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Mohtadi S, Shariati S, Mansouri E, Khodayar MJ. Nephroprotective effect of diosmin against sodium arsenite-induced renal toxicity is mediated via attenuation of oxidative stress and inflammation in mice. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 197:105652. [PMID: 38072527 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Arsenic compounds, which are used in different industries like pesticide manufacturing, cause severe toxic effects in almost all organs, including the kidneys. Since the primary route of exposure to arsenic is through drinking water, and millions of people worldwide are exposed to unsafe levels of arsenic that can pose a threat to their health, this research was performed to investigate the nephroprotective effects of Diosmin (Dios), a flavonoid found in citrus fruits, against nephrotoxicity induced by sodium arsenite (SA). To induce nephrotoxicity, SA (10 mg/kg, oral gavage) was administered to mice for 30 days. Dios (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg, oral gavage) was given to mice for 30 days prior to SA administration. After the study was completed, animals were euthanized and blood and kidney samples were taken for biochemical and histopathological assessments. Results showed that SA-treated mice significantly increased the blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels in the serum. This increase was associated with significant kidney tissue damage in SA-treated mice, which was confirmed by histopathological studies. Furthermore, SA enhanced the amounts of renal thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and decreased total thiol reserves, as well as the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase. Also, in the SA-exposed group, an increase in the levels of kidney inflammatory biomarkers, including nitric oxide and tumor necrosis factor-alpha was observed. The western blot analysis indicated an elevation in the protein expression of kidney injury molecule-1 and nuclear factor-kappa B in SA-treated mice. However, pretreatment with Dios ameliorated the SA-related renal damage in mice. Our findings suggest that Dios can protect the kidneys against the nephrotoxic effects of SA by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics.
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- Shokooh Mohtadi
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Hasan IH, Badr A, Almalki H, Alhindi A, Mostafa HS. Podocin, mTOR, and CHOP dysregulation contributes to nephrotoxicity induced of lipopolysaccharide/diclofenac combination in rats: Curcumin and silymarin could afford protective effect. Life Sci 2023; 330:121996. [PMID: 37536613 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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AIM Sepsis is a common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are the main gram-negative bacterial cell wall component with a well-documented inflammatory impact. Diclofenac (DIC) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with a potential nephrotoxic effect. Curcumin (CUR) and silymarin (SY) are natural products with a wide range of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ones. The objective of this study was to examine the protective impact of CUR and SY against kidney damage induced by LPS/DIC co-exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four groups of rats were used; control; LPS/DIC, LPS/DIC + CUR, and LPS/DIC + SY group. LPS/DIC combination induced renal injury at an LPS dose much lower than a nephrotoxic one. KEY FINDING Nephrotoxicity was confirmed by histopathological examination and significant elevation of renal function markers. LPS/DIC induced oxidative stress in renal tissues, evidenced by decreasing reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase, and increasing lipid peroxidation. Inflammatory response of LPS/DIC was associated with a significant increase of renal IL-1β and TNF-α. Treatment with either CUR or SY shifted measured parameters to the opposite side. Moreover, LPS/DIC exposure was associated with upregulation of mTOR and endoplasmic reticulum stress protein (CHOP) and downregulation of podocin These effects were accompanied by reduced gene expression of cystatin C and KIM-1. CUR and SY ameliorated LPS/DIC effect on the aforementioned genes and protein significantly. SIGNIFICANCE This study confirms the potential nephrotoxicity; mechanisms include upregulation of mTOR, CHOP, cystatin C, and KIM-1 and downregulation of podocin. Moreover, both CUR and SY are promising nephroprotective products against LPS/DIC co-exposure.
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- Iman H Hasan
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11459, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11459, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharm D program, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11459, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharm D program, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11459, Saudi Arabia
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- Statistics Deanship of Scientific Research, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2456, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Denic A, Gaddam M, Moustafa A, Mullan AF, Luehrs AC, Sharma V, Thompson RH, Smith ML, Alexander MP, Lerman LO, Barisoni L, Rule AD. Tubular and Glomerular Size by Cortex Depth as Predictor of Progressive CKD after Radical Nephrectomy for Tumor. J Am Soc Nephrol 2023; 34:1535-1545. [PMID: 37430426 PMCID: PMC10482069 DOI: 10.1681/asn.0000000000000180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Glomerular size differs by cortex depth. Larger nephrons are prognostic of progressive kidney disease, but it is unknown whether this risk differs by cortex depth or by glomeruli versus proximal or distal tubule size. We studied the average minor axis diameter in oval proximal and distal tubules separately and by cortex depth in patients who had radical nephrectomy to remove a tumor from 2019 to 2020. In adjusted analyses, larger glomerular volume in the middle and deep cortex predicted progressive kidney disease. Wider proximal tubular diameter did not predict progressive kidney disease independent of glomerular volume. Wider distal tubular diameter showed a gradient of strength of prediction of progressive kidney disease in the more superficial cortex than in the deep cortex. BACKGROUND Larger nephrons are prognostic of progressive kidney disease, but whether this risk differs by nephron segments or by depth in the cortex is unclear. METHODS We studied patients who underwent radical nephrectomy for a tumor between 2000 and 2019. Large wedge kidney sections were scanned into digital images. We estimated the diameters of proximal and distal tubules by the minor axis of oval tubular profiles and estimated glomerular volume with the Weibel-Gomez stereological model. Analyses were performed separately in the superficial, middle, and deep cortex. Cox proportional hazard models assessed the risk of progressive CKD (dialysis, kidney transplantation, sustained eGFR <10 ml/min per 1.73 m 2 , or a sustained 40% decline from the postnephrectomy baseline eGFR) with glomerular volume or tubule diameters. At each cortical depth, models were unadjusted, adjusted for glomerular volume or tubular diameter, and further adjusted for clinical characteristics (age, sex, body mass index, hypertension, diabetes, postnephrectomy baseline eGFR, and proteinuria). RESULTS Among 1367 patients were 62 progressive CKD events during a median follow-up of 4.5 years. Glomerular volume predicted CKD outcomes at all depths, but only in the middle and deep cortex after adjusted analyses. Proximal tubular diameter also predicted progressive CKD at any depth but not after adjusted analyses. Distal tubular diameter showed a gradient of more strongly predicting progressive CKD in the superficial than deep cortex, even in adjusted analysis. CONCLUSIONS Larger glomeruli are independent predictors of progressive CKD in the deeper cortex, whereas in the superficial cortex, wider distal tubular diameters are an independent predictor of progressive CKD.
