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Ijaz MU, Yaqoob S, Hamza A, David M, Afsar T, Husain FM, Amor H, Razak S. Apigetrin ameliorates doxorubicin prompted testicular damage: biochemical, spermatological and histological based study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9049. [PMID: 38643196 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59392-x] [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: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is a highly effective, commonly prescribed, potent anti-neoplastic drug that damages the testicular tissues and leads to infertility. Apigetrin (APG) is an important flavonoid that shows diverse biological activities. The present research was designed to evaluate the alleviative role of APG against DOX-induced testicular damages in rats. Forty-eight adult male albino rats were randomly distributed into 4 groups, control, DOX administered (3 mgkg-1), DOX + APG co-administered (3 mgkg-1 of DOX; 15 mgkg-1 of APG), and APG administered group (15 mgkg-1). Results of the current study indicated that DOX treatment significantly reduced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GSR), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), while increasing the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS). DOX treatment also reduced the sperm count, viability, and motility. Moreover, DOX significantly increased the sperm morphological anomalies and reduced the levels of plasma testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The administration of DOX significantly increased the expressions of Bax and Caspase-3, as well as the levels of inflammatory markers. Additionally, DOX treatment significantly downregulated the expressions of steroidogenic enzymes (StAR, 3β-HSD and 17β-HSD) and Bcl-2. Furthermore, DOX administration provoked significant histopathological abnormalities in the testicular tissues. However, APG supplementation significantly reversed all the testicular damages due to its androgenic, anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory nature. Therefore, it is concluded that APG may prove a promising therapeutic agent to treat DOX-induced testicular damages.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Saarland University Clinic, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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El-Aziz GSA, Hindi EA, Aggad WS, Alturkistani HA, Halawani MM, Alyazidi AS. Evaluation of the Potential Protectivity of Both Allium sativum and Zingiber officinale on the Cadmium-Induced Testicular Damage in Rats. J Microsc Ultrastruct 2024; 12:62-70. [PMID: 39006047 PMCID: PMC11245131 DOI: 10.4103/jmau.jmau_81_21] [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: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Cadmium (Cd) is a widely spread environmental pollutant, listed among the unsafe metals due to known toxic effects on multiple organs, including the testes. In this study, we aim to evaluate the potential protectivity of garlic and ginger extracts on Cd-induced damage of the testis in rats. Materials and Methods Fifty-six adult male albino rats were alienated into seven groups; control group, garlic-treated group, and ginger-treated group were given garlic and ginger extracts at doses of 250 mg and 120 mg/kg b.wt/day, Cd-treated group received 8.8 mg/Kg b.wt/day of Cd chloride, and the protected groups were given Cd and co-treated with garlic, ginger, or both extracts. The testes were subjected to different procedures to assess the oxidative status and histopathological changes. Results Cd-treated rats showed a significant reduction in the testis weight and morphometric measurements of the seminiferous tubules compared to the control group. Cd administration resulted in a marked drop in the testosterone level and activities of antioxidative enzymes. Moreover, Cd induced histopathological changes in the seminiferous tubules. Co-administration of garlic and ginger extracts with the Cd showed partial improvement in the investigated parameters toward the control figures and improvement in the morphological changes. Co-treating both extracts together and the Cd resulted in complete normalization of these adverse effects of Cd. Conclusion These findings indicated that garlic and ginger extracts could ameliorate the harmful effects of Cd on the testis. This effect was more prominent when garlic and ginger extracts were co-administered together with Cd.
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- Gamal Said Abd El-Aziz
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Sahu C, Jena G. Combination treatment of zinc and selenium intervention ameliorated BPA-exposed germ cell damage in SD rats: elucidation of molecular mechanisms. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03044-4. [PMID: 38498059 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03044-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a commonly used environmental toxicant, is easily exposed to the human body and causes testicular damage, sperm abnormalities, DNA damage and apoptosis, and interferes in the process spermatogenesis and steroidal hormone production along with obstruction in testes and epididymis development. Zinc (Zn), a potent regulator of antioxidant balance, is responsible for cellular homeostasis, enzymes and proteins activities during spermatogenesis for cell defence mechanisms in the testes. Selenium (Se) is required for spermatogenesis, antioxidant action and in the activities of different selenoproteins. Both Zn and Se are essential simultaneously for the proper regulation of spermatogenesis and sperm maturation as well as protection against chemical and disease-associated germ cell toxicity. Thus, the study aimed to understand the importance and beneficial effect of Zn and Se co-treatment against BPA-exposed testicular damage in rats. BPA 100 and 200 mg/kg/day was exposed through an oral gavage. Zn (3 mg/kg/day) i.p. and Se (0.5 mg/kg/day) i.p. were injected for 8 weeks. The testicular toxicity was evaluated by measuring body and organs weight, biochemical investigations, sperm parameters, testicular and epididymal histopathology, quantification DNA damage by halo assay, DNA breaks (TUNEL assay), immunohistochemistry and western blot. Results revealed that Zn and Se co-treatment ameliorated BPA-associated male gonadal toxicity in rat as revealed by decreased SGPT, SGOT and BUN levels in serum, reduced testes and epididymis tissue injury, DNA breaks, apoptosis, expressions of 8-OHdG, γ-H2AX and NFκB with an increased serum testosterone and catalase levels. These findings suggest that Zn and Se co-treatment could be a beneficial and protective option against BPA-exposed testicular and epididymal toxicity.
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- Chittaranjan Sahu
- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S., Nagar, Punjab, 160062, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S., Nagar, Punjab, 160062, India.
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Yang H, Mo A, Yi L, Wang J, He X, Yuan Y. Selenium attenuated food borne cadmium-induced intestinal inflammation in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) via regulating PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140814. [PMID: 38040256 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140814] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Selenium (Se), an indispensable micronutrient for living organisms, has been extensively studied for its heavy metal-detoxifying properties in diverse biological systems and tissues. Nevertheless, it is not entirely certain whether Se can effectively protect against Cadmium (Cd)-induced gut inflammation, especially in aquatic animals. In this study, we employed various approaches, including transcriptome profiling, histological examinations, assessment of antioxidant enzyme activities, and analysis of gut microbiota composition to investigate the effects on crayfish growth and intestinal health after exposure to dietary Cd (15 mg kg-1 diet) and Se (15 mg kg-1 diet) individually or in combination for 8 weeks. The results revealed that dietary Cd exposure resulted in reduced body weight and survival rates, along with an increased occurrence of intestinal inflammation. Nevertheless, Se supplementation proved effective in mitigating the adverse effects of Cd on growth and gut health. Se exhibited a remarkable ability to counteract the disruption of gut antioxidant abilities induced by dietary Cd, as evidenced by the observed increases in ROS and MDA contents, decrease in GSH levels, and inhibition of antioxidative enzyme activities. At the concentration of 6 mg kg-1 in the diet, Se was found beneficial for maintaining gut microbiota richness and diversity. Among them, Flavobacterium, Thermomonas, and Chloronema displayed a weak negative correlation with the rate of gut inflammation. Meanwhile, the levels of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including acetic acid (AA) and butanoic acid (BA), showed a significant increase in the Se-Cd group compared to the Cd-only group. Furthermore, transcriptome analysis exhibited significant responses of the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB pathways following crayfish exposure to dietary Se and Cd, either separately or in combination. In short, this study provides a new evidence regarding the molecular mechanisms through which Se could regulate the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB pathways, either directly or indirectly via ROS and SCFAs, thereby alleviating Cd-induced gut inflammation in crayfish.
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- Huijun Yang
- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China; Shuangshui Shuanglu Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Aquaculture Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Liu J, Zuo X, Bi J, Li H, Li Y, Ma J, Wang S. Palliative Effect of Combined Application of Zinc and Selenium on Reproductive Injury Induced by Tripterygium Glycosides in Male Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-023-04054-8. [PMID: 38190060 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-04054-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The long-term use of tripterygium glycosides (TG) can lead to male reproductive damage. Research indicates that zinc and selenium exhibit a synergistic effect in the male reproductive system, with the combined preparation demonstrating superior therapeutic effects compared to individual preparations. The purpose of this study was to explore the specific mechanism by which zinc and selenium mitigate reproductive toxicity induced by TG in male rats. Rats were randomly assigned to three groups: control group (C group), model group (M group, receiving TG at 30 mg/kg/day), and model + zinc + selenium group (ZS group). The ZS group was also given TG gavage for the first 4 weeks. Starting from the fifth week until the conclusion of the eighth week, the ZS group received an additional protective treatment of 10 mg/kg/day Zn and 0.1 mg/kg/day Se 4 h after TG administration. Following euthanasia, blood samples, rat testis, and epididymis tissues were collected for further experiments. Combined zinc-selenium treatment corrects the imbalance of zinc-selenium homeostasis in testicular tissue induced by TG. This is achieved by upregulating the expression of metal transcription factor (MTF1) and zinc transporters ZIP8 and ZIP14 and downregulating the expression of ZnT10. Improvement of zinc and selenium homeostasis enhanced the expression of zinc-containing enzymes (ADH, LDH, and ALP) and selenoproteins (GPx1 and SELENOP) in the testis. At the same time, zinc and selenium mitigate TG-induced reproductive damage by promoting the activity of antioxidant enzymes and upregulating the expression of proteins associated with the oxidative stress pathway, including Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1, PI3K, and p-AKT.
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- Junsheng Liu
- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Department of College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Graduate School of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Department of College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Department of College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China.
- Graduate School of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China.
