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Lin S, Xiao Y, Lin J, Yuan Y, Shi H, Hong M, Ding L. Chromium Affects Mitochondrial Function, Leading to Apoptosis and Autophagy in Turtle Primary Hepatocytes. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:2403. [PMID: 39199937 PMCID: PMC11350686 DOI: 10.3390/ani14162403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), a pervasive industrial contaminant, is highly toxic to both humans and animals. However, its effects on turtles are largely unexplored. Our study aimed to investigate the toxic effects of Cr(VI) on the Reeves' turtles (Mauremys reevesii) primary hepatocytes. We exposed hepatocytes to two concentrations (25 μM and 50 μM) of Cr(VI) for 24 h. The results showed that compared to controls, Cr(VI)-treated cells showed elevated antioxidant enzyme activity (catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)) and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Adenosine triphosphatae (ATP) levels decreased, indicating mitochondrial dysfunction. Additionally, we found significant changes in mitochondrial dynamics related genes, with downregulation of mitofusin 2 (Mfn2) and silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) and a decrease in sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) and tumor protein 53 (p53) mRNA levels. Annexin V-FITC fluorescence staining-positive cells increased with higher Cr(VI) concentrations, marked by elevated bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) and cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase (Caspase3) mRNA levels and reduced B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl2) expression. Autophagy-related genes were also affected, with increased microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3-I), microtubule-associated protein light chain 3II (LC3-II), unc-51-like autophagy-activating kinase 1 (ULK1), and sequestosome 1 (p62/SQSTM1) mRNA levels and decreased mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and Beclin1 expression. Taken together, Cr(VI) promotes cell apoptosis and autophagy in turtle hepatocytes by inducing oxidative stress and disrupting mitochondrial function. These findings highlight the serious health risks posed by Cr(VI) pollution and emphasize the need for protecting wild turtle populations.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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Cicek B, Danisman B, Bolat I, Kiliclioglu M, Kuzucu M, Suleyman H, Tsarouhas K, Tsatsakis A, Taghizadehghalehjoughi A. Effect of tangeretin on cisplatin-induced oxido-inflammatory brain damage in rats. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18565. [PMID: 39044287 PMCID: PMC11265995 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Cisplatin (CIS) is a platinum-derived chemotherapeutic agent commonly utilized in the treatment of various malignant tumours. However, anticancer doses of the drug cause serious damage to the brain. This study aimed to determine the potential protective effects of tangeretin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity on BALB/c mice brains. Male BALB/c mice were randomized and separated into four groups. Tangeretin was given for 10 days by gavage. CIS was injected as a single dose of 10 mg/kg intraperitoneally (ip) on the 10th day. Brain tissues, malondialdehyde (MDA), total glutathione (tGSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and nitric oxide (NO) levels were measured to determine oxidative damage and myeloperoxidase, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), IL-6 and IL-10 were measured to determine inflammatory activity. In addition, 8-OHdG and caspase-3 were analysed by immunofluorescence methods. While CIS administration remarkably elevated reactive oxygen species, MDA, and NO levels in brain tissue compared to the control, tGSH, GPx, SOD and CAT levels were significantly decreased. Also, it has been detected that TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 obtained in CIS-treated groups increased as well as IL-10 decreased, thereby elevating the inflammatory response. In addition, 8-OHdG and caspase-3 immunoreactivity in neurons increased with CIS administration. Treatment with tangeretin ameliorated the deterioration in oxidant/antioxidant status, overpowered neuroinflammation and ameliorated neurotoxicity-induced apoptosis. This study shows that tangeretin has beneficial effects on CIS-induced neurodegeneration. Possible mechanisms underlying these beneficial effects include the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of tangeretin.
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- Betul Cicek
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of MedicineErzincan Binali Yildirim UniversityErzincanTurkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of MedicineAtaturk UniversityErzurumTurkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of VeterinaryAtatürk UniversityErzurumTurkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of VeterinaryAtatürk UniversityErzurumTurkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and SciencesErzincan Binali Yildirim UniversityErzincanTurkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineErzincan Binali Yildirim UniversityErzincanTurkey
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- Department of CardiologyUniversity General Hospital of Larissa, Terma MazourloLarissaGreece
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- Department of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of CreteHeraklionGreece
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Dananjaya SHS, Bandara N, Molagoda IMN, Sandamalika WMG, Kim D, Ganepola N, Attanayake AP, Choi D. Multifunctional alginate/polydeoxyribonucleotide hydrogels for promoting diabetic wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128367. [PMID: 38029897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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A multifunctional alginate/PDRN hydrogel system by ionic crosslinking and the Schiff base reaction between oxidized alginate (OA) and PDRN was developed in the present study. Biocompatibility assessment of the PDRN-loaded OA hydrogels showed a significant enhancement in cell viability in human dermal fibroblast (HDF) cells. In addition, hydrogels showed migratory, anti-inflammatory, intracellular reactive oxygen species scavenging, and anti-apoptotic activities. In vivo studies using a streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wister rat model indicated that OA-4PDRN had the highest percentage of wound closure (96.1 ± 2.6 %) at day 14 compared to the control (79.0 ± 2.3 %) group. This was accompanied by up-regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) accompanied by down-regulation of pro-inflammatory markers (IL-6, IL-1β). Following histopathological observations, PDRN-loaded OA hydrogel ensured tissue safety and induced wound healing with granular tissue formation, collagen deposition, re-epithelialization, and regeneration of blood vessels and hair follicles. The downregulation of inflammatory cytokines (CD68) and expression of angiogenesis-related cytokines (CD31) in wound sites revealed the suppression of inflammation and increased angiogenesis, ensuring skin tissue regeneration in diabetic wound healing. In conclusion, the findings suggest that PDRN-loaded OA hydrogel has enormous therapeutic potential as a diabetic wound dressing.
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- S H S Dananjaya
- Zerone Cellvane Inc, Dankook University, 3(rd) Floor, Sanhak Building, Dandae-ro 119, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan Si, Chungcheongnam-do, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- O'Brien Institute Department, St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research, Department of Medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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- Zerone Cellvane Inc, Dankook University, 3(rd) Floor, Sanhak Building, Dandae-ro 119, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan Si, Chungcheongnam-do, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
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- Zerone Cellvane Inc, Dankook University, 3(rd) Floor, Sanhak Building, Dandae-ro 119, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan Si, Chungcheongnam-do, 31116, Republic of Korea.
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Zhou Y, Yang D, Qiang Z, Meng Y, Li R, Fan X, Zhao W, Meng Y. Ribosome-inactivating Protein MAP30 Isolated from Momordica Charantia L. Induces Apoptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells. Recent Pat Anticancer Drug Discov 2024; 19:223-232. [PMID: 36330636 DOI: 10.2174/1574892818666221103114649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs) have been reported to exert antitumor and anti-virus activities. A recent patent CN202011568116.7 has developed a new method to prepare Momordica anti-HIV protein of 30 kDa (MAP30). MAP30 is a type I RIP, which kills various tumor cells through the N-glycosidase activity and irreversibly inhibits protein synthesis. OBJECTIVE To assess the potential role of MAP30 in inducing apoptosis of human hepatocellular carcinoma HCC-LM3 cells and elucidate the molecular mechanism of MAP30. METHODS CCK-8 assay was used to assess the proliferation of HCC-LM3 cells. Flow cytometry was used to measure the cycle, the level of ROS and apoptosis in HCC-LM3 cells. Western blots was used to measure protein levels. RESULTS Treatment with MAP30 reduced survival and proliferation of human liver cancer HCCLM3 cells in a dose-dependent manner. PI staining showed cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase. Furthermore, MAP30 increased the level of ROS in HCC-LM3 cells in 24 h treatment. To further confirm the role of MAP30 in inducing cell apoptosis, immunoblotting was carried out to detect the change of apoptosis-related proteins including PARP poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP- 1), Casepase3 and Cleaved-Caspase9. We found that PARP-1 and Caspase-3 were downregulated, whereas Cleaved-Caspase9 was up-regulated in HCC-LM3 cells treated with MAP30. CONCLUSION This study indicated that MAP30 has the potential to be a novel therapeutic agent for human hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Yiping Zhou
- School of Laboratory Medicine/Sichuan Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Prevention and Control Technology of Veterinary Drug Residue in Animal-origin Food, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine/Sichuan Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Prevention and Control Technology of Veterinary Drug Residue in Animal-origin Food, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine/Sichuan Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Prevention and Control Technology of Veterinary Drug Residue in Animal-origin Food, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-resources and Eco-environment Ministry of Education/Animal Disease Prevention and Food Safety Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-resources and Eco-environment Ministry of Education/Animal Disease Prevention and Food Safety Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-resources and Eco-environment Ministry of Education/Animal Disease Prevention and Food Safety Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine/Sichuan Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Prevention and Control Technology of Veterinary Drug Residue in Animal-origin Food, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine/Sichuan Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Prevention and Control Technology of Veterinary Drug Residue in Animal-origin Food, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan, China
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Contreras MDM, Feriani A, Gómez-Cruz I, Hfaiedh N, Harrath AH, Romero I, Castro E, Tlili N. Grapevine Shoot Extract Rich in Trans-Resveratrol and Trans-ε-Viniferin: Evaluation of Their Potential Use for Cardiac Health. Foods 2023; 12:4351. [PMID: 38231829 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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A grapevine shoot extract (GSE) was obtained using ultrasound-assisted extraction and characterized. The main phenolic constituents were identified as stilbenoids. Among them, trans-resveratrol and trans-ε-viniferin stood out. The GSE was administered to an isoproterenol-induced myocardial injury animal model. The extract alleviated the associated symptoms of the administration of the drug, i.e., the plasma lipid profile was improved, while the disturbed plasma ion concentration, the cardiac dysfunction markers, the DNA laddering, and the necrosis of myocardial tissue were diminished. This effect could be related to the anti-oxidative potential of GSE associated with its antioxidant properties, the increased levels of endogenous antioxidants (glutathione and enzymatic antioxidants), and the diminished lipid peroxidative markers in the heart. The results also revealed angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory activity, which indicated the potential of GSE to deal with cardiovascular disease events. This work suggests that not only trans-resveratrol has a protective role in heart function but also GSE containing this biomolecule and derivatives. Therefore, GSE has the potential to be utilized in the creation of innovative functional ingredients.