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- Aleksandar Denic
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Pathology and Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Division of Epidemiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Li S, Dong X, Xu L, Wu Z. Nephroprotective Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles Against Sodium Arsenite-Induced Damages. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:3157-3176. [PMID: 37333733 PMCID: PMC10276609 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s413362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Introduction The potential effects of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) administration on arsenic exposure-mediated nephrotoxicity by alleviating fibrosis, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis remains more detailed investigations. Methods After the synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) through a versatile and green procedure, the biosafety of SeNPs was assessed by assaying renal functions and inflammation in mice. Subsequently, nephroprotective effects of SeNPs against sodium arsenite (NaAsO2)-induced damages were confirmed by biochemical, molecular, and histopathological assays, including renal function, histological lesion, fibrosis, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis in mice renal tissues and renal tubular duct epithelial cells (HK2 cells). Results The excellent biocompatibility and safety of SeNPs prepared in this study were confirmed by the non-significant differences in the renal functions and inflammation levels in mice between the negative control (NC) and 1 mg/kg SeNPs groups (p>0.05). The results of biochemical, molecular, and histopathological assays confirmed that daily administration of 1 mg/kg SeNPs for 4 weeks not only ameliorated renal dysfunctions and injuries caused by NaAsO2 exposure but also inhibited the fibrosis, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis in the renal tissues of NaAsO2-exposed mice. In addition, altered viability, inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis in the NaAsO2-exposed HK2 cells were effectively reversed after 100 μg/mL SeNPs supplementation. Conclusion Our findings authentically confirmed the biosafety and nephroprotective effects of SeNPs against NaAsO2 exposure-induced damages by alleviating inflammation, oxidative stress-related damage, and apoptosis.
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- Shubin Li
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, 010021, People’s Republic of China
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Kar F, Yıldız F, Hacioglu C, Kar E, Donmez DB, Senturk H, Kanbak G. LoxBlock-1 or Curcumin attenuates liver, pancreas and cardiac ferroptosis, oxidative stress and injury in Ischemia/reperfusion-damaged rats by facilitating ACSL/GPx4 signaling. Tissue Cell 2023; 82:102114. [PMID: 37210761 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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In this study, the effects of the pretreatment of Curcumin and LoxBlock-1 on liver, pancreas, and cardiac dysfunction following Ischemia-Reperfusion-induced (IR) Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) were investigated through the mechanisms of oxidative stress and ferroptosis. Total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) parameters in the tissue were analyzed to investigate the oxidative stress occurring in the liver, pancreas, and heart, and Acyl-Coa synthetase long-chain family member (ACSL4). Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPx4) enzyme levels were also analyzed by ELISA to investigate the effect on ferroptosis. In addition, hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed for histopathological examination of the tissues. As a result of biochemical analyzes, it was observed that oxidative stress parameters increased significantly in the IR group. In addition, while the ACSL4 enzyme level increased in the IR group in all tissues, the GPx4 enzyme level decreased. In the histopathological examination, it was observed that IR caused serious damage to the heart, liver, and pancreas tissues. The present study shows that Curcumin and LoxBlock-1 have a protective effect on the liver, pancreas, and cardiac ferroptosis following the effect on AKI. In addition, Curcumin was found to be more effective than LoxBlock-1 in I/R injury with its antioxidant property.
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- Fatih Kar
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Health Services Vocational School, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Duzce University, Duzce, Turkey
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- Training and Research Center, Kütahya Health Science University, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Bisset S, Sobhi W, Attoui A, Lamaoui T, Jardan YAB, Das S, Alam M, Kanouni KE, Rezgui A, Ferdjioui S, Derradji Y, Khenchouche A, Benguerba Y. Targeting Oxidative Stress Markers, Xanthine Oxidase, TNFRSF11A and Cathepsin L in Curcumin-Treated Collagen-Induced Arthritis: A Physiological and COSMO-RS Study. Inflammation 2023; 46:432-452. [PMID: 36227522 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-022-01745-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The effectiveness of curcumin in preventing and treating collagen-induced inflammatory arthritis (CIA) in rats and oxidative stress in rats was investigated. We investigated curcumin's curative and preventive effects on paw edema, arthritic size, body weight, and radiologic and histological joint abnormalities. It has been shown that curcumin may dramatically lower the risk of developing arthritis. In addition, the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the body has dropped, which is a strong indication that curcumin has anti-inflammatory characteristics. A follow-up theoretical investigation of curcumin molecular docking on xanthine oxidase (XO) was carried out after the properties of curcumin were determined using the conductor-like screening model for real solvents (COSMO-RS) theory. Because of the interaction between curcumin and the residues on XO named Ile264, Val259, Asn351, and Leu404, XO may be suppressed by this molecule. Curcumin's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may be responsible for the anti-arthritic effects that have been seen on oxidative stress markers and XO. On the other hand, more research is being conducted to understand its function better in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To determine whether or not curcumin interacts with AR targets, a molecular docking study was conducted using MVD software against TNFRSF11A and cathepsin L.
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- Seghira Bisset
- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mohamed Boudiaf University, 28000, M'sila, Algeria.,Celluar and Molecular Immuno-Biochemistry, Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, 19000, Setif, Algeria
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- Celluar and Molecular Immuno-Biochemistry, Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, 19000, Setif, Algeria. .,Research Center of Biotechnology (CRBt), Ali Mendjli, 25000, Constantine, Algeria.
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- Celluar and Molecular Immuno-Biochemistry, Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, 19000, Setif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire de Biopharmacie Et Pharmacotechnie (LBPT), Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, Setif, Algeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biostatistics Epidemiology and Environmental Health Science, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, 30460, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratoire de Biopharmacie Et Pharmacotechnie (LBPT), Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, Setif, Algeria
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- Research Center of Biotechnology (CRBt), Ali Mendjli, 25000, Constantine, Algeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Ferhat ABBAS Setif 1 University, 19000, Setif, Algeria
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- Celluar and Molecular Immuno-Biochemistry, Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, 19000, Setif, Algeria.,Department of Nature and Life Sciences, Faculty of Exact Sciences and Nature and Life Sciences, Mohamed Khider Biskra University, 07000, Biskra, Algeria
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- Celluar and Molecular Immuno-Biochemistry, Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, 19000, Setif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire de Biopharmacie Et Pharmacotechnie (LBPT), Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, Setif, Algeria.
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Shi Q, Yang C, Zhang B, Chen D, Lu F, Zhao H. Bacillus coagulans Alleviates Intestinal Damage Induced by TiO2 Nanoparticles in Mice on a High-Fat Diet. Foods 2022; 11:foods11213368. [PMID: 36359981 PMCID: PMC9655532 DOI: 10.3390/foods11213368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are generally added in considerable amounts to food as a food additive. Oral exposure to TiO2 NPs could induce intestinal damage, especially in obese individuals with a high-fat diet. The probiotic Bacillus coagulans (B. coagulans) exhibits good resistance in the gastrointestinal system and is beneficial to intestinal health. In this study, B. coagulans was used to treat intestinal damage caused by TiO2 NPs in high-fat-diet mice via two intervention methods: administration of TiO2 NPs and B. coagulans simultaneously and administration of TiO2 NPs followed by that of B. coagulans. The intervention with B. coagulans was found to reduce the inflammatory response and oxidative stress. A 16S rDNA sequencing analysis revealed that B. coagulans had increased the diversity of gut microbiota and optimized the composition of gut microbiota. Fecal metabolomics analysis indicated that B. coagulans had restored the homeostasis of sphingolipids and amino acid metabolism. The intervention strategy of administering TiO2 NPs followed by B. coagulans was found to be more effective. In conclusion, B. coagulans could alleviate intestinal damage induced by TiO2 NPs in high-fat-diet mice TiO2B. coagulans. Our results suggest a new avenue for interventions against intestinal damage induced by TiO2 NPs.