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Sheweita SA, Rafea AAE, Elbana SG. The deleterious effects of cadmium on oxidative stress markers, drug-metabolizing, and antioxidant enzyme activities: Role of Silymarin and Garlic as Antioxidants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:112490-112502. [PMID: 37831250 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30197-1] [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: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Exposure to cadmium has been related to liver and kidney diseases such as polycystic and nephrotic syndrome. It is still unclear how cadmium contributes to these diseases. It is believed that the induction of oxidative stress resulting from the inhibition of antioxidant enzyme activities and changes in drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver could explain the role of cadmium in the development of different diseases in the kidney and probably other organs. Changes in oxidative stress markers, antioxidant enzymes, and drug-metabolizing enzyme activities were assessed in the liver of male rats exposed to cadmium chloride. Additionally, the protective effects of silymarin and garlic extract against cadmium toxicosis were evaluated. Rats were randomly divided into eight groups as follows, groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, received orally saline, CdCl2 (1 mg/kg), garlic extract [800 mg/kg], silymarin (25 mg/kg) and silymarin plus garlic extract respectively for 28 consecutive days. Rats in groups 6, 7, and 8 were pretreated with the same doses of garlic, silymarin, and garlic plus silymarin, respectively for two hours before cadmium administration. The Western immunoblotting technique was used to investigate the protein expression of cytochrome P450 isozymes. Spectrophotometric methods were used to assess the activity of both antioxidant- and drug-metabolizing enzymes. Free radical levels [measured as thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS)], catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase activities increased whereas the levels of glutathione and the activities of glutathione S-transferase, glutathione reductase, and glutamyl transferase, cytochrome P450, aryl hydrocarbon dehydrogenase (AHH), dimethylnitrosamine-N-demethylase I (DMN-dI), 7-ethoxycoumarine-O-deethylase (ECOD), cytochrome b5 and NADPH-Cytochrome-c-reductase enzyme activities decreased after cadmium treatment. Furthermore, Western immunoblotting data revealed that glutathione peroxidase protein expression increased following cadmium exposure, but cytochrome P450 2E1 and 3A4 expressions were downregulated. However, pretreatment of rats with silymarin or garlic extract or both before cadmium administration was found to restore the protein expression of cytochrome P450 2E1 and 3A4, the level of free radicals, antioxidant enzymes, drug-metabolizing enzyme activities to their normal levels. Similarly, histological studies revealed that silymarin and/or garlic extract reduced the liver damage caused by cadmium. Silymarin and/or garlic extract reduced the adverse effects of cadmium on the activity of both drug-metabolizing and antioxidant enzymes activity. These antioxidants could be provided to those who work in cadmium-based sectors to help them cope with the adverse effects of cadmium on their kidneys. In addition, Inhibiting drug-metabolizing enzyme activity should be considered when administering therapeutic medications to persons exposed to cadmium because most therapeutic drugs and many endogenous substances are largely metabolized by these enzymes.
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- Salah A Sheweita
- Department of Biotechnological Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biotechnological Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Ijaz MU, Saher F, Aslam N, Hamza A, Anwar H, Alkahtani S, Khan HA, Riaz MN. Evaluation of possible attenuative role of chrysoeriol against polyethylene microplastics instigated testicular damage: A biochemical, spermatogenic and histological study. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 180:114043. [PMID: 37722616 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114043] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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The current study was designed to evaluate the protective role of chrysoeriol against polyethylene microplastics (PE-MP) induced testicular damage. Forty eight male rats were distributed into 4 equal groups: vehicle control, PE-MP administrated, PE-MP + chrysoeriol co-administrated and only chrysoeriol supplemented group. The administration of PE-MP significantly reduced the activities of anti-oxidant enzymes, i.e., glutathione peroxidase, catalase, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase, whereas the levels of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde were increased. PE-MP exposure increased the levels of inflammatory markers (TNF-α, 1L-1β, NF-κβ, IL-6 & COX-2). Additionally, a considerable increase was observed in dead sperms number, abnormality of sperms (tail, midpiece and head), while a potential decrease was noticed in sperm motility in PE-MP treated rats. The expressions of steroidogenic enzymes were also decreased in PE-MP administrated group. The levels of plasma testosterone, luteinizing & follicle stimulating hormone were decreased in PE-MP treated group. Moreover, Bax and Caspase-3 expressions were increased, whereas Bcl-2 expressions were reduced. Furthermore, histopathological analysis showed that PE-MP exposure considerably damaged the testicular tissues. However, chrysoeriol supplementation potentially decreased all the adverse effects induced by PE-MP. Taken together, our findings indicate that chrysoeriol holds significant potential to avert PE-MP-induced testicular damage due to its androgenic, anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory nature.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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Ozoani H, Ezejiofor AN, Okolo KO, Orish CN, Cirovic A, Cirovic A, Orisakwe OE. Zinc and selenium attenuate quaternary heavy metal mixture-induced testicular damage via amplification of the antioxidant system, reduction in metal accumulation, inflammatory and apoptotic biomarkers. Toxicol Res 2023; 39:497-515. [PMID: 37398573 PMCID: PMC10313602 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-023-00187-z] [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: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Heavy metals (HMs) such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg) are highly toxic elements. They are often found together in nature as a heavy metal mixture (HMM) and are known to contribute to subfertility/infertility as environmental pollutants. This study aims to evaluate the potential benefits of treating HMM-induced testicular pathophysiology with zinc (Zn) and/or selenium (Se). Six-week-old male Sprague Dawley rats were grouped into 5 (n = 7). The control group received deionized water, while the other groups were treated with PbCl2 (20 mg kg-1), CdCl2 (1.61 mg kg-1), HgCl2 (0.40 mg kg-1), and Na2AsO3 (10 mg kg-1) in deionized water for 60 days. Additionally, groups III to V received Zn, Se, and Zn/Se, respectively, for 60 days. The study evaluated testis weight, metal accumulation, sperm analysis, FSH, LH, testosterone, prolactin, oxidative stress, antioxidants, pro-inflammatory and apoptotic markers, and presented structural changes in the testis as micrographs. HMM caused a significant increase in testis weight, metal accumulation, prolactin, oxidative stress, and pro-inflammatory and apoptotic markers, while significantly decreasing semen analysis, FSH, LH, and testosterone. Histology showed decreased spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis, as evidenced by the structure of the germ cells and spermatids. However, Zn, Se, or both ameliorated and reversed some of the observed damages. This study provides further evidence for the mitigative potential of Zn, Se, or both in reversing the damage inflicted by HMM in the testis, and as a countermeasure towards improving HM-induced decrease in public health fecundity. Graphical abstract
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- Harrison Ozoani
- African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Choba Nigeria
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology, Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Choba Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology, Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Choba Nigeria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Choba Nigeria
- Provictoire Research Institute, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
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Ijaz MU, Najam S, Hamza A, Azmat R, Ashraf A, Unuofin JO, Lebelo SL, Simal-Gandara J. Pinostrobin alleviates testicular and spermatological damage induced by polystyrene microplastics in adult albino rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 162:114686. [PMID: 37044025 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) have become major environmental pollutants that adversely effects multiple organs specifically testicles. Pinostrobin (PN) is an important flavonoid which, shows several pharmacological potentials. PURPOSE The current study was designed to elucidate the mitigative effects of PN against PS-MPs induced testicular toxicities in rats. METHODS 48 male albino rats were randomly distributed into 4 groups, control, PS-MPs group (0.01 mg/kg), PS-MPs + PN group (0.01 mg/kg of PS-MPs; 40 mg/kg of PN) and PN group (40 mg/kg). RESULTS PS-MPs intoxication substantially lessened the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GSR), superoxide dismutase (SOD) along with catalase (CAT) while, raised the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) as well as reactive oxygen species (ROS). Additionally, PS-MPs reduced luteinizing hormone (LH), plasma testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) concentration, sperm motility, sperm count, expression of steroidogenic enzymes and Bcl-2 (anti-apoptotic protein) along with the count of spermatogenic cells. While, dead sperm count, sperm abnormalities (tail, neck and head), Bax and caspase-3 (apoptotic proteins) expression along with histopathological anomalies were elevated. Moreover, PS-MPs exposure increased the level of inflammatory markers. However, PN treatment considerably decreased oxidative stress (OS) by reducing ROS as well as increased sperm motility and alleviated all the damages induced by the PS-MPs. CONCLUSION Therefore, it is concluded that PN may prove a potential therapeutic candidate to restore all the PS-MPs-induced testicular toxicities.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Private Bag X06, Florida 1710, South Africa
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- Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Private Bag X06, Florida 1710, South Africa
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, Ourense E32004, Spain.
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Xiao X, Deng H, Lin X, Ali ASM, Viscardi A, Guo Z, Qiao L, He Y, Han J. Selenium nanoparticles: Properties, preparation methods, and therapeutic applications. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 378:110483. [PMID: 37044285 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are a unique type of nano-sized elemental selenium that have recently found wide application in biomedicine. It has been shown that the properties of SeNPs can be varied by different fabrication methods. Moreover, SeNPs have various therapeutic effects in medical applications due to their excellent biological and adaptable physical properties. At the same time, SeNPs can be used as a carrier medium for various therapeutic substances, which can bring out the full curative effects of the drugs. In this review, the differences in bioactivity properties of SeNPs prepared from different substances were reviewed; the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of SeNPs in cancer, inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, reproductive diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and other diseases were discussed; and the importance of the development of SeNPs was further emphasized.
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- Xiang Xiao
- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, PR China.
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Te L, Liu J, Ma J, Wang S. Correlation between serum zinc and testosterone: A systematic review. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 76:127124. [PMID: 36577241 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zinc is a vital trace element for normal function of the living system. In male, zinc is involved in various biological processes, an important function of which is as a balancer of hormones such as testosterone. For this purpose, studies related to the influence of zinc on serum testosterone were selected and summarized, including the effect of dietary zinc deficiency and zinc supplementation on testosterone concentrations. After preliminary searching of papers on databases, 38 papers including 8 clinical and 30 animal studies were included in this review. We concluded that zinc deficiency reduces testosterone levels and zinc supplementation improves testosterone levels. Furthermore, the effect degree of zinc on serum testosterone may vary depending on basal zinc and testosterone levels, zinc dosage form, elementary zinc dose, and duration. In conclusion, serum zinc was positively correlated with total testosterone, and moderate supplementation plays an important role in improving androgen.
