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Islam A, Chowdhury D, Palit PK, Sohel M, Mozibullah M, Islam MJ, Al Mamun A, Datta J, Dev A, Nath PK, Chowdhury MFF, Nath SK, Mujib ASM. Serum creatinine phosphokinase: A potential prognostic marker in assessing clinical severity with organophosphorus poisoning. J Clin Lab Anal 2023; 37:e24980. [PMID: 37908063 PMCID: PMC10749490 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Organophosphorus compound (OPC) poisoning undoubtedly being a major concern in cultivation sites of the developing world, including Bangladesh. Two potential biomarkers, for example, serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), are widely used in OPC poisoning severity indicators in patients. In this study, we sought to correlate the severity score of acute OPC poisoning with CPK or LDH level and subsequently explore their prognostic value. METHODS This study was performed on a total of 70 patients with OPC poisoning admitted to the inpatient care unit at a territory-based hospital in Bangladesh. Sociodemographics and poison types were recorded, and severity was assessed according to Peradeniya Organophosphorus Poisoning (POP) scale. Serum CPK and LDH levels were measured and recorded. RESULTS A total of seventy OPC patients were included with male to female ratio of 1.33:1, respectively, with a mean age of 28.7 ± 12.8 years. Chlorpyrifos and methylparathion were the most commonly utilized OP compounds, accounting for 42.9% and 28.6%, respectively. Among the OPC patients, the majority were married homemakers from rural areas. According to POP score, 55.7% and 37.1% of patients were categorized as mild and moderate, whereas very few were found to be severe. The mean serum CPK and LDH of OPC-patients at admission time were 235.6 ± 79.8 IU/L and 348.3 ± 154.1 IU/L, respectively. Serum CPK, atropine dose and hospital stay strongly correlated with clinical severity. CONCLUSION We conclude that the serum CPK level strongly correlates with the degree of OPC poisoning and can be used as a predictor of the clinical intervention approaches.
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- Ashekul Islam
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Chittagong Medical College HospitalChattogramBangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Chittagong Medical College HospitalChattogramBangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyPrimeasia UniversityDhakaBangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangailBangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Chittagong Medical College HospitalChattogramBangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Chittagong Medical College HospitalChattogramBangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Chittagong Medical College HospitalChattogramBangladesh
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- Department of Medicine, Chittagong Medical College HospitalChattogramBangladesh
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Shalan MG. Amelioration of mercuric chloride-induced physiologic and histopathologic alterations in rats using vitamin E and zinc chloride supplement. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12036. [PMID: 36544834 PMCID: PMC9761730 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The drastic effects of mercuric chloride and the protective efficiency of vitamin E and zinc chloride co-supplementation were clearly investigated in this study. Male rats were divided into four groups. The first was the control. The second received vitamin E (100 mg/kg) and zinc chloride (30 mg/kg) daily. In comparison, the third received mercuric chloride (1 mg/kg) daily, and the fourth received the same mercuric chloride dose supplemented with the same vitamin E and zinc chloride doses. Mercury promotes a significant decline in body weight. It causes a considerable reduction in total red blood cells (RBCs) count and hemoglobin concentration; however, white blood cells (WBCs) increased significantly. Significant mercury-induced elevations in hepatic and renal functions were observed. Mercury induced substantial reductions in catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Mercury caused apoptotic DNA fragmentation. It induced degeneration and necrosis in the liver and kidney. It induced necrosis, leukocyte infiltration and blood vessel congestion in the cerebral cortex. Shrinkage and deterioration of Purkinje cells of the cerebellum were observed in response to mercuric chloride toxicity. Mercuric chloride enhanced shrinking in seminiferous tubules and Leydig cells. It reduced sperm count, sperm motility, and testosterone concentration; however, it promoted abnormal sperm morphology. Administration of vitamin E and zinc chloride showed marked improvement in different parameters under investigation, however, further research is needed to determine fate of mercury.
