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Sweilam SH, Ali DE, Atwa AM, Elgindy AM, Mustafa AM, Esmail MM, Alkabbani MA, Senna MM, El-Shiekh RA. A First Metabolite Analysis of Norfolk Island Pine Resin and Its Hepatoprotective Potential to Alleviate Methotrexate (MTX)-Induced Hepatic Injury. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:970. [PMID: 39065818 PMCID: PMC11279851 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070970] [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: 06/13/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) represents a significant clinical challenge characterized by hepatic dysfunction following exposure to diverse medications. Methotrexate (MTX) is a cornerstone in treating various cancers and autoimmune disorders. However, the clinical utility of MTX is overshadowed by its ability to induce hepatotoxicity. The current study aims to elucidate the hepatoprotective effect of the alcoholic extract of Egyptian Araucaria heterophylla resin (AHR) on MTX-induced liver injury in rats. AHR (100 and 200 mg/kg) significantly decreased hepatic markers (AST, ALT, and ALP), accompanied by an elevation in the antioxidant's markers (SOD, HO-1, and NQO1). AHR extract also significantly inhibited the TGF-β/NF-κB signaling pathway as well as the downstream cascade (IL-6, JAK, STAT-3, and cyclin D). The extract significantly reduced the expression of VEGF and p38 with an elevation in the BCL2 levels, in addition to a significant decrease in the IL-1β and TNF-α levels, with a prominent effect at a high dose (200 mg/kg). Using LC-HRMS/MS analysis, a total of 43 metabolites were tentatively identified, and diterpenes were the major class. This study presents AHR as a promising hepatoprotective agent through inhibition of the TGF-β/NF-κB and JAK/STAT3 pathways, besides its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Sherouk Hussein Sweilam
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo-Suez Road, Badr City 11829, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University, Alexandria 21648, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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Hayat MF, Zohaib M, Ijaz MU, Batool M, Ashraf A, Almutairi BO, Atique U. Ameliorative potential of eriocitrin against cadmium instigated hepatotoxicity in rats via regulating Nrf2/keap1 pathway. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 84:127445. [PMID: 38613902 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cadmium (Cd) is a hazardous heavy metal that adversely affects the vital body organs particularly liver. Eriocitrin (ERCN) is a plant-based flavonoid that is well-known for its wide range of pharmacological potential. This research trial was aimed to determine the ameliorative potential of ERCN against Cd provoked hepatotoxicity in rats. METHODOLOGY Twenty-four rats (Rattus norvegicus) were apportioned into control, Cd treated (5 mg/kg), Cd (5 mg/kg) + ERCN (25 mg/kg) and only ERCN (25 mg/kg) administrated group. Expressions of Nrf2/Keap1 pathway and apoptotic markers were assessed through qRT-PCR. The levels of inflammatory and liver function markers were evaluated by using standard ELISA kits. KEY FINDINGS Cd exposure reduced the expression of Nrf2 and anti-oxidant genes as well as the activity of catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GSR), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST) and glutathione (GSH) contents while escalating the expression of Keap1. Furthermore, Cd intoxication augmented malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in hepatic tissues. Exposure to Cd resulted in a notable elevation in the levels of alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Cd administration upregulated nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels as well as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity. Furthermore, Cd administration upsurged Bax and Caspase-3 expression while reducing the expression of Bcl-2. Moreover, Cd intoxication disrupted the normal architecture of hepatic tissues. However, supplementation of ERCN significantly (p < 0.05) ameliorated the aforementioned disruptions induced by Cd intoxication. CONCLUSION ERCN treatment remarkably ameliorated the hepatic tissues owing to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic potentials. These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of ERCN to counteract the adverse effects of environmental pollutants on hepatic tissues.
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- Muhammad Faisal Hayat
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Govt. College Women University, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Biological Systems, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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Aishwarya D, Nikhil P, Natesan S, Velayutham R, Peraman R. Development and validation of high-performance liquid chromatography-Orbitrap mass spectrometric method for quantification of NDMA in ranitidine drug products and evaluation of antioxidants as inhibitors of classical nitrosation reaction. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2024; 38:e9747. [PMID: 38600640 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.9747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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RATIONALE N-Nitroso dimethylamine (NDMA) is a mutagenic impurity detected in several ranitidine products. The amino functional group of ranitidine is a risk factor for classical nitrosation-induced NDMA formation in ranitidine drug products during storage conditions. The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) recommended the use of antioxidants to control NDMA in drug products. Considering the need for sensitive analytics, a liquid chromatography/high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) method was developed and validated to detect NDMA in this pilot study to demonstrate the antioxidants as inhibitors of nitrosation reactions. METHODS The method, utilizing an EC-C18 column and tuned to atmospheric pressure chemical ionization/selected ion monitoring (APCI/SIM) mode, separated NDMA (m/z: 75.0553; tR: 3.71 min) and ranitidine (m/z: 315.1485; tR: 8.61 min). APCI mode exhibited four times higher sensitivity to NDMA than electrospray ionization (ESI) mode. Classical nitrosation of the dimethyl amino group of ranitidine was studied with sodium nitrite in solid pellets. Antioxidants (alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, and trolox) were evaluated as NDMA attenuators in ranitidine pellets under vulnerable storage conditions. The developed method quantified NDMA levels in samples, extracted with methanol through vortex shaking for 45 min. RESULTS The method achieved a limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) of 0.01 and 0.05 ng/mL, respectively, with linearity within 1-5000 ng/mL (R1: 0.9995). It demonstrated good intra-day and inter-day precision (% RSD [relative standard deviation]: <2) and accuracy (96.83%-101.72%). Nitrosation of ranitidine induced by nitrite was significant (p < 0.001; R2 = 0.9579) at various sodium nitrite levels. All antioxidants efficiently attenuated NDMA formation during ranitidine nitrosation. Ascorbic acid exhibited the highest NDMA attenuation (96.98%), followed by trolox (90.58%). This study recommends 1% ascorbic acid and trolox as potent NDMA attenuators in ranitidine drug products. CONCLUSIONS This study compared the effectiveness of antioxidants as NDMA attenuators in ranitidine under storage conditions susceptible to NDMA generation. The study concluded that ascorbic acid and trolox are potent inhibitors of NDMA formation and nitrosation attenuators in ranitidine drug products.
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- Dande Aishwarya
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Natural Products, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur, Bihar, India
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Orabi MAA, Abouelela ME, Darwish FMM, Abdelkader MSA, Elsadek BEM, Al Awadh AA, Alshahrani MM, Alhasaniah AH, Aldabaan N, Abdelhamid RA. Ceiba pentandra ethyl acetate extract improves doxorubicin antitumor outcomes against chemically induced liver cancer in rat model: a study supported by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS identification of the bioactive phytomolecules. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1337910. [PMID: 38370475 PMCID: PMC10871037 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1337910] [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: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent cancer worldwide. Late-stage detection, ineffective treatments, and tumor recurrence contribute to the low survival rate of the HCC. Conventional chemotherapeutic drugs, like doxorubicin (DOX), are associated with severe side effects, limited effectiveness, and tumor resistance. To improve therapeutic outcomes and minimize these drawbacks, combination therapy with natural drugs is being researched. Herein, we assessed the antitumor efficacy of Ceiba pentandra ethyl acetate extract alone and in combination with DOX against diethylnitrosamine (DENA)-induced HCC in rats. Our in vivo study significantly revealed improvement in the liver-function biochemical markers (ALT, AST, GGT, and ALP), the tumor marker (AFP-L3), and the histopathological features of the treated groups. A UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis of the Ceiba pentandra ethyl acetate extract enabled the identification of fifty phytomolecules. Among these are the dietary flavonoids known to have anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant qualities: protocatechuic acid, procyanidin B2, epicatechin, rutin, quercitrin, quercetin, kaempferol, naringenin, and apigenin. Our findings highlight C. pentandra as an affordable source of phytochemicals with possible chemosensitizing effects, which could be an intriguing candidate for the development of liver cancer therapy, particularly in combination with chemotherapeutic drugs.
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- Mohamed A. A. Orabi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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Bae CS, Lee Y, Ahn T. Therapeutic treatments for diabetes mellitus-induced liver injury by regulating oxidative stress and inflammation. Appl Microsc 2023; 53:4. [PMID: 37428327 DOI: 10.1186/s42649-023-00089-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that affects all systems in the body, including the liver. Numerous studies have reported that chronic DM etiology and pathogenesis complications implicate oxidative stress, generating reactive oxygen species, such as superoxide anions and free radicals. In addition, pro-inflammatory reactions are also underlying functions closely related to oxidative stress that further exacerbate pathological DM states. The liver is especially susceptible to hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and the related inflammation. Thus, anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation therapies are promising strategies for treating liver damage. This review summarizes therapeutic treatments attenuating the generation of oxidative stress and pro-inflammation, which also cause DM-induced liver injury. Although the treatments have several impediments to be solved, these remedies may have clinically important implications under the absence of effective drugs for the damaged liver in DM patients.
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- Chun-Sik Bae
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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Mehany ABM, Farrag IM, Diab M, Ghoneim MM, El-Sherbiny M, Al-Serwi RH, Amin AH, Belal A, Shaaban S, Abdelhady AA. Curcumin and vitamin C improve immunity of kidney via gene expression against diethyl nitrosamine induced nephrotoxicity in rats:In vivo and molecular docking studies. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14126. [PMID: 36923841 PMCID: PMC10008980 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14126] [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] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Kidney has a crucial role in immunity, so any toxicity occurs for the kidney will result in reduced immunity. The aim of this study is to improve the immune response of insufficient kidneys through immune-related genes. Diethyl Nitrosamine has been used to cause kidney damage in animal models, vitamin C and curcumin have been used to treat impaired kidney. Renal function (urea, uric acid and creatinine) and oxidative stress parameters (superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde and glutathione peroxidase) will be evaluated in this research work. Molecular docking also will be performed to investigate the role of vitamin C and curcumin in targeting immune response proteins. Also, Complementary component 3, Lipocalin-2, Toll-like receptor 2,Toll-like receptor 4, Kidney injury molecule-1, Interleukin 6, Interleukin-10, Tumor necrosis factor and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases will be investigated. The obtained results showed that vitamin C and curcumin have good effects in the treatment of impaired kidneys, this was also observed in renal function and oxidative stress parameters, expression levels of proteins and histopathological examinations.
