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Ali RA, Awadalla EA, Hamed AS, Mostafa DEF. Cardiotoxicity of Cadmium and Its Effects on Heart Efficiency During Early and Late Chick Embryogenesis. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2024; 24:982-1003. [PMID: 39048804 PMCID: PMC11335801 DOI: 10.1007/s12012-024-09894-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a dangerous heavy metal that is non-degradable in the environment. Many organs can accumulate Cd and adversely affect organ function and health. Cd is considered as a teratogenic and embryotoxic agent. This study aims to evaluate the teratogenicity of Cd at concentrations lesser than the permissible and its effects on the heart during chick embryogenesis. Fertilized eggs of the chick Gallus domesticus were divided into; control, saline injected and four experimental groups injected with single doses of 5, 25, 50 or 75 µM of CdCl2. Histological observations of the heart before hatching and the cardiomyocytes after hatching were recorded. Morphometric measurements of heart chambers were achieved at 3, 4 and 6 days of incubation. Electrocardiograph and respiratory rate were recorded at tenth day. Different cardiac problems had been brought on by Cd. In comparison to controls, the heart looked much larger, and in certain cases, growth retardation was seen. Degeneration in heart walls and malformations of dorsal aorta were noticed. Morphometrically, the width and wall thickness of heart chambers showed significant changes. Heart beats and respiratory rate significantly decreased compared to control. The cardiotoxic effect of Cd on heart compartments structure and function was dose dependent. One of Cd toxicity is its ability to induce cellular oxidative stress. The heart in particular is sensitive to oxidative stress. Cardiac oxidative stress might intensify heart failure and promote disease progression. Calcium is one of the components that is needed for normal heart work. Cd might interfere with calcium metabolism by removing it from the body.
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- Reda A Ali
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, 71516, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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Ye J, Qiu W, Pang X, Su Y, Zhang X, Huang J, Xie H, Liao J, Tang Z, Chen Z, Li F, Xiong Z, Su R. Polystyrene nanoplastics and cadmium co-exposure aggravated cardiomyocyte damage in mice by regulating PANoptosis pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 347:123713. [PMID: 38462200 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123713] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Micro/nanoplastics (M/NPs) are the novel contaminants ubiquitous in the environment. Cadmium (Cd), a kind of heavy metal pollutant widely distributed, could potentially co-exist with PS-NPs in the environment. However, their combined effects on cardiomyocyte and its molecular mechanism in mammals remained ambiguous. Here, we examined whether PANoptosis, an emerging and complicated kind of programmed cell death, was involved in PS-NPs and Cd co-exposure-elicited cardiac injury. In this study, 60 male mice were orally subjected to environmentally relevant concentrations of PS-NPs (1 mg/kg) and/or CdCl2 (1.5 mg/kg) for 35 days. As we speculated, PS-NPs and Cd co-exposure affected the expression of pyroptosis(Caspase-1, Cleaved-Caspase-1, GSDMD, N-GSDMD, AIM2, Pyrin, NLRP3, IL-18, IL-1β)-, apoptosis(Caspase-3, Cleaved-Caspase-3, Caspase-8, Cleaved-Caspase-8, Caspase-7, BAX)- and necroptosis (t-RIPK3, p-RIPK3, t-RIPK1, p-RIPK1, t-MLKL, p-MLKL, ZBP1)-related genes and protein, resulting in growth restriction and damaged myocardial microstructure in mice. Notably, the combined effects on Cd and PS-NPs even predominantly aggravated the toxic damage. Intriguingly, we fortuitously discovered PS-NPs and/or Cd exposure facilitated linear ubiquitination of certain proteins in mice myocardium. In summation, this study shed light toward the effects of Cd and PS-NPs on cardiotoxicity, advanced the understanding of myocardial PANoptosis and provided a scientific foundation for further exploration of the combined toxicological effects of PS-NPs and heavy metals.