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El Kotb SM, El-ghazouly DES, Ameen O. The potential cytoprotective effect of Vitamin C and Vitamin E on monosodium glutamate-induced testicular toxicity in rats. ALEXANDRIA JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/20905068.2020.1804311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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Urióstegui-Acosta M, Tello-Mora P, Solís-Heredia MDJ, Ortega-Olvera JM, Piña-Guzmán B, Martín-Tapia D, González-Mariscal L, Quintanilla-Vega B. Methyl parathion causes genetic damage in sperm and disrupts the permeability of the blood-testis barrier by an oxidant mechanism in mice. Toxicology 2020; 438:152463. [PMID: 32294493 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2020.152463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Methyl parathion (Me-Pa) is an extremely toxic organophosphorus pesticide still used in developing countries. It has been associated with decreased sperm function and fertility and with oxidative and DNA damage. The blood-testis barrier (BTB) is a structure formed by tight junction (TJ) proteins in Sertoli cells and has a critical role in spermatogenesis. We assessed the effect of repeated doses of Me-Pa (3-12 mg/kg/day for 5 days, i.p.) on sperm quality, lipid oxidation, DNA integrity, and BTB permeability in adult male mice and explored oxidation as a mechanism of toxicity. Me-Pa caused dose-dependent effects on sperm quality, lipoperoxidation, and DNA integrity. Testis histology results showed the disruption of spermatogenesis progression and atrophy of seminiferous tubules. The pesticide opened the BTB, as evidenced by the presence of a biotin tracer in the adluminal compartment of the seminiferous tubules. This effect was not observed after 45 days of exposure when a spermatogenic cycle had completed. The coadministration of the antioxidant α-tocopherol (50 mg/kg/day for 5 days, oral) prevented the effects of Me-Pa on sperm quality, DNA and the BTB, indicating the importance of oxidative stress in the damage generated by Me-Pa. As evidenced by immunochemistry, no changes were found in the localization of the TJ proteins of the BTB, although oxidation (carbonylation) of total proteins in testis homogenates was detected. Our results show that Me-Pa disturbs the BTB and that oxidation is involved in the observed toxic effects on sperm cells.
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- Toxicology Department, Cinvestav, Ave. IPN 2508, Colonia Zacatenco, Mexico City, 07360, Mexico
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- Physiology, Biophysics and Neurosciences Department, Cinvestav, Ave. IPN 2508, Colonia Zacatenco, Mexico City, 07360, Mexico
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- National Polytechnic Institute, UPIBI, Ave. Acueducto s/n, Barrio La Laguna, Colonia Ticomán, 07340, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Physiology, Biophysics and Neurosciences Department, Cinvestav, Ave. IPN 2508, Colonia Zacatenco, Mexico City, 07360, Mexico
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- Physiology, Biophysics and Neurosciences Department, Cinvestav, Ave. IPN 2508, Colonia Zacatenco, Mexico City, 07360, Mexico
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Ghorbani Taherdehi F, Nikravesh MR, Jalali M, Fazel A, Gorji Valokola M. Evaluating the Protective Role of Ascorbic Acid in Malathion-induced Testis Tissue Toxicity of Male Rats. Int J Prev Med 2019; 10:45. [PMID: 31143419 PMCID: PMC6528429 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_253_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background: Malathion is one of organophosphate pesticides that is widely used in agriculture and crops to control insects. Malathion affects body organs such as the reproductive system by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity and induction of oxidative stress. This study is aimed to investigate the effects of malathion on glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) level in testis of male rats, as well as to study the protective role of Ascorbic Acid. Methods: In this study, 30 adult male Wistar rats weighing approximately 200–250 g were divided into 5 groups of 6 rats each. These groups include a control group (no intervention), sham (normal saline 0.9%), experimental Group 1 (malathion 50 mg/kg), experimental Group 2 (Malathion 50 mg/kg + Ascorbic Acid 200 mg/kg), and experimental Group 3 (Ascorbic Acid 200 mg/kg). Malathion, solvents, and ascorbic acid were injected intraperitoneally. After 6 weeks, all groups were anesthetized, and the right testis was used to measure levels of MDA and GSH. MDA as a marker of lipid peroxidation and GSH content was used. Results: The results showed that malathion increased MDA level and decreased GSH level compared with the control group (P < 0.001). It was also found that administration of malathion in combination with ascorbic acid reduced MDA level and increased the GSH level. Conclusions: Malathion-induced lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress in the testis of rats. In addition, it seems that ascorbic acid, due to its antioxidant capabilities, can improve malathion-induced poisonous changes.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Microanatomy Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Cekovska S, Stoleski S, Soleva V, Tosheska-Trajkovska K, Labudovik D, Bogdanska J, Brezovska-Kavrakova J, Kostovska I, Bauer B, Topuzovska S. Enzymatic changes in orchard workers with occupational exposure to pesticides. MAKEDONSKO FARMACEVTSKI BILTEN 2019. [DOI: 10.33320/maced.pharm.bull.2018.64.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Organophosphates (OP) and carbamates, frequently used pesticides, can cause a variety of adverse health effects, ranging from simple irritation of the skin and eyes to more severe effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between chronic occupational pesticide exposure and changes in serum activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) in orchard workers. In the study, 47 peach orchard workers were included, at the age from 19 to 60 years, with monthly exposure to pesticides from 5 to 20 days and 1 to 35 working years. The control group consisted of 40 healthy age-matched men, without exposure to pesticides. All orchard workers kept to safety precautions. 68% of workers reported some physical signs and symptoms. A significantly decreased AChE activity was detected in 10.6% of orchard workers and increased CPK activity in 40.4%. Very weak negative correlation was detected between AChE and ALP activities (r = -0.34, p = 0.001) and between AChE and CPK activities (r = -0.25, p = 0.02). No correlation was found between the serum AChE and day of monthly exposure, as well as years of exposure. The results have shown that orchard workers with decreased AChE activity and increased CPK activity should be monitored as workers with an increased risk for severe pesticide poisoning. These findings suggest that chronic occupational exposure to pesticides elicit mild toxic effects, as well as biochemical changes of unknown long-term consequences.