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- Liger Te
- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Institute of Reproductive Health Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050071, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Institute of Reproductive Health Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050071, China.
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Hamza A, Ijaz MU, Anwar H. Rhamnetin alleviates polystyrene microplastics-induced testicular damage by restoring biochemical, steroidogenic, hormonal, apoptotic, inflammatory, spermatogenic and histological profile in male albino rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2023; 42:9603271231173378. [PMID: 37122069 DOI: 10.1177/09603271231173378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The current research was performed to evaluate the ameliorative effects of Rhamnetin (RHM) on polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs)-instigated testicular dysfunction in male albino rats. 48 albino rats were distributed in four groups, i.e., control, PS-MPs treated, PS-MPs + RHM co-treated and RHM only supplemented group. PS-MPs exposure considerably reduced anti-oxidant enzymes i.e., catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSR), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione reductase (GPx) activities. Whereas, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level along with malondialdehyde (MDA) was considerably escalated in PS-MPs treated rats as well as a potential decline was observed in sperm progressive motility. Additionally, a substantial upsurge was noticed in the count of dead sperms, deformity in the tail, mid-piece and head of sperms in PS-MPs treated rats. PS-MPs exposure also decreased steroidogenic enzymes, 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD), steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) and 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD) expressions. Moreover, the levels of inflammatory indices i.e., Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity were also increased in PS-MPs administrated group. Besides it increased the expression of apoptotic markers (Bax and caspase-3) expression. Whereas, anti-apoptotic marker i.e., Bcl-2 expression was reduced. Moreover, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) as well as plasma testosterone levels were also decreased. PS-MPs exposure also led to a substantial histopathological damage in testicular tissues. However, RHM supplementation potentially reduced the damaging effects of PS-MPs in the reproductive tissues of male albino rats. Thus, the current study revealed, RHM possesses potential to prevent PS-MPs-induced testicular damage due to its anti-oxidant anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory as well as androgenic properties.
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- Ali Hamza
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Fedala A, Adjroud O, Bennoune O, Abid-Essefi S, Foughalia A, Timoumi R. Nephroprotective Efficacy of Selenium and Zinc Against Potassium Dichromate-Induced Renal Toxicity in Pregnant Wistar Albino Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:4782-4794. [PMID: 35066750 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-03069-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (CrVI) compounds are potent toxicants commonly used in numerous industries. Thus, potential toxic effects and health hazards are of high relevance. Selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) are known for their antioxidant and chemoprotective properties. However, little is known about their protective effects against CrVI-induced renal damage during pregnancy. In this context, the present study aimed to investigate the protective efficacy of these two essential elements against potassium dichromate-induced nephrotoxicity in pregnant Wistar Albino rats. Female rats were divided into control and four treated groups of six each receiving subcutaneously on the 3rd day of pregnancy, K2Cr2O7 (10 mg/kg, s.c. single dose) alone, or in association with Se (0.3 mg/kg, s.c. single dose), ZnCl2 (20 mg/kg, s.c. single dose) or both of them simultaneously. The nephrotoxic effects were monitored by the evaluation of plasma renal parameters, oxidative stress biomarkers, DNA damage, and renal Cr content. The obtained results showed that K2Cr2O7 disturbed renal biochemical markers, induced oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation in kidney tissues, and altered renal histoarchitecture. The co-administration of Se and/or ZnCl2 has exhibited pronounced chelative, antioxidant, and genoprotective effects against K2Cr2O7-induced renal damage and attenuated partially the histopathological alterations. These results suggest that Se and Zn can be used as efficient nephroprotective agents against K2Cr2O7-induced toxicity in pregnant Wistar Albino rats.
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- Anfal Fedala
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Physio-Toxicology-Pathology and Biomolecules, Faculty of Science of Nature and Life, Department of Biology of Organisms, University of Batna 2, 5000, Batna, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Physio-Toxicology-Pathology and Biomolecules, Faculty of Science of Nature and Life, Department of Biology of Organisms, University of Batna 2, 5000, Batna, Algeria
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- Institute of Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences, Laboratory of Environment, Health and Animal Production (LEHAP), University of Batna 1, Batna, Algeria
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- Laboratory for Research On Biologically Compatible Compounds, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Rue Avicenne, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Scientific and Technical Research Center On Arid Regions (CRSTRA), University Campus Mohamed Khider, BP 1682 R.P, Biskra-07000, Biskra, Algeria
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- Laboratory for Research On Biologically Compatible Compounds, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Rue Avicenne, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia
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Zinc and selenium mitigated heavy metals mixture (Pb, Al, Hg and Mn) mediated hepatic-nephropathy via modulation of oxido-inflammatory status and NF‑kB signaling in female albino rats. Toxicology 2022; 481:153350. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2022.153350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ikokide EJ, Oyagbemi AA, Oyeyemi MO. Impacts of cadmium on male fertility: Lessons learnt so far. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14516. [PMID: 35765120 DOI: 10.1111/and.14516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most dangerous heavy metals in the world. Globally, toxicities associated with cadmium and its attendant negative impact on humans and animals cannot be under-estimated. Cd is a heavy metal, and people are exposed to it through contaminated foods and smoking. Cd exerts its deleterious impacts on the testes (male reproductive system) by inducing oxidative stress, spermatogenic cells apoptosis, testicular inflammation, decreasing androgenic and sperm cell functions, disrupting ionic homeostasis, pathways and epigenetic gene regulation, damaging vascular endothelium and blood testes barrier. In association with other industrial by-products, Cd has been incriminated for the recent decline of male fertility rate seen in both man and animals. Understanding the processes involved in Cd-induced testicular toxicity is vital for the innovation of techniques that will help ameliorate infertility in males. In this review, we summed up recent studies on the processes of testicular toxicity and male infertility due to Cd exposure. Also, the usage of different compounds including phytochemicals, and plant extracts to manage Cd reprotoxicity will be reviewed.
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- Emmanuel Joseph Ikokide
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Chouchene L, Kessabi K, Gueguen MM, Kah O, Pakdel F, Messaoudi I. Interference with zinc homeostasis and oxidative stress induction as probable mechanisms for cadmium-induced embryo-toxicity in zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:39578-39592. [PMID: 35106724 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18957-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The present study was conducted to provide new insights into the mechanisms that may be responsible for cadmium (Cd)-induced toxicity in zebrafish larvae as well as the role of the trace element zinc (Zn) in reversing Cd harmful effects. For this purpose, zebrafish eggs were exposed to Cd or/and Zn for 96 h. The effects on morphological aspect; mortality rate; Cd, Zn, and metallothionein (MT) levels; oxidative stress biomarkers; as well as molecular expression of some genes involved in Zn metabolism (Zn-MT, ZIP10, and ZnT1) and in antioxidant defense system (Cu/Zn-SOD, CAT and GPx) were examined. Our results showed that Cd toxicity was exerted, initially, by an interference with Zn metabolism. Thus, Cd was able to modify the expression of the corresponding genes so as to ensure its intracellular accumulation at the expense of Zn, causing its depletion. An oxidative stress was then generated, representing the second mode of Cd action which resulted in developmental anomalies and subsequently mortality. Interestingly, significant corrections have been noted following Zn supplementation based, essentially, on its ability to interact with the toxic metal. The increases of Zn bioavailability, the improvement of the oxidative status, as well as changes in Zn transporter expression profile are part of the protection mechanisms. The decrease of Cd-induced MTs after Zn supplement, both at the protein and the mRNA level, suggests that the protection provided by Zn is ensured through mechanisms not involving MT expression but which rather depend on the oxidative status.
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- Lina Chouchene
- Génétique, Biodiversité Et Valorisation Des Bioressources, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Rue Taher Haddad BP74, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Génétique, Biodiversité Et Valorisation Des Bioressources, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Rue Taher Haddad BP74, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement Et Travail), Université de Rennes, UMR_S 1085, 35000, Rennes, France
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- Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement Et Travail), Université de Rennes, UMR_S 1085, 35000, Rennes, France
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- Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement Et Travail), Université de Rennes, UMR_S 1085, 35000, Rennes, France
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- Génétique, Biodiversité Et Valorisation Des Bioressources, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Rue Taher Haddad BP74, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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Bhattacharya S. Protective Role of the Essential Trace Elements in the Obviation of Cadmium Toxicity: Glimpses of Mechanisms. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:2239-2246. [PMID: 34283363 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02827-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is toxic non-essential heavy metal that precipitates adverse health effects in humans and animals. Chelation therapy, the typical treatment for cadmium toxicity, has certain safety and efficacy issues to treat long term cadmium toxicity, in particular. Recent studies have shown that essential trace elements can play important roles in obviating experimental Cd toxicity. This study organizes and reviews the prototypical evidences of the protective effects of essential trace elements against Cd toxicity in animals and attempts to point out the underlying mechanisms. Zinc, selenium, iron, and combinations thereof are reported to be active. The major mechanisms elucidated inter alia are-induction of metallothionein (MT) synthesis and Cd-MT binding (for zinc), modulation of oxidative stress and apoptosis, interference in cadmium absorption and accumulation from body-thereby maintenance of essential metal homeostasis and cytoprotection. Based on the findings, essential trace elements can be recommended for the susceptible population. The application of these trace elements appears beneficial for both the prevention and remediation of long-term Cd toxicity operative via multiple mechanisms with no or minimal adverse effects as compared to the conventional chelation therapy.
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- Sanjib Bhattacharya
- West Bengal Medical Services Corporation Ltd., GN 29, Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, 700091, West Bengal, India.