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- Ahmed B M Mehany
- Department of zoology Faculty of science Al-Azhar University Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Anatomy and embryology Department faculty of medicine Al-Azhar university,cairo, Egypt
- Basic medical science, Faculty of applied medical sciences, university of tabuk saudi arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah13713, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh, 11597, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099,Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of pharmacySuef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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Ijaz MU, Ahmed A, Al-Ghanim KA, Al-Misned F, Riaz MN, Kaimkhani ZA, Mahboob S. Evaluation of the Possible Protective Role of Nobiletin against Arsenic-Induced Liver Damage in Male Albino Rats. TOXICS 2023; 11:110. [PMID: 36850985 PMCID: PMC9967805 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11020110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a toxic contaminant present in organic and inorganic forms in the environment. Nobiletin (NOB) is a polymethoxy flavone that has recently gained substantial consideration due to its curative impacts. The present experiment was conducted to assess the hepatoprotective efficiency of NOB on As-generated hepatotoxicity. Twenty-four adult rats were equally distributed into four groups and designated as control, As (50 mg/kg)-treated, As + NOB (50 mg/kg and 25 mg/kg, respectively), and NOB (25 mg/kg)-treated groups. After 30 days, experimental animals were decapitated, then blood and tissue samples were collected for further analysis. The group treated with As showed a significant decrease in the activity of antioxidant enzymes, including catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), glutathione (GSH), glutathione reductase (GSR), and total antioxidant status (TAS), and a substantial increase in the accumulation of As in liver tissues, levels of total oxidant status (TOS), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and lipid peroxidation (TBARS). Significant increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were observed in As-treated rats. Moreover, nuclear factor (NF)-κB, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, interleukin (IL)-6, and cyclo-oxygenase (COX)-2 activity, as well as the levels of pro-apoptotic markers (Bax, Caspase-3, and Caspase-9) were increased on exposure to As. In contrast, the anti-apoptotic marker (Bcl-2) level was significantly decreased. As administration showed a significant disturbance in hepatic tissue histology. However, cotreatment of NOB with As considerably increased the antioxidant enzyme activity, with a noteworthy reduction in the deposition of As in hepatic tissues, TBARS, and H2O2 levels. NOB-administrated rats showed considerable recovery in terms of inflammation, apoptosis, and histological damage. Hence, NOB can be considered a useful curative compound due to its medicinal properties against As-prompted hepatotoxicity.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Adeyi OE, Somade OT, Ajayi BO, James AS, Adeyi AO, Olayemi ZM, Tella NB. Syringic acid demonstrates better anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects than ascorbic acid via maintenance of the endogenous antioxidants and downregulation of pro-inflammatory and apoptotic markers in DMN-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Biochem Biophys Rep 2023; 33:101428. [PMID: 36691435 PMCID: PMC9860106 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2023.101428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Dimethyl nitrosamine (DMN) is a known hepatotoxin, carcinogen, and mutagen. This study is therefore carried out to investigate the therapeutic effects of syringic acid (SYRA) and ascorbic acid (ASCA) in DMN-induced hepatic injury in rats. Following DMN administrations, malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) and reduced glutathione (GSH) as well as activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were significantly increased. Also significantly increased were levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin 1β (IL-1β), and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB). Following treatment with SYRA and ASCA, the activities of ALT, AST, GPx, CAT and SOD, as well as MDA, GSH, TNF-α, IL-1β, and NFkB levels were significantly reduced. Overall, both treatments were effective, but SYRA had a better therapeutic effect than ASCA. Therefore, this promising potential of SYRA can be taken advantage of in the treatment of DMN-induced hepatic injury.
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- Olubisi E. Adeyi
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
- Corresponding author. Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Animal Physiology Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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Yang F, Shi X, Yang W, Gao C, Cui Z, Wang W. Pueraria montana (Kudzu vine) Ameliorate the Inflammation and Oxidative Stress against Fe-NTA Induced Renal Cancer. J Oleo Sci 2022; 71:1481-1492. [PMID: 36089399 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess22151] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Renal tissue plays a crucial function in maintaining homeostasis, making it vulnerable to xenobiotic toxicity. Pueraria montana has more beneficial potential against the various diseases and has long history used as a traditional Chinese medicine. But its effect against the renal cancer not scrutinize. The goal of this study is to see if Pueraria montana can protect rats from developing kidney tumors caused by diethylnitrosamine (DEN) and ferric nitrite (Fe-NTA). Wistar rats was selected for the current study and DEN (use as an inducer) and Fe-NTA (promoter) for induction the renal cancer. For 22 weeks, the rats were given orally Pueraria montana (12.5, 25, and 50 mg/kg) treatment. At regular intervals, the body weight and food intake were calculated. The rats were macroscopically evaluated for identification of cancer in the renal tissue. The renal tumor makers, renal parameters, antioxidant enzymes, phase I and II enzymes, inflammatory cytokines and mediators were estimated at end of the experimental study. Pueraria montana treated rats displayed the suppression of renal tumors, incidence of the tumors along with suppression of tumor percentage. Pueraria montana treated rats significantly (p < 0.001) increased body weight and suppressed the renal weight and food intake. It also reduced the level of renal tumor marker ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) and [3H] thymidine incorporation along with suppression of renal parameter such as uric acid, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), urea and creatinine. Pueraria montana treatment significantly (p < 0.001) altered the level of phase enzymes and antioxidant. Pueraria montana treatment significantly (p < 0.001) repressed the level of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and improved the level of interleukin-10 (IL-10). Pueraria montana treatment suppressed the level of prostaglandin (PGE2), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), nuclear kappa B factor (NF-κB) and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1). Pueraria montana suppressed the inflammatory necrosis, size the bowman capsules in the renal histopathology. Pueraria montana exhibited the chemoprotective effect via dual mechanism such as suppression of inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress.
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- Fan Yang
- Department of Urology Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina) Modulates Nitrobenzene-Induced Renal Damage in Rats Via Suppression of Oxido-Inflammatory Activities. SERBIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/sjecr-2020-0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Renal diseases have been documented as one of the massive health challenges, ranked as the 12th most common cause of death globally. This study was carried out to assess the chemopreventive effects of Vernonia amydalina on nitrobenzene mediated renal damage in rats. Rats were exposed to 100 mg/kg body weight of nitrobenzene via oral administration and treated with 200 mg/kg body weight (BW) and 400 mg/kg BW of methanol leaf extract of Vernonia amydalina (MLVA) and Vitamin E for 14 consecutive days. Nitrobenzene significantly induced a renal injury with a significant increase in the serum levels of urea and creatinine with the concomitant altered serum electrolyte profile. Also, nitrobenzene mediated the oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation with a significant increase in the renal level of malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), with a concomitant decrease in the level of reduced glutathione (GSH), Catalase (CAT) and Superoxide dismutase (SOD). Furthermore, an inflammation was observed in the nitrobenzene-treated rats with the elevated level of nitric oxide (NO) and myeloperoxidase (MPO). However, the treatment with methanol leaf extract of Vernonia amydalina reversed all the nitrobenzene-associated renal damage, electrolyte imbalance, oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, inflammation and altered antioxidant defence system. Taken together, methanol leaf extract of Vernonia amydalina offers protection which may be beneficial for the treatment and management of kidney diseases or other related disorders via enhancing the serum electrolyte homeostasis, protecting the structural integrity of the kidney, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
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Protective Effects of Chlorogenic Acid against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The protective effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA) against liver injury were evaluated by its reduction in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic damage in ICR mice. The animals were orally given CGA (60, 100, and 200 mg/kg, respectively) or silymairn (200 mg/kg) daily with 0.3% CCl4 administration (3 mL/kg, dissolved in olive oil) after medicament treatment on the 7th day. Compared with the normal group, CCl4 caused severe impairment in liver according to the evidence of significant reduction in the level of total albumin and expansion (p < 0.05) of the activities in aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), and total albumin in serum, decreased the level of glutathione (GSH), and diminished the activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GSH-Rd), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in liver while increasing the level of hepatic thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS). However, oral administration of CGA or silymarin could significantly (p < 0.05) decrease the serum levels of AST, ALT, cholesterol, TG, and total albumin and elevated the serum total albumin and the activities of GSH, catalase, SOD, GSH-Rd, and GSH-Px while leading to decline the TBARS in liver compared with CCl4-intoxicated group. Moreover, histopathology displayed that CGA decreased the formation of lesions in liver resulted from CCl4. The outcomes indicate that CGA shows the efficiency hepatoprotective consequences for CCl4-incited liver injuries in mice by the elevation of the activities of antioxidant enzymes and hindrance of lipid peroxidation.
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Singh A, Dar MY, Nagar DP, Tomar RS, Shrivastava S, Shukla S. Biomimetic synthesis of silver nanoparticles for treatment of N-Nitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatotoxicity. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 36:e22968. [PMID: 34820934 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The development of bioengineered nanoparticles has attracted considerable universal attention in the field of medical science and disease treatment. Current studies were executed to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Their characterization was performed by UV-Visible analysis, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Zeta analyses. In in vivo studies, albino rats (180 ± 10 g) were persuaded with model hepatic toxicant N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) and subsequently cotreated with Morus multicaulis at 100 mg/kg and AgNPs at 100 µg/kg dose. NDEA administration elevates the levels of liver function test biomarkers, which were reinstated to normal by cotreatment of test drugs. The oxidative stress and concentration of drug-metabolizing enzyme increase after induction of toxicant (NDEA), these markers are restored toward normal after cotreatment of nano-drug. Treatments of M. multicaulis extract did not show such significant protection. The NDEA-treated groups showed a significant rise in the level of cytokines (interleukin [IL-6] and IL-10) and reached normal with subsequent treatment with AgNPs. Histopathological studies also exhibited the curative effect of AgNPs in the same manner. Thus current results strongly suggest that biomimetic AgNPs could be used as an effective drug against hepatic alteration.