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- Jiali Ye
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
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Kumar A, Sharma B. Cardioprotective Effect of Eugenol Against Cd-Induced Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Dyslipidemia in Male Rats: An In Vivo and Molecular Docking Study. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04162-z. [PMID: 38592566 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04162-z] [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: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Cadmium, a highly toxic heavy metal, can cause severe damage to several vital organs including the kidney, liver, and brain. Many of the natural compounds found in aromatic plants have beneficial pharmacological properties. Eugenol is one such compound reported to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study is to investigate whether eugenol, a natural compound found in aromatic plants known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, can mitigate the detrimental effects of cadmium exposure on cardiac inflammation, oxidative stress, and dyslipidemia. Male albino rats were subjected to randomization into four groups, each comprising six animals, to investigate the potential of eugenol in mitigating cadmium-induced toxicity. All groups received oral gavage treatment for 21 days. Following the treatment regimen, cardiac tissue specimens were collected for analysis. The assessment of cardiac antioxidant status entailed the determination of enzymatic activities including catalase, SOD, GST, and GPx. Additionally, levels of lipid peroxidation, reduced glutathione, protein carbonyl oxidation, and thiol levels were quantified in the cardiac tissue samples. To evaluate cardiac damage, marker enzymes such as LDH and CK-MB were measured. Furthermore, the inflammatory response in the cardiac tissue induced by cadmium exposure was assessed through the quantification of NO, TNF-α, and IL-6 levels. Additionally, molecular docking and dynamics studies were conducted utilizing autodock and GLIDE methodologies. Cadmium administration markedly enhanced the activities of LDH and CK-MB, prominent cardiac markers. Furthermore, cadmium treatment also demonstrated a significant decrease in the reduced glutathione levels and antioxidant enzyme activities. Significant elevation of the inflammatory markers was also observed in the cadmium-treated group. Eugenol treatment effectively ameliorates cadmium-induced biochemical changes. This study underscores the potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant attributes of eugenol. Co-administration of eugenol alongside cadmium exhibited remarkable protective efficacy against cadmium-induced cardio-toxicity. Eugenol demonstrated the capability to reinstate the cellular redox equilibrium of rats subjected to cadmium treatment to levels akin to those of the normal control group.
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- Abhishek Kumar
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India, 211002
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India, 211002.
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Panigrahi AK, Pal PK, Sarkar Paria D. Melatonin as an Ameliorative Agent Against Cadmium- and Lead-Induced Toxicity in Fish: an Overview. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-023-04723-3. [PMID: 38224395 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04723-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Diverse anthropogenic activities and lack of knowledge on its consequences have promoted serious heavy metal contaminations in different aquatic systems throughout the globe. The non-biodegradable nature of most of these toxic heavy metals has increased the concern on their possible bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms as well as in other vertebrates. Among these aquatic species, fish are most sensitive to such contaminated water that not only decreases their chance of survivability in the nature but also increases the probability of biomagnifications of these heavy metals in higher order food chain. After entering the fish body, heavy metals induce detrimental changes in different vital organs by impairing multiple physiological and biochemical pathways that are essential for the species. Such alterations may include tissue damage, induction of oxidative stress, immune-suppression, endocrine disorders, uncontrolled cell proliferation, DNA damage, and even apoptosis. Although uncountable reports have explored the toxic effects of different heavy metals in diverse fish species, but surprisingly, only a few attempts have been made to ameliorate such toxic effects. Since, oxidative stress seems to be the underlying common factor in such heavy metal-induced toxicity, therefore, a potent and endogenous antioxidant with no side effect may be an appropriate therapeutic solution. Apart from summarizing the toxic effects of two important toxicants, i.e., cadmium and lead in fish, the novelty of the present treatise lies in its arguments in favor of using melatonin, an endogenous free radical scavenger and indirect antioxidant, in ameliorating the toxic effects of heavy metals in any fish species.
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- Ashis Kumar Panigrahi
- The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, 713104, India
- Eco-toxicology, Fisheries & Aquaculture Extension Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Beng, al-741235, India
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- Oxidative Stress and Free Radical Biology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta, 92, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata, 700009, India
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- Department of Zoology, Chandernagore College, The University of Burdwan, Chandernagore, West Beng, al-712136, India.
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Stępnik K, Kukula-Koch W, Płaziński W. Molecular and Pharmacokinetic Aspects of the Acetylcholinesterase-Inhibitory Potential of the Oleanane-Type Triterpenes and Their Glycosides. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1357. [PMID: 37759757 PMCID: PMC10526139 DOI: 10.3390/biom13091357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The acetylcholinesterase-inhibitory potential of the oleanane-type triterpenes and their glycosides from thebark of Terminalia arjuna (Combreatceae), i.e.,arjunic acid, arjunolic acid, arjungenin, arjunglucoside I, sericic acid and arjunetin, is presented. The studies are based on in silico pharmacokinetic and biomimetic studies, acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-inhibitory activity tests and molecular-docking research. Based on the calculated pharmacokinetic parameters, arjunetin and arjunglucoside I are indicated as able to cross the blood-brain barrier. The compounds of interest exhibit a marked acetylcholinesterase inhibitory potential, which was tested in the TLC bioautography test. The longest time to reach brain equilibrium is observed for both the arjunic and arjunolic acids and the shortest one for arjunetin. All of the compounds exhibit a high and relatively similar magnitude of binding energies, varying from ca. -15 to -13 kcal/mol. The superposition of the most favorable positions of all ligands interacting with AChE is analyzed. The correlation between the experimentally determined IC50 values and the steric parameters of the molecules is investigated. The inhibition of the enzyme by the analyzed compounds shows their potential to be used as cognition-enhancing agents. For the most potent compound (arjunglucoside I; ARG), the kinetics of AChE inhibition were tested. The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) for the hydrolysis of the acetylthiocholine iodide substrate was calculated to be 0.011 mM.
