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Bölükbaşı Ş, Ürüşan H, Apaydın Yıldırım B. The effect of propolis addition to the laying-hen diet on performance, serum lipid profile and liver fat rate. Arch Anim Breed 2023; 66:225-232. [PMID: 37779600 PMCID: PMC10539770 DOI: 10.5194/aab-66-225-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of propolis (P) on performance, egg quality parameters, serum lipid profile, some liver enzymes and liver fat ratio. One-hundred-and-twenty Lohmann (LSL) laying hens were divided into five groups, and each group consisted of six subgroups. The control group was fed basal diet. The other groups were fed high-energy (HE) diets to induce fatty liver syndrome, and 0, 100, 200 and 300 mg kg- 1 of propolis were supplemented with high-energy feeds. During the 8-week trial, feed and water were given ad libitum. It was determined that egg production and feed conversion ratio were decreased in the high-energy feed group without the addition of propolis. The highest egg production was found in HE + 100 and HE + 200 mg kg- 1 of P groups. It was found that liver fat ratios were higher in the group fed with HE + 0 mg kg- 1 of P feed (P < 0.01 ) than other groups. But the addition of P decreased the liver fat rate significantly. The highest very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), triglyceride (TG) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) values were found for the HE + 0 mg kg- 1 of P group. The addition of 200 mg kg- 1 of P to high-energy feed increased glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) values. In conclusion, high-energy feed adversely affected egg production and liver fat ratio, but the addition of 100 or 200 mg kg- 1 of propolis improved egg production and decreased liver fat ratio.
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- Şaziye Canan Bölükbaşı
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Atatürk
University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Plant and Animal Production
Department, Technical Sciences Vocational School, Erzurum, Türkiye
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Foudah AI, Salkini MA, Yusufoglu HS, Alkreathy HM, Khan RA. Protective Effects of a Polyphenolic Phytochemical Quercetin against Oxidative Dysfunctions in Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2023; 2023:7858718. [PMID: 37123083 PMCID: PMC10139810 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7858718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Background Quercetin hastraditionally been used in various oxidative and urinary tract dysfunctions. Thecurrent project is consequently set to evaluate the defensive efficacy ofQuercetin against potassium bromate (KBrO3) induced testiculartissue oxidative dysfunctions through biochemical, hormonal, and genotoxicmarkers. Methods To observe theprotective efficacy of Quercetin against urinogenital oxidative dysfunction inrats, thirty six albino male rats were divided into six groups. Protectiveefficacies of Quercetin were checked on reproductive hormonal levels,antioxidant enzyme activities, lipids peroxidation (LP), and DNA damages. Results Potassium bromate exposure in experimentalanimals caused a reduction in the activities of antioxidant enzymes and disturbedhormonal secretions while enhancing the peroxidation of lipids andfragmentations of DNA. Cotreatment of Quercetin considerably (P<0.01)reversed these abnormalities with admiration to levels of hormones, antioxidantenzymes activities, and peroxidations of lipids secure to those seen inuntreated rats. (P < 0.01). Conclusion The findings of the current project revealedthat various doses of Quercetin are able to keep the testicular organ fromabnormal free radical dysfunctions. These improvements might be due to theantioxidant ability of polyphenolic bioactive constituent, i.e., Quercetin.
