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Guisasola-Serrano A, Bilbao-Arribas M, Varela-Martínez E, Abendaño N, Pérez M, Luján L, Jugo BM. Identifying transcriptomic profiles in ovine spleen after repetitive vaccination. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1386590. [PMID: 39076984 PMCID: PMC11284609 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1386590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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Aluminum hydroxide has long been employed as a vaccine adjuvant for its safety profile, although its precise mechanism of action remains elusive. In this study, we investigated the transcriptomic responses in sheep spleen following repetitive vaccination with aluminum adjuvanted vaccines and aluminum hydroxide alone. Notably, this work represents the first exploration of the sheep spleen transcriptome in such conditions. Animals were splitted in 3 treatment groups: vaccine group, adjuvant alone group and control group. A total of 18 high-depth RNA-seq libraries were sequenced, resulting in a rich dataset which also allowed isoform-level analysis. The comparisons between vaccine-treated and control groups (V vs C) as well as between vaccine-treated and adjuvant-alone groups (V vs A) revealed significant alterations in gene expression profiles, including protein coding genes and long non-coding RNAs. Among the differentially expressed genes, many were associated with processes such as endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, immune response and cell cycle. The analysis of co-expression modules further indicated a correlation between vaccine treatment and genes related to ER stress and unfolded protein response. Surprisingly, adjuvant-alone treatment had little impact on the spleen transcriptome. Additionally, the role of alternative splicing in the immune response was explored. We identified isoform switches in genes associated with immune regulation and inflammation, potentially influencing protein function. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the transcriptomic changes in sheep spleen following vaccination with aluminum adjuvanted vaccines and aluminum hydroxide alone. These findings shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying vaccine-induced immune responses and emphasize the significance of antigenic components in aluminum adjuvant mechanism of action. Furthermore, the analysis of alternative splicing revealed an additional layer of complexity in the immune response to vaccination in a livestock species.
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- Aitor Guisasola-Serrano
- Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology Dpt., Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Spain
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- Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology Dpt., Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Spain
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- Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology Dpt., Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Spain
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- Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology Dpt., Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Spain
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- Animal Pathology Dpt., Faculty of Veterinary, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Animal Pathology Dpt., Faculty of Veterinary, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology Dpt., Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Spain
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Thawkar BS, Kaur G. Betanin combined with virgin coconut oil inhibits neuroinflammation in aluminum chloride-induced toxicity in rats by regulating NLRP3 inflammasome. J Tradit Complement Med 2024; 14:287-299. [PMID: 38707915 PMCID: PMC11068997 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Background and aim Activating NLRP3 (NOD-, LRR-, and pyrin domain-containing protein 3) is crucial in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). A multimodal treatment intervention is the most feasible way to alter the course of AD progression. Hence, the current study was conducted to study the combination of betanin (BET) and virgin coconut oil (VCO) on NLRP3 regulation in aluminum chloride-induced AD in Wistar rats. Experimental procedure BET (100,200 mg/kg) and VCO (1, 5 g/kg) alone and in combination (BET 100 mg/kg + VCO 1 g/kg and BET 200 mg/kg + VCO 5 g/kg) were given orally for 42 days. On day 21 and 42nd, the behavioral test was performed to check the animal's cognition. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, oxidative stress markers, estimation of NLRP3 and IL-1β, and histological examinations were conducted in the hippocampus (H) and cortex (C). Results and conclusion Treatment with BET and VCO alone or combined improved behavioral characteristics (MWM and PA p < 0.0001; EPM p = 0.5184), inhibited AChE activity (C, p = 0.0101; H, p < 0.0001), and lowered oxidative stress in the brain. Also, combination treatment restored the levels of NLRP3 (C, p = 0.0062; H, p < 0.0001) and IL1β (C, p = 0.0005; H, p = 0.0098). The combination treatment significantly reduced the degree of neuronal degeneration, amyloid deposition, and necrosis in the brain tissue. The current study revealed that the combination strategy effectively controlled neuroinflammation via modulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway, paving the way for the new treatment.
