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King A, Maisey T, Harris EL, Poulter JA, Jayne DG, Khot MI. The contradictory role of febuxostat in ABCG2 expression and potentiating hypericin-mediated photodynamic therapy in colorectal cancers. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2024; 23:1067-1075. [PMID: 38625651 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-024-00575-w] [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: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is an emerging method to treat colorectal cancers (CRC). Hypericin (HYP) is an effective mediator of PDT and the ABCG2 inhibitor, Febuxostat (FBX) could augment PDT. HT29 and HEK293 cells showed light dependant cytotoxic response to PDT in both 2D and 3D cell models. FBX co-treatment was not found to improve PDT cytotoxicity. Next, ABCG2 protein expression was observed in HT29 but not in HEK293 cells. However, ABCG2 gene expression analysis did not support protein expression results as ABCG2 gene expression results were found to be higher in HEK293 cells. Although HYP treatment was found to significantly reduce ABCG2 gene expression levels in both cell lines, FBX treatment partially restored ABCG2 gene expression. Our findings indicate that FBX co-treatment may not be suitable for augmenting HYP-mediated PDT in CRC but could potentially be useful for other applications.
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- Aaron King
- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, St James University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, St James University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, St James University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, St James University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, St James University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, St James University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK.
- School of Chemistry and Biosciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK.
- Richmond Building, School of Chemistry and Biosciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK.
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Choi YJ, Wedamulla NE, Kim SH, Oh M, Seo KS, Han JS, Lee EJ, Park YH, Park YJ, Kim EK. Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge Ameliorates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia through Regulation of Oxidative Stress via Nrf-2/HO-1 Activation. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 34:1059-1072. [PMID: 37994101 PMCID: PMC11180924 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2308.08053] [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: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Oxidative stress is a key factor in the pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that leads to inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the ameliorative effects of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge extract (HLT-101) on BPH through the regulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. A testosterone propionate (TP)-induced BPH rat model was orally administered HLT-101 (20, 40, or 80 mg/kg), and its effects on oxidative stress- and inflammation-related gene expression were examined. Further, HLT-101 was assessed for its effect on reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling pathways in BPH-1 cells. HLT-101 decreased testosterone-induced excessive free radical production and inflammatory factor activation. Moreover, HLT-101 treatment significantly decreased the intracellular ROS level in the TNF-α and IFN-γ treated BPH-1 cells through the activation of Nrf-2. In addition, HLT-101 treatment inhibited the NF-κB pathway and androgen receptor (AR) signaling, which is highly linked to the pathogenesis of BPH. Therefore, HLT-101 has the potential to be an effective treatment reagent for BPH because of its ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress via Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling.
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- Young-Jin Choi
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences, the Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences, the Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences, the Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Grassland and Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Cheonan 31000, Republic of Korea
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- Curome Bioscience Co., Ltd., Suwon 16506, Republic of Korea
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- Curome Bioscience Co., Ltd., Suwon 16506, Republic of Korea
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- Healthism Corporation, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Healthism Corporation, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Educational Major, Graduate School of Education, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
- Nutrinomics Lab. Co., Ltd., Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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Chen J, Chen H, Feng C, Chen Q, Fang X, Wang Y, Zhang N. Anti-inflammatory effect of lignans from flaxseed after fermentation by lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCB0151 in vitro. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:134. [PMID: 38480613 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03945-9] [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: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Lignan, a beneficial constituent of Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) showed great interest in researchers because of its multiple functional properties. Nonetheless, a challenge arises due to the glycosidic structure of lignans, which the gut epithelium cannot readily absorb. Therefore, we screened 18 strains of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Pediococcus acidilactici, and Enterococcus durans to remove glycosides from flaxseed lignan extract enzymatically. Among our findings, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCB0151 showed the highest activity of β-glucosidase (8.91 ± 0.04 U/mL) and higher transformed efficiency of Secoisolariciresinol (SECO) (8.21 ± 0.13%). The conversion rate of Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) and the generation rate of SECO was 58.30 ± 3.78% and 32.13 ± 2.78%, respectively, under the optimized conditions. According to the LC-HRMSMS analysis, SECO (68.55 ± 6.57 µM), Ferulic acid (FA) (32.12 ± 2.50 µM), and Coumaric acid (CA) (79.60 ± 6.21 µM) were identified in the biotransformation products (TP) of flaxseed lignan extract. Results revealed that the TP exhibited a more pronounced anti-inflammatory effect than the flaxseed lignan extract. SECO, FA, and CA demonstrated a more inhibitory effect on NO than that of SDG. The expression of iNOS and COX-2 was significantly suppressed by TP treatment in LPS-induced Raw264.7 cells. The secretion of IL-6, IL-2, and IL-1β decreased by 87.09 ± 0.99%, 45.40 ± 0.87%, and 53.18 ± 0.83%, respectively, at 60 µg/mL of TP treatment. Given these data, the bioavailability of flaxseed lignan extract and its anti-inflammatory effect were significantly enhanced by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCB0151, which provided a novel approach to commercializing flaxseed lignan extract for functional food.