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- Qingying Shi
- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300450, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300450, China
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Yang H, Zeng F, Luo Y, Zheng C, Ran C, Yang J. Curcumin Scaffold as a Multifunctional Tool for Alzheimer's Disease Research. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27123879. [PMID: 35745002 PMCID: PMC9227459 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27123879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, which is caused by multi-factors and characterized by two histopathological hallmarks: amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles of Tau proteins. Thus, researchers have been devoting tremendous efforts to developing and designing new molecules for the early diagnosis of AD and curative purposes. Curcumin and its scaffold have fluorescent and photochemical properties. Mounting evidence showed that curcumin scaffold had neuroprotective effects on AD such as anti-amyloidogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and metal chelating. In this review, we summarized different curcumin derivatives and analyzed the in vitro and in vivo results in order to exhibit the applications in AD diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring and therapy. The analysis results showed that, although curcumin and its analogues have some disadvantages such as short wavelength and low bioavailability, these shortcomings can be conquered by modifying the structures. Curcumin scaffold still has the potential to be a multifunctional tool for AD research, including AD diagnosis and therapy.
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- Haijun Yang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (H.Y.); (Y.L.)
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- School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, China;
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (H.Y.); (Y.L.)
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- PET Center, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA;
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- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02129, USA
- Correspondence: (C.R.); (J.Y.)
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (H.Y.); (Y.L.)
- Correspondence: (C.R.); (J.Y.)
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Insight into the Progress on Natural Dyes: Sources, Structural Features, Health Effects, Challenges, and Potential. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27103291. [PMID: 35630767 PMCID: PMC9144664 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Dyes play an important role in food, medicine, textile, and other industries, which make human life more colorful. With the increasing demand for food safety, the development of natural dyes becomes more and more attractive. (2) Methods: The literature was searched using the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, and SciFinder and this scoping review was carried out following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). (3) Results: 248 articles were included in this review. This review summarizes the research progress on natural dyes in the last ten years. According to structural features, natural dyes mainly include carotenoids, polyphenols, porphyrins, and alkaloids, and some of the newest dyes are summarized. Some pharmacological activities of carotenoids, anthocyanin, curcumin, and betalains in the last 10 years are summarized, and the biological effects of dyes regarding illumination conditions. The disadvantages of natural dyes, including sources, cost, stability, and poor bioavailability, limit their application. Here, some feasible strategies (potential resources, biotechnology, new extraction and separation strategies, strategies for improving stability) are described, which will contribute to the development and utilization of natural dyes. (4) Conclusion: Natural dyes show health benefits and potential in food additives. However, it is necessary for natural dyes to pass toxicity tests and quality tests and receive many regulatory approvals before their final entry into the market as food colorants or as drugs.
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Evaluation of Toxicity and Oxidative Stress of 2-Acetylpyridine-N(4)-orthochlorophenyl Thiosemicarbazone. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:4101095. [PMID: 35345833 PMCID: PMC8957429 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4101095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Thiosemicarbazones are well known for their broad spectrum of action, including antitumoral and antiparasitic activities. Thiosemicarbazones work as chelating binders, reacting with metal ions. The objective of this work was to investigate the in silico, in vitro, and in vivo toxicity and oxidative stress of 2-acetylpyridine-N(4)-orthochlorophenyl thiosemicarbazone (TSC01). The in silico prediction showed good absorption by biological membranes and no theoretical toxicity. Also, the compound did not show cytotoxicity against Hep-G2 and HT-29 cells. In the acute nonclinical toxicological test, the animals treated with TSC01 showed behavioral changes of stimulus of the central nervous system (CNS) at 300 mg/kg. One hour after administration, a dose of 2000 mg/kg caused depressive signs. All changes disappeared after 24 h, with no deaths, which suggest an estimated LD50 of 5000 mg/kg and GSH 5. The group treated with 2000 mg/kg had an increase of water consumption and weight gain in the second week. The biochemical parameters presented no toxicity relevance, and the analysis of oxidative stress in the liver found an increase of lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide. However, histopathological analysis showed organ integrity was maintained without any changes. In conclusion, the results show the low toxicological potential of thiosemicarbazone derivative, indicating future safe use.
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Li M, Guo T, Lin J, Huang X, Ke Q, Wu Y, Fang C, Hu C. Curcumin inhibits the invasion and metastasis of triple negative breast cancer via Hedgehog/Gli1 signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 283:114689. [PMID: 34592340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a long history that curcuma longa L is used to treat distending pain of chest and belly, arthralgia of shoulder and arm aggravated by cold. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that breast cancer is caused by cold congelation, stagnation of qi and blood stasis. It is usually treated with some pungent and warm Chinese herbs, such as Curcuma longaL and Curcuma zedoaria (Christm.) Rosc, which are effective in promoting blood circulation for removing blood stasis, activating qi-flowing and relieving pain. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound, is the main pharmacological component extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L. Modern pharmacological studies have found that curcumin has many kinds of pharmacological activities of anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-angiogenesis, anti-metastasis and anti-multidrug resistance. AIM OF THE STUDY To explore the mechanism of curcumin and Glioma-associated oncogene homolod-1 (Gli1) on invasion and metastasis of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells through the Hedgehog (Hh)/Gli signaling pathway. MATERIAL AND METHODS The effect of curcumin on TNBC cells was detected by colony formation, wound healing and transwell assay. Breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) were cultured in serum-free medium and its stemness was detected by flow cytometry and subcutaneous xenografted tumor assay. The formation of mammospheres was used to detect the effect of curcumin and GANT61 (Gli inhibitor)on the formation ability of BCSCs. Gli1 overexpressed was conducted in MDA-MB-231 cells by lentivirus vector HBLV-h-Gli1-3xflag-ZsGreen-PURO. RT-qPCR and Western blot were detected the mRNA and protein level of genes of Hh pathway, Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness. The nuclear localization and expression of Gli1 was observed by laser confocal microscope scanning. Co-IP was investigated the key genes interacted with Gli1. RESULTS The abilities of proliferation, invasion, migration and the formation of mammospheres in TNBC cells were inhibited by curcumin. Furthermore, curcumin reduced the invasion and migration abilities in stable Gli1-overexpressing MDA-MB-231 cell. Moreover, curcumin down-regulated the expression of genes related Hh pathway, EMT and stemness in MDA-MB-231 mammospheres. Observation of laser confocal microscope showed that Gli1 were expressed mainly in nucleus in MDA-MB-231 adherent cells and completely in nucleus in BCSCs, which was significantly reduced in the nucleus and cytoplasm after curcumin treatment. Besides, our results suggested that vimentin was interacted with Gli1. CONCLUSIONS Curcumin can inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of TNBC cells, EMT and characteristics of BCSC by Hedgehog/Gli1 pathway.
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- Mengjie Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Yaribeygi H, Maleki M, Majeed M, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. Renoprotective Roles of Curcumin. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1328:531-544. [PMID: 34981504 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-73234-9_38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The use of herb-based therapies is increasing over the past decades. These agents have been reported to provide many beneficial effects in many experimental and clinical studies. Curcumin is one of these agents which has potent pharmacological effects enabling it for the prevent and treatment of many diseases and pathologies such as renal disorders, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. However, the exact molecular mechanisms mediating these renoprotective effects of curcumin are not well established. So, in the current study, we surveyed for possible renoprotective roles of curcumin and concluded how curcumin protects against renal injuries.
