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Gad El-Hak HN, Kishk SM, Abdelrazek HMA. Evening primrose oil enriched with gamma linolenic acid and D/L-alpha tocopherol acetate attenuated carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic injury model in male rats via TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 pathway. Toxicol Mech Methods 2024; 34:469-483. [PMID: 38166523 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2301357] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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The modulatory role of primrose oil (PO) supplementation enriched with γ-linolenic acid and D/L-alpha tocopherol acetate against a carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage model was assessed in this study. Twenty male Albino rats were divided into four groups. The control group received corn oil orally. The PO group received 10 mg/kg P O orally. The CCl4 group received 2 mL/kg CCl4 orally and PO/CCl4 group; received PO and 2 mL/kg CCl4 orally. The relative liver weight was recorded. Serum liver enzymes, hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA), hepatic reduced glutathione (GSH) and the expression of hepatic tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) were assessed. The binding affinities of γ-linolenic acid and D/L-alpha tocopherol constituents with IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α were investigated using molecular docking simulations. Histopathological and electron microscopic examinations of the liver were performed. The results indicated that CCl4 elevated serum liver enzyme and hepatic MDA levels, whereas GSH levels were diminished. The upregulation of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α gene expressions were induced by CCl4 treatment. The PO/CCl4-treated group showed amelioration of hepatic injury biomarkers and oxidative stress. Restoration of histopathological and ultrastructural alterations while downregulations the gene expressions of TNF-α, IL1-β and IL-6 were observed. In conclusion, evening primrose oil enriched with γ-linolenic acid and D/L-alpha tocopherol acetate elicited a potential amelioration of CCl4-induced hepatic toxicity.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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Focak M, Suljevic D. Ameliorative Effects of Propolis and Royal Jelly against CCl 4 -Induced Hepatotoxicity and Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202200948. [PMID: 36416002 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4 ) is known to have hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects. During the two-month CCl4 exposure of Wistar rats, propolis extract (PE) and royal jelly (RJ) were added in order to test the potential protective effect against hepato-renal injury. Ketonuria, proteinuria, high creatinine and urea levels are the result of CCl4 -induced nephrotoxicity. Severe disorders of hematological indicators indicate anemia; high values of leukocytes indicate inflammatory condition. Cytogenetic impairments in hepatocytes, aggregation of platelets, and hypoproteinemia indicate severe liver impairment. Results suggest a more significant protective role of RJ compared to PE. Both extracts regulated proteinuria, ketonuria, hypoproteinemia and reduced platelet aggregation in the hepatic circulation. The increase in the number of erythrocytes (RBC) suggest protective effects against anemia; the decrease in the number of leukocytes can be linked to anti-inflammatory effects. PE and RJ have a beneficial effect against hepato-renal injury, anemia and anti-inflammatory conditions caused by CCl4 .
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- Muhamed Focak
- Department of Biology, University of Sarajevo-Faculty of Science, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, University of Sarajevo-Faculty of Science, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Feng T, Zhang M, Sun Q, Mujumdar AS, Yu D. Extraction of functional extracts from berries and their high quality processing: a comprehensive review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:7108-7125. [PMID: 35187995 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2040418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Berry fruits have attracted increasing more attention of the food processing industry as well as consumers due to their widely acclaimed advantages as highly effective anti-oxidant properties which may provide protection against some cancers as well as aging. However, the conventional extraction methods are inefficient and wasteful of solvent utilization. This paper presents a critical overview of some novel extraction methods applicable to berries, including pressurized-liquid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, enzyme-assisted extraction as well as some combined extraction methods. When combined with conventional methods, the new technologies can be more efficient and environmentally friendly. Additionally, high quality processing of the functional extracts from berry fruits, such as refined processing technology, is introduced in this review. Finally, progress of applications of berry functional extracts in the food industry is described in detail; this should encourage further scientific research and industrial utilization.
