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Fayez N, Ibrahim MK, Farrag HA, Mohamed MAEH, Tablawy SYE. Synergistic effect of doxycycline and aqueous extract of irradiated khella on structure of nanobacteria isolated from kidney stones: In vitro and in vivo studies. Cell Biochem Funct 2023; 41:1275-1294. [PMID: 37795914 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3862] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Kidney stones have been associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney diseases, end-stage renal failure. This study is devoted to isolate nanobacteria from patients with active urolithiasis and investigate the in vitro and in vivo antinanobacterial activity of some antibiotics alone or in combination with extracts of irradiated herbs from certain medicinal plants. Nanobacteria were detected using scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron microscopy, protein electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and DNA profile. The antimicrobial susceptibility of some biofilm-producing nanobacterial isolates was evaluated. The effect of medicinal plant extracts on growth was tested. A combination treatment between the most potent extracts and antibiotics was tested on biofilm production, protein profile, release of 260 nm absorbing material, protein content, and ultrastructure of the strongest biofilm producers. In vivo study of nanobacteria and its treatment by the most potent agents was evaluated on male rats. Renal function was measured in serum; histological examination and oxidative stress parameters were determined in kidney tissues. Results showed that streptomycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, doxycycline, and water extracts of irradiated khella at 6 kGy had antinanobacterial activity. Meanwhile, the synergistic effect of the aqueous extract of irradiated Khella and doxycycline showed higher inhibition activity on microbial growth and biofilm production. They affected dramatically the strength of its cell membrane and subsequently its ultrastructure. Moreover, these results are confirmed by ameliorations in renal function and histological alterations. It could be concluded that the combination of DO and an aqueous extract of irradiated khella has an antinephrotoxic effect against nanobacteria-induced renal toxicity.
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- Nora Fayez
- Department of Drug Radiation Research, Atomic Energy Authority, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Drug Radiation Research, Atomic Energy Authority, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Drug Radiation Research, Atomic Energy Authority, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Drug Radiation Research, Atomic Energy Authority, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Cairo, Egypt
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Qi Q, Hu Y, Chen Y, Xu Y, Hao Z. Dietary Selenium Intake and Kidney Stones in Old Adults: an Analysis from NHANES 2011 to 2018. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:1588-1595. [PMID: 35687296 PMCID: PMC9931801 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03282-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The association between dietary selenium intake and kidney stones remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the correlation between dietary selenium intake and kidney stones in older adults. A total of 6669 adults aged ≥ 60 years who had participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) during 2011-2018 were enrolled in the current study. The correlation between dietary selenium intake and kidney stones was assessed by the logistic regression analysis. Smooth curve fitting was used to explore the potential non-linear relationship and subgroup analyses were further adopted. After adjustment for multiple confounding factors, the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) of kidney stones for per standard deviation increment in dietary selenium intake was 0.92 (0.85, 1.00) overall. Compared with the lowest quartile, the ORs (95% CIs) with increasing quartiles were 0.88 (0.71, 1.08), 0.82 (0.66, 1.02), and 0.79 (0.64, 0.97). In addition, smooth curve fitting and stratified analyses showed that there was a non-linear and stable correlation between dietary selenium intake and the occurrence of kidney stones respectively. For adults aged over 60, dietary selenium intake was inversely correlated with kidney stones, and this relationship remained after adjusting for other confounding variables. Further researches are needed to explore the potential mechanism between dietary selenium intake and kidney stones.
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- Qiao Qi
- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology & Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, 218th Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology & Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, 218th Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology & Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, 218th Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology & Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, 218th Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Institute of Urology & Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, 218th Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China.
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Yang J, Wang M, Yang J, Chu Z, Chen X, Wu X, Peng X. Calcifying nanoparticles initiate the calcification process of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro through the activation of the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway and promote the decay of echinococcosis. Open Life Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The role of the calcifying nanoparticles (CNPs) in the calcification process of the outer cyst wall in hepatic cystic echinococcosis (HCE) remains unknown. CNPs were isolated from the tissues of the patients with HCE. Western blotting, alkaline phosphatase staining, and alizarin staining were performed to detect the cellular calcium ion deposition induced by the CNPs. CCK-8 and flow cytometry assays were conducted to determine the effect of CNPs on the apoptosis of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Western blot experiments were performed to examine the expression levels of apoptosis-related factors and TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway constituents. Treatment with CNPs induced the differentiation of MSCs. Calcium-related proteins, including OPN, BMP-2, and RUNX2, were upregulated after the CNP treatment. Similarly, CNP exposure increased the cellular calcium ion deposition in MSCs. In addition, the expression of Bax and Caspase-8 was elevated by the CNPs in MSCs. Treatment with CNPs promoted MSC apoptosis and inhibited the MSC growth. The TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway was also activated after the CNP treatment. This study indicated that CNPs may play a critical role in initiating calcification of the outer cyst wall of HCE and promote the decay of echinococcosis, providing a new strategy for the treatment of hepatic echinococcosis.