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- María Del Mar Contreras
- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa 2112, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa 2112, Tunisia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Campus Las Lagunillas, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Technologies de l'Environnement, Université de Carthage, Hammam Chat 2050, Tunis 1073, Tunisia
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Mohamed EE, Ahmed OM, Zoheir KMA, El-Shahawy AAG, Tamur S, Shams A, Burcher JT, Bishayee A, Abdel-Moneim A. Naringin-Dextrin Nanocomposite Abates Diethylnitrosamine/Acetylaminofluorene-Induced Lung Carcinogenesis by Modulating Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Apoptosis, and Cell Proliferation. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5102. [PMID: 37894468 PMCID: PMC10605195 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15205102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has proven advantageous in numerous scientific applications, one being to enhance the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents. This present study aims to evaluate the mechanisms underlying the chemopreventive action of naringin-dextrin nanocomposites (Nar-Dx-NCs) against diethylnitrosamine (DEN)/2-acetylaminofluorene (2AAF)-induced lung carcinogenesis in male Wistar rats. DEN was administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) (150 mg/kg/week) for two weeks, followed by the oral administration of 2AAF (20 mg/kg) four times a week for three weeks. Rats receiving DEN/2AAF were concurrently treated with naringin or Nar-Dx-NCs orally at a dose of 10 mg/kg every other day for 24 weeks. Naringin and Nar-Dx-NCs treatments prevented the formation of tumorigenic cells within the alveoli of rats exposed to DEN/2AAF. These findings were associated with a significant decrease in lipid peroxidation, upregulation of antioxidant enzyme (glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase) activity, and enhanced glutathione and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 expression in the lungs. Naringin and Nar-Dx-NCs exerted anti-inflammatory actions manifested by a decrease in lung protein expression of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β and mRNA expression of interleukin-6, interferon-γ, nuclear factor-κB, and inducible nitric oxide synthase, with a concurrent increase in interleukin-10 expression. The anti-inflammatory effect of Nar-Dx-NCs was more potent than naringin. Regarding the effect on apoptosis, both naringin and Nar-Dx-NCs significantly reduced Bcl-2 and increased Bax and P53 expressions. Moreover, naringin or Nar-Dx-NCs induced a significant decrease in the expression of the proliferator marker, Ki-67, and the effect of Nar-Dx-NCs was more marked. In conclusion, Nar-Dx-NCs improved naringin's preventive action against DEN/2AAF-induced lung cancer and exerted anticarcinogenic effects by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation and improving apoptotic signal induction and propagation.
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- Eman E. Mohamed
- Physiology Division, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt; (E.E.M.)
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- Physiology Division, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt; (E.E.M.)
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- Cell Biology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt;
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt;
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- Departement of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Departement of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research, Deanship of Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif 21974, Saudi Arabia
- High Altitude Research Center, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA; (J.T.B.); or (A.B.)
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA; (J.T.B.); or (A.B.)
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- Physiology Division, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt; (E.E.M.)
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Ali FEM, Hassanein EHM, El-Bahrawy AH, Hemeda MS, Atwa AM. Neuroprotective effect of lansoprazole against cisplatin-induced brain toxicity: Role of Nrf2/ARE and Akt/P53 signaling pathways. J Chem Neuroanat 2023; 132:102299. [PMID: 37271475 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2023.102299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Cisplatin is a chemotherapeutic agent usually used in treating different patterns of malignancies. One of the significant apparent complications of cisplatin chemotherapy is brain toxicity. The present study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of lansoprazole on cisplatin-induced cortical intoxication. Thirty-two rats were allocated into four groups (8 rats/group); group I: received only a vehicle for 10 days, group II: lansoprazole was administered (50 mg/kg) via oral gavage for 10 days, group III: On 5th day of the experiment, rats were given cisplatin (10 mg/kg) i.p. once to induce cortical injury. Group IV: rats were given lansoprazole for 5 days before cisplatin and 5 days afterward. Lansoprazole administration significantly improved cisplatin-induced behavioral changes, as evidenced by decreasing the immobility time in forced swimming and open field tests. Besides, lansoprazole improved cortical histological changes, restored cortical redox balance, enhanced Nrf2/ARE expression, cisplatin-induced neuronal apoptosis, and dampened cisplatin inflammation. In addition, lansoprazole modulated cortical Akt/p53 signal. The present work was the first to show that lansoprazole co-administration reduced cortical toxicity in cisplatin-treated rats via multiple signaling pathways. The current findings provided crucial information for developing novel protective strategies to reduce cisplatin cortical toxicity.
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- Fares E M Ali
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt
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Gu L, Wang F, Wang Y, Sun D, Sun Y, Tian T, Meng Q, Yin L, Xu L, Lu X, Peng J, Lin Y, Sun P. Naringin protects against inflammation and apoptosis induced by intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury through deactivation of cGAS-STING signaling pathway. Phytother Res 2023; 37:3495-3507. [PMID: 37125528 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Effective amelioration of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced intestinal injury and revealing its mechanisms remain the challenges in both preclinic and clinic. Potential mechanisms of naringin in ameliorating I/R-induced intestinal injury remain unknown. Based on pre-experiments, I/R-injured rat intestine in vivo and hypoxia-reoxygenation (H/R)-injured IEC-6 cells in vitro were used to verify that naringin-alleviated I/R-induced intestinal injury was mediated via deactivating cGAS-STING signaling pathway. Naringin improved intestinal damage using hematoxylin and eosin staining and decreased alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase contents in plasma. Naringin decreased inflammation characterized by reducing IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IFN-β contents in both plasma and IEC-6 cells. Naringin mitigated oxidative stress via recovering superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and malondialdehyde levels in the I/R-injured intestine. Naringin reduced the expression of apoptotic proteins, including Bax, caspase-3, and Bcl-2, and reduced terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick-end labeling-positive cells both in vivo and in vitro, and decreased Hoechst 33342 signals in vitro. cGAS, STING, p-TBK1, p-IRF3, and NF-κB expressions were up-regulated both in vivo and in vitro respectively and the up-regulated indexes were reversed by naringin. Transfection of cGAS-siRNA and cGAS-cDNA significantly down-regulated and up-regulated cGAS-STING signaling-related protein expressions, respectively, and partially weakened naringin-induced amelioration on these indexes, suggesting that deactivation of cGAS-STING signaling is the crucial target for naringin-induced amelioration on I/R-injured intestine.
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- Lidan Gu
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory for Basic and Applied Research on Pharmacodynamic Substances of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liaoning Province, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory for Basic and Applied Research on Pharmacodynamic Substances of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liaoning Province, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory for Basic and Applied Research on Pharmacodynamic Substances of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liaoning Province, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory for Basic and Applied Research on Pharmacodynamic Substances of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liaoning Province, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory for Basic and Applied Research on Pharmacodynamic Substances of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liaoning Province, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory for Basic and Applied Research on Pharmacodynamic Substances of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liaoning Province, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Gui Y, Famurewa AC, Olatunji OJ. Naringin ameliorates 5-fluorouracil induced cardiotoxicity: An insight into its modulatory impact on oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptotic parameters. Tissue Cell 2023; 81:102035. [PMID: 36753813 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is an efficacious fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite anticancer drug, however, its clinical utility is constrained due to side effect toxicity on delicate organs, including the heart. This study thus aimed at exploring the cardioprotective potentials of naringin (NRG) against 5-FU-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. We divided Wistar rats into four experimental groups (n = 6) for the administration of NRG (100 mg/kg bw, orally) and/or 5-FU (150 mg/kg bw, intraperitoneal). NRG was administered for 10 days, while 5-FU was injected on the 8th day only. Serum troponin-I (cTn-I) and creatine kinase (CK) were estimated. Cardiac activities/level of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), reduced glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and nuclear factor-ĸB (NF-κB) and caspase-3 were determined. 5-FU markedly increased cTn-I, CK, cardiac inflammatory mediators and caspase-3 expressions, whereas antioxidant mediators decreased appreciably when compared to the control groups. Interestingly, the prophylactic administration of NRG prominently inhibited the 5-FU-provoked oxidative stress, pro-inflammation and apoptosis in the heart of rats. Histopathology confirmed the biochemical results of the heart. Therefore, NRG is a potential natural flavonoid for mitigation of 5-FU cardiotoxicity in rats.
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- Yang Gui
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Peoples Hospital of Wuhu, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal University, Karnataka State, India
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- Traditional Thai Medical Research and Innovation Center, Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand; African Genome Center, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco.
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Zhang H, Zheng Y, Liu X, Zha X, Elsabagh M, Ma Y, Jiang H, Wang H, Wang M. Autophagy attenuates placental apoptosis, oxidative stress and fetal growth restriction in pregnant ewes. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 173:107806. [PMID: 36841186 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.107806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA)-induced oxidative stress (OS) and its potentially associated autophagy and apoptosis have not been studied previously in pregnant ewes. Accordingly, this study investigated the underlying mechanisms of BPA-induced autophagy and apoptosis in the placenta and primary trophoblasts of pregnant ewes exposed to BPA both in vivo and in vitro. In vivo experiment, pregnant Hu ewes (n = 8) were exposed to 5 mg/kg/d of BPA compared to control ewes (n = 8) receiving only corn oil from day 40 through day 110 of gestation. Exposure to BPA during gestation resulted in placental insufficiency, fetal growth restriction (FGR), autophagy, endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), mitochondrial dysfunction, OS, and apoptosis in type A placentomes. Regarding in vitro model, primary ovine trophoblasts were exposed to BPA, BPA plus chloroquine (CQ; an autophagy inhibitor) or BPA plus rapamycin (RAP; an autophagy activator) for 12 h. Data illustrated that exposure to BPA enhanced autophagy (ULK1, Beclin-1, LC3, Parkin, and PINK1), ERS (GRP78, CHOP10, ATF4, and ATF6) and apoptosis (Caspase 3, Bcl-2, Bax, P53) but decreased the antioxidant (CAT, Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1)-related mRNA and protein expressions as well as impaired the mitochondrial function. Moreover, treatment with CQ exacerbated the BPA-mediated OS, mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis, and ERS. On the contrary, RAP treatment counteracted the BPA-induced trophoblast dysfunctions mentioned above. Overall, the findings illustrated that BPA exposure could contribute to autophagy in the ovine placenta and trophoblasts and that autophagy, in turn, could alleviate BPA-induced apoptosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, ERS, and OS. These results offer new mechanistic insights into the role of autophagy in mitigating BPA-induced placental dysfunctions and FGR.
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- Hao Zhang
- Laboratory of Metabolic Manipulation of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Manipulation of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Manipulation of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Manipulation of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- Department of Animal Production and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, Nĭgde Ömer Halisdemir University, Nigde 51240, Turkey; Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Manipulation of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Manipulation of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Manipulation of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China.
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Naringin Prevents Cognitive Dysfunction in Aging Rats by Inhibiting Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR4)/NF- κB Pathway and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 2023:2919811. [PMID: 36865741 PMCID: PMC9974290 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2919811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Objective Naringin is a flavonoid derived from Chinese herbs. According to earlier studies, naringin may have the potential to alleviate aging-induced cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, this study attempted to explore the protective effect and underlying mechanism of naringin on aging rats with cognitive dysfunction. Methods After the construction of a model of aging rats with cognitive dysfunction through subcutaneous injection of D-galactose (D-gal; 150 mg/kg), intragastric administration of naringin (100 mg/kg) was performed for treatment. Behavioral tests, including Morris water maze test (MWM), novel object recognition test (NORT), and fear conditioning test, were used to measure the cognitive function; ELISA and biochemical tests were used to determine the levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in the hippocampus of rats in each group, respectively; H&E staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the hippocampus; Western blot was used to examine the expression of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/NF-κB pathway-related proteins and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related proteins in the hippocampus. Results The model was successfully constructed by subcutaneous injection of D-gal (150 mg/kg). The behavioral test results showed that naringin could ameliorate the cognitive dysfunction and alleviate the histopathological damage of hippocampus. Moreover, naringin significantly improve the inflammatory response (the levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and MCP-1 were decreased), oxidative stress response (MDA level was increased while GSH-Px activity was decreased), and ER stress (the expression of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), C/-EBP homologous protein (CHOP), and transcription factor 6 (ATF6) expression was downregulated), and increased the levels of neurotrophic factors BDNF and NGF in D-gal rats. Besides, further mechanistic studies revealed the downregulation of naringin on TLR4/NF-κB pathway activity. Conclusion Naringin may inhibit inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and ER stress by downregulating TLR4/NF-κB pathway activity, thereby improving cognitive dysfunction and alleviating histopathological damage of hippocampus in aging rats. Briefly, naringin is an effective drug for the treatment of cognitive dysfunction.