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- Tianlin Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Province International Joint Laboratory on Fresh Food Smart Processing and Quality Monitoring, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Bioresource Engineering, Macdonald Campus, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
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- Shanghao Biotech Co., Ltd, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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The Development of Indigofera spp. as a Source of Natural Dyes to Increase Community Incomes on Timor Island, Indonesia. ECONOMIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/economies10020049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A strategy that has the potential to contribute to the achievement of the targets established under SDG 8 (“Decent Work and Economic Growth”) involves the development of sustainable tourism to create productive job and livelihood opportunities and to promote local culture and products. In the province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, ikat weaving is an integral part of the cultural heritage of the region, with ikat characterized by unique design motives and the use of natural dyes. Unfortunately, in some areas, the use of natural dyes is diminishing as a result of competition with synthetic dyes and the limited availability of raw materials, particularly for the production of blue dye. The development of Indigofera spp. to produce natural, plant-based blue dye has significant potential to contribute to community incomes and employment. This study outlines a strategy for developing the use of Indigofera spp. as a natural dye and describes its potential for contributing to community incomes, especially on Timor Island, NTT. The study shows that weavers currently use indigo plants that grow naturally in gardens and yards. Although the community has a tradition of using these plants, informed by local wisdom, to develop the cultivation and processing of this plant through the application of the appropriate techniques, including innovative approaches to producing indigo paste, could enable the development of Indigofera spp. cultivation on a larger scale. The study shows that the availability of suitable land is high (±370 thousand ha), with 80% of the suitable land being categorized as critical. The study proposes a development based on the analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to assess the manner in which these opportunities could be leveraged with the support and participation of local communities and other stakeholders by leveraging the culture and wisdom of the community regarding the use of Indigofera spp.
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Das R, Mitra S, Tareq AM, Emran TB, Hossain MJ, Alqahtani AM, Alghazwani Y, Dhama K, Simal-Gandara J. Medicinal plants used against hepatic disorders in Bangladesh: A comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 282:114588. [PMID: 34480997 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Liver disease is a major cause of illness and death worldwide which accounts for approximately 2 million deaths per year worldwide, 1 million due to complications of cirrhosis and 1 million due to viral hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. That's why it is seeking the researchers' attention to find out the effective treatment strategies. Phytochemicals from natural resources are the main leads for the development of noble hepatoprotective drugs. The majority of the natural sources whose active compounds are currently employed actually have an ethnomedical use. Ethnopharmacological research is essential for the development of these bioactive compounds. These studies not only provide scientific evidence on medicinal plants utilized for particular therapeutic purposes, but they also ensure cultural heritage preservation. Plenty of experimental studies have been well-documented that the ethnomedicinal plants are of therapeutics' interest for the advanced pharmacological intervention in terms of hepatic disorders. AIM OF THE STUDY This study summarizes the processes of hepatotoxicity induced by various toxins and explores identified hepatoprotective plants and their phytoconstituents, which can guide the extraction of novel phytochemical constituents from plants to treat liver injury. This review aimed to summarize the hepatoprotective activity of Bangladeshi medicinal plants where the bioactive compounds may be leads for the drug discovery in future. MATERIALS AND METHODS Literature searches in electronic databases, such as Web of Science, Science Direct, SpringerLink, PubMed, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Scopus, BanglaJOL, and so on, were performed using the keywords 'Bangladesh', 'ethnomedicinal plants', 'Hepatoprotective agents' as for primary searches, and secondary search terms were used as follows, either alone or in combination: traditional medicine, medicinal plants, folk medicine, liver, hepatitis, therapeutic uses, and anti-inflammatory. Besides, several books, including the book entitled "Medicinal plants of Bangladesh: chemical constituents and uses" authored by Abdul Ghani, were carefully considered, which contained pharmacological properties and phytoconstituents of many medicinal plants growing and traditionally available in Bangladesh. Among them, the most promising plant species with their latest therapeutic effects against hepatic disorders were deeply considered in this review. RESULTS The results of this study revealed that in most cases, therapy using plant extracts stabilized altered hepatic biochemical markers induced by hepatotoxins. Initially, we investigated 32 plant species for hepatoprotective activity, however after extensive literature searching; we observed that 20 plants offer good pharmacological evidence of hepatoprotective function. Consequently, most bioactive compounds derived from the herbs including berberine, thymoquinone, andrographolide, ursolic acid, luteolin, naringenin, genistein, quercetin, troxerutin, morin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, chlorogenic acid, emodin, curcumin, resveratrol, capsaicin, ellagic acid, etc. are appeared to be effective against hepatic disorders. CONCLUSIONS Flavonoids, phenolic acids, monoterpenoids, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids, chromenes, capsaicinoids, curcuminoids, and anthraquinones are among the phytoconstituents were appraised to have hepatoprotective activities. All the actions displayed by these ethnomedicinal plants could make them serve as leads in the formulation of drugs with higher efficacy to treat hepatic disorders.