Keywords: Toxic effects; Carbamates pesticide, Organophosphate pesticide, Serum enzymes, Orchard workers, Occupational exposure
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- Svetlana Cekovska
- nstitute of Medical and Experimental biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. 50 Divizija No. 6, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- Institute of Occupational Health of R. Macedonia, WHO CC, Str. Vtora Makedonska Brigada 43, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- Private health institution Avicena laboratory, Boulevard 8-mi Septemvri 12, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- nstitute of Medical and Experimental biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. 50 Divizija No. 6, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- nstitute of Medical and Experimental biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. 50 Divizija No. 6, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- nstitute of Medical and Experimental biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. 50 Divizija No. 6, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- nstitute of Medical and Experimental biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. 50 Divizija No. 6, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- nstitute of Medical and Experimental biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. 50 Divizija No. 6, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- Institute of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. Majka Tereza 47, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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- nstitute of Medical and Experimental biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Str. 50 Divizija No. 6, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
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Gökçe Apaydın F, Pandır D, Kalender S, Baş H, Kalender Y. Hematoprotective effect of vitamins C and E against subchronic toxicity of bendiocarb: Biochemical evidences. J Food Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Biology Bozok University Yozgat Turkey
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- Faculty of Gazi Education, Department of Science Gazi University Ankara Turkey
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- Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Biology Bozok University Yozgat Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology Gazi University Ankara Turkey
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Arab SA, Nikravesh MR, Jalali M, Fazel A. Evaluation of oxidative stress indices after exposure to malathion and protective effects of ascorbic acid in ovarian tissue of adult female rats. Electron Physician 2018; 10:6789-6795. [PMID: 29997763 PMCID: PMC6033125 DOI: 10.19082/6789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Malathion is one of organophosphate pesticides that is extensively used in farming and crops to control pests. Malathion induces oxidative stress in the various tissues such as the reproductive system. Objective To determine the effects of malathion on malondialdehyde (MDA) level and glutathione (GSH) content in female rat ovary tissue as well as to assess the protective role of Ascorbic Acid. Methods This study was carried out at the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology (School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran) in 2015. In this experimental study, 30 adult, female, Wistar rats (weight range: 200-250 g) were divided into five groups, each group consisting of six rats: control group (no interventions), sham group (normal saline 0.9% 50 mg/kg), experimental group 1 (Ascorbic Acid 200 mg/kg), experimental group 2 (malathion 50 mg/kg), and experimental group 3 (malathion 50 mg/kg + Ascorbic Acid 200 mg/kg). Malathion, solvents and Ascorbic Acid were injected intraperitoneally. After two weeks, the animals were anaesthetized with intraperitoneal ketamine/xylazine (60 and 6 mg/kg, respectively) and then scarified, and the right ovarian was used to measure levels of MDA, a marker of lipid peroxidation, and GSH content. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 16, using descriptive statistics, One Way ANOVA, and Tukey-Kramer test. A p-value <0.05 was set as significance level. Results This study has shown that malathion increased MDA level and reduced GSH content compared with the control group (p<0.001). Also, administration of malathion in combination with Ascorbic Acid, reduced MDA level and increased the GSH content in rat ovarian tissue. Conclusion Malathion induced lipid peroxidation and Oxidative stress in the ovarian of Rats. In addition, it appears that Ascorbic Acid, due to its antioxidant, can recover malathion-induced poisonous changes.
