aristata.Berberine has significantly shown many potent effect against emerging diseases like cancer and diabetes. Besides that, it has also shown antioxidant, anti-inflamation, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, and anti-gastrointestinal disorder properties.Berberine can be very effective in overcoming the demerits of berberine treatment like poor aqueous solubility, low bioavailability, and poor absorption in the human body in the treatment of various diseases.
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- Jasleen Bhasin
- Faculty of Technology and Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University Faculty of Technology and Sciences, Phagwara, India
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- Food Technology and Nutrition, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, PAU, Ludhiana, Ludhiana, India
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Pekgöz S, Asci H, Erzurumlu Y, Savran M, Ilhan I, Hasseyid N, Ciris M. Nebivolol alleviates liver damage caused by methotrexate via AKT1/Hif1α/eNOS signaling. Drug Chem Toxicol 2021; 45:2153-2159. [PMID: 34693844 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1908759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Despite the wide clinical indications, methotrexate (MTX) use is limited because of serious side effects including liver toxicity. MTX was shown to cause tissue damage by mainly oxidative stress and also inflammation and apoptosis. Thus, Nebivolol (NEB) which has antioxidant and antiapoptotic properties were thought to be effective against MTX-induced injury. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of NEB on MTX-induced liver toxicity via AKT/Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 Alpha (HIF1α)/Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS) signaling pathways. Rats were divided into three groups as control, MTX, and NEB. A single dose of MTX (20 mg/kg intraperitoneally) was given to the rats on the first day of the experiment and NEB (10 mg/kg, daily by oral gavage) was given to the treatment group for a week. At the end of the experiment, bloods were taken for aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and total bilirubin (T-BIL) analyses. Liver tissues were harvested for biochemical (total oxidant status (TOS) and total antioxidant status (TAS), genetic (PCR analyses for AKT1, eNOS, and HIF1a), and histological (Hemotoxylin-Eosin, Masson Trichome, Periodic Acid Schiff-Asien Blue, reticulin for histological, and CD3 for immunohistochemical staining) analyses. MTX increased the levels of TOS values, AST, ALT, T-BIL levels and decreased the expressions of AKT/HIF1α/eNOS. NEB treatment reversed all these changes markedly via decreasing inflammation by nitric oxid (NO) production. In conclusion, NEB treatment significantly preserves the liver by decreasing oxidant levels and inflammatory parameters through HIF1α/eNOS signaling. Due to the antioxidant properties of NEB, it can be used in other liver injury models sharing the same pathway.
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- Sakir Pekgöz
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.,Laboratory of Bioengineering, Innovative Technologies Application and Research Center, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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Berberine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers mitigate warm hepatic ischemia/reperfusion-induced lesion through modulation of HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB signaling and autophagy. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 145:112122. [PMID: 34489150 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Berberine (BBR) is a known alkaloid that has verified its protective effects against ischemia/reperfusion (I/RN) lesion in multiple organs but its poor oral bioavailability limited its use. Despite the previous works, its possible impact on the warm hepatic I/RN-induced lesion is not clear. Accordingly, a nanostructured lipid carrier of BBR (NLC BBR) was developed for enhancing its efficiency and to inspect its protective mechanistic against warm hepatic I/RN. METHODS NLC BBR formula was evaluated pharmaceutically. Wistar rats were orally pre-treated with either BBR or NLC BBR (100 mg/kg) for 2 weeks followed by hepatic I/RN (30 min/24 h). Biochemical, ELISA, qPCR, western blot, histopathological, and immunohistochemical studies were performed. KEY FINDINGS Optimized NLC BBR was prepared with a particle size of 130 ± 8.3 nm. NLC BBR divulged its aptitude to safeguard the hepatic tissues partly due to anti-inflammatory capacity through downsizing the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB trajectory with concomitant rebating of TNF-α, iNOS, COX-2, and MPO content. Furthermore, NLC BBR antiapoptotic trait was confirmed by boosting the prosurvival protein (Bcl-2) and cutting down the pro-apoptotic marker (Bax). Moreover, its antioxidant nature was confirmed by TAC uplifting besides MDA subsiding. On the other hand, NLC BBR action embroiled autophagy flux spiking merit exemplified in Beclin-1 and LC3-II enhancement. Finally, NLC BBR administration ascertained its hepatocyte guarding action by recovering the histopathological ailment and diminishing serum transaminases. CONCLUSION NLC BBR purveyed reasonable shielding mechanisms and subsided incidents contemporaneous to warm hepatic I/RN lesion in part, by moderating HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB inflammatory signaling, autophagy, and apoptosis.