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- Asha Singh
- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Laboratory, UNESCO-Trace Element Satellite Centre, School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.,Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Laboratory, UNESCO-Trace Element Satellite Centre, School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Division of Toxicology, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Laboratory, UNESCO-Trace Element Satellite Centre, School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Laboratory, UNESCO-Trace Element Satellite Centre, School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Vera MC, Lucci A, Ferretti AC, Abbondanzieri AA, Comanzo CG, Lorenzetti F, Pisani GB, Ceballos MP, Alvarez MDL, Carrillo MC, Quiroga AD. The chemoprotective effects of IFN-α-2b on rat hepatocarcinogenesis are blocked by vitamin E supplementation. J Nutr Biochem 2021; 96:108806. [PMID: 34147603 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2021.108806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Many cancer patients receive their classical therapies together with vitamin supplements. However, the effectiveness of these strategies is on debate. Here we aimed to evaluate how vitamin E supplementation affects the anticancer effects of interferon (IFN-α) using an early-model of liver cancer development (initiation-promotion, IP). Male Wistar rats subjected to this model were divided as follows: untreated (IP), IP treated with recombinant IFN-α-2b (6.5 × 105 U/kg), IP treated with vitamin E (50 mg/kg), and IP treated with combination of vitamin E and IFN-α-2b. After treatments rats were fasted and euthanized and plasma and livers were collected. Combined administration of vitamin E and IFN-α-2b induced body weight drop, increased liver apoptosis, and low levels of hepatic lipids. Interestingly, vitamin E and IFN-α-2b combination also induced an increase in altered hepatic foci number, but not in size. It seems that vitamin E acts on its antioxidant capability in order to block the oxidative stress induced by IFN-α-2b, blocking in turn its beneficial effects on preneoplastic livers, leading to harmful final effects. In conclusion, this study shows that vitamin E supplementation in IFN-α-2b-treated rats exerts unwanted effects; and highlights that in spite of being natural, nutritional supplements may not always exert beneficial outcomes when used as complementary therapy for the treatment of cancer.
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- Marina C Vera
- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina; Área Morfología, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Área Morfología, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Área Morfología, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina; Área Morfología, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina; CAECIHS, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina; Área Morfología, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental (IFISE)-CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina; Área Morfología, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, UNR, Rosario, Argentina; CAECIHS, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Rosario, Argentina.
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Haddar A, Feriani A, Hamed M, Sila A, Ellouz-Chaabouni S. Preventive effect of Bacillus mojavensis levan against carbon tetrachloride and cisplatin toxicity: in vivo study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:50117-50126. [PMID: 33948850 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14147-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study is the first to investigate the hepato- and nephron-preventive effect of levan from Bacillus mojavensis (BM-levan) against toxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) and cisplatin. Thirty-six male albino rats weighing between 230 and 250 g were used for this experiment. The groups received multiples doses of BM-levan and were compared to the untreated group. The in vitro and in vivo biological potentials of BM-levan were evaluated by measuring its antioxidant capacity as well as its hepato- and nephron-protective activities in rat models. The investigations highlighted a significant in vitro antioxidant activity indicated by the radical-scavenging capacity, the reducing power, and the total antioxidant activity measurement. In addition, results demonstrate that BM-levan supplementation during 8 weeks (100 mg/kg body weight) significantly (p < 0.05) decreased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities and remarkably (p < 0.05) attenuated the altered lipid profile by decreasing the levels of triglycerides (TG) and total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) and by enhancing the HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) content, when compared with the CCl4 group. BM-levan also reduced the content of plasma renal biomarkers (urea, creatinine, and uric acid) in the cisplatin-treated group. Moreover, BM-levan inhibited hepatic and renal oxidative stress generated by CCl4 and cisplatin administration, through the enhancement of the antioxidant catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and the diminishment of lipid peroxidation. The harmful effects of CCl4 or cisplatin on hepatic and renal histology were found to be decreased by the addition of BM-levan. Therefore, BM-levan has proved promising for biomedical applications thanks to its in vitro and in vivo antioxidant properties.
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- Anissa Haddar
- Laboratory of Plants Improvement and Valorization of Agroressources, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Gafsa University, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia
- Research Unit of Macromolecular Biochemistry and Genetic, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plants Improvement and Valorization of Agroressources, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plants Improvement and Valorization of Agroressources, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Gafsa University, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plants Improvement and Valorization of Agroressources, National School of Engineering of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
- Common Service Unit of Bioreactor coupled with an ultrafilter, National School of Engineering, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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Malik S, Singh A, Negi P, Kapoor VK. Thymoquinone: A small molecule from nature with high therapeutic potential. Drug Discov Today 2021; 26:2716-2725. [PMID: 34303824 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Thymoquinone (TQ; 2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzo-1, 4-quinone), the main active constituent of Nigella sativa, has been proven to have great therapeutic properties in numerous in vivo and in vitro models. Nevertheless, this molecule is not yet in clinical trials, largely because of its poor bioavailability and hydrophobicity. This review examines the different activities of TQ, as well as various combination therapies, nanotechnologies and clinical trials involving TQ. The TQ nanoparticle formulation shows better bioavailability than free TQ, and it is time for clinical trials of these formulations to realize the potential of TQ as a therapeutic.
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- Safiya Malik
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173212, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173212, India.
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Assar DH, Mokhbatly AAA, Ghazy EW, Ragab AE, Abou Asa S, Abdo W, Elbialy ZI, Mohamed NE, El-Far AH. Ameliorative Effects of Aspergillus awamori against the Initiation of Hepatocarcinogenesis Induced by Diethylnitrosamine in a Rat Model: Regulation of Cyp19 and p53 Gene Expression. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:922. [PMID: 34200190 PMCID: PMC8228954 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common cancer in humans. Despite advances in its treatment, liver cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to treat. This study aimed to investigate the ameliorative action and potential mechanism of Aspergillus awamori (ASP) administration against the initiation process of liver carcinogenesis induced by diethylnitrosamine (DEN) in male Wistar rats. Seventy-two male rats were divided equally into eight groups as follows, Group 1: untreated control; Group 2: DEN (200 mg/kg bw) intra-peritoneally for the initiation of HCC; Groups 3-5: DEN + ASP at a dose of 1, 0.5, and 0.25 mg/kg bw and groups 6-8: ASP at a dose of 1, 0.5, and 0.25 mg/kg bw. Supplementation of A. awamori significantly lightened the adverse impacts induced by DEN via restoring the leukogram to normal, lowering the elevated serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), and γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Furthermore, it enhanced the hepatic antioxidant capacity through increasing the reduced glutathione (GSH) level and catalase (CAT) activity with a marked reduction in malondialdehyde (MDA) level. In addition, it decreased the positive GST-P foci. Likewise, a significant alteration of DEN-associated hepatocarcinogenesis occurred through inhibiting cytochrome P450 (Cyp19) and activating p53 gene expression. In conclusion, supplementation of A. awamori counteracts the negative effects of DEN, inhibits the early development of GST-P-positive foci and could be used as a new alternative strategy for its chemo-preventive effect in liver cancer. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to report the hepato-protective effect of A. awamori in induced hepatocarcinogenesis.
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- Doaa H. Assar
- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (A.-A.A.M.); (E.W.G.); (N.E.M.)
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (A.-A.A.M.); (E.W.G.); (N.E.M.)
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (A.-A.A.M.); (E.W.G.); (N.E.M.)
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 32527, Egypt;
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (S.A.A.); (W.A.)
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (S.A.A.); (W.A.)
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- Department of Fish Processing and Biotechnology, Faculty of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (A.-A.A.M.); (E.W.G.); (N.E.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
- Scientific Chair of Yousef Abdullatif Jameel of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Somade OT, Ugbaja RN, Idowu MA, Akinloye OA. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract and ascorbate confer amelioration and protection against dimethyl nitrosamine-induced renal toxicity and testicular abnormalities in rats. Toxicol Rep 2021; 8:1098-1108. [PMID: 34136361 PMCID: PMC8178100 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Extracts of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (CA) have been reported to possess medicinal properties ranging from potential hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, and anti-cardiovascular. In our previous study, gas chromatography mass spectroscopy check of CA extract showed the inclusion of 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol, a phenolic phyto-compound that constitutes about 45 %, carotene and linoleic acid sources, and silicon-rich components. Hence we compare the preventive and ameliorative potentials of CA with ascorbate in dimethyl nitrosamine (DMN)-induced renal toxicity and sperm abnormalities in rats. Renal toxicity was investigated by quantifying the levels and activities of endogenous antioxidant parameters. Renal damage marked by significant reduction in GSH level, as well as significant elevation in MDA concentration, and activities of GPx, GST, CAT, and SOD were restored after the intervention of CA and ascorbate. Also, there was decrease in live sperm, sperm concentration, sperm gross and individual motility, and normal sperm morphology, following DMN administration. Based on the gathered results, it is concluded that ascorbate and CA demonstrate comparable ameliorative and protective effects against DMN-induced renal and testicular toxicities in rats.
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- Oluwatobi T Somade
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Physical Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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Pal LC, Prateeksha, Singh BN, Pande V, Rao CV. Phenolics-Enriched Fraction of Pterospermum Lanceifolium Roxb. efficiently Reverses the Hepatocellular Carcinoma in NDEA-Induced HCC Rats. Nutr Cancer 2021; 74:1106-1121. [PMID: 34018459 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2021.1922716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancer and highly refractory for chemotherapeutics agents. Therefore, the study aims to explore the new therapeutic agents for HCC. Phenolics rich fraction of leaves of P. lanceifolium was studied against hepatic cancer cell lines (HepG2) and NDEA-induced HCC rat model system. The obtained results showed that PLE induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and chromatin condensation in nucleus and, alters the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) in HepG2 cell lines. The acridine orange/propidium iodide analysis and annexin-V FITC/PI analysis confirms that PLE induces apoptosis-mediated cell death in HepG2-cell lines. In In Vivo analysis, the administration of PLE in NDEA-induced rats declined the elevated biochemicals markers (ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT), interleukins, TNF-α, α-fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen, and total bilirubin. PLE reinstated the level of antioxidant enzyme (GSH, GST, catalase, SOD, and GPX) and the expression of pro-apoptotic (p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and Bax) and anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2) genes in a dose-dependent manner. The GC-MS analysis of Pterospermum lanceifolium fraction (PLE) represents the presence of palmitic acid, myristic acid, β-sitosterol, and catechin as major bioactive phytocompounds. The study discloses the new lead for HCC that can be further useful for development of new chemopreventive agent.