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- Katarzyna Stępnik
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Pl. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodźki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodźki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Kraków, Poland
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Stępnik K, Kukula-Koch W, Plazinski W, Rybicka M, Gawel K. Neuroprotective Properties of Oleanolic Acid-Computational-Driven Molecular Research Combined with In Vitro and In Vivo Experiments. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1234. [PMID: 37765042 PMCID: PMC10536188 DOI: 10.3390/ph16091234] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Oleanolic acid (OA), as a ubiquitous compound in the plant kingdom, is studied for both its neuroprotective and neurotoxic properties. The mechanism of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory potential of OA is investigated using molecular dynamic simulations (MD) and docking as well as biomimetic tests. Moreover, the in vitro SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells and the in vivo zebrafish model were used. The inhibitory potential towards the AChE enzyme is examined using the TLC-bioautography assay (the IC50 value is 9.22 μM). The CH-π interactions between the central fragment of the ligand molecule and the aromatic cluster created by the His440, Phe288, Phe290, Phe330, Phe331, Tyr121, Tyr334, Trp84, and Trp279 side chains are observed. The results of the in vitro tests using the SH-SY5Y cells indicate that the viability rate is reduced to 71.5%, 61%, and 43% at the concentrations of 100 µg/mL, 300 µg/mL, and 1000 µg/mL, respectively, after 48 h of incubation, whereas cytotoxicity against the tested cell line with the IC50 value is 714.32 ± 32.40 µg/mL. The in vivo tests on the zebrafish prove that there is no difference between the control and experimental groups regarding the mortality rate and morphology (p > 0.05).
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- Katarzyna Stępnik
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie–Sklodowska University in Lublin, Pl. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodzki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Photobiology and Molecular Diagnostics, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk, ul. Abrahama 58, 80-307 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Jaczewskiego Str. 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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Kumar V, Sharma N, Saini R, Mall S, Zengin G, Sourirajan A, Khosla PK, Dev K, El-Shazly M. Therapeutic potential and industrial applications of Terminalia arjuna bark. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 310:116352. [PMID: 36933876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116352] [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: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arnot (Combretaceae) is one of the most frequently used medicinal trees in Indian traditional medicinal systems. It is used for the treatment of a variety of diseases including cardiovascular disorders. AIM OF THE STUDY The purpose of this review was to provide a comprehensive overview of the phytochemistry, medicinal uses, toxicity, and industrial applications of T. arjuna bark (BTA), as well as to identify gaps in research and applications of this important tree. It also aimed to analyze trends and future research paths to utilize the full potential of this tree. MATERIALS AND METHODS Extensive bibliographic research on the T. arjuna tree was carried out using scientific research engines and databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science, covering all relevant English-language articles. The database "World Flora Online (WFO)" (http://www.worldfloraonline.org) was used to confirm plant taxonomy. RESULTS To date, BTA has been traditionally employed for several disorders such as snakebites, scorpion stings, gleets, earaches, dysentery, sexual disorders, and urinary tract infections along with the cardioprotective activity. About 38 phytocompounds were identified from BTA and were classified as triterpenoids, tannins, flavonoids, and glycosides. A wide range of in vitro and in vivo pharmacological effects of BTA were reported such as anti-cancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, anti-diabetic, and wound healing activities. The oral administration of BTA (500 mg/kg) per day did not result in any toxicity in humans. The in vivo acute and sub-acute toxicity analysis of the methanol extract of BTA and one of its major compounds, 7-methyl gallate, did not produce any adverse effects up to a dose of 1000 mg/kg. CONCLUSIONS This comprehensive review highlights various aspects of traditional knowledge, phytochemicals, and pharmacological significance of BTA. The review covered safety information on employing BTA in pharmaceutical dosage forms. Despite its long history of medicinal benefit, more studies are needed to understand the molecular mechanisms, structure-activity relationship, and potential synergistic and antagonistic effects of its phytocompounds, drug administration, drug-drug interactions, and toxicological effects.