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- Habib Yaribeygi
- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Chronic Kidney Disease Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.,Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Xu G, Gu Y, Yan N, Li Y, Sun L, Li B. Curcumin functions as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent on arsenic-induced hepatic and kidney injury by inhibiting MAPKs/NF-κB and activating Nrf2 pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:2161-2173. [PMID: 34272803 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Chronic arsenic exposure has been associated with various toxic effects, especially to the organs of liver and kidney. As a plant polyphenol, curcumin is the most vital bioactive ingredient of turmeric and has a wide range of pharmacological activities. In the present study, we investigated the potential roles of curcumin against arsenic-induced liver and kidney dysfunctions in mice. Curcumin treatment (200 mg/kg) not only decreased the deposition of arsenic in liver and kidney, but also relieved the hepatic and nephritic biochemical indexes (Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase [AST], Alanine aminotransferase [ALT], albumin, and creatinine) altered by arsenic at doses of 10 and 25 mg/L via drinking water. What's more, curcumin exerted influences on the activities of myeloperoxidase and on the secretion of inflammatory cytokines in liver and kidney tissues. In addition, the levels of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) phosphorylation were declining while NRF2-signaling targets were increasing in mice liver and kidney by curcumin administration. In conclusion, our results here suggest that curcumin could exert both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions on arsenic-induced hepatic and kidney injury by inhibiting MAPKs/NF-κB and activating Nrf2 pathways cooperatively.
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- Guowei Xu
- Environment and Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arsenic-related Biological Effects and Prevention and Treatment in Liaoning Province, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Environment and Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arsenic-related Biological Effects and Prevention and Treatment in Liaoning Province, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Environment and Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arsenic-related Biological Effects and Prevention and Treatment in Liaoning Province, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Environment and Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arsenic-related Biological Effects and Prevention and Treatment in Liaoning Province, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Environment and Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arsenic-related Biological Effects and Prevention and Treatment in Liaoning Province, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Environment and Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Key Laboratory of Arsenic-related Biological Effects and Prevention and Treatment in Liaoning Province, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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TPGS assists the percutaneous administration of curcumin and glycyrrhetinic acid coloaded functionalized ethosomes for the synergistic treatment of psoriasis. Int J Pharm 2021; 604:120762. [PMID: 34082000 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Combined therapy with anti-inflammatory drugs is preferred for the topical treatment of psoriasis, but the codelivery of drugs is restricted due to the lack of a suitable delivery system. Ethosomes with excellenttransdermal propertiesare perfect as carriers for hyperplastic skin. Therefore, glycyrrhetinic acid-D-α-tocopherol acid polyethylene glycol succinate (GA-TPGS) was synthesized, which prevented the inflammation and lipid peroxidation damage, thus effectively stabilizing the psoriasis. Then GA-TPGS was surface-modified on the curcumin (Cur) loaded ethosomes to construct curcumin-loaded GA-TPGS-modified multifunctional ethosomes (Cur@GA-TPGS-ES), exerting synergistic treatment for psoriasis. Using an interleukin-6-induced cell model, we found that Cur@GA-TPGS-ES displayed desirable suppression of inflammation response and oxidative stress damage. Compared with the ethanol solution, the percutaneous penetration rates of Cur and GA in Cur@GA-TPGS-ES were superior. In vivo microdialysis revealed similar results, suggesting an increase of transcutaneous absorption in Cur@GA-TPGS-ES. Fluorescence staining revealed that the cellular uptake and skin distribution were distinctly enhanced with the delivery by Cur@GA-TPGS-ES. After topical administration to imiquimod-induced psoriatic mice, the Cur@GA-TPGS-ES group showed powerful treatment from inflammatory infiltration inhibition of Cur, glucocorticoid-like effects of GA and anti-lipid peroxidation of TPGS. Overall, GA-TPGS mediated ethosomes possess more advantageous transdermal properties and synergistic antipsoriatic efficacy.
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Ortega-Martinez M, Gutierrez-Davila V, Gutierrez-Arenas E, Niderhauser-Garcia A, Cerda-Flores RM, Jaramillo-Rangel G. The Convoluted Tubules of the Nephron Must Be Considered Elliptical, and Not Circular, in Stereological Studies of the Kidney. Kidney Blood Press Res 2021; 46:229-235. [PMID: 33789285 DOI: 10.1159/000515051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The diameter and area of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) and the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) are of the main parameters analyzed in stereological studies of the kidney. However, there is no consensus about if the PCT and DCT should be considered circular or elliptical in shape. OBJECTIVE To analyze if there are significant differences in the diameter and area of the PCT and DCT, depending on whether they are considered circular or elliptical. METHODS Paraffin-embedded sections of kidneys from CD1 mice were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and examined using a light microscope. Images were captured using a camera linked to image analysis software. A short diameter (d) and a long diameter (D) were measured in both PCT and DCT. A small circular area (SCA), a large circular area (LCA), and an elliptical area (EA) were calculated with mathematical formulas that incorporate d and D values, while a program area (PA) was provided by the software. RESULTS There was a significant difference between d and D in both PCT (F = 1.354, Sig = 0.000) and DCT (F = 4.989, Sig = 0.000). Also, there were significant differences in the tubular areas in both PCT (F = 34.843, Sig = 0.000) and DCT (F = 22.390, Sig = 0.000); circular areas were different from elliptical areas (SCA and LCA vs. EA and PA). CONCLUSION The convoluted tubules of the nephron must not be considered circular, but rather elliptical; care should be taken every time the tubules are analyzed in stereological studies of the kidney, especially when evaluating their diameters and areas.
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- Marta Ortega-Martinez
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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Guo S, Lei J, Liu L, Qu X, Li P, Liu X, Guo Y, Gao Q, Lan F, Xiao B, He C, Zou X. Effects of Macleaya cordata extract on laying performance, egg quality, and serum indices in Xuefeng black-bone chicken. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101031. [PMID: 33684648 PMCID: PMC7938252 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The abuse of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in feed has led to drug resistance and ecological damage would threaten human health eventually. Natural plants have become a hotspot in the research and application of substituting AGPs because of their advantages of safety, efficiency, and availability. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Macleaya cordata extract (MCE) in the diet of Xuefeng black-bone chicken on laying performance, egg quality, and serum indices. In this study, 576 birds (47-week-old) were evenly distributed between 4 treatments with 6 replicates of 24 hens each. The control group was fed a basal diet without MCE and the remaining groups received 100, 150, or 200 mg/kg MCE for 84 d. Results revealed that the strength and thickness of the eggshell increased significantly with the dietary addition of MCE (P < 0.05). The serum concentrations of glutathione peroxidase increased in the MCE groups (P < 0.01). Simultaneously, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone, estradiol as well as serum luteinizing hormone levels also increased with the addition of MCE (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, supplementation of MCE significantly decreased the tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 levels (P < 0.01). In summary, it was concluded that diet addition of 200 mg/kg MCE ameliorated egg quality, enhanced anti-oxidation and immune activity, and regulated hormone secretion of Xuefeng black-bone chicken.
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- Songchang Guo
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- Research and Development Center, Hunan Yunfeifeng Agricultural Co. Ltd., Hunan, Huaihua 418200, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- Research and Development Center, Hunan Yunfeifeng Agricultural Co. Ltd., Hunan, Huaihua 418200, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China; College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, Changsha 410128, China.
