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Ezim OE, Nebeolisa CE, Emeagwali-John IG, Obinna VC, Abarikwu SO. Effect of co-administration of gallic acid and quercetin or gallic acid and rutin on impaired spermatogenesis and oxidative damage in a busulfan-treated rat model. Drug Chem Toxicol 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38948945 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2024.2369591] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Gallic acid (GAL), rutin (RUT), and quercetin (QUE) are common antioxidant agents in fruits and vegetables with intriguing pharmacological effects. In the present study, we compared the therapeutic outcomes of GAL + QUE in comparison with GAL + RUT co-treatment in a busulfan (BUS) model of testicular injury in Wistar rats. BUS (4 mg kg-1 body weight (b.w) was injected intraperitoneally daily for 4 days. GAL + RUT or GAL + QUE (20 mg kg-1 b. w) was delivered by oral gavage for 52 days. Examination of the testes of BUS-treated rats both biochemically and under light microscopy revealed an increased level of lipid peroxidation, DNA fragmentation, glutathione-S-transferase, lactate dehydrogenase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase with a concomitant decrease in the level of antioxidants: glutathione, ascorbic acid, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase activities, suggesting testicular injury. Tissue sections confirmed the testicular injury-induced by BUS, including diminished spermatogenesis score index, tubular diameter, gonado-somatic index, testis weight, epithelia thickness and higher percentage of aberrant tubules. GAL + QUE co-administration had better recovery effects than GAL + RUT on the biochemical markers and protected against BUS-induced testicular damage. GAL + QUE treatment regimen has better capacity to maintain the antioxidant capacity of the testes and is more potent at reducing BUS-induced oxidative damage compared to GAL + RUT.
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- Ogechukwu E Ezim
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Ghadimi M, Sharifi SD, Najafi A, Mohammadi H. Gallic acid supplementation partially ameliorates reproductive aging in rooster breeders by improving semen quality, sperm kinetics, hormones, and antioxidant status. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103842. [PMID: 38806003 PMCID: PMC11154696 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103842] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Aging leads to decreased fertility in roosters, which is likely due to increased oxidative stress. This study evaluated the antioxidant effects of gallic acid (GA) supplementation on sperm quality and fertility of aged roosters. This study evaluated whether GA supplementation can mitigate age-related fertility decline. Roosters were randomly assigned to: control, 100 mg/kg GA, or 200 mg/kg GA. Semen parameters, sperm kinetics, hormone levels, fertility rate, and hatchability were assessed. GA increased semen concentration, membrane integrity and viability while decreasing defects versus control (P < 0.01). Testosterone was higher in GA groups (P<0.01) without affecting gonadotropins. Furthermore, 200 mg/kg GA optimized motility, velocity, linearity, and beat cross frequency versus control and 100 mg/kg GA (P < 0.01). Fertility and hatchability were higher in both GA groups. In conclusion, GA supplementation in aged roosters improves sperm quality, antioxidant status, testosterone, and fertility outcomes, likely by mitigating oxidative stress. The 200 mg/kg dose elicited optimal effects on motion parameters.
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- Michael Ghadimi
- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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Behairy A, Hashem MMM, Abo-El-Sooud K, El-Metwally AE, Soliman AM, Mouneir SM, Hassan BA, Abd-Elhakim YM. Mitigating effect of gallic acid on zinc oxide nanoparticles and arsenic trioxide-induced spermatogenesis suppression, testicular injury, hormonal imbalance, and immunohistochemical changes in rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03228-y. [PMID: 38935127 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03228-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The current study compared the effects of incorporated exposure to arsenic trioxide (As) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) on male reproductive hormones, oxidative stress, and inflammatory biomarkers in adult rats to each metal alone. A defensive trial with gallic acid (GA) has also been studied. A total of 60 adult male Sprague Dawley rats were categorized into six groups: control, GA (20 mg/kg), ZnONPs (100 mg/kg), As (8 mg/kg), ZnONPs with As, and GA concurrently with ZnONPs and As at the same previous doses. The regimens were applied for 60 days in sequence. Current findings showed significant weight loss in all study groups, with testicular weights significantly decreased in the As and combined groups. Testosterone, follicular stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone serum levels were also considerably reduced, while serum levels of estradiol increased. Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) immunoexpression was significantly upregulated while proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) was downregulated. Moreover, there was a significant elevation of testicular malondialdehyde, reduction of testicular superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase with disruptive testes, prostate glands, and seminal vesicle alterations in all experimental groups with marked changes in the combined group. Additionally, the present results revealed the protective effects of GA on ZnONPs and As adverse alterations in rats. GA enhanced sperm picture, oxidant status, and hormonal profile. Also, it modulates iNOS and PCNA immunoexpression and recovers the histoarchitecture of the testes, prostate glands, and seminal vesicles. Ultimately, GA may be a promising safeguarding agent against ZnONPs and As-induced disturbances to reproductive parameters.
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- Amany Behairy
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza, 3514805, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo, 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt.
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Baki KB, Sapmaz T, Sevgin K, Topkaraoglu S, Erdem E, Tekayev M, Guler EM, Beyaztas H, Bozali K, Aktas S, Irkorucu O, Sapmaz E. Curcumin and gallic acid have a synergistic protective effect against ovarian surface epithelium and follicle reserve damage caused by autologous intraperitoneal ovary transplantation in rats. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 258:155320. [PMID: 38728794 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The objective of this study to examine the effects of curcumin and gallic acid use against oxidative stress damage in the autologous intraperitoneal ovarian transplantation model created in rats on ovarian follicle reserve, ovarian surface epithelium, and oxidant-antioxidant systems. 42 adult female Sprague Dawley rats (n=7) were allocated into 6 groups. Group 1 served as the control. In Group 2, rats underwent ovarian transplantation (TR) to their peritoneal walls. Group 3 received corn oil (CO) (0.5 ml/day) one day before and 14 days after transplantation. Group 4 was administered curcumin (CUR) (100 mg/kg/day), Group 5 received gallic acid (GA) (20 mg/kg/day), and Group 6 was treated with a combination of curcumin and gallic acid via oral gavage after transplantation. Rats were sacrificed on the 14th postoperative day, and blood along with ovaries were collected for analysis. The removed ovaries were analyzed at light microscopic, fluorescence microscopic, and biochemical levels. In Group 2 and Group 3, while serum and tissue Total Oxidant Levels (TOS) and Oxidative Stress Index (OSI) increased, serum Total Antioxidant Levels (TAS) decreased statistically significantly (p˂0.05) compared to the other groups (Groups 1, 4, 5, and 6). The ovarian follicle reserve was preserved and the changes in the ovarian surface epithelium and histopathological findings were reduced in the antioxidant-treated groups (Groups 4, 5, and 6). In addition, immunofluorescence examination revealed that the expression of Cytochrome C and Caspase 3 was stronger and Ki-67 was weaker in Groups 2 and 3, in comparison to the groups that were given antioxidants. It can be said that curcumin and gallic acid have a histological and biochemical protective effect against ischemia-reperfusion injury due to ovarian transplantation, and this effect is stronger when these two antioxidants are applied together compared to individual use.
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- Kubra Basol Baki
- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye; Bezmialem Vakif University, Medical Faculty, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye.
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- University of Health Sciences, International Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Pathology Laboratory Techniques Program, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Haydarpasa Numune Health Application and Research Center, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Türkiye; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- University of Sharjah, College of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- University of Health Sciences, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Adana, Türkiye
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Paskeh MDA, Babaei N, Hashemi M, Doosti A, Hushmandi K, Entezari M, Samarghandian S. The protective impact of curcumin, vitamin D and E along with manganese oxide and Iron (III) oxide nanoparticles in rats with scrotal hyperthermia: Role of apoptotic genes, miRNA and circRNA. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 81:127320. [PMID: 37913559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infertility is one of the major factors affecting most people around the world. Short-term exposure to high temperatures can cause hyperthermia, which is one of the causes of male infertility. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effect of curcumin, vitamins D and E along with Iron (III) oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3-NPs) and manganese oxide nanoparticles (MnO2-NPs) on semen parameters and its effect on miRNA21 and circRNA0001518 expression. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this study, the lower part of the rat was exposed to 43 °C for 5 weeks every other day for 5 weeks. Then the animals were killed. Tissue samples were collected for sperm parameters analysis, and tissue samples were taken for evaluation of apoptosis levels in germ cells, and RNA extraction in order to examine the expression of Bax, Bcl-2, miRNA, and CircRNA genes. RESULTS The results of this study showed that administration of curcumin, vitamin D, and vitamin E with Fe2O3-NPs and MnO2-NPs can improve the parameters of semen, Bax gene expression, Bcl-2 as well as miRNA and CircRNA in rats with testicular hyperthermia. In addition, curcumin by reducing the toxicity of Fe2O3 nanoparticles was able to reduce its negative effects and also reduce apoptosis in germ cells. This decrease in apoptosis was attributed to decreased Bcl-2 gene expression and increased expression of Bax, miRNA-21, and circRNA0001518. CONCLUSION All the results of this study confirmed that Fe2O3-NPs and Mno2-NPs containing antioxidants or vitamins are useful in improving fertility in rats due to scrotal hyperthermia. Although Fe2O3-NPs and Mno2-NPs containing both antioxidants and vitamins had a greater effect on improving fertility and reducing the toxic effects of nanoparticles.