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- Vikas Kumar
- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, 140413, India; Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Distt. Solan, 173229, HP, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali, 140307, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Distt. Solan, 173229, HP, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Distt. Solan, 173229, HP, India
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Campus, 42130, Konya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Distt. Solan, 173229, HP, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Distt. Solan, 173229, HP, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol, PO Sultanpur, Distt. Solan, 173229, HP, India; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 4543, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt.
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Zhao L, Cheng J, Liu D, Gong H, Bai D, Sun W. Potentilla anserina polysaccharide alleviates cadmium-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis of H9c2 cells by regulating the MG53-mediated RISK pathway. Chin J Nat Med 2023; 21:279-291. [PMID: 37120246 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(23)60436-4] [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: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in cadmium (Cd)-induced myocardial injury. Mitsugumin 53 (MG53) and its mediated reperfusion injury salvage kinase (RISK) pathway have been demonstrated to be closely related to myocardial oxidative damage. Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharide (PAP) is a polysaccharide with antioxidant capacity, which exerts protective effect on Cd-induced damage. However, it remains unknown whether PAP can prevent and treat Cd-induced cardiomyocyte damages. The present study was desgined to explore the effect of PAP on Cd-induced damage in H9c2 cells based on MG53 and the mediated RISK pathway. For in vitro evaluation, cell viability and apoptosis rate were analyzed by CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Furthermore, oxidative stress was assessed by 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) staining and using superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione/oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG) kits. The mitochondrial function was measured by JC-10 staining and ATP detection assay. Western blot was performed to detect the expression of proteins related to MG53, the RISK pathway, and apoptosis. The results indicated that Cd increased the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in H9c2 cells. Cd decreased the activities of SOD and CAT and the ratio of GSH/GSSG, resulting in decreases in cell viability and increases in apoptosis. Interestingly, PAP reversed Cd-induced oxidative stress and cell apoptosis. Meanwhile, Cd reduced the expression of MG53 in H9c2 cells and inhibited the RISK pathway, which was mediated by decreasing the ratio of p-AktSer473/Akt, p-GSK3βSer9/GSK3β and p-ERK1/2/ERK1/2. In addition, Cd impaired mitochondrial function, which involved a reduction in ATP content and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and an increase in the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2, cytoplasmic cytochrome c/mitochondrial cytochrome c, and Cleaved-Caspase 3/Pro-Caspase 3. Importantly, PAP alleviated Cd-induced MG53 reduction, activated the RISK pathway, and reduced mitochondrial damage. Interestingly, knockdown of MG53 or inhibition of the RISK pathway attenuated the protective effect of PAP in Cd-induced H9c2 cells. In sum, PAP reduces Cd-induced damage in H9c2 cells, which is mediated by increasing MG53 expression and activating the RISK pathway.
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- Lixia Zhao
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; School of Nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Dunhuang Medicine, Ministry of Education, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Institute of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key laboratory of Evidence Science Techniques Research and Application of Gansu Province, Gansu University of Political Science and Law, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Chou SH, Lin HC, Chen SW, Tai YT, Jung SM, Ko FH, Pang JHS, Chu PH. Cadmium exposure induces histological damage and cytotoxicity in the cardiovascular system of mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 175:113740. [PMID: 36958389 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Epidemiological studies have reported an association between chronic cadmium (Cd) exposure and increased cardiovascular risk; however, their causal relationship remains unclear. The aim of this study is to explore the effects of Cd exposure on the cardiac and arterial systems in mice. According to the concentration of cadmium chloride in drinking water, male mice were randomly divided into control and low-dose and high-dose Cd exposure groups. The intervention duration was 12 weeks. In cardiac tissues, Cd exposure led to focal necrosis, myofibril disarray, perivascular and interstitial fibrosis, and disorganized sarcomere structures. Cd also induced the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes and increased the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-14 in cardiac tissues. In the arterial tissues, Cd exposure damaged the intimal and medial layers of the aorta. Cd further reduced the viability of aortic smooth muscle cells in vitro. This study provides evidence for the Cd-induced damage of the cardiovascular system, which may contribute to various cardiovascular diseases.
