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Liu N, Chen Y, An T, Tao S, Lv B, Dou J, Deng R, Zhen X, Zhang Y, Lu C, Chang Z, Jiang G. Lysophosphatidylcholine trigger myocardial injury in diabetic cardiomyopathy via the TLR4/ZNF480/AP-1/NF-kB pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33601. [PMID: 39040275 PMCID: PMC11260982 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33601] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Background Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DC), a frequent complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is mainly associated with severe adverse outcomes. Previous research has highlighted the role of Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) in inducing myocardial injury; however, the specific mechanisms through which LPC mediate such injury in DC remain elusive. The existing knowledge gap underscores the need for additional clarification. Consequently, this study aimed to explore the impact and underlying mechanisms of LPC on myocardial injury in DC. Methods A total of 55 patients diagnosed with T2DM and 62 healthy controls were involved. A combination of 16s rRNA sequencing, metabolomic analysis, transcriptomic RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq), and whole exome sequencing (WES) was performed on fecal and peripheral blood samples collected from the participants. Following this, correlation analysis was carried out, and the results were further validated through the mouse model of T2DM. Results Four LPC variants distinguishing T2DM patients from healthy controls were identified, all of which were upregulated in T2DM patients. Specifically, Lysopc (16:0, 2 N isoform) and LPC (16:0) exhibited a positive correlation with nuclear factor kappa B subunit 2 (NFKB2) and a negative correlation with Zinc finger protein 480 (ZNF480) Furthermore, the expression levels of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), c-Jun, c-Fos, and NFKB2 were upregulated in the peripheral blood of T2DM patients and in the myocardial tissue of T2DM mice, whereas ZNF480 expression level was downregulated. Lastly, myocardial injury was identified in T2DM mice. Conclusions The results indicated that LPC could induce myocardial injury in DC through the TLR4/ZNF480/AP-1/NF-kB pathway, providing a precise target for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of DC.
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- Nannan Liu
- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, City Urumqi, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Guangming Traditional Chinese Medecine Hospital of Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
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- Guangming Traditional Chinese Medecine Hospital of Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Gur C, Akarsu SA, Akaras N, Tuncer SC, Kandemir FM. Carvacrol reduces abnormal and dead sperm counts by attenuating sodium arsenite-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and autophagy in the testicular tissues of rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:1265-1276. [PMID: 36880177 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic metalloid. Carvacrol (CAR) is the active ingredient of Lamiaceae plants and has various biological and pharmacological properties. The present study investigated the protective effects of carvacrol (CAR) against testicular toxicity induced by sodium arsenite (SA). Rats were given SA (10 mg/kg) and/or CAR (25 or 50 mg/kg) for 14 days. Semen analyzes showed that CAR increased sperm motility and decreased the percentage of abnormal and dead sperm. It was determined that the oxidative stress induced by SA decreased with the increase of Nrf-2 and HO-1 expressions, SOD, CAT, GPx, and GSH levels, and MDA levels decreased after CAR treatment. It was observed that autophagy and inflammation triggered by SA in testicular tissue were alleviated by suppressing the expressions of LC3A, LC3B, MAPK-14, NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, iNOS, and COX-2 biomarkers in rats given CAR. Also, CAR treatment suppressed SA-induced apoptosis by inhibiting Bax and Caspase-3 expressions in testicles and up-regulating Bcl-2 expression. Histopathological analyzes showed that rats given SA had deterioration in tubule structure and spermatogenesis cell line, especially a serious loss of spermatogonia cells, atrophy of seminiferous tubules, and deterioration of germinal epithelium. In the group given CAR, the germinal epithelium and connective tissue were in normal morphological structure and an increase in seminiferous tubule diameters was observed. As a result, it was determined that oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, and apoptosis induced by SA were suppressed by CAR, thus protecting the testicular tissue from damage and increasing semen quality.
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- Cihan Gur
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Fertilization and Artificial Insemination, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
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Roat P, Hada S, Chechani B, Yadav DK, Kumar S, Kumari N. Madhuca indica: A Review on the Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects. Pharm Chem J 2023; 57:284-295. [PMID: 37313437 PMCID: PMC10170450 DOI: 10.1007/s11094-023-02878-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Madhuca indica J.F. Gmel. (family: Sapotaceae), commonly known as Mahua in Indian dialects, occupies the importance as one of the fuel-efficient, energy-saving plant species. Extensive studies showed that the presence of phytochemicals e.g., carbohydrates, fatty acids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, triterpenoids and glycosidic compounds in the extract of this species. Pharmacologically, it has been used against various disorders in indigenous system of medicine, inckuding antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic and wound healing activities. This review highlights various pharmacological activities, phytochemistry and importance of M. indica plant for medicine.