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Patil KD, Vadnere GP, Kori ML, Lodhi S. Ameliorative Effect of Polysaccharide Rich Fraction from Eulophia herbacea Against Methotrexate Induced Liver Damage in Rats. Pharm Chem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-021-02452-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Khani S, Abdollahi M, Asadi Z, Nazeri M, Nasiri MA, Yusefi H, Moghadam A, Heidari H. Hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, and hypolipidemic effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Eryngium billardieri root on nicotinamide/streptozotocin-induced type II diabetic rats. Res Pharm Sci 2021; 16:193-202. [PMID: 34084206 PMCID: PMC8102925 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.310526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and purpose Erynginum billardieri has been used to control diabetes in traditional medicine. This research was performed to study the antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and hypolipidemic effects of E. billardieri root extract (EBRE) on streptozotocin/nicotinamide-induced type 2 diabetic male rats. Experimental approach Type two diabetic animals were treated by three different doses of EBRE (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg), orally administered for 4 weeks. Ultimately, after anesthesia, the glucose, insulin, lipid profiles, hepatic enzyme levels in the blood and liver, and pancreas tissues of the animals were analyzed. Findings/Results Induction of diabetes caused a diminution in insulin level, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and significantly enhanced the level of other lipid profiles, glucose, and liver enzymes (P < 0.05). Administration of the EBRE to diabetic-male rats significantly reduced glucose level, lipid profiles, and liver enzymes, and increased the level of HDL to near normal. Conclusion and implications The results of the present study showed that E. billardieri had a positive effect on diminishing the lipid profiles, liver enzymes, and controlling diabetes. The most effective dose was found to be 100 mg/kg.
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- Samira Khani
- Neuroscience Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, I.R. Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ashtian, I.R. Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, I.R. Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, I.R. Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, I.R. Iran.,Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, I.R. Iran
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The potential effect of phytochemicals and herbal plant remedies for treating drug-induced hepatotoxicity: a review. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:4767-4788. [PMID: 34075538 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06444-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Drug-induced liver injury significantly caused by synthetic drugs, and other xenobiotics contribute to clinical hepatic dysfunction, which has been a substantial challenge for both patients and physicians. Traditional medicines used as an alternative therapy because of their pharmacological benefits, less or no side effects, and enormous availability in nature. Phytochemicals are essential ingredients of plants that reduce necrotic cell death, restore the antioxidant defence mechanism, limit oxidative stress, and prevent the inflammation of tissue and dysfunction of the mitochondria. In this review, we principally focused on the potential effect of the herbal plants and their phytochemicals in treating drug-induced hepatotoxicity.
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Bansod S, Saifi MA, Godugu C. Molecular updates on berberine in liver diseases: Bench to bedside. Phytother Res 2021; 35:5459-5476. [PMID: 34056769 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Liver diseases are life-threatening illnesses and are the major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. These may include liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, and drug-induced liver toxicity. Liver diseases have a wide prevalence globally and the fifth most common cause of death among all gastrointestinal disorders. Several novel therapeutic approaches have emerged for the therapy of liver diseases that may provide better clinical outcomes with improved safety. The use of phytochemicals for the amelioration of liver diseases has gained considerable popularity. Berberine (BBR), an isoquinoline alkaloid of the protoberberine type, has emerged as a promising molecule for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Accumulating studies have proved the hepatoprotective effects of BBR. BBR has been shown to modulate multiple signaling pathways implicated in the pathogenesis of liver diseases including Akt/FoxO2, PPAR-γ, Nrf2, insulin, AMPK, mTOR, and epigenetic pathways. In the present review, we have emphasized the important pharmacological activities and mechanisms of BBR in liver diseases. Further, we have reviewed various pharmacokinetic and toxicological barriers of this promising phytoconstituent. Finally, formulation-based novel approaches are also summarized to overcome the clinical hurdles for BBR.
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- Sapana Bansod
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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Huang DN, Wu FF, Zhang AH, Sun H, Wang XJ. Efficacy of berberine in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: From multiple targets to therapeutic potential. Pharmacol Res 2021; 169:105667. [PMID: 33989762 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disorder involved in persistent synovial inflammation. Berberine is a nature-derived alkaloid compound with multiple pharmacological activities in different pathologies, including RA. Recent experimental studies have clarified several determinant cellular and molecular targets of BBR in RA, and provided novel evidence supporting the promising therapeutic potential of BBR to combat RA. In this review, we recapitulate the therapeutic potential of BBR and its mechanism of action in ameliorating RA, and discuss the modulation of gut microbiota by BBR during RA. Collectively, BBR might be a promising lead drug with multi-functional activities for the therapeutic strategy of RA.