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- Shing-Hsien Chou
- Division of Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Cardiology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Srivastava S, Girandola RN, Abedon B. Effect of E-OJ-01 on Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Myocardial Oxygen Consumption: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2022; 15:2511-2525. [PMID: 36349244 PMCID: PMC9637339 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s381028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose E-OJ-01 (OxyjunTM), a proprietary, standardized aqueous extract of Terminalia arjuna (TA) bark, has previously shown promising cardiovascular health benefits in healthy young athletic adults and is now being tested to determine its ability to support left ventricular ejection fraction and associated parameters in a diverse population. Participants and Methods Healthy adults aged 30-70 years (n=72) were included in the study to investigate the effect of 400 mg/day of E-OJ-01 when administered for 8 weeks on myocardial pumping capacity, primarily left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The secondary endpoints were improvement in diastolic filling (E/A) ratio, rate pressure product (RPP), and fatigue severity scale (FSS) score. The effect of the intervention on blood lipids and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels was also explored. The safety of the intervention was evaluated by monitoring adverse events, vitals (heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and body temperature (BT)), and liver (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT)) and kidney function (serum creatinine). Results E-OJ-01 increased the LVEF by 6.28% (percentage change) from the baseline compared with 0.24% (percentage change) in the placebo group (p<0.05). It reduced fatigue (22.52%), RPP (1.54%), and GGT levels (5.90%) from the baseline. No adverse events related to the intervention were observed during the study. Conclusion The study showed that E-OJ-01 could improve cardiac pumping capacity by significantly increasing LVEF and reducing fatigue in a diverse, healthy population.
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- Shalini Srivastava
- Clinical Development, Enovate Biolife, Wilmington, DE, USA,Correspondence: Shalini Srivastava, Enovate Biolife, 913 N Market Street, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE, 19801, USA, Tel +1 650 855-4832, Email
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- Department of Human Biology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Mohammed EN, Soliman AM, Mohamed AS. Modulatory effect of
Ovothiol‐A
on myocardial infarction induced by epinephrine in rats. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14296. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science Cairo University Giza Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science Cairo University Giza Egypt
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Olugbodi JO, Olaleye MT, Mostafa-Hedeab G, Alqarni M, Ilesanmi OB, Batiha GES, Akinmoladun AC. Glyphaeaside C- enriched extract of Glyphaea brevis restored the antioxidant and reproductive integrity of 1,4-Dinitrobenzene-intoxicated rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 145:112359. [PMID: 34887141 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
This study assessed the fertility potential of methanol leaf extract of Glyphaea brevis (MGB) in rats exposed to 1,4-Dinitrobenzene (DNB), an environmental reprotoxicant. Male Wistar rats were orally exposed to 50 mg/kg DNB and administered 750 mg/kg MGB, 1500 mg/kg MGB or 300 mg/kg vitamin E for 21 days after 48 h of DNB exposure. Determination of serum reproductive hormone levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, evaluation of hematologic profile, computer-assisted sperm analyses (CASA) of sperm kinematics and morphology, assessment of testicular and spermatozoan antioxidant systems, and histopathological evaluation of reproductive tissues were performed. HPLC-DAD analysis identify Glyphaeaside C as the major component of the extract. In rats toxified with 50 mg/kg DNB, testicular and epididymal weights, serum levels of luteinizing hormone, testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone, and packed cell volume, haemoglobin concentration, and white blood cell counts were decreased. There was altered sperm kinematics which reflected in increased sperm abnormalities. Treatment with the Glyphaeaside C -enriched MGB counteracted all DNB-induced changes and corrected DNB-induced aberrations in kinematic endpoints. Also, testicular and epididymal antioxidant systems were disrupted and there was damage to tissue histoarchitecture. Furthermore, our molecular docking study revealed that Glyphaeaside-C exhibited high binding affinities to the binding pocket of some free radical generating enzymes. Conclusively, the results indicated that Glyphaeaside C-enriched extract of Glyphaea brevis leaf enhanced the quality of semen and improved the functional capabilities of spermatozoa following exposure of rats to DNB which could translate to enhanced fertility.
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- Janet Olayemi Olugbodi
- Phytomedicine, Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, Akure 340001, Nigeria; Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, United States
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- Phytomedicine, Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, Akure 340001, Nigeria
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- Pharmacology department & Health Research Unit - medical College - Jouf University- KSA. Pharmacology department - Faculty of Medicine - Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, AlBeheira, Egypt
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- Phytomedicine, Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, Akure 340001, Nigeria.