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- Lal Chand Pal
- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Kumaun University, Nainital, India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaun University, Nainital, India
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Fishbein A, Hammock BD, Serhan CN, Panigrahy D. Carcinogenesis: Failure of resolution of inflammation? Pharmacol Ther 2021; 218:107670. [PMID: 32891711 PMCID: PMC7470770 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2020.107670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Inflammation in the tumor microenvironment is a hallmark of cancer and is recognized as a key characteristic of carcinogens. However, the failure of resolution of inflammation in cancer is only recently being understood. Products of arachidonic acid and related fatty acid metabolism called eicosanoids, including prostaglandins, leukotrienes, lipoxins, and epoxyeicosanoids, critically regulate inflammation, as well as its resolution. The resolution of inflammation is now appreciated to be an active biochemical process regulated by endogenous specialized pro-resolving lipid autacoid mediators which combat infections and stimulate tissue repair/regeneration. Environmental and chemical human carcinogens, including aflatoxins, asbestos, nitrosamines, alcohol, and tobacco, induce tumor-promoting inflammation and can disrupt the resolution of inflammation contributing to a devastating global cancer burden. While mechanisms of carcinogenesis have focused on genotoxic activity to induce mutations, nongenotoxic mechanisms such as inflammation and oxidative stress promote genotoxicity, proliferation, and mutations. Moreover, carcinogens initiate oxidative stress to synergize with inflammation and DNA damage to fuel a vicious feedback loop of cell death, tissue damage, and carcinogenesis. In contrast, stimulation of resolution of inflammation may prevent carcinogenesis by clearance of cellular debris via macrophage phagocytosis and inhibition of an eicosanoid/cytokine storm of pro-inflammatory mediators. Controlling the host inflammatory response and its resolution in carcinogen-induced cancers will be critical to reducing carcinogen-induced morbidity and mortality. Here we review the recent evidence that stimulation of resolution of inflammation, including pro-resolution lipid mediators and soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors, may be a new chemopreventive approach to prevent carcinogen-induced cancer that should be evaluated in humans.
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- Anna Fishbein
- Center for Vascular Biology Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA; Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology, and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Vascular Biology Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA,Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Hassanen EI, Korany RMS, Bakeer AM. Cisplatin-conjugated gold nanoparticles-based drug delivery system for targeting hepatic tumors. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 35:e22722. [PMID: 33484050 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Cisplatin is a highly cytotoxic anticarcinogenic drug used to treat several kinds of solid tumors such as liver tumors. With the increase in the incidences associated with hepatic tumors and a lack of selectivity of cisplatin to cancer cells, it is important to explore new therapeutic strategies against them. The present study was designed to verify the ability of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) to improve the hepatotherapeutic effect of cisplatin against DENA-induced hepatic tumors and to declare its ability to reduce the renal toxicity induced by cisplatin. Forty male Wistar rats were divided into two groups (n = 20): Group (A)-negative control and group (B)-model of hepatocellular tumor induction. After 4 months, each group was subdivided into four subgroups as the following: Group (1) received normal saline, Group (2) was treated by cisplatin, Group (3) was treated by GNPs, Group (4) was treated by GNPs-cisplatin conjugates. Our results revealed a marked elevation in liver and kidney function tests and oxidant levels with a reduction in antioxidant levels in the DENA-administrated group. Remarkable histopathological alterations in the liver and kidney tissue sections were observed and confirmed by the overexpression of the immunohistochemical staining of placental glutathione S-transferase, Hep Par 1, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen. Noticeable improvements in all the measurable toxicological parameters were recorded in the group treated with either GNPs or GNPs-cisplatin conjugate not observed in the group treated with cisplatin. We can conclude that GNPs not only improve the distribution of cisplatin, targeting it to the site of tumors, but it also reduces the renal toxicity induced by cisplatin, which are the primary concerns in cancer therapy.
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- Department of Pathology, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Zaeemzadeh N, Jahanian Sadatmahalleh S, Ziaei S, Kazemnejad A, Movahedinejad M, Mottaghi A, Mohamadzadeh N. Comparison of dietary micronutrient intake in PCOS patients with and without metabolic syndrome. J Ovarian Res 2021; 14:10. [PMID: 33422126 PMCID: PMC7797083 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-020-00746-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-age women. It is one of the risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MetS). These two syndromes have an inflammatory etiologic foundation along with oxidative stress. The present study aimed to compare the dietary intake of antioxidant micronutrients in PCOS women with and without MetS. MATERIALS AND METHODS Overall, 42 participants eligible for this nested case control study were selected by the convenience sampling method. The case group included 14 PCOS patients with MetS and the control group included 28 PCOS patients without MetS. The dietary intake assessment of selenium, chromium, zinc, carotenoids, vitamin D and vitamin E was carried out by a 147-item Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). PCOS and MetS were diagnosed using the Rotterdam criteria and NCEP ATP III, respectively. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS16 software, T-test and Mann Whitney. Significant P-value was considered 0.05. RESULTS Dietary intake of antioxidant micronutrients (selenium, zinc, chromium, carotenoids and vitamin E) was significantly lower in the PCOS women with MetS than in the control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Since the PCOS patients without MetS had more intake of the aforementioned micronutrients than those with MetS, it is assumed that the dietary intake of these nutrients could probably have a protective effect on MetS.
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- Narges Zaeemzadeh
- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Li D, Song Y, Wang Y, Guo Y, Zhang Z, Yang G, Wang G, Xu C. Nos2 deficiency enhances carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury in aged mice. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2020; 23:600-605. [PMID: 32742597 PMCID: PMC7374991 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2020.39528.9380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Objective(s): As a multifunctional molecule, NO has different effects on liver injury. The present work aimed to investigate the effects of Nos2 knockout (KO) on acute liver injury in aged mice treated with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). Materials and Methods: The acute liver injury model was produced by CCl4 at 10 ml/kg body weight in 24-month-old Nos2 KO mice and wild type (WT) mice groups. The histological changes, transaminase and glutathione (GSH) contents, and the expressions of liver function genes superoxide dismutase (SOD2) and butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE), as well as apoptosis- and inflammation-associated genes were detected at 0, 6, 16, 20, 28, and 48 hr, respectively. Results: Compared with WT aged mice, there are more fat droplets in liver tissues of Nos2 KO aged mice, and the serum levels of ALT and AST were elevated in the KO group; in addition, there was a decrease in the expression of SOD2 and BCHE and GSH content at multiple time-points. Furthermore, the expression of apoptosis protein CASPASE-3 was elevated from 20 to 48 hr, the same as CASPASE-9 at 28 and 48 hr and pro-apoptotic protein BAX at 6 and 28 hr, while the expression of apoptosis inhibitory protein BCL2 declined at 6 and 28 hr; at the same time the mRNA expressions of genes related to inflammation were increased at different extents in liver extracts of Nos2 KO aged mice. Conclusion: Nos2 KO exacerbated liver injury probably by elevated oxidative stress, apoptosis and inflammation response in CCl4-induced aged mice liver intoxication model.
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- Deming Li
- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis.,Henan center for outstanding overseas scientists of pulmonary fibrosis, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,College of Life Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Xinxiang, Henan, China.,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Pulmonary Fibrosis (111 Project), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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Patel SS, Tripathi R, Chavda VK, Savjani JK. Anticancer Potential of Mefenamic Acid Derivatives with Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Inhibitory Property. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:998-1008. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666200415100614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background:
Numerous studies suggest that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce cancer
cell proliferation, progression, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and invasiveness.
Objective:
The current study focuses on the evaluation of novel mefenamic acid derivatives for the treatment of
hepatocellular carcinoma.
Methods:
Derivatives were subjected to molecular modeling for prediction of pharmacological activity using
software, followed by synthesis and in vitro assay. In in vivo study, disease was induced with N-Nitrosodiethylamine
followed by 2-acetylaminofluorene orally for 2 weeks. After 12 weeks of induction, treatment was given for a
period of one week. At the end of the treatment, determination of liver weight, a number of nodules, biochemical
parameters, immunohistochemistry, histopathology, and gene expression studies, were carried out.
Results:
Based on molecular docking score for PDGF-α (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor) and IC50 values in
HepG2 cell line study, JS-PFA was selected for the in vivo study where JS-PFA showed a statistically significant
reduction in a number of nodules and liver weight. Protective role of JS-PFA has been observed in tumorspecific
markers like α-fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen, and lactate dehydrogenase levels. The JS-PFA
has shown a significant reduction in PDGF-α levels as well as liver markers and total bilirubin levels. Histopathological
analysis also showed a protective effect. The results of immunohistochemical analysis of P53 and
down-regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor and matrix metalloproteinases-9 genes suggest that derivative
inhibits PDGF mediated tumor growth and leads to apoptosis, inhibition of angiogenesis, and metastasis.
Conclusion:
The effectiveness of JS-PFA in our studies suggests targeting PDGF by COX 2 inhibitor can serve
as a novel treatment strategy for the treatment of HCC.
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- Snehal S. Patel
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad-382 481, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad-382 481, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad-382 481, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad-382 481, Gujarat, India
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Crocus sativus L. Extract Containing Polyphenols Modulates Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response against Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs-Induced Liver Injury. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9020167. [PMID: 32019201 PMCID: PMC7076685 DOI: 10.3390/plants9020167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Revised: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the polyphenolic rich extract of Crocus sativus L. petals (CSP) in modulating liver oxidative stress and inflammatory response status against rifampicin isoniazid (INH-RIF) drug-induced liver injury. The INH-RIF was administered for 14 days with varying doses in Wistar rats, while silymarin was administered as standard dose. We report the defensive impacts of CSP against INH-RIF induced liver oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokine. The CSP treatment at both doses significantly controlled all modulating biochemical hepatic injury indicators and resulted in the attenuation of arbitral INH-RIF damage. The components present in CSP identified by LC–ESI-Q-TOF–MS were found to be flavonoids and fatty acids. It can be inferred that CSP possesses a hepatoprotective capacity against INH-RIF-mediated hepatic injury, which may prove to be a medically beneficial natural product for the management of drug-induced liver injury.