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- Jing Chen
- Institute for Advanced and Applied Chemical Synthesis, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- National Center of Quality Inspection and Testing on Air Purification Products, Guangzhou Institute of Microbiology Group Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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Abdel-Wahab BA, El-Shoura EAM, Shafiuddin Habeeb M, Zafaar D. Febuxostat alleviates Arsenic Trioxide-Induced renal injury in Rats: Insights on the crosstalk between NLRP3/TLR4, Sirt-1/NF-κB/TGF-β signaling Pathways, and miR-23b-3p, miR-181a-5b expression. Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 216:115794. [PMID: 37689273 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Febuxostat (FBX), a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, is known to improve renal function and can show promise as a therapeutic agent for preventing drug-induced nephrotoxicity. This study aimed to explore the protective effect of FBX in preventing renal damage caused by arsenic trioxide (ATO) toxicity and uncover the underlying mechanisms. The researchers examined how FBX (10 mg/kg, orally) affected ATO-induced kidney injury (5 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) in rats. Kidney function and toxicity parameters in serum and oxidative stress biomarkers and inflammatory cytokine levels in renal tissue were measured. H&E staining was used to detect histopathological changes in the kidney. Network the molecular mechanisms of FBX in improving kidney injury were investigated using Western blotting and PCR techniques. The findings showed that FBX improved kidney function by inhibiting the pathological changes seen in H&E staining, decreasing levels of probed kidney function and toxicity measures in serum and tissue, and exhibiting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. FBX decreased MDA, MPO, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, COX-II, and NADPH oxidase levels, while increased GSH, GPx, SOD, and IL-10 levels. FBX also reduced the expression of NLRP3, ASC, TLR4, and micro-RNA 181a-5b while increased the expression of IKBα, Sirt-1, and micro-RNA 23b-3p, according to Western blotting and PCR results. In conclusion, FBX can play a vital role in reducing kidney injury in cases of ATO-induced nephrotoxicity, though more clinical research needs to be conducted.
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- Basel A Abdel-Wahab
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran P.O. Box 1988, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University of Technology, and Information, Cairo, Egypt.