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Iqbal T, Cao M, Zhao Z, Zhao Y, Chen L, Chen T, Li C, Zhou X. Damage to the Testicular Structure of Rats by Acute Oral Exposure of Cadmium. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18116038. [PMID: 34199704 PMCID: PMC8200047 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18116038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most important heavy metal toxicants, used throughout the world at the industrial level. It affects humans through environmental and occupational exposure and animals through the environment. The most severe effects of oral exposure to Cd on the male reproductive system, particularly spermatogenesis, have not been discussed. In this study, we observed the damage to the testes and heritable DNA caused by oral exposure to Cd. Adult male Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into four groups: a control group and three groups treated with 5, 10, and 15 mg Cd/kg/day for 17 days by oral gavage. Our results revealed that Cd significantly decreases weight gain in 10 and 15 mg/kg groups, whereas the 5 mg/kg groups showed no difference in weight gain. The histopathology showed adverse structural effects on the rat testis by significantly reducing the thickness of the tunica albuginea, the diameter of the tubular lumen, and the interstitial space among seminiferous tubules and increasing the height of the epithelium and the diameter of the seminiferous tubules in Cd treated groups. Comet assay in epididymal sperms demonstrated a significant difference in the lengths of the head and comet in all the 3 Cd treated groups, indicating damage in heritable DNA, although variations in daily sperm production were not significant. Only a slight decrease in sperm count was reported in Cd-treated groups as compared to the control group, whereas the tail length, percentage of DNA in head, and tail showed no significant difference in control and all the experimental groups. Overall, our findings indicate that Cd toxicity must be controlled using natural sources, such as herbal medicine or bioremediation, with non-edible plants, because it could considerably affect heritable DNA and induce damage to the reproductive system.
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- Correspondence: (C.L.); (X.Z.)
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Rodríguez-Moro G, Ramírez-Acosta S, Callejón-Leblic B, Arias-Borrego A, García-Barrera T, Gómez-Ariza JL. Environmental metal toxicity assessment by the combined application of metallomics and metabolomics. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:25014-25034. [PMID: 33782823 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13507-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The growing interest of our society for the environment, climate change, and the assurance of the quality of life and health has been the motor of new methodological proposals that allow a more comprehensive knowledge of the problems to be solved. In this sense, the potential of omic methodologies to study these problems from a global perspective represents a milestone in environmental studies. Therefore, the study of essential and toxic metals has a special interest, particularly in relation to toxicity issues and their association to biological interactions, transport, binding to biomolecules, and behavior in biological interfaces. These studies have promoted new instrumental platforms and methodological approaches that allow addressing these problems. Furthermore, to encompass the reality of molecule-atoms interactions in their completeness, combinations of omics have been tried, focusing on environment, food, and health issues. In this sense, the present work is situated, with the objective of reviewing the most recent methodological proposals in the field of the environment and their applications, considering not only the analytical approaches but also how they have to be applied, the use of bioindicators' exposure experiments in the laboratory, and the potential transfer of the findings from the laboratory to the field. This latter point is a true touchstone, which makes these new analytical methodologies in the necessary tools for understanding the environment and the consequences of its imbalance.
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- Gema Rodríguez-Moro
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen, Huelva, Spain
- International Agrofood Campus of Excellence International ceiA3, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
- Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen, Huelva, Spain
- International Agrofood Campus of Excellence International ceiA3, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
- Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen, Huelva, Spain
- International Agrofood Campus of Excellence International ceiA3, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
- Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen, Huelva, Spain
- International Agrofood Campus of Excellence International ceiA3, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
- Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen, Huelva, Spain.
- International Agrofood Campus of Excellence International ceiA3, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain.
- Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen, Huelva, Spain.
- International Agrofood Campus of Excellence International ceiA3, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain.
- Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain.
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Ijaz MU, Shahzadi S, Samad A, Ehsan N, Ahmed H, Tahir A, Rehman H, Anwar H. Dose-Dependent Effect of Polystyrene Microplastics on the Testicular Tissues of the Male Sprague Dawley Rats. Dose Response 2021; 19:15593258211019882. [PMID: 34158809 PMCID: PMC8182192 DOI: 10.1177/15593258211019882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Due to the continuous increase in polystyrene microplastics (PS MPs) incorporation in the environment, growing number of adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystem have become a global concern. Therefore, current study was planned to elucidate the impacts of 5 different concentrations control, 2, 20, 200, and 2000 μgL-1 of PS MPs on testicular tissues of rats. PS MPs significantly reduced the activities of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase and peroxidase) as well as total protein contents, while elevated the level of lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species. Moreover, expressions of steroidogenic enzymes (3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein) as well as the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) in plasma, intra-testicular testosterone and plasma testosterone were reduced and a significant (P < 0.05) reduction was noticed in the sperm count, motility and viability. Furthermore, PS MPs significantly up-regulated the expressions of Bax and caspase-3, while down-regulated the Bcl-2 expression. The histomorphological assessment revealed significant damages in the testicles as well as decrease in the number of germ cells (spermatogenic, spermatocytes and spermatids). Collectively, PS MPs generated oxidative stress (OS) and caused potential damage to the testicles of rats in a dose-dependent manner.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The University of Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences,
Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University, Faisalabad,
Pakistan
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Ijaz MU, Tahir A, Samad A, Anwar H. Nobiletin ameliorates nonylphenol-induced testicular damage by improving biochemical, steroidogenic, hormonal, spermatogenic, apoptotic and histological profile. Hum Exp Toxicol 2021; 40:403-416. [PMID: 32815738 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120950007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Nonylphenol (NP) is an environmental contaminant, which adversely affects the male fertility due to endocrine disruption and generation of oxidative stress. The current research was planned to assess the effects of nobiletin (NOB), a polymethoxyflavone, on NP-induced testicular damages. Twenty-four male rats were divided into 4 groups: control (0.1% DMSO), NP group (50 mg/kg), NP+NOB group (50 mg/kg + 25 mg/kg), and NOB group (25 mg/kg). Our results revealed that NP brought down the activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione reductase (GSR), while elevated the level of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). Additionally, NP decreased the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), plasma testosterone, daily sperm production (DSP), epididymal sperm count, viability, motility, gene expression of testicular steroidogenic enzymes (StAR, 3β-HSD and 17β-HSD) and anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-2), as well as number of spermatogenic cells belonging to various stages. Whereas, sperm (head, mid-piece/neck and tail) abnormalities, expression of apoptotic proteins (Bax and caspase-3), and histopathological damages were increased. However, NOB remarkably reversed all the damages caused by NP. Therefore, it is deduced that NOB could be used as a potential therapeutic to counter the NP-prompted oxidative stress and apoptotic damages in testes.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, 66724University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, 66724University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, 66724University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, 72594Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Xiong L, Zhou B, Liu H, Cai L. Comprehensive Review of Cadmium Toxicity Mechanisms in Male Reproduction and Therapeutic Strategies. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2021; 258:151-193. [PMID: 34618232 DOI: 10.1007/398_2021_75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) has been widely studied as an environmental pollutant for many years. Numerous studies have reported that Cd exposure causes damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, and thyroid in vivo. The emerging evidence suggests that Cd exposure induces damage on male reproductive system, which is related to oxidative stress, inflammation, steroidogenesis disruption, and epigenetics. Current preclinical animal studies have confirmed a large number of proteins and intracellular signaling pathways involved in the pathological process of Cd-induced male reproductive damage and potential measures for prophylaxis and treatment, which primarily include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and essential ion supplement. However, explicit pathogenesis and effective treatments remain uncertain. This review collects data from the literatures, discusses the underlying mechanisms of Cd-induced toxicity on male reproductive function, and summarizes evidence that may provide guidance for the treatment and prevention of Cd-induced male reproductive toxicity.
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- Lijuan Xiong
- Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
- Pediatric Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
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- Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
- Departments of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
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Bhardwaj JK, Panchal H, Saraf P. Cadmium as a testicular toxicant: A Review. J Appl Toxicol 2020; 41:105-117. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.4055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Jitender Kumar Bhardwaj
- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra Haryana India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra Haryana India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra Haryana India
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Sahu C, Dwivedi DK, Jena GB. Zinc and selenium combination treatment protected diabetes-induced testicular and epididymal damage in rat. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 39:1235-1256. [PMID: 32233808 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120914963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Diabetes increases the possibility of germ cell damage, hypogonadism, and male infertility. Diabetic condition negatively impacts zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) levels in the body. Zn and Se are among the most important trace elements involved in the regulation of redox reaction, antioxidants enzymes activities, and DNA expression in a germ cell. The present study aimed to elucidate the combined effects of Zn and Se treatment on diabetes-induced germ cell damage in male Sprague Dawley rats. Type 1 diabetes was induced by the single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg). Zn (3 mg/kg, i.p.) and Se (0.5 mg/kg, i.p.) were administered daily for 8 consecutive weeks. All the animals were provided with normal feed and water throughout the study. The effects on germ cell damage were evaluated by body weight, feed-water intake, organ weight, sperm count, motility, sperm head morphology, biochemical analysis, histology, immunohistochemistry, halo assay, germ cell comet assay, testes terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end-labeling (TUNEL) assay, sperm TUNEL assay, serum protein pattern analysis, and subcellular analysis using transmission electron microscopy. Further, the expressions of nuclear erythroid-derived related factor 2, catalase, glutathione peroxidase 4, and glutathione peroxidase 5 were carried out to ascertain the mechanism of protection. The present results demonstrated that 8 weeks combined treatment of Zn (3 mg/kg, i.p.) and Se (0.5 mg/kg, i.p.) reduced diabetes-induced germ cell damage. This study further highlighted that Zn and Se combination treatment might be a better strategy for the germ cell protection in diabetes and deserve further investigation.