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Elsayed MMA, Mostafa ME, Alaaeldin E, Sarhan HAA, Shaykoon MS, Allam S, Ahmed ARH, Elsadek BEM. Design And Characterisation Of Novel Sorafenib-Loaded Carbon Nanotubes With Distinct Tumour-Suppressive Activity In Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:8445-8467. [PMID: 31754301 PMCID: PMC6825507 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s223920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Over the past 30 years, no consistent survival benefits have been recorded for anticancer agents of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), except for the multikinase inhibitor sorafenib (Nexavar®), which clinically achieves only ~3 months overall survival benefit. This modest benefit is attributed to limited aqueous solubility, slow dissolution rate and, consequently, limited absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, novel formulation modalities are in demand to improve the bioavailability of the drug to attack HCC in a more efficient manner. In the current study, we aimed to design a novel sorafenib-loaded carbon nanotubes (CNTs) formula that is able to improve the therapeutic efficacy of carried cargo against HCC and subsequently investigate the antitumour activity of this formula. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sorafenib was loaded on functionalized CNTs through physical adsorption, and an alginate-based method was subsequently applied to microcapsulate the drug-loaded CNTs (CNTs-SFN). The therapeutic efficacy of the new formula was estimated and compared to that of conventional sorafenib, both in vitro (against HepG2 cells) and in vivo (in a DENA-induced HCC rat model). RESULTS The in vitro MTT anti-proliferative assay revealed that the drug-loaded CNTs formula was at least two-fold more cytotoxic towards HepG2 cells than was sorafenib itself. Moreover, the in vivo animal experiments proved that our innovative formula was superior to conventional sorafenib at all assessed end points. Circulating AFP-L3% was significantly decreased in the CNTs-SFN-MCs-treated group (14.0%) in comparison to that of the DENA (40.3%) and sorafenib (38.8%) groups. This superiority was further confirmed by Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence assessment of some HCC-relevant biomarkers. CONCLUSION Our results firmly suggest the distinctive cancer-suppressive nature of CNTs-SFN-MCs, both against HepG2 cells in vitro and in a DENA-induced HCC rat model in vivo, with a preferential superiority over conventional sorafenib.
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- Mahmoud MA Elsayed
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, Egypt
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Bose P, Siddique MUM, Acharya R, Jayaprakash V, Sinha BN, Lapenna A, Pattanayak SP. Quinazolinone derivative BNUA-3 ameliorated [NDEA+2-AAF]-induced liver carcinogenesis in SD rats by modulating AhR-CYP1B1-Nrf2-Keap1 pathway. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2019; 47:143-157. [PMID: 31563143 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cytochrome P450 1B1, considered as one of the novel chemotherapeutic targets involved in cancer prevention and therapy is also associated with the conversion of procarcinogens into their active metabolites. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is responsible for mediating different biological responses to a wide variety of environmental pollutants and also causes transcriptional activation of cytochrome P450 enzymes including CYP1B1 and thus plays a pivotal role for initiating cancer and its progression. On the other hand, active carcinogenic metabolites and reactive oxygen species-mediated stress alter different molecular signalling pathways and gene expressions. Quinazoline derivatives are recognized for their diversified biological activities including anticancer properties. The current study was designed for evaluation of chemotherapeutic efficacy of a synthetic quinazolinone derivative BNUA-3 against hepatocellular cancer in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. A detailed in vivo analysis was performed by administrating BNUA-3 (15, 30 mg/kg b.w. for 28 days, i.p.) in N-Nitrosodiethylamine + 2-Acetylaminofluorene induced partially hepatectomized liver cancer in SD rats. This was followed by morphological evaluations, biochemical estimations and analysis of different mRNA and protein expressions. The results demonstrated the potency of BNUA-3 in efficient restoration of the altered morphology of liver, its protective effect against lipid peroxidation, enzymic and non-enzymic antioxidants levels in liver tissue which was disrupted after cancer induction. The study also demonstrated downregulation of AhR, CYP1B1 and Keap1 expressions with subsequent augmentation of protective Nrf2, HO-1, NQO1 and GSTA1 expressions thus, revealing the chemotherapeutic potency of BNUA-3 in inhibiting liver carcinogenesis through AhR/CYP1B1/Nrf2/Keap1 pathway.
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- Pritha Bose
- Division of Advanced Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Division of Advanced Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Oncology & Metabolism, Medical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Division of Advanced Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
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El-Kady DS, Ali NA, Sayed AH, Abdelhaliem MM, Elmegeed GA, Ahmed HH. Assessment of the Antitumor Potentiality of Newly Designed Steroid Derivatives: Pre-Clinical Study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:3057-3070. [PMID: 31653155 PMCID: PMC6982653 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.10.3057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cancer is recognized as one of the most prevalent contributors to mortality in several nations and it remains one of the common health issues globally. In particular, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has become a public health problem along with the increase of hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus infections. Based on this fact, our study goaled to synthesize newly hybrid drugs containing heterocyclic rings incorporated to steroid moiety and to examine the potential antitumor activity of the newly designed heterosteroid derivatives against HCC induced in animal model. Several heterocyclic steroids were synthesized 2-7 and confirmed via the analytical and spectral data (IR, 1H NMR13C NMR and Mass spectroscopy). Compounds 3, 4, and 5 were chosen to be investigated as anticancer agents in HCC rat model by means of validated biomarkers (alfa –fetoprotein, endoglin, lipocali-2 and heat shock protein-70). Following administration of compounds 3, 4 or 5, availability of the active tumor marker molecules was significantly dropped and a substantial decrease of the angiogenic and inflammatory mediators was also evident. These findings were supported by the histological examination of liver tissue. Taken together, this study indicates the potential anticancer activity of the newly synthesized heterosteroid derivatives against HCC in vivo. The antitumor activity of these compounds was likely attributable to modulating some signal transduction pathways involved in tumorigenesis, angiogenesis and inflammation.
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- Dina S El-Kady
- Department of Hormones, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Hormones, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Hormones, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.,Department of Applied Medical Sciences, Community College in Al-Qurayyat, Al-Jouf University, KSA
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- Department of Hormones, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Hormones, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Hormones, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Mansour DF, Abdallah HMI, Ibrahim BMM, Hegazy RR, Esmail RSE, Abdel-Salam LO. The Carcinogenic Agent Diethylnitrosamine Induces Early Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Proliferation in Rat Liver, Stomach and Colon: Protective Effect of Ginger Extract. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:2551-2561. [PMID: 31450931 PMCID: PMC6852799 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.8.2551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Diethylnitrosamine (DENA), a well-known dietary carcinogen, related to cancer initiation of various organs. The present study investigated the deleterious mechanisms involved in the early destructive changes of DENA in different organs namely, liver, stomach and colon and the potential protective effect of GE against these mechanisms. Methods: Adult male albino rats were assigned into four groups. A normal control group received the vehicle, another group was injected with a single necrogenic dose of DENA (200 mg/kg, i.p) on day 21. Two groups received oral GE (108 or 216 mg/kg) daily for 28 days. Sera, liver, stomach and colon were obtained 7 days after DENA injection. Serum aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase were detected as well as reduced glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde, nitric oxide metabolites, interleukin 1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and nuclear factorerythroid 2-related factor2 (Nrf2) in liver, stomach and colon. Histopathological studies and immunohistochemical examination of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) were conducted. Results: DENA induced elevation in liver function enzymes with significant increase in oxidation and inflammation biomarkers and AFP while decreased levels of Nrf2 in liver, stomach and colon were detected. Histologically, DENA showed degenerative changes in hepatocytes and inflammatory foci. Inflammatory foci displayed increased expression of COX2 in immunohistochemical staining. GE-pretreatment improved liver function and restored normal GSH with significant mitigation of oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers compared to DENA-treated group. AFP was reduced by GE in both doses, while Nrf2 increased significantly. Histology and immunostaining of hepatic COX-2 were remarkably improved in GE-treated groups in a dose dependent manner. Conclusion: GE exerted a potential anti-proliferative activity against DENA in liver, stomach and colon via Nrf2 activation, whilst suppression of oxidation and inflammation.
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- Dina F Mansour
- Pharmacology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth St. (former EL Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice,, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth St. (former EL Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth St. (former EL Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, 33 EL Bohouth St. (former EL Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Egypt
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Cosgun BE, Erdemli ME, Gul M, Gul S, Bag HG, Erdemli Z, Altinoz E. Crocin (active constituent of saffron) improves CCl4-induced liver damage by modulating oxidative stress in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/tjb-2017-0173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Background
CCl4 is a widely used xenobiotic for the purpose of causing liver damage in experimental studies. In this study, we aimed to reveal the effects of crocin on liver injury caused by CCl4 via free radical scavenging properties.
Materials and methods
Animals were divided into five groups of 10: control; corn oil; crocin; CCl4; CCl4 + crocin. Tissue samples were carefully removed and separated for biochemical and histological investigations.
Results
CCl4 administration led to significant increases in MDA, SOD, CAT and TOS in liver tissue, and AST, ALT and ALP levels in plasma (p < 0.05). In addition, CCl4 caused significant decreases in GSH and TAS (p < 0.05). When animals were treated with crocin, high MDA, SOD, CAT, TOS levels, and AST and ALP activities decreased and GSH and TAS levels increased. Control group exhibited normal histological appearance; however extensive necrosis areas were detected in the CCl4 group. In the CCl4 + crocin group, pathological changes were markedly decreased and the appearance of liver tissue was almost similar to the control groups.
Conclusion
Our results showed that crocin suppresses oxidative stress with antioxidant properties and has a protective effect on tissue damage caused by CCl4.
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Ali SA, Ibrahim NA, Mohammed MM, El-Hawary S, Refaat EA. The potential chemo preventive effect of ursolic acid isolated from Paulownia tomentosa, against N-diethylnitrosamine: initiated and promoted hepatocarcinogenesis. Heliyon 2019; 5:e01769. [PMID: 31193530 PMCID: PMC6536727 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The present study discusses the isolation of ursolic acid from the chloroform extract of Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb) Steud fruits and its cytotoxic effect has been assessed in-vitro was performed in different cells lines (A-549, MCF-7, HepG2) and in-vivo using N-diethylnitrosamine. The obtained results revealed that ursolic acid showed significant cytotoxic activity on MCF-7 and HepG2 cell lines in comparison to Doxorubicin as a reference drug. Moreover, we have assessed the inhibitory effects of Paulownia tomentosa fruit chloroform extract and the isolated ursolic acid on hepatocarcinogenesis was carried out for the first time using N-diethylnitrosamine, where the group treated with ursolic acid given orally after 8 weeks of cancer induction showed the most significant results in comparison to the chloroform extract. The effect of ursolic acid on intoxicated rats caused significant restoration of most of the normal hepatocytes architecture with regular dark nuclei and the group treated with Paulownia tomentosa fruits showed remarkable results with improvement in biochemical analysis.