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- Priyanka Roat
- Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
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Yarmohammadi F, Barangi S, Aghaee-Bakhtiari SH, Hosseinzadeh H, Moosavi Z, Reiter RJ, Hayes AW, Mehri S, Karimi G. Melatonin ameliorates arsenic-induced cardiotoxicity through the regulation of the Sirt1/Nrf2 pathway in rats. Biofactors 2023. [PMID: 36609811 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Chronic arsenic (As) exposure, mainly as a result of drinking contaminated water, is associated with cardiovascular diseases. Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and autophagy have been suggested as the molecular etiology of As cardiotoxicity. Melatonin (Mel) is a powerful antioxidant. Mel improves diabetic cardiomyopathy, cardiac remodeling, and heart failure. Following pre-treatment with Mel (10, 20, or 30 mg/kg/day i.p.), rats were orally gavaged with As (15 mg/kg/day) for 28 days. Electrocardiographic findings showed that Mel decreased the As-mediated QT interval prolongation. The effects of As on cardiac levels of glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were reversed by Mel pretreatment. Mel also modulated the Sirt1 and Nrf2 expressions promoted by As. Mel down-regulated autophagy markers such as Beclin-1 expression and the LC3-II/I ratio. Moreover, the cardiac expression of cleaved-caspase-3 and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio was decreased by Mel pretreatment. Reduced expression of miR-34a and miR-144 by As were reversed by Mel. The histopathological changes of cardiac injury associated with As exposure was moderated by Mel. Mel may improve As-induced cardiac dysfunction through anti-oxidative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-autophagic mechanisms.
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- Fatemeh Yarmohammadi
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Bioinformatics Research Group, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, UT Health, Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Center for Environmental Occupational Risk Analysis and Management, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
- Institute for Integrative Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Abozaid OAR, El-Sonbaty SM, Hamam NMA, Farrag MA, Kodous AS. Chitosan-Encapsulated Nano-selenium Targeting TCF7L2, PPARγ, and CAPN10 Genes in Diabetic Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:306-323. [PMID: 35237941 PMCID: PMC9823051 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03140-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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This study investigates the antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of chitosan-encapsulated selenium nanoparticles in streptozotocin-induced diabetic model. Glibenclamide was used as a reference antidiabetic drug. Forty-eight adult male Wistar rats were used along the study and divided equally into 6 groups of (I) normal control, (II) chitosan-encapsulated selenium nanoparticles (CTS-SeNPs), (III) glibenclamide, (IV) streptozotocin (STZ), (V) STZ + CTS-SeNPs, and (VI) STZ + Glib. The animals were sacrificed on the 35th day of the experiment. Serum glucose, insulin, IGF-1, ALT, AST, CK-MB, oxidative stress, lipid profile, and inflammatory parameters were subsequently assessed. Also, the expression level of TCF7L2, CAPN10, and PPAR-γ genes were evaluated using qPCR. In addition, histopathological studies on pancreatic tissue were carried out. The results revealed that STZ induced both diabetes and oxidative stress in normal rats, manifested by the significant changes in the studied parameters and in the physical structure of pancreatic tissue. Oral administration of CTS-SeNPs or Glib results in a significant amelioration of the levels of serum fasting blood glucose, insulin, IGF-1, AST, ATL, and CK-MB as compared with STZ-induced diabetic rats. CTS-SeNPs and Glib diminished the level of lipid peroxidation, increased total antioxidant capacity level, as well as possessed strong inhibition against serum α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities. Diabetic animals received CTS-SeNPs, or Glib demonstrated a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in the expression level of TCF7L2 and CAPN10 genes with a significant increase in the expression level of PPAR-γ gene, compared to STZ group. The above findings clarify the promising antidiabetic and antioxidant effect of CTS-SeNPs, recommending its inclusion in the currently used protocols for the treatment of diabetes and in the prevention of its related complications.