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- Ahmed I. Foudah
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Dentistry & Pharmacy, Buraydah Private Colleges, Buraydah 51418, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology Bannu, Bannu, KPK, Pakistan
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Ben Hsouna A, Hfaiedh M, Ben Slima S, Romdhane W, Akacha BB, Bouterra MT, Dhifi W, Mnif W, Brini F, Ben Saad R, Ben Salah R. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of novel heteropolysaccharide isolated from
Lobularia maritima
on CCl4‐induced liver injury in rats. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:2271-2284. [PMID: 35844920 PMCID: PMC9281954 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the extraction and the characterization of a novel heteropolysaccharide from Tunisian halophyte Lobularia maritima (LmPS). We were also interested in its antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)‐induced liver injury in rats. LmPS physicochemical properties were evaluated by thin‐layer chromatography (TLC), high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and UV absorption. According to TLC and HPLC results, LmPS was a heteropolysaccharide composed of glucose, galactose, and xylose. Its molecular weight was 130.62 kDa. This heteropolysaccharide was characterized by a significant antioxidant potential and was efficient against oxidative stress and CCL4‐induced hepatotoxicity in rat Wistar models (n = 8) treated with a single dose of LmPS 250 mg/kg of body weight. This was evidenced by a significant increase in serum marker enzymes specially aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). The cytokines released after stimulation of rats with LmPS showed high anti‐inflammatory profiles with an increased rate of interleukine‐10 (IL‐10) with 0.03 pg/mL compared to animals treated only with CCl4. On the contrary, we noticed a decrease of the other cytokines (tumor necrosis factor α: TNF‐α, interleukine‐6: IL‐6, transforming growth factor beta 1: TGF‐β1) with average concentration values of <0.2, 0.1, and 0.04 pg/mL, respectively. Besides, histopathological examinations revealed that CCl4 causes acute liver damage, characterized by extensive hepatocellular necrosis, vacuolization, and inflammatory cell infiltration, as well as DNA fragmentation. LmPS administration at a dose of 250 mg/kg resulted in a significant hepatoprotection, evidenced by a reduction of CCl4‐induced oxidative damage for all tested markers. These findings eagerly confirmed that LmPS was effective in the protection against CCl4‐induced hepatotoxicity and genotoxicity. It, therefore, suggested a potential therapeutic use of this polysaccharide as an alternative medicine for patients with acute liver diseases.
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- Anis Ben Hsouna
- Department of Life Sciences Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa Gafsa Tunisia
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Research Unit of Active Biomolecules Valorisation Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine University of Gabes Medenine Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules (LMB) Center of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorisation of Bio‐GeoRessources Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sidi Thabet Biotechpole Sidi Thabet University of Manouba Ariana Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Sciences and Arts in Balgarn University of Bisha Bisha Saudi Arabia
- ISBST BVBGR‐LR11ES31 Biotechpole Sidi Thabet University of Manouba Ariana Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Biomolecules (LMB) Center of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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Protective Role of Propolis on Low and High Dose Furan-induced Hepatotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rats. J Vet Res 2019; 63:423-431. [PMID: 31572824 PMCID: PMC6749730 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2019-0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate potential protective effects of propolis on furan-induced hepatic damage by assessing the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH), antioxidant enzyme activities, and histopathological changes in the liver. Material and Methods Albino Wistar rats were divided into six groups: a control, propolis-treated (100 mg/kg b.w./day), low-dose furan-treated (furan-L group; 2 mg/kg b.w./day), high-dose furan-treated (furan-H group; 16 mg/kg b.w./day), furan-L+propolis treated, and furan-H+propolis treated group. Propolis and furan were applied by gavage; propolis for 8 days, and furan for 20 days in furan-L groups and 10 days in furan-H groups. Results While MDA levels were elevated in furan-treated groups, levels of GSH and activities of antioxidant enzymes decreased (p < 0.001). The levels of MDA and GSH and activities of antioxidant enzymes were normal in the furan+propolis groups, especially in the furan-L+propolis group (p < 0.001). While the aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate pdehydrogenase activities were elevated in the furan-H treated group (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001), they were unchanged in the furan-L treated group. Histopathologically, several lesions were observed in the liver tissues of the furan-treated groups, especially in the higher-dose group. It was determined that these changes were milder in both of the furan+propolis groups. Conclusion The results indicate that propolis exhibits good hepatoprotective and antioxidant potential against furan-induced hepatocellular damage in rats.