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- Somayyeh Abbasabad Arab
- M.Sc. Student of Anatomy, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Ph.D. of Anatomy, Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Ph.D. of Anatomy, Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Ph.D. of Anatomy, Professor, Microanatomy Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Du F, Fung YS. Dual-opposite multi-walled carbon nanotube modified carbon fiber microelectrode for microfluidic chip-capillary electrophoresis determination of methyl parathion metabolites in human urine. Electrophoresis 2018; 39:1375-1381. [DOI: 10.1002/elps.201700470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Fuying Du
- Department of Water Quality Engineering; School of Power and Mechanical Engineering; Wuhan University; Wuhan P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry; University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine; Wuhan University; Ministry of Education; P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong
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Zhang J, Song W, Sun Y, Shan A. Effects of phoxim-induced hepatotoxicity on SD rats and the protection of vitamin E. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:24916-24927. [PMID: 28918601 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0104-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Currently, public pay more attention to the adverse effect of organophosphate pesticides on human and animal health and on the environment in developing nations. Vitamin E may protect the hepatocyte and increase the function of liver. The study was to investigate the effects of phoxim-induced hepatotoxicity on Sprague Dawley (SD) rats and the protection of vitamin E. SD rats received by gavage 180 mg kg-1 (per body weight) of phoxim, 200 mg kg-1 (per body weight) of vitamin E, and phoxim + vitamin E. The results showed that exposure to phoxim elevated liver coefficient; glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, total bile acid, and alanine aminotransferase in the serum; ROS in the liver; and the expression of p53, Bax, CYP2E1, ROS, caspase-9, caspase-8, and caspase-3, while phoxim caused a reduction of total protein, albumin, and cholinesterase in the serum; acetylcholinesterase, total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione in the liver; and the expression of Bcl-2. Vitamin E modified the phoxim-induced hepatotoxicity by reducing the GGT in the serum, malondialdehyde in the liver, and the expression of CYP2E1 significantly. There were no significant changes of globulin in the serum, the activity of catalase in the liver, as well as expression levels of Fas and Bad in the liver. Overall, subacute exposure to phoxim induced hepatic injury, oxidative stress damage, and cell apoptosis. Vitamin E modified phoxim-induced hepatotoxicity slightly. And, vitamin E minimized oxidative stress damage and ultrastructural changes in rat hepatocytes notably.
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- Jing Zhang
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China.
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Apaydin FG, Baş H, Kalender S, Kalender Y. Bendiocarb induced histopathological and biochemical alterations in rat liver and preventive role of vitamins C and E. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2017; 49:148-155. [PMID: 28013143 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2016.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2016] [Revised: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this study, biochemical changes and histological structure of rat liver after bendiocarb administration and possible preventive effects of vitamins C and E were studied. The animals were given with bendiocarb, vitamin C and vitamin E, daily 0,8mg/kg of body weight (bw), 100mg/kg-bw and 100mg/kg-bw for 28days, respectively. Lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme activities, histological alterations and antioxidant capacity assays of liver and also liver function tests and lipid profile were measured. Bendiocarb treatment decreased the antioxidant enzyme activities, FRAP and TEAC values and increased malondialdehyde levels compared to control. Also, there were statistically significant alterations in liver function tests, lipid profile parameters and histopathological changes in bendiocarb treated groups. Vitamins C and E showed protective effects against examining parameters. According to results we can say that co-treatment of vitamin C and vitamin E may be more effective than use of them alone.
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- Fatma Gökçe Apaydin
- Gazi University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Bozok University, Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Biology, 66100, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Gazi Education, Department of Science, 06500, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, 06500, Ankara, Turkey
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Elwej A, Ghorbel I, Chaabane M, Soudani N, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Mnif H, Boudawara T, Zeghal N, Sefi M. Protective effects of dietary selenium and vitamin C in barium-induced cardiotoxicity. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016; 36:1146-1157. [PMID: 27941167 DOI: 10.1177/0960327116681651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Several metals including barium (Ba) known as environmental pollutants provoke deleterious effects on human health. The present work pertains to the potential ability of selenium (Se) and/or vitamin C, used as nutritional supplements, to alleviate the toxic effects induced by barium chloride (BaCl2) in the heart of adult rats. Animals were randomly divided into seven groups of six each: group 1, serving as negative controls, received distilled water; group 2 received in their drinking water BaCl2 (67 ppm); group 3 received both Ba and Se (sodium selenite 0.5 mg kg-1 of diet); group 4 received both Ba and vitamin C (200 mg kg-1 bodyweight) via force feeding; group 5 received Ba, Se, and vitamin C; and groups 6 and 7, serving as positive controls, received either Se or vitamin C for 21 days. The exposure of rats to BaCl2 caused cardiotoxicity as monitored by an increase in malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and advanced oxidation protein product levels, a decrease in Na+-K+ adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase), Mg2+ ATPase, and acetylcholinesterase activities and in antioxidant defense system (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and nonprotein thiols). Plasma lactate dehydrogenase and creatine kinase activities, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels increased, while high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol level decreased. Coadministration of Se and/or vitamin C restored the parameters indicated above to near control values. The histopathological findings confirmed the biochemical results. Se and vitamin C may be a promising therapeutic strategy for Ba-induced heart injury.