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- Baban S. Thawkar
- Department of Pharmacology, SPP School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, 400056, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, SPP School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, 400056, India
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A new quercetin@ZIF-8composite as turn-on fluorescent sensor for selective and sensitive detection of Al3+ ions. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Jamadagni SB, Ghadge PM, Tambe MS, Srinivasan M, Prasad GP, Jamadagni PS, Prasad SB, Pawar SD, Gurav AM, Gaidhani SN, Kumar YRS, Srikanth N. Amelioration of AlCl 3-induced Memory Loss in the Rats by an Aqueous Extract of Guduchi, a Medhya Rasayana. Pharmacogn Mag 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/09731296221145063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Background In ayurvedic practice, the Guduchi ( Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers) stem is used as a Medhya drug for its beneficial effects on memory improvement. Objectives The current study was planned to explore the Medhya properties of the Guduchi stem extract by observing its ameliorating effect on AlCl3-induced neurotoxicity in rats that acted as a chronic model of memory loss. Materials and Methods The aqueous extract of the Guduchi stem was prepared per the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India and administered to the AlCl3-treated Wistar rats for 42 days. The biochemical assessment of the brain tissues of the treated animals was done by the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition assay, protein expression, and oxidative stress assays, namely lipid peroxidation, reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase assay. The neurobehavioral assessment was done using the elevated plus maze (EPM) test. Results The EPM test revealed that treatment with Guduchi extract showed marked improvement of memory status in rats along with reduced oxidative stress, and a marked modulation of the AChE inhibition and expression of AChE tubulin proteins. Conclusion The results substantiate the Medhya properties of the Guduchi. Detailed investigations are required to be carried out to explore the precise mechanism of the neuroprotective action of the Guduchi stem extract against the AlCl3-induced neurotoxicity in rats.
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- Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Kerala, India
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Li Z, Zhao B, Kan W, Bu F, Qi X, Wang L, Song B, Ding L. An Acid-triggered Reactive and Enhanced Fluorescent Probe for Selective Detection of Al 3+/H + and its Application in Real Water Samples and Living Cells. J Fluoresc 2023; 33:91-101. [PMID: 36271307 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-022-03039-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A reactive fluorescent "turn-on" probe (di-PIP) with imine-linked dual phenanthro[9,10-d]imidazole luminophore have been conveniently prepared as an Al3+ and H+ dual functional receptor. di-PIP displayed high selectivity and sensitivity towards Al3+ ion in DMF/HEPES accompanied by fluorescence blue-shift and a good linear relationship as well as a low detection limit of 30.5 nmol·L-1, which can root from the synergetic functions of the decomposition reaction of di-PIP promoted by acidic Al3+ and the coordination effect between decomposition product and Al3+. Intriguingly, it was found that hydrogen ion H+ can be sufficient for simulating the fluorescence enhancing of di-PIP. 1H NMR titration and MS analyses for elucidation of the intermediate structure further revealed that the acid-triggered decomposition reaction resulted in the rapid, and sensitive sensing to Al3+ and H+. In addition, the probe di-PIP could be successfully applied to the detection of Al3+ in real water samples, and also utilized to visualize Al3+ and H+ in the living cells.