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20(R)-ginsenoside Rg3, a rare saponin from red ginseng, ameliorates acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity by suppressing PI3K/AKT pathway-mediated inflammation and apoptosis. Int Immunopharmacol 2018; 59:21-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Klaric I, Pavic M, Miskulin I, Blazicevic V, Dumic A, Miskulin M. Influence of Dietary Supplementation of Propolis and Bee Pollen on Liver Pathology in Broiler Chickens. Animals (Basel) 2018; 8:ani8040054. [PMID: 29642541 PMCID: PMC5946138 DOI: 10.3390/ani8040054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Today, there are increased demands for consumers to use natural products as alternative additives in broiler feeding. In this study, we evaluated the effects of propolis and bee pollen as potential new additives on liver pathology in broilers. The results of this study showed that supplementation of broilers with propolis and/or bee pollen has a strong protective effect on liver pathology. Thus, these natural agents can be used as alternative additives in modern broiler production. Such an approach will enable the production of chicken meat enriched with bioactive substances from propolis and/or bee pollen, such as flavonoids, that have been proven beneficial for human health. Abstract One of the major problems in intensive breeding of chickens is liver damage. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of dietary supplementation with propolis and bee pollen on liver pathology in broiler chickens. The study was conducted on 200 Ross 308 chickens equally distributed by sex that were divided into five groups. Throughout the whole study, the control group of chickens was fed with a basal diet, while the experimental groups of chickens were fed with the same diet further supplemented with propolis and bee pollen, each supplement given separately or in combination in a certain proportion. The study showed that the clusters of lymphocytes in the hepatocytes, the vacuolar degeneration and necrosis of the liver parenchyma, the bile ductule hyperplasia, and the various forms of pathological changes in the liver arteries and veins were more frequent in liver tissue samples of the control group compared to liver tissue samples of all the experimental groups (p < 0.001). The study further showed that all the previously mentioned histopathological lesions of liver tissue were always more extensive in the liver tissue samples of the control group than in the liver tissue samples of all the experimental groups (p < 0.001). The supplementation of broiler chickens with propolis and/or bee pollen has a strong protective effect on liver pathology in broiler chickens.
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- Ivana Klaric
- Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia.
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Sahreen S, Khan MR, Khan RA. Evaluation of Rumex hastatus leaves against hepatic fibrosis: a rat model. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 17:435. [PMID: 28854968 PMCID: PMC5577788 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1943-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rumex hastatus leaves have been widely used as food additive and for the treatment of various liver ailments. According to our previous studies, ethyle acetate (ERL) and methanolic (MRL) fractions of R. hastatus leaves are an accessible source of natural antioxidants. In the present research work we arranged to investigate the R. hastatus leaves as hepaptoprotective agent verse hepatic damages caused by CCl4. METHODS During this project we divided 48 rats into eight groups randomly. CCl4-induced damages were assessed through liver function markers viz.; alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), γ-glutamyltransferase (γ-GT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Changes in lipid profile were checked by measuring serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (Tg), high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL). Antioxidant status was checked by the activities of antioxidant enzymes, DNA damages and cellular abnormalities at histo level. RESULTS Administration of CCl4 in rats caused significant increase in liver function and lipid profile indicating hepatic damages which were restored by co-administration of R. hastatus extracts. Cellular and DNA damages in hepatic tissues were caused by CCl4 which shown clear hepatic fibrosis in addition to disturb antioxidant enzyme level. Co-treatment with various fractions of R. hastatus leaves regulated these markers of oxidative dysfunctions. CONCLUSION From the present report it was inferred that R. hastatus leaves have the ability to reverse CCl4 - induced hepatic damages.
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- Sumaira Sahreen
- Botanical Sciences Division, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Bannu, KPK 28100 Pakistan
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Gold nanoparticles ameliorate acetaminophen induced hepato-renal injury in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 69:231-240. [DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2017.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Revised: 12/24/2016] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Sahreen S, Khan MR, Khan RA, Alkreathy HM. Protective effects of Carissa opaca fruits against CCl4-induced oxidative kidney lipid peroxidation and trauma in rat. Food Nutr Res 2015; 59:28438. [PMID: 26350293 PMCID: PMC4563101 DOI: 10.3402/fnr.v59.28438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Revised: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 06/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a potent nephrotoxin, as it causes acute as well as chronic toxicity in kidneys. Therefore, this study was carried out to assess the pharmacological potential of different fractions of Carissa opaca fruits on CCl4-induced oxidative trauma in the kidney. METHODS The parameters studied in this respect were the kidney function tests viz, serum profile, urine profile, genotoxicity, characteristic morphological findings, and antioxidant enzymatic level of kidneys. RESULT The protective effects of various fractions of C. opaca fruits against CCl4 administration were reviewed by rat renal function alterations. Chronic toxicity caused by 8-week treatment of CCl4 to the rats significantly decreased the pH level, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and glutathione contents, whereas a significant increase was found in the case of specific gravity, red blood cells, white blood cells, level of urea, and lipid peroxidation in comparison to control group. Administration of various fractions of C. opaca fruit with CCl4 showed protective ability against CCl4 intoxication by restoring the urine profile, activities of antioxidant enzymes, and lipid peroxidation in rat. CCl4 induction in rats also caused DNA fragmentation and glomerular atrophy by means of dilation, disappearance of Bowmen's space, congestion in the capillary loops, dilation in renal tubules, and foamy look of epithelial cells of tubular region, which were restored by co-admiration of various fractions of C. opaca. CONCLUSION Results revealed that the methanolic fractions of C. opaca are the most potent and helpful in kidney trauma.