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Abdollahzade N, Majidinia M, Babri S. Melatonin: a pleiotropic hormone as a novel potent therapeutic candidate in arsenic toxicity. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:6603-6618. [PMID: 34453671 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06669-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Arsenic is a natural element which exists in the environment in inorganic and organic forms. In humans, the main reason for the toxicity of arsenic is its uptake via water sources. As polluted water and the problems associated with it can be found in many countries. Therefore, considering all these positive effects of melatonin, this review is aimed at melatonin supplementation therapy on arsenic toxicity which seems to be a suitable therapeutic agent to eliminate the adverse effects of arsenic. METHODS AND RESULTS It is seen in previous studies that chronic exposure to arsenic could cause serious dys functions of organs and induce different degrees of toxicities that is one of the first hazardous materials in the classification of substances by the United States Environmental Protection Agency so leads to costly cleanup operations burdening the economy. Arsenic harmfulness degree depends on the bioavailability, chemical form, valence state, detoxification, and metabolism of human body. The oxidative stress has a major role in arsenic-induced toxicity; on the other hand, it was discovered that melatonin is a powerful scavenger for free radical and it's an extensive-spectrum antioxidant. CONCLUSION Due to its highly lipophilic and small size properties, melatonin accesses all intracellular organs by easily passing via the cell membrane and prevents protein, DNA damage, and lipid peroxidation. In particular, melatonin, by protecting and reducing oxidative stress in mitochondria, can normalize homeostasis and mitochondrial function and ultimately prevent apoptosis and cell death.
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- Naseh Abdollahzade
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Solid Tumor Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. .,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Das SC, Varadharajan K, Shanmugakonar M, Al-Naemi HA. Chronic Cadmium Exposure Alters Cardiac Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Heart of Sprague-Dawley Rat. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:663048. [PMID: 34447306 PMCID: PMC8383180 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.663048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of chronic cadmium exposure in modulating cardiac matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the heart of rats. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to 15 ppm CdCl2 in drinking water for 10 weeks followed by withdrawal of cadmium treatment for 4 weeks. Following the completion of the treatment, gene expression of inflammatory mediators (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α and NF-κB), protein expression of MMP-2, MMP-9 and their respective inhibitors- TIMP-1 and TIMP-2, and gelatinolytic activity of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were determined. At the protein level, cadmium incites a differential effect on the expression and activity of gelatinases and their endogenous inhibitors in an exposure-dependent manner. Results also show that the administered cadmium dose elicits an inflammatory response until week 10 that slightly diminishes after 4 weeks. This study provides evidence of cadmium-induced imbalance in the MMP-TIMP system in the cardiac tissue. This imbalance may be mediated by cadmium-induced inflammation that could contribute to various cardiovascular pathologies.
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- Sandra Concepcion Das
- Laboratory Animal Research Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.,Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Laboratory Animal Research Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.,Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Dwivedi S, Kushalan S, Paithankar JG, D'Souza LC, Hegde S, Sharma A. Environmental toxicants, oxidative stress and health adversities: interventions of phytochemicals. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 74:516-536. [PMID: 33822130 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Oxidative stress is the most common factor mediating environmental chemical-induced health adversities. Recently, an exponential rise in the use of phytochemicals as an alternative therapeutics against oxidative stress-mediated diseases has been documented. Due to their free radical quenching property, plant-derived natural products have gained substantial attention as a therapeutic agent in environmental toxicology. The present review aimed to describe the therapeutic role of phytochemicals in mitigating environmental toxicant-mediated sub-cellular and organ toxicities via controlling cellular antioxidant response. METHODS The present review has covered the recently related studies, mainly focussing on the free radical scavenging role of phytochemicals in environmental toxicology. KEY FINDINGS In vitro and in vivo studies have reported that supplementation of antioxidant-rich compounds can ameliorate the toxicant-induced oxidative stress, thereby improving the health conditions. Improving the cellular antioxidant pool has been considered as a mode of action of phytochemicals. However, the other cellular targets of phytochemicals remain uncertain. CONCLUSIONS Knowing the therapeutic value of phytochemicals to mitigate the chemical-induced toxicity is an initial stage; mechanistic understanding needs to decipher for development as therapeutics. Moreover, examining the efficacy of phytochemicals against mixer toxicity and identifying the bioactive molecule are major challenges in the field.