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Wang Y, Liu L, Cheng C, Wang S, Zhai Q, Song Y, Dai R. Study on mechanism of Zishen Pill treating benign prostatic hyperplasia based on serum pharmacochemistry and network pharmacology. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2023; 234:115480. [PMID: 37454501 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115480] [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: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Zishen Pill (ZSP) is a traditional Chinese medicine that is frequently used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), however its specific mechanism of action and active ingredients are yet unknown. We used a combination of serum pharmacochemistry and network pharmacology and a series of biochemical assays to explore the action mechanism of ZSP in the treatment of BPH. The BPH rat model was created using testosterone propionate, and following oral ZSP administration, the components of ZSP in rat serum were detected by UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap/MS method. A "component-target-disease" network and PPI networks were constructed on this foundation. The primary mechanism of ZSP decreasing BPH in rats was studied by KEGG pathway and GO analysis. Finally, the potential pathways and key targets were further verified in vivo by molecular biology and immunological methods. 46 substances were charactered from rat serum, and 164 anti-BPH targets were screened from the database. According to network pharmacology, the primary targets were CASP3, STAT3, JUN, and PTGS2/COX2. Three related pathways (PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, AGE-RAGE signaling pathway and EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance) were closely related to the therapeutic effects of ZSP. The findings of molecular biology demonstrated that ZSP may bring Bcl-2, BAX, CASP3, COX2, and 5LOX protein and gene expression in BPH rats appreciably closer to that of normal rats. Additionally, ZSP can lessen the expression of inflammatory cytokines in BPH rats, including VEGF, TNF-α, CCL5, and interleukin. CONCLUSION: The above results suggest that ZSP may reduce BPH through inflammation/immunity and apoptosis/proliferation-related pathways. This study offers a fresh approach to investigate the basic pharmacological effects and mechanism of ZSP in the treatment of BPH.
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- Yao Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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Wang S, He W, Li W, Zhou JR, Du Z. Combination of Lycopene and Curcumin Synergistically Alleviates Testosterone-Propionate-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Sprague Dawley Rats via Modulating Inflammation and Proliferation. Molecules 2023; 28:4900. [PMID: 37446563 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134900] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a progressive urological disease occurring in middle-aged and elderly men, which can be characterized by the non-malignant overgrowth of stromal and epithelial cells in the transition zone of the prostate. Previous studies have demonstrated that lycopene can inhibit proliferation, while curcumin can strongly inhibit inflammation. This study aims to determine the inhibitory effect of the combination of lycopene and curcumin on BPH. METHOD To induce BPH models in vitro and in vivo, the BPH-1 cell line and Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were used, respectively. Rats were divided into six groups and treated daily with a vehicle, lycopene (12.5 mg/kg), curcumin (2.4 mg/kg), a combination of lycopene and curcumin (12.5 mg/kg + 2.4 mg/kg) or finasteride (5 mg/kg). Histologic sections were examined via hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and immunohistochemistry. Hormone and inflammatory indicators were detected via ELISA. Network pharmacology analysis was used to fully predict the therapeutic mechanism of the combination of lycopene and curcumin on BPH. RESULTS Combination treatment significantly attenuated prostate hyperplasia, alleviated BPH pathological features and decreased the expression of Ki-67 in rats. The upregulation of the expression of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), 5α-reductase, estradiol (E2) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in BPH rats was significantly blocked by the combination treatment. The expression levels of inflammatory factors including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were strongly inhibited by the combination treatment. From the network pharmacology analysis, it was found that the main targets for inhibiting BPH are AKT1, TNF, EGFR, STAT3 and PTGS2, which are enriched in pathways in cancer. CONCLUSION The lycopene and curcumin combination is a potential and more effective agent to prevent or treat BPH.
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- Shanshan Wang
- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- R&D Centre, Infinitus (China) Company Ltd., Guangzhou 510520, China
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- R&D Centre, Infinitus (China) Company Ltd., Guangzhou 510520, China
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- Nutrition/Metabolism Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 511400, China
- Conney Allan Biotechnology Company Ltd., Guangzhou 510095, China
- Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 511400, China
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Gamal El-Tahawy NF, Ahmed Rifaai R. Intermittent Fasting Protects Against Age-Induced Rat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia via Preservation of Prostatic Histomorphology, Modification of Oxidative Stress, and Beclin-1/P62 Pathway. MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF MICROSCOPY SOCIETY OF AMERICA, MICROBEAM ANALYSIS SOCIETY, MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 2023; 29:1267-1276. [PMID: 37749675 DOI: 10.1093/micmic/ozad035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Intermittent fasting (IF) has several beneficial effects on most age-related degenerative changes in the body. Here we aimed to investigate the impact of IF on the biochemical and morphological abnormalities associated with normal aging in rat prostate. Thirty male albino rats were used and divided into three equal groups: adult group, rats aged 3 months; aged group, rats aged 15 months; and IF-aged group, rats aged 15 months maintained on intermittent fasting. After 3 months, prostates were excised and processed for biochemical, histological, and immunohistochemical study. Aging resulted in prostatic histological changes that resemble those of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with increased malondialdehyde (MDA) level, decreased glutathione (GSH) level, reduction of autophagy, and increased proliferation. Intermittent fasting ameliorated these described age-related prostatic changes. It could be concluded that IF could prevent age-induced BPH. This occurs via its anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects, suppression of oxidative stress, and by improving autophagy via Beclin-1/P62 modulation. These mechanisms underlie the IF-mediated protection against age-related BPH. Because of IF safety and easy availability over BPH medications, it might be promising for managing BPH after further clinical studies.