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- Rajib Das
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, 4318, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong, 4381, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareil-ly, 243122, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo - Ourense Campus, E32004, Ourense, Spain.
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Xu W, Wang P, Wang D, Liu K, Zhang S, Zhao W, Liu G. S-ketamine alleviates carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic injury and oxidative stress by targeting the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2021; 99:1308-1315. [PMID: 34310894 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2020-0763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective effect of S-ketamine (S-KET) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) - induced liver damage and oxidative stress, as well as to elucidate the related underlying mechanisms. Blood was collected to measure biochemical parameters (alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin (TB) and γ-glutamyltransferase (γ-GT)) and the liver was harvested for histopathological analysis of enzymes related to the antioxidant response (malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX)). Liver cell apoptosis was evaluated using the TUNEL assay. In addition, the expression levels of apoptosis-related proteins and the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway were detected by Western blot analysis to explore potential mechanisms. S-KET protected the liver from CCl4-induced damage. The changes to the liver biochemical parameters (increased ALT, AST, ALP, TB, and γ-GT) and oxidative stress-related indicators (increased MDA; depleted SOD, GSH, and GSH-PX) induced by CCl4 were inhibited by S-KET. S-Ket also inhibited CCl4-induced cell apoptosis, the changes in expression of related proteins, and blocked CCl4-induced liver injury and oxidative stress via activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. S-KET effectively protected the liver by inhibition of CCl4-induced damage via upregulation the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.
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- Weimin Xu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong 257034, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong 257034, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong 257034, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong 257034, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong 257034, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong 257034, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying City, Shandong 257034, China
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Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Activity of Caralluma europaea Stem Extract against CCl 4-Induced Hepatic Damage in Wistar Rats. Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci 2021; 2021:8883040. [PMID: 33506211 PMCID: PMC7810557 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8883040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present study aims to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of stem aqueous extract of Caralluma europaea (AECe) on carbon tetrachloride- (CCl4-) induced hepatic damage in Wistar rats. The animals were daily treated with the aqueous extract of C. europaea at a dose of 250 mg/kg body weight for 14 days. CCl4 was injected (1 ml/kg, i.p.) two times, on the 7th and 14th days. At the end of the experimental period, all rats were anesthetized to collect blood for the assessment of biochemical parameters and then sacrificed to collect the liver for weighing. Hepatotoxicity was evaluated by measuring the serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bilirubin (total and direct), malondialdehyde (MDA), total protein (TP), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL-c ), low-density lipoprotein (LDL-c), high-density lipoprotein (HDL-c), urea, creatinine, and uric acid. Based on the results obtained in this study, the administration of C. europaea before exposure to the administration of CCl4 conferred favorable hepatoprotective effect in rats. The treatment with AECe (250 mg/kg) exhibits a significant hepatoprotective effect by ameliorating CCl4-induced alterations of these biochemical parameters. Hence, C. europaea could be a potential medicinal herb that can be used in the future to prevent liver intoxication.