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- Shiwangi Dwivedi
- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Environmental Health and Toxicology, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Bioresource and Biotechnology, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Environmental Health and Toxicology, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Environmental Health and Toxicology, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Bioresource and Biotechnology, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Environmental Health and Toxicology, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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Stępnik K. Biomimetic Chromatographic Studies Combined with the Computational Approach to Investigate the Ability of Triterpenoid Saponins of Plant Origin to Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3573. [PMID: 33808219 PMCID: PMC8037809 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Biomimetic (non-cell based in vitro) and computational (in silico) studies are commonly used as screening tests in laboratory practice in the first stages of an experiment on biologically active compounds (potential drugs) and constitute an important step in the research on the drug design process. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of triterpenoid saponins of plant origin to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) using both computational methods, including QSAR methodology, and biomimetic chromatographic methods, i.e., High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with Immobilized Artificial Membrane (IAM) and cholesterol (CHOL) stationary phases, as well as Bio-partitioning Micellar Chromatography (BMC). The tested compounds were as follows: arjunic acid (Terminalia arjuna), akebia saponin D (Akebia quinata), bacoside A (Bacopa monnieri) and platycodin D (Platycodon grandiflorum). The pharmacokinetic BBB parameters calculated in silico show that three of the four substances, i.e., arjunic acid, akebia saponin D, and bacoside A exhibit similar values of brain/plasma equilibration rate expressed as logPSFubrain (the average logPSFubrain: -5.03), whereas the logPSFubrain value for platycodin D is -9.0. Platycodin D also shows the highest value of the unbound fraction in the brain obtained using the examined compounds (0.98). In these studies, it was found out for the first time that the logarithm of the analyte-micelle association constant (logKMA) calculated based on Foley's equation can describe the passage of substances through the BBB. The most similar logBB values were obtained for hydrophilic platycodin D, applying both biomimetic and computational methods. All of the obtained logBB values and physicochemical parameters of the molecule indicate that platycodin D does not cross the BBB (the average logBB: -1.681), even though the in silico estimated value of the fraction unbound in plasma is relatively high (0.52). As far as it is known, this is the first paper that shows the applicability of biomimetic chromatographic methods in predicting the penetration of triterpenoid saponins through the BBB.
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- Katarzyna Stępnik
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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Guo K, Ge J, Zhang C, Lv MW, Zhang Q, Talukder M, Li JL. `Cadmium induced cardiac inflammation in chicken (Gallus gallus) via modulating cytochrome P450 systems and Nrf2 mediated antioxidant defense. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 249:125858. [PMID: 32062552 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of inflammation, myocardial infarction, angiocardiopathy, even cancers. However, it is unknown that Cd-induced cardiac toxicity through Nrf2-mediate antioxidant defense and Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) system. To ascertain the chemoprevention of Cd-induced cardiac toxicity, total 60 newborn chicks were fed with different doses of Cd (0 mg/kg, 35 mg/kg and 70 mg/kg) for a period of 90 days feed administration. Results indicated Cd exposure caused cardiac histopathology changed and functions abnormal, induced NOS activities raised and cardiac inflammation, triggering inflammation factors (IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and NF-κb) upregulation and inhabitation of IL-10. Cd caused increase of total CYP450 and Cytochrome b5 (Cyt b5) contents, while erythromycin N-demethylase (ERND), aminopyrin N-demethylase (APND), aniline-4-hydeoxylase (AH) and NADPH-cytochrome c reductase (NCR) indicated opposite situations with different degrees of reduction in microsomes. The mRNA level of most CYP450s isoforms (CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP1A5, CYP1B1, CYP2C18, CYP2C45, CYP3A4, CYP3A7 and CYP3A9) were significantly increase but CYP2D6 expression level changed not obvious. Furthermore, Cd treatment caused increased the peroxidation product (MDA) and H2O2 over accumulation, the decreased of T-AOC accompanied by decreased activity of antioxidant enzymes (T-SOD, GST and GPX). Over accumulation of Cd lead to oxidative stress and activated Nrf2 signal pathway through upregulating pivotal target genes (HO-1, NQO1, GCLC, GCLM and SOD). These findings suggested Cd exposure caused cardiotoxicity through CYP450s enzymes homeostasis disturbance and Nrf2-mediated oxidative stress signal pathways defense. These results may provide new evidence on molecular mechanism of Cd-induced cardiac toxicity.