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- Awatef Elwej
- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Anatomopathology Laboratory, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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Zhang J, Zhang L, Sun X, Yang Y, Kong L, Lu C, Lv G, Wang T, Wang H, Fu F. Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Ameliorate Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury in Mice via Central Cholinergic System Regulation. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2016; 359:374-382. [PMID: 27535978 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.116.233841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Acetaminophen (APAP) is widely used as an analgesic and antipyretic agent, but it may induce acute liver injury at high doses. Alzheimer's disease patients, while treated with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI), may take APAP when they suffer from cold or pain. It is generally recognized that inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity may also result in liver injury. To clarify whether AChEI could deteriorate or attenuate APAP hepatotoxicity, the effects of AChEI on APAP hepatotoxicity were investigated. Male C57BL/6J mice were administrated with the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) blocker atropine (Atr), or classic α7 nicotine acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) antagonist methyllycaconitine (MLA) 1 hour before administration of AChEIs-donepezil (4 mg/kg), rivastigmine (2 mg/kg), huperzine A (0.2 mg/kg), or neostigmine (0.15 mg/kg)-followed by APAP (300 mg/kg). Eight hours later, the mice were euthanized for histopathologic examination and biochemical assay. The results demonstrated that the tested AChEIs, excluding neostigmine, could attenuate APAP-induced liver injury, accompanied by reduced reactive oxygen species formation, adenosine triphosphate and cytochrome C loss, c-Jun N-terminal kinase 2 (JNK2) phosphorylation, and cytokines. However, Atr or MLA significantly weakened the protective effect of AChEI by affecting mitochondrial function or JNK2 phosphorylation and inflammation response. These results suggest that central mAChR and α7nAChR, which are activated by accumulated acetylcholine resulting from AChEI, were responsible for the protective effect of AChEIs on APAP-induced liver injury. This indicates that Alzheimer's patients treated with AChEI could take APAP, as AChEI is unlikely to deteriorate the hepatotoxicity of APAP.
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- Jianqiao Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Ministry of Education of China), School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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Aly HAA, Mansour AM, Hassan MH, Abd-Ellah MF. Lipoic acid attenuates Aroclor 1260-induced hepatotoxicity in adult rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2016; 31:913-922. [PMID: 25533183 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Revised: 12/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/07/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The present study was aimed to investigate the mechanistic aspect of Aroclor 1260-induced hepatotoxicity and its protection by lipoic acid. The adult male Albino rats were divided into six groups. Group I served as control. Group II received lipoic acid (35 mg/kg/day). Aroclor 1260 was given to rats by oral gavage at doses 20, 40, or 60 mg/kg/day (Groups III, IV, and V, respectively). Group VI was pretreated with lipoic acid (35 mg/kg/day) 24 h before Aroclor 1260 (40 mg/kg/day). Treatment in all groups was continued for further 15 consecutive days. Serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate dehydrogenase activities and total bilirubin, total cholesterol, and triglycerides were significantly increased while total protein, total albumin, and high-density lipoprotein were significantly decreased. Hydrogen peroxide production and lipid peroxidation were significantly increased while superoxide dismutase and catalase activities and reduced glutathione (GSH) content was significantly decreased in liver. Caspase-3 & -9 activities were significantly increased in liver. Lipoic acid pretreatment significantly reverted all these abnormalities toward their normal levels. In conclusion, Aroclor 1260 induced liver dysfunction, at least in part, by induction of oxidative stress. Apoptotic effect of hepatic cells is involved in Aroclor 1260-induced liver injury. Lipoic acid could protect rats against Aroclor 1260-induced hepatotoxicity. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Environ Toxicol 31: 913-922, 2016.