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- Nashwa Fathy Gamal El-Tahawy
- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Cairo-Aswan Agricultural Road, North District, 61519 Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Cairo-Aswan Agricultural Road, North District, 61519 Minia, Egypt
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Li J, Zeng C, Huang Q, Zheng MM, Chen J, Ma D. Control release of α-mangostin by a novel dual-polysaccharides delivery system for colitis treatment under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Yang KJ, Choi WJ, Chang YK, Park CW, Kim SY, Hong YA. Inhibition of Xanthine Oxidase Protects against Diabetic Kidney Disease through the Amelioration of Oxidative Stress via VEGF/VEGFR Axis and NOX-FoxO3a-eNOS Signaling Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043807. [PMID: 36835220 PMCID: PMC9961241 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Xanthine oxidase (XO) is an important source of reactive oxygen species. This study investigated whether XO inhibition exerts renoprotective effects by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and NADPH oxidase (NOX) in diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Febuxostat (5 mg/kg) was administered to streptozotocin (STZ)-treated 8-week-old male C57BL/6 mice via intraperitoneal injection for 8 weeks. The cytoprotective effects, its mechanism of XO inhibition, and usage of high-glucose (HG)-treated cultured human glomerular endothelial cells (GECs) were also investigated. Serum cystatin C, urine albumin/creatinine ratio, and mesangial area expansion were significantly improved in febuxostat-treated DKD mice. Febuxostat reduced serum uric acid, kidney XO levels, and xanthine dehydrogenase levels. Febuxostat suppressed the expression of VEGF mRNA, VEGF receptor (VEGFR)1 and VEGFR3, NOX1, NOX2, and NOX4, and mRNA levels of their catalytic subunits. Febuxostat caused downregulation of Akt phosphorylation, followed by the enhancement of dephosphorylation of transcription factor forkhead box O3a (FoxO3a) and the activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). In an in vitro study, the antioxidant effects of febuxostat were abolished by a blockade of VEGFR1 or VEGFR3 via NOX-FoxO3a-eNOS signaling in HG-treated cultured human GECs. XO inhibition attenuated DKD by ameliorating oxidative stress through the inhibition of the VEGF/VEGFR axis. This was associated with NOX-FoxO3a-eNOS signaling.
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- Keum-Jin Yang
- Clinical Research Institute, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, 64, Daeheung-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon 34943, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-42-220-9255
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Wang X, Zhang C, Li Y, Xu T, Xiang J, Bai Y, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Zhang T, Liao L. High-Throughput mRNA Sequencing Reveals Potential Therapeutic Targets of Febuxostat in Secondary Injury After Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:833805. [PMID: 35814252 PMCID: PMC9260037 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.833805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Febuxostat is a urate-lowering medication for the treatment of patients with gout. This study was performed to elucidate the effects and underlying mechanisms of febuxostat on neuronal injury induced by intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in mice. The results showed that the administration of febuxostat improved neurological severity scores and blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability. Moreover, febuxostat attenuated neuronal cell death and cytokine levels compared with the ICH group. Next, we conducted a transcriptome analysis of the neuroprotective effects of febuxostat. The overlapping significant differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. Gene ontology (GO) analysis revealed that the overlapping significant DEGs were most enriched in five items. The intersecting DEGs of the aforementioned five pathways were Wisp1, Wnt7b, Frzb, and Pitx2. In addition, GO terms and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways revealed that DEGs were mainly involved in the wnt signaling pathway. Furthermore, the expression of Wisp1 and Wnt7b in the perihematomal region at 72 h post-ICH was observed. The results showed that both Wisp1 and Wnt7b were increased in the ICH group and were decreased by the administration of febuxostat. Taken together, the study showed that febuxostat protected against secondary brain injury after ICH and the Wnt7b-Wisp1 pathway was closely related to neuroprotective effects.