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- C Sahu
- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, India
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Güner Ö, Güner A, Yavaşoğlu A, Karabay Yavaşoğlu NÜ, Kavlak O. Ameliorative effect of edible Halopteris scoparia against cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in male mice: A biochemical and histopathologic study. Andrologia 2020; 52:e13591. [PMID: 32320493 DOI: 10.1111/and.13591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal affecting the reproductive system. Halopteris scoparia (brown algae) is generally consumed as a salad in the Far East countries. This study was conducted to compare and determine the possible protective effects of H. scoparia and vitamin E and C combination (VEC) against cadmium chloride (CdCl2 )-induced reproductive toxicity. A total of 36 male mice were equally divided into as control, CdCl2 (2 mg/kg), CdCl2 + H. scoparia (900 mg/kg), CdCl2 + VEC (200 mg/kg), H. scoparia alone and VEC alone groups. Blood and testis samples were taken for biochemical, histochemical and immunohistochemical analyses. H. scoparia was also examined for antioxidant activity (by DPPH assay) and mineral/trace element content (by ICP-MS method). CdCl2 exposure caused a significant deterioration in body weight, sperm parameters (count, motility, viability and morphology) (p < .001), histopathology, immunoreactivity and testosterone levels. However, H. scoparia improved CdCl2 -induced deterioration effects more successfully than VEC-treated group. The present study suggests that edible H. scoparia can be used as a natural protective agent against Cd-induced testicular damage by possibly enhancing essential element levels or increasing antioxidant defence system.
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- Özlem Güner
- Department of Nursing, Sinop University School of Health, Sinop, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecologic and Obstetric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Liu J, Wang E, Jing W, Dahms HU, Murugan K, Wang L. Mitigative effects of zinc on cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in the male freshwater crab Sinopotamon henanense. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:16282-16292. [PMID: 32124281 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08074-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a highly harmful environmental contaminant, which can cause reproductive toxicity. Zinc (Zn) is an essential trance element that may protect the organism from the harmful effects of Cd. However, the mechanism of Zn against Cd-induced reproductive toxicity remained to be elucidated. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of subchronic exposure to Cd on the relative testis weight (RTW), the histopathology, the activity of stress marker antioxidant enzymes, the level of lipid peroxidation of testis, as well as the mitigative effects of Zn on Cd-induced reproductive toxicity in male freshwater crab Sinopotamon henanense. For this purpose, male crabs were divided into 10 groups including a control group (without metals) and metal exposure groups with Cd alone in three concentrations and Cd combined with Zn in six concentrations for 14 days. The results showed that Cd evoked concentration-dependent reproductive toxicity of male Sinopotamon henanense as showed by decreased RTW, appearance of morphological lesions, increased SOD, CAT, GPx activity, and MDA levels. Nevertheless, Zn combined with Cd exposure significantly alleviated Cd-induced reproductive toxicity as proved by increased RTW, reappearance of normal histological morphology, increased SOD activity, recovered CAT and GPx activity, and decreased MDA levels in testis. Our study demonstrated that the application of Zn can mitigate Cd-induced reproductive toxicity by ameliorating the testicular oxidative stress and improving the antioxidant status.
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- Jing Liu
- School of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, Shanxi Province, China
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- School of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, Shanxi Province, China
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- School of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Division of Entomology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, India
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- School of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, Shanxi Province, China.
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Taşdemir M, Çelikezen FÇ, Oto G, Özbey F. The effects of pretreatment with lithium metaborate dihydrate on lipid peroxidation and Ca, Fe, Mg, and K levels in serum of Wistar albino male rats exposed to Cd. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:7702-7711. [PMID: 31889282 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07516-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Boron and boron compounds have beneficial biological effects. Lithium metaborate dihydrate (LMBDH) is used in many branches of industry. Despite its wide industrial use, there is limited information about its biological effects on antioxidant defense system and trace element homeostasis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo protective effects of LMBDH against CdCl2-induced oxidative stress and imbalance of some bioelements for the first time. In the study, totally 20 Wistar albino male rats were used. The rats were fed with pellet food and water ad libitum and divided into four groups including five rats in each. Group I was control group (standard pellet food + water + normal saline), Group II was CdCl2 (4.58 mg/kg/body weight/intraperitoneally/single dose), Group III was LMBDH (15 mg/kg/body weight/day orally, for 5 days), Group IV was CdCl2 (4.58 mg/kg/body weight/intraperitoneally/single dose in fifth day), and LMBDH (15 mg/kg/body weight/day orally for 5 days). The results showed that CdCl2 treatment increased blood MDA level and decreased antioxidant enzyme activities and the level of blood GSH compared to control group. Pretreatment with LMBDH significantly decreased MDA levels and increased SOD activity (p < 0.05). In addition, Ca, Fe, and K levels decreased in LMBDH pretreatment group in different statistically levels. However, Mg levels showed an increase in LMBDH pretreatment group. As a result, LMBDH pretreatment decreased MDA status and supported antioxidant system by increasing SOD activity. In addition, it did not exhibit an ameliorative effect on measured bioelement homeostasis.
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- Muhammed Taşdemir
- Department of Chemistry, Bitlis Eren University, Faculty of Science, Bitlis, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Statistics, Bitlis Eren University, Faculty of Science, Bitlis, Turkey
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Influence of a 6-month physical training program on serum and urinary concentrations of trace metals in middle distance elite runners. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2019; 16:53. [PMID: 31727101 PMCID: PMC6857336 DOI: 10.1186/s12970-019-0322-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this survey was to determine the effects of an aerobic physical training program of six months duration on the serum and urinary concentrations of essential trace elements among middle distance runners and untrained, non-sportsmen participants. Methods 24 well-trained, middle-distance (1500 and 5000 m), aerobic male runners (AG) were recruited at the beginning of their training season and 26 untrained males formed the control group (CG). All participants were from the same region of Spain, and all of them had been living in this area for at least two years. Serum and urine of samples of Cobalt (Co), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Molybdenum (Mo), Selenium (Se), Vanadium (V) and Zinc (Zn) were obtained at the beginning of the training season, and six months later, from all participants. All samples were analyzed with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Results Two-way ANOVA showed significant differences relative to group effect in serum concentrations of Co, Cu, Mn, Mo, Se and Zn. Attending to time effect, there were differences in Mn (p = 0.003) and Zn (p = 0.001). The group x time interaction revealed differences only in the case of Mn (p = 0.04). In urine, significant differences between group were obtained in Co, Cu, Mn, Se and V. Time effect showed changes in Co, Cy, Mo and Se. Finally, the group and time interaction revealed significant differences in urinary Cu (p = 0.001), Mn (p = 0.01) and Se (p = 0.001). Conclusions A six-month aerobic training program for well-trained athletes induced modifications in the body values of several minerals, a fact which may reflect adaptive responses to physical exercise. The obtained data could be interesting for physicians or coaches in order to consider specific modifications in sportsmen’s diets as well as to determine specific nutritional supplementation strategies.
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Gan X, Zhang X, E Q, Zhang Q, Ye Y, Cai Y, Han A, Tian M, Wang C, Su Z, Su L, Liang C. Nano-selenium attenuates nickel-induced testosterone synthesis disturbance through inhibition of MAPK pathways in Sprague-Dawley rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2019; 34:968-978. [PMID: 31077554 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 04/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of Nano-Se against Ni-induced testosterone synthesis disorder in rats and determine the underlying protective mechanism. Sprague-Dawley rats were co-treated with Ni (5.0 mg/kg, i.p.) and Nano-Se (0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/kg, oral gavage) for 14 days after which various endpoints were evaluated. The Ni-induced abnormal pathological changes and elevated 8-OHdG levels in the testes were attenuated by Nano-Se administration. Importantly, decreased serum testosterone levels in the Ni-treated rats were significantly restored by Nano-Se treatment, particularly at 1.0 and 2.0 mg/kg. Furthermore, the mRNA and protein levels of testosterone synthetase were increased by Nano-Se compared to the Ni group, whereas phosphorylated protein expression levels of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways were suppressed by Nano-Se administration in the Ni-treated rats. Overall, the results suggest that Nano-Se may ameliorate the Ni-induced testosterone synthesis disturbance via the inhibition of ERK1/2, p38, and JNK MAPK pathways.
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- Xiaoqin Gan
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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Changing levels of selenium and zinc in cadmium-exposed workers: probable association with the intensity of inflammation. Mol Biol Rep 2019; 46:5455-5464. [PMID: 31364019 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-019-05001-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Inflammation is a response mediated by multiple cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α. Cadmium (Cd) has been involved in the etiopathogenesis of many diseases via inflammation. Selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) play a pivotal role in maintaining many physiological functions of cells as well as inhibiting Cd-induced cytotoxicity. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Se and Zn in cadmium-exposed workers by measuring the levels of IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α cytokines in 68 control and 91 Cd-exposed subjects. Blood samples were obtained from each participant for immunological, toxicological and routine analysis. All samples were digested by microwave oven and analysed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α cytokine levels were found to be statistically different (p < 0.001) between the control and Cd-exposed groups (23.50 ± 7.70 pg/mL vs. 69.05 ± 19.06 pg/mL; 28.61 ± 9.83 pg/mL vs. 51.79 ± 11.77 pg/mL; 3.44 ± 1.14 pg/mL vs. 5.79 ± 1.04 pg/mL, respectively). High positive correlations were found between Cd levels of participants and IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α and CRP levels (r = 0.568, r = 0.615, r = 0.614 and r = 0.296, respectively, p < 0.01). In terms of the regression analysis results, there were significant effects of Cd on IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α levels (p < 0.05). The Cd, Zn and Se levels between control and exposed group were significantly different [0.26 ± 0.15 µg/L vs. 3.36 ± 1.80 µg/L; 143.91 ± 71.13 µg/dL vs. 121.09 ± 59.88 µg/dL; 92.98 ± 17.03 µg/L vs. 82.72 ± 34.46 µg/L (p < 0.001, p < 0.03, p < 0.015), respectively]. In conclusion, increasing levels of Se and Zn decreases the intensity of inflammation as measured by IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α levels.