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- Sanaa A. Ali
- Therapeutic Chemistry Department, National Research Center, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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Bilgi A, Abalı R, Bilgi PT, Şahin M, Tunçdemir M, Boran AB. The apoptotic effects of bisphenol A exposure on the rat ovary: an experimental study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:10198-10203. [PMID: 30758795 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04487-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a key endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) in the manufacturing industry. It is found in the structure of compounds such as polycarbonate and epoxy in combination with other chemicals. Our objective was to investigate the effect of BPA on rat ovaries. A total of 32 female rats were divided into four equal groups: In group 1 (control), vehicle was administered; in group 2, BPA 50 μg/day was administered intraperitoneally; in group 3, BPA 100 mg/kg/day was administered intraperitoneally; and in group 4, BPA 100 mg/kg/day and vitamin C (50 mg/kg) were administered intraperitoneally, while vitamin E (50 mg/kg) was administered intramuscularly. Thirty days after the treatment, the effects of BPA on the ovaries were evaluated by terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase [TdT]-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. There was no difference in the number of apoptotic cells between group 2 and group 4. In addition, there was no significant difference between control group and group 2, 4. However, the number of apoptotic cells per unit area was significantly increased in group 3 compared with all groups (p < 0.01, p < 0.05). In conclusion, this study showed that high doses of BPA (100 mg/kg/day) have a toxic effect on the ovaries. The fact that the number of apoptotic cells in the group administered with high dose of BPA + 50 mg/kg/day vitamin C + 50 mg/kg/day vitamin E was lower than that of the high-dose BPA-administered group shows that these vitamins may have a protective effect.
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- Ahmet Bilgi
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mersin City Education and Research Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bahçeci Fulya In Vitro Fertilization Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Mersin City Education and Research Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Erol Olçok Education and Research Hospital, Hitit University, 19040, Çorum, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rahmouni F, Badraoui R, Amri N, Elleuch A, El-Feki A, Rebai T, Saoudi M. Hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats induced by carbon tetrachloride and the protective effects of Teucrium polium and vitamin C. Toxicol Mech Methods 2019; 29:313-321. [PMID: 30676168 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2018.1519864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This work investigated the protective effects of Teucrium polium (T. polium) and vitamin C (Vit C) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats. T. polium reduced the Fer reduced antioxidant power (FRAP) (IC50 = 0.89 mg/ml) and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) (IC50 = 0.049 µg/ml) than Vit C, FRAP (IC50 = 0.71 mg/ml) and DPPH (IC50 = 0.029 µg/ml). Male albino Wistar rats were divided into six groups: Group I was used as controls, Group II received CCl4 in olive oil (0.5 ml/kg) by gavage, Group III received CCl4 in olive oil (0.5 ml/kg) by gavage after 3 d of receiving T. polium (5 g/l), orally, Group IV received T. polium (5 g/l) alone, by gavage, for 7 d, Group V received CCl4 in olive oil (0.5 ml/kg) by gavage after 3 d of receiving Vit C (250 mg/kg) by gavage and Group VI received Vit C (250 mg/kg) alone by gavage. CCl4 showed an increase of serum hepatic and renal markers aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), urea, and creatinine. Moreover, we noted an increase of lipid peroxidations and a decrease in antioxidants enzymes: superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) of CCl4 rats compared to controls. The pretreatment with (200 mg/kg) of T. polium and with Vit C (250 mg/kg) by gavage, for 7 d, displayed their ability to protect against oxidative damage and biochemical changes induced by CCl4. Our results were in accordance with histopathological observations.
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- Fatma Rahmouni
- a Laboratory of Histology , Medicine Faculty, Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Histology , Medicine Faculty, Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia.,b Laboratory of Histology , Medicine College, Tunis El-Manar University , La Rabta , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Histology , Medicine Faculty, Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba , University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Laboratory of Animal Physiology , Sciences Faculty, Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Histology , Medicine Faculty, Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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- d Laboratory of Animal Physiology , Sciences Faculty, Sfax University , Sfax , Tunisia
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Ben Saad A, Ncib S, Rjeibi I, Saidi I, Zouari N. Nephroprotective and antioxidant effect of green tea ( Camellia sinensis) against nicotine-induced nephrotoxicity in rats and characterization of its bioactive compounds by HPLC-DAD. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2019; 44:1134-1140. [PMID: 30802143 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nicotine is a potential inducer of oxidative stress, through which it can damage numerous biological molecules. Natural antioxidants that prevent or slow the progression and severity of nicotine toxicity may have a significant health impact. The purpose of this study, conducted on Wistar rats, was to evaluate the beneficial effects of green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract on nicotine treatment-induced damage on kidney. Our results showed that nicotine significantly (p < 0.01) increased serum and kidney malondialdehyde, the serum contents of urea, creatinine, and uric acid. In addition, nicotine intoxication significantly (p < 0.01) decreased the levels of vitamins E and C in serum and kidney tissue as well as the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase. Interestingly, animals that were pretreated with green tea, prior to nicotine administration, showed a significant nephroprotection, revealed by a significant reduction-induced oxidative damage for all tested markers. The nephroprotective activity of green tea is mediated, at least in part, by the antioxidant effect of its constituents.
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- Anouar Ben Saad
- Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112, University of Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Unit of Common Services, Faculty of Sciences Gafsa, 2112, University of Gafsa, Tunisia.,Environment and Energy Laboratory (UR14ES26), Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112, University of Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112, University of Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Applied Biology ISBAM Medenine 4119, University of Gabes, Tunisia
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Reza MSA, Hasan MM, Kamruzzaman M, Hossain MI, Zubair MA, Bari L, Abedin MZ, Reza MA, Khalid‐Bin‐Ferdaus KM, Haque KMF, Islam K, Ahmed MU, Hossain MK. Study of a common azo food dye in mice model: Toxicity reports and its relation to carcinogenicity. Food Sci Nutr 2019; 7:667-677. [PMID: 30847145 PMCID: PMC6392843 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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This study was conducted to evaluate the toxic effects of an azo dye carmoisine widely used in foods and to investigate its relation to carcinogenicity. Carmoisine administered into mice orally in four different doses as control, low, medium, and high equivalent to 0, 4, 200, and 400 mg/kg bw, respectively, for 120 days. The key toxicological endpoint was observed including animal body weight, organ weights, hematology, biochemistry, and molecular biology assessment. The body weights of medium- and high-dose carmoisine-treated mice group were significantly decreased as compared to the control mice group. Platelet, white blood cell and monocyte counts of treated group were considerably higher, while Hb and red blood cell counts were drastically lower than the control group. The biochemical parameters such as serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, globulin, urea, and creatinine level were significantly increased, while serum cholesterol level was decreased after treatment as compared to the control. RT-PCR results showed that expression of Bcl-x and PARP gene was intensively increased, whereas expression of p53 gene was decreased in the mouse liver tissues treated with carmoisine. This study revealed that high-dose (400 mg/kg bw) treatment of carmoisine was attributable to renal failure and hepatotoxicity. It also would be suspected as a culprit for liver oncogenesis.
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- Md. Sajib Al Reza
- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional ScienceFaculty of Life ScienceMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional ScienceFaculty of Life ScienceMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Protein Science LabDepartment of Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyFaculty of ScienceUniversity of RajshahiRajshahiBangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic EngineeringFaculty of Life ScienceMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional ScienceFaculty of Life ScienceMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional ScienceFaculty of Life ScienceMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional ScienceFaculty of Life ScienceMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Protein Science LabDepartment of Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyFaculty of ScienceUniversity of RajshahiRajshahiBangladesh
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- Protein Science LabDepartment of Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyFaculty of ScienceUniversity of RajshahiRajshahiBangladesh
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- Protein Science LabDepartment of Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyFaculty of ScienceUniversity of RajshahiRajshahiBangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyFaculty of Life ScienceMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Biochemistry & Cell Biology LabBangladesh University of Health SciencesDhakaBangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and molecular biologyFaculty of ScienceUniversity of RajshahiRajshahiBangladesh
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Dar KK, Ali S, Ejaz M, Nasreen S, Ashraf N, Gillani SF, Shafi N, Safeer S, Khan MA, Andleeb S, Mughal TA. In vivo induction of hepatocellular carcinoma by diethylnitrosoamine and pharmacological intervention in Balb C mice using Bergenia ciliata extracts. BRAZ J BIOL 2019; 79:629-638. [PMID: 31017181 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.186565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most frequent primary malignancy of liver and accounts for as many as one million deaths worldwide in a year. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anti-cancerous efficiency of Bergenia ciliata rhizome against diethylnitrosoamine induced hepatocarcinogenesis in Balb C mice. METHODS One percent diethylnitrosoamine was prepared by using 99 ml of normal saline NaCl (0.9 percent) solution to which was added 1 ml of concentrated diethylnitrosoamine (DEN) solution (0.01 μg/μl). Extract of Bergenia ciliata was prepared by maceration technique. Mice were classified into four groups as follows: Group 1 a control group (N=7) received saline solution (3.5 μl/mg), group 2 (N=14) received diethylnitrosoamine (3.5 μl/mg) intraperitoneally once in a week for eight consecutive weeks, group 3 (N=7) received plant extract (150 mg/kg (Body weight)) once in a week, while group 4 (N=7) was given combination of diethylnitrosoamine (3.5 μl/mg) and plant extract (150 mg/kg (Body weight)). After eight weeks of DEN induction group 2 mice were divided into two subgroups containing seven mice each, subgroup 1 was sacrificed while subgroup 2 was treated with plant extract (150 mg/kg (Body weight)) once in a week for eight consecutive weeks. RESULTS The model of DEN injected hepatocellular carcinomic (HCC) mice elicited significant decline in levels of albumin with concomitant significant elevations in tumor markers aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alpha feto protein (AFP), gamma glutamyl transferase (Y-GT), 5 nucleotidase (5NT), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) and bilirubin. The intraperitoneal administration of B. ciliata as a protective agent, produced significant increase in albumin levels with significant decrease in the levels of tumor markers aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alpha feto protein (AFP), gamma glutamyl transferase (Y-GT), 5 nucleotidase (5NT), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) and bilirubin. CONCLUSION Bergenia ciliata has potent antioxidant activity, radical scavenging capacity and anticancerous properties. Bergenia ciliata extracts may provide a basis for development of anti-cancerous drug.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 100029, Beijing, China