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- Dan-Na Huang
- National Chinmedomics Research Center, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heping Road 24, Harbin, China; National Engineering Laboratory for the Development of Southwestern Endangered Medicinal Materials, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for the Development of Southwestern Endangered Medicinal Materials, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- National Chinmedomics Research Center, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heping Road 24, Harbin, China
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- National Chinmedomics Research Center, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heping Road 24, Harbin, China
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- National Chinmedomics Research Center, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Heping Road 24, Harbin, China; National Engineering Laboratory for the Development of Southwestern Endangered Medicinal Materials, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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Kour G, Haq SA, Bajaj BK, Gupta PN, Ahmed Z. Phytochemical add-on therapy to DMARDs therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: In vitro and in vivo bases, clinical evidence and future trends. Pharmacol Res 2021; 169:105618. [PMID: 33878447 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The use of biologically active compounds derived from plants i.e. phytochemicals, have been known for ages for their pharmacological activities in the treatment of autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Besides enormous scientific evidence, the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals is often undervalued. The treatment in RA involves the use of synthetic and biological disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). However, the long-term treatment in RA is associated with the risk of gastrointestinal, liver, pulmonary and renal toxicities and serious infections including latent tuberculosis, pneumococcus influenza, herpes zoster and hepatitis. These adverse effects sometimes lead to discontinuation of the therapy. A relatively new vision based on the combination of DMARDs with phytochemicals exhibiting anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective and nephroprotective properties for the treatment of RA has achieved substantial importance in the last decade. From this perspective, the present review focuses on the combination of DMARDs (primarily MTX) with phytochemicals that have shown synergistic therapeutic effects while decreasing the toxic repercussions of current RA therapy. The review covers recent evidences of such combination studies that have shown promising results both in experimental arthritic models and clinical arthritis. Few of the combinations including resveratrol, sinomenine, coenzyme Q10 exhibited considerable interest because of their efficacy as an adjuvant to the MTX/standard DMARDs therapy in clinical trials. Besides giving an overview of such combination studies the review also critically discusses the limitations with the use of phytochemicals (e.g. solubility, permeability and bioavailability) compromising their clinical application. Additionally, it stresses upon the need of novel delivery systems and pharmaceutical technologies to increase the therapeutic efficacy of the combination therapy. Overall, the review unveils the potential of phytochemicals in combination with DMARDs with increased tolerability and superior efficacy in further refining the future of the RA therapy.
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- Gurleen Kour
- Inflammation Pharmacology Division, CSIR, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, J&K, India; School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road, Jammu Tawi, 180006 J&K, India
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- Formulation & Drug Delivery Division, CSIR, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, J&K, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road, Jammu Tawi, 180006 J&K, India
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- Formulation & Drug Delivery Division, CSIR, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, J&K, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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- Inflammation Pharmacology Division, CSIR, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, J&K, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Naringin alleviates methotrexate-induced liver injury in male albino rats and enhances its antitumor efficacy in HepG2 cells. Biosci Rep 2021; 40:225020. [PMID: 32458964 PMCID: PMC7286878 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20193686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Methotrexate (MTX) is an efficient chemotherapeutic and immunosuppressant drug, but the hepatotoxicity of MTX limits its clinical use. Naringin (Nar) is a flavonoid derived from Citrus paradise, and has been shown to possess several pharmacological activities, including free-radical scavenging and antioxidant properties. In the present study, we first tested the possible protective effects of multiple doses of Nar against MTX-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats, and then we investigated the growth inhibition and apoptotic effects of MTX and/or Nar against the HepG2 hepatocarcinoma cell line. Our in vivo results showed that Nar significantly reduced MTX-induced increases in serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin levels. Nar also reduced MTX-induced oxidative stress by significantly reducing liver malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) content and increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione (GSH). In addition, Nar significantly counteracted MTX-induced increases in hepatic interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Further, Nar greatly protected hepatocyte ultrastructure against MTX-induced injury. In contrast, in vitro MTX and/or Nar treatment of HepG2 cells for 48 h exhibited a cytotoxic effect and induced apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner mediated by a significant increase in the Bax/Bcl-2 protein expression ratio. Noticeably, Nar potentiated the MTX effect on the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. In conclusion, Nar decreased MTX-induced functional and ultrastructural liver damage in a tumor-free animal model. Also, our data introduce MTX and Nar as promising antiproliferative agents with a distinctive mode of action, inducing apoptosis in HepG2 tumor cells through activation of Bax and down-regulation of Bcl-2 protein expression.