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Torres Silva G, Di Pietro Fernandes C, Hiane PA, Freitas KDC, Figueiredo PS, Inada AC, Filiú WF, Maldonade IR, Nunes ÂA, de Oliveira LCS, Caires ARL, Michels F, Candido CJ, Cavalheiro LF, Arakaki Asato M, Rodrigues Donadon J, Bacelar de Faria B, Tatara MB, Rosa Croda JH, Pott A, Nazário CED, Guimarães RDCA. Caryocar brasiliense Cambess. Pulp Oil Supplementation Reduces Total Cholesterol, LDL-c, and Non-HDL-c in Animals. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25194530. [PMID: 33022905 PMCID: PMC7582708 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The fruit of Caryocar brasiliense Cambess. is a source of oil with active compounds that are protective to the organism. In our work, we analyzed the physicochemical characteristics and evaluated the effects of supplementation with C. brasiliense oil in an animal model. We characterized the oil by indices of quality and identity, optical techniques of absorption spectroscopy in the UV–Vis region and fluorescence, and thermogravimetry/derived thermogravimetry (TG/DTG). For the animal experiment, we utilized mice (Mus musculus) supplemented with lipidic source in different dosages. The results demonstrated that C. brasiliense oil is an alternative source for human consumption and presents excellent oxidative stability. Primarily, it exhibited oleic MFA (53.56%) and palmitic SFA (37.78%). The oil level of tocopherols and tocotrienols was superior to the carotenoids. The supplementation with C. brasiliense oil reduced the levels of total cholesterol, LDL-c, and non-HDL-c. Regarding visceral fats and adiposity index, the treatment synergically supplemented with olive oil and C. brasiliense oil (OO + CO) obtained the best result. Therefore, C. brasiliense oil is a high quality product for consumption. Its supplementation promotes beneficial effects mainly on the lipidic profile.
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- Gabriela Torres Silva
- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science, Food and Nutrition Faculty, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (W.F.F.); (A.P.)
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- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
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- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
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- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
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- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science, Food and Nutrition Faculty, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (W.F.F.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Hortaliças), Brasília 70275-970, Brazil;
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (L.C.S.d.O.); (L.F.C.); (C.E.D.N.)
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- Optics and Photonics Group, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (A.R.L.C.); (F.M.)
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- Optics and Photonics Group, Institute of Physics, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (A.R.L.C.); (F.M.)
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- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (L.C.S.d.O.); (L.F.C.); (C.E.D.N.)
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- Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil;
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- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
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- Health Science Research Laboratory, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Dourados 79804-970, Brazil; (M.B.T.); (J.H.R.C.)
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- Health Science Research Laboratory, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Dourados 79804-970, Brazil; (M.B.T.); (J.H.R.C.)
- School of Medicine Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation—Fiocruz, Campo Grande 79074-460, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Science, Food and Nutrition Faculty, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil; (C.D.P.F.); (W.F.F.); (A.P.)
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (L.C.S.d.O.); (L.F.C.); (C.E.D.N.)
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- Program in Health and Development in the Midwest Region, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (G.T.S.); (P.A.H.); (K.d.C.F.); (P.S.F.); (A.C.I.); (C.J.C.); (J.R.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-67-3345-7416
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Jiang F, Zhou HY, Zhou LF, Zeng W, Zhao LH. IRF9 Affects the TNF-Induced Phenotype of Rheumatoid-Arthritis Fibroblast-Like Synoviocytes via Regulation of the SIRT-1/NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Cells Tissues Organs 2020; 209:110-119. [PMID: 32772027 DOI: 10.1159/000508405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To discuss how IRF9 affects the fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) in TNF-induced rheumatoid arthritis (RA) via the SIRT-1/NF-κB signaling pathway. METHODS RA-FLS were isolated and divided into control, sh-IRF9, TNF, TNF + sh-Ctrl, TNF + sh-IRF9, TNF + sh-SIRT1, and TNF + sh-IRF9 + sh-SIRT1 groups. Biological features of FLS were evaluated by MTT, wound healing, and Transwell assays, respectively. Cell apoptosis and cycle were assessed flow cytometrically. Inflammatory cytokines were determined through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), while IRF9 expression and SIRT1/NF-κB signaling pathway activity were measured by Western blotting. RESULTS TNF increased IRF9 expression as well as NF-κB signaling activity and down-regulated SIRT1 of RA-FLS. Silencing IRF9 resulted in up-regulation of SIRT1 and blocked NF-κB signaling, with significant decreases in TNF-induced cell viability, migration, and invasion, prominent enhancement in apoptosis and the proportion of cells in G0/G1 phase, but a decrease in the proportion of cells in S and G2/M phases, and reduced levels of inflammatory cytokines. However, these changes were totally abolished after silencing SIRT1, i.e., the IRF9 shRNA-induced inhibitory effect on the growth of RA-FLS was reversed. CONCLUSION Silencing IRF9 curbs the activity of the NF-κB signaling pathway via up-regulating SIRT-1, to further suppress TNF-induced changes in the malignant features of RA-FLS, and the secretion of inflammatory cytokines, with the promoted apoptosis.