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Division of Epidemiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417466191, Iran.
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.
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Combined Protective Effects of Quercetin, Rutin, and Gallic Acid against Cadmium-Induced Testicular Damages in Young-Adult Rats. Andrologia 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/9787664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal that damages several tissues of animals and humans including the testis. The ameliorative effects of quercetin (QUE), rutin (RUT), and gallic acid (GAL) at 20 mg kg-1 body weight alone or in combination against testicular injury induced by Cd (24 mg kg-1 body weight) in male Wistar rats were evaluated in this study. Forty-two (42) rats were randomly grouped into six (6) groups: (1) vehicle control group, (2) Cd group, (3) RUT+Cd group, (4) GAL+Cd group, (5) QUE+Cd group, and (6) RUT+GAL+QUE+Cd group. At the end of the oral gavage of the tested chemicals, the rats were sacrificed, blood samples were collected, and testes were harvested and processed for biochemical assays. Cd exposure damaged the testis (smaller epithelium thickness and spermatogenesis index and sloughing of the epithelium); increased lipid peroxidation, glutathione S-transferase activity, and DNA fragmentation; and diminished glutathione reductase activity and serum testosterone level 40 days posttreatment. Treatment with the phenolics separately or in combination attenuated the effect of Cd on serum testosterone, glutathione reductase and glutathione S-transferase activities, lipid peroxidation, and percent fragmented DNA. The increased nitric oxide concentration in the QUE+Cd group was attenuated to control values in the combined (RUT+GAL+QUE+Cd) exposure group. Coadministration of the phenolics appears to have more substantial protective effects than their single effects against Cd-induced testicular DNA damage, glutathione S-transferase activity, and the recovery of testosterone levels and spermatogenesis index. Overall, the tested phenolics can reduce testicular damage more efficiently in their combined form than individual administration.
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Abarikwu SO, Mgbudom-Okah CJ, Njoku RCC, Okonkwo CJ, Onuoha CC, Wokoma AFS. Gallic acid ameliorates busulfan-induced testicular toxicity and damage in mature rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2022; 45:1881-1890. [PMID: 33730944 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1892949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Here, we studied the protective effect of gallic acid (GAL) as a potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent against damage caused by busulfan (BUS) in the testes of adult rats. The adult Wistar rats were assigned as control, BUS: was intraperitoneally (i.p.) treated with busulfan (15 mg/kg, day 7 and 14), GAL + BUS: was co-treated with busulfan (i.p., 15 mg/kg, day 7 and 14) and orally treated (per os) with gallic acid (60 days, 20 mg/kg) and GAL: was treated with gallic acid (per os, 60 days, 20 mg/kg). The results showed that GAL co-treatment increased the numbers of spermatogonia (Type A and B), spermatocytes (primary and secondary) and round spermatids, along with the tubular diameter, epithelial height and gonado-somatic index. In addition, BUS-induced increase in 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and γ-glutamyl transpeptidase activities were inhibited on GAL co-treatment. Similarly, BUS-induced decrease in gluthathione concentration, catalase and superoxide dismutase activities along with increase in myeloperoxidase activity and malondialdehyde concentration were significantly normalized to control values on GAL co-treatment. Busulfan-induced elimination of tubular germ cells was completely prevented by GAL. Overall, GAL may inhibit BUS-mediated spermatogenesis arrest via decreasing inflammatory-mediated oxidative stress in a rat experimental model.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Ndufeiya-Kumasi LC, Abarikwu SO, Ohanador R, Omoregie ES. Curcumin improves the protective effects of quercetin against atrazine-induced testicular injury in adult Wistar rats. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14445. [PMID: 35437774 DOI: 10.1111/and.14445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the beneficial protective effect of cotreatment of curcumin (CUR) and quercetin (QUE) on atrazine (ATZ)-induced testicular toxicity in rats. ATZ challenge diminished luteinizing hormone, follicular stimulating hormone, testosterone and myeloperoxidase enzyme activity, but these effects were attenuated on co-treatment with CUR and QUE. Also, co-treatment of CUR + QUE was better than separate administration of QUE at diminishing malondialdehyde and glutathione and improving tumour necrosis factor-α concentration, germ cell numbers (spermatogonia, spermatocytes and round spermatids) and epididymal sperm quality. Histologically, smaller sized tubules with degenerated epithelia and few germ cells were seen in the seminiferous tubules of the ATZ group whereas CUR + QUE pretreatment improved the histo-morphologic features of the tubules compared to the ATZ group and was also better than separate administration of QUE. We conclude that CUR can improve the protective effects of QUE against ATZ-induced testicular injury by enhancing the levels of reproductive hormones, recovering testicular biochemical parameters and improving the histological features of the testes.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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Nasr M, Abd-Allah H, Ahmed-Farid OAH, Bakeer RM, Hassan NS, Ahmed RF. A comparative study between curcumin and curcumin nanoemulsion on high-fat, high-fructose diet-induced impaired spermatogenesis in rats. J Pharm Pharmacol 2022; 74:268-281. [DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Objectives
Curcumin is a promising nutraceutical with reported diverse therapeutic properties, but of limited oral bioavailability. The current manuscript investigates the role of encapsulation of curcumin in nanoemulsion form in counteracting the adverse effect of chronic ingestion of a high-fat high-fructose diet (HFHF) by juvenile male rats regarding testicular abnormalities and declined spermatogenesis.
Methods
Curcumin nanoemulsion was administered orally to Wistar rats at a dose of 5 or 10 mg/kg and compared with curcumin powder, followed by a pharmacological and histological assessment.
Key findings
Results demonstrated that curcumin nanoemulsion was superior to curcumin powder, particularly in enhancing the percentage progressive motility of spermatozoa, normalization of essential and non-essential amino acids in semen, normalization of serum leptin and testosterone levels, as well as normalization of oxidative and nitrosative parameters. It was also proven to reduce testicular DNA fragmentation, while elevating testicular cellular energy. In addition, curcumin nanoemulsion administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg induced the highest level of spermatogenesis, delineated by histological examination of the seminiferous tubules.
Conclusions
It can be concluded that curcumin nanoemulsion administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg successfully ameliorates the adverse effects of a HFHF on spermatogenesis.
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- Maha Nasr
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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Bouasla A, Barour C, Bouasla I, Messarah M. Beneficial Effects of Punica granatum L. Juice and Gallic Acid Against Kidney Oxidative Damage Caused by Sodium Fluoride. Pharm Chem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-021-02516-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Abarikwu SO, Njoku RCC, John IG, Amadi BA, Mgbudom-Okah CJ, Onuah CL. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protective effects of rutin and kolaviron against busulfan-induced testicular injuries in rats. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2021; 68:151-161. [PMID: 34753368 DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2021.1989727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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There are few treatment options, including the use of natural phenolics-based combination therapy for mitigating male infertility conditions associated with chemotherapy. Busulfan is an anti-cancer drug that leads to testicular problems in humans. Here, we studied the effect of co-treatment of rutin and kolaviron against busulfan-induced testis damage. Young adult male Wistar rats were intraperitoneally injected busulfan (4 mg/kg b.w), and then orally administered rutin (30 mg/kg b.w), and kolaviron (50 mg/kg b.w) alone and combined for 60 days. Results revealed that rutin and kolaviron alone or in combination reversed busulfan-induced increase in oxidative stress along with sperm quality of treated animals. However, kolaviron and rutin separately improved the concentrations of MDA and GSH and sperm quality more than when they were combined. Similarly, rutin and kolaviron separately or in combination preserved spermatogenesis and relieved busulfan-induced increase in nitric oxide concentration, myeloperoxidase and 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activities. Co-supplementation with kolaviron but not rutin nor when rutin was combined with kolaviron also improved the testicular level of tumor necrosis-alpha. Finally, the histological features in the testes caused by busulfan were reversed by rutin, whereas treatment with kolaviron alone or in combination with rutin partially protected the testis from busulfan-induced injury as demonstrated by the appearance of few germ cells, damaged tubules, loss of round spermatids and defoliation of the seminiferous epithelium. Thus, the combined treatment regimen of rutin and kolaviron sparingly prevented busulfan-induced testicular injuries in rats.Abbreviations: CAT: Catalase; GSH: Glutathione; 3β-HSD: 3β- hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase; MDA: Malondialdehyde; TNF-α: Tumor necrosis-alpha; BUS: Busulfan; RUT: Rutin; KV: Kolaviron; TBARS: Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances; MPO: Myeloperoxidase; ELISA: Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay; NAD: Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (oxidized); ROS: Reactive Oxygen Species.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Alex Ekwueme-Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Dai X, Sun XF, Wang AQ, Wei WH, Yang SM. Effect of gallic acid on the reproduction of adolescent male Brandt’s voles (Lasiopodomys brandtii). CAN J ZOOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1139/cjz-2020-0293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Gallic acid (GA), a phenol that is present in various plants, potentially contains antioxidant properties. This study aimed to investigate the effects of GA on the reproduction of adolescent male Brandt’s voles (Lasiopodomys brandtii (Radde, 1861)). Antioxidant levels and apoptosis in the testis, as well as reproductive physiology, were evaluated in adolescent males treated with GA. The results showed that a low dose of GA enhanced relative epididymis mass and the sperm density in the epididymis, increased the mRNA levels of steroidogenic acute regulatory protein in the testis, and reduced the percentages of abnormal and dead sperm. In addition, a low dose of GA significantly increased the levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, and decreased the level of malondialdehyde in the testis, as well as the mRNA and protein levels of the apoptosis-related gene, caspase-3. However, a high dose of GA sharply reduced the mean diameter of the seminiferous tubules compared with a low dose. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that GA treatment during puberty affects the reproductive responses of male Brandt’s voles in a dose-dependent manner by regulating antioxidant levels and apoptosis.