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Goudarzi M, Kalantar M, Sadeghi E, Karamallah MH, Kalantar H. Protective effects of apigenin on altered lipid peroxidation, inflammation, and antioxidant factors in methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 394:523-531. [PMID: 33057777 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01991-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Methotrexate (MTX) is used as an effective chemotherapeutic agent against autoimmune diseases and tumors. Oxidative stress and inflammation are involved in the pathogenesis of MTX-induced damage. This study aimed at examining the ameliorating effects of apigenin (API) as a natural antioxidant on MTX-induced hepatotoxicity. The rats were classified into four groups: group I: normal saline-treated, group II: MTX-treated (20 mg/kg, ip, single dose at day 7), group III: MTX + API-treated (20 mg/kg, po), and group IV: API-treated. API was administrated for 9 days. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were used as biochemical factors of MTX-induced hepatic injury. In hepatic tissues, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), glutathione (GSH), and activities of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) as oxidative stress markers along with inflammatory factors such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) were assessed. Our results showed that MTX administration significantly increased ALP, ASP, ALT, MDA, NO, TNF-α, and IL-1β levels and significantly decreased antioxidant factors such as GSH, CAT, GPx, and SOD. The API pretreatment group showed a significant rise in hepatic antioxidant markers, besides significant reductions in the serum levels of AST, ALT, and ALP and hepatic content of MDA, TNF-α, NO, and IL-1β. In addition, the hepatoprotective effect of API was confirmed by histological evaluation of the liver. API can prevent MTX-induced hepatotoxicity through mitigation of oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Mehdi Goudarzi
- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Shoushtar University of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Devarajan N, Jayaraman S, Mahendra J, Venkatratnam P, Rajagopal P, Palaniappan H, Ganesan SK. Berberine-A potent chemosensitizer and chemoprotector to conventional cancer therapies. Phytother Res 2021; 35:3059-3077. [PMID: 33559280 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are mainstay treatments for cancer patients. However, their clinical outcomes are highly limited by the resistance of malignant tumors to these therapies and the incurrence of serious damages in vital organs. This in turn necessitates the development of adjunct drugs that overcomes chemo/radioresistance in refractory cancers and protects vital organs from the cytotoxic effects of cancer therapies. In recent years, Berberine (BBR), a natural isoquinoline alkaloid has garnered more attention due to its potent chemosensitizing and chemoprotective properties. BBR effectively sensitizes refractory cancers to chemotherapy and radiotherapy by ameliorating the diverse events underlying therapy resistance. Furthermore, it protects the heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys from severe damages caused by these therapies. In this review, we discuss the molecular mechanisms underlying the chemo/radiosensitizing and chemo/radioprotective potential of BBR during cancer treatment. Also, we highlight the limitations that hamper the clinical application of BBR as an adjunct drug and how novel innovations have been made in recent years to circumvent these challenges.
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- Nalini Devarajan
- Central Research Laboratory, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, and Hospital, Chennai, India
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- Central Research laboratory, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore, India
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- Laboratory of Functional Genomics, Structural Biology & Bioinformatics Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Jafaripour L, Naserzadeh R, Alizamani E, Javad Mashhadi SM, Moghadam ER, Nouryazdan N, Ahmadvand H. Effects of Rosmarinic Acid on Methotrexate-induced Nephrotoxicity and Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats. Indian J Nephrol 2021; 31:218-224. [PMID: 34376933 PMCID: PMC8330652 DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_14_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Introduction: Methotrexate (MTX), used in the treatment of cancerous patients, causes toxicity in the different organs of the body. This study of rosmarinic acid (RA) is as an antioxidant on nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity induced by MTX. Methods: Rats (n = 32) were divided into four groups: sham; MTX; 100 mg\kg RA + MTX; 200 mg/kg RA + MTX. The amount of MTX was 20 mg/kg. 24 hours after injection of the last dose of MTX, the blood samples and kidneys and liver of rats were studied. The aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), urea, serum creatinine were assessed. Tissue antioxidant enzymes and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured. The liver and kidney tissues were histopathologically examined. Results: MTX significantly increased the urea, creatinine, ALT, AST, ALP levels, and renal MDA and significantly decreased renal catalase (CAT), hepatic glutathione (GSH), and hepatic CAT activity. MTX induced necrosis, leukocyte infiltration, eosinophilic casts, glomerular damage in kidney tissue and necrosis, degeneration and cellular vacuolization in liver tissues. RA at 100 mg/kg caused a significant decrease in ALT and AST and at two doses significantly decreased urea, renal MDA, and liver MDA. RA at 200 mg/kg significantly increased the renal CAT and liver GSH. RA in two doses significantly decreased necrosis and Leukocyte infiltration. RA caused a significant decrease in degeneration and cellular vacuolization in liver tissues. Conclusions: RA with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics decreased the MTX induced nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity.