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Afsar T, Razak S, Almajwal A. Reversal of cisplatin triggered neurotoxicity by Acacia hydaspica ethyl acetate fraction via regulating brain acetylcholinesterase activity, DNA damage, and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the rodent model. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:179. [PMID: 35790919 PMCID: PMC9254489 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03657-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Cisplatin (CisPT) is a chemotherapeutic that outcome in adverse effects including neurotoxicity. We examined the efficacy of hydaspica ethyl acetate extract (AHE) against CisPT-prompted neurotoxicity.
Methods
Group I: Distilled water; Group II: CisPT (12 mg/kg b.w. i.p) on the 13th day of treatment. Group III: received AHE (400 mg/kg b.w) orally for 16 days. Group IV and V received 200 and 400 mg/kg b.w AHE orally for 16 days while CisPT injection on day 13, respectively. Group VI: received Silymarin (100 mg/kg b.w) orally for 16 days and CP (12 mg/kg b.w., i.p.) on day 13. TNF-α, IL6, brain acetylcholinesterase activity (AChE), oxidative trauma markers, genotoxicity, antioxidant enzymes, and morphological alterations in cerebral hemispheres were inspected.
Results
AHE administration before CisPT considerably reduced both tissue TNF-α and IL 6 expressions compared to CisPT treated group in a dose-dependent manner. AHE treatment (400 mg/kg b.w) significantly ameliorated brain AChE activity. Brain tissue MDA, H2O2, and NO content were markedly (p < 0.001) elevated after CisPT inoculation while a noticeable (p < 0.001) diminution was observed in AHE treatment groups. AHE treatment significantly (p < 0.001) improved brain antioxidant defense in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, AHE efficiently recused CisPT to induce DNA damage in brain tissue as revealed by ladder assay and DNA fragmentation patterns. Histopathological findings revealed severe neurodegenerations in CisPT treated group, however, AHE treatment noticeably precluded morphological alterations and neuron damages induced by CisPT.
Conclusion
A. hydaspica AHE extract may be provided as a prospective adjuvant that precludes CisPT-induced neurotoxicity due to its radical scavenging and antioxidant potential.
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Insights into the toxicity and biodegradation of fipronil in contaminated environment. Microbiol Res 2022; 266:127247. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Feriani A, Tir M, Aldahmash W, Mnafgui K, Hichem A, Gómez-Caravaca AM, Del Mar Contreras M, Taamalli A, Alwasel S, Segura-Carretero A, Tlili N, Harrath AH. In vivo evaluation and molecular docking studies of Schinus molle L. fruit extract protective effect against isoproterenol-induced infarction in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:80910-80925. [PMID: 35729379 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21422-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The aim of the current study was to assess the potential cardiopreventive effect of the methanolic extract of S. molle L. (MESM) on isoproterenol-induced infarction in rats. The biomolecules content was evaluated using HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS analysis. On the 29th and 30th days, two successive injections of isoproterenol (ISO) were given to Wistar rats to provoke myocardial infarction following pretreatment with either MESM (60 mg/kg b.w) or Pidogrel (Pid; 2 mg/kg b.w.). A total of sixteen phenolics were identified with masazino-flavanone as the most prevalent compound (1726.12 µg/g dm). Results showed that MESM offered cardioprevention by normalizing the ST segment and reducing the elevated cardiac risk parameters. The altered lipid biomarkers together with the plasma ionic levels were improved. Additionally, MESM inhibited the cardiac oxidative stress generated by ISO injection though enhancing antioxidant enzymes (GSH, CAT, SOD and GPX) which reduced lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation. MESM reduced myocardial apoptosis by significantly repressing mRNA expressions of Caspase-3 and Bax, with an upregulated Bcl-2 expression. Moreover, MESM reduced DNA fragmentation as well as the infarct size observed by TTC staining. In addition, MESM exhibited an antifibrotic effect by downregulating TGF-1β expression and reducing collagen deposition in myocardial tissue, as confirmed by Trichrom Masson analysis. The histopathological findings revealed less muscle separation and fewer inflammatory cells in the ISO + MESM-treated rats. Results of the docking simulation indicated that catechin in MESM was inhibitory mainly due to hydrogen bonding interactions with PDI, ACE and TGF-β1 proteins which could highlight the antithrombotic and antifibrotic capacity of MESM.
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- Anouar Feriani
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'Ecologie, de Biologie Et de Physiologie Des Organismes Aquatiques, LR18ES41, Faculté Des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis EL Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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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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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva S/N, 18071, Granada, Spain
- Research and Development of Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), PTS Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, EdificioBioregión, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva S/N, 18071, Granada, Spain
- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071, Jaén, Spain
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- Laboratory of Olive Biotechnology, Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria, BP. 901, 2050, Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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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 Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva S/N, 18071, Granada, Spain
- Research and Development of Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), PTS Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, EdificioBioregión, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Institut Supérieur Des Sciences Et Technologies de L'Environnement, Université de Carthage, Carthage, Tunisia
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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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Gilani SJ, Bin-Jumah MN, Al-Abbasi FA, Nadeem MS, Alzarea SI, Ahmed MM, Sayyed N, Kazmi I. Rosinidin Protects against Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity via Subsiding Proinflammatory and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Rats. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9719. [PMID: 35955076 PMCID: PMC9368304 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rosinidin is a flavonoid anthocyanin pigmentation found in shrub flowers such as Catharanthus roseus and Primula rosea. The molecular docking studies predicted that rosinidin has adequate structural competency, making it a viable medicinal candidate for the treatment of a wide range of disorders. The current study intends to assess rosinidin nephroprotective efficacy against nephrotoxicity induced by cisplatin in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Oral acute toxicity tests of rosinidin were conducted to assess potential toxicity in animals, and it was shown to be safe. The nephroprotective effect of rosinidin 10, and 20 mg/kg were tested in rats for 25 days with concurrent administration of cisplatin. Several biochemical parameters were measured to support enzymatic and non-enzymatic oxidative stress such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH). Likewise, changes in several non-protein-nitrogenous components and blood chemistry parameters were made to support the theory linked with the pathogenesis of chemical-induced nephrotoxicity. RESULTS Cisplatin caused significant changes in biochemical, enzymatic, and blood chemistry, which rosinidin efficiently controlled. CONCLUSIONS The present investigation linked rosinidin with nephroprotective efficacy in experimental models.
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- Sadaf Jamal Gilani
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Preparatory Year, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Environment and Biomaterial Unit, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Society for Applied Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Glocal School of Pharmacy, Glocal University, Saharanpur 247121, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Gilani SJ, Bin-Jumah MN, Al-Abbasi FA, Imam SS, Alshehri S, Ghoneim MM, Shahid Nadeem M, Afzal M, Alzarea SI, Sayyed N, Kazmi I. Antiamnesic Potential of Malvidin on Aluminum Chloride Activated by the Free Radical Scavenging Property. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:24231-24240. [PMID: 35874261 PMCID: PMC9301734 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objectives: Malvidin, a dietary anthocyanin can be a potent drug for the treatment of neuronal toxicity. The investigation was aimed to study the antioxidant role of malvidin against aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced neurotoxicity in rats. Methods: To evaluate the neuroprotective role of malvidin, the rats were divided into four different groups: group I received saline, group II received AlCl3, and groups III and IV were administered with 100 and 200 mg/kg malvidin after AlCl3 for 60 days. During the evaluation period, all the groups were subjected to a behavioral test. On the 61st day of the study, rat brains were removed and used for a neurochemical assay. Results: From the present study, malvidin ameliorated the effects of AlCl3 on behavioral parameters. Biochemical investigation revealed that oral treatment of malvidin shows neuroprotective effects through regulation of antioxidant levels and neuroinflammation in the AlCl3-exposed rats. Conclusion: The results indicate that malvidin possesses antioxidant activity via acetylcholinesterase inhibition and regulation of oxidative stress in neuronal cells. Hence, malvidin could be a potential drug in correcting Alzheimer's disease.
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- Sadaf Jamal Gilani
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Preparatory Year, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Environment and Biomaterial Unit, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Glocal School of Pharmacy, Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh 247121, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Ghazouani L, Khdhiri E, Elmufti A, Zarei A, Feriani A, Baaziz I, Hajji R, Abid M, Ammar H, Abid S, Allouche N, Mnafgui K, Ramazani A, Tlili N. A Novel Synthetized sulfonylhydrazone coumarin (E)-4-methyl-N'-(1-(3-oxo-3H-benzo[f]chromen-2- yl)ethylidene)benzenesulfonohydrazide Protect against Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Infarction in Rats by attenuating Oxidative damage, Biological Changes, and Electrocardiogram. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2022; 49:1010-1026. [PMID: 35717592 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Coumarins and their derivatives are becoming a potential source for new drug discovery due to their vast array of biological activities. The present study was designed to investigate the cardioprotective effects of a newly synthesized coumarin, symbolized as 5,6-PhSHC, against cardiac remodeling process in isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial infarction (MI) in male Wistar rats by evaluating hematological, biochemical, and cardiac biomarkers. Rats were pre/co-treated with 5,6-PhSHC or clopidogrel (150 μg/kg body weight) daily for a period of 7 days and then MI was induced by injecting ISO (85 mg/kg body weight), at an interval of 24 hours for 2 consecutive days, on 6th and 7th days. The in vivo exploration indicated that the injection of 5,6-PhSHC improved the electrocardiographic (ECG) pattern and prevented severe heart damages by reducing leakage of the cardiac injury markers, such as troponin-T (cTn-T), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and creatine kinase-MB. The cellular architecture of cardiac sections, altered in the myocardium of infracted rats, was reversed by 5,6-PhSHC treatment. Results showed that injection of 5,6-PhSHC elicited significant cardioprotective effects by prevention of myocardium cell necrosis and inflammatory cells infiltration, along with marked decrease in plasma levels of fibrinogen. In addition, the total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-c, and HDL profiles underwent remarkable beneficial changes. It was also interesting to note that 5,6-PhSHC enhanced the antioxidative defense mechanisms by increasing myocardial glutathione (GSH) level, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) activities, together with reducing the levels of thiobarbituric-acid-reactive substances (TBARS), when compared with ISO-induced rats. Taken together, these findings suggested a beneficial role for 5,6-PhSHC against ISO-induced MI in rats. Furthermore, in silico analysis showed that 5,6-PhSHC pocess high computational affinities (E-value > - 9.0 kcal/mol) against cyclooxygenase-2 (PDB-ID: 1CX2), vitamin K epoxide reductase (PDB-ID: 3KP9), glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (PDB-ID: 2VDM) and catalase (PDB-ID: 1DGF). Therefore, the present study provided promising data that the newly synthesized coumarin can be useful in the design and synthesis of novel drug against Myocardial infarction. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Lakhdar Ghazouani
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée "Hétérocycles Corps Gras & Polymères", Faculté des Sciences, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisie
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Internal Medicine Department, Sidi Bouzid Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science and Arts, Jouf University, Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée "Hétérocycles Corps Gras & Polymères", Faculté des Sciences, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisie
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science and Arts, Jouf University, Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry LR17ES08 (Natural Substances Team), Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 95, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran
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- Higher Institute of Sciences and Technology of Environment of Borj Cedria, University of Carthage, Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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Wei T, Wang L, Tang J, Ashaolu TJ, Olatunji OJ. Protective effect of Juglanin against doxorubicin-induced cognitive impairment in rats: Effect on oxidative, inflammatory and apoptotic machineries. Metab Brain Dis 2022; 37:1185-1195. [PMID: 35138546 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-00923-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is an effective anticancer drug, however, side effects such as cognitive impairment and cardiotoxicity have limited its clinical use. Juglanin (JUG) is a flavonoid with excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anticancer properties. This study investigated the protective effects of JUG against DOX-induced cognitive decline, oxidative stress and inflammatory response in rats. The rats were orally administrated with JUG or JUG in combination with DOX. After treatment, the animals were subjected to series of behavioral test including Morris water maze, Y-maze and forced swimming tests. After the study, the rats were sacrificed and the level of acetylcholinesterase (AchE), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), caspase 3 and Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-кB) were assayed in the brain. Histopathological analysis was also performed on the brain of the rats. JUG significantly protected against DOX-induced cognitive impairment and depressive behaviors. In addition, JUG attenuated altered brain histopathological architecture, reduced oxido-inflammatory responses, acetylcholinesterase and caspase 3 activity in the brain of the treated rats. Collectively, the results suggested that JUG offered neuroprotection against DOX induced Chemobrain via ameliorating oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Tao Wei
- Department of Neurology, Wuhu Second Peoples Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, 241001, China
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- Department of Neurology, Wuhu Second Peoples Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, 241001, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Bozhou University, 236800, Bozhou, China
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- Faculty of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 90110, Hat Yai, Thailand.