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- Sumaira Sahreen
- Botanical Sciences Division, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology, Bannu, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Dadkhah A, Fatemi F, Alipour M, Ghaderi Z, Zolfaghari F, Razdan F. Protective effects of Iranian Achillea wilhelmsii essential oil on acetaminophen-induced oxidative stress in rat liver. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2015; 53:220-227. [PMID: 25243867 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2014.913298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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CONTEXT Achillea wilhelmsii C. Koch (Asteraceae) is widely used in Iranian traditional medicine. OBJECTIVE This in vivo study evaluates the hepatoprotective role of Iranian A. wilhelmsii oils against acetaminophen-induced oxidative damages in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS The animals were divided into five groups: in negative control and control groups, the DMSO and 500 mg/kg acetaminophen were i.p. injected, respectively. In treatment groups, 100 and 200 mg/kg oils and 10 mg/kg BHT were given i.p. immediately after acetaminophen administration. Then, the hepatic oxidative/antioxidant parameters such as lipid peroxidation (LP), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) were measured in time intervals (2, 4, 8, 16, and 24 h) after administrations confirmed by histophatological consideration at 24 h. RESULTS The results indicated that acetaminophen caused a significant elevation in SOD activity (8-24 h) and LP and FRAP levels (4 h) paralleled with significant decline in GSH level (4 and 8 h). The apparent oxidative injury was associated with evident hepatic necrosis confirmed in histological examination. The presences of A. wilhelmsii oils (100 and 200 mg/kg) with acetaminophen mitigated significantly the rise in SOD, LP, and FRAP levels and restored the GSH compared with the group treated with acetaminophen. These were confirmed by histological examination indicating the hepatic necrosis reversal by the oils. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION It can be concluded that concomitant administration of A. wilhelmsii oils with acetaminophen may be useful in reversing the drug hepatotoxicity.
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- A Dadkhah
- Faculty of Medicine, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University , Qom , Iran
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Dadkhah A, Fatemi F, Ababzadeh S, Roshanaei K, Alipour M, Tabrizi BS. Potential preventive role of Iranian Achillea wilhelmsii C. Koch essential oils in acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. BOTANICAL STUDIES 2014; 55:37. [PMID: 28510973 PMCID: PMC5432762 DOI: 10.1186/1999-3110-55-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2012] [Accepted: 12/06/2013] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The essential oil of Achillea wilhelmsii C. Koch (100 & 200 mg/kg b.w, i.p) was evaluated against acetaminophen induced hepatic injuries in rats. For this purpose, the activities of cytochrome P450 (CYP450), glutathione s-transferase (GST) and markers of liver injuries (ALT, AST, ALP) together with level of GSH measured analytically in time intervals (2, 4, 8, 16 & 24 h) after treatments confirmed by histophatological consideration in rat livers. RESULTS Administration of acetaminophen (500 mg/kg bw, i.p) significantly increased the activity of CYP450 concomitant with increasing the release of ALT and AST. Whereas, GSH level and GST activity were decreased significantly after acetaminophen treatment. Treatment of rats with Achillea wilhelmsii essential oils significantly modulate these parameters to normal values. Also, histophatological analysis of liver biopsies was consistent with the biochemical findings. CONCLUSION The data led us to conclude the curative potential of Achillea wilhelmsii essential oils against APAP induced hepatic injuries.