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- Fan Jiang
- Department of General Medicine, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongzhou Maternal-Child Health Hospital of Beijing, Beijing, China,
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- Department of General Medicine, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Gerometta E, Grondin I, Smadja J, Frederich M, Gauvin-Bialecki A. A review of traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Indigofera. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 253:112608. [PMID: 32004627 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Indigofera is the third-largest genus in the family of Fabaceae, with approximately 750 species. It is distributed across all tropical regions. Indigofera species are widely employed in traditional medicine all around the world, against many ailments. Thus, based on these medicinal properties, various investigations have been undertaken in order to appraise the pharmacological activities and the chemical composition of these species. A recent paper provides a summary of the phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Indigofera. Consequently, this review is a continuation of this previous study by updating some data and adding information about the phylogeny and traditional uses of the genus. AIM OF THE STUDY To provide an overview of the phylogeny, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity of the genus Indigofera, and to identify the remaining gaps and thus supply a basis for further investigations. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of the literature was performed by consulting scientific databases such as 'ScienceDirect', 'PubMed', 'Google Scholar' and 'SpringerLink' and using the keyword Indigofera. RESULTS Over 60 Indigofera species are reported in traditional medicine. The uses depend on the country and the species, but similarities have been noticed. Indeed, treatments of gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory conditions and pain, skin ailments, and respiratory and infectious diseases are recurring. Phytochemical studies have led to the identification of more than 200 compounds, notably flavonoids and terpenoids. Many pharmacological activities have been demonstrated, particularly antimicrobial, cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory activities, and thus allowed to assert most of the traditional uses of the genus. Some active compounds have been isolated and have shown remarkable therapeutic potential, like the alkaloid indirubin, which is currently being clinically trialed. CONCLUSIONS The data on the genus Indigofera are extensive, but gaps still remain. Indeed, some promising species have not been assessed for their phytochemistry and/or pharmacology and thus remain unexplored. Moreover, relatively few active compounds have been isolated and tested for their biological activity, and studies to explain their mechanism of action are nearly inexistent. Furthermore, some pharmacological studies have inappropriate methodologies that make the results difficult to interpret. Consequently, further in-depth and relevant research is required to supplement the knowledge on this wide-ranging genus and to confirm its reported therapeutic potential.
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- Elise Gerometta
- Laboratoire de Chimie des Substances Naturelles et des Sciences des Aliments, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de la Réunion, 15 Avenue René Cassin, BP 7151, St Denis Messag Cedex 9, La Réunion, 97 715, France.
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Substances Naturelles et des Sciences des Aliments, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de la Réunion, 15 Avenue René Cassin, BP 7151, St Denis Messag Cedex 9, La Réunion, 97 715, France.
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Substances Naturelles et des Sciences des Aliments, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de la Réunion, 15 Avenue René Cassin, BP 7151, St Denis Messag Cedex 9, La Réunion, 97 715, France.
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- Université de Liège, Département de Pharmacie, Centre Interfacultaire de Recherche sur le Médicament (CIRM), Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, Campus du Sart-Tilman, Quartier Hôpital, Avenue Hippocrate, 15 B36, 4000, Liège, Belgium.
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Substances Naturelles et des Sciences des Aliments, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de la Réunion, 15 Avenue René Cassin, BP 7151, St Denis Messag Cedex 9, La Réunion, 97 715, France.