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Protective effect of edaravone on cisplatin-induced injury in rat ovary. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2022; 306:1673-1678. [PMID: 35357583 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06538-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was aimed to evaluate the protective effect of edaravone on cisplatin-induced ovarian injury. METHODS A total 40 female Wistar-Albino rats were utilized to form four groups: Group 1 (control group) (n = 10), no procedure was performed. Group 2 (cisplatin group) (n = 10), single-dose 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin was administered and no procedure was performed. Group 3 (edaravone group) (n = 10), single-dose 1 mg/kg edaravone was administered and no procedure was performed. Group 4 (cisplatin + edaravone group) (n = 10), single-dose 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin and 1 mg/kg edaravone were administered. Seventy-two hours later, ovaries were surgically extirpated in all groups. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and nitric oxide (NO) levels were studied in blood samples. In ovarian tissue samples, DNA damage and apoptosis were assessed using TUNEL method. Ovarian tissue damage was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining with caspase 3 and caspase 8. RESULTS According to the findings obtained from the study, edaravone showed protective properties on ovarian damage due to cisplatin. MDA and NO levels were significantly higher in cisplatin group than other groups. Histopathological ovarian tissue damage in the cisplatin group was significantly higher than other groups. Similarly, DNA damage and apoptosis were higher in cisplatin group and this difference was found to be statistically significant. The immunohistochemical staining which was done using caspase 3 and caspase 8 was revealed that immunoreactive cells were statistically higher in cisplatin group than cisplatin + edaravone group. CONCLUSION Edaravone seems to be effective in prevention of ovarian damage and short-term treatment.
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Ali SA, Gooda SM, Aboul Naser AF, Younis EA, Hamed MA, Ahmed YR, Farghaly AA, Khalil WKB, Rizk MZ. Chromosomal aberrations, DNA damage and biochemical disturbances induced by silver nanoparticles in mice: Role of particle size and natural compounds treatment. Biomarkers 2022; 27:349-360. [PMID: 35254184 DOI: 10.1080/1354750x.2022.2046856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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CONTEXT Nanotechnology is widely used nowadays in several fields of industry, engineering, and medicine, the biological action mechanisms of AgNPs, which mainly involve the release of silver ions (Ag+), generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). OBJECTIVE The potential toxicity AgNPs of damages to hepatic cells, hesperidin, and naringin role for their protective effect against the increase of ROS due to AgNPs toxicity. They can be restored, most cellular biochemical parameters, genotoxicity, mutagenicity, and histopathological analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Toxicity was induced by an oral dose of Ag NPs of (20-100 nm) for one month, after that treated with hesperidin, naringin (100 mg/kg) for three weeks, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, nitric oxide (NO), glutathione (GSH) and catalase were estimated. Also, aminotransferases (AST and ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT), albumin, and total bilirubin were determined, following Chromosomal aberrations, DNA breaks and histological analyses. RESULTS hesperidin, and naringin treatment, recorded amelioration in most biochemical, genetic and spermatogenesis disturbances Also, histological Investigations were improved. CONCLUSION Their biological safety problems such as potential toxicity on cells, tissue, and organs should be paid enough attention, hesperidin and naringin amelioration fundamental alterations, as hepatic architectural and DNA damage, related to its role as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.
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- Sanaa A Ali
- Departmen of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Departmen of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Departmen of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Departmen of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Departmen of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Departmen of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Cell Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Research Centre (NRC), El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Genetics and Cytology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Division National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt on National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Departmen of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Song J, Qiu H, Du P, Mou F, Nie Z, Zheng Y, Wang M. Polyphenols extracted from Shanxi-aged vinegar exert hypolipidemic effects on OA-induced HepG2 cells via the PPARα-LXRα-ABCA1 pathway. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14029. [PMID: 35023169 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hyperlipidemia is one of the key risk factors causing many chronic diseases, and lowering blood lipid levels can prevent many diseases. In this paper, a hyperlipidemic cell model of oleic acid (OA) induced hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) was established using polyphenols extracted from Shanxi-aged vinegar (SAVEP). The effects of SAVEP on nuclear damage, mitochondrial membrane potential, apoptosis, cellular lipid deposition, and lipid metabolism protein expression in HepG2 hyperlipidemic cells were examined to investigate the lipid-lowering mechanism of SAVEP at the cellular level. The results showed that SAVEP could reduce the content of TC/TG index, repair the nuclear damage, reduce lipid accumulation and finally decrease the rate of apoptosis by up-regulating the expression of key proteins such as PPARα, LXRα, and ABCA1 in the process of lipid metabolism. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: In this thesis, the hypolipidemic activity of polyphenol extracts from Shanxi-aged vinegar was analyzed on the level of HepG2 cells. The hypolipidemic mechanism of oxidative stress, lipid metabolism and inflammatory stress was also elucidated. It provided a theoretical basis for the in-depth understanding of the hypolipidemic health effects of Shanxi-aged vinegar.
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- Jia Song
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biotechnology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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Contreras MDM, Gómez-Cruz I, Feriani A, Alwasel S, Harrath AH, Romero I, Castro E, Tlili N. Hepatopreventive properties of hydroxytyrosol and mannitol-rich extracts obtained from exhausted olive pomace using green extraction methods. Food Funct 2022; 13:11915-11928. [DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00888b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hydroxytyrosol and mannitol rich extracts from exhausted olive pomace were obtained by green extraction methodologies. Supplementation of these extracts alleviated CCl4-induced hepatic damage and protected DNA.
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- María del Mar Contreras
- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biomonitoring of the Environment and Oasis Ecosystems. Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112 Gafsa, Tunisia
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- King Saud University, Department of Zoology, College of Science, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University, Department of Zoology, College of Science, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment (CEACTEMA), Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Technologies de l'Environnement, Université de Carthage, Tunisia
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Network Pharmacology Integrated with Molecular Docking Explores the Mechanisms of Naringin against Osteoporotic Fracture by Regulating Oxidative Stress. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:6421122. [PMID: 34589132 PMCID: PMC8476256 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6421122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Naringin (NG), as the most abundant component of Drynariae Rhizoma (Chinese name: Gusuibu), has been proved to be an antioxidant flavonoid on promoting osteoporotic fracture (OF) healing, but relevant research is scanty on the underlying mechanisms. We adopted target prediction, protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, Gene Ontology (GO) analysis, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis, and molecular docking to establish a system pharmacology database of NG against OF. Totally 105 targets of naringin were obtained, including 26 common targets with OF. A total of 415 entries were obtained through GO Biological Process enrichment analysis (P < 0.05), and 37 entries were obtained through KEGG pathway enrichment analysis with seven signaling pathways included (P < 0.05), which were primarily concerned with p53, IL-17, TNF, estrogen, and PPAR signaling pathways. According to the results of molecular docking, naringin is all bound in the active pockets of the core targets with 3-9 hydrogen bonds through some connections such as hydrophobic interactions, Pi-Pi stacked interactions, and salt bridge, demonstrating that naringin binds tightly to the core targets. In general, naringin may treat OF through multiple targets and multiple pathways via regulating oxidative stress, etc. Notably, it is first reported that NG may regulate osteoclast differentiation and oxidative stress through the expression of the core targets so as to treat OF.
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Awad MA, Ahmed ZSO, AbuBakr HO, Elbargeesy GAEFH, Moussa MHG. Fipronil induced oxidative stress in neural tissue of albino rat with subsequent apoptosis and tissue reactivity. Acta Histochem 2021; 123:151764. [PMID: 34352653 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2021.151764] [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: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Fipronil (FIP) insecticide is extensively used in agriculture, public health and veterinary medicine. Although it is considered as a neurotoxin to insects (target organisms) and exhibits neurological signs upon vertebrates (non-target organisms) exposure, slight is known about its potential neurotoxic effects and its molecular mechanisms on vertebrates. The current study is designed to assess oxidative stress as a molecular mechanism of FIP neurotoxicity subordinated with apoptosis and neural tissue reactivity. Ten adult male albino rats received 10 mg/kg body weight fipronil technical grade by oral gavage daily for 45 days (subacute exposure). Brain neural tissue regions (hippocampus, cerebellum and caudate putamen) were processed to examine oxidative stress induced cellular macromolecular alterations as MDA, PCC and DNA fragmentation. Besides, TNF-α and Bcl-2 gene expression and immunoreactivity for caspase-3 (active form), iNOS and GFAP were evaluated. Also, histopathological assessment was conducted. We found that FIP significantly raised MDA, PCC and DNA fragmentation (p ≤ 0.05). Also, it significantly upregulated TNF-α and non-significantly down-regulated Bcl-2 gene expression (p ≤ 0.05). Further, significant increased immunoreactivity to GFAP, iNOS and caspase-3 (active form) in these brain neural tissue regions in FIP treated group was noticed (p ≤ 0.05). Histopathological findings, including alterations in the histological architecture and neuronal degeneration, were also observed in these brain regions of FIP treated group. In conclusion, we suggest the ability of FIP to induce oxidative stress mediated macromolecular alterations, leading to apoptosis and tissue reaction in these brain regions which showed variable susceptibility to FIP toxic effects.