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Bahrami A, Sathyapalan T, Moallem SA, Sahebkar A. Counteracting arsenic toxicity: Curcumin to the rescue? JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 400:123160. [PMID: 32574880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Arsenicosis leads to various irreversible damages in several organs and is considered to be a carcinogen. The effects of chronic arsenic poisoning are a result of an imbalance between pro- and antioxidant homeostasis, oxidative stress, as well as DNA and protein damage. Curcumin, the polyphenolic pigment extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, is well-known for its pleiotropic medicinal effects. Curcumin has been shown to have ameliorative effects in arsenic-induced genotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, angiogenesis, skin diseases, reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, and immunotoxicity. This review aims to summarize the scientific evidence on arsenic toxicity in various organs and the ameliorative effects of curcumin on the arsenic toxicity.
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- Afsane Bahrami
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, HU3 2JZ, UK
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karbala, Iraq
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- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Zhang X, Zhao Q, Ci X, Chen S, Chen L, Lian J, Xie Z, Ye Y, Lv H, Li H, Lin W, Zhang H, Xie Q. Effect of Baicalin on Bacterial Secondary Infection and Inflammation Caused by H9N2 AIV Infection in Chickens. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:2524314. [PMID: 33294434 PMCID: PMC7691011 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2524314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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H9N2 subtype avian influenza virus (H9N2 AIV) is a low pathogenic virus that is widely prevalent all over the world. H9N2 AIV causes immunosuppression in the host and often leads to high rates of mortality due to secondary infection with Escherichia. Due to the drug resistance of bacteria, many antibiotics are not effective in the treatment of secondary bacterial infection. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find effective nonantibiotic drugs for the treatment of H9N2 AIV infection-induced secondary bacterial infection and inflammation. This study proves, for the first time, that baicalin, a Chinese herbal medicine, can regulate Lactobacillus to replace Escherichia induced by H9N2 AIV, so as to resolve the intestinal flora disorder. In addition, baicalin can effectively prevent intestinal bacterial translocation of SPF chickens' post-H9N2 AIV infection, thus inhibiting secondary bacterial infection. Furthermore, baicalin can effectively treat H9N2 AIV-induced inflammation by inhibiting intestinal structural damage, inhibiting damage to ileal mucus layer construction and tight junctions, improving antioxidant capacity, affecting blood biochemical indexes, and inhibiting the production of inflammatory cytokines. Taken together, these results provide a new theoretical basis for clinical prevention and control of H9N2 AIV infection-induced secondary bacterial infection and inflammation.
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- Xinheng Zhang
- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
- South China Collaborative Innovation Center for Poultry Disease Control and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
- South China Collaborative Innovation Center for Poultry Disease Control and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
- South China Collaborative Innovation Center for Poultry Disease Control and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
- South China Collaborative Innovation Center for Poultry Disease Control and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528231, China
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- Beijing Center Biology CO., LTD., Beijing 100000, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
- South China Collaborative Innovation Center for Poultry Disease Control and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
- South China Collaborative Innovation Center for Poultry Disease Control and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- USDA, Agriculture Research Service, Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
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- Lingnan Guangdong Laboratory of Modern Agriculture & Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Vector Vaccine of Animal Virus, Guangzhou 510642, China
- South China Collaborative Innovation Center for Poultry Disease Control and Product Safety, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Wardoyo AYP, Juswono UP, Noor JAE. The association between the diesel exhaust particle exposure from bus emission and the tubular epithelial cell deformation of rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:23073-23080. [PMID: 32333344 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08752-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The diesel vehicle emissions regarding particles have become a problem due to human health adversely. Especially ultrafine particles (diameter ≤ 100 nm) can deeply penetrate the human body leading to cell deformation. Investigation of the diesel ultrafine particle exposure to the cell deformation has become a challenge to build up understanding the impacts of ultrafine particles on human health. Moreover, the relationship between high exposure to diesel ultrafine particles and the deformation of the rat's tubular epithelial cells is not clear. In this study, we investigated the impact of the diesel ultrafine particle exposure to the rat's tubular cells. Three diesel busses were used as the sources of the particles, while 50 rats were used as the experimental animals. The diesel emission was filtered using an N95 particulate filter and a suction pump. The rats were exposed to the diesel ultrafine particle emission for 100 s with three different concentrations C1, C2, and C3 for eight consecutive days. All rats were sacrificed on the day after exposures to examine the histological images. The results showed that the deformation level of the tubular epithelial cells was positively associated with the concentration of the ultrafine particles.
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- Arinto Yudi Ponco Wardoyo
- Laboratory of Air Quality and Astro Imaging, Physics Department, Brawijaya University, Jl. Veteran 65145, Malang, Indonesia.
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- Laboratory of Biophysics, Physics Department, Brawijaya University, Jl. Veteran 65145, Malang, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Biophysics, Physics Department, Brawijaya University, Jl. Veteran 65145, Malang, Indonesia
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Zahran RF, Geba ZM, Tabll AA, Mashaly MM. Therapeutic potential of a novel combination of Curcumin with Sulfamethoxazole against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in Swiss albino mice. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2020; 18:13. [PMID: 32363509 PMCID: PMC7196577 DOI: 10.1186/s43141-020-00027-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the current study, we have investigated the effect of each of curcumin (CUR) and sulfamethoxazole (SMX) either separate or mixed together (CUR + SMX) on biochemical, hematological and histological alternations associated with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver fibrosis in mice. RESULTS CCl4, caused changes of several biomarkers, proving its hepatotoxic effects, such as an increase in aminotransferases liver enzymes alanine and aspartate transaminases (ALT, AST), malondialdehyde (MDA), and nitric oxide (NO) formation, with a decrease in superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GSSG), total antioxidant capacity (TAO), glutathione (GSH), total protein, and albumin, compared to a negative control mice group. Compared to the CCl4 group of mice, the CUR and SMX separate and/or together (CUR + SMX) treatments showed significance in (p < 0.001), ameliorated liver injury (characterized by an elevation of (ALT, AST) and a decrease (p < 0.001) in serum albumin and total protein), antioxidant (characterized by a decrease in (p < 0.001) MDA, NO; an increase (p < 0.001) SOD, GSSG, TAO; and reducing GSH), hematological changes (characterized by a decrease (p < 0.001) in white blood cells count and an increase (p < 0.001) in platelets count, hematocrit levels, hemoglobin concentration, and (p < 0.05) red blood cells count), SDS-PAGE electrophoresis with a decrease in protein synthesis and changes in histological examinations. CONCLUSIONS CUR and SMX either separate or together (SUR + SMX) may be considered promising candidates in the prevention and treatment of liver fibrosis.