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- Abolfazl Dadkhah
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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- Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, IUMS, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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Es Haghi M, Dehghan G, Banihabib N, Zare S, Mikaili P, Panahi F. Protective effects of Cornus mas fruit extract on carbon tetrachloride induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Indian J Nephrol 2014; 24:291-6. [PMID: 25249718 PMCID: PMC4165053 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.133000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Oxidative damage is implicated in the pathogenesis of kidney injury. Cornus mas is used for in renal aliments traditionally in Iran. The present study was aimed to investigate the antioxidant activity of C. mas fruit extract (CMFE) on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) treated oxidative stress in Wistar albino rats. Forty two male albino rats were divided into seven groups. Group I served as a sham; Group II served as a normal control; Group III served as a toxic control, with CCl4 (1 ml/kg body weight; 80% in olive oil); Groups IV and V received CMFE at doses of 300 and 700 mg/kg before CCl4 injection; Groups VI and VII received extract at same doses orally at 2, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after CCl4 intoxication. CCl4 injection produced a significant rise in serum markers of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde along with the reduction of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismuta, catalase and glutathion peroxidase. Serum creatinine, urea and uric acid concentrations were increased whereas level of protein and albumin were reduced. Treatment of rats with different doses of fruit extract (300 and 700 mg/kg) significantly (P < 0.05) ameliorated the alterations induced with CCl4 in lipid peroxidation, antioxidant defenses, biochemical and renal lesions. Based on these results, we conclude that CMFE protects kidney from oxidative stress induced by CCl4.
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- M Es Haghi
- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Urmia, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Propolis attenuates doxorubicin-induced testicular toxicity in rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2014; 67:176-86. [PMID: 24593989 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2014.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2013] [Revised: 02/13/2014] [Accepted: 02/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Doxorubicin (Dox), an effective anticancer agent, can impair testicular function leading to infertility. The present study aimed to explore the protective effect of propolis extract on Dox-induced testicular injury. Rats were divided into four groups (n=10). Group I (normal control), group II received propolis extract (200 mg kg(-1); p.o.), for 3 weeks. Group III received 18 mg kg(-1) total cumulative dose of Dox i.p. Group IV received Dox and propolis extract. Serum and testicular samples were collected 48 h after the last treatment. In addition, the effects of propolis extract and Dox on the growth of solid Ehrlich carcinoma in mice were investigated. Dox reduced sperm count, markers of testicular function, steroidogenesis and gene expression of testicular 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD), 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR). In addition, it increased testicular oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptotic markers. Morphometric and histopathologic studies supported the biochemical findings. Treatment with propolis extract prevented Dox-induced changes without reducing its antitumor activity. Besides, administration of propolis extract to normal rats increased serum testosterone level coupled by increased activities and gene expression of 3ß-HSD and 17ß-HSD. Propolis extract may protect the testis from Dox-induced toxicity without reducing its anticancer potential.
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Selamoglu Talas Z. Propolis reduces oxidative stress inl-NAME-induced hypertension rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2013; 32:150-4. [DOI: 10.1002/cbf.2986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2013] [Revised: 04/19/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Khan RA, Khan MR, Ahmed M, Sahreen S, Shah NA, Shah MS, Bokhari J, Rashid U, Ahmad B, Jan S. Hepatoprotection with a chloroform extract of Launaea procumbens against CCl4-induced injuries in rats. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2012; 12:114. [PMID: 22862950 PMCID: PMC3492157 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-12-114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2011] [Accepted: 03/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Launaea procumbens (Asteraceae) is used as a folk medicine to treat hepatic disorders in Pakistan. The effect of a chloroform extract of Launaea procumbens (LPCE) was evaluated against carbon-tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage in rats. METHODS To evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of LPCE, 36 male Sprague-Dawley rats were equally divided into six groups. Animals of group 1 (control) had free access to food and water. Group II received 3 ml/kg of CCl4 (30% in olive oil v/v) via the intraperitoneal route twice a week for 4 weeks. Group III received 1 ml of silymarin via gavage (100 mg/kg b.w.) after 48 h of CCl4 treatment whereas groups IV and V were given 1 ml of LPCE (100 and 200 mg/kg b.w., respectively) after 48 h of CCl4 treatment. Group VI received 1 ml of LPCE (200 mg/kg b.w.) twice a week for 4 weeks. The activities of the antioxidant enzymes catalase, peroxidase (POD), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione S-transferase (GST), glutathione reductase (GSR), glutathione (GSH) and lipid peroxidation (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS)) were measured in liver homogenates. DNA damage, argyrophilic nucleolar organizer regions (AgNORs) counts and histopathology were studied in liver samples. Serum was analyzed for various biochemical parameters. Phytochemical composition in LPCE was determined through high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). RESULTS LPCE inhibited lipid peroxidation, and reduced the activities of aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactate dehydrogenase in serum induced by CCl4. GSH contents were increased as were the activities of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, SOD, GST, GSR, GSH-Px) when altered due to CCl4 hepatotoxicity. Similarly, absolute liver weight, relative liver weight and the number of hepatic lesions were reduced with co-administration of LPCE. Phyochemical analyses of LPCE indicated that it contained catechin, kaempferol, rutin, hyperoside and myricetin. CONCLUSION These results indicated that Launaea procumbens efficiently protected against the hepatotoxicity induced by CCl4 in rats, possibly through the antioxidant effects of flavonoids present in LPCE.