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- Leila Jafaripour
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.,Razi Herbal Researches Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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Lima VC, Luz AB, Amarante MDSM, Lima MC, Carvalho FM, Figueredo JB, Santos PP, Camillo CS, Ladd FV, Maciel BL, Uchôa AF, Morais AH. Tamarind Multifunctional Protein: Safety and Anti-Inflammatory Potential in Intestinal Mucosa and Adipose Tissue in a Preclinical Model of Diet-Induced Obesity. Obes Facts 2021; 14:357-369. [PMID: 34256373 PMCID: PMC8406341 DOI: 10.1159/000516548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Obesity has emerged as one of the main public health problems. This condition triggers a series of hormonal and metabolic changes related to a low-grade chronic inflammatory condition. The trypsin inhibitor purified from tamarind (TTIp) seeds is a promising anti-inflammatory molecule, but its safety needs to be evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate TTIp bioactive dose effects on organs involved in its metabolism (liver and pancreas) and affected tissues (small intestine and perirenal adipose tissue) in an obesity model. METHODS Three groups of adult male Wistar rats were used (n = 5). Two of these groups had diet-induced obesity, and a third group was eutrophic. TTIp was administered by gavage in one of the obese groups for 10 days, while the remaining groups received a vehicle. The chromatographic profile and the inhibition assay corroded the purification of the inhibitor. Physical and behavioral changes, liver enzymes, and stereological and histopathological analyses of tissues were evaluated. RESULTS TTIp did not cause visible signs of toxicity, nor caused changes in liver enzymes, the liver, and pancreatic tissues. TTIp did not cause changes in the intestinal mucosa, showing improvement in the villi's histopathological characteristics compared to the group of animals with obesity without treatment with TTIp (p = 0.004). The analysis of perirenal adipose tissue showed that the average sectional area of animals with obesity that received TTIp did not differ from the control. There was a difference between the high glycemic load diet group and the group treated with the inhibitor (351.8 ± 55.5) (p = 0.016). In addition, the group that received TTIp had no inflammatory infiltrates. CONCLUSION Based on histological and stereological analysis, the use of TTIp is potentially safe and anti-inflammatory in the evaluated obesity model and can be investigated as a possible adjuvant in obesity therapy.
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- Vanessa C.O. Lima
- Biochemistry Postgraduate Program, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Biochemistry Postgraduate Program, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Biochemistry Postgraduate Program, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Biochemistry Postgraduate Program, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Morphology Department, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Morphology Department, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Morphology Department, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Nutrition Postgraduate Program, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Biochemistry Postgraduate Program, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
- Proteome Laboratory, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Biochemistry Postgraduate Program, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
- Nutrition Postgraduate Program, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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Santhakumar P, Roy A, Ganesh MK, Selvaraj J, Prathap L, Babu KY. Ethanolic extract of Capparis decidua fruit ameliorates methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation by modulating nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway. Pharmacogn Mag 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_402_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Sherif IO, Al-Shaalan NH. Hepatoprotective effect of Ginkgo biloba extract against methotrexate-induced hepatotoxicity via targeting STAT3/miRNA-21 axis. Drug Chem Toxicol 2020; 45:1723-1731. [DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1862859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Iman O. Sherif
- Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Plant isoquinoline alkaloids as potential neurodrugs: A comparative study of the effects of benzo[c]phenanthridine and berberine-based compounds on β-amyloid aggregation. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 334:109300. [PMID: 33098838 PMCID: PMC7577920 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Herein we present a comparative study of the effects of isoquinoline alkaloids belonging to benzo[c]phenanthridine and berberine families on β-amyloid aggregation. Results obtained using a Thioflavine T (ThT) fluorescence assay and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy suggested that the benzo[c]phenanthridine nucleus, present in both sanguinarine and chelerythrine molecules, was directly involved in an inhibitory effect of Aβ1-42 aggregation. Conversely, coralyne, that contains the isomeric berberine nucleus, significantly increased propensity for Aβ1-42 to aggregate. Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) experiments provided quantitative estimation of these interactions: coralyne bound to Aβ1-42 with an affinity (KD = 11.6 μM) higher than benzo[c]phenanthridines. Molecular docking studies confirmed that all three compounds are able to recognize Aβ1-42 in different aggregation forms suggesting their effective capacity to modulate the Aβ1-42 self-recognition mechanism. Molecular dynamics simulations indicated that coralyne increased the β-content of Aβ1-42, in early stages of aggregation, consistent with fluorescence-based promotion of the Aβ1-42 self-recognition mechanism by this alkaloid. At the same time, sanguinarine induced Aβ1-42 helical conformation corroborating its ability to delay aggregation as experimentally proved in vitro. The investigated compounds were shown to interfere with aggregation of Aβ1-42 demonstrating their potential as starting leads for the development of therapeutic strategies in neurodegenerative diseases.