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- Mohamed A Awad
- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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Akamo AJ, Rotimi SO, Akinloye DI, Ugbaja RN, Adeleye OO, Dosumu OA, Eteng OE, Amah G, Obijeku A, Cole OE. Naringin prevents cyclophosphamide-induced hepatotoxicity in rats by attenuating oxidative stress, fibrosis, and inflammation. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 153:112266. [PMID: 33992719 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide (CYCP), a synthetic alkylating antineoplastic, disrupts both cancerous and non-cancerous cells to cause cancer regression and multi organotoxicity respectively. CYCP-induced hepatotoxicity is rare but possible. Evidence has shown that naringin has several beneficial potentials against oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis. This study examined the chemoprotective potentials of naringin on exited radical scavenging, hepatic integrity, oxidative stress, fibrosis, and inflammation in CYCP-mediated hepatotoxicity. Rats were pre-treated orally by gavage for fourteen consecutive days with three doses (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg) of naringin before single CYCP (200 mg/kg, i.p.) administration. Subsequently, the rats were euthanized; blood and liver were removed, and assessed for serum and hepatic enzymes, oxidative stress, inflammation, and gene expression dynamics. Naringin concentrations required for 50% scavenging hydroxyl radical and 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical cation were 0.32 mg/mL and 0.39 mg/mL, respectively. Pretreatment with naringin significantly (p < 0.05) abolish CYCP-induced changes in the activities of serum and hepatic ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, and LDH. Pretreatment with naringin remarkably (p < 0.05) reversed CYCP-mediated increases in hepatic levels of malondialdehyde, hydroperoxide, and nitric oxide; reverse CYCP-induced decreases in the hepatic glutathione levels, activities of catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase; and also attenuated CYCP-induced upregulation of expression of hepatic chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2), interferon alpha1 (IFN-α1), interleukine-1β, interleukine-1 receptor, and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1). Taken together, different doses of naringin can prevent CYCP-induced oxidants generation, hepatocytes dysfunctions, oxidative stress as well as inflammatory perturbations in rats when pre-administered for as few as 14 days.
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- Adio J Akamo
- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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- Biochemistry Unit and Molecular Biology Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Benjamin Carson (SRN) School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilisan, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Neuroprotective Potential of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Following Chemotherapy. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9070750. [PMID: 34209542 PMCID: PMC8301303 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9070750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cisplatin (CP) is extensively used in the medical oncology field for malignancy treatment, but its use is associated with neurological side effects that compromise the patients' quality of life. Cytotherapy is a new treatment strategy for tissue damage that has recently emerged. The use of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) was investigated for its therapeutic potential against CP-induced chemobrain as well as various models of brain damage. This study was carried out to elucidate, for the first time, the role of the intravenous injection (IV) of BM-MSCs against CP-induced neurotoxicity in a rat model through investigation of the parameters of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in brain tissue. A rat model of neurotoxicity was generated by intraperitoneal injection of 7.5 mg/kg CP while 2 × 106 BM-MSCs was given by IV as a therapeutic dose. Injection of CP led to a significant rise in malondialdehyde and nitric oxide levels accompanied by a marked depletion of superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione content in brain tissue in comparison to the normal control (NC) rats. Furthermore, a remarkable rise in the brain levels of inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6, together with the expression of apoptotic marker caspase-3, and the downregulation of the brain expression of proliferating marker Ki-67 in brain tissue were detected in the CP group compared to the NC group. Histopathological alterations were observed in the brain tissue of the CP group. BM-MSCs mitigated the biochemical and histopathological alterations induced by CP without affecting brain cell proliferation. BM-MSCs could be used as a promising neuroprotective agent against CP-induced neurotoxicity.
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Ai X, Dong X, Guo Y, Yang P, Hou Y, Bai J, Zhang S, Wang X. Targeting P2 receptors in purinergic signaling: a new strategy of active ingredients in traditional Chinese herbals for diseases treatment. Purinergic Signal 2021; 17:229-240. [PMID: 33751327 PMCID: PMC8155138 DOI: 10.1007/s11302-021-09774-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and its metabolites adenosine diphosphate, adenosine monophosphate, and adenosine in purinergic signaling pathway play important roles in many diseases. Activation of P2 receptors (P2R) channels and subsequent membrane depolarization can induce accumulation of extracellular ATP, and furtherly cause kinds of diseases, such as pain- and immune-related diseases, cardiac dysfunction, and tumorigenesis. Active ingredients of traditional Chinese herbals which exhibit superior pharmacological activities on diversified P2R channels have been considered as an alternative strategy of disease treatment. Experimental evidence of potential ingredients in Chinese herbs targeting P2R and their pharmacological activities were outlined in the study.
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- Xiaopeng Ai
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
- Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China.
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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Ghanbari A, Jalili C, Abdolmaleki A, Shokri V. Effects of cisplatin and acacetin on total antioxidant status, apoptosis and expression of OCTN3 in mouse testis. Biotech Histochem 2021; 97:185-191. [PMID: 33998937 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2021.1925347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cisplatin is a chemotherapeutic medication that also exhibits toxic effects on normal cells. Acacetin (ACA) is an herbal compound that exhibits anticancer properties with few side effects. We investigated the use and side effects of ACA and cisplatin on the male reproductive system. Mature male mice were divided into six groups: control group treated with DMSO, cisplatin group treated with 1 mg/kg cisplatin and three ACA groups treated with 10, 25 or 50 mg/kg ACA. All treatments were applied for three days. A final experimental group was treated with 50 mg/kg ACA for 10 days. At the end of the experiment, animals were sacrificed and reactive oxygen species (ROS), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), OCTN3 gene expression and apoptosis were measured in testis. TAC and OCTN3 gene expression were decreased, while ROS and apoptosis were increased in cisplatin group compared to other groups. All ACA groups exhibited decreased apoptosis and ROS levels, and increased TAC and OCTN3 gene expression compared to the cisplatin treated mice. ACA caused fewer adverse effects in testicular tissue than cisplatin. ACA appears to improve the oxidant-antioxidant system, accelerates cell regeneration and inhibits apoptosis.
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- Ali Ghanbari
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Tajaldini M, Asadi J. The Use of Bio-Active Compounds of Citrus Fruits as Chemopreventive Agents and Inhibitor of Cancer Cells Viability. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 21:1058-1068. [PMID: 32698740 DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666200721105505] [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: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Common therapy of cancer, such as chemotherapy, has various side effects for the patients. In recent studies, new therapeutic approaches in cancer treatment are adjuvant therapy, along with a reduction in side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Treatment by herbal medicines may have some advantages over treatment with single purified chemicals, also in terms of side effects, the use of plants in cancer treatment is a more secure method. Citrus fruits are one of the most consumed natural products in the world due to the presence of various metabolites and bioactive compounds, such as phenols, flavonoids and, carotenoids. Bioactive compounds of citrus modulate signaling pathways and interact with signaling molecules such as apoptotic and cell cycle (P53, P21, etc.) and thus have a wide range of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and oxidative stress. The findings discussed in this review strongly support their potential as anti-cancer agents. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to examine the effects of active compounds in citrus as a therapy agent in cancer treatment.
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- Mahboubeh Tajaldini
- Ischimic Disorder Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Metabolic Disorder Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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Abou-Zeid SM, Tahoun EA, AbuBakr HO. Ameliorative effects of jojoba oil on fipronil-induced hepatorenal- and neuro-toxicity: the antioxidant status and apoptotic markers expression in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:25959-25971. [PMID: 33481197 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-12083-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is an economically important plant due to its high oil content in the seeds. Fipronil is an extensively used phenylpyrazole insecticide. The present investigation aimed to assess the possible ameliorative effect of jojoba oil on fipronil induced toxicity in rats. Animals orally received the insecticide dissolved in corn oil by stomach tube at 1/10th LD50 for 28 days. Fipronil induced hepatorenal toxic effects evidenced by elevated serum ALT, AST, ALP, and LDH activities, and urea and creatinine levels, with histomorphological changes in the liver and kidney. Brain GABA was elevated with histopathological alterations in the brain tissue. Oxidative stress was demonstrated in liver, brain, and kidney as indicated by elevated MDA and NO levels with reduction in GSH level and activities of SOD and CAT. In addition, caspase-3 gene expression was enhanced, while Bcl2 gene expression was downregulated in the three organs. Increased DNA fragmentation was recorded in the liver and kidney. Cotreatment of jojoba oil with fipronil ameliorated the toxic effects of fipronil on various organs with improvement of the antioxidant status, the rate of apoptosis and the histopathological alterations. In conclusion, jojoba oil provided significant protection against fipronil induced hepatorenal- and neuro-toxicity, by its antioxidant and antiapoptic effects, making it a possible beneficial protective of natural origin.
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- Shimaa M Abou-Zeid
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, 32897, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, 32897, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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Gindri dos Santos B, Peres Klein C, Scortegagna Crestani M, Moura Maurmann R, Mateus Hözer R, dos Santos Rodrigues K, Maciel August P, Matté C. Naringin Supplementation during Pregnancy Induces Sex and Region-Specific Alterations in the Offspring's Brain Redox Status. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18094805. [PMID: 33946307 PMCID: PMC8124438 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Research has shown the beneficial effects of naringin supplementation to adult rodents, which can ameliorate oxidative stress in disease models. However, evidence has demonstrated that polyphenol supplementation induced detrimental effects when consumed during sensitive periods of development, such as pregnancy. Therefore, we investigated the effect of maternal naringin supplementation during pregnancy on the offspring’s cerebral redox status. Pregnant Wistar rats were divided into control and naringin groups and supplemented from gestational day 15 to gestational day 21. On postnatal days 1, 7, and 21, offspring were euthanized, and the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, striatum, and cerebellum dissected. On postnatal day 1, maternal naringin supplementation positively modulated the pups’ brain redox status. On postnatal day 7, a pro-oxidative milieu was observed in the offspring’s striatum and cerebellum in a sex-dependent manner, even though the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus were not negatively affected. Besides, the alterations observed on postnatal day 7 did not persist up to weaning. Our findings demonstrated that the effect induced by naringin supplementation in the brain redox status differed according to the period of development in which naringin was consumed since the beneficial effects usually found in the adult rodents became detrimental when the supplementation was applied during pregnancy.
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- Bernardo Gindri dos Santos
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (C.P.K.); (R.M.H.); (K.d.S.R.); (P.M.A.); (C.M.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (C.P.K.); (R.M.H.); (K.d.S.R.); (P.M.A.); (C.M.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (M.S.C.); (R.M.M.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (M.S.C.); (R.M.M.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (C.P.K.); (R.M.H.); (K.d.S.R.); (P.M.A.); (C.M.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (C.P.K.); (R.M.H.); (K.d.S.R.); (P.M.A.); (C.M.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (C.P.K.); (R.M.H.); (K.d.S.R.); (P.M.A.); (C.M.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (C.P.K.); (R.M.H.); (K.d.S.R.); (P.M.A.); (C.M.)