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- Rahmat A Khan
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Bannu KPK, Bannu, Pakistan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Bannu KPK, Bannu, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Botanical Sciences Division, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Bannu KPK, Bannu, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Makni M, Chtourou Y, Garoui EM, Boudawara T, Fetoui H. Carbon tetrachloride-induced nephrotoxicity and DNA damage in rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2012; 31:844-52. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327111429140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, the protective effects of vanillin were evaluated against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced kidney damages in Wistar albino rats. CCl4 (1 ml/kg, intraperitoneally [i.p.]) caused a significant induction of renal disorder, oxidative damage and DNA fragmentation as evidenced by increased plasma creatinine, urea and uric acid levels, increased lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde [MDA]) and protein carbonyl. Furthermore, glutathione levels, catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione transferase and glutathione peroxidase activities were significantly decreased. A smear without ladder formation on agarose gel was also shown, indicating random DNA degradation. Pretreatment of rats with vanillin (150 mg/kg/day, i.p.), for 3 consecutive days before CCl4 injection, protected kidney against the increase of MDA and degradation of membrane proteins compared to CCl4-treated rats and exhibited marked prevention against CCl4-induced nephropathology, oxidative stress and DNA damage. Kidney histological sections showed glomerular hypertrophy and tubular dilatation in CCl4-treated rats, however, in vanillin pretreated rats, these histopathological changes were less important and present a similar structure to that of control rats. These data indicated the protective role of vanillin against CCl4-induced nephrotoxicity and suggested its significant contribution of these beneficial effects.
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- M Makni
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Food Processing Department, ISET, Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Wu XY, Li F, Zhao T, Mao GH, Li J, Qu HY, Ren YN, Yang LQ. Enhanced anti-diabetic activity of a combination of chromium(III) malate complex and propolis and its acute oral toxicity evaluation. Biol Trace Elem Res 2012; 148:91-101. [PMID: 22322882 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-012-9347-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2011] [Accepted: 01/26/2012] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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In order to obtain the additional benefit of anti-diabetic activity and protective effects of liver injury for diabetes, the anti-diabetic effect and acute oral toxicity of a combination of chromium(III) malate complex (Cr(2)(LMA)(3)) and propolis were assessed. The anti-diabetic activity of the combination of the Cr(2)LMA(3) and propolis was compared with Cr(2)(LMA)(3) and propolis alone in alloxan-induced diabetic mice by daily oral gavage for a period of 2 weeks. Acute oral toxicity of the combination of the Cr(2)LMA(3) and propolis was tested using ICR mice at the dose of 1.0-5.0 g/kg body mass by a single oral gavage and observed for a period of 2 weeks. The results of the anti-diabetic activity of the combination from the aspects of blood glucose level, liver glycogen level, and the activities of aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase indicated that the increased anti-diabetic activity and the protective efficacy of liver injury for diabetes were observed. In acute toxicity study, LD(50) (median lethal dose) value for the combination was greater than 5.0 g/kg body mass. The combination of Cr(2)LMA(3) and propolis might represent the nutritional supplement with potential therapeutic value to control blood glucose and exhibit protective efficacy of liver injury for diabetes and non-toxicity in acute toxicity.