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- Xueyan Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Trial Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Tiejun Zhang, ; Linchuan Liao,
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Tiejun Zhang, ; Linchuan Liao,
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Al-Kuraishy HM, Al-Hussaniy HA, Al-Gareeb AI, Negm WA, El-Kadem AH, Batiha GES, N. Welson N, Mostafa-Hedeab G, Qasem AH, Conte-Junior CA. Combination of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey and Febuxostat Boasted Cardioprotective Effects Against Doxorubicin-Induced Acute Cardiotoxicity in Rats. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:905828. [PMID: 35814241 PMCID: PMC9257079 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.905828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is an anticancer agent for treating solid and soft tissue malignancies. However, the clinical use of DOX is restricted by cumulative, dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the cardioprotective effects of P. ginseng C. A. Mey, febuxostat, and their combination against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. Thirty-five Sprague Dawley male rats were used in this study. The animals were randomly divided into five groups, with seven rats per group. The control group received normal saline, the induced group received DOX only, and the treated group received P. ginseng, febuxostat, and their combination before DOX treatment. Biomarkers of acute cardiac toxicity were assessed in each group. Results showed that treatment with the combination of febuxostat and P. ginseng before DOX led to a significant improvement in the biomarkers of acute DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. In conclusion, the combination of P. ginseng and febuxostat produced more significant cardioprotective effects against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity when compared to either P. ginseng or febuxostat when used alone. The potential mechanism of this combination was mainly mediated by the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of P. ginseng and febuxostat.
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- Hayder M. Al-Kuraishy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic, College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic, College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
- *Correspondence: Gaber El-Saber Batiha, ; Nermeen N. Welson,
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
- *Correspondence: Gaber El-Saber Batiha, ; Nermeen N. Welson,
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- Pharmacology Department & Health Research Unit, Medical College, Jouf University, Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lee JY, Kim S, Kim S, Kim JH, Bae BS, Koo GB, So SH, Lee J, Lee YH. Effects of red ginseng oil(KGC11 o) on testosterone-propionate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Ginseng Res 2022; 46:473-480. [PMID: 35600774 PMCID: PMC9120790 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease characterized by abnormal proliferation of the prostate, which occurs frequently in middle-aged men. In this study, we report the effect of red ginseng oil (KGC11o) on BPH. Methods The BPH-induced Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into seven groups: control, BPH, KGC11o 25, 50, 100, 200, and finasteride groups. KGC11o and finasteride were administered for 8 weeks. The BPH biomarkers, DHT, 5AR1, and 5AR2, androgen receptor, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), Bax, Bcl-2, and TGF-β were determined in the serum and prostate tissue. The cell viability after KGC11o treatment was determined using BPH-1 cells, and, androgen receptor, Bax, Bcl-2, and TGF-β were confirmed by western blotting. Results In the in vivo study, administration of KGC11o reduced prostate weight by 18%, suppressed DHT (up to 22%) and 5AR2 (up to 12%) levels from administration of 100 mg/kg KGC11o (P < 0.05). PSA was significantly downregulated dose-dependently from at the concentration of 50 mg/kg KGC11o (P < 0.05). BPH-1 cell viability significantly reduced through the treatment with KGC11o. In vitro and vivo, AR, Bcl-2 TGF-β levels reduced significantly but Bax was increased (P < 0.05). Conclusion These results suggest that KGC11o may inhibit the development of BPH by significantly reducing the levels of BPH biomarkers via 5ARI, anti-androgenic effect, and anti-proliferation effect, serving as a potential functional food for treating BPH.