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- Omayma A. R. Abozaid
- Clinical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Egypt
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- Radiation Microbiology Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Egypt
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- Radiation Biology Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radiation Biology Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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Su M, Zhao W, Xu S, Weng J. Resveratrol in Treating Diabetes and Its Cardiovascular Complications: A Review of Its Mechanisms of Action. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11061085. [PMID: 35739982 PMCID: PMC9219679 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. High morbidity and mortality caused by DM are closely linked to its complications in multiple organs/tissues, including cardiovascular complications, diabetic nephropathy, and diabetic neuropathy. Resveratrol is a plant-derived polyphenolic compound with pleiotropic protective effects, ranging from antioxidant and anti-inflammatory to hypoglycemic effects. Recent studies strongly suggest that the consumption of resveratrol offers protection against diabetes and its cardiovascular complications. The protective effects of resveratrol involve the regulation of multiple signaling pathways, including inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation, enhancement of insulin sensitivity, induction of autophagy, regulation of lipid metabolism, promotion of GLUT4 expression, and translocation, and activation of SIRT1/AMPK signaling axis. The cardiovascular protective effects of resveratrol have been recently reviewed in the literature, but the role of resveratrol in preventing diabetes mellitus and its cardiovascular complications has not been systematically reviewed. Therefore, in this review, we summarize the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action of resveratrol based on in vitro and in vivo studies, highlighting the therapeutic potential of resveratrol in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and its cardiovascular complications.
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Arsenic toxicity is a major concern due to its deleterious consequences for human health. Rapid industrialization also has weakened the quality of the environment by introducing pollutants that may disrupt balanced ecosystems, adversely and irreversibly impacting humans, plants, and animals. Arsenic, an important toxicant among all environmental hazards, can lead to several detrimental effects on cells and organs, impacting the overall quality of life. Nevertheless, arsenic also has a rich history as a chemotherapeutic agent used in ancient days for the treatment of diseases such as malaria, cancer, plague, and syphilis when other chemotherapeutic agents were yet to be discovered. Arsenicosis-mediated disorders remain a serious problem due to the lack of effective therapeutic options. Initially, chelation therapy was used to metabolically eliminate arsenic by forming a complex, but adverse effects limited their pharmacological use. More recently, plant-based products have been found to provide significant relief from the toxic effects of arsenic poisoning. They act by different mechanisms affecting various cellular processes. Phytoconstituents such as curcumin, quercetin, diallyl trisulfide, thymoquinone, and others act via various molecular pathways, primarily by attenuating oxidative damage, membrane damage, DNA damage, and proteinopathies. Nonetheless, most of the phytochemicals reviewed here protect against the adverse effects of metal or metalloid exposure, supporting their consideration as alternatives to chelation therapy. These agents, if used prophylactically and in conjunction with other chemotherapeutic agents, may provide an effective approach for management of arsenic toxicity. In a few instances, such strategies like coadministration of phytochemicals with a known chelating agent have led to more pronounced elimination of arsenic from the body with lesser off-site adverse effects. This is possible because combination treatment ensures the use of a reduced dose of chelating agent with a phytochemical without compromising treatment. Thus, these therapies are more practical than conventional therapeutic agents in ameliorating arsenic-mediated toxicity. This review summarizes the potential of phytochemicals in alleviating arsenic toxicity on the basis of available experimental and clinical evidence.
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- Sabiya Samim Khan
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226020, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226020, India
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Zeng X, Gong H, Zhang L, Lan Y, Yang S, Xu F. Bisacurone Ameliorated Pressure Overload-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy in Experimental Rats Through Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Bax/Caspase-3 Pathway. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.415.427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Yarmohammadi F, Hayes AW, Karimi G. Targeting PPARs Signaling Pathways in Cardiotoxicity by Natural Compounds. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2022; 22:281-291. [DOI: 10.1007/s12012-021-09715-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Jiang M, Lv K. Ameliorative efficacy of oxypaeoniflorin, a traditional chinese medicine monomer against adjuvant-induced arthritic inflammation and pain. Pharmacogn Mag 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_571_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Jiang T, Ma X, Chen H, Jia H, Xiong Y. Diazepam ameliorated myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury via inhibition of C-C chemokine receptor type 2/Tumor necrosis factor-alpha/Interleukins and Bcl-2-associated X protein/Caspase-3 pathways in experimental rats. J Vet Med Sci 2021; 83:1965-1976. [PMID: 34719607 PMCID: PMC8762406 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.21-0344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is one of the most leading concerns for
public health globally. Diazepam, a local anesthetic, has been reported for its
cardioprotective potential. The present investigation aimed to evaluate the possible
mechanism of action of diazepam against left anterior descending ligation-induced
myocardial IRI in experimental rats. IRI was induced in healthy male rats by ligating
coronary artery for 30 min and then reperfused for 60 min. The animals were pre-treated
with either vehicle or diltiazem (10 mg/kg) or diazepam (1, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg) for 14 days.