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Calcium dobesilate prevents cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by modulating oxidative and histopathological changes in mice. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2020; 394:515-521. [PMID: 33057778 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01990-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cisplatin is one of the synthetic cancer medicines with nephrotoxicity being one of its major side effects. Past research shows that calcium dobesilate (CaD), as a vascular protective agent in diabetic retinopathy, has antioxidant properties. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the protective effects of CaD in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in mice. A many as 28 mice, in the present experimental research, were randomly distributed into four groups, including control, cisplatin (the intraperitoneal administration of 20 mg/kg cisplatin only on the first day of the experiment), cisplatin + CaD 50 (cisplatin with the oral administration of 50 mg/kg CaD), and cisplatin + CaD 100 (cisplatin with the oral administration of 100 mg/kg CaD). The treated groups received CaD by oral gavage for 4 constitutive days. On the fifth day, the mice were sacrificed, and some biochemical (serum levels of Cr and BUN, renal tissue levels of MDA, and renal activities of SOD and GPx) and pathological parameters were evaluated. Based on the results, there was a significant decrease in the renal SOD and GPx activities; in contrast, there was a significant increase in the BUN, Cr, and renal MDA levels following administering cisplatin. However, the CaD treatment (100 mg/kg) significantly attenuated these alterations. In addition, the kidney's histological examination of kidneys confirmed the nephroprotective effects of CaD. The findings proved the protective impact of CaD on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by an improvement in the oxidative stress factors.
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The pharmacological activity of berberine, a review for liver protection. Eur J Pharmacol 2020; 890:173655. [PMID: 33068590 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Liver plays an important role in bile synthesis, metabolic function, degradation of toxins, new substances synthesis in body. However, hepatopathy morbidity and mortality are increasing year by year around the world, which become a major public health problem. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a prominent role in the treatment of liver diseases due to its definite curative effect and small side effects. The hepatoprotective effect of berberine has been extensively studied, so we comprehensively summarize the pharmacological activities of lipid metabolism regulation, bile acid adjustment, anti-inflammation, oxidation resistance, anti-fibrosis and anti-cancer and so on. Besides, the metabolism and toxicity of berberine and its new formulations to improve its effectiveness are expounded, providing a reference for the safe and effective clinical use of berberine.
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Chen H, Zhang F, Zhang J, Zhang X, Guo Y, Yao Q. A Holistic View of Berberine Inhibiting Intestinal Carcinogenesis in Conventional Mice Based on Microbiome-Metabolomics Analysis. Front Immunol 2020; 11:588079. [PMID: 33072135 PMCID: PMC7541814 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.588079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Berberine (BBR) has been reported that it has effects on inhibiting colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the mechanism of BBR on CRC also remains largely unknown. Herein, we investigated the therapeutic effects of BBR on CRC from the perspective of gut microbiota and metabolic alterations, which can provide a holistic view to understand the effects of BBR on CRC. First, azoxymethane (AOM)/dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) mouse was used as CRC animal model, then the degree of colorectal carcinogenesis in AOM/DSS mice with or without BBR administration was measured. The composition and abundance of gut microbiota was investigated by using 16S rRNA. Meanwhile, feces samples were analyzed with 1H NMR spectroscopy to investigate the metabolic alterations. As a result, BBR significantly reduced intestinal tumor development with lower macroscopic polyps and ki-67 expression of intestinal tissue, and better colonic morphology in mice. Moreover, BBR altered the composition of gut microbiota in AOM/DSS mice obviously, which were characterized by a decrease of Actinobacteria and Verrucomicrobia significantly at the phylum level. At the genus level, it was able to suppress pathogenic species, such as f_Erysipelotrichaceae, Alistipes, and elevate some short-chain fatty acids (SCFA)-producing bacteria, including Alloprevotella, Flavonifractor, and Oscillibacter. Metabolic data further revealed that BBR induced metabolic changes in feces focus on regulating glycometabolism, SCFA metabolism and amino acid metabolism, which also provides evidence for alteration of the microbiota because these feces metabolites are the products of interactions between the host and the microbial community. This study showed that BBR induced alterations in microbiota and metabolic in AOM/DSS mice, which might providing new insight into the inhibition effects of BBR on CRC.