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- Hamdy A A Aly
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, El-Madinah El-Munaworah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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Singh S, Prakash A, Kaur S, Ming LC, Mani V, Majeed ABA. The role of multifunctional drug therapy as an antidote to combat experimental subacute neurotoxicity induced by organophosphate pesticides. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2016; 31:1017-1026. [PMID: 25864908 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2013] [Revised: 12/21/2014] [Accepted: 12/21/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Organophosphate pesticides are used in agriculture where they are associated with numerous cases of intentional and accidental misuse. These toxicants are potent inhibitors of cholinesterases leading to a massive build-up of acetylcholine which induces an array of deleterious effects, including convulsions, oxidative damage and neurobehavioral deficits. Antidotal therapies with atropine and oxime yield a remarkable survival rate, but fail to prevent neuronal damage and behavioral problems. It has been indicated that multifunction drug therapy with potassium channel openers, calcium channel antagonists and antioxidants (either single-agent therapy or combination therapy) may have the potential to prevent cell death and/or slow down the processes of secondary neuronal damage. The aim of the present study, therefore, was to make a relative assessment of the potential effects of nicorandil (2 mg/kg), clinidipine (10 mg/kg), and grape seed proanthocyanidin (GSPE) extract (200 mg/kg) individually against subacute chlorpyrifos induced toxicity. The test drugs were administered to Wistar rats 2 h after exposure to Chlorpyrifos (CPF). Different behavioral studies and biochemical estimation has been carried in the study. The results showed that chronic administration of CPF significantly impaired learning and memory, along with motor coordination, and produced a marked increase in oxidative stress along with significantly reduced acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity. Treatment with nicorandil, clinidipine and GSPE was shown to significantly improve memory performance, attenuate oxidative damage and enhance AChE activity in rats. The present study also suggests that a combination of nicorandil, clinidipine, and GSPE has a better neuroprotective effect against subacute CPF induced neurotoxicity than if applied individually. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Environ Toxicol 31: 1017-1026, 2016.
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- Satinderpal Singh
- Department of Pharmacology, Indo Soviet Friendship (ISF) College of Pharmacy, Moga, 142001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Indo Soviet Friendship (ISF) College of Pharmacy, Moga, 142001, Punjab, India
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Campus Puncak Alam, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Brain Degeneration and Therapeutics Group, Brain and Neuroscience Communities of Research, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Indo Soviet Friendship (ISF) College of Pharmacy, Moga, 142001, Punjab, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Campus Puncak Alam, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Brain Degeneration and Therapeutics Group, Brain and Neuroscience Communities of Research, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Campus Puncak Alam, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Brain Degeneration and Therapeutics Group, Brain and Neuroscience Communities of Research, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Campus Puncak Alam, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Brain Degeneration and Therapeutics Group, Brain and Neuroscience Communities of Research, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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Uzunhisarcikli M, Aslanturk A, Kalender S, Apaydin FG, Bas H. Mercuric chloride induced hepatotoxic and hematologic changes in rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2016; 32:1651-62. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233715572561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study focuses on investigating the possible protective effect of sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) and/or vitamin E against mercuric chloride (HgCl2)-induced hepatotoxicity in rat. Male rats were given HgCl2 (1 mg/kg body weight (bw)) and HgCl2 plus Na2SeO3 (0.25 mg/kg bw) and/or vitamin E (100 mg/kg bw) daily via gavage for 4 weeks. HgCl2-treated groups had significantly higher white blood cell and thrombocyte counts than the control group. Serum activities of alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, γ-glutamyl-transferase, and lactate dehydrogenase significantly increased and serum levels of total protein, albumin, triglyceride, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol significantly decreased in the HgCl2-treated groups compared with control group. Malondialdehyde level significantly increased and superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities decreased in liver tissue of HgCl2-treated rats. Also, HgCl2 exposure resulted in histopathological changes. Supplementation of Na2SeO3 and/or vitamin E provided partial protection in hematological and biochemical parameters that were altered by HgCl2. As a result, Na2SeO3 and/or vitamin E significantly reduced HgCl2-induced hepatotoxicity, but not protected completely.