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- Rasha Fekry Zahran
- grid.462079.e0000 0004 4699 2981Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry division), Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt
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- grid.462079.e0000 0004 4699 2981Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry division), Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt
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- grid.419725.c0000 0001 2151 8157Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Division of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Research Centre, Cairo, 12622 Egypt
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- grid.462079.e0000 0004 4699 2981Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt
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Zahran RF, Geba ZM, Tabll AA, Mashaly MM. Therapeutic potential of a novel combination of Curcumin with Sulfamethoxazole against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in Swiss albino mice. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2020. [PMID: 32363509 DOI: 10.1186/s43141-020-00027-9.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the current study, we have investigated the effect of each of curcumin (CUR) and sulfamethoxazole (SMX) either separate or mixed together (CUR + SMX) on biochemical, hematological and histological alternations associated with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver fibrosis in mice. RESULTS CCl4, caused changes of several biomarkers, proving its hepatotoxic effects, such as an increase in aminotransferases liver enzymes alanine and aspartate transaminases (ALT, AST), malondialdehyde (MDA), and nitric oxide (NO) formation, with a decrease in superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GSSG), total antioxidant capacity (TAO), glutathione (GSH), total protein, and albumin, compared to a negative control mice group. Compared to the CCl4 group of mice, the CUR and SMX separate and/or together (CUR + SMX) treatments showed significance in (p < 0.001), ameliorated liver injury (characterized by an elevation of (ALT, AST) and a decrease (p < 0.001) in serum albumin and total protein), antioxidant (characterized by a decrease in (p < 0.001) MDA, NO; an increase (p < 0.001) SOD, GSSG, TAO; and reducing GSH), hematological changes (characterized by a decrease (p < 0.001) in white blood cells count and an increase (p < 0.001) in platelets count, hematocrit levels, hemoglobin concentration, and (p < 0.05) red blood cells count), SDS-PAGE electrophoresis with a decrease in protein synthesis and changes in histological examinations. CONCLUSIONS CUR and SMX either separate or together (SUR + SMX) may be considered promising candidates in the prevention and treatment of liver fibrosis.
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- Rasha Fekry Zahran
- Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry division), Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt.
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- Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry division), Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Division of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Research Centre, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt
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Kumar NK, Nageshwar M, Reddy KP. Protective Effect of Curcumin on Hippocampal and Behavior Changes in Rats Exposed to Fluoride During Pre- and Post-natal Period. Basic Clin Neurosci 2020; 11:289-299. [PMID: 32963722 PMCID: PMC7502194 DOI: 10.32598/bcn.11.2.1189.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 10/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Introduction: Curcumin, a yellow-pigment, found in the popular Indian spice turmeric (Curcuma longa), poses pharmaceutical applications due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and chemoprotective properties. Excessive fluoride causes fluorosis leading to neurodegeneration and associated behavioral deficits, particularly in children. This study aimed at investigating the neuroprotective ability of curcumin on sodium fluoride (NaF)-related alterations of acetylcholine, catecholamines, histological changes in hippocampus and behavior of rats exposed to NaF during pre- and post-natal period. Methods: Pregnant albino Wistar rats were chosen and divided into four groups. The experimental period lasted 53 days (i.e. the gestational period of 23 days and post-gestational period of 30 days), at which the control group received normal tap water, the experimental group received NaF (20 ppm/kg bw) through drinking water, and the protective groups received curcumin (10 mg and 20mg/kg bw) by gavage and NaF (20 ppm/kg bw) through drinking water. Behavioral study (open field test) was done using postnatal pups aged 21 and 30 days. The brains of postnatal pups aged 1, 7, 14, 21, and 30 days were collected and used for biochemical analysis and those of pups aged 14, 21, and 30 days were used for histopathological analysis. Results: NaF-exposed rats showed a significant (P<0.05) decrease in body weight, brain weight, and behavioral activities, which were significantly reversed with curcumin treatment. The levels of epinephrine significantly (P<0.05) increased, whereas norepinephrine, dopamine and acetylcholine levels declined in NaF-treated group compared with the control group, which were significantly (P<0.05) reversed after treatment by curcumin (10 mg/kg bw and 20 mg/kg bw) along with NaF. The histological alterations, including shrinkage of neurons and nissal substances were observed in the hippocampus of NaF-treated pups that the control pups, whereas co-treatment with curcumin and NaF showed ameliorative effects and controlled the histological alterations. Conclusion: The results showed the neuroprotective effect of curcumin on behavior, neurotransmitter levels, and histological changes in the hippocampus against NaF-induced neurotoxicity in developing rat pups.
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- Department of Zoology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Momeni HR, Eskandari N. Curcumin protects the testis against cadmium-induced histopathological damages and oxidative stress in mice. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 39:653-661. [PMID: 31876186 DOI: 10.1177/0960327119895564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cadmium is an environmental pollutant which can induce the overproduction of free radicals while suppressing the antioxidant defense system. Curcumin is considered a free-radical scavenger and a potent antioxidant. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of curcumin on serum antioxidant enzymes and histopathological changes in mice treated with cadmium. METHODS In this experimental study, adult mice were divided into four groups, namely, control, cadmium chloride (5 mg kg-1), curcumin (100 mg kg-1), and curcumin+cadmium chloride. The animals received curcumin 24 h prior to cadmium chloride injection. After 24 h, blood samples were collected and used to assess the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), antioxidant enzymes activity (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase), total glutathione, total thiol, and hydrogen peroxide. Histopathological evaluation was also performed for testicular tissue. RESULTS Mice treated with cadmium showed a significant (p < 0.001) decrease in the activity of antioxidant enzymes, serum amounts of total glutathione and total thiol, and the diameter of seminiferous tubules compared to the control group. This pollutant also significantly (p < 0.001) increased serum levels of MDA and hydrogen peroxide and the lumen diameter of seminiferous tubules compared to the control group. In the curcumin+cadmium group, curcumin significantly (p < 0.001) reversed the adverse effects of cadmium, compared to the cadmium group. In addition, curcumin alone significantly (p < 0.001) increased serum glutathione peroxidase activity and thiol content compared to the control group. CONCLUSION Curcumin, as a potent antioxidant, could compensate the adverse effects of cadmium on lipid and protein peroxidation, potentiated serum antioxidant defense system, and ameliorated some morphometrical parameters in the testis of cadmium-treated mice.
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- H R Momeni
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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Sun J, Jiang T, Xu W, Feng Z, Quan X, Leng P, Sun W, Zhao J, Jing F, Li J. Quantification of 1D, a novel derivative of curcumin with potential antitumor activity, in rat plasma by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: application to a pharmacokinetic study in rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2019; 57:287-294. [PMID: 31017510 PMCID: PMC6493276 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2019.1603243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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CONTEXT 1 D is a novel derivative of curcumin and shows very promising antitumor activities in various cancer cell lines. OBJECTIVE To characterize its preclinical pharmacokinetic profiles, a novel liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the quantification of 1 D in rat plasma. MATERIALS AND METHODS An aliquot of 50 μL plasma sample was processed by protein precipitation with methanol. Chromatographic separation was accomplished on a Zorbax Eclipse Plus C18 column (2.1 mm × 50 mm, 1.8 μm) with a gradient elution system (water/0.1% formic acid and methanol). Detection was performed by multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode using electrospray ionization in the positive ion mode. The optimized fragmentation transition for 1 D was m/z 491.2 → 361.2. RESULTS The method was linear over the concentration range of 5-1000 ng/mL. The intra- and inter-day precisions were less than 9.8% and the accuracy was within ± 14.5%. The mean recovery of 1 D ranged from 102.5 to 105.9%. No matrix effects and significant sample loss during sample processing were observed. The validated method has been successfully applied to a pharmacokinetic study in rats after intravenous administration of 1 D. Non-compartmental pharmacokinetic parameters, including half-life (t1/2), apparent volume of distribution (Vz), clearance (CLz), and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC(0-t)) were 4.92 h, 46.56 L/kg, 6.33 L/h/kg, and 806.70 μg/L/h, respectively. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Results demonstrated that 1 D displayed favourable pharmacokinetic properties for further in vivo pharmacologic evaluation, which could be facilitated by the validated LC-MS/MS method.