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- Haitao Chen
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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Abdel-Wahab BA, Ali FEM, Alkahtani SA, Alshabi AM, Mahnashi MH, Hassanein EHM. Hepatoprotective effect of rebamipide against methotrexate-induced hepatic intoxication: role of Nrf2/GSK-3β, NF-κβ-p65/JAK1/STAT3, and PUMA/Bax/Bcl-2 signaling pathways. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2020; 42:493-503. [PMID: 32865051 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2020.1811307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The fact that methotrexate (MTX) is hepatotoxic is an important reason to limit its clinical use. Rebamipide (REB) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is useful for the treatment of gastro-duodenal ulcers. This study investigated the impact and protective mechanisms of REB against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Animals were divided into four groups of six rats each: a control group, REB group (REB 100 mg/kg/day, orally), MTX control group (20 mg/kg, single i.p.), and MTX + REB group. RESULTS The administration of MTX induced marked hepatic injury in the form of hepatocyte inflammatory swelling, degeneration, apoptosis, and focal necrosis. In parallel, our biochemical investigations revealed a marked hepatic dysfunction associated with the disturbance of the oxidant/antioxidant balance in the group treated with only MTX. Moreover, MTX led to the down-regulation of the hepatic Nrf2 and Bcl-2 expressions along with a marked elevation in the hepatic NF-κβ-p65, GSK-3β, JAK1, STAT3, PUMA, and Bax expressions. On the other hand, co-treatment with REB significantly ameliorated the aforementioned histopathological, biochemical, and molecular defects caused by MTX treatment. CONCLUSION the outcomes of the present study showed REB's ability to protect from hepatic injury induced by MTX, possibly through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. These effects could be attributed to REB's ability to modulate, at least in part, the Nrf2/GSK-3β,NF-κβ-p65/JAK1/STAT3, and PUMA/Bax/Bcl-2signaling pathways.
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- Basel A Abdel-Wahab
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Medical Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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The ameliorative impacts of Moringa oleifera leaf extract against oxidative stress and methotrexate-induced hepato-renal dysfunction. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 128:110259. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Hakimizadeh E, Hassanshahi J, Kaeidi A, Nematollahi MH, Taghipour Z, Rahmani M, Fatemi I. Ceftriaxone improves hepatorenal damages in mice subjected to D-galactose-induced aging. Life Sci 2020; 258:118119. [PMID: 32682915 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ceftriaxone (CTX) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. This agent also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics. In the current study, the effects of CTX against hepatorenal damages in a D-galactose (DGL) induced aging model were investigated. We used twenty-eight male mice which equally and randomly were separated into four groups as follows: Control, DGL group (treated with 500 mg/kg/day DGL orally for six weeks), DGL + CTX group (treated with 500 mg/kg/day DGL orally plus 200 mg/kg/day CTX intraperitoneally for six weeks), and CTX group (treated with 200 mg/kg/day CTX intraperitoneally for six weeks). The liver and kidney function indices such as serum creatinine, blood urine nitrogen, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase were measured. Also, levels of malondialdehyde, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase in hepatic and renal tissues were evaluated. Moreover, the expression profiles of interleukin 1 beta and tumor necrosis factor alpha were assessed. The liver and kidney tissues were assessed for histopathological lesions. The results showed that aging induced by DGL leads to abnormalities in functional indices of the liver and kidneys. DGL also induced significant oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as histopathological lesions, in these organs. CTX improved functional indices, as well as the parameters of oxidative stress and inflammation, compared with the DGL-treated animals. These results were also confirmed by histological evaluations of the liver and kidneys. These data provide evidence for the therapeutic value of CTX in clinical practice for mitigating the hepatorenal damages of aging.