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Lahore-54000, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan.,School of Material Science and Engineering - MSE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Medical Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad-13100, Pakistan
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Senthilkumar N, Thangam R, Murugan P, Suresh V, Kurinjimalar C, Kavitha G, Sivasubramanian S, Rengasamy R. Hepato‐protective effects of R‐phycoerythrin‐rich protein extract ofPortieria hornemannii(Lyngbye) Silva against DEN‐induced hepatocellular carcinoma. J Food Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research Chennai India
- Central Leather Research Institute Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Chennai India
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- Department of Medicinal Botany Sri Sairam Siddha Medical College and Research Centre Chennai India
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany University of Madras Chennai India
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- Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany University of Madras Chennai India
- Central Leather Research Institute Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Chennai India
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- Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany University of Madras Chennai India
- Centre for Ocean Research Sathyabama University Chennai India
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- Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany University of Madras Chennai India
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Tlili N, Tir M, Feriani A, Yahia Y, Allagui MS, Saadaoui E, El Cafsi M, Nasri N. Potential health advantages of Periploca laevigata: Preliminary phytochemical analysis and evaluation of in vitro antioxidant capacity and assessment of hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Elguindy NM, Yacout GA, El Azab EF. Amelioration of DENA-induced oxidative stress in rat kidney and brain by the essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum. BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjbas.2018.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Amraoui W, Adjabi N, Bououza F, Boumendjel M, Taibi F, Boumendjel A, Abdennour C, Messarah M. Modulatory Role of Selenium and Vitamin E, Natural Antioxidants, against Bisphenol A-Induced Oxidative Stress in Wistar Albinos Rats. Toxicol Res 2018; 34:231-239. [PMID: 30057697 PMCID: PMC6057295 DOI: 10.5487/tr.2018.34.3.231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Bisphenol A, an everywhere chemical, is applied as a plasticizer in polycarbonate plastics, which often used in our everyday products and in epoxy resins as protective coatings and linings for food and beverage cans for decades. Human exposure to BPA may lead to adverse effects by interfering with oestrogen receptors. Our present study was conducted to investigate the protective effects of selenium (Se) and vitamin E (Vit E) on BPA-induced damage in the liver of male rats. Animals were randomly divided into four groups: the first group received olive oil and served as control. The second group received both (Se + Vit E) (0.5 mg/kg diet; 100 mg/kg of diet). The third one treated orally by (10 mg/kg b.w.) of BPA. The last group received (Se + Vit E) (0.5 mg/kg diet; 100 mg/kg of diet) concomitantly with (10 mg/kg b.w.) BPA. Exposure to BPA for three weeks engendered a hepatic disorder. An increased AST and ALT enzymatic activity was noticed in BPA-treated group as compared to other groups. Furthermore, a change in glucose, cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, albumin, and bilirubin level was remarkable. Moreover, exposure to BPA increased malondialdehyde levels while reduced gluthatione content was decreased in the liver homogenate. A decrease in glutathione peroxidase, glutathione s-transferase and catalase activities was observed in the same group. Administration of selenium and vitamin E through the diet in BPA treated rats ameliorated the biochemical parameters cited above. In addition, an improvement in activities of liver enzymes was recorded. The histological findings confirmed the biochemical results. The model of this study that we employed characterized the relationships between BPA-induced hepatotoxicity and its alleviation by natural antioxidants like selenium and vitamin E.
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- Wahiba Amraoui
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba,
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Afzal M, Bhardwaj DP, Khan R, Kazmi I, Saleem S, Al-Abbasi FA, Anwar F. Antineoplastic influence of nimesulide in chemically induced hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibition of DNA synthesis. Inflammopharmacology 2018; 27:89-98. [DOI: 10.1007/s10787-018-0481-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bellassoued K, Ben Hsouna A, Athmouni K, van Pelt J, Makni Ayadi F, Rebai T, Elfeki A. Protective effects of Mentha piperita L. leaf essential oil against CCl 4 induced hepatic oxidative damage and renal failure in rats. Lipids Health Dis 2018; 17:9. [PMID: 29316974 PMCID: PMC5761127 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-017-0645-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Mentha piperita L. is a flowering plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Mentha plants constitute one of the main valuable sources of essential oil used in foods and for medicinal purposes. Methods The present study aimed to investigate the composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of Mentha piperita leaf essential oil (MpEO). A single dose of CCl4 was used to induce oxidative stress in rats, which was demonstrated by a significant rise of serum enzyme markers. MpEO was administrated for 7 consecutive days (5, 15, 40 mg/kg body weight) to Wistar rats prior to CCl4 treatment and the effects on serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and γ -glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GT) levels, as well as the liver and kidney superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels were evaluated. In addition, histopathological examinations of livers and kidneys was performed. Results The in vitro antioxidant activity of MpEO was lower than that of silymarin. Pretreatment of animals with MpEO at a dose of 5 mg/kg did not have a significant effect on ALT, AST, ALP, LDH, γGT, urea or creatinine levels in CCl4-induced stress. Whereas pretreatment with MpEO at doses of 15 and 40 mg/kg prior to CCl4, significantly reduced stress parameters (ALT, AST, ALP, LDH, γGT, urea and creatinine) compared to the CCl4-only group. Moreover, a significant reduction in hepatic and kidney lipid peroxidation (TBARS) and an increase in antioxidant enzymes SOD, CAT and GPx was also observed after treatment with MpEO (40 mg/kg) compared to CCl4-treated rats. Furthermore, pretreatment with MpEO at 40 mg/kg can also markedly ameliorate the histopathological hepatic and kidney lesions induced by administration of CCl4. Conclusions We could demonstrate with this study that MpEO protects liver and kidney from CCl4-induced oxidative stress and thus substantiate the beneficial effects attributed traditionally to this plant.
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- Khaled Bellassoued
- Department of Life Sciences, Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Faculty of sciences, University of Sfax Tunisia, Road of Soukra Km 3.5, BP 1171, PC 3000, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Biotechnology and Plant Improvement Laboratory, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, PO Box 1177, Road Sidi Mansour km 6, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of life sciences, Laboratory of Biodiversity and Aquatic Ecosystems, Faculty of sciences, University of Sfax Tunisia, Road of Soukra Km 3.5, BP 1171, PC 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Clinical Digestive Oncology, Department of Oncology, KU, Leuven, Belgium
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba of Sfax, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax Tunisia, Road Menzel Chaker km 0.5, CP 3029 Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax Tunisia, Road Menzel Chaker km 0.5, CP 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Life Sciences, Animal Ecophysiology Laboratory, Faculty of sciences, University of Sfax Tunisia, Road of Soukra Km 3.5, BP 1171, PC 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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Sadek KM, Abouzed TK, Abouelkhair R, Nasr S. The chemo-prophylactic efficacy of an ethanol Moringa oleifera leaf extract against hepatocellular carcinoma in rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2017; 55:1458-1466. [PMID: 28345375 PMCID: PMC6130573 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1306713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Revised: 12/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/11/2017] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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CONTEXT Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the most well-known threatening tumours around the world, and the outlook remains bleak. Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) exhibits antitumor, antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties. OBJECTIVES To assess the chemo-prophylactic proficiency and other likely activities of Moringa oleifera leaf ethanol extract (MOLEE) against diethyl nitrosamine (DEN)-induced HCC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats were gastrogavaged with MOLEE (500 mg/kg) for one week and then gastrogavaged with MOLEE and DEN (10 mg/kg) for the following 16 weeks. The progressions of the histological components, serum biomarkers and oxidation of DNA of the liver tissues were resolved to assess the prophylactic impacts. The lipid oxidative biomarker, the cancer prevention agent status and apoptotic proteins were surveyed to assess the potential mechanisms. RESULTS The MOLEE LD50 was estimated to be 5585 mg/kg. MOLEE (500 mg/kg) administration fundamentally repressed the expansion event of knobs and the normal knob number per knob-bearing livers prompted by DEN, enhanced hepatocellular appearance and altogether significantly decreased (p < 0.05) DEN-induced elevations in serum biochemical records and hepatic 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels by 29%. The robotic studies found that MOLEE disrupted the DEN-activated oxidative reactivity damage in rats by 46.8%. Curiously, the expression of Bcl-2, Bcl-xl and β-arrestin-2 were fundamentally diminished (p < 0.05); however, the expression of Bax and caspase-3 were essentially (p < 0.05) upregulated. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS The outcomes presume that MOLEE inspired critical defensive impacts against DEN-induced hepatocarcinogenesis that might be identified with the implementation of antioxidant activity and actuation of apoptosis.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Anticarcinogenic Agents/isolation & purification
- Anticarcinogenic Agents/pharmacology
- Anticarcinogenic Agents/toxicity
- Antioxidants/isolation & purification
- Antioxidants/pharmacology
- Antioxidants/toxicity
- Apoptosis/drug effects
- Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins/metabolism
- Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/chemically induced
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/prevention & control
- Diethylnitrosamine
- Ethanol/chemistry
- Lethal Dose 50
- Lipid Peroxidation/drug effects
- Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/chemically induced
- Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/metabolism
- Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/pathology
- Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/prevention & control
- Male
- Moringa oleifera/chemistry
- Oxidative Stress/drug effects
- Phytotherapy
- Plant Extracts/isolation & purification
- Plant Extracts/pharmacology
- Plant Extracts/toxicity
- Plant Leaves/chemistry
- Plants, Medicinal
- Rats, Wistar
- Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism
- Solvents/chemistry
- Time Factors
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- Kadry M. Sadek
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhur University, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafr elshiekh University, Egypt
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of El-Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhur University, Egypt
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Panchal SS, Ghatak SB, Jha AB, Onattu R. Reduction of liver tumerogenic effect of N-nitrosodiethylamine by treatment with ɣ-oryzanol in Balb/C mice. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2017; 56:86-98. [PMID: 28888159 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In recent years, naturally occurring phytochemicals with antioxidant capacity have generated surmount interest in their therapeutic usage against a wide range of pathological and toxicological conditions. The present study was designed to evaluate potential of ɣ-oryzanol (OZ), a bio-active natural antioxidant against hepatocellular carcinoma effect of the carcinogen N-nitrosodiethylamine in Balb/c mice. OZ inhibited the proliferation of Hep-3B cell line in concentration dependent manner. Administration of OZ to N-nitrosodiethylamine induced Balb/c mice for 16 and 32 weeks showed reduction in levels of liver injury markers, restored the levels of liver tumor markers, suppressed the hepatic nodular incidence and multiplicity, and favorably modulated the liver antioxidant status in a time dependent manner. Histologically, no obvious signs of neoplasia in the liver tissues were observed in OZ supplemented rats with N-nitrosodiethylamine induced liver tumerogenesis. OZ was found to be effective for reduction of N-nitrosodiethylamine induced hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Shital S Panchal