Compared to the IRI group, diazepam (2.5 and 5 mg/kg) markedly
(P<0.05) attenuated IRI-induced alterations in cardiac function and
oxido-nitrosative stress. In addition, diazepam prominently (P<0.05)
improved cardiac Na+K+ATPase, Ca2+ATPase levels and
hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) mRNA expression. It also significantly
(P<0.05) down-regulated cardiac mRNA expressions of cardiac troponin
I (cTn-I), C-C chemokine receptor type 2 (CCR2), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),
interleukins (IL)-1β, and IL-6. In western blot analysis, IRI-induced myocardial apoptosis
was reduced by diazepam treatment reflected by a marked (P<0.05)
decreased in Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) and Caspase-3 protein expression. Diazepam
also efficiently (P<0.05) improved IRI-induced histological aberration
in cardiac tissue. In conclusion, diazepam exerts cardioprotective effect by inhibiting
inflammatory release (CCR2, TNF-α, and ILs), oxido-nitrosative stress, and apoptosis (Bax
and Caspase-3) pathway during myocardial IRI in experimental rats.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 3201 Hospital
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Tang Y, Xie D, Gong W, Wu H, Qiang Y. Pentahydroxy flavonoid isolated from Madhuca indica ameliorated adjuvant-induced arthritis via modulation of inflammatory pathways. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17971. [PMID: 34504248 PMCID: PMC8429448 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97474-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease associated with advanced joint dysfunction. Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel, from the family Sapotaceae, is an Indian medicinal plant reported to have an array of pharmacological properties. The aim of present investigation was to determine the anti-arthritic potential of an isolated phytoconstituent from methanolic leaf extract of Madhuca indica (MI-ALC) against FCA-induced experimental arthritis. Polyarthritis was induced in female rats (strain: Wistar) via an intradermal injection of FCA (0.1 mL) into the tail. Polyarthritis developed after 32 days of FCA administration. Then rats were treated orally with an isolated phytoconstituent from MI-ALC at doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg. Findings suggested that High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry spectral analyses of the phytoconstituent isolated from MI-ALC confirmed the structure as 3,5,7,3′,4′-Pentahydroxy flavone (i.e., QTN). Treatment with QTN (10 and 20 mg/kg) showed significant (p < 0.05) inhibition of increased joint diameter, paw volume, paw withdrawal threshold, and latency. The elevated synovial oxidative stress (Superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione, and malondialdehyde) and protein levels of Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and Interleukin (ILs) were markedly (p < 0.05) reduced by QTN. It also effectively (p < 0.05) ameliorated cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), Nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B cells (NF-kβ) and its inhibitor-α (Ikβα), and ATP-activated P2 purinergic receptors (P2X7) protein expressions as determined by western blot analysis. In conclusion, QTN ameliorates FCA-induced hyperalgesia through modulation of elevated inflammatory release (NF-kβ, Ikβα, P2X7, and COX-2), oxido-nitrosative stress, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (ILs and TNF-α) in experimental rats.
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- Yongliang Tang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Central Hospital, Xi'an, 710000, China
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- Department of Technology, Shaanxi Nuoxing Youchuang Medical Research Center, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Xianyang Central Hospital, Xianyang, 712000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, Xi'an, 710018, China.
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Yang Y, Wei S, Zhang B, Li W. Recent Progress in Environmental Toxins-Induced Cardiotoxicity and Protective Potential of Natural Products. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:699193. [PMID: 34305607 PMCID: PMC8296636 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.699193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Humans are unconsciously exposed to environmental toxins including heavy metals as well as various pesticides, which have deleterious effects on human health. Accumulating studies pointed out that exposure to environmental toxins was associated with various cardiopathologic effects. This review summarizes the main mechanisms of cardiotoxicity induced by environmental toxins (cadmium, arsenic and pesticides) and discusses the potential preventive effects of natural products. These findings will provide a theoretical basis and novel agents for the prevention and treatment of environmental toxins-induced cardiotoxicity. Furthermore, the limitations of current studies, future needs and priorities are discussed.