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- Xin Dai
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Yangzhou University, 48 East Wenhui Road, Yangzhou 225009, P.R. China
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Mahjoob M, Stochaj U. Curcumin nanoformulations to combat aging-related diseases. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 69:101364. [PMID: 34000462 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Aging increases the susceptibility to a diverse set of diseases and disorders, including neurodegeneration, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. Natural compounds are currently being explored as alternative or complementary agents to treat or prevent aging-related malfunctions. Curcumin, a phytochemical isolated from the spice turmeric, has garnered great interest in recent years. With anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and other physiological activities, curcumin has great potential for health applications. However, the benefits of curcumin are restricted by its low bioavailability and stability in biological systems. Curcumin nanoformulations, or nano-curcumin, may overcome these limitations. This review discusses different forms of nano-curcumin that have been evaluated in vitro and in vivo to treat or prevent aging-associated health impairments. We describe current barriers for the routine use of curcumin nanoformulations in the clinic. Our review highlights outstanding questions and future work that is needed to ensure nano-curcumin is efficient and safe to lessen the burden of aging-related health problems.
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- Maryam Mahjoob
- Department of Physiology & Quantitative Life Sciences Program, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G 1Y6, Canada
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- Department of Physiology & Quantitative Life Sciences Program, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G 1Y6, Canada.
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Skaperda Z, Tekos F, Makri S, Angelakis C, Vassi E, Vardakas P, Patouna A, Terizi K, Kyriazi D, Kouretas D. A novel combined bioactivity / chemoactivity holistic approach for the evaluation of dietary supplements. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 152:112159. [PMID: 33789120 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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There is increasing evidence that the excessive generation of free radicals in the human body plays a major role in the pathophysiology and development of various diseases, closely associated with oxidative damage. In this frame, the consumption of antioxidant nutrients through food or dietary supplements may prevent from the harmful effects of free radicals on human cells. This work proposes a holistic approach consisting of distinct methodologies, suitable to evaluate the antioxidant and chemoprotective activity of three novel dietary supplements, each one containing active substances with complementary properties. In the first step, this approach includes in vitro studies to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the dietary supplements by measuring the parameters of free radical scavenging capacity, of reducing power activity, as well as, their ability to protect biomolecules from oxidation. Furthermore, the evaluation of their antimutagenic and antigenotoxic effects is also presented. SubsequentlySub, the specific effects of the dietary supplements were examined in three cancer cell lines (HepG2, HeLa, MKN45), by measuring redox biomarkers such as glutathione, reactive oxygen species and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, using flow cytometry and spectrophotometry. Our results indicate that all the dietary supplements exhibit high antioxidant, antimutagenic, antigenotoxic and lipid protective activity. The most prominent result is their capability to induce oxidative damage on cancer cells via the critical decrease of the levels of their intracellular glutathione, as well as the increase of ROS and lipid peroxidation levels after the administration of non-cytotoxic concentrations. We suggest that the proposed methodology could constitute a valuable tool for the characterization of dietary supplements based on their chemical and functional properties.
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- Zoi Skaperda
- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- School of Biology, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece.
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Riahi MM, Behnam B, Henney NC, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. Protective Effects of Curcumin in the Reproductive System: Anti-toxic, Semen Cryopreservative, and Contraceptive Actions. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1328:223-242. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-73234-9_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ashrafizadeh M, Zarrabi A, Hushmandi K, Zarrin V, Moghadam ER, Hashemi F, Makvandi P, Samarghandian S, Khan H, Hashemi F, Najafi M, Mirzaei H. Toward Regulatory Effects of Curcumin on Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Across Different Diseases: A Review. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:585413. [PMID: 33381035 PMCID: PMC7767860 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.585413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Immune response, proliferation, migration and angiogenesis are juts a few of cellular events that are regulated by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) in cells. A number of studies have documented that TGF-β undergoes abnormal expression in different diseases, e.g., diabetes, cancer, fibrosis, asthma, arthritis, among others. This has led to great fascination into this signaling pathway and developing agents with modulatory impact on TGF-β. Curcumin, a natural-based compound, is obtained from rhizome and roots of turmeric plant. It has a number of pharmacological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-diabetes and so on. Noteworthy, it has been demonstrated that curcumin affects different molecular signaling pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin, Nrf2, AMPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase and so on. In the present review, we evaluate the potential of curcumin in regulation of TGF-β signaling pathway to corelate it with therapeutic impacts of curcumin. By modulation of TGF-β (both upregulation and down-regulation), curcumin ameliorates fibrosis, neurological disorders, liver disease, diabetes and asthma. Besides, curcumin targets TGF-β signaling pathway which is capable of suppressing proliferation of tumor cells and invading cancer cells.
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- Milad Ashrafizadeh
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Orta Mahalle, Istanbul, Turkey.,Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Centre for Micro-BioRobotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pisa, Italy
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medical Technology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, School of Paramedical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Hashemzaei M, Tabrizian K, Alizadeh Z, Pasandideh S, Rezaee R, Mamoulakis C, Tsatsakis A, Skaperda Z, Kouretas D, Shahraki J. Resveratrol, curcumin and gallic acid attenuate glyoxal-induced damage to rat renal cells. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:1571-1577. [PMID: 33304826 PMCID: PMC7708762 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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RES, CUR and GA protected renal cells from GO–induced cells death. RES, CUR and GA reduced formation of ROS. RES, CUR and GA diminished lipid peroxidation products. RES, CUR and GA repressed GO-induced mitochondrial membrane potential collapse. RES, CUR and GA decreased lysosomal membrane leakage in GO-treated cells.
Glyoxal (GO), a by-product of glucose auto-oxidation, is involved in the glycation of proteins/ lipids and formation of advanced glycation (AGE) and lipoxidation (ALE) end products. AGE/ALE were shown to contribute to diabetic complications development/progression such as nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy progression has an oxidative nature. Given the antioxidant effects of polyphenols, potential protective effects of resveratrol, curcumin and gallic acid, in rat renal cells treated with GO, were evaluated in the present work. According to our results, incubation of GO with the cells reduced their viability and led to membrane lysis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, lipid peroxidation, mitochondrial membrane potential collapse, and lysosomal membrane leakage. These findings were prevented by pre-treatment with resveratrol, curcumin and gallic acid. Mitochondrial and lysosomal toxic interactions appear to worsen oxidative stress/cytotoxicity produced by GO. Resveratrol, curcumin and gallic acid inhibited ROS formation and attenuated GO-induced renal cell death.