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- Jeong Yoon Lee
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The University of Suwon, Hwasung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The University of Suwon, Hwasung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The University of Suwon, Hwasung, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Efficacy Research, Korea Ginseng Corporation, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Resource and Analysis, Korea Ginseng Corporation, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Efficacy Research, Korea Ginseng Corporation, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Efficacy Research, Korea Ginseng Corporation, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The University of Suwon, Hwasung, Republic of Korea
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Liu X, Mai H, Chen P, Zhang Z, Wu T, Chen J, Sun P, Zhou C, Liang X, Huang R. Comparative analyses in transcriptome of human granulosa cells and follicular fluid micro-environment between poor ovarian responders with conventional controlled ovarian or mild ovarian stimulations. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:54. [PMID: 35313911 PMCID: PMC8935846 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-00926-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Both mild and conventional controlled ovarian stimulation are the frequently used protocols for poor ovarian responders. However, there are some debates about which treatment is better. Moreover, little is known about the follicular physiology after the two ovarian stimulation protocols. This study was intended to investigate the features in granulosa cells and follicular fluid micro-environment after the two different ovarian stimulation protocols in poor responders. METHODS Granulosa cells RNA were sequenced using Illumina Hiseq technology. Specific differently expressed genes and proteins were verified by real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot analysis. Moreover, hormone and cytokine concentrations in the follicular fluid were measured by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay and enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay. The correlation between the results of molecular experiments and the laboratory outcomes were analyzed by Spearman correlation analysis. RESULTS The differentially expressed genes between the two groups were involved in 4 signaling pathways related to the follicular development; three proteins pertinent to the TGF-β signaling pathway were expressed differently in granulosa cells between the two, and the constituents in the follicular fluid were also different. Further, a correlation between the TGF-β signaling pathway and the good-quality embryo was observed. CONCLUSIONS The present study made a comparison for the first time in the transcriptome of human granulosa cells and the follicular fluid micro-environment between poor responders with the conventional controlled ovarian stimulation or the mild ovarian stimulation, showing that the TGF-β signaling pathway may correlate with the good-quality of embryos in the mild group, which may be instrumental to the choice of optimal management for IVF patients.
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- Xiaoping Liu
- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Abdelzaher WY, Nassan MA, Ahmed SM, Welson NN, El-Saber Batiha G, Khalaf HM. Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor, Febuxostat Is Effective against 5-Fluorouracil-Induced Parotid Salivary Gland Injury in Rats Via Inhibition of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Targeting TRPC1/CHOP Signalling Pathway. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15020232. [PMID: 35215344 PMCID: PMC8880727 DOI: 10.3390/ph15020232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The current research aimed to examine the ameliorative role of febuxostat (FEB), a highly potent xanthine oxidase inhibitor, against 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced parotid salivary gland damage in rats, as FEB is a pleiotropic drug that has multiple pharmacological effects. A total of 32 Wistar adult male rats were randomly arranged into four groups. Group 1: the control group; given only the vehicle for 14 days, then given a saline i.p. injection from the 10th to the 14th day. Group 2: the FEB group; rats received FEB (10 mg/kg) once daily po for 14 days before receiving a saline i.p. injection from the 10th to the 14th day. Group 3: the 5-FU group; from the 10th to the 14th day, rats received an intraperitoneal injection of 5-FU (35 mg/kg/day). Group 4: the FEB/5-FU group; rats were pre-treated with FEB po for 14 days before receiving 5-FU i.p injections for five consecutive days from the 10th to the 14th day. Parotid gland damage was detected histologically and biochemically by the evaluation of oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide levels (NOx)), oxidant defences (reduced glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)), inflammatory markers (tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β)), and transient receptor potential canonical1 (TRCP1) and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP). FEB pre-treatment reduced MDA, TNF-, and IL-1 while increasing SOD, GSH, and NOx. FEB also significantly increased TRPC1 and decreased CHOP in parotid gland tissue. In conclusion, FEB pre-treatment reduced 5-FU-induced parotid salivary gland damage not only through its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but also through its effect on the TRPC1/CHOP signalling pathway.