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-000, Brazil; (M.S.C.); (R.M.M.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Fisiologia, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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Ibrahim MA, Albahlol IA, Wani FA, Abd-Eltawab Tammam A, Kelleni MT, Sayeed MU, Abd El-Fadeal NM, Mohamed AA. Resveratrol protects against cisplatin-induced ovarian and uterine toxicity in female rats by attenuating oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis. Chem Biol Interact 2021; 338:109402. [PMID: 33587916 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cisplatin is an important antineoplastic drug used in multiple chemotherapeutic regimens but unfortunately causes serious toxic effects as ovarian and uterine toxicity. This study aimed to investigate the potential protective effect of resveratrol (RSV) against cisplatin-induced ovarian and uterine toxicity in female rats. Thirty-two female Wistar rats were divided randomly into four groups (n = 8 in each). Control group received oral normal saline for 28 days; RSV group received RSV (10 mg/kg; daily) via oral gavage; CIS group received a single dose of CIS (7 mg/kg; i.p.) on the 21st day; (CIS + RSV) group received both RSV and CIS by the same schedules and doses of RSV and CIS groups, respectively. Results demonstrated a significant decrease in MDA level and a significant increase in both glutathione content and activity of the antioxidant enzymes GPx, SOD, and CAT in the tissues of the ovary and uterus of CIS + RSV group in comparison to that of CIS group (P<0.05), also there are significantly decreased tissue levels of the proinflammatory cytokines and enzymes (NF-κB, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, COX-2, and iNOS), increased estradiol, progesterone, prolactin and decreased FSH serum levels in CIS + RSV group compared to CIS group (P < 0.05). Moreover, there is downregulation of tissues Cleaved Caspase-3, NF-κB and Cox-2 proteins as shown in Western blot analysis, also apoptosis was significantly inhibited, evidenced by downregulation of Bax and upregulation of Bcl-2 proteins, and the ovarian and uterine histological architecture and integrity were maintained in CIS + RSV group compared to CIS group. In conclusion, these findings indicate that RSV has beneficial effects in ameliorating cisplatin-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in the ovarian and uterine tissues of female rats.
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- Mahrous Abdelbasset Ibrahim
- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia; Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University (SCU), Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia; Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- Pathology Department, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia.
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- Physiology Department, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia; Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University (SCU), Ismailia, Egypt.
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- Medical Biochemistry Division, Pathology Department, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia; Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Abdel-Wahab BA, Walbi IA, Albarqi HA, Ali FEM, Hassanein EHM. Roflumilast protects from cisplatin-induced testicular toxicity in male rats and enhances its cytotoxicity in prostate cancer cell line. Role of NF-κB-p65, cAMP/PKA and Nrf2/HO-1, NQO1 signaling. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 151:112133. [PMID: 33757793 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cisplatin (CIS)-induced testicular injury is a major obstacle in its application as antineoplastic agent. In this study, we investigated the protective effect and mechanism of roflumilast (ROF), a PDE4 inhibitor, against CIS-induced testicular toxicity in rats. Besides, the cytotoxic effect of CIS, with and without ROF, was evaluated on PC3 cell line. ROF reversed CIS-induced abnormalities in sperm characteristics, normalized serum testosterone level, and ameliorated CIS-induced alterations in testicular and epidydimal weights and restored normal testicular structure. Moreover, ROF increased intracellular cAMP level, PKA and HO-1 activities and Nrf2, NQO-1 and HO-1 gene expression, improved testicular oxidative stress parameters (TBARS, NO, GSH levels, and CAT activity) and inflammatory mediators (IL-1β and TNF-α, and NF-κβ p65gene expression) and reduced the proapoptotic proteins, caspase-3, Bax and increased Bcl-2. Lastly, in vitro analyses showed that ROF augmented the anticancer efficacy of CIS and enhanced the increase in gene expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO-1 and the inhibition of gene expression of NF-κβ p65 induced by CIS and enhanced its apoptotic effect in PC3 cells. Conclusively, PDE4 inhibition with induction of Nrf2/HO-1, NQO-1 is a potential therapeutic approach to protect male reproductive system from the detrimental effects with augmenting, the antineoplastic effect of CIS.
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- Basel A Abdel-Wahab
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia; Department of Medical Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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Hu Z, Fang W, Liu Y, Liang H, Chen W, Wang H. Acute glucose fluctuation promotes RAGE expression via reactive oxygen species‑mediated NF‑κB activation in rat podocytes. Mol Med Rep 2021; 23:330. [PMID: 33760170 PMCID: PMC7974412 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.11969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common chronic complication of diabetes, for which acute glucose fluctuation (AGF) is a potential risk factor. Fluctuating hyperglycemia has been confirmed to induce more serious kidney damage than hyperglycemia in diabetic rats; however, the mechanism remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential role of AGF in the progression of DN. Viability of rat podocytes following 72-h AGF treatment was detected using Cell Counting-Kit-8. The rates of apoptosis and the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in rat podocytes were assessed by flow cytometry. Western blotting and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR were performed to measure relative protein and mRNA expression levels, respectively. Transfection with an mRFP-GFP-LC3 adenoviral vector was used to track autophagic flux under confocal microscopy. The results indicated that AGF could inhibit cell proliferation, promote TNF-α, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and increase autophagy in rat podocytes. Moreover, AGF upregulated receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) expression via activation of NF-κB/p65 and IκBα. Pretreatment with 5 mM N-Acetyl-L-cysteine or 10 µM pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate effectively reduced cellular damage and inhibited activation of the NF-κB/RAGE signaling pathway. Thus, AGF induces rat podocyte injury by aggravating oxidative stress, promoting the inflammatory response, and regulating ROS-mediated NF-κB/RAGE activation.
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- Zhangjie Hu
- College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy Combining Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China
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Naringin alleviates methotrexate-induced liver injury in male albino rats and enhances its antitumor efficacy in HepG2 cells. Biosci Rep 2021; 40:225020. [PMID: 32458964 PMCID: PMC7286878 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20193686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Methotrexate (MTX) is an efficient chemotherapeutic and immunosuppressant drug, but the hepatotoxicity of MTX limits its clinical use. Naringin (Nar) is a flavonoid derived from Citrus paradise, and has been shown to possess several pharmacological activities, including free-radical scavenging and antioxidant properties. In the present study, we first tested the possible protective effects of multiple doses of Nar against MTX-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats, and then we investigated the growth inhibition and apoptotic effects of MTX and/or Nar against the HepG2 hepatocarcinoma cell line. Our in vivo results showed that Nar significantly reduced MTX-induced increases in serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin levels. Nar also reduced MTX-induced oxidative stress by significantly reducing liver malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) content and increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione (GSH). In addition, Nar significantly counteracted MTX-induced increases in hepatic interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Further, Nar greatly protected hepatocyte ultrastructure against MTX-induced injury. In contrast, in vitro MTX and/or Nar treatment of HepG2 cells for 48 h exhibited a cytotoxic effect and induced apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner mediated by a significant increase in the Bax/Bcl-2 protein expression ratio. Noticeably, Nar potentiated the MTX effect on the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. In conclusion, Nar decreased MTX-induced functional and ultrastructural liver damage in a tumor-free animal model. Also, our data introduce MTX and Nar as promising antiproliferative agents with a distinctive mode of action, inducing apoptosis in HepG2 tumor cells through activation of Bax and down-regulation of Bcl-2 protein expression.
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George MY, Menze ET, Esmat A, Tadros MG, El-Demerdash E. Naringin treatment improved main clozapine-induced adverse effects in rats; emphasis on weight gain, metabolic abnormalities, and agranulocytosis. Drug Dev Res 2021; 82:980-989. [PMID: 33537987 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Schizophrenia is one of the major neuropsychiatric disorders affecting people worldwide. Unfortunately, currently available antipsychotic medications possess several side effects. Among them, clozapine is one of the atypical antipsychotics prescribed in schizophrenia wing to its blocking effect on dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT1c ) receptors. However, it has been recently reserved for resistant schizophrenia due to its several side effects. The current research aimed at investigating potential naringin add-on benefit to cease the main side effects of clozapine in ketamine-induced psychosis in rats. In this study, schizophrenia was induced in rats via ketamine administration that could promote neuropathological patterns of schizophrenia. Afterwards, clozapine and naringin were administered to rats in order to improve such effects induced by ketamine. Clozapine administration promoted weight gain, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and agranulocytosis. However, naringin was able to reduce such adverse effects when added to clozapine treatment. Naringin increased total leukocyte count preventing agranulocytosis either when administered alone or in combination with clozapine. In addition, via its metabolic activities, naringin treatment lowered serum total cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Moreover, naringin prevented weight gain when administered. Finally, naringin reduced serum glucose level preventing hyperglycemia associated with clozapine treatment. Collectively, these findings may suggest that naringin possesses a potential add-on benefit to clozapine in treatment of schizophrenia.
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- Mina Y George
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Abd El-Rhman RH, El-Naga RN, Gad AM, Tadros MG, Hassaneen SK. Dibenzazepine Attenuates Against Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats: Involvement of NOTCH Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:567852. [PMID: 33381027 PMCID: PMC7768080 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.567852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cisplatin is one of the standard anti-cancer agents that are used to treat variety of solid tumors. Nevertheless, due to the accumulation of cisplatin in the renal epithelial cells, nephrotoxicity was found to be the main side effect that limits its clinical use. The current study was conducted to assess the potential nephroprotective effect of dibenzazepine, a Notch inhibitor, against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats as well as the possible mechanisms underlying this nephroprotection. The rats were pre-treated with 2 mg/kg dibenzazepine for 7 days before giving a single nephrotoxic dose of cisplatin (7 mg/kg). Cisplatin induced acute nephrotoxicity, where blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels were significantly increased. Besides, lipid peroxidation was markedly elevated and the levels of reduced glutathione and catalase were significantly reduced. Also, the tissue levels of the pro-inflammatory mediators; IL-1β, TNF-α, and NF-kB, were significantly increased in the cisplatin group. The pre-treatment with dibenzazepine significantly mitigated the nephrotoxic effects of cisplatin, the oxidative stress and inflammatory status as well as decreased caspase-3 expression, as compared to the cisplatin group. Furthermore, the up-regulation of Notch-1 and Hes-1 was found to be involved in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and their expression was significantly reduced by dibenzazepine. The nephroprotective effect of dibenzazepine was further confirmed by the histopathological assessment. Moreover, dibenzazepine pre-treatment of hela and PC3 cells in vitro did not antagonize the cisplatin anti-cancer activity. In conclusion, these findings show that dibenzazepine provides protection against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Moreover, the up-regulation of the Notch pathway was shown to play a role in the pathogenesis of cisplatin-induced renal injury.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Egyptian Drug Authority (ED), Giza, Egypt.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, East Kantara Branch, New City, El Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Alshahrani S, Tripathi P, Ashafaq M, Sultan MH, Moni SS, Tripathi R, Siddiqui AH, Rashid H, Malhan AM. Role of renin blocker (Aliskiren) on Cisplatin induced-nephrotoxicity in rats. TOXIN REV 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2020.1857772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Saeed Alshahrani
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oncology, Prince Mohammed Bin Nasser Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Ghareeb RY, Alfy H, Fahmy AA, Ali HM, Abdelsalam NR. Utilization of Cladophora glomerata extract nanoparticles as eco-nematicide and enhancing the defense responses of tomato plants infected by Meloidogyne javanica. Sci Rep 2020; 10:19968. [PMID: 33203960 PMCID: PMC7672092 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77005-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop that belongs to the family Solanaceae. Root-knot nematodes reflect the highly critical economically damaging genera of phytoparasitic nematodes on tomato plants. In this study, the eco-nematicide activity of freshwater green macroalga Cladophora glomerata aqueous extract and their synthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) against root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne javanica was investigated on tomato plants. The formation and chemical structure of Ag-NPs was examined. The aqueous extract from C. glomerata was applied against the root-knot nematodes besides the biosynthesized green silver nanoparticles with 100, 75, 50, and 25% (S, S/2, S/3, S/4) concentrations. To investigate the plant response toward the Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles (GSNPs) treatment, expression profiling of Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase (PAL), Poly Phenol Oxidase (PPO), and Peroxidase (POX) in tomato were examined using Quantitative Real-Time PCR (Q-PCR). The results indicated that GSNPs from C. glomerata exhibited the highest eco-nematicide activity in the laboratory bioassay on egg hatchability and juveniles (J2S) mortality of M. javanica compared with the chemical commercial nematicide Rugby 60%. Also, results showed a significant reduction in galls number, egg masses, females per root system/plant, and mortality of juveniles. The results of PAL and PPO enzyme expression for the control plants remained relatively stable, while the plant inoculated with nematode M. javanica as well as the activity of genes in scope was increased from 14 to 28 Days after Nematode Inoculation (DANI). These activities were improved in inoculated plants and treated with C. glomerata extract and their green syntheses of Ag-NPs and the other plants treated with Rugby 60% (4 mL/L). The greatest activities of the three enzymes were evident after 14 days after the nematode inoculation. It can be concluded that the green synthesized nanoparticles using C. glomerata could be used as potent nematicides against M. javanica which induces the immune system to defend against nematode infection.