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- Jialin Sun
- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs Chinese Ministry of Education School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
- CONTACT Fanbo Jing
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
- Jing Li Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao266003, PR China
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Jaguezeski AM, Gündel SS, Favarin FR, Gündel A, Souza CF, Baldissera MD, Cazarotto CC, Volpato A, Fortuoso BF, Ourique AF, Da Silva AS. Low-dose curcumin-loaded Eudragit L-100-nanocapsules in the diet of dairy sheep increases antioxidant levels and reduces lipid peroxidation in milk. J Food Biochem 2019; 43:e12942. [PMID: 31368562 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The main objective of this study was to evaluate whether the addition of curcumin-loaded nanocapsules (prepared and characterized) in the diets of dairy sheep improved milk quality. The nanocapsules were prepared using two polymers: poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) and Eudragit L-100. The nanocapsules contained 0.25 mg/ml (Nano-Eudragit L-100) and 2 mg/ml (Nano-PCL) of curcumin. Dairy sheep were divided into four groups: A (control), B (30 mg free curcumin/kg concentrate), C (3 mg Nano-PCL/kg concentrate), and D (3 mg Nano-Eudragit/kg concentrate). We observed that the number of total leukocytes and serum globulin levels were lower in Group D than in the control (Group A) (p < 0.05). Antioxidant capacity against peroxyl radicals (ACAP) and catalase enzymes was elevated in Group D, with consequently reduced lipid peroxidation (LPO; p < 0.05). In milk, there were no differences in production and composition between groups during the experimental period (p > 0.05); however, ACAP increased and LPO decreased in milk. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Curcumin is a functional molecule with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial actions, used frequently and with medical indications in human food. Free curcumin in sheep diets improves milk quality and increases its shelf life. This study showed that curcumin nanocapsules produced from the Eudragit L-100 polymer potentiated the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions of dairy sheep when used in the diet daily, at doses 10 times lower than that of free curcumin. These positive effects were reflected in higher total antioxidant capacity and lower lipid peroxidation in milk in sheep-fed curcumin-loaded Eudragit L-100 nanocapsules, generating desirable milk properties. In practice, the use of nanotechnology enhances the beneficial effects of curcumin in milk, possibly creating a nutraceutical food desirable to consumers.
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- Antonise M Jaguezeski
- Graduate Program of Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil.,Graduate Program of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Universidade Franciscana, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Universidade Franciscana, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Atomic Force Microscopy, Universidade Federal do Pampa, Bagé, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Universidade Franciscana, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil.,Graduate Program of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Chapecó, Brazil
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Jaguezeski AM, Souza CF, Perin G, Reis JH, Gomes TMA, Baldissera MD, Vaucher RA, de Andrade CM, Stefani LM, Gundel SS, Ourique AF, Da Silva AS. Effect of free and nano-encapsulated curcumin on treatment and energetic metabolism of gerbils infected by Listeria monocytogenes. Microb Pathog 2019; 134:103564. [PMID: 31163248 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2019.103564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Bacterial infections require special care since the indiscriminate use of antibiotics to treat them has been linked to the emergence of resistant strains. In this sense, phytoterapeutic alternatives such as curcumin and its nanocapsules have emerged as a promising supplement in optimizing availability of bioactives and reducing the development of antimicrobial resistance. Thus, the aim of this study was to verify the effects of pure and nanoencapsulated curcumin in the treatment of experimental listeriosis in gerbils regarding many aspects including antibacterial effect, antioxidant mechanisms involved and the energetic metabolism. Four groups were used containing 6 animals each: T0 (control), T1 (infected), T2 (infected and treated with free curcumin - dose of 30 mg/kg/day) and T3 (infected and treated with nanocapsules containing curcumin - a dose of 3 mg/kg/day). Treated animals received curcumin for 6 consecutive days starting 24 h after Listeria monocytogenes infection. All animals were euthanized on the 12th day after L. monocytogenes infection. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) identified L. monocytogenes DNA in the spleens of all animals of the T1 group, as well as T2 (2 out of 6) and T3 (5 out of 6). The weight of the spleens confirmed the infection, since it was larger in the T1 group, differing statistically from T0, and similarly to T2 and T3. Hepatic histopathological examination showed mild infiltration of neutrophils and macrophages, except for the T3 group (only 1/6). In the liver, the pyruvate kinase activity was higher in T1 and T2 compared to T0 and T3. The adenylate kinase activity did not differ between groups. The Na+/K+ATPase activity was lower in T1 group compared to T0 and T3. Lipoperoxidation was lower in the T3 group compared to groups T0, T1 and T2. The antioxidant capacity against peroxyl radicals was higher in T1, T2 and T3 groups compared to T0. In conclusion, free curcumin showed potent antibacterial effects; however, the nanoencapsulated form was able to minimize the effects caused by L. monocytogenes regarding tissue injury, changes on enzymes of the energetic metabolism, in addition to an antioxidant effect against lipoperoxidation.
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- Antonise M Jaguezeski
- Department of Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pathology Veterinary, Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC), Concórdia, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), RS, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil; Department of Science and Technology, UDESC, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Universidade Franciscana (UFN), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Universidade Franciscana (UFN), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Toxicological Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Perker MC, Orta Yilmaz B, Yildizbayrak N, Aydin Y, Erkan M. Protective effects of curcumin on biochemical and molecular changes in sodium arsenite‐induced oxidative damage in embryonic fibroblast cells. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2019; 33:e22320. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Mehmet Can Perker
- Department of BiologyInstitute of Graduate Studies in Sciences, Istanbul UniversityIstanbul Turkey
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- Department of BiologyFaculty of Sciences, Istanbul UniversityIstanbul Turkey
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- Department of BiologyInstitute of Graduate Studies in Sciences, Istanbul UniversityIstanbul Turkey
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- Department of BiologyFaculty of Sciences, Istanbul UniversityIstanbul Turkey
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- Department of BiologyFaculty of Sciences, Istanbul UniversityIstanbul Turkey
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Vafa TS, Emadi M, Sadoughi SD. Effect of Curcumin on Bax, Bcl-2, Antioxidant Enzymes and Lipid Peroxidation of Sperm after Freezing Procedure. JOURNAL OF ARDABIL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.29252/jarums.18.1.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Several vesicular systems loaded with curcumin have found their way in the therapeutic applications of several diseases, primarily acting through their immunological pathways. Such systems use particles at a nanoscale range, bringing about their intended use through a range of complex mechanisms. Apart from delivering drug substances into target tissues, these vesicular systems also effectively overcome problems like insolubility and unequal drug distribution. Several mechanisms are explored lately by different workers, and interest over vesicular curcumin has been renewed in the past decade. This commentary discusses several immunological targets in which curcumin is employed in a vesicular form.
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Wardoyo AYP, Juswono UP, Noor JAE. Varied dose exposures to ultrafine particles in the motorcycle smoke cause kidney cell damages in male mice. Toxicol Rep 2018; 5:383-389. [PMID: 29854608 PMCID: PMC5977376 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Exposure to ultrafine particles has significant effect on kidney cell deformation. The exposure results in alterations in glomerular and tubular epithelial cells. Ultrafine particle concentration determines kidney cell deformation.