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- Zhigang Li
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China. .,Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface Active Agent and Auxiliary, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China. .,Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface Active Agent and Auxiliary, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China.,Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface Active Agent and Auxiliary, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institute, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China.,Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface Active Agent and Auxiliary, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161006, China
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- Cadre Ward, First Hospital of Qiqihar City, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, 161005, China
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Alaqeel NK, AlSheikh MH, Al-Hariri MT. Quercetin Nanoemulsion Ameliorates Neuronal Dysfunction in Experimental Alzheimer's Disease Model. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:1986. [PMID: 36290710 PMCID: PMC9598210 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11101986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Aluminum is the most abundant metal that can get admission to the human through several means that include our food, drinking water, cans, drugs, and deodorants, causing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). The present study aims to evaluate the role of quercetin nanoemulsion (QCNE) in attenuating neuronal dysfunction in aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced experimental AD. All animals were classified into six groups including negative control group (I): received a vehicle; QC group: received intraperitoneal (IP) injection of QC; Alzheimer's group: received AlCl3 orally; treated group (I): received AlCl3 orally and IP injection of QC; treated group (II): received AlCl3 orally and QC orally; and treated group (III): received AlCl3 orally and IP injection of QCNE. At the end of the experimental period (30 days), the brain was used to study biochemical parameters (measurement of neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine), oxidant/antioxidant parameters (reduced glutathione, malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, and advanced oxidation protein product), and inflammatory markers (adiponectin, interleukin 1β, and plasma tumor necrosis factor-alpha)), while another part was for brain immune-histochemical analysis (study cyclooxygenases (COX-1 and COX-2)). Results showed that the mean value of oxidative stress markers was significantly increased in the AD group as well as the inflammatory biomarkers and all the study neurotransmitters, whereas these parameters were attenuated in treated groups, especially those that received QCNE. The immunohistochemistry findings confirm our results. Both approaches (QC and QCNE) succeeded in retracting the negative impact of AlCl3. Meanwhile, the effect of QCNE is more potent in mitigating the impact mediated by AlCl3 in treated animals. In conclusion, the treatment mainly by QCNE has huge potential in protecting against AlCl3-induced neuronal dysfunction, as shown in our results by the elevation of brain antioxidant/anti-inflammatory activities and neurotransmitter levels as well as mending of the histopathological changes in animal models.
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- Nouf K. Alaqeel
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34719, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34719, Saudi Arabia
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Abdel-Aal RA, Hussein OA, Elsaady RG, Abdelzaher LA. Naproxen as a potential candidate for promoting rivastigmine anti-Alzheimer activity against aluminum chloride-prompted Alzheimer's-like disease in rats; neurogenesis and apoptosis modulation as a possible underlying mechanism. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 915:174695. [PMID: 34914971 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174695] [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: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the leading causes of dependence and disability among the elderly worldwide. The traditional anti-Alzheimer medication, rivastigmine, one of the cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs), fails to achieve a definitive cure. We tested the hypothesis that naproxen administration to the rivastigmine-treated aluminum chloride (AlCl3) Alzheimer's rat model could provide an additive neuroprotective effect compared to rivastigmine alone. MATERIALS AND METHODS The studied groups were control (Cont), AlCl3 treated (Al), rivastigmine treated (RIVA), naproxen treated (Napro), and combined rivastigmine and naproxen treated (RIVA + Napro). Rats' memory, spatial learning, and cognitive behavior were assessed followed by evaluation of hippocampal acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. Hippocampal and cerebellar histopathology were thoroughly examined. Activated caspase-3 and the neuroepithelial stem cells marker; nestin expressions were immunohistochemically assayed. RESULTS AD rats displayed significantly impaired memory and cognitive function, augmented hippocampal AChE activity; massive neurodegeneration associated with enhanced astrogliosis, apoptosis, and impaired neurogenesis. Except for the enhancement of neurogenesis and suppression of apoptosis, the combination therapy had no additional neuroprotective benefit over rivastigmine-only therapy. CONCLUSION Naproxen's efficacy was established by its ability to function at the cellular level, improved neurogenesis, and decreased, apoptosis without having an additional mitigating impact on cognitive impairment in rivastigmine-treated AD rats.