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Yang Y, Li J, Wei C, He Y, Cao Y, Zhang Y, Sun W, Qiao B, He J. Amelioration of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by swertiamarin in fructose-fed mice. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 59:152782. [PMID: 31005808 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease. Swertia bimaculata (Sieb. et Zucc.) Hook. Thoms.ex Clarke, a glabrous or procumbent perennial herb, is a traditional herb medicine. Swertiamarin, a secoiridoid glycoside, is a representative ingredient in this medical plant crude extract and shows antidiabetic and antihyperlipidaemic activities and protective effect against hepatic injury. PURPOSE The present study aimed to determine whether swertiamarin can attenuate NAFLD in fructose-fed mice. METHODS Healthy male mice freely drank water containing 10% fructose for 12 consecutive weeks, whereas animals in those swertiamarin tested groups received different doses of swertiamarin (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg) by intragastric administration once a day from the ninth week to the twelfth week. RESULTS At the end of the experiment, fructose-fed mice administrated with swertiamarin showed low levels of serum glucose, triglycerides, uric acid, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate transaminase. Histological examinations suggested the alleviation of hepatic ballooning degeneration and steatosis by swertiamarin treatment. Moreover, swertiamarin administration mitigated hepatic oxidative stress along with decreases of hepatic pro-inflammation cytokines, which was associated with decrease of hepatic xanthine oxidase (XO) activity and enhancements of anti-oxidant defense system enzymes, as well as activation of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in fructose-fed mice. In addition, swertiamarin down-regulated expression of sterol-regulatory element-binding protein-1 (SREBP-1), fatty acid synthase (FAS) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 (ACC1) in liver of fructose-fed mice. CONCLUSION The present study demonstrates that swertiamarin alleviates NAFLD and metabolic alterations in fructose-fed mice.
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- Yang Yang
- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China; Sorbonne Université, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire, CNRS UMR 8232, 4 place Jussieu, Paris 75005, France
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Northwest University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710069, China; Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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Barghi M, Ashrafi M, Aminlari M, Namazi F, Nazifi S. The protective effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oil on CCl 4 induced liver fibrosis in rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2019; 44:229-237. [PMID: 30746963 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2019.1571502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Activation of hepatic stellate cells by free radicals is an initial step in the development of liver fibrosis. Zataria multiflora Boiss (ZM) essential oil as a natural product has antioxidant activity and maybe a suitable candidate for treatment or prevention of the disease. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the protective effect of ZM oil in CCl4 induced liver fibrosis. Male rats were divided into 5 groups, group C: control rats; CO: vehicle control group; CE: rats that received essential oil (500 µl/kg); F: fibrosis group, rat were intraperitoneally injected with CCl4 (1 mL/kg); FE: fibrosis rats that received both CCl4 and ZM essential oil as mentioned above. At the end of the 11th week, serum samples and liver tissues were collected for the evaluation of fibrosis markers, liver enzymes, oxidative stress parameters and histopathological studies. The results showed a significant increase in the activity of serum AST, ALT, total bilirubin, TGF-β1, hyaluronan, and hydroxyproline levels in serum and liver tissues in F group. Also, an abnormality in lipid profile and the existence of oxidative stress was found in serum and liver tissues in F group compared to the control groups. Our study showed that ZM essential oil could ameliorate mentioned parameters. Histopathological examinations confirmed the results of biochemical evaluations.