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- Yuanying Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Cui J, Fan J, Li H, Zhang J, Tong J. Neuroprotective potential of fisetin in an experimental model of spinal cord injury: via modulation of NF-κB/IκBα pathway. Neuroreport 2021; 32:296-305. [PMID: 33470764 PMCID: PMC7886366 DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0000000000001596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AIM To evaluate neuroprotective efficacy of fisetin against the experimental model of spinal cord injury (SCI). MATERIALS AND METHODS SCI was induced in male Sprague-Dawley rats by placing an aneurysm clip extradurally. Rats were treated either with vehicle or fisetin for 28 days after SCI. RESULTS Treatment with fisetin significantly attenuated SCI-induced alternations in mechano-tactile and thermal allodynia, hyperalgesia and nerve conduction velocities. SCI-induced upregulated tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukins, inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-II, Bcl-2-associated X protein and caspase-3 mRNA expressions in the spinal cord and these were markedly reduced by fisetin. Spinal nuclear factor kappa B and nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor-alpha protein levels were also significantly downregulated by fisetin. Hematoxylin and eosin staining of spinal cord suggested that fisetin significantly ameliorated histological aberrations such as neuronal degeneration, necrosis and inflammatory infiltration induced in it. CONCLUSION Fisetin exerts neuroprotection via modulation of nuclear factor kappa B/nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor-alpha pathway by inhibiting release of inflammatory mediators (inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-II), proinflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukins), apoptotic mediators (Bcl-2-associated X protein and caspase-3).
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- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, Hebei Province, China
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Xiong L, Huang J, Gao Y, Gao Y, Wu C, He S, Zou L, Yang D, Han Y, Yuan Q, Zheng Z, Hu G. Sodium arsenite induces spatial learning and memory impairment associated with oxidative stress and activates the Nrf2/PPARγ pathway against oxidative injury in mice hippocampus. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2021; 10:277-283. [PMID: 33884178 PMCID: PMC8045596 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfab007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous environmental and industrial toxin with known correlates of oxidative stress and cognitive deficits in the brain. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a transcriptional factor that represents a central cellular antioxidant defense mechanism and transcribes many antioxidant genes. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) is a well-known nuclear receptor to regulate lipid metabolism in many tissues, and it has been also associated with the control of oxidative stress, neuronal death, neurogenesis and differentiation. The role of Nrf2 and PPARγ in As-induced neurotoxicity is still debated. The present study was designed to investigate the neurobehavioral toxic effect of sub-chronic and middle-dose sodium arsenite exposure in mice hippocampus, as well as the response of Nrf2/PPARγ expression and influence on protein expression levels of their downstream antioxidant genes. Our results showed that mice treated with intraperitoneal injection of sodium arsenite (50 mg/kg body wt.) twice a week for 7 weeks resulted in increased generation of reactive oxygen species and impairment of spatial cognitive function. The present study also found a positive association between Nrf2/PPARγ expression in hippocampus of mice, and activation of antioxidant defenses by the evidently upregulated expression of their downstream genes, including superoxide dismutase, heme oxygenase-1 and glutathione peroxidase-3. Therefore, our findings were helpful for further understanding the role of Nrf2/PPARγ feedback loop in As-induced neurobehavioral toxicity.
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- Liang Xiong
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of rehabilitation medicine, School of Rehabilitation, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Number 1 Yixueyuan Road, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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Hu X, Zhu Y, L V X, Feng Z. Elucidation of the mechanism of action of pinitol against pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis in an animal model of aortic stenosis. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2021; 85:643-655. [PMID: 33589894 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbaa054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The long-term imposition of pressure overload on the cardiac tissue causes left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and cardiac fibrosis. Pinitol has been reported to possess antioxidant potential. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of pinitol against pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis in the aortic stenosis (AS) rat model. Cardiac hypertrophy was produced in Sprague-Dawley rats by abdominal aortic constriction and treated with lisinopril (15 mg/kg) or pinitol (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg). Pressure overload-induced alterations in hemodynamic and left ventricular function tests, cardiac SOD, GSH, MDA, NO, Na-K-ATPase, and mitochondrial complex enzyme levels were significantly attenuated by pinitol. The upregulated mRNA expressions of cardiac ANP, BNP, cTn-I, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, Bax, Caspase-3, collagen-I, and cardiac apoptosis were markedly downregulated by pinitol. In conclusion, pinitol ameliorated pressure overload-induced LVH and fibrosis via its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifibrotic, and antiapoptotic potential in experimental AS.