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- Mahmoud Hashemzaei
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran.,Toxicology and Addiction Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran.,Toxicology and Addiction Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Toxicology and Addiction Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Toxicology and Addiction Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Clinical Research Unit, Imam Reza Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Urology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, 71003, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, 41500, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, 41500, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran.,Toxicology and Addiction Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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Abarikwu SO, Mgbudom-Okah CJ, Onuah CL. The protective effect of rutin against busulfan-induced testicular damage in adult rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2020; 45:1035-1043. [PMID: 32757678 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1803905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Here, we studied the protective effect of rutin (RUT) against testicular damage caused by busulfan (BUS) in rats. Adult male Wistar rats were intraperitoneally injected with BUS (4 mg/kg body weight at day 7 and 14), and then treated with RUT (30 mg/kg body weight) by gavage thrice weekly for 60 days. The results showed that BUS-induced increase in 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD) was significantly decreased by RUT, whereas 17β-HSD activity and plasma testosterone concentration remained unaffected (p > 0.05). It was also observed that RUT inhibited BUS-induced increase in nitrite concentrations and myeloperoxidase enzyme activities in the plasma and testes (p < 0.05). Similarly, BUS-induced decrease in glutathione and increase in malondialdehyde concentrations in the testes were significantly normalized to control values by RUT. Finally, RUT administration showed some tendency to improve the architecture of the seminiferous epithelium of the rat's testes after BUS treatment. Overall, RUT inhibited BUS-induced oxidative damage and inflammation in the testis of an experimental rat model.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Abarikwu SO, Simple G, Onuoha SC, Mokwenye I, Ayogu JF. Evaluation of the protective effects of quercetin and gallic acid against oxidative toxicity in rat's kidney and HEK-293 cells. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:955-962. [PMID: 32874919 PMCID: PMC7451806 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Gallic acid has better antioxidant protective effect than quercetin in vivo. Quercetin has better antioxidant protective effect than gallic acid in vitro. The antioxidant effect of quercetin was at the least concentration tested. The antioxidant effect of gallic acid was at a higher concentrated tested. The in vivo dosage for the antioxidant effects of quercetin in the kidney is low.
Quercetin and gallic acid are phytochemicals with interesting pharmacological properties. We herein investigated the protective effect of quercetin (QUE) in comparison with gallic acid (GAL) against exogenously-induced oxidative damage in rats’ kidney and human embryonic kidney (HEK-293) cell lines. Adult Wistar rats were treated with QUE and GAL (50 mg/kg) separately or in combination with di-n-butylphthalate (DnBP) for 14 days; and HEK-293 cells were treated with different concentrations of GAL (25−294 μM) or QUE (2−17 μM or 28−165.43 μM) singly or in combination with H2O2 (200 μM). After treatment, the kidney and cell extracts were processed for biochemical analysis and histopathology. We found that GAL but not QUE prevented DnBP-induced increase in lipid peroxidation (2.603 ± 0.25 vs. 3.65 ± 0.21 μmol/mL). Treatment with QUE but not GAL was associated with increased plasma creatinine (729.09 ± 55.68 vs. 344.25 ± 50.78 μmol/l) and tissue malondialdehyde (3.72 ± 0.62 vs. 1.67 ± 0.47 μmol/mL) concentrations, along with histo-pathological changes such as glomerular and tubular degenerations. However, QUE exhibited wider therapeutic concentration ranges than GAL at which it inhibits lipid peroxidation in HEK-293 cells, and was found to inhibit H2O2-induced lipid peroxidation even at the lowest concentration (2 μM) that was tested (0.607 ± 0.074 vs. 0.927 ± 0.106 μmol/l). These suggest that the in vivo dosages required for the antioxidant protective effects of QUE in renal tissues are low.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Albasher G, Alkahtani S, Alarifi S. Berberine mitigates oxidative damage associated with testicular impairment following mercury chloride intoxication. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13385. [PMID: 33460233 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In this study, we assessed the protective effect of berberine (BBR) against mercuric chloride (HgCl2)-induced reproductive impairment. Twenty-eight adult male Wistar albino rats were placed into four equal groups: control, BBR, HgCl2, and BBR + HgCl2. All the treatments were orally administered for seven consecutive days. The rats exposed to HgCl2 showed a marked decrease in testosterone accompanied by an increase in lipid peroxidation (LPO) and nitric oxide (NO). Additionally, HgCl2 decreased glutathione (GSH) content, deactivated catalase (CAT) and glutathione reductase (GR), and suppressed the activities and mRNA expression of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in the testicular tissue. In addition, histological deformations and testicular cell loss were recorded, as evidenced by the upregulation of caspase-3 following HgCl2 intoxication. Notably, BBR administration reversed the testicular impairments associated with HgCl2 exposure. These findings suggest that BBR protected the testicular tissue following HgCl2 exposure through inhibiting the disturbance in the testosterone level and enhanced the antioxidant capacity. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Heavy metals are naturally existing metallic elements in the earth's crust. These trace metals have the potential to cause multiple adverse reactions to the living systems, even at low exposure doses. Human exposure may also result from industrial, agricultural, and domestic activities. Berberine (BBR, a naturally occurring quaternary benzylisoquinoline alkaloid) is a protoberberine and is the representative main active ingredient in all parts of Berberis species. BBR has been used widely in folk medicine worldwide for its multiple pharmacological and therapeutic activities; for example, in the treatment of digestive and reproductive system disorders, microorganism infections, hemorrhage and wound healing, and cardiovascular and ophthalmic diseases. We found that BBR administration was able to abrogate significantly the reproductive toxicity associated with Hg intoxication. This protective effect comes from its strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic activities; suggesting that BBR may be applied to alleviate reproductive toxicity associated with Hg intoxication.
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- Gadah Albasher
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Abarikwu SO, Oleribe AL, Mgbudom-Okah CJ, Onuah CL, Chikwendu CS, Onyeike EN. The protective effect of fluted pumpkin seeds against atrazine-induced testicular injury. Drug Chem Toxicol 2020; 45:799-809. [DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1776723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Sunny O. Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Jalili C, Abdolmaleki A, Roshankhah S, Salahshoor MR. Effects of gallic acid on rat testopathy following morphine administration: an experimental study. JOURNAL OF HERBMED PHARMACOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.15171/jhp.2020.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction: Morphine (MOR) as a psychoactive agent in the opium family causes free radicals accumulation which leads to failure in spermatogenesis. Gallic acid (GA), a polyphenolic acid, is found in various plants with antioxidant, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-allergic activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of GA against MOR-induced damage to the reproductive parameter of rats. Methods: Sixty-four male Wistar rats (8 weeks, 220-250 g) were categorized into 8 groups by random (n=8/each); normal control and MOR control groups; GA groups (5, 10, 20 mg/kg) and MOR + GA groups (5, 10, 20 mg/kg). Treatments were administered intraperitoneally (i.p), daily for 4 weeks. The sperm parameters, spermatogenesis index (SI), total antioxidant capacity, testosterone level, and seminiferous tube diameter (STD) were assessed. Results: All sperm parameters reduced significantly in the MOR control group than to the normal control group (P < 0.01). All parameters were significantly improved in GA and GA + MOR treatment groups compared to the MOR control group (P < 0.01). Conclusion: MOR caused a detrimental effect on male reproductive parameters. Also, no significant modifications were observed in all doses of GA treatments in comparison with the normal control group. GA compensates the toxic effect of MOR on reproductive parameters. Hence, GA administration is beneficial in MOR users.
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- Cyrus Jalili
- Medical Biology Research Center, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Ezirim CY, Abarikwu SO, Uwakwe AA. Effects ofAnthocleista djalonensisroot extracts on reproductive hormones and testicular marker enzymes in adult male Wistar rats. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13442. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Chioma Y. Ezirim
- Department of Biochemistry University of Port Harcourt Choba Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry University of Port Harcourt Choba Nigeria
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Gungor S, Inanc ME, Ozturk C, Korkmaz F, Bastan I, Cil B, Kastelic JP. Gallic and carnosic acids improve quality of frozen-thawed ram spermatozoa. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13393. [PMID: 31423610 DOI: 10.1111/and.13393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The objective was to determine effects of gallic acid (GA) and carnosic acid (CA), present in carob pods and rosemary extract respectively, on frozen-thawed ram spermatozoa. Thirty ejaculates were collected from five Merino rams, pooled, diluted in Tris-based extender and divided into five equal portions containing: 0.05 or 2 mM of GA; 0.05 or 0.2 mM of CA; or no additive (control). Extended semen was equilibrated at +4°C, loaded into straws, held 5 cm above liquid nitrogen for 12 min then plunged. Computer-aided sperm analysis was used to assess motility, whereas flow cytometry was used to assess high mitochondrial membrane potential (HMMP) and percentages of spermatozoa with plasma membrane and acrosome integrity (PMAI). Spermatozoa supplemented with 2 mM GA had greater total motility than control spermatozoa (39.9 ± 3.01 vs. 29.2 ± 1.31%, mean ± SEM, p < .05). The PMAI was greatest in 0.2 mM CA (13.3 ± 0.68%), whereas HMMP was highest in 0.05 mM CA but lowest in control (22.9 ± 4.95 and 11.4 ± 3.64% respectively; p < .05). In conclusion, for cryopreservation of ram semen in Tris-based extender, supplementation with 2 mM GA increased post-thaw motility, whereas supplementation with 0.05 mM CA enhanced mitochondrial function.