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- Kai Guo
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Chifeng Animal Health Supervision Institute, Chifeng County, 024000, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Barishal, 8210, Bangladesh.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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Mirkov I, Stojković D, Aleksandrov AP, Ivanov M, Kostić M, Glamočlija J, Soković M. Plant Extracts and Isolated Compounds Reduce Parameters of Oxidative Stress Induced by Heavy Metals: An up-to-Date Review on Animal Studies. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:1799-1815. [PMID: 32264808 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200407163408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heavy metals are elements that are naturally found in the earth. They are used in many modern-day applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry. Heavy metal poisoning occurs when the body's soft tissues absorb too much of a particular metal. The heavy metals of interest for this review paper were cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead since these are the most common metals that the human body can absorb in toxic amounts. Different plant species were investigated in recent years for their effect on oxidative stress parameters after intoxication with heavy metals. OBJECTIVES This review paper is focused on the current update to research on heavy metals induced oxidative stress in animal models and improvement of the oxidative stress parameters upon/co-/after treatment with different plant extracts and isolated compounds. METHODS The available literature was screened for the novel data regarding the influence of plant extracts and compounds on heavy metals induced oxidative stress. For that purposes Scopus database was used, looking for the publications in the last 5-10 years with the key terms: plant extracts, oxidative stress, in vivo, cadmium, lead, mercury and arcenic. RESULTS Various parameters of oxidative stress were investigated, and their improvement with plant extracts/ compounds was observed in the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, uterus, testis, thymus, spleen, heart, skin and blood of experimental animals. Common parameters used to determine oxidative stress in animals were: superoxide dismutase; catalase; reduced glutathione; glutathione reductase; glutathione-S-transferase; glutathione peroxidase; lipid peroxidation; oxidized glutathione; malondialdehyde; xanthine oxidase; nonprotein-soluble thiol; thioredoxin reductase; total sulphydryl group; nitric oxide; γ-glutamyl cysteine synthetase. CONCLUSION The most investigated species for antioxidant effects upon intoxication with heavy metals seem to be Allium sp., Bacopa monniera, Camellia sinensis, Moringa oleifera, Vitis vinifera and Zingiber officinale. According to literature data, the most promising effect to alleviate symptoms of intoxication was achieved with proanthocyanidins obtained from Vitis vinifera.
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- Ivana Mirkov
- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Bhattacharjee B, Pal PK, Chattopadhyay A, Bandyopadhyay D. Oleic acid protects against cadmium induced cardiac and hepatic tissue injury in male Wistar rats: A mechanistic study. Life Sci 2020; 244:117324. [PMID: 31958420 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible antioxidant role of oleic acid (OA) against Cd-induced injuries in the heart and liver tissues of male Wistar rats. MAIN METHODS Rats were treated with either vehicle (control), or OA (10 mg/kg b.w., fed orally), or Cd (0.44 mg/kg b.w., s.c.), or both (OA + Cd) for 15 days. Following completion of the treatment period, biomarkers of organ damage and oxidative stress including ROS, activities of antioxidant enzymes and their level, activities of Krebs cycle enzymes and respiratory chain enzymes were measured. Levels of interleukins (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) were estimated to evaluate the state of inflammation. In addition, changes in mitochondrial membrane potential and status of cytochrome c (Cyt c) were also studied. KEY FINDINGS Pre-treatment of rats with OA significantly protected against Cd-induced detrimental changes possibly by decreasing endogenous ROS through regulation of antioxidant defense system, inflammatory responses and activities of metabolic enzymes. Moreover, OA was also found to restore mitochondrial membrane potential possibly by regulating Cyt c leakage thereby increasing mitochondrial viability. SIGNIFICANCE Our results for the first time demonstrated systematically that OA provided protection against Cd-induced oxidative stress mediated injuries in rat heart and liver tissues through its antioxidant mechanism. The results raise the possibility of using OA singly or in combination with other antioxidants or diet in the treatment of situations arising due to oxidative stress and may have future therapeutic relevance.
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- Bharati Bhattacharjee
- Oxidative Stress and Free Radical Biology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta, 92, APC Road, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Oxidative Stress and Free Radical Biology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta, 92, APC Road, Kolkata 700009, India
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- Department of Physiology, Vidyasagar College, 39, Sankar Ghosh Lane, Kolkata 700006, India
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- Oxidative Stress and Free Radical Biology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta, 92, APC Road, Kolkata 700009, India.
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Xue Y, Huang F, Tang R, Fan Q, Zhang B, Xu Z, Sun X, Ruan Z. Chlorogenic acid attenuates cadmium-induced intestinal injury in Sprague–Dawley rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 133:110751. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.110751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Mzoughi Z, Souid G, Timoumi R, Le Cerf D, Majdoub H. Partial characterization of the edible Spinacia oleracea polysaccharides: Cytoprotective and antioxidant potentials against Cd induced toxicity in HCT116 and HEK293 cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 136:332-340. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.06.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Das SC, Al-Naemi HA. Cadmium Toxicity: Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Tissue Injury. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.4236/odem.2019.74012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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