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- Xiaojing Hu
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China
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Mirkov I, Stojković D, Aleksandrov AP, Ivanov M, Kostić M, Glamočlija J, Soković M. Plant Extracts and Isolated Compounds Reduce Parameters of Oxidative Stress Induced by Heavy Metals: An up-to-Date Review on Animal Studies. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:1799-1815. [PMID: 32264808 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200407163408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heavy metals are elements that are naturally found in the earth. They are used in many modern-day applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry. Heavy metal poisoning occurs when the body's soft tissues absorb too much of a particular metal. The heavy metals of interest for this review paper were cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead since these are the most common metals that the human body can absorb in toxic amounts. Different plant species were investigated in recent years for their effect on oxidative stress parameters after intoxication with heavy metals. OBJECTIVES This review paper is focused on the current update to research on heavy metals induced oxidative stress in animal models and improvement of the oxidative stress parameters upon/co-/after treatment with different plant extracts and isolated compounds. METHODS The available literature was screened for the novel data regarding the influence of plant extracts and compounds on heavy metals induced oxidative stress. For that purposes Scopus database was used, looking for the publications in the last 5-10 years with the key terms: plant extracts, oxidative stress, in vivo, cadmium, lead, mercury and arcenic. RESULTS Various parameters of oxidative stress were investigated, and their improvement with plant extracts/ compounds was observed in the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, uterus, testis, thymus, spleen, heart, skin and blood of experimental animals. Common parameters used to determine oxidative stress in animals were: superoxide dismutase; catalase; reduced glutathione; glutathione reductase; glutathione-S-transferase; glutathione peroxidase; lipid peroxidation; oxidized glutathione; malondialdehyde; xanthine oxidase; nonprotein-soluble thiol; thioredoxin reductase; total sulphydryl group; nitric oxide; γ-glutamyl cysteine synthetase. CONCLUSION The most investigated species for antioxidant effects upon intoxication with heavy metals seem to be Allium sp., Bacopa monniera, Camellia sinensis, Moringa oleifera, Vitis vinifera and Zingiber officinale. According to literature data, the most promising effect to alleviate symptoms of intoxication was achieved with proanthocyanidins obtained from Vitis vinifera.
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- Ivana Mirkov
- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Arsenic Toxicity. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10020240. [PMID: 32033297 PMCID: PMC7072296 DOI: 10.3390/biom10020240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Arsenic poisoning is a global health problem. Chronic exposure to arsenic has been associated with the development of a wide range of diseases and health problems in humans. Arsenic exposure induces the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), which mediate multiple changes to cell behavior by altering signaling pathways and epigenetic modifications, or cause direct oxidative damage to molecules. Antioxidants with the potential to reduce ROS levels have been shown to ameliorate arsenic-induced lesions. However, emerging evidence suggests that constructive activation of antioxidative pathways and decreased ROS levels contribute to chronic arsenic toxicity in some cases. This review details the pathways involved in arsenic-induced redox imbalance, as well as current studies on prophylaxis and treatment strategies using antioxidants.