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 481, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 481, Gujarat, India; US Pharma Lab, 1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 481, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 481, Gujarat, India
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Amin HAM, Arihan O, Ragbetli MC. Effect of thymoquinone administration on erythrocyte fragility in diethylnitrosamine administered rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.3233/jcb-179008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Hawar Ahmad Muhammed Amin
- Department of Medical Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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Gedik S, Erdemli ME, Gul M, Yigitcan B, Gozukara Bag H, Aksungur Z, Altinoz E. Hepatoprotective effects of crocin on biochemical and histopathological alterations following acrylamide-induced liver injury in Wistar rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:764-770. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.08.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Does Eryngium maritimum seeds extract protect against CCl4 and cisplatin induced toxicity in rats: Preliminary phytochemical screening and assessment of its in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity and antifibrotic effect. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.07.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Sheweita SA, El Banna YY, Balbaa M, Abdullah IA, Hassan HE. N-nitrosamines induced infertility and hepatotoxicity in male rabbits. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2017; 32:2212-2220. [PMID: 28573719 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Revised: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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N-nitrosamines are widely spread environmental pollutants of well-known toxicity and carcinogenicity in various animal species. These compounds are metabolically activated by cytochrome P450 system predominantly in the liver and in other tissues into more active metabolites leading to generation of both alkylating agents that alkylate DNA and reactive oxygen species. In the current study, we investigated the influence of four types of N-nitrosamines that are commonly present in the environment [methyethylnitrosamine, (MEN), diethylnitrosamine (DEN), diphenylnitroasamine (DPN) and dimethylnitrosamine (DMN)] on both livers and testes of male rabbits through assessment of 17 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17 β-HSD) activity. The protein expression of the three cytochrome P450s (CYP11A1, CYP19A1, and CYP21A2) is involved in the steroidogenesis. The levels of testosterone (T) and estradiol (E2) were also determined in the plasma of N-nitrosamines-treated rabbits after one, four-, eight- and twelve weeks of treatment of male New Zealand rabbits with an oral dose of 0.5 mg/kg B.W/day of each compound. In addition, activities of glutathione reductase (GR), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and levels of free radicals measured as thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), and reduced glutathione (GSH) level were quantified in both livers and testes. The present study showed that levels of free radicals (TBARS) were markedly increased, whereas GSH levels were depleted in the tissues of both livers and testes after treatment of rabbits with any of N-nitrosamines. In addition, all tested N-nitrosamines inhibited the activities of antioxidant enzyme activities (GR, GST, SOD, and CAT) in hepatic and testicular tissues of rabbits after 12 weeks of treatment. Histopathological examination showed that N-nitrosamines caused lymphocytic infiltration with vascular degeneration and necrosis, congestion of central vein with RBCs hemolysis, dilated sinusoids, as well as fibrosis around portal areas were seen in hepatic tissues. In the testes, histopathological examination displayed disorganized seminiferous tubules with degeneration of germinal epithelium and Sertoli cells. Also, spermatogenic cells had pyknotic nuclei and others were detached from basement membranes of seminiferous tubules, edema was seen between seminiferous tubules. Moreover, the present data showed that MEN and DEN down-regulated the protein expression of both CYP19A1 and 21A2 in both livers and testes of male rabbits. In addition, both MEN and DEN decreased levels of testosterone and estradiol in plasma of treated rabbits. On the one hand, DMN and DPN markedly up-regulated the protein expression of CYP19A1 in both hepatic and testicular tissues of treated rabbits. These compounds potentially increased estradiol and decreased testosterone levels. On the other hand, no correlation was found between the expression of CYP11A1 and levels of both testosterone and estradiol. It is concluded that most of tested N-nitrosamines induce different changes, which could be a new mechanism of infertility due to exposure to N-nitrosamines from different environmental sources.
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- S A Sheweita
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Egypt
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Delwing-de Lima D, Sasso S, Dalmedico L, Delwing-Dal Magro D, Pereira EM, Wyse ATS. Argininic acid alters markers of cellular oxidative damage in vitro: Protective role of antioxidants. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 69:605-611. [PMID: 28554820 DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2017.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Revised: 03/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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We, herein, investigated the in vitro effects of argininic acid on thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBA-RS), total sulfhydryl content and on the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in the blood, kidney and liver of 60-day-old rats. We also verified the influence of the antioxidants (each at 1.0mM) trolox and ascorbic acid, as well as of NG-nitro-l-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) at 1.0mM, a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, on the effects elicited by argininic acid on the parameters tested. The liver, renal cortex and renal medulla were homogenized in 10vol (1:10w/v) of 20mM sodium phosphate buffer, pH 7.4, containing 140mM KCl; and erythrocytes and plasma were prepared from whole blood samples obtained from rats. For in vitro experiments, the samples were pre-incubated for 1h at 37°C in the presence of argininic acid at final concentrations of 0.1, 1.0 and 5.0μM. Control experiments were performed without the addition of argininic acid. Results showed that argininic acid (5.0μM) enhanced CAT and SOD activities and decreased GSH-Px activity in the erythrocytes, increased CAT and decreased GSH-Px activities in the renal cortex and decreased CAT and SOD activities in the renal medulla of 60-day-old rats, as compared to the control group. Antioxidants and/or L-NAME prevented most of the alterations caused by argininic acid on the oxidative stress parameters evaluated. Data suggest that argininic acid alters antioxidant defenses in the blood and kidney of rats; however, in the presence of antioxidants and L-NAME, most of these alterations in oxidative stress were prevented. These findings suggest that oxidative stress may be make an important contribution to the damage caused by argininic acid in hyperargininemic patients and that treatment with antioxidants may be beneficial in this pathology.
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- Daniela Delwing-de Lima
- Departamento de Medicina, Universidade da Região de Joinville - UNIVILLE, Rua Paulo Malschitzki, 10 - Zona Industrial Norte, CEP 89201-972, Joinville, SC, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Meio Ambiente, Universidade da Região de Joinville - UNIVILLE, Rua Paulo Malschitzki, 10 - Zona Industrial Norte, CEP 89201-972, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Meio Ambiente, Universidade da Região de Joinville - UNIVILLE, Rua Paulo Malschitzki, 10 - Zona Industrial Norte, CEP 89201-972, Joinville, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade da Região de Joinville - UNIVILLE, Rua Paulo Malschitzki, 10 - Zona Industrial Norte, CEP 89201-972, Joinville, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Centro de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Rua Antônio da Veiga, 140, CEP 89012-900, Blumenau, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade da Região de Joinville - UNIVILLE, Rua Paulo Malschitzki, 10 - Zona Industrial Norte, CEP 89201-972, Joinville, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2600-Anexo, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Laouar A, Klibet F, Bourogaa E, Benamara A, Boumendjel A, Chefrour A, Messarah M. Potential antioxidant properties and hepatoprotective effects of Juniperus phoenicea berries against CCl 4 induced hepatic damage in rats. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2017; 10:263-269. [PMID: 28442109 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2017.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties of Juniperus phoenicea (J. phoenicea) berries against CCl4-induced oxidative damage in rats. METHODS Hepatotoxicity was induced in albino Wistar rats by single dose of CCl4 dissolved in olive oil (1 mL/kg BW, 1/1 in olive oil, i.p.). Aqueous extract of J. phoenicea berries (AEJP) was administered at the dose of 250 mg/kg/day by gavage for 12 days. RESULTS Obtained results revealed that administration of CCl4 caused a significant increase in plasma ASAT, ALAT, ALP and LDH activities and total bilirubin concentration, compared to the control group. While, albumin and total protein concentration were significantly lower. Additionally, a significant decrease in the level of hepatic GSH, GPx and GST activities associated with a significant increase of MDA content in CCl4 group than those of the control. However, the treatment of experimental rats with AEJP prevented these alterations and maintained the antioxidant status. The histopathological observations supported the biochemical evidences of hepatoprotection. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present investigation indicate that J. Phoenicea possesses hepatoprotective activity and this effect was may be due to its antioxidant properties.
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- Amel Laouar
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Badji Mokhtar, Annaba 23000, Algeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biological Cellular and Molecular, Faculty of Sciences, University of Mentouri, BP 25000 Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax, Soukra Road-Km 3.5, BP 802, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of Larbi Tebessi, Tebessa 12000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Badji Mokhtar, Annaba 23000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparations for Hospital Use, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Badji, Mokhtar-Annaba 23000, Algeria; Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of Mohamed Cherif Mesaadia, Souk Ahras 41000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Badji Mokhtar, Annaba 23000, Algeria.
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The antitumor activity of a lactosaminated albumin conjugate of doxorubicin in a chemically induced hepatocellular carcinoma rat model compared to sorafenib. Dig Liver Dis 2017; 49:213-222. [PMID: 27825923 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2016.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, consistent survival benefit for chemotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a golden goal for concerned researchers. Nexavar® (sorafenib) is the only approved agent that achieved touchable successes in this regard. Thus, there is a pressing medical need for new promising drugs to improve HCC therapy. AIMS our designed lactosaminated albumin conjugate of doxorubicin (L-HSA-DOXO) that rapidly and preferentially accumulates in the liver is compared, for the first time at its MTD, with doxorubicin and sorafenib, not only for antitumor efficacy but also for overall survival. METHODS HCC was induced in male Wistar rats with N-nitrosodiethylamine added to drinking water (100mg/L) for 8 weeks. Endpoints were antitumor efficacy, tolerability and overall survival. RESULTS L-HSA-DOXO proved to be superior at least over doxorubicin in the majority of assessed endpoints. Circulating AFP-L3% was diminished in L-HSA-DOXO (14.5%) and sorafenib (18.4%) groups compared to DENA (31.1%) and doxorubicin (29.5%) groups. This superiority was further confirmed by Western blot analyses of some novel HCC biomarkers. Survival study reinforced consistent benefits of both L-HSA-DOXO and sorafenib. CONCLUSIONS L-HSA-DOXO shows at least comparable activity to sorafenib which clinically achieves only ∼3 months overall survival benefit. Combination of these two agents could act beneficially or synergistically via two different modes of action to fight HCC.
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