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are one of motorcycle exhaust emissions which can penetrate the lung alveoli and deposit in the kidney. This study was aimed to investigate mice kidney cell physical damage (deformation) due to motorcycle exhaust emission exposures. The motorcycle exhaust emissions were sucked from the muffler with the rate of 33 cm3/s and passed through an ultrafine particle filter system before introduced into the mice exposure chamber. The dose concentration of the exhaust emissions was varied by setting the injected time of the 20s, 40s, 60s, 80s, and 100s. The mice were exposed to the smoke in the chamber for 100 s twice a day. The impact of the ultrafine particles on the kidney was observed by identifying the histological image of the kidney cell deformation using a microscope. The exposure was conducted for 10 days. The kidney observations were carried out on day 11. The results showed that there was a significant linear correlation between the total concentration of ultrafine particles deposited in the kidneys and the physical damage percentages. The increased concentrations of ultrafine particles caused larger cell deformation to the kidneys.
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- Arinto Y P Wardoyo
- Department of Physics, Brawijaya University, Malang Indonesia Jl. Veteran, Malang, East Java, 65145, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Brawijaya University, Malang Indonesia Jl. Veteran, Malang, East Java, 65145, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Brawijaya University, Malang Indonesia Jl. Veteran, Malang, East Java, 65145, Indonesia
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El-Maddawy ZK, El-Sayed YS. Comparative analysis of the protective effects of curcumin and N-acetyl cysteine against paracetamol-induced hepatic, renal, and testicular toxicity in Wistar rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:3468-3479. [PMID: 29152699 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0750-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the possible protective role of curcumin (CUR) vs. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) against paracetamol (PCM)-induced oxidative damage and impairment of liver, kidney, and testicular functions, as well as hematotoxicity, in albino rats. A large single dose of PCM induced lipid peroxidation along with a significant decline in glutathione content and catalase activity in the liver, kidneys, and testicles. The apparent oxidative damage was associated with evident hepatic, renal, and testicular dysfunction, which was confirmed in histopathological lesions, and increased serum aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase activities. PCM decreased serum total protein, albumin, and globulin contents; increased bilirubin, urea, and creatinine contents; and induced hematotoxicity. PCM also reduced the sperm cell count, sperm motility, and alive sperm rate and increased the sperm abnormality rate. Pretreatment of PCM-intoxicated animals with CUR or NAC substantially alleviated the increase in malondialdehyde and maintained the antioxidants at control levels. These pretreatments also minimized liver, kidney, and testicular histopathological changes and normalized their functions. CUR similarly mitigated the PCM hemato- and hepatotoxicity compared with NAC. However, it exhibited a pronounced nephroprotection, rather than reproductive protection as did NAC. Our findings demonstrate that a large single dose of PCM is not only associated with hepatotoxicity but also nephrotoxicity and reproductive toxicity. Both CUR and NAC administration provided substantial organ protection with pronounced efficacy against PCM nephrotoxicity with CUR and reproductive toxicity with NAC, which was possibly mediated through their antioxidant activities, as well as their specific characteristics.
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- Zeynab Kh El-Maddawy
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, 22758, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, Egypt.
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Sun P, Wang J, Liu W, Bu DP, Liu SJ, Zhang KZ. Hydroxy-selenomethionine: A novel organic selenium source that improves antioxidant status and selenium concentrations in milk and plasma of mid-lactation dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:9602-9610. [PMID: 28987589 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-12610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of hydroxy-selenomethionine (HMSeBA), a novel organic selenium (Se) source, on milk performance, antioxidative status, and Se concentrations in the milk and plasma of mid-lactation dairy cows compared with that of sodium selenite (SS). Fifty mid-lactation dairy cows with similar days in milk, milk yield, and parity received the same basal diet containing 0.06 mg of Se/kg of DM. They were assigned to 1 of 5 treatments according to a randomized complete block design: negative control (without Se supplementation), SS supplementation (0.3 mg of Se/kg of DM; SS-0.3) or HMSeBA supplementation (0.1, 0.3, or 0.5 mg of Se/kg of DM: SO-0.1, SO-0.3, and SO-0.5, respectively). The experiment lasted for 10 wk, including a pretrial period of 2 wk. The results indicated that neither Se supplementation nor Se source affected dry matter intake, milk yield, milk composition, or blood biochemical parameters, except for milk fat percentage. Simultaneously, milk fat percentage and milk fat yield increased linearly as the quantity of HMSeBA supplementation was increased. Production of 4% FCM and ECM was elevated linearly as dietary HMSeBA increased. The SO-0.3 group showed higher serum activity of glutathione peroxidase, total antioxidant capacity, and superoxide dismutase than the SS-0.3 group, but malondialdehyde content was not affected by Se source. Furthermore, HMSeBA supplementation linearly increased the activities of serum glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase, but decreased malondialdehyde content. Compared with the SS-0.3 group, the SO-0.3 group showed augmented concentrations of total Se in milk and plasma, and total Se milk-to-plasma concentration ratio. In addition, increasing doses of HMSeBA linearly increased the concentrations of total Se in the milk and plasma. This study demonstrates that HMSeBA improves antioxidant status and increases milk and plasma Se concentrations more effectively than SS, indicating that HMSeBA could replace SS as an effective organic Se source for lactating dairy cows.
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- P Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences-World Agroforestry Center (CAAS-ICRAF) Joint Lab on Agroforestry and Sustainable Animal Husbandry, World Agroforestry Centre, East and Central Asia, 100081, Beijing; Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, CICAPS, Hunan, 410128, China.
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- China Feed Industry Association, Beijing, 100125, China
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- Beijing Sino Farm, Beijing, 100028, China
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Liang Z, Wu R, Xie W, Xie C, Wu J, Geng S, Li X, Zhu M, Zhu W, Zhu J, Huang C, Ma X, Xu W, Zhong C, Han H. Effects of Curcumin on Tobacco Smoke-induced Hepatic MAPK Pathway Activation and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition In Vivo. Phytother Res 2017; 31:1230-1239. [PMID: 28585748 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Tobacco smoke is a major risk factor for hepatic cancer. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by tobacco smoke is crucially involved in the initiation and development of cancer. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways play important roles in tobacco smoke-associated carcinogenesis including EMT process. The chemopreventive effect of curcumin supplementation against cancers has been reported. In this study, we investigated the effects of tobacco smoke on MAPK pathway activation and EMT alterations, and then the preventive effect of curcumin was examined in the liver of BALB/c mice. Our results indicated that exposure of mice to tobacco smoke for 12 weeks led to activation of ERK1/2, JNK, p38 and ERK5 pathways as well as activator protein-1 (AP-1) proteins in liver tissue. Exposure of mice to tobacco smoke reduced the hepatic mRNA and protein expression of the epithelial markers, while the hepatic mRNA and protein levels of the mesenchymal markers were increased. Treatment of curcumin effectively attenuated tobacco smoke-induced activation of ERK1/2 and JNK MAPK pathways, AP-1 proteins and EMT alterations in the mice liver. Our data suggested the protective effect of curcumin in tobacco smoke-triggered MAPK pathway activation and EMT in the liver of BALB/c mice, thus providing new insights into the chemoprevention of tobacco smoke-associated hepatic cancer. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Zhaofeng Liang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
- Chongchuanqu Market Supervision Administration, Nantong, 226006, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Assessment, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
- The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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