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- Vocational High School of Health Services, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Science Education, Gazi Faculty of Education, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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Patnaik R, Padhy RN. Evaluation of geno-toxicity of methyl parathion and chlorpyrifos to human liver carcinoma cell line (HepG2). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:8492-8499. [PMID: 26782680 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5963-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Insecticides and their residues are known to cause several types of ailments in human body. An attempt had been made to assess digitally the geno-toxicity of methyl parathion (MP) and chlorpyrifos (CP) to in vitro-grown HepG2 cell line, with Hoechst 33342 staining, comet, and micronucleus assays. Additionally, "acridine orange/ethidium bromide" (AO/EB) staining was done for the determination of insecticide-induced cytotoxicity, in corollary. Hoechst 33342 staining of cells revealed a decrease in live cell counts at 8-40 mg/L MP and 15-70 mg/L CP. Moreover, nuclear fragmentations in ranges 8 to 40 mg/L MP and 15 to 70 mg/L CP were recorded dependant on individual doses, increasingly with concomitant increases in comet tail length values. DNA fragmentation index measured in comet assays was 94.3 ± 0.57 at 40 mg/L MP and 93.3 ± 2.08 at 70 mg/L CP. Average micronuclei number was 59.0 ± 2.00 at 40 mg/L MP and 62.6 ± 1.52 at 70 mg/L CP, per 1000 cell nuclei, in micronucleus assay. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values with AO/EB staining for monitoring cytotoxicity were 4 and 10 mg/L for MP and CP, respectively. Lethal concentration50 (LC50) values were 20.89 mg/L MP and 79.43 mg/L CP in AO/EB staining, for cytotoxicity with probit analyses. It was concluded that MP was comparatively more geno-toxic than CP to HepG2 cell. It was discernible that at lower levels of each insecticide, geno-toxicity was recorded in comparison to cytotoxicity.
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- Rajashree Patnaik
- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India.
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Salehi M, Jafari M, Asgari A, Salimian M, Abbasnezhad M, Haji Hosseini R, Hajigholamali M. Strain-Related Differences on Response of Liver and Kidney Antioxidant Defense System in Two Rat Strains Following Diazinon Exposure. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.17795/zjrms-5988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hamza RZ, Al-Harbi MS. Monosodium glutamate induced testicular toxicity and the possible ameliorative role of vitamin E or selenium in male rats. Toxicol Rep 2014; 1:1037-1045. [PMID: 28962317 PMCID: PMC5598534 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2014.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2014] [Revised: 09/22/2014] [Accepted: 10/05/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Monosodium glutamate induced testicular damage due to oxidative stress. Using of selenium and/or vitamin E to alleviate the toxicity of monosodium glutamate especially on testis. Increasing of MDA levels in MSG treated group while reduction in SOD, CAT and GPx activities.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been recognized as flavor enhancer that adversely affects male reproductive systems. The present study was carried out to evaluate the potential protective role of vitamin E (vit E) or selenium against MSG induced oxidative stress and histopathological changes in testis tissues of rats. Mature male Wistar rats weighing 150–200 g BW were allocated to evenly twelve groups each group of ten animals, the first group was maintained as control group, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th groups were administered MSG in three different dose levels (low, medium and high) (6, 17.5 and 60 mg/kg BW), the 5th and 6th groups were given vit E in two doses (low and high) (150 and 200 mg/kg), the 7th and 8th groups were administered selenium in two doses (low and high) (0.25 and 1 mg/kg) daily via gavage for a period of 30 days. Meanwhile the 9th and 10th groups were given combinations of MSG (high dose) and vit E while, the 11th and 12th groups were given MSG (high dose) plus selenium in two recommended doses for each one. Monosodium glutamate caused an elevation in lipid peroxidation level parallel with significant decline in SOD, CAT as well as GPx activities in testis tissues. Administration of vit E or selenium to MSG-treated groups declined lipid peroxidation, increased SOD, CAT, GPx activities. Selenium or vit E significantly reduced MSG induced histopathological changes by the entire restoration of the histological structures and the testicular antioxidant status to great extent in treated rats. In conclusion, supplementation of selenium or vit E could ameliorate the MSG induced testicular toxicity to great extent and reduce the oxidative stress on testis tissues.