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- Rehab Y Ghareeb
- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt.
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- Plant Protection Research Institute, Field Crop Pests Department, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, 12627, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Dep, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Ain Shams, 13766, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.,Timber Trees Research Department, Agriculture Research Center, Sabahia Horticulture Research Station, Horticulture Research Institute, Alexandria, 21526, Egypt
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- Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21531, Egypt.
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Wang L, He Y, Li Y, Pei C, Olatunji OJ, Tang J, Famurewa AC, Wang H, Yan B. Protective Effects of Nucleosides-Rich Extract from Cordyceps cicadae against Cisplatin Induced Testicular Damage. Chem Biodivers 2020; 17:e2000671. [PMID: 33007148 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cisplatin (CISP) is an efficacious anticancer agent used in chemotherapy, however, the constraint to its clinical utility is the stray organ toxicity including testicular damage linked to oxidative and inflammatory cascades. This study aimed to explore the protective effect of nucleosides-rich extract from Cordyceps cicadae (NRCE) against CISP-induced testicular damage in rats. Rats were subjected to prophylactic oral administration of NRCE (50, 100 and 400 mg/kg body weight/day) for 7 days prior to testicular toxicity induced by CISP (10 mg/kg, ip) and were sacrificed after 72 h post-CISP injection. Cisplatin caused significant deficits in sperm count, viability and motility, testosterone and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) compared to normal control. It depressed testicular activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), total antioxidant content (TAC), whereas malondialdehyde (MDA) increased remarkably. CISP considerably increased tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-one beta (IL-1β) with alterations in testis histology compared to normal control. Interestingly, NRCE pretreatment inhibited the CISP-induced alterations in reproductive indices, restored the antioxidant activities in testes as well as inflammatory mediators and histology comparable to control. Our findings demonstrate that NRCE could prevent CISP testicular damage via inhibition of oxidative stress and pro-inflammation in rats.
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- Ling Wang
- Department of Reproductive Center, the 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese PLA, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- Department of Health Service, the 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese PLA, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
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- Ningxia Human Sperm Bank, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, 90110, Thailand
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Bozhou University, Bozhou, 236800, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, 1010, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Ningxia Human Sperm Bank, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, P. R. China
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- Ningxia Human Sperm Bank, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, P. R. China
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Naringin Combined with NF-κB Inhibition and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Induces Apoptotic Cell Death via Oxidative Stress and the PERK/eIF2α/ATF4/CHOP Axis in HT29 Colon Cancer Cells. Biochem Genet 2020; 59:159-184. [PMID: 32979141 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-020-09996-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Currently, combination therapy is considered the most effective solution for a selective chemotherapeutic effect in the treatment of colon cancer. This study investigated the death of both colon cancer HT29 cells and healthy vascular smooth muscle TG-Ha-VSMC cells (VSMCs) induced by naringin combined with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and NF-κB inhibition. Naringin combined with tunicamycin and BAY 11-7082 suppressed the proliferation of HT29 cells in a dose-dependent manner and induced particularly apoptotic death without significantly affecting healthy VSMCs according to Annexin V/PI staining and AO/EB staining analyses. Insufficient antioxidant defense and heat shock response as well as excessive ROS generation were observed in HT29 cells following combination therapy. Quantitative real-time PCR and western blot analysis demonstrated that drug combination-induced mitochondrial apoptosis was activated through the ROS-mediated PERK/eIF2α/ATF4/CHOP pathway. Additionally, naringin combination significantly reduced the sXBP expression induced by tunicamycin+BAY 11-7082 in a dose-dependent manner. In conclusion, this study found that naringin combined with tunicamycin+BAY 11-7082 efficiently induced apoptotic cell death in HT29 colon cancer cells via oxidative stress and the PERK/eIF2α/ATF4/CHOP pathway, suggesting that naringin combined with tunicamycin plus BAY 11-7082 could be a new combination therapy strategy for effective colon cancer treatment with minimal side effects on healthy cells.
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Citrus Flavonoids as Promising Phytochemicals Targeting Diabetes and Related Complications: A Systematic Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12102907. [PMID: 32977511 PMCID: PMC7598193 DOI: 10.3390/nu12102907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The consumption of plant-based food is important for health promotion, especially concerning the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Flavonoids are the main bioactive compounds in citrus fruits, with multiple beneficial effects, especially antidiabetic effects. We systematically review the potential antidiabetic action and molecular mechanisms of citrus flavonoids based on in vitro and in vivo studies. A search of the PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science Core Collection databases for articles published since 2010 was carried out using the keywords citrus, flavonoid, and diabetes. All articles identified were analyzed, and data were extracted using a standardized form. The search identified 38 articles, which reported that 19 citrus flavonoids, including 8-prenylnaringenin, cosmosiin, didymin, diosmin, hesperetin, hesperidin, isosiennsetin, naringenin, naringin, neohesperidin, nobiletin, poncirin, quercetin, rhoifolin, rutin, sineesytin, sudachitin, tangeretin, and xanthohumol, have antidiabetic potential. These flavonoids regulated biomarkers of glycemic control, lipid profiles, renal function, hepatic enzymes, and antioxidant enzymes, and modulated signaling pathways related to glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity that are involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes and its related complications. Citrus flavonoids, therefore, are promising antidiabetic candidates, while their antidiabetic effects remain to be verified in forthcoming human studies.
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Almoiliqy M, Wen J, Xu B, Sun YC, Lian MQ, Li YL, Qaed E, Al-Azab M, Chen DP, Shopit A, Wang L, Sun PY, Lin Y. Cinnamaldehyde protects against rat intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injuries by synergistic inhibition of NF-κB and p53. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2020; 41:1208-1222. [PMID: 32238887 PMCID: PMC7609352 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-020-0359-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Our preliminary study shows that cinnamaldehyde (CA) could protect against intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injuries, in which p53 and NF-κB p65 play a synergistic role. In this study, we conducted in vivo and in vitro experiments to verify this proposal. SD rats were pretreated with CA (10 or 40 mg · kg−1 · d−1, ig) for 3 days, then subjected to 1 h mesenteric ischemia followed by 2 h reperfusion. CA pretreatment dose-dependently ameliorated morphological damage and reduced inflammation evidenced by decreased TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels and MPO activity in I/R-treated intestinal tissues. CA pretreatment also attenuated oxidative stress through restoring SOD, GSH, LDH, and MDA levels in I/R-treated intestinal tissues. Furthermore, CA pretreatment significantly reduced the expression of inflammation/apoptosis-related NF-κB p65, IKKβ, IK-α, and NF-κB p50, and downregulated apoptotic protein expression including p53, Bax, caspase-9 and caspase-3, and restoring Bcl-2, in I/R-treated intestinal tissues. We pretreated IEC-6 cells in vitro with CA for 24 h, followed by 4 h hypoxia and 3 h reoxygenation (H/R) incubation. Pretreatment with CA (3.125, 6.25, and 12.5 μmol · L−1) significantly reversed H/R-induced reduction of IEC-6 cell viability. CA pretreatment significantly suppressed oxidative stress, NF-κB activation and apoptosis in H/R-treated IEC-6 cells. Moreover, CA pretreatment significantly reversed mitochondrial dysfunction in H/R-treated IEC-6 cells. CA pretreatment inhibited the nuclear translocation of p53 and NF-κB p65 in H/R-treated IEC-6 cells. Double knockdown or overexpression of p53 and NF-κB p65 caused a synergistic reduction or elevation of p53 compared with knockdown or overexpression of p53 or NF-κB p65 alone. In H/R-treated IEC-6 cells with double knockdown or overexpression of NF-κB p65 and p53, CA pretreatment caused neither further decrease nor increase of NF-κB p65 or p53 expression, suggesting that CA-induced synergistic inhibition on both NF-κB and p53 played a key role in ameliorating intestinal I/R injuries. Finally, we used immunoprecipitation assay to demonstrate an interaction between p53 and NF-κB p65, showing the basis for CA-induced synergistic inhibition. Our results provide valuable information for further studies.
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Budel RG, da Silva DA, Moreira MP, Dalcin AJF, da Silva AF, Nazario LR, Majolo JH, Lopes LQS, Santos RCV, Antunes Soares FA, da Silva RS, Gomes P, Boeck CR. Toxicological evaluation of naringin-loaded nanocapsules in vitro and in vivo. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 188:110754. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hashem KS, Elkelawy AMMH, Abd-Allah S, Helmy NA. Involvement of Mfn2, Bcl2/Bax signaling and mitochondrial viability in the potential protective effect of Royal jelly against mitochondria-mediated ovarian apoptosis by cisplatin in rats. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2020; 23:515-526. [PMID: 32489567 PMCID: PMC7239429 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2020.40401.9563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The current study aimed to assess cisplatin-mediated ovarian apoptosis in a rat model by Royal jelly (RJ). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty female adult albino rats (180-200 g) were divided into three groups (n=10): saline (0.9% NaCl, IP) was given to the control group, the cisplatin group: received (5 mg/kg/once a week IP) for 5 successive weeks, the RJ+Cis. group: received RJ (100 mg/kg/ day PO daily), and Cisplatin (5 mg/kg/once per week IP) for 5 successive weeks. At the end of the experiment, rats were sacrificed and their ovaries were isolated and used for biochemical analysis, molecular investigations and morphometric assessment as well as histological study. Moreover, blood samples were collected for determination of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), Estradiol, progesterone and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH). RESULTS The current study clarified that RJ given to rats prior to cisplatin significantly increased the ovarian and uterine weights, in addition to follicular count at P˂0.05 compared to rats injected only with cisplatin. Moreover, it restored normal ovarian histological structure with a concurrent reduction in FSH, and LH levels, and increased AMH and ovarian hormone concentrations at P˂0.05 compared to cisplatin group. Also, RJ decreased the ovarian antioxidant/oxidative imbalance harmonized with significant suppression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and increase of quinone oxidoreductase 1 mRNA expression at P˂0.05 compared to cisplatin group. CONCLUSION We concluded that RJ could alleviate mitochondrial-induced ovarian apoptosis caused by cisplatin via increasing anti-apoptotic Bcl2, and diminishing pro-apoptotic Bax with a concomitant increase of Mfn2 mRNA and protein expressions.