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- Raafat A Abdel-Aal
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
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Hazarika I, Mukundan GK, Sundari SP, Das A. The modulatory effect of Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides in attenuating the aluminium chloride induced neurotoxicity in rat brain. ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-020-00526-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Auti ST, Kulkarni YA. Neuroprotective Effect of Cardamom Oil Against Aluminum Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats. Front Neurol 2019; 10:399. [PMID: 31114535 PMCID: PMC6502995 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is an enzyme involved in the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Cardamom oil (CO) has been reported to have acetylcholinesterase inhibitory, antioxidant and anti-anxiety effects. Hence, we studied the effect of cardamom oil in aluminum chloride induced neurotoxicity in rats. AD like symptoms were induced in Wistar rats with aluminum chloride (100 mg/kg, p.o.). Cardamom oil was administered concomitantly by oral route at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg for 42 days. Behavioral parameters like Morris water maze, elevated plus maze, passive avoidance test and locomotor activity were evaluated on day 21 and 42. AChE activity, oxidative stress parameters, histopathological studies and immunohistochemistry studies were carried out in hippocampus and cortex. Cardamom oil treatment showed significant improvement in behavioral parameters, inhibition of AChE activity (p < 0.001) and reduction in oxidative stress in the brain. Histopathological studies of hippocampus and cortex by hematoxylin & eosin (H. & E.) and congo red stain showed inhibition of neuronal damage and amyloid β plaque formation with cardamom oil treatment. Immunohistochemistry showed, CO treatment inhibited amyloid β expression and upregulated brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). The present study showed that, cardamom oil has neuroprotective effect in aluminum chloride induced neurotoxicity linked with inhibition of AChE activity and reduction in oxidative damage. This effect of cardamom oil may be useful in management of Alzheimer's disease.
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- Sandip T Auti
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai, India
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Shaw CA. Aluminum as a CNS and Immune System Toxin Across the Life Span. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1091:53-83. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-1370-7_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Justin Thenmozhi A, Raja TRW, Janakiraman U, Manivasagam T. Neuroprotective effect of hesperidin on aluminium chloride induced Alzheimer's disease in Wistar rats. Neurochem Res 2015; 40:767-76. [PMID: 25630717 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-015-1525-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Revised: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The present study was aimed to evaluate the protective effect of hesperidin (Hes) on aluminium chloride (AlCl3) induced neurobehavioral and pathological changes in Alzheimeric rats. Intraperitonial injection of AlCl3 (100 mg/kg body weight) for 60 days significantly elevated the levels of aluminium (Al), activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and protein expressions of amyloid precursor protein (APP), β amyloid (Aβ 1-42), β and γ secretases as compared to control group in hippocampus and cortex of rat brain. Hes administration orally along with AlCl3 injection for 60 days, significantly revert the Al concentration, AChE activity and Aβ synthesis-related molecules in the studied brain regions. Our results showed that aluminum exposure was significantly reduced the spontaneous locomotor and exploratory activities in open field test and enhanced the learning and memory impairments in morris water maze test. The behavioral impairments caused by aluminum were significantly attenuated by Hes. The histopathological studies in the hippocampus and cortex of rat brain also supported that Hes (100 mg/kg) markedly reduced the toxicity of AlCl3 and preserved the normal histoarchitecture pattern of the hippocampus and cortex. From these results, it is concluded that hesperidin can reverse memory loss caused by aluminum intoxication through attenuating AChE activity and amyloidogenic pathway.