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- Sukru Gungor
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
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- International Center for Livestock Research and Training, Ankara, Turkey
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- International Center for Livestock Research and Training, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Khaled SE, Hashem FAM, Shabana MH, Hammam AMM, Madboli ANA, Al-Mahdy DA, Farag MA. A biochemometric approach for the assessment of Phyllanthus emblica female fertility effects as determined via UPLC-ESI-qTOF-MS and GC-MS. Food Funct 2019; 10:4620-4635. [PMID: 31290504 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo00767a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Phyllanthus emblica L. fruits have long been used in Ayurvedic medicine for their many health benefits. In this study, we present P. emblica fruit crude extract and fractions' effects on the female reproductive system by assessing its estrogenic and gonadotropic activities. Results revealed that the non-polar petroleum ether and chloroform fractions exhibited the strongest estrogenic and follicle-stimulating hormone-like [FSH] activity, while the n-butanol fraction exhibited a significant luteinizing hormone-like [LH] activity. The ethyl acetate fraction showed neither estrogenic nor gonadotropic activities and in contrast it may impair female fertility suggesting that different metabolite classes contribute to the plant's overall effect on female fertility. To pinpoint active agents in these fractions, UPLC/ESI-qTOF-MS- was employed for secondary metabolite profiling with 100 metabolites annotated including ellagitannins, gallic acid derivatives, terpeneoids, sterols, phthalates and fatty acids. Correlation between extracts/fraction bioassays and UPLC/MS data was attempted using orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) revealing that guaiane-type sesquiterpenes, phthalates, diterpenes and oxygenated fatty acids showed positive correlation with estrogenic and gonadotropic activities. In contrast, mucic acid gallates, gallic acid derivatives and ellagitannins correlated negatively. GC/MS analysis of the non-polar bioactive fractions viz. petroleum ether and chloroform was also attempted which revealed its enrichment in fatty acids/fatty acyl esters (34%) and phenolic compounds (19.6%). This study provides the first report on the estrogenic and gonadotropic activities of P. emblica fruits in relation to their metabolite fingerprint.
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- Sally E Khaled
- Department of Pharmacognosy, National Research Centre, Dokki, Egypt
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Abarikwu SO, Wokoma AFS, Mgbudom-Okah CJ, Omeodu SI, Ohanador R. Effect of Fe and Cd Co-Exposure on Testicular Steroid Metabolism, Morphometry, and Spermatogenesis in Mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 190:109-123. [PMID: 30291518 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1536-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The mechanism of testicular toxicity of simultaneous multiple exposures to metals is poorly understood. Previous studies reported that the toxic effect of cadmium (Cd) is modified by tissue concentration of iron (Fe). Using the mice (Mus musculus) model in the present study, we demonstrated that combined Cd (25 mg kg-1 bw) and Fe (100 mg kg-1 bw) treatment increased both Cd and Fe testicular concentrations much more than separate exposures to either of the metals. Intratesticular Cd and Fe concentrations were inversely correlated (r = - 0.731, p < 0.05) on administration of Fe but not on combined exposure to both metals when they were positively correlated (versus Cd; r = 0.793, versus Fe; r = 0.779, p < 0.05). Additionally, Cd + Fe treatment increased testicular lipid peroxidation and depleted intratestesticular testosterone, cholesterol and glutathione concentrations much more than their separate treatment. This was also associated with decreased activity of the germ cell marker, testicular lactate dehydrogenase, and increased testicular myeloperoxidase activity. These changes resulted in decreased seminiferous epithelial height, tubular diameter, germ cell (spermatogonia, spermatocytes, and spermatids) numbers, and severe tissue damage. In conclusion, Cd + Fe intake have synergistic toxic effects on testicular steroid formation and spermatogenesis due to the high testicular concentrations of both metals.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Souza MR, de Carvalho RK, de Carvalho LS, de Sá S, Andersen ML, de Araújo EG, Mazaro-Costa R. Effects of subchronic exposure to Caryocar brasiliense peel ethanolic extract on male reproductive functions in Swiss mice. Reprod Toxicol 2019; 87:118-124. [PMID: 31201951 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study evaluated the effects of subchronic exposure to Caryocar brasiliense peel ethanolic extract (CBPE) on reproductive function in male Swiss mice. CBPE was administered orally for 28 days at doses of 75, 150 and 300 mg.kg-1 bw; control group received saline. Fertility test was performed after 14 days of treatment and animals were euthanized after the end of the 28-day period for evaluation of the reproductive parameters. The tested doses produced no significant changes in plasma testosterone levels, daily sperm production, sperm concentration, sperm morphology or fertility rate. However, sperm transit time was reduced in the caput/corpus epididymis, the post-implantation loss rate increased and there were significant changes in spermatogenic dynamics at the highest dose. These results indicated that subchronic exposure to CBPE has low reproductive toxicity, but additional studies are recommended to provide evidence of long-term safety at high concentrations.
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Santos HO, Howell S, Teixeira FJ. Beyond tribulus (Tribulus terrestris L.): The effects of phytotherapics on testosterone, sperm and prostate parameters. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 235:392-405. [PMID: 30790614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNO-PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Phytotherapeutic approaches have been widely proposed to improve male health. Despite the well-touted effects of tribulus (Tribulus terrestris L) on men's health, an optimal phytotherapy remains an elusive challenge. AIM OF THE REVIEW We sought to critically analyze the evidence in the phytotherapic literature beyond the effects of tribulus on testosterone (T) concentration and sperm analysis to also include indications for prostate health. MATERIALS AND METHODS A focused literature search was conducted to include studies published in Cochrane, Pubmed, and Web of Science databases between the years 2002 and 2018. RESULTS The use of tribulus and maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp, Brassicaceae) were not scientifically supported to improve serum T levels in men. Moderate evidence supports the use of long Jack (Eurycoma longifolia Jack, Simaroubaceae), mucuna (Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC., Fabaceae), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, Solanaceae), fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L., Fabaceae), and black seeds (Nigella sativa L., Ranunculaceae) to increase total T and improve seminal parameters. Data suggests an increase in total T with the use of 5000 mg/d of powdered mucuna seed and ashwagandha root (151 and 143 ng/dL, respectively) over a 12-week period in patients with oligozoospermia. The use of mucuna was supported for patients with oligozoospermia to improve sperm parameters, with an increase of 83.3 million/mL observed after use of 5000 mg/d of powdered mucuna seed over a 12-week period. Evidence supporting the use of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens, (W.Bartram) Small, Arecaceae) to improve prostate health remains equivocal; whereas, evidence supporting the use of Pygeum africanum Hook.f., Rosaceae, Urtica dioica L., Urticaceae, beta-sitosterols, pollen extract, onion, garlic, and tomato, appears favorable and promising. CONCLUSION Scientific evidence supports the use of mucuna and ashwagandha as phytotherapics for improving serum T concentrations and semen parameters. Despite inconclusive evidence for use of tribulus as a T booster, it may provide advantageous effects on sperm parameters in men with idiopathic infertility. Nutraceutical strategies and some phytotherapics may also be effective to promote prostate health. Popular foodstuffs (onion, garlic, and tomato), nutraceutical agents (pollen extract and beta-sitosterols), and herbal medicines (Pygeum africanum and Urtica dioica) are rational approaches.
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- Heitor O Santos
- School of Medicine, Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU), Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Research Director, Tier 1 Center for Research, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise, Faculty of Human Kinetics, Universidade de Lisboa, Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
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Li W, Yue X, Li F. Gallic acid caused cultured mice TM4 Sertoli cells apoptosis and necrosis. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2019; 32:629-636. [PMID: 30381745 PMCID: PMC6502723 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.18.0317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 07/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study was designed to determine the cytotoxic effect of gallic acid (GA), obtained by the hydrolysis of tannins, on mice TM4 Sertoli cells apoptosis. METHODS In the present study, non-tumorigenic mice TM4 Sertoli cells were treated with different concentrations of GA for 24 h. After treatment, cell viability was evaluated using WST-1, mitochondrial dysfunction, cells apoptosis and necrosis was detected using JC-1, Hoechst 33342 and propidium iodide staining. The expression levels of Cyclin B1, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Bcl-2-associated X protein (BAX), and Caspase-3 were also detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western-blotting. RESULTS The results showed that 20 to 400 μM GA inhibited viability of TM4 Sertoli cells in a dose-dependent manner. Treatment with 400 μM GA significantly inhibited PCNA and Cyclin B1 expression, however up-regulated BAX and Caspase-3 expression, caused mitochondrial membrane depolarization, activated Caspase-3, and induced DNA damage, thus, markedly increased the numbers of dead cells. CONCLUSION Our findings showed that GA could disrupt mitochondrial function and caused TM4 cells to undergo apoptosis and necrosis.