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Wang L, Shi W, Gao X, SreeHarsha N, Zhang D. Cardioprotective role of metformin against sodium arsenite‐induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. IUBMB Life 2019; 72:749-757. [PMID: 31587475 DOI: 10.1002/iub.2174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Lei Wang
- Department of EndocrinologyQingdao central hospital Qingdao China
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- Department of PharmacyQingdao Municipal Hospital Qingdao China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Internal MedicineQingdao Hiser Medical Center Qingdao China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical PharmacyKing Faisal University Al‐Ahsa Saudi Arabia
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- Department of PharmacyQingdao Hiser Medical Center Qingdao China
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Zhou G, Yan M, Guo G, Tong N. Ameliorative Effect of Berberine on Neonatally Induced Type 2 Diabetic Neuropathy via Modulation of BDNF, IGF-1, PPAR-γ, and AMPK Expressions. Dose Response 2019; 17:1559325819862449. [PMID: 31360147 PMCID: PMC6636227 DOI: 10.1177/1559325819862449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 06/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Neonatal-streptozotocin (n-STZ)-induced diabetes mimics most of the clinicopathological symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) peripheral neuropathy. Berberine, a plant alkaloid, is reported to have antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective potential. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential of berberine against n-STZ-induced painful diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy by assessing various biochemical, electrophysiological, morphological, and ultrastructural studies. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was produced neonatal at the age of 2 days (10-12 g) by STZ (90 mg/kg intraperitoneal). After confirmation of neuropathy at 6 weeks, rats were treated with berberine (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg). Administration of n-STZ resulted in T2DM-induced neuropathic pain reflected by a significant alterations (P < .05) in hyperalgesia, allodynia, and motor as well as sensory nerve conduction velocities whereas berberine (20 and 40 mg/kg) treatment significantly attenuated (P < .05) these alterations. Berberine treatment significantly inhibited (P < .05) STZ-induced alterations in aldose reductase, glycated hemoglobin, serum insulin, hepatic cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. The elevated oxido-nitrosative stress and decreased Na-K-ATPase and pulse Ox levels were significantly attenuated (P < .05) by berberine. It also significantly downregulated (P < .05) neural tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 messenger RNA (mRNA), and protein expressions both. Streptozotocin-induced downregulated mRNA expressions of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors-γ (PPAR-γ) in sciatic nerve were significantly upregulated (P < .05) by berberine. Western blot analysis revealed that STZ-induced alterations in adenosine monophosphate protein kinase (AMPK; Thr-172) and protein phosphatase 2C-α protein expressions in dorsal root ganglia were inhibited by berberine. It also attenuated histological and ultrastructural alterations induced in sciatic nerve by STZ. In conclusion, berberine exerts its neuroprotective effect against n-STZ-induced diabetic peripheral neuropathy via modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF α, IL-1β, and IL-6), oxido-nitrosative stress, BDNF, IGF-1, PPAR-γ, and AMPK expression to ameliorate impaired allodynia, hyperalgesia, and nerve conduction velocity during T2DM.
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- Guangju Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital of
Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical
University (FMMU), Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Talent Highland, Department of General Surgery, The
First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital of
Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Belanova A, Beseda D, Chmykhalo V, Stepanova A, Belousova M, Khrenkova V, Gavalas N, Zolotukhin P. Berberine Effects on NFκB, HIF1A and NFE2L2/AP-1 Pathways in HeLa Cells. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:487-501. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666181211121405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background:
Berberine has multitudinous anti-cancer stem cells effects making it a highly promising
candidate substance for the next-generation cancer therapy. However, berberine modes of action predispose it to
significant side-effects that probably limit its clinical testing and application.
Materials and Methods:
HeLa cells were treated with two concentrations of berberine (30 and 100 µM) for 24
hours to assess the functioning of the NFE2L2/AP-1, NFκB and HIF1A pathways using 22 RNAs expression
qPCR-based analysis.
Results:
Berberine effects appeared to be highly dose-dependent, with the lower concentration being capable of
suppressing the NFκB functioning and the higher concentration causing severe signaling side-effects seen in the
HIF1A pathway and the NFE2L2 sub-pathways, and especially and more importantly in the AP-1 sub-pathway.
Conclusion:
The results of the study suggest that berberine has clinically valuable anti-NFκB effects however
jeopardized by its side effects on the HIF1A and especially NFE2L2/AP-1 pathways, its therapeutic window
phenomenon and its cancer type-specificity. These, however, may be ameliorated using the cocktail approach,
provided there is enough data on signaling effects of berberine.