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Faraji T, Momeni HR, Malmir M. Protective effects of silymarin on testis histopathology, oxidative stress indicators, antioxidant defence enzymes and serum testosterone in cadmium‐treated mice. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13242. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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- Tayebe Faraji
- Faculty of Science, Biology Department Arak University Arak Iran
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- Faculty of Science, Biology Department Arak University Arak Iran
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Rahman MM, Hossain KFB, Banik S, Sikder MT, Akter M, Bondad SEC, Rahaman MS, Hosokawa T, Saito T, Kurasaki M. Selenium and zinc protections against metal-(loids)-induced toxicity and disease manifestations: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 168:146-163. [PMID: 30384162 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.10.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Metals are ubiquitous in the environment due to huge industrial applications in the form of different chemicals and from extensive mining activities. The frequent exposures to metals and metalloids are crucial for the human health. Trace metals are beneficial for health whereas non-essential metals are dangerous for the health and some are proven etiological factors for diseases including cancers and neurological disorders. The interactions of essential trace metals such as selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) with non-essential metals viz. lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg) in biological system are very critical and complex. A huge number of studies report the protective role of Se and Zn against metal toxicity, both in animal and cellular levels, and also explain the numerous mechanisms involved. However, it has been considered that a tiny dyshomeostasis in the metals/trace metals status in biological system could induce severe deleterious effects that can manifest to numerous diseases. Thus, in this particular review, we have demonstrated the critical protection mechanism/s of Se and Zn against Cd, Pb, As and Hg toxicity in a one by one manner to clarify the up-to-date findings and perspectives. Furthermore, biomolecular consequences are comprehensively presented in light of particular cellular/biomolecular events which are somehow linked to a subsequent disease. The analyzed reports support significant protection potential of Se and Zn, either alone or in combination with other agents, against each of the abovementioned non-essential metals. However, Se and Zn are still not being used as detoxifying agents due to some unexplained reasons. We hypothesized that Se could be a potential candidate for detoxifying As and Hg regardless of their chemical speciations, but requires intensive clinical trials. However, particularly Zn-Hg interaction warrants more investigations both in animal and cellular level.
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- Md Mostafizur Rahman
- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, 060-0810 Sapporo, Japan; Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, 060-0810 Sapporo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, 060-0810 Sapporo, Japan; Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, 060-0812 Sapporo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, 060-0810 Sapporo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, 060-0810 Sapporo, Japan
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- Research Division of Higher Education, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, Hokkaido University, 060-0817 Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, 060-0812 Sapporo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, 060-0810 Sapporo, Japan; Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, 060-0810 Sapporo, Japan.
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Rodríguez-Moro G, Ramírez-Acosta S, Arias-Borrego A, García-Barrera T, Gómez-Ariza JL. Environmental Metallomics. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1055:39-66. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-90143-5_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Sarhan NR. The Ameliorating Effect of Sodium Selenite on the Histological Changes and Expression of Caspase-3 in the Testis of Monosodium Glutamate-Treated Rats: Light and Electron Microscopic Study. J Microsc Ultrastruct 2018; 6:105-115. [PMID: 30221135 PMCID: PMC6130250 DOI: 10.4103/jmau.jmau_2_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a commonly used flavor enhancer that may contribute to male infertility. Sodium selenite is inorganic chemical form of selenium (Se). Se is best known as an antioxidant. This study was designed to investigate the possible ameliorating role of sodium selenite against MSG-induced testicular toxicity and histological changes. Forty male albino rats were allocated into four groups. Control group received distilled water, SE group received sodium selenite (0.25 mg/kg/day) dissolved in distilled water orally, MSG group received MSG (6 mg/g/day) dissolved in distilled water orally, and MSG + SE group received both MSG and sodium selenite for 45 days. Testicular samples were prepared for biochemical, light, and electron microscopic studies. Immunohistochemical staining for caspase-3 was done. MSG group demonstrated a significant increase in malondialdehyde level, marked damage of seminiferous tubules with a significant reduction in diameter and height of the lining epithelium. Spermatogenic cells showed disorganization, dark nuclei, reduction in number, and maturation arrest. Vacuolations of interstitial tissue and Leydig cells were also observed. Percent area of fibrosis and caspase-3 immunoexpression was significantly increased. Ultrastructurally, irregular tubular basement membrane and damaged germ cells were found. The spermatogenic, Sertoli, and Leydig cells showed irregular shrunken nuclei, cytoplasmic vacuolations, and swollen mitochondria. MSG + SE group showed much better histological and ultrastructural picture and improvement of the measured biochemical and morphometric parameters. Percent area of caspase-3 immunoexpression was significantly decreased. In conclusion, sodium selenite ameliorated the testicular damaging effect of MSG through reduction of oxidative stress and apoptosis.
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- Nahla Reda Sarhan
- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Ghorbani A, Moeini MM, Souri M, Hajarian H. Influences of dietary selenium, zinc and their combination on semen characteristics and testosterone concentration in mature rams during breeding season. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2017.1406858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Ahad Ghorbani
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi university, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi university, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi university, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi university, Kermanshah, Iran
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Wang L, Li P, Wen Y, Yang Q, Zhen L, Fu J, Li Y, Li S, Han C, Li X. Vitamin C exerts novel protective effects against cadmium toxicity in mouse spermatozoa by inducing the dephosphorylation of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase. Reprod Toxicol 2017; 75:23-32. [PMID: 29158198 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2017.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd) has been reported to inhibit mouse sperm motility by inducing the tyrosine phosphorylation of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase (DLD). This study aimed to assess the potential effects of vitamin C (Vc) on ameliorating Cd-induced tyrosine phosphorylation of DLD and the specific underlying mechanism. Vc induced the dephosphorylation of DLD or inhibited the tyrosine phosphorylation of DLD. Accordingly, DLD activity, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrogen (NADH) levels, ATP levels and motility parameters were all restored to normal levels by Vc. Moreover, the effects of Vc on ameliorating these indicators had striking similarities to the effects of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). In addition, neither the antioxidant melatonin nor the universal oxidant H2O2 influenced the tyrosine phosphorylation of DLD. Hence, the protective effects of Vc on the tyrosine phosphorylation of DLD might be attributed to its binding to Cd ions outside or inside sperm, and were not due to its antioxidant properties.
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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de Angelis C, Galdiero M, Pivonello C, Salzano C, Gianfrilli D, Piscitelli P, Lenzi A, Colao A, Pivonello R. The environment and male reproduction: The effect of cadmium exposure on reproductive function and its implication in fertility. Reprod Toxicol 2017; 73:105-127. [PMID: 28774687 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2017.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Cadmium is an environmental pollutant known as endocrine disruptor. Testis is particularly susceptible to cadmium, and testis injury occurs at high but even low levels of exposure. Cadmium reproductive toxicity is mediated by multiple mechanisms, including structural damage to testis vasculature and blood-testis barrier, inflammation, cytotoxicity on Sertoli and Leydig cells, oxidative stress mainly by means of mimicry and interference with essential ions, apoptosis, interference with selected signaling pathways and epigenetic regulation of genes involved in the regulation of reproductive function, and disturbance of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. The current review outlines epidemiological observational findings from environmental and occupational exposure in humans, and reports experimental studies in humans and animals. Lastly, a focus on the pathogenetic mechanisms of cadmium toxicity and on the specific mechanisms of cadmium sensitivity and resistance, particularly assessed in animal models, is included. Despite convincing experimental findings in animals and supporting evidences in humans identifying cadmium as reproductive toxicant, observational findings are controversial, suffering from heterogeneity of study design and pattern of exposure, and from co-exposure to multiple pollutants.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Sezione di Endocrinologia, Università "Federico II" di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Sezione di Endocrinologia, Università "Federico II" di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Sezione di Endocrinologia, Università "Federico II" di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Sezione di Endocrinologia, Università "Federico II" di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
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Chemek M, Venditti M, Boughamoura S, Mimouna SB, Messaoudi I, Minucci S. Involvement of testicular DAAM1 expression in zinc protection against cadmium‐induced male rat reproductive toxicity. J Cell Physiol 2017; 233:630-640. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.25923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Marouane Chemek
- LR11ES41: Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources, Institut de BiotechnologieUniversité de MonastirMonastirTunisia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sez. Fisiologia Umana e Funzioni Biologiche Integrate “F. Bottazzi”Università della Campania Luigi VanvitelliNapoliItaly
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- LR11ES41: Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources, Institut de BiotechnologieUniversité de MonastirMonastirTunisia
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- LR11ES41: Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources, Institut de BiotechnologieUniversité de MonastirMonastirTunisia
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- LR11ES41: Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources, Institut de BiotechnologieUniversité de MonastirMonastirTunisia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sez. Fisiologia Umana e Funzioni Biologiche Integrate “F. Bottazzi”Università della Campania Luigi VanvitelliNapoliItaly
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Medina MF, Arrieta MC, Villafañe MN, Klyver SMR, Odstrcil IMA, González ME. Early signs of toxicity in testes and sperm of rats exposed to low cadmium doses. Toxicol Ind Health 2017; 33:576-587. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233716689524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The cadmium (Cd) concentration in the environment has increased as a consequence of anthropogenic activity. The objective of this study was to determine early signs of Cd toxicity in testes and sperm as possible biomarkers. The dose orally administered to Wistar rats was within the range where chronic toxicity can appear. At the light microscopic level, gonads presented preserved cytoarchitecture throughout treatment; however, after the second month, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed disruption of the blood–testis barrier. The study of sperm with light microscopy showed defects in gamete morphology after 2 months of treatment. Another parameter that revealed alteration was sperm motility after 3 months of treatment. TEM was used to analyze the flagellum, which in the midpiece showed aberrant mitochondria and displacement of outer dense fibers in relation to the central axoneme after 2 months. The data obtained were associated with Cd concentration in the testes, an increase in its levels being observed in a time-dependent manner. The results provided in this study demonstrated that early signs of Cd toxicity were observed in gonads and gametes during the second month of the treatment, generating morphological and functional alterations in the sperm that could lead to infertility.