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- Elham Hakimizadeh
- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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Wang Y, Wang P, Xie J, Yin Z, Lin X, Zhao Y, Li Z, Chen T, Gu S, Lv Q, Zhao Z, Xu C. Pharmacokinetic Comparisons of Different Combinations of Yigan Jiangzhi Formula in Rats: Simultaneous Determination of Fourteen Components by UPLC-MS/MS. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2020; 2020:9353975. [PMID: 32280556 PMCID: PMC7114774 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9353975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A rapid, specific, and sensitive analysis for simultaneous determination of fourteen components (daidzein, fermononetin, apigenin, luteolin, puerarin, ononin, calycosin-7-O-β-D-glucoside, tanshinol, rosmarinic acid, alkanoic acid, salvianolic acid B, berberine, jatrorrhizin, and palmatine) of Yigan Jiangzhi formula (YGJZF, a clinical experienced formula for damp-heat syndrome) in rat plasma was developed and validated using ultraperformance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Lower limit of quantitation ranged from 0.2-10.0 ng/mL, and the calibration curves showed good linearity over 500 times of measuring range. The validated method was successfully applied to the pharmacokinetics investigation of the fourteen compounds in rat plasma after oral administration of two different doses of YGJZF. Compared with the low-dose group of YGJZF, the high-dose group showed significant increase (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05) in maximum plasma concentration, maximum concentration time, and area under the plasma concentration-time curve and decrease (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05) in clearance of most of the fourteen analytes, which suggested that the bioavailability of these components could be enhanced by increasing dosage. The above results may provide useful information for cognizing the relationship between in vitro and in vivo data of the fourteen bioactive ingredients of YGJZF and further guiding rational clinical drug prescription.
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- Yang Wang
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300112, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300112, China
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- Tianjin Chase Sun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tianjin 301700, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300112, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300112, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300112, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300112, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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High-throughput in vitro models lack human-relevant complexity, which undermines their ability to accurately mimic in vivo biologic and pathologic responses. The emergence of microphysiological systems (MPS) presents an opportunity to revolutionize in vitro modeling for both basic biomedical research and applied drug discovery. The MPS platform has been an area of interdisciplinary collaboration to develop new, predictive, and reliable in vitro methods for regulatory acceptance. The current MPS models have been developed to recapitulate an organ or tissue on a smaller scale. However, the complexity of these models (ie, including all cell types present in the in vivo tissue) with appropriate structural, functional, and biochemical attributes are often not fully characterized. Here, we provide an overview of the capabilities and limitations of the microfluidic MPS model (aka organs-on-chips) within the scope of drug development. We recommend the engagement of pathologists early in the MPS design, characterization, and validation phases, because this will enable development of more robust and comprehensive MPS models that can accurately replicate normal biology and pathophysiology and hence be more predictive of human responses.
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- Global Preclinical Safety, AbbVie Inc, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- National Toxicology Program, The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Durham, NC, USA
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Habtemariam S. Berberine pharmacology and the gut microbiota: A hidden therapeutic link. Pharmacol Res 2020; 155:104722. [PMID: 32105754 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Berberine is a natural pentacyclic isoquinoline alkaloid that has been isolated as the principal component of many popular medicinal plants such as the genus Berberis, Coptis and Hydrastis. The multifunctional nature of berberine as a therapeutic agent is an attribute of its diverse effects on enzymes, receptors and cell signalling pathways. Through specific and general antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms, its polypharmacology has been established. Intriguingly, this is despite the poor bioavailability of berberine in animal models and hence begging the question how it induces its reputed effects in vivo. A growing evidence now suggest the role of the gut microbiota, the so-called the hidden organ, as targets for the multifunctional role of berberine. Evidences are herein scrutinised to show that the structural and numerical changes in the gut microbiota under pathological conditions are reversed by berberine. Examples in the pharmacokinetics field, obesity, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes, cancer, inflammatory disease conditions, etc. are used to show the link between the gut microbiota and the polypharmacology of berberine.
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- Solomon Habtemariam
- Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories & Herbal Analysis Services UK, University of Greenwich, Chatham-Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK.
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Adikwu E, Ebinyo N. Potential Therapeutic Activities of Melatonin and Alpha Lipoic Acid on Methotrexate-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.32527/2020/101433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Helal MG, Said E. Tranilast attenuates methotrexate‐induced renal and hepatic toxicities: Role of apoptosis‐induced tissue proliferation. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2020; 34:e22466. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Manar Gamal Helal
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt
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