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- Jian Yang
- Center of Hepatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , 430030 , China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Shihezi University , No. 107, North Second Road , Shihezi , 832008, Xinjiang , China
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- Department of Nursing, Shihezi University School of Medicine , Shihezi , 832000, Xinjiang , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Shihezi University , No. 107, North Second Road , Shihezi , 832008, Xinjiang , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Shihezi University , No. 107, North Second Road , Shihezi , 832008, Xinjiang , China
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- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine , Shihezi , 832000, Xinjiang , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Shihezi University , No. 107, North Second Road , Shihezi , 832008, Xinjiang , China
- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic and Ethnic Diseases, Ministry of Education, Shihezi University School of Medicine , Shihezi , Xinjiang, 832000 , China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Central Asia High Incidence Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Shihezi University , Shihezi , 832000, Xinjiang , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Shihezi University , No. 107, North Second Road , Shihezi , 832008, Xinjiang , China
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Fayez Hassan N, Khaled Ibrahim M, Yousef El Tablawy S, Abd Allah Farrag H. Characterization of Biofilm Producer Nanobacteria Isolated from Kidney Stones of Some Egyptian Patients. Pak J Biol Sci 2021; 24:953-970. [PMID: 34585548 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2021.953.970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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<b>Background and Objective:</b> Nanobacteria (NB) appear to contribute to many calcifying diseases including kidney stones which represent a common problem with inadequate prevention exist. NB framing itself with a mineral coat that assists as a primary defence shield against the immune system, antibiotics. This study aims to collect and detect nanobes from different kidney stones from patients with active urolithiasis then investigated the anti-nano-bacterial activity of some antibiotics alone or in combination with extracts of irradiated herbs of certain medicinal plants which will represent a new approach to therapy for patients with kidney stones. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Total of 32 nanobes were isolated from 54 kidney stones. Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed that calcium and phosphate are the main components of stones. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), showed that nanobes were Gram-ve cocci with size ranged from (375:600 nm). The biofilm production ability of nanobes was estimated qualitatively and quantitatively. <b>Results:</b> The results revealed that all were strong biofilm producers. Further, the antibiotic susceptibility test indicates their resistance towards most of the tested antibiotics. Molecular identification of the strong biofilm producer isolates by ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) revealed that it is indicated by 85.37% to <i>Bartonella apis</i> strain PEB0122. <b>Conclusion:</b> The findings of the current study evidenced that combination treatment between Doxycycline (DO) and water extract of khella exhibited a significant reduction in biofilm formation ability of the strongest producers nanobes. Therefore, this treatment can play a role in enhancing public health, especially with patients who suffer from recurrent kidney stone formation.
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In recent years, nanoparticles have become a fashionable subject of research due to their sizes, shapes, and unique intrinsic physicochemical properties. In particular for the last 5 years, nano-Se has received tremendous attention in terms of its production, characteristic, and possible application for poultry/animal science and medical sciences. Indeed, Nano-Se is shown to be a potential source of Se for poultry/animal nutrition. However, there is an urgent need to address the questions related to nano-Se absorption, assimilation, and metabolism. It is not clear at present if major biological effects of nano-Se are due to Se-protein synthesis, direct antioxidant/prooxidant effects, or both. It is necessary to understand how metallic nano-Se can be converted into H2Se and further to SeCys to be incorporated into selenoproteins. The aforementioned issues must be resolved before nano-Se finds its way to animal/poultry production as a feed supplement and clearly this subject warrants further investigation.
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Nie L, Hou M, Wang T, Sun M, Hou R. Nanostructured selenium-doped biphasic calcium phosphate with in situ incorporation of silver for antibacterial applications. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13738. [PMID: 32792661 PMCID: PMC7427101 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70776-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Selenium-doped nanostructure has been considered as an attractive approach to enhance the antibacterial activity of calcium phosphate (CaP) materials in diverse medical applications. In this study, the selenium-doped biphasic calcium phosphate nanoparticles (SeB-NPs) were first synthesized. Then, silver was in situ incorporated into SeB-NPs to obtain nanostructured composite nanoparticles (AgSeB-NPs). Both SeB-NPs and AgSeB-NPs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectra. The results confirmed that the SeO32- was doped at the PO43- position and silver nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of SeB-NPs. Next, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis displayed that the prepared AgSeB-NPs had a needle-cluster-like morphology. CCK-8 analysis revealed SeB-NPs and AgSeB-NPs had good cytocompatibility with osteoblasts. The antibacterial activity of the prepared AgSeB-NPs was confirmed by using Gram-negative E. coli and Gram-positive S. aureus. The above results manifested the significance of the final AgSeB-NPs for biomedical applications.
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- Lei Nie
- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Member of Flanders Make, KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
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Chaudhary S, Chauhan P, Kumar R. Environmental fate descriptors for glycol-coated selenium nanoparticles: a quantitative multi-assay approach. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2019; 1:4790-4803. [PMID: 36133109 PMCID: PMC9417654 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00653b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The application of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) in the fields of biological and physical science is escalating very fast. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the effects of Se-NPs for their prospective vulnerability in the environment. The present work involved the investigation of the toxicological responses of four different types of glycols, i.e., EG, DEG, TEG and PEG coated on Se-NPs by using a multi-assay approach. The influence of the surface-coated Se-NPs was examined over four different types of bacterial strains. Additional work was carried out with glycol-coated Se-NPs for observing their anti-oxidative activities. To achieve the objective of assessing the environmental fate of the chosen Se-NPs, they were tested for assessing their hydrogen peroxide free radical scavenging activity and total reduction behaviour. The in vitro stability of the surface-coated Se-NPs was investigated over various components of blood. It was observed from the data that 15% glycol-encapsulated Se-NPs were biocompatible with the chosen components. The sorption, degradation and aggregation parameters were investigated to describe the environmental fate of the surface-coated Se-NPs. The results from the multi-assay activities are meaningful for improving the perception about the ecological fate of Se-NPs with their probable threats and reducing the uncertainty about their use.
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- Savita Chaudhary
- Department of Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University Chandigarh 160014 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University Chandigarh 160014 India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh 160014 India
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