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- Xiang-Yang Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd., 212013, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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Combined treatment of HEDTA and propolis prevents aluminum induced toxicity in rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2012; 50:2487-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2011.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2011] [Revised: 12/24/2011] [Accepted: 12/30/2011] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Sahreen S, Khan MR, Khan RA. WITHDRAWN: Estimation of flavonoids and evaluation of protective effect of Carissa opaca Stapf ex Haines fruit against CCl(4) induced nephrotoxicity in rat. Food Chem Toxicol 2011:S0278-6915(11)00561-8. [PMID: 22051185 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2011.10.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Revised: 10/04/2011] [Accepted: 10/18/2011] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Sumaira Sahreen
- Botanical Sciences Division, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Makni M, Chtourou Y, Barkallah M, Fetoui H. Protective effect of vanillin against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced oxidative brain injury in rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2011; 28:655-62. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233711420472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study investigated the protective effects of vanillin against acute brain damage induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) in rats. The study was performed on 32 male rats divided into four groups: a control group, vanillin group ([Va] 150 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneally [i.p.]) and CCl4 toxication groups received a single injection of CCl4 (1 ml/kg, i.p.; CCl4 and Va + CCl4 groups). The degree of protection in brain tissue was evaluated by the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase, glutathione transferase, glutathione peroxidase and nitric oxide (NO). Vanillin showed a significant brain-protective effect by decreasing the level of lipid peroxidation and NO2 and elevated the activities of antioxidative enzymes and level of GSH. Consequently vanillin blocked oxidative brain damage induced by CCl4 in rats.
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- Mohamed Makni
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Food Processing Department, ISET, Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Propolis prevents hepatorenal injury induced by chronic exposure to carbon tetrachloride. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2011; 2012:235358. [PMID: 21837248 PMCID: PMC3151521 DOI: 10.1155/2012/235358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2011] [Revised: 04/24/2011] [Accepted: 05/05/2011] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a well-known hepatotoxicant, and its exposure induces hepatorenal injury via oxidative stress and biochemical alterations. This study had been conducted to confirm the protective role of propolis extract on CCl4-induced hepatorenal oxidative stress and resultant injury. Propolis extracts collected from Gwalior district and 24 female Sprague Dawley rats were used for experiment. Animals were exposed to CCl4 (0.15 mL/kg, i.p.) for 12 weeks (5 days/week) followed by treatment with propolis extract (200 mg/kg, p.o.) for consecutive 2 weeks. CCl4 exposure significantly depleted blood sugar and hemoglobin level and raised the level of transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, protein, urea, albumin, bilirubin, creatinine, triglycerides, and cholesterol in serum. Lipid peroxidation was enhanced, whereas GSH was decreased significantly in liver and kidney in CCl4-intoxicated group. Ethanolic extract of propolis successfully prevented these alterations in experimental animals. Activities of catalase, adenosine triphosphatase, glucose-6-phosphatase, acid, and alkaline phosphatase were also maintained towards normal with propolis therapy. Light microscopical studies showed considerable protection in liver and kidney with propolis treatment, thus, substantiated biochemical observations. This study confirmed hepatoprotective potential of propolis extract against chronic injury induced by CCl4 by regulating antioxidative defense activities.
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Khan MR, Siddique F. Antioxidant effects of Citharexylum spinosum in CCl₄ induced nephrotoxicity in rat. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 64:349-55. [PMID: 21074979 DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2010.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2010] [Revised: 09/27/2010] [Accepted: 09/28/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The present study was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant effect of the chloroform extract of Citharexylum spinosum (CSCE) (Family: Verbenaceae) leaves in Sprague-Dawley male rats. The different groups of animals were administered with carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4); 20% in olive oil, 2 ml/kg body weight) 7 doses (i.p.) at 48 h interval. The CSCE at the doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg or silymarin at a dose of 50 mg/kg were administered intragastrically after 24 h to the CCl(4) treated rats. The effect of CSCE or silymarin on urine and serum markers (urea, creatinine, creatinine clearance, protein, albumin, urobilinogen and nitrite) was measured in CCl(4)-induced nephrotoxicity in rat. Further, the effects on lipid peroxidation (TBARS), enzymatic antioxidants (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione reductase) and non-enzymatic antioxidant glutathione (GSH) were estimated in the kidney samples. The CSCE and silymarin produced significant renal protective effects by restoring the concentration of urine and serum markers. Activity level of antioxidant enzymes and GSH contents were increased while lipid peroxidation (TBARS) was decreased, dose dependently with CSCE and silymarin. Decrease in body whereas increase in kidney weight induced with CCl(4) was restored with CSCE and silymarin. Chemical composition of CSCE indicated the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids and very low amount of saponins. Total flavonoids estimated were (127 ± 14.6) as rutin equivalent mg/g of the extract. From these results, it is suggested that CSCE possesses potent nephroprotective and antioxidant properties.
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- Muhammad Rashid Khan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad 4400, Pakistan
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