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- Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhi
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India,
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Zalewska M, Trefon J, Milnerowicz H. The role of metallothionein interactions with other proteins. Proteomics 2014; 14:1343-56. [DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201300496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2013] [Revised: 02/20/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Marta Zalewska
- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis; Faculty of Pharmacy; Wroclaw Medical University; Wroclaw Poland
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- Students Scientific Association; Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis; Faculty of Pharmacy; Wroclaw Medical University; Wroclaw Poland
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis; Faculty of Pharmacy; Wroclaw Medical University; Wroclaw Poland
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De Sole P, Rossi C, Chiarpotto M, Ciasca G, Bocca B, Alimonti A, Bizzarro A, Rossi C, Masullo C. Possible relationship between Al/ferritin complex and Alzheimer's disease. Clin Biochem 2013; 46:89-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2012] [Revised: 09/26/2012] [Accepted: 10/16/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Effects of aluminum trichloride on the trace elements and cytokines in the spleen of rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2012; 50:2911-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2012.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2012] [Revised: 05/21/2012] [Accepted: 05/22/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Ribes D, Torrente M, Vicens P, Colomina MT, Gómez M, Domingo JL. Recognition Memory and β-amyloid Plaques in Adult Tg2576 Mice are not Modified After Oral Exposure to Aluminum. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 2012; 26:179-85. [DOI: 10.1097/wad.0b013e3182211ab1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Evaluating potential of curcumin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles in aluminium induced behavioural, biochemical and histopathological alterations in mice brain. Food Chem Toxicol 2011; 49:2906-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2011.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2011] [Revised: 08/03/2011] [Accepted: 08/05/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Plasma aluminum is a risk factor for oxidative stress and inflammation status in hemodialysis patients. Clin Biochem 2011; 44:1309-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.08.1132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2011] [Revised: 08/11/2011] [Accepted: 08/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Spada PL, Rossi C, Alimonti A, Bocca B, Ricerca BM, Bocci MG, Carvelli M, Vulpio C, Luciani G, De Sole P. Iron, zinc and aluminium ferritin content of hemodialysis hyperferritinemic patients: comparison with other hyperferritinemic clinical conditions and normoferritinemic blood donors. Clin Biochem 2009; 42:1654-7. [PMID: 19651118 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2009.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2009] [Revised: 06/19/2009] [Accepted: 07/19/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The present study describes the specific content of ferritin iron, zinc and aluminium in four different groups: 1) hemodialysis hyperferritinemic patients; 2) septic patients; 3) iron overloaded patients with hematologic diseases; and 4) blood donors. In all four groups high levels of aluminium and zinc were found in addition to those of iron. However, the sum of the ferritin ions of the control group is significantly higher than that of the other three groups. Furthermore, while ferritin of hemodialysis patients has the same molecular ratio of metal ions as control group (high Al content vs. Fe and Zn), a lower Al/Fe ratio is found both in septic and hematological patients. The results of the present paper might help to explain the high percentage of hyperferritinemia found in hemodialysis patients also in presence of low transferrin saturation and in absence of inflammatory markers. Moreover, the high content of ions other than iron in the ferritin core leads us to believe that ferritin is not only an iron storage protein but rather a regulator of redox active ions.
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- P L Spada
- Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, Italy
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Sethi P, Jyoti A, Singh R, Hussain E, Sharma D. Aluminium-induced electrophysiological, biochemical and cognitive modifications in the hippocampus of aging rats. Neurotoxicology 2008; 29:1069-79. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2008.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2008] [Revised: 08/14/2008] [Accepted: 08/22/2008] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Sánchez-Iglesias S, Soto-Otero R, Iglesias-González J, Barciela-Alonso MC, Bermejo-Barrera P, Méndez-Alvarez E. Analysis of brain regional distribution of aluminium in rats via oral and intraperitoneal administration. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2007; 21 Suppl 1:31-4. [PMID: 18039493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2007.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2007] [Accepted: 09/10/2007] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
In the present work, accumulation and distribution of aluminium in the rat brain following both intraperitoneal and oral administration were studied. Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry was used to determine aluminium concentration in different brain areas (cerebellum, ventral midbrain, cortex, hippocampus, and striatum). Most of the brain areas showed accumulation of aluminium, but a greater and more significant increase was noted in the group receiving aluminium via intraperitoneal administration. Aluminium distribution was also dependent on the administration route.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sofía Sánchez-Iglesias
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, San Francisco 1, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Krewski D, Yokel RA, Nieboer E, Borchelt D, Cohen J, Harry J, Kacew S, Lindsay J, Mahfouz AM, Rondeau V. Human health risk assessment for aluminium, aluminium oxide, and aluminium hydroxide. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2007; 10 Suppl 1:1-269. [PMID: 18085482 PMCID: PMC2782734 DOI: 10.1080/10937400701597766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 515] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel Krewski
- Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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