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- Maryam Barghi
- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Dietary functional flavonoids as natural hepatoprotective agents against acute liver injury from hop (Humulus lupulus L.). J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.04.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Gnanaraj C, Shah MD, Song TT, Iqbal M. Hepatoprotective mechanism of Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R.Br. through ultrastructural signaling prevention against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-mediated oxidative stress. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 92:1010-1022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Revised: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Kobyliak N, Virchenko O, Falalyeyeva T, Kondro M, Beregova T, Bodnar P, Shcherbakov O, Bubnov R, Caprnda M, Delev D, Sabo J, Kruzliak P, Rodrigo L, Opatrilova R, Spivak M. Cerium dioxide nanoparticles possess anti-inflammatory properties in the conditions of the obesity-associated NAFLD in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 90:608-614. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.03.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2016] [Revised: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Laouar A, Klibet F, Bourogaa E, Benamara A, Boumendjel A, Chefrour A, Messarah M. Potential antioxidant properties and hepatoprotective effects of Juniperus phoenicea berries against CCl 4 induced hepatic damage in rats. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2017; 10:263-269. [PMID: 28442109 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2017.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties of Juniperus phoenicea (J. phoenicea) berries against CCl4-induced oxidative damage in rats. METHODS Hepatotoxicity was induced in albino Wistar rats by single dose of CCl4 dissolved in olive oil (1 mL/kg BW, 1/1 in olive oil, i.p.). Aqueous extract of J. phoenicea berries (AEJP) was administered at the dose of 250 mg/kg/day by gavage for 12 days. RESULTS Obtained results revealed that administration of CCl4 caused a significant increase in plasma ASAT, ALAT, ALP and LDH activities and total bilirubin concentration, compared to the control group. While, albumin and total protein concentration were significantly lower. Additionally, a significant decrease in the level of hepatic GSH, GPx and GST activities associated with a significant increase of MDA content in CCl4 group than those of the control. However, the treatment of experimental rats with AEJP prevented these alterations and maintained the antioxidant status. The histopathological observations supported the biochemical evidences of hepatoprotection. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present investigation indicate that J. Phoenicea possesses hepatoprotective activity and this effect was may be due to its antioxidant properties.
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- Amel Laouar
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Badji Mokhtar, Annaba 23000, Algeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biological Cellular and Molecular, Faculty of Sciences, University of Mentouri, BP 25000 Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, Sfax, Soukra Road-Km 3.5, BP 802, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of Larbi Tebessi, Tebessa 12000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Badji Mokhtar, Annaba 23000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparations for Hospital Use, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Badji, Mokhtar-Annaba 23000, Algeria; Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of Mohamed Cherif Mesaadia, Souk Ahras 41000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Badji Mokhtar, Annaba 23000, Algeria.
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Torres LRDO, Santana FCD, Torres-Leal FL, Melo ILPD, Yoshime LT, Matos-Neto EM, Seelaender MCL, Araújo CMM, Cogliati B, Mancini-Filho J. Pequi (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.) almond oil attenuates carbon tetrachloride-induced acute hepatic injury in rats: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 97:205-216. [PMID: 27623180 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Revised: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a potent hepatotoxin, capable of generating free radicals that lead to oxidative stress and the inflammation process. Pequi almond oil (PAO) has been reported to possess unsaturated fatty acid and antioxidant compounds related to beneficial effects on oxidation and inflammatory conditions. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of handmade and coldpressed PAO on CCl4-induced acute liver injury. The possible mechanisms underlying the effect on liver injury enzymes, histopathological parameters, lipid profile, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidant and detoxification defense systems, as well as inflammatory parameters, were determined. Rats treated with PAO (3 or 6 mL/kg) for 21 days before CCl4 induction (3 mL/kg, 70%) showed significantly decreased levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, milder hepatic lesions and higher levels of serum high-density lipoprotein compared to CCl4 group. Moreover, PAO enhanced antioxidant capacity by increasing hepatic glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase enzyme activities, as well as reducing circulating concentrations of leptin and inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-6, leukotrienes -4 and -5 and the tumor necrosis factor receptor. In summary, PAO, especially cold-pressed oil, attenuated the CCl4-induced alterations in serum and hepatic tissue in rats due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Lucillia R de O Torres
- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Maranhão Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil.