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- Wanhong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
- Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education; Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
- Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education; Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
- Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education; Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730020, China
- Biotechnology Engineering Laboratory of Gansu Meat Sheep Breeding, Minqin, 733300, China
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Moreno-Fernandez J, Alférez MJM, López-Aliaga I, Diaz-Castro J. Protective effects of fermented goat milk on genomic stability, oxidative stress and inflammatory signalling in testis during anaemia recovery. Sci Rep 2019; 9:2232. [PMID: 30783147 PMCID: PMC6381118 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37649-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is a harmful factor for male reproductive function, and a major cause of infertility. On the other hand, fermented goat milk has positive effects on anemia recovery and mineral metabolism. This study evaluated the effect of feeding rats with fermented milks during anaemia recovery on molecular mechanisms linked to oxidative stress and inflammatory signalling in rats reproductive system. Forty male Wistar rats were placed on a pre-experimental period of 40 days (control group, receiving normal-Fe diet and Fe-deficient group, receiving low-Fe diet). Lately, rats were fed with fermented goat or cow milk-based diets during 30 days. After feeding the fermented milks, Total antioxidant status (TAS) and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) increased and 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), 15-F2t-isoprostanes and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) decreased in testis. DNA oxidative damage in testis germ cells was lower with fermented goat milk. Fermented goat milk reduced IL-6 and TNF-α in control animals, increasing INF-γ in control and anaemic rats. NRF2 and PGC-1α protein levels increased in testis after fermented goat milk consumption in control and anaemic rats. Fermented goat milk also increased TAS and decreased oxidative damage, protecting the main testis cell bioconstituents (lipids, proteins, DNA, prostaglandins) from oxidative damage and reduced inflammatory activity, preventing injuries to testis germinal epithelium. Fermented goat milk enhanced lipolysis, fatty acids degradation and immune response, attenuating inflammatory signalling, representing a positive growth advantage for testicular cells.
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- Jorge Moreno-Fernandez
- Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.,Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.,Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Granada, Spain. .,Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.,Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Furlan V, Konc J, Bren U. Inverse Molecular Docking as a Novel Approach to Study Anticarcinogenic and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Effects of Curcumin. Molecules 2018; 23:E3351. [PMID: 30567342 PMCID: PMC6321024 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23123351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Research efforts are placing an ever increasing emphasis on identifying signal transduction pathways related to the chemopreventive activity of curcumin. Its anticarcinogenic effects are presumably mediated by the regulation of signaling cascades, including nuclear factor κB (NF-κB), activator protein 1 (AP-1), and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK). By modulating signal transduction pathways, curcumin induces apoptosis in malignant cells, thus inhibiting cancer development and progression. Due to the lack of mechanistic insight in the scientific literature, we developed a novel inverse molecular docking protocol based on the CANDOCK algorithm. For the first time, we performed inverse molecular docking of curcumin into a collection of 13,553 available human protein structures from the Protein Data Bank resulting in prioritized target proteins of curcumin. Our predictions were in agreement with the scientific literature and confirmed that curcumin binds to folate receptor β, DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 3A, metalloproteinase-2, mitogen-activated protein kinase 9, epidermal growth factor receptor and apoptosis-inducing factor 1. We also identified new potential protein targets of curcumin, namely deoxycytidine kinase, NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-1 and -2, ecto-5'-nucleotidase, core histone macro-H2A.1, tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 11, macrophage colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor, GTPase HRas, aflatoxin B1 aldehyde reductase member 3, aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3, amiloride-sensitive amine oxidase, death-associated protein kinase 2 and tryptophan-tRNA ligase, that may all play a crucial role in its observed anticancer effects. Moreover, our inverse docking results showed that curcumin potentially binds also to the proteins cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4D and 17-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 10, which provides a new explanation for its efficiency in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. We firmly believe that our computational results will complement and direct future experimental studies on curcumin's anticancer activity as well as on its therapeutic effects against Alzheimer's disease.
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- Veronika Furlan
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia.
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia.
- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Muratoğlu S, Akarca Dizakar OS, Keskin Aktan A, Ömeroğlu S, Akbulut KG. The protective role of melatonin and curcumin in the testis of young and aged rats. Andrologia 2018; 51:e13203. [PMID: 30467869 DOI: 10.1111/and.13203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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We aimed to investigate the effect of melatonin and curcumin treatment on oxidative stress, apoptosis, and histology of testicular tissue in our study. Four groups were formed using young (4 months old, n = 6) and aged (20-22 months old, n = 18) male Wistar albino rats: (a) Young control (1% ethanol:phosphate-buffered saline [PBS], subcutaneously [s.c.]); (b) Aged control (CTL; n = 6, 1% ethanol:PBS, s.c.); (c) Aged Melatonin (MLT; n = 6, 10 mg/kg, s.c.); (d) Aged Curcumin (CUR; n = 6, 30 mg/kg, i.p.). At the end of 21 days, the rats were sacrificed, and testicular tissues were removed. Malondialdehyde (MDA) in the testicular tissue was determined with thiobarbituric acid reactive substances formation, and glutathione (GSH) was determined with modified Ellman method; testosterone level was determined with chemiluminescence method and histologic changes were determined with Haematoxylin-Eosin and Johnsen's scoring; Apoptotic cell counts were made with TUNEL staining of seminiferous tubule in testis. With ageing, MDA level increased in testicular tissue, but GSH and blood testosterone levels decreased. Melatonin treatment for aged rats significantly decreased Paired total testicular/body weight ratio compared to aged control group (p < 0.05). Curcumin treatment for aged rats significantly increased GSH level compared to the aged control group (p < 0.05). Besides, melatonin and curcumin treatment significantly decreased the number of apoptotic cells and significantly increased Johnsen's score (p < 0.05).
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- Saide Muratoğlu
- Department of Physiology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Health Science Faculty, Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Abarikwu SO, Simple G, Onuoha CS. Morphometric Evaluation of the Seminiferous Tubules and the Antioxidant Protective Effects of Gallic Acid and Quercetin in the Testis and Liver of Butyl Phthalate Treated Rats. Indian J Clin Biochem 2018; 35:20-31. [PMID: 32071493 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-018-0788-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The antioxidant protective effects of gallic acid (GAL) and quercetin (QUE) against oxidative stress induced by di-butyl phthalate (DnBP) in the liver and testis of rats were evaluated in this study. Adult albino Wistar rats (180-225 g) were treated with QUE or GAL (50 mg/kg) alone or in combination with DnBP (1 mL/kg) for 15 days. After treatment, tissue samples were taken for determination of glutathione and malondialdehyde levels, and superoxide dismutase and catalase activities. Serial sections of the testis and liver were stained with haematoxylin and eosin for microscopy and seminiferous tubular morphometry. As expected, DnBP induced oxidative stress was evident by increased malondialdehyde level in both organs. Co-treatment with GAL or QUE reversed the malondialdehyde by 45.42, 37.44 and 37.57%, 23.32% and catalase by 52.21, 70.15 and 85%, 38.14% in the testis and liver respectively whereas superoxide dismutase activity and glutathione level were differently modulated parallel to histopathological improvement in both tissues. The seminiferous tubular diameter, epithelial height, epithelial germ cell count and tubular length were significantly decreased by 11.09, 51.91, 40.65 and 11.10% respectively versus control values after DnBP treatments and were attenuated on co-treatment with GAL or QUE. Co-treatment with GAL afforded better protective effects in both tissues but QUE treatment alone appeared more effective than GAL on the investigated morphometric data. It seems likely that GAL or QUE prevented the tissue damage but the antioxidant profiles of the liver and testis are different in response to the oxidative stress.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Khalaji N, Namyari M, Rasmi Y, Pourjabali M, Chodari L. Protective effect of curcumin on fertility of rats after exposure to compact fluorescent lamps: An experimental study. Int J Reprod Biomed 2018. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.16.7.447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Abarikwu SO, Oruitemeka S, Uwadileke IA, Omeodu SI, Okoye NF, Mgbudom-Okah CJ, Ohanador R. Oral administration of cadmium depletes intratesticular and epididymal iron levels and inhibits lipid peroxidation in the testis and epididymis of adult rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2018; 48:213-223. [PMID: 29773184 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2018.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Revised: 04/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd)-induced tissue injury depends on the accumulated Cd which differentially affects endogenous iron (Fe). To investigate this, adult rats were treated by oral gavage with Cd (50 mg/kg body wt.) once a week for 15, 30 and 60 days and sacrificed a day after last administration. After the 15th and 30th day of treatment, Cd had no effect on thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and endogenous Fe levels but exhibited anti-androgenic effects (p < 0.05) and caused histological damages. At day 60, Cd was accumulated by 156.30% and 364.77% above control values at concentrations that decreased endogenous Fe levels by 46.41% and 50.31% in the testis and epididymis respectively. The histological damages were characterized by decreased tubular diameter, damage to the epithelium leading to loss of tubular germ cells and absent of spermatozoa in the epididymal lumen. Although myeloperoxidase activities were increased, TBARS levels were found to decrease significantly at day 60 in the serum, testis and epididymis suggesting that the histological damages were not caused by lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, TBARS correlated negatively with Cd in the testis (r = -0.251, p < 0.05) and epididymis (r = -0.286, p < 0.05); Fe correlated positively with TBARS in the testis (r = +0.217, p < 0.05) and Cd correlated negatively with Fe in the testis (r = -0.461, p < 0.05) and epididymis (r = -0.109, p < 0.05). The antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase were also decreased in the gonads after 60 days Cd treatment. Overall, anti-androgenic effects and histo-pathological changes are early indicators of direct effects of Cd and occur before decrease in TBARS which is secondarily related to the modifying of Fe contents.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Abarikwu SO, Duru QC, Njoku RCC, Amadi BA, Tamunoibuomie A, Keboh E. Effects of co-exposure to atrazine and ethanol on the oxidative damage of kidney and liver in Wistar rats. Ren Fail 2018; 39:588-596. [PMID: 28741978 PMCID: PMC6446176 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2017.1351373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Both ethanol (EtoH) and atrazine (ATZ) have hepatic and nephro-toxic effects in rats. In the present study, the toxicity of EtoH (5 g kg−1) on the kidney and liver in the absence or in the presence of different doses of ATZ (50, 100, 300 mg kg−1) was evaluated after 21 days in rats. Results showed that the mixture effects on catalase and superoxide dismutase activities were more severe in both tissues compared to EtoH alone, especially as the dose of ATZ was increased. Hepatic malondialdehyde level (an index of lipid peroxidation) was increased from 20.32% in the EtoH +50 mg kg−1 ATZ-treated rats to 34% in the EtoH +300 mg kg−1 ATZ-treated rats compared to the EtoH values. Renal malondialdehyde values remain as high as 81% in the EtoH-treated rats and the different combine exposure groups. Furthermore, as the dose of ATZ in the mixture was increased, serum uric acid level increased compared to the EtoH values. When the EtoH +300 mg kg−1 ATZ-animals were pretreated with curcumin (an antioxidant), the histopathological changes and peroxidative damages in both tissues were blocked. The exposure of EtoH-treated rats to ATZ enhanced renal and hepatic peroxidative damages in rats.