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- Walaa Yehia Abdelzaher
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt; (W.Y.A.); (H.M.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt;
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Deraya University, New Minia City 61768, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 62511, Egypt
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt; (W.Y.A.); (H.M.K.)
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CHANGES IN NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OXIDATIVE STRESS IN RATS HEART DURING PROLONGED TRIPTORELIN-INDUCED CENTRAL DEPRIVATION OF LUTEINIZING HORMONE SYNTHESIS. WORLD OF MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.26724/2079-8334-2022-1-79-179-183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Shabani E, Kalantari H, Kalantar M, Goudarzi M, Mansouri E, Kalantar H. Berberine ameliorates testosterone-induced benign prostate hyperplasia in rats. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:301. [PMID: 34930229 PMCID: PMC8690423 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03472-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a major urologic problem that mostly develops in older males. Oxidative stress and inflammation influence the occurrence of BPH. Berberine (BBR) is a natural ingredient that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The current research aims at examining the effects of BBR on testosterone-stimulated BPH in rats. METHODS Animals were randomly categorized to six groups. In the control group, normal saline and olive oil were injected as the vehicle. BPH group: received testosterone (3 mg/kg, subcutaneous, 28 days), BPH + BBR groups; received BBR (25 and 50 mg/kg, p.o, 28 days), BPH + finasteride groups: received finasteride (1 mg/kg, p.o, 28 days), BBR (50 mg/kg, p.o, alone) was administered for subjects in the BBR group. On the 29th day, after anesthesia, cervical dislocation was used to kill the subjects. Serum concentration of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone was measured and prostate tissues were excised and used for biochemical, inflammation, and histological analysis. RESULTS BBR prevented increased serum concentrations of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. BBR considerably reduced BPH-stimulated oxidative stress and inflammation through preventing the rise in lipid peroxidation and nitrite concentration and declined the accumulations of pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g. interleukin 1β and tumor necrosis factor α) and declining the depletion rate of GSH and the function of catalase and superoxide dismutase. Histopathological investigations reported that administration of BBR could suppress testosterone-stimulated BPH. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that BBR could significantly prevent the development of BPH in rats.
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- Ehsan Shabani
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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El-Sherbiny M, El-Shafey M, El-Din El-Agawy MS, Mohamed AS, Eisa NH, Elsherbiny NM. Diacerein ameliorates testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats: Effect on oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 100:108082. [PMID: 34450401 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.108082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a serious medical condition among elderly male population. BPH pathogenesis has been linked to inflammation, cellular proliferation, oxidative stress and apoptosis. Diacerein (DIA) is a FDA approved anthraquinone drug that is used to treat joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. DIA has been studied for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, yet its role in managing BPH has not been investigated. In this study, DIA administration for two weeks at 50 mg/kg in testosterone-induced BPH rats significantly reduced prostate weight and index. Moreover, prostatic biochemical and structural features in BPH rats were significantly improved upon DIA treatment. Mechanistically, DIA treatment associated prostatic anti-hyperplastic effects were linked to downregulation of Nrf-2/HO-1 axis, downregulation of inflammatory TNF-a, IL-1β, IL-6, downregulation of the cell proliferative marker PCNA and upregulation of caspase-3 levels. In addition, DIA treatment upregulated prostatic antioxidant GSH, the enzymatic SOD and CAT activities and reduced prostatic lipid peroxidation levels. Altogether, the present study provides evidence that DIA treatment might limit BPH progression via its potent anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative and apoptosis inducing effects.
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- Mohamed El-Sherbiny
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Physiological Sciences Department, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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