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Experimental Nutrition, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gnanaraj C, Shah MD, Makki JS, Iqbal M. Hepatoprotective effects of Flagellaria indica are mediated through the suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2016; 54:1420-1433. [PMID: 26810847 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2015.1104697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Context The antioxidative properties of plants or plant derivative products are well known for their free radical scavenging effects. Flagellaria indica L. (Flagellariaceae) (FI) is a tropical medicinal plant used by the natives of Sabah as medication for semi-paralysis. Objective This study evaluates the hepatoprotective mechanism of FI against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-mediated liver damage. Materials and methods Aqueous extract of FI leaves was orally administered to adult Sprague-Dawley rats once daily for 14 consecutive days at 300, 400, and 500 mg/kg b.w. prior to CCl4 treatment (1.0 mL/kg b.w.) on the 13th and 14th days. Results Total phenolic content in the aqueous extract of FI leaves was 65.88 ± 1.84 mg gallic acid equivalent/g. IC50 value for free radical scavenging activity of FI aqueous extract was reached at the concentration of 400 μg/mL. Biochemical studies show that the aqueous extract of FI was able to prevent the increase in levels of serum transaminases, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase (38-74% recovery), and malondialdehyde formation (25-87% recovery) in a dose-dependent manner. Immunohistochemical results evidenced the suppression of oxidative stress markers (4-hydroxynonenal and 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine) and pro-inflammatory markers (tumour necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, prostaglandin E2). Histopathological and hepatocyte ultrastructural alterations proved that there were protective effects in FI against CCl4-mediated liver injury. Signs of toxicity were not present in rats treated with FI alone (500 mg/kg b.w.). Discussion and conclusion It can be concluded that the presence of phenolic constituents and their antioxidative effects can be credited to the hepatoprotective activity of FI.
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- Charles Gnanaraj
- a Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah , Sabah , Malaysia
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- a Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah , Sabah , Malaysia
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- a Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah , Sabah , Malaysia
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Tian Q, Xiao Q, Yu W, Gu M, Zhao N, Lü Y. The inhibition of transforming growth factor beta-activated kinase 1 contributed to neuroprotection via inflammatory reaction in pilocarpine-induced rats with epilepsy. Neuroscience 2016; 325:111-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2016.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jiang W, Zhou R, Li P, Sun Y, Lu Q, Qiu Y, Wang J, Liu J, Hao K, Ding X. Protective effect of chrysophanol on LPS/d-GalN-induced hepatic injury through the RIP140/NF-κB pathway. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra19841k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Chrysophanol prevented LPS/d-GalN-induced liver injury through the induction of antioxidant defence, suppression of apoptosis and reduction of inflammatory response via inhibition of the RIP140/NF-κB pathway.
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- Wenjiao Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- School of Pharmacy
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- School of Life Sciences
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy
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Kuang H, Hua X, Zhou J, Yang R. Resolvin D1 and E1 alleviate the progress of hepatitis toward liver cancer in long-term concanavalin A-induced mice through inhibition of NF-κB activity. Oncol Rep 2015; 35:307-17. [PMID: 26531230 DOI: 10.3892/or.2015.4389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Resolvins, an endogenous lipid mediator derived from eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) of fish oil, has been reported to have anti-inflammatory and antitumor effect in various pathogenic processes. However, there are no studies about the effects of resolvin D1 and E1 on concanavalin A-induced hepatitis. Hence, the present study is to illustrate whether resolvin D1 and E1 inhibit concanavalin A-induced liver injury, liver cancer and underlying mechanisms by which they may recover. C57BL/6 mice were pretreated with resolvin D1 and E1 for 4 h, and then injected with concanavalin A for 12 h. Subsequently, blood and liver tissue were collected at 0, 2, 4, 8 and 12 h for different analysis. Analysis of inflammatory cytokines indicated that the inhibition of necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-1β and IL-6 could be performed by resolvin D1 and E1. Moreover, Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 expression, NF-κB and AP-1 activity also have been confirmed to have key roles in the development of liver injury. They were significantly suppressed in the treatment group, compared to model. In addition, resolvin D1 and E1 markedly downregulated CD4+ and CD8+ cell infiltration in the liver. A long-term concanavalin A treatment for 32 weeks was performed to analyze the changes of hepatitis to liver cancer and the antitumor effect of resolving D1 and E1. These results indicated that resolvin D1 and E1 prevent concanavalin A-induced liver injury and the changes of hepatitis to liver cancer in mice through inhibition of inflammatory cytokine secretion and NF-κB/AP-1 activity. Thus, they could be novel target to be considered in the process of finding sufficient drug to protect against various forms of hepatitis and liver cancer.
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- Haoyu Kuang
- Department of Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430050, P.R. China
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Domitrović R, Potočnjak I. A comprehensive overview of hepatoprotective natural compounds: mechanism of action and clinical perspectives. Arch Toxicol 2015; 90:39-79. [DOI: 10.1007/s00204-015-1580-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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