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- Sunny O Abarikwu
- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Port Harcourt , Choba , Nigeria
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Port Harcourt , Choba , Nigeria
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Port Harcourt , Choba , Nigeria
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Port Harcourt , Choba , Nigeria
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Port Harcourt , Choba , Nigeria
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Port Harcourt , Choba , Nigeria
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Wang M, Zhou G, Lv J, Zeng P, Guo C, Wang Q. Curcumin modulation of the activation of PYK2 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with lupus nephritis. Reumatologia 2017; 55:269-275. [PMID: 29491534 PMCID: PMC5825964 DOI: 10.5114/reum.2017.72623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (PYK2) provides important signals during the activation of lymphocytes, which is essential in autoimmune diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a representative autoimmune disease, and lupus nephritis (LN) is one of its most severe complications. Although glucocorticoid-binding immuno-suppression is the first-line therapy for patients with LN, the common and severe side effects of such treatment call for new strategies to improve long-term prognosis and life quality for these patients. Curcumin has been used to treat autoimmune disease with good curative effect, but little is known about the effect of curcumin on LN patients. Our aim was to investigate the mechanism of curcumin for management of LN, specifically regarding the PYK2 pathways. MATERIAL AND METHODS Freshly isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from 20 LN patients and 20 healthy individuals were cultured and stimulated with either PMA, PMA+TyrA9 (PYK2 specific inhibitor), or PMA+Curcumin, and with PBS as control. After 48 hours of incubation, cells were harvested and the expression of PYK2, p-PYK2, CD40L, CTLA-4, and PBMCs proliferation were measured. Then the expression and activation of PYK2 was evaluated using Western blot, the expression of costimulatory molecules CD40L and CTLA-4 protein was evaluated using flow cytometry, and PBMC proliferation was assessed using a [3H]-thymidine incorporation assay. RESULTS Curcumin inhibited the expression and activation of PYK2 in PBMCs in patients with LN in vitro. The inhibition rate of curcumin was negatively correlated with the level of serum complement, but positively correlated with 24-h proteinuria. Curcumin also suppressed the expression of costimulatory molecules CD40L and CTLA-4, as well as PBMC proliferation. Interestingly, these effects were not reproduced on PBMC cultures of healthy subjects. CONCLUSIONS The inhibition of PYK2 signalling protein may be one of the mechanisms underlying the action of curcumin in LN treatment.
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- Meiying Wang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The People’s Hospital of Bao’an District, Shenzhen City, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The People’s Hospital of Bao’an District, Shenzhen City, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Inhibition of PDE2 reverses beta amyloid induced memory impairment through regulation of PKA/PKG-dependent neuro-inflammatory and apoptotic pathways. Sci Rep 2017; 7:12044. [PMID: 28935920 PMCID: PMC5608906 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-08070-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Beta amyloid peptides (Aβ) are known risk factors involved in cognitive impairment, neuroinflammatory and apoptotic processes in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Phosphodiesterase 2 (PDE2) inhibitors increase the intracellular cAMP and/or cGMP activities, which may ameliorate cognitive deficits associated with AD. However, it remains unclear whether PDE2 mediated neuroapoptotic and neuroinflammatory events, as well as cognitive performance in AD are related to cAMP/cGMP-dependent pathways. The present study investigated how the selective PDE2 inhibitor BAY60-7550 (BAY) affected Aβ-induced learning and memory impairment in two classic rodent models. IL-22 and IL-17, Bax and Bcl-2, PKA/PKG and the brain derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) levels in hippocampus and cortex were detected with immunoblotting assay. The results showed that BAY reversed Aβ-induced cognitive impairment as shown in the water maze test and step-down test. Moreover, BAY treatment reversed the Aβ-induced changes in IL-22 and IL-17 and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2. Changes in cAMP/cGMP levels, PKA/PKG and BDNF expression were also prevented by BAY. These effects of BAY on memory performance and related neurochemical changes were partially blocked by the PKG inhibitor KT 5823. These findings indicated that the protective effects of BAY against Aβ-induced memory deficits might involve the regulation of neuroinflammation and neuronal apoptotic events.
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Mohamadpour M, Noorafshan A, Karbalay-Doust S, Talaei-Khozani T, Aliabadi E. Protective effects of curcumin co-treatment in rats with establishing chronic variable stress on testis and reproductive hormones. Int J Reprod Biomed 2017. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.15.7.447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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The effect of resveratrol on beta amyloid-induced memory impairment involves inhibition of phosphodiesterase-4 related signaling. Oncotarget 2017; 7:17380-92. [PMID: 26980711 PMCID: PMC4951219 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.8041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol found in red wine, has wide spectrum of pharmacological properties including antioxidative and antiaging activities. Beta amyloid peptides (Aβ) are known to involve cognitive impairment, neuroinflammatory and apoptotic processes in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Activation of cAMP and/or cGMP activities can improve memory performance and decrease the neuroinflammation and apoptosis. However, it remains unknown whether the memory enhancing effect of resveratrol on AD associated cognitive disorders is related to the inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) subtypes and subsequent increases in intracellular cAMP and/or cGMP activities. This study investigated the effect of resveratrol on Aβ1-42-induced cognitive impairment and the participation of PDE4 subtypes related cAMP or cGMP signaling. Mice microinfused with Aβ1-42 into bilateral CA1 subregions displayed learning and memory impairment, as evidenced by reduced memory acquisition and retrieval in the water maze and retention in the passive avoidance tasks; it was also significant that neuroinflammatory and pro-apoptotic factors were increased in Aβ1-42-treated mice. Aβ1-42-treated mice also increased in PDE4A, 4B and 4D expression, and decreased in PKA level. However, PKA inhibitor H89, but not PKG inhibitor KT5823, prevented resveratrol's effects on these parameters. Resveratrol also reversed Aβ1-42-induced decreases in phosphorylated cAMP response-element binding protein (pCREB), brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and anti-apoptotic factor BCl-2 expression, which were reversed by H89. These findings suggest that resveratrol reversing Aβ-induced learning and memory disorder may involve the regulation of neuronal inflammation and apoptosis via PDE4 subtypes related cAMP-CREB-BDNF signaling.
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Binary combinations of natural phenolic compounds with gallic acid or with its alkyl esters: an approach to understand the antioxidant interactions. Eur Food Res Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-016-2838-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hydrolysable tannin-based diet rich in gallotannins has a minimal impact on pig performance but significantly reduces salivary and bulbourethral gland size. Animal 2016; 11:1617-1625. [PMID: 28004617 PMCID: PMC5561437 DOI: 10.1017/s1751731116002597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Tannins have long been considered ‘anti-nutritional’ factors in monogastric nutrition,
shown to reduce feed intake and palatability. However, recent studies revealed that
compared with condensed tannins, hydrolysable tannins (HT) appear to have far less impact
on growth performance, but may be inhibitory to the total activity of caecal bacteria.