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- Reham Z Hamza
- Zagazig University, Faculty of Science, Zoology Department, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Taif University, Faculty of Science, Biology Department, Taif 888, Saudi Arabia
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Aslanturk A, Uzunhisarcikli M, Kalender S, Demir F. Sodium selenite and vitamin E in preventing mercuric chloride induced renal toxicity in rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2014; 70:185-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2014.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2014] [Revised: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 05/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Zhou J, Sun Q, Yang Z, Zhang J. The hepatotoxicity and testicular toxicity induced by arecoline in mice and protective effects of vitamins C and e. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2014; 18:143-8. [PMID: 24757376 PMCID: PMC3994301 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2014.18.2.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2014] [Revised: 02/05/2014] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Arecoline is a major alkaloid of areca nuts which are widely chewed by southeast Asian and it manifests various toxic effects in different organs of human and animals. In this work, mature mice were treated by vitamins C plus E, arecoline, or both daily for four weeks. The results showed that arecoline significantly increased the levels of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT), glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT) and significantly decreased the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in the liver tissues. Additionally, the body weight, testis weight, sperm counts, motility and normal sperms also were significantly decreased. The supplement of vitamins C and E can bring the activities of ALP and GPT to normal levels and partially restore the sperm counts compared to the arecoline-treated group but have no other positive effects. In conclusion, the vitamins C and E partially attenuated the arecoline-induced hepatotoxiciy but basically had on protective effects against the arecoline-induced testicular toxicity.
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- Jianhong Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, PR China
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Abdel-Azeem AS, Hegazy AM, Ibrahim KS, Farrag ARH, El-Sayed EM. Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and ameliorative effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and vitamin E in acetaminophen treated rats. J Diet Suppl 2013; 10:195-209. [PMID: 23927622 DOI: 10.3109/19390211.2013.822450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ginger is a remedy known to possess a number of pharmacological properties. This study investigated efficacy of ginger pretreatment in alleviating acetaminophen-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats. Rats were divided into six groups; negative control, acetaminophen (APAP) (600 mg/kg single intraperitoneal injection); vitamin E (75 mg/kg), ginger (100 mg/kg), vitamin E + APAP, and ginger + APAP. Administration of APAP elicited significant liver injury that was manifested by remarkable increase in plasma alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), arginase activities, and total bilirubin concentration. Meanwhile, APAP significantly decreased plasma total proteins and albumin levels. APAP administration resulted in substantial increase in each of plasma triacylglycerols (TAGs), malondialdhyde (MDA) levels, and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). However, ginger or vitamin E treatment prior to APAP showed significant hepatoprotective effect by lowering the hepatic marker enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP, and arginase) and total bilirubin in plasma. In addition, they remarkably ameliorated the APAP-induced oxidative stress by inhibiting lipid peroxidation (MDA). Pretreatment by ginger or vitamin E significantly restored TAGs, and total protein levels. Histopathological examination of APAP treated rats showed alterations in normal hepatic histoarchitecture, with necrosis and vacuolization of cells. These alterations were substantially decreased by ginger or vitamin E. Our results demonstrated that ginger can prevent hepatic injuries, alleviating oxidative stress in a manner comparable to that of vitamin E. Combination therapy of ginger and APAP is recommended especially in cases with hepatic disorders or when high doses of APAP are required.
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- Amal S Abdel-Azeem
- Department of Food Science & Nutrition, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Kalender S, Uzun FG, Demir F, Uzunhisarcıklı M, Aslanturk A. Mercuric chloride-induced testicular toxicity in rats and the protective role of sodium selenite and vitamin E. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 55:456-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2012] [Revised: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 01/17/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Chlorpyrifos induced hepatotoxic and hematologic changes in rats: The role of quercetin and catechin. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 55:549-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.01.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2012] [Revised: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 01/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Jafari M, Salehi M, Asgari A, Ahmadi S, Abbasnezhad M, Hajihoosani R, Hajigholamali M. Effects of paraoxon on serum biochemical parameters and oxidative stress induction in various tissues of Wistar and Norway rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2012; 34:876-887. [PMID: 23021855 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2012.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2012] [Revised: 08/14/2012] [Accepted: 08/24/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study investigates the effects of different doses of paroxon (POX), an active metabolite of the organophosphate pesticide parathion, on some serum biochemical parameters and induction of oxidative stress in various tissues of female Wistar and Norway rats. The rats were intraperitoneally treated with 0.3, 0.7, 1 and 1.5 mg/kg of POX. The parameters were evaluated after 24h. The results showed that the decreased glutathione level and catalase, glutathione-S-transferase and lactate dehydrogenase activities in tissues of Wistar rat were higher than Norway rat at higher doses of POX. At these concentrations, POX increased superoxide dismutase activity, malondialdehyde level and some serum biochemical indices. In conclusion, POX induces the production of free radicals and oxidative stress in a dose-dependent manner. Induction of oxidative stress in POX-treated rats is in the order of brain > liver > heart > kidney>spleen. Wistar rat is found to be more sensitive to the toxicity of POX compared to Norway rat.
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- Mahvash Jafari
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Protective effects of vitamin C against propanil-induced hepatotoxicity in wistar rats. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL DISEASE 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(12)60154-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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