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- Marcela Fátima Medina
- Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy, National University of Tucumán, Chacabuco, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy, National University of Tucumán, Chacabuco, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Faculty of Medicine, National University of Tucumán, Ayacucho, Tucumán, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Faculty of Medicine, National University of Tucumán, Ayacucho, Tucumán, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Faculty of Medicine, National University of Tucumán, Ayacucho, Tucumán, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy, National University of Tucumán, Chacabuco, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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Rahman MT, De Ley M. Arsenic Induction of Metallothionein and Metallothionein Induction Against Arsenic Cytotoxicity. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2017; 240:151-168. [PMID: 27115674 DOI: 10.1007/398_2016_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Human exposure to arsenic (As) can lead to oxidative stress that can become evident in organs such as the skin, liver, kidneys and lungs. Several intracellular antioxidant defense mechanisms including glutathione (GSH) and metallothionein (MT) have been shown to minimize As cytotoxicity. The current review summarizes the involvement of MT as an intracellular defense mechanism against As cytotoxicity, mostly in blood. Zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) supplements are also proposed as a possible remediation of As cytotoxicity. In vivo and in vitro studies on As toxicity were reviewed to summarize cytotoxic mechanisms of As. Intracellular antioxidant defense mechanisms of MT are linked in relation to As cytotoxicity. Arsenic uses a different route, compared to major metal MT inducers such as Zn, to enter/exit blood cells. A number of in vivo and in vitro studies showed that upregulated MT biosynthesis in blood components are related to toxic levels of As. Despite the cysteine residues in MT that aid to bind As, MT is not the preferred binding protein for As. Nonetheless, intracellular oxidative stress due to As toxicity can be minimized, if not eliminated, by MT. Thus MT induction by essential metals such as Zn and Se supplementation could be beneficial to fight against As toxicity.
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- Laboratorium voor Biochemie, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200G, Postbus 2413, 3001, Leuven-Heverlee, Belgium
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Yang SH, Long M, Yu LH, Li L, Li P, Zhang Y, Guo Y, Gao F, Liu MD, He JB. Sulforaphane Prevents Testicular Damage in Kunming Mice Exposed to Cadmium via Activation of Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathways. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17101703. [PMID: 27727176 PMCID: PMC5085735 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17101703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2016] [Revised: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 09/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Sulforaphane (SFN) is a natural and highly effective antioxidant. Studies suggest that SFN protects cells and tissues against cadmium (Cd) toxicity. This study investigated the protective effect of SFN against oxidative damage in the testes of Kunming mice exposed to cadmium, and explored the possible molecular mechanisms involved. Cadmium greatly reduced the serum testosterone levels in mice, reduced sperm motility, total sperm count, and increased the sperm deformity rate. Cadmium also reduces superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) and glutathione (GSH) levels and increases malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations. SFN intervention improved sperm quality, serum testosterone, and antioxidant levels. Both mRNA and protein expression of mouse testicular nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) was reduced in cadmium-treated group. Furthermore, the downstream genes of Nrf2, glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), γ-glutamyl cysteine synthetase (γ-GCS), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase-1 (NQO1) were also decreased in cadmium-treated group. SFN intervention increases the expression of these genes. Sulforaphane prevents cadmium-induced testicular damage, probably via activation of Nrf2/ARE signaling.
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- Shu-Hua Yang
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- College of Land and Environmental Sciences, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Liaoning Province, College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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Anjum MR, Madhu P, Reddy KP, Reddy PS. The protective effects of zinc in lead-induced testicular and epididymal toxicity in Wistar rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2016; 33:265-276. [PMID: 27102426 DOI: 10.1177/0748233716637543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the beneficial effects of zinc (Zn) in preventing lead (Pb)-induced reproductive toxicity in Wistar rats. The rats were divided into four groups, namely, control group, Pb group, Zn group, and Pb + Zn group. Animals were exposed to Pb (819 mg of Pb/L) or Zn (71 mg of Zn/L) or both through drinking water for 65 days. Rats exposed to Pb showed decreased weights of testes and accessory sex organs. Significant decrease in the testicular daily sperm production, epididymal sperm count, motility, viability, and number of hypoosmotic tail coiled sperm was observed in Pb-exposed rats. Testicular 3β- and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity levels and circulatory testosterone levels were also decreased significantly in Pb-exposed rats. A significant increase in the lipid peroxidation products with a significant decrease in the activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase were observed in the testes and epididymis of Pb-exposed rats. Moreover, the testicular architecture showed lumens devoid of sperm in Pb-exposed rats. Supplementation of Zn mitigated Pb-induced oxidative stress and restored the spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis in Pb-exposed rats. In conclusion, cotreatment of Zn is effective for recovering suppressed spermatogenesis, steroidogenesis, elevated oxidative status, and histological damage in the testis of rats treated with Pb.
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- M Reshma Anjum
- 1 Department of Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- 1 Department of Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.,2 Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- 1 Department of Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.,2 Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- 2 Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Duan P, Hu C, Butler HJ, Quan C, Chen W, Huang W, Tang S, Zhou W, Yuan M, Shi Y, Martin FL, Yang K. Effects of 4-nonylphenol on spermatogenesis and induction of testicular apoptosis through oxidative stress-related pathways. Reprod Toxicol 2016; 62:27-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2016.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2015] [Revised: 04/16/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Yu YY, Chen SJ, Chen M, Tian LX, Niu J, Liu YJ, Xu DH. Effect of cadmium-polluted diet on growth, salinity stress, hepatotoxicity of juvenile Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei): Protective effect of Zn(II)-curcumin. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2016; 125:176-183. [PMID: 26702716 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.11.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2015] [Revised: 11/28/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is one of the major transitional metals that have toxic effects on aquatic organisms. To investigate the effects of dietary cadmium on growth, salinity stress, hepatotoxicity in juvenile Pacific white shrimp (L. vannamei) and potential protective effect of Zn(II)-curcumin, five experimental diets (control, 100mg/kg Zn(II)-curcumin, 30mg/kg Cd, 30mg/kg Cd+100mg/kg Zn(II)-curcumin, 30mg/kg Cd+200mg/kg Zn(II)-curcumin) were formulated. The results showed that Cd at 30mg/kg induced significant increase in weight gain, specific growth rate and visible alterations to the hepatopancreas structures of L. vannamei. Compared with control diet, 100mg/kg Zn(II)-curcumin added diet had no effect on growth performance or feed utilization, while healthier hepatopancreas and less plasma ALT, AST production was found. Moreover, 200mg/kg dietary Zn(II)-curcumin significantly ameliorated the Cd induced hepatotoxicity while 100mg/kg dietary Zn(II)-curcumin slightly ameliorated. Cd accumulation in the whole body was decreasing and Metallothioneins like was increasing in hepatopancreas with increasing dietary Zn(II)-curcumin level. The shrimp fed with dietary Zn(II)-curcumin showed higher survival rate after acute salinity change. Therefore, it can be demonstrated that hepatotoxicity and hormesis could be induced by Cd when Cd levels were 30mg/kg, Zn(II)-curcumin could mitigate the effects of dietary Cd on L. vannamei.
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- Ying-Ying Yu
- Institute of Aquatic Economic Animals, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Institute of Aquatic Economic Animals, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Institute of Aquatic Economic Animals, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Institute of Aquatic Economic Animals, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Institute of Aquatic Economic Animals, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Institute of Aquatic Economic Animals, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Chaâbane M, Tir M, Hamdi S, Boudawara O, Jamoussi K, Boudawara T, Ghorbel RE, Zeghal N, Soudani N. Improvement of Heart Redox States Contributes to the Beneficial Effects of Selenium Against Penconazole-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Adult Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2016; 169:261-70. [PMID: 26150403 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-015-0426-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Accepted: 06/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The present study was performed to evaluate the protective effect of selenium (Se) against penconazole (PEN)-induced oxidative stress in the cardiac tissue of adult rats. Male Wistar rats were divided into four groups of six each. The first group represented the controls. For the second group (PEN), no treatment was performed during the first 6 days, and then, the rats received intraperitoneally 67 mg/kg body weight (bw) of PEN every 2 days from day 7 until day 15, the sacrifice day. For the third group (Se + PEN), Se was administered daily through the diet at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg of diet for 15 days. Rats of this group received also every 2 days PEN (67 mg/kg bw) from day 7 until day 15. The fourth group (Se) received daily, through the diet, Se (0.5 mg/Kg of diet) during 15 days. Our results showed that Se reduced significantly the elevated cardiac levels of malondialdehyde and protein carbonyl following PEN treatment, and attenuated DNA fragmentation induced by this fungicide. In addition, Se modulated the alterations of antioxidant status: enzymatic (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase) and nonenzymatic (glutathione and vitamin C) antioxidants in the heart of PEN-treated rats. This trace element was also able to alleviate perturbations of lipid profile. The protective effect of selenium was further evident through the histopathological changes produced by PEN in the heart tissue. Taken together, our results indicated that Se might be beneficial against PEN-induced cardiac oxidative damage in rats.