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- Anna Belanova
- Biomedical Innovations LLC, 112 Mechnikova st., 344013, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
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- Biomedical Innovations LLC, 112 Mechnikova st., 344013, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
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- Biomedical Innovations LLC, 112 Mechnikova st., 344013, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
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- Biomedical Innovations LLC, 112 Mechnikova st., 344013, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
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- English Language Department for Natural Sciences Faculties, Southern Federal University, 5 Sorge st., 344090, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
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- Rostov State Medical University, 119 Suvorova st., 344022, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
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- Division of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 80 Vas. Sofias Av., 11521, Athens, Greece
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- Biomedical Innovations LLC, 112 Mechnikova st., 344013, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
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Ahmed RG, El-Gareib AW. Gestational Arsenic Trioxide Exposure Acts as a Developing Neuroendocrine-Disruptor by Downregulating Nrf2/PPARγ and Upregulating Caspase-3/NF-ĸB/Cox2/BAX/iNOS/ROS. Dose Response 2019; 17:1559325819858266. [PMID: 31258454 PMCID: PMC6589982 DOI: 10.1177/1559325819858266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The goal of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of gestational administrations of arsenic trioxide (ATO; As2O3) on fetal neuroendocrine development (the thyroid-cerebrum axis). Pregnant Wistar rats were orally administered ATO (5 or 10 mg/kg) from gestation day (GD) 1 to 20. Both doses of ATO diminished free thyroxine and free triiodothyronine levels and augmented thyrotropin level in both dams and fetuses at GD 20. Also, the maternofetal hypothyroidism in both groups caused a dose-dependent reduction in the fetal serum growth hormone, insulin growth factor-I (IGF-I), and IGF-II levels at embryonic day (ED) 20. These disorders perturbed the maternofetal body weight, fetal brain weight, and survival of pregnant and their fetuses. In addition, destructive degeneration, vacuolation, hyperplasia, and edema were observed in the fetal thyroid and cerebrum of both ATO groups at ED 20. These disruptions appear to depend on intensification in the values of lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide, and H2O2, suppression of messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma, and activation of mRNA expression of caspase-3, nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells, cyclooxygenase-2, Bcl-2–associated X protein, and inducible nitric oxide synthase in the fetal cerebrum. These data suggest that gestational ATO may disturb thyroid-cerebrum axis generating fetal neurodevelopmental toxicity.
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- R G Ahmed
- Division of Anatomy and Embryology, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Division of Anatomy and Embryology, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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Wang L, Wang Y, Lei Z. Chrysin ameliorates ANTU-induced pulmonary edema and pulmonary arterial hypertension via modulation of VEGF and eNOs. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2019; 33:e22332. [PMID: 30974023 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Alpha-naphthylthiourea (ANTU), a rodenticide induces lung toxicity. Chrysin a flavonoid possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive potential. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of chrysin against ANTU-induced pulmonary edema (PE) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in laboratory rats. Sprague-Dawley rats were used to induce PE (ANTU, 10 mg/kg, ip) and PAH (ANTU, 5 mg/kg, ip, 4 weeks). Animals were treated with chrysin (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg) and various biochemical, molecular, and histological parameters were evaluated. Acute administration of ANTU induces PE revealed by significant (P < 0.05) increase in relative lung weight, pleural effusion volume, lung edema, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cell counts, total protein, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT), whereas pretreatment with chrysin (20 and 40 mg/kg, ip) significantly (P < 0.05) attenuated these ANTU-induced biochemical and histological alterations. Repeated administration of ANTU caused induction of PAH evaluated by significant (P < 0.05) alterations in electrocardiographic, hemodynamic changes, and left ventricular function, whereas chrysin (20 and 40 mg/kg, p.o.) treatment significantly (P < 0.05) attenuated these alterations. ANTU-induced hematological and serum biochemical (aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, LDH, and creatinine kinase MB) alterations were significantly (P < 0.05) inhibited by chrysin. It also significantly (P < 0.05) decreased elevated levels of oxido-nitrosative stress in the right ventricle (RV) and lung. Chrysin significantly (P < 0.05) attenuated downregulated endothelial nitric oxide synthase and upregulated vascular endothelial growth factor messenger RNA and protein expressions both in the RV and pulmonary artery. Chrysin inhibited ANTU-induced PE and PAH via modulation of inflammatory responses (5-HT, LDH, and GGT), oxido-nitrosative stress, and VEGF and eNOs levels.
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- Linlin Wang
- Department of Ultrasound, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Clinical Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Neuroprotective effect of naringin, a flavone glycoside in quinolinic acid-induced neurotoxicity: Possible role of PPAR-γ, Bax/Bcl-2, and caspase-3. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 121:95-108. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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R G A, El-Gareib AW. WITHDRAWN: Toxic effects of gestational arsenic trioxide on the neuroendocrine axis of developing rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2018:S0278-6915(18)30663-X. [PMID: 30218683 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Ahmed R G
- Division of Anatomy and Embryology, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Division of Anatomy and Embryology, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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