This in turn could reduce microbial synthesis of skatole and indole in the hindgut of
entire male pigs (EM). Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the impact of a
group of dietary HT on growth performance, carcass traits and boar taint compounds of
group housed EM. For the study, 36 Swiss Large White boars were assigned within litter to
three treatment groups. Boars were offered ad libitum one of three
finisher diets supplemented with 0 (C), 15 (T15) or 30 g/kg (T30) of HT from day 105 to
165 of age. Growth performance, carcass characteristics, boar taint compounds in the
adipose tissue and cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzymes CYP2E1, CYP1A2 and CYP2A19 gene
expression in the liver was assessed. Compared with C, feed efficiency but not daily gain
and daily feed intake was lower (P<0.05) in T15 and T30 boars.
Except for the percentage carcass weight loss during cooling, which tended
(P<0.10) to be greater in T30 than C and T15, carcass
characteristics were not affected by the diets. In line with the numerically lower
androstenone level, bulbourethral and salivary glands of T30 boars were lighter
(P<0.05) than of T15 with intermediate values for C. Indole level
was lower (P<0.05) in the adipose tissue of T30 than C pigs with
intermediate levels in T15. Skatole levels tended (P<0.10) to be
lower in T30 and C than T15 pigs. Hepatic gene expression of CYP isoenzymes did not differ
between-treatment groups, but was negatively correlated (P<0.05)
with androstenone (CYP2E1 and CYP1A2), skatole (CYP2E1, CYP2A) and indole (CYP2A) level.
In line with the numerically highest androstenone and skatole concentrations, boar taint
odour but not flavour was detected by the panellists in loins from T15 compared with loins
from C and T30 boars. These results provide evidence that HT affected metabolism of
indolic compounds and androstenone and that they affected the development of accessory sex
glands. However, the effects were too small to be detected by sensory evaluation.
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Heidarian E, Keloushadi M, Ghatreh-Samani K, Valipour P. The reduction of IL-6 gene expression, pAKT, pERK1/2, pSTAT3 signaling pathways and invasion activity by gallic acid in prostate cancer PC3 cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 84:264-269. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.09.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2016] [Revised: 09/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Ajiboye JA, Erukainure OL, Okoro EE, Asieba G. Artesunate-induced testicular injury: Oil from selected spices blend modulates redox homeostasis and exacerbates steroidogenesis in rat models. CLINICAL NUTRITION EXPERIMENTAL 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yclnex.2016.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Abarikwu SO, Olufemi PD, Lawrence CJ, Wekere FC, Ochulor AC, Barikuma AM. Rutin, an antioxidant flavonoid, induces glutathione and glutathione peroxidase activities to protect against ethanol effects in cadmium-induced oxidative stress in the testis of adult rats. Andrologia 2016; 49. [PMID: 27562125 DOI: 10.1111/and.12696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Exposure to cadmium (Cd) reduces sperm quality and induces oxidative stress in the testis. Rutin is an effective antioxidant flavonoid. We studied the effect of ethanol (EtOH, 5 g/kg b.wt.) intake on Cd (50 mg/kg b.wt.)-induced testicular toxicity with or without RUT pre-treatment (25, 50, 100 mg/kg b.wt.) in rats. At the end of the 15-day oral treatment, co-treatment with EtOH decreased the activities of glutathione (GSH), GSH-peroxidase and superoxide dismutase resulting to slight increase in the testicular MDA level compared to Cd-treated rats. The Cd+EtOH animals had higher levels of abnormal spermatozoa, decreased epididymal sperm number and serum testosterone levels (p < .05) compared to the Cd-treated animals. Rutin co-administration protected against the EtOH effects in a dose-dependent manner, with the Cd+EtOH+50 mg/kg RUT- and Cd+EtOH+100 mg/kg RUT-treated animals having higher GSH and GSH-Px activities beyond the control values (p < .05). In a supplementary study, animals treated daily with RUT alone (25, 50, 100 mg/kg b.wt.) for 15 days dose-dependently increased testicular GSH-peroxidase and GSH activities by 9.38%, 31.25%, 56.25% and 7.14%, 32.14%, 60.71%, respectively, compared to control values. Therefore, RUT induces GSH and GSH-Px activities to protect against Cd+EtOH-induced testis oxidative stress in rats.
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- S O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Abarikwu SO, Benjamin S, Ebah SG, Obilor G, Agbam G. Oral administration of Moringa oleifera oil but not coconut oil prevents mercury-induced testicular toxicity in rats. Andrologia 2016; 49. [PMID: 27071754 DOI: 10.1111/and.12597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to compare the effects of administration of coconut oil (CO) and Moringa oleifera oil (MO) on testicular oxidative stress, sperm quality and steroidogenesis parameters in rats treated with mercury chloride (HgCl2 ). After 15 days of oral administration of CO (2 ml kg-1 body weight) and MO (2 ml kg-1 body weight) along with intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of HgCl2 (5 mg kg-1 body weight) alone or in combination, we found that CO treatment did not protect against HgCl2 -induced poor sperm quality (motility, count) as well as decreased testosterone level and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) activity. Treatment with CO alone decreased glutathione (GSH), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) level in rat's testis, whereas MO did not change these parameters. Cotreatment with MO prevented HgCl2 -induced testicular catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, poor sperm quality and low testosterone level and also blocks the adverse effect of CO+HgCl2 (2 ml kg-1 body weight + 5 mg kg-1 body weight) on the investigated endpoints. In conclusion, MO and not CO decreased the deleterious effects of HgCl2 on sperm quality and steroidogenesis in rats and also strengthen the antioxidant defence of the testes. Therefore, MO is beneficial as an antioxidant in HgCl2 -induced oxidative damage.
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- S O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Oyagbemi AA, Omobowale OT, Asenuga ER, Akinleye AS, Ogunsanwo RO, Saba AB. Cyclophosphamide-induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats: The Modulatory Role of Gallic Acid as a Hepatoprotective and Chemopreventive Phytochemical. Int J Prev Med 2016; 7:51. [PMID: 27076889 PMCID: PMC4809133 DOI: 10.4103/2008-7802.177898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Gallic acid (GA) is an endogenous plant phenol known to have antioxidant, free radical scavenging ability, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-fungal properties. The aim of this study was to assess the protective effect of GA on cyclophosphamide (CPA)-induced hepatotoxicity in male Wistar rats. Methods: Sixty rats were grouped into six groups of 10 rats per group. Group 1 received distilled water. Group 2 received CPA at 200 mg/kg single dose intraperitoneally on day 1. Groups 3 and 4 received a single dose of CPA (200 mg/kg) intraperitoneally on day 1 and then were treated with GA at 60 and 120 mg/kg body weight for 14 days, respectively. Rats in Groups 5 and 6 only received GA at 60 and 120 mg/kg body weight for 14 days, respectively. GA was administered orally. Results: CPA induced hepatic damage as indicated by significant elevation (P < 0.05) in aspartate aminotransferase, organ weight, and evidence by the histological study. CPA also induced hepatic oxidative stress as indicated by significant elevation (P < 0.05) in malondialdehyde content, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) generation, nitrite level, and the level of glutathione (GSH) peroxidase crashed in the CPA-treated group. GA enhanced the antioxidant defense system as indicated by significant elevation (P < 0.05) in GSH level, catalase activity, and GSH-S-transferase activity. Conclusions: Taken together, the result of this present study shows that GA has a protective effect on CPA-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi
- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Coşkun G, Özgür H, Doran Ş, Polat S. Ameliorating effects of curcumin on nicotine-induced mice testes. Turk J Med Sci 2016; 46:549-60. [PMID: 27511523 DOI: 10.3906/sag-1501-133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM The aim of this study was to determine the antioxidative effect of curcumin on nicotine-induced mice testis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty Swiss albino male mice were divided into five groups, each containing 12 mice. The first group was used as a control. To induce toxicity in the second and third group, nicotine (0.4 mg/kg/day) was injected intraperitoneally into mice for 14 and 28 days, respectively. The mice in the fourth and fifth group were injected with nicotine (0.4 mg/kg/day) and orally treated with curcumin (200 mg/kg) for 14 and 28 days, respectively. Testosterone levels were measured from blood samples and testis tissues were examined under light and electron microscopes. RESULTS Light and electron microscopic examinations of the nicotine-induced groups showed evident degenerations in spermatogenic cells, Sertoli cells, and Leydig cells. The groups treated with curcumin had less testicular alterations. The mice that were sacrificed after 28 days in the groups treated with curcumin showed minor degenerations. Furthermore, the median levels of testosterone significantly decreased in the nicotine-induced groups in comparison with those in the control group. CONCLUSION The results indicated that curcumin might be a potential therapeutic agent for testicular injury caused by nicotine addiction.
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- Gülfidan Coşkun
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Oyagbemi AA, Omobowale TO, Saba AB, Olowu ER, Dada RO, Akinrinde AS. Gallic Acid Ameliorates Cyclophosphamide-Induced Neurotoxicity in Wistar Rats Through Free Radical Scavenging Activity and Improvement in Antioxidant Defense System. J Diet Suppl 2015; 13:402-19. [DOI: 10.3109/19390211.2015.1103827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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