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- Mariem Chaâbane
- Enzymes and Bioconversion Unit, National Engineering School of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sfax Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, BP 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Physiology and aquatic environment laboratory, UR13 ES 35, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, 2092, University of Tunis El Manar, Farhat Hached University Campus El Manar, Tunis. B.P.n 94, 1068, Rommana, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, University of Sfax, CHU Hedi Chaker, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, University of Sfax, CHU Habib Bourguiba, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, University of Sfax, CHU Hedi Chaker, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, University of Sfax, CHU Habib Bourguiba, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Enzymes and Bioconversion Unit, National Engineering School of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sfax Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, BP 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sfax Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, BP 1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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Abarikwu SO, Adebayo OL, Otuechere CA, Iserhienrhien BO, Badejo TA. Selenium and rutin alone or in combination do not have stronger protective effects than their separate effects against cadmium-induced renal damage. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2015; 54:896-904. [PMID: 26455473 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2015.1089912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Selenium (Se) and rutin (RUT) are antioxidants that protect against tissue damage. OBJECTIVE In this study, the separate and combine protective effects of RUT and Se against cadmium (Cd)-induced renal damage were evaluated in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats were treated by gavage to RUT (30 mg/kg) or Se (0.15 ppm) or Cd (200 ppm) in drinking water alone or in combination (30 mg/kg RUT +0.15 ppm Se + 200 ppm Cd). Corn oil was used as vehicle (2 mL/kg). After a 5-week treatment period, rat kidneys were removed for biochemical assays and histopathological examination. Se and Cd levels were evaluated by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry. RESULTS The malondialdehyde and glutathione levels as well as superoxide dismutase and catalase activities in the Cd-treated animals were increased compared with control values (0.056 ± 0.0003 versus 0.011 ± 0.0005 μmol/mg; 0.005 ± 0.0006 versus 0.00085 ± 0.0002 μg/mg; 1.62 ± 0.09 versus 0.48 ± 0.12 units/mg; 650 ± 25 versus 361.89 ± 31 μmol H2O2/mg, respectively). Cd treatment was also associated with decreased renal Se concentration (4.19 ± 0.92 versus 7.73 ± 0.7 μg/g dry weight), increased alkaline phosphatase (0.07 ± 0.0015 versus 0.033 ± 0.0019 unit/mg), acid phosphatase (0.029 ± 0.0021 versus 0.015 ± 0.0016 unit/mg), and lactate dehydrogenase (0.032 ± 0.004 versus 0.014 ± 0.0027 unit/mg) activities, respectively, and with evidence of severe renal damage. The combination of RUT and Se or their separate effects prevented the Cd-induced oxidative renal damage. However, their combine effects do not have stronger effects than their separate effect against Cd-induced renal damage. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION RUT and Se function as potent antioxidant in the protection of renal damage induced by Cd.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Port Harcourt , Choba , Nigeria and
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- b Department of Chemical Sciences , Redeemer's University , Ede , Nigeria
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- b Department of Chemical Sciences , Redeemer's University , Ede , Nigeria
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Li Y, He X, Yang X, Huang K, Luo Y, Zhu L, Li Y, Xu W. Zinc inhibits the reproductive toxicity of Zearalenone in immortalized murine ovarian granular KK-1 cells. Sci Rep 2015; 5:14277. [PMID: 26395757 PMCID: PMC4585791 DOI: 10.1038/srep14277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Zearalenone (ZEA) mainly injures the reproductive system of mammals. In the present study, we aimed to explore the mechanism by which zinc inhibits ZEA-induced reproductive damage in KK-1 cells for the first time. The results shown that both zinc sulfate and zinc gluconate addition increased the intracellular zinc concentration and influenced the expression of zinc transporters (Slc30a1 and Slc39a1) in a time-dependent manner. Co-incubation of zinc with ZEA significantly reduced the ZEA-induced reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde elevation by promoting the transcription of Mtf1 and Mt2. Meanwhile, two different zincs inhibited the ZEA-induced loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and elevation of late-stage apoptosis via activating the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway by recovering the mRNA and protein expression of pro-apoptotic genes (Bax, Casp3, Casp9). Zinc also recovered cells from S-phase cell cycle arrest. In addition, both of them promoted the ZEA-induced estrogen production but regulated the expression of steroidogenic enzymes (Star, Cyp11a1, Hsd3b1, Cyp17a1) in different way. All these results indicated that zinc could inhibit the reproductive toxicity of ZEA.
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- Yijia Li
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
- The Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center of Genetically Modified Organisms, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China, 100083
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
- The Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center of Genetically Modified Organisms, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China, 100083
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 100083
- The Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center of Genetically Modified Organisms, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China, 100083
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Köksal B, Emre MH, Polat A. Investigation of Propolis' Effect on Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances and Anti-Oxidant Enzyme Levels of Hippocampus in Diabetic Rats Induced by Streptozotocin. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2015; 3:52-6. [PMID: 27275196 PMCID: PMC4877788 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2015.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2015] [Revised: 02/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Propolis is an organic resinous viscous substance collected from flower bud and plant sprig by bees. Propolis has a potential treatment agent for oxidative damage caused by diabetes in hippocampus due to its flavonoid and phenolic content. AIM In this study effect of propolis on thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and anti-oxidative enzyme levels of hippocampus in diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin was investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study involved measuring levels of SOD, CAT, GSH-Px and TBARs in hippocampus tissue of STZ-induced diabetic rats (Adult Male Sprague Dawley rats) after applying propolis for one month. The subjects of the study were composed of 51 rats randomly assigned to four groups (Control, STZ, P+STZ and STZ+P). For analysis of data, Kruskal Wallis Test was utilized. RESULTS The findings of the study showed that there were no significant difference in the levels of TBARS, SOD, CAT and GSH-Px of hippocampus across the groups. CONCLUSION Propolis application in four-week duration does not have effect on TBARS, SOD, CAT and GSH-Px levels of hippocampus of diabetic rats. These findings mean that more time for observing oxidative harms on hippocampus is needed.
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- Burcu Köksal
- Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, 44280 Malatya, Turkey
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- Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, 44280 Malatya, Turkey
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- Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, 44280 Malatya, Turkey
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Lu WP, Mei XT, Wang Y, Zheng YP, Xue YF, Xu DH. Zn(II)-curcumin protects against oxidative stress, deleterious changes in sperm parameters and histological alterations in a male mouse model of cyclophosphamide-induced reproductive damage. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2015; 39:515-524. [PMID: 25681702 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2014.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2014] [Revised: 12/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/23/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The poor bioavailability and stability of curcumin limit its clinical application. A novel Zn(II)-curcumin complex was synthesized and its effects against cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced reproductive damage were compared with curcumin. Oral administration of Zn(II)-curcumin significantly prevented CP-induced elevation of malondialdehyde (MDA) level and reductions in superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glutathione (GSH) content in mouse testis. Zn(II)-curcumin significantly ameliorated CP-induced reductions in body and reproductive organs weights. Zn(II)-curcumin dose-dependently ameliorated CP-induced reproductive system impairments, by improving sperm parameters (sperm count, viability, motility) and reducing serum testosterone and histological alterations. Compared to curcumin at the same dose, Zn(II)-curcumin more effectively alleviated CP-induced reproductive injury, leading to a reduced severity of testicular pathologic changes, lower MDA level, elevated SOD activity and GSH content, and increased sperm parameters and serum testosterone. These results suggest Zn(II)-curcumin more effectively protects against CP-induced reproductive damage than curcumin alone due to a synergistic reduction in oxidative stress.
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- Wen-Ping Lu
- Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
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- Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
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- Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
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- Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
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- Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
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- Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Marine Drugs, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China.
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El-Boshy ME, Risha EF, Abdelhamid FM, Mubarak MS, Hadda TB. Protective effects of selenium against cadmium induced hematological disturbances, immunosuppressive, oxidative stress and hepatorenal damage in rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2015; 29:104-10. [PMID: 24954678 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2014.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Revised: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cadmium is a non-essential toxic metal used in industrial process, causes severe risk to human health. Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral of fundamental importance for human health. Selenium has antioxidant enzymes roles and is needed for the proper function of the immune system. In this study, the protective effects of selenium against cadmium intoxication in rats have been investigated by monitoring some selective cytokines (IL-1β, TNF α, IL-6, IL-10 and IFN-γ), antioxidant enzymes reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and lipid peroxidation malondialdehyde (MDA) as well as some selective biochemical markers of liver and kidney functions. Thirty-two rats were divided into four equal groups; the first group was used as a control. Groups 2-4 were treated with selenium (Se; 0.1mg/kg BW), cadmium (Cd; 40mg/L drinking water) and selenium plus cadmium, respectively. Rats were orally administered their relevant doses daily for 30 days. Blood samples were collected from heart puncture at the end of the experiment (30 days) for complete blood picture (CBC) and serum was separated to evaluate the different immunological parameters and biochemical parameters, as well as liver specimens for Cd and Se estimation. Rats in the Cd treated group have a significantly higher hepatic concentration of Cd than in other treated groups. Results revealed that cadmium significantly increased IL-1β, TNF α, IL-6 and IL-10, beside peripheral neutrophils count, while the IFN-γ and lymphocytes were decreased in rat sera. In addition, GSH level, CAT, SOD and GPx activities were significantly decreased while lipid peroxidation (MDA) was increased. Regarding, liver and renal markers, they were significantly increased in the activities of aminotransferases (AST, ALT), urea and creatinine, while total plasma proteins and albumin were significantly decreased. On the other hand, selenium treated group, showed significantly increased IFN-γ, GSH level, CAT, and GPx activities, as well as lymphocyte count while IL-10 was decreased. Selenium in combination with cadmium, significantly improved the elevation of serum IL-1β, IL-6, TNF α, IL-10 and malondialdehyde in addition to enhancing the antioxidant enzyme activities of GSH, CAT, GPx and SOD. Moreover, selenium has ameliorated the cadmium-induced liver and kidney damage by improving hepatic and renal markers. The results of this investigation demonstrated that selenium has the potential to countermeasure the immunosuppressive as well as hepatic and renal oxidative damage induced by cadmium in rats; selenium has shown promising effects against Cd toxicity.
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- Mohamed E El-Boshy
- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Umm Al-Qura University, PB 7296, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Matériaux (LCM), Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohammed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco.
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