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- Khalid S. Hashem
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Zygophyllum album leaves extract prevented hepatic fibrosis in rats, by reducing liver injury and suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathways. Exploring of bioactive compounds using HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 28:1735-1750. [PMID: 32206981 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00700-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Zygophyllum album is traditionally used against many illnesses, such as liver disease. The present study investigated the bioactive compounds in methanol extract of Z. album (MEZA) using HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS and explored its possible antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and hepatoprotective effect. Twelve phenolic compounds were identified; isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside being the main one was the main composite (144.6 mg/100 g dm). Results showed that MEZA reduced significantly the biochemical markers (AST, ALT, LDH and ALP), and the hepatic oxidative stress indicators (MDA, PC, SOD, CAT, and GPx) in deltamethrin (DLM)-treated rats. Moreover, MEZA limited the inflammatory responses through downregulation of NF-κB gene, which suppressed the production of proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6). Furthermore, Z. album reduced DLM-induced apoptosis by attenuating caspase 3 and p53 mRNA activation. MEZA treatment also alleviated upregulation of α-SMA, type I collagen, and TGF-β1 mRNA in the liver. The possible antifibrotic effect of MEZA was clearly demonstrated by the histopathology examination, using Masson's Trichrome and Sirius Red stainings. Therefore, the current study suggested that the bioactive compounds of Z. album possessed antifibrotic effect against DLM-induced hepatic fibrosis, by protecting liver tissue, and inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathways.
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Akintunde JK, Akintola TE, Hammed MO, Amoo CO, Adegoke AM, Ajisafe LO. Naringin protects against Bisphenol-A induced oculopathy as implication of cataract in hypertensive rat model. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 126:110043. [PMID: 32172062 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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People who have experienced high blood pressure are at greater risk of susceptibility to other health problems including oculopathy. The patients with these experiences do not have adequate treatment and those who do; spend much funds on the drug purchase. The study examines the protective effect of naringin (NRG) against ocular impairment in L-NAME induced hypertensive rat on exposure to a cellular disruptor. Fifty-six adult male albino rats were randomly distributed into eight (n = 7) groups. Group I: control animals, Group II was treated with Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME), Group III was treated with 50 mg/kg Bisphenol-A, Group IV was treated with L-NAME +50 mg/kg Bisphenol-A. Group V was administered with L-NAME +80 mg/kg NRG. Group VI was administered with 50 Mg/kg BPA + 80 mg/kg NRG. Group VII was administered with L-NAME+50 mg/kg Bisphenol-A +80 mg/kg NRG. Lastly, group VIII was treated with 80 mg/kg NRG alone for 14 days. Naringin prevented hypertension and ocular dysfunction by depleting the activities of angiotensin-converting enzymes, arginase, aldose-reductase and phosphodiesterase-51 (PDE-51) with corresponding down-regulation of inflammatory markers including TNF-α and IL-B. Moreover, ocular impairment was remarkably reduced by NRG as manifested by the decreased activities of AChE, BuChE, MAO-A and enzymes of ATP hydrolysis (ATPase, ADPase, AMPase) and adenosine deaminase with resultant increased NO level. Also, ocular expression of CD43 transcript, caspaace-9 and tumor suppressor P53 proteins were suppressed on treatment with NRG. This study corroborates the view that NRG may be a useful therapy in alleviating inflammatory markers, apoptosis and metabolic nucleotides disorders via the NOS/cGMP/PKG signaling pathways in hypertensive rat model on exposure to a cellular disruptor.
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- J K Akintunde
- Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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- Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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George MY, Menze ET, Esmat A, Tadros MG, El-Demerdash E. Potential therapeutic antipsychotic effects of Naringin against ketamine-induced deficits in rats: Involvement of Akt/GSK-3β and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways. Life Sci 2020; 249:117535. [PMID: 32151688 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM Schizophrenia is a chronic, disabling and one of the major neurological illnesses affecting nearly 1% of the global population. Currently available antipsychotic medications possess limited effects. The current research aimed at investigating potential therapeutic add-on benefit to enhance the effects of clozapine anti-schizophrenic. MAIN METHODS To induce schizophrenia, ketamine was administered at a dose of 25 mg/kg i.p. for 14 consecutive days. Naringin was administered to Wistar rats at a dose of 100 mg/kg orally, alone or in combination with clozapine 5 mg/kg i.p from day 8 to day 14. Furthermore, behavioral tests were conducted to evaluate positive, negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia. In addition, neurotransmitters' levels were detected using HPLC. Moreover, oxidative stress markers were assessed using spectrophotometry. Furthermore, apoptotic and wnt/β-catenin pathway markers were determined using western blotting (Akt, GSK-3β and β-catenin), colorimetric methods (Caspase-3) and immunohistochemistry (Bax, Bcl2 and cytochrome c). KEY FINDINGS Ketamine induced positive, negative and cognitive schizophrenia symptoms together with neurotransmitters' imbalance. In addition, ketamine treatment caused significant glutathione depletion, lipid peroxidation and reduction in catalase activity. Naringin and/or clozapine treatment significantly attenuated ketamine-induced schizophrenic symptoms and oxidative injury. Additionally, ketamine provoked apoptosis via increasing Bax/Bcl2 expression, caspase-3 activity, and Cytochrome C and Akt protein expression while naringin/clozapine treatment significantly inhibited this apoptotic effect. Moreover, naringin activated the neurodevelopmental wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway evidenced by increasing pGSK-3β and reducing pβ-catenin protein expression. SIGNIFICANCE These findings may suggest that naringin possesses a potential therapeutic add-on effect against ketamine-induced schizophrenia.
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- Mina Y George
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Debreli Coskun M, Sudha T, Bharali DJ, Celikler S, Davis PJ, Mousa SA. αvβ3 Integrin Antagonists Enhance Chemotherapy Response in an Orthotopic Pancreatic Cancer Model. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:95. [PMID: 32174830 PMCID: PMC7056702 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer decreases survival time and quality of life because of drug resistance and peripheral neuropathy during conventional treatment. This study was undertaken to investigate whether αvβ3 integrin receptor antagonist compounds NDAT and XT199 can suppress the development of cisplatin resistance and cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in an orthotopic pancreatic SUIT2-luc cancer cell mouse model. Anticancer effects of these compounds and their combination with cisplatin were assessed in this tumor mouse model with bioluminescent signaling and histopathology, and a cytokine assay was used to examine expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α from plasma samples. To determine the neuroprotective effects of the compounds on cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy, behavioral hind-limb posture of the mice was evaluated. The combination therapy of NDAT or XT199 with cisplatin elicited greater inhibition of tumor growth and increased tumor necrosis compared to cisplatin alone. NDAT and XT199 in combination with cisplatin significantly decreased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α and significantly increased expression of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in comparison to cisplatin alone. Cisplatin-treated groups showed stocking-glove hind-limb posture, whereas NDAT and XT199 with cisplatin-treated groups displayed normal hind-limb posture. Results clearly suggest that NDAT and XT199 treatment with cisplatin that inactivates NF-κB may contribute to increased antitumor and anti-inflammatory efficacy as well as alleviate cisplatin-mediated loss of motor function in this pancreatic tumor mouse model.
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- Melis Debreli Coskun
- Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rensselaer, NY, United States.,Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rensselaer, NY, United States
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- Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rensselaer, NY, United States
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rensselaer, NY, United States.,Department of Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, United States
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- Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rensselaer, NY, United States
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Feriani A, Tir M, Gómez-Caravaca AM, Contreras MDM, Talhaoui N, Taamalli A, Segura-Carretero A, Ghazouani L, Mufti A, Tlili N, Allagui MS. HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS profiling of Zygophyllum album roots extract and assessment of its cardioprotective effect against deltamethrin-induced myocardial injuries in rat, by suppression of oxidative stress-related inflammation and apoptosis via NF-κB signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 247:112266. [PMID: 31580943 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Zygophyllum album is widely used to treat many cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and as anti-inflammatory plant. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of the potential protective effects of Zygophyllum album roots extract (ZARE) against myocardial damage and fibrosis induced by a chronic exposure to deltamethrin (DLM) in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Bioactive compounds present in ZARE were analyzed by HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. In vivo, DLM (4 mg/kg body weight), ZARE (400 mg/kg body weight) and DLM with ZARE were administered to rats orally for 60 days. Biochemical markers (LDH, ALT, CK, CK-MB and cTn-I) were assessed in the plasma by an auto-analyzer. Pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6) were evaluated by a sandwich ELISA. NF-κB was quantified at mRNA levels by real time PCR. Heart tissue was used to determine cardiac oxidative stress markers (MDA, PC, SOD, CAT, and GPx). Masson's Trichrome (MT) and Sirius Red (SR) stainings were used for explored fibrosis statues. RESULTS Phytochemical analysis using HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS revealed the presence of twenty six molecules including phenolic compounds and saponins. ZARE significantly improved the heart injury markers (LDH, ALT, CK, CK-MB and cTn-I), lipid peroxidation (MDA), protein oxidation (PC), antioxidant capacity (SOD, CAT, and GPx), and DNA structure, which were altered by DLM exposure. Moreover, ZARE cotreatment reduced the expressions of NF-κB, decreased plasmatic pro-inflammatory cytokines concentration (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6), and suppressed the myocardial collagen deposition, as observed by Sirius Red and Masson's Trichrome staining. CONCLUSION ZARE ameliorated the severity of DLM-induced myocardial injuries through improving the oxidative status and reducing profibrotic cytokines production. The ZARE actions could be mediated by downregulation of NF-κB mRNA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anouar Feriani
- Research Unit of Macromolecular Biochemistry and Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia.
| | - Meriam Tir
- Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Environnement, Biologie et Physiologie des Organismes Aquatiques, LR18ES41, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis EL Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia.
| | - Ana María Gómez-Caravaca
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva S/n, 18071, Granada, Spain; Research and Development of Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), PTS Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, Edificio Bioregión, 18016, Granada, Spain.
| | - María Del Mar Contreras
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva S/n, 18071, Granada, Spain; Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071, Jaén, Spain.
| | - Nassima Talhaoui
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva S/n, 18071, Granada, Spain; Research and Development of Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), PTS Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, Edificio Bioregión, 18016, Granada, Spain.
| | - Amani Taamalli
- Department of Chemistry, University of Hafr Al Batin, P.O. Box 1803, Hafr Al Batin 31991, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
| | - Antonio Segura-Carretero
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva S/n, 18071, Granada, Spain; Research and Development of Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), PTS Granada, Avda. Del Conocimiento S/n, Edificio Bioregión, 18016, Granada, Spain.
| | - Lakhdar Ghazouani
- Research Unit of Macromolecular Biochemistry and Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia.
| | - Afoua Mufti
- Research Unit of Macromolecular Biochemistry and Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia
| | - Nizar Tlili
- Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El-Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia; Institut National de Recherches en Génie Rural, Eaux et Forêts, Université de Carthage, BP 10, Ariana, 2080, Tunisia.
| | - Mohamed Salah Allagui
- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